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Skoot
Lt. Cdr. D.F. Lawrence, R.N.
Lieut. E. Little, R.N.R., (retd.) 1st
Lieut.
28th
[Lt. Cdr. Lawrence's dates are inaccurate]
21st May(1)
0130
0330/
At beach east of Dunkirk.
0415
Shelled by shore guns. No troops seen.
empty]. [Presumably returned to the Downs,
29th May
2230
Having proceeded to Dunkirk embarked
about 300 troops. (2)
30th May
1820
At Margate, disembarked 203 troops(3)
31st May
2130
Left Margate.
1st June
0850
Arrived off the beach. Embarked troops
slowly, being hindered by surf.
-
Proceeded to Ramsgate with about 300
troops.
-
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 300
troops. (4)
Total 503
Authority - R.O.II, p.50.
(1) Lt. probably meant 28th May. The Delta was
(2) Lt. says these troops were embarked for between
not Cdr. commissioned Lawrence for Operation Dynamo until 24th May.
2200 Cdr. and Lawrence 2300 on May 30th, evidently an error May 29th.
(3) and D.R.
(4) D.R., Margate report however, dates the disembarkation disembarking May 31st.
which, showing the Delta as
Ramsgate 79 troops report, on June lst at 1030, is considered, except for
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS,
ABEL TASMAN.
Ratings.
Petty Officer W. C. Harding, DJX. 149987.
E.R.A. R. Shortose, DMX. 64780.
ATLANTIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Leonard Ernest Fordham, R.N.R.
DELTA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Donald Francis Lawrence, R.N. (Retd.)
Ratings.
Leading Seaman F. M. E. Pogson, D/J.23134
DESPATCH II.
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant-Commander Francis Ethelbert Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
Officer.
Lieutenant R. M. Miller, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman A. J. M. Upton, P/88X.13505.
Able Seaman W. H. Ditten, P/JX. 148504.
Ordinary Seaman S. G. Greenwood, P/JX.130093.
KAAP FALGA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Herbert Roger Wykeham-Martin, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Robinson, J.1066.
E.R.A. 4th C1. G. Oliver, D/MX. 64794.
PACIFIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Constantine Joseph Triscott, R.N.R.
Ratings.
E.R.A. 4th Cl. Thomas Allen, P/MX.65340.
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ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
on May 21st.
First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was ab ut 0130
Failed to contact troops apparently too far to Westward.
H avily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Second attempt was made between 2200, and 2300 May 30th.
About 2000 as we roached, Ship was machined gunned and hit
in stany places. Leading Hand Pogson hit on steel helmet but
unhurt.
Took aboard some 300 troops. Troops landed at Margate
stores and fuel taken aboard.
Left Margate 2130 May 31st.
Contacted Beach 0850 June1 1st. Several bombe dropped close
but no damage.
Embarkation operations prolonged owing to surf but
eventually left with about 300 troops.
Landed trooss at Ramagate. Ship hold in readiness for
another trip but was eventually told to proceed Tilbury for
paying off.
GENERAL REHARKS
Ship slow, and baily formal, engines bad.
Crow generally PAW but very keen and on the whole did
marvellous work, heavy continuously cheerful and willing.
I should like to mention Lieutenant 3. Little R.N.R.
full of initiative and invaluable when under fire and approaching
H.M.S. Beaver). This officer did not apare himself. He -
the shore. He handled the crew excellently.
9001 and handled the wheel well. He controlled
Leading Seaman Posson (Devonport). This rating wa very the
crew under fire and looked after stores atc very Little well under
working continuously to help the troops and look after
adverse orfectly circumstances. Both he and Licutenant were the
wounded, and neither spared themselves.
I thoroughly regard recommend this officer for command.
With to Lieutenant Little, should an opening occur
S7. lawrun
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Dynamo 455.-
49°3
ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was about 0130
on May 21st.
Heavily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Failed to contact troops: apparently too far to Westward.
Second attempt was made between 2200. and 2300 May 30th.
Drprom
9, Clarence Lawn.
Dover.
June 9th 1940.
V.A. Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to attach report of proceedings
of H.M.S. Delta during recent evacuation operations.
