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390
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
-
392
CONFIDENTIAL
Lazy
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of
enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
t is due to this officer for the
ssful work that the boat did, observing
she has no astern gear and very poor
towe.
uvrability. This boat was only
ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
t this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral,
as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
2315. Arrived Dover.

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
3391
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir,
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord
following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be,
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
to this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral,
in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 68
at Portsmouth.
- 304
10th June, 1940.
eport of Proceedings of H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No. 68 between 27th May,
and 1st June, 1940
port of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67
Page 3
1/Eba
turday, 1st June
1430. Sailed for Portsmouth to be slipped. M.T.B. 68 in company.
2200. Arrived Portsmouth.
000o0o0
393
officers to inspect beaches
H.M.M.T.B. No. 68
ast Piers.
at Portsmouth.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
10th June, 1940.
)fdinary Telegraphist Kirkwood
trcraft made off as soon as we
I have the honour to submit the
: Kirkwood to H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
;or Torpedo Boat No. 68 under my command, )res. ansmitting set and two tele-
lowing letter of proceedings of H.M.
:ween 27th May and 1st June, 1940.
lo demolition party.
caused by W/T set, reached
I have the honour to be,
hore batteries. Took necessary
Sir,
lition party. Intense dive
tivities in the neighbourhood
your obedient servant.
dr raid instructed crew to
3E" and act under orders of
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
(ht reporting on activities of
in Command.
or motor boats; transferred
BE" to attendant destroyer;
Vice Admiral, Dover.
3. "HEBE" to H.M.S. "LOTUS" and
pies to;- "HORNET". Portsmouth,
L instructions to hand personally
Commander-in-chief, The
organise beaching parties.
ver.
engine.
n H.M.S. "KEITH". Took
officer on board

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327
- 30592
port on Proceedings of M.T.B. 68
Page 2
ficer on board and patrolled beaches between Dunkirk and La Panne
ganising the beaching of drifters, trawlers etc., at Braye and the
stribution of small craft as they arrived.
Considerable shelling from direction of La Panne at times.
Searched for pilot of "Hurricane" brought down about 2 miles
if beach, but unable to find any remains.
Continuous air raids on town and beaches but not so intense
3
previous day. Little dive bombing.
2035.. Fuel running low. Returned to Dover.
2050. Overtook M.T.B's 67 and 107 and proceeded in company.
2205. Secured Dover. Two feet of water in after compartment and
in engines causing considerable trouble.
aturday, 1st June.
0740.
Took officers into Downs to board merchant ship.
0900.
Secured Dover.
1430.
Sailed for Portsmouth to be slipped with M.T.B. 67.
2040.
Secured Portsmouth.
o0o0o0o
3 to subsequent identification
I have the honour to be,
EITH" and reported short of fuel.
ldiers to various transports.
Sir,
ring 1800.
Your obedient Servant,
Chobreyer
signalled instructions from
Licutenant in Command.
ed H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being
1 who appeared to be not under
e Vice Admiral,
off Rear Admiral Wake-Walker
Dover.
roached two tuga to order them
lies to:- Portsmouth,
"HORNET".
attacking, many bombs falling
ay action of smaller bombs in
bed - considerable damage
ermittent shelling in harbour
ear Admiral Wake-Walker and
"SANDBURST".
Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
- 400
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
ining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe,
ving 1200.
day, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
ted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Bucy.
ved on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
uneventful. May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
esday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
396
H.M.M.T.B. No 607309
. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
at Portsmouth.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
y shore batteries between
7th June, 1940.
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral, Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
Considerably shell fire at La
Sir,
ned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
ratings were said to be safely
I have the honour to submit the
After rejoining recovered 3
following letter of proceedings of
ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
ered inadvisable to run her on
my command between 27th May 1940
go up these ratings closed a
and 5th June 1940.
for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
I have the honour to be,
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Sir,
ed in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Your obedient Servant,
0 be under fairly constant
sing in company with M.T.B. 67
john Cameron
ea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
On the return passage to Dover,
een Calais Grevelines. Shooting
The Vice Admiral,
Dover 2315.
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth.
on board proceeding by way of
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
e X where a patrol was maintained
Thereafter returned to Dover
vent of any importance except
which dropped one bomb at X
omb missed by a large margin and
where embarked Captains of
blockships

