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EMILE DESCHAMPS
French fleet
auxiliary
4th June
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This vessel was en route for England
from Dunkirk, crowded with troops
and refugees.
0558ca
The M/S Albury, about 5 cables ahead
of the Emile Deschamps, signalled her
the course to the N. Goodwin L.V.
which she had missed.
0600
21 miles east of the N. Foreland (near
the Elbow Buoy), the Emile Deschamps
struck a mine and sank in about a
minute. The fire-float Massey Shaw,
which was about 1 cableaway, picked
up 40 French sailors and transferred
them to the Albury.
Nelson's M/B picked up survivors, the
most seriously injured of which
she transferred to the Albury.
The P/V King George V which had just
passed the Emile Deschamps before
she was sunk, lowered 4 boats and
picked up 67 survivors; she put 10
aboard "H.M.S. Leader" [this was (1)
either the M/S Kellett or the Albury
0615
The M/S Kellett, to whom the Albury had
signalled, picked up some very
badly injured survivors.
A fog came down as the rescue
operations were completed.
The survivors which included 7 French
women and a boy, were landed at
Margate.
Authority - R.O.I., pp.221, 281.
R.O.III, p.51.
RM,6213/40.
TO.9144/41.
Emile Deschamps
AD 20
accx. M/S
Enseigne de vaineau
Tellier
(Kifled 4 th your)
Note by Cdr. Cras of French
Historical Dept.
(1) There damaged was M/S no vessel Leda was present some distance named "Leader". away, being The escorted
by the corvette Kingfisher.
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FOREMOST 22
Tug (s. Ry. Co.)
C. Fieldgate, Master.
F.M. Holden, Actg.Master
29th May
1850
Left Newhaven for Dover.
Capt. Holden as Master.
30th May
0415
Arrived Dover.
1335
Left Dover for Dunkirk as leader of
5 small vessels.
2030
Arrived off Dunkirk. Separated from the
5 vessels after arrival: proceeded
eastward along the coast and then back
to the harbour entrance.
2300ca
The sound of a heavy collision in
Dunkirk roads was heard. The P/V
St. Helier had been in collision with
the M/S Sharpshooter.
2320ca
Foremost 22 took Sharpshooter in tow
and St. Helier backed away and carried
on.
Proceeded with Sharpshooter in tow
stern first.
31st May
1035
Arrived off Dover. Cast off the tow.
The tug Empire Henchman now assisted,
1320
and Sharpshooter was moored to a buoy.
1st June
1630
Captain Fieldgate rejoined the ship from
the sick list.
2030
Assisted 2 vessels in collision in the
outer basin. (2)
2nd June
1700
Left for Dunkirk.
2300
Dunkirk harbour entrance. Ordered into
harbour to assist the P/V Newhaven ?]
aground. The tug ran aground herself
but managed to refloat. A tug Sun X
and Sun XI both failed to re-float
her] /01 less draft was then sent in.
2400ca
off the harbour entrance, M/B's came
alongside and unloaded French troops.
0100
Proceeded.
0630
Dover. Disembarked
troops. (1)
(number not stated).
1430
Ordered to stand-by to leave for
1830
"Stand Dunkirk. by" order cancelled "owing to some
members of the crew being sick."
3rd June
Standing by.
4th June
1525
Left Dover for Newhaven.
Total 8
(1) (2) Not dr. mentioned Worcester was in D.R. in collision with P/V Maid of Orleans at
this time.
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GAVA
Fleetwood trawler
Lieut. F.J. Jordan, R.N.R.
Skipper Day, P.N.R.
The Gava was the leader of the six Fleetwood trawlers. Lieut. Jordan
sent in 2 reports as follows:-
Report No.1 to the Captain M/S, Harwich dated 7th June 1940.
Report No.2 to the Port Fishery Captain, Fleetwood, dated 29th October 1940.
This report is accompanied by a copy of the Gava's log for 31st May - 2nd
June, "the principal days of my [Lt. Jordan's operation with the flotilla".
Both these reports refer to the operations of the Fleetwood trawler
flotilla as a unit.
The following account embodies the information contained in both
reports.
Report No.1.
Report No.2.
D
27th May 1830 Left
27th May
Gava left Fleetwood for Dover
Fleetwood.
in command of the trs.
Edwina, Evelyn Rose, Velia,
Jacinta and Dhoon.
28th May 0840 Arrived Portland.
29th May a.m. Flotilla in action against
enemy air attack on troop-
ships. No orders.
30th May
30th May
Flotilla ordered to cover
beaches and tow small craft.
All ships in action against
aircraft attack on trans-
ports.
Arrived Dover
p.m. Gava and Evelyn Rose ordered
in the
into harbour( (1) to assist
evening.
transporting troops to
Channel ports and to Channel
steamers outside the harbour
During these operations the
jetty was shelled, and
several vessels were damaged
and two sunk. (2) These
operations continued through-
out the night.
31st May 0740 Left Dover.
31st May "a.m. Flotilla returning to
0910 Entered
Ramsgate with troops;(3)
Ramsgate
attacked on passage by
harbour.
aircraft; all trawlers in
(1) Presumably Dunkirk harbour.
(2) The only vessel damaged by gunfire on 30th May was the P/V Princess
Maud which was shelled 3 miles west of Gravelines.
No vessel was sunk by gunfire on 30th May. The A.B/V. King Orry
sank outside the harbour on 30th May. as the result of a bomb hit
(3) Although not conclusive evidence, it must that be stated the Fleetwood that there is no
received on 29th May.
indication trawlers disembarked any troops on 30th
in Ramsgate or Dover reports May.
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KING GEORGE V (P/V) (David MacBrayne Ltd) Capt. R.M.MacLean,
Master.
29th May
0200
To Dunkirk.
p.m.
1820
Dunkirk. Embarked troops and proceeded.
Margate. Disembarked 853 troops. To
Sheerness to coal.
30th May
p.m.
Margate to Dunkirk.
-
Dunkirk. Embarked troops and proceeded.
31st May
0915
Margate. Disembarked 500 troops.
To Sheerness to coal.
p.m.
Margate to Dunkirk.
1st June
a.m.
Air attack on entering Dunkirk harbour.
1740
Embarked troops and proceeded.
Margate. Disembarked 700 troops.
2nd June
p.m.
Margate to Dunkirk.
2158
Dunkirk. Embarked about 1,600 troops.
2225
Proceeded.
3rd June
0400
Margate. Disembarked 1,460 troops.
To Sheerness to coal.
1830ca
Margate to Dunkirk.
4th June
a.m.
Dunkirk. Embarked troops and proceeded.
0300ca
Fog very thick at times. "Small
French naval vessel" blew up astern
on magnetic mine; 67 survivors
picked up and 10 put on board
"H.M.S. Leader", (1) who had picked
up about 40.
1132
Margate. Dis embarked 750 troops and
67 survivors.
Total 4,330
330.
Authority - R.O.III. p. 125.
TM. 6213/40.
The following awards were made:
D.S.C.
Capt. R.M. McLean, Master.
Mr. W. McGregor, Chief Engineer.
D.S.M.
A.B. D.J. McKinnon.
(1) Leda, which had collided None of with H.M. and
This sunk was the probably Belgian the trawler M/S arechal Foch.
ships is named "Leader".
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LEOPOLD ANNA (H.76)
Belgian
trawler
Maitre de Manoeuvre
(M.F.V.
R. Terrier, Skipper.
[The times in this account are from the Z.50's and
St. Pierre IV's reports. M. Terrier gave none]
29th May
Took command of H. 76 at Havre.
30th May
0400ca
Sailed a convoy (commanded by
Dover. Officer des equipages Vigne) for
2000ca
Arrived Dover.
31st May
1600ca
Sailed for Dunkirk in a convoy of
about 30 ships;( (1) the H.76 leading
the left hand column of ships.
1st June
0300ca
Entered Dunkirk harbour. Embarked 120
engineers, although orders had been
given not to embark more than 100
per trawler.
0530
Sailed with 12 ships - not in formation,
so as not to attract the attention
of bombers. H.76 took the lead, the
convoy commander having been delayed;
her skipper had no charts, no compass,
and no precise information of the
swept channels to England.
1800ca
The convoy arrived at Dover with about
800/900 troops. (2)
[Six other ships of the original
convoy landed 350 troops at Ramsgate
(see Z.50)
-
Received orders to proceed to Ramsgate.
-
The convoy arrived at Ramsgate and
disembarked troops.
Ramsgate report is not sufficiently
accurate to enable details to be
given].
2100ca
Sailed in a convoy of 12 ships [see
z.50] for Dunkirk.
2nd June
-
Arrived off Dunkirk beach [1.e. Malo]
0100ca
The H.76 grounded on a sand bank.
Unable to get off on the falling tide,
M. Terrier boarded the convoy
leader's ship.
0400
At dawn he re-embarked in the H.76 and
after an hour's effort, assisted by
another trawler, he got his ship
afloat. The other trawler not wishing
to enter the harbour, the H.76 entered
alone, and embarked about 80 English
troops including "a commodore and a
young Lieutenant".
0900ca
H.76 then sailed, after having seen that
there were no more troops.
(1) According to there were 17 ships in the convoy,
(2) Dover and Report their registered mentions Z.50, a numbers number are of small given. vessels by name,
such as the Gaston River (120 troops), "Chalutier"
[French = trawler] (100 troops), the Chasseur Marie (117
troops), the Onders Ons (95 troops), the Reine de Flots
(62 troops), and the Patrie (157 troops), but there is no
information to show that these were the names of
Terrier's ships.
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MONARCH
S/B (F. and G. Baker)
The Monarch is in D.R.'s list of ships, but there
is no other evidence that she went to Dunkirk.
off,
1330
Picked
up the pilot (Squadn. Leader MoGregor)
of a Birricane.
T.0.9436/40.
Embarked 40 soldiers from a outter.
Entered Dunkirk harbour. Embarked 25
troops.
Delllo
Proceeded.
1
Arrived Ramscate, Disembarked
troope.(1)
105 June
0630
Left Remagate.
1200ca
Arrived Dunkirk harbour. Embarked 120
British troops. Air attack.
1400
Proceeded.
-
Picked up 5 French sailors from the
water. Transferred 15 wounded. to a
French trawler.
-
Took aboard the orew of enother French
trawler which had been damaged and
towed her to
line 2nd
1430
Sheerness. Disembarked 110 troops. (2)
Total 190
Authority - R.O.II, D.373.
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M.T.B.67
Leader of 10th M.T.B.
Flotilla
Lieut. C.C. Anderson, R.N
27th May
1320
Arrived Dover, with 10th M.T.B.
1930
Flotilla in company.
Sailed for Nieuport, with 3 Belgian
2330
personages. M.A/S.B.8(1) in company.
Arrived off Nieuport. Rendezvoused
with M.T.B.22.
28th May
0200
Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked
passengers.
0310
Sailed for Felixstowe, in company with
M.T.B.22 (Admiral Sir Roger Keyes on
board).
0630
Arrived Felixstowe.
28th-30th
Patrol duties for evacuation of B.E.F.
May
Based on Felixstowe.
31st May
0600
Sailed for Dover, M.T.B.107 in company.
1030
Arrived Dover.
1060
Sailed for Dunkirk "with orders to
report to R.A. Dover in dr. Keith
and to evacuate Lord Gort".
1730
Air attack.
1745
Dunkirk. Closed dr. Keith for
1710
instructions. To La Panne with
M.T.B.107.
1800
Embarked naval ratings from beach west
of La Panne. Transferred them to
the G/B Mosquito. Embarked troops
from the same beach.
1900
Grounded. Whilst aground, came under
shell fire. A small yacht nearby
received a shell hit and sank.
1915
Transferred troops to the Mosquito,
and returned to beach to continue
embarkation(
2000
30th
Closed the Keith. Enemy A/C shot down
about 1 mile to starboard.
2100
Ordered to return to Dover.
2130
Air attack.
May
2315
Arrived Dover.
lst June
1430
Sailed for Portsmouth, M.T.B.68 in
company, for repairs.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, pp.443, 444, 462.
(1) Apparently an error for M.A/S.B. No.7
(2) Lieut. Anderson says, "It is desired to express appreciation
of an unknown soldier who, although severely wounded about
the face and head and on the point of collapse, remained
quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because
(1)
he thought we looked full up and might not want him. This
man was, of course, taken on board."
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. (Retired)
Embarked in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st
Senior from Dunkirk Officer of 4 Drifters. MARE embarked June, 220 troops as
Captain M/S Harwich, remarks: "Each
pier during a heavy bombing attack.
on to his their return gave the whole credit for the enterprise Skipper
leader, Commander Powell."
Recommended for mention.
H.MDrifter: STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night,
Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the
when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued
287 troops.
to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
Recommended for mention.
H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and
let June, although short of his Second Hand and two
men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across
on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
Evacuated 350 troops.
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Copy.
B23/159/41
7
DUNKIRK OPERATIONS.
AY 31st May 1940. small Operating craft. in swept channel escoring lifeboats and
LOSURE No.2 TO 2 raids by Heinkels.
During night enemy M.T. boats in vicinity.
Vessel in action, no casualties, to craft or crews.
URDAY let
COPY
GENERAL REPORT OF THE SERVICES OF THE FLEETWOOD
TRAWLERS IN THE WITHDRAWAL FROM DUNKIRK. 27th May -
2nd June 1940.
May 1940.
ge
On orders received from the Port Fishery Captain,
etwood, I proceeded from Fleetwood to Dover in Command of six armed
but
wlers manned by their civilian crews signed on F 124 Articles; The
tilla consisted of -
at
"GAVA"
-
Leader
"EDWINA"
"EVELYN" ROSE. "
"VELIA"
sh
"JACINTA"
s;
"DHOON."
g
8 - 40 28th May Arrived Portland for extra stores, sailed 11.00 Hrs. for
ome
Dover.
29th a.m. Flotilla in action against enemy air attack on Troop ships. No orders.
30th May. Flotilla ordered to cover beaches and tow small craft, also to cover
up beaches and operate generally in swept channels; all ships in action almost
We
continuously against aircraft attack on transports.
P.M. "GAVA" and "EVELYN ROSE" ordered into Harbour and assist transporting
en
troops from Harbour Channel Ports and Channel steamers outside of Harbour.
During these to the was shelled at short intervals and several
vessels were operations damaged and two jetty sunk; these operations were continued throughout
the night. and Lieut G.M. Robinson R.N.R. were
conspicuous Lieut-Cdr in organising Cewbison troops R.N. for embarking troops etc. under shell fire; very
31st. few casualities a.m. sustained during the Ramsgate night. with troops; attacked on passage
en
by aircraft; Flotilla returning to Casualities sustained on "Edwina".
re
Ramsgate all Trawlers in action; then to anchor and await general orders.
During P.M. received stores and ammunition, escorting small craft and action
111
operations Received orders. Flotilla from Dunkirk Harbour in Evelyn
throughout off the beaches with also transporting planes and by enemy MTBs, Gava, which was sunk Rose, in
this Edwina in action night supporting enemy French Destroyer already damaged "Sirocco" by shell "Sirocco" fire, sinking by
her. the action. "Gava" rammed from the one MTB". enemy Several MTB were saved from the
1st June. Trawlers.rvivors Inside and continued transporting troops and covering
unarmed transports Harbour off Dunkirk.
Copy of letter sent to Port Fishery Captain Fleetwood
29th October 1940.
4
on
Herewith enclosed
I have the honour
Sir,

