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CALCUTTA
Cruiser (lst A/A Squadron)
Capt. D.M. Lees, R.N.
27th May
2310
Sailed from the Downs for La Panne.
28th May
0125
Torpedo track crossing from port to
0135
starboard missed ship 100 yards astern
M.T.B. heard and vaguely seen bearing
green 60°.
No subsequent torpedo tracks seen.
0248
Anchored off La Panne. Motor cutter
and 2 whalers sent into beach, to
ferry troops to the P.M/S. Sandown
and Gracie Fields. The drs. Grafton,
Greyhound and Impulsive also
evacuating from this beach.
0615
Impulsive ordered to Dunkirk east pier.
0625
Evacuation of beach completed.
Grafton and Greyhound proceeded.
Sandown and Gracie Fields transferred
their 700 troops to Calcutta.
0715
Proceeded to Sheerness.
1215
Sheerness. Disembarked 700/troops.(1)
1710
Sailed for La Panne.
2157
Arrived La Panne. Sent boats in to
same beach as before. Only 1 skoot
[the Reiger] to assist embarking 70
wounded.
29th May
0300
All wounded taken by the skoot and
ships boats to Calcutta. The skoot,
with some wounded, sent back to
England.
0345
Boats sent in again. Mr. F.J. March,
Gunner, the officer in charge of then,
contacted Lord Gort 8 miles inland
and placed Calcutta at his disposal.
At this stage however, Lord Gort did
not wish to be evacuated. (2)
0430
One of Calcutta's whalers lost.
0710
Embarkation continued.
0735
M/S Sutton alongside to transfer her
troops to Calcutta.
0810
M/S Salamander alongside for same
1210
A purpose. partyof tugs and drifters towing
own boats, and proceeding homewards
full of troops, ordered to transfer
them to Calcutta.
1227
Tug Java, towing a launch, alongside
to transfer troops.
1228
dfr. Golden Sunbeam alongside to
transfer troops.
1230
dfr. Lord Rodney alongside to transfer
dfr. troops. Lord Keith towing launch alongside
1237
to transfer troops.
1247
dfr. Lord St. Vincent alongside to
transfer troops.
1250
dfr. Lord Collingwood alongside to
transfer troops.
(1) D.R. gives 581.
(2) D.R. states that shortly efter midnight may, the Calcutta was
informed that the 3ʳᵈ Corps efthe B.E.F. and the C:-ai-C.
(1)
were all at La Panue.
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CERVIA
Tug (william
Watkins Ltd.)
W.H. Simmons, Master.
31st May
2145
Left in Dover, sailing barge Royalty
two tow, and the tug Persia towing
in company.
sailing barges Sark and Shetland]
1st June
0720
1 mile east of Dunkirk pier, Royalty
being towed at full speed, slipped the
tow, and beached herself head on, on
Malo beach.
Air attack. Nine bombs fell in a line
along the starboard side of dr.
Keith, which was outside Cervia.
Cervia got under way to avoid the
turning and twisting destroyer.
Picked up crew and boat of Royalty
and also of S/B Duchess.
0800ca
Keith began to list, and was again
bombed; her guns were going all the
time as she steamed round and round.
She then stopped and let go her
anchor. As the crew began to abandon
ship, the bombers machine gunned them.
The tug Vincia began to pick up
survivors, and the tug St. Abbs got
alongside Keith's starboard bow. A
sloop(1) also went to her assistance.
Cervia turned round and picked up
soldiers from a M/B.
0815ca
At this time, the dr. Ivanhoe, to the
westward, was seen to be disabled,
and a "small tanker" [the M/S
Skipjack] astern of Vincia, went up
in flames.
-
Cervia then took the sailing barge
Tollesbury, which had 200 troops under
hatches, in tow. The M.L.B. Orient IV
was added to the tow, and Cervia
proceeded down Dunkirk roads. When
west of the pierhead, Ivanhoe was
seen to be in tow of the Persia and
Vincia, with decks full of survivors,
At No.5 W. buoy, about 20 planes
passed the Cervia.
0900ca
appeared. Ivanhoe put up a smoke
screen, and 9 bombs fell near a
cross-channel boat which, however,
kept on Cervia's port bow, bomb
going. 5 bombs fell about lifting 100
feet tug cut of the water. A the
the between a sloop and towing
exploded destroyer she was
In disabled [M/8 the Downs Saltash Cervia towing to was dr. Ramsgate. met Havant] by the
Java brought about 230 troops( and
and ordered 2) all
"In tug
1500ca
Cervia Dunkirk, the Tollesbury and the crew
out crews of of Duchess and Royalty,
Orient IV."
(1) The sk. Hilda and that the M/S this the up survivors. troops in
(2)
It
1s
considered
Tollesbury.
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GOOD HOPE
M/V (Owner,
Bonds (Maidenhead) Ltd).
D.K. HOUS ALL
?
THE
[There
proceed 18 Did not return from Operation Dynamo.
30th May
Disemborked 47 troopo.(1)
Authority - T0.9144.
Towed the sk. Java Cros Dayse to
Sheerness.
TO.9436.
Total AZ
Authority - R.O.II, ₽.391.
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GORECHT
Skoot
S/Lt. S/Lt. D.M. Edwards,
G.I. Russell, R.N.R.
[There proceedings]. is no report available of this vessel's
30th May
Disembarked 47 troops. (1)
-
Towed Sheerness. the sk. Java from Dover to
Total 47.
Authority - R.O.II, p.391.
(1) D.R
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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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JACINTA
Fleetwood Trawler
1st June
0725
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in company
with other Fleetwood trawlers, under
the command of Lt. F.J. Jordan, R.N.R.
in tr. Gava, (q.v.)
1125ca
Arrived Dunkirk.
-
Embarked about 150 French Colonial
troops. (1).
-
Proceeded.
1700ca
Ran on a submerged wreck, about 2 miles
south of the N. Goodwin L.V., and took
on a list to port of about 25°.
-
The tug Java came to her assistance,
and decided to remove Jacinta's troops
before attempting to refloat her.
This was accomplished with the assis-
tance of Nelson's M/B which had left
Ramsgate at 1645 en route for Dunkirk.
1800ca
The M/L Fervent (Lt. Cdr. W.R.T.
Clements, R.N.R.) returning from the
Dunkirk area found the Jacinta in
the Downs, drifting with the tide and
deserted, but apparently seaworthy.
Lt. Cdr. Clements allowed her to
drift to a safe anchorage, and then
anchored her.
2nd June
-
Jacinta was towed to Ramsgate by one
of the Fleetwood trawlers. (2). She
was found to be making a little water.
Total 150
Authority - C.W.6998/41.
R.O.II, p. 565.
R.O.III, p.322.
W.W.
(1) Lieut. Jordan says 110; Java's tug master 250,
Nelson's M/B "about 300". Ramsgate report says that at Java
and "Q.H." "8. Landed 30 B.E.F. and 150 Allied troops 1830
(2) Capt. on E.F. Wharton, R.N., pier Master, Ramsgate. beached According at
lst June.
Pegwell Bay; but this appears to be incorrect.
to Lieut. Jordan of the Gava, Jacinta was
(c.w.6998/41).
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JASPER( 1)
A/S Trawler (?)
Lt. car. X.M. Droke, R.N.R.
30th June
On patrol line with tr. Amethyst.
(1st
Ordered to hunt for submarine
(Appx. J, signal J.20).
From 30th to 31st May various engine troubles had
been experienced.
1st Jene
Rell.
Lt. Odr. Druke WAS placed on the bick
list. Lt. Davies took commani,
1945
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
2400
Engine failed, 16 miles from Dunkirk;
0100
It then re-started, speed 5 knote,
After further engine failure and
after having got within 11 miles
of Dunkirk, returned at very slow
1015
speed to Dover.
Towed to Sheerness by the alto Gorecht.
Hill
The Java W&S unable to be or any assistance in
Operation Dynamo.
Authority - R.O.II, p.84.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R's list of ships.
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JAVA
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. K.M. Drake, R.N.R.
Lt. A.J. Davies, R.N.V.R. (1st
Lieut).
From 30th to 31st May various engine troubles had
been experienced.
1st June
a.m.
Lt. Cdr. Drake was placed on the sick
list. Lt. Davies took command.
1945
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
2400
Engine failed, 16 miles from Dunkirk;
it then re-started, speed 5 knots.
After further engine failure and
after having got within 11 miles
of Dunkirk, returned at very slow
1015
speed to Dover.
-
Towed to Sheerness by the sk. Gorecht.
Nil
The Java was unable to be of any assistance in
Operation Dynamo.
Authority - R.O.II, p.84.
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JAVA(1)
Tug (W. Watkins Ltd.)
W. Jones, Master.
Cdr. J.S.M. Glendinning,
R.N.R. (2) (Retd.)
28th May
1500
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
The following ships in company:
Drifters: Lord Rodney, Lord Keith
Lord Collingwood, and Lord St.
Vincent page
M/L's: Walker I, Walker II, New
Britannic, Nayland and Angler II. (3)
29th May
0100
Anchored off Braye-Dunes in 3 fathoms.
Walker I and II went in to the beach.
Finding no troops they proceeded into
Dunkirk harbour.
0430ca
Lowered Java's small boats and sent them
and the 4 drifters in to ferry troops
from shore to ships.
1000
All drifters and boats taken to Dunkirk
pier, where they were filled with
troops.
Clouston?
1200ca
Leaving Walker I and II for the use of
N.O.I.C. Pier, Dunkirk, [
]
proceeded to La Panne where all
troops were transferred to the cr.
Calcutta.
p.m.
Shifted to Dunkirk beach and continued
ferrying.
1700
No ships lying off. Filled all ships
possible and proceeded to Ramsgate.
-
When 5 miles out, rescued 2 British
airmen from a plane in the sea.
1745ca
One mile further, rescued troops from
the sunken P.M/S. Waverley. Continued
on course for Ramsgate.
30th May
0930ca
Ramsgate. Disembarked 80 British and
40 Allied troops. (4)
1st June( 6)
-
Java took off 150 Allied troops from
the tr. Jacinta, which was "stranded
on the wreck of the Merl", near N.
Goodwins L.V., and landed them at
1830
Ramsgate. (5)
Total 120
Authority - R.O.II, 574,
R.O.III, pp. 268, 484, 486, 487.
W.W.
(1) This report is a combination of the reports of Cdr.
Glendinning and Capt. Jones. The first 3 dates the (29th-31st
May) in the latter's report are 1 day ahead of
correct date and have been amended accordingly.
(3) Capt. Jones says there were only 4 motor D.R. boats.
(2) Cdr. Glendinning was on board 28th-30th May.
(5) (4) Not Ramsgate mentioned in D.R. Ramsgate report states that Allied Java
report. Not mentioned in
(6) The The 150 in Ramsgate report that at 1250 troops on appears June,
and "Q.H." Allied troops have been "credited"to 1st
together landed 30 B.E.F. and 150 Jacinta. troops.
to the be Java an error. Incidentally it 18 not mentioned D.R.
recording landed 95 B. E.F. and 201 Allied in
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2
JAVA - Continued.
let Destroyer Plotills Cdr. Pugaley, R.
28th May
0500
The following awards were made: vinte bank light buoy, in company
on patrol between No Goodwin L.V. and
1045
dre. Godrington, Granade and Jaguar
Ordered to proceed to Dunkirk in
D.S.M.
Sea. H. Griffith.
company with Codrington (Captain (D
1st Destroyer Plotfile).
1315
Arrived off Dunkiris.
1330
Mention in Despatches.
Javelin and Jaguar ordered to embark
troops from Bray Dune. Javelin
Mr. V. Smith, Mate.
sent her motor cutter and whaler
inshore to embark troops. (2)
1800
About 700 troops embarked in Javelin
during air attacks.
1830
Proceeded, in company with Codrington
2230
Dover. Disemberked 700 troops. (1).
29th May
0145
Javelin took drs. Intrepid, Ivanhoe,
Icarus, and Venquisher under his
orders and proceeded to Dunkirk.
Instructions were to proceed by 8
route, but this route could not be
ascertained, so Y route was used.
0425
dr. Grafton sighted in a sinking
condition. Detached Ivenhoe to
assist.
0500ca
Off Dunkirk.
0825
Entered the harbour. Secured alongsi
the breakwater. Embarked troops.
0910
Proceeded. Air attack.
1240
Dover. Disembarked 700 troopa.
1806
To Dunkisk, dr. Havent in company.
1934
Javelin ordered to return to Dover.
Total 11:00
(2) Both boats were surrounded and awamped as they neared the
(1) Not mentioned in D.B.
boats found abandoned, transported about 700 tronps to
shore. They were however bayled out, and with 2 shows
the Javelin, in spite of bombing otherks. In this work
were assisted by Jaguar's boats (see
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LORD RODNEY
LORD KEITH
R. Durrant, Master
LORD ST. VINCENT
Drifter
R. Pye, Master.
LORD COLLINGWOOD
ANGLER II(
NAYLAND( 1)
NEW BRITANNIC
M/L's
WALKER I(1)
W. Matthews, Cox.
WALKER II (1)
A. Cadman, Cox.
P. King, Cox.
28th May
1430
A convoy consisting of the above
vessels left Ramsgate for Dunkirk,
in company with the tug Java
(Cdr. J. Glendinning, R.N.R.)
29th May
0100
The convoy arrived off Bray.
Walker I and Walker II went into the
beach, and then proceeded up to
Dunkirk harbour.
0530ca
Small boats from the tug and the
drifter ferried troops from the shore
to ships.
1000
All ships were ordered by a destroyer
to go to Dunkirk pier, where troops
were embarked.
Leaving Walker I and Walker II for
the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, Dunkirk,
the remaining ships sailed for
Ramsgate. On leaving the Zuydcoote
Pass, however, the cr. Calcutta
1230
ordered all troops to be transferred
to her and the drifters and M/L's to
1250
return to the beaches.
This they did, and carried on towing
boats and ferrying troops.
1900
No ships remaining to be filled, the
drifters and M/L's sailed for
Ramsgate with troops; the tug Java
in company.
30th May
0520
Troops landed at Ramsgate as follows(2)
to
Lord Collingwood & Keith 645.
0740
Lord St. Vincent 150.
lst June
0930
New Britannic disembarked at Ramsgate
83 troops. (2)
1650
Walker I disembarked at Ramsgate 29
troops. (2)
2nd June
0703
The Nayland disembarked 28 troops at
Ramsgate. (2)
Note: She is also recorded to have
disembarked troops at 0740 and
1120(1) - BO must have been
ferrying troops from off-lying
ships to Ramsgate harbour.
4th June
0635
The Walker II disembarked 76 troops at
Ramsgate. (2)
(1) Not mentioned in D.R's list of ships.
(2) Ramsgate report.
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N.D. DES MIRACLES
16/20
French trawler
/Lient.
R.P.
Luggy,
16.3.
Lieut. Mahri Holmons STATE
29th May
See 2601 under Prins Boudewijn Lucsy 1/0.
Ignition drive of starboard engine
Kractered, chodering the starboard
smiting Proless 192 the receiver OF
the correction.
30th May
0500
Arrived Sestiven, Repoire carried out
1200
Late Reshaven.
de holl and coutre engins.
1500
Centre expire breaksous, causing small
2200
fire. Proceeded 00) port engine.
Arrived Resegate.
310% May
0900
Repairs commended on centre engine.
9/Lient. Luccy transferred to the
fire/lost Hossey Shaw Licat, Bolman
boarded Nalkon's N/A under orders to
prooced to Dundric,
let June(2)
1310
Lort Remigato, Pervent an despensive
Onfeide the herbour air Locks
developed In centre and port engines.
Returned to harbour.
1645
Again left Recogate.
1700ca
2 milee south of N. Goodwin L.V. wes
signalled to by Lieut. Nowell, N
In charge of the Northarn Inspection
tug [Juna], which use standing by the
tr, "Jucita" [1.t. Jacintal. The
trawler had struck a submerged wreek
and was listed about 25° to port,
Licut. Newell desired the Pronoh
colonial troops on board the stranded
trawler to be trunsferred to the tag,
before attempting to reflest her.
Malson's M/A spent 00 hour doing
1800ca
this and then resumed her journey to
Dunkirk.
2200
Arrived Dunkirk Rost sole. Requested
to have 22 Aritiah troups detailed
for the W/B with these, the M/B
/
proceeded, as she one shopt of petrol
2nd June
Anothored in the Donne till daylight.
0355
Arrived Disemberked 22
Briting
3/1.1eut. Lucey who, on his return
from Dunkirk in the Menery Shay,
had unauccessfully attempted to make
a trip to Dunkirk DD the afternoon
of 1st June in a W.D./S.L., now
renumed command of Welson's N/B.]
2000
Left Ramsgate with extra petrol In
cans.
(1) S/Lieut. Luccy calls this vessel "Nelsons power boat";
(2) Licut. Holman in his report implies that be left Hemagnte
Lieut. Holman calle It "Nelson's N/L".
also the date of destrture from Remagete IS 31st
Lt.Cdr. W.R.T. Climents, R.N.R., commending the Pervent,
on Blat Rey; this 16 elmost certainly incorrect, although
by M/D 8/Lieut. (which vas 10 company), and by the Joninta's master
May. Locey, by Hr. De: Kirkaldie, commonin tog
given Lieut. Holman left on 1st time. This 18 corroborated or the
of the Pervent Java (who STATES that he transferred
troops on Int June),
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H.M.S. NELSON'S M/B(1)
S/L1eut. R.P. Lucey, R.N.
Lieut. H.L. Holman, R.N.V.R.
29th May
2200
2201
Left Portsmouth, S/Lieut. Lucey 1/c.
Ignition drive of starboard engine
fractured, rendering the starboard
engine useless for the remainder of
the operation.
30th May
0500
Arrived Newhaven. Repairs carried out
1200
on hull and centre engine.
Left Newhaven.
1500
Centre engine breakdown, causing small
2100
fire. Proceeded on port engine.
Arrived Ramsgate.
31st May
0900
Repairs commenced on centre engine.
S/Lieut. Lucey transferred to the
firefloat Massey Shaw. Lieut. Holman
boarded Nelson's M/B under orders to
proceed to Dunkirk.
1st June(2)
1310
Left Ramsgate, M/L Fervent in company.
Outside the harbour air locks
developed in centre and port engines.
Returned to harbour.
1645
Again left Ramsgate.
1700ca
2 miles south of N. Goodwin L.V. was
signalled to by Lieut. Newell, R.N. R.
in charge of the Northern Inspection
tug [Java], which was standing by the
tr. "Jacita" [1.e. Jacinta]. The
trawler had struck a submerged wreck
and was listed about 25° to port.
Lieut. Newell desired the French
colonial troops on board the stranded
trawler to be transferred to the tug,
before attempting to refloat her.
Nelson's M/B spent an hour doing
1800ca
this and then resumed her journey to
Dunkirk.
2200
Arrived Dunkirk East mole. Requested
to have 22 British troops detailed
for the M/B. With these, the M/B
proceeded, as she was short of petrol.
2nd June
-
Anchored in the Downs till daylight.
0355
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 22
British troops. (3)
[S/Lieut. Lucey who, on his return
from Dunkirk in the Massey Shaw,
had unsuccessfully attempted to make
a trip to Dunkirk on the afternoon
of 1st June in a W.D./M.L., now
resumed command of Nelson's M/B.]
2000
Left Ramsgate with extra petrol in
cans.
(1) S/Lieut. Lucey calls this vessel "Nelsons power boat";
(2) Lieut. Holman in his report implies that he left Ramsgate
Lieut. Holman calls it "Nelson's M/L".
also W.R.T. the date of departure from Ramsgate as 31st
Lt.Cdr. May; Clements, R.N.R., commanding the
on 31st this 1s almost certainly incorrect, Fervent, although
M/L by S/Lieut. which was in company), and by Jacinta's tug master
May. Lucey, by Mr. D. Kirkaldie, coxswain the
gives Lieut. Holman left on lst June. This is corroborated of the
of the Fervent Java who states that he transferred
troops on 1st June).
(3) Ramagate report.
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RAPID I(1)
M/B (Owner,
S/Lt. J.C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
P.G. Broom
30th May
1400
At Sheerness. Ordered to proceed to
the Downs in convoy with other M/B's,
under escort of the tr. Strathelliot.
2345
Arrived Downs, towing 2 broken down
M/B's.
31st May
0130
Proceeded for Dunkirk, the M/B Mary
Rose in tow, the Strathelliot in
company. Had trouble with the tow
during the night.
0600ca
Handed the Mary Rose over to the
Strathelliot and carried on to
Dunkirk alone.
0915ca
Arrived Dunkirk beach. Embarked 72
troops and transferred them to an
off-lying ship. Made use of a
drifting small boat to collect troops
from the beach.
2130
Transferred the last of 3 boat loads
to the Black Java. (2)
2300
Engine failed. Anchored and repaired
engine.
1st June
0410
Took two boat loads to the M/S Skipjack
which loaned the Rapid I a boat
and crew (S/Lt. E.V. Ruck, R.N.V.R.,
i/c). S/Lt. Ruck filled the Rapid I,
and his own boat with troops, and
took in tow a grounded M/L, with 32
French troops on board.
-
The Rapid I was unable to locate the
Skipjack, so she followed a tug
[the St. Abbs] towards La Panne;
the tug was dodging large salvoes
of bombs.
[0930ca]
The tug was hit by a bomb and completely
disappeared; no survivors were seen,
although the Rapid I searched for half
an hour.
-
The Rapid I headed back to Dunkirk.
Picked up 3 sailors from a wreck.
1230ca
Commenced transferring troops to the
G/B Mosquito, which however proceeded
to the assistance of a sinking
transport [the Scotia]. The Rapid I
followed.
-
When 2 miles ahead, the Mosquito was
hit by bombs and sunk. The Rapid I
picked up 22 survivors including
S/Lt. E.S. Flint, R.N.R.
-
Casting adrift a launch which was in
tow, the Rapid I proceeded.
-
15 miles off Margate, she was taken in
tow by the Sk. Antje.
2100
Arrived Margate and landed 28 injured
and survivors.
Total 28
Number of British and Allied troops
ferried from beach was approx. 460.
(1) S/Lt. Clarke incorrectly calls this vessel the "Rapide".
Several other reports copy this error.
(2) No vessel of this name can be traced, although it Occurs in
D.R's list of ships.
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RAPID I(1)
M/B (Owner,
S/Lt. J.C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
P.G. Broom,
30th May
1400
At Sheerness. Ordered to proceed to
the Downs in convoy with other M/B's,
under escort of the tr. Strathelliot.
2345
Arrived Downs, towing 2 broken down
M/B's.
31st May
0130
Proceeded for Dunkirk, the M/B Mary
Rose in tow, the Strathelliot in
company. Had trouble with the tow
during the night.
0600ca
Handed the Mary Rose over to the
Strathelliot and carried on to
Dunkirk alone.
0915ca
Arrived Dunkirk beach. Embarked 72
troops and transferred them to an
off-lying ship. Made use of a
drifting small boat to collect troops
from the beach.
2130
Transferred the last of 3 boat loads
to the Black Java. (2)
2300
Engine failed. Anchored and repaired
engine.
1st June
0410
Took two boat loads to the M/S Skipjack
which loaned the Rapid I a boat
and crew (S/Lt. E.V. Ruck, R.N.V.R.,
i/c). s/Lt. Ruck filled the Rapid I,
and his own boat with troops, and
took in tow a grounded M/L, with 32
French troops on board.
-
The Rapid I was unable to locate the
Skipjack, so she followed a tug
the St. Abbs] towards La Panne;
the tug was dodging large salvoes
of bombs.
[0930ca]
The tug was hit by a bomb and completely
disappeared; no survivors were seen,
although the Rapid I searched for half
an hour.
-
The Rapid I headed back to Dunkirk.
Picked up 3 sailors from a wreck.
1230ca
Commenced transferring troops to the
G/B Mosquito, which however proceeded
to the assistance of a sinking
transport [the Scotia]. The Rapid I
followed.
-
When 2 miles ahead, the Mosquito was
hit by bombs and sunk. The Rapid I
picked up 22 survivors including
S/Lt. E.S. Flint, R.N.R.
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Casting adrift a launch which was in
tow, the Rapid I proceeded.
-
15 miles off Margate, she was taken in
tow by the Sk. Antje.
2100
Arrived Margate and landed 28 injured
and survivors.
Total 28
Number of British and Allied troops
ferried from beach was approx. 460.
(1) S/Lt. Clarke incorrectly calls this vessel the "Rapide".
Several other reports copy this error.
(2) No vessel of this name can be traced, although it Occurs in
D.R's list of ships.
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ST. OLAVES (1)
Tug (Portsmouth)
Skipper H. Forrester,
R.N.R.
The following report is by the Assistant
Salvage Officer, Lt. G.M. Robinson, R.N.R.
1st June
1030
Left Dover to assist the M/S Salamander
reported to be off "Western" buoy,
and proceeding slowly towards Dover.
[In error] "went to assistance of
the P/V Prague, which was sinking
and transferring her troops to small
craft". [the dr. Scimitar states that
Prague]. she embarked 500 troops from the
"Finding my mistake in ships I re-
quested the tug Java to tow the
Prague - this she did". [It was,
however, the tug Lady Brassey which
took the Prague in tow]
£
After searching between "W" and
"Western" buoys, St. Olaves did not
find the Salamander. Later on, she
assisted the destroyer "?D.96" i.e.
the Worcester whose engines had
broken down 5 miles from the N.
Goodwin as a result of a heavy air
attack.
B :"
Worcester was towed for about 10/4 hour,
"until off the E. Goodwin," when she
was able to proceed under her own
power.
3rd June
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St. Olaves disembarked 200 troops at
Dover. (2)
Total 200
Authority - R.O.II, p.430.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Skipper H. Forrester, R.N.R.
(1) (2) D.R. Lt. Robinson Actually refers the SF to olaws this ship towed as and "St. basge Olaf". with 200
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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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TUGS
THE FOLLOWING TUGS TOOK PART
IN OPERATION DYNAMO:
William Watkins Ltd.
Cervia
Kenia
Doria
Persia
Fabia
Racia
Fairplay I(1)
Tanga
Foremost 87(1)
Vincia
Java
W.H.J. Alexander & Co. Ltd.
Sun
Sun VIII
Sun III
Sun X
Sun IV
Sun XI
Sun V
Sun XII
Sun VII
Sun XV
The Gamecock Steam Towing Co.
Crested Cock
Ocean Cock.
Gaselee and Son Ltd.
Fossa
Saml. Williams and Sons Ltd.
Duke
[Marquis] (2)
Prince
Princess
Elliot Steam Tug Co. Ltd.
Challenge
Contest
United Towing Co. Ltd.
Empire Henchman
Southern Railway Co. Ltd.
Foremost 22
(1) Managed by W. Watkins Ltd.
(2) Left Ostend at 2200 on 26th May. There is no record of
her having taken part in Dynamo.
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WAVERLEY (continued)
[the CYCLONE
1746
20th May
(contd.)
The a to
men arrive upon the was
June
everyone joining out in the barrel', up
Later, drifters guided by a plane, lustily". several
picked and a tug [the
picked up survivors. The Java] C.O.
in the water up by 3/4 a hour. drifter after being was
and 400 troops were drowned".
"It is estimated that between 300
Nil
The Cyclone picked up 158.
Authority - M.017681/40.
and the Golden iagle about
R.O.I., p.167.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Ty. C.P.O. Lieut. S.F. Harmer-Elliott, R.N.V.R.
W.G. Thompson.
the
C.M.R.A.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Page 113,
Tug LADY BRASSEY (continued).
under good work bombing in Dunkirk from enemy Harbour aircraft, itself. also doing very
Recommendation,
T.J. Hopwood, Master.
th
Used great skill and seamanship whilet in he nd
Harbour, craft. and also in his duties on salvaging various Dunkir
Recommended for mention.
d
Tug ST. OLAVE. - Skipper Henry Forester. W.9.3348, Master.
operation DYNAMO.
This tug was used for salvage work throughout the
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Forester, W.S.3348, Master.
Through his seamanship and initiative was able to
assist very materially in the salvage of craft which
had been damaged by gunfire and bombing from the air.
Recommended for mention.
Tug JAVA:
This tug was employed off the beaches.
Recommendation.
Harry Griffith, Merchant Seaman.
As member of the crew landed on the beach in a
small dinghy and ferried troops backwards and forwards
continuously for 8 hours during heavy bombing attacks.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "B'
TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS.
H.M.T. ARLEY.
Commanding Officer.
Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R.
H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING.
Ratings.
Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O.
A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717.
Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX.63925.
H.M.T. STRATHELLIOTT.
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer, R.N.V.R.
Officer.
Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin, R.N.R., W.S.3263.
Rating.
Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare, H.O.
H.M.D. MONARDA.
Commanding Officers.
Skipper Robert Herbert Soanes, R.N.R., W.S.2984.
Lieutenant Pearce Trewhella Lovelock, R.N.V.R.
Ratings.
William Joseph Kingston, H.52.
S.P.O. Herbert Ralph Help, D/K.5111.
Seaman John Henry Williams, LT/JX.173534.
H.M.D. RENASCENT
Commanding Officer.
Skipper Richard Hannaford, W.S.294.
Ratings.
2nd Hand James Cowie, X.5780.
Ordinary Seaman Ernest Mackay, LT/JX.170562.
RAMSGATE DRIFTERS.
Commander John Stephen McCabe Glendenning, R.N.R. (Retd.)
Robert Durrant, Master of LORD RODNEY.
Victor Smith, Mate of JAVA.
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Able Seaman W.J. Morris,
Able Seaman S. Palmer, P/JX.26097, 148052, Motor
Leading Stoker W.A.S. Horn,
Stoker D.T. Banks, KX/86174, R.F.R., Motor Boats Motor
Able Seaman L.F. Strand, C/J.69009, Motor
Lewis Gunner T.W. Watson, SoSo: DORIEN ROSE.
Able Seaman J. O'Rawe, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Ordinary Seaman W. Bassett, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Fireman A. Gilson, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Mr. A.B. Devine, Motor Doat LITTLE ANN.
Deckhand W. Absolom, S.S. QUEENSLAND.
Deckhand M. Hains, S.S. QUEENSLAND.
Leading Officer Steward Edmund Samuel Lawrence, P/L 8649,
H.M.Tug St. ABBS.
Seaman Harry Griffith, Tug JAVA.
Sub. Officer Aubrey John May, London Fire Brigade Fire Float
MASSEY SHAW.
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class William Hymas, MX. 49826,
VV
Able >eaman Albert R.C. Stephens, X.131369, M.T.B. 102.
MT.B. 102.
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham , P/JX. 194588, Newfoundland
Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class Eric Matthew Horne, MX. 62572,
Rating, Dutch Skoot H.M.S. AMAZONE.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK.
Acting Petty Officer Leslie Charles Curd, C/JX.155644, Dutch
Skoot H.M.S. HILDA.
Able Seaman George Edward Godfrey., C/JX.144633, Dutch Skoot
H.M.S.. HILDA.
Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92816,. Dutch Skoot H.M.S.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873, H.M.S. PATRIA HONDSRUG.. (Dutch
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, .107221, Dutch Skoot) Skoot
Able Seaman George Henry Baker, D/SSX. 27349, Dutch Skoot H.M.S.
H.M.S. TWENTE.
rxv Able Seaman Donald Joseph McKinnon - PERSONNEL TWENTE. SHIP KING
Viv
Fireman Merchant Navy Gunner George Knight, H.M. Transport LEVENWOOD.
GEORGE V.
(Private Frederick William John Rushy - PRAGUE.
Acting Boy Able Seaman Albert Edward Mellis, C/LDX. 5187, NEPHRITE.
Robert Moody, H.M. Transport LEVENWOOD.
George iam Crowther oth Field Ambulance, B. Co.
Chief Yeoman of Signals J. Collier, - C/J.69513 LYNX.)
Seaman Thomas Gimmin, TYNWALD.
73544861
Signalman Yeoman of Signals F. Laister, C/J.69665, (H.M.S. H.M.S. KEITH.
Signalman J. Mulheron,
Arthur Waters, JX.142009.
Able Signalman D.W. Simmons, JX. ..183281.
Acting Seaman William. C. Grainger, 133346.
Able Able Seaman Petty J.W. Officer Swales, E.W. Spickett, SSX.22139. JX.12846.
Able Signalman Seaman Seaman E. G.A. Hall JX. 12846.
Leading Able Able Ordinary Able Able Seaman Seaman Seaman Seaman Seaman T.D.D. FLetcher, John Doig, Spanton, JX. D.961. 145091. JX. .114468. 172487.
1XU Able Seaman C.Foster, D.112.
Able Able Seaman Seaman H. Fletcher SSX.20706. (J.99712) B.23221.
Able Seaman R.
Petty
Sick
Signalman Berth F.
are Scaman J. Jones,
Bar Fowles. to The John.144282. ISLE OF C/SBR.X.8022. GUERNSEY.
Able Seaman Arthur Victor Distinguished Johnson, P/J.24724. Service Medal

