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CHANTECLER
Dutch eel-boat
(13 tons)
S/Lt. T.K. Edge-
1830
Partington, R.N.
28th May
S/Lt. in Sheerness
twice during the night.
down
29th May
p.m.
The Vera was towed into Ramagate.
S/Lt. Edge-Partington was then given
2200
Left Ramsgate with the M/B Golden Lily
command of the Chantecler in company.
(a Lieut-Cdr. in command) and the
eel-boat Johanna.
2215ca
Chantecler only doing 4 knots, parted
company. The "compass which was
situated over the engine .....
revolved slowly round and round".
30th May
0900ca
Arrived off Dunkirk. Proceeded to the
east beach. Troops waded out;
about 30 of them hauled on board.
1030
Proceeded.
1800
S. Goodwin Light.
2200
Arrived Dover. Landed 30 British troops
31st May
1300
Returned to Ramsgate.
-
S/Lt. Edge-Partington returned to
Sheerness in the M/B Liebestraum
with S/Lt. Carew-Hunt, R.N.
Total 30(2)
[On 1st June, S/Lt. Edge-Partington took my
M/Y "Alhena" [?Aljanor] to Ramsgate in a
convoy of 12, arriving at 1900.
On June 2nd he went as navigator of the
W.D/M.L. Marlborough]
Authority - R.O.III, p.302.
(1) S/Lt. Edge-Partington states she was a 13 ton vessel.
(2) Not mentioned in D.R.
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CONSTANT NYMPH
M/C
Dr. B.A. Smith, Owner/Skipper
30th May
1530
Left Ramsgate in tow of the Sk.
Jutland, which also towed a cutter,
2130ca
a whaler, and the eel-boat Johanna.
Arrived some miles east of Dunkirk.
Towed the cutter and whaler to the
beach after the Jutland had anchored.
Ferried several loads of French
troops to the Jutland.
-
Shifted nearer to Dunkirk and ferried
British troops.
31st May
0300ca
The Jutland having filled with troops(1)
proceeded.
0500ca
The Constant Nymph, with the cutter
and whaler, then attached herself to
a "similar ship", a skoot(2)
[i.e. the Twente] and commenced
filling her with troops.
0800ca
The skoot was full; (3) the cutter
was aground under a stranded barge;
the Constant Nymph's propeller was
fouled and her petrol tank empty.
Constant Nymph's crew were transferred
to the skoot, and the M/B and whaler
were turned over to a drifter.
The skoot proceeded.
1730ca(4) The skoot arrived Margate and
disembarked her troops. She then
Constant Nymph was eventually found
proceeded to Ramsgate.
stranded at Broadstairs and was
returned to her owner.
[On 1st June, Dr. Smith was appointed to the
M/C Count Dracula (q.v.)]
Nil
(2) Dr. Ramsgate report and the only
(1) states 205 troops (but see Jutland). that
R.N.V.R. 2 cannot Smith officers remember states Dr. on Smith board this why were he was is the rather was the a names Lieut. BO "Laudania", deaf sure of R.N.R. the and of 2 the states officers. and name a that S/Lt. he
"Laudania".
He did not ascertain that the so-called "Laudania" A.W. was in
It 1B considered commanded by Lieut. R.N.V.R.), McMullon for the
R.N.R., fact the (lst skoot Lieut. Twente, was s/Lt. Adderley all the
The following following Twente requisite reason: is the only conditions; skoot them. which indeed satisfies s/Lt. no other R. N. V.R. skoot
satisfies more than one of
(b) (a) (c) Officers She She a M/B embarked disembarked and - "a a Lieut. troops cutter about about and R.N.R. 400 whaler" dawn troops and a 31st [or at wargute at at about at assisted Ramagate] by
(a) [D.R. 1800 She after mentions left on the May. a troops a
(3) Margate name which report evidently states that Twente disembarked 350
on arrival.
(4) Margate report states 1845.
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CONSTANT NYMPH
M/C
30th May
1530
Dr. B.A. Smith, Owner/Skipper
Left Ramsgate in tow of the
Jutland, a which also towed Sk.
2130ca
Arrived Towed some miles east of Johanna.
whaler, and the eel-boat a cutter,
beach after the Jutland had anchored. the
the cutter and whaler Dunkirk. to
Ferried several loads of French
-
troops to the Jutland.
Shifted nearer to Dunkirk and ferried
British troops.
31st May
0300ca
The proceeded. Jutland having filled with troops(1)
0500ca
The Constant Nymph, with the cutter
and whaler, then attached herself to
a "similar ship", a skoot(2)
[i.e. the Twente] and commenced
filling her with troops.
0800ca
The skoot was full; (3) the cutter
was aground under a stranded barge;
the Constant Nymph's propeller was
fouled and her petrol tank empty.
Constant Nymph's crew were transferred
to the skoot, and the M/B and whaler
were turned over to a drifter.
The skoot proceeded.
1730ca(4) The skoot arrived Margate and
disembarked her troops. She then
proceeded to Ramsgate.
Constant Nymph was eventually found
stranded at Broadstairs and was
returned to her owner.
[on 1st June, Dr. Smith was appointed to the
M/C Count Dracula (q.v.)]
Nil
(1) Ramagate report states 205 troops (but see Jutland).
(2) Dr. Smith states this was the"Laudania", and that the only
2 officers on board were a Lieut. R.N.R. and a S/Lt.
R.N.V.R. Dr. Smith is rather deaf and states that he
cannot remember why he was BO sure of the name "Laudania".
He did not ascertain the names of the 2 officers.
It 1B considered that the so-called "Laudania" was in
fact the skoot Twente, commanded by Lieut. A.W. McMullon for the
R.N.R., (lst Lieut. was s/Lt. Adderley R.N. V.R.),
The following reason: only skoot which satisfies all the
following Twente requisite is the conditions; indeed no other skoot
satisfies than one of them.
(b) (a) Officers more - a Lieut. R.N.R. about dawn and a 31st s/Lt. May, cutters"]. R.N.V.R. assisted by
(c) (a) She She a 1800 M/B embarked disembarked on and 31st Margate "a May. cutter troops about [to and return 400 whaler" troops to her [or at base Margate "2 at Ramagate] at about
[D.R. name She after mentions which left the evidently a the a
(3) Margate report states that Twente disembarked 350 troops
on arrival.
