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ANKH
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Lt. C.C. Bone, R.N.V.R.,
Yacht
Senior Officer, Inner
Patrol.
Lt. E.H. Sparkes, R.N.V.R.
C.O.
29th May
1800
Left Hamble for Dover in company with
the eight other yachts of the Inner
Patrol, viz: Bounty, Caryanda, Lahloo
and Thele of the 1st Division; and
Seriola, Eilla II, Ahola and Noneta
which comprised the 2nd Division.
Lieut. Bone, R.N.V.R. was on board
the Ankh.
30th May
1200
Arrived Dover.
1930
Left Dover for Bray, in company with
2 trawlers. (1)
31st May
0610
Off the beaches, within the 2 fathom
line.
Capt. J.M. Howson, R.N., N.O.I.C.
beaches, transferred from the dr.
Scimitar's M/B to the Ankh, which he
said was to be his "flagship".
Spent the day off Bray, towing loaded
boats to the destroyers, and on the
return journey taking empty boats
to the vicinity of the pier and
letting them drift ashore. Troops
were also ferried in Ankh.
The Ankh's M/L was lowered and used
to tow loaded whalers to the
destroyers.
It is estimated that 900/1,000 men
were thus ferried off.
1930
Air attack. Some damage to Ankh by a
near miss.
2000
Left Bray on instructions from Capt.
Howson who ordered the yacht
Amulree to act as escort.
1st June
0145ca
The Amulree was rammed by the dr.
Vimy in the Downs and sunk.
0815
The Ankh berthed at Dover. Captain
Howson disembarked.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II. p. 305.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
A.B.
W.F. Lunn.
Yacht Engr. F. Barter.
(1) Not identified, and not mentioned by Seriola any of and the Lahloo, other I.P.
yachts. sailed in company. Lt. Bone says and that "the
According to the Thele, that
flotilla" the yachts arrived off Bray at 0600 31st May,
thereafter they acted independently.
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BOUNTY (No.4) Portsmouth Inner
Patrol Yacht
Lt. C.A. Lundy, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1800
Left the Hamble other for Dover in
(see Seriola) eight Inner patrol company yachts with
30th May
0930
2200
Arrived Dover.
Left the Dover for La Panne in with
Inner Patrol yacht flotilla. company
31st May
0530
0600
Arrived at beach off La Panne.
Cdr. G.O. Stephenson came on board
from the M/B Triton and indicated his
flagship. intention to use the Bounty as his
-
Proceeded alongside a paddle minesweeper (1)
which interview. the Commodore boarded for
0808ca
Proceeded alongside the dr. Keith and
embarked R.A. Dover, taking him close
inshore to inspect the beach.
0910ca
After about 3/4 hour, took the Admiral
back to the Keith.
-
Cdre. Stephenson taken to the P.M/S,
(which appeared to be aground) in
Bounty's M/L.
1030ca
Closed Keith and took a Captain R.N. (2)
from her to the M/S Hebe. Received
written orders for delivery to S.N.O.
Dunkirk. Proceeded to Dunkirk
accordingly.
1300ca
On return from Dunkirk, re-embarked
Cdre. Stephenson.
1800
The yachts Seriola and Ahola closed
the Bounty and Cdr. Stephenson
informed the 3 yachts that "the
final effort of the operation would
take place between 2100 May 31st and
0400 June 1st."
2100/
Ferried troops from the beach to
2400
destroyers.
2400ca
Took Lord Gort from the Hebe to the
Keith.
1st June
0100/
Ferried troops from beach to destroyers.
0830
While carrying 150 troops( fouled
port propeller. Cdre. Stephenson
signalled a destroyer for a tow. The
destroyer was however full of troops
and on the destroyer's captain's sug-
gestion the Seriola took Bounty in
0845
Cdre. tow. Stephenson and Lt. Lundy boarded
the Seriola, which took Bounty in
tow and proceeded with the yacht
Lahloo in company.
1430
Arrived Ramsgate in tow.
At the end of his report, Lt. Lundy of
of "the magnificent work
P.O./T. speaks Jones throughout operations".
N11.(4)
(1) Not probably the Devonia or Bush. the Oriole.
(2) Not identified, identified, but E.W.
(3) (4) These Ramsgate were report THE states <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< you the and disembarked
11 "gervion" B.E.F. [1.e. The Lahloo herself states that she
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HARVESTER (continued)
31st May
1530
Sailed from Dunkirk.
(contd.)
2010
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 808 troops.
2315
Sailed for La Panne.
1st June
0218
Ordered to Dunkirk instead of La Panne(1)
0310
Visibility poor; lay to.
0556
Shot down a French army plane piloted
by a German.
0610
Off Dunkirk a Ju.88 dropped 4 bombs
abeam 100 yards near dr. Winchelsea.
Barrage fire burst near. Plane
eventually seen to crash.
0615
Secured alongside seaward side of east
pier and embarked troops.
0618
Fired at bombers.
0620
Received signal "Good work from flank
marking - R.A. Dover".
0715
Sailed from Dunkirk.
0743
Four dive bombers attacked. One salvo
fell near Icarus. One dive bomber
Alla and
hit and crashed in flames.
0748
Sighted a plane being attacked by
the Harriestor
Spitfires. The dr. Codrington
opened fire and then Harvester.
Plane burst into flames and fell into
the sea. Codrington signalled
that the plane had been identified
as a Blenheim.
Lt. Cdr. Thornton observes "it seems
wrong that a bomber should need to
approach destroyers especially after
a dive bombing attack."
[It was later reported that an Army
officer in Codrington had seen the
Swastika marking on the plane as it
sank].
0940
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 576
troops.
Total 3191
Authority - R.O.I. p.44.
C.W. 23187/40.
The following awards were made:
D.S.C.
S/Lieut. E.C. Croswell, R.N.
Mention in Despatches
Lieut. Cdr. M. Thornton, R.N.
Gunner (T), W.G.A. Robinson R.N.