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Wt. 22622/4318 50M 9/38 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
09)
base 6801 Val 2
03VC
Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
Naval of the Secretary. Merchant have been inserted on the instructions and men of
The following Navy additional names of officers
D.S.C.
Mr. David Douglas Robb, Chief Engineer, ISLE OF GUERNSEY.
Mr. William MacGregor, Chief Engineer, KING GEORGE V.
Mr. George Clifford Frederick Todley, Second Engineer, MAID OF ORLEANS.
Mr. Rowland Baxter, Master, PRAGUE.
Mr. Walter Ernest Oxenham, Chief Engineer, PRAGUE.
Mr. A.Patterson, Chief Officer, ROYAL DAFFODIL.
Mr. Andrew Sinclair, Chief ineer, ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
Mr. A.B. Freeman, First Officer, ST. HELIER.
Mr. H.Whiteway, Master, TYNWALD.
Mr. Charles Mason, Radio Officer, TYNWALD.
D.S.M.
Quartermaster Henry Russell, MAID OF ORLEANS.
Donkeyman Albert Delamain, ROYAL DAFFODIL.
Chief Steward Thomas Edward Manser, ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
Quartermaster Clarence T. Walkey, ST.HELIER.
Mention in Despatches. (Posthumous)
Fireman A. Phillips, BIARRITZ.
Mention in Despatches.
Captain R.Hughes, Master, KILLARNEY.
Captain C.G. West, O.B.E., Master, NEPHRITE.
Captain H. Clarke, Master, PRINCESS MAUD.
Captain J.N. Larbalestier, Master, ROEBUCK.
Mr. W.Lister, Purser, TYNWALD.
Carpenter J.Garre, TYNWALD.
Donkeyman A.Allen, TYNWALD.
Jumph 25th July, 1940.
Naral Secretary.
Naval Secretary has given orders for the following further
names to be inserted:-
Mention in Despatches.
Captain Thomas C. Woods, Master, LADY OF MANN.
/Captain A.M. Poole, Master, LADY SOUTHBOROUGH. (Hopper Barge).
Captain Ewen Mackinnon, Master, LOCH GARRY.
Captain R.G. Banks, Acting Master, Lighter X.209.
Captain William Josiah Penny, Master, Tug St. Clears.
/Captain Robert Durrant, Master, Drifter LORD RODNEY.
/Captain John William Dickinson, Master, NGORAMA.
vMr. Victor Smith, Mate, Drifter JAVA.
/Mr. Raymond Crane, Engineer, M.V. LAROC.
Mr. Jack Lynn, Mate, M.V. LAROC.
Xxxx Steward H.A.E. Frost, M.V. LAROC.
Deckhand Leonard Lynn, M.V. LAROC.
deshington
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From:- Lt. D. Van Gessel, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1st June. Was told to go to assistance of "Ivanhoe" and
"Queen of Thanet". We contacted with tug
?
"Java" who had survivors on board from the
"Queen of Thanet". We set out and found
"Ivanhoe" seriously bombed. The captain asked
us to get medical help, etc. etc., which we
did.
We helped with more serious wounded, but they
were in such a condition that removal seemed
unwise. In consultation with Captain of
"Ivanhoe" we decided to take off the survivors
(mostly soldiers) and took them ashore.
On next journey we took into Margate an M.T.B.
with one survivor out of 8. The boat was
badly damaged, but was docked alongside Pier.
On these journeys was accompanied by Lt. Dancy.
31st May. Was out in tug "Doria" trying to find lifeboats
reported floating near the Goodwins, when off
Deal an M.T.B. bound for Convoy duties caught
fire. After helping crew we took S.0.7 into
Dover submarine basin. Commander of S.0.7
is reporting matter.
N.B. Survivors of "Ivanhoe" were landed at
Margate. We only left "Ivanhoe" when nothing
more could be done and she proceeded in tow
to Chatham.
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RATINGS.
CHARLES HENRY CANNING
P.O.
PJX 128237
DONALD WOMACK
STOKER
PJX 80757
BERNARD CHARLES KINGHAM
A.B. PJX 152715
The above ratings were part of a Royal Naval Division
who were stranded on the beach at Dunkirk when serving as an
embarkation party. They found a small motor boat, which they
repaired. They then took on board twenty-three soldiers
and crossed the channel to Margate without chart or compass.
On the way over the boat broke down twice, but the three ratings
managed to repair it, and arrived safely in Margate with their
load.
HARRY GRIFFITH
DECKHAND H. M. TUG "JAVA"
This man, a merchant seaman, member of crew of H.M. Tug
"JAVA" landed on the beach in a small boat. He ferried backwards
and forwards continuously to the Tug under heavy bombing attacks,
for eight hours, rescuing many soldiers during the day.
LDG. SEAMAN DUTCH SCHOOT "PATRIA"
J. HAGGAR.
For conspicuous whereby the Schoot On subsequent get
service and gallantry "PATRIA" in was working able to an
inexperienced crew over 1000 troops. beach, he able occasions, to
off Braye making beach direct with contact with (W/D the CMB) large bodies was of troops
embark through in "PATRIA" In "HAIG" and Haggar "HAIG", went time, to contacted Malon Les with Bains troops, and went and
ashore in safety. in a loads small each boat of in 60 day men Haggar and put also them worked on board a machine "TANKERTON gun
TOWERS" took to such three and effect other that trawlers. he was able to keep dive bombers at an
ineffectual height.

