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ABDY BEAUCLERK
R.N.L.I. (Aldeburgh
Life boat).
[This E.M.E.D.] account 1s based on the report of the M.L/B
31st May
1900ca
Arrived Dover.
1st June
0715
Taken in tow by the dfr. Thrifty.
Other ships on the tow were
the E.M.E.D., Summer Maid and the
White Bear.
0725
Left Dover, the dfr. Kindred Star in
company. En route, the tow parted
several times.
1615
Air attack.
1652
The drifters head for home.
1710
The Abdy Beauclerk and E.M.E.D. continue
in company heading for Dunkirk.
1718
The M.L/B Rosa Wood and Phyllis Lunn
join company.
1821
Air attack.
1838
The Abdy Beauclerk and Rosa Wood and
Phyllis Lunn turn back.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, p.230.
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E.M.E.D.
Walton & Frinton
life boat
Lieut. R.H. Mead, R.N.V.R.
[see Tel. W.H. Cooley.
1st June
0715
Taken in tow by the dfr. Thrifty.
Other ships in the tow were the M.L/Bs
Greater London, Abdy Beauclerk,
and the M/B's P.E.42 Summer Maid
and White Bear.
0725
Left Dover.
1537
Met the Yvonne et Moabe (of Gravelines)
with 1 English soldier heading for
England - she turned and headed
towards Dunkirk.
1615
Air attack. Tow broken by blast.
Men thrown in water; all picked up.
About this time, the Yvonne et Moabe
was sunk by a direct hit.
1635
Air attack continues.
1652
Bombs heard dropping. Drifters heading
home without leaving orders. Some
small boats turn back.
1710
Abdy Beauclerk, only, in company.
1718
The life boat'Rosa Wood" [i.e. the
Rosa Wood and Phyllis Lunn] joined
company. The Rosa Wood and Phyllis
Lunn decided to return to Dover.
1740
Closed a drifter.
1821
Air attack continues. The Abdy
Beauclerk and the Rosa Wood turn back.
1854
Lieut. Mead in the E.M.E.D. carried on
towards Dunkirk.
1926
The M/B Cairngorm in reply to a query,
signalled "steer S.55 E. for Dunkirk".
2030ca
Joined company with the tug Sun IV.
2044
Arrived off Dunkirk with Sun IV.
2100
Lt. Mead boarded the Sun IV.
2135
Dunkirk harbour. Ferried troops to the
M/S Niger and other ships lying out-
side the harbour. Whilst coming
alongside the Niger [towing a boat in
which was Sea Cadet Lieut. Sidmouth-
Willing], a shell exploded nearby;
Lieutenant Mead was mortally wounded,
and died in 15 minutes. (1)
2nd June
0423
The E.M.E.D. left Dunkirk in tow of the
Sun IV.
1010
Arrived Ramsgate.
1030
The Sun IV and the E.M.E.D. together
disembarked 142 troops. (See Sun IV)
3rd June
1026
Left Ramsgate.
1355
Arrived Dover.
Total 39
Authority - R.O.II, p.230.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches (Posthumous)
Ty. Lieut. R.H. Mead, R.N.V.R.
Mention 1n Despatches
P.O. Tel. W.H. Cooley.
A.B.
J.L. MacManus.
(1) Report by Surg. Lieut. of Niger.
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KINDRED STAR
M/S drifters
T.W. Sheridan, Tempy. Skip.
THRIFTY
(Portland)
G. Corney, Tempy. Skip.
R.N.R.
Lieut. A.J. Dunbar, R.N.V.R., R.N.R.
Unit Officer
29th May
1900
Left Portland.
30th May
1730
Arrived off Dover.
31st May
1400
Berthed alongside Prince of Wales
Pier.
1st June
0700
Both ships sailed, each towing 6 small
boats. (1)
1530
Air attack in vicinity of Dunkirk
roads.
1610
Air attack. The tows were slipped
for safety. Altered course away from
shore batteries. A trawler was seen
to be hit, afterwards sinking;
1620
another vessel was blown to pieces. (2)
Kindred Star received damage in engine
room. The tow had scattered and
returned to port independently -
1800
except 3 life boats. These were
taken in tow, and then slipped at
their request.
1830
Air attack near V buoy.
-
Entered Ramsgate harbour.
2nd June
Repairs to Kindred Star. Thrifty
reported to be leaking badly.
4th June
0925
Left Ramsgate for Portland.
Nil
be
Authority - R.O.II, p.344.
(1) Vessels were:- Greater London life the boat,
Abdy Beauclerk in tow of life Thrifty boat, E.M.E.D. life boat, and
Among those in 42, tow of Kindred star were the M/B's
M/B's P.E. Summer Maid, and White Bear.
(2) This was probably the French vessel Yvonne et Moabe
Wings of the Morning, windsong.
(See under E.M.E.D.)
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THRIFTY
See under Kindred Star
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WINGS OF THE MORNING (1) M/B
Lord Dunboyne)
R.E. S/Lt. Button,Skipper.
a.m.
Left in Littlehampton, company. the M/B Windsong
R.N.V.R.
30th May
p.m.
Arrived Dover.
-
-
Windsorg in company.
the the Jianning. taken
in
repaired.
Decided
id.
-
Dover.
1st June
0700
Left Dover, with the Windsong and 4
other boats in tow of the dfr.
Kindred company. Star. The dfr. Thrifty in
-
Arrived Dunkirk. Sent a 12 ft. boat
into the beach to collect troops.
She was blown up by bombs. Four
ships were also blown up.
p.m.
Wings of the Morning proceeded.
2nd June
-
Arrived Ramsgate, where the boat was
turned over to the Navy - and the
crew returned to Littlehampton.
S/Lt. Lawrie (who had already been
to Dunkirk in the M/B Maldon Annie IV)
then took command.
p.m.
Left Ramsgate with a number of other
boats, when within a few miles of
-
Dunkirk, was ordered by a M.T.B. to
return to Ramsgate.
Nil
[on 3rd June, S/Lt. Lawrie took command of the
tug Dromedary
Authority - J.D.C.
R.O.II, p.533.
(1) S/Lt. Lawrie refers to this vessel as"Wind of the Morning."

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VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING 35 Allocated OUT to WITH DOUBLE Remarks. L SWEEPS.
35A
M/S
Date of
Fitting out at
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Arrival.
Ship.
Probable com-
Ship.
Date of
pletion dates
arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
shown London. in brackets
Harwich.
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
Probable com-
Agnes Abronia Wickfield D
pletion dates
Victoria Docks.
shown in brackets
Avola Ben Bhula
-
Tyne Gateshead. Dock.
Skudd 3
-
Bowling.
-
Ben Gulvain
Dumbarton.
Skudd 4
-
Govan.
-
Dumbarton.
Skudd 5
-
Ben Heilem
Port Glasgow.
-
E. India Docks.
Skudd 6
-
Bristol.
Ben Breac
-
Ben Meidie
Leith.
Sluga D
-
Govan.
Ardrossan.
-
Birkenhead.
Soika
-
Govan.
Bjerk
-
Bouvet ID
Liverpool.
Sotra
-
Govan.
-
Bouvet II D
Liverpool.
Southern Chief
-
Milford.
-
Bouvet III D
Liverpool.
Southern Field
-
Hull.
-
Bouvet IV D
Woolwich.
Southern Foam
-
Hull.
-
British
Troon.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
-
Cadorna
Birkenhead.
Stefa D
-
Govan.
-
Caldy
Chatham.
Stina D
-
Penarth.
Swansea.
-
Capricornus
Grimsby.
Sukha D
-
Govan.
Scapa.
-
Cayrian D
**
Hull.
Grimsby.
Sulla D
-
Glasgow.
-
Cortina
:
Troon.
Liverpool.
Sumba
-
Port Talbot.
-
Darwen
**
Blackwall.
Svana
-
Govan.
-
Delphinus
:
Hull.
Sheerness.
Svega
-
Bristol.
Scapa.
-
Desiree
Humber.
Grimsby.
Swona
-
Govan.
Drummer Boy
-
-
Hartlepool.
The Roman D
-
Birkenhead.
Eileen Duncan
Deptford.
Plymouth.
[32] Tokyo II D
-
Woolwich.
Plymouth.
Elena
-
:
Hull.
Tornado
-
Falmouth.
Elsie Carn
-
:
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Valesca
-
Yarmouth.
Etruscan D
-
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Varanis D
-
Hull.
Grimsby.
Fazenta D
-
Chatham.
Velmont D
-
Hull.
Granton.
Fort Robert
-
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Friesland D
-
Glasgow.
Garola D
-
London.
Tyne.
Stephens.
Gwenllian D
-
Liverpool.
Hatuse
-
Dumbarton.
:
Hav
:
Irvine.
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
-
Hortensia
-
Grimsby.
Thrifty D
-
Hval
-
Leith.
f.o. Southampton.
Jean Edmunds
-
Hartlepool.
Kindred Star
-
-
Lacenia D
-
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Libra p
Victoria Dock.
Castle Bay D
-
-
-
Libyan D
-
Woolwich.
f.o. Grimsby.
Malacolite
Ocean Lux D
-
-
-
London.
Manx Prince D
I
Grimsby.
Marjorie M.
Grimsby.
[62] Lord Barham
-
-
-
Hastie
Hartlepool.
f.o. Aberdeen.
Marano
[62] Lord Hood
-
-
-
Moonrise D
Blackwall.
-
-
-
Falmouth.
Glow
-
Nab Wyke
f.o. Dundee.
-
Northward Ho
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Jenny Irvine
-
-
-
Olympia
Tyne
Lowestoft.
I
Orpheus
Hull,
Granton.
