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| 42 | Aegir IX Wood (exAlbatrosIV) | Bmu Mählitz,31 | - | — 58.7 37.4 | 91 67 68 807 | Abeking& Rasmussen H.Rasmussen | Lemwerder 1931 | Kurt &H. | Berlin- Wannsee | V |
| MNQL | Aegir) Elec.Light | 56 | 508 | 2230 | H.Rasmussen | Gardner,Patricroft,30 |
| Acania | m. Dixonia. | Adorna | 20 | Iris II. | Ailort | 13 | Tuctoo. | Albatros IV. | [ ] | Aegir IX. | |
| Actueel | 100 | a. Dutch Lady. | Aegir | 56 | a. Harebell. | Aita | Alcides | 5 | Scud. |
| Moonshine 7 | Aegir IX - | Gernot | 5 | a. Nane | 18 | Tacsko | - | Hangö |
| S. Glen Strathallan 356 | Crn.-Gib.-Nav. Tons | a. Zobeide (P.O.) 12 | a. Raider 10 | Aegir IX (P.O.) - |
| 8. Western Isles 1420 Cuckow, Mrs. Madeline, 183, Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. | Cuming, J. L., Wayside, 9, Waldron Road, Broadstairs, Kent. | A., D.F.C., M.P., 12, Upper Brook Street, London, W.1. Mtr. m. Lizard 18 | 7. Mandeville Place, London, W.1. Br.M.-Eth.-L.S.-M.B.A.-Mtr.-Tem. m. Tarifa 22 | Wundtstrasze, 26, Berlin- Charlottenburg.-Ber. Aegir IX (P.O.) - |
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ADVENTURESS 1) M/V R.N. 30th May 1130 Left Dover for Dunkirk in company with the tug Foremost 22, the M/Y Laroc [Uo and 3 other vessels. 1930ca Arrived Malo beach. Embarked troops Comodore A.H. and proceeded. 31st May however, 6 1100 the Arrived Margate. Disembark 85 troops. (2) Ddre. Teylor also reports that in the Aegir throughout Operation Total 85 trips in the M/B Dabb II. Disemberkations from the Asgir were 0.0 follows: 30th May 1565 At Margate, disemberked 355 troops, (1) May 1815 At Margate, disembarked 350 troops. (1) lot June 1650 At Hargate, disembarked 130 troops. (1) The dr. Havens reports as follows: lot June 0706ca The Havent was hit by 3 bomba. Ber troops were transferred to the E/S Saltash and the yacht Grive, She then taken in tow by the Saltach. 1000ca The Dayant commenced to sink; part of her orew transferred to the social Shortly afterwards, hope of saving the Hayant was abandoned, and the remainer of the ship's company transferred to the Aegin Total 835 R.O.I., p.55. R.O.II, pp.391, (1) An Examination Service vessel of this name appears for the first time in the Red List on 23rd June 1940. (2) Largate report. (1) Murgate and Dover 13 14
AEGIR Skoot Lieut. W.B. Whitworth, R.N. Lieut. R.W. Thomson, R.N.V.R., lst Lieut. [No report of proceedings from the Aegir is available] Commodore A.H. Taylor reports that Lieut. Whitworth made 6 trips in the Aegir. Only 3 of these are, however, recorded in D.R. (see below). Cdre. Taylor also reports that Lieut. Thomson was not in the Aegir throughout Operation Dynamo; he made 4 trips in the M/B Dabb II. Disembarkations from the Aegir were as follows: 30th May 1565 At Margate, disembarked 355 troops. (1) 31st May 1815 At Margate, disembarked 350 troops. (1) 1st June 1650 At Margate, disembarked 130 troops. (1) The dr. Havant reports as follows: 1st June 0906ca The Havant was hit by 3 bombs. Her troops were transferred to the M/S Saltash and the yacht Grive. She was then taken in tow by the Saltash. 1000ca The Havant commenced to sink; part of her crew was transferred to the Aegir. Shortly afterwards, hope of saving the Havant was abandoned, and the remainder of the ship's company was transferred to the Aegir. Total 835 Authority - R.O.I., p.55. R.O.II, pp.391, 394. (1) Margate and Dover reports. 14
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HAVANT (continued) 1st June - The ship continued to steam ahead, out (contd.) of control, in the direction of the sand banks opposite Dunkirk. It was impossible to enter the engine room but Chief Stoker M. Gallon, in spite of there being a fire in one of the boiler rooms, let the steam out of the boilers, and the ship was brought up in 4 fathoms by the starboard anchor. - The M/S Saltash and a large yacht [the Grive] then came alongside and all the troops were transferred, during almost continuous bombing. - The Havant was then taken in tow by the Saltash which proceeded at slow speed. The Havant, however, began to heel over and settle. - The majority of the ship's company was transferred to the Sk. Aegir. Air attack, one bomb falling between the Havant and the Saltash, another close to the port quarter. 1000ca Heavy list, decks almost awash. Decided to abandon ship. Tow slipped; remainder of ship's company transferred to Aegir. 1015 The Havant rolled over and sank in approx. position 51° 08.1' N., 2° 17.2" E. Casualties were 1 officer and 7 men killed and about 25 wounded. At least 25 soldiers were killed or wounded. Total 2,432(1) Authority - R.O.I., p.52. The following awards were made: D.S.M. Ch. Sto. M. Gallon. P.O. Stwd. J. Lysaght. Mention in Despatches Lt. Cdr. A.F. Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N. S.B.A.A.W.Keller,R.N.A.S.B.R. (1) D.R.'s total is 2638. 20
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| Aegir - - | Portsmouth. |
| Aegir | 9 | Bandolero |
| [27] Ijiun X D - | - Cowes. | ||
| [27] Milford Duchess XD | Gosport. | ||
| [3] Avalanche LL D' | Portsmouth. | ||
| [3] Regardo LL D - | Portsmouth. uncertain. Repairs. | ||
| [40] Milford King LL D [40] Resparko X/LL D - | Portsmouth. uncertain. Defects. | ||
| [40] Royalo LL D - | Portsmouth. | ||
| [40] Our Bairns LL D | Portsmouth. | ||
| Ex-French | M/S Trawlers. | ||
| F.S. Congue LL - F.S. Lucien Jean LL | Portsmouth. | ||
| (For | Disposal). | ||
| Cherwell x - | Portsmouth. Traffic control. | ||
| Strathcoe X | Portsmouth. | ||
| Vernon [27] | Experimental M/S Trawlers. | ||
| Cape Spartel X/LLD [27] Sawfly X D | Portsmouth. uncertain. Defects. Date Demagnetisation Exp. | ||
| [27] C Magnolia X/L L D | Portsmouth. | ||
| M/S [27] Ben and Lucy | Drifters (Exp.). | ||
| [27] Golden Harvest x/M | |||
| [27] Dorienta X/M x/M } | Portsmouth. | ||
| [27] Golden News x/M | |||
| M/S [27] Consolation X/M D | Drifters. Poole. | ||
| [27] Gilt Edge x/M | |||
| [27] Jeannie Leask x/M | Portsmouth. | ||
| [27] Arcady x/M D D | |||
| [27] Rosebud X/M D | Portsmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. | ||
| [27] Solstice x/M | Poole. | ||
| Feaco LL/D - | |||
| B.T.B. LL/D - | Portsmouth. | ||
| Emerald Wings D Special I | Service Vessels. Scapa. | ||
| Holland D- - - | |||
| Moyle D - | Portsmouth. | ||
| Ahola | Lahloo. | ||