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Page Two. 425
(The Commanding Officer, May, H.M.M.T.B. 1940). No. 16's report dated 30th
M.T.B. tow at to 1640. Felixstowe. M.T.B. 16 arrived at Felixstowe Dock in
I have the honourto be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Commanding Officer,
First M.T.B. Flotilla,
c/o G.P.O.,
London.
II.
No. 498/8.
FLAG - 5 JUN 1940 2199 CHARGE
OFFICER IN
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
*
*
(Copy to: The Captain, H.M.S. "Hornet").
HARWICH
Submitted,
This report of proceedings is forwarded for your
information. It appears that M.T.B. 16 succeeded in doing some
very useful work which is to the credit of Lieutenant P.F.S.
Gould, R.N. The work done by Able Seaman Schofield in swimming
voluntarily several hundred yards to save the lives of exhausted
men is particularly pleasing and the successful anti-aircraft
fire put up by Able Seaman Clark and Telegraphist McCatcheon is
very encouraging. It also brings out the value of using a
proportion of incendiary bullets.
M.T.B. which 2. has six feet of freeboard, was very much eased boat's by
The work of lifting exhausted men onboard an
transom. the presence For purposes of ferrying men over a short but for an the
of torpedo discharge doors low down in the distance
open M.T.B. sea passage it is doubtful whether a figure of twenty
sometimes carried as many as fifty persons, about
could reasonably have been exceeded.
Although M.T.B. 16 must have contributed valuable of
service on 3. this occasion it seems important not to lose signt
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.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
CONFIDENTIAL
426
an 27th May and 5th June, 1940
EPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS OF M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
rom
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
at 0800 on 27th May in company
GOSPORT.
owe, arriving at Dover 1345,
following morning to Felixstowe,
te 8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
0
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
other M.T.B's for patrol between
nd Thornton Ridge Buoy.
mained on patrol until 0400
e arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
The enclosed reports of proceedings
M.T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
ubmitted.
2.- M.T.B. 107 under the command of
ieutenant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ntended as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
redit is due to this officer for the
uccessful work that the boat did, observing
hat she has no astern gear and very poor
anoeuvrability. This boat was only
is 67 at 0600 for Dover,
eceived from the builders by road on the
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
3rd May, 1940.
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
VICE AUN 1940
F.H.P. MAURICE
Considerably shell fire at La
med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
*
CAPTAIN.
ratings were said to be safely
*
DOVER
R
After rejoining recovered 3
ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only
lered inadvisable to run her on
18 up these ratings closed a
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant,
ied in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
John Cameron
:0 be under fairly constant
ising in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral,
on the return passage to Dover,
reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Portsmouth.
L Dover 2315.
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
:0 on X where a patrol was maintaine
board proceeding by way of
event of any importance except X
Thereafter returned to Dover
omb missed by a large margin and
which dropped one bomb at
where embarked Captains of
blockships .......

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
Letter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
nday, 27th May.
th M.T.B's and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
M.T.B. 67, 107 68, proceeded 104 from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
riving 1200.
maining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe,
esday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
arted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
rived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
th May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
uneventful.
ednesday, 29th May.
1
455
H.M.M.T.B. No 107. 427
at Portsmouth.
3. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
7th June, 1940.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunitirk
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
Sir,
proceeded to La Fanne for
Considerably shell fire at La
I have the honour to submit the
med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
following letter of proceedings of
ratings were said to be safely
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
After rejoining recovered 3
my command between 27th May 1940
:ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only
and 5th June 1940.
lered inadvisable to run her on
us up these ratings closed a
I have the honour to be,
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
Sir,
(side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant,
ied in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
John Cameron
sing in company with M.T.B. 67
.0 be under fairly constant
lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral,
on the return passage to Dover,
reen Calais Grevelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-chieff
I Dover 2315.
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
:0 on X where a patrol was maintaine
board proceeding by way of
went of any importance except $
Thereafter returned to Dover
lomb which missed by a large margin and
dropped one bomb at
where embarked Captains of
blockships
.......

