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NIGER - Continued
1st June
0500
(contd.)
Aircraft made machine gun attacks
0610
on ships and beaches.
With about 330 troops, Niger proceeded,
the M/S Sutton in company. A
message was received from Major-
General Montgomery, through the M/S
Salamander, that troops had been
ordered to proceed to Dunkirk.
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 310
troops. (1)
1800
2215
Sailed for Dunkirk, Sutton in company.
The Niger anchored off Malo. The
Sutton proceeded into Dunkirk.
2225
No boats being worked from the heach.
The Niger lowered her M/B, one
whaler and a boat which had been
borrowed from the Sk. Vrede in Dover.
2230
The boats were sent in, in charge of
Lieut. Hichens. 5 cables to the
westward he found some French troops
and embarked 50 of them.
2nd June
0000
British troops were then embarked some
6 cables further eastward.
0255
Proceeded with about 300 troops.
-
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 300
troops. (1)
2055
Sailed for Dunkirk.
3rd June
0015
Secured alongside Dunkirk east pier.
Embarked about 700 French troops.
0120
Slipped, whilst turning, an unknown
French craft crossed Niger's bows
and was rammed. The Skipper came
on board. A few minutes later the
French craft came back and rammed
the Niger.
-
Arrived Folkestone. Disembarked 700
French troops. (2)
The Skipper of the French craft was
turned over to the military
authorities.
2100
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2233
Dense fog; speed 8 knots.
4th June
0030
Visibility unimproved. Passage
abandoned.
0135
Anchored 3 miles from N. Goodwin
Light.
Total 1,515
Authority - R.O.I., p.313.
(1) D.R.
(2) D.R. states 430.
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REIGER(1)
Skoot
Lieut. A. Tyson, R.N.
S/Lt. R. Perks, R.N.V.R.,
1st Lieut.
26th May
Commissioned at Tilbury.
2200
Anchored off Southend pier.
27th May
0600
Proceeded to Sheerness.
The steering compass proved to be
useless; the standard compass had
an error which varied from 10° to 25°,
and could not be relied upon.
2000
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2300
Anchored off Nore L.V.
28th May
0330
Proceeded.
1100
Off N. Goodwin L.V., four empty skoots
returning informed Reiger that
Dunkirk was in German hands and that
they had been sent to the Downs for
orders.
The Reiger followed these skoots to
the Downs and anchored.
1400
Sailed for Dunkirk, the Sk. Vrede in
company.
-
Off the N. Goodwin L.V., met a skoot
returning full, who said that skoots
were being asked for on the beaches
east of Dunkirk. This was the first
definite information that the ship was
required to evacuate troops.
Vrede and Reiger then proceeded
independently for Dunkirk.
2300
Arrived off Zuydcoote buoy and closed
the cr. Calcutta.
Contacted Calcutta's boats on the
beach and embarked about 70 cot
cases.
29th May
0300
Transferred the cot cases on the upper
deck to the Calcutta and sailed for
Sheerness with the remainder.
-
Arrived Sheerness. Disembarked 12 cot
cases. (2)
30th May
0400
Sailed for Dunkirk. Delayed en route
by fog.
2000
Secured alongside Dunkirk quay.
Embarked about 250 B.E.F.
2100
Left Dunkirk.
31st May
1300
Arrived Sheerness. Disembarked 250
B.E.F.
1st June
1100
Sailed from Sheerness to Dunkirk.
Between V and W buoys, attacked by 3
bombers. No damage.
2130
Arrived Dunkirk. Entered the harbour.
Embarked about 330 French from the
jetty in Nouveau Avant Port.
2215
Sailed from Dunkirk.
-
In the roads, took in tow a disabled
W.D/M.L.
-
Off 12 buoy, embarked nine passangers
from a disabled M.T.B. and took
her in tow.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
(2) Estimated.
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RIG
Harwich
Skipper E. Beckham, R.N.R.
drifter
welbourne,
(let
31st May
Lieut.
1100
Left Ramsgate, towing a life boat.
May
1700
Arrived Dunkirk. Dropped anchor near
1644
beach and embarked troops during an
air attack.
Ship
1815
Towed a grounded motor launch off
the beach, and filled it with 3
life boat loads of troops.
2100
Proceeded with about 60 French troops
30th May
0830
on board.
1st June
0830
Ramsgate. Disembarked 60 French
31st May
1430
troops. (1)
broken down 2 off
Total 60(2)
lat June
0700
Left Dover with the M/B Skylark and
three motor launches from Vrede in
tow.
1300
Arrived Dunkirk roads. Ordered by
Authority - R.O.II, p.331.
Capt. R. Pim R.N.V.R. in the sk. Hill
to return to the Downs and make
Dunkirk again at nightfall.
1340
Intercepted by French destroyer T.113
and asked to take over 80 French ard
9 British survivore, some wounded.
1400
Proceeded to Ramsgate, having sent the
launches to Dover under their own
power.
1800
Arrived Remseate. Disembarked 200
troops. (1)
2nd June
2000
Proceeded with lannch and one boat in
tow, under command of Lt. Cdr.
Miller R.N.R., to rendesvous with
Admiral Taylor off Dunkirk Pier.
3rd June
0115
Arrived off Dunkirk entrance.
Occasional air attacks. Contacted
troops.
0330
Ordered by Admiral Taylor to return
to Ramsgate.
0800
Arrived Ramsgate.
Total 495
Authority - R.O.II, p.126.
(1) Ramsgate report states that 26 British troops were
disembarked.
(2) Not mentioned in D.R.
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RIKA
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. J.J. Youngs, R.N.R.
Lt. M.E. Melbourne, R.N.V.R. (lst
Lieut.)
29th May
0500
Left Sheerness by Y route for La Panne.
1644
Off Middelkerke Buoy. Two dive-bomb
attacks. Ship severely shaken.
1815
dr. Jaguar hit by bombs near miss].
Transferred about 280 troops from
her and proceeded to Downs.
30th May
0830
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 295
troops. (1)
31st May
1430
Towed in the skoot Vrede / which was
broken down 2 miles off Dover.