Unicity
-
-
-
Peken
Grimsby.
f.o. N. Shields.
I
Polar V D
Grimsby,
Tweenways
-
-
I
Polar VI D
Liverpool.
Ratapiko
-
Birkenhead.
Go Ahead
-
-
Raymont D
I
f.o. London.
Dundee.
Royallieu D
I
Welcome Home
Hull.
Revello D
-
London.
Harwich.
Rolls Royce
Banshee
-
I
Sabra D
Victoria Dock.
f.o. Irvine.
-
Grimsby.
Ocean Lifebuoy
-
Sabreur
-
Salvo
Irvine.
/
London.
Sweet Promise -
Sanson
I
Sama D
Tyne.
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Troon.
/
-
Sasebo
London.
Sea Holly
/
Sevra
/
Greenock.
Sheerness.
Shera D
/
Dumbarton.
EXPERIMENTAL L/L DRIFTERS.
Shika D
/
Govan.
Shusa D
/
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Feaco D
Silja D
/
Liverpool.
f.o. Southampton.
Sirra D
/
Birkenhead.
B.T.B.
/
Avonmouth.
Fleetwood.
Swansea,
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35
M/S VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING Allocated OUT to WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS
35A
Com-
Fitting out at
pletion
Remarks.
Ship.
Date.
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Harwich.
Ship.
arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
18/7
London.
Remarks.
Abronia Agnes Wickfield D
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
-
Probable com-
21/8
Victoria Docks.
Sheerness.
pletion dates
Avola
Tyne Dock.
shown in brackets
-
Ben Bhula
..
Gateshead.
-
Ben Gulvain
Dumbarton.
-
Skudd 3
End Aug.
Bowling.
Ben Heilem
Yarmouth.
Dumbarton.
-
Skudd 4
End Aug.
Govan.
Yarmouth.
Ben Breac
E. India Docks.
-
Skudd 5
End Aug.
Port Glasgow.
Ben Meidie
Granton.
Leith.
Rosyth.
-
Skudd 6
End Aug.
Bristol.
Swansea.
Bjerk
25/8
Birkenhead.
Yarmouth.
Bouvet I D
Sluga D
21/7
Govan.
Scapa.
25/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Soika
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Bouvet II D
30/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Sotra
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Bouvet III D
19/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Southern Chief
15/8
Milford.
Swansea.
Bouvet IV D
Woolwich.
Southern Field
20/8
Hull.
Granton.
-
British
..
Cadorna
5/8
Troon.
Liverpool.
Southern Foam
15/8
Hull.
Swansea.
..
Birkenhead.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
-
Caldy
: .
Chatham.
Stefa D
10/8
Govan.
Ardrossan.
-
Capricornus
Stina D
20/7
Penarth.
Cayrian D
Grimsby.
Scapa.
-
..
Hull.
Grimsby.
Sukha D
22/7
Govan.
Scapa.
Cortina
-
..
Troon.
Liverpool.
Sulla D
15/8
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Darwen
: .
20/7
Delphinus
18/8
Blackwall.
Sumba
10/8
Port Talbot.
Ardrossan.
Sheerness.
:
Svana
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Desiree
23/7
Hull.
Sheerness.
Svega
30/7
Bristol.
Swansea.
Drummer Boy D
-
Humber.
Grimsby.
Swansea Castle
-
Birkenhead.
Eileen Duncan
-
Hartlepool.
Swona
End Aug.
Govan.
Swansea.
Elena
:
20/7
Deptford.
Plymouth.
The Roman D.
4/8
Birkenhead.
Harwich.
Elsie Cam
5/8
Hull.
:
Grimsby.
[32] Tokyo II D
23/7
Woolwich.
Plymouth.
Etruscan D
29/7
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Tornado
2/8
Falmouth.
Dundee.
Fazenta D
-
**
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Valesca
5/8
Yarmouth.
Tyne.
Fort Robert
-
Chatham.
Varanis D
22/7
Hull.
Grimsby.
Friesland D
-
Glasgow.
Velmont D
-
Hull.
Granton.
Garola D
22/7
London.
Tyne.
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Gwenllian D
25/8
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
Stephens.
Hatuse
-
:
Dumbarton.
Hav
25/8
Irvine.
Ardrossan.
Hortensia
-
Grimsby.
Hval V
:.
-
Leith.
Invercauld
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
-
Jean Edmunds
Glasgow.
Allocated to-
-
Lacenia D
Hartlepool.
16/7
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Thrifty D
-
I
Libra D
f.o. Southampton.
Portland.
:
23/7
Libyan D
Victoria Dock.
Sheerness.
2/8
-
Woolwich.
Kindred Star
-
Malacolite
Tyne.
-
Manx Prince D
London.
Castle Bay D
-
-
17/7
Marjorie M.
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
f.o. Grimsby.
Grimsby.
-
Hastie
Hartlepool.
Ocean Lux D
-
-
Marano
:
10/8
Moonrise D
Blackwall.
[62] Lord Barham -
-
20/8
Sheerness.
Falmouth.
f.o. Aberdeen.
Aberdeen.
Northward Ho
Dundee.
-
Olympia
Tyne
[62] Lord Hood
-
-
Lowestoft.
-
Orpheus
Hull.
Granton.
Glow
I
-
-
Peken
I
Dundee.
Grimsby.
f.o. Dundee.
Polar V D
-
30/8
Grimsby.
Jenny Irwin D
-
-
Polar VI D
Ratapiko
30/8
Liverpool.
Birkenhead.
Belfast.
Unicity
-
-
-
f.o. N. Shields.
Tyne.
Raymont D
-
Belfast.
Dundee.
-
Royallieu D
I
22/8
Hull.
Tweenways
-
Revello D
London.
Harwich.
Rolls Royce
Victoria Dock.
Grimsby.
Go Ahead
-
5/8
Sheerness.
f.o. London.
Sabra D
-
Sabreur
30/7
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Welcome Home -
Salvo
Irvine.
-
London.
Scapa.
Banshee
-
-
Greenock.
Sanson
-
Tyne.
f.o. Irvine.
Sarna D
Troon.
I
Ocean Lifebuoy
Sasebo
End Aug.
London.
Greenock.
Sheerness.
Sevra
Sweet Promise -
Harwich.
/
Shera D
20/8
Dumbarton.
Abroad.
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Shika D
15/8
Govan.
Sea Holly
-
Shusa D
25/8
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Silja
25/8
Liverpool.
Ardrossan.
Sirra D
30/7
Birkenhead.
Yarmouth,
15/8
Avonmouth.
Yarmouth.
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45
Page
5
Slogan
Page
36
Sata
15
Sluga
Page
Rose
8
Saturn
Smeaton
13
22
Sublime
23
Page
Rosebud
Saucy
35
Tonny
28
8
Snaefell
7
Suilven
22
Topaze
18
Wardour
Roseden
12
Sawfly
30
Scalby Wyke
Snap
23
Sukha
35A
Torbay II
9
War Duke
Rose Emma
24
19
Solitaire
10
21
Sulara
5
Rose Haugh
Scawfell
Torch
Warland
15
7
Solomon
Sulla
35A
Rose Hilda
Touchstone
6
30
Sceptre
14
Warrior II
9
Solon
Schievan
16
Suma
15
Rose Valley
Tourmaline
5
War Star
24
37
Solstice
Sumba
35A
Trade Wind
25
Rosel
3
Scomber
15
Warwick Deeping
Rose Marie
22
Song
Summer Rose
23
Tranio
27
War Wing
10
Scotch Thistle
8
18
Sonnet
Sunbeam II
36A
Tranquil
13
Wastwater
Ross
27
Scotia II
12
Southcoates
Sunflower IV
14
12
T.R. Ferrens
36
Watchful
Ross Ard
31
15
Scott
Southern Breeze
Sunlight
15
Scottish
25
Tritonia
9
Waterfly
Rotha
17A
24
Sunnyside Girl
28
29
Rowan
Scourge
29
Southern Chief
36c
Triumph
Watermeyer
12
Superman
4
Waveflower
29
Rowan Tree
Scythe
13
Southern Field
35A
Trophy
36B
36B
Supporter
23
Troubadour
Wee Cumbrae
Roxano
Seabreeze
28
Southern Flower
35A
36
12A
Surly
7
Welcome Home
Royal Eagle
Seafarer
28
36c
Troup Ahead
Southern Foam
19
Wellard
14
Surprise
36
True Accord
Royallieu
Royalo
14
Seaflower
Southern Gem
35A
29
29
Susannah Jane
Wellsbach
2
Tumby
36c
23
Wengan
5
Seagull
29
Southern Pride
Susarion
36A
Tunisian
Ruby
17
Sea Holly
Southern Shore
36c
14
Westella
35
Sutton
16
Turcoman
Rugby
32
5
Sea King
16
36c
West Haven
Southern Spray
Svega
35A
Runswick Bay
Turquoise
13
Ryde
10
Sea Lord
11
36c
West Neuk
Southern Star
Swan II
36
Tuscarora
19
36c
Westlyn
16
Southern Wave
Sweet Promise
35A
Ryde (Special Service)
8
Sea Mist
Tweenways
14
Westward Ho
29
Southsea
36c
Sea Monarch
Swift Wing
15
Twinkling Star
20
Whirlpool
Seaman
17
Souvenir
23
Sycamore
24
Whitethorn
Secuta
Spaniard
13
5
Sylph
12A
Widgeon
S.
32
Sedulous
36B
Sylvana
21
Sparsholt
12
Selkirk
16
Spartiate
Syrian
17A
U.