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 102.
431
at Portsmouth.
458
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No. 102
430
and 5th June, 1940
at Portsmouth
7th June, 1940.
vor. Having received orders
300 for Dunkirk in accordance
r,
buoy in the Dunkirk approach
n me and the land, and, therefor
I have the honour to submit a letter
de outside the channel.
my proceedings between the dates 30th
ast quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
ay, 1940 and 5th June, 1940.
man J.P. Vilford, R.N.V.R. took
rted to Captain Dennant R.N.
I have the honour to be
derson and Commander Blwood
e dituation.
Sir,
attacked by 3 M.E.110's in
used - own speed 2 knots.
our of the beaches we returned
Your obedient Servant,
d Commander Elwood and embarked
ChSDreyes
Dover I was stopped by
and took him back towards
ir way to Dunkirk.
Licutenant in Command.
he Vice Admiral,
Dover.
J, 31st May.
those orders, arriving off La
pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth,
" and reported to Rear
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
k him along the beaches, being
"KEITH".
of crashed Hurricane. Pilot
to subsequent identification
IITH" and reported short of fuel.
diers to various transports.
ing 1800.
signalled instructions from
xi H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being
lecessfully bombed.
0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under
mtrol, id Staff she and had one 0800. just wounded went been alongside torpedo-man. bombed. and took Approached off Rear two Admiral tugs to lake-walker order them
, assist H.M.S.
"KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in
lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller
to water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage
pparent.
Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour and
ad western arm 6830. 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker
taff on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
Having been given 24 hours for Engine Room maintenance, ******* I
reported ready

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port of Proceedings of M.T.B. 102
160
Page 21
ported ready Proceeded for service at 1530 and received sailing orders.
432
for Dunkirk.
2255. Secured alongside Eastern Jetty in Dunkirk harbour.
iping shelling of all quays and to the Restward, some
wood R.N., Banks, R.N. his demolition party and one Flying
2310. Commander Took on board a Brigadier. Captain Tennant R.H. Commander
ficer, R.A.F. Sailed dressed for as a Belgian peasant.
2315. Dover. On this night shelling was more intense
id though this seems doubtful, if M.T.B. 102 was the target, more accurate.
0120. Secured in submarine basin in Dover.
Monday, 3rd June.
At 2015 proceeded with Admiral Wake-Walker and staff on board.
2200. Arrived in Dunkirk harbour. Proceeded on suxiliary engines
nder orders of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker who was directing disembarkation
French soldiers. Wreckage considerable and slight wind caused swell in
caljunction with strong ebb tide.
0135. Large explosion just eastward of Eastern breakwater. Shelling
ontinuous, heavy and not particularly accurate. Assuming piers to be
arget, mostly falling to the Eastward, some close.
0315. Operation completed. Past blockshaps and sailed for Dover.
light shelling from beaches, inaccurate.
0505. Secured in submarine basin, Dover.
Wednesday, 5th June.
Chuderson
1000. Sailed for Portsmouth.
1545. Secured alongside H.M.S. "HORNET".
ieutenant Midshipman J.F. Wilford R.N.V.R. who navigated for me with skill
Throughout these operations I received every assistance from W First
nd coolness under trying conditions.
aintained Room and ran his engines continuously under difficult conditions. His
Engine Artificer, Third Class George #illiam Hymas, 0.N.M.X.49826
ervices were invaluable.
oolness is throughout. were of the greatest help in aircunt
Able Seaman Albert R.O. He manned his guns permanently during maintaining such trip
Stephens 0.11. P/JX.131369 displayed the greatest and
orale, coolness whilst and his cheerfulness skill with his gun discouraged the hostile that
ere encountered.
0000000

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 681
465
at Portemouth.
. 437
H.M.M.T.D. No. 68
10th June, 1940.
at Portemouth.
, Boat No. 68 between 27th May,
10th June, 1940.
I have the honour to submit the
ring letter of proceedings of H.M.
Terpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
3. Flotilla.
n 27th May and 1st Juno, 1940.
Fuelled.
I have the honour to be,
Bir,
1th M.T.B. 16.
, Gravelines. Took necessary
your obedient servent.
S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
Richard
iers from West to East piers.
or Vice Admiral Dover.
red.
Licutonant R.N.V.R.
in Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
in Command.
C Vice Admiral, Dover.
pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portenouth,
The Captain, H.H.S. "HORNET".
officers to inspect beaches
ast Piers.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
)Fdinary Telegraphist Kirkwood
ircruft made off as soon as 10
à Kirkwood to H.N.S."SANDOURST".
)res. rensmitting set and two tele-
to demolition party.
caused by W/T net, reached
bereverines and YEARS rircu on by shore batteries. Took necessary
Julon. and landed demolition party. Intense neighbourhood dive
Manus carerree $ that soning into occured a the standstill. Dunkirk afternoon brought After second all activities air raid instructed in the crew to
Drund-in Suinenft, ansthereu cestrol Bavre dbat. or Patrolled Ordered in collected dugout to beaches proceed on and East supplied throughout to Pier. H.M.S. H.M.S. fuel "HEBS" night "HERE" for motor and reporting to set attendant boats; under H.M.S. on activities transferred orders destroyer; "LOTUS" of and of
Add curunded and merchant airmen and seamen soldiers from from H.M.S. "HEBE" instructions to to hand personally
4
Lord targed Gort; W/T set took Admiral with to organise beaching parties.
Enureday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Considerable Secured Dover. repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1110. Sailed for Dunkird Dover in H.M.S. "KEITH". Tools
1230. Reported to Vice Admiral officer on board .....