1st June
0700
Left Dover with the M/B Skylark and
three motor launches from Vrede in
tow.
1300
Arrived Dunkirk roads. Ordered by
Capt. R. Pim R.N.V.R. in the sk. Hilda
to return to the Downs and make
Dunkirk again at nightfall.
1340
Intercepted by French destroyer T.113
and asked to take over 80 French and
9 British survivors, some wounded.
1400
Proceeded to Ramsgate, having sent the
launches to Dover under their own
power.
1800
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 200
troops. (1)
2nd June
2000
Proceeded with launch and one boat in
tow, under command of Lt. Cdr.
Miller R.N.R., to rendezvous with
Admiral Taylor off Dunkirk Pier.
3rd June
0115
Arrived off Dunkirk entrance.
Occasional air attacks. Contacted no
troops.
0330
Ordered by Admiral Taylor to return
to Ramsgate.
0800
Arrived Ramsgate.
Total 495
Authority - R.O.II, p.126.
5 ) D.R.
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SKYLARK
M/B
S/Lt. M.J.R. Yeatman, R.N.V.R.
31st May
1100
Left [See Dover in tow of the Sk. Vrede. (1)
Southern Queen]. 2 miles
outside Dover, Vrede's engines broke
down. The Skylark returned to Dover.
1st June
0700
Left Dover, with 3 other M/B's in tow
1300
of skoot Rika(2).
1340
Arrived Dunkirk roads.
Assisted to transfer survivors from a
French destroyer.
1400
The Rika proceeded to Ramsgate; the
Skylark to Dover.
2200ca
Arrived Dover.
Nil
[On 2nd June S/Lt. Yeatman transferred
to the M.L/B Michael Stephens].
Authority - - R.O.II, p.223.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
S/Lt. M.J.R. Yeatman, R.N.V.R.
(1) Report states "Vreeda".
(2) Report states "Riga".
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SOUTHERN QUEEN
M/B(1)
S/Lt. B.G.P. de Mattos,
1100
R.N.V.R.
31st Ma.
Left of Dover, the with 3 other boats, tow
sk. Vrede. 2 miles in
Dover, the Vrede broke down. outside The
M/B's returned to Dover.
1st June
0700
Left Dover with 3 other boats, in tow
of the sk. Rika.
1300
Arrived Dunkirk roads.
1400
The Rika proceeded to Ramsgate with
survivors from a French destroyer.
The Southern Queen was sent back
under own power to Dover.
2200ca
Arrived Dover.
2nd June
1500
2245
Towed to Dunkirk by the tug Sun XI.
Arrived Dunkirk. Ferried about 200
troops; 2 loads from east pier, 2
from west pier.
3rd June
-
Sailed for Dover under own power.
0600ca
Halfway across, was taken in tow by
the tug Sun X.
0900
Arrived in tow at Dover.
Nil.
Authority - R.O.II, p.224.
(1) If this was "Southern Queen (F.E.154)", the owner was
Mr. G. Mockridge.
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VIVIANA
Trawler (11th A/S Group
Harwich).
G.L.Olesen, Skipper(1)
28th May
0430
1230
Operation Dynamo.
Shown in D.R. as having taken part in
There is no information available about
the movements of this vessel.
Dunkirk, as from
German hunda",
"The B.B.O. news 00
guidence, nor could I get any
information from other ships
1400
50 I eventually sailed with Reiger
at 1400, with the idea or complying
with sailing orders if the situation
permitted".
2300
The Vrede grounded at the inshore end
of Suydcoote Paso, Wolked for the
flood tide.
29th May
0030
A large merchant ship was seen "to
encounter two ships leaving She
blew 3 short blests and went astern.
Shortly after there VIS a doll
explosion, Without any flame, and wha
the water and spray had subsided,
nothing could be seen of the ship".
0400
The Vrede refloated. Drifted to a safe
enchorage where the air bottles could
be recharged. A destroyer approached
and hailed an order to proceed
inshore and embark troops.
0500
Anchored close inshore. The ship's
dinghies co-operated with Margate
pleasure boats (manned by their
Margate crewe) and ferried troops
to ships. In this menner come 150
troops were embarked, "including a
Belgian major with whom we had some
difficulty owing to the impossibility
of drying his corsets".
0930
The motor launches were now withdrawn,
and one of the dinghies had been
wrecked. Proceeded to Dunkirk.
1030
Secured alongside Dunkirk east pier.
Embarked troops to capacity - about
500.
Proceeded for Ramsgate, but making
the entrance too late for the tide,
proceeded to Dover.
30th May
0400ca
Entered Dover. Disembarked 473 troops
1100
Sailed with a tow of motor boats. Two
miles out, the engines broke down.
Bent the tow back and enchored.
31st May
Towed to Dover by the Sk. Rika.
Total 473.
Authority R.O.II, 147,
(1) According to the June 1940, Navy List.
Not identified.
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Skoot
VREDE
Lt. Cdr. R.T. Lampard, R.N.
Lt. J.K. Hamilton, R.N., 1st Lieut.
0430
28th May
Sailed from Sheerness.
1230
Anchored in the Downs. The Sk.
Reiger reported that she had been
turned back off the N. Goodwin L.V.
by one of 4 skoots returning from
Dunkirk, as that part "was in
German hands".
"The B.B.C. news bulletin gave no
guidance, nor could I get any
information from other ships present,
so I eventually sailed with Reiger
1400
at 1400, with the idea of complying
with sailing orders if the situation
permitted".
2300
The Vrede grounded at the inshore end
of Zuydcoote Pass. Waited for the
flood tide.
29th May
0030
A large merchant ship( i) was seen "to
encounter two ships leaving. She
blew 3 short blasts and went astern.
Shortly after there was a dull
explosion, without any flame, and when
the water and spray had subsided,
nothing could be seen of the ship".
0400
The Vrede refloated. Drifted to a safe
anchorage where the air bottles could
be recharged. A destroyer approached
and hailed an order to proceed
inshore and embark troops.