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230
245
city
port on operations in connection with the evacuation of
the B.B.F. from the Duniciple aroa. (Continued).
Wednesday 20th May.
500
All wounded that could be moved evacuated into
Schoot or ships boats all of which returned to
"Calcutta".
Schoot, with a certain number of wounded, sent back
to England as she was nearly unmanagoable with her
stooring goar in a precarious state.
345
Doats sent in again to collect HOTO troops as they
arrived and 18 possible to connect with Lord Corb
in view of your message 0127/20th May.
Officer in charge of "Calcutta's" bonts, If P.J. Harch
Cunner, made personal contact with Lord Corb about
0 miles inland, and placed "Caloutta" at his
disposal for his or his staff's evacuation. Lord
Cart courteously refused to be evacuated at this
stage.
430
One of "Calcutta's a shalers lost.
580
Opened fire on one Dornier.
7710
"Calcutta's" boats returned with more troops and sent
in again to La Panno with relief crows.
735
"Sutton" alongside to disembark her troops into
"Caloutta" and return close inshore opposite La
0010
Panno. "Salemander alongside and as for "Subton" above.
1810
Party of tuge and drifters towing own boats aighted,
proceeding homewards full of troops. All ordered
alongside "Calcutta"to disembarkttheir troops and
return to La Panno for mr.
1227
"Java" towing launch alongside.
1328
"Colden Sunbean" towing launch alongaide.
1230
"Lord Rodney" alongside.
1237
"Lord Keith" towing Launch alongaide.
1247
"Lord St Vincent" alongsido.
1250
"Lord Collingwood" alongaide.
1335
Panne at this time, informed that bugs and drifters
Captain (D) 1st D/Y, who WAD senior officer at La
were being sent in to load up again.
1350
"Calcutta's" boats returned to ship.
1357
1000
Weighed. Arrived Shoorness. Diserbarked 1000 troops and
completed with oil fuel and amition.
Priday 31st Hay.
1040
Anchored off East Margato buoy with "Mallard" and
Slipped from buoy at Shoorness.
3130
"shoorwater" in company.
Saturday 1st June.
0315
Weighed and proceeded with "Mallard" between and W "sheerwater". and X
0500
Commonded patrolling on X route
buoyse to return to Sheerness.
0038
ordered fire on one Heinkel who shot had down. attached and
1015
1018
damaged Opened fire on two more Heinkels diving from
Opened "Mosquito". Heinkel
Detached "she reator" to stand by "Mosquito".
broken clouds.
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d not arrum of the Non until 2200 Proudd
Shurnen on the morning + 1100 the 5/6/40 and
and onlers to take D.B. Jann in tow to Silbury
what both and alongmh willing Stage at
and reported to Commenhs Roantion RNR
was informed that s had to product arer want
.I IMCATOT
ving untr "Java in tow to Sung Commund
at 0700 on 6/6/40 prouded and berthed
300. all stores and warled into a long and
crew returned to Whither
my the trips it Dankirk a mumber day
of even sighted but Borns am new attacked.
crew behamd aplicially in apili of the put
for must of them it use thus fact ship.
g name the home to 4, Sir
your Obstrint Servent
A.n. Bhinkll
health R.N.R.
mander in Chil
ANDER X IN-OHIE
the none
0
11 JUN 1940
*
.
THE NORE
II over.
I cannot say enough of the Officers and crews of
M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's and it was an honour to command these
all the consider that the young Officers who commanded their
them. I with great skill and courage and handled artillery
boats boats acted in a cool and unhurried manner under heavy

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NARRATIVE OF DUTCH BOAT "JAVA"
26th May - 4th June, 1940.
0645, 27th May, the crew of D.B.22 under the command of
Lieut-Commander Drake, BUE left Chatham Barracks and travelled via
Portsmouth to Southampton, joining "Java" that evening. The
vessel was then under repair, with orders on completion to load
ammunition in the River.
On the afternoon of 29th May those orders were cancelled
and we were instructed to fuel and proceed light to Dover.
Accordingly about 1700 with Main and Auxilliary machinery
persuaded to function by Diesel experts from the shore "Java" left
ible.
SECRET
,914/0
irted. Our final air
??
22/1148
left with the handicap of
IS the belt driving our
ally our Auxilliary
LIEUT.F.T.RENNY.R.N.R. - REPORT
83
Lght and air with the
ON OPERATIONS OFF FRENCH COAST.
er our E.R.A. collapsed
(Letter dated June, 1940.)
as already out of action
è morning of 31st May
By this time our
II.
in
No:477.cc/40.
egards the other and
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
it was pointed out that
Lete and we were under
h starting on them.
-Commander Drake was
Forwarded.
=
proceed to Dunkirk to
2. The full names of the
945, steaming 10 knots
Officer and rating concerned are:-
working. My confidence
as being too slack it
Lieut. Frederick Thomas
ack of air and consequent
Renny, R.N.R.
ahead or astern, might
Petty Officer James Potts,
, 16 miles off Dunkirk,
D/J.92816.
, shedding bolts from
eventually held in place
5 knots making an 0200
at to put about, but a
Engine cooling, some
rpoceeded another 5 miles
The Nore.
ADMIRAL
ngine failed and it was
9th June, 1940.
hat it could be kept
ogress unwise I cruised
VICE ADMIRAL
then made the best of my
2nd June. Here repairs
11 JUN 1940
y,4th June I was towed
lowing day by "Bornrif"
*
to Surrey Commercial Docks
DOVER
ΓyHaTo
Davie
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NARRATIVE OF DUTCH BOAT "JAVA"
26th May - 4th June, 1940.
0645, 27th May, the crew of D.B.22 under the command of
Lieut-Commander Drake, RND left Chatham Barracks and travelled via
Portsmouth to Southampton, joining "Java" that evening. The
vessel was then under repair, with orders on completion to load
ammunition in the River.
On the afternoon of 29th May those orders were cancelled
and we were instructed to fuel and proceed light to Dover.
Accordingly about 1700 with Main and Auxilliary machinery
persuaded to function by Diesel experts from the shore "Java" left
dock and proceeded down the Solent to Hamble.
At 0400 on 30th May our troubles started. Our final air
pressure started the Main Engine and we left with the handicap of
being able neither to stop or go astern as the belt driving our
Auxilliarys parted immediately. Eventually our Auxilliary
Diesel was started and ran all day for light and air with the
result that shortly before arrival at Dover our E.R.A. collapsed
owing to fumes. As our Windlass gear was already out of action
the ship was allowed alongside and on the morning of 31st May
"Sandhurst" was notified of our defects. By this time our
Auxilliary engine also had ceased running.
The Main belt was renewed, but as regards the other and
major defects, notably our Ballast Pump, it was pointed out that
as they would take several hours to complete and we were under
1 hours' notice for sea, it was not worth starting on them.
On Saturday morning, 1st June Lieut-Commander Drake was
taken ill and detained sick in "Sandhurst".
I received orders that afternoon to proceed to Dunkirk to
arrive at 0200 on 2nd June and left at 1945, steaming 10 knots
with neither Auxilliary nor Anchor gear working. My confidence
in our new belt was apparently misplaced as being too slack it
failed to drive the Compressor. This lack of air and consequent
inability, if stopped, to restart, either ahead or astern, might
have led to complications if, at midnight, 16 miles off Dunkirk,
No.3 Cylinder had not commenced to seize, shedding bolts from
the Crankcase which my Engineroom staff eventually held in place
with wedges. But our speed was down to 5 knots making an 0200
arrival impossible and I had no choice but to put about, but a
for
minuteslater however presumably with the Engine cooling, some
higher revolutions were obtained, and I rmoceeded another 5 miles
towards the shore. Again however the Engine failed and it was
only at slow speed and with great care that it could be kept
moving at all. Considering further progress unwise I cruised
in the neighbourhood until daylight and then made the best of my
way home, berthing in Dover about 1015, 2nd June. Here repairs
were considered impossible and on Tuesday, 4th June I was towed
by "Gorecht" to Sheerness and on the following day by "Bornrif"
to Tilbury, thence the following morning to Surrey Commercial Docks
ADNIRAL
Raviei
DOVER 14JUN 1940
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Blale
m. Lieut.Commdr.K.M.Drake,R.N.R., c/o W.Simons & Co., Renfrew.
1325
e. 13th.June 1940
-
85
Vice Admiral, Dover. copy to 0.in O., Nore.
mitted in accordance with Nore General Order 448/40 relative to
ration "Dynamo".
On the morning of 27th.May I proceeded from Chatham to Portsmouth
:h draft, to take over Dutch ship "TINY". On arrival at Portsmouth I
3 informed that "TINY" had already been taken over by the C.O. and ships
mpany of "JAVA" which had broken down and was then undergoing repair,
1 I was instructed to proceed to Southampton and take command of the
tter ship;this I accordingly did on the evening of the same day.
Repair work proceeded as arranged in accordance with F.O.1/c.
uthampton's instructions and main engine trials were held during the
renoon of 29th. May; these appeared to be satisfactory.
ring the afternoon of the same day I received instructions to proceed
Dover at the earliest possible moment, the urgency of these instructions
king it impossible to carry out the full tests of auxiliary machinery
originally planned with a further 24 hours at my disposal.
I left Inner Dock, Southampton at approx.1840/29th.and,after
justment of compasses and fuelling at Hamble Jetty, finally sailed for
ver at 0400/30th. arriving off that port at 1730 on the same day.
On passage the following defects had appeared:-
Driving belt from main engines to auxiliary machinery broken.
Auxiliary diesel refused to start.
Leaks from air bottles had resulted in starting air supply being
reduced to only sufficient air for one certain restart.
Mooring and windlass diesel refused to statt.
Ballast pump out of order.
On arrival off Dover a report was made through the Examination
essel to the effect that engineroom repairs were required and I was later
nstructed to berth alongside in Submarine Basin. This was done at
approx. 2230/30th.
Repair work was started the following day but at 2000 was stopped
is all ships were at immediate notice and remaining repairs would require
at least 24 hours. At that time the only repairs which had been completed
were the renewal of the driving belt and the restarting of the auxiliary
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il
368
June 5th, 1940.
1.
Lieut. A.J. Davies, R.N.V.R. -"Java" never got over the
other side and was finally towed to Sheerness by "Gorecht"
2.
Lieut. A.N. Blundell, R.N.R. - "Bornrif" did three. trips
between Ramsgate and beaches at Dunkirk. "King Orry" was
sighted sunk off Dunkirk.
3.
Sub Lieut. R.H.C. Amos, R.N.V.R. - "Iote" was beached and
abandoned after she had damaged her rudder while rescuing
two of her crew, who had fallen overboard on the morning
of Saturday June 1st. On night of Monday, June 3rd, Sub Lieut
Amos, R.N.V.R. and Sub Lieut. R.H. Wallace, R.N.V.R. were in
a new but unnamed power life boat which was towed over to
SUN
Dunkirk by Tug XV "About ..... (A).
On the 30th May D.S. "Horst" was known to have been abandoned.
4.
Sub Lieut. D.C. Williams, R.N.V.R. - left Ramsgate on the
night of Su day, June 2nd in the "Kiteat". On the way over
he became separated from the rest of the convoy. After
doing some work the other side he towed the "Singapore" back
to Dover and then on to Ramsgate on Monday, June 3rd.
5.
Lieut. R.W. Thomson, R.N.V.R. - After being discharged from
the "AEGer", where he had proved lacking in experience, did
4 trips in the "DABB II", two of which were unsuccessful.
6.
Sub Lieut. C. Minchin, R.N. - Went to the beached in the
"LYDD" where he ferried until the boat broke down. She was
abandoned and Minchin returned to Ramsgate in the "Lydd".
On Monday, against orders he tried to go over in the "Hel-
frinore" but she broke down.
7.
Sub Lieut. E.S. Foreman, R.N.V.R. - In the"Princess Freda"
he ferried from the beaches for a destroyer. He then
worked for the Dutch "Besta" --?, who finally towed him
back to Ramsgate.
8.
Sub Lieut. R.E. Blows, R.N.V.R. - Started in the "Minikoi"
but she was rammed and sunk by "MASB 6" off the downs at
0250 on Wed, May 29th. He next went over in the "Ambleve",
which with the "Sambre" was towed over by the "Skipjack",
for whom he ferried from the beaches. A crew from the
Skipjack releived his crew for 'stand-easy' and ran the
"Ambleve" aground. He and his crew returned in the
Skipjack. On Saturday, June 1st, he went over in a power
life boat. She was damaged by near bombs but the engines
continued to run.
9.
Sub Lieut. J.W. Pratt, R.N.V.R. - Ran aground in the
"Singapore" on beach at 0130 on Sunday June 2nd. She
rfloated at 0800 and he left with three French Officers.
On the way he picked up two British soldiers who were
French Officers' water bottles. He passed the "Mosquito"
floating around'. These were revived with wine from the
which was still afloat but had been deserted. In mid
channel he found three life boats which he took in tow
until his engines gave out and he was taken in tow by
the "Kitkat".
10.
Sub Lieut. I.F. Smith, R.N.V.R. - In "Jong" helped to
ferry home he sighted the "Iote" drifting round empty and
troops from the beaches on Friday, May 31st. On
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neft to shoop embarkation points.
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and the waft instruguined after suching between "A" wanty
Pierheads about 6 30 em, when a message wassent
in to the signal station informing them we had
been sent over to assist the Bideford. We then
received a message to come inside X berth
alongside the Rier about 6 50 RM, H Robinson went to
along side the East pier Dunbarity. We arrived
on shore for orders. We then received this orders order loas
cancelledxorders up given for the tug to remain, by
load with troops ¥ return, but
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PLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
arreed
to
good
Yes
a
the
544
From:- Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
as
28th May.
1430
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in the tug JAVA with the
following ships in company:-
Drifters. Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
and Lord St. Vincent.
Motor Launches. Walker I, Walker II, New Brittanic,
Nayland and Angler II.
29th May.
D
illed
0100
Arrived off Bray dunes and anchored in 3 fthms water
and sent Walker I and Walker II in to the beach to
ng
try to find men; all troops seemed to be hiding in
on
the sands. Walker I and Walker II then proceeded
then
hour
As up dawn came I lowered all small boats from the Java
to Dunkirk Harbour.
in all
its to
and the beach filling motor boats and transferring shore. from
all drifters and worked with them right into
1000
Ordered motor a destroyer to take all ships to Dunkirk to fill
boats to bigger ships lying off
pier, On possible and return, leaving Dunkirk. I
by arrival there I received orders Walker
i. Mann,
ived
up as much II as for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, by H.M.S.
On Calcutta leaving to transfer all troops worked on board all afternoon
and Walker Tuydercoot Pass I was ordered herand on
return to the beaches. army We collapsible boats off shore. off the
beaches the beaches, and filling towing larger more ships ships lying lying off to to fill
1900
At
up, this so time filled there all were craft no possible and returned
Ramsgate.
30th May.
0930
Arrived THE
During but were 30th.
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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Termouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramagate,
to
Report by Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R. (contd).
575
545
The following men worked particularly well for no:
Robert Durrant, Master, Drifter Lord Rodney, helping
me to keep the convoy together during the two night
passages and during the day he manned 8 boat himself
working into the beach.
Walker I.
Walker II.
New Brittanic.
A. Cadman (cox)
Percy King (cox)
William Matthews (cox)
de
G. Stavely
Edward Parker
Walter Reid
T. Davies
John Ellard
Norman Reid (aged 15).
Java.
Victor Smith (mate)
Harry Griffiths (deck hand).
Arthur Westcott Act. A.B. No. LDX/5046 - H.M.S. Pervent.
Lord Collingwood.
Lord Keith.
9
Lord Rodney.
illed
Edmund Marr (mate).
Robert Eye (master)
William Gladwell
Jg
(deck hand)
Thomas Durrant
(deck hand)
an
Charles Fisk
then
Fred Goddard
( deck hand)
your
= all
These worked particularly well in the boats on the and beach
ate to
and also men in boats picking up survivors from aeroplane
H.M.S. Waverly, which was bombed close to us.
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peration "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS.
H.M.T. ARLEY.
Commanding Officer.
Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R.
H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING.
Ratings.
Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O.
A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717.
Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX.63925.
H.M.T. STRATHELLIOTT.
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer, R.N.V.R.
Officer.
Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin, R.N.R., W.S.3263.
Rating.
Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare, H.O.
H.M.D. MONARDA
Commanding Officers.
Skipper Robert Herbert Soanes, R.N.R., W.S.2984.
Lieutenant Pearce Trewhella Lovelock, R.N.V.R.
Ratings.
William Joseph Kingston, H.52.
S.P.O. Herbert Ralph Help, D/K.5111.
Seaman John Henry Williams, LT/JX.173534.
H.M.D. RENASCENT.
Commanding Officer.
Skipper Richard Hannaford, W.S.294.
Ratings.
2nd Hand James Cowie, X.5780.
Ordinary Seaman Ernest Mackay, LT/JX.170562.
RAMSGATE DRIFTERS.
Commander John Stephen McCabe Glendenning, R.N.R. (Retd.)
Robert Durrant, Master of LORD RODNEY.
Victor Smith, Mate of JAVA.
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Han
Ordinary Seaman Bert Marston, P/JX.175182, H.M.S. Worcester.
Ordinary Seaman John Philip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, H.M.Y.Christock
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170010, H.M.S. Royal Eagle.
Ordinary Seaman Frank Arthur Victor Patrick, C/JX.171302, H.M.S.Crest
Eagle.
Ordinary Seaman Thomas Edgar Whyte, R.N.V.R., CD/X.133, Newhaven
Life Boat Rosa Wood and Phyll
Lund.
Seaman Arthur George Farrow, LT/JX.179655, H.M.S. Glenavon.
Seaman George Fred Mathews, R.N.P.S., LT/JX.185264, H.M.D.The Boys.
Seaman Raymond Allenby Stone, R.M.R., X.19746A, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Ordinary Signalman Victor Albert Leslie Shallis, LD/X.4505, H.M.
Danlayer Gulzar.
Stoker Second Class Ralph Kearvell, P/KX,87052,H.M.S. Worcester
Stoker John Pirie, R.N.R., X.10415,S., H.M.D. Dorienta.
Second Hand John Malcolm Fenwick, LT/JX.185753, H.M.Y. Alouette 1.
Engineman James Smith, H.M. H Drifter Douenta.
Fireman John Develand Connell, T.124, H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Cook George Henry Cliefe, T.124, H.M.Danlayer Gulzar.
Deckhand Charles
E
Baldry, T.124, H.M.Danlayer Gulzar.
Captain William Hay Baker, Master, S.S. Biarritz.
Captain Herbert Cecil Bond, Master, S.S. St. Andrew.
Captain II
F
Boyce, Master, Hopper Barge 24,
Captain George Beaumont Butler, Master, M.V.Laroc.
Captain John Willimm Dickinson, Master, Ngorama.
Captain Henry Clarke, Master, Princess Maud.
Captain RederickJohn Hopwood, Master, Tug Lady Brassey.
Captain Eyril Glad west Hughes, O.B.E., S.S. Master, S.S. Nephrite.
Captain R chard Hughes, Master, Killarney.
Captain Welfred # yvon Larbalestier, Master, S.S Roebuck.
Captain Ewen Mackinnon, Master, Loch Garry.
Captain William Josiah Penny, Master,
Lord Rodney.
Captain
A
M
Pooke, Master,
Lady Southborough.
Captain Thomas C
Woods, Master,
Lady of Mann.
Captain R
G
Banks, Acting Master, Lighter X.209.
Mr. John William Ailwyn Jones, Chief Officer, Hospital Carrier Vinard
Mr. Reginald Frederick Pembry, Chief Officer, Hospital Carrier Isle
Mn Arthur Patrick Joseph Paterson, First Officer, M.
Mr. Jack Lynn, Mate, M.V.Laroc.
Mr. Victor Smith, Mate, Java.
Service,
Mr. John Bingham Woodhouse, Second Officer, S.S. Prague it Massey Shaw
London Fire
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
(Continued)
# Sunk