(4) Margate report states 1845.
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GOLDEN LILY
M/B
(Owner
GOLDEN GIFT
Capt.
F/B drifter
Ty. Skpr. G.S. Sampson
29th May
See under Flare burning drifters
eel-boats Johanna and Chanteeler. the
with her superior Golden
The Lily out-distanced the asl-boats.
The following awards were made: Golden rk - and Lily to
but
there
D.S.M.
ties.
Seaman Cook R.G.A. Remblance.
Hill
Authority - T.O. 9436/40.
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GOLDEN LILY
M/B (Owner,
Capt. Cullen
Lt. Cdr. - ?
29th May
2200
Left Ramsgate in company with the
Lily out-distanced the eel-boats.
With her superior speed the Golden
eel-boats Johanna and Chantecler.
The Golden Lily evidently got to
Dunkirk - and returned to England -
but ties. there is no report of her activi-
Nil
Authority - T.O.9436/40.
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JEUNE FRANCE (D1.1213)(1
French M.F.V.
30th May
Disembarked about 174 troops in
England. (See under Chasse-Maree)
31st May
1335
Routed from the Downs to Dunkirk by
2200
the Destroyer Leopard (see under
Margaux (D.692)).
Cdr.
in
3rd June
-
Disembarked 12 troops in England. (2)
The
Golden
esl-boats, whic Estimated total 186
separated from
Having no charts, the Johanna secured
to B ship near the North Goodwine,
and stayed there the night.
May
Ballo
Returned to Remegate.
1530ca
In company with the M/B Constant
and a outter and a whaler, was towed
to Dunkirk beaches by the sk.
Jutland. (1)
2330
The Jutland enchored 2 miles east of
Dunkirk, The Constant Nymph towed
in the outter and whaler. About
200 troops were ferried to the
Jutland and the Johanna, the letter
assisting to load the former.
May
0300
Proceeded with 10 troops on board
[whether in company with, on to
of, the Jutland is not closs].
1100ca
Disamberged TO
8/16 Cares-Russ then the
Total 10
Authority - R.O.III, pp.302, 308, 329.
(1) Believed to be referred to in D.R. as the "Dame Franche".
No vessel named the "Dame Franche" is known by the
Ministere de la Marine Marchande, Paris.
(2) D.R.
the
May.
9202
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JOHANNA
Dutch eel-boat
S/Lt. A. Carew-Hunt, R.N.
[s/Lt. Carew-Hunt was previously in the M/B
Lieberstraumwhich broke down].
29th May
2200
Left Ramsgate in company with the
M/B Golden Lily [a Lieut. Cdr. in
command of her] and the eel-boat
Chantecler.
The Golden Lily out-distanced the two
eel-boats, which also became
separated from each other.
-
Having no charts, the Johanna secured
to a ship near the North Goodwins,
and stayed there the night.
30th May
a.m.
Returned to Ramsgate.
1530ca
In company with the M/B Constant Nymph
and a cutter and a whaler, was towed
to Dunkirk beaches by the sk.
Jutland. (1)
2330
The Jutland anchored 2 miles east of
Dunkirk. The Constant Nymph towed
in the cutter and whaler. About
200 troops were ferried to the
Jutland and the Johanna, the latter
assisting to load the former.
31st May
0300
Proceeded with 10 troops on board
[whether in company with, or in tow
of, the Jutland is not clear].
1100ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 10
troops.
S/Lt. Carew-Hunt then rejoined the
Liebestraum].
Total 10
Authority - - R.O.III, pp.302, 308, 329.
(1) The Johanna sent in 2 reports; in one she says she was
towed over on the 29th, in the other on "Thursday"
[i.e. 30th May]. It is considered that the correct
date was the 30th May.
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JOSEPH MARIE
French M/S trawler
(107th Section)
A. Le Calvez, Maitre
de Manoeuvre. (1)
25th May
-
In company with the M/S La Trombe II,
was attacked by seven bombers off the
May
0500
Dyck Light Vessel. The La Trombe II
and the Dyck Light vessel were both
1500
sunk. The Joseph Marie, assisted
by 3 English vessels, rescued the
2200ca
crews and proceeded to Dunkirk.
26th May
-
Under fire in harbour; 2 fatal
casualties, 1 serious. The captain
was slightly wounded.
-
-
The Joseph Marie continued to sweep the
approach channels to Dunkirk.
29th May
-
In Dunkirk harbour, the Joseph Marie
28th May
1000
was bombed and sunk.
1730
Sailed for Dunkirk.
-
Arrived
Donkirk.
to
the
east.
Nil
29th May
0250
No troops found. Decided to return.
0830
Arrived Ramsgate.
Authority - French Admiralty record, Folio No.11.
buoy.
Air
attack.
Arrived La Panne. Embarked French
troops. Air attack.
Proceeded with about 275 troops on board.
1830ca
Encountered the P.M/S Gracie Fields
which had been damaged by bombs.
While the Gracie Fields, (out of
control) steamed round in a circle,
the Jutland took off some of her
troops from the port side. Another
ship [the M/S Pangbourne did the
same on her starboard side.
2130oa
Proceeded on homeward voyage.
30th May
0630
Arrived Ramagate. Disembarked 300
troops.(1)
Tita sarwell and GROW relieved by
Lt. Cdr. Clements
fresh crew.
1530ca(3) Left Ramagate for Dunkirk beaches,
towing the Johanna(2)
the M/B Constant Nymph and at whaler
and W outter.
2330ca
Arrived Dunkirs beaches. Embarked
troops, assisted by the Constant
Nymah and Johanna.
51st May
Took in tow 5 boats which were adrift,
03000a
and proceeded.
(1) (2) Not Johanna mentioned sent in in 2 D.R. reports. In one she says she was towed
over the Jutland on 29th May, in the other on the "Thursday correct
(3) Lt. 30th May, lat Officer of the Sutland,
date night" was [i.e. 30th when Lt. Cdr. clements was under
by May]. It is that in command.