Widgeon of Fearn
Sabra
35
Wigan
18
Syringa
24
Uberty
14
Wildfire
Sabreur
35
Semita
8
Speedwell
10
Uberus
19
Willa
Sailor King
22
Semnos
19
Speedy
29
Ugie Bray
24
William Brady
St. Abbs
9
Seriola
8
Sphene
13
Ullswater
25
William Caldwell
St. Achilleus
13
Servitor
14
Spina
T.
36
Unicity
14
William Cale
St. Adrian
5
Settsu
37
Spindrift
9
Taeping
22
Unicorn II
22
William Hannen
St. Apollo
36c
Sevra
35
Spinet
29
Taipo
16
Unitia
7
William Purdy
St. Cathan
25
Shako
14
Spitfire III
17
Tamarisk
12A
Utilise
19
Wm. Stephens
St. Celestin
29
Shandwick
5
Spranza
23
Tamora
15
Ut. Prosim
10
William Wesney
St. Cyrus
17
Sharpshooter
29
Sprig o' Heather
27
Taransay
15
Willing Boys
St. Dominica
5
Shearwater
31
Springdale
13
Tarret
10
Wilna
St. Donats
16
Sheen
28
Springtide
Tartan
13
Willow
St. Elstan
20
V.
25
Sheldon
4
Spurs
Tea Rose
28
Windermere
St. Fagan
10
9
Sheldrake
21
Tekoura
30
Vadne
8
Windward Ho
St. Katherine
31
Stafnes
12
Shemara
Terje I-V
36c
Valena
9
Wistaria
St. Kenan
9
Stalberg
37
25
Shera
Teroma
24
Valesca
35A
Witham
St. Loman
35
Stalwart
9
25
Shika
Tervani
17A
Vandyck
30
Withernsea
St. Magnus
35
Star of Deveron
12A
26
Shila
Tessie
36A
Varanga
29
Wolborough
St. Melante
36
12A
Star of Hope
28
Tewara
26
Varanis
35A
Wolves
Shiona
St. Mellons
6
Star of the Realm
37
30
36
Vascama
21
Shipmates
Thalia
Wyoming
St. Modwen
10
Star of Orkney
15
23
Velia
6
9
St. Nectan
Shower
Thames (Dutch Tug)
28
Star of the Wave
5
Thames Queen
23
Velmont
35A
36A
St. Olaves
Shusa
35
Starlight Ray
11
26
Ventsyssel
18
9
Thaw
X.
St. Olive
Sicyon
5
29
Staunch
35A
The Boys
10
Venture
22
St. Sunniva
Signa
36
Stefa
35A
15
Vernal
12A
Xmas Rose
St. Tudno
30
The Brit
Signet
21
Vernon II
8
15
12A
Silanion
29
Stella Canopus
Their Merit
St. Wistan
36A
Silja
37
Stella Capella
25
Thele
8
Victoria
9
17A
Thermopylae
Victorian
32
St. Zeno
Silva
35
Stella Carina
22
Y.
Salamander
36c
13
Victory
8
36
Stella Leonis
The Provost
28
Salpa
16
Silver Cloud
Victrix
7
Yarta
Saltash
2
Silver Crest
2
Stella Orion
24
The Roman
35A
37
Yehonala
15
Stella Pegassi
25
The Tower
36B
Vilda
10
Vine
36B
Yehonala II
Salvini
Silver Dawn
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Way
29
Salvo (Tug)
36B
22
Yesso
Silver Fox
13
Thirlmere
25
Viola
Salvo
14
Silver Grey
19
Stella Rigel
29
Yezo
33
26
Violet Flowers
Salvonia
35
Silver Line
4
Stella Sirius
Thomas Altoft
5
York City
35A
Thomas Conolly
12
Virginia
21
Yorkshire Belle
Sandown
3
Silver Queen
27
Stina
Thomas Leeds
13
Visenda
26
2
Yorkshire Lass
Sandringham
10
Silver Seas
11
Stoke City
26
11
Viva II
Thomsons
13
Young Alfred
Sangarius
8,16
Silver Sky
14
Stonefly
Thora
17
Viviana
Sanson
3
13
36c
Young Cliff
Sindonis
26
Stour
21
Vizalma
Saon
Sir John Baker
32
8
Thornwick Bay
Young Ernie
35
Strathcoe
14
Young Jacob
Sapphire
10
23
Three Kings
Sir John Lister
8
Sappho
Strathderry
Thrifty
9
W.
Young Mon
13
7
3
Sarah Hyde
Sir Richard Grenville
Strath Devon
Thunderstone
36B
5
3
Sir Sydney
2
Strathelliot
12A
Tiger
17
Wagtail
15
Sarah Sarba A. Purdy
14
29
Sir Siren Walter Raleigh
14
19
Tiger (tender)
18
Waldemar
Strathgarry
12A
z.
19
12A
Wallena
Sargasso
2
Strathmaree
24
12
Sirra
Sargon
2
5
Tilburyness
10
Sisapon
Strath Rannock
22
Tilly Duff
12A
Walnut
15
Zaza
35
Titan
14
Waltona
27
Zwartze Zee (Dutch)
Sarna
21
Skidaw
Strathspey
3
26
Walwyns Castle
4
333
Sarpedon
35
16
Strathugie
Token
Skipjack
21
14
Skirmisher
17
Tokyo II
35A
Wanderer II
17
Strive
10
Student Prince
4
22
Sturton
(C38230) 380 6/40

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35A
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS
35B
Date of
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Ship.
arrival.
Remarks.
EX FRENCH VESSELS FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Probable com-
Name.
Fitting out at.
Allocated to.
pletion dates
Remarks.
shown in brackets
F.S. Andre et Louis
Hull.
End Aug.
Bowling.
Dundee.
Skudd 3
Govan.
Dundee.
F.S. Gaston Riviere
Penarth.
Skudd 4 D
End Aug.
End Aug.
Port Glasgow.
Dundee.
Skudd 5 D
End Aug.
Bristol.
Swansea.
F.S. Henriette
Hull.
Skudd 6
Sluga D
21/7
Govan.
Ardrossan.
Abroad.
F.S. Louis et Marie
Hull.
End Aug.
Govan.
Soika D
Sotra
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
F.S. Monique Andree
South Shields.
Southern Chief
15/8
Milford.
Swansea.
Southern Field
20/8
Hull.
Tyne.
F.S. Nadine
Hull.
Southern Foam
15/8
Hull.
Tyne.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
F.S. Nazareth
Birkenhead.
Stefa
10/8
Govan.
Belfast.
Stina D
-
Penarth.
Clyde.
F.S. Perdrant
South Shields.
Sukha D
-
Govan.
Clyde
Sulla D
15/8
Glasgow.
Belfast.
F.S. Roche Velen
South Shields.
Sumba
10/8
Port Talbot.
Swansea.
Svana
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
F.S. Aiglon
Hull.
Svega
30/7
Bristol,
Swansea.
F.S. President Briand
Hull.
Swansea Castle
-
Birkenhead.
Swona
End Aug.
Govan.
Swansea.
F.S. Antioch II
Birkenhead.
The Roman D..
4/8
Birkenhead.
Liverpool.
[32] Tokyo II D
23/7
Woolwich.
Yarmouth.
Portsmouth first to fit
F.S. Rosemonde
Hull.
special gear.
Tornado
2/8
Falmouth.
Harwich.
F.S. Charse Vaillant
Hull.
Valesca
5/8
Yarmouth.
Yarmouth.
Varanis D
Hull,
Grimsby.
F.S. Charles Marie
Northam.
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Stephens.
F.S. Marie Stella
Northam.
F.S. Gustave Denis
Northam.
F.S. Cap Ferrat
Northam.
DRIFTERS FQR L/L MINESWEEPING.
F.S. Freres Coquelin
Northam.
Thrifty D
Allocated to-
F.S. Elisabeth Therese
Northam.
Kindred Star
f.o. Southampton.
Portland.
Marie Elena
Blackwall.
Castle Bay D
Echo
North Shields.
Ocean Lux D
f.o, Grimsby.
Grimsby.
-
Argo
North Shields.
All subject to survey.
[62] Lord Barham
-
Engele Marie
Sunderland.
[62] Lord Hood
f.o. Aberdeen.
Aberdeen.
-
Vierge de Lourdes
Sunderland.
Glow
-
-
Jenny Irvin D
f.o. Dundee.
Dundee.
Unicity
Tweenways
f.o. N. Shields.
Tyne.
1
Go Ahead
Welcome Home
f.o. London.
Sheerness.
Banshee
Ocean Lifebuoy
f.o, Irvine.
Greenock,
Sweet Promise
Sea Holly
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Harwich.
Alcmaria
Bjerk
f.o. Leith.
Port Edgar.

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35A
36
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
M/S OROPESA TRAWLERS SUBJECT REQUISITIONED AND TO BE FITTED OUT
Ship.
arrival.
TO SURVEY.
Probable com-
Ship.
Fitting out at
pletion dates
Ship.
shown in brackets
Fitting out at
Alberic
: .
Govan.
London.
Sheerness.
John Stephen
-
Sanson
Greenock.
Ben Cairn
Avonmouth.
Govan.
:
are
-
Sarna
-
Brightlingsea.
Pointer
Sea Holly
: .
Govan.
Ceylonite
:.
:.
Bristol.
Falmouth.
-
Sevra
:
-
Glasgow.
Star of Pentland
Shera
Cardiff.
Liverpool.
Craigmiller
:
Gloucester.
Shika
-
:
St. Clair
-
Birkenhead.
Shusa
Penarth.
Avonmouth.
Hero
Port Talbot.
Silja
-
Swan II
:
Fleetwood.
Sirra
-
Paisley.
: .
Skudd 3
-
Bowling.
Inchgower
Falmouth.