(1) S/Lt. Croswell reports: that on the evening of 31st May,
the Germans, assisted by 2 observation balloons, found
the range of La Panne beach. Lord Gort and his staff
were embarked in a whaler from La Panne and taken to
a patrol vessel [the M/Y Lahloo]: S/Lt. Croswell also
reports that at 0200 1st June, La Panne was abandoned as
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HEBE (continued)
30th May
1530
[but Capt. Bush took passage in the
(contd.)
(contd.)
Hebe "to stress the vital necessity
for boats and crews if any numbers
were to come off from the beaches" (1)
The Hebe proceeded by route X to
Dover.
(2)
2000
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 270 troops.
2345
Disembarkation completed.
31st May
0618
Sailed from Dover, with Capt. Bush on
board [carrying plans for the
evacuation that night, for delivery
to R.A. Dover (1)
1035ca
Arrived at La Panne. Embarked troops
during the forenoon and afternoon
from ship's and other boats. The
Hebe's M/B capsized and was lost and
a whaler was sunk in collision.
1200ca
Hebe came under fire from shore batter-
ies and moved further west. (1)
1700ca
Attacked by 4 dive bombers. 12 heavy
bombs dropped by 3 of them; the 4th
machine-gunned the ship. Hebe
severely shaken by near misses and
some damage caused. One Heinkel shot
down in flames.
1800
Signal from the shore, saying that
G.H.Q. would embark from La Panne
beach. Hebe proceeded to La Panne
beach but was then informed that
G.H.Q. would embark from a point
2 miles to the westward of the beach,
instead. Proceeded accordingly and
"sent boats in". (3)
1830
Lord Gort and his A.D.C. embarked
from the yacht Lahloo]. During
the embarkation there was an air raid
by about 40 aircraft, and considerable
shelling was directed on to La Panne
beach, then 2 miles to the eastward.
2000
Hebe returned to La Panne to continue
embarkation of troops.
2300
From this time onwards the beach and
town at La Panne was heavily
bombarded and the latter was set on
fire(4).
lst June
0015
Lord Gort transferred to the dr. Keith
[in the yacht Bounty].
0300
Because of the heavy bombardment of
La Panne, Capt. Bush ordered the
troops there to move to the westward.
0350
Hebe proceeded to Bray, but finding
that all small boats there were fully
occupied, she continued on to
Dunkirk and filled up to 420 troops.
A larger number was not taken as the
ship was short of ammunition and fuel.
(1) R.A. Dover's report.
(2) D.R. This is evidently an error for 570, as the Hebe was
filled to capacity.
3) Actually, the yacht Lahloo towed in Hebe's whaler (see
note (4) below).
See Harvester, footnote (1).
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KEITH (D.06) 19th Destroyer Flotilla Capt. (D) E.L.Berthon,
30th May
1732
Left Dover by X route for Dunkirk.
D.S.C., R.N.
1959
2020
Secured alongside Eastern arm, Dunkirk.
Being in search of R.A. Dover, slipped
and proceeded eastward. (4)
MA
2050
Re-entered Dunkirk and embarked about
2119
1,400 troops.
Proceeded.
31st May
0045
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 1,200
troops
0305
Proceeded.
0552
Passed Dunkirk harbour. R.A. Dover was
in the dr. Express, and Keith was
ordered to follow.
0608
Stopped off Braye-Dunes.
0645
R.A. Dover and his staff transferred
by whaler from Express to Keith.
0655
Proceeded to La Panne.
0742
Anchored off La Panne.
0808
R.A. Dover embarked in the M/Y Bounty(2)
(q.v.) to inspect the beach.
0910
R.A. Dover returned to Keith.
0930
Commodore Stephenson, N.O.I.C.La Panne
came alongside in "No. Yacht"
to confer with R.A. Dover.
0934
Cdre. Stephenson slipped.
1113
Weighed and proceeded to Braye-Dunes.
1134
Proceeded to Dunkirk, marshalling
boats and tows of boats and ordering
them to the more eastern beaches.
1154
Off Dunkirk. Enemy artillery firing
on S.S. Clan Macalister, started a
small fire; she had been on fire
since 29th May.
1255
Returned to Braye, arriving 1331.
1424
Off La Panne.
1540
Off La Rosendal. R.A. Dover disembarked
into an M.T. B. (3) to consult with
beach staffs. He returned at 1630.
1703
Dive bomb attack. Two A/C shot down.
No damage.
1716
Near miss on the port quarter.
1815
Off La Panne.
1845
Between La Panne and Braye, the M/B
and whaler were sent inshore to
embark the Army G.H.Q. Staff.
1908
Embarked the first boat load of the
Army Staff. Lord Gort had gone to
the M/8 Hebe in a yacht L viz: the
Lahloo].
1937
Air attack.
1942
Embarked the second boat load of Army
Staff Officers.
2005
Air attack.
2016
Embarked the 3rd and last boat load of
Army B taff.
(2) Keith 200 troops. "M.T.B. " and that R.A. Dover went
(1) D.R. states
to converse says this with was Lord an Gort's C.S.O. At 1240/31, M.T. B. 102
(3) i.e. the BOUNTY.
says she embarked R.A. Dover to inspect the beaches.
(4) Cdr. Maund R.N (Retd.), whowas Abo!
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LAHLOO
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Yacht
Lt. J.V. Ould, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1740
Slipped Hamble. and proceeded to sea from
Took station with the yachts of the
Inner Patrol on course for Dover
(see Ankh).
30th May
0830
Arrived Dover.
1050
Depth charges removed.
1940
Cast off, and proceeding from harbour,
took station with yachts. Crossed
channel in station with yachts.
31st May
0610
Lahloo arrived off Zuydcoote. Towed
boat loads of troops to destroyers,
and picked up 7 men from a boat
which had capsized in the somewhat
rough sea.
p.m.
Ordered by Cdre. Stephenson in the
yacht Bounty to proceed to La Panne
and close the destroyers off shore.
went alongside the M/S Hebe and was
given a boat with 3 ratings, told
to lay off La Panne, and put the Hebe's
boat ashore to take off General
Lord Gort.
