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FREDANJA
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. K... Stewart, R.N.
(Retd.)
Note: Lt. Cdr. Stewart's dates are 1 day
behind the correct date, and have been
amended accordingly.
27th May
2200
Sailed from Newhaven for the Downs. (1)
28th May
2330
Arrived off Dunkirk.
29 th May
0015ca
Went alongside the eastern arm,
0415
Dunkirk. Embarked troops.
Left Dunkirk with about 400 troops on
board. Used Y route.
1415ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 400
troops. (2)
30th May
0800
Having loaded about 20 tons of stores
and water, sailed for Dunkirk,
proceeding by route 2, in company
with sk. Jaba,
1400
Anchored 1 mile east of the eastern arm,
close to the beach [Malo]. Lowered
2 skiffs to land the stores and
embark troops.
-
To accelerate embarkation, transferred
the stores to the Jaba, which put
her bows on to the beach and landed
the stores.
1830
Having embarked about 450 troops,
1900
weighed, and when the Jaba refloated
the Fredanja proceeded to Ramsgate by
rout e Y with the Sk. Amazone in
company.
2010ca
Air attack between Nieuport and Middel-
kirk buoys. Four bombs dropped.
Fredanja's engine and compass damaged
by concussion from near misses.
2030ca
Machine gunned by aircraft; six
casualties.
Proceeded, with Amazone standing by.
3lst May
0645
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 450
troops. (3)
Total 850
Authority - R.O.II, p.58.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Lt. Cdr.
K.W. Stewart, R.N.
T.A. Willing.
P.O. E. R.A. 4th Cl. J.S. Ambrose.
(1) See Appendices F.16, F.19, and F.24.
(3) (2) Not Ramsgate mentioned report. Not mentioned in D.R.
in D.R.
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2
IVANHOE (continued)
Skoot
The following awards were made: progeedings or this vessel.
reporto of the OK. Fredenja, compiled the M/B Maruayra,
10
from
the
D.S.M. A.B. J.P. Clare. the "Remegate report"].
30th May
0800
Left Dover for Dunkirk via route Z, 11
Mention in Despatches.
company with the BR. Predanja.
Cdr.
P.H. Hadow, R.N. Both ships anchored DB close.to Dunkt
Lieut. (E).
A.C. Mahoney, R.N. beach 08 possible - about 1 mile end
C.E.R.A.
R.E. Cox.
or the east pier 1.0. off Hald beach
Ch. Sto.
H.J. Prendergast.
The Fredanja transferred her stores
S.B.A.
E.J.L. Gibson.
to the Jaba, which put her bown on
the beach and landed the stores.
1900
The Jaba refloated [and apparently
sailed for Remsgate].
31st May
0845
Arrived Remagate and disembarked 275
B.E.F.(2)
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2000cs
The M/B Narseyru ferried troops to"the
Jabe and other ships off Dunkirk"
lst June
Belle
[The Jaba apparently sailed for
Ramsgatej,
1250
Arrived Remente, Disembarked 95 B.E
and PO WEALTH tracce.(2)
Total 469
(1) (2) Not Remagnte mentioned report in erroneously D.R. attributes this disembarkation In Operation
Dynam, to the and the tug JAYS traill not responsible
"Jave"> The Ok. Jayn took no part for this
disembarkation.
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JABA(1)
Skoot
?
[There is no report of proceedings of this vessel.
The following account 18 compiled from the
reports of the Sk. Fredanja, the M/B Marsayru,
and the "Ramsgate report"].
30th May
0800
Left Dover for Dunkirk via route Z, in
company with the Sk. Fredanja.
1400
Both ships anchored as close to Dunkirk
beach as possible - about 1 mile east
of the east pier [i.e. off Malo beach]
The Fredanja transferred her stores
to the Jaba, which put her bows on to
the beach and landed the stores.
1900
The Jaba refloated [and apparently
sailed for Ramsgate].
31st May
0845
Arrived Ramsgate and disembarked 173
B.E.F.(2)
-
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2000ca
The M/B Marsayru ferried troops to "the
Jaba and other ships off Dunkirk."
1st June
a.m.
[The Jaba apparently sailed for
Ramsgate].
1250
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 95 B.E.F.
and 201 French troops. (2)
Total 469
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
(2) Ramsgate report erroneously attributes this disembarkation in Operation
the "Java". The Sk. Java took no part for this
Dynamo, to and the tug Java was not responsible
disembarkation.
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MARQUIS
Tug. (Saml. Williams & Son. Ltd). er. Skimer,
28th May
Disembarked 45 troops. (1)
favoRes
[Marquis left Ostend at 2200 on 26th May.
There is no evidence that she took part a
in Dynamo.
motor lighters X.217 company (0/1. Remalds
were
the
1600ca
Pool, R.N.), X-213 nnd X.149(1)
Arrived beach. Harmayry
It was rushed by about 50 French trons
(Ther (Th) into the bench.
and enpaised.
U.S. Olivier DAYS: ","ithdrew my ship
to review the positions.... linnaged
to pick up 0 ***** navel cutter which
we used a little further down
channel".
Mr. Olivier continues: "Took off
many boat loads for some 5 hours,
loading X.217, S.G. Poem Queen,
S.S. Jaba and so one On this first
I
day we also managed to pull Form
Queen off the mod". The captain of
the FOR Queen, a vessel of 1,000
tons, Buys that she "floated off at
1.
high water".
[2100ca]
S/Lta Pool in the X.217 says: "Having
collected some 250 French troops
I took the motor boat [1.0. the
Harsayrul and cutter in tow und left
for home".
The warsayru evidently broke away
from the tow shortly after starting,
because she who found by a Navel
100 June
1400ca
steam Pinnace 15/Lte Godman) at
about 31:00 on 101 June OX) Pannas
drifting with the tide and unocoupied
she WIS senvorsby and her engines
were A order. S/Lte Godman
took cocumed or the Naresvry pus
a orew on board her, started up the
engine, cabarked about 24 troops
("there T/GS insurficient room for
more" be says) and proceeded to
260 June
0800
Remognte, which he reached at 0800
on 2nd June.
