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is considered that the large number of aircraft, eight,
WYJSVA
IDAHO
claimed to have been shot down by these fishing vessels appears
very doubtful when compared with the successes achieved by
the more appropriately armed regular naval units.
Inction repod
peralide
Gain
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M/L (Owner, Flt. Lt.
WARRIOR
W.L. Douglas)
This vessel left Chichester on 2nd June
and arrived at Ramsgate 4th June. She
appears to have been in company with the
M/B's Falcon, Letitia and Idaho during
this trip.
The Warrior was appointed to the A.P.S. and
appears to have taken no part in Dynamo.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
MA J(
GOLDEN SPRAY
J.W. Pocock
Returned to Owners 5/6.
COP
GRETA
London & Rochester
Returned to Owners.
MAJOB
Trading Co.
MALDO
MALVI
HASTAWAY
Mr.Peters
Returned to owner, damaged-
MOLLY
5.6.40.
MARE
HANORA
C.E.Thompson
T.98. No information of
MARCH
return from Dunkirk.
MARGH
HAZARD
c/o Toughs
Broke from tow and lost.
HELEN IX
c/o Toughs
DID NOT SAIL.
MARINA
HENRY HARRIS
C.W.& C. Haste
Re-allocated to Special
MARSAY
Admy. Service 6A.
MARINA
HILDA
C.Stephens
T.98 Returned to owners
6.6.40.
ARICE]
HILFRANOR
F.Parham
T.98. Re-allocated to
A.P.S.
ARY
HIS MAJESTY
J.Mears
Returned to owners.
ARY HO
HOPEFUL
Mr.Duckitt
DID NOT SAIL
ARY IR
HURLINGHAM
J.Mears
Returned to owners
HOUND
4B
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners
ARY ROE
HAWFINCH
A.Grant
Returned to owners 6.6.40.
HANDY BILLIE
F.Kinson & Son
RY SPE
No report received from
RY SPE,
list of Missing Vessels.
HEATHER-BELL
H.Loose
TILDA
Returned to owner 6.6.40.
LN.101
BELLE
FLOWER
IDAHO
DER
O.W.Mocatts
IMSHI
Returned to owners
Norman Myron
AIDEN
Returned to owners
INDUSTRY
J.E.Breeds, Senr.
EY
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
ANT
(6A)
Service
INSPIRATION II
E.H.O.Manns
Released 27/6. Badly
LICENT D
damaged.
IOTE
A.R.Bell
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
I
ISLAND QUEEN
T.Davis
T.98. Lost on Flanders
OSA
Coast. Abandoned.
IKOI
IRMA
E.J.Philip
A.P.S.
IOTA
Eastwoods Ltd.
Returned to owners.
DRU II
IRENIC
G.Coyde
Returned to owners.
5
AUR
X
RASOL
JANE HANNAH
B.Chase
To V.A.Dover
JEBERA
Messrs. Hill
Returned - unsuitable.
US
JEFF
J.Mears
T.98. Returned to owner.
MADGE
JETSAM
Maj.Lawrence
Returned to Owner.
B MING
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
PAH 3 MODESTY
JONG
T.A.Aldington
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
NA
RCH
ROSE
Motor Boat
KING'S LYNN
(13 Vessels)
"Fishing Vessels"
Standing by but did not go.
Motor Boat
KARINA
E.D.Ranger
0.00 1.2 Torpedo
T.98 A.P.S.
KAYELL
J.H.Senior
Returned to Owners.
tor Ferries (
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DUNKIRK
MAY/JUNE 1940
LOG OF "LETITIA"
"LETITIA" was an ex-naval harbour launch conversion, 52-ft.
long, 12-ft. beam and 4-ft.9-ins. draught, schooner rigged, fitted
with twin screws driven by Thornycroft R.A.4 petrol-paraffin engine.
She attended the Pavillon d'Or Rally at Liege, Belgium, in
July 1939 her number being 73. After the Rally she returned to
her moorings in Chichester Canal just before war broke out and was
laid up there until requisitioned by the Ministry of Shipping on
the 30th of May 1940 for the Dunkirk Evacuation.
EXTRACT FROM LOG:
"Friday - 31st May 1940. In Chichester Canal, painting
yacht grey, preparing for sea and getting crew together.
h.