1700
Lay off La Panne as ordered, and while
waiting took several boat loads of
troops (who had rowed out) to
destroyers.
1830
The Hebe's boat brought Lord Gort and
his A.D.C. to the Lahloo, which put
them aboard the Hebe.
While this was taking place the enemy
shelled and bombed the beach and
bombed the Hebe.
-
Off La Panne. The Lahloo continued to
ferry troops, which were now coming
off slowly - about 2 men to a boat.
-
Lay alongside the dr. Keith, but lost
touch with her in the dark.
1st June
0330ca
Closed the yacht Seriola.
0400ca
Ordered by a destroyer to collect
empty drifting boats and tow them
inshore. Bombed and machine gunned
while doing this.
-
Closed by the yacht Bounty, with Cdre.
Stephenson on board. He told
Seriola to take Bounty in tow, and
ordered the Lahloo to slip the boats
she was towing and to lead him back
to Ramsgate.
0815
Set course over route X for Ramsgate.
On the way back the yacht was bombed
and shot up by fighters.
off the N. Goodwin L.V., a launch came
-
alongside the Lahloo and ordered her
to return to Dunkirk. In view,
however, of the Commodore's orders
to precede him to Ramsgate, and
because Lt. Ould and his crew had
had no sleep for 5 nights, the
Lahloo continued on her course.
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LAHLOO (continued)
1st June
1430
(contd.)
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 15
The troops. (1)
The Lahloo ferried about 500 troops
from the beach to ships.
On
May
(2)(1)
the
Tin
by
hurdour,
The
156th
Total 15
the
the
On
29th
May
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the
loss-
was
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Lieut.
J.V. Ould, R.N.V.R.
Yacht Engr. Mr. D. Brewer.
(1) states that the "Lalm" [i.e. Lahloo],
Ramsgate "Servion" report [i.e. Seriola] and Bounty together disembarked
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SERIOLA
Portsmouth Yacht Inner Patrol Lieut. D.A. Dawson,
-
29th May
S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R. was
R.N.V.R,
1800
The sailed divisions of the Inner patrol
transferred 2 to the Seriola.
The from Hamble in
2nd Division comprised company. the
Noneta. yeachts Seriola, Eilla II, Ahola 4 and
ep
the [The 1st
5 yachts Ankh
Bounty, Caryanda, Lahloo and Thele]
30th May
0930
2200
The flotilla arrived at Dover.
The flotilla sailed from Dover for Bray.
31st May
0500
The Seriola, leading her division,
arrived off Bray. The yachts then
acted independently.
Seriola ferried troops from the beach
de
1000ca
to off-lying destroyers.
Ordered by a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and ferry troops from the
beach.
1500
Signalled by the dr. Keith to collect
2 whalers for operations off La
Panne during the evening.
1530
The Noneta having had 1 killed and
another badly wounded, asked for
the services of S/Lt. T.E. Godman.
He was transferred.
1630
Collected 2 whalers and proceeded to
La Panne.
1800
Ordered to close the Bounty which was
flying the flag of Cdre. G.O.
Stephenson. The commodore asked
for a special effort to be made that
night.
Continued ferrying troops from La
Panne™ throughout the night.
1st June
0700
Signalled by a destroyer to collect all
boats in the channel between La Panne
and Dunkirk, tow them to Dunkirk,
and then let them drift ashore.
0830
Embarked several boat loads of troops
and ferried them to a destroyer off
Dunkirk; her Captain asked the
Seriola to tow the Bounty to
Ramsgate as her port engine was
broken down.
0845
Closed the Bounty and embarked her C.O.
[Lt. Lundy] and Cdre. Stephenson.
Took the Bounty in tow and on the
Commodore's orders set course for
Ramsgate; the Lahloo (q.v.) was in
company. Slight damage from
aircraft machine gunning.
1430
Arrived Ramsgate. (1) Cdre. Stephenson
and Lt. Lundy disembarked.
Nil
(1) Ramsgate the "Lalm" [i.e. Lahloo],
"Servion" report [i.e. states Seriola] that and Bounty together disembarked
11 B.E.F. The Lahloo herself states that she disembarked
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Kingston Andalusite
10
Loch Laggan
12
10
12
El Tovar
Flying Breeze
4
Gorse
28
Hussar
Kingston Beryl
30
Loch Leven
16
37
22
Fontenoy
10
S
Loch Long
Embrace
15
Gossamer
Kingston Cairngorm
27
Foray
16
8
Loch Melfort
32
Emilia Primeiro
27
Goth
Force
I.
Kingston Ceylonite
37
14
Gowan
22
Kingston Chrysoberyl
8
Loch Monteith
25
Emilion
16
Forecast
12
Emperor of India
19
Idyll
32
Loch Oskaig
25
10
10
Gowan Craig
S
Kingston Chrysolite
Empress
Forerunner
Ijiun
33
Loch Rannock
5
12A
10
Kingston Coral
Loch Shin
29
9
Gracie Fields
29
Empyrean
Fort Robert
15
Imelda
Kingston Crystal
33
Englishman
8
35
Grampion
25
33
Loch Tulla
28
Fort Ryan
29
Grateful
28
Imperialist
19
36
Kingston Cyanite
Forte
10
Lois
11
Enterprising
Ephretah
Fortitude
2
Gregory
17
Inchgower
20
26
Kingston Galena
30
London Pride
13
25
Indian Star
Epine
28
Fort Rose
19
Greenfly
28
Kingston Jacinth
Loon
29
10
2
Indian Summer
Equerry
29
Forward
35A
Green Howard
27
Kingston Olivine
Lord Ashfield
26
30
Erimo
22
Foss
9
Green Pastures
29
Industry
29
Kingston Onyx
30
Lord Austin
19
3
29
4
Internos
28
Kingston Peridot
Lord Barham
15
Erith
Fox
Greetings
30
Erna
16
Foyle
30
11
Invercairn
Grey Mist
11
Kingston Sapphire
30
Lord Beaconsfield
17
10
Inverforth
37
12
Kingston Topaz
Lord Cavan
11
Eroican
Franc Tireur
20
30
Grimsby Town
Escalonia
35A
Friesland
17
Grosmont Castle
27
Inverugie
15
Kingston Turquoise
3
Lord Collingwood
11
Esmeralda
28
28
Irvana
Freyer
18
Kirkella
35
17
Lord Essenden
19
Grouville
Esperanza
9
Frons Olivae
36A
Guava
5
Isle of May
28
Kopanes
Essex Maid
4
Fumarole
22
Guide On
23
Istria
24
Fyldea
28
Guiding Light
28
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R, Senior Officer.
beaches from 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
Although the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
particularly critical valuable work off La Panne and Bray at
British time when La Panne was about to be finally a evacuated,
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
troops either embarking or withdrawing westward.
bombardment, interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire
on the beaches.