:
William Mannel
Govan.
Milford Haven.
Skudd 4
-
:
Skudd 5
-
Port Glasgow.
Skudd 6
-
Bristol.
Sluga
-
Govan.
-
Soika
-
Govan.
Sotra
-
Govan.
Southern Chief
-
Milford.
Southern Field
-
Hull.
Southern Foam
-
Hull.
(DAN-LAYING VESSELS.)
Staunch
-
Woolwich.
Granton.
Stefa
-
Govan.
A.N. 2
Falmouth.
Stina
Penarth.
Signa
Birkenhead.
-
:
Sukha
-
:
Govan.
Moed-en-Werk
Birkenhead.
Silva
Sulla
-
:
Glasgow.
Fleetwood.
Sumba
-
Port Talbot.
Shila
Birkenhead.
Spina
Svana
-
**
Govan.
Svega
-
Bristol.
Shova
Fleetwood.
Thalia
Brightlingsea.
Sweet Promise
-
Brightlingsea.
Swona
-
Govan.
Tewara
-
Barrow.
Portsmouth.
The Roman
-
Birkenhead.
[32] Tokyo II
-
Woolwich.
Valesca
-
Yarmouth.
Varanis
-
Hull.
Velmont
Grimsby.
:
-
Hull.
Yarmouth.
M/S ATTENDANT CRAFT (M.A.C.)
William
-
Lowestoft.
Yarmouth.
Stephens.
M.A.C. 1
f.o. Portsmouth. Allocated to Sheerness.
f.o. Stanwich.
Allocated to Dover.
M.A.C. 2
M.A.C. 6
f.o. Portsmouth.
Allocated to Humber.
M.A.C. 7
f.o. Southampton.
Allocated to Portsmouth.
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
Feaco
CONTRABAND CONTROL SERVICE.
B.T.B.
f.o. Southampton.
(Vessels fitting out.)
Thrifty
-
(To revert to service at Aden.)
C Surprise
Gosport.
Kindred Star
f.o. Southampton.
N. Woolwich.
(Completes 22 June.)
Castle Bay
Troubadour
Ocean Lux
f.o. Grimsby.
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35A
35B
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
EX FRENCH VESSELS FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
Ship.
arrival.
Name.
Fitting out at.
Allocated to.
Remarks.
Probable com-
pletion dates
shown in brackets
F.S. Andre et Louis
Hull.
F.S. Gaston Riviere
Penarth.
Skudd 3
End Aug.
Bowling.
Tyne.
End Aug.
Govan.
Tyne
F.S. Henriette
Hull.
Skudd 4 D
Skudd 5 D
End Aug.
Port Glasgow.
Tyne
Skudd 6
End Aug.
Bristol.
Swansea.
F.S. Louis et Marie
Hull.
Complete
Govan.
Ardrossan.
Sluga D
Soika D
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
F.S. Monique Andree
South Shields.
Falmouth. Defective.
Sotra
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Hull.
Southern Chief
15/8
Milford.
Swansea.
F.S. Nadine
Southern Field
20/8
Hull.
Dundee.
Southern Foam
15/8
Hull.
Dundee.
F.S. Nazareth
Birkenhead.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
Stefa D
10/8
Govan.
Belfast.
F.S. Perdrant
South Shields.
Stina D
1/8
Penarth.
Clyde.
Sukha D
Govan.
Clyde.
F.S. Roche Velen
South Shields.
Sulla D
15/8
Glasgow.
Belfast.
Sumba
10/8
Port Talbot.
Swansea.
F.S. Aiglon
Hull.
Svana
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
30/7
Bristol.
F.S. President Briand
Hull.
Svega
Swansea.
Swansea Castle
Birkenhead.
Birkenhead.
Falmouth. Defects.
Swona
End Aug.
Govan.
Swansea.
F.S. Antioch II
The Roman
4/8
Birkenhead.
Liverpool.
F.S. Rosemonde
Hull.
[44] Tokyo II D
Complete
Woolwich.
Yarmouth.
Portsmouth
first
to
fit
special gear.
F.S. Charles Vaillant
Hull.
Tornado
28
Falmouth.
Harwich.
Valesca
5/8
Yarmouth.
Yarmouth.
F.S. Chasse Marie
Northam.
Varanis D
Hull.
Grimsby
William
3/8
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
F.S. Marie Stella
Northam.
Stephens.
F.S. Gustave Denis
Northam.
F.S. Cap Ferrat
Northam.
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
F.S. Freres Coquelin
Northam.
Allocated to
Thrifty D
F.S. Elisabeth Therese
Northam,
f.o. Southampton.
Portland.
Kindred Star
Echo
North Shields.
Castle Bay D
Ocean Lux D
f.o. Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Argo
North Shields.
All subject to survey.
[62] Lord Barham
[62] Lord Hood
f.o. Aberdeen.
Aberdeen.
Engele Marie
Sunderland.
Glow
Vierge de Lourdes
Sunderland.
Jenny Irvin D
f.o. Dundee.
Dundee.
Unicity
Tweenways
f.o. N. Shields.
Tyne.
IV
Go Ahead
f.o. London. Complete
Welcome Home
31/8.
Sheerness.
[48] Banshee
Ocean Lifebuoy
f.o. Irvine.
Greenock.
-
Sweet Promise
Sea Holly
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Harwich.
Alcmaria
Bjerk
f.o. Leith.
Port Edgar.
Glen Heather
One Accord
I
f.o. Birkenhead.
Tilly Duff
Monarda
f.o. N. Woolwich.
Devon County
F.S. Marie Ellena
f.o. Blackwall.
(338488)

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44
45
Page
Page
Page
St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
6
Sutton
Page
9
9
St. Cathan
Semnos
8
Souvenir
32
Svana
16
Reighton Reigate Wyke
21
St. Celestin
29
Seriola
Trojan
Page
9
14B
Spaniard
12
Svega
35A
Relonzo
35
St. Claire
36
Servitor
Sparsholt
35A
Trophy
2
8
18
Swan II
17
Sethon
Remexo
12A
Spartiate
Troubadour
36B
17
St. Cyrus
13
Sweet Promise
36
Remillo
14
St. Dominica
5
Settsu
14
Speedwell
Troup Ahead
36
29
16
Sevra
Swift Wing
35A
True Accord
19
Renascent
20
St. Donats
37
Speedy
13
Swona
15
St. Elstan
9
Tumby
14A
Rennet
Shako
21
35A
Sphene
36
Sycamore
35A
Tunisian
17
St. George
5
Renzo
Shandwick
9
12A
Spina
9
Sylph
24
Turcoman
14
Resolve
St. Katherine
12
12A
Sharpshooter
5
Spindrift
29
Sylvana
12A
Turquoise
32
Resolvo
St. Kenan
25
8
Shearwater
29
36B
Spinet Spitfire III
17
Syrian
21
Tuscarora
13
Resparko
St. Loman
25
Sheen
31
36c
Syringa
17A
Tweenways
19
Restore
St. Magnus
26
9
Sheldon
28
Spoza
23
8
Trelawney
14
Restrivo
8
Sheldrake
27
21
St. Melante
4
Spranza Springdale Sprig o' Heather
27
Twinkling Star
Retako
35
St. Mellons
30
Shemara
31
20
12A
Revello
10
St. Modwen
9
Shera
9
20
Reverberation
18
St. Nectan
14
Sheraton
35A
Springtide
10
T.
Rezala
3
St. Olaves
9
Shika
14B
Spurs
21
Taeping
Rhodora
5
St. Olive
5
Shila
35A
Stafnes
22
U.
18
Richard Croft
Taipo
14
St. Sunniva
30
Shiona
36
Stalberg
16
9
Tamarisk
Uberty
14
Rig
15
St. Tudno
12A
Shipmates
6
Stalwart
12A
Uberus
36B
St. Wistan
17
Shova
Star of Deveron
8
Tamora
19
Righto
10
15
Rigoletto
36
Star of Hope
28
Taransay
Ugie Bray
24
15
Uiver
19
St. Zeno
36c
Shower
Star of Pentland
36
Tarret
36A
Rime
16
28
10
Ullswater
15
Shusa
25
Salamander
Star of the Realm
37
Tartan
Rinovia
35A
17
Umbriel
14A
8
Salpa
2
Sicyon
Star of Orkney
15
Tea Rose
Rion
29
28
Unicity
14
12
Saltash
16
Signa
Star of the Wave
5
Tehana
Ristango
13
Unicorn II
36B
36
22
River Annam
22
Salvini
Signet
12A
Starlight Ray
11
Tekoura
30
Unitia
29
7
River Esk
27
Salvo (Tug)
Silanion
Staunch
35A
Terje I-V
36c
Utilise
37
19
River Clyde
13
Salvo
35
Silja
14A
Teroma
24
Ut. Prosim
35A
Staunton
10
River Spey
14B
Salvonia
3
Silva
35A
Tervani
22
Utrecht
36A
36
Stefa
River Ytham
36A
Sandown
10
Silver Cloud
Stella Canopus
21
Tessie
36A
2
Riviere
36B
Sandringham
8,16
Silver Crest
15
Stella Capella
13
Tewara
35
Robert Hastie
14B
Sangarius
17
Silver Dawn
Stella Carina
17
Thalia
36
11
Robert Stroud
26
Sanson
35A
Silver Fox
Stella Leonis
13
Thames (Dutch Tug)
23
19
V.