I repret delay, but since my return here on
leave I have been on the sick list, under the care
of the Port M.O.
Copy for Admiral, The Nore, enclosed.
I am,
Sir,
Yours obediently,
Smald. X. Lawrma.
VIOE AD LIRAL DOVER
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ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA (DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
on May
First 21st. arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was about 0130
Failed contact troops: apparently too far to Westward.
Heavily to shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Second attempt was made between 2200, and 2300 May 30th.
About 2000 as we approached, hip was machined gunned and hit
unhurt. in many places. Leading Hand Pogson hit on steel helmet but
stores and fuel taken aboard.
Took aboard some 300 troops. Troops landed at Margate;
Left Margate 2130 May 31st.
Contacted Beach 0850 June1 1st. Several bombs dropped close
but no damage.
Embarkation operations prolonged owing to surf but
eventually left with about 300 troops.
Landed troops at Ramsgate. Ship held in readiness for
another trip but was eventually told to proceed Tilbury for
paying off.
GENERAL REMARKS
Ship slow, and badly forned, engines bad.
Crew generally raw but very keen and on the whole did
marvellous work, being continuously cheerful and willing.
I should like to mention Lieutenant E. Little R.N.R.
full of initiative and invaluable when under fire and approachiing
( H.M.S. Beaver). This officer did not spare himself. He was
the shore. He handled the crew excellently.
under fire and handled the wheel well. He controlled well under
Leading Seaman Pogson (Devonport). This rating was very the
cool perfectly and looked after stores etc very Little were
crew circumstances. Both he and Lieutenant after the
working adverse continuously to help the troops and look
wounded, and neither spared themselves.
regard to Lieutenant Little, should command. an opening occur
I thoroughly With recommend this officer for
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Думамо 243.
H.M.S."GUILLENCH."
259
11th,June,1940.
H.M.S. "DYNAMO" "GUILLEMOT" BETWEEN MAY REPORT 29th. OF and PROCEEDINGS JUNE 24th. DURING OPERATIONS
On Wednesday 29th. May "GUILLEMOT" received
orders to proceed to SHEERNESS, and arrived there at 0700. On
arrival she was ordered to embark fuel and stores and proceed to
MARGATE and act as base ship. She arrived at MARGATE at 2030, and at
2200 H.M. Schoot HORST came alongside for stores and lubricating oil.
She cast off at 2300.
On 30th. May H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside
for fuel and water at 0625. At 0950 "GUILLEMOT" cast off from
"GOLDEN EAGLE", weighed anchor and proceeded alongside "ROYAL EAGLE"
to supply stores, water, and oil fuel to her. At 1100 we cast off from
"ROYAL EAGLE" and anchored. At 1840 "MEDWEY QUEEN" came alongside for
oil fuel and water, and at 1950 H.M. Schoot DELTA came alongside for
diesel oil. "MEDWEY QUEEN" cast off at 2000 and "DELTA" at 2115.
At 2345 "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside for oil fuel and water and
cast off at 0425 the following morning. During the day a supply of
victualling stores was landed on MARGATE PIER for supply to ships'
companies of ships going alongside pending the arrival of stores
from RAMSGATE. Signalman ALLEN was landed to assist the Signal staff
ashore, which duty he performed until the ship sailed for DUNKIRK.
At 1110 on 31st. oil lighter BRENDOR came
alongside for orders as it had been arranged with N.O. MARGATE
that GUILLEMOT would take charge of all fuelling. BRENDOR carried
about 30 tons of diesel oil and was extremely useful fuelling Schoots
and other Diesel engined craft. Hopper W24 came alongside for oil and
stores during the forenoon. At 1135 H.M. Schoot HORST secured alongside
and Lieutenant SARGENT R.N.R., lst. Lieutenant of GUILLEMOT, took over
command of her from Lieutenant Commander FARDELL R.N. Her crew was
relieved by a volunteer crew from GUILLEMOT as her Officers and men
had been three days and nights without sleep. HORST sailed at 1315.
Lieutenant SARGENT'S narrative is attached.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS.
ABEL TASMAN.
Ratings.
Petty Officer W. C. Harding, DJX.149987.