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS;
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
M.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.N.V.R.
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX.23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
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H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124.
Besides displaying conspicuous devotion to duty,
was invaluable in sending and receiving signals under
fire, and in assisting his Commanding Officer generally.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. THELE.
Chief Petty Officer A. H. H. Gutsell, P/J,28475.
Conspicuous boat work and in effecting contact with
G.H.Q.
worked the dinghy under heavy fire.
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Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
XV
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer,
H:M.Y. LAHLOO
Petty Officer H.H. Holland, J.20594, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Able Seaman F.H. Finch, SSX.23237, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Yacht Engineer T.M. Weir, T.124, H.M.Y. EILA II
Petty Officer C.S. Smith, P/J.14350, H.M.Y. EILA II
Able Seaman C.S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766, H.M.Y. EILA II
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124, H.M.Y. LAHLOO
Seaman George F. Mathews, R.N.R., H.O., H.M. Drifter THE BOYS
Lieutenant-Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170070,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Lieutenant-Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman George Tilleny, C/SS.7050, R.F.R., B.17336,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman Frederick JamesSlack, C/J.93546, R.F.R., B.21781,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
X
Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Sub-Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R., Unit
Officer
Engineman J. Smith, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J.J. Shone, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter DORIENTA
Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Cook, George Cliefe, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Signalman Arthur L. Shallis, OD.X.4505, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Lieutenant Charles C.L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R., H.M. SARGASSO Danlayer
Commodore Alfred Hugh Taylor, O.B.E., (Rear-Admiral Retired)
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C. (Bar), R.N.R.,
(Retired), H.M. Drifter MARE
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R., H.M. Drifter STRIVE
Skipper Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R., H.M. Yacht
Arthur Victor Long, R.M.R., H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS
ALOUETTE II
Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753, H.M. Yacht
ALOUETTE II
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL Il
Ordinary Seaman John Phillip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, II
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL
Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N., M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieutenant Engineer C. Victor Coggins, Alexander M.Y. MASAYRU. C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N., OCEAN Drifter BREEZE.
Sub-Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R., Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R.,
M/B. AURA
Sub-Lieutenant Marwood W. P/KX.87052, )Newhaven & PHYLLIS Lifeboat LUND ROSA
J.R. Yeatman, M/B. SKYLARK
Stoker 1st Class Spray, White, CDX.133 ) WOOD Boat
Ordinary Acting Petty Seaman Officer T.E. Achin, JX.149919, Belgian Motor YSER
XV XV Master, Coxswain Mr. Douglas George B. Butler, Motor
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BOUNTY
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of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D. Dawson, ub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
ein and shelling from the land.
Difnams 298.
300 B14/0/
REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS
FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed
in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The
flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and
acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it
was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they
had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They
either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships
or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations
were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could
operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and,
during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as poss-
ible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing
from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches
were available over the other side and had been assured that there
been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600,
were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats
thousands troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
others remained were until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "AHOLA", "THELE",
Yachts that more damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the
"EILA II" "CARYANDA" ultimately returned to Dover; "SERIOLA",
"LAHLOO", & "BOUNTY" & "NONETA" to Ramsgate. On arrival, they all
reported and were told to stand by for orders; none, back however to Hamble were
damage by on course concerned, sent the the The over 4th. but great they fact again. only and, June all coolness that reported bearing two one and The all casualties those Yachts and the in at resource mind Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsggte Dover that returned of their having many were all on conduct Officers of the was sustained ordered them 5th. only under had June. and made considerable never Ratings almost possible In been due
under continuous fire before, bombing and I consider shelling that deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
15 JUN 1940
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I should like Officer to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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288
ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in
the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them
in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift
ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected
several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them
to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this
destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of
the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity
immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in
company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine
gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
We offered services for anything that might be required
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
and the our 0.qccordingly put our names down on the volunteerM did.
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we
ne 2. When reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed use, that
no craft with a search of a suitable craft. We found ourselves M.T.B.101
we speed of less than 15 knots was of any
not so we went in suggested that we manned her
and being took her used, accross. so This unfortunately was not permitted
as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and
to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed the by rate "LAHLOO" we were &
0830. "SERIOLA", I realised that minefields at off the
Nab going "NONETA" during we would left the Ramsgate. hours be in of the darkness, vicinity of so thought the it would be
advisable to make Examination for Newhaven. anchorage, to Newhaven. Shoreham. Exam Ship
refused 1800. Arrived us entry, at to shorehamporteported go to S.N.O.,
2030. Shoreham, Tied SOIP up at at and at 1030.
As
we
ne
6.
With ordering cancelled. sailed us to return at once
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of, Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following Potter-Irwin officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
Good
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO". C.O., Lieut.J.V.Ould, R.N.V.R.
y
29. 1740. Slipped and proceeded to sea from Hamble.
Took station with yachts of Inner Patrol on course
for Dover.
y 30 Made fast on arrival in Dover Harbour. Depth Charges removed,
1050 hours.
1940. Cast off and, proceeding from Harbour, took station
with yachts. Crossed Channel in station with yachts.
81 0610. Arrived off Zuydcoote. Destroyer signalled to lay off
close to beach and tow boat loads of soldiers as they pulled
out from beach to destroyers. Carried on with this work
for some hours taking many boat loads in tow.