Robin Hood
28
Saon
10
Silver Grey
4
Stella Orion
24
Thames Queen
23
Robina
7
Sapphire
13
Silver Line
27
Stella Pegassi
25
Thaw
26
Vadne
8
Rochebonne
19
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Boys
10
Valena
9
Sappho
3
Silver Queen
Sarah Hyde
Silver Seas
The Brit
15
Valesca
35A
Rodino
16
14
14
Stella Rigel
13
Rogate
Silver Sky
33
The Provost
Vandyck
30
28
9
Sarah A. Purdy
29
26
Stella Sirius
29
3
Sarba
14A
Stina
The Roman
35A
Varanga
Roger Beck
12
Simpson
35A
36B
Varanis
35A
Romany Rose
23
Sargasso
11
Sindonis
32
Stoke City
26
The Tower
29
Vascama
21
Rona
18
Sargon
21
Sir John Baker
8
Stonefly
26
The Way
15
Velia
14
Ronso
16
Sarna
35A
Sir John Lister
19
Stora
36c
Their Merit
35A
8
Velmont
Rooke
20
Saronta
14A
Sir Richard Grenville
2
Stour
13
Thele
18
22
Ventsyssel
Rosa
21
Sarpedon
11
Sir Sydney
14A
Strathcoe
8
Thermopylae
22
25
Venture
Thirlmere
14A
Rosebud
8
Sata
Sir Walter Raleigh
2
Strathderry
23
5
26
Vernal
14
2
Strath Devon
Thomas Altoft
8
Roseden
28
Saturn
Siren
3
12
Vernon II
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
22
Sirra
35A
Strathelliot
14A
Thomas Conolly
9
13
Victoria
32
Rose Haugh
Sawfly
8
Skidaw
21
Strathgarry
14B
Thomas Leeds
11
Victorian
24
8
Rose Hilda
15
Scalby Wyke
30
Skirmisher
4
Strathmaree
14B
Thomsons
17
Victory
7
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Rosel
Skudd 3, 4, 5 & 6
35A
Strath Rannock
14B
Thora
21
Victrix
14
4
24
Scawfell
6
Strathspey
22
Thornwick Bay
14
Vidonia
36A
Rose Marie
10
Slogan
Viking Bank
3
Sceptre
35A
7
Sluga
Strathugie
3
Three Kings
35A
37
Ross
16
7
Strive
14
Thrifty
36B
Vilda
14A
Ross Ard
Schelde
6
Smeaton
Schievan
23
Student Prince
17
Thunderstone
17
Vindelicia
36B
27
Rotha
9
Snaefell
14B
21
Sturton
22
Tiger
18
Vine
22
Rotherslade
Scomber
37
Snap
Sublime
23
Tiger (tender)
12A
Viola
29
Rowan
23
Scotch Thistle
35A
22
Soika
12A
Tilburyness
14A
Violet Flowers
5
24
Scotia II
Suilven
22
Rowan Tree
18
Solitaire
35A
Tilly Duff
14
Virginia
21
14A
Scott
16
Sukha
Roxano
31
Solomon
Scottish
15
Sulara
5
26
Visenda
2,5
Titan
Royal Charter
36B
25
Solon
35A
35A
Viva II
13
8
Sulla
Token
Royal Eagle
17
Scourge
Viviana
36c
29
Solstice
Tokyo II
Royallieu
12A
12
Scythe
Suma
15
18
6
Tonny
9
Vizalma
14
Song
Seabreeze
35A
Sumba
Royalo
35A
28
8
Sotra
23
23
Topaze
10
Ruby
Seafarer
Summer Rose
28
Southcoates
Rugby
5
Seaflower
36c
Sunbeam II
36A
Torbay II
6
14A
29
Southern Breeze
Runswick Ryde Bay
Seagull
Sunflower IV
Torch
5
35A
14A
25
W.
Southern Chief
Touchstone
5
5
29
Sea Holly
35A
Sunlight
12A
10
35A
Southern Field
Sea King
36c
Tourmaline
27
Sunrise
13
Wagtail
15
37
16
Southern Flower
Sea Lord
35A
Sunnyside Girl
28
Trade Wind
Waldemar
21
11
Southern Foam
Sea Mist
36C
Superman
4
Tranio
19
Wallena
24
16
36C
Supporter
23
Tranquil
27
Southern Gem
Trelawney
9
Walnut
15
S.
Sea Monarch
27
Sabra
Seaman
29
Southern Pride
36C
Surly
7
Sabreur
35
17
Southern Shore
T. R. Ferrens
36A
Waltona Walwyns Castle
4
Secuta
36C
Surprise
36
Sailor King
Seddon
5
36C
Trevo Terceiro
29
Southern Spray
Wanderer II
35
4
Susannah Susarion Jane
2
12
I
St. Adrian
22
Sedulous
Southern Star
36C
17
Tritonia
5
Selkirk
36B
Southern Wave
23
Sutherness
4
Triumph
16
Southsea
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Page
Page
Page
St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
6
Sutton
Page
9
9
St. Cathan
Semnos
Souvenir
32
Svana
16
Reighton Reigate Wyke
21
8
Trojan
Page
St. Celestin
29
Seriola
9
36
Servitor
14B
Spaniard
12
Svega
35A
Trophy
2
St. Claire
8
Sparsholt
18
Swan II
35A
Relonzo
Troubadour
36B
35
17
Sethon
Spartiate
Sweet Promise
36
Troup Ahead
36
Remexo
17
St. Cyrus
Remillo
St. Dominica
5
12A
13
Settsu
Speedwell
29
Swift Wing
35A
True Accord
19
14
14
Renascent
20
St. Donats
16
Sevra
Speedy
13
Swona
15
Tumby
14A
37
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
9
Shako
35A
Sphene
36
Sycamore
35A
Tunisian
17
Renzo
St. George
5
9
Shandwick
12A
9
Sylph
24
Turcoman
14
Spina
12A
32
Resolve
St. Katherine
12
12A
Sharpshooter
5
Spindrift
29
Sylvana
Turquoise
St. Kenan
25
Shearwater
21
Resolvo
8
29
Spinet Spitfire III
17
Syrian
Tuscarora
13
Resparko
St. Loman
25
Sheen
17A
19
36B
31
36c
Syringa
Tweenways
9
26
8
14
Restore
St. Magnus
Sheldon
28
Spoza
23
Trelawney
27
Restrivo
21
St. Melante
8
Sheldrake
4
27
Twinkling Star
Spranza Springdale Sprig o' Heather
20
Retako
35
St. Mellons
30
Shemara
31
12A
Revello
10
St. Modwen
9
Shera
9
20
Reverberation
18
St. Nectan
14
Sheraton
35A
Springtide
10
T.
Rezala
3
St. Olaves
9
Shika
14B
Spurs
21
Taeping
Rhodora
22
U.
5
St. Olive
5
Shila
35A
Stafnes
18
Richard Croft
Taipo
16
St. Sunniva
30
Shiona
36
Stalberg
Uberty
14
14
9
Tamarisk
12A
Uberus
Rig
15
St. Tudno
12A
Shipmates
Stalwart
19
6
8
Tamora
Righto
St. Wistan
17
Shova
10
Star of Deveron
15
Ugie Bray
24
Rigoletto
36B
28
Taransay
15
Uiver
19
St. Zeno
36c
Shower
Star of Hope
36A
36
Salamander
Star of Pentland
36
Tarret
10
Ullswater
Rime
25
16
Rinovia
Shusa
28
15
35A
Star of the Realm
37
Tartan
17
Umbriel
14A
8
Salpa
2
Rion
Sicyon
Unicity
29
Star of Orkney
15
Tea Rose
28
14
12
Saltash
16
Signa
Star of the Wave
5
Tehana
13
Unicorn II
22
Ristango
River Annam
22
Salvini
36B
Signet
36
11
Tekoura
30
Unitia
7
River Esk
Silanion
29
27
Salvo (Tug)
12A
Starlight Ray
35A
Terje I-V
36c
Utilise
19
37
Staunch
Salvo
35
Silja
14A
Teroma
24
Ut. Prosim
10
River Clyde
13
35A
Staunton
River Spey
14B
Salvonia
3
Silva
35A
Tervani
22
Utrecht
36A
36
Stefa
River Ytham
36A
Sandown
10
Silver Cloud
Stella Canopus
21
Tessie
36A
2
Riviere
36B
Sandringham
8,16
Silver Crest
13
Tewara
35
15
Stella Capella
Robert Hastie
14B
Sangarius
17
Silver Dawn
17
Thalia
36
11
Stella Carina
Robert Stroud
26
Sanson
35A
Silver Fox
13
Thames (Dutch Tug)
23
V.