0500
Anchored close inshore. The ship's
dinghies co-operated with Margate
pleasure boats (manned by their
Margate crews) and ferried troops
to ships. In this manner some 150
troops were embarked, "including a
Belgian major with whom we had some
difficulty owing to the impossibility
of drying his corsets".
0930
The motor launches were now withdrawn,
and one of the dinghies had been
wrecked. Proceeded to Dunkirk.
1030
Secured alongside Dunkirk east pier.
Embarked troops to capacity - about
Proceeded 500. for Ramsgate, but making
the entrance too late for the tide,
proceeded to Dover.
30th May
0400ca
Entered Dover. Disembarked 473 troops
1100
Sailed with a tow of motor boats. Two
miles out, the engines broke down.
Sent the tow back and anchored.
31st May
Towed to Dover by the Sk. Rika.
-
Total 473.
Authority - R.O.II, pp.123, 147.
(1, Not identified.
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28th May. (continued).
- 123
- 117
Several schoots were anchored in the Downs when we arrived and
I was ordered to anchor as convenient, as my anchor had to be weighed
by hand and it was a lengthy process, I decided to proceed alongside
"Vrede", After consultation with the Commanding Officer "Vrede", we
decided to weigh and to proceed to Dankirk in the hope of gleaning
further information on the way, "Vrede" reducing speed to keep me
company.
Off the North Goodwin Lt. Vess. we encountered a schoot re-
turing full, who said that they were asking for us on the beaches East
of Dunkirk. This was the first definate information that we were
required to evacuate troops that we had received. "Vrede", and
"Reiger" then proceeded independently towards Dunkirk.
2300 Arrived off Zuyderoote buoy, sighted one Cruiser at
anchor( afterwards identified as the "Calcutta") I closed the
"Calcutta", and asked where I could embark troops. "Calcutta"
ordered me to steer 140° to where her boats were operating. Con-
tacted "Calcutta's" boats on the beach, and they brought off about
70 cot cases.
I cannot speak toohighly of the work done by "Calcutta's"
boats during this operation. There was a fresh breeze and choppy
sea running with a considerable tide, but they continued throughout
the night without let up. During this operation "Reiger's" star-
board anchor chain parted and ship grounded without damage.
0300 Proceeded alongside "Calcutta". Transferred all cot
cases from upper deck to "Calcutta" and proceeded with remainder.
29th May.
Arrived at Sheerness.
30th May.
0400 Sailed for Dunkirk, anchored off East Cant buoy owing
to for, 0930 weighed and proceeded.
During the passage from North Goodwin to Dunkirk roads we
were subjected to periodical machine gun fire from aircraft, none of
which hit the ship, no plane coming below 4000 ft.
2000 Entered Dunkirk harbour, proceeded alongside quay
emabrked 250 (approx) B.E.F.
While in Dunkirk the harbour was being subjected to fire from
an enemy battery of about 6 in. calibore
2100 Sailed from Dunkirk.
( 31st May 1100 Arrived
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121
NARRATIVE OF M.V. "RIKA" DURING THE PERIOD 27TH MAY TO
5TH JUNE, 1940, ENGAGED IN EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
(Page 2 of Commanding Officer, M.V. "Rika"s" letter No.1/12
dated 6th June, 1940.)
30th May, 1940.
That
0830
Arrived at Dover and secured to Admiralty Wharf and
disembarked survivors. Reported to Captain Halifax-
at Lord Warden Hotel and was instructed to await
further orders.
31st May, 1940.
1430.
Instructed by Captain Fraser to proceed outside
Dover Harbour to tow M.V. "Vrede" who had developed
engine trouble.
1700.
Embarked two Lewis guns and ammunition and 6 Lewis
Gunners.
1st June, 1940.
0630.
Transferred 7 days stores and petrol for four
launches from M.V. "Vrede" and received instructions to
proceed to Dunkirk and report to Captain Pim, R.N.V.R.
in M.V. "Hilda".
0700.
Left Dover with launches in tow.
1300.
Contacted M.V. "Hilda" on approaching Dunkirk Roads and
received instructions from Captain Pim to return to
the Downs and make Dunkirk again at nightfall.
1340.
Intercepted by French destroyer T.113, and was
requested to embark 80 French and 9 British survivors,
several of whom were badly wounded.
1400.
Proceeded to Ramagate, having instructed launches to
return to Dover under their own power.
1800.
Disembarked survivors at Ramagate and received
instructions from Captain Wharton R.N., to anchor in
the Roads.
2nd June, 1940.
2000.
Under orders from Captain Wharton, proceeded with
launch and one boat in tow, under command of
Lieutenant Commander Miller, R.N.R., to rendezvous
with Admiral Taylor off Dunkirk Pier.
3rd June, 1940.
0115.
Arrived off Dunkirk Entrance and, as M.V. "Rika" was
unable to approach the beach, launch and boat were
sent inshore to bring off B.E.F.
Owing to the heavy bombardment of the beach by the
enemy from the eastwards, the launch was unable to
contact the B.E.F. and returned at 0200. Launch was
then sent to the Pier to endeavour to contact the
B.E.F. there.
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Dutch Skoot "VREDE." Dynam. 105.
147
I
141
ed, R.T. Lampard R.N.
Ex. Exmoor Building
J.K. Hamilton R.N.
at Tyne.
th
nday 26. S: 40.
Tooh one from Dutch enw. Captain
was NOT the owner.
the
nday. 27. I
Stand at Sheemess.
it
usday 28. in
Proceeded from themess k
diemburk troops at Impair and grounded
at end of Schydshoot Channel at 2300.
Biner 140 and embarked
2 beach by means
: COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "LYNX".
146
3: 7th June, 1940 5553/14
ships bon ts.
: FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
. to Sunhik during
ded do
DUTCH SKOOT "VREDE"
ad a further 300
Eastem am without
Report on the above is forwarded
ewith.
ded for Rumsgak
to too late 10 Catch
to Dorn.
about 2300 was
CAPTAIN, R.N.
missweepors that 45
ICE ADMIRAL
u day light an air
JUN 1940
be durlsping at
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Dutch Skort "VREDE." Dynam. 105.
147
141
J. can R.T. Lampard R.N.
J., J.K. Hamilton R.N.