| Ankh | Letna. | ||
| Bounty | Naneta. | ||
| Caryanda | Navicula. D | Portsmouth. | |
| Diana | Portsmouth. | Semita. D | |
| Eilla II | Seriola. | ||
| Hurrying | Thele. | ||
| Angel. | Tamatine. | ||
| Ferry Belle - - | |||
| Ferry Prince - - | |||
| Laroc - - - | |||
| Leprechaun - - | |||
| Llanthony - - | |||
| Poinavon - - | Portsmouth. | ||
| Princessa - - | |||
| Sandringham - - | |||
| Sir John Baker - | |||
| Vadne - - - | |||
| [43] Resolve D | Portsmouth. | ||
| [43] Stalwart D | Portsmouth, | ||
| Amsterdam D (Dutch) | Holyhead. |
| Page | |
| Benmore | 22 |
| Ben Rossal | 29 |
| Ben Roy | 14A |
| Ben Tarbert | 14 |
| Ben Torc | 23 |
| Ben Urie | 2 |
| Berberis | 13 |
| Berenga | 36B |
| Bergen | 36A |
| Berkshire | 2 |
| Bernard Shaw | 12A |
| Bertrud | 36A |
| Bervie Braes | 2 |
| Beryl | 32 |
| Beryl II | 30 |
| Beth | 4 |
| Betsy Slater | 27 |
| Bilsdean | 2 |
| Birch | 10 |
| Birnie | 17A |
| Bishopsgate | 20 |
| Bjerk | 35 |
| Black Arrow | 2 |
| Blackfly | 16 |
| Blackthorn | 22 |
| Blackwater | 20 |
| Blighty | 15 |
| Bloemendaal | 6 |
| Bluebell | 18 |
| Bluebird | 20 |
| Boom Carriers | 29 |
| B. 0. Davies | 24 |
| Borde | 9 |
| Bortind | 36A |
| Boscawen | 9A |
| Botanic | 10 |
| Bountiful | 29 |
| Bounty | 9 |
| Bouvet I | 35 |
| Bouvet II | 35 |
| Bouvet III | 35 |
| Bouvet IV | 35 |
| Bownet | 29 |
| Boy Alex | 24 |
| Boy Allen | 12A |
| Boy Andrew | 21 |
| Boy John | 19 |
| Boyne | 20 |
| Boynewater | 2 |
| Boy Pat | 13 |
| Boy Philip | 15 |
| Boy Scout | 12 |
| Boyne Water | 2 |
| Boy's Own | 17 |
| Brabant | 21 |
| Bracendale | 26 |
| Bracon Heath | 12A |
| Bracon Moor | 15 |
| Braemar | 28 |
| Bramble | 29 |
| Branch | 28 |
| Brecon Castle | 2 |
| Breda | 20 |
| Brenda | 21 |
| Brigand | 29 |
| Brimness | 21 |
| Brine | 29 |
| Brinmaric | 9A |
| British | 16 |
| British Guiana | 7 |
| British Honduras | 7 |
| Britomart | 29 |
| Broadland | 23 |
| Brock | 10 |
| Brontes | 28 |
| B.T.B. | 8 |
| Buckingham | 12 |
| Bunting | 14 |
| [27] Kingston Cairn- gorm A (S.O.) | Portsmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. |
| [27] Kingston Agate A D | |
| [27] Kingston Amber AD | Portsmouth. |
| [27] Kingston Ceylonite AD | |
| [27] Kingston Chryso- beryl AD | Portsmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. |
| [27] Cape Palliser A | Portsmouth. |
| [43] F.S. La Nantaise A | Portsmouth. |
| Cherwell X - | Portsmouth. Traffic control |
| Strathcoe X 1 | Portsmouth. |
| [27] Cape Spartel X/L L D | Portsmouth. |
| [27] Sawfly X D | Demagnetisation Exp. |
| [27] C Magnolia X/L D | Portsmouth. |
| Page | |||
| Anne Melville | 21 | ||
| Anson | 17 | ||
| Antioch II | 35B | ||
| Appletree | 27 | ||
| Aquabelle | 14A | ||
| Aquamarine | 30 | ||
| Arab | 7 | ||
| Arcady | 8 | ||
| Archimedes | 27 | ||
| Arctic Explorer | 30 | ||
| Arctic Hunter | 12A | ||
| Arctic Pioneer | 13 | ||
| Arctic Ranger | 32 | ||
| Arctic Trapper | 11 | ||
| Argo | 35B | ||
| Argosy | 28 | ||
| Argosy (drifter) | 26 | ||
| Aristocrat | 36 | ||
| Arkwright | 15 | ||
| Arlette | 17 | ||
| Arlette II | 2 | ||
| Arley | 10 | ||
| Armana | 4 | ||
| Arnold Bennett | 26 | ||
| Aronia | 12A | ||
| A. Rose | 17 | ||
| Arsenal | 4 | ||
| A/S Groups- | |||
| 1 | 13 | ||
| 2 | 5 | ||
| 3 | 13 | ||
| 4-7 | see P.L. | ||
| 8 | 4 | ||
| 9-10 | 10 | ||
| 11 | 13 | ||
| 12 | 16 | ||
| 13 | 21 | ||
| 14 | 28 | ||
| 15-16 | 32 | ||
| 17 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 28 | ||
| 19 | 25 | ||
| 20 | 2 | ||
| 22 | 33 | ||
| 23 | 2 | ||
| 24 | 30 | ||
| 25-26 | 33 | ||
| 27 | 8 | ||
| 28 | see P.L. | ||
| 29 | 19 | ||
| 30 | 25 | ||
| 31 | 19 | ||
| 32-34 | 33 | ||
| 35 | 7 | ||
| 36 | 33 | ||
| 37 | 5 | ||
| 38 | 21 | ||
| 39 | 33 | ||
| 40 | 9A | ||
| 71 | 28 | ||
| 81 | 8 | ||
| 82 | 19 | ||
| 83 | 2 | ||
| 84 | 19 | ||
| 86 | 3 | ||
| 87 | 3 | ||
| 88 | 5 | ||
| 89 | 9A | ||
| A/S Striking Forces | 19 | ||
| 10 | 7 | ||
| 11-12 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 7 | ||
| 15-16 | |||
| Ship. | Fitting out at | Ship. | Fitting out at |
| Astros | Sunderland. | Margaret Rose | |
| Collena | Liverpool. | Mary White | Sunderland. |
| Consbro | Immingham. | Night Raider | Hull. |
| Dorileen | South Shields. | Nordland | Glasgow. |
| Sunrise | Milford Haven. | Ocean Eddy | South Shields. |
| George Bligh | Milford. | ||
| Girard | Port Glasgow. | Scomber | Liverpool. |
| James Barrie | South Shields. | Silanion | South Shields. |
| John Fitzgerald | South Shields. | Star of the Realm | South Shields. |
| Lord Gainford | Ardrossan. | Wyre | Port Glasgow. |
| Ferry Belle- - | |
| Ferry Prince - | |
| Laroc- - - | |
| Leprechaun - | |
| Llanthony | Portsmouth. |
| Poinavon - | |
| Princessa | |
| Sandringham | |
| Sir John Baker | |
| Vadne - - | |
| [43] Resolve D | Portsmouth. |
| [43] Stalwart D | Portsmouth. |
| Amsterdam D (Dutch) | At Sea. |
| Aegir | 9 | Argosy | 28 | Aurilia | 14B |
| Queen Worth | Portsmouth. | ||
| [24] P Andelle | f.o. Clyde. | ||
| [2] P Borde | f.o. Portsmouth. | ||
| [43] Northwind D | Portsmouth. | ||
| [43] Maria Joao | Scapa. | ||
| Ahola | Lahloo. | ||
| Letna. | |||
| Ankh | Naneta. | ||
| Bounty | Portsmouth. | Navicula. D | Portsmouth. |
| Caryanda | Semita. D | ||
| Diana | Seriola. | ||
| Eilla II | Thele. | ||
| [27] Cape Spartel X/L L D | Portsmouth Defects. Date uncertain. | ||
| [27] Sawfly X D - | Demagnetisation Exp. | ||
| [27] C Magnolia X/L L D | Portsmouth. | ||
| Kylemore | f.o. Southampton. | ||
| Atalanta - | f.o. Liverpool. | ||
| Ferry Belle - - | |||
| Ferry Prince - - | |||
| Laroc - - - | |||
| Leprechaun - - | |||
| Llanthony - - | |||
| Poinavon - - | Portsmouth. | ||
| Princessa - - | |||
| Sandringham - - | |||
| Sir John Baker - - | |||
| Vadne - - - | |||
| [43] Resolve D | Portsmouth. | ||
| [43] Stalwart D | Brest/Falmouth area. | ||
| [43] St. Olaves D | |||
| Amsterdam D (Dutch) | Campbeltown. |
| Aegir | 9 | 4 | Badger | 25 |
| [27] Ijiun X D - - | Cowes. | ||
| [27] Milford Duchess XD | Gosport. | ||
| [3] Avalanche LL D - | |||
| [3] Regardo LL D - | Portsmouth. | ||
| Milford King LL D | Defects. Date uncertain. | ||
| [44] Resparko X/LL D - | |||
| [44] Royalo LL D I - | Portsmouth. | ||
| Our Bairns LL D | Portsmouth. | ||
| (For | Disposal). | ||
| Cherwell x - | |||
| Strathcoe x - | Portsmouth. | ||
| Vernon | Experimental M/S Trawlers. | ||