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WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
NEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
RCHANGEL
MANXMAN
UTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
EN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
IARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
ANTERBURY
NGAROMA
LAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
OTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
OTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
INARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
ORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
#
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
ENELLA
ROEBUCK
ОЛМ QUEEN
ROUEN
SLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
SLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
ILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
ING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
ADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
EVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
OCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
AID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
re
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BATL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
/
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
C. 9 } (Tugs)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
(Continued)
Sunk

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Page 113,
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Tug LADY BRASSEY (continued).
under bombing from enemy aircraft, also doing very
good work in Dunkirk Harbour itself.
Recommendation.
T.J. Hopwood, Master.
Used great skill and seamanship whilst in Dunkirk
Harbour, and also in his duties on salvaging various
craft.
M
D.S.C.
Recommended for mention.
Tug ST. OLAVE. - Skipper Henry Forester. W.9.3348, Master.
This tug was used for salvage work throughout the
operation DYNAMO.
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Forester, W.8.3348, Master.
Through his seamanship and initiative was able to
assist very materially in the salvage of craft which
had been damaged by gunfire and bombing from the air.
M
Recommended for mention.
Tug JAVA:
This tug was employed off the beaches.
Recommendation.
Harry Griffith. Merchant Seaman.
As member of the crew landed on the beach in a
small dinghy and ferried troops backwards and forwards
continuously for 8 hours during heavy bombing attacks
DSM
Recommended for decoration.

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Page 8.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "B"
TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS.
H.M.T. ARLEY.
Commanding Officer.
Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R.
H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING.
Ratings.
Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O.
A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717.
Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX.63925.
H.M.T. STRATHELLIOTT.
Commanding Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer, R.N.V.R.
Officer.
Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin, R.N.R., W.S.3263.
Rating.
Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare, H.O.
H.M.D. MONARDA.
Commanding Officers.
Skipper Robert Herbert Soanes, R.N.R., W.S.2984.
Lieutenant Pearce Trewhella Lovelock, R.N.V.R.
Ratings.
William Joseph Kingston, H.52.
S.P.O. Herbert Ralph Help, D/K.5111.
Seaman John Henry Williams, LT/JX.173534.
H.M.D. RENASCENT.
Commanding Officer.
Skipper Richard Hannaford, W.S.294.
Ratings.
2nd Hand James Cowie, X.5780.
Ordinary Seaman Ernest Mackay, LT/JX.170562.
RAMSGATE DRIFTERS.
Commander John Stephen McCabe Glendenning, R.N.R. (Retd.)
Robert Durrant, Master of LORD RODNEY.
Victor Smith, Mate of JAVA.
DWARF/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. Page
113,
Tug LADY BRASSEY (continued).
under
bombing
from
good work in Dunkirk enemy Harbour aircraft, itself. also doing very
Recommendation,
T.J. Hopwood, Master,
Harbour, craft. Used and great also skill in his and duties seamanship on salvaging whilst in various Dunkirk
Recommended for mention.
Tug ST. OLAVE. - Skipper Henry Forester, W.9.3348, Master,
operation DYNAMO.
This tug was used for salvage work throughout the
Recommendation,
Skipper Henry Forester, W.8.3348, Master.
Through his seamanship and initiative was able to
assist very materially in the salvage of craft which
had been damaged by gunfire and bombing from the air.
Recommended for mention.
Tug JAVA:
This tug was employed off the beaches.
Recommendation.
Harry Griffith, chant Seaman.
member of crew landed on the forwards in a
continuously small As dinghy and for 8 hours attacks.
Recommended for decoration. 38111

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W 26776/9850 9/39 1,000 pads (2 patts) JC&SLtd Gp674/35
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
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ALDO
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DATE
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TIME
V.A. Dover 474
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Commodore i/c Sheerness 613
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TO
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20.10 Tyne.
8:0,1/c Lowestoft
Name of Ship. Name of
Name of Office, Date
8.0.1/
Commanding
1st Lieut. of
JAVA*
Officer.
562
Commissioning
HOWAR
7.0.1/c Greenock.
TINY.
Lt.Cdr.K.M.Drake, Lt. A. J.Davies, No date
R.N.R. ival Cypher R.N.V.R.
RION & TINY dates of commissioning not known crews having
been sent to Portsmouth.
Following ships only have reported that DYWAMO Officers vessels and crews
and
small
AMAITU
are correct. to ORANGE DELTA PATRIA BRANDARIS.
Am
awaiting
reports from others. Any changes will be communicated,
12 necessary overflow to Southend.
Motor boats requisitioned from Nore Area 1335/27. to Sheerness
Motor boater Re taking over of Dutch Coasters. Bortsmouth Areas to
Personnel ships, British coasters, fishing boats, tugs,
ЯАСИАЯ
docaters Eightera, Leaded with army stores to portsist which they loaded
Aarges and pulling boats to place from which they were came
Service motor boats and other craft, including War Office
and D. R.A.F. boats, to place from which they came.
Dutan ecasters commissioned as tenders to Reyal
V.C.N.S.
TO
HUM
C.S.O.to 1st S.L.
Ops.(4)
These with army stores to Deptford to discharge,
O.D.(3)
O.I.C. (2).
ACMI
(3)
The above to be off on arrival at final
Those empty to borth assigned by F.O.i/c Lendon
then to barth ordered by F.O.i/c London.
D.S.D.9.
borth and orewn sent to Chatham Barracks.
N.A.2nd S.L. nossters commissioned as tenders to Barracks
C.W. (2).
D.P.S.(2).
P.D.G.
A.C.R.
FAIRED TASMAN to Newhaven or discharge
D.N.L.O. (2)
to Poole.
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by F.0.1/0
NEOGISON
(111) Any with army stores to son to discharge,
then to Poole.
HOWIS
(iv) Those empty to Poole,
+
MAISO
(v) On arrival at Poole they are to be paid off and crews
sent to Portsmouth Barracks.
G.
Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393 /40 dated 30/5/40
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Wilitory Branch.
The Secretary to
Commender-in-Chief,
12th June,
to
Partenouth.
with reference to A.M. 1703/22.5.40 and your
1623/24.5.40 please confirm that the underwentioned vessels
commissioned on 25th May, 1940, and state dates of paying
off ae for as
DESPATCH II
PACIFIC
HORST
SAN ANTONIO
SURGIN CORDA
PASCHOL
ABEL TASMAN
AMAZONN
KAAPTALOA
ISUS
ALION
WIGA
? maga
FREDANJA
ATLANTIC
II
FABA
RUJA
JAVA
FRIGCO
FRISO
for Beed of M. Brench.
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From
Flag Officer in Charge, London.
P.L.A. Building, E.C.3.
To
Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
(Copy to:- Secretary to Commander In Chief,
The Nore, ref.477.c.c./40 of 13/6/40.)
Date
15th June 1940.
No.414/15/40.
Subject
"DYNAMO".
With reference to M.010027/40, the following
are the dates on which the crews of the Dutch Coasters
taken into service for operation "Dynamo" were returned
to their Depots.
Dates of commissioning were notified in
message 2. 1335 D of 27th May from Combrax, Chatham.
Name.
Date paid off.
Name.
Date paid off.
Bornriff.
6th June.
Orange.
6th June.
Bart.
Aegir.
5th June.
11th June.
Honsdrug.
5th June.
Antje.
5th June.
Delta.
5th June.-
Reiger.
6th June.
5th June.
Jutland.
5th June.
Hilda.
ked
Dogger Bank.
5th June.
Patria.
6th June.
Twente.
5th June.
Vrede.
6th June.
copy
6th June.
Caribia.
5th June.
Tilly.
Lena.
5/6
Not returned Rika.
5th June.
to London.
Gorecht.
7th June.
Brandaris
(at Sheerness)
11/10
5th June.
Princess Juliana.
Tiny.
6th June.
Rion.
6th June.
Java.
Rign
to
Secretary to
Rear Admiral.
Flag Officer in Charge.

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19 line 1940.
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From Admiralty. Repeated F.O. 1/c Southampton
Coasters Dynamo. Understood crews were sent coaster to Portsmouth PASCHOLL was
Please RION and TINY taken up for Operation
R.N. statedates Barracks of commissioning of Dutch
from Chatham. in place of RUGA.
Southampton and will For Head The
PASCHOLL is no 0037/18 repair at
weeks, PASCHOLL is therefore being paid off.
M (2) (M.68:M. 010027/40)1541/18,
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II.
No. 0017
THE HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCH
Commodore's 1335/27 was corrected by his 1015.D/28
"For Tiny read Java". Whenn C
2. The crews of Rion and Java(ex Tiny) were sent to
Portsmouth in accordance with telephoned instructions received
from the Commander in Chief, The Nore.
Bules
R.N. Barracks, Chatham.
25th June, 1940.
COMMODORES secretary

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ADMIRALTY.
REFERENCE SHEET.
Military Branch.
To Secretary to
Commodore,
R.N.Barracks,
Chatham.
19th June, 1940. 19
M 010027/40 Information required, or notified.
Combrax.Chathem's 1335/27. C.in C.Portsmouth
states that Dutch Coasters RION and TINY did not
commission at Portsmouth. Please give any further
information available.
E.W. Austin
for Head of Military Branch.
CO MODORE'S OFFICE
*
21 JUN '940
H.M.S.
PEINBITUKE
D.Cdr
II.
No. 0017
THE HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCH
Commodore's 1335/27 was corrected by his 1015.D/28
"For Tiny read Java". have Whener C
2. The crews of Rion and Java(ex Tiny) were sent to
Portsmouth in accordance with telephoned instructions received
from the Commander in Chief, The Nore.
Buckes
R.N. Barracks, Chatham.
25th June, 1940.
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Head of M. Branch
Secretary to Commander-in-Chief,
Nore.
26th June,
40
10027/40.
SUBJECT:- Dutch Coasters Commissioned for Dynamo.
Commodore R.N. Barracks, Chatham(No.0017 of 25th June
to Military Branch) states that crews for Dutch coasters RION
and JAVA (ex TINY) were sent to Portsmouth in accordance with
telephoned instructions received from C.in C. Nore.
Chatham's 1335/27 May states:-
" Name of
Name ofCommanding
Name of Date of
Ship
Officer.
1st Lieut. Commissioning.
ION
Lt.Cdr.J.I. Mildor,
Lieut.
No date.
R.N.R.
R.H.W.
Jackson,
R.N.V.R.
TINY
Lt.Cdr.K.M.Drake,
Lt.A.J.
No date.
R.N.R.
Davies,
R.N.V.R.
RION and TINY dates of commissioning not known, crews
having been sent to Portemouth."
Chatham's 1015/28 May corrects his 1335/27 May:-
"Last name Column I: For "TINY" read "JAVA"."
A copy of a commissioning order for JAVA issued by
C.in C. Port mouth has been received, dated 25th May, 1940,
addressed to Lt.Cdr.J.M.D. Hunter, R.N., but it has not yet been
confirmed that JAVA did commission at Portsmouth on 25th May.
C.in
for Rend as Hilitary Branch.