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SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for
the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L. "GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, c.
68
1486
457
Cl.Mr.
Wales, P.J.
H.M.S. HORNET,
Allen, 8.
mid
Farmer, 7.
GOSPORT
Engr.
Walter, R.
HANTS
Engr.
Crabb, S.
6.
hear Dennis
marth
1/c
Cains, A.B.
Vine, A.S.
Engr.
Spain, J.H.
I uninction yr require
have 7 two ? the
Cl.Mr.
Matthews, J.
ew of N.TB.68 is connection
B.
Ferrier, c.
S.
Durrant, x.
is the consuation ?
Engr.
Stone, A.L.
Engr.
Stewart, 2.
unkugar.
Then was liten l'chose
ate 1/0
Yealland, 3.4
B.
Brenton, J.
whom the behavior 7
Engr
Rowe, S.E.
by ? my crew- they were
my
ate i/o
Clarke, W.R.
ee excellent.
Hay, H.
Engr.
Cherry, F.
Peaman and are
cames zone however
/Cl.Mr.
Beard, E.L.
particularly worry of vertin
Thompson, A.
Engr.
Hodgkinson, D.
Their name . of
3 i/o
Bell, L.C.
1/a.B.
Parry, A.J.
3rd Engr.
Bygrave, 3.

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arou
Amc
ONIGINVINGO 2574
LAURENCE if 'N ('ps)
when required. latest inserted, in which which
JOJ UT XALXT ship the Dood the you pue 19TT for BUTAI quesed
6245/40.
OF DUNKIRK.
The following are the names of the senior and next senior surviving officers of the ships in question,
so far as can be ascertained from information available in C.W. In view of numerous local changes in personnel,
complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed, but the list which follows is believed to be substantially correct.
Ship
Date Lost
Senior surviving officers
Present Appointment
Location
Destroyers
GRAFTON
29th May
Lieutenant H.C.J. McRea, R.N.
BRANLEBRAS in command.
Lieutenant L.E. Blackmore, R.N.
WHADDON for duty with A.S.C.B.S. etc.
WAKEFUL
29th May
Commander R.L. Fisher, R.N.
PRESIDENT addl. for duty inside Admiralty.
Lieutenant W. Scott, R.N.
JERVIS as 1st. Lieutenant.
GRENADE
30th May
Commander R.C. Boyle, R.N.
PRESIDENT addl. for duty inside Admiralty.
Lieutenant E.C. Peake, R.N.
HORNET addl. for command of 10th.M.T.B. Flotilla.
KEITH
1st June
Captain E.L. Berthon, R.N.
VICTORY addl. for full pay sick leave.
Lieutenant G.J.A. Lumsden, R.N.
PHOEBE and for duty with A.S.C.B.S. etc.
HAVANT
1st June
Lieutenant-Commander A.F.
Burnell-Nugent, R.N.
HOSTILE in command.
Lieutenant A.H. Terry, R.N.
GANGES addl. for Battalion duties.
BASILISK
1st June
Commander M. Richmond, R.N.
LE TRIOMPHANT in command.
Lieutenant-Commander W.G.
Boaks, R.N.
RODNEY.
Paddle Minesweepers.
BRIGHTON BELLE
28th May
Temporary Lieutenant L.K.
BADGER addl. for G.
Harwich
Perrin, R.N.V.R.
of A.P.
Temporary Lieutenant W.J.C.
MEDWAY QUEEN (No.1)
Dover
Fuller, R.N.V.R.
30th May
ORIOLE in command
Lowestoft
BRACIE FIELDS
Temporary Lieutenant
A.C. Weeks, R.N.V.R.
Temporary Lieutenant
LYNX addl. for
Port Edgar
H. Jones, R.N.V.R
AMBASSADOR
WAVERLEY
Temporary Lieutenant S.F.
VICTORY addl. for
Hamble River
30th May
Harmer-Elliott, R.N.V.R.
A.P. Duties.
Temporary Lieutenent
BOSCAWEN addl. for
Portland
F.P. Tattersall, R.N.V.R.
A.P. Base Officer.
31st May
Temporary Lieutenant
Southsea in command
SOUTHAMPTON
DEVONIA
J. Brotchie, R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant A.P. Cox, R.N.V.R.
VERNON addl. for
Portsmouth
M/S Course.
Trawlers.
28th May
Temporary Skipper
EUROPA for VELMONT
THOMAS BARTLETT
J.J. Tomlinson, R.N.R.
Sub-Lieutenant D.J. Hutton,
On sick leave until
R.N.V.R.
8th July.
Temporary Lieutenant
BACCHANTE for LEICESTER
28th May
Scapa
THURINGIA
A.R. Cornish, R.N.R.
CITY. in command.
Probationary Temporary Sub-
BACCHANTE addl. for
Lieut. A.G. slemeck,R.N.V.R.
Scapa
LEICESTER CITY.
Temporary Skipper
EUROPA
30th May
B.D. Spindler, R.N.R.
CALVI
Chief Skipper L. Lake, R.N.R.
WATCHFUL for BERVIE BRAES.
POLLY JOHNSTON
30th May
STELLA DORADO
1st June
None
1st June
Sub-Lieutenant J.S. Weddle,
CALLIOPE for ANEMONE
Blyth
ARGELLSHIRE
R.N.R.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant
CAROLINE addl. for
Belfast till
M.F. Villiers-Stuart,
MALLOW (building)
complete, then
R.N.V.R.
Portland.
2nd June
Commander R.W. English, R.N.
BLACKBURN ROVERS
(severely wounded)
Skipper W. Martin, R.N.R.
RACER for VICTRIX.
WESTELLA
E
2nd June
Chief Skipper A. Gove, R.N.R.
EUROPA
Skipper E. Chaney, R.N.R.
EUROPA
BRANCH
COPYING
CENTRAL