| [27] Cape Spartel X/LI D | Portsmouth. Defects. uncertain. | ||
| [27] Sawfly X D - | Demagnetisation Exp. | ||
| [27] C Magnolia X/L D | Portsmouth. | ||
| M/S | Drifters (Exp.). | ||
| [27] Ben and Lucy X/M [27] Golden Harvest | |||
| X/M [27] Dorienta X/M | Portsmouth. | ||
| [27] Golden News X/M | |||
| M/S | Drifters. | ||
| [27] Charde X/M- - | Portsmouth. | ||
| [27] Consolation X/M D | Poole. | ||
| [27] Gilt Edge X/M - | - . | ||
| [27] Jeannie Leask X/M | Portsmouth. | ||
| D [27] Arcady X/M D - | Portsmouth. | ||
| [27] Rosebud X/M D | Repairs. Date uncertain. | ||
| [27] Solstice X/M - | Poole. | ||
| [27] Refraction X/M | Portsmouth. | ||
| Special Emerald Wings D I | Service Vessels. | ||
| Holland D- I - | Portsmouth, | ||
| Queen Worth | Portsmouth. | ||
| [24] P Andelle | f.o. Clyde. | ||
| [2] P Borde - - | f.o. Portsmouth. | ||
| Ahola | Lahloo. | ||
| Ankh | Letna. | ||
| Bounty | Naneta. | ||
| Caryanda | Portsmouth. | Navicula. D | Portsmouth. |
| Semita. D | |||
| Diana | Seriola. | ||
| Eilla II | Thele. | ||
| Ferry Belle - - | |||
| Ferry Prince - - | |||
| Laroc - - - | |||
| Leprechaun - - | |||
| Llanthony - - | Portsmouth. | ||
| Poinavon - - | |||
| Princessa - - | |||
| Sandringham - - | |||
| Sir John Baker - | |||
| Vadne - - - |
| Aegir | 5 | Arsenal | 17 | B.3 | 9A |
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Page 11 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.S. HARVESTER - Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N. After only 21/2 days of "working-up" after commissioning, HARVESTER was sent to Dover and completed 3 round trips to the coast. On the last of these she experienced the full weight of the intensive air attack early on the 1st June. Her A.A. gunnery was most effective, and she shared in the destruction of at least 3 enemy aircraft. The ship was well handled throughout. Her inshore boat work was excellent. Recommendations. OFFICERS. Lieutenant Commander Mark Thornton, R.N. Displayed exceptional initiative and sound judgment. Handled his ship with great coolness under fire. Recommended for mention. Mr. William George Alfred Robinson, Gunner (T). In charge of HARVESTER'S boats working inshore. Was especially noted by the senior officers of the beach parties for cool and gallant work. Set an admirable example. Recommended for mention. This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example. Recommended for decoration.
Page 12 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.S. HAVANT - Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N. HAVANT made 3 trips including 2 to the beaches. On the first 2 trips she brought home 1,500 troops in all. On the 3rd trip, while alongside Dunkirk pier waiting for troops to embark during an intense aerial bombardment, she saw IVANHOE struck amidships and on fire so steamed out to her assistance. Having taken off all the troops (about 500 including many wounded) HAVANT proceeded for Dover, but was soon subjected to intense dive bombing, high and low level bombing and bombardment from shore batteries. She was hit by 2 bombs in the engineroom, and then a large delay action bomb, which fell about 50 yards ahead of ship, exploded right underneath her, Further bombing caused more underwater damage and HAVANT finally rolled over and sank after the troops and crew had transferred to AEGIR. Recommendations. OFFICER. Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N. Evacuated troops from the beaches and from Dunkirk during heavy bombardment. When his ship had been heavily damaged by bombs, made every endeavour to save her when still subject to intense aerial attack, though without success. Recommended for mention. RATINGS. Chief Stoker M. Gallon, P/K.59221. The Engineer Officer and 2 E.R.A.s having been killci and all the other E.R.A.s having been wounded, this rating became in charge of the engineroom department. He showed great initiative and resource by letting the steam out of the boilers at a critical time, thereby saving the ship from running on to a sandbank opposite Dunkirk. He subsequently showed great calmness and presence of mind in doing all he could to save the ship and to keep the Captain informed of the state of affairs below. He was the last rating to leave the ship. Recommended for decoration. Sick Berth Attendant A. Keller D/X.6785. When faced with a large number of wounded under heavy fire, carried out his duties with the utmost calm, deliberation and efficiency. Recommended for mention. Petty Officer Steward J. Lysaght, D/L.13388. This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example. Recommended for decoration.
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| AEGIR (Mgr. - R. Gardner) | (Du) | 1939 | T/C | 310 DW | C & SS | 23.5.40 | .12.43 | £511.10. 0 |
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4715 FRIDAY, 31ST MAY, 1940. 0005. "HORST". 800. 0535. "LEDA". 380. X 0705. 502 "ROYAL SOVEREIGN". 1100. + 3 Refugees. 0835. "HOPPER. V24". 400. 0915. "K.G.V.". 500. 1015. "WOLVES". 50. 1100. "ADVENTURESS". 85. 1320. "STELLA DURADO". 22. 1320. "PRINC. ELIZABETH". 374. 1445.. "KING FISHER". 91. 1450. "LIFEBOAT". 17. 1450. "SCOTTISH OP". 525. gendalk 1655. "DUNDALL". 450. "ALBURY". 130. 1700. 1730. "LYDD". 450. 1815. "AEGIR". 350. 1845. "TWENTE". 350. "ANTJE". 300. 1850. "DOGGERS BANK". 400. 1855. "BRIGHTON QUEEN". 160. 1900. "PLINLIMMON". 900. 2100. Total. 7834.
472 H9P Margete SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE, 1940. 0005. "QUEEN OF THANET". 850. 0130. "KINGFISHER". 157. 0400. "ORANJE". 100. 0500. "GOLDEN EAGLE". 1250. 0415. "MOTOR BOAT". 23. 0510. "SALTASH". 400. 0600. "WESTWARD HO". 720. x 900 0610. "ROYAL EAGLE". 1250. 0630. "ROYAL SOVEREIGN". 47. 0830. "LADY SOUTHBORO". 350. 0950. "PRINCESS ELIZABETH". 510. 0950. "GALLEONS REACH" 123. * 1 Alien Postal worker French. J 1045. "QUEENS CHANNEL". 52. 1145. "WHIPPINGHAM". 2500. 1215. "DUNDALK". 280. "FOREMOST". 200. 1345. 1420. "ORIEL". 470. + 1. Pathe Gazette Man. "AEGIR". 130. 1650. 1450. "VINCIA". 108. 1600. "KINGFISHER". 210. + 2 Belgian Airman, supposed to have escaped from Germans. "QUEEN OF THANET". 1500. 1650. "K.G.V." 700. 1740. x 243 1740. "HALCYON". 58. "SALTASH". 350. 1830. "WESTWARD HO". 918. + 1 Alien under arrest 2030. 2100. "ANTJE". 150. "RAPID I". 25. 2100. "HOPPER 24". 580. 2215. TOTAL. 14011.