Saturday - 1st June 1940. Filling up tanks with petrol
and paraffin. Orders came through at 6 p.m. to proceed
to Ramsgate. Waiting tide until 10 p.m. when locked out
d
of Canal and proceeded to moorings outside awaiting day-
light. Went ashore for final orders.
er-
Sunday - 2nd June 1940. Left moorings at 6 a.m. and pro-
ceeded down Harbour in company of yachts "FALCON", "WARRIOR"
and "IDAHO". Clear of Chichester Harbour at 7.15 a.m.,
proceeding up Channel, Owers Light Vessel abeam at 10 a.m.
-
Beachy Head abeam 3.45 p.m. Wind strong from the east with
some swell. "ROYAL SOVEREIGN" abeam 5 p.m. Swell getting
h
worse. Noticed some trouble on board "IDAHO" and nearly
rammed by same. "WARRIOR" standing by "IDAHO" at 5.15 p.m.
age
"FALCON" came alongside and gave us instructions to proceed
.ved
on passage at 5.30 p.m. "IDAHO" in tow of "WARRIOR" 6 p.m.
Lost sight of them at 6.30 p.m. Lost sight of "FALCON" at
the
7.15 p.m. Proceeded on passage alone. Ship dipping nose
40 p.m
under swells with smart breeze. Dungeness abeam 9 p.m.
Darkness came on; we went in close to the coast and anchored
in 10 fathoms of water off Hythe at 10.15 p.m.
Monday - 3rd June 1940. Hove up anchor at 4 a.m. and pro-
ceeded on passage. Wind and swell abated in the night.
Dover abeam at 6.35 # a.m. Reported to the Admiralty the
arrival of the "LETITIA". Sub-Lieutenant and three sailors
came on board and took over. Proceeded alongside oil wharf
to get more fuel on board and alongside another wharf to get
a machine gun and ammunition on board. Taking out ship's
masts and putting on quay and fixing machine gun on deck - -
all ready to sail at 2.30 p.m. Orders came to proceed
outside harbour at 4 p.m. to the Tug "SUN XV" to be towed
across in company with other yachts. Three other yachts
make fast astern of us, under way 6.35 p.m. Engines running
at half-speed to ease the strain of the tow ropes. Slight
swell. The tow ropes of two of the yachts broke and they
were told to proceed on under own power. Arrived off Dunkin
at 11.30 p.m. and cast off from Tug. Proceeded into Dunkir
past the Mole, and up the Canal for about 2 miles. Moored
alongside the quay and proceeded to take troops on board.
Could find no Englishmen so took on board 40 Frenchmen.

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DUNKIRK
MAY/JUNE 1940
LOG OF "LETITIA"
"LETITIA" was an ex-naval harbour launch conversion, 52-ft.
long, 12-ft. beam and 4-ft.9-ins. draught, schooner rigged, fitted
with twin screws driven by Thornycroft R.A.4 petrol-paraffin engine.
She attended the Pavillon d'Or Rally at Liege, Belgium, in
July 1939 her number being 73. After the Rally she returned to
her moorings in Chichester Canal just before war broke out and was
$
laid up there until requisitioned by the Ministry of Shipping on
the 30th of May 1940 for the Dunkirk Evacuation.
EXTRACT FROM LOG:
r
"Friday - 31st May 1940. In Chichester Canal, painting
yacht grey, preparing for sea and getting crew together.
ch.
k
Saturday - 1st June 1940. Filling up tanks with petrol
and paraffin. Orders came through at 6 p.m. to proceed
ed
to Ramsgate. Waiting tide until 10 p.m. when locked out
of Canal and proceeded to moorings outside awaiting day-
rer-
light. Went ashore for final orders.
Sunday - 2nd June 1940. Left moorings at 6 a.m. and pro-
ceeded down Harbour in company of yachts "FALCON", "WARRIOR"
and "IDAHO". Clear of Chichester Harbour at 7.15 a.m.,
S-
proceeding up Channel, Owers Light Vessel abeam at 10 a.m.