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£ SL. Branch,
Office of the Commander-in-Chief,
1940.
The Nore,
Admirally House,
Chatham.
20. erry.
with are
28th June, 1940.
:4811.J/40.
AD OF "L" BRANCH.
DUTCH COASTERS COMMISSIONED FOR
OPERATION "DYNAMO".
cretary to
he Flag Officer-in-Charge,
London.
With reference to your letter
0.10027/40 of 26th June, 1940, no
structions were issued by C.in.C. Nore
to RIOR or JAVA (ox TINY). Admiralty
Bange 2013 26th May, 1940 directed
BWS to be sent to Portsmouth from
athem for them, and this was complied
ih.
(LIANA).
6824/5 a.hada.Hine
40 of 15th June,
1940.
for ADMIRAL.
her PRINCESS JULIANA
ag the Deptford Victuallim
and whother she has
tes that PRINCESS
$ May, 1940.
JUN JUN 1940
I states that there is
mean, that she did
$ to engine defects
A 29 DMIRALI
rd on 31st Hay,
lel WAB towed away by
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R/S
Brunch
Secretury
Cinc Portsmouth.
husique
M 010027/40
Cin
CommodineR.B. 3. Chatham and C-C
Nore State that Criws for Dusch coastins
RION and JAVA (ex TINY) were sent
to Portsmouth Can is be
unferned think these Crows were used is
man RION and JAVA Cor TINY) and
dates given whenting were placed on board?
RION, JAVA and TINY were all paid
Iff at London, but it approved promite
information available think they were
taken up tor Dynamo Portsmouth
Commend.
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off
warded:-
1940
ead of Military Branch.
The
of
Capt.
terminated.
Secretary to
Commander-in-Chief,
further
47
Portsmouth.
17th
R/S
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150
Branch
Cin C Portsmouth
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1
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Secretary to
Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
is
will
12th July,
40
frive
ch
27/40
win
SW
ful
Commodore R.N. Barracks, Chatham and Commander-in-Chief
C.in C. Portsmouth's 1559/18th June.
who
Nore state that crews for Dutch coasters RION and JAVA
clear
be confirmed were that these crews were used to man RION and
(ex TINY), sent to Portsmouth from Chatham. Can it
ilv
JAVA (or TINY) and dates gives when they were placed
(9026
on board?
London, but it appears from the information available
RION, JAVA and TINY were all paid off at
concern
that they were taken up for Dynamo in the Portsmouth
been
Command.
we
Hur
to
do.
for Head of M. Branch.
38

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Subject
DUTCH SCHUYTES.
The Secretary to
From THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
Date
26th July, 1940.
No. 8520/601
49
To
The Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
Former:- Head of M. Branch M. 010027/40 of 12th June, 1940.
-do-
M.010027/40 of 17th July,1940.
The attached statement regarding the dates of
commissioning and paying off Dutch Schuytes is forwarded.
2. All those remaining in the command after
Operation Dynamo, except RUJA, were kept in commission
for operations Cycle and Aerial and were not paid off
until receipt of Admiralty Telegram 2258/25th June.
3. Among those Schuytes commissioned elsewhere
and paid off in the Portsmouth command were:-
TWENTE
-
Lost through enemy action.
Paid off from 12th June.
HONSDRUG
JUTLAND
CARIBIA
in
-
Paid off at Poole, 2nd July.
)
4. NOORSTAD and PINGUIN were commissioned at
Portsmouth on 15th June, for operation Cycle.
5. All Schuytes in this command were paid off at
Poole, and the Naval Officer-in-Charge has been requested
to forward to you direct the dates of paying off (if
known) of:-
RUJA, NOORSTAD, PINGUIN, GORECHT, DOGGERS BANK.
6.
Correspondence regarding the manning of the
RION, JAVA and TINY, is also enclosed.
Glane
for Paymaster Captain, R.N
Enclosures:-
Secretary.
1. Statement.
2. Portsmouth No. 8520/602 (Minute II) and Minute III.
*****
of 16th July, 1940.
,
placed onboard was P.M. 27th May 1940.
Nevernmith
R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH. NOSR-IN CHIEF
DRAFTING COMMANDER
19th July 1940.
for COMMODORE.
20 JUL 940
*
*
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10.
Reference S.S.B.A. No. 547 (14) A/P vessel MARI
From THE The &
1940. (s.s.B.A. No. 529) was also lost and paid off as from 11th
(M. 012935/40).
Date
26t
The
To
11.
Reference S.S.B.A. No. 531 (15) and 538 (5) the
vessel referred to as MARIANNE should be MARAIME, which was
Former:- H
sent to Harwich as tender to Destroyer Flotillas.
(M. 012427/40).
12.
THALIA (late PROTECTOR) has been transferred to
Trinity House for duty as Pilot Cutter.
commission
(s.v.p. 290/40).
2.
Operation
13.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 521 (1) the Flag of
for operat
R.A.C. 15th C.S. was hoisted in H.M.S. NAIAD on the 18th July
until rece
1940.
(M. 08490/40).
3.
and paid 0
14.
M/S SPRINGDALE (S.S.B.A. No. 524 (4) will operate
part of the Sheerness minesweeping force until required to CEL
TWENT
out magnetic trials at Chatham. (M. 0837/40).
HONSD
JUTLA
15.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 537 (2) WESTWARD was
CARIB
returned to owners on 16th July 1940.
(M. 012427/40).
4.
Portsmouth
Circulation as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 539,
5.
Poole, and
to forward
known) of:
VT
RUJA,
6.
RION, JAVA
Enclosures
1. Stateme
2. Portsmo
OI 16th
placed onboard
R.N. BARRACKS,
19th July 1940.

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Subject
DUTCH SCHUYTES.
The Secretary to
From THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
Date
26th July, 1940.
No. 8520/601
49
To
The Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
was
Former:- Head of M. Branch 1.010027/40 of 12th June, 1940.
-do-
M.010027/40 of 17th July,1940.
to
The attached statement regarding the dates of
commissioning and paying off Dutch Schuytes is forwarded.
2. All those remaining in the command after
Operation Dynamo, except RUJA, were kept in commission
of
for operations Cycle and Aerial and were not paid off
July
until receipt of Admiralty Telegram 2258/25th June.
3.
Among those Schuytes commissioned elsewhere
and paid off in the Portsmouth command were:-
as
to
ca
TWENTE
-
Lost through enemy action.
Paid off from 12th June.
HONSDRUG
in
)
JUTLAND
-
Paid off at Poole, 2nd July.
was
CARIBIA
)
4. NOORSTAD and PINGUIN were commissioned at
Portsmouth on 15th June, for operation Cycle.
539.
Poole, 5. and the Naval Officer-in-Charge has been requested
All Schuytes in this command were paid off at
to forward to you direct the dates of paying off (if
known) of:-
RUJA, NOORSTAD, PINGUIN, GORECHT, DOGGERS BANK.
6. Correspondence regarding the manning of the
RION, JAVA and TINY, is also enclosed.
Glane
for Paymaster Captain, R.N
Secretary.
Enclosures:-
1. Statement.
2. Portsmouth No. 8520/602 (Minute II) and Minute III.
of 16th July, 1940.
placed , onboard was P.M. 27th May 1940.
Nevernmith
R.R.N. R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
NOSR-IN- CHIEF
DRAFTING COMMANDER
1919th 19th July 1940.
for COMMODORE.
20 JUL 940
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Enclosure No.2 to No. 8520/601 of 26th July, 1940.
DUTCH COASTERS - CREWS.
(Head of M. Branch No. M.010027/40 of 12th July, 1940.)
II
No. 8520/602
COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
DRAFECEIVED
*
.
18 JUL 1940
For remarks hereon.
COMMODORE N BARRA
E 4b8, 9a. 51611 PAYSMOUTH
W. M. JAMES,
Portsmouth.
17 JUL 1940
*
Admiral,
16th July, 1940.
PORTSMOU
Commander-in-Chief.
III.
No. 5241/200D.
COMMANDER-in-CHIEF,
PORTSMOUTH.
Chatham crews were received at Portsmouth for
"RION" (at Poole) and "TINY" (at Southampton).
crew 2. ex "JAVA", the Chatham crews were sent to "RION" and
As "TINY" had already been manned by Portsmouth
"JAVA", the latter at Southampton. The date they were
placed onboard was P.M. 27th May 1940.
Nc Junmith
R.N. BARRACKS,
CHIPP
DRAFTING COMMANDER
for COMMODORE.
19th July 1940.
20 JUL 940
*
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CONFIDENTIAL.
It is requested that it may be stated whether
there is any further information available concerning
the paying off dates of the undermentioned Dutch coasters,
commissioned with Portsmouth crews for operation "Dynamo"?
6
RUJA (Understood paid off at Poole but Naval Officer
in Charge, Poole states date is not known).
June
AMAZONE
une
HORST
your
SURSUM CORDA
uly
PACIFIC (Arrived Poole 29th June).
Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth's No.5241/200 D
of 19th July 1940 states that TINY had been manned by
Portsmouth crew ex-JAVA. May it be stated when this crew
joined TINY?
ING OFFICE
FFICE
the
CEIVED
AUG 1940
KS. TOMOUTH
W.Aushin
R. N BARRA of Military Branch.
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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.
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CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 11a)
(Itevised July, 1988)
M.
27 MAY 1940
2683
73
Commissioning Order
10401
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleetand Commander in Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/501
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
JAVA
Majesty's Ship
is to be
commissioned
Saturday
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
on
the
circumstances permit, **** as & tender to H.K.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
lespatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
or sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander J.M.D. Hunter, Royal Navy,
M.S. JAVA.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2317/8820)
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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SECRET
13
2.
Report on operations in connection with the evacuation of
the B.E.F. from the Dunkirk area. (Continued).
Wednesday 29th May.
0300
All wounded that could be moved evacuated into
Schoot or ships boats all of which returned to
"Calcutta".
Schoot, with a certain number of wounded, sent back
to England as she was nearly unmanageable with her
steering gear in a precarious state.
0345
Boats sent in again to collect more troops as they
arrived and if possible to connect with Lord Gort
in view of your message 0127/29th May.
Officer in charge of "Calcutta's" boats, Mr F.J. March
Gunner, made personal contact with Lord Gort about
8 miles inland, and placed "Calcutta" at his
disposal for his or his staff's evacuation. Lord
Gort courteously refused to be evacuated at this
0430
One stage, of "Calcutta's If whalers lost.
0520
Opened fire on one Dornier.
0710
"Calcutta's" boats returned with more troops and sent
in again to La Panne with relief crews.
0735
"Sutton" alongside to disembark her troops into
"Calcutta" and return close inshore opposite La
0810
Panne. "Salamander alongside and as for "Sutton" above,
1210
Party of tugs and drifters towing own boats sighted,
proceeding homewards full of troops. All ordered
alongside "Calcutta" to disembarktheir troops and
return to La Panne for more.
1227
"Java" towing launch alongside.
1228
"Golden Sunbeam" towing launch alongside.
1230
"Lord Rodney" alongside.
1237
"Lord Keith" towing launch alongaide.
1247
"Lord St Vincent" alongside.
1250
"Lord Collingwood" alongside.
1335
Captain (D) 1st D/F, who was senior officer at La
Panne at this time, informed that tugs and drifters
were being sent in to load up again.
1350
"Calcutta's" boats returned to ship.
1357
1900
Weighed. Arrived Sheerness. Disembarked 1000 troops and
completed with oil fuel and ammunition.
Friday 31st May.
1940
Slipped from buoy at Sheerness.
2130
Anchored off East Margate buoy with "Mallard" and
"Sheerwater" in company.
Saturday 1st June.
0315
Weighed and proceeded with "Mallard" and "Shearwater"
0500
Commenced patrolling on X route between and Y
buoys.
0938
Ordered to return to Sheerness.
1015
Opened fire on one Heinkel who had attacked and
damaged "Mosquito". Heinkel shot down.
1018
Opened fire on two more Heinkels diving from
broken clouds.
1024
Detached "Shearwater" to stand by "Mosquito".
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From:- Lt. D. Van Gessel, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1st June. Was told to go to assistance of "Ivanhoe" and
"Queen of Thanet". We contacted with tug
"Java" who had survivors on board from the
"Queen of Thanet". We set out and found
"Ivanhoe" seriously bombed. The captain asked
us to get medical help, etc. etc., which we
We did. helped with more serious wounded, but they
were in such & condition that removal seemed
unwise. In consultation with Captain of
"Ivanhoe" we decided to take off the survivors
(mostly soldiers) and took them ashore.
On next journey we took into Margate an N.T.B.
with one survivor out of 8. The boat was
badly damaged, but was docked alongside Pier.
On these journeys was accompanied by Lt. Dancy.
31st May.
Was out in tug "Doria" trying to find lifeboats
Deal an M.T.B. bound for Convoy duties caught
reported floating near the Goodwins, when off
fire. After helping crew we took S.O.7 into
Dover submarine basin. Commander of S.O.7
is reporting matter.
N.B. Survivors of "Ivanhoe" were landed at
more could be done and she proceeded in tow
Margate. We only left "Ivanhoe" when nothing
to Chatham.
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* NAYAL 11JUN1940 OFFICER IN CHARGE
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From: CLARKE, J.C.
TO
Sub,Lieut:
*
RAMSGATE
N.O.I.C.
A
Commanding M.B. RAPIDE.
RAMSGATE.
10.6.40.
SUBMITTED RECORD OF M.B. RAPIDE removing B.B.F. from Dunkirk
Beach.
Received orders at SHEERNESS at 14.00 hours on 30-5-40 to proceed
to Downs in convoy with other motor boats, escort vessel Drifter
"STRATHELLIOTT".
Arrived Downs 23.45 towing two broken-down boats. Received order
from STRATHELLIOTT at 01.30 on 31-5-40 to proceed to Dunkirk to
embark troops from beach, taking M.B. MARY ROSE in tow. Had
trouble with tow during night and handed over to STRATHELLIOTT
about 06.00 hrs, and carried on to Dunkirk alone. Arrived about
09.15. Floated ladder ashore on line and proceeded to haul troops
aboard; slow process owing to surf. Dropped anchor seawards and
backed on to beach. Loaded and hauled off on flood with 72 aboard,
transferred to ship lying off shore (name not known), picked up
small boat adrift and used form ferrying from beach to my ship.
Transferred 3 ship loads, last one at 21.30 hours on to BLACK JAVA.
Anchored half mile off shore and repaired engine. At 04.10 hours
Attempted to pick up a load at 23.00 hours but engine failed.
SKIPJACK. SKPPJACK loaned me a boat and crew in charge of Sub.
on 196-40 picked up ship's boat and loaded two loads on to
Lieut. Ruck who went ashore and filled my ship and his boat and
also took in tow large motor launch with 32 French soldiers on
board which was aground. Was unable to locate SKIPJACK or any
salvoes of bombs. Followed her with object of transferring and my
other ship except large tug steaming towards La Panne, dodging
loads. She eventually hit and completely destroyed, we
were half unable hour. Turned round and headed back to Dunkirk and above picked
was to find any survivors, although we cruised around for
up three an sailors from top mast of a ship which was just
Abreast of Dunkirk harbour MOSQUITO have in sight; signalled her
water (name unknown).
and started Commander of MOSQUITO received message soldiers to proceed
transferring my troops and survivors.
Whilst to sinking doing transport so, and we cast off with three French
and SKIPJACK men on board, and followed her.
proceeded MOSQUITO ahead badly towed damaged and was home, we from picked hit and about having about hindered up 15 to 21 12.00 miles trouble cast survivors our hrs. movements. off the and and coast launch and ANTJE approximately Sub,Lieut. to adrift was Margate making as Flint, by she 2 miles better Skoot Was and
ANTJE, speed.
Were giving disembarked injured
Arriving as our engine Margate was approximately 21.35 hrs and
Sub. and survivors. Lieut. Flint, R.N.R., although badly wounded himself,
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From: CLARKE, J.C.
Sub.Lieut:
To
Commander Troop, R.N.
H.M.S. WILDFIRE, SHEERNESS.
birs VITAM
Commanding M.B.RAPIDE.
10.6.40.
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SUBMITTED RECORD OF M.B. RAPIDE removing B.E.F. from
Dunkirk Beach.
broot I basede assiy
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bits alexateH serdi VI
Received orders at SHEERNESS at 14.00 hours on
JuodA was alwel edd right medic evord
30.5.40 to proceed to Downs in convoy with other motor
30/5
adds DO anidmod to bontrom effe .beggorb
boate, escort vessel Drifter "STRATHELLIOTT".
and no voloste of
beggorh bird evods, bereved alexnich
Arrived Downs 23.45 towing two broken-down boats.
ebtewod SINDO 8 broose
Received order from STRATHELLICTT at 01.30 on 31.5.40 to
00 MISVO
MARY ROSE in tow. Had trouble with tow during night and
proceed to Dunkirk to embark troops from beach, taking M.B.
BBW
and of edudito of
handed over to STRATHELLIOTT about 08.00 hrs, and carried
31/5
notasovo 520 nedi 020m no one
on to Dunkirk alone. Arrived about 09.15. Floated
ladder ashore on line and proceeded to haul troops aboard;
Loob 5018 admod to
backed on to beach. Loaded and hauled off on flood with
slow process owing to surf. Dropped anchor seawards and
on Batwolle to to
OF
78 aboard, transferred to ship lying off shore (name not
ods evits bros
known), picked up small boat adrift and used for ferrying
Ms Devedo vilbeet Drts VINOLUP 68
from beach to my ship.
bits to of as I
anigued at smell and first nellivis st all
Transferred 3 ship loads, last one at 91.30 hours
.etegamen To
on to BLACK JAVA. Attempted to pick up a load at 88.00
hours but engine failed. Anchored half mile off shore
1/6
(by)
and repaired engine. At 04.10 hours on 1.6.40 picked
SKIPJACK up loaned me a boat and crew in charge of Sub.Lieut. and
ship's boat and loaded two loade on to SKIPJACK.
Ruck who went ashore and filled my ship and his boat
also took in tow large motor launch with 32 French
Tavo
board which was aground. Was unable to locate
SKIPJACK soldiers on other ship except large tug steaming towards
La or dodging any salvoes of bombs. Followed her with
and destroyed, and we were unable to hour. any
object Panne, of transferring my loads. She was eventually find hit
survivors, and headed back to Dunkirk and picked up
completely although we cruised around for half an
Turned three sailors round from top mast of a ship which was just above
water (name unknown).
Abreast of Dunkirk harbour MOSQUITO have in sight; and
signalled her and started transferring my troops
survivors. Commander of MOSQUITO received
Whilst doing so, to sinking transport and we cast off followed with
message three French to proceed soldiers and SKIPJACK men on board, and
her.
MOSQUITO and we picked up 21 survivors and Sub.Lieut. adrift
was hit about 18.00 hrs. and approximately
Flint, as she and badly damaged and hindered our
2 miles ahead proceeded home, having to cast the movements. launch
was by Skoot making ANTJE, better speed. Arriving and Margate survivors.
Were towed as our engine was giving trouble approximately ANTJE
was from about 15 miles off coast to Margate and
21.35 hrs and disembarked R.N.R., injured although badly wounded himself, thier
Sub.Lieut.Flint, seeing that his crew were comfortable able and to
wounds insisted attended on to with the few bandages we were
obtain us to Sub pick from Lieut up ANTJE. nearly Ruck and 200 his soldiers heat's from grow Pundible for