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| SHIKARI 417 | JACKETA 150 | AEGIR 350 |
| WORCESTER 800 | MANXMAN 951 | WESTWARD Ho 752 | AEGIR 350 |
APPENDIX to 1st June Page 7 Operation "DYNAMO" Narrative of Events. DESTROYERS PERSONNEL SHIPS MINESWEEPERS PADDLE MINESWEEPERS SKOOTS FRENCH DESTROYERS VANQUISHER (I) 640 ST. HELIER 659 GOSSAMER 845 QUEEN OF THANET 850 DEMOK 114 FLORE 351 HAVANT 882 LADY OF MANN 870 NIGER 310 SANDOWN 800 ORANJE 100 BOUCLIER 300 WHITEHALL (I) 871 MAID OF ORLEANS 1856 FITZROY 67 ORIOLE 470 HEBE 365 SCIMITAR (I) 584 TYNWALD 2000 LYDD 252 PRINCESS ELIZABETH 510 AEGIR 130 WOLSEY 533 ROYAL SOVEREIGN 47 LEDA 650 MEDWAY QUEEN 700 ANTJE 150 MALCOLM 1200 KING GEORGE V 700 DUCHESS OF WESTWARD HO 918 PACIFICO 414 WORCESTER (I) 661 BEN-MY-CHREE 2080 FIFE 535 WIPPINGHAM 2500 AMAZONE 111 WINDSOR 493 ST. HELIER 1250 HALCYON 243 QUEEN OF THANET 1500 HILDA 530 VIVACIOUS 427 ROUEN 800 SALAMANDER 479 WESTWARD Ho 900 RIKA 200 Total 58,4 VANQUISHER (II) 1200 COTE D'ARGENT 1000 SPEEDWELL 972 FRISO 648 HARVESTER 576 SALTASH 400 ICARUS 1114 QUEEN OF THE ROSS 260 CODRINGTON 746 CHANNEL 52 DUNDALK 280 SABRE 451 HALCYON 508 SHIKARI 623 SALTASH 400 DRIFTERS MISCELLANEOUS 453 HOSPITAL SHIPS FOREIGN VESSELS WINCHELSEA 1150 SUTTON SCIMITAR (II) 376 KELLETT 40 Miscellaneous 1110 FOREMOST 200 ESK (I) 979 WESTWARD Ho 900 ST. ANDREW 130 INCENIEUR CACHIN 1 GOLDEN GIFT 123 VINCIA 108 PATRIE WHITEHALL (II) 34 157 GRIEVE (F.A.A. GASTON RIVER 120 WORCESTER (II) 900 OCEAN BREEZE TRAWLERS Trg. vessel) 374 MISCELLANEOUS (Cont.) MONIQUE CAMILLE 302 JACKETA 564. MOSQUITO (Gunboat) 610 REINE DE FLOTS 62 LORD INCHCAPE 240 LOCUST " 620 LADY ANDRE LOUIS 317 17.97 SATURN 307 NEPHRITE 500 SOUTHBORO 350 CHALUTIER 100 D. TRAWLER 100 ESKBURNE 27 RAPID 25 CHASSEUR MARIE 117 GRIEVE (Yacht) 411 MAYSPEAR 15 NORMANVILLE 500 647 UNNAMED M.B. 23 TENIAS 100 ONDERS ONS 95 II's CHANNEL 108 GALLEON FRANSAH 500 KINGFISHER (A/S Exp. REACH 123 Ship) (I) 180 HOPPER 24 580 KINGFISHER -do- (II)210 LLANTHONY 90 IOLANTHE 35 (ex serv.vessel) 10593 173171 THREE KINGS 59 GOLDEN EAGLE KINGSGATE 910 (sp.serv.) 1250 CHRISTOBEL II 33 ROYAL EAGLE 10503 OLIVIA 103 (AA Ships)1250 ATHOLA 6 ROEBUCK (Coastal steamer)408 Lifeboat 35 MINWOOD = 51 509 MONA'S ISLE (A.B.V.) 1500 FL TB S 3 e S d it
| SHIKARI 417 | JACKETA 150 | AEGIR 350 |
| WORCESTER 800 | MANXMAN 951 | WESTWARD Ho 752 | AEGIR 350 |
| MINESWEEPERS | |
| GOSSAMER | 845 |
| NIGER | 310 |
| FITZROY | 67 |
| LYDD | 252 |
| LEDA | 650 |
| DUCHESS OF | |
| FIFE | 535 |
| HALCYON | 243 |
| SALAMANDER | 479 |
| SPEEDWELL | 972 |
| SALTASH | 400 |
| ROSS | 260 |
| DUNDALK | 280 |
| HALCYON | 508 |
| SALTASH | 400 |
| SUTTON | 453 |
| KELLETT | 40 |
| WESTWARD HO | 900 |
| DESTROYERS | |
| VANQUISHER (I) | 640 |
| HAVANT | 882 |
| WHITEHALL (I) | 871 |
| SCIMITAR (I) | 584 |
| WOLSEY | 533 |
| MALCOLM | 1200 |
| WORCESTER (I) | 661 |
| WINDSOR | 493 |
| VIVACIOUS | 427 |
| VANQUISHER (II) | 1200 |
| HARVESTER | 576 |
| ICARUS | 1114 |
| CODRINGTON | 746 |
| SABRE | 451 |
| SHIKARI | 623 |
| WINCHELSEA | 1150 |
| SCIMITAR (II) | 376 |
| ESK (I) | 979 |
| WHITEHALL (II) | 34 |
| WORCESTER (II) | 900 |
Page 3.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
(Continued)
# Sunk
Page 12 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M.S. HAVANT - Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent D.S.C., R.N first trip, while alongside home 1,500 troops in all. On the the HAVANT 2 trips made she 3 brought trips including 2 to the beaches. 3rd embark during an intense Dunkirk pier waiting for On assistance. off offall the troops (about to IVANHOE Having amidships taken and on fire so steamed out she saw her to struck aerial bombardment, troops including subjected many wounded) to HAVAN proceeded for Dover, 500 bombing bombs in the from hore batteries. She level soon and bombardment intense di bombing, high and low but wa by 2 which fell engineroom, and then a large delay was action hit bomb, about 50 yards ahead of ship, exploded right underneath her. Further bombing caused more underwater damage and HAVANT finally rolled over and sank after the troops and crew had transferred to AEGIR Recommendations. OFFICER. Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N. Evacuated troops from the beaches and from Dunkirk during heavy bombardment. When his ship had been heavily damaged by bombs, made every endeavour to save her when still subject to intense aerial attack, though without success. D.S.C, Recommended for mention. RATINGS. Chief Stoker M. Gallon, P/K. 59221. ing ered The Engineer Officer and 2 E.R.A.s having been killci and all the other E.R.A.S having been wounded, this rating became in charge of the engineroom department. He showed great initiative and resource by letting the steam out of the boilers at a critical time, thereby saving the ship from running on to a sandbank opposite Dunkirk. He subsequently showed great calmness and presence of mind in doing all he could to save the ship and to keep the Captain informed of the state of affairs DSM D.S.M. below. He was the last rating to leave the ship. Recommended for decoration. Sick Berth Attendant A. Keller D/X.6785. When faced with a large number of wounded under heavy fire, carried out his duties with the utmost calm, M deliberation and efficiency. P.S.M.M Recommended for mention. Petty Officer Steward J. Lysaght, D/L.13388. IDSM This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example. Recommended for decoration.