Lt. J.Bela Odr. Clements, P.N.V.R., that the Jutlant 186 osfied for
THE
returned
(1) Chief boatswain's mate.
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JUTLAND
Skoot
Lieut. G.L. Barwell, R.N. (Retd.)
Lt. Cdr. W.R.T. Clements, R.N.R.
(30th-31st May)
Lt. L. Hutchinson, R.N.R. (1st
Lieut).
27th May
0500
Lt. Barwell in command. Proceeded.
1500
from Sheerness to the Downs.
Sailed for Dunkirk via West Hinder Light
2200ca
and Kwinte Bank buoy.
A hospital ship coming from Dunkirk
signalled "Dunkirk has fallen".
[See Canterbury] Then another ship
made the same signal adding "I am
returning". Jutland replied "I am
proceeding".
-
Waited 3 hours near Nieuport Bank buoy
for orders. Then, in company with
the sk. Patria decided to return.
28th May
1000
Arrived in the Downs.
1730
Sailed for Dunkirk.
-
Arrived Dunkirk. Shifted 4 miles to the
east.
29th May
0250
No troops found. Decided to return.
0830
Arrived Ramsgate.
1000
Sailed for Dunkirk.
1715
Off Middel Kerke Bank buoy. Air attack.
-
Arrived La Panne. Embarked French
troops. Air attack.
-
Proceeded with about 275 troops on board.
1830ca
Encountered the P.M/S Gracie Fields
which had been damaged by bombs.
While the Gracie Fields, (out of
control) steamed round in a circle,
the Jutland took off some of her
troops from the port side. Another
ship [the M/S Pangbourne] did the
same on her starboard side.
2130ca
Proceeded on homeward voyage.
30th May
0630
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 300
troops. (1)
Lt. Barwell and crew relieved by
Lt. Cdr. Clements (ex-Tilly) and a
fresh crew.
1530ca(3) Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk beaches,
towing the eel-boat Johanna(2)
the M/B Constant Nymph and a whaler
and a cutter.
2330ca
Arrived Dunkirk beaches. Embarked
troops, assisted by the Constant
Nymph and Johanna.
31st May
Took in tow 5 boats which were adrift,
0300ca
and proceeded.
(1) (2) Not Johanna mentioned in D.R. In one she says she was towed
sent in 2 reports. on 29th the on the "Thursday correct
(3)
Lt. date over night" was by [i.e. the 30th Jutland 30th May, May ]. when Officer Lt. It Cdr. of Clements the Jutland, sailed was in under for command.
J. Bald R.N.V.R., lat says that the Jutland 1st June.
Lt. Dunkirk Cdr. on Clements, 31st May and returned on
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LIEBESTRAUM
M/V (Owner, H.C. Hunt)
S/Lt. A. Carew-Hunt,
R.N.
28th May
1730ca
Left whalers. Sheerness for Dover towing
Six miles outside Sheerness, the
boat broke down and was picked up by
29th May
a.m.
the tr. Asama and towed to Deal, and
thence to Ramsgate.
[s/Lt. Carew-Hunt was then appointed
to the eel-boat Johanna]
31st May
p.m.
S/Lt. Carew-Hunt re-joined the
Liebestraum, which was B till at
Ramsgate, and took her to Sheerness.
2230
Arrived Sheerness.
[The following day, S/Lt. Carew-Hunt
took command of the M/B Thark]
Although the Liebestraum suffered some damage,
there 1s no evidence that she went over to
Dunkirk.
Authority - TO.9436/40.
R.O.III, p.329.
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28
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14
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17
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10
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9
13
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25
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14
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27
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27
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28
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35
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8
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26
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35
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20
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22
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29
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11
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6
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29
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12
24
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17
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15
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Edith M. Purdy
29
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15
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11
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25
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12
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George and Albert
12
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28
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George Bligh
37
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11
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George Robb
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12
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18
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22
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27
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Glen Kidston
17
Heather Belle
30
Jean Edmunds
35
Discovery II
6
Emilion Emerald Wings
27
Flandre
13
Doctor Lee
Glen Strathallan
19
Heather Sprig
27
Jeanie Deans
19
30
8
Fleming
17
Glen Usk
23
Hebe
29
Jeannie Howie
27
Doggers Dolores Bank
29
Empress Emperor of India
11
Flixton
27
Glitter II
12
Hekla
14
Jeannie Leask
8
9
36
Flora
22
Gloamin
7
Helen
5
Jeannie Mackay
22
Donna Doon Nook
12A
En Avant
9A
Floreat II
22
Gloria
29
Helen West
28
Jeannie McIntosh
14A
23
Doonie Braes
Englishman
6
Floreat III
18
35A
Helier II
36c
Jennet
18
Glow
5
Doorie Brae
Enterprising
19
Florence Brferley
4
35A
Heliopolis
18
Jennifer
17
Go Ahead
Dorade II
17
Ephretah
20
Florio
20
19
Helvellyn
19
Jenny Irvine
17
Goatfell
Dorando-Pietri
36A
Epine
28
14A
Golden Eagle
12A
Helvetia
14B
Jenny Irwin
35A
Flush
4
Flying Admiral
19
Hendon
20
Jessie Tait
27
Dorienta
11
Equerry
15
Golden Effort
Dorileen
22
Henriette
23
Jester
19
Erimo
22
Flying Breeze
7
Golden Emblem
8
Golden Gift
Henriette (Fr.)
35B
Jewel
7
Dorinda
Erin
37
3
Flying Wing
15
10
Erith
Golden Harvest
8
Hercules
36A
Jocelyn
21
Dorothy Dorothy (B.D.V.)
36c
27
Fontenoy
H 2
2
Erna
12
16
Foray
12A
28
Eroican
18,37
10
(C38488)
Force
Escalonia
17
Forecast
12A
28
Forerunner

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MISCELLANEOUS.
(Continued).
Motor Vessel LAROC.
Ratings.
Mate, Jack Lynn.
Engineer, Raymond Crane.
Deck Hand, Leonard Lynn.
Steward, H. A. E. Frost.