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390
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
-
392
CONFIDENTIAL
Lazy
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of
enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
t is due to this officer for the
ssful work that the boat did, observing
she has no astern gear and very poor
towe.
uvrability. This boat was only
ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
t this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral,
as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
2315. Arrived Dover.

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
-
392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
3391
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir,
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord
following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be,
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
to this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral,
in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....

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391
H.M.M.T.B. No. 68
at Portsmouth.
,
324
10th June, 1940.
eport of Proceedings of H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No. 68 between 27th May,
and 1st June, 1940
port of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67
Page 3
1/Eba
turday, 1st June
1430. Sailed for Portsmouth to be slipped. M.T.B. 68 in company.
2200. Arrived Portsmouth.
0o0o0o0
393
officers to inspect beaches
H.M.M.T.B. No. 68
ast Piers.
at Portsmouth.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
10th June, 1940.
)fdinary Telegraphist Kirkwood
trcraft made off as soon as we
I have the honour to submit the
; Kirkwood to H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
lowing letter of proceedings of H.M.
or Torpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
)res.
ansmitting set and two tele-
:ween 27th May and 1st June, 1940.
lo demolition party.
caused by W/T set, reached
I have the honour to be,
hore batteries. Took necessary
Sir,
lition party. Intense dive
tivities in the neighbourhood
your obedient servant.
dr raid instructed crew to
3E" and act under orders of
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
(ht reporting on activities of
in Command.
or motor boats; transferred
"BE" to attendant destroyer;
Vice Admiral, Dover.
3. "HEBE" to H.M.S. "LOTUS" and
pies to;- "HORNET". Portsmouth,
L instructions to hand personally
Commander-in-chief, The
organise beaching parties.
ver.
engine.
n H.M.S. "KEITH". Took
officer on board

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30592
port on Proceedings of M.T.B. 68
Page 2
ficer on board and patrolled beaches between Dunkirk and La Panne
ganising the beaching of drifters, trawlers etc., at Braye and the
stribution of small craft as they arrived.
Considerable shelling from direction of La Panne at times.
Searched for pilot of "Hurricane" brought down about 2 miles
if beach, but unable to find any remains.
Continuous air raids on town and beaches but not so intense
3
previous day. Little dive bombing.
2035.. Fuel running low. Returned to Dover.
2050. Overtook M.T.B's 67 and 107 and proceeded in company.
2205. Secured Dover. Two feet of water in after compartment and
in engines causing considerable trouble.
aturday, 1st June.
0740.
Took officers into Downs to board merchant ship.
0900.
Secured Dover.
1430.
Sailed for Portsmouth to be slipped with M.T.B. 67.
2040.
Secured Portsmouth.
o0o0o0o
3 to subsequent identification
I have the honour to be,
EITH" and reported short of fuel.
ldiers to various transports.
Sir,
ring 1800.
Your obedient Servant,
Clasbreyer
signalled instructions from
Licutenant in Command.
ed H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being
who appeared to be not under
e Vice Admiral,
off Rear Admiral Make-Walker
Dover.
roached two tuga to order them
dies to:- Portsmouth,
"HORNET".
attacking, many bombs falling
ay action of smaller bombs in
bed - considerable damage
ermittent shelling in harbour
ear Admiral Wake-Walker and
"SANDBURST".
Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready
.......