Page 12 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. I.S. HAVANT - Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent D.S.C., R.N. HAVANT made 3 trips including 2 to the beaches. On the first 2 trips she brought home 1,500 troops in all. On the 3rd trip, while alongside Dunkirk pier waiting for troops to embark during an intense aerial bombardment, she saw IVANHOE struck amidships and on fire so steamed out to her assistance. Having taken off all the troops (about 500 including many wounded) HAVANT proceeded for Dover, but wa soon subjected to intense di- bombing, high and low level bombing and bombardment from lore atteries. She was hit by 2 bombs in the engin room and then a large delay action bomb, which fell about 50 yards ahead of ship, exploded right underneath her. Further bombing caused more und rwater damage and HAVANT finally rolled over and sank after the troops and crew had transferred to AEGI Recommendations. FFICER. Lieutenant Commander Anthony Frank Burnell-Nugent, D.S.C., R.N. Evacuated troops from the beaches and from Dunkirk during heavy bombardment. When his ship had been heavily damaged by bombs, made every endeavour to save her when still subject to intense aerial attack, though without success. Recommended for mention. ATINGS. Chief Stoker M. Gallon. P/K.59221. The Engineer Officer and 2 E.R.A.s having been killi and all the other E.R.A.S having been wounded, this rating became in charge of the engineroom department. He showed great initiative and resource by letting the steam out of the boilers at a critical time, thereby saving the ship from running on to a sandbank opposite Dunkirk. He subsequently showed great calmness and presence of mind in doing all he could to save the ship and to keep the Captain informed of the state of affairs below. He was the last rating to leave the ship. Recommended for decoration. Sick Berth Attendant A. Keller D/X.6785. When faced with a large number of wounded under heavy fire, carried out his duties with the utmost calm, deliberation and efficiency. Recommended for mention. Petty Officer Steward J. Lysaght. D/L.13388. This rating showed great initiative and resource in getting wounded men from HAVANT to AEGIR. He took charge well and set a fine example. Recommended for decoration.
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5) 1 also 0001 / MESSAGE. OUT SECRET. To C. in C. Nore 445 DATE Repeated F.O.i/c London 62. 22.5.40. V.A.Dover. P/L by T/P. mont From Admiralty. to IMMEDIATE. even 91009 1. From the following list of Dutch Coasters lyin THE DC [[tw in the Port of London four in ballast and of about 200-300 Беппат IOW 1ftw tons are to be sent immediately to Victualling Wharf Subject .S Deptford to Load military supplies. These will be manned Lftw VOSST by naval crews after arrival at Deptford, and will work under the War Office. in 3370 orit 2. As many of the remainder which are in light to ROBBIT condition are to be taken over and manned by naval crews. .H ed of 3. C. in C. Nore is requested to arrange for the ru organisation and assembly of these vessels which when Aven to .TOVO ready will be placed at the disposal of V.A.Dover. .a 4. Names of ships to be reported as they become aleasev 200 ready for service. .T 5. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Chart Depot Sheerness. 6. Further signal will be made re disposal of Dutch crews and provision of personnel for manning. 7. It is a matter of great important that these Jal bas ships should be got ready as soon as possible. Cortnol BRABANT BART Virged 8. TWENTE ANTJE HONSDRUG TILLE .Ja8A BRANDARIS REIGER DELTA das LENA PRINCESS JULIANA BORNEO B.W.O.V CARIBIA ORANGE LIBERTY GORECHT BERNINA S.W.O.A 68 VREDE RIKA FIDUCIA LIMBURG B.M.O.A JUNIOR BORNRIF 0.8.0 PATRIA AMSTELROOM DENEB MARTHA ,agO .0.0 EXPRESS MERCURIUS AEGIR .4.V.8 JUTLAND 1704/22. D.O.D.(H) .a.r.a A.C.N.S. (A) D.T.D. (3) (15 apin) 1st S.L. D.T.D. Basement A.C.N.S. 2nd S.L. 0.8.0. to 1st S.L. D.P.S. (2) Controller N.A.2nd S.L. Deputy Controller 00s.(4) I.S.P.S. Ass. Controller Bath O.D.(3) Hydrog. 5) S.V.P. Cdr. Stephenson Room 59 I.P.(3) 4th S.L. W.R.Bath
Wt48360/0584 2/40 1,500 pads JC&SLtd Gp674/34 oT MESSAGE. 1335/27/May. RECEIVED RECEIVE From Combrax, Chatham. DATE 27.5.40. DATE TIME 1420. CORRECTION receive P/L BY T/P. 1635/30. *MORT Addressed Admiralty. Repeated C.in C., Nore. Your 2019/24 to C.in C., Nore. ELEMARO Name of ship. Name of Name of Date of Commanding 1st Lieut. Commissionir and Officer. remmo0 ORANGE Lt.H.P.Crispin.R.N. Lt.K. W.Ratledge. 23rd May, severe /BART. Lt.E.G. Ball.R.N. Lt.J.R.Dean,R.N.V.R.23rd May. tood HONSDRUG. Lt.F. T.Renny,R.N.R.Lt.E. N.Rose.R.N.V.R. 24th Ms 901770 DELTA. Lt.Cdr.D.F.Lawrence,Lt.E.Little,R.N.R. 24th May,small R. N. JUTLAND. Lt.G.L.Barwell,R.N. Lt.L Hutchinson, 24th May, WAID R.N.R. PATRIA. Lt. Cdr.H.L.J. Lt.J.Dupree, 24th My. address Pisani, R.N. R.N.V.R. TWENTE. Lt.Cdr.H.G.Boys- Lt.N.J. Mountfield, 25th May.s to 9d Smith, R.N.R. of R.N.V.R, TILLY. Lt.Cdr.W.R.T. Lt. L.H.Holman, 25th May motal Clements R. N.R. R.N.V.R. VLENA. Lt.Cdr.R.P.C. Lt.R.Morton, 25th Maycame VITTE Hawkins, R.N. R.N.V.R. loaded BRANDARIS. Cdr.C.Euman, R. N. Lt.W. F.Flowerdew, 25th May. RNR se BORNRIFF. Lt.A.N. Blundell, Lt.S.C.Minard, 25th May R.N.R. R.N.V.R. AEGIR. Lt.W.B.Whitworth. Lt.R.W.Thomson, 25th May, R.N. R.N.V.R. K.O.A ANJE or ACTJE.Lt. M.Buist, R.N. Lt.A.J.Anderson, 26th May. R.N.V.R. to .0 REIGER. Lt.A. Tyson, R.N. Sub.Lt.R.Perks, 26th May R.N.V.R. to .0 HILDA. Lt.A.Gray,R.N. Lt.H.J.Berry, 26th May 1 M R.N.V.R. .0.0 DOGGER BANK. Lt.D. T. Macbarnet, Lt.P.G.C.Dickens, 26th May R.N. R.N. 9.4.0 arracks A.M VEREDE. Lt.Cdr.R.T.Lampard, Lt.J.K.Hamilton, 26th May R.N. R.N. .M M CARIBIA. Lt.M.G.Morris,R.N.R.Lt.D. H.Swift,R.N. 26th May harge RIKA Lt.Cdr.T. T.Youngs, Lt.M.E. Melbourne, 27th May R.N.R. R.N.V.R. GORECHT. Sub Lt.D.M. Edwards, Sub Lt.G.I.Russell, 27th May R.N.R. R.N.V.R. PRINCESS Lt.Cdr.C.Gwinner, Lt.R.N.Irving, 27th May R. N. R.N.R. JULIANA. Lt.Cdr. J.I.Millor, Lt.R.H.W.Jackson, No date. RION. R.N.R. R.N.V.R. crews TINY...... Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393 /40 dated 30/5/40 G. 30/5/40/.....
29 From Flag Officer in Charge, London. P.L.A. Building, E.C.3. To Head of M. Branch, Admiralty. (Copy to:- Secretary to Commander In Chief, The Nore, ref.477.c.c./40 of 13/6/40.) Date 15th June 1940. No.414/15/40. Subject "DYNAMO". With reference to M.010027/40, the following are the dates on which the crews of the Dutch Coasters taken into service for operation "Dynamo" were returned to their Depots. Dates of commissioning were notified in message 2. 1335 D of 27th May from Combrax, Chatham. Name. Date paid off. Name. Date paid off. Bornriff. 6th June. Orange. 6th June. Bart. Aegir. 5th June. 11th June. Honsdrug. 5th June. Antje. 5th June. Delta. 5th June.- Reiger. 6th June. 5th June. Jutland. 5th June. Hilda. ked Dogger Bank. 5th June. Patria. 6th June. Twente. 5th June. Vrede. 6th June. copy 6th June. Caribia. 5th June. Tilly. Lena. 5/6 Not returned Rika. 5th June. to London. Gorecht. 7th June. Brandaris (at Sheerness) 11/10 5th June. Princess Juliana. Tiny. 6th June. Rion. 6th June. Java. Rign to Secretary to Rear Admiral. Flag Officer in Charge.