"Lator", says s/Lt. Codenn, "the
again, on instructions from N.O.I.O
provious crew took the boat over
Mr. foregoing accounts After stating on 31at my, the
Oliviere' report differe - that from
Poom the 00067 una pulled off the mud
Un Drivier coysi
(11)
the days all a and
complete under constant fire anything. *****
Jush10 or (And) the usre but
ship was not his by
on you us vore singled for
del - 2nd out
vitention while Rd by
(en alone, away) nearest
RIV
(1) D.R.
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MARSAYRU
M/B (42 ft. 6 in.)
See also under
Hr. G.D. Olivier, Skipper,
Naval Steam Pinnace] S/Lt. T.E. Godman, 31st R.H.V.R., May
lat-2nd June
31st May
0530ca
Left Sheerness for Dunk1rk with a
whaler in ton. In company were the
motor lighters X.217 (s/Lt. R.A.W.
1600ca
Pool, R.N.), X.213 and X.149(1)
Arrived off Dunkirk beach. Marsayru
sent her whaler into the beach.
It vaB rushed by about 50 French troops
and capsized.
Mr. Olivier says: Withdrew my ship
to review the position..... Managed
to pick up a ..... naval cutter which
we ..... used a little further down
channel".
Mr. Olivier continues: "Took off
many boat loads for Bome 5 hours,
loading X.217, S.S. Roam Queen,
S.S. Jaba and BC on. on this first
day we also managed to pull Foam
Queen off the mud". [The captain of
the Roam Queen, a vessel of 1,000
tons, says that she "floated off at
high water".]
[2100ca]
S/Lt. Pool in the X.217 says: "Having
collected some 250 French troops
I took the motor boat [1.e. the
Marsayru] and cutter in tow and left
for home".
The Marcayru evidently broke away
from the tow shortly after starting,
because she was found by a Naval
lst June
1400ca
Steam Pinnace (s/Lt. Godman) at
about 1400 on lot June, off La Panne,
drifting with the tide and unoccupied;
she was seaworthy and her ongines
were in working order. S/Lt. Godman
took command of the Narsayru, put
a crew on board her, started up the
engine, embarked about 24 troops
("there was insufficient room for
more" he says) and proceeded to
2nd June
0800
Ramogate, which he reached at 0800
on 2nd June.
"Later", says S/Lt. Godman, "the
previous crew took the boat over
again, on instructions from N.O.I.C"
Mr. Oliviers' report differs
ammont
from
the foregoing account. After stating that the
Foam Queen was pulled off the mud on 31st May,
Dr. Olivier says:
"Throughout this day and the days and
nights that followed (its all a
complete jumble in my mind) we were
..... under constant fire ..... but
ship was not hit by anything.
on ..... one day - Sunday 2nd June I
think - we were singled out for
uttention (we were alone, nearest
ship being about miles away) by
Bays: "X.217 and two other drifters".
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SKOOTS (Schuits, or Dutch coasters)
In D.R.'s list of ships, the names of 43 skoots
given. Actually, there were 40 skoots in Operation Dynamo. are
Five names have been deleted from D.R's list, two
have been added, and two names have been amended, as follows:- names
(1) Deletions
Demok I was a Dutch yacht, not a skoot.
"Orange Yreeswi jh" was in fact the Oranje,
port of origin Vreeswijk.
"Tung" (q.v.) was not a skoot, and, as a
ship, did not apparently exist.
Java and Princess Juliana broke down and
took no part in Operation Dynamo.
(2) Additions
Jaba and Rian were commissioned for
Operation Dynamo, and worked off the beaches.
(3) Amendments
"Frisco" (q.v.) has been amended to Friso
"Hebe" has been amended to Hebe II.
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Bru/0/307 Dynoms 377
B1c
I
561
bject: REPORT ON E.M. HORNE,
H.M.S. Fredanja
MX. 62572, ENGINE ROOM
ARTIFICER 4TH CLASS.
at Poole.
om: THE COMMODORE, ROYAL NAVAL
BARRACKS, CHATHAM.
55
}
Commanding officer.
H.M.C Doggwsbank.
report that on our
4 ⁵ June.
ved in the approachesto
isked another ship, which
Commoclove R.N. Bawachio
whether we were required
Chathern.
* needed there we
I beg to submit the
ent alongside the Eastern
llowing velort on E.M. Horne
X 62572 E.R.A. 4: Class who
sail not later than 0330
10 lun in plavge of the Sugm.
t that time we remaine
on depav/ment of this ship
ad about 400 soldiers
uning the time she has feen 3
eng is that they were
ommissioned 00 one of H.M. ships.
of the pier before us,
He tooks ovu the enquies two m
4 on the jetty at
Le Autch engineer who shoh. no
glish & has lean complately
was sighted shortly after
lue returned by
smpetint with them from the
tart. Besides his duties in
alongside adminity PL
Garge of the machinery he bus
28th
May 285-298 about
tons of stores Deary and fresh water were put Dunkiik, onboard and
20 on May2915 we again Sailed for S.
proceeding at 0800 by Route N in company with H.M jaba'.
anchored as close to the beach as possible
about immediately lowered our two skiffs howev the
one mile we to the Eastward of the Eastern arm toland at
mo
1400 and embark troops 2t was soon found,
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BI4/0/307
561
ramo 377
Blu/o/
1472
- 557
Subject: REPORT ON E.M. HORNE,
MX. 62572, ENGINE ROOM
ARTIFICER 4TH CLASS.
T.S. Fredanja
at Poole.
From: THE COMMODORE, ROYAL NAVAL
BARRACKS, CHATHAM.
Date: 12th June, 1940. No. H/40.
To:
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
(Copy to:- Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore.)
were
Forwarded in accordance
act that on our
with Nore General Order 448.
in the approachesto
Horne's full names are:-
a another ship, which
Eric Matthew.
ether we were required
as
Rumen
needed there we
ADMIRAL
alongside the Eastern
14 JUN 1940
*
*
DOVER
M
R not later than 0330
COMMODORE.
hat time we remained
about 400 soldiers
quano
is that they were
filling larger shipsat the own
the pier before us,
and also the troops were only arriving on the jetty at
irregular intervals.
a German avicraft was sighted shortly after
we had sailed but did not attack. lue returned by
Route'Y' 'Y' to Dover where we secured alongside adminaty Pui
PORT
to disembark at about 1415 on May 28th
625
0
TIFI
During the night of May 28ᵗʰ-29ᵗʰ about
tor. 6.