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397
H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
- 400
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
ining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe,
ving 1200.
day, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
ted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Bucy.
ved on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
uneventful. May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
esday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
396
H.M.M.T.B. No 607309
. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
at Portsmouth.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
y shore batteries between
7th June, 1940.
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral, Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
Considerably shell fire at La
Sir,
ned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
ratings were said to be safely
I have the honour to submit the
After rejoining recovered 3
following letter of proceedings of
ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
ered inadvisable to run her on
my command between 27th May 1940
go up these ratings closed a
and 5th June 1940.
for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
I have the honour to be,
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Sir,
ed in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Your obedient Servant,
0 be under fairly constant
sing in company with M.T.B. 67
john Cameron
ea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
On the return passage to Dover,
een Calais Grevelines. Shooting
The Vice Admiral,
Dover 2315.
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth.
on board proceeding by way of
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
e X where a patrol was maintained
Thereafter returned to Dover
vent of any importance except
which dropped one bomb at X
omb missed by a large margin and
where embarked Captains of
blockships

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452
Page Two.
425
(The Commanding Officer, H.M.M.T.B. No. 16's report dated 30th
May, 1940)
M.T.B. to Felixstowe. M.T.B. 16 arrived at Felixstowe Dock in
tow at 1640.
I have the honourto be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Commanding Officer,
First M.T.B. Flotilla,
c/o G.P.O.,
London.
II.
No. 498/8.
LAG OFFICER - 5 JUN 1940 IN CHARGE
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
2199
*
*
(Copy to: The Captain, H.M.S. "Hornet").
HARWICH
Submitted,
This report of proceedings is forwarded for your
information. It appears that M.T.B. 16 succeeded in doing some
very useful work which is to the credit of Lieutenant P.F.S.
Gould, R.N. The work done by Able Seaman Schofield in swimming
voluntarily several hundred yards to save the lives of exhausted
men is particularly pleasing and the successful anti-aircraft
fire put up by Able Seaman Clark and Telegraphist McCatcheon is
very encouraging. It also brings out the value of using a
proportion of incendiary bullets.
M.T.B. which 2. has six feet of freeboard, was very much eased by
The work of lifting exhausted men onboard an
transom. For purposes of ferrying men over a short distance the
the presence of torpedo discharge doors low down in the boat's
M.T.B. sometimes carried as many as fifty persons, but for an
open sea passage it is doubtful whether a figure of about twenty
could reasonably have been exceeded.
Although M.T.B. 16 must have contributed valuable
service on 3. this occasion it seems important not to lose sight of
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454
.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
CONFIDENTIAL
426
an 27th May and 5th June, 1940
SPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS OF M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
rom THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
at 0800 on 27th May in company
GOSPORT.
owe, arriving at Dover 1345,
following morning to Felixstowe,
ate 8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
O
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
other M.T.B's for patrol between
nd Thornton Ridge Buoy.
mained on patrol until 0400
The enclosed reports of proceedings
e arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
M.T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
ubmitted.
2.- M.T.B. 107 under the command of
ieutenant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ntended as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
redit is due to this officer for the
uccessful work that the boat did, observing
hat she has no astern gear and very poor
anoeuvrability. This boat was only
1. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
eceived from the builders by road on the
3rd May, 1940.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
F.H.P. MAURICE
Considerably shell fire at La
med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
CAPTAIN.
ratings were said to be safely
*
DOVER
R
After rejoining recovered 3
ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
lered inadvisable to run her on
18 up these ratings closed a
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
USED
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant,
ied in company with M.T.B. 67
John Camerm
B. 67. During this period
:0 be under fairly constant
ising in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral,
on the return passage to Dover,
reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief" Portsmouth.
L Dover 2315.
The Captain, H.M.S.
"HORNET".
on board proceeding by way of
:0 X where a patrol was maintaine
Thereafter returned to Dover
event of any importance except
which dropped one bomb at X
10mb missed by a large margin and
where embarked Captains of
blockships
.......