Ex. Exmoor Building
at Tyne.
th
unday 26. 5: 40.
Tooh one from Dutch exw. Captain
was NOT the owner.
th
londay. 27. -
Stord at Sheemess.
th
usday 28. i
Proceeded from themess k
troops as Impaik and grounded
at end of Schydshost Channel at 2300.
Edwesday 29th
Houted off and embarked
150 British 1 troops from no. 2 beach by ts. means
launches and ships bon
of was ordend to Sunhik during
Launches 1100 So proceded do 300
about Embarked a further without
Brilish mysslf. troops from Eastem am
nicident procuded for Rumsgak catch
amired off Ramsgate too late to
Tide Jo proceeded to Dorn.
animal off form about 2300 that was 45
informed On by entir two lill day developing light an air at
could raid appeared not to
lay 30th the Time. Putured Down and disaurban had two ps,
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page 2.
I 148
iday 31ˢᵗ May, Embarked Luois gun am 142 amount
thaval gummers and saited will a
tow of motor bonts organised by Capt. mushin
About 2:0 unites off Dom lubrication &
forms the main bearnings failed
of bearnings pist failed K run. order
tow $ 15 tum * form y auchard Undi".
has lowed in Administry Pin by
Dutch Skort KIKA.
inday 1ˢᵗ them
I
Assisted when possible ashm.
day 2. .. S.
onday 3. formed part of pier puly on
Enstem am Junkuta, under order of
Commande Buchanan R.N. and
Blumed will him by C.M.B.
Embarkation was without incident.
emarks. VREDE is quits unsuitible for
these Spha Time as she has no clutch.
Each manasmore of main enquies entails
slopping - The subse Quart start inp
up requires air from the memoris which
is ex handlid after about form momments.
the anrihary compresor likes at least 1%
homs to scharge the knownis.
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Dynams 373,
B14/0/
1453
J.4099
1439
Messrs Vickers Armstrong Ltd
Wallsend on Tyne
20th. June I940
Sir,
In compliance with Nore General Order No.448 I have the
honour to forward the following amplifying report of proceedings
of H.M.S. "VREDE", under my command from 26th.May to 4th. June.
The original report was left with the Captain's Secretary,
H.M.S."LYNX".
2. I assumed command of H.M.S. "Vrede" at Tilbury at noon on
26th. May, having been sent from R.N. Barracks, Chatham that
morning with a crew consisting of I Lieutenant, I PEtty Officer
5 Seamen, I E.R.A. and 2 Stokers.
The Dutch crew were landed
under the charge of the Immigration Authorities and I gave the
Captain a statement to the effect that 45 worth of stores had
been left on board and that the ship and her papers had been
taken over in apparently sound condition.
3. The main engines, a six cylinder diesel type, were geared
direct to the shaft and the engine had to be stopped, and
restarted with starting air, for each movement of the screw.
The E.R.A. was unfamiliar with diesels but it was considered 108
that, with the experience of one of the stokers, a submarine
rating, the ship could be handled with safety. It was eventually
found that about four engine movements exhausted the air bottles
and that the auxilliary compressor took some 45 minutes to
provide enough air for one start. The auxilliary diesel
which drove the capstan and forward derrick was also old and
temperamental.
4. "Wiping" was completed by 0400 27th. May when a pilot was
embarked and "Vrede" sailed for Sheerness, being swung for
adjustment of compasses by a compass adjuster off Southend.
Whilst attempting to lay the ship alongside at Sheerness the
main engines failed, owing to lack of air, and the movement had
to be completed by tug.
5. During the remainder of the day charts and stores were
embarked according to an excellent establishment compiled by
N.S.O. in conjunction with the First Lieutenant. The assistance
of the storing and victualling departments was most efficient
and much appreciated.
6. At I800 "Vrede" was ready for sea but starting air became
exhausted before the engines would start. On starting up the
auxilliary compressor a breakdown occurred on the water
circulating pump.
7. Representatives from M.E.D. worked throughout the night and
at 0400 pronounced the machinery to be serviceable. At 0430
Tuesday 28th. "Vrede" sailed from Sheerness.
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"VREDE"
Page 8.
150
144
From
8. On-closing the Naval Control Service cutter off Southend
Route Instructions and Sailing Orders were received to arrive
off Marte les Bains, 5 miles East of Dunkirk, not before 2300.
As there was time in hand "Vrede" was anchored in the Downs in
company with several other commandeered schoots at 1830.
9. I was informed by the Commanding Officer of "REIGER" that the
N.C.S. trawler off the North Goodwin Light Vessel had told him
to turn back, the trawler having been told by another schoot
that Dunkirk was in enemy hands. The B.B.C. news bulletin
gave no guidance, nor could I get any information from other
ships present, so I eventually sailed with "Reiger" at 1400
with the idea of complying with sailing orders if the situation
permitted.
IO. Owing to the darkness and to the failure of several light
buoys "Vrede" took the ground at the inshore end of the
ZUYDECOOTE PASS . Attempts to refloat her proving abortive it
was decided to wait for the flood tide.
II. During this time many ships were seen entering and leaving
within two cables of where "Vrede" lay aground and at 0030 &
large merchant ship was seen to encounter two ships leaving.
This first ship blew three short blasts and went astern. Shortly
afterwards there was a dull explosion, without any flame,and
when the resultant water and spray subsided nothing could be
seen of the ship. As it was impossible to assist from where
"Vrede" lay aground, and as other vessels were in the vicinity,
no action was taken.
I2. At 0400 "Vrede" was refloated by the tide and allowed to
drift to a safe anchorage where the air bottles might be
recharged. While at anchor an unidentified destroyer approached
and hailed an order to proceed inshore to the beach as soon as
possible and embark troops.