II No. 6200/200D. 59 EDIATE. HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCH, ADMIRALTY. Serial No. 593. CREWN SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT. It is regretted that below:- part of the crews returned to Definity at the cessary. for such action within each Admiralty Department as may be dates for these coasters can be The following information is circulated for guidance "RUJA" 7th June, "AMAZONE" for Head of Military Branch. 12/14th 31st August, 1940. "HORST" 5th June, "SURSUM CORDA" H. 34 is to be transferred to the 7th Submarine Flotill 1/2 June, 1821/30) "PACIFIC" 4th July, 2. R/S 57 on "TINY" joined that ship on 23rd May, 1940, the and With reference to paragraph 2, Secreting is 13th June, 1940. U.C. Poole. 56 IURS Head of Military Branch whether Never cretary The Naval to Officer-in-Charge, Poole. R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth. 12th August 1940 M.010027/40 YCLE as 19th August, 1940. Drafting Com for COMMODO CONFIDENTIAL. as paid s been Information is requested whether the peration CYCLE as a tender to H.M.S. PEMBROKE itch Coaster AEGIR, commissioned for > VB Chuthann T was paid off at Poole. An inquiry has is and it 5 en received from Commodore, R.N. Barracks, hatham concerning the paying off date, and wintere in t is understood that all Dutch Coasters in he Portsmouth Command were paid off at Poole. hand B we Information is also requested oncerning DUURSWOLD and WESTLAAN, which it is in pose 15th June, 1940. nderstood were taken up for trials with 15th Dru 1940. I.M.S. VERNON. VESTLAAN, 9th(8.8.8.4.517 29th July, JUTLANK 4th July, 1940. (Ig) when up 29th July, 1940. (s.s.B.A.517(17)) for Head of Military Branch. Lost through Dute enemy action. NDNINONDSRUG, of he off off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June, 2d y fhe above losses have not announced. (M.010027/40) 1940 on on on on as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 539.
| "RUJA" | 7th June. |
| "AMAZONE" | 12/14th |
| "HORST" | 5th June |
| "SURSUM CORDA" | 1/2 June |
| "PACIFIC" | 4th July, |
- 2 - 11. A/P 29th Trawlers CARBINEER II, KASTORIA and paid off on August 1940 on lapse of T 124 agreements NAMUR (M. 06221/40). IMMEDIATE. Serial No. 610. 12. SECRET. No Rye in the his title has now been amended to Club, S.L. Willis and has taken up his Headquarters in (Commander) The R.N.O. Hastings, Vice Admiral SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT. The following information is circulated for guidance change area covered by this R.N.O. is R.N.O. involved. and for such action within each Admiralty Department as may be (M. 016366/40). necessary. 62 13. N.O. i/c Haifa as patrol craft on Palestine Coast:- The following police launches have been commission G.Britow for Head of Military Branch. MOQITA SEALION 19th September, 1940. SEAWOLF SHARK HAWK EAGLE. 1. Correspondence to Naval authorities in the Shetlands. All will be borne nominally on books of STAG. In connection with the distribution of copies of (M. 017235/40). Admiralty letters of a General nature regarding anti-invasion that 14. R/S 61 need be Messages have recently been addressed by Admiral ck and Departments to V.A.A. in error and attention is therefore Secretary is to S.S.B.A. No. 583 (28) which states that the appointment 18 SEP 1940 M.r.C. Poole. Admiral Aircraft Carriers has lapsed. 4th June (M. 015837/40). 940 19 SEP 1940 rol to 15. With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 585 (11), trawler has been allocated to Brigham and Cowan, S. Shields, for Head of Military Branch. h July 1 mof uties at to Oropesa Minesweeper. Winch, gallows and fair-leads are The Secretary to did provided if available from those removed from converted trs Naval Officer-in-Charge, Poole. 4 C luly, Approval has been given for trawler LADY LOVE to 19th September, 1940 M.010027/40 (owner inder requisitioned, if suitable, for Oropesa M/S in place of tre been BAHAMA which has been found unsuitable Dutch coaster AEGIR paid off at Poole. is AEGIR (M. 016433/40). It is understood from the The Base accountant organization at Aden is short Director of Sea Transport that the 0. ELGICA 8 16. E GEZUST centralised ashore. H.M.S. LUCIA will be an independent CO naval crew did not leave the Dutch state up as with accounts in SHEBA. Coaster till 4th July, 1940 L by Belg I 1 THE all SHEBA will also carry accounts of base staff, HUN Portsmouth that DERBY, CHANTALA, CHAKDINA, SAGITTA, MOONSTONE, PLANET, Ade Poole on 28th June, 1940. enger LAOMEDON (on commissioning). Station, KANDAHAR, KIMBERLEY, KINGSTON, AMBER, BURGONET and It is requested that you will 8 Accounts of FLAMINGO, GRIMSBY and AUCKLAND are state whather Ansibility tillad an state lty reaponsibility titud 4th ach MEUSE that carried on board. it into a Care and Maintenance H.M.S. LUCIA will act as repair ship and provide remained on board after 28th June, accommodation for personnel waiting passage etc. 1940. 1 over to The change will take effect as soon as accommodatal on ready and necessary personnel arrive. (Sga.) E w. austin (M. 015284/40). 17. With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 550 (1), the follow for Head of Military Branch. trawlers are expected to commission on dates shown:- SILANION VIKING DEEPS SABINA 11th September, 1940. and 3rd - STRATHELLA 11th September, 1940. - DOROTHY GRAY 4th September, 1940. - 4th September, 1940. 11. TRITELIA - 4th September, 1940. (M. 013761/40). 'rculation as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No.
| to has been allocated to S.S With reference to provided Oropesa Minesweeper. Brigham a if available from Winch, thos | .donead | 1 le | Subject: is Transport | Durch cooster AEGIR understood them the that the named | haid Director of new and | th July I' duties at |
| requisitionsproval suitable, giv has been been found unsi for | TSOOLO. 91009 ts 990 blaq RIDEA | in leave 40 (p.m.), | 100 actiming | Dutch Couster AEGIR information | kill 4" luly, has been | Y (owner under |
| 16. with centralised accounts ashore. in SHEBA. H.M.S. LUC] OI The Base accountant | gift bootstebru edj tedt dotua oper ,VIVE | and id off 4 | from at is uquested | Circ. Portsmouth Poole an 28 thit you | this AEGIR 1940. will state | BELGICA a: RIE GEZUST en up as ed by Belg |
| need and JB 190 birg | ether momitility instand | AEGIR have | remeined an will 4th luly, 1940. a Came and | Administa h is Maintenence | ssenger 1940. |
- 2 - 11. S.S.B.A. S.S.B.A. No. 598 (7). are the same as those mentioned 1n No. The 609 two (19) speedboats from Sayonara referred Portsmouth Form 21 (Late 21a) (Revised July, 1938) (M. 09624/40). 2672 REGISTRY CENTRAL MAY1940 63 Commissioning Order 1940 12. from Deptford The Pay to 18, Section MARDOL, of SHREWSBURY, PRESIDENT I has been transfer (President I. 1702/16). 13. With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 551 (15), By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the PANORAMA Trawlers KINGFISHER and CURLEW have been renamed LUMINARY Boom To Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His respectively. Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's (M. 013945/40). ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command. 14. S.S. ALCA and S.S. REGISTAN have been taken O.B.V. respectively. commissioned naval service as a Base Mining Depot Ship up i and REGISTAN at T.W. Greenwell and Co. Ltd,, Sunderland. ALCA will be fitted out at R.J. Evans, Liverpool No.8820/87. (M. 018320/40). MEMORANDUM. 15. has been approved to charter with their crews Norwegian FROM With the concurrence of the Norwegian Authorities THE NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE. JOKULL and RUNDHORN for Examination Service, Iceland. (M. 018359/40). DATE 23rd September, 1940. No. 49/1/ 16. TO THE HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCE. ADMIRALITY. M/Y ALASTOR (S.S.B.A. No. 467 (9)) has been allocs to Ayrshire Dockyard Co. Ltd., Irvine, for conversion to Dutch Coaster AEGIR paid off at Poole. vessel with D/C Chutes, rails, 6 pdr. gun, and A/S installs (M. 018365/40). With reference to your M. 010027/40 of the 19th September, it is confirmed that the AEGIR remained an Admiralty responsibility until 17. the 4th July. Submarine NARWHAL was publicly announced on 18th September, Reference S.S.B.A. No. 581 (3) the loss of H.M. The AEGIR was paid off on the 28th June, but the Care and Main- (M. 015836/40). tenance party left on board did not hand over to the Dutch crew until p.m. the 4th July. See my 65/1/ of the 15th August. Circulation as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 53% b.Alamp VT m(.) NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE. Captain, R.N.R. (Sd.) W. M. JAMES. Admiral, to R.S. Blacker, R.N. Commander-in-Chief. S. JABA. 0:- Secretary of the Admiralty (No.2506/8820) The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.) 500-10-39.