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390
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
CONFIDENTIAL
Lazy
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of
enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
t is due to this officer for the
ssful work that the boat did, observing
she has no astern gear and very poor
towe.
uvrability. This boat was only
ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
t this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral,
as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
3391
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir,
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord
following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be,
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
to this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral,
in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with .T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
day, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
ay, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral lake-Walker
M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary
ding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KETTH" for instructions.
ered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic
ling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
S on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
QUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
TH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
hbourhood, being the apparant target.
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
ral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
ded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to get
r way as soon as possible, accepting possibility of straining the engine.
is was accordingly done.
1915. Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
ontinue embarkation.
It is desired to express ap rediation of an unknown soldier who,
ough severely wounded about the face and head and on the point of
apse, remained quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because
hought we looked full up and might not want him. This man was, or
se, taken on board.
2000. Proceeded to close H.M.S. "KEITH". German aircraft shot down
t a mile to starboard. Pilots descended by parachute. Proceeded to
them up but found nothing but empty life jackets. These had apparently
taken off deli erately.
2100. Fuel running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
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difficult as the beach is very into flat the and there was a
my crew with managed to get her afloat troops two
and as soon as the a few assistance men got of some of Whaler the she surf
up to their armpits and two of my crew board in H
to and float two of with my 15 crew men in the dinghy, the whaler on was got
a great struggle as there board were I sent only the three whaler oars in it, alongside
these men were got dinghy on arrived back with soon
another load, the the beach she capsized in 1 and ding and ashore
getting her off these men were being the surf but
she was righted, as to sea to wait for got on board wortunate!
bombed so I stood out out bombing us but a lull, one
us and followed us deemed it advisable they fell very wide
mark, as soon as I out to us-they I steamed back for of
I saw the whaler heading nine had had great the
getting off and could had only restarted bring I men off, as
2115 and the bombing thought it
underway; I had been afraid to stop engines all day as SI knew to
would be almost impossible to re-start as our air compressor
had given out; one engine actually stopped but was got going
after a short while,- I had the whaler cast adrift as I knew it
drfft ashore and some more men would be able to get off to the
that were waiting to take them off, my only regret was being
to embark the remaining 14 men from this party.
I got underway at 2145 with my own dinghy in tow as I did
want to waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as we were clear
of the bombing outside Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and
the dinghy which was by now almost full of water.
When in position approximately 51 degrees 15' N. 1 degreep
at 2300 a bomber flew very low over us I did not open fire as
not want to give away our position, soón after this I reduced
so asto close the North Goodwin Light Vessel much before dawn,
not wish to anchor as my windlass would not work, also I had to
engines running, at 0430 I got away from the North Goodwin Light
Vessel and proceeded to the Nore and closed B.V. 10 to report to
Sheerness, just about this time my engineman reported that he
have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in the oil and
was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was
running too well. We tied up in Sheerness at 0825.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they
continually on duty during the whole period, gave over their
accommodation to the soldiers and fitted them out in dry clothe
did what they could for them.
I should like to mention O.S. John Philip Chable the
Mead, for his unfailing help during specially the whole period and
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which
engaged the German aeroplanes which attacked us.
from and the time we left the North am Damerell, Goodwin for Light not Vessel back
Engineman James Willi the to
in managing to keep the engines running.
I should like to for Promoti
Commissioned and rank, he recommend has a lot O.S. Charles Mead member
Ocean navigated his own 18 ton of Yachting experience,
and has Racing Club, has had cutter to Gibra
Somerset. had a public school several education trips at King's in School,
TWO
I am sure he would make splendid leader of of men.

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334
.
312
C.O.
British
Fr. or Bel.
Seamen
Rescued from
Skpr. C.E.F.
"SCOTIA"
EVE"
Reynolds RNR
60
70
Skpr. E.F.
Beckham RNR
60
537
980
70
19
TOTAL
1606.
A separate list of recommendations is attached.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J.S.W. Paurell J.S.W. Pawell
hb own
COMMANDER, R.N.
To Flag Officer-in-Charge, Harwich.
Forwarded - as an example of the very best that there is in
our race. These fishermen one and all went through Hades
coolly and methodically as if they were just catching fish,
and each skipper on his return gave the whole credit for the
enterprise to their leader, Commander J.W.D. Powell, D.S.C.,
R.D., R.N.R.
A 3
CAPTAIN M/S.
VICE ADMIRAL
0461N001
DOVER

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375
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
6th June, 1940.
352
sir,
I have the honour to submit the following. At 1910
30th May received orders to proceed to Ramsgate for routeing to
Dunkirk. Got under weigh and cleared harbour at 1919. 2210
anchored off the Foreland due to darkness and poor visibility.
0400 31st May commenced to weigh, windlass broken down.
0500 windlass repaired, weighed and proceeded to Ramsgate. 0800
received route orders from N.C.S.O. and proceeded to Dunkirk.
Dynama 144.
-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
350
5th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following. At
2000 on Thursday 30th May, "Monarda", in company with H.N.D.
"Renascent", sailed for Ramsgate in accordance with Sailing
Orders received. On arrival there at 0500 on 31st May we
were given orders to proceed to Dunkerque to take off
members of the B.E.F.
Dunkerque was reached at 1330 and we were attacked
by enemy bombing aircraft; to which attack we replied
vigourously. One of our Hurricane fighters was shot down
and fell into the sea. Her pilot, Squadron Leader McGregor,
was picked up.
Later, a Service cutter with forty soldiers
aboard was picked up and we then entered the harbour, took
off twenty-five men and returned to Ramsgate.
The following day, Saturday 1st June, we again
left Ramsgate at 0630 and arrived at Dunkerque about noon. We
entered the harbour and took on board one hundred and twenty
British soldiers. During this time there was a heavy bombing
attack - aerial torpedoes were dropped and "Monarda" was
shaken by explosions.
We sailed at 1400 and a little while later picked
up five French sailors from the water. A French trawler
came alongside and took on board fifteen of the wounded.
Later we met another French trawler which had
been damaged, took aboard her crew and towed her back to
Sheerness, where we arrived at 1430, Sunday June 2nd.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) Pearce T. Lovelock
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
- 434
at Portamouth.
433
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
lont No. 67 between 26th May
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the
following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and 1st June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company
I and their gear.
ivoused with M.T.B.22.
I have the honour to be,
barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Canderson
towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Walker
Copies to :- Cormander-in-Chicf,
, to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S. est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
S. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
miral ighbourhood 4g 1900. Dover, being Grounded numbered the (Lotter apparant 01/2 of to 1st target. vicinity, R.N. June). Depot, suffered At Felixstowe, this point a direct copy a number small hit to and Vice yacht, of sank. the
unded der e fire other and was boat exhausted then in directed the soldiers immediate at M.T.B. on accopting board, 67 and, possibility it was in view considered of of straining the desirable the to engine. get
This the
way 1915. as accordingly soon Disembarked as possible, done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
contimue embarkation. express rediation of an and unknown on the soldier point who, of
though It severely is desired wounded to about the face watching and head T.B. 67 draw man away was, because or
llapse, thought remained quietly full up in and the might water not want him. This
urse, taken we looked on board. close shot down
out ok them a 2000. mile to Proceeded starboard. nothing to Pilots but with THE STATE
on taken
2100. up off but found to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by
June 1st....*
2315. Arrived Dover.

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&
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
434
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings and of H.M. 4th June, MOTOR 1940. Torpedo Bont No. 67 between 26th May
day, 26th May.
*
Reported Flotilla. as ready for service and commissioned an leader of 10th
day, 27th May.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with N.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
esday, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
day, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral ake-falker
H.M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
rt V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary
oiding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KNITH" for instructions.
rdered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic
elling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
1ds. on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
OSQUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
EITH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Lotter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
4y other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to got
e fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
der way an soon as possible, accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
continue
thought llapse, severely wounded express about the face and head M.T.B. and on 67 the draw point away because
is embaritation. desired to appreciation of an unknown soldier who, of
urse, out ok thought them a 2000. taken mile remained we to Proceeded on looked starboard. board. quietly full nothing to up close in Pilots and the but H.M.S. might water descended empty not "KEITH". watching life want by jackets. parachute. him. Corman This These aircraft man Proceeded had was, shot apparently or down to
on taken 2100. up off but Fuel deliveratoly. found running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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552
Report of Operation "DYNAMO" from 30th May to 5th Tune 1940.
30.5.1940. 2pm. Left Sheerness in charge of Motor Boat "Forty TWO"
and a convoy of nine craft bound for Ramsgate for orders. After about
2* nours steaming the leader of the second convoy, Lt.ges] on Dogra
"white Heather" requested me to take charge or nis convoy or nine
craft as White Heather" had broken down and was under GOW. Thereafter
proceeded with the full convoy of 18 craft and arrived OIL Hamsgate
about midnight. Proceeded ashore for orders and received same, which
were to carry on as soon as possible to Dunkirk beaches for the purpose
of ferrying troops to the larger ships at anohor. At Itam on the 51st
May left Ramsgate escorted by H.M. Trawler towing those craft wnion
were unable to proceed under their own power. After about 2 nours
steaming the trawler requested me to carry on with the convoy as the
craft ne nad in tow were causing him some trouble with their tow ropes.
I earried on with 14 crait and arrived or the Dunkirk beach as about
9am. Throughout the day British and French troops were ferried to
the various large vessels at anchor. Sometime during the night the
engines on "Forty Two" were giving trouble and as 1 had the opportunity
of a tow back to Ramsgate where 1 might expect repairs to be executed
and as few ships seemed to be left in our immediate vicinty for the
transferrence or troops 1 decided to return. Arrived off namagate early
on the 1st June and the engine Was overhauled that day and made 115
IOr further service. ne left again for Dunkirk in the early evening
and on arrival orr Dunkirk troops were again Ferried for some time.
unfortunately in manoeuvering close to the anor the craft either stuck
a submerged object or grounded and in the subsequent movements 01
engines and nelm the rudder was lost. 1 eventually managed to reach
up alongside a tug, transferred the troops 1 had on DOBIQ and onen
proceeded to 115 a jury rudder; consisting or at ladder issued to &
rail stantion art and with at locker door lashed at une oottom; the
flag stari acting 8.8 a tiller. This proved rairly effective and we
carried on ferrying troops until the tug nad surficient and we left
in tow or the tug. when about 15 miles off kamagate the GOW rope parted
and we completed this latter part or the voyage under our own power