I3. At 0500 "Vrede" was anchored as close inshore as the shelving
nature of the beach permitted. Both dinghies were lowered and
sent to cooperate with several motor launches which proved to be
Margate pleasure boats manned by their Margate crews. These men
were absolutely tireless and cheerful under the most trying
conditions, receiving troops from the dinghies and ferrying
them to the ships. In thes manner some I50 officers tiredbut
cheerful officers and men were embarked, including a Belgian
major with whom we had some difficulty owing to the impossibility
of drying his corsets. The motor launches were withdrawn had by
been wrecked and it was impossible to get nearer to the beach
other authority at about 0930 and as one of the dinghies
than about 3/4 mile I decided the operation could best be served
by embarking troops from Dunkirk, whence many other ships were
proceeding.
I4. I alongside the eastern breakwater. Approximately
entered Dunkirk harbour at I030 Wednesday 29th. May and 500
secured full capacity, were embarked during which operation obtained
troops, several minor our bombing attacks took place, none of which
hits nearer than the central pier.
I5. As only

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145
wound' I5. As only in her enough air the for one start was available the was
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ berth, operation being carried out ship
comments willing cooperation of our passengers, with whose the
were most instructive.
I6. Outside the harbour entrance I closed a French pilot
for instructions and was boarded by a French pilot who remained vessel
Dover. on board until he was discharged to the Customs Authorities at
I7. No other ships being available into which our troops could
be embarked, and the first intensive bombing attack having
started, I proceeded for Ramsgate, but made the entrance too
late to catch the light or the tide, so proceeded to Dover.
I8. At Dover an air raid appeared to be in progress and I was
unable to enter until daybreak on Thursday 30th.May when the
party was disembarked at Admiralty pier.
I9. Fresh victualling stores were embarked and I was informed
by Captain the Hon. George Fraser that I would be required to
sail with a tow of motor boats for the beaches. Stores and
provisions for the tow were embarked and the party sailed
at IIOO.
20. About two miles off Dover the three forward main engine
bearings statrted to run so I sent the tow back to report to
Captain Fraser and came to an anchor. I was later towed
alongside Admiralty pier by the schoot "RIKA".
2I. I reported "Vrede" to be out of action, and myself and the
company to be available for other duties, to the Vice-Admiral,
Dover and to the Captain, H.M.S. "Lynx". I and the Ist.Lieut:,
Lieut. Hamilton, were employed on various duties, during which
time the ship remained in charge of the coxswain.
22. On Tuesday 4th. June I was instructed by Captain Hallifax R.N
to report with Lieut, Hamilton to Rex House for leave and return for
to previous duty, leaving "Vrede" in charge of the coxswain
disposal.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
your obedient servant
ce-Admiral
over.
Rampand Lieutenant Commander
0
mander in Chief
Royal Navy.
the Nore
VICE ADMIRAL
26 JUN 1940
*
DOVER

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OPERATION DYNAMO
212
ENCLOSURE No.9.
SHIP: Motor Boat SOUTHERN QUEEN.
Officer Reporting: SUB.-LIEUT. DEMATTOS.
Went with Sun XI. Picked up about 200. All
French and women and children. 2 Loads from East Mole,
2 from small West Mole. Back 10 miles under own power,
then tow by Sun X.
Suggest Officers speaking French to send Frenchmen
into boats, as they refuse to go in small boats.
First trip towed by VREDE, broke down and we towed
her clear of shipping and returned.
Second trip towed by RIKA, sent back under own power
from 2 miles off Dunkirk.

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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.
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)
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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
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REIGER
DELTA
das
LENA
PRINCESS
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CARIBIA
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LIBERTY
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S.W.O.A
68
VREDE
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FIDUCIA
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B.M.O.A
JUNIOR
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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

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\
3,000
Prite
reason
mane
MESSAGE.
SECRET.
From C.in 0. Nore.
RECEIVED:-
DATE
26.5.40
TIME
P/L By I/P.
1938
Addressed V.A. Dover Reptd. Cdre. 1/c Sheerness.
Admiralty F.O.1/c London
275. My 1254/25. Pollowing ships for operation
DYNAMO now ready for service at Sheerness.
existise Up
(a) Loaded ORANOE
(b) Unloaded PATRIA JUILAND DELTA HONSDROO ANTJE
twolfor od:
TWENTE TILLY BRONDARIS AMAIR.
Naval
das to
Following at Sheerness* with engine defects LIMA
Following expected to be ready by noon to-marrow Honday W to
I.H To
Nam 5
10
relosss
(a) Loaded BART
(b) Unloaded VREDE HILDA CARIBIA RETURN DOCUMES SAME of
to
Teb10
BORNRIFF
To
ae\osse
All ships are bing held at four hours notice as they
To
тебт0
become ready for service.
1736/26
Advance copy sent Ope. U.V.R.
1st S.L.
2nd S.L.
Controller.
Dep. Controller.
T/P for Asst. Contri.)
4th S.L.
D.of Y.
BATH
V.C.N.S.
Sub War Red.
A.C.N.S.
11.36
A.C.N.S.(A) (A)
0.8.0.10 1st B.L.
ADDITIONAL MARKING BY 5
0ps.(4).
O.D.(3).
w.o.(15).
Care. S.V.P. Stephenson Dr. 55 B.B. A.M. (Cdr.Shirlay Robbinson)
D.P.S.(2),
N.A.2 S.L.
I.S.P.S.
D.of S.T.
Hydrog,
I.P.(3).
M.(15).
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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
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(81) STACHETIJ
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of DenindeR
(Totoli S)
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Dutch
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(afessev OL)
DIE INJURITY TOD
SERVETE SCIUDI
KAAPFALGA
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52000214 Agridobia
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LENA
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Dutch
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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
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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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She
UNCH
OF SHIPPING,
.8.
E.C.
"
VESSEL
$411
OWNER
TAMARA
king
Cayto
J. Taylor & Bates
REMARKS
REMARKS
UBIQUE II
Prepared did not go SEL
OWNER
UNIQUE
USANCO
D. Neville
Returned - unsuitable
of
ing
Ham
J. Churchills.
Returned
Messrs. Hill
ORA
Mr. Chapman
CC
VALERIE
ORCHID
tion
VANGUARD
VANITEE
A.S. Fuller
to A.P.S. $ LADY
London & Rochester
Returned to owner.
Smith Bros.
Returned to Owners.
Co.