19
Stella Leonis
Robin Hood
28
Saon
10
Silver Grey
24
Thames Queen
23
4
Stella Orion
Vadne
8
Robina
7
13
Silver Line
Thaw
26
Sapphire
Stella Pegassi
25
10
Valena
9
27
Rochebonne
19
Sappho
3
Silver Queen
Stella Polaris
19
The Boys
11
15
Valesca
35A
Rodino
16
14
Silver Seas
13
The Brit
30
Sarah Hyde
14
Stella Rigel
The Provost
28
Vandyck
33
29
Rogate
9
Sarah A. Purdy
29
Silver Sky
26
Stella Sirius
35A
Varanga
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
12
Simpson
35A
The Roman
35A
14A
Stina
36B
Varanis
Romany Rose
23
Sargasso
11
26
The Tower
21
Sindonis
32
Stoke City
29
Vascama
Rona
18
Sargon
21
Sir John Baker
8
Stonefly
26
The Way
14
15
Velia
Ronso
Sarna
36c
Their Merit
35A
16
35A
Sir John Lister
19
Stora
8
Velmont
18
Rooke
20
Saronta
14A
Sir Richard Grenville
2
Stour
13
Thele
22
Ventsyssel
22
Rosa
21
Sarpedon
11
Sir Sydney
14A
Strathcoe
8
Thermopylae
25
Venture
14A
Rosebud
8
5
2
Strathderry
23
Thirlmere
Sir Walter Raleigh
26
Vernal
Sata
8
Roseden
28
Saturn
Siren
2
Strath Devon
3
Thomas Altoft
12
Vernon II
9
Rose Emma
14
Thomas Conolly
13
Victoria
12
Saucy
22
Sirra
35A
Strathelliot
14A
32
Rose Haugh
24
8
Strathgarry
14B
Thomas Leeds
11
Victorian
8
Rose Hilda
Sawfly
Skidaw
21
15
Scalby Wyke
4
14B
Thomsons
Strathmaree
17
Victory
7
Rose Valley
30
Skirmisher
30
14B
Thora
21
Victrix
14
Scarron
4
Skudd 3, 4, 5 & 6
35A
Strath Rannock
Rosel
24
Scawfell
6
Strathspey
22
Thornwick Bay
14
Vidonia
36A
Rose Marie
10
Slogan
Viking Bank
3
Ross
Sceptre
7
Sluga
35A
Strathugie
3
Three Kings
35A
37
7
Strive
14
Thrifty
36B
Vilda
14A
Ross Ard
16
Schelde
6
Smeaton
27
Schievan
17
Thunderstone
17
Vindelicia
36B
Rotha
23
9
Snaefell
Student Prince
18
Vine
22
14B
Scomber
21
Sturton
22
Rotherslade
Tiger Tiger (tender)
Viola
29
37
Snap
23
12A
Rowan
23
Scotch Thistle
35A
Sublime
Violet Flowers
5
22
Soika
24
22
Tilburyness
14A
Rowan Tree
Scotia II
12A
Suilven
18
Tilly Duff
14
Virginia
21
Solitaire
Roxano
14A
Scott
16
Sukha
35A
Visenda
2,5
36B
31
Solomon
15
Sulara
5
Titan
26
Scottish
17
Solon
35A
Viva II
13
Royal Charter
25
Scourge
8
Sulla
35A
Token
Viviana
36c
Royal Eagle
Tokyo II
18
12A
29
Solstice
Royallieu
Scythe
12
Suma
15
14
6
Song
35A
Sumba
35A
Tonny
9
Vizalma
Royalo
Seabreeze
8
28
Sotra
Ruby
Seafarer
Summer Rose
Topaze
10
23
23
Rugby
28
Southcoates
36C
36A
Torbay II
6
5
Seaflower
Sunbeam II
14A
Sunflower IV
14A
Torch
5
29
Southern Breeze
W.
Ryde Runswick Bay
Seagull
35A
29
Southern Chief
Touchstone
25
5
5
Sea Holly
35A
Sunlight
12A
10
35A
36C
Sunrise
37
Tourmaline Trade Wind
27
Southern Field
Wagtail
15
Sea King
13
Southern Flower
28
Waldemar
21
Sea Lord
16
35A
Sunnyside Girl
11
36C
Superman
4
Tranio
19
Wallena
24
Sea Mist
Southern Foam
S.
Southern Gem
23
Tranquil
27
Walnut
15
Sea Monarch
16
36C
Supporter
9
27
Sabra
Seaman
29
Southern Pride
36C
Surly
7
Trelawney
36A
Waltona Walwyns Castle
Sabreur
35
Secuta
17
Southern Shore
36C
Surprise
36
T. R. Ferrens
4
2
Trevo Terceiro
29
Wanderer II
Sailor King
35
Seddon
5
Southern Spray
36C
12
St. Adrian
22
Sedulous
4
Southern Star
36C
Susannah Susarion Jane
17
Tritonia
5
Selkirk
36B
Southern Wave
23
Sutherness
4
Triumph
16
Southsea
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35A
M/S VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
VESSELS REQUISITIONED Date of AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L
Ship.
Arrival.
Ship.
arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Probable com-
pletion dates
Rema
shown in brackets
Probable com-
Hull.
pletion dates
-
Abronia
: .
shown in brackets
Liverpool.
Agnes Wickfield
-
D
-
Barrow
Swansea.
Sanson
London.
-
-
Akita D
Sarna D
Greenock.
Sheerness.
: .
Victoria Docks.
Sea Holly
-
-
Brightlingsea.
Avola
:
-
Tyne Dock.
Sevra
Govan.
Ben Bhula
-
-
:
-
To be relieved by Sedulous.
Shera D
Glasgow.
Gateshead.
-
Ben Gulvain :
Shika D
Liverpool.
-
Birkenhead.
-
Shusa D
Birkenhead.
Bouvet I D
:
-
Bouvet II D
-
Liverpool.
Silja D
Avonmouth.
-
: .
Sirra D
Fleetwood.
Liverpool.
Skudd 3
-
Bouvet III D
-
Bowling.
Liverpool.
Skudd 4
-
Govan.
Bouvet IV D
-
Skudd 5
-
Port Glasgow.
British
-
Woolwich
Grimsby.
Skudd 6
-
:
Bristol.
Cadorna
-
Troon.
Sluga D
-
Govan.
:
Calverton D
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Soika
-
Govan.
-
:
Sotra
—
Govan.
Capricornus
-
Chatham.
Southern Chief
-
Milford.
:
Southern Field
-
-
:
Grimsby.
Hull.
Cayrian D
Southern Foam
-
Hull.
Cortina
-
Hull.
:
Grimsby.
Staunch
-
Woolwich.
Harwich.
Darwen
-
Troon.
Stefa D
-
Govan.
:
Delphinus
-
Blackwall.
Stina D
-
Penarth.
--
Sukha D
-
Govan.
Drummer Boy D
-
Humber.
Grimsby.
Sulla D
-
Glasgow.
Elena
-
:
Deptford.
Sumba
-
Port Talbot.
Svana
-
Govan.
Elsie Carn
-
Hull.
Svega
-
Bristol.
Etruscan D
-
**
Grimsby.
Sweet Promise
-
Brightlingsea.
Fazenta D
Swona
-
Govan.
-
:
Grimsby.
Tewara D
-
Barrow.
Swansea.
Fort Robert
-
:
Chatham.
The Roman D
-
Birkenhead.
Friesland D
-
:
Glasgow.
[32] Tokyo II D
-
Woolwich.
Tornado
-
Falmouth.
Garola D
-
:
London.
Portland.
Valesca
-
Yarmouth.
Gwenllian D
-
:
Liverpool.
Varanis D
Hull.
Grimsby
-
Hav
Hull.
Yarmouth.
Velmont
-
-
Irvine.
William
-
Lowestoft.
Yarmouth.
Lacenia D
-
:
Barrow.
Lyness.
Stephens.
Libra D
-
:
Victoria Dock.
Libyan D
-
:
Woolwich.
Malacolite
—
:
London.
Manx Prince D
-
Grimsby.
Marano
Grimsby.
-
:.
Blackwall.
Moonrise D
-
Falmouth.
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
Nab Wyke
-
Barrow.
Olympia
Lyness.
-
Hull.
Feaco D
-
-
Polar V D
f.o. Southampton.
-
Polar VI D
Liverpool.
-
B.T.B.
-
-
-
Raymont D
Birkenhead.
-
Royallieu D
Hull,
-
Harwich.
Thrifty D
-
f.o. Southampton.
-
Revello D
London.
:
-
-
Sabra D
Victoria Dock.
Kindred Star
-
:
Sheerness.
I
Sabreur
Irvine.
-
-
Salvo
London.
Castle Bay D
-
f.o. Grimsby.
Portland.
I
Troon.
Ocean Lux D
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M/S VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Ship.
Arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
35A
Probable com-
pletion dates
VESSELS Ship. REQUISITIONED Date of AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
shown in brackets
London.
Harwich.
arrival.
Fitting out at
Abronia
-
Agnes Wickfield
-
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
Allocated to
Remarks.
D
Avola
Victoria Docks.
-
Probable com-
Ben Bhula
-
Tyne Dock.
pletion dates
Ben Gulvain
Gateshead.
-
To be relieved by Sedulous.
shown in brackets
Ben Heilem
Dumbarton.
-
Soika
:.
Ben Breac
Dumbarton.
Sotra
-
-
: .
Govan.
E. India Docks.
1
Ben Meidie
-
: .
Southern Chief
Govan.
Birkenhead.
-
Bouvet I D
-
: .
Southern Field
Milford.
-
Bouvet II D
-
Liverpool.
Southern Foam
Hull.
-
Bouvet III D
-
Liverpool.
Star of Britain
Hull.
-
Bouvet IV D
-
Liverpool.
Staunch
Hartlepool.
Grimsby.
-
British
Woolwich
Stefa D
Woolwich.
-
Harwich.
-
Cadorna
-
Troon.
Stina D
Govan.
:
-
Caldy
-
Birkenhead.
Sukha D
Penarth.
Swansea.
:
-
Capricornus
-
Chatham.
Sulla D
Govan.
Scapa.
-
Cayrian D
-
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Sumba
Glasgow.
-
Cortina
Hull.
Grimsby.
Svana
Port Talbot.
-
:
-
Darwen
-
Troon.
Liverpool.
Svega
Govan.
:.
-
Swona
Bristol.
Delphinus
Blackwall.
Scapa.
-
-
:
Govan.
Desiree
-
Hull.
Sheerness.
Tewara D
-
Barrow.
Drummer BoyΓ
Humber.
Grimsby.
The Roman D
Swansea.
-
-
Birkenhead.
Eileen Duncan
-
Hartlepool.
[32] Tokyo II D
-
Woolwich.
Elena
Deptford.
Plymouth.
Tornado
Plymouth.
-
-
Falmouth.
Elsie Carn
:.
-
Hull.