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
Letter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
nday, 27th May.
th M.T.B's there 68, and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover
M.T.B. 67, 107 proceeded 104 from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
riving
maining 1200. overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, 1345,
esday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
arted position of Handelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
rived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
th May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 39th May. Patrol
uneventful.
dnesday, 29th May.
I
455
H.M.M.T.B. No 107. 427
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
3. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
Sir,
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
I have the honour to submit the
Considerably shell fire at La
med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
ratings were said to be safely
my command between 27th May 1940
After rejoining recovered 3
:ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only
and 5th June 1940.
lered inadvisable to run her on
us up these ratings closed a
I have the honour to be,
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
Sir,
(side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant,
ied in company with H.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
D be under fairly constant
sing in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral,
on the return passage to Dover,
Copies Doaver. to:- The
reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
I Dover 2315.
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S.
"HORNET".
on board proceeding by way of
:0 X where a patrol was maintaine
Thereafter returned to Dover
went of any importance except
which dropped one bomb at X
lomb missed by a large margin and
where embarked Captains of
blockships
*******

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 102.
431
at Portsmouth.
458
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No. 102 &
430
and 5th June, 1940
at Portsmouth
7th June, 1940.
vor. Having received orders
300 for Dunkirk in accordance
r,
buoy in the Dunkirk approach
n me and the land, and, therefor
I have the honour to submit a letter
de outside the channel.
e my proceedings between the dates 30th
ast quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
ay, 1940 and 5th June, 1940.
man J.P. Wilford, R.N.V.R. took
rted to Captain Dennant R.N.
I have the honour to be
derson and Commander Blwood
e dituation.
Sir,
attacked by 3 M.E.110's in
used - own speed 2 knots.
Your obedient Servant,
our of the beaches we returned
d Commander Elwood and embarked
Licutenant ChSDreyer in Command.
Dover I was stopped by
and took him back towards
ir way to Dunkirk.
he Vice Admiral,
Dover.
J, 31st May.
those orders, arriving off La
pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth,
" and reported to Rear
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
k him along the beaches, being
"KEITH".
of crashed Hurricane. Pilot
to subsequent identification
ITH" and reported short of fuel.
diers to various transports.
ing 1800.
signalled instructions from
xi H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being
lecessfully bombed. 0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under
mtrol, she had just vent been alongside bombed. and took off Rear emiral lake-walker
id Staff and one 0800. wounded torpedo-man. Approached two tugs to order them
assist H. M. S.
"KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in
lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller
to water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage
pparent.
6830. Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour
ad western arm 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker and
tarr on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
Having been given 24 hours for Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready

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port of Proceedings of M.T.B. 102
160
Page 21
ported ready for service at 1530 and received sailing orders.
432
Proceeded for Dunkirk.
2255. Secured alongside Eastern Jetty in Dunkirk harbour.
shelling of all quays and to the Restward, some
iping
2310. Took on board a Brigadier. Captain Tennant R.N. Commander
wood R.N., Commander Banks, R.N. his demolition party and one Flying
ficer, R.A.F. dressed as a Belgian peasant.
2315. Sailed for Dover. on this night shelling was more intense
id though this seems doubtful, if M.T.B. 102 was the target, more accurate.
0120. Secured in submarine basin in Dover.
Monday, 3rd June.
At 2015 proceeded with Admiral Wake-Walker and staff on board.
2200. Arrived in Dunkirk harbour. Proceeded on suxiliary engines
nder orders of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker who was directing disembarkation
French soldiers. Freckage considerable and slight wind caused swell in
caljunction with strong ebb tide.
0135. Large explosion just eastward of Eastern breakwater. Shelling
ontinuous, heavy and not particularly accurate. Assuming piers to be
arget, mostly falling to the Eastward, some close.
0315. Operation completed. Past blockshøps and sailed for Dover.
light shelling from beaches, inaccurate.
0505. Secured in submarine basin, Dover.
Wednesday, 5th Tune.
Chuderson
1000. Sailed for Portsmouth.
1545. Secured alongside H.M.S. "HORNET".
ieutenant Throughout Midshipman J.F. Wilford R.N.V.R. who navigated for me with skill
these operations I received every assistance from BY First
nd coolness under trying conditions.
aintained Engine Room and Artificer, ran his engines continuously under difficult His
Third Class George #illiam Hymas, 0.N.M.X.49826 conditions.
ervices were invaluable.
Stephens O.N. P/JX.131369 displayed such the trip greatest and
Able Seaman Albert R.C. He manned his guns permanently during in maintaining
oolness is throughout. of the greatest help aircraft
orale, coolness whilst and his cheerfulness skill with were his gun discouraged the hostile that
ere encountered.
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I
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
434
at Portamouth.
433
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
lont No. 67 between 26th May
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the
following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and lot June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company
and their gear.
I have the honour to be,
ivoused with N.T.B.22.
barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Chunderson
towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Malker
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
8. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
Ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
av other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded was then directed on board, it was considered desirable to get
e fire at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
der way and as exhausted soon as possible, soldiera accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
contimue
embarkation. rediation of an unknown soldier who,
thought urse, thought severely remained is we desired looked wounded quietly to full express up about in and the the might water face not watching and want head him. M.T.B. and on This 67 the draw man point away was, of or
llapse, because
2000. taken Proceeded on board. to close H.M.S. "KEITH". parachute. German aircraft Proceeded shot down to
out ok on them a mile up but to starboard. found nothing Pilots but descended empty life by jackets. These had apparently
taken 2100. off Fuel deliverately. running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st....*