Motor Barge SHEFFIELD.
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant John David Farquharson Kealy, R.N.
Hopper Barge LADY SOUTHBOROUGH.
Commanding Officer.
A. M. Poole - Master.
LIGHTER X209.
Commanding Officer.
Acting Master R. G. Banks.
Fleet Fuelling Craft C.9.
Ratings.
Petty Officer Stanley A. Steward, P/J.111270.
Petty Officer Arthur W. Duck, P/J.105768.
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH) )
Eel Boat JOHANNA.
Commanding Officer.
Acting Sub. Lieutenant Adrian Carew Hunt, R.N.
Tug ST. CLEARS.
Commanding Officer.
Mr. William Josiah Penny, Master.
Rating.
Able Beaman Arthur Chawner, O.N. N.K.
SMALL BOATS.
Officers.
Sub. Lieutenant E. S. Foreman, R.N.V.R.
Sub/
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Dynams
Dipramo 323.
329
302
Kingmead,
Riding Mill,
Northumberland.
Friday 7th June, 1940.
Sir,
g
I have the honour to submit the following account of my
movements from Tuesday 28th May until Wednesday 5th June.
On my arrival at Sheerness I found a convoy of sixteen
motor boats being prepared to assist in the evacuation of Flanders.
I took charge of a small boat "LIEBESTRAUM" and we
proceeded for Dover towing whalers, at about 1730 on Tuesday.
285
About six miles outside Sheerness we broke down and were picked
up by the Trawler "ASAMA" who towed us to Deal and then back to
Ramsgate where we arrived on Wednesday morning.
23/5
At Ramsgate I reported on the state of my boat and was
appointed to the Dutch eel boat "JOHANNA" which had a diesel engine
and was capable of about 6 knots. The crew consisted of a Leading
Hand and four ratings and three Dutchmen, who owned the boat and
could not speak English. We set out in convoy that night with a
Motor boat under the Command of a Lieutenant Commander and other
eel boat commanded by Sub-Lieutenant T.K. Edge-Partington R.N.
Finding the second eel boat only capable of 4 knots the motor boat
left her behind and soon after left me. I had no charts so after
casting around for a bit I secured alongside a ship, the name of
which I did not find out, near the North Goodwin and stayed there
for the night. Sub. Lt. Edge-Partington in the 'Chanticler' with great
determination took his boat across, navigating by an extremely
faulty compass and managed to bring troops back to Dover.
The next morning, Thursday, I returned to Ramsgate and 30/5
succeeded in joining up with the Dutch Schoot "Jutland" who towed
me that evening. We had an uneventful crossing and
anchored across about two miles east of Dunkirk at 2330. The Cutter and
Whaler went ashore. The Whaler returned to report that the cutter
I volunteered to the Captain of the Schoot to go
was and see aground. what I could do but before we had got back the Petty Officer
had succeeded in floating the boat.
this time the beach was swarming wi th shore French because soldiers of
I could not get of the water. I summoned heros" my and "Courage mes French
By my boats within 100 yards of the limited store of
the shallowness and with cries of "En Avant mes water. My efforts were
enfants" I I had to go and fetch them for miles and I leap
to my aid tried to tempt them into the myself. My first
unavailing and took so me into the only deep of patch the hole I waded
into the water neck. Struggling out in rush and ashore. I
went in up to my to my waist the French came it threateningly. on a This was
Seeing me only up revolver and brandish get to the boats only
compelled them to draw down my a bit but when crew they and I had to lift them a on few
were quietened strong enough to trips get and in so brought my off about 200 in all, each time
board. I had to go We did into six the water time and to get go. them. I only At had 0230 ten the Frenchmen Captain on of the
Schoot reckoned it was it was a bit choppy and all had to go below.
They board all the suffered "JOHANNA" from as sea sickness I on the sent way back. back
boat on the our "LIEBESTRAUM" return Sheerness to Ramsgate and in I arrived the was Motor at boat 2230 "THARKS" to on Friday. Sheerness in On in 31/5
my old 1500 I left boats all of which reached
charge Saturday of at a convoy of 12 motor Ramsgate.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MISCELLANEOUS.
(Continued).
Motor Vessel LAROC.
Ratings.
Mate, Jack Lynn.
Engineer, Raymond Crane.
Deck Hand, Leonard Lynn.
Steward, H. A. E. Frost.
Motor Barge SHEFFIELDs
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant John David Farquharson Kealy, R.N.
Hopper Barge LADY SOUTHBOROUGH.
Commanding Officer.
A. M. Poole - Master.
LIGHTER X209.
Commanding Officer.
Acting Master R. G. Banks.
Fleet Fuelling Craft C.9.
Ratings.
Petty Officer Stanley A. Steward, P/J. 111270.
Petty Officer Arthur W. Duck, P/J.105768.
Eel Boat JOHANNA.
1
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH)
Commanding Officer.
Acting Sub.Lieutenant Adrian Carew Hunt, R.N.
Tug ST. CLEARS.
Commanding Officer.
Mr. William Josiah Penny, Master.
Rating.
Able Beaman Arthur Chawner, O.N. N.K.
SMALL BOATS.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant E. S. Foreman, R.N.V.R.
Sub/

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C.W.19295
(Revised-June, 1983.)
D-51.
1940
FROM WHOM
DATE
Merchant Service Vessels employed in Operation "Dynamo".
/
(Extracted from Case 5458).
Personnel Ships
Case 5458 Vol. III. 7.)
29.
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
"
III. 6.
sunk
1.
"
DORRIEN ROSE
"
1.
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
"
III. 6.)
sunk
1.
SCOTTISH CORPORATION
"
III. 6.)
1.
MASSEY SHAW
"
III. 6 & 8)
1.
LIGHTER X 209
"
III. 6.)
1.
C.E.in C. TUG PRIMA
)
"
III. 6.)
1.
"
HOPPER BARGE W.24)
1.
"
"
"
W.26)
1.
"
"
"
W.95)
1.
THYRA
1.
PUDGE
London and Rochester ( "
II.5.)
1.
CABBY
Trading Company,
1.