Valesca
-
Yarmouth.
Etruscan D
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Varanis D
-
Hull.
:-
-
Grimsby.
Fazenta D
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Velmont
-
Hull.
-
Tyne.
:
Fort Robert
-
Chatham.
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Friesland D
Glasgow.
Stephens.
-
Garola D
-
London.
Portland.
Gwenllian D
-
Liverpool.
Hatsuse
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
-
Dumbarton.
Hav
-
Irvine.
Thrifty D
-
Horteusia
-
Grimsby.
f.o. Southampton.
Jean Edmunds
-
Hartlepool.
Kindred Star
Lacenia D
:
-
Barrow.
Libra D
Liverpool.
:
-
Victoria Dock.
Castle Bay D
Libyan D
-
Woolwich.
f.o. Grimsby.
Malacolite
-
London.
Ocean Lux D
Manx Prince D
-
Grimsby.
Marjorie M.
Grimsby.
Lord Barham
-
-
Hartlepool.
Aberdeen.
Hastie
Marano
Lord Hood
-
-
Blackwall.
Moonrise D
-
Falmouth.
Nab Wyke
Glow
-
-
-
Barrow.
Olympia
Liverpool.
Dundee.
-
Hull.
Granton.
Orpheus
Jenny Irvine
-
Grimsby.
Peken
-
Grimsby.
Unicity
-
Polar V D
N. Shields.
—
Liverpool.
Polar VI D
-
Birkenhead.
Tweenways
-
Raymont D
-
Hull.
Royallieu D
Harwich.
-
London.
Go Ahead
-
Revello D
London.
-
Victoria Dock.
Rolls Royce
Sheerness.
-
Grimsby.
Welcome Home
Sabra D
-
Irvine.
Sabreur
-
London.
Portland.
Banshee
Irvine.
Salvo
-
Troon.
Sanson
-
London.
Ocean Lifebuoy
Sarna D
Sheerness.
-
Greenock.
Sasebo
-
Dumbarton.
EXPERIMENTAL L/L DRIFTERS.
Sevra
-
Shera D
Govan.
Ardrossan.
-
Glasgow.
Feaco D
f.o. Southampton.
Shika D
-
Shusa D
Liverpool.
-
Silja D
Birkenhead.
B.T.B.
-
Sirra D
Avonmouth.
Swansea.
-
Skudd 3
Fleetwood.
Sweet Promise
f.o. Brightlingsea.
-
Skudd 4
Bowling.
-
Skudd 5
Govan.
Sea Holly
-
Skudd 6
Port Glasgow,
-
Sluga D
Bristol.
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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 14 2100
Ship: R.N.L.B. "WALTON AND FRINTON" E.M.E.D.
Written up by Petty Officer Tel.Cooley
Officer Reporting: Commanding Officer Lt.R.H. Mead, R.N.V.R.
Sat. June 1st. 0400 Manned Walton Life Boat RNLB - EMID.
0500 To sea.
0536 Made to signal Station "where are drifters
that are going to tow lifeboats". From
signal station "go alongside".
0550 Lay off drifters. Proceeding to make enqui-
ries as regards intentions.
0600 Small boats informed what we are doing.
0614 Secure alongside P.O. steps; Captain ashore
for enquiries.
0630 Left P.O. steps.
0645 Lay off drifters.
0715 Taken in tow by drifter "Thrifty". Ships in
our tow Southend-on-Sea Lifeboat
"Abdybeauclark" lifeboat Walton E.N.E.D.
Lifeboat P.E.42 "Summer" Maid" Motor Boat
"White Bear".
0725 Left Dover.
0729 Tow slipped second from end.
0733 Tow O.K. Under way - sighted South Goodwin
Light Vessel at 0730.
0900 To passing sloop "are there many more to
take off".
0901 Reply "Yes".
0910
Destroyers wash parted tow.
0928
Tow O.K. Under way.
1027
Passed E. Goodwins.
1256
Captain H-M passed.
1404 Destroyer H-15 passing broke tow on last boat
in line.
1407 Tow O.K. Under way.
1502 Tow broken on last boat in line.
1516 Tow O.K. Under way.
1517 3 planes attacked around. Sloop bombed.
1522 Mine sighted floating. Mine fired at.
Result uncertain.
1537 Ybonne et Moabe of Gravelin French Flag
with one English soldier with Brenn Gun
onboard heading England. Turned on communica-
ting with us and headed towards Dunkirk.
(Boat just mentioned was sunk about 1615 by
bombs direct hit.)
1550 Searching around among very large wreckage.
1605 Turned back for few miles while drifter
reports and await results of message by W/T
regarding ship in distress further up main
1615 Bombed channel. by (about 30) many planes - 1 trawler
sunk (not in our company). Bomb dropped by
our trawler and broke tow throwing men in
water. Men picked up. Our planes arrived.
1624 Proceeding to investigate Trawler.
1635 Air attack still on.
1652 Bombs heard dropping Drifters heading home
1640 Departed planes.
without leaving orders. Tried to communicate
with drifters to ask their intentions with
Aldis but could get no reply. Tried to
collect small boats and motioned life-boat
to stop (scored out in log "Comd. Gunner
onboard") Lifeboat went on but stopped by
Aldis.
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DORIENTA.
BEN They
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THRIFTY.

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"KINDRED 29th "THRIFTY" during DUNKIRK OPERATIONS DRIFTERS
REPORT STAR" & FROM OFFICER IN CHARGE OF
321
May to 5th June 1940.
May
29th.
Having all received orders to proceed to Dover on
and duty, M/S gear was landed, the ships were coaled special
provisioned and left Portland Harbour at 1900
ay
30th.
Arrived off Dover at 1730. Reported arrival to
off examination vessel and was told to anchor about 10/4 mile
breakwater and await instructions.
May 31st.
Having waited outside Dover Harbour all night We finally
received instructions to enter harbour and berth
alongside Prince of Wales Pier at 1400.
I reported in person to Vice Admiral Dover and was
instructed to stand by for sailing orders.
June 1st. At 0430 orders were received to report to H.M.S. "Lynx"
for final instructions. We were then given orders to
take in tow 6 Lifeboats or similar craft with each ship
and to proceed to the beach 1 mile east of Dunkirk by
route "Y".
We left Dover Harbour with boats in tow at 07 00 for
Dunkirk via North Goodwin Light Vessel.
113 O.
Passed "W" Buoy Saw floating Mine destroyed by gun fire
from another vessel.
1330.
Passed several vessels returning from direction of
Dunkirk - some with a few troops on deck, others
apparently empty.
1400.
Passed """ Buoy. Speed made good approximately 4 knots.
1430g
Saw large Ship on her side on fire and boat blazing in the
water. Shells falling very near from shore batteries.
1530.
Attacked by dive hombers. Sent out message # attacked by
aircraft" on R/T. Our lewis guns in action.
Several vessels were seen trying 10 enter Dunkirk Roads
but all were driven back by action of enemy aircraft and
shore batteries. We altered course to bring us outside
range of shore guns.
1610.
Again attacked by dive bombers. R/Teall sent and Lewis
Guns were again inaction.
One salvo of 4 bombs struck the water just ahead of the
"Kindred Star" scorching the paint and scattering small
There was another salvo of 6 bombs dripped - 3 each side
fragments on the deck but doing no aparent damage.
of the "Thrifty". These bonbs burst under water throwing
Two hands were washed overboard ut these were picked up
up and decks to a depth of several feet.
great columns of water and flooding the top bridge
by lifeboats.
The was seen to be badly it by & bomb to pieces. - afterwards
tows were slipped for greatel safety.
One Trawler Another unknown vessel as blown to
We sinking. did not stop as there were oth- ships nearer these
1620.
vessels. "Kindred Star"reportedhat the and boiler feed pipes was
Engineer losing water on rapidly also the mainiteam
1730.
were cracked. to collect tow which indepenintly. had attered, all except
3 Returned lifeboats signal having to Dover returned asking received. for nstructions re these
1800.
Sent R/T reply was request. aircra,
attheir dive bombing
near
"V"
buoy.
1830.
Lewis Guns aircraft, but sustained. "Kindred
Again attacked again in action, no also further two her amage attacks was by
Star" Entered in order to effect
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June 2nd. In Ramsgate Harbour doing temporary repairs to
boilor of "Kindred Star".
shaken up and galley stove destroyed.
"Thrifty" reported to be leaking badly, engines
June 3rd. Orders were received from N.O.I.C. Ramsgate to
return to Portland in company as soon as the
tide permitted. Owing to the repairs not being
completed until late, we were not in time for
that evening's tide.
The Chief Engineer of "Thrifty" got intoxicated
and struck the Skipper of the "Kindred Star" and
also his own Skipper. He was placed under arrest
by orders of the N.O.I.C. and handed over to the
Ramsgate Police.
June
4th.
Left Ramsgate 0925.
June 5th. Arrived Portland 1100.
June 12th 1940
Lieutenant. R.N.V.R.
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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)
# Sunk

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Дунамо 341.
REPORT FROM OFFICER IN CHARGE OF DRIFTERS
2503
"KINDRED STAR" & "THRIFTY" during DUNKIRK OPERATIONS -
29th May to 5th June 1940.
ay 29th.
Having received orders to proceed to Dover on special
duty, all M/S gear was landed, the ships were coaled
and provisioned and left Portland Harbour at 1900.
ay
30th. Arrived off Dover at 1730. Reported arrival to
examination vassel and was told to anchor about à mile
off broakmater and amait instructions.
lay 31st.
Having waited outside Dover Harbour all night #0 finally
received instructions to enter harbour and borth.
alongside Prince of Vales Pior at 1400.