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552
Report of Operation "DYNAMO" from 30th May to 5th June 1940.
30.5.1940. 2pm. Left Sheerness in charge of Motor Hoat "Forty Two"
and a convoy of nine craft bound for Ramsgate for orders. After about
2* nours steaming the leader of the second convoy, Lt.3eal on Dogra
"white Heather" requested me to take charge or nis convoy or nine
craft as White Heather" had broken down and was under GOW. Thereafter
proceeded with the full convoy of 18 craft and arrived OIL Mamagate
about midnight. Proceeded ashore for orders and received same, which
were to carry on as soon as possible to Dunkirk beaches for the purpose
of ferrying troops to the larger ships at anchor. At 2am on the jlst
May left Ramsgate escorted by H.M.Trawler towing those craft wnion
were unable to proceed under their own power. After about 2 nours
steaming the trawler requested me to carry on with the convoy as the
E.
craft ne nau in tow were causing him some trouble with their tow ropes.
I carried on with 14 crait and arrived or the Dunkirk beach at about
9am. Throughout the day British and French troops were ferrisa to
the various large vessels at anchor. Sometime during the night the
engines on "Forty Two" were giving trouble and as 1 nad the opportunity
of a tow back to Ramsgate where 1 might expect repairs 60 De executed
and as few ships seemed to be left in our immediate vicinty for the
transferrence or troops I decided to return. Arrived off Ramagate early
on the 1st June and the engine was overhauled that day and made 115
IOr further service. ne left again for Dunktrk in the early evening
and on arrival off Dunkirk troops were again ferried for some time.
unfortunately in manoeuvering close to the anor the crait either stuck
a submerged object or grounded and in the subsequent movements 01
engines and nelm the rudder was lost. 1 eventually managed to reach
up alongside at tug, transferred the troops 1 had on Doard and onen
proceeded to 118 a jury rudder; consisting or a ladder Aasned to &
rail stantion art and with of locker door lashed at une Dottom; the
flag start acting as a tiller. This proved rairly effective and we
carried on ferrying troops until the tug had sufficient and 40 left
in tow or the tug. when about 15 miles off Ramagate the GOW rope parted
and we completed this latter part or the voyage under our own power

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233
(7).
At about 0700 H.M.S. Gossamer came alongside to deliver a
bottle of chloroform required for some wounded who had been
embarked.
(8).
Except when boats were alongside Skipjack circled round at
full speed using full wheel to avoid attacks. Opportunities
were found in the lull between attacks to embark troops from
the boats.
53
(9).
At 0800 it was reported that 4" ammunition was nearly
X
expended, only about 12 rounds a gun being left. Orders
were, therefore, given not to open fire till the commencement
of the dive.
June
(10).
At 0845 Skipjack had embarked 250-300 troops. A flight of
10 Junkers 88 were seen to be about to attack. Fire was
opened with all guns and full wheel put on. The leader of
0845
the flight dropped his bombs, two of which hit the ship, one
on each side abreast the whallers davits. The ship
way
immediately lost weigh and took a strong list to port.
About a minute later a second plane made his dive and three
more bombs hit the ship, one through the bridge, one on the
fo'castle, and one in the foremost boiler room. The Lewis
gun on the rangefinder platform, however, never relaxed fire
and the plane never came out of her dive but went straight
on into the sea.
(11).
One minute after the ship was hit the second time, the order
was given to abandon ship and two minutes after this she
turned turtle. She remained floating bottom up for some
20 minutes before she finally sank.
(12).
A further bombing attack was made on the survivors in the
water.
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Operation" DYNAMO" our Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M. Yacht ALOUETTE II. - Sub. Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee.R.N.V.R.,
Unit Officer.
Page 96.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. Bar) (Retired)
Embarked in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st June, as
Senior Officer of 4 Drifters. MARE embarked 220 troops
from Dunkirk pier during a heavy bombing attack.
Captain M/S Harwich, remarks: "Each Skipper
on his return gave the whole credit for the enterprise
to their leader, Commander Powell."
M.
Recommended for mention.
d.MDrifter. STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
n
Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the
afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night,
when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued
to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
287 troops.
Recommendation.
uri
ste
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
ivo
M
Recommended for mention.
was
whor
.M.Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
7
Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and
1st June, although short of his Second Hand and two
men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across
on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
Evacuated 350 troops.
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96.
HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. (Retired)
senior from Dunkirk Officer pier Drifters. a MARE embarked June, troops as
Embarked of 4 in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st
his return Captain gave M/S during the Harwich, heavy remarks: bombing "Each attack. 220
on to their leader, whole credit for the enterprise Skipper
Commander Powell."
Recommended for mention.
MDrifter STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night,
Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the
when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued
287 troops.
to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
in
Recommended for mention.
Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and
let June, although short of his Second Hand and two
men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across
on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
Evacuated 350 troops.
Recommended for mention.
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REPORT OF PROCÉEDINGS OF H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S"
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SECRET
Depranes zzbo 2421
Royal Naval Barracks,
Chathem.
10th June 1940.
I have the honour to submit a brief report of events mainly
upiled from H.M.S. "Malcolm's" deak and signal 103.
The days went by 30 quickly and one was so intent on one's
11 small section of the job In hand that I find it difficult to
nember a great deal of what occurred, or to do Justice to the
od work of other ships working nearby.
After the period from 0200 to 1800 on 89th May during
ich "Malcolm" was largely concerned with trying to distribute
stroyers and boats to the best advantage between various beaches
d Dunkirk Pier, the ship ren almost solely as a ferry between
nktrk Eastern Pier and Dover.
In this connection I feel It should be pointed out how
ch harder it must have been for the Commanding Officers of
ivate destroyers than for of ship with a Captain (D) staff.
unnanding Officers of these ships had to rely almost entirely
themselves, without the assistance or the additional officers
who in a leader.
I was very little concerned with the work on the beaches
"tar Eadnesday, 29th, which WAS bafore the very large member of
miliary boats arrived, but I must comment on the admirable work
the transports at Dunkirk Pier. These ships were handled with
dill and a coolness under shell fire and bombing which would be
spooted from His Majesty's Ships but which is an snormous credit
their maters and crews.
The following 1a a brief diary of events:-
eaday,
28th
1422 slipped from North Western Well Ports.
2010 Spoke Dover. Ordered to proceed to beaches
East of Dunkirk by route Y with H.M.S. "Express",
H.M.S. "Esk", H.M.S. "Shikart" and H.V.S.
"Scimitar" in company.
dneaday, 29th
0215 Anchored off No.8 S. Zuydootte buoy. Sent in
one whaler in tow of "Express's" motor boat,
Sub-Lieutemant Brooke-Alder, R.N.R. in charge,
with orders to investigate and consience
embarking soldiers If a concentration had been
found.
0245 Sent in second shaler in tow of another ship's
motor boat. Put Lieutenant Nelson, R.N.V.E.
in charge with similar orders.
0630 Closed abandoued shore motor boat, which we
repaired. Sent First Lisutenant in shore to
beach a schuyt for use as a pier for boats
embarking soldiers on shore.
0945 "Shikari" came alongside bringing First Lieu-
tenant and N.R.A. from shore motor boat which
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Page 2.
Mention in Dispatches, (cont.)
3. Ch.Stoker Frest James Day, C/K.61574.
Was of great assistance in helping the Soldiers on board and
enerally guiding them to suitable parts of the Ship and seeing to
heir confort. He showed a fine spirit.
4. 4ds.Sea. Clive Frederick Nane Cooper, C/JX.137062.
Coxwain of the Riger's notor Doat who showed excellent leader-
ship and seamanship in towing the boats to and from the beaches. He
an every trip that the notor boat made on Riger's three evacuations
FOR the beaches, and was quite tireless. He also resoued many sold-
iers in danger of drowning. If liger had been more often under fire
should have no hesitation in recommending this Rating for a decor-
ation.
5. Ldg.Sea. George Frederick Crick, C/J.45439.
Coxwain of the whaler ,Derformed excellent work in assisting the
kahan 1 the troops from the shore and showed considerable leadership.
8. L.S.B.A. Arthur Veraca Lional MoTllroy, c/ux.50059.
Was most able in the work which he had to do helping the wounded.
e showed untiring willingness in aiding the exhausted soldiers and
as of great assistance to the Medical Officer.
Decoration.
Lieut-Comdr. Lional Janes Spencer Ede, R.N.
H.M.S. Salamander.
1eu t-Condr.Bie, Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Salamanderwhose report
Finally I wish to submit to your notice for a decoration
ou will already have licule I was not in company when Salamander was
orthy of mention. I must also add that the ibrpedo Coxwain of H.M.S.
amaged but she is one of BY Flotilla and I feal that his conduct is
alamander requested to see no on behalf of the Ship's Company with
pinion he gave them a great lead and was a source of inspiration when
view to bringing forward Lieut-Commander Rie's name as in their
hings were unpleasant.
(Signed) St. J. CRONYN
OF
ADMIRAL
14 JUN 1940
Commander in Command.
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Page 2.
Mention in Dispatches, (cont.)
3. Ch.Stoker Ernest James Day, C/K.61574.
Was of great assistance in helping the Soldiers on board and
enerally guiding them to suitable parts of the Ship and seeing to
heir comfort. He showed a fine spirit.
4. Ldg.Sea. Clive Frederick Mane Cooper, C/JX.137062.
Coxwain of the Niger's motor boat who showed excellent leader-
ship and seamanship in towing the Doats to and from the beaches. He
an every trip that the motor boat made on Higer's three evacuations
rom the beaches, and was quite tireless. He also resoued many sold-
Lers in danger of drowning. If Niger had been more often under fire
should have no hesitation in recommending this Rating for a decor-
tion.
5. Luz.Sea. George Frederick Crick, C/J.45439.
Coxwain of the whaler ,performed excellent work in assisting the
the troops from the shore and showed considerable leadership.
6. L.S.B.A. Arthur Vernon Lional MaIllroy, C/MX.50059.
Was most able in the work which he had to do helping the wounded.
showed untiring willingness in aiding the exhausted soldiers and
as of great assistance to the Medical Officer.
Decoration.
Lieut-Comdr. Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.
"S"N"H
Finally Ede, Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Salamanderwhose Salamander report was
I wish to submit to your notice for a decoration
ou will is one of my Flotilla and I feel that Coxwain of H.M.S. is
eu t-Comdr. already have had. I was not in company when his conduct
maged but she I must also add that the Torpedo Company with
rthy of mention. requested to see no on behalf of the Ship's in their
lamander forward Lieut-Commander Rie's name as
inion view to he bringing gave them a great lead and was a source of inspiration when
ings were unpleasant.
(Signed) St. J. CRONYN
VIDE AD MIRAL
Commander in Command.
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FRIDAY, 31ST MAY
CHAP. VIII
be embarked in a ship capable of keeping 2 wireless lines for communication
purposes, and at 0645/31 he embarked in such a ship, viz. the flotilla leader
Keith, and thereafter (until she was sunk 24 hours later) kept her free from
troops so that his movements should be unrestricted¹.
One of the four M.T.B.'s, viz: M.T.B.67, had been ferrying troops to the
gunboat Mosquito at 1915 from La Panne beach, and her commanding Officer,
Lieut. C. C. Anderson, R.N., says, It is desired to express appreciation of an
unknown soldier, who, although severely wounded about the face and head
and on the point of collapse, remained quietly in the water watching M.T.B.67
draw away because he thought we looked full up and might not want him.
This man was of course taken on board".
Meanwhile anxiety was felt at Dover at the non-appearance of Lord Gort
and at 2336, the Admiralty sent a peremptory signal to Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker demanding an explanation. Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker says,
" About 2300 I received an urgent signal from Admiralty asking where Lord
Gort was and why I had detailed the M.T.B.'s sent for him to other work.
As the M.A./S.B. [i.e. M.A/S.B.6] had just returned with [Lt. Cdr.] C. J. Wynne-
Edwards², I sent it off at once to Hebe to collect Lord Gort
it came back
almost at once to say that Lord Gort had just left Hebe in a motor launch. It
was very dark and Hebe could not be seen though we knew where she was, and
I waited anxiously for the boat to arrive. Presently out of the dark a boat
appeared and came alongside, still not the right one, and I had a bad moment
thinking of the boat getting lost. However, to my relief, after what appeared
about half an hour, the right boat, in charge of [Commodore] Stephenson once
more, found us at last. Apologising to Lord Gort for keeping him waiting so
long, I transferred him to the M.A/S.B. and sent him off to Dover with General
Leese".³
In the meantime, a little before 1800, Lord Gort's staff had been embarked
during an air attack by the Keith's boats at a point 2 miles west of La Panne.
Signal communication established between Dunkirk and Dover⁴
At daylight on the 31st full signal communication was at length established
between Dunkirk and Dover.
On the 26th May the destroyer Wolsey had been despatched to Dunkirk to
act as W/T link. The S.N.O., Dunkirk, on arrival next day, decided, however,
that conditions in the port made it impossible for a destroyer to lie there. On
the morning of the 27th May Commander M. O. D. Ellwood, R.N., who had
been placed in charge of communications in Operation Dynamo", proceeded
to Dunkirk in the Wolfhound that afternoon with a signal party consisting of
one yeoman of signals and 24 signalmen, who were distributed between Naval
headquarters at Dunkirk (one yeoman and 8 signalmen) and the beach parties
(2 signalmen each). The only equipment available other than hand flags was
one Aldis lamp, which was taken over from the British Naval Liaison Officer
and made to function with the help of a battery acquired from a French motor
car.
A Headquarters signal station was established at the shore end of the East
Pier for communication with ships arriving, but until 30th May, when one
Naval wireless set arrived, there was no means of communication between
I R.A. Dover - Report of Proceedings (R.O.III, p.374, para. 19).
2 He had been engaged in directing the then arriving tows of boats to the beaches.
3 M.017978/41, page 21.
4 R.O. Case 5458, Vol. III, p.417.
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COPY
act of letter from Lieut. Charles Waterland Read, R.N.
dated 11th Sept.1940.
" I was sent to Ramsgate for the Evacuation, and selected the BONNY
HEATHER myself as a leader of a Convoy of motor boats for the Beach
work, and believe me the choice was justified, as of the whole lot
attached to the Convoy we were the only one to finish the course
throughout.
I'm afraid I am rather bad at descriptive accounts, but perhaps
one day I may have the pleasure of meeting you and then probably
be able to tell you more about the affair. This I can tell you, the
BONNY HEATHER behaved like a perfect lady in spite of theunusual
treatment she received, and stood up to it like a trojan and never
let us down - 7 complete round trips Ramsgate/Dunkirk after filling up
Transports (lying off) from the Beaches.
You say you heard third hand that we carried 80 men. I
don't know, of course, who told you that, but it was true on the last
trip, but normally about 60. On one trip that we picked up survivors
from the S.S. "Scotia" which was sunk by bombs, when full of French
Colonial tropps, we picked up the Chief Steward and 40 soldiers out
of the water and with our own crew a total of 45 wet sodden men, some
all in and they were lying about and not standing as soldiers were
in goodish condition, so you can imagine what your little vessel had
to put up with.
We tried to keep her in as good condition as possible under
the circumstances from sheer admiration of the gallant little ship,
which in my opinion deserves to carry the .C.colours.
I can't even begin to describe the Hell under which the
operations were carried out - bombed, machine gunned, shelled, caught
in parachute flares and bombed. - that little ship was certainly built
И
in a lucky zone, and dodging and twisting never once let us down,
f
loaded as she was.
V
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Trusting I have not bored you with this account, which I
tl
regret to say does not do justice to your famous little vessel. "
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a machine gun and ammunition on board.
masts and putting on quay and fixing machine gun on deck -
all ready to sail at 2.30 p.m. Orders came to proceed
outside harbour at 4 p.m. to the Tug "SUN XV" to be towed
across in company with other yachts. Three other yachts
make fast astern of us, under way 6.35 p.m. Engines running
at half-speed to ease the strain of the tow ropes. Slight
swell. The tow ropes of two of the yachts broke and they
were told to proceed on under own power. Arrived off Dunkin
at 11.30 p.m. and cast off from Tug. Proceeded into Dunkir
past the Mole, and up the Canal for about 2 miles. Moored
alongside the quay and proceeded to take troops on board.
Could find no Englishmen so took on board 40 Frenchmen.