Beachy Head abeam 3.45 p.m. Wind strong from the east with
th
some swell. "ROYAL SOVEREIGN" abeam 5 p.m. Swell getting
worse. Noticed some trouble on board "IDAHO" and nearly
sage
rammed by same. "WARRIOR" standing by "IDAHO" at 5.15 p.m.
ived
"FALCON" came alongside and gave us instructions to proceed
on passage at 5.30 p.m. "IDAHO" in tow of "WARRIOR" 6 p.m.
t the
Lost sight of them at 6.30 p.m. Lost sight of "FALCON" at
6.40 p.
7.15 p.m. Proceeded on passage alone. Ship dipping nose
under swells with smart breeze. Dungeness abeam 9 p.m.
Darkness came on; we went in close to the coast and anchored
in 10 fathoms of water off Hythe at 10.15 p.m.
Monday - 3rd June 1940. Hove up anchor at 4 a.m. and pro-
ceeded on passage. Wind and swell abated in the night.
Dover abeam at 6.35 # a.m. Reported to the Admiralty the
arrival of the "LETITIA". Sub-Lieutenant and three sailors
came on board and took over. Proceeded alongside oil wharf
to get more fuel on board and alongside another wharf to get
a machine gun and ammunition on board. Taking out ship's
masts and putting on quay and fixing machine gun on deck -
all ready to sail at 2.30 p.m. Orders came to proceed
outside harbour at 4 p.m. to the Tug "SUN XV" to be towed
across in company with other yachts. Three other yachts
make fast astern of us, under way 6.35 p.m. Engines running
at half-speed to ease the strain of the tow ropes. Slight
swell. The tow ropes of two of the yachts broke and they
were told to proceed on under own power. Arrived off Dunkir
at 11.30 p.m. and cast off from Tug. Proceeded into Dunkir
past the Mole, and up the Canal for about 2 miles. Moored
alongside the quay and proceeded to take troops on board.
Could find no Englishmen so took on board 40 Frenchmen.

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OF
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
GOLDEN SPRAY
J.W.Pocock
Returned to Owners 5/6.
GRETA
London & Rochester
Returned to Owners.
Trading Co.
HASTAWAY
Mr.Peters
Returned to owner, damaged-
5.6.40.
HANORA
C.E.Thompson
T.98. No information of
return from Dunkirk.
HAZARD
c/o Toughs
Broke from tow and lost.
HELEN IX
c/o Toughs
DID NOT SAIL.
C.W.& C. Haste
Re-allocated to Special
HENRY HARRIS
Admy. Service 6A.
HILDA
C.Stephens
T.98 Returned to owners
6.6.40.
HILFRANOR
F.Parham
T.98. Re-allocated to
A.P.S.
HIS MAJESTY
J.Mears
Returned to owners.
HOPEFUL
Mr.Duckitt
DID NOT SAIL
HURLINGHAM
J.Mears
Returned to owners
HOUND
4B
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners
A.Grant
Returned to owners 6.6.40.
HAWFINCH
HANDY BILLIE
F.Kinson & Son
No report received from
list of Missing Vessels.
H.Loose
Returned to owner 6.6.40.
HEATHER-BELL
LN.101
Returned to owners
IDAHO
O.W.Mocatts
IMSHI
Norman Myron
Returned to owners
INDUSTRY
J.E.Breeds, Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
(6A)
Service
INSPIRATION II
E.H.O.Manns
Released 27/6. Badly
damaged.
IOTE
A.R.Bell
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
ISLAND QUEEN
T.Davis
T.98. Lost on Flanders
Coast. Abandoned.
E.J.Philip
A.P.S.
IRMA
IOTA
Eastwoods Ltd.
Returned to owners.
IRENIC
G.Coyde
Returned to owners.
JANE HANNAH
B.Chase
To V.A.Dover
JEBERA
Messrs. Hill
Returned - unsuitable.
JEFF
J.Mears
T.98. Returned to owner.
JETSAM
Maj.Lawrence
Returned to Owner.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
JONG
T.A.Aldington
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
KING'S LYNN
(13 Vessels)
Standing by but did not go.
"Fishing Vessels"
KARINA
E.D.Ranger
T.98 A.P.S.
KAYELL
J.H.Senior
Returned to Owners.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
GOLDEN SPRAY
J.W.Pocock
Returned to Owners 5/6.
GRETA
London & Rochester
Returned to Owners.
Trading Co.