E.R.A. R. Shortose, DMX. 64780.
ATLANTIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Leonard Ernest Fordham, R.N.R.
DELTA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Donald Francis Lawrence, R.N. (Retd.)
Ratings.
Leading Seaman F. M. E. Pogson, D/J.23134
DESPATCH II,
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant-Commander Francis Ethelbert Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
Officer.
Lieutenant R. M. Miller, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman A. J. M. Upton, P/88X.13505.
Able Seaman W. H. Ditten, P/JX. 148504.
Ordinary Seaman S. G. Greenwood, P/JX.130093.
KAAP FALGA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Herbert Roger Wykeham-Martin, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Robinson, J.1066.
E.R.A. 4th Cl. G. Oliver, D/MX. 64794.
PACIFIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Constantine Joseph Triscott, R.N.R.
Ratings.
E.R.A. 4th Cl. Thomas Allen, P/MX.65340.
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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.
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DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
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AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS.
ABEL TASMAN.
Ratings.
Petty Officer W. C. Harding, DJX.149987.
E.R.A. R. Shortose, DMX. 64780.
ATLANTIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Leonard Ernest Fordham, R.N.R.
DELTA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Donald Francis Lawrence, R.N. (Retd.)
Ratings.
Leading Seaman F. M. E. Pogson, D/J.23134
DESPATCH II,
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant-Commander Francis Ethelbert Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
Officer.
Lieutenant R. M. Miller, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman A. J. M. Upton, P/88X.13505.
Able Seaman W. H. Ditten, P/JX.148504.
Ordinary Seaman S. G. Greenwood, P/JX.130093.
KAAP FALGA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Herbert Roger Wykeham-Martin, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Robinson, J.1066.
E.R.A. 4th C1. G. Oliver, D/MX. 64794.
PACIFIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Constantine Joseph Triscott, R.N.R.
Ratings.
E.R.A. 4th Cl. Thomas Allen, P/MX.65340.
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TO
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20.10 Tyne.
8:0,1/c Lowestoft
Name of Ship. Name of
Name of Office, Date
8.0.1/
Commanding
1st Lieut. of
JAVA*
Officer.
562
Commissioning
HOWAR
7.0.1/c Greenock.
TINY.
Lt.Cdr.K.M.Drake, Lt. A. J.Davies, No date
R.N.R. ival Cypher R.N.V.R.
RION & TINY dates of commissioning not known crews having
been sent to Portsmouth.
Following ships only have reported that DYWAMO Officers vessels and crews
and
small
AMAITU
are correct. to ORANGE DELTA PATRIA BRANDARIS.
Am
awaiting
reports from others. Any changes will be communicated,
12 necessary overflow to Southend.
Motor boats requisitioned from Nore Area 1335/27. to Sheerness
Motor boater Re taking over of Dutch Coasters. Bortsmouth Areas to
Personnel ships, British coasters, fishing boats, tugs,
ЯАСИАЯ
docaters Eightera, Leaded with army stores to portsist which they loaded
Aarges and pulling boats to place from which they were came
Service motor boats and other craft, including War Office
and D. R.A.F. boats, to place from which they came.
Dutan ecasters commissioned as tenders to Reyal
V.C.N.S.
TO
HUM
C.S.O.to 1st S.L.
Ops.(4)
These with army stores to Deptford to discharge,
O.D.(3)
O.I.C. (2).
ACMI
(3)
The above to be off on arrival at final
Those empty to borth assigned by F.O.i/c Lendon
then to barth ordered by F.O.i/c London.
D.S.D.9.
borth and orewn sent to Chatham Barracks.
N.A.2nd S.L. nossters commissioned as tenders to Barracks
C.W. (2).
D.P.S.(2).
P.D.G.
A.C.R.
FAIRED TASMAN to Newhaven or discharge
D.N.L.O. (2)
to Poole.
M.68.
TENX present SS
OD.8
by F.0.1/0
NEOGISON
(111) Any with army stores to son to discharge,
then to Poole.
HOWIS
(iv) Those empty to Poole,
+
MAISO
(v) On arrival at Poole they are to be paid off and crews
sent to Portsmouth Barracks.