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Reference
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
NG CEORGE V (Rowbrat)
LOST OR MISSING. (NOIC. RAMSSATE).
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40
ING
R.D. Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy. Service.
LING FISHER
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
KINGWOOD
KINTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
KIT.KAT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
L.Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40 DNG
KITTY
Comd.Hare
A.P.S.
KONGONI
.Rowden
Returned to Owner
KESTREL R7
No information received of return
STREL
from Dunkirk
,ADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
LADY HAIG
H.Meakins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
LADY ISABELLE
T.Westhead
Returned to Owners
LADY KAY
c/o ATERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
To A.P.S.
LADY RITA
S.L. Bullock
LAMOUETTE
P.C.Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list of
Missing Vessels.
A.Fayers
No trace of return from Dunkirk
1 LARK
Presumed lost.
D
N LATONA
E.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
N LAZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1,6.40
N LEACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL.ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
E.J. Breeds Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service 6A
LEADING STAR
NN NT LILLY
Jubilee Fishing Co.
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
NI
Admy Service (6A)
NO
LETITIA
W.E.Browning
Abandoned.
NO
LETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported. Returned to
Owners:
NAN
LIBERTY
Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
NEW
LEILA 4
Burnay
Being returned to Owner.
NE
H.C.Hunt
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6
LIEBERSTRUM
LITTLE MAYFLOWER
F.G. Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service
LITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
Admy. Service (6A)
LIBERTY II
W.C. Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners.
OFFE
LORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
OMEG
LADY NANCY
Mr.Richmond
Returned to Owners.
ORAT
LIJNS
C.O,Powis
Returned to Owners.
ORELI
LURLINE
W.Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
OSPRE
LEANDER
J.T.Phelps
Returned to Owner. Prepared did not
H H
go.
OULT
LAVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
LITTLE ANN
C.A. Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed Lost.
OUR I
LADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for Dynamo but did not go.
OUR MA
LADY ROSEBERRY
Sam. West Ltd.
Reported lost'st Dunkirk
LITTLE ADMIRAL
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
ONA II
LN 85
LAUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition Returned to
OUR JOH
Service
our Bo
LYDIE SUZANNE
Eversert Prosper
Lost at Le Havre
LILY (Porsboat)
J.G/SBY.
Reported lostor NOIC Ramogals
LEADER FY287
PROSPEI
PROVIDE
PROGRES
PROVIDE
MADAME POMPADOUR
Lt.Col. H.E.Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PALMESTO
MAGNET
Mr.Melmore
Broke down and did not go,
MAID OF HONOUR
H.Sands
T.98 No information of return.
from Dunkirk.
MAGNET (ROW BOAT)
A. HALL
LOST or MISSING. (Nore Ramsgate)
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Reference
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
KING KING CEORGE V (Rowboat)
LOST OR MISSING. (Noic. RAMSSATE).
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40
KING FISHER
R. D. Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Admy. Service.
KINGWOOD
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
KINTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
KIT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
KITTY
L.Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40 DNG
KONGONI
Comd.Hare
A.P.S.
KESTREL R7
S.Rowden
Returned to Owner
KESTREL
No information received of return
from Dunkirk
LADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
LADY HAIG
H.Meakins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
LAPY ISABELLE
T.Westhead
Returned to Owners
LADY KAY
c/o WA TERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
LADY RITA
S.L.Bullock
To A.P.S.
LAMOUETTE
P.C.Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list of
Missing Vessels.
1 LARK
A.Fayers
No trace of return from Dunkirk
D
Presumed lost.
N LATONA
E.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
N LAZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1,6.40
N LEACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL.ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
LEADING STAR
E.J.Breeds Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service 6A
N.N NT LILLY
Jubilee Fishing Co.
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
NI
Admy Service (6A)
NO
LETITIA
W.E.Browning
Abandoned.
NO
LETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported. Returned to
Owners.
NAN
LIBERTY
.C.Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
NEW
LEILA 4
Burnay
Being returned to Owner.
NE
LIEBERSTRUM
H.C.Hunt
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6
LITTLE MAYFLOWER
F.G. Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service
LITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
Admy. Service (6A)
LIBERTY II
W.C. Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners.
OFFE
LORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
OMEG
LADY NANCY
Mr. Richmond
Returned to Owners.
ORAT
LIJNS
C.O, Powis
Returned to Owners.
ORELI
LURLINE
E.W. Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
OSPRE
LEANDER
J.T.Phelps
Returned to Owner. Prepared did not
go.
HI
OULT
LAVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
LITTLE ANN
C.A. Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed Lost.
OUR I
LADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for Dynamo but did not go.
OUR MA
LADY ROSEBERRY
Sam. West Ltd.
Reported lost'at Dunkirk
LITTLE ADMIRAL
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
ONA II
LN 85
OUR JOH
LAUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition Returned to
Service
OUR Bo'
LYDIE SUZANNE
Eversert Prosper
Lost at Le Havre
LILY (Porsboat)
J.G/SBM.
Reported lootor by Noic Ramogals
LEADER FY287
PROSPED
WESTCOTE
PROVIDE
PROGRES
PRO
PROVIDE
MADAME POMPADOUR
Col. H.E.Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PALMESTO
MAGNET
Mr.Melmore
Broke down and did not go,
MAID OF HONOUR
H.Sands
T.98 No information of return.
from Dunkirk.
MAGNET (Trow BOAT)
A. HALL
LOST or MISSING. (Nore Ramsgate)
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
KING KING GEORGE V (Rowbrat)
LOST OR MISSING. (Noic. RAMSSATE).
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40
KING FISHER
R.D. Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy. Servic
KINGWOOD
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
KINTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
KIT.KAT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
KITTY
Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40 DNG
KONGONI
Comd.Hare
A.P.S.
KESTREL R7
S.Rowden
Returned to Owner
KESTREL
No information received of reti
from Dunkirk
LADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
LADY HAIG
H. Meakins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
LAPY ISABELLE
T. Westhead
Returned to Owners
LADY KAY
c/o WATERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
LADY RITA
S.L.Bullock
To A.P.S.
LAMOUETTE
P.C.Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list 0
Missing Vessels.
LARK
A. Fayers
No trace of return from Dunkir
Presumed lost.
LATONA
E.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
S
LAZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1,6.40
S
LEACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL.ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
LEADING STAR
E.J.Breeds Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Serv
NT LILLY
Jubilee Fishing Co.
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocate
Admy Service (6A)
:
LETITIA
W.E. Browning
Abandoned.
LETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported. Returne
Owners
LIBERTY
K.C.Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
LEILA 4
Burnay
Being returned to Owner.
LIEBERSTRUM
H.C.Hunt
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6
(
LITTLE MAYFLOWER
F.G.Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Serv
(
LITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocate
(
Admy. Service (6A)
6
LIBERTY II
W.C.Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners
6
LORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
G
C
LADY NANCY
Mr. Richmond
Returned to Owners.
6
C
LIJNS
C.O,Powis
Returned to Owners.
Q
LURLINE
E.W.Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
c
Q
C
LEANDER
J.T.Phelps
Returned to Owner. Prepared
C
go.
TI
LAVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
LITTLE ANN
Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed
LADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for Bynamo but did
R.
5
LADY ROSEBERRY
Sam. West Ltd.
Reported lost'st Dunkirk
R
4
LITTLE ADMIRAL
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
RI
C
N
LN 85
RI
M
C
LAUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition Retu
RI
M
Service
Ric
M
LYDIE SUZANNE
Eversert Prosper
Lost at Le Havre
RI
MA LILY (Plobat)
J.GISTY.
Reported lostor missing by NOIC
RC
M(
LEADER FY287
WESTCOTE
BEREHED
MC
RC
36
RO
30
MADAME POMPADOUR
Lt.Col. H.E.Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RO
Mo
MAGNET
Mr.Melmore
Broke down and did not go,
R
M
MAID OF HONOUR
H.Sands
T.98 No information of re
*
Mo
from Dunkirk.
MOT
MAGNET (now BOAT)
A.HALL
LOST or MISSING. (Noie Ramsga
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Officer in
could be
oney ha
nt that
ed go
11th June, 19
In accordance with last nights instruction I am sending a report
e
the
fishing fleet from the Eastern District sent for the evacuation of th
tish
Expeditionary Force.
ed
on
On 30th May, shortly before 1700, I received your telephone messa
so,
of
ould
all boats capable of crossing the English Channel should be ordered to
at once. I at once got in touch with suitable persons, usually the Cd
wer
Hannam
g
thirty
of statistics, at different points round the coast and explained to th
extreme urgency of the situation. Contact with the different stations
established as under:-
Wells.
1700.
Yarmouth.
1915.
Leigh-on-Sea.
1710.
Maldon.
1935.
Harwich.
1730.
Burnham.
1940.
Deben Estuary.
1740.
West Mersea.
1945,
Sheringham.
1800.
Orford.
2010.
Brightlingsea.
1805.
At some stations it was evident that the Naval Authorities were also II
in the same matter and yachts were also being detailed. Early in the day
Lieut. Cator, R.N.V.R., from the Small Vessels Pool had visited Lowestoft a
Yarmouth to select yachts and I remained in touch with him during his visit.
the evening I visited Kessingland and found that the boats, mostly with car
a
engines and no reverse gear, were unsuitable for the service. This also ap
to Aldeburgh. At 2110 Mr. Hannah notified that the two large Sheringham Whll
boats had sailed. There was no discussion of terms or conditions. The
sed
fishermen simply knew they were urgently wanted and they had a pretty good id
why. Some left for Lowestoft immediately they came ashore from the fishing
grounds. Early on the morning of June 1st I reported on the situation to N.O
Lowestoft as the little ships had to be routed, supplied with fuel and etc. by
all
him. He asked me to take full charge of the operations. This simplified th
work and by noon 16 vessels from stations to the North of and including Lowes
were ready for the first stage of their journey complete with petrol, paraffi
water and 4 days provision. These sailed at 1420. Others were standing b
as
under orders but were eventually not required. The vessels from stations
of Lowestoft came for the most part under direct orders from local naval
authorities. Lists of all vessels advised by our various representatives
in the attached schedules.
La
Volunteers for crews were not lacking and it is of passing interest tha
youngest volunteer was 141, a Coastguard' S son Peter Haines, a sea scout, and
the eldest man was 73 (Mr. C.A. Pegg). The latter has now returned to his crab
fishing and the Coastguard's son has been appointed messenger to the 1st. Lieut,
Naval Base, here. In view of the difficulty likely to be experienced by the
fishermen when dealing with the Naval Authority at Harwich and Ramsgate it was
B
agreed that Mr. Graham should accompany the party. This proved a most
Later
satisfactory arrangement and his handling of the variety of problems which arose
200
called the highest praise from the fishermen. The following is his report:-
9th J
1030
"We left Lowestoft for Harwich at 1420 on 1st June in a group of sixteen
Rose
boats. T. Nielsen of Wells was Chief Skipper. The subsequent movements of these
Q. &
sixteen vessels are known up to the time they reached home ports again. It will
10th 1820. June
be some time before the movements of vessels from other stations are fully known
and reported by local fishery officers. One vessel, the "Boy Fred" HH.15, was in
Minist
company with my party for operations from 5th - 7th June.
1300.
The following narrative of the movements of the sixteen and the "Boy Fred" is
All V
constructed from my log and from records in the Fishery Office.
rts, exc
1st June.
T.O. Har
Tony L.N.40 (Leader), Malvina L.N.15, Bessie LN.16, 8. and JJ. LN.88.
1420 Left Lowestoft.
Rose LN.76.
Little Admiral LN.85, all of Wells.
Ace, IN.27.
Aunty Guss IN.29,
Jane Hannah IN.98, of Blakeney.
Rose LN.19, Seagull LN.203, Amity LN.47, of Brancaster.
Edna YH.119, Liberty II YH.104, of Sheringham.
Narcissa IT.38, Winston LY.142, of Lowe toft. ich.
2000 Spoke to Examination Vessel of
2150 Moored in Harwich