VERA
R.D. Wetherell
A.P.S.
CALL ? 4B
Trading Co.
T.98.
N.J. Pitman
Prepared but did not go. go.
VICTORIA
VIEWFINDER
Mrs. C.M. Smith
T.98. Returned to Owner)E NIFRED COME
R.B. Chillcott
Stood by - did not
FRev
Smith Bros.
HORIZON
E. Stephens
Did not go.
VIKING
L.A. London
Cosens & Co.
YMOUTH BELLE
auring
VISCOUNT
P.H. Tranter
T.98.
VEDETTES
Did not go
VENTURE
J. Mears
T.98. retum
Re
F. Lycett
Returned to owner, AME
c/o Wilsons
Returned to owners.
Captain Manley
6
VIKING III
VOLANTE R.110
c/o N.O.I.C. Shereham
to
YOLA
VENUS (WY.67)
R.J.
who
VOLO
VICTORY
G. Denny
Reported lost.
to owner.
WANDA
Bolitho
Dunkirk. Prepared but did not go to
WARRIOR
Stood Returned to
WARRIOR
G.H. Warrell
E.A.L. Midgely
by - did owner. not go.
WAVE QUEEN
A.P.S.
WESTERLEY
WAIKAKEI II
G.H.Kent
A.P.S.
Presumed Abandoned lost. off Dunkirk.
WESTWARD
Lieut. Leyland
WHITE BEAR
WEYMOUTH QUEEN
R.A.B. Christie
T.98. No received f
WHITE WATER WATER
P.H. Porter.Co. P.H. Porter.
Vessels.
1
Cosensorter
of from List
I
I
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I
WILLIE & ALICE
Dusch
R
T.98. t leave.
R
WINDSONG
Crouch
c/o Toughs
Noturned
A.P.S. Returned to owner.
R
S.
CASTLE
G.L. Dalton
S
Remsgate, of return from .
Dutch
WINMABET
T.
Dutch
WINSTON
TWENTE
Lord Dunboyne
Returned to owners.
back to Owner.
Dutch
WOLSEY
VREDE
Fuller
A.P.S.
WOODLAND LILY
Dutch
WEGA
A. Malcolm
Messrs. Jacobs
Returned Returned - to owner.
Dutch
ZEOS
returned
unsuitable.

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owners
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own
story
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for
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London & Rochester
list of missing vessels.
WELCOME
Trading Co.
N.J. Pitman
Returned to owner.
8°
LIBE 11. is 6. so.
WIDE HORIZON
R.B. Chillcott
Returned to Owners.
80.
them,
WINIFRED
0
E. Stephens
Prepared but did not go.
WEYMOUTH BELLE
CARISTA
Cosens & Co.
Stood by - did not go.
Did not go.
YAME
Dates
ough
8
YOLA
c/o Wilsons
List
from
Captain Manley
Did not go
Returned to owners.
was was a
from
owner.
butch
Dutch
0'4
in
Dunkirk.
Dutch
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Dutch
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Dutch
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Dutch
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Dutch
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Dutch
WEGA
Dutch
ZEOS
Dutch
Dutch

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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
ZEOS

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
LENA
Dutch
Aground on Brady beach Mr.Bellamy
ORANJE
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PACIFIC
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PASCHULL
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PATRIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
REIGER
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RIKA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RUJA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SANANTINO
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SURSUM CORDA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
M
is
TILLY
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
TWENTE
Dutch
*
Mr.Bellamy
FRED
(LT
VREDE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
WEGA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
H H H
ZEOS
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
KA

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ENA
Dutch
Aground on Brady besch(Mr.Bellamy)
ORANJE
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PACIFIC
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PASCHULL
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PATRIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
REIGER
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
RIKA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RUJA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SANANTINO
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
SURSUM CORDA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ned
TILLY
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
TWENTE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
VREDE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
WEGA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ZEOS
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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
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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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28th May. (continued).
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Several schoots were anchored in the Downs when we arrived and
I was ordered to anchor as convenient, as my anchor had to be weighed
by hand and it was a lengthy process, I decided to proceed alongside
"Vrede", After consultation with the Commanding Officer "Vrede", we
decided to weigh and to proceed to Dankirk in the hope of gleaning
further information on the way, "Vrede" reducing speed to keep me
company.
Off the North Goodwin Lt. Vess. we encountered a schoot re-
turing full, who said that they were asking for us on the beaches East
of Dunkirk. This was the first definate information that we were
required to evacuate troops that we had received. "Vrede", and
"Reiger" then proceeded independently towards Dunkirk.
2300 Arrived off Zuyderoote buoy, sighted one Cruiser at
anchor( afterwards identified as the "Calcutta") I closed the
"Calcutta", and asked where I could embark troops. "Calcutta"
ordered me to steer 140° to where her boats were operating. Con-
tacted "Calcutta's" boats on the beach, and they brought off about
70 cot cases.
I cannot speak toohighly of the work done by "Calcutta's"
boats during this operation. There was a fresh breeze and choppy
sea running with a considerable tide, but they continued throughout
the night without let up. During this operation "Reiger's" star-
board anchor chain parted and ship grounded without damage.
0300 Proceeded alongside "Calcutta". Transferred all cot
cases from upper deck to "Calcutta" and proceeded with remainder.
29th May.
Arrived at Sheerness.
30th May.
0400 Sailed for Dunkirk, anchored off East Cant buoy owing
to for, 0930 weighed and proceeded.
During the passage from North Goodwin to Dunkirk roads we
were subjected to periodical machine gun fire from aircraft, none of
which hit the ship, no plane coming below 4000 ft.
2000 Entered Dunkirk harbour, proceeded alongside quay
emabrked 250 (approx) B.E.F.
While in Dunkirk the harbour was being subjected to fire from
an enemy battery of about 6 in. calibore
2100 Sailed from Dunkirk.
( 31st May 1100 Arrived
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NARRATIVE OF M.V. "RIKA" DURING THE PERIOD 27TH MAY TO
5TH JUNE, 1940, ENGAGED IN EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
(Page 2 of Commanding Officer, M.V. "Rika's" letter No.1/12
dated 6th June, 1940.)