SEINE
)
Limited.
1.
BEFENDER
1.
RELIANCE
1.
LETITIA
Bawley Boats
III 8
1.
ENDEAVOUR
"
Civilian crews.
1.
RESOLUTE
1.
RENOWN (Sunk)
1.
QUEENSLAND,
Tilbury Dredging Company.
(Case 5458.Vol.III.8.)
1.
JOHANNA
"
(Dutch eel boat)
III.8. 1.
River M/L "MADAME SANS GENE" (sunk)
"
III.8.) 1.
M/V "SEA ROAMER"
"
III.8.) 1.
"FAAR BREEZE" Drifter
1.
Votor Boat "KIT CAT"
(
"
III.8.) 1.
Southend Lifeboat "GREATER LONDON"
1.
Launch belonging to Skylark Shipbuilding
(
"
III.8.) 1.
Co. Poole.
opper " Barge "Lady Southborough"
1.
"
1.
QUEEN'S CHANNEL
"
"
GALLIONS RANCH
Tilbury
l.
"
(
"
"
FOREMOST 101.
Contracting
III.8.) 1.
"
"
FOREMOST 102.
& Dredging
1.
"
"
1.
JAMES 67.
Company.
Dutch eel boat "CHANTECLER"
(
"
III.8.) 1.
Motor Life Boat unnamed,
#
(S.Lt.Amos, R.N.V.R.)
III.8.) 1.
Motor Yacht "RYGATE II"
"
III.8. 1.
M/B "QUICKSILVER"
"
III.8. 1.
Motor Cruiser "BOBELI"
"
III.8.) 1.
M/B "RAPIDE"
"
III.8.) 1.
"NAID ERRANT"
"
III.8.) 1.
M/B "THARK"
#
III.8.) 1.
Total. 71.
Mainly civilian crew, but R.N. or R.N.R.Officer in command.

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ICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO". - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
TTISH SHIPS (continued)
GER BANK
HANDY BILLY
TA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
ADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
ADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
HESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
RF
HYTHE (Coaster)
1 )
IOLANTHE
4
IOTE
7 (Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
9
Launches)
JABA
6
JACINTA (Trawler)
C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
G. 694
JANIS
G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
STBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
WARD NISSEN
JORDAN
WINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
IZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
PRESS
KITCAT (M.B.)
PRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
DEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
TERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ICA
LADY SHEILA
SKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
AIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
AWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
ERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
L/NSDOWNE
ERVENT
LAROC
ISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
OREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
OREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
ORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
ORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
OSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
RIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
ALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
ALZAR
MARASOLE
AY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
LENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
LITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
OLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HAIG HALFWAY (W.D. Craft)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MISCELLANEOUS.
(Continued).
Motor Vessel LAROC.
Ratings.
Mate, Jack Lynn.
Engineer, Raymond Crane.
Deck Hand, Leonard Lynn.
Steward, H. A. E. Frost.
Motor Barge SHEFFIELD.
Commanding Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant John David Farquharson Kealy, R.N.
Hopper Barge LADY SOUTHBOROUGH.
Commanding Officer.
A. M. Poole - Master.
LIGHTER X209.
Commanding Officer.
Acting Master R. G. Banks.
Fleet Fuelling Craft C.9.
Ratings.
Petty Officer Stanley A. Steward, P/J.111270.
Petty Officer Arthur W. Duck, P/J.105768.
Eel Boat JOHANNA.
1
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH)
Commanding Officer.
Acting Sub.Lieutenant Adrian Carew Hunt, R.N.
Tug ST. CLEARS.
Commanding Officer.
Mr. William Josiah Penny, Master.
Rating.
Able Seaman Arthur Chawner, O.N. N.K.
SMALL BOATS.
Officers.
Sub. Lieutenant E. S. Foreman, R.N.V.R.
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Dyram. 122.
302
279
FROM .... SUB. LT. T.K. EDGE-PARTINGTON. R.N.
DATE
****
6th June, 1940.
TO .... THE COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
Tuesday, 28th May, 1940,
1830. Left Sheerness in Motor Boat "Vera" which
broke down twice during the night, and was eventually towed
into Ramsgate on the afternoon of Wednesday, 29th May, 1940.
I was then given command of the converted Dutch Eel
boat "CHANTECLER" of 13 tons.
I left Ramsgate at 2200 that evening, in convoy with
"GOLDEN LILY" and "JOHANNA", after about a quarter of an hour we
left the convoy as we were only making good 4 knots.
I carried on alone endeavouring to navigate by a
compass which So was situated over the engine and which revolved
slowly round and round.
arrived off Dunitirk at approx. 0900 on the side 30th,
having had We a drifting mine scraping past our Starboard
during the night.
We passed before grounding. The soldiers off
Dunkirk wide and proceeded into the waded 3. beach out
as far as possible hauled about 30 of them aboard, before shoving of any
to us and we course back home. We saw no cloud signs and mist.
and enemy setting aircraft our during the day due to very low
Dunkirk at 1030 and sighted what I to thought find it to
be the N. Goodwin Light, so rather than go on up soldiers. I
We left Light at 1800, and steamed on only to Ramagate,
was went the into S. Dover Goodwin at 2200 and landed the 30 British
We spent the night at Dover and returned to Ramagate at
1300 on the 31st May.
Ramsgate that evening and returned Hunt. to Sheerness
in the Motor I left boat "LIEBESTRAUM" with S/Lt. Carew
following afternoon June 1st, 12. I took Te the arrived Notor Yacht at
"ALHENA" round The to Ramagate in a convoy of
1900 and spent the night there.
day, June 2nd, we were informed to that go only in
fast craft would "MARLBOROUGH", navigator. Lewis gunners. Captain,
The following be wanted that night, ao I volunteered S/Lt. Don was
S/Lt. the W.O.M/L Pool Cocewain and engineers S/Lt. as Carew and Hunt one N.T.B. one of stoker, the two A.B.'s
We and took two civilians the two R.A.P. from the Treasury!