In the course of this operation was told that a boat had
overturned in seas which had now got up somewhat considerably.
Hurried round stern of a destroyer and found quantities of
men struggling in the water. Managed to save seven of them
and put them aboard a destroyer. (In point of fact I believe only
one of the boat load was lost.) Carried on towing as before
while being bombed at frequent intervals, by enemy aircraft.
During the afternoon, Commodore Stephenson in "BOUNTY"
ordered me to proceed to La Panne and close destroyers off
Went shore. alongside H.M.S.HEBE who gave me a boat with three
ratings and told me to lay off La Panne and put this boat
1700. Lay off La panne as ordered and, while waiting for Lord
ashore to take off General Lord Gort.
Gort, took several boat loads of soldiers who had rowed
1830. Boat brought out General Lord Gort and his Aide and de
out from shore and put them aboard destroyers.
put him aboard me. H.M.S.HEBE. It appeared to me that bombed enemy
Camp out to He came aboard and I took him over the
knew of his departureas they shelled the beach and over
it as he left and a very large enemy formation flew
and him aboard the HEBE.
Continued to lay nightfall, off by which time they were Had had no coming
bombed as I put La Panne as instructed, taking only off
out further had La him soldiers away Panne at told from intervals orders me until in him the to in lay except early with consequence With alongside morning about that first the two him daylight of and flaet men which told the per were me destroyer I I if lost found boat. he to going had lay touch myself further KEITH had to with shell any near who
I.P. instructions. Yacht in the "SERIOLA" dark. Found and he had closed not to so see told him we would remain
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of I should Petty Officer like to T.Jones draw special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The Potter-Irwin following officers, Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering were services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
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201
ne 1 0400 (about). Destroyer signalled us to collect various
empty boats which were drifting about and tow them inshore
While doing this we were bombed and continually shot at by
enemy fighter aircraft. It occurred to me as poetic
justice that I who had been on night bombing duty at
Dunkirk in the last war should now be well bombed myself
in this war.
It should here be mentioned that my crew behaved splendidly
throughout. None of them had been properly under fire
before and they took the almost continuous bombing,
shelling and shooting up without a trace of nerves. My
Engr., D.Brewer was invaluable in sending and receiving
signals under these circumstances.
Collected several boats as ordered and also picked up
several boat loads of soldiers from shore again, putting
them aboard a sloop. While putting the last of these aboard
a bomb fell right alongside and a splinter broke the fore sky-
light and hit one of my crew on his steel helmet. This
ship seemed to bear a charmed life and though we had several
bombs alongside I can only think that they were so close
as to be ineffective.
While carrying on the work I have mentioned, we were closed
by BOUNTY with the Commodore aboard who was good enough
to express pleasure at finding that we were still carrying
on. He told SERIOLA to take BOUNTY in tow and ordered me to
slip the boats I was towing and to lead him back to Ramagate.
0815. Set course over Route X for Ramsgate. On the way
back we were again attacked, being bombed, and shot up by
fighter aircraft. Off the North Goodwin Light a launch I
had the alongside Commodore's orders to precede him to Ramsgate for and, we
came and bold me to return to Dunkirk, but
had point of for my five nights, as before we left which
in fact, crew and I were almost all in Hamble
we had had been no sleep on patrol under special circumstances
had made us do without sleep for two nights.
1500. Made fast at Ramsgate.
ine 2 We were told that our aboard boats my were
not Refuelled at Ramsgate. further duty. I stayed told was
fast enough for so swollen with what I am of SERIOLA,
boat shock, as that my but the my 00.'s name down with
theirs
BOUNTY to take AND a fast a the but none was available.
une 3 & 4. In Ramsgate awaiting orders.
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sub. Lieut. reported Godman that joined me about 1640 and the engineer N. 301
having I got we were leaking and making water very
slightly, under way at once.
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We left Bray at 1650. Arrived at Ramsgate at about 2200,
when I reported to N.O.i/C. and arrangements were made to re-
move the wounded.
June 1. At 0500 Sub.Lieut.Godmen took over a naval pinnace
and sailed for Dunkirk.
At 1500 "Seriola", "Bounty", and "Lahloo" arrived
at Ramsgate. I reported to my C.O. Lieut. Dawson and sailed,
in company, to Hamble.
I would like to recommend very highly,
E.C. Hallet, Engineer T.124
B.P. Whitehouse, A.B. S.T.
C.Wilyman, A.B. S.T.,
for all their calm and brilliant work.
Under very difficult circumstances they set about
their task cheerfully and without a thought for themselves.
I consider myself particularly fortunate to have had these
men with me.
Petty Officer Lock was with me in the wheel-house
until he was wounded and although in great pain cheered
and encouraged the others and kept up the morale of the ship.
(Sgd) a I Potter Irain
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Mr. Engineer, Launch Haig.
Mr. Norman Regisald >mith, Walter, Chief First Engineer, Hospital Carrier Dinard.
Mr. Donald Brewer, Yacht Engineer, H.M.Y.Lahloo.
Mr. Thomas McDermott Weir, Yacht Engineer, H.M.Y. Eila II.
Mr. C
Coggins, Engineer, M.Y. Masayru.
Mr. Raymond Crane, Engineer, M.V. Laroc.
/Mr. / William Leonard Evans, Second Engineer, Royal Daffodil
Mr. James Steward, Second Engineer, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
'Mr. Frank Cherry, Third Engineer, (Able Seaman), Launch Swallow.
VMr. James Henry Edward Spain, Third Engineer, Launch Kestrel.
Mr. W StamLister, Lister, Purser, 58 Tynwald.
Mr. Paddy McFadden, Beatswain, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Mr. Douglas Kirkaldie, Coxswain, Motor Boat Fervent.
Able Seaman T
Bassett, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Able Seaman John Fowles, Hospital Carrier Isle of Guernsey.
Able Seaman Henry Charles Herring Hay, Launch Swallow.