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who were stranded on the beach at Dunkirk when serving as an
embarkation party. They found a small motor boat, which they
repaired. They then took on board twenty-three soldiers
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and crossed the channel to Margate without chart or compass.
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This man, a merchant seaman, member of crew of H.M.Tug
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inexperienced crew whereby the Schoot "PATRIA" was able to get
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embark in "PATRIA" and "HAIG", (W/D CMB) large bodies of troops
through making direct contact with the beach, he was able to
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ashore in a small boat in day time, contacted with troops, and
in safety. In "HAIG" Haggar went to Malon Les Bains and went
took three loads each of 60 men and out them on board "TANKERTON
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FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
1/1th June, 1940.
No. Bl4/0/1291.
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
GENERAL MANAGER, DOVER HARBOUR HOARD.
(Copy to Secretary of the Admiralty.)-
MILITARY 16JUN1940 BRANCH
1940
SERVICES
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TUGS
AT
DOVER
DURING
ADMIRALTY
ON PRANCH COAST.
of
The attached reports of the proceedings of tage
settoned at Dover during the recent operations on the
rench const are formanded in accordance with a
Tephone request from Mr. Turner, Tug Scotion (Ext. 2465.)
RAMSAY.
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this the "JAVA" did; at about 3 Dalla we were dive
bombed near """ buoy - "no damage", so went to
assistance of several other craft "not required".
After searching between Hgth and Western Buoy for some
time and finding no sign of the "SALAMANDER" I sent
W/T to V.A.D. that I would wait around the area for
orders or would assist anything I came across. Later
I took in tow H.M.S. ? 0.96, destroyer which had been
battered and was laid helpless - full of troops.
Towed her until off the E. Goodwin and Goodwin Knoll,
when her engines came back to life.
Whilst towing the D.96 I received W/T from V.A.D.
to return to Dunkirk and handle H.M.S. "KEITH". I
replied unable to obey orders as I was fully engaged
with the D.96. Later, when D.96 was able to proceed
under her own power I phoned from Deal for further
orders; these were then given to the Captain of the
Tug whilst I myself was put into hospital from injuries
received/

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Copy/
DYNAMO 234.
Salvage
Office,
11, Cambridge Dover. Terrace,
11th
June,
1940.
Commander
Days
The
Castle,
Dover.
Sir,
As instructed I enclose my report of operations
$
carried out under my orders on the following Tugs, LADY BRASSEY,
FOREMOST 87 and ST. OLOARD
29th May 0/30 State left Dover on LADY BRASSEY to assistance of
H.M.S.
"MONTROSS".
3/- Took "MONTROSE" in tow from the range of enemy
searchlights off Gris Nez.
6/110 Arrived at Dover after towing "MONTROSE" stern
first all the way.
30th May 11 Refle Left Dover on LADY BRAS BY with FOREMOST 87
in company, bound for Dunkirk in search of H.M.S.
"BIDEFORD", missed the "BIDEFORD" in fog, received 8
bombing off Gravelines - no damage done; carried on
to Dunkirk.
5/0 Dalla On arrival S.N.O. ordered me to assist in
harbour work. I sent the FOREMOST 87 to handle barges
onto the Marlo bench, etc., BRASSEY into harbour.
Towed "PRAGUE" out of harbour stern first and guided
incoming craft to troop embarkation points.
31st May 0/30 Stalle Left Dunkirk under orders of V.A.D. by W/T,
no troops then available for me to bring over, there
being five vessels waiting at that time.
7/0 ReMe Visual signal from Leathercoats sent me back
to N. Goodwins to assist two Trawlers ashore. I ordered
FOREMOST 87 back to Dover.
8/30. Arived back at Dover. Trawlers refloated.
lot June 10/30 seme Left Dover on the "ST. OLOAP" to assistance
of *H.S.S. "SALAMANDER" reported to be off "Western Buoy"
and proceeding slowly towards Dover; went to assistance
of S.S. "PRAGUE" off N. Goodwin, vessel had been
bombed and was in sinking condition and troops were
being transferred to small craft which were alongside,
finding my mistake in ships I requested the "JAVA" to
take my place and tow the "PRAGUE" to the Small Downs
and beach her whilet I went after the "SALAMANDER" -
this the "JAVA" did; at about 3 palla we were dive
bombed near *** buoy - "no damage", so went to
assistance of several other craft "not required".
After searching between the and Western Buoy for some
time and finding no sign of the "SALAMANDER" I sent
W/T to V.A.D. that I would wait around the area for
orders or would assist anything I came across. Later
I took in tow H.M.S. ? D.96, destroyer which had been
battered and was laid helpless - full of troops.
Towed her until off the E. Goodwin and Goodwin Knoll,
when her engines came back to life.
Whilst towing the D.96 I received W/T from V.A.D.
to return to Dunkirk and handle H.M.S. "KEITH". I
replied unable to obey orders as I was fully engaged
with the D.96. Later, when D.96 was able to proceed
under her own power I phoned from Deal for further
orders; these were then given to the Captain of the
Tug whilet I myself was put into hospital from injuries
received/

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COPY.
From: CLARKE, J.C.
Troop, R.N.
Sub.Lieut:
H.H.S. WILINIRE, SHEKRNESS.
Commanding N.B.RAPIDE.
10.6.40. 5.
SURNITURE RECORD OF 11.3. RAPIDE removing B.B.P. from
Denitisk Beach.
Received orders at at 14.00 hours on
30.5.40 to proceed to Dome in convey with other motor
bonts, essurt vessel Drifter
in
Arrived Downs 83.45 towing to broken-Jam bonts.
Received unles from M 91.80 on $1.1.40 to
proceed to Denitive to enbark trosps from beach, taking M.B.
MARY 2008 In tow. Had trouble with too during night and
handed 0102 to STRATHELLIOTT about 16.00 hrs, and carried
90 to Smith nlone. Arrived about 09.18. Floated
Ledder ashere B line and prosended to had troops aboard;
slow process oring to surc. Decuped enother seawards and
bealth 00 to benefi- Looded and house off on flood with
78 abound, transferred to ship lying off shore (name not
insum), plated up mall bost strift and used for foreying
the beach to my skip.
Transforred 8 ship Londs, last use at 81.80 hours
B to BLACK JAVA. Attempted to pick 10 a load at $8.00
hears but engine failed. Instered half sile off shore
and repaired ongine- -At 06.10 hours 00 1.6.40 picked
= ship's boat and Londed tuo Londo 00 to SKINTACK.
ORINTING Loanse - a boat and orer in charge of Sub,Lieut.
Busit the was nature and filled 17 ship and his bost and
also The in See Large notien Inmob with SD French
embitere - hourd which use agreed, Yes institle to Locate
SEXPING of any other ship except Director tog steaming towards
La Funny deliging: selvess of followed baz with
at 18 lends: 4M use overtusily hit
and campletely instruged, and se 1920 mebbe to find any
survivare, although # grateed around for half an hour.
Turned vound and I belt to Deskin MM picked. 110
from W must of 8 ship which was just above
vator Come -
of Bunkin's harbonr MISQUITTO hirro in sight;
signatted See und started treaterving my troops and
survivors. Whiles doing 80, Commission of HOSCUITO reseived
massage to proceed 9a. staking transport and 9a east off with
three French soldiers and inn OR hourd, and followed
hap.
RESQUITO was his about 18.00 hrs. and approximately
8 niles shood and - picked up 02 surgivers and Sub.Lieut.
Flint, and proseeded home having to osst the Isumoh admift
aa ohe use baily damaged and hindered our novements.
the based from about 18 wills off const to Margate
by Stool AIRTH, 9a our engine was giving trouble and ANTJE
was making better ageed, Arriving Margate approximately
92.85 here and disembarked injured and survivers.
Sub.Liout.Pline, H.N.B., although baily wounded himself,
instated 8 sssing that due 1209 9824 comfortable and thier
wounds attended to with the first bandages 59 ware able to
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CHAP. V
and Hilda), two power boats and Kellett a tow and pulling Leda, but boats ; the(Doggersbank
with the Calcutta¹, the Gallant, Wakeful, of Verity, two skoots
was joined by the minesweepers the number there were insufficient
boats and motor launches to cope with of troops on the beach.
Calcutta had already lost one of her two whalers2.
70 wounded (cot cases) ; heavy embarkation difficult and the
Off La Panne, at 2157, the Calcutta, surf assisted made by the skoot Reiger, embarked
By the 28th May beach evacuation had become a vitally essential part
complete lack of small beaching craft, other than ships' boats - aftermath
Operation Dynamo". It was, however, severely restricted by the almost of
the wish, already noticed, to prevent early information of the operation be- of
coming known to the enemy; and an urgent and persistent cry for boats arose
from the ships off the beaches.³
Beach craft are sailed for Dunkirk
Steps had already been taken, however, to begin the provision of small boats.
At 0800 on the 28th May, 8 motor boats were sailed from the Thames for the
South Downs. At noon the tug Sun V with 8 cutters and 2 whalers in tow,
and the tug St. Clears with 11 cutters in tow, left Sheerness for Ramsgate, and
both tugs sailed for Dunkirk late in the evening. Of these two tows, however,
only 7 cutters reached the beaches, the remainder being lost en route.4
At 1500 the tug Java left Ramsgate for Dunkirk, in company with four
drifters⁵ and 5 motor launches⁶. They arrived off Bray at 0100 on 29th May,
and were the first arrivals of small motor craft off the beaches. With them,
at 1500 on the 28th May, 5 drifters of the 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla left Rams-
gate for Dunkirk⁷, and at 1845, 18 motor boats with 17 whalers left Sheerness
for Dover.⁸
Supply of small craft is accelerated
These supplied only a portion of what was required. There was still a lack
of small craft, and at 2002 V.A. Dover asked that every available shallow draft
power boat should be sent to the beaches⁹. The Admiralty's vigorous reaction
to this request became fully evident on the following day, the 29th May, when
the Portsmouth and Nore Commands, the Thames estuary and the Port of
London Authority were combed for motor boats, lighters and barges¹⁰. To
accelerate the journey arrangements were made to route them direct to the
beaches, provided they had charts, food, fuel etc.¹¹, though some difficulty was
experienced in providing the large number of charts required. Indeed, on the
road map" to navigate on.
31st May the Master of the coaster Hythe states that he was given an army
I 2 The Calcutta reported she was off La Panne.
Appendix H.2.
3 Appendices H.1 and H.2.
Five gunfire from Clears' cutters were lost en morning route to Dunkirk a collision with the destroyer the result of enemy
4 The of the Sun St. V's tow was lost early next in Montrose.
up 5 by The the Sp. Gravelines Serv./V. Crested and Nieuport; Eagle. one of the 5 was, next however, day, as subsequently picked
6 The Lord Walker Rodney, I, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
7 8 9 The Appendix Lord Cavan, G.6. Walker Fidget, II, Jacketa, New Britannic, Silver Dawn Nayland, and and Fisher and Lord Angler Boy St. Vincent. (Appendix II. G.5).
Appendix G.7.
II 10 Appendices G.13 to G.18.
Appendix G.9.
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CHAP. VI
and abandoned her.
The Pangbourne slipped the tow, Fields' ship's company
Fields (in approx. position 51° 20' N., took 02° off 05' the E) Gracie reported that she was sinking.
Grenade damaged
the Express (with 500 troops she and embark picked more up Bray beach) entered
Meanwhile, at about the time that had the Jaguar from had left Dunkirk harbour,
so, to berth however, alongside near-missed the previously the Grenade ahead mentioned and astern. second Only air troops. splinters attack took Before place, she could and the do it
Express, but the Grenade was damaged harbour. some casualties. The Express
Express was and had came on board the
thereupon cleared out of the
Greyhound severely damaged, Nautilus sunk
Anthony, which left La Panne for Dover at 1525 with 550 troops, was bombed
The bombing between 1530 and 1600 was widespread¹. The destroyer
at 1555 (and 1645), but the bombs fell wide. Off La Panne, at about 1600,
high level bombing attack was made on the destroyer Greyhound, on the mine- a
sweepers Sutton and Salamander, and on the paddle-minesweeper Sandown.
The Sutton was straddled but no damage was done. In the dive-bomb attack
which followed, however, the Greyhound was severely damaged by 2 near
misses, and had 90 casualties, 20 of which were fatal. The Sp. S/V
Royal Eagle, which was assisting in rescue work, escaped damage, but the
trawler Nautilus, which had already ferried some 600 troops from the beach,
was straddled by bombs and had her engines and steering gear put out of action.
Making water rapidly, she managed to get alongside the Greyhound and transfer
to her the 150 troops she was carrying. The Nautilus, already 6 feet down in
the water and sinking, was then abandoned and set on fire.
The Greyhound limped back to Dover carrying 506 troops, but for 4 hours
of the passage she was in tow of the Polish destroyer Blyskawica which had
been on patrol with the destroyer Vega in the vicinity of the West Hinder buoy.
The Greyhound took no further part in "Dynamo."
Waverley sunk
Meanwhile, at about 1630, the Cyclone left the harbour with 500 troops on
board en route for Dover. Near Kwint Bank buoy she saw the minesweeper
through her bottom, leaving a hole about 6 feet in diameter. Four of the 600
Waverley sinking; a bomb had struck her on the port quarter and passed right
troops she had embarked from La Panne beach were killed and a number
wounded. When the Waverley sank, many of her troops were left swimming or
trying to keep afloat, but the numbers thinned out considerably within 15/20
minutes². Golden The Cyclone picked up 158. About hour later the Sp. S/V
picked up a few more.
Eagle picked up 285 and, guided by a plane, an the tug Java and 2 drifters
Canterbury damaged
1,960 While these air attacks had been going on the had embarked
troops from the east pier. During a brief lull Canterbury in the bombing, at about
hours, 1" From to the the effect vessels that off-shore there came a series of 1545 and 1555
attacks (R.A.F. 2 seem Narrative, to have p.327). begun the at anchorages about 1430 at Bray when and none La Panne of signals, our were aircraft between being were bombed. on the line. These
Report by the Captain of the Waverley.
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WEDNESDAY, 29TH MAY
CHAP. VI
Calcutta contacts Lord Gort
On receipt of this signal at 0345 the Calcutta, which had already been embark-
ing troops from La Panne beach, sent her boats in again, in charge of Mr. F.J.
March, Gunner. Mr. March made personal contact with Lord Gort about
8 miles inland, and placed the Calcutta at his disposal for his or his staff's evacua-
tion. Lord Gort, however, courteously refused to be evacuated at this
stage¹.
La Panne beach cleared of troops
Meanwhile the Calcutta was proceeding with the embarkation, having en-
listed the assistance of the minesweepers Sutton and Salamander, the tug Java,
five drifters2, and three motor launches³. By 1357 the Calcutta had embarked
1200 troops, with whom she proceeded to Sheerness.
In addition to the ships assisting the Calcutta, 7 minesweepers4, 4 skoots5,
and 5 destroyers⁶ also embarked troops from La Panne beach. Of the
destroyers, the Greyhound was bombed and severely damaged (see p.42).
The minesweepers embarked, in all, 3415 troops, the skoots 1137 and the des-
troyers 2100. The tramp Yewdale and the motor vessels Beal and Bullfinch
between them brought off 1,854. The assault landing craft A.L.C.15 ferried
about 750 troops from the beaches to off-lying ships, and finally transported
25 to Dover ; the A.L.C.5 also ferried troops throughout the day.
The paddle-minesweeper Oriole had beached herself at La Panne at about
0600, thus permitting about 2,500 troops to pass over her decks to be embarked
by other ships before she refloated at about 1800. In this connection, Sub-
Lieut. Croswell, who had been landed at La Panne at about 0600 with a small
beach party in the Harvester's motor skiff, says : " On the beach we found
14 boats which we launched. A line ferry was established from a paddle-
steamer [the Oriole] which was aground close inshore, and this steamer served
as a pier alongside which other boats were able to come.
Throughout
the
day embarkation continued."
Later in his report, Sub-Lieut. Croswell says " About 1400
bombing
commenced - there were no casualties though 8 heavy bombs fell within 100
yards of the place of embarkation. A supply ship [the danlayer Nautilus]
to the right of the beach was fired and destroyed by a near miss, and a destroyer
[the Greyhound] was hit by an incendiary bomb [in fact she was severely
damaged by a near miss] but continued in action. I joined up with the Army
Staff controlling evacuation - there were no other naval officers at La Panne.⁷
About 2300
I requested that piers should be built but was told nothing
could be done that night.
Lord Gort arrived on the beach on Thursday
morning [30th May] and asked what could be done to assist. I again sug-
gested erection of piers, and under Colonel Porter's direction this was begun,
the pier at La Panne being ready and in use by 1400".
I Calcutta's report.
2 The Golden Sunbeam, Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord St. Vincent, and Lord Collingwood.
3 The Angler II, Nayland and New Britannic.
4 The Emperor of India, Gracie Fields, Halcyon, Hebe, Oriole, Princess Elizabeth and
Waverley.
5 The Reiger, Doggersbank, Jutland and Oranje.
6 The Shikari, Harvester, Anthony, Sabre and Greyhound.
7 Sub. Lt. Croswell was not given orders by his commanding officer to remain ashore.
He says as at La Panne there was no liaison between Army and Navy, I realised I could
do a much more useful job by remaining there," and he stayed there until 1st June. Com-
menting on this, Lt. Cdr. M. Thornton, R.N., Captain of the Harvester says: " This young
officer wisely accepted responsibility of missing his ship and then took charge of the beaches
and embarkation.
(C.W.23187/40.)
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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
I Was not available.
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7. It is a matter of great importance that these ships should be got ready as.
soon as possible.
Brabant1
Bart
8. Twente
Tilly
Antje
Hondsrug
Brandaris
Reiger
Delta
Lena
Princess Juliana
Borneo¹
Caribia
Oranje
Liberty
Vrede
Gorecht
Bernina
Fiducia'
Rika
Limburg'
Patria
Junior
Bornrif
Amstelroom
Deneb
Martha
Express
Mercurius¹
Aegiv
Jutland
1704/22
F.3. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, C.-IN-C. NORE, C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R)
F.O.I.C. London, F.O.I.C. Southampton, F.O.I.C. Portland
Admiralty 1703/22 and 1704/22 to certain addressees only. The operation for
which these ships are being prepared will be known as Dynamo.
1944/22
APPENDIX G
SIGNALS RE LACK OF SMALL CRAFT
Sunday, 26th May
1. ADMIRALTY to A/S CHATHAM, A/S PORTSMOUTH, (R) C.-IN-C. Nore, C.-in-C. Portsmouth,
V.A. Dover
Investigate and report how many cutters and whalers can be made available for
immediate service under V.A. Dover.
2028/26
2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Combrax Portsmouth,
Commandant 1st D.C. Fort Cumberland
8 A.L.C's. with crews complete are available and will be embarked in S.S. Clan
Macalister at Southampton a.m. 27th May.
2337/26
Monday, 27th May
3. (ADMIRALTY) D.S.V.P. to COMMODORE, SHEERNESS (R) C.-in-C. Nore V.A. Dover
About 40 motor launches have been ordered to Sheerness of which 30 should
arrive at daylight tomorrow Tuesday. The rest during the day. These will be
manned on arrival at Sheerness
Request you will inform V.A. Dover when
boats are ready for service.
2035/27
Tuesday, 28th May
Note: [At 0436. S.N.O. Dunkirk asked for all vessels to be sent alongside east
pier.]
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK (R) Fighter Command
Further destroyers and small craft are being sent now to Dunkirk.
0630/28
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SMALL CRAFT
5. N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
1st Mine Recovery Flotilla vessels Lord Cavan, Fidget, Jacketa, Silver Dawn
and Fisher Buoy. Tug Java. Drifters Lord Collingwood, Lord Rodney, Lord Keith,
Lord St. Vincent. Motor boats New Britannic, Walker I, Walker II, Angler, Nayland,
sailed Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1550/28
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Greatwood, Lt., 76.
Grenade, 28, 43-4 (damaged), 46, 50n (reported sinking), 55 (sunk).
Greyhound, 13 (bombards Calais) ; in Dynamo, 23, 27, 42 (damaged), 47 (remains in
action), 54n, 55n.
Grey Mist, 13.
Grimsby Town, 104, 110.
Grive, 38, 93 (sunk), 60, 90-1.
Grouse, 72n.
Guillemot, 114n, 117.
Gula, 71n.
Gulzar, 17, 60n, 114n, 118.
H.A.C., 71s.
Haig, 72n, 90.
Halcyon, 20, 28n, 45, 47n, 54n, 82, 86 (attacked), 91, 107n, 109, 114n, 117.
Hallett, Vice-Admiral T. J., (act. Cdre.), 49 (takes charge off Bray), 58, 79; leaves, 80 ;
effect of his arrival, 126.
Hancock, Capt. C. A., 29.
Handy Billie, 81.
Hanora, abandoned, 53 : sunk, 55.
Harris, Cdr. W. V. H., 13.
Harvester, 28n, 35-6, 47, 54n, 55n.
Harwich, F.O.I.C., 70; assistance to ships at, 94.
Havant, 46, 55n, 91 (sunk), 93.
Hawkinge, 5, 7.
Hebe, 44, 47n, 49, 50 (flag of R.A. Dover), 54n, 58 (hoists flag), 66, 67, 70, 76 (Whaler),
76n, 83 (slightly damaged), 84 (shoots down Heinkel).
Hebe II, 20, 24, 27, 28n.
Hemans, Lt. M. A., 81.
Henderson, Comdr. H. P., 22.
Hilda, 20, 29n, 32, 72n, 78, 90.
Hird, 37.
Hirschfield, A. B., C.A.L., 93.
Holford, Maj. C.F. L., R.M., 8.
Holkham, Capt. A., 38.
Holland, 111-2.
Holland, invaded, 1; surrenders, 2.
Holland-Martin, Lt. Cdr. D. E., 21.
Holmes, Maj.-Gen. W. G., 82.
Hondsrug, 20n, 24, 102, 114n, 116-7.
Hospital carriers, attacked, 16, 17, 43, 45, 104; space too valuable for them, 87.
Hound, 72n.
Howson, Capt. J. M.: S.N.O. Beaches, 49, 59; stops waste of boats, 60; returns to
Dover, 74; orders beach parties to embark, 79, 80; effect of his arrival, 126.
Hutchins, Lt. Col. R. L., 69-70.
Hythe, 32, 72n.
Icarus, 37-8 (damaged), 54 (makes two trips in 24 hours), 55n, 69, 83 (in collision), 87, 97
101 (in collision).
Impulsive, 20, 23, 27, 55n, 64n, 70, 83 (damages propeller).
Indépendence, 73n.
Ingénieur Cachin, 73.
Intrepid, 37, 38, 43 (damaged), 54n, 55n, 61n.
Inverforth, 34.
Ironside, General Sir Edmund (CIGS), 5.
Isle of Guernsey, 17, 45 (damaged).
Isle of Thanet, 19, 22n, 24, 28, 34 (sunk).
Ivanhoe, 37n-8, 54n, 55n, 77n, 83 (bombed), 86, 90-1 (damaged), 93.
Jackal, hunts submarine, 69.
Jacketa, 32n, 51n.
Jaguar, 28, 39, 41 (damaged), 42, 61n (in need of repair).
Java, 32, 42, 47.
Javelin, 28, 37-8, 54n, 55n, 61n, 105 (forbidden to sail).
Jeannie MacIntosh, 71n.
Jeune France, 62n, 73n.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
ABEL TASMAN
Dutch
AEGIR
Dutch
ALICE
Dutch
AMAZONE
Dutch
ANTJE
Dutch
BART
Dutch
BORNRIFF
Dutch
BRENDARIS
Dutch
CARIBIA
Dutch
DELTA
Dutch
DESPATCH II
Dutch
DOGGER BANK
Dutch
FERDANTA
Dutch
FRISCO
Dutch.
CORECHT
Dutch
Dutch
HEBE
HONSDRUG
Dutch
Dutch
HORST
Dutch
JAVA
Dutch
JUTLAND
Dutch
KAAPFALGA
Dutch
Aground on Brady beach.
LENA
Dutch
ORANJE
Dutch
PACIFIC
Dutch
PASCHULL
Dutch
PATRIA
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Dutch
REIGER
Dutch
RIKA
Dutch
RUJA
Dutch
SANANTINO
Dutch
SURSUM CORDA
Dutch
TILLY
Dutch
TWENTE
Dutch
VREDE
Dutch
WEGA
Dutch
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OPERATION DYNAMO
DUTCH. YESSELS.
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
lamy
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
Mr.Bellamy (Dutch)
ABEL TASMAN
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy (Dutch)
AEGIR
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ALICE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
AMAZONE
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
ANTJE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
BART
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
BORNRIFF
Dutch
Mr. .Bellamy
BRENDARIS
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
CARIBIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
DELTA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
DESPATCH II
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
DOGGER BANK
Dutch
Mr.Bellemy
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twing
FERDANTA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
FRISO
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
WI
GORECHT
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
H H H
ZEO
HEBE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
HONSDRUG
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
HORST
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
JAVA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
JUTLAND
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
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OWNER
REMARKS
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E.Jarvis
To V.A. Dover
with
A MARY
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner
ELINE
F.Parham &
A.P.S.
or
Mr.Forbes
VANCE
C.P.Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
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ID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
with
LBATROSS
H.W.Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
LJANOR
J.K.Mann
No reports received f
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr.Bodley
No report received fr
missing vessels.
ALOHA
J.E.PEARCE
Re-allocated to A.P.S
AMITY
W.H.Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr.Woelworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F.Winter
With H.M.S.WildfireS
S
ANTO INNETTE
A.J.Albert
A.P.S.
AQUA BELLE
B.Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S
entitled
ASHINGDON
Mr.Peters
Returned to owners
in
AUNTIE GUS
S.Long
Returned to owner
Dept
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to
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
this
ANGLER
Golding Bros.
Returned to owner (di
ANEE (WHERRY)
A.Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk
person
ANTONY
W.Bates & Son Ltd.
Did not go. Returne
pati
Smith
and
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BRIDLINGTON
(15 vessels)
Prepared but did not
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Fishing vessels
BOSTON
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(22 vessels)
Prepared but did not
Fishing vessels)
14
BALQUHAIN
Dr.P.Mitchell
Returned to owners.
Watt
2/41
BARBILL II
J.Morris
Returned to owners.
BASILDON
OF
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R.Cox
To Dover
BLACK ARROW
Mr.Wilkinson
Lost at Dunkirk
BLUE BIRD
C.P.Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs.G.Ragless
Returned to owner.
ROBELI
A.R.Cox
T.98. No trace of re
Dunkirk.
HEB
BONNIBELL
C.Patey
No trace of return fr
HON
BONNY HEATHER
A.R.Foccola
Re-allocated to A.P.S
HOR
BOY BILLY
J.Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to
BOY BOB (RX330)
ser
T.W.Adams
BOY BRUCE
Did not go - for Dyna
C.Hayes
BREAD WINNER
Returned to owner
J.H.A.Bellhouse
Returned to owner
BREAM
Golding Bros.
BRITTANIA IV
Prepared did not go.
JAVA
Sayers Bros.
BRITTANIC
Returned to owners 5.
JUTL
H.& J.Budd
Reported lost
BRYWYN
C.Priestley Mist
BULL PUP
T.98 Returned to own
Mr. Smith
BURGONIA
Reported lost
G.W.Burgoine
BURTON
Re-allocated to A.P.S
Leigh Building Co.
BOU SAADA
Returned to owner.
E.Dreyfus
BARBARA
Re-allocated to A.P.S
KAAFA
A.E.Johnson
BHURANA
Re-allocated to A.P.S
W.H.Grint
AUXY. PATROL SERVICE
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ACE
E.Jarvis
To V.A.Dover
ADA MARY
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner
ADELINE
F.Parham &
A.P.S.
Mr.Forbes
ADVANCE
C.P.Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
AID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
ALBATROSS
H.W.Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ALJANOR
J.K.Mann
No reports received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr.Bodley
No report received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOHA
J.E.PEARCE
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
AMITY
W.H.Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr.Woelworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F.Winter
With H.M.S. Wildfire Sheerness
ANTO INNETTE
A.J.Albert
A.P.S.
AQUA BELLE
B.Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ASHINGDON
Mr.Peters
Returned to owners
AUNTIE GUS
S.Long
Returned to owner
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
D
ANGLER
Golding Bros.
DI
Returned to owner (did not go.)
ANEE (WHERRY)
A.Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk
DO
ANTONY
W.Bates & Son Ltd.
Did not go. Returned to owner.
BRIDLINGTON
(15 vessels)
FE
Prepared but did not go
FR
Fishing vessels
BOSTON
(22 vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
Fishing vessels)
BAIQUHAIN
Dr.P.Mitchell
Returned to owners.
Watt
BARBILL II
J.Morris
Returned to owners.
BASILDON
GOP
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R.Cox
To V.A.Dover
BLACK ARROW
Mr.Wilkinson
Lost at Dunkirk
BLUE BIRD
C.P.Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs.G.Ragless
Returned to owner.
ROBELI
A.R.Cox
T.98. No trace of return from
Dunkirk.
BONNIBELL
HEB
C.Patey
No trace of return from Dunkirk
HON
BONNY HEATHER
A.R.Foccola
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
HOR
BOY BILLY
J.Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
service.
BOY BOB (RX330)
T.W.Adams
Did not go - for Dynamo
BOY BRUCE
C.Hayes
Returned to owner
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A.Bellhouse
Returned to owner
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared did not go.
JAVA
BRITTANIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40
JUTL
BRITTANIC
H.& J.Budd
Reported lost
BRYWYN
C.Priestley Mist
T.98 Returned to owners 19/6
BULL PUP
Mr.Smith
Reported lost
BURGONIA
G.W.Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BOU SAADA
E.Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
KAAFA
BARBARA
A.E.Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H.Grint
AUXY. PATROL SERVICE.
BOAT (16 ft)
W.Robertson
Reported Lost by owner.