ARTIEEP
tons of stores and fresh water were put onboard and
MX. 6.
00800 on May 2915 we again Sailed for Dunkiik,
ARTI
800
MX.
my by Raute Z in company with H.M. S. 'Jaba'.
I
ART1
MX. 6.2
we anchored as close to the beach as possible
ART ARTIFI
mile to the Eastward of the Eastern arm at
14/01,
- 557
immediately lowered our two skiffs toland the
isk troops. It was soon found, however,
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Dynamn 377
Blulo/
14/2
23. -
June 2 6th
H.M.S. Fredanja
at Poole.
Su,
have the honow to report that on our
first visit to Dunkiik we arrived in the approachesto
the harbour at about 2330 and asked another ship, which
had been to look at the beaches, whether we were required
there. Hearing that we were not needed there we
proceeded into the harbour and went alongside the Eastein
Arm at about 0015.
we had orders to sail not later than 0330
but as we were not full of troops at that time we remained
alongside until 0415 when we had about 400 soldiers
onboard. The reason we were So long is that they were
filling larger shipsat the outer end of the per before us,
and also the troops were only arriving on the jetty at
irregular intervals
a german avicraft was sighted shortly after
we had sailed but did not attack. lue returned by
Route 'Y' to Dover where we secured alongside adminity Pui
to disembark at about 1415on May 28ᵗʰ.
During the night of May 285-296 about
20 tons of stores and fresh water were put onbrard and
at 0800 on May2915 we again Sailed for Dunkiik,
proceeding by Route Z in company with H.M. S. 'Jaba'.
we anchored as close to the beach as possible
about one mile to the Eastward of the Eastern arm at
1400 and immediately lowered our two skiffs toland the
namo
stoles and embark troops 2t was soon found, havever,
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stores so the remainder of these were transfered to 'Jaba'
who landed them by putting her bows on the beach
Haveng got between 400 and 500 soldiers exboard
by 1830 we weighed and stood by Jaba' for half an
hour until she had get afloat again and then proceeded
to Ramogate by Route with H.M.S 'Gmargne' in
company.
Between the Nienport and MiddleKiik burys
we were attacked by a German which made
two low level bombing attacks at about 300 feet,
deopping two bombs in each attack. The fist pain fell
about 40 feet from the ship on the starboard side and
on the second attack the bembs were considerably closer, the
hearest being between ten and fifteen feet away on the part
side. Both attacks were made from almost right
astern and with all the bombs there was a very
noticable delay between their sticking the water and
their exploding
The shock of the explosions lifted the engines
from their bed, strippeng the threads of the holding-down
bolts and breaking one in half. other damage
consisted of breaking most of the fillings aft, theouring
the compassout by about 20° and internal damage
to the gearbox
The aviciaft carried out two more attacks with
machine gursonly. wounding Six men. Fuist aid was
rendered by the Fuist Lieutenant and Coxswain
as the plane delivered his attacks 9 altered
course to Starboard and opened the with the Lewis gun.
This was hit in the ammunition pan on the third attack and
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Dynamo 185.
182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRO"
170
6th.June 1960
B14/0/1513
II.
Leading Seaman BROWN.
No.R.E.2/014.
Vice Admiral,
Dover.
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief,
that I took over dommand
The Nore.)
esday 29th.May 1940.
rt I tried to sort things
on, regarding any particular
Forwarded.
stremely hasty. I therefore
nga will suffice.
2.
Reports and recommendations
Friday 31st.May 1940 at
concerning the above named vessels
with X217 and 2 other
were forwarded by my Nos. M.I. 1/14/015
utenant POOL,R.N. We
and R.E. 2/014. of 8th and 9th
out 3 p.m. we came in sight
June, 1940.
moke and explosions as far
later we contacted the
3.
Of the vessels mentioned in the French soldiers from the
above reports only the "Royal Eagle", to the beach; it was
"Golden Eagle" and "Crested Eagle"
heen and capsized at once.
are specifically named in Appendix 1, it himself from being more
thdrew my ship to review
4.
In addition to the vessels
", stuff that looked like
named in Minute 1 above, the Yachts
iD devil as I know that
"Christobel II" "Caleta", "Glala"
our propellers in the way
"Amulree" and the tug "St Clears"
happen as soon as I had
were mentioned in my reports, and
each we managed to pick
are presumed to be included in the
captured and used a little
note to Appendix 1.
troops appeared to be a
>-loads for some 5 hours,
Jaba" and so on. On this
ADMIRAL
am Queen" (about 2000 tons
" she had put her nose.
30th JULINE, 1940
*
;ines of "Marsayru" and
1940.
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
ghout this day and the
SHEERNESS.
all a complete jumble in
stant fire of various kinds,
affird
the ship was not hit by
most
lune I think - we were
UMum
-done, nearest ship being
Marmay) by 4 brave Messershimi to who dived and
m. compair bell hadwith much vigour but exceedingly poor aim
tant fire 7 we messenour. We had a Bren and 2 rifles but did
the ship . are bus German pilots seemed disinolined to come
lune I thinwaleand 4 net and I had given orders to hold our fire
ar, nearechya pity.. A pity. After half an hour of this 3
rebbmit to worght and sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits
and exceeding 2 rire bombed day we were bombed by a large formation of
d disinclleast I class up. At least I think it was our little
arders wer was one as. unless it was one on the horison, in
After half anre French soldienw . course of these operations we took off
iven calf an a these opeedirapd by miles.
we saw no more be British, others ads of 400 French soldiers. To our bitter
few hours - she and find no British, others ware luckier.
were bombed by aly a tied up with hingly for a few hours - she was on tow
At least I thinked. The sow rope rifompletely tied up with bits of line and
a it was one we cast about for a noling hard. The sow rope broke and we
iles. 80 of them tay evening having eaflecut day - faithruk thing. No arrived
day - faithruk thing. Hugh we cast about for a time. However
400 1 about
We borught back 2 preday evening having called from Ramagate
- faithruk
tip. We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice
evening h.s.