Able Seaman John Upperton, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Ordinary Seaman Clifford Barrett, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Ali Khan, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Abdul Mohand, S.S Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Rbet Phillips, S.S. Biarritz.
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Carpenter J
Gaste, S.STynwald.
S.S.
Donkeyman A
Allen,,Tynwald.
Deckhand Leonard Lynn, M.V. Daroc.
Steward H
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Frost, M.V. Laroc.
Mrs. A. Goodrich, Stewardess, Hospital Carrier Dinard.
Mr. William Ferguson, Acting Naval Store Officer.
/1 Mr. Robert William Whidby Corbutt, Acting Deputy Naval Store Officer.
Mr. Donald John Woods, Deputy Armament Supply Officer.
Mr. Archibald Armytage Bakewell, Deputy Victualling Store Officer.
Lance Corporal Chapman, 6208138, 1/8th Middlesex Regiment.
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William Cecil Ernest Smith, R.A.M.C., 7520070.
Fireman EAMMMAXGX Henry Albert William Ray, Auxiliary Fire Service,
London Fire Brigade Fire Fleat Massey Shaw
Fireman Edmund Gordon Wright, Auxiliary Fire Service, 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
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Operation "DYNAMO" cets Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R. Senior Officer
beaches 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
Although from the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
particularly time valuable work off La Panne and Bray at
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
British embarking or withdrawing westward.
critical troops when either La Panne was about to be finally a evacuated,
bombardment, on the beaches. interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire arge
2
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted.
Recommendations.
FFICERS;
KY. LAHLOO:
gine-
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
C with
suaded
esh
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
1
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
erful
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
id him
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
V.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman. R.N.V.R.
May
D.S
C,
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
ily
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
S.
te
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
o the
vor
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
to
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
vas
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
whon
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
Recommended for decoration.
sank,
nto
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX.23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
crew from another unit left their boat.
Recommended for mention.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.Y. LAHLOO:
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124.
was and in sending and receiving signals duty,
invaluable Besides displaying conspicuous devotion to
fire, in assisting his Commanding Officer generally. under
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. THELE.
2
Chief Petty Officer A. H. H. Gutsell, P/J. 28475.
Conspicuous boat work and in effecting contact with
G.H.Q.
worked the dinghy under heavy fire.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R, Senior Officer.
Although the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
beaches from 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
particularly valuable work off La Panne and Bray at a
critical time when La Panne was about to be finally evacuated,
British troops either embarking or withdrawing westward.
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
bombardment, interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire
on the beaches.
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted,
Recommendations.
OFFICERS;
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
M
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
M.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman. R.N.V.R.
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX. 23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
crew from another unit left their boat.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124.
Besides displaying conspicuous devotion to duty,
was invaluable in sending and receiving signals under
fire, and in assisting his Commanding Officer generally.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. THELE.
Chief Petty Officer A. H. H. Gutsell, P/J,28475.
Conspicuous boat work and in effecting contact with
G.H.Q.
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CHAPTER VIII
FRIDAY, 31ST MAY
EVACUATION REACHES ITS ZENITH
Lord Gort hands over his Command to Major-General Alexander
(2nd Corps) to withdraw to the The 50th 5th Divisions
Orders had been issued on the the beaches 30th May and for Dunkirk. the 3rd, 4th and
began to take place on the morning of 31st May.
the British Base staff at Dunkirk, to come the 1st Corps. These moves with
to fall back to the French defences on Belgian under frontier and, together
This meant that the remnant of the B.E.F., on being withdrawn inside the
area of the French defences, came under the orders of Admiral Abrial; the
ance with the instructions he had received.² He selected Major-Generalthe selected Major-Generl the
time had therefore arrived for Lord Gort to hand over
Hon. H. R.L. G. Alexander to remain in France in command of the 1st Corps,
now numbering less than 20,000 men in all; and, on taking over command
of the Ist Corps, Major-General Alexander handed over command of the Ist
Division to Brigadier M. B. Beckwith-Smith.
Lord Gort agreed with Major-General Alexander that a provisional date for
evacuating his force was to be the night of 2nd/3rd June.
On the 31st May therefore, Lord Gort's headquarters closed at 1800, and,
after handing over command to Major-General Alexander, Lord Gort embarked
with his A.D.C. in the Hebe's whaler, which had been towed in by the motor
yacht Lahloo to a point a little west of La Panne beach. He proceeded to the
Lahloo and thence to the Hebe. During the embarkation an enemy attack
was made by about 40 aircraft and considerable shelling was directed on to
La Panne beach itself. With Lord Gort on board, the Hebe proceeded to La
Panne beach and continued to embark troops.
It was not, however, till about midnight, that the motor yacht Bounty with
Cdre. Stephenson on board proceeded to transfer Lord Gort from the Hebe to
the Keith. At about the same time, however, the M.A/S.B.6, having em-
barked Lord Gort's chief staff officer General Leese from the Keith, was sent to
the Hebe with orders from Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker to embark Lord Gort.
On finding that he had left the Hebe, the M.A/S.B.6 returned to the Keith, em-
barked Lord Gort, and sailed at 0304 on the 1st of June for Dover which she
reached at 0547 the same evening.
It had been the intention of the Admiralty that Lord Gort and his staff
should be embarked in M.T.B.'s and at 1522 V.A. Dover had informed Rear-
Admiral Wake-Walker by signal that 4 of these vessels would be available for
this V.A. Dover's did not reach R.A. Dover4,
and other and signal all four back at Dover
by Speaking of the non-receipt uses; of indeed Dover's were signal, Rear-Admiral
Wake-Walker reached says, The signal informing V.A. of this, like many others, never
me At 1543/30 Rear-Admiral me Wake-Walker had asked that he
I 2 Lord Lord Gort's Second Despatch,
a M.T.B's. Gort's Second Despatch, para.57.
R.A. 67, 107, 68 and 102. para. (See 58.
M.017978/41, Dover-Report p.18. of Proceedings (R.O. Appendix III. para. G.30). 19).