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Sanders Navments and od thenight could money hat that so
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2nd June.
Several vessels were found to have developed serious engine defects, nd
.ed
OZ
ng to the long passages, for which some of the engines were unsuitable. Also,
bulden
consultation with Naval Authorities at Harwich it was decided that some of
Han
the craft were not likely to be useful, owing to age, small size, or lack of power
the
Fine vessels were selected to continue the voyage to Ramsgate and after standing
for orders these nine vessels proceeded.
1255. Left Harwich harbour.
Ace (Leader) Q. and J.J., Rose (LN.76), Bessie, Malvina,
Jane Hannah, Amity,
Narcissa,
Winston.
2010. Entered Ramsgate.
3rd June.
On request four vessels and crews volunteered for service in Commander Le
Mesurier's opration; but finally were not required. Warton, engineer of
Narcissa, tool part in Vice-Admiral Taylor's operation.
4th June.
0930. Eght vessels and "Boy Fred" HH.15 took part in landing French soldiers
from troopshis at anchor outside in the fog.
1100. Fllowing vessels selected for operations under Captain Selby:-
Ace, Bessie Rose, Q. & J.J., Malvina, Narcissa, Winston, Boy Fred.
The folloing men volunteered to go in the vessels:-
Bessie
T.lielsen.
Rose
R.
Pegg
Ace C. Warton
W.1. Cox
J. Bishop
M. Graham
W. Long
J. Barnes
Narcissa Albrow.
T.E. Scotte:and J.T. Greengrass not required.
Later on le Jane Hannah was also taken and G. Long was anxious to go in her,
bu was not ruired.
General sisfaction was expressed with the work of the volunteers and there
wer no casualies.
5t₂ June.
Aperationn progress. Malvina and Winston were discarded in Dover,
Q. & J.J. in msgate and Jane Hannah was brought in so that six vessels were used:-
Jane Hanna Bessie, Rose, Boy Fred,
Narcissa,
Ace.
6th June.
Operation ompleted.
7th June.
Heard "JanHannah" had been lost. Reported loss of "Jane Hannah" and
damage to all her vessels to S.T.
1530. Le: Dover.
Narcissa (lader).
Bessie towig Ace.
of
Rose towingMalvina.
Boy Fred toing Winston.
Later Narcissa ad to take both Boy Fred and Winston in tow.
2200. Arrved Ramsgate.
8th June.
1045.
Left Ramsgate.
a
Narcissa (lealer). Q. & J.J.
Rose and Malvina towing Winston.
Bessie towing Ace.
Amity.
Later Narcissa helped tow Winston.
2000. Arrivel Harwich.
9th June.
don
1030. Left Harwich.
Rose (leader) with Narcissa, Bessie, Ace, Malvina, Winston all in tow and
Q. & J.J., Amity, Aunty Guss.
1820. Arrived Lowestoft.
10th June.
Ministry of Shipping surveyors visited vessels and noted the damage.
1300. Vessels proceeded to home ports.
All vessels named in this report have been reported as having reached their home
rts, except the Boy Fred. This boat was left in Ramsgate on 8th June and
T.o. Harwich was notified that evening. He promised to inform her owner.
M. GRAHAM.
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"ADVANCE"
Preliminary.
2.
follows:- C.P. Dick, Charge Hand; E.H. Piercy, Engineer-Deckhand;
K.C. McGuffie, Cook-Deckhand.
We drew Provisions, (But nothing with which to cook, eat, or
even open them: see above), Water, Steel Helmets, Oilskins, Sea-
boots and Petrol.
We also took advantage of a slight pause to clean out the filters
and carburettors, as the boat had been standing at Teddington for
nearly three months.
28 May. 1600 hrs. Fuel, Stores etc. on board. Picked up a whaler,
and left Sheerness with orders to stand off until a convoy was made
up and then proceed to Dover.
00/
1630 hrs. Eight other boats (with whalers) formed up and
proceeded. 'Advance' number two in line. 'Advance', so far as
could be seen, the only boat with no Naval Officers or ratings
on board.
Nothing of note, other than the difficulty of keeping station
owing to widely varying powers and speeds of different boats, bad
towing of empty and unsteered whalers, behind launches in some cases
little larger than their tows, and the unfamiliarity of most other
crews with their craft.
2230 hrs. N.Foreland abeam. Cloudy dark night, but good
visibility. Leader showing stern light, but otherwise all blacked
out.
1259 hrs. Between Ramsgate and Deal. Leader's stern light
failed. After this had some difficulty in following; some other
boats failed to do so.
(Note) 'Advance' had own charts, but no compass.
29 May. 0300 hrs. Leader, 'Advance' and River passenger launch arrived
in Dover Outer Harbour, and made fast alongside a Destroyer moored
to buoys. After making fast we were rammed by Leader, apparently
owing to defective astern clutches. (Later found two frames cracked
on port side.)
0330 hrs. Instructed to move into Submarine Basin, where we
refueled, and rested (a little). And those who had the wherewithall
breakfasted.
0600 hrs. An Officer came along the jetty, and at last told
us what we were wanted to do. - That it would be dangerous but was
very important, and that we should have ample support from the
R.A.F. - We were also given the opportunity of going ashore,
in their pockets was
The
medical 120 men, attention. whom they transferred to a richer
on
cue
or
a that day's day, rest. so they Daylight returned prevented to England, them reaching and Dunkirk
and but were bombing, unable to Following remove any this troops they again went were to allowed Dunkirk
to England. there were none on the beach, as, owing so they to shelling returned

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3.
"ADVANCE"
Preliminary.
and leaving the boats to be taken over by Naval or other crews.
The (Trades Union ?) crew of the passenger launch 'Queen Boadicea'
took advantage of this offer (apparently being more concerned with
their 'dues' than with their duty).
NOTE:
The remaining boats which had left Sheerness with us, and had
dropped out during the night, arrived at intervals during the
morning; except one which had been sunk in collision; her crew,
however, had been picked up and were redistributed.
0645 hrs. Fine clear morning, no wind. Slipped and proceeded
29/5
in company with other boats, again following Leader as No. Two.
Led Convoy for a short time, while Leader was investigating a
straggler with carburettor trouble.
9
Nothing else of note, so we were able to get a little sleep on
turns, and dry clothing in the sun.
0900 hrs. Found old hacksaw blade in a locker and so were able
to open tin of beef, and make sandwiches.
"ADVANCE"
DUNKIRK.
29 May. 1130 hrs. Realised that cloud-bank observed ahead was actually
smoke from burning town.
1200 hrs. Fairly close in, turned East, parallel with Coast
line.
1230 hrs. Approaching Dunkirk. Two enemy aircraft believed to
be J.U.87's dived on convoy and machine gunned it. No casualties
or important damage noticed, but 'Advance' signal mast carried away.
(Apparently by under-carriage of second machine).
NOTE:
A good deal of wreckage about, also sunken ships and crashed
aeroplanes. A lot of firing going on. Passed a moored hulk, flying
French flag and mounting several AA-guns, firing a good deal at no
very apparent target.
Saw aeroplane (unidentified) dive into sea and explode, some
distance out.
Saw what appeared to be several fires on the beach. (Was later
told that they were exhausts of torpedoes from a British Destroyer,
set on fire during the morning.)
in their pockets was
The
medical 120 men, whom they transferred **** to a
on
attention.
lcue
or
a that day's day, so they Daylight returned prevented to England, them reaching Dunkirk
but were rest. Following this they again and were allowed
to and England. bombing, unable there to were remove none any on troops the beach, as, owing went so they to to shelling Dunkirk returned

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BAT
"ADVANCE"
DUNKIRK.
6.
appeared to be more needed.
While we were doing this, we were hailed by a Destroyer and
came alongside. We were instructed to take on board a portable
radio transmitting set, and two operators and to land them at a
certain place. (Signal Station at La Panne, not marked on our
chart, but readily visible on land).
Embarked signalman and equipment.
Cast off pontoons etc. so that they would, as far as possible,
drift onto beach near troops and so be of further use.
Picked up another whaler, and while doing so, passed close to a
transport using her remaining boat to evacuate troops from a crowded
paddle steamer recently bombed; aground and with her after part on
fire.
Went as close to beach as possible, transferred signalmen and
radio to whaler, and slipped them near "The Frenchman on the Horse".
Their plan was to get a volunteer party of soldiers to carry their
gear, and to leave the boat to be used by troops.
By this time (late afternoon), we had no electrical circuits and
no instruments (other than engine oil pressure, and water temperature)
still working, so we stood off and dipped the fuel tanks by hand. -
Found that there was only a small reserve over what we should need
to make the English coast again (about 40 galls.) Still making
water through strained chines - Neither hand nor power bilge -
pumps working (probably owing to leaks in suction lines)- Decided it
was advisable to return to England soon, without passengers.
29 May. 2045 hrs. Found one of the boats which had started with us
from Dover, still afloat and functioning. We had seen several others
beached or abandoned at various times, including the original Leader.
Reported to Lieutenant Garside, R.N.V.R. in command, as the
only available officer.
It appeared that he was in much the same state as ourselves,
except that he had a compass. Neither of us had charts which
showed minefields, etc., nor had we any other aids to navigation.
Agreed that be should endeavour to make Ramsgate, towing a
whaler which he still had; 'Advance' to follow, keeping as much
reserve fuel as possible in cans, in case we had to abandon during
the night.
One of Leader's crew found an empty tin so we came alongside
cue
cloths TO
The
in their pockets was explouing.
n
medical 120 men, whom they transferred to a French Trawier 102
ue
attention.
that day, so they returned to England, and were allowed
Daylight prevented them reaching Dunkirk
and were unable to remove any troops as, owing to Dunkirk
but a day's rest. Following this they again went to
to England. bombing, there were none on the beach, so they sholling returned