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182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRU"
170
6th.June 1960
SKIPPER. G.D.OLIVIER.
SIGINEER
C.COGGINS.
CREW
Messrs.FORBES, HUMPHRIES and Leading Seaman BROWN.
I have the honour to report that I took over dommand
of the Motor Yacht "Marsayru" on Wednesday 29th.May 1940.
Before commencing this report I tried to sort things
out a bit but find that my recollection, regarding any particular
date on which incidents occurred, is extremely hazy. I therefore
hope that a general report on our doings will suffice.
We sailed from Sheerness on Friday 31st.May 1940 at
4 A.M., bound for Dunkirk, in company with X217 and 2 other
drifters under the comand of .Lieutenant POOL,R.N. We
steamed at 5 knots approximately. About 3 p.m. we came in sight
of the coast, a long line of fires, smoke and explosions as far
as the eye could see. About one hour later we contacted the
Naval forces engaged in evacuating the French soldiers from the
beaches. I had a whaler and sent it to the beach; it was
immediately stormed by about 50 Frenchmen and capsised at once.
My rating, Brown, had a job to prevent himself from being more
or less forcibly drowned. I then withdrew my ship to review
the position. Warps were everywhere, stuff that looked like
42", also smaller ropes which were the devil as I knew that
sooner or later we were bound to get our propellers in the way
of one of them. However this did not happen as soon as I had
feared. In our retreat p from the beach we managed to pick
up a very nice naval cutter which we captured and used a little
futther down channel where the French troops appeared to be a
little calmer. life took off many boat-loads for some 5 hours,
loading X217, S.S. "Foam Queen", S.S. "Jaba" and so on. On this
first day we also managed to pull "Foam Queen" (about 2000 tons
I should say) off the mud, into which she had put her nose.
I thought this spoke well for the engines of "Marsayru" and
Mr. Coggins who attended them. Throughout this day and the
days and nights that followed (it's all a complete jumble in
my mind) we were of course under constant fire of various kinds,
but I have the honour to report that the ship was not hit by
anything. On one day - Sunday 2nd.June I think - we were
singled out for attention (we were alone, nearest ship being
about 2½ miles away) by 4 brave Messershimits who dived and
machine-gunned us with much vigour but exceedingly poor aim
for about half an hour. We had a Bren and 2 rifles but did
not use them as the German pilots seemed disinolined to come
nearer than 2000 feet and I had given orders to hold our fire
Hurricanes have in sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits
to 1000 feet range. A pity. After half an hour of this 3
after that.
Another day we were bombed by a large formation of
Heinkels flying miles up. At least I think it was our little in
ship they were after, unless it was one on the horison,
which case they missed by miles.
the course of these operations we took off
from the beaches During upwards of 400 French soldiers. To our luckier. bitter
disappointment we could find no British, others were tow -
He also mislaid out ship for a few hours - she was on
having propeller completely tied up with bits broke of and line we and
could not find engine her though we cast about for a time. arrived However
the other one knocking hard. The tow rope
back turned Sheerness up yesterday evening having called from Ramsgate - nice
she again next day - faithful thing. we
at 1200. at An eventful trip. We borught back 2 "prises" a
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Page 5.
ICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO". - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
TTISH SHIPS (continued)
GER BANK
HANDY BILLY
TA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
ADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
ADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
HESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
RF
HYTHE (Coaster)
1 )
IOLANTHE
4
IOTE
7 (Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
9
Launches)
JABA
6
JACINTA (Trawler)
C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
G. 694
JANIS
G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
STBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
WARD NISSEN
JORDAN
WINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
IZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
PRESS
KITCAT (M.B.)
PRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
DEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
TERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ICA
LADY SHEILA
SKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
AIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
AWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
ERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
L/NSDOWNE
ERVENT
LAROC
ISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
OREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
OREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
ORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
ORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
OSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
RIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
ALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
ALZAR
MARASOLE
AY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
LENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
LITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
OLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HAIG HALFWAY (W.D. Craft)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
(Continued)
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MESSAGE.
SECRET.
MESSAGE.
OUT
OUT
To C. in C. Portsmouth 843.
Nore 445
DATE
Repeated F.O.I.C. Portland. 474.
DATE
22.5.40.
F.O.I.C. Southampton.
V.A. Dover. 61.
P/T. BY T/P.
From Adviralty.
From Admiralty.
taken up
Goole
IMMEDIATE.
to ascerting
ation
From the following list of Dutch coasters lying in
1
Poole four empty and of about 200 - 300 tons are to be
As mouth's
sent immediately to New Docks, Southampton, where they
will be loaded with military supplies. These will be
when the
manned by naval crews after arrival at Southampton, and
Subject
will work under the War Office.
G
2.
As many of the remainder as are in light condition
will be taken over and manned by: naval crews and when
ready will be at the disposal of V.A., Dover.
the
Office.
3.
C. in C. Portsmouth, is requested to arrange for
the organisation and assembly of these vessels reporting
names of vessels as they become ready for service.
4.
Arrangements are being made for sets of charts
to be sent to Portsmouth Chart Depot
5.
Further signal will be made regarding provision
of naval personnel and disposal of Dutch crews on taking
over.
6.
It is a matter of great importance that these
vessels should be got ready for service as soon as possible.
26.8.40
7. DESPATCH - HORST
- JABA
BREM
SURSUM CORDA
- RUJA
BOCKELO
- ABEL TASMAN
- JAVA
HERENOBEL
Char KAAPFALGA
FRISO
VIRGO
- ALICE
DOURSWOLD
ALDO
FREDANJA
NOTTINGHAM
HEBE
1703/22.
27.viii.40
1st S.L.
for D.O.D. (H).
2nd S.L.
Controller.
Deputy Controller
D.P.S. (2).
Asst. Controller (Bath)
N.A. 2nd S.L.
4th S.L.
I.S.P.S.
Hydrographer.
V.C.N.S.
M. (15).
A.C.N.S.
Cdre. Stephenson Room 77 B.3.
A.C.N.S. (A).
Sub War Registry (Bath).
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
I.P. (3).
Ops. (4).
O.D. (3).
S.V.P.