It
HASTAWAY
Mr.Peters
Returned to owner, damaged -
5.6.40.
HANORA
C.E.Thompson
T.98. No information of
return from Dunkirk.
HAZARD
c/o Toughs
Broke from tow and lost.
HELEN IX
DID NOT SAIL
HENRY HARRIS
C.W.&.C.Haste
Re-allocated to Special Admy.
Service 6A
(
HILDA
C.Stephens
T.98 Returned to owners 6.6.40
HILFRANOR
F.Parham
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
HIS MAJESTY
J.Mears
Returned to owners.
HOPEFUL
Mr.Duckitt
DID NOT SAIL
HURLINGHAM
J.Mears
Returned to owners
HOUND
4B
Messrs.Pickfords
Returned to owners
D
HAWFINCH
A.Grant
Returned to owners 6.6.40.
DI
HANDY BILLIE
F.Kinson & Son
No report received from list
DO
of Missing Vessels.
HEATHER-BELL
H.Loose
Returned to owner 6.6.40.
LN.101
FE
FR
IDAHO
O.W.Mocatta
Returned to owners
IMSHI
Norman Myron
Returned to owners
INDUSTRY
J.E. Breeds, Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
(6A)
Service
INSPIRATION II
E.H.O.Manns
GOF
Released 27/6. Badly damaged.
IOTE
A.R.Bell
Reported lost at Dunkirk
ISLAND QUEEN
T.Davis
T.98. Lost on Flanders Coast.
Abandoned.
IRMA
E.J.Philip
A.P.S.
IOTA
Eastwoods Ltd,
Returned to owners.
IRENIC
G.Coyde
Returned to owners.
HEB
HON
HOR
JANE HANNAH
B.Chase
To V.A.Dover
JEBERA
Messrs.Hill
Returned - unsuitable.
JEFF
J.Mears
T.98. Returned to owner.
JETSAM
Maj.Lawrence
JAVA
Returned to Owner.
JOCKETT II
JUTL
A.Partington
A.P.S.
JONG
T.A.Aldington
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
KAAFA
KING'S LYNN
(13 Vessels)
Standing by but did not go.
"Fishing vessels"
KARINA
E.D.Ranger
T.98 A.P.S.
KAYELL
J.H.Senior
Returned to Owners.

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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
has COMMITTEE Regards WINDSORA GERBERA
H.O.
WINDSONG
SANG
193
T.S.M.Y. "WARRIOR" CHICHESTER to RAMSGATE
2.6.1940
Returned to "Warrior" 2 a.m. from Club, turned in 3 a.m.
heard creaking and found that we had grounded. Tide left her
12 inches, slight list, tide turned and we floated about 6 a.m.
Left mooring 6.30 a.m.
Piloted to bar by yacht cleared bar 8 a.m. Steered S.13 E to
Bullock Patch and NAB.S. 62 E to Boulder By and Owers, passed
Owers 10 a.m. streamed log S.85. E.
Some drifting timber loose and cans passed, and school of
porpoises 3.45 p.m. Log showing 44 shifted to N.25.E passed
Beachy Head about 4 miles off. Due east and passed "Royal
Sovereign Lightship". Passed about 1 ² miles inside "Sovereign"
4.30 p.m. Engine speeds between 850 to 950. Gave my log
reading at intervals to "Falcon" "Letitia" and "Idaho".
East wind increased after rounding Beachy Head and met strong
head swell. "Warrior" running very easily and quite comfortable,
considerable amount of flotsam everywhere, inner tubes, boxes
and timber - had to keep a sharp look out. Swell increased,
saw right under "Letitia" several times.
5.15 p.m. noticed "Idaho" sheer hard to Port, eased engines and
watched her for a few minutes, decided she was out of control,
and blew for rounding to port. Rounded and drew alongside.