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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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VESSEL
OWNER
JTT
J.Mears
I
YOLA
% Sougho.
I
MONTAGUE WHALER
6th RAMSGATE SCOUTS
I
G.Chantry
&
MARGARET MARY
MATA HARI
J.W.LINTOTT
m
M.L. 108
?
MINNEDOSA
E.F.White &
A.J.Riding
MATOYA
Lt. Cdr. Gain
MADAME SANSGENE
Guy Shelly
MARY JANE
Lt.Col.H.S.C.
Richardson
M.F.H. 4B
Messrs.Pickfords
I
MAY QUEEN S.M.270
F.Leach
MEDORA (Wherry)
T.H.Read
MIRANDA No. 58 Boat
W.H.Goldsmith
I
C
NAIAD ERRANT
R.K.Taylor-
]
Nightingale
NANETTE II
E.G. Baxter
NARCISSA
H.Allbrow
D
NAUTILUS A
J.F.Mardling
]
DI
NEMO IV
Nemo Motor Boats
DO
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
Southend Mot.Nav.Co.
and
Ltd.
NEW WHITE HEATHER
J.Davis & Sons
]
NIN
J.Emons
NIRVANA
c/o Toughs
NO NAME II
Mr. Mason
FE
NORWICH BELLE
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
FR
(Stm. Boat Co.
NANCY BELLE
Mr.Wilcox
NEW WINDSOR CASTLE
c/o Toughs
GOP
OFFEMIA
J.L.Shakespeare
OMEGA
Mr.Forman
ORATAVA RX 45
H.J.Gallop
ORELLANA
R.Joynson
HEB
OSPREY
H.M. Customs,
HON
Gravesend
HOR
OULTON BELLE
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
(Stm. Boat Co.
OUR LIZZIE
Mr.Beran
OUR MAGGIE
Bob Leach & Son
ONA II
H. PAYNE.
JAVA
JUTL
PROSPERITY (WY59)
T.Eglon
KAAFA
PROVIDER
(WY71)
E.Turner
PROGRESS
(WY72)
E.Turner
PROVIDENCE
W.Walker
PALMESTON
Risdon Beazley

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Durch Vessds:
B
OPERATION DYNAMO
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
Mr.Bellamy (Dutch)
ABEL TASMAN
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy (Dutch)
AEGIR
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ALICE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
AMAZONE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ANTJE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
BART
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
BORNRIFF
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
BRENDARIS
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
CARIBIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
DELTA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
DESPATCH II
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
DOGGER BANK
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
FERDANTA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
FRISO
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
GORECHT
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
HEBE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
HONSDRUG
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
HORST
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
JAVA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
JUTLAND
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
KAAFALGIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy

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Page 3.
r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
Sunk
(Continued)

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Page 4.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
COTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
DINARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
DORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
FENELLA
ROEBUCK
FOAM QUEEN
ROUEN
ISLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ISLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
KILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
KING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
LADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
LEVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
LOCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES name
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
of Inen
WHITSTABLE
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9
)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
(Tugs)
C. 11
)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
(Continued)

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# sunk.
indicates Card for read and resul on service dring
this operation
$26.5.40
Additions to hist of ships taking part in operations Dynamo:-
4.6.40
Skoots
ATLANTIC
insired with Naval Grew
DEMOK.1.
DENEB
FREDANJA.
HILDA.
ORANGE YREESWIJH
TINY
TUNG
Other British Shipo.
ADVENTURESS
EDWARD NISSEN
AGNESS CROSS (Lipeboat)
ELIZABETH QUEEN ? GREEN
ALBATROSS III
E.M.E.D. (motor Liphoat)
ALOVETTE
EMPRISE (Harborn Lannch)
ANDORA.
ERICA.
ANDORA II (RAF Lanmch)
INNDORATI
ESKBURN
ANNE N ANNE
ATHOLA
FAIRBREEZE (Dript)
1
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
BAIL
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
BELFAST
FERVENT
BLACK JAVA
FISHBOURNE (19 w Ferry)
BLACKPOOL
FOREMOST. 2. (Hopper Bangh)
BONNY BELLE
FOREMOST 87. (Tug)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE- BOAT)
FORMID ABLE
B.P. ONE
FORSA
BRITANNIA
# FOSSA (Tug)
BULLFINCH
FRIGHTENED. LADY.
F.W 23 (Lighter)
CABBY
CANVEY QUEEN
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
CHERFIELD
GALZAR
#
CLAUDE (WATER BOAT)
GLENWAY (Barge)
CORNELIA
GUTTER II
C9 C 11 C " } TUGS.
GOLIATH.
GOURKA.
CY 63
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
DHOON (TRAWLER)
GONDIA (Thg)
DOGGER BANK
H.75 H. 75
DORIA (TUG)
HAIG (WD. Crap)
DWARF
HALFWAY
D.1.
HANDY BILLY
D 4
HOLLAND
D7
(HARBOUR LAUNCHES)
HOPPER 26
D9
HYTHE ( Coasth )
D 16
Si C
DC 715
DG 694
DG 950
IT PHO

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Page 3.
LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
#
Sunk
(Continued)

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Page 4.
LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
} french
PARIS (Hospital)
COTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
DINARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
DORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
FENELLA
ROEBUCK
FOAM QUEEN
ROUEN
ISLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ISLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
KILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
KING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
LADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
LEVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
LOCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9 (Tugs)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
(Continued)