G.
Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393 /40 dated 30/5/40
30/5/40/....

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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.

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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
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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
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NOTE
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PACIFIC "dati
Dutch
HYHORIDA
PASCHULL
⑉06⑉
Dutch
⑉00⑉
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PATRIA
on
Dutch antacida Tongos
XS TACESHIN I
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
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REIGER 03 hermiter &
Dutch
mebison
(b) НОИЛЯО
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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
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bna CLOOD АВОЯ
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SIGNALS
APPENDIX G
7. It is a matter of great importance that these ships should be got ready as.
soon as possible.
Brabant1
Bart
8. Twente
Tilly
Antje
Hondsrug
Brandaris
Reiger
Delta
Lena
Princess Juliana
Borneo¹
Caribia
Oranje
Liberty
Vrede
Gorecht
Bernina
Fiducia'
Rika
Limburg'
Patria
Junior
Bornrif
Amstelroom
Deneb
Martha
Express
Mercurius¹
Aegiv
Jutland
1704/22
F.3. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, C.-IN-C. NORE, C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R)
F.O.I.C. London, F.O.I.C. Southampton, F.O.I.C. Portland
Admiralty 1703/22 and 1704/22 to certain addressees only. The operation for
which these ships are being prepared will be known as Dynamo.
1944/22
APPENDIX G
SIGNALS RE LACK OF SMALL CRAFT
Sunday, 26th May
1. ADMIRALTY to A/S CHATHAM, A/S PORTSMOUTH, (R) C.-IN-C. Nore, C.-in-C. Portsmouth,
V.A. Dover
Investigate and report how many cutters and whalers can be made available for
immediate service under V.A. Dover.
2028/26
2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Combrax Portsmouth,
Commandant 1st D.C. Fort Cumberland
8 A.L.C's. with crews complete are available and will be embarked in S.S. Clan
Macalister at Southampton a.m. 27th May.
2337/26
Monday, 27th May
3. (ADMIRALTY) D.S.V.P. to COMMODORE, SHEERNESS (R) C.-in-C. Nore V.A. Dover
About 40 motor launches have been ordered to Sheerness of which 30 should
arrive at daylight tomorrow Tuesday. The rest during the day. These will be
manned on arrival at Sheerness
Request you will inform V.A. Dover when
boats are ready for service.
2035/27
Tuesday, 28th May
Note: [At 0436. S.N.O. Dunkirk asked for all vessels to be sent alongside east
pier.]
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK (R) Fighter Command
Further destroyers and small craft are being sent now to Dunkirk.
0630/28
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SMALL CRAFT
5. N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
1st Mine Recovery Flotilla vessels Lord Cavan, Fidget, Jacketa, Silver Dawn
and Fisher Buoy. Tug Java. Drifters Lord Collingwood, Lord Rodney, Lord Keith,
Lord St. Vincent. Motor boats New Britannic, Walker I, Walker II, Angler, Nayland,
sailed Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1550/28
I Was not available.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Dynamo 435.00
49°
ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was about 0130
on May 21st.
Heavily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Failed to contact troops: apparently too far to Westward.
Second attempt was made between 2200. and 2300 May 30th.
Drprom 155. 189
9, Clarence Lawn.
Dover.
June 9th 1940.
V.A. Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to attach report of proceedings
of H.M.S. Delta during recent evacuation operations.
I report delay, but since my return here on
leave I have been on the sick list, under the care
of the Port M.O.
Copy for Admiral, The Nore, enclosed.
I am,
Sir,
Yours obediently,
VICEADIRAL 1940
Sould. X. Lawrence.
OF
hunt: Coh: R.N.
*
*
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Dynamo 453.
4903
ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
on May 21st.
First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was about 0130
Heavily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Failed to contact troops: apparently too far to Westward.
Second attempt was made between 2200, and 2300 May 30th.
About 2000 as we approached, hip was machined gunned and hit
in many places. Leading Hand Pogson hit on steel helmet but
unhurt.
Took aboard some 300 troops. Troops landed at Margate;
stores and fuel taken aboard.
Left Margate 2130 May 31st.