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CHAP. VIII
in the Bray and Malo sectors were being thinned out by movements westward
towards Dunkirk iteslf. This change of plan involved concentrating the special
tows and the minesweepers to which they were to transfer the troops, into the
stretch opposite the beach between Zuydcoote Sanatorium and one mile east
of La Panne¹, and also advancing the commencement of the operation by one
hour².
A risk was involved in this change of plan as the boat tows were not in com-
munication with the Vice-Admiral, and it would therefore be necessary for
minesweepers to see that the escorting M.A./S.B.'s shepherded the tows to the
new positions It had been explained to the Naval officers in each tow that
the minesweepers would be anchored so as to serve as guiding marks³.
" It was always impossible for me to do more than deal with the situation of
the moment", says Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker. "I did not know what ships
were coming or when-except for the pre-arranged plan of the sloops. Nor
was it possible for Dover to give me much information. Ships got back there,
unloaded, and were off again, the stream was constant but irregular and it was
not possible to see any way ahead. My policy was always to keep only sufficient
ships off the beaches and send all the others into Dunkirk, but the situation
changed continually."4
Small craft arrive in hundreds
It was in such circumstances that, at about 1900, Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker had proceeded to Dunkirk in the Keith to see how the boat situation
was getting on. There he saw for the first time that strange procession of
craft of all kinds the story of which was to become famous-tugs, towing
dinghies, life-boats and all manner of pulling boats5-small motor yachts,
motor launches, drifters, Dutch skoots, Thames barges, fishing boats, pleasure
steamers⁶. This was indeed the first time that the small craft had come over
in hundreds⁷. Since noon Lt. Cdr. C. J. Wynne-Edwards, R.N. (of R.-A.
Dunkirk's staff), embarked in M.T.B.68, had been directing the tows to the
various beaches.
I See Appendix Q.18, observing that D.R. p.20, para. 61 says the beach between Bray
and 1 mile east of La Panne."
2 Appendix Q.19.
3 D.R. p.20, para. 61.
4 M.017978/41, p.17.
5 The following 14 tugs (their tows are shown in brackets) reached Dunkirk that evening:
The Racia (12 life-boats), Sun VIII (12 life-boats), Sun XV (6 life-boats), Vincia (3 life-
boats), Sun IV (9 boats), Tanga (6 boats), Ocean Cock (6 M/B's), Sun VII (seaplane tenders
243, 254, 276, 291 and A.M.C.3), Foremost 87 (two sailing barges), Fairplay I (sailing barge
Barbara Jean), Empire Henchman (sailing barge Aidie), Crested Cock (a lighter), Sun XI (a
lighter), and the Sun XII (sailing barges Tollesbury and Ethel Everard).
In the early hours of 1st June 4 other tugs arrived. The St. Fagan (auxiliary barges
Pudge and Lady Rosebery, and the sailing barge Doris), St. Abbs (auxiliary barge Thyra
and sailing barges H.A.C. and Duchess), Cervia (sailing barge Royalty), and the Persia
(sailing barge Glenway and Lark).
6 M.017978/41, p.19.
7 New arrivals off Dunkirk and the beaches on 31st May included the following The
yachts Amulree, Aronia, Glagla, Caleta, Christobel II and Llanthony, the nine yachts of the
Portsmouth Inner Patrol, viz the Ahola, Ankh, Bounty, Caryandra, Eilla II, Lahloo,
Noneta, Seriola and Thele and from the R.N. Air Station, Ford, the yacht Andora.
The drifters Ben and Lucy (towing 4 boats), Dorienta (towing boats), Monarda, Renas-
cent and the 13 drifters of the Yarmouth Base, viz Alcmaria, Feasible, Genius, Gula,
Jeannie MacIntosh, John and Norah, Lord Barham, Lord Hood, Overfalls, Reed, Rewga,
Swift Wing and Taransay. The drifters Fair Breeze and Ocean Breeze were again over,
the former towing a motor life-boat and 3 life-boats.
The steam hopper barges Foremost 102 (towing the Excellent's 35 ft. fast motor boat and
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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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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
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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
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2
PORTSMOUTH
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ANKH
BOUNTY
CARYANDA
LAHLOO
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295
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
of, Petty Officer ,Jones throughout operations.
The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
on the following day if required.
on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
pin and shelling from the land.
Diframs 298
300 B14/0/
REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed
in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. May and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The
flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and
acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it
was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they
had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They
either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships
or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations
were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could
operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and,
during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as poss-
ible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing
from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches
were available over the other side and had been assured that there
were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats
been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600,
thousands more troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
Yachts that were damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the
others remained until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "SERIOLA", "AHOLA", "THELE",
damage "EILA by course on reported "LAHLOO", sent the the The over II" 4th. but they and fact & "BOUNTY" again. only "CARYANDA" June all were that reported one two and The told & all casualties "NONETA" those Yachts ultimately to the at stand Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsgate to Dover by Ramsgate. returned returned for having were on orders; Officers the was sustained ordered to On 5th. Dover; none, only arrival, June. back and made however considerable Ratings to they possible In Hamble due were all
concerned, great and, coolness bearing and in resource mind that of many all of them had never been
under fire before, I consider that their conduct under almost
continuous bombing and shelling deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
15 JUN 1940
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The following officers, D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and from the land.
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ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in
the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them
in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift
ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected
several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them
to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this
destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of
the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity
immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in
company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine
gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
We offered our services for anything that might be required
and the S.N.O. accordingly put our names down on the volunteerM
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we did.
ne 2. When we reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that
no craft with a speed of less than 15 knots was of any use,
so we went in search of a suitable craft. We found M.T.B.101
not being used, so suggested that we manned her ourselves
and took her accross. This unfortunately was not permitted
as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and
to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 0830. "SERIOLA", with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed by "LAHLOO" &
"NONETA" left Ramsgate. I realised that at the rate we were
Nab during the hours of darkness, so thought it would
going we would be in the vicinity of the minefields off be the
advisable to make for Newhaven.