D.T.D. (3).
D.T.D. Basement
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SECRET.
MESSAGE
OUT 2239/8/June.
Addressed C. in C. Portsmouth, 447.
Date 8.6. J.
Repeated F.O.I.C. Portland, 616.
N.O.I.C. Poole.
052
Naval Cypher C.
From Admiralty.
The following Dutch Coasters now lying at Poole
are to be commissioned forthwith as tenders to VICTORY
and will be under the orders of C. in C. Portsmouth.
KAAT FALGA
WEGA ?
HEBE II
RUGA
JABA
ABEL TASMAN
ATLANTIC
DESPATCH II
ZEUS
PRISO
? FRISO
SAN ANTONIO
PACIFIC
2. Officers and crews are assembling at R.N. Barracks
Portsmouth.
3. The operation for which these ships are being
prepared is called CYCLE.
2239/8.
for D.O.D. (H)
1st Lord.
PERSONAL
1st S.L.
PERSONAL
V.C.N.S.
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S.
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S. (T)
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S. (H)
PERSONAL
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
PERSONAL
Duty Cap to
PERSONAL
D.D.I.C.
PERSONAL
D. of P.
PERSONAL
D.P.S.
PERSONAL
D.N.I. (3)
PERSONAL
I.S.P.S.
PERSONAL
D.O.D. (H)
PERSONAL

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1555 40M 2/40 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
ADMIRALT")
7.
A/P Trawler STAUNTON, the loss of which was
REFERENCE SHEET.
announced on 29th July, 1940, is to be regarded as formall public
paid off as from 27th July, 1940.
(M.014856/40)
Head of Military Branch.
To
The Secretary to
8.
H.D.P.C. MIRAGE (S.S.B.A
487(16)) commissioned
The Commodore,
4th July, 1940.
R.N. Barracks,
(M.012037/40).
12th August
1940.
Portsmouth.
A fast motor launch, purchased with the steam
M.010027/40
Information required, or notified.
9.
danlaying yacht HELIOPOLIS (S.S.B.A. 533(8)) has been
the service number M. B. 4026 and also named BANKBLOCK,
CONFIDENTIAL.
12836/40)
It is requested that it may be stated whether
10.
Reference S.S.B.A. 517(17) the following informatic
there off dates of the undermentioned "Dynamo"? coasters,
is any further information available Dutch concerning
is promulgated concerning the commissioning and paying
commissioned the paying with Portsmouth crews for operation
of Dutch Coasters employed in evacuation operations.
NAME.
COMMISSIONED
PAID OFF
RUJA (Understood paid off at Poole but Naval known). Officer
DESPATCH II
in Charge, Poole states date is not
25th May, 1940.
2nd July,1940,
HORST
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
SURSUM CORDA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
AMAZONE
ABEL TASMAN
25th May, 1940
Sunk by enemy
action. Paid
HORST
14th June,1941.
KAAPFALGA
(S.S.B.A.522)
SURSUM CORDA
ALICE
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940,
PACIFIC (Arrived Poole 29th June).
25th May, 1940.
Beached and
abandoned at
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth's manned No.5241/200 by D
FREDANJA
Panne, 29th
HEBE II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Portsmouth of 19th July Commodore, crew 1940 ex-JAVA. states that May TINY it be had stated been when this crew
25th May, 1940.
Lost through
TINY?
action. Paid OFFICE
JABA
from 11th June
DEIVED
RUJA
25th May, 1940.
Paid off 5th
JAVA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet
W.Aushin
25th May, 1940.
FRISCO FRISO
6th June 541(6)
<S.
of Military Branch.
PACIFIC
25th May, 1940.
5th July, 1940.
SAN ANTONIO
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
PASCHOLL
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Do
AMAZONE
25th May, 1940.
19th June, 1940.
ZEUS
25th May, 1940.
WIGA ? wesa
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
ATLANTIC
2nd July, 1940.
Joses
RION
RIAN
25th May, 1940.
27th May, 1940.
2nd July, 1940.
un
NORSTAD
Sune,1940
nderstood were taken up for trials with
PINGUIN
15th June, 1940.
VESTLARM,
GORECHT
15th June, 1940.
.M.S. VERNON.
9th June, 1940.
29th July' 1940,
when up
DOGGERS BANK
9th June,
B. 19407(17))
4th July, 1940.
TWENTE
B.
9th
($.8.8.517(17)))
29th July, 1940.
for Head of Military Branch.
Outch
Lost through
enemy action.
2018M
were paid HONDSRUG, off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June,
NOTE. The above losses have not announced.
(M.010027/40)
1940.
Circulation as for Specist Broret Branch Acquaint No. 539.

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11.
S.S.B.A. S.S.B.A. No. 598 (7). are the same as those mentioned 1n
No. The 609 two (19) speedboats from Sayonara referred
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1938)
(M. 09624/40).
2672
REGISTRY CENTRAL MAY1940
63
Commissioning Order
1940
12. from Deptford The Pay to 18, Section MARDOL, of SHREWSBURY, PRESIDENT I has been transfer
(President I. 1702/16).
13.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 551 (15),
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
PANORAMA Trawlers KINGFISHER and CURLEW have been renamed LUMINARY Boom To
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
respectively.
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
(M. 013945/40).
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
14.
S.S. ALCA and S.S. REGISTAN have been taken
O.B.V. respectively.
commissioned naval service as a Base Mining Depot Ship up i and
REGISTAN at T.W. Greenwell and Co. Ltd,, Sunderland.
ALCA will be fitted out at R.J. Evans, Liverpool
No.8820/87.
(M. 018320/40).
MEMORANDUM.
15.
has been approved to charter with their crews Norwegian FROM
With the concurrence of the Norwegian Authorities
THE NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE.
JOKULL and RUNDHORN for Examination Service, Iceland.
(M. 018359/40).
DATE
23rd September, 1940.
No. 49/1/
16.
TO
THE HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCE. ADMIRALITY.
M/Y ALASTOR (S.S.B.A. No. 467 (9)) has been allocs
to Ayrshire Dockyard Co. Ltd., Irvine, for conversion to
Dutch Coaster AEGIR paid off at Poole.
vessel with D/C Chutes, rails, 6 pdr. gun, and A/S installs
(M. 018365/40).