I reported in person to Vice Admiral Dover and was
instructed to stand by for sailing orders.
June
1st. At 0430 orders were received to report to H.H.S. "Lynx"
for final instructions. No were then given orders to
take in tow 6 Lifeboats or sinilar craft with each ship
and to proceed to the boach 1 mile east of Dunkirk by
route "Y".
We loft Dover Harbour with boats in tow at 0700 for
113 O.
Dunkirk via North Goodwin Light Vessel.
Passed "U" Buoy Saw floating lline destroyed by gun fire
1330.
from another vessel.
Passed soveral vessols returning from direction of
Dunkirk - some with a for troops on deck, others
1400.
1430g
Passed " Buoy. Speed made good approximately 4 knots.
apparently empty.
Saw large Ship on her side on fire and boat blasing in the
1530.
water. Shells falling very near from shore batterios.
Attacked by dive combers. Sent out message # attacked by
aircraft" on R/T. Our lowis guns in action.
Several vessels were soon trying to enter Dunkirk Roads
but all were driven back by action of enesy aircraft and
shore batterios. No altered course to bring us outside
1610.
Again range attacked by dive bombers. R/T call sent and Lowis
of shore guns.
Guns again inaction.
One salvo were of 4 bombs struck the mator just ahoad of the
"Kindred on the dook but doing no apparent danage. 3 each
Stare scorching the paint and seattering small
of great the columns of water and flooding foot. top bridge
There was "Thrifty". These bombs burst under the throwing
fragments another salvo of 6 bombs dropped water - side
Two and hands wore washed overboard but these were picked up
up decks so a depth of several
The town was seen to be badly was blown a bomb to pieces. - afterwards
by lifeboats. were slipped for greater hit safety. by
No sinking. did not stop as there vore other ships those
One Trauler Another unknown vossel nearer to
1620.
vessols. "Kindred Star"reported steam that the and boiler feed was
Engineer losing water on rapidly also the main pipes
1730.
were cracked. to collect tou which had scattered, all except
3 lifeboats signal to Dover asking for instructions ro these
Returned having returned independently.
1800.
Sent lifeboats R/T but no reply was received..
1830.
Tou was slipped by attheir dive bombing request. airoraft other near attacks "V" buoy. by
Lowis bombing Guns aircraft, but no further down boilor sustained. "Kindred
Again attacked again in action, also two damage was
Star" in order to effect repairs.
Entered high Ranagate Harbour and blow on

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June End. In Ramsgate Harbour doing temporary repairs to
boilor of "Kindred Stare.
"Thrifty" reported to be leaking badly, engines
shalten up and mlloy store destroyed.
June 3rd. Orders were received from N.O.I.C. Ransgato to
return to Portland in company as soon as the
tide permitted. Owing to the repairs not boing
completed until late, 10 were not in time for
that evening's tide.
The Chief Engineer of "Thrifty" got intoxidated
and struck the Skipper of the "Kindred Start and
also his own Skipper. He was placed under arrost
by orders of the N.O.I.C. and handed over to the
Ramogate Police.
June 4th. Left Ransgate 0925.
June 5th. Arrived Portland 1100.
Lieutenant. R.N.V.R.
June 12th 1940.

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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
#
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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 14m
21%
Ship: R.N.L.B. "WALTON AND FRINTON" E.M.E.D.
Written up by Petty Officer Tel.Cooley
Officer Reporting: Commanding Officer Lt.R.H. Mead, R.N.V.R.
Sat. June 1st. 0400
Manned Walton Life Boat RNLB - EMIND.
0500
To sea.
0536 Made to signal Station "where are drifters
that are going to tow lifeboats". From
signal station "go alongside".
0550 Lay off drifters. Proceeding to make enqui-
ries as regards intentions.
0600 Small boats informed what we are doing.
0614 Secure alongside P.O. steps; Captain ashore
for enquiries.
0630
Left P.O. steps.
0645 Lay off drifters.
0715 Taken in tow by drifter "Thrifty". Ships in
our tow Southend-on-Sea Lifeboat
"Abdybeauclark", lifeboat Walton E.N.E.D.
Lifeboat P.E.42 "Summer" Maid" Motor Boat
"White Bear".
0725 Left Dover.
0729 Tow slipped second from end.
0733 Tow O.K. Under way - sighted South Goodwin
Light Vessel at 0730.
0900 To passing sloop "are there many more to
take off".
0901 Reply "Yes".
0910
Destroyers wash parted tow.
0928
Tow O.K. Under way.
1027 Passed E. Goodwins.
1256
Captain H-M passed.
1404 Destroyer H-15 passing broke tow on last boat
in line.
1407 Tow O.K. Under way.
1502 Tow broken on last boat in line.
1516 Tow O.K. Under way.
1517 3 planes attacked around. Sloop bombed.
1522 Mine sighted floating. Mine fired at.
Result uncertain.
1537 Ybonne et Moabe of Gravelin French Flag
with one English soldier with Brenn Gun
onboard heading England. Turned on communica-
ting with us and headed towards Dunkirk.
(Boat just mentioned was sunk about 1615 by
bombs direct hit.)
1550 Searching around among very large wreckage.
1605 Turned back for few miles while drifter
reports and await results of message by W/T
regarding ship in distress further up main
1615 channel. Bombed by (about 30) many planes - 1 trawler
sunk (not in our company). Bomb dropped by
our trawler and broke tow throwing men in
water. Men picked up. Our planes arrived.
1624 Proceeding to investigate Trawler.
1635 Air attack still on.
1640 Departed planes.
1652 Bombs heard dropping Drifters heading home
without leaving orders. Tried to communicate
with drifters to ask their intentions with
Aldis but could get no reply. Tried to
collect small boats and motioned life-boat
to stop (scored out in log "Comd. Gunner
onboard") Lifeboat went on but stopped by
Aldis.
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HM DRIFTERS
DORIENTA.
BEN Thusy
KINDRED STAR
THRIFTY.

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REPORT FROM OFFICER IN CHARGE OF DRIFTERS
321
"KINDRED STAR" & "THRIFTY" during DUNKIRK OPERATIONS -
29th May to 5th June 1940.
May
29th.
Having received orders to proceed to Dover on special
duty, all M/S gear was landed, the ships were coaled
and provisioned and left Portland Harbour at 1900
May 30th. Arrived off Dover at 1730. Reported arrival to
off breakwater and await instructions.
examination vessel and was told to anchor about 19 mile
May 31st.
Having waited outside Dover Harbour all night We finally
received instructions to enter harbour and berth
alongside Prince of Wales Pier at 1400.
I reported in person to Vice Admiral Dover and was
instructed to stand by for sailing orders.
June 1st. At 0430 orders were received to report to H.M.S. "Lynx"
for final instructions. We were then given orders to
take in tow 6 Lifeboats or similar craft with each ship
and to proceed to the beach 1 mile east of Dunkirk by
route "Y".
We left Dover Harbour with boats in tow at 07 00 for
Dunkirk via North Goodwin Light Vessel.
113 O.
Passed "W" Buoy Saw floating Mine destroyed by gun fire
from another vessel.
1330.
Passed several vessels returning from direction of
Dunkirk - some with a few troops on deck, others
apparently empty.
1400.
Passed """ Buoy. Speed made good approximately 4 knots.
1430g
Saw large Ship on her side on fire and boat blazing in the
water. Shells falling very near from shore batteries.
1530.
Attacked by dive hombers. Sent oui message " attacked by
aircraft" on R/T. Our lewis guns in action.
Several vessels were seen trying 10 enter Dunkirk Roads
but all were driven back by action of enemy aircraft and
shore batteries. We altered course to bring us outside
range of shore guns.
1610.
Again attacked by dive bombers. R/Teall sent and Lewis
Guns were again inaction.
One salvo of 4 bombs struck the water just ahead of the
"Kindred Star" scorching the paint and scattering small
fragments on the deck but. doing no aparent damage.
There was another salvo of 6 bombs dripped - 3 each side
of the "Thrifty". These bonbs birst under water throwing
up great columns of water and flooding the top bridge
and decks to a depth of several feet.
Two hands were washed overboard ut these were picked up
The tows were slipped for greater safety.
by lifeboats.
One Trawler was seen to be badly it by & bomb - afterwards
We did not stop as there were oth- ships nearer to these
sinking. Another unknown vessel as blown to pieces.
1620.
Engineer vessels. on "Kindred Star"reported:hat the boiler was
losing water rapidly also the mainiteam and feed pipes
were Returned to collect tow which had attered, all except
cracked.
1730.
3 R/T signal to Dover asking nstructions re these
lifeboats having returned indepently. for
1800.
Sent lifeboats but no reply was received.
1830.
Tow attacked by dive bombing aircra two near attacks "V" buoy. by
was slipped attheir request.
Lewis bombing aircraft, but no amage was sustained.
Again Guns again in action, also further her
high Entered Ramsgate Harbour and blew downoiler on "Kindred
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be 322
June 2nd. In Ramsgate Harbour doing temporary repairs to
boilor of "Kindred Star".
"Thrifty" reported to be leaking badly, engines
shaken up and galley stove destroyed.
June 3rd. Orders were received from N.O.I.C. Ramsgate to
return to Portland in company as soon as the
tide permitted. Owing to the repairs not being
completed until late, we were not in time for
that evening's tide.
The Chief Engineer of "Thrifty" got intoxicated
and struck the Skipper of the "Kindred Star" and
also his own Skipper. He was placed under arrest
by orders of the N.O.I.C. and handed over to the
Ramsgate Police.
June
4th. Left Ramsgate 0925.
June 5th. Arrived Portland 1100.
June 12th 1940
Lieutenant. R.N.V.R.
And
ded hereto
the