One civilian, Pollock by name, was invaluable as he
spoke fluent French.
at 1930 in company with V.D. the M/L harbour "HAIG"
and arrived We at left Dunkirk Ramagate one at of approx. the inner 2230. piers. We entered Enemy opened aircraft fire
with were our flying Lewis gun with tracer
and secured over, alongside and, as many other ammunition. ships did, we
were shelling the harbour at vicinity. intervals and
shells were The exploding Germans at reqular intervals in the

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REPORT.
285
Sub Lieutenant A. Carew-Hunt, R.N.
29th May - Report on the crossing of the
"Johanna".
The "Johanna" with a crew of five Englishmen
and three Dutch fishermen set out being towed by the
Dutch Schoot "Jutland". The "Johanna" was a Dutch sel
boat of 50 feet drawing 7 feet capable of about 6 Ints.
After an uneventful crossing we arrived off
Dunkirk just after dark and proceeded about two miles
to the Eastward where we anchored at about 10-30.
The cutter and whaler went in towed by a small
motor boat. After an hour the whaler returned and
reported that the cutter was fast aground.
I went in in the whaler and tried to find the
cutter which had been floated again by the coxswain.
Some Frenchmen had arraved on the beach and
shouting wildly for help. Owing to the lowness of
were the tide and the nature of the bottom we were unable to
get within a hundred yards of the shore. and
not
was the enough water in compelled the to The make and water exhortations wade to the brandish they ashore soldiers began in a to menacing come to English them. rush out. When for revolver I the had French they boats to which saw were get and that into I I
was succeeded in calming them a bit.
We made five trips in all taking off about
200 to the "Johanna" and the Schoot. In every case
had I had to to lift them on board as they appeared to be and worn we out.
men ashore to get the men off, and in many cases
The about 2-30. We had a very quiet journey kissed
operation took about three hours
both on both ways cheeks and by by a large number of grateful "Poilus"
started back at far the worst experience was being
(Signed) A. Cares-Hunt
Sub Lieut. R.N.

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Laurno
Deprams 323.
13/34/0/1343
329
3
302
Kingmead,
Riding Mill,
Northumberland.
Friday 7th June, 1940.
Sir,
g
I have the honour to submit the following account of my
movements from Tuesday 28th May until Wednesday 5th June.
On my arrival at Sheerness I found a convoy of sixteen
motor boats being prepared to assist in the evacuation of Flanders.
I took charge of a small boat "LIEBESTRAUM" and we
proceeded for Dover towing whalers, at about 1730 on Tuesday.
About six miles outside Sheerness we broke down and were picked
up by the Trawler "ASAMA" who towed us to Deal and then back to
Ramsgate where we arrived on Wednesday morning.
At Ramsgate I reported on the state of my boat and was
appointed to the Dutch sel boat "JOHANNA" which had a diesel engine
and was capable of about 6 knots. The crew consisted of a Leading
Hand and four ratings and three Dutchmen, who owned the boat and
could not speak English. We set out in convoy that night with a
Motor boat under the Command of a Lieutenant Commander and/other
eel boat commanded by Sub-Lieutenant T.K.Edge-Partington R.N.
Finding the second eel boat only capable of 4 knots the motor boat
left her behind and soon after left me. I had no charts so after
casting around for a bit I secured alongside a ship, the name of
which I did not find out, near the North Goodwin and stayed there
for the night. Sub.Lt.Edge-Partington in the 'Chanticler' with great
determination took his boat across, navigating by an extremely
faulty compass and managed to bring troops back to Dover.
The next morning, Thursday, I returned to Ramsgate and
succeeded in joining up with the Dutch Schoot "Jutland" who towed
me that evening. We had an uneventful crossing and
anchored across about two miles east of Dunkirk at 2330. The Cutter and
Whaler went ashore. The Whaler returned to report that the cutter
was I volunteered to the Captain of the Schoot to go
and see aground. what I could do but before we had got back the Petty Officer
had succeeded in floating the boat.
I could By boats within 100 yards of the shore because
this time the beach was swarming with French soldiers of
the shallowness not get my of the water. I summoned my limited store of French
to aid and with cries of "En Avant mes heros" and "Courage mea
enfants" my tried to tempt them into the water. My efforts first were
unavailing into water took me into the only deep patch for miles
I and so I had to go and fetch them myself. My and I leap
went in the to neck. Struggling out of the hole I waded rush and ashore. I
Seeing up my to my waist the French came on in a This was
board. strong did six trips and brought off about 200 in all, of time the
were quietened enough to get in so my crew and I had to lift each
compelled to them down a bit but when they get to the boats only them a oh few
me only draw up my revolver and brandiah it threateningly.
I had We into the water and get them. At 0230 the Frenchmen Captain on
board the "JOHANNA" as it was a bit choppy and all had to go below.
Schoot to reckoned go it was time to go. I only had ten
They all suffered from sea sickness on the way back.
return to Ramagate I was sent back to Sheerness On in
charge Saturday of a convoy of 12 motor boats all of which reached Ramagate.
my at 1500 I left Sheerness in the Motor boat
old boat On the our "LIEBESTRAUM" and I arrived at 2230 "THARKS" on Friday. in

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CHAP. VI
and returned to harbour; the remainder Chantecler reached and the La Panne at 0500/30.
Dutch eel-boats Johanna and Chantecler M.B. Golden Lily also The
and Ramsgate " compass at which 2200/29. was reached situated The the over beaches, the was engine. however, only capable revolved at 0900 of slowly 4 knots, round and and left her
she had no charts, lost way 30th Later darkness, and returned to
and brought back 30 troops. her in the Downs in the get over on May,
round"¹. She The Johanna did not on the 30th
Ramsgate on the morning of the May. on that day she was towed
to the beaches by the skoot Jutland.
Troops transported on 29th May
reduction in the number of destroyers available and with failure to achieve
The 29th May closed with a formidable list of ships lost or damaged, a marked
the high rate of evacuation hoped for. The effect of the day's occurrences
even more marked next day, when instead of the 50,000 to 60,000 British was
troops which had been calculated as the probable achievement, only 48,000 odd
were in fact transported.²
Nevertheless, 47,310 troops (including some 2,000 casualties) were landed
in England on the 29th May (see Table 2), 13,752 having been lifted from the
beaches and 33,558 from the harbour. Only about 11 per cent of these were
French troops³, whose organised evacuation had not yet begun. (See Appen-
dices Y.2 to Y.5).