With reference to your M. 010027/40 of the 19th September, it
is confirmed that the AEGIR remained an Admiralty responsibility until
17.
the 4th July.
Submarine NARWHAL was publicly announced on 18th September,
Reference S.S.B.A. No. 581 (3) the loss of H.M.
The AEGIR was paid off on the 28th June, but the Care and Main-
(M. 015836/40).
tenance party left on board did not hand over to the Dutch crew until p.m.
the 4th July.
See my 65/1/ of the 15th August.
Circulation as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 53%
b.Alamp
VT
m(.)
NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE.
Captain, R.N.R.
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Admiral,
to R.S. Blacker, R.N.
Commander-in-Chief.
S. JABA.
0:- Secretary of the Admiralty (No.2506/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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MAY 26TH. A careful sweep of the Harbour and approaches
carried out during the forenoon and the area was declared
and the Harbour open at 1436. Sweeping operations were
later to ensure that delayed action mines should be destrope
The order to withdraw the B.E.F. from Dunkirk was given and
embarkation of the troops started this evening.
JOFF
A staff organisation known as "DYNAMO" was set up to carry
plan for evacuating the beaches at Dunkirk. Dutch Skoots,
Launches, Life-boats and numerous other small craft began
assemble at Dover and were berthed at Prince of Wales Piers
in Submarine Basin. These vessels were at once supplied
fuel, food and water to enable them to sail for Dunkirk at
earliest possible moment.
MAY 27TH. The tugs "Sun V11" and "Sun X" and "Persia" arriv
and reported for duty with K.H.M. They were detailed for
lighters and boats to Dunkirk.
MAY 28TH. At 0300 the Examination Vessel "Ocean Reward" ⑉
and sunk off Dover by the Hospital Ship "Isle of Thanet" with
loss of all hands. Boats were lowered by "Isle of Thenet
serched the position of the accident to gether with the tug
Brassey" but no survivors were found. The night was fine
calm and clear and both vessels were showing lights. Facts
contributory to the accident may have been the high speed
"Isle of Thanet" and possibly a misunderstanding on the pari
"Ocean Reward" that "Isle of Thanet" would stop off Dover
The tug "Foremost 87" arrived and joined the flotilla of
lighters and boats to Dunkirk. At 0830 the requisitioned
Skoots "Ruja", "Sursum Corda", "Jaba Amazone", "San Antonio"
arrived for duty on the Flanders coast. They required water
"Pacific", "Frendja", "Hebe", "Frisco Wega", "Pascholl" and
fuel and provisions and steps were to provide
During these operations the air raid taken warning at once sounded and
precautions in the Dockyard were taken. No attack develop
immediately after the "All Clear" was sounded these vessels
for Dunkirk.
MAY tow. 29th. The tug "Fairplay 1" with the water lighter "Cla "SM
was Lt. with Sub. the Comdr. detached Commodore Lieuts. Military and the R.G. K.A. for tug stores Wardrop Harwood, duty "Persia" sailed at R.N.R. Dunkirk. with E.S. for of Hill the Dunkirk. Commodore lighters and G. Jones "Sark" R.N.V.R. and
MAY connection numerous by motor of enemy the 30TH. boats Examination holes action. with H.M.S. arrived Superintendent's caused operation The Service "Jaguar" by former bombs "DYNAMO". was and had detached and staff, "Greyhound" thirteen aircraft for dead arrived duty on at board both duty Many
Dunkirk order by tugs and drifters. during the day All and whose were
Several Thames sailing barges orene
sailed during afternoon.
available at the Prince arrived and as will
visions same day. and ammunition. of Two Wales tugs Pier sailed they with them to
whom Many more vessels were now available evacuating the
many thousands were landed at Admiralty for Pier.
MAY 31ST. The Fleet in tow
"Locust". She had been Sweeper struck "Bideford" arrived which had
her depth charges and blown by & bomb aft
was taken in hand for temporary repairs H.M.S. Sanahu
800 troops on board at the time thirty and feetmoff suffered her
At the Prince of Wales Pier in the by the
"Ocean Cook" and "Challenge" towed morning the lighters and
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
APPENDIX F
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Emperor proceed of India, direct Princess minefield Elizabeth [10th M.S.F.] (R)
troops. Emperor of India is to over to La Panne to embark C.M.S.
northward to be at your discretion depending place. clear to
Princess of Elizabeth Gravelines is to Point proceed where over enemy minefields batteries to may Dunkirk be in keeping well
troops. Return route on the state
APPENDIX F
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SKOOTS
22nd May
F.1. ADMIRALTY V.A. to Dover C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R) F.O.I.C. Portland, F.O.I.C. Southampton,
200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately These to Docks, Southampton, where
From the following list of Dutch coasters lying New in Poole, four empty and of about
will be loaded with military supplies. will be manned by naval crews after they
arrival at Southampton, and will work under the War Office.
manned by naval crews and ready will be at the disposal of V.A. Dover.
2. As many of the remainder when as are in light condition will be taken over and
of these vessels reporting names of vessels as they became ready for service.
3. C.-in-C. Portsmouth, is requested to arrange for the organisation and assembly
Chart Depot.
4. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Portsmouth
5. Further signal will be made regarding provision of naval personnel and dis-
posal of Dutch crews on taking over.
6. It is a matter of great importance that these vessels should be got ready for
service as soon as possible.
7. Despatch II
Horst
Brem'
Jaba
Sursum Corda
Bockelo'
Ruja
Abel Tasman
Hebenobel1
Java
Virgo
Kaapfalga
Friso
Alice
Aldo'
Dourswold
Nottingham1
Fredanja
Hebe II
1703/22
F.2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. NORE (R) F.O.I.C. London, V.A. Dover
in Wharf ballast and of about 200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately to Victualling
1. From the following list of Dutch coasters lying in the Port of London, four
after Deptford to load military supplies. These will be manned by naval crews
arrival at Deptford, and will work under the War Office.
over manned by naval crews.
2. and As many of the remainder which [?as] are in light condition are to be taken
these 3. C.-in-C. Nore is requested to for the and assembly of
vessels which when ready will be arrange placed at the disposal organisation of V.A. Dover.