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"ADVANCE"
DUNKIRK.
7.
and collected it and managed to boil water and make some tea,
one can full of which we passed back.
NOTE:
'Advance' had a built in pressure stove which had not been
removed at Teddington, and luckily there was a little paraffin
left in it. This was the first hot drink we ('Advance') had had
for over thirty six hours.
Nothing else of note, but fires on French coast were visible
for some time after dark as we went away. Judging from flashes
and tracer seen there was a good deal of air raiding.
2230 hrs. Piercy and McGuffie below to try and rest. Dick
and gunlayer remaining on bridge. Following Leader at 4 - - 5
knots: no lights.
30 May. 0001 hrs. Dick handed over to gunlayer and went below to
rouse McGuffie, who went up to take over. Dick resting.
NOTE: McGuffie unable to see sufficiently in dark, so gunlayer at
wheel, McGuffie standing by controls etc.
0400 hrs. Patches of mist. Land sighted to port. Dick
and Piercy called.
Went alongside Leader to consult. Gunlayer thought he had
recognised Deal, but Lt. Garside said he had not expected to
make the English coast for about another hour, he was very doubtful
about his compass and was afraid it might be some part of the
French coast. (Presumably Occupied).
Decided to carry on cautiously keeping land to port.
0430 hrs. Mist thickening. Sighted large motor boat to
starboard. Gunlayer thought he made out German Ensign but no-one
else could be sure. She avoided us and disappeared in the mist.
0445 hrs. High land visible ahead and on both sides. Decided
to anchor and wait for full daylight, and possible lifting of fog.
0445 hrs. Leader attempted to drop anchor but found only about
4 ft. of water so stood out a little and re-anchored in about
8 ft. 'Advance' made fast alongside.
McGuffie and gunlayer managed to start stove again, and make
tea and cocoa.
us
cue
cloths TO
The
in their pockets was exploding.
n
medical 120 men, whom they transferred to a French Trawler 102
ue
attention.
that day, so they returned to England, and were Dunkirk
Daylight prevented them reaching
and were unable to remove any troops as, owing to Dunkirk
but a day's rest. Following this they again went to allowed
to England. bombing, there were none on the beach, so they shelling returned

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BEE
BAT
LIETTER SENTH
CHAMOIS
ns
HOUND
"ADVANCE"
DUNKIRK.
8.
0530 hrs. Mist clearing. Recognised end of Undercliff Parade
at Ramsgate. 'Advance' cast off, Leader weighed anchor and we
proceeded into harbour; making fast, as instructed, alongside a
dredger. Went ashore.
0600 hrs. Found a Lt. -Commander R.N. and reported to him. He
told us to go and get some food and rest. Did so. We ('Advance')
making our own arrangements.
We were later informed that 'Advance' had had to be beached to
save her from sinking alongside.
14
DS
C. P. DICK.
I have given times where possible but they must be regarded as
very approximate, as no log was kept on the spot.
I have used the word "Leader" throughout to indicate the boat
carrying the S.N.O. of our party (at the time) as, with the
exception of Lt. Garside, I do not know the names of either the
Officers or boats concerned.
light prevented
returned to England,
ollowing this they agal
DS remove any troops as
3 were none on the bea
is
DUNKIRK.
n
Recognised end
many of these were
0530 hrs.
ockets was exploding. They managed to rescue
off, Leader wei
at Ramsgate.
hom they transferred to a French Trawler for
ng fast, as insi
Recognt proceeded int
tention.
Leat dredger. Went ashore.
fast,
as
Daylight prevented them reaching Dunkirk
hrs. Found
Found y, so they returned to England, and were allowed
go and
and ges rest. Following this they again went to Dunkirk
ander R.N. and re
ised end
were unable to remove any troops as, owing to shelling
and
rest.
Did
clearing bombing, there were none on the beach, so they returned
00 England.
HO
'Advance' had had
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COPY.
*
H.M.S. "FORTE",
RECEIVED 27 16
C/o G.P.O.,
London.
11.9.40.
Dear Mr. Zoccola,
I have only to-day received your letter written on the 20th
August with your congratulations re Bar to my D.S.C., for which I
sincerely thank you.
Your letter had followed me all over the place - as I have
been attached to two ships since then, on escort and patrol work.
I was sent to Ramsgate for the Evacuation, and selected
the "Bonnie Heather" myself as leader of a Convoy of motor boats for
the Beach work, and believe me the choice was justified, as of the
whole lot attached to the Convoy we were the only one to finish the
course throughout.
I'm afraid I am rather bad at descriptive accounts, but per-
haps one day I may have the pleasure of meeting you and then probably
be able to tell you more about the affair. This I can tell you, the
"Bonnie Heather" behaved like a perfect Lady - in spite of the unusual
treatment she received, and stood up to it like a trojan and never let
us down - 7 complete round trips Ramsgate/Dunkirk after filling up
Transports (lying off) from the Beaches.
You say you heard third hand that we carried 80 men. I don't
know, of course, who told you that, but it was true on the last trip -
but normally about 60. On one trip that we picked up survivors from
the S.S. "Scotia", which was sunk by bombs, when full of French Colonial
troops, we picked up the Chief Steward and 40 soldiers out of the water
and with our own crew a total of 45, wet sodden men, some all in and
they were lying about and not standing as soldiers were in goodish con-
dition, so you can imagine what your little vessel had to put up with.
We tried to keep her in as good condition as possible under
the circumstances from sheer admiration of the gallant little ship,
which in my opinion deserves to carry the D.S.C. colors.
I can't even begin to describe the Hell under which the opera-
tions were carried out - bombed, machine gunned, shelled, caught in
parachute flares and bombed - that little ship was certainly built in
a lucky zone, and dodging and twisting never once let us down, loaded
as she was.
back that to few town of them VA very making folt regretfully able arrangements to by sign train. with on for employers, a month and etc. wont So
able seemed to warn me my too partners good to miss in any case, a month and I had with the
The to opportunity of playing boats for
or
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late in the afternoon Dockyard and interviewing mumerous signed on and
toured but there Sheerness was same difficulty that I in should getting be away for a bue bith Tic
to accurate be put 1dea what the job by was about and was 17.00 quite had formed people a TW was
the supervising off, the so fuel appealed and to the Commodore himself determined with few that
basin. Within half-an-hour victualling of explaining of the motor to
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(g) "Leilah" :
Agreed to obtain valuation from
Mr. Barnett and then to confirm
the verbal offer of £100, owner
to keep vessel.
(h) "Rocinante" :
Agreed not to sell the vessel which
will be put under Care and
Maintenance.
(j) "Enchantress" :
Agreed to negotiate up to £925 plus
interest and hire.
(k) "Good Hope" :
Agreed to obtain Mr. Shepherd's
valuation.
(1) "Hazard" :
Agreed to ask for further particulars
of gear on board, and negotiate up
to £250 if necessary.
(m) "Dreadnought II" :
Agreed to negotiate up to £950 which
is Mr. Shepherd's valuation.
(n) "Dreadnought III":
Agreed to negotiate up to £900 which
is Mr. Shepherd's valuation.
(o) "Leader" :
Agreed to arrange for Mr. Cameron
(P.C.O.S.T.) to interview the owner
and to have a free hand to obtain
the best settlement possible.
(p) "Mare Nostrum" :
Agreed to refer to the Solicitor's
Department for advice as to
committee's future conduct of this
case.
(q) "Lord Fisher" :
Agreed to withdraw offer of hire
at 6/- per foot per day and inform
owners that settlement will be
made when Ratesof Hire of Drifters
are finally fixed.
hid When Chen
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REPAIRS & S. REPLACEMENTS d.
TOTAL LOSS
REM
VESSEL
TYPE
CLAIMANT
PAPER NO.
HIRE & EXS.
£.
£.
S.
d.
£.
S.
d.
"Lady Cable"
m.b.
C.W. Mott
TM 4237/40
59.
!
5.
10.
57.
6.
1.
"Lady Haig"
m.v.
W. Buck
TM 4095/40
7.
H.W. Harvey
5.
15.
2.
!
i
2.
52.
W. Buck
20.
9.
"Lady Isabelle"
m.b.
J. Tims & Sons
TM 3760/40
5.
11.
!
!
15.
F. Westhead
"Lady Kay"
m.v.
Watercraft Ltd.
TM 3753/40
23.
17.
7.
G. Spicer
14.
11.
i
120.
W.M. Elliott
"Lady Rita"
m.y.
D. Hillyard
TM 4102/40
15.
11.
3.
A.P.S
650.
"Lansdowne"
m.v.
V.Messum & Son
TM 3736/40
-.
<<
6
15.
"Lark"
Punt
A. Fayers, Ltd.
TM 4266/40
3
"Leach's Romance"
m.v.
R. Leach & Sons
TO 9561/40
26.
17.
10.
Re-allocated.Spl.Admy.S
(G.M.268)
"Little O'Lady"
m.v.
"
"
11
"
TO 9567/40
26.
17.
10.
Re-allocated Spl.Admy.Serv
B.M.61.
"Lent Lily"
m.v.
Jubilee Fish
TO 9565/40
24.
1.
i
Co. Ltd.
"Letitia"
m. V.
E.A. Leppard
TM 4004/40
10.
i
i
Chichester Yacht
33.
11.
12.
11.
i
Co. Ltd.
W.E. Browning
1250.
"Liberty"
m.v.
K.C. Frisby
TM 4067/40
2.
15.
5.
Anglo American
3.
8.
Oil Co. Ltd.
"Leilah"
m. V.
L.R. Burnay
TM 4058/40
2.
i
!
125.
J. Mears Ltd.
4.
15.
i
L.R. Burnay
2.
11.
6.
"Lieberstrum"
m.v.
H.C. Hunt
TO 9179/40
51.
10.
2.
45.
10.
i
"Lijns"
m. V.
S.H. Bell
TM 3738/40
45.
-.
i
128.
i
"Leander"
m.b.
J.T. Phelps
TM 4141/40
14.
8.
5.
9.
i
i
"Leader"
m
m.b.
C. Westcott
TM 7713/40
600.
i
Beached River Dart
"Little Mint"
W. Coleman
"
3.
3.
7.
"Little Ann"
a.y.
G.A. Turnour
TM 4425/40
600.
i
"Lady be Good"
m. V.
P. Newall,
TM 4440/40
2.
1.
11.
Petticrow Ltd.
"Little Admiral"
LN.85
C.A. Pegg
TM 5095/40
6.
15.
9.
"Lady Anne"
m.b.
E. Clare
TM 5227/40
9.
!
4.
"London Premier"
m.v.
W.D. Tamlyn & Co.
TM 5261/40
21.
16.
1.
"Lady Lou"
m.v.
Sussex Yacht
TM 5434/40
47.
6.
i
Works Ltd.
"Lady Nancy"
m.b.
W. Osborne Ltd.
TM 5110/40
7.
i
i
"Liberty II"
m.v.
W.C. Craske
TM 5479/40
5.
14.
10.
"Leslie"
S.Bge.
Andrews & Ellis
TO 9303/40
20.
i
i
"Lark"
S.Bge.
T.Scholey & Co.
TO 9315/40
50.
3.
6.
795.
i
Ltd.
"Leeuwarden"
S.S.
Gen. Stm. Nav. Co.
TM 4270/40
195.
17.
4.
Ltd.
"Lady Rosebery"
Aux.S.Bge.
S. West Ltd.
TO 9306/40
17.
18.
2.
i
i
"Leonard Piper"
Bge.
Geo. Hammond & Co.
TO 8532/40
1.
2.
8.
3120.
"Lord Fisher"
S.D.
Lowestoft Stm.
TM 7392/40
17.
-.
LT.711
Herring Drifters
i
Co. Ltd.
"Lady Doris"
m.v.
C.W. Bone
TM 5004/40
4.
4.
-.
"Lily"
Row.Bt.
J. Gisby
TM 9576/40
5.
7.
6.
20.