During the morning and forenoon of the 29th May, when there was no
bombing of Dunkirk harbour, 1Q personnel vessels⁴ lifted 14,760 troops from
the east pier; during the afternoon, in spite of the bombing, the Canterbury
lifted a further 1,960.
The development of beach evacuation is indicated by the fact that nearly
21 times the number of troops were lifted from the beaches on 29th May as
compared with the number lifted on the previous day. Seventeen destroyers
each made one round trip during the 24 hours of the 29th May and an eighteenth
destroyer, the Icarus, made two such trips. On these trips the 18 destroyers
embarked and transported to England 10,694 troops of which 6,198 were
lifted from the beaches and 4,506 from Dunkirk harbour. Nine minesweepers⁶
together lifted 2,426 troops from the beaches although one of them, the Albury
did not land her troops in England until the next day.⁷ Among other ships
which brought back troops from the beaches was the cruiser Calcutta with
1,200.
The record of troops landed in England now stood as follows :-
From the
From the
Total for
beaches
harbour
the day
26th May
Nil
Nil
Nil
27th May
Nil
7,669
7,669
28th May
5,930
11,874
17,804
29th May
13,752
33,558
47,310
I Report by Chantecler.
40,724. This figure probably puts does not include troops carried by foreign ships (See Prague,
3 2 D.R., D.R. p.11, which para. incidentally 38. the total of troops and casualties landed on 29th Table May 2). as
The Côte d'Argent, Killarney, King George V, Maid of Orleans, Manxman,
Javelin, Malcolm, Express, Verity, Wolsey and Marmion
Royal 5 The Daffodil, Anthony, Royal Codrington, Sovereign, Esk, Scotia, and Tynwald. Greyhound, Harvester, Intrepid, Worcester. Ivanhoe,
6 The Albury, Duchess Sabre, of Scimitar, Fife, Emperor Shikari, of Vanquisher, India, Fitzroy, Halcyon, Hebe, Leda,
and Sharpshooter.
7 See Table 3, in conjunction with the reports of ships' proceedings in Vol. II.
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
Ramsgate at 2200/29. situated over the engine. capable of 4 knots, also and left
Dutch eel-boats Johanna The Chantecler was only M.B. Golden Lily The
and returned to harbour; and the remainder Chantecler reached and the La Panne at 0500/30.
and brought back lost troops. her in the Downs in the get over on May,
and round"¹. She 30 The Johanna did not on the 30th and
compass which was reached the beaches, however, revolved at 0900 slowly round her
Ramsgate on the morning on that day she was towed
she had no charts, of way the 30th May. Later darkness, and returned to
to the beaches by the skoot Jutland.
Troops transported on 29th May
reduction in the number of destroyers and with failure to
The 29th May closed with a formidable available list of ships lost or damaged, a marked
the high rate of evacuation hoped for. The effect of the day's occurrences achieve
even more marked next day, when instead of the 50,000 to 60,000 British was
were in fact transported.²
troops which had been calculated as the probable achievement, only 48,000 odd
Nevertheless, 47,310 troops (including some 2,000 casualties) were landed
in England on the 29th May (see Table 2), 13,752 having been lifted from the
beaches and 33,558 from the harbour. Only about 11/2 per cent of these were
French troops³, whose organised evacuation had not yet begun. (See Appen-
dices Y.2 to Y.5).
During the morning and forenoon of the 29th May, when there was no
bombing of Dunkirk harbour, 1Q personnel vessels⁴ lifted 14,760 troops from
the east pier; during the afternoon, in spite of the bombing, the Canterbury
lifted a further 1,960.
The development of beach evacuation is indicated by the fact that nearly
2½ times the number of troops were lifted from the beaches on 29th May as
compared with the number lifted on the previous day. Seventeen destroyers⁵
each made one round trip during the 24 hours of the 29th May and an eighteenth
destroyer, the Icarus, made two such trips. On these trips the 18 destroyers
embarked and transported to England 10,694 troops of which 6,198 were
lifted from the beaches and 4,506 from Dunkirk harbour. Nine minesweepers6
together lifted 2,426 troops from the beaches although one of them, the Albury
did not land her troops in England until the next day.⁷ Among other ships
which brought back troops from the beaches was the cruiser Calcutta with
1,200.
The record of troops landed in England now stood as follows :-
From the
From the
Total for
beaches
harbour
the day
26th May
Nil
Nil
Nil
27th May
Nil
7,669
7,669
28th May
5,930
11,874
17,804
29th May
13,752
33,558
47,310
I Report by Chantecler.
3 D.R., which incidentally puts the total of and casualties landed on 29th Table May 2). as
2 D.R. p.11, para. 38.
40,724. This figure probably does not include troops carried by foreign ships (See Prague,
4 The Côte d'Argent, Killarney, King George troops V, Maid of Orleans, Manxman,
Royal Daffodil, Royal Sovereign, Scotia, and
Javelin, Malcolm, Sabre, Scimitar, Verity, Wolsey and Worcester. Marmion
5 The Anthony, Codrington, Esk, Express, Tynwald. Greyhound, Harvester, Intrepid, Ivanhoe,
6 The Albury, Duchess of Fife, Emperor Shikari, of Vanquisher, India, Fitzroy, Halcyon, Hebe, Leda,
and Sharpshooter.
7 See Table 3, in conjunction with the reports of ships' proceedings in Vol. II.
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heavy craft, nor even by small craft similar in a pier lop, was it was invaluable
ing troops into small boats. A was completed and commenced in use on the morning of later for embark-
the 30th May at La Panne, and by the the same day the the same same d the morning day the morning day
(See p. 47).