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 681
465
at Portemouth.
H.M.M.T.D. No. 68
. 437
10th June, 1940.
at Portemouth.
10th June, 1940.
) Boat No. 68 between 27th May,
I have the honour to submit the
ring letter of proceedings of H.M.
Terpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
3. Flotilla.
n 27th May and 1st Juno, 1940.
Fuelled.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
1th M.T.B. 16.
, Gravelines. Took necessary
your obedient servent.
S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
Richard
iers from West to Sest piers.
or Vice Admiral Dover.
red.
Licutonant R.N.V.R.
in Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
in Command.
C Vice Admiral, Dover.
pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portenouth,
The Captain, H.H.S. "HORNET".
officers to inspect beaches
pies to
ast Piers.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
Ofdinary Telegraphist Kiritwood
ircruft made off as soon an 10
$ Kirkwood to H.N.S. "SANDSURST".
)res. ansmitting set and two tele-
to demolition party.
caused by W/T net, reached
BEEN led burversines and YEARS riruu on by shore batteries. Took necessary
"ted
on.
demolition
party.
Intense
dive
is at. igout andstill. Patrocruaft, Dunkirk afternomy address on mor Bleacured loat. and BOX ang Patrolled Ordered merchant in collected a the dugout standstill. Dunkirk afternoon to beaches proceed seamen on and East and supplied brought After throughout from to landed Pier. H.M.S. from H.M.S. second fuel all H.M.S. "HEBE" night "HERE" activities for air "HERE" motor raid and reporting to act attendant instructed boats; to in under H.M.S. the on neighbourhood activities transferred orders destroyer; hand "LOTUS" crew personally of to and of
ad
to
4
Decounded Fund Courged Gort; W/T airmen set took and Admiral and ratings soldiers Wake-Walker to same with to organise instructions beaching parties.
Priraday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Considerable Secured Dover. repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1110. Sailed for Dunkir Dover in H.M.S. "KEITH". Took
1230. Reported to Vice Admiral officer on board .....

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SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
/
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for
the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L. "GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, c.
68
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457
Cl.Mr.
Wales, P.J.
H.M.S. HORNET,
Allen, 8.
Farmer, 7.
GOSPORT
Engr.
Walter, R.
HANTS.
Engr.
Crabb, S.
6.
40
hear Dennis xxx marth
i/c
Cains, A.E.
Vine, A.S.
Engr.
Spain, J.H.
I uninction you require
have 7 two ? the
Cl.Mr.
Matthews, J.
w of N.TB. 68 in connection
B.
Ferrier, c.
S.
Durrant, x.
a the consulation ?
Engr.
Stone, A.L.
Engr.
Stewart, R.
unkugat.
Then was liten to chose
ate 1/0
Yealland, 3.L.
B.
Brenton, J.
whom the behavior 7
Engr
Rowe, S.B.
by ? my crew- they were
ee excellent.
my
ate i/o
Clarke, W.R.
Hay, H.
Engr.
Cherry, F.
Peaman and are
camer zone however
/Cl.Mr.
Beard, E.L.
particularly worry of vertin
Thompson, A.
Engr.
Hodgkinson, D.
Their name . of
a i/o
Bell, L.C.
4/ A.B.
Parry, A.J.
3rd Engr.
Bygrave, 3.