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II
(HO)
AND ACCIDENT CLAUSES.
till
WELRO
CREW LIST M. V. "SANDHILL"
DUNKERQUE.
79
GM
Frederick Mafeking
A. Wilson. Master. 31, Derwentdale Gardens, Heaton, Newcastle/Tyne.
D. K. Wright. Chief c/o Mrs. Relf, 30 South Road, Newhaven, Sussex.
Officer.
full
W. Donn.
Second
58 Laws Avenue, Newhaven, Sussex.
Officer.
of
G. Girdwood. Bosun. 18, Guelder Road, High Heaton, Newcastle/Tyne.
W. Hill.
A.B.The 30th May, 117, Gibbons Road, Newhaven, Sussex.
B. H. Locke. A.B.
3, Eastcliff Avenue, West End, Farnham, Hants.
F. Brennan.
A.B.
Scattery Island, Kilbrush, Co. Clare. the
R. Hamill.
A.B.
16, Lour Place, Newhaven, Sussex.
a
G.
W.
Ockham soldiers A.B. 38, Darley Road, Clapham Junction, London S.W.11.
from
the
to
S. H. Brown. Steward. 77, Newminster Road, Fenham, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
R.
P.
Thomas.
Assistant
Steward. Cherry Grove, Skelty, Swansea.
He
J. E. Bracken, Chief 28, Lewes Road, Newhaven, Sussex.
Engineer.
R. Clark. Second in 3, Ancroft Avenue, Nor th Shields.
leader Engimeer.
R. Wonders. Third c/o Father, 65 Mortimer Road, South Shields.
the Engineer. essels, and
I separated from the other
a Destroyer I took which the was going 22 in. to
Harbour, endeavouring and as other Destroyers and large
The Destroyer commenced firing at the to
to to out,
I ordered the backed
and proceeded the
We proceeded along the coast
there
entrance to see whether I could be of any assistance there.
declaed 00 go back to the Harbour
The draft of the "Foremost 22" is 13 feet aft. and the
tide was ebb, it being about 2½ hours after high water.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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AND
ACCIDENT
Jug" aremout II
se
Copy. (Extract).
esia
so
Frederick Mafeking Holden, states:-
On Wednesday, the 29th May, 1940, I received orders from
the Company's Divisional Marine Manager at Newhaven to proceed
to Dover at once.
The Tug was under full steam and we left the Harbour
at 6.50 p.m.
I was Acting Master of the "Foremost 22", the regular
LIE
Master Captain Fieldgate, being ill.
The Tug arrived off Dover at 4.15 a.m. on Thursday,
the 30th May.
I dropped anchor just off the detached mole, near the
Western entrance to the Dover Harbour, and remained there for
orders.
At 11.30 a.m. a motor launch came up with a Naval Officer
on board. The Naval Officer ordered me to Dunkerque to pick
up soldiers from the beach.
The Naval Officer gave me a chart showing Dunkerque, and
gave me instructions as to courses.
He gave me these instructions so that I could keep clear
of minefields.
He requested me to collect five small vessels, which
were anchored in the vicinity and to take them to Dunkerque as
leader.
I left Dover at 1.35 p.m. on the 30th May followed by
the five small vessels, and arrived off Dunkerque at 8.30 p.m.
I separated from the other vessels after arrival.
I took the "Foremost 22" to the Harbour entrance following
a Destroyer which was going in.
The Destroyer commenced firing at the entrance to the
Harbour, and as other Destroyers and a large Troopship were
endeavouring to enter, I decided to get out.
I ordered the engines astern, backed out of the Harbour,
and proceeded along the coast in the direction of Ostend.
We proceeded along the coast for about two miles, and as it
was getting dusk and there were no small boats to bring the
troops out to my vessel, I decided to go back to the Harbour
entrance to see whether I could be of any assistance there.
The draft of the "Foremost 22" is 13 feet aft. and the
tide was ebb, it being about 2½ hours after high water.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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Extracts from letter from the Managing Director of the
NEW MEDWAY STEAM PACKET CO. LTD.
151
14th August, 1940
The "QUEEN OF THANET" which was stationed at Grantnam in
the Firtn-of-Forth and Flotilla Leader of Minesw eepers received
instructions on Thursday, during the evacuation to proceed to
Dunkirk. On arrival there, this vessel with many others pro-
ceeded to take in Troops off the beach under terrific bombing
and shell-fire from the Germans; in spite of this she took in
several hundreds of Troops and proceeded to Margate Jetty where
they were disembarked. Arrangements were then made for her
to take in oil fuel and proceed again to Dunkirk, as soon as
possible; she arrived over the following evening, and again took
on board several hundred more Troops and many wounded, and again
proceeded to Margate Jetty, disembarked the Troops, and after tak-
ing in Stores and water proceeded again for Dunkirk. When more
than halfway across the Channel they noticed a Steamer which
had evidently been bombed and loaded with 3,000 Troops was in
difficulties and seriously damaged; on arriving close to the
vessel she proved to bettieLondon North Eastern Mail Steamer,
"PRAGUE".
A destroyer was alongside transferring Troops from dis-
abled vessel, numbering 500. A wireless message was then
received by the "QUEEN OF THANET" asking him to call alongside
also, and take off the Troops. When within hamling distance,
the Commanding Officer of the "QUEEN OF THANET", Lieutenant
Commander Hallivell, R.N.V.R., asked 'How many Troops were left
on board' and the reply came, '2000. Commander Hallivell re-
plied, "I will take the lot". These were all safely embarked
including the few wounded, and again the vessel left for Margate
Jetty; this was on Sunday, May.
In the meantime the "PRAGUE" having been lighted was able
I
with precaution to proceed under her own steam to Dover on Sunday
I
night. "QUEEN OF THANET" again proceeded to Dunkirk, and
o
early Monday morning cleaned up the beach and brought over a
t
few Troops including 47 wounded. The total number of Troops
W
brought over by the "QUEEN OF THANET" was 4,000 plus wounded.
d
Lieutenant Commander Hallivell has since been promoted Commander
o
"MEDWAY QUEEN" This vessel I understand made three or four
trips to Dunkirk and each time brought over her full complement
pl
of about 800 passengers. I am endeavouring to get in touch
with the Commanding Officer of the "MEDWAY QUEEN", but each
al
occasion she was lying so far from the pier that I was unable to
De
jo
of
th
I see immediately we were hove up our anchor and kept the
he
twisting as I could and turning to likely clear to get run down whilst the Tug underweigh
were rowing as could see our crew of the barge and the in towards the
a bit, I the bombs. I paddled destroyers shore were
and crew of barge off in their boat towards us. I picked soldier stevedores
e
t
next wave of bombers "DUCHESS" were overhead. that had anchored in the Roads, them up, and also then boat the
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Extracts from letter from the Managing Director of the
NEW MEDWAY STEAM PACKET CO. LTD.
151
14th August, 1940
The "QUEEN OF THANET" which was stationed at Grantnam in
the Firth-of-Forth and Flotilla Leader of Minesw eepers received
instructions on Thursday, during the evacuation to proceed to
Dunkirk. On arrival there, this vessel with many others pro-
ceeded to take in Troops off the beach under terrific bombing
and shell-fire from the Germans; in spite of this she took in
several hundreds of Troops and proceeded to Margate Jetty Where
they were disembarked. Arrangements were then made for her
to take in oil fuel and proceed again to Dunkirk, as soon as
possible; she arrived over the following evening, and again took
on board several hundred more Troops and many wounded, and again
proceeded to Margate Jetty, disembarked the Troops, and after tak-
ing in Stores and water proceeded again for Dunkirk. When more
than halfway across the Channel they noticed a Steamer which
had evidently been bombed and loaded with 3,000 Troops was in
difficulties and seriously damaged; on arriving close to the
vessel "PRAGUE". she proved to be the London North Eastern Mail Steamer,
A destroyer was alongside transferring Troops from dis-
abled vessel, numbering 500. A wireless message was then
received by the "QUEEN OF THANET" asking him to call alongside
also, and take off the Troops. When within hamling distance,
the Commanding Officer of the "QUEEN OF THANET", Lieutenant
Commander Hallivell, R.N.V.R., asked 'How many Troops were left
on board' and the reply came, '2000. Commander Hallivell re-
plied, "I will take the lot". These were all safely embarked
including the few wounded, and again the vessel left for Margate
Jetty; this was on Sunday, May.
In In the meantime the "PRAGUE" having been lighted was able
I
with precaution to proceed under her own steam to Dover on Sunday
I
night. "QUEEN OF THANET" again proceeded to Dunkirk, and
o
early Monday morning cleaned up the beach and brought over a
t
few Troops including 47 wounded. The total number of Troops
W
brought over by the "QUEEN OF THANET" was 4,000 plus wounded.
a
Lieutenant Commander Hallivell has since been promoted Commander
o
"MEDWAY QUEEN" This vessel I understand made three or four
trips to Dunkirk and each time brought over her full complement
pl
of about 800 passengers. I am endeavouring to get in touch
with the Commanding Officer of the "MEDWAY QUEEN", but each
al
occasion she was lying so far from the pier that I was unable to
De
jo
of
th
I
as
I
see immediately we were likely hove up to our anchor and kept the Tug
he
could
a twisting bit, and I turning to clear the get bombs. run down I whilst the destroyers underweigh were
were and rowing as off could in see their our boat crew towards of the barge and paddled the soldier in towards stevedores the shore
rt
e
next crew wave of of barge bombers "DUCHESS" were overhead. that had anchored us. I picked in the Roads, them up,also and then boat the
t
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65
(DOVER HARBOUR TO DUNKIRK &
RETURN TO GRAVESEND)
Tug "CERVIA."
154
31st May, 1940.
Wind Light West.
We left Dover Harbour at 9-45 p.m. towing sailing barge
ROYALTY" part loaded with cans of fresh water and provisions, bound for
alo, Dunkirk. "e were in company with Tug "PERSIA", towing two sailing
Darges. It was pitch dark towing up through the Downs and we had to
keep our navigation lights burning on account of the number of H.M.
Destroyers which we kept meeting.
1st June, 1940. (Saturday).
About 12-30 a.m. we should have been abrest the North Goodwins
Light Vessel, but we could not find it and we set our course from the
Gull Light Buoy. S.E.4 E.24 miles to tow to the Ruytingen Pass Light
Buoy which we passed about 5-0 a.m. The stern barge of the "PERSIA'S"
tow had broken adrift twice on the way accross on account of the heavy
wash from the passing Destroyers, and we had to ease in and wait for
"PERSIA" whilst he picked her up. From the Ruytingen Pass Buoy we
steerëd a course S toward No. 5. Buoy in the West Dunkirk Roads, All
sorts of craft were coming round the buoy all fully loaded with troops,
and a batch of about 20 Belgium motor fishermen bore down on us, the
leader asking us the way to England. I sang out the course and told him
to follow the other traffic and he would be all right. I heard afterwards
that they all passed over the Goodwin Sands on the High time Water and
landed their troops and refugees safely on this side. We had to ease
down many times whilst towing up the Dunkirk Roads as the Destroyers and
Cross Channel pakkets were coming down from the Mole in a 20 knot
procession, but we had a good towrope and it held on.
The oil works to the west of Dunkirk Harbour were on fire and
a black pall of smoke hung over the town. As we passed the pierhead,
Destroyers were embarking troops and some were backing out of the harbour.
The "PERSIA" was now about 2 miles astern of us, and about a mile East
of the Pierhead we gave our barge a good full speed tow and he slipped
the towrope and steered her head first up on the shore at Malo, at 7-20 a.m.
We dropped our anchor and watched the barge. Soldiers began to rund
down the beach towards her, but guns started to bang away on the oubskirts
of Dunkirk and an air raid siren blew and the soldiers went back to shelter.
A British Destroyer outside of us began to fire at the enemy
planes and bombs began to fall near her as she steamed about. At full
speel with her helm hard to port nine bombs fell in a line in the water,
along her starboard side, and they exploded under water, heeling the
Destroyer over on her beam ends, but she was righted again and a sloop
joined in the gun fire, also shore batteries, and as the raiders made
off they over towards the land they machine gunned us and we returned
the fire with our Lewis gun.
I immediately hove up our anchor and kept the Tug underwigh
as I could see we were likely to get run down whilst the destroyers were
twisting and turning to clear the bombs. I paddled in towards the shore
a bit, as I could see our crew of the barge and the soldier stevedores
were rowing off in their boat towards us. I picked them up, also boat
and crew of barge "DUCHESS" that had anchored in the Roads, and then the
next wave of bombers were overhead.
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390
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
CONFIDENTIAL
Lazy
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of
enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
t is due to this officer for the
ssful work that the boat did, observing
she has no astern gear and very poor
towe.
uvrability. This boat was only
ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
t this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral,
as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
3391
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir,
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord
following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be,
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
to this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral,
in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with .T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
day, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
ay, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral lake-Walker
M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary
ding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KETTH" for instructions.
ered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic
ling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
S on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
QUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
TH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
hbourhood, being the apparant target.
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
ral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
ded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to get
r way as soon as possible, accepting possibility of straining the engine.
is was accordingly done.
1915. Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
ontinue embarkation.
It is desired to express ap rediation of an unknown soldier who,
ough severely wounded about the face and head and on the point of
apse, remained quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because
hought we looked full up and might not want him. This man was, or
se, taken on board.
2000. Proceeded to close H.M.S. "KEITH". German aircraft shot down
t a mile to starboard. Pilots descended by parachute. Proceeded to
them up but found nothing but empty life jackets. These had apparently
taken off deli erately.
2100. Fuel running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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difficult as the beach is very into flat the and there was a
and as soon as a few assistance men got of some of Whaler the she surf
my crew with the managed to get her afloat troops two
up to their armpits and two of my crew on board in
to and float two of with my 15 crew men in there the were dinghy, only the three whaler was got
a great struggle got as board I sent the whaler oars in it, alongside
these another men load, were the dinghy on arrived back with 1 and dinghy soon ashore
getting her off the beach these men she were capsized being in got the surf but wortunate
she was righted, as out to sea to wait for on board
bombed so I stood out bombing us but a lull, one
mark, as soon as out to steamed back for of
us and followed us I deemed it advisable they I fell very wide
I saw the whaler heading only. bring us-they nine had had great fficult the
getting off and could men off, as it was by
2115 and the bombing had restarted I thought it advisable now
underway; I had been afraid to stop engines all day as SI knew to
would be almost impossible to re-start as our air compressor
had given out; one engine actually stopped but was got going
after a short while,- I had the whaler cast adrift as I knew it
drfft ashore and some more men would be able to get off to the
that were waiting to take them off, my only regret was being
to embark the remaining 14 men from this party.
I got underway at 2145 with my own dinghy in tow as I did
want to waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as we were clea
of the bombing outside Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and
the dinghy which was by now almost full of water.
When in position approximately 51 degrees 15' N. 1 degreep
at 2300 a bomber flew very low over us I did not open fire as
not want to give away our position, soón after this I reduced
so as not to close the North Goodwin Light Vessel much before dawn,
not wish to anchor as my windlass would not work, also I had to
engines running, at 0430 I got away from the North Goodwin Light
Vessel and proceeded to the Nore and closed B.V. 10 tolreport to
Sheerness, just about this time my engineman reported that he
have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in the oil
was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was not
running too well. We tied up in Sheerness at 0825.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they
continually on duty during the whole period, gave over their
accommodation to the soldiers and fitted them out in dry clothe
did what they could for them.
I should like to mention O.S. John Philip Chable the
Mead, for his unfailing help during specially the whole period and
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which
engaged the German aeroplanes which attacked us.
from the time we left William the North Damerell, for Light not Vessel back
Engineman James the to eng
and in managing to keep the engines Goodwin running.
Commissioned I should like to recommend O.S. Charles Mead for promoti
and Ocean navigated rank, his own he has 18 ton a lot of
and has Racing Club, has had cutter
Somerset. had a public school several education
I am te sure he would make splendid leader of men.
SGD. HUBERT E. WIGFUND.
Lieutenant R.N. V.R.