Contacted Beach 0850 June1 1st. Several bombs dropped close
but no damage.
Embarkation operations prolonged owing to surf but
eventually left with about 300 troops.
Landed troops at Ramsgate. Ship held in readiness for
another trip but was eventually told to proceed Tilbury for
paying off.
GENERAL REMARKS
Ship slow, and badly forned, engines bad.
Crew generally raw but very keen and on the whole did
marvellous work, being continuously cheerful and willing.
I should like to mention Lieutenant E. Little R.N.R.
( H.M.S. Beaver). This officer did not spare himself. He was
full of initiative and invaluable when under fire and approachiing
the shore. He handled the crew excellently.
Leading Seaman Pogson (Devonport). This rating was very
cool under fire and handled the wheel well. He controlled the
crew perfectly and looked after stores etc very well under
adverse circumstances. Both he and Lieutenant Little were
working continuously to help the troops and look after the
wounded, and neither spared themselves.
With regard to Lieutenant Little, should an opening occur
I thoroughly recommend this officer for command.
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for troop embarkation while he kept. pm
organizated the ship
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well. found . engined "Schuyt" of me
build More in Their Lisdships plan
tam Some of these ships in use, I fe
ship should certainly be considered
well Mas always been well kept.
May 24th 25ᵗʰ.
hurred from yearsend l
Tellury Landing Stage. The solul
measured "wrped", various movement
tell 0245 when she was again anchore
they 25h
Proceeded Sheerness with
and swring ship at No 19 Bu
later the 10, "Schuyls" Delta "Twente"
almpide may 26th
as Sheernese. Kedge and
deck gear Ii prepand Misle
ma 27th
lafts secured to 6 fm lanyards for me
Proceeded 0300 for Dons
with 5 other "Schuyto" anchose
at approx. 1045 wind strong S.W.
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weather During this passago,
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Думамо 243.
H.M.S."GUILLENCH."
259
11th,June,1940.
H.M.S. "DYNAMO" "GUILLEMOT" BETWEEN MAY REPORT 29th. OF and PROCEEDINGS JUNE 24th. DURING OPERATIONS
On Wednesday 29th. May "GUILLEMOT" received
orders to proceed to SHEERNESS, and arrived there at 0700. On
arrival she was ordered to embark fuel and stores and proceed to
MARGATE and act as base ship. She arrived at MARGATE at 2030, and at
2200 H.M. Schoot HORST came alongside for stores and lubricating oil.
She cast off at 2300.
On 30th. May H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside
for fuel and water at 0625. At 0950 "GUILLEMOT" cast off from
"GOLDEN EAGLE", weighed anchor and proceeded alongside "ROYAL EAGLE"
to supply stores, water, and oil fuel to her. At 1100 we cast off from
"ROYAL EAGLE" and anchored. At 1840 "MEDWEY QUEEN" came alongside for
oil fuel and water, and at 1950 H.M. Schoot DELTA came alongdide for
diesel oil. "MEDWEY QUEEN" cast off at 2000 and "DELTA" at 2115.
At 2345 "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside for oil fuel and water and
cast off at 0425 the following morning. During the day a supply of
victualling stores was landed on MARGATE PIER for supply to ships'
companies of ships going alongside pending the arrival of stores
from RAMSGATE. Signalman ALLEN was landed to assist the Signal staff
ashore, which duty he performed until the ship sailed for DUNKIRK.
At 1110 on 31st.May oil lighter BRENDOR came
alongside for orders as it had been arranged with N.O.I.C.MARGATE
that GUILLEMOT would take charge of all fuelling. BRENDOR carried
about 30 tons of diesel oil and was extremely useful fuelling Schoots
and other Diesel engined craft. Hopper W24 came alongside for oil and
stores during the forenoon. At 1135 H.M. Schoot HORST secured alongside
and Lieutenant SARGENT R.N.R., lst. Lieutenant of GUILLEMOT, took over
command of her from Lieutenant Commander FARDELL R.N. Her crew was
relieved by a volunteer crew from GUILLEMOT as her Officers and men
had been three days and nights without sleep. HORST sailed at 1315.
Lieutenant SARGENT'S narrative is attached.