4. Names of ships to be reported as they became ready for service.
Sheerness. 5. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Chart Depot
personnel 6. Further for manning. signal will be made re dispoasl of Dutch crews and provision of
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY . 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1 )
IOLANTHE
D.4
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSCENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
GLITTER II
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GOLIATH
MARQUIS (Tug)
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HALFWAY
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1)
IOLANTHE
D.4
)
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GLITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
GOLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
HALFWAY
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
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Bru/0/307 Dynamn 377
Bluke
561
bject: REPORT ON E.M. HORNE,
H.M.S. Fredanja
MX. 62572, ENGINE ROOM
ARTIFICER 4TH CLASS.
at Poole.
'om: THE COMMODORE, ROYAL NAVAL
BARRACKS, CHATHAM.
555
~ Commanding officer.
H.M.C Doggwobanh.
report that on our
45 June.
ved in the approachesto
isked another ship, which
Commoclove R.N. Bamachio
whether we were require
Chathern.
* needed there we
I boy to submit the
ent alongside the Eastern
llowing velort on E.M. Horne
X 62572 E.R.A. 4: Class who
sail not later than 0330
13 lun in plavge of the Sugm.
t that time we remained
on depav/ment of this ship
ad about 400 soldiers
uning the time she has feen 3
eng is that they were
ommissioned 00 one of H.M. ships
of the per before us,
He tooks ovu the enquies two m
4 on the jetty at
Li Autch engineer who shoh. no
glish & has lean completely
was sighted shortly after
we returned by
tart. Besides his duties
supplint with them from the
alongside adminaty Pui
Garge of the machinery he in bus
28ᵗʰ
May 28ᵗʰ 29ᵗʰ about
20 tons of stores Deary and fresh water were put onboard and
on May 2915 we again Sailed for Dunkiik,
proceeding at 0800 by Route N in company with H.M S. jaba: as
we anchored as close to the beach possible
mile to the Eastward of the Eastern arm toland at
about and one immediately lowered our two skiffs however the
mo
stoles 1400 and embark troops. 2t was soon found,
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377
Blu/o/
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Subject: REPORT ON E.M. HORNE,
MX. 62572, ENGINE ROOM
ARTIFICER 4TH CLASS.
T.S. Fredanja
at Poole.
From: THE COMMODORE, ROYAL NAVAL
BARRACKS, CHATHAM.
Date: 12th June, 1940. No. H/40.
To:
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
(Copy to:- Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore.)
w,
Forwarded in accordance
at that on our
with Nore General Order 448.
in the approachesto
Horne's full names are:-
d another ship, which
Eric Matthew.
ether we were required
as
Rumed
needed there we
alongside the Eastein
el.
NOE ADMIRAL
14JUN 1940 JUN 1940
*
*
DOVER
A
R not later than 0330
COMMODORE.
hat time we remained
about 400 Soldiers
quano
is that they were
filling larger shipsat the own
0
the pier before us,
and also the troops were only arriving on the jetty at
ingular intervals.
a German avicraft was sighted shortly after
we had sailed but did not attack. lue returned by
Route'Y' to Dover where we secured alongside adminaty Pui
to disembark at about 1415 on May 28th:
During the night of May 285-294 about
ect: REPORT tons of stores and fresh water were put onboard and
MX. ARTIFI 625 800 on May 29 ᵗ5 we again Sailed for Durkiik,
showage
my by Raute Z in company with H.M. S. 'Jaba'.
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we anchored as close to the beach as possible
-onile to the Eastward of the Eastern arm at
idmediately lowered our two skiffs toland the
uk troops. It was soon found, however,
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Dynamn 377
Blulo/
14/2
23. -
June 2 6th
H.M.S. Fredanja
at Poole.
Su,
have the honow to report that on our
first visit to Dunkiik we arrived in the approachesto
the harbour at about 2330 and asked another ship, which
had been to look at the beaches, whether we were required
there. Hearing that we were not needed there we
proceeded into the harbour and went alongside the Eastein
Arm at about 0015.
we had orders to sail not later than 0330
but as we were not full of troops at that time we remained
alongside until 0415 when we had about 400 soldiers
onboard. The reason we were So long is that they were
filling larger shipsat the outer end of the per before us,
and also the troops were only arriving on the jetty at
irregular intervals
a german avicraft was sighted shortly after
we had sailed but did not attack. lue returned by
Route 'Y' to Dover where we secured alongside adminity Pui
to disembark at about 1415on May 28ᵗʰ.
During the night of May 285-296 about
20 tons of stores and fresh water were put onbrard and
at 0800 on May2915 we again Sailed for Dunkiik,
proceeding by Route Z in company with H.M. S. 'Jaba'.
we anchored as close to the beach as possible
about one mile to the Eastward of the Eastern arm at
1400 and immediately lowered our two skiffs toland the
namo
stoles and embark troops 2t was soon found, havever,
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stores so the remainder of these were transfered to 'Jaba'
who landed them by puttery her bows on the beach
Having got between 400 and 500 soldiers oxboard
by 1830 we weighed and stood by Jaba' for half an
hour until she had get afloat again and then proceeded
to Ramogate by Route Ywith H.M.S. 'Gmargne' in
company.
Between the Nienport and Middlekisk burys
we were attacked by a German accident which made
two low level bombing attacks at about 300 feet,
deopping two bombs in each attack.
The fist pain fell
about 40 feet from the ship on the starboard side and
on the second attack the bembs were considerably closer, the
hearest being between ten and fifteen feet away on the part
side. Both attacks were made from almost right
astern and with all the bombs there was a very
noticable delay between their sticking the water and
their exploding
The shock of the explosions lifted the engines
from their bed, strippeng the threads of the holding-down
bolts and breaking one in half. other damage
consisted of breaking most of the fillings aft, theowing
the compass out by about 20° and internal damage
to the gearbox
The aviciaft carried out two more attacks with
machine gunsonly. wounding Six men. Fuist aid was
rendered by the Fuist Lieutenant and Coxswain
as the plane delivered his attacks 9 altered
course to Starboard and opened frie with the Lewis gun.