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334
.
312
C.O.
British Fr. or Bel.
Seamen
Rescued from
"SCOTIA"
EVE"
Skpr. C.E.F.
Reynolds RNR
60
70
Skpr. E.F.
Beckham RNR
60
537
980
70
19
TOTAL
1606.
A separate list of recommendations is attached.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J.S.W. Paurell J.S.W. J. Pawell
hb own
COMMANDER, R.N.
To Flag Officer-in-Charge, Harwich.
Forwarded - as an example of the very best that there is in
our race.
These fishermen one and all went through Hades
and each skipper on his return gave the whole credit for the
coolly and methodically as if they were just catching fish,
enterprise to their leader, Commander J.W.D. Powell, D.S.C.,
R.D., R.N.R.
GW.
CAPTAIN M/S.
VICE ADMIRAL
0461N001
*
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375
H.M.Y. "ARONIA".
352
6th June, 1940.
sir,
I have the honour to submit the following. At 1910
30th May received orders to proceed to Ramsgate for routeing to
Dunkirk. Got under weigh and cleared harbour at 1919. 2210
anchored off the Foreland due to darkness and poor visibility.
0400 31st May commenced to weigh, windlass broken down.
0500 windlass repaired, weighed and proceeded to Ramsgate. 0800
received route orders from N.C.S.O. and proceeded to Dunkirk.
Dynama
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H.M.D. "MONARDA"
350
5th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following. At
2000 on Thursday 30th May, "Monarda", in company with H.N.D.
"Renascent", sailed for Ramsgate in accordance with Sailing
Orders received. On arrival there at 0500 on 31st May we
were given orders to proceed to Dunkerque to take off
members of the B.E.F.
Dunkerque was reached at 1330 and we were attacked
by enemy bombing aircraft; to which attack we replied
vigourously. One of our Hurricane fighters was shot down
and fell into the sea. Her pilot, Squadron Leader McGregor,
was picked up.
Later, a Service cutter with forty soldiers
aboard was picked up and we then entered the harbour, took
off twenty-five men and returned to Ramsgate.
The following day, Saturday 1st June, we again
left Ramsgate at 0630 and arrived at Dunkerque about noon. We
entered the harbour and took on board one hundred and twenty
British soldiers. During this time there was a heavy bombing
attack - aerial torpedoes were dropped and "Monarda" was
shaken by explosions.
We sailed at 1400 and a little while later picked
up five French sailors from the water. A French trawler
came alongside and took on board fifteen of the wounded.
Later we met another French trawler which had
been damaged, took aboard her crew and towed her back to
Sheerness, where we arrived at 1430, Sunday June 2nd.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) Pearce T. Lovelock
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
434
at Portamouth.
433
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
lont No. 67 between 26th May
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the
following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and lot June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company
and their gear.
I have the honour to be,
ivoused with N.T.B.22.
barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Chunderson
towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Malker
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
8. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
Ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
av other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded was then directed on board, it was considered desirable to get
e fire at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
der way and as exhausted soon as possible, soldiera accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
contimue
embarkation. rediation of an unknown soldier who,
thought urse, thought severely remained is we desired looked wounded quietly to full express up about in and the the might water face not watching and want head him. M.T.B. and on This 67 the draw man point away was, of or
llapse, because
2000. taken Proceeded on board. to close H.M.S. "KEITH". parachute. German aircraft Proceeded shot down to
out ok on them a mile up but to starboard. found nothing Pilots but descended empty life by jackets. These had apparently
taken 2100. off Fuel deliverately. running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
434
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings and of H.M. 4th MOTOR Torpedo Bont no. 67 between 26th May
June, 1940.
day, 26th May.
.B. Flotilla.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
day, 27th May.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th N.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with N.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
esday, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixatowe.
day, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral ake-falker
H.M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
rt V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary
oiding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KNITH" for instructions.
rdered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic
elling from a in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
a a soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
EITH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
ighbourhood being the apparant target.
niral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Lotter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
4y other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded and exhausted soldiera on board, it was considered desirable to get
e fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
This the done.
der way an soon as possible, accopting possibility of straining the engine.
1915. accordingly Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
continue
thought severely desired wounded express about the face and head and on the draw point of
is embaritation. to rediation of an unknown soldier who,
urse, out llapse, thought a 2000. taken mile remained we to Proceeded looked on starboard. board. quietly full to up close in Pilots and the H.M.S. might water descended not "KEITH". watching want by parachute. him. Corman M.T.B. This These aircraft 07 man Proceeded had away was, shot apparently or because down to
ok them up but found nothing but empty life jackets.
on taken
2100. off Fuel deliverately. running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....

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Report of Operation "DYNAMO" from 30th May to 5th June 1940.
30.5.1940. 2pm. Left Sheerness in charge of Motor Hoat "Forty Two"
and a convoy of nine craft bound for Ramsgate for orders. After about
2* nours steaming the leader of the second convoy, Lt.ges1 on Dogra
"white Heather" requested me to take charge or nis convoy or nine
craft as White Heather" had broken down and was under GOW. Thereafter
proceeded with the full convoy of 18 craft and arrived OII Hamsgate
about midnight. Proceeded ashore for orders and received same, which
"were to carry on as soon as possible to Dunkirk beaches for the purpose
of ferrying troops to the larger ships at anohor. AT 9am on the 51st
May left Ramsgate escorted by d.M.Trawler towing those craft wnion
were unable to proceed under their own power. After about 2 nours
steaming the trawler requested me to carry on with the convoy as the
craft ne nad in tow were causing him some trouble with their tow ropes.
I earried on with 14 crait and arrived or the Dunkirk beach as about
9am. Throughout the day British and French troops were forried to
the various large vessels at anchor. Sometime during the night the
engines on "Forty Two" were giving trouble and as 1 nad the opportunity
of a tow back to Ramsgate where 1 might expect repairs to De executed
and as few ships seemed to be left in our immediate vicinty for the
transferrence or troops I decided to return. Arrived off hamagate early
on the 1st June and the engine was overhauled that day and made 115
IOr further service. ne left again for Dunkirk in the early evening
and on arrival OIT Dunkirk troops were again Ferried for some time.
unfortunately in manoeuvering close to the anor the craft either STROK
a supmerged object or grounded and in the subsequent movements 01
engines and nelm the rudder was lost. 1 eventually managed to reach
up alongside a tug, transferred the troops 1 had on Doara and onen
proceeded to 115 a jury rudder; consisting or at ladder Assaed to &
rail stantion art and with a locker door lashed at une oottom; the
flag stari acting as a tiller. This proved rairly effective and we
carried on ferrying troops until the tug nad surficient ind we left
in tow or the tug. when about 15 miles off Ramagate the GOW rope parted
and we completed this latter part or the voyage under our own power

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Report of Operation "DYNAMO" from 30th May to 5th June 1940.
30.5.1940. 2pm. Left Sheerness in charge of Motor Host "Forty Two"
and a convoy of nine craft bound for Mamsgate for orders. After about
2* nours steaming the leader of the second convoy, Lt.3eal on Dogra
"white Heather" requested me to take charge or nis convoy or nine
craft as White Heather" nad broken down and was under GOW. Thereafter
proceeded with the full convoy of 18 craft and arrived orr Mamagate
about midnight. Proceeded ashore for orders and received same, which
were to carry on as soon as possible to Dunkirk Deaches for the purpose
of ferrying troops to the larger ships at anchor. AT 9am on the plat
May left Ramsgate escorted by H.M.Trawler towing those craft wnion
were unable to proceed under their own power. After about 2 nours
E.
steaming the trawler requested me to carry on with the convoy as the
craft ne nau in tow were causing him some trouble with their tow ropes.
I earried on with 14 crait and arrived or the Dunkirk Deach at about
9am. Throughout the day British and French troops were ferrisa to
the various large vessels at anchor. Sometime during the night the
engines on "Forty Two" were giving trouble and as 1 nad the opportunity
of a tow back to Ramsgate where 1 might expect repairs so De executed
and as few ships seemed to be left in our immediate vicinty for the
transferrence OI troops I decided to return. Arrived off hamagate early
on the 1st June and the engine Was overhauled that day and made 115
Ior further service. ne left again for Dunkirk in the early evening
and on arrival OIT Dunkirk troops were again ferried for some time.
unfortunately in manoeuvering close to the anor the crait either Stuck
a submerged object or grounded and in the subsequent movements 01
engines and nelm the rudder was lost. 1 eventually managed to reach
up alongside of tug, transferred the troops 1 had on Doard and onen
proceeded to 118 a jury rudder; consisting or a ladder hasned to &
rail stantion art and with of locker door lashed at the Dottom; the
flag starf acting as & tiller. This proved rairly effective and we
carried on ferrying troops until the tug nad sufficient and 40