30th May, 1940.
That
0830
Arrived at Dover and secured to Admiralty Wharf and
disembarked survivors. Reported to Captain Halifax-In
at Lord Warden Hotel and was instructed to await
further orders.
31st May, 1940.
1430.
Instructed by Captain Fraser to proceed outside
Dover Harbour to tow M.V. "Vrede" who had developed
engine trouble.
1700.
Embarked two Lewis guns and ammunition and 6 Lewis
Gunners.
1st June, 1940.
0630.
Transferred 7 days stores and petrol for four
launches from M.V. "Vrede" and received instructions to
proceed to Dunkirk and report to Captain Pim, R.N.V.R.
in M.V. "Hilda".
0700.
Left Dover with launches in tow.
1300.
Contacted M.V. "Hilda" on approaching Dunkirk Roads and
received instructions from Captain Pim to return to
the Downs and make Dunkirk again at nightfall.
1340.
Intercepted by French destroyer T.113, and was
requested to embark 80 French and 9 British survivors,
several of whom were badly wounded.
1400.
Proceeded to Ramagate, having instructed launches to
return to Dover under their own power.
1800.
Disembarked survivors at Ramagate and received
instructions from Captain Wharton R.N., to anchor in
the Roads.
2nd June, 1940.
2000.
Under orders from Captain Wharton, proceeded with
launch and one boat in tow, under command of
Lieutenant Commander Miller, R.N.R., to rendezvous
with Admiral Taylor off Dunkirk Pier.
3rd June, 1940.
0115.
Arrived off Dunkirk Entrance and, as M.V. "Rika" was
unable to approach the beach, launch and boat were
Owing to the heavy bombardment of the beach unable by the to
sent inshore to bring off B.E.F.
from the eastwards, the launch was
contact enemy the B.E.F. and returned at 0200. Launch the was
then sent to the Pier to endeavour to contact
B.E.F. there.
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Dutch Skoot "VREDE." Dynam. 105.
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I
141
ed, R.T. Lampard R.N.
Ex. Exmoor Building
J.K. Hamilton R.N.
at Tyne.
th
nday 26. S: 40.
Tooh one from Dutch enw. Captain
was NOT the owner.
the
nday. 27. I
Stand at Sheemess.
it
usday 28. in
Proceeded from themess k
diemburk troops at Impair and grounded
at end of Schydshoot Channel at 2300.
Biner 140 and embarked
2 beach by means
: COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "LYNX".
146
3: 7th June, 1940 5553/14
ships bon ts.
: FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
. to Sunhik during
ded do
DUTCH SKOOT "VREDE"
ad a further 300
Eastem am without
Report on the above is forwarded
ewith.
ded for Rumsgak
to too late 10 Catch
to Dorn.
about 2300 was
CAPTAIN, R.N.
missweepors that 45
ICE ADMIRAL
u day light an air
JUN 1940
be durlsping at
Vo
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147
141
J. can R.T. Lampard R.N.
J., J.K. Hamilton R.N.
Ex. Exmoor Building
at Tyne.
th
unday 26. 5: 40.
Tooh one from Dutch exw. Captain
was NOT the owner.
th
londay. 27. -
Stord at Sheemess.
th
usday 28. i
Proceeded from themess k
troops as Impaik and grounded
at end of Schydshost Channel at 2300.
Edwesday 29th
Houted off and embarked
150 British 1 troops from no. 2 beach by ts. means
launches and ships bon
of was ordend to Sunhik during
Launches 1100 So proceded do 300
about Embarked a further without
Brilish mysslf. troops from Eastem am
nicident procuded for Rumsgak catch
amired off Ramsgate too late to
Tide Jo proceeded to Dorn.
animal off form about 2300 that was 45
informed On by entir two lill day developing light an air at
could raid appeared not to
lay 30th the Time. Putured Down and disaurban had two ps,
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iday 31ˢᵗ May, Embarked Luois gun am 142 amount
thaval gummers and saited will a
tow of motor bonts organised by Capt. mushin
About 2:0 unites off Dom lubrication &
forms the main bearnings failed
of bearnings pist failed K run. order
tow $ 15 tum * form y auchard Undi".
has lowed in Administry Pin by
Dutch Skort KIKA.
inday 1ˢᵗ them
I
Assisted when possible ashm.
day 2. .. S.
onday 3. formed part of pier puly on
Enstem am Junkuta, under order of
Commande Buchanan R.N. and
Blumed will him by C.M.B.
Embarkation was without incident.
emarks. VREDE is quits unsuitible for
these Spha Time as she has no clutch.
Each manasmore of main enquies entails
slopping - The subse Quart start inp
up requires air from the memoris which
is ex handlid after about form momments.
the anrihary compresor likes at least 1%
homs to scharge the knownis.
in
The ship is at least 7 years Sld , all machiney
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Dynams 373,
B14/0/
1453
J.4099
1439
Messrs Vickers Armstrong Ltd
Wallsend on Tyne
20th. June I940
Sir,
In compliance with Nore General Order No.448 I have the
honour to forward the following amplifying report of proceedings
of H.M.S. "VREDE", under my command from 26th.May to 4th. June.
The original report was left with the Captain's Secretary,
H.M.S."LYNX".
2. I assumed command of H.M.S. "Vrede" at Tilbury at noon on
26th. May, having been sent from R.N. Barracks, Chatham that
morning with a crew consisting of I Lieutenant, I PEtty Officer
5 Seamen, I E.R.A. and 2 Stokers.
The Dutch crew were landed
under the charge of the Immigration Authorities and I gave the
Captain a statement to the effect that 45 worth of stores had
been left on board and that the ship and her papers had been
taken over in apparently sound condition.
3. The main engines, a six cylinder diesel type, were geared
direct to the shaft and the engine had to be stopped, and
restarted with starting air, for each movement of the screw.
The E.R.A. was unfamiliar with diesels but it was considered 108
that, with the experience of one of the stokers, a submarine
rating, the ship could be handled with safety. It was eventually
found that about four engine movements exhausted the air bottles
and that the auxilliary compressor took some 45 minutes to
provide enough air for one start. The auxilliary diesel
which drove the capstan and forward derrick was also old and
temperamental.