This was hit in the ammunition pan on the third attack and
Q double feed resulted. It is possible that the enemy

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Dynamo 185.
182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRO"
170
6th.June 1960
B14/0/1513
II.
Leading Seaman BROWN.
No.R.E.2/014.
Vice Admiral,
Dover.
169
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief,
that I took over dommand
The Nore.)
esday 29th.May 1940.
rt I tried to sort things
on, regarding any particular
Forwarded.
stremely hasty. I therefore
nga will suffice.
2. Reports and recommendations
Friday 31st.May 1940 at
concerning the above named vessels
with X217 and 2 other
were forwarded by my Nos. I.1/14/015 utenant
POOL,R.N.
We
and R.E. 2/014. of 8th and 9th
out 3 p.m. we name in sight
June, 1940.
moke and explosions as far
later we contacted the
3.
Of the vessels mentioned in the French soldiers from the
above reports only the "Royal Eagle", to the beach; it was
"Golden Eagle" and "Crested Eagle"
imen and capsised at once.
are specifically named in Appendix 1, it himself from being more
thdrew my ship to review
4.
In addition to the vessels
" stuff that looked like
named in Minute 1 above, the Yachts
ID devil as I know that
"Christobel II" "Caleta"; "Glala"
our propellers in the way
"Amulree" and the tug "St Clears"
happen as soon as I had
were mentioned in my reports, and
each we managed to pick
are presumed to be included in the
captured and used a little
note to Appendix 1.
troops appeared to be a
>-loads for some 5 hours,
'Jaba" and so on. On this
ADMIRAL 1940
am Queen" (about 2000 tons
- she had put her nose.
*
30th JULINE,
;ines of "Marsayru" and
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
ce
ghout this day and the
Dover
HEERNESS.
all a complete jumble in
tant fire of various kinds,
the ship was not hit by
more
lune I think - we were
tion to -done, nearest ship being
te 1 above, by 4 brave Messershimits who dived and
"
"Caleta th much vigour but exceedingly poor aim
the tug our. No had a Bren and 2 rifles but did
in my German pilots seemed disinolined to come
reports 0 and I had given orders to hold our fire
on Eagle" casA pity. After half an hour of this 3
above arcifically aght and we saw no more of the Messerschmits
2/014. of my 8th in addition of we were bombed by a large formation of
arded by Nos.
40.
in Minute 1 all. At least I think it was our little
stobel II" "saless it was one on the horison, in
eports only the me mentioned solddimurse of these operations we took off
the vessels ree" and opamony miles.
Eagle" and "C presumed tax, ocumnof 400 French soldiers. To our bitter
cifically named to Appell
ad tind no British, others ware luckier.
Christrisor a few hours - she was on tow -
"Amulre" stely tied up with bits of line and
n addition to vive MI
were men tisard. The tow rope broke and we
n Minute 1 a had a
are presfroit cast about for a time. However
obel II" "( pilots Be
e" and the I had give
note to rises - faithruk thing. No arrived
ntioned in ty. After
ts, evening having called from Ramsgate
sumed to be and we saw
Appendix 1.
ICEADM in We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice
IRA

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182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRU"
170
6th.June 1960
SKIPPER.
G.D.OLIVIER.
SIGINEER
C.COGGINS.
CREW
Messrs.FORBES, HUMPHRIES and Leading Seaman BROWN.
I have the honour to report that I took over dommand
of the Motor Yacht "Marsayru" on Wednesday 29th.May 1940.
Before commencing this report I tried to sort things
out a bit but find that my recollection, regarding any particular
date on which incidents occurred, is extremely hazy. I therefore
hope that a general report on our doings will suffice.
We sailed from Sheerness on Friday 31st.May 1940 at
4 A.M., bound for Dunkirk, in company with X217 and 2 other
drifters under the comand of ib.Lieutenant POOL,R.N. We
steamed at 5 knots approximately. About 3 p.m. we name in sight
of the coast, a long line of fires, smoke and explosions as far
as the eye could see. About one hour later we contacted the
Naval forces engaged in evacuating the French soldiers from the
beaches. I had a whaler and sent it to the beach; it was
immediately stormed by about 50 Frenchmen and capsised at once.
My rating, Brown, had a job to prevent himself from being more
or less forcibly drowned. I then withdrew my ship to review
the position. Warps were everywhere, stuff that looked like
42", also smaller ropes which were the devil as I know that
sooner or later we were bound to get our propellers in the way
of one of them. However this did not happen as soon as I had
feared. In our retreat p from the beach we managed to pick
up a very nice naval cutter which we captured and used a little
futther down channel where the French troops appeared to be a
little calmer. We took off many boat-loads for some 5 hours,
loading X217, S.S. "Foam Queen", S.S. "Jaba" and so on. On this
first day we also managed to pull "Foam Queen" (about 2000 tons
I should say) off the mud, into which she had put her nose.
I thought this spoke well for the engines of "Marsayru" and
Mr. Coggins who attended them. Throughout this day and the
days and nights that followed (it's all a complete jumble in
my mind) we were of course under constant fire of various kinds,
but I have the honour to report that the ship was not hit by
anything. On one day - Sunday 2nd.June I think - we were
singled out for attention (we were alone, nearest ship being
about 2½ miles away) by 4 brave Messershimits who dived and
machine-gunned us with much vigour but exceedingly poor aim
for about half an hour. We had a Bren and 2 rifles but did
not use them as the German pilots seemed disinolined to come
nearer than 2000 feet and I had given orders to hold our fire
to 1000 feet range. A pity. After half an hour of this 3
Hurricanes have in sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits
after that.
Another day we were bombed by a large formation of
Heinkels flying miles up. At least I think it was our little
ship they were after, unless it was one on the horison, in
which case they missed by miles.
During the course of these operations we took off
from the beaches upwards of 400 French soldiers. To our bitter
disappointment we could find no British, others were luckier.
He also mislaid owe ship for a few hours - she was on tow -
having one propeller completely tied up with bits of line and
could not find her though we cast about for a time. However
the other engine knocking hard. The tow rope broke and we
back at Sheerness up yesterday evening having called from Ramsgate
she turned again next day - faithful thing. No arrived
at 1200. An eventful trip. We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice
18ft