2 or 3 motor yachts and paddlers to
Bray; none proceeded east of the Bray pier, where the
Captain Howson goes on to say that arrived in the and afternoon anchored one Fortwo skoots and the weskoots and
waited many hours patiently. One tried or two without destroyers or sloops passed from had
the westward to La Panne, and he he success with a lamp to
Admiral Wake-Walker asking him to arrange for this. Captain Howson also
them to anchor off the pier. Eventually managed to get a signal to Rear- tell
sent an officer to Dunkirk to represent learned the urgent need for destroyers off Bray.
It was not until 2 days later that he that all the destroyers, etc., had
been given specific instructions as to which beach they were to anchor off.
Later a certain number of destroyers, sloops and skoots anchored off Bray and
the embarkation proceeded satisfactorily. Unfortunately, time after time,
owing to a lack of naval ratings, he saw a procession of boats going off loaded
with troops, only to be cast adrift and left floating empty out to seaward¹.
Later that evening Captain Howson got in touch with Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker, then in the Worcester, and obtained permission to embark the following
day in a motor boat off the beaches SO as to prevent a recurrence of this waste
of beaching craft².
In spite of the difficulties and shortcomings emphasised in the above reports
great progress was being made. In fact, beach evacuation reached its peak
on this day; 29,500 troops were lifted from the beaches (as against 24,300
from the harbour) ; and some 50 ships, including destroyers, minesweepers,
skoots, trawlers, drifters, personnel and special service vessels, were engaged
continuously in the arduous work.
The armada grows, but service of ships to Dunkirk is slowed up
Meanwhile the build-up of ships continued, and some 31 additional craft
reached of Dunkirk and the beaches this day. They included two minesweepers
of the 8th M.S.F.³, the Fleet Air Arm training vessel Grive, 4 yachts and a drifter
the Dover M/S Command4, the corvette Kingfisher, (with the ex-Belgian
canal the boat Sambre in tow), the Yarmouth Examination Service yacht Laroc,
and M/V Scottish Co-operator, the S/M tender Dwarf, the drifters Fair Breeze
minesweeper barge Skipjack), the motor coasters Seine and Sheila, (in the coasting
Ocean Breeze, the ex-Belgian canal boats Ambleve and Escaut tow of the
the Viking, the ex-Dutch eel-boat Johanna (in tow Lady of the skoot Jutland),
water, and (R.N.L.I.) lifeboat Prudential (towing barges 7 Sark and with fresh
Ramsgate sailing barge Beatrice Maud, and the dumb Shetland. hopper The
the oyster dredging smacks Seasalter and Vanguard, the steam W.24,
borough, the punt Carama), and the Margate wherries loaded Lord South-
wherries. were The manned by their own crews, but (R.N.L.I.) naval lifeboat manned the
appeared on the scene. and picked up 244 troops. Another A/S patrol, to
Bray beach in error trawler Olvina, which should have been on ratings went
I At long last a dozen of the long awaited important motor contingent boats
R.O.III, p.396.
2 R.O.III, p.397.
4 3 The The Glen Avon and Glen Gower.
and 5 The the danlaying danlaying Constant yachts drifter Gulzar and Sargasso, the echo and Conidaw
Triton, Silver Pauleter Adventuress, and sounding Ma Black Joie. yachts Arrow, Chico Sunshine, Reda,
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Johanna,54, 60.
John, and Norah, 71n.
39, 43-4. D.
G., 76.
G. de S. (P.S.T.O. 60. Dover), 48.
Jutland, 47n, 54,
Keith, at Boulogne, 9-10; In Dynamo, 55, 64, 66, 67 (flag of R.A. Dover), 71, 74, 76, 86,
Kaap Falga, 20, 29.
88-90 (sunk).
Kellett, 28n, 32, 41, 46, 97, 107n, 89. 109, 114n, 116-7, 119.
Kenward, Lt. (E) W. H., killed,
Kestrel, 72n.
Kingfisher, 60, 87, 89 (damaged), 114n, 116 (rammed), 117.
Killarney, 29n, 54n.
King George V, 54n, 94, 107n, 108-9, 114n, 116, 119.
King Orry, 16, 19, 28, 45 (sunk), 97 (damages Dunkirk pier).
Kingston Alalite, 34n, 110.
Kingston Andalusite, 34n.
Kingston Galena, 34n.
Kingston Olivine, 110.
Koeltz, General, 19.
Kuno, 20n, 24n.
Lady Brassey, 28n, 36, 91, 104.
Lady Haig, 72n.
Lady of Mann, 48n, 87, 107n, 109 (sent back empty), 114n, 118.
Lady Philomena, 34n, 91.
Lady Robinson, 94 (sunk).
Lady Rosebery, 71n.
Lady Sheila, 60.
Lady Southborough, 72n.
La Flore, 107n, 109.
Lahloo, 66, 71n.
Laidsell, Lt. Gen. W. G. (Q.M.G.), 8, 26, 59, 90.
Lambart, Capt. Hon. L. J. O., R.N. (ret.), lost, 93.
Lansdowne, 72n.
La Panne. See Beaches.
Lark, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Laroc, 60.
Leda, 28n, 32, 54n, 97, 114n, 116 (sinks Maréchal Foch), 118.
Lena, 20, 24, 27-8, 100, 116 (lost), 117.
Léopard, 73, 99, 107n.
Letitia, 73.
Lewes, Lt. Cdr. J. H., 45.
Lewis, Cdr. E. R., 106.
L.H.W.D., 114n.
L'Impétueuse, 62.
Llanthony, 71n.
Lloyd, General, 84.
Lochgarry, 29n, 39, 41.
Locust, 46, 58, 87, 107n, 108, 114, 116, 119.
Lord Barham, 71n.
Lord Cavan, 32n, 98 (sunk).
Lord Collingwood, 32n, 47n.
Lord Grey, 45.
Lord Hood, 71n.
Lord Howard, 23n, 107n.
Lord Howe, 13, 23n.
Lord Keith, 32n, 47n.
Lord Melchett, 85.
Lord Rodney, 47n.
Lord St. Vincent, 32n, 47n.
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY . 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1 )
IOLANTHE
D.4
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSCENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
GLITTER II
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GOLIATH
MARQUIS (Tug)
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HALFWAY
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1)
IOLANTHE
D.4
)
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GLITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
GOLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
HALFWAY
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
Continued)