VESSERHAMER OWNER ЯДИМО REMARKS JM882V ABDE BEAUCLARK Lifeboat ABEL TASMAN Dutch JoodsTid везихойса AEGIR Dutch ALICE .I.А.И.Я security Dutch AMAZONE Dutch ANTJE Dutch $8009711 OJ benefits BART .00 .K.B .0 & .9 "D" Dutch BORNRIFF Dutch BRENDARIS becreach Isodetts ВОИТВАН Dutch CARIBIA SHTYH Dutch TOS Wasmotat OK antil 7838 SHIE DELTA (A) STACHERS STATEMENT mott Dutch DESPATCH II benefits S Dutch enta Itall Isvor DOGGER BANK (bensuder (a) STAORSTAR Dutch of Бептитея office? nstbens0 STAOSHIRE FERDANTA Dutch .btd .00 18.8 FRISCO exem0 benefits Dutche0 .M.B .0 58 .9 (81) STACHETIJ TOT CORECHT 03 benefits Dutch mebH.8.2 Date: TAOHERIS of DenindeR (Totoli S) HEBE hev 10005 on Dutch (8) STAOSETIC HONSDRUG FeersV gateelM Dutch xa HORST S bite Demitter S Dutch ITSAO ИТДВОЯ xH (+) STACHATIS besiges aeno JAVA ATUJOT TO SEASE of Dutch sibal STAOSHERS JUTLAND mort Dutch .00 mottegivell (afessev OL) DIE INJURITY TOD SERVETE SCIUDI KAAPFALGA Dutch della 52000214 Agridobia YOUR LENA Dutch Говлойн Aground on Brady beach. BILIN & 011900 XII STAOSBULI 4 ORANJE Dutch RITCAD OD NOTE xe 1112 I PACIFIC "dati Dutch HYHORIDA PASCHULL ⑉06⑉ Dutch ⑉00⑉ I PATRIA on Dutch antacida Tongos XS TACESHIN I PRINCESS JULIANA Dutch YORWAH xe STACHERST REIGER 03 hermiter & Dutch mebison (b) НОИЛЯО RIKA Dutch RUJA Dutch SANANTINO Dutch STADHAM SURSUM CORDA Dutchidelli blowdows TTOO YEAR зия ита ATAHOTM Dutch (dsods) TILLY Dutch TWENTE nosemic 18 BEDRIT .renwo of Белшей Dutch (Jebdoth VREDE Jon bib LOOPE TELEPORT Dutch (THATEW XSTX BAMORT) WEGA Dutch Jeodella STAOLMAS ZEOS bna CLOOD АВОЯ anuz ******** HUMAN ИОТИТЯЧ bire MOTJAW
471 FRIDAY, 31ST MAY, 1940. 0005. "HORST". 800. 0535. "LEDA". 380. 502 "ROYAL SOVEREIGN". 1100. + 3 Refugees. 0705. 0835. "HOPPER.V24". 400. 0915. "K.G.V.". 500. 1015. "WOLVES". 50. "ADVENTURESS". 85. 1100. "STELLA DURADO". 22. 1320. "PRINC. ELIZABETH". 374. 1320. "KING FISHER". 91. 1445.. 17. 1450. "LIFEBOAT". "SCOTTISH OP". 525. 1450. 1655. "DUNDALL". 450. 1700. "ALBURY". 130. 450. "LYDD". 1730. 350. "AEGIR". 1815. 350. "TWENTE". 1845. 300. "ANTJE". 1850. "DOGGERS BANK". 400. 1855. "BRIGHTON QUEEN". 160. 1900. "PLINLIMMON". 900. 2100. 1 7834. Total.
472 496 Margote SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE, 1940. 0005. "QUEEN OF THANET". 850. 0130. "KINGFISHER". 157. 0400. "ORANJE". 100. 0500. "GOLDEN EAGLE". 1250. 0415. "MOTOR BOAT". 23. 0510. "SALTASH". 400. "WESTWARD HO". 720. 0600. "ROYAL EAGLE". 1250. 0610. "ROYAL SOVEREIGN". 47. 0630. 0830. "LADY SOUTHBORO". 350. 0950. "PRINCESS ELIZABETH". 510. 0950. "GALLEONS REACH" 123. . 1 Alien Postal worker French. 1045. "QUEENS CHANNEL". 52. "WHIPPINGHAM". 2500. 1145. 280. 1215. "DUNDALK". 200. 1345. "FORENOST". 1420. "ORTEL". 470. * 1 Pathe Man. Gazette 130. 1650. "AEGIR". 108. 1450. "VINCIA". 210. + 2 Belgian Airman, 1600. "KINGFISHER". supposed to have escaped from Germans. 1650. "QUEEN OF THANST". 1500. 700. 1740. "K.G.V." 58. "HALCYON". 1740. 350. "SALTASH". 1830. 918. + 1 Alien under arrest "WESTWARD HO". 2030. 150. 2100. "ANTJE". 25. "RAPID I". 2100. 580. "HOPPER 24". 2215. - 14011. TOTAL.
Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 234 360. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE CHAP. IX Mascotte to tow the Basilisk, the enemy returned to the attack but made no hits. The French trawler slipped the tow and moved off to a safer distance. At noon bombers returned for a third time, diving to about 400 feet. Smothered by hits and near misses the Basilisk shuddered and heeled to star- board, righted herself momentarily, but sank in about 3 minutes, settling on the bottom on an even keel in some 4 fathoms. As soon as she was abandoned the Whitehall completed her destruction by gunfire and torpedoes. The Jolie Mascotte picked up 6 officers and 71 ratings, the Whitehall 2 officers and 52 ratings. Other survivors got away in the motor boat and a whaler. Second air attack, 0906 : sinking of the Havant Meanwhile the Havant, after transferring 500 troops from the damaged Ivanhoe, proceeded down Dunkirk Channel. At 0906, at the western end of the channel, she was hit by 2 bombs which entered the starboard side of the engine room killing every one in it. A third bomb dropped 50 yards ahead and exploded as the Havant passed over it. Out of control and listing to port, the ship continued to steam ahead towards the sandbanks opposite Dunkirk. The engine room and No. 2 boiler room were on fire, there was a heavy escape of steam and all auxiliary machinery was out of action, resulting in a failure of the electric supply. It was impossible to enter the engine room, but Chief Stoker M. Gallon, in spite of the fire, let the steam out of the boilers and the ship was brought up in 4 fathoms by the starboard anchor. The Saltash and Grive came alongside and the Havant's troops were trans- ferred during almost continuous bombing. The Saltash took the Havant in tow, but further concussion from near misses increased considerably the des- troyer's list to port, so the majority of her ship's company were transferred to the skoot Aegir. A bomb fell between the Havant and the Saltash followed by another close to the Havant's port quarter. By 1000 the list had increased and the decks were almost awash. 'Abandon ship" was ordered, the tow was slipped and the remainder of the ship's company were transferred to the Aegir. At 1015 the Havant rolled over and sank. 1 officer and 7 men were killed, 25 wounded. Third air attack, 1009. Prague damaged The enemy air attacks had not been confined to ships off the beaches. At 1009 the personnel vessel Prague, which had embarked about 3000 French troops from Dunkirk harbour, was attacked by dive-bombers between W and V buoys and suffered severe damage astern from 3 near misses which put the starboard engine out of action. The majority of the troops were transferred, whilst the ship continued to go ahead on the port engine, to the Scimitar, the minesweeper Halcyon and the paddle minesweeper Queen of Thanet, the later taking on board no less than 1,500 and the Scimitar 376; and at 1331 the tug Lady Brassey took the Prague in tow to the Downs, where the remaining troops were transferred to the trawlers Olvina and Lady Philomena. The Prague had ended her service in Operation ' Dynamo", for to save her from sinking she was beached off Sandown Castle, Deal, at 1730 that day. In three trips, she had taken out from Dunkirk over 6,000 men. Sinking of the Foudroyant Before the morning was out yet a fourth destroyer, the French Foudroyant, was sunk by air attack. The ship had sailed from England at 0800. She 91
INDEX References are to pages. A.5, (Belgian), 107n. 29. Abrial, Abel Admiral, 12, 51, 61, 68, 85, 96, 105-7, 113, 115, 116, 120. Tasman, 20, Abukir, Adam, Lt. sunk, Gen. 28. Sir R., 18 (organises Dunkirk bridgehead), 26, 35. Advance, 53. Adventuress, 60n. Aegir, 91. Aidie, 71n, 95 (sunk). Ahola, 71n. Air, (see Royal Air Force) : cover for evacuation ships, 5; co-operation with B.E.F., 7; co-operation with Navy, 123 ; German ordered to concentrate attacks on shipping, 83. Aircraft, Naval operating under Coastal Command, XIII. Albury, 28n, 44, 53-4, 86, 97, 107n, 109, 114n, 116, 119. A.L.C.3, 52. A.L.C.5, 47, 52 (rushed by French troops). A.L.C.4, 51, damaged. A.L.C.8, 52, 75n. A.L.C.15, 47, 51, 75n. A.L.C.16, 45 (sunk), 52. A.L.C.17, 45, 52 (breaks down). A.L.C.18, 52 (damaged). Alcmaria, 71n. Aldis, Capt. T., 108. Alexander, Maj.-Gen. Hon. H.R.L.G., 66 (assumes command), 68, 84, 85, 96 (to decide when evacuation must end), 98, 103, 105, 108 (embarks), Alice, 20, 29, 30 (abandoned). Alphacca, 101. Amazone, 29n. Ambleve, 60. A.M.C.3, 71n, 75n. Amiral du Nord, see Abrial, Adm. Amulree, 71n, 74 (sunk). Anderson, Lieut. C. C., 67. Andora, 71n. Angèle Marie, 62n, 73n. Angler II, 32n, 47n. Ankh, 71n, 74 damaged. Anna Marguerite, 73n. Anna Marie, 73. Anthony, 20n, 23, 24n, 27, 30, 42, 47n, 53, 54n, 55, 64 (damaged), 80. Archangel, 19, 28. Argyllshive, sunk, 85. Arley, 13n, 39, 44. Aronia, 71n. Arras, 62, 69. Arras, lost, 6. Aura, lost, 100. Autocarrier, 114n, 118. Balloons, 75, 84. Balquhain, 72n. Barbara Jean, 71n, 95 (sunk). Barker, Lt.-Gen. M. G. H., 2. Base Party, British Naval, embarks, 102. Basilisk, 61, 86, 90-91 (sunk). Bat, 63. Bathelemy General, 120. Beach parties, 21, 49, 65, 70, 77, 79-83. Beaches embarkation begins, 17, 22 allotted to troops, 18; organised, 23, 31n, 75n all ships diverted to, 23, 24 ; first supplies reach, 26; weather affects embarkation, difficulties, 57, 81 ; crowded with troops, 58; difficulties of control, 58 ; marked by 36, 48, 69-70; development of evacuation from, 54, 60; changing situation causes lights, 58-9; no ships off, 59-60; strewn with motor transport, 69; 30,000 troops 195
Source: The National Archives, Kew, CAB 103 191. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
OPERATION DYNAMO. VESSEL OWNER REMARKS ABDE BEAUCLARK Lifeboat ABEL TASMAN Dutch AEGIR Dutch ALICE Dutch AMAZONE Dutch ANTJE Dutch BART Dutch BORNRIFF Dutch BRENDARIS Dutch CARIBIA Dutch DELTA Dutch DESPATCH II Dutch DOGGER BANK Dutch FERDANTA Dutch FRISCO Dutch. CORECHT Dutch Dutch HEBE HONSDRUG Dutch Dutch HORST Dutch JAVA Dutch JUTLAND Dutch KAAPFALGA Dutch Aground on Brady beach. LENA Dutch ORANJE Dutch PACIFIC Dutch PASCHULL Dutch PATRIA PRINCESS JULIANA Dutch Dutch REIGER Dutch RIKA Dutch RUJA Dutch SANANTINO Dutch SURSUM CORDA Dutch TILLY Dutch TWENTE Dutch VREDE Dutch WEGA Dutch ZEOS
Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40 36. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
OPERATION DYNAMO DUTCH. YESSELS. VESSEL OWNER REMARKS lamy ABDE BEAUCLARK Lifeboat Mr.Bellamy (Dutch) ABEL TASMAN Dutch Mr.Bellamy (Dutch) AEGIR Dutch Mr.Bellamy ALICE Dutch Mr.Bellamy AMAZONE Dutch Mr. Bellamy ANTJE Dutch Mr.Bellamy BART Dutch Mr. Bellamy BORNRIFF Dutch Mr. .Bellamy BRENDARIS Dutch Mr.Bellamy CARIBIA Dutch Mr.Bellamy DELTA Dutch Mr. Bellamy DESPATCH II Dutch Mr. Bellamy DOGGER BANK Dutch Mr.Bellemy EN Very twing FERDANTA Dutch Mr. Bellamy FRISO Dutch Mr.Bellamy WI GORECHT Dutch Mr. Bellamy H H H ZEO HEBE Dutch Mr.Bellamy HONSDRUG Dutch Mr. Bellamy HORST Dutch Mr.Bellamy JAVA Dutch Mr.Bellamy JUTLAND Dutch Mr.Bellamy KAAFALGIA Dutch Mr.Bellamy
Durch Vessds: B OPERATION DYNAMO VESSEL OWNER REMARKS ABDE BEAUCLARK Lifeboat Mr.Bellamy (Dutch) ABEL TASMAN Dutch Mr.Bellamy (Dutch) AEGIR Dutch Mr.Bellamy ALICE Dutch Mr.Bellamy AMAZONE Dutch Mr.Bellamy ANTJE Dutch Mr.Bellamy BART Dutch Mr.Bellamy BORNRIFF Dutch Mr.Bellamy BRENDARIS Dutch Mr.Bellamy CARIBIA Dutch Mr.Bellamy DELTA Dutch Mr.Bellamy DESPATCH II Dutch Mr.Bellamy DOGGER BANK Dutch Mr.Bellamy FERDANTA Dutch Mr.Bellamy FRISO Dutch Mr.Bellamy GORECHT Dutch Mr.Bellamy HEBE Dutch Mr.Bellamy HONSDRUG Dutch Mr.Bellamy HORST Dutch Mr.Bellamy JAVA Dutch Mr.Bellamy JUTLAND Dutch Mr.Bellamy KAAFALGIA Dutch Mr.Bellamy
Page 3.
r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
Sunk
(Continued)
Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40 66. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Page 3.
LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
#
Sunk
(Continued)
Movements recorded for Aegir during the evacuation period, as plotted on the Operation Dynamo map.
| Departed | Route | Arrived | Troops | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Dover | — | — |
Stationary
Location recorded; complete dated movement unavailable
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