Much crashing from galley when getting round, owing to very
heavy rolling. Got hands to pack everything possible, nursed
"Warrior" to leeward of "Idaho" and slowly closed to. Managed
had been pulled in showing 57 miles.
to get a line to her and heard she had lost her rudder. Log
"Idaho" extremely hard to handle, running in either direction and
parted line after 10 minutes, got after anchor cable up, and floated
pitching badly. Passed wire rope back to him, got it fast, wire
pulled round after cable aboard and made fast. I rigged a rope spring
a back to him on petrol can. "Idaho" picked up can and
and saloon roof to take snatch of cable. Pitching
run headway against wind, and must try to get both boats round and
rolling very heavily, decided I could not make enough
Managed had to get both round and headed for Beachy Head.
xxxxxxxxwxxd before wind to get shelter of Beachy Head.
slow a to trip round saloon during this. Had to ease down Radio to dead
keep head ease snatch of tow with occasional burst of engines
to Beachy Head owing to "Idaho" almost pulling me round. to
after taking on Petrol
About 10.30 a.m. an we arrived at Southend Pier and
15
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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his
GERBERA
H.O.
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After rail stanchion smashed down by cable. Doctor
Brydon a brick through all this, as he stuck to wheel carrying out
my instructions, whilst I helped Westwood and Gabriel to get fresh
lines back to "Idaho". Cable parted and took capstan with it.
Almost lost her altogether; managed to get another line back to
him. Beachy Head very close now, about 1 mile away.
Time 9.45 p.m. signalling us from Beachy Head, but cannot read it,
too fast. Rounded Beachy Head and Patrol Boat F. came out, asked
whether I needed assistance. I asked him if he could take "Idaho"
off me. He agreed and told me to follow closely as area was mined.
Managed to get alongside Patrol boat to pass tow over. Port Boat
davits badly bent and part rail and stanchions smashed when rolling
heavily alongside Patrol Boat. "Idaho" in tow of Patrol Boat, and
we following, much easier now. Dark, small stern light shown
from F. and "Idaho". Followed over a very much changing course
until lights were entinguished, word being passed back that enemy
planes were overhead. Very difficult to hold Patrol boat now as
I could only see him against an occasional search light glare.
3.6.40
About 2.a.m. Patrol boat slipped "Idaho" and told him to anchor and
not to move. I drew abreast and tried to drop anchor. It would
not run SO had to pull 15 fthm out of locker, and cut lashing to let
it run. Anchor did not bite, so had to come back to position
again, and pull up another 15 fthm, cut lashing and let it go.
Anchor held this time and so shut off engines. Doctor and Westwood
turned in, and Gabriel and I searched "Warrior" for any possible
leaks. No leaks anywhere, so turned in as dawn was breaking.
Woke about 6.30 a.m.
3.6.1940
Had breakfast. Fresh patrol boat came out and took "Idaho" in tow.
We had to heave anchor up by hand. Got it up and followed inshore.
Waited outside Newhaven some time and tug came out and took "Idaho"
in. I followed and we berthed
12 noon. Rang Mr. Vernon to report and set to stripping anchor
winch. Found winch had three inches of water in it, and armature
was half submerged. Dismantled motor cleaned and dried and
re-assembled. Ran quite O.K. Re-assembled winch and tested -perfect.
Mr. Vernon hadarrived and told me to carry on. Made arrangements
with naval officer to leave early next morning and received sailing
orders. Turned in 12 p.m.
4.6.1940
Newhaven Harbour. Left berth 5 a.m. and had to wait at harbour
entrance for boom to be lowered at 7 a.m. Cleared pierhead 7.10
a.m. N.87 W to Rottingdean 7.35 a.m. Off Rottingdean turned to S.S.W.
after taking on Petrol au
About 10.30 a.m. an we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE
WINDSORA
has
GERBERA
EM
H.O.
WINDSONG
-4-
196
in the dark it is difficult to keep looking down engine room
hatch to see what shafts are doing. Should also suggest fitting
two rear view mirrors in wheel house to givebetter view astern.
In connection with the towage of "Idaho" should suggest fitting
a heavy ring plate on top of petrol and gas store to enable tow
rope to be made fast and all gear, rails etc. aft of this made
removable to allow for sweep of tow rope. Control was very
difficult when towing from right aft in a heavy sea.
Should
finally suggest the carrying of a long 9" bass warp for towing
if required as it has so much more spring.
Finally I came to like "Warrior" very much and respect her. A
good sea boat and no great vices, obviously the product of
practical knowledge and great interest. X Log appears to
over register.
K. S. BROWN
Skipper for trip.
X Note
This log was borrowed
from POPSJOIE.
after taking on retrol
About 10.30 a.m., an Wednutay we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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