1800. Arrived at Examination anchorage, Newhaven. Exam Ship
2030. Tied us entry, at Southwick Canal, Shoreham. Reported to S.N.O.,
refused instructing us to go to Shoreham.
Shoreham, SOIP up at Hamble and Flag Lieut., Portsmouth.
ne 6. With of S.N.O., Shoreham, sailed at 1030. at As we
were permission leaving, received signal ordering us to return once
as all sailings for Portsmouth were cancelled.
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officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Remsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
Good
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO". C.O., Lieut.J.V.Ould, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1740. Slipped and proceeded to sea from Hamble.
Took station with yachts of Inner Patrol on course
for Dover.
y 30 Made fast on arrival in Dover Harbour. Depth Charges removed,
1050 hours.
1940. Cast off and, proceeding from Harbour, took station
with yachts. Crossed Channel in station with yachts.
7.81 0610. Arrived off Zuydcoote. Destroyer signalled to lay off
close to beach and tow boat loads of soldiers as they pulled
out from beach to destroyers. Carried on with this work
for some hours taking many boat loads in tow.
In the course of this operation was told that a boat had
overturned in seas which had now got up somewhat considerably.
Hurried round stern of a destroyer and found quantities of
men struggling in the water. Managed to save seven of them
and put them aboard a destroyer. (In point of fact I believe only
one of the boat load was lost.) Carried on towing as before
while being bombed at frequent intervals, by enemy aircraft.
During the afternoon, Commodore Stephenson in "BOUNTY"
ordered me to proceed to La Panne and close destroyers off
shore.
Went alongside H.M.S.HEBE who gave me a boat with three
ratings and told me to lay off La Panne and put this boat
ashore to take off General Lord Gort.
1700. Lay off La panne as ordered and, while waiting for Lord
Gort, took several boat loads of soldiers who had rowed
out from shore and put them aboard destroyers.
1830. Boat brought out General Lord Gort and his Aide de
Camp out to me. He came aboard and I took him over and
put him aboard H.M.S.HEBE. It appeared to me that the enemy
knew of his departureas they shelled the beach and bombed
it as he left and a very large enemy formation flew over
Continued to lay off La Panne as instructed, taking off
and bombed as I put him aboard the HEBE.
out at intervals with about two men per boat. Had had shell no
soldiers until nightfall, by which time they were only coming
further except that the flaet were going to
La Panne orders in the early morning and the destroyer KEITH further who
had told to lay alongside him told me to lay with
him in the him dark. With first daylight I found myself had near
away from me in consequence of which I lost touch
instructions. Yacht Found he had not so toad him we would remain
I.P. "SERIOLA" and closed to see if he had any
around there until further orders.
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of The I should Petty following Officer like officers, to T.Jones draw special throughout attention Dawson, operations. to Sub.Lieuts. the magnificent Godman work 295
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and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
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ne 1 0400 (about). Destroyer signalled us to collect various
empty boats which were drifting about and tow them inshore
While doing this we were bombed and continually shot at by
enemy fighter aircraft. It occurred to me as poetic
justice that I who had been on night bombing duty at
Dunkirk in the last war should now be well bombed myself
in this war.
It should here be mentioned that my crew behaved splendidly
throughout. None of them had been properly under fire
before and they took the almost continuous bombing,
shelling and shooting up without a trace of nerves. My
Engr., D. Brewer was invaluable in sending and receiving
signals under these circumstances.
Collected several boats as ordered and also picked up
several boat loads of soldiers from shore again, putting
them aboard a sloop. While putting the last of these aboard
a bomb fell right alongside and a splinter broke the fore sky-
light and hit one of my crew on his steel helmet. This
ship seemed to bear a charmed life and though we had several
bombs alongside I can only think that they were so close
as to be ineffective.
While carrying on the work I have mentioned, we were closed
by BOUNTY with the Commodore aboard who was good enough
to express pleasure at finding that we were still carrying
on. He told SERIOLA to take BOUNTY in tow and ordered me to
slip the boats I was towing and to lead him back to Ramagate.
0815. Set course over Route X for Ramsgate. On the way
back we were again attacked, being bombed, and shot up by
fighter aircraft. Off the North Goodwin Light a launch
came alongside and bold me to return to Dunkirk, but I
had the Commodore's orders to precede him to Ramsgate and,
in point of fact, my crew and I were almost all in for we
had had no sleep for five nights, as before we left Hamble
we had been on patrol under special circumstances which
had made us do without sleep for two nights.
1500. Made fast at Ramsgate.
ine 2 Refuelled at Ramsgate. We were told that our boats were
not fast enough for further duty. I stayed aboard my
boat as leg was so swollen with what I am told was
BOUNTY that I volunteered and put my name down with theirs
shock, my could not walk, but the 00.'s of SERIOLA,
to take AND a fast NONETA boat over to Dunkirks but none was available.
une 3 & 4. In Ramsgate awaiting orders.
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Sub.Lieut.Godman reported that joined me about 1640 and the engineer N. 301
having I got under we were leaking and making water very
slightly, way at once.
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We left Bray at 1650. Arrived at Ramsgate at about 2200,
when I reported to N.O.i/C. and arrangements were made to re-
move the wounded.
June 1. At 0500 Sub.Lieut.Godmen took over a naval pinnace
and sailed for Dunkirk.
At 1500 "Seriola", "Bounty", and "Lahloo" arrived
at Ramsgate. I reported to my C.O. Lieut. Dawson and sailed,
in company, to Hamble.
I would like to recommend very highly,
E.C. Hallet, Engineer T.124
B.P. Whitehouse, A.B. S.T.
C.Wilyman, A.B. S.T.,
for all their calm and brilliant work.
Under very difficult circumstances they set about
their task cheerfully and without a thought for themselves.
I consider myself particularly fortunate to have had these
men with me.
Petty Officer Lock was with me in the wheel-house
until he was wounded and although in great pain cheered
and encouraged the others and kept up the morale of the ship.
(Sgd) a.g Potter Irain
Sub.Lieut. R.N.V.R.