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S.S. "BIARRITZ"
D.S.C.
James Lang Crockart
1000
Engineer
finall Howl
S.S. "CANTERBURY"
D.S C.
Master
Charles Archibald Hancock
Motor Boat "CONSTANT NYMPH"
D.B.M.
Owner
Basil Arthur Smith
setuall
S.S. "DORRIEN ROSE" Teldo
tal
I
повтоляз
D.O.C.
hamesthod
Master
Chief Engineer
D.S.C.
William Thompson
Bernard Murphy
D.S.C.
Mate
Terence O'Hanlon
D.S.M.
Gunner
D.S.M.
J. W. Watson
TOJEBN
A.B.
D.S.M.
J. O'Rowe
doonignS Totdo
0.8.
W. Barnett
D.S.M.
A. Gibson
Drawers Ieldo
Fireman
Tug "FOREMOSH 87"
D.S.C.
IntooM
Master
James Fryer
JRL
S.S. "ISLE OF GUERNSEY" bee
Francis waugh Hodges.
D.S.C.
Master
Brnest Leonard Hill
Chief Engineer
D.S.C.
David Douglas Robb
D.S.M.
A.B.
John Fowles
retual well
Tug "JAVA"
7001290 and
Seaman
D.S.M
Master
Harry Griffith
4001990
S.S. "KING GEORGE V"
Master
D.S.G
Robert McCallum McLean
Chief Engineer
D.S.C.
William MacGregor
Greaser
D.S.M.
Angus Macdonald
D.S.M.
A.B.
Donald Joseph McKinnon
S.S. "LEVENWOOD"
Master
D.S.C.
William Oswald Young
M.N. Gunner
D.S.M.
George. Knight
niewaxe0
D.S.M.
Fireman
Robert Moody
S.S. "MAID OF ORLEANS"
Master
D.S.C.
Gordon Dyer Walter
Chief Engineer
D.S.C.
George Frederick Tooley
D.S.M.
Q.M.
Harry Russell
Motor Yacht "MASHYRA"
D.S.M.
Skipper
G. D. Oliver
8.8. "PRAGUE"
Master
D.S.C.
Clifford Roland Baxter
Chief Engineer
D.S.C.
Walter Ernest Oxenham
D.S.M.
Frederick Wm. John Rushby
Boy
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&
1.8. "TYISALD"
Peank Edward Martin
Reginald William Freeman Pitman
Andrew Thomas Edward Manser
0.0. "ROYAGE SOVEREIGN"
George Johnson Wilfred Coulthard
S.B. "ROYAL DAFFODIL"
A. J. May
Firefloat "MASSEY SHAW"
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Knight
LANGGATE L.B.
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MARGATE L.B.
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harles theon
Alfred Gribbin
E. Thiteway
Clarence J. Walkey
Warbert Donald
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2nd Officer
New Master
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Master 1st Officer
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Master Chief Engineer
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ING
PART
VF ELS TAKING PART IN THE DUNKIR
QUA
Master
Owners.
Tug
SUN"
H. Cole
x
W.H.J. Alexander & Co. Ltd
1019128
"SUN III"
F. Russell
X
do
"SUN IV"
C. ALexander
X
do
"SUN V
W. Mastin
X
do
"SUN VII"
G. Cawsey
do
"SUN VIII"
S. Smith
do
"SUX X"
W. Fothergill
Latter is. Gamern
do
Stm Tommis Co.
SUN XI"
J. Lukes
x
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HMS keith
Steam and smoke were coming away from the Destroyer, and she
n to take a list. I began to run towards her, as also did the Tug
ABBS", but the planes were bombing her again, intent on finishing
off, so we had to sheer away from her. Her guns were going all
time as she steamed round and round, but she stopped as she must
re been hit again. She let go her anchor and swing round to head
the tide, as the crew began to take to the boats and rafts we made
r her again. As the bombers came over and machine-gunned the crew
3 they were all jumping overboard and the Tug "VINCIA", which was
oming in the Bast end of the Roads began to pick them up, and the
'ST. ABBS" had got alongside her starboard bow and the sloop was also
going to their assistance, so I turned rouried to a motor boat full of
soldiers and picked them up.
lvanhoe
At this time I could see that another Destroyer had been dis-
abled to the West of the Harbour, and a 'plane had just dropped a bomb
on a small oil tanker astern of the "VINCIA" which went up in flames.
A direct hit on the stern of the sinking Destroyer blew up her depth
charges and we made to the sailing barge #TOLLESBURY" which was sig-
nalling us. We went alongside of her and were requested to tow her
out of it as she had over two hundred soldiers under her main hatch.
We passed the motore lifeboat "ORIENT IV" on to her stern and began to
tow her down the Dunkirk Roads.
A Cross-Channel boat was backing out of the Harbour full of
troops, and no more troops were to be seen on the Pierhead, when,
West of the Pierhead we saw that the "PERSIA" had the other disabled
Destroyer in tow and he was blowing for us. But we could not catch
him as the Destroyer had one engine going as well.
The "VINCIA" by this time, was passing us with her decks
laden with survivors of the sunken Destroyer, and as we all came to
No. 5 W. Buoy to turn out to sea, here the gun fire from shore batteries
and Destroyers and trawlers was terrific as about 20 planes flew towards
us to try and stop us getting away. The "PERSIA's" Destroyer put up a
smoke screen, and we watched nine bombs fall from a plane and drop
right alongside a Cross-channel boat that was bound in, but she kept
going. Then a plane over us released five bombs and we watched them
fall and they dropped in to the sea about 100 feet on our port bow,
lifting the Tug bodily out of the water. Another bomb was aimed at
the "PERSIA" which missed and must have put water on her deck, and yet
another was aimed at the "VINCIA" which also missed. The Lewis gun
on our barge was going all the time with ours.
A squadron of our planes was coming over and the Enemy 'planes
began to turn away. A bomb exploded between a Sloop towing a disabled
Destroyer, and I think it must have parted the towrope as I could see
they were trying to get connected again soon afterwards. The "PERSIA"
and Destroyer began to draw away from us, also the "VINCIA", and we
continued on our tow.
A mine was exploded near us by a navy motor boat and when we
arrived in the Downs we were met by the examination Tug "JAVA" about
3-0 p.m. and were ordered to Ramsgate. "e hove barge up alongside and
anchored at Quern Buoy 4-45 p.m. where a motor boat launch came off
and took ashore about 100 troops and returned for the others, with orders
for us to tow barge to Gravesend.
In all, we brought about 230 troops out of Dunkirk, the Barge
"TOLLESBURY" and crew, and crew of "DUCHESS" and crew and Soldier steve-
dores of "ROYALTY" and Motor boat "ORIENT IV". We andored at Southend
10-0 p.m. and proceeded to Gravesend at 7-0 a.m. on Sunday 2nd June,
arriving at Lobster Buoy with "TOLLESBURY" 9-30 a.m. Went to Pier and
handed "ORIENT IV" over to Custom House,
(Signed) W.H. Simmons.
Master of Tug "CERVIA".

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289.
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83
NARRATIVE OF DUTCH BOAT "JAVA"
26th May - 4th June, 1940.
0645, 27th May, the crew of D.B.22 under the command of
Lieut-Commander Drake, BUE left Chatham Barracks and travelled via
Portsmouth to Southampton, joining "Java" that evening. The
vessel was then under repair, with orders on completion to load
ammunition in the River.
On the afternoon of 29th May those orders were cancelled
and we were instructed to fuel and proceed light to Dover.
Accordingly about 1700 with Main and Auxilliary machinery
persuaded to function by Diesel experts from the shore "Java" left
ible.
SECRET
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irted. Our final air
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left with the handicap of
IS the belt driving our
ally our Auxilliary
LIEUT.F.T.RENNY.R.N.R. - REPORT
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Lght and air with the
ON OPERATIONS OFF FRENCH COAST.
er our E.R.A. collapsed
(Letter dated June, 1940.)
as already out of action
è morning of 31st May
By this time our
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in
No:477.cc/40.
egards the other and
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
it was pointed out that
Lete and we were under
h starting on them.
-Commander Drake was
Forwarded.
=
proceed to Dunkirk to
2. The full names of the
945, steaming 10 knots
Officer and rating concerned are:-
working. My confidence
as being too slack it
Lieut. Frederick Thomas
ack of air and consequent
Renny, R.N.R.
ahead or astern, might
Petty Officer James Potts,
, 16 miles off Dunkirk,
D/J.92816.
, shedding bolts from
eventually held in place
5 knots making an 0200
at to put about, but a
Engine cooling, some
rpoceeded another 5 miles
The Nore.
ADMIRAL
ngine failed and it was
9th June, 1940.
hat it could be kept
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2nd June. Here repairs
11 JUN 1940
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289.
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83
NARRATIVE OF DUTCH BOAT "JAVA"
26th May - 4th June, 1940.
0645, 27th May, the crew of D.B.22 under the command of
Lieut-Commander Drake, RND left Chatham Barracks and travelled via
Portsmouth to Southampton, joining "Java" that evening. The
vessel was then under repair, with orders on completion to load
ammunition in the River.
On the afternoon of 29th May those orders were cancelled
and we were instructed to fuel and proceed light to Dover.
Accordingly about 1700 with Main and Auxilliary machinery
persuaded to function by Diesel experts from the shore "Java" left
dock and proceeded down the Solent to Hamble.
At 0400 on 30th May our troubles started. Our final air
pressure started the Main Engine and we left with the handicap of
being able neither to stop or go astern as the belt driving our
Auxilliarys parted immediately. Eventually our Auxilliary
Diesel was started and ran all day for light and air with the
result that shortly before arrival at Dover our E.R.A. collapsed
owing to fumes. As our Windlass gear was already out of action
the ship was allowed alongside and on the morning of 31st May
"Sandhurst" was notified of our defects. By this time our
Auxilliary engine also had ceased running.
The Main belt was renewed, but as regards the other and
major defects, notably our Ballast Pump, it was pointed out that
as they would take several hours to complete and we were under
1 hours' notice for sea, it was not worth starting on them.
On Saturday morning, 1st June Lieut-Commander Drake was
taken ill and detained sick in "Sandhurst".
I received orders that afternoon to proceed to Dunkirk to
arrive at 0200 on 2nd June and left at 1945, steaming 10 knots
with neither Auxilliary nor Anchor gear working. My confidence
in our new belt was apparently misplaced as being too slack it
failed to drive the Compressor. This lack of air and consequent
inability, if stopped, to restart, either ahead or astern, might
have led to complications if, at midnight, 16 miles off Dunkirk,
No.3 Cylinder had not commenced to seize, shedding bolts from
the Crankcase which my Engineroom staff eventually held in place
with wedges. But our speed was down to 5 knots making an 0200
arrival impossible and I had no choice but to put about, but a
for
minuteslater however presumably with the Engine cooling, some
higher revolutions were obtained, and I receeded another 5 miles
towards the shore. Again however the Engine failed and it was
only at slow speed and with great care that it could be kept
moving at all. Considering further progress unwise I cruised
in the neighbourhood until daylight and then made the best of my
way home, berthing in Dover about 1015, 2nd June. Here repairs
were considered impossible and on Tuesday, 4th June I was towed
by "Gorecht" to Sheerness and on the following day by "Bornrif"
to Tilbury, thence the following morning to Surrey Commercial Docks
ADNIRAL
Havri
DOVER 14JUN 1940
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Dyrams 314
Blale
m. Lieut.Commdr.K.M.Drake,R.N.R., c/o W.Simons & Co., Renfrew.
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Vice Admiral, Dover. copy to 0.in O., Nore.
mitted in accordance with Nore General Order 448/40 relative to
ration "Dynamo".
On the morning of 27th.May I proceeded from Chatham to Portsmouth
:h draft, to take over Dutch ship "TINY". On arrival at Portsmouth I
3 informed that "TINY" had already been taken over by the C.O. and ships
mpany of "JAVA" which had broken down and was then undergoing repair,
1 I was instructed to proceed to Southampton and take command of the
tter ship;this I accordingly did on the evening of the same day.
Repair work proceeded as arranged in accordance with F.O.1/c.
uthampton's instructions and main engine trials were held during the
renoon of 29th. May; these appeared to be satisfactory.
ring the afternoon of the same day I received instructions to proceed
Dover at the earliest possible moment, the urgency of these instructions
king it impossible to carry out the full tests of auxiliary machinery
originally planned with a further 24 hours at my disposal.
I left Inner Dock, Southampton at approx.1840/29th.and,after
justment of compasses and fuelling at Hamble Jetty, finally sailed for
ver at 0400/30th. arriving off that port at 1730 on the same day.
On passage the following defects had appeared:-
Driving belt from main engines to auxiliary machinery broken.
Auxiliary diesel refused to start.
Leaks from air bottles had resulted in starting air supply being
reduced to only sufficient air for one certain restart.
Mooring and windlass diesel refused to statt.
Ballast pump out of order.
On arrival off Dover a report was made through the Examination
essel to the effect that engineroom repairs were required and I was later
nstructed to berth alongside in Submarine Basin. This was done at
approx. 2230/30th.
Repair work was started the following day but at 2000 was stopped
is all ships were at immediate notice and remaining repairs would require
at least 24 hours. At that time the only repairs which had been completed
were the renewal of the driving belt and the restarting of the auxiliary
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368
June 5th, 1940.
1.
Lieut. A.J. Davies, R.N.V.R. -"Java" never got over the
other side and was finally towed to Sheerness by "Gorecht"
2.
Lieut. A.N. Blundell, R.N.R. - "Bornrif" did three. trips
between Ramsgate and beaches at Dunkirk. "King Orry" was
sighted sunk off Dunkirk.
3.
Sub Lieut. R.H.C. Amos, R.N.V.R. - "Iote" was beached and
abandoned after she had damaged her rudder while rescuing
two of her crew, who had fallen overboard on the morning
of Saturday June 1st. On night of Monday, June 3rd, Sub Lieut
Amos, R.N.V.R. and Sub Lieut. R.H. Wallace, R.N.V.R. were in
a new but unnamed power life boat which was towed over to
SUN
Dunkirk by Tug "About
.....
(A).
On the 30th May D.S. "Horst" was known to have been abandoned.
4.
Sub Lieut. D.C. Williams, R.N.V.R. - left Ramsgate on the
night of Su day, June 2nd in the "Kitcat". On the way over
he became separated from the rest of the convoy. After
doing some work the other side he towed the "Singapore" back
to Dover and then on to Ramsgate on Monday, June 3rd.
5.
Lieut. R.W. Thomson, R.N.V.R. - After being discharged from
the "AEGer", where he had proved lacking in experience, did
4 trips in the "DABB II", two of which were unsuccessful.
6.
Sub Lieut. C. Minchin, R.N. - Went to the beached in the
"LYDD" where he ferried until the boat broke down. She was
abandoned and Minchin returned to Ramsgate in the "Lydd".
On Monday, against orders he tried to go over in the "Hel-
frinore" but she broke down.
7.
Sub Lieut. E.S. Foreman, R.N.V.R. - In the"Princess Freda"
he ferried from the beaches for a destroyer. He then
worked for the Dutch "Besta" --?, who finally towed him
back to Ramsgate.
8.
Sub Lieut. R.E. Blows, R.N.V.R. - Started in the "Minikoi"
but she was rammed and sunk by "MASB 6" off the downs at
0230 on Wed, May 29th. He next went over in the "Ambleve",
which with the "Sambre" was towed over by the "Skipjack",
for whom he ferried from the beaches. A crew from the
Skipjack releived his crew for a'stand-easy' and ran the
"Ambleve" aground. He and his crew returned in the
Skipjack. On Saturday, June 1st, he went over in a power
life boat. She was damaged by near bombs but the engines
continued to run.
9.
Sub Lieut. J.W. Pratt, R.N.V.R. - Ran aground in the
"Singapore" on beach at 0130 on Sunday June 2nd. She
rfloated at 0800 and he left with three French Officers.
On the way he picked up two British soldiers who were
floating around'. These were revived with wine from the
French Officers' water bottles. He passed the "Mosquito"
which was still afloat but had been deserted. In mid
channel he found three life boats which he took in tow
intil his engines gave out and he was taken in tow by
the "Kitkat".
10.
Sub Lieut. I.F. Smith, R.N.V.R. - In "Jong" helped to
ferry troops from the beaches on Friday, May 31st. On
way home he sighted the "Iote" drifting round empty and
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PLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
to
good
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From:- Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
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28th May.
1430 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in the tug JAVA with the
following ships in company:-
Drifters. Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
and Lord St. Vincent.
Motor Launches. Walker I, Walker II, New Brittanic,
29th May.
Nayland and Angler II.
0100
2
Arrived off Bray dunes and anchored in 3 fthms water
illed
and sent Walker I and Walker II in to the beach to
ng
try to find men; all troops seemed to be hiding in
on
the sands. Walker I and Walker II then proceeded
then
up to Dunkirk Harbour.
hout
As dawn came I lowered all small boats from the Java
in all
and all drifters and worked with them right into
its to
the beach filling motor boats and transferring from
motor boats to bigger ships lying off shore.
1000
Ordered by a destroyer to take all ships to Dunkirk
pier, On arrival there I received orders to fill
up as much as possible and return, leaving Walker I
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and Walker II for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, Dunkirk.
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On leaving Tuydercoot Pass I was ordered by H.M.S.
Calcutta to transfer all troops on board herand
return to the beaches. We worked all afternoon on
the beaches, towing army collapsible boats off the
At this time there were no more ships lying off to fill
beaches and filling larger ships lying off shore.
1900
up, so filled all craft possible and returned to
30th 0930 May.
Ramsgate.
Arrived Ramsgate.
During the daylight operations the boats attacks, crews
were subjected worked on with a good heart, until
all to continuous dive-bombing without
but all men of a meal from p.m. May 30th. 28th
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PLAC OFFICEN IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Tarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramagate,
I
to
Report by Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R. (conta).
575
545
The following men worked particularly well for no:
Robert Durrant, Master, Drifter Lord Rodney, helping
me to keep the convoy together during the two night
passages and during the day he manned @ boat himself
working into the beach.
Walker I.
Walker II.
New Brittanic.
A. Cadman (cox)
Percy King (cox)
William Matthews (cox)
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G. Stavely
Edward Parker
Walter Reid
T. Davies
John Ellard
Norman Reid (aged 15).
Java.
Victor Smith (mate)
Harry Griffiths (deck hand).
Arthur Westcott Act. A.B. No. LDX/5046 - H.M.S. Pervent.
Lord Collingwood.
Lord Keith.
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Edmund Marr (mate).
Robert Eye (master)
William Gladwell
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and also men in worked boats picking up survivors from aeroplane
H.M.S. Waverly, which was bombed close to us.
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