4. "Wiping" was completed by 0400 27th. May when a pilot was
embarked and "Vrede" sailed for Sheerness, being swung for
adjustment of compasses by a compass adjuster off Southend.
Whilst attempting to lay the ship alongside at Sheerness the
main engines failed, owing to lack of air, and the movement had
to be completed by tug.
5. During the remainder of the day charts and stores were
embarked according to an excellent establishment compiled by
N.S.O. in conjunction with the First Lieutenant. The assistance
of the storing and victualling departments was most efficient
and much appreciated.
6. At I800 "Vrede" was ready for sea but starting air became
exhausted before the engines would start. On starting up the
auxilliary compressor a breakdown occurred on the water
circulating pump.
7. Representatives from M.E.D. worked throughout the night and
at 0400 pronounced the machinery to be serviceable. At 0430
Tuesday 28th. "Vrede" sailed from Sheerness.
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From
8. On-closing the Naval Control Service cutter off Southend
Route Instructions and Sailing Orders were received to arrive
off Marte les Bains, 5 miles East of Dunkirk, not before 2300.
As there was time in hand "Vrede" was anchored in the Downs in
company with several other commandeered schoots at 1830.
9. I was informed by the Commanding Officer of "REIGER" that the
N.C.S. trawler off the North Goodwin Light Vessel had told him
to turn back, the trawler having been told by another schoot
that Dunkirk was in enemy hands. The B.B.C. news bulletin
gave no guidance, nor could I get any information from other
ships present, so I eventually sailed with "Reiger" at 1400
with the idea of complying with sailing orders if the situation
permitted.
IO. Owing to the darkness and to the failure of several light
buoys "Vrede" took the ground at the inshore end of the
ZUYDECOOTE PASS . Attempts to refloat her proving abortive it
was decided to wait for the flood tide.
II. During this time many ships were seen entering and leaving
within two cables of where "Vrede" lay aground and at 0030 &
large merchant ship was seen to encounter two ships leaving.
This first ship blew three short blasts and went astern. Shortly
afterwards there was a dull explosion, without any flame,and
when the resultant water and spray subsided nothing could be
seen of the ship. As it was impossible to assist from where
"Vrede" lay aground, and as other vessels were in the vicinity,
no action was taken.
I2. At 0400 "Vrede" was refloated by the tide and allowed to
drift to a safe anchorage where the air bottles might be
recharged. While at anchor an unidentified destroyer approached
and hailed an order to proceed inshore to the beach as soon as
possible and embark troops.
IS. At 0500 "Vrede" was anchored as close inshore as the shelving
nature of the beach permitted. Both dinghies were lowered and
sent to cooperate with several motor launches which proved to be
Margate pleasure boats manned by their Margate crews. These men
were absolutely tireless and cheerful under the most trying
conditions, receiving troops from the dinghies and ferrying
them to the ships. In thes manner some 150 officers tiredbut
cheerful officers and men were embarked, including a Belgian
major with whom we had some difficulty owing to the impossibility
of drying his corsets. The motor launches were withdrawn by
other authority at about 0930 and as one of the dinghies had
been wrecked and it was impossible to get nearer to the beach
than about 3/4 mile I decided the operation could best be served
by embarking troops from Dunkirk, whence many other ships were
proceeding.
I4. I entered Dunkirk harbour at I030 Wednesday 29th. May and
secured alongside the eastern breakwater. Approximately 500
troops, our full capacity, were embarked during which operation
several minor bombing attacks took place, none of which obtained
hits nearer than the central pier.
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wound' I5. As only in her enough air the for one start was available the was
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ berth, operation being carried out ship
comments willing cooperation of our passengers, with whose the
were most instructive.
I6. Outside the harbour entrance I closed a French pilot
for instructions and was boarded by a French pilot who remained vessel
Dover. on board until he was discharged to the Customs Authorities at
I7. No other ships being available into which our troops could
be embarked, and the first intensive bombing attack having
started, I proceeded for Ramsgate, but made the entrance too
late to catch the light or the tide, so proceeded to Dover.
I8. At Dover an air raid appeared to be in progress and I was
unable to enter until daybreak on Thursday 30th.May when the
party was disembarked at Admiralty pier.
I9. Fresh victualling stores were embarked and I was informed
by Captain the Hon. George Fraser that I would be required to
sail with a tow of motor boats for the beaches. Stores and
provisions for the tow were embarked and the party sailed
at IIOO.
20. About two miles off Dover the three forward main engine
bearings statrted to run so I sent the tow back to report to
Captain Fraser and came to an anchor. I was later towed
alongside Admiralty pier by the schoot "RIKA".
2I. I reported "Vrede" to be out of action, and myself and the
company to be available for other duties, to the Vice-Admiral,
Dover and to the Captain, H.M.S. "Lynx". I and the Ist.Lieut:,
Lieut. Hamilton, were employed on various duties, during which
time the ship remained in charge of the coxswain.
22. On Tuesday 4th. June I was instructed by Captain Hallifax R.N
to report with Lieut, Hamilton to Rex House for leave and return for
to previous duty, leaving "Vrede" in charge of the coxswain
disposal.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
your obedient servant
ce-Admiral
over.
Rampand Lieutenant Commander
0
mander in Chief
Royal Navy.
the Nore
VICE ADMIRAL
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OPERATION DYNAMO
212
ENCLOSURE No.9.
SHIP: Motor Boat SOUTHERN QUEEN.
Officer Reporting: SUB.-LIEUT. DEMATTOS.
Went with Sun XI. Picked up about 200. All
French and women and children. 2 Loads from East Mole,
2 from small West Mole. Back 10 miles under own power,
then tow by Sun X.
Suggest Officers speaking French to send Frenchmen
into boats, as they refuse to go in small boats.
First trip towed by VREDE, broke down and we towed
her clear of shipping and returned.
by
Second trip towed RIKA, sent back under own power
from 2 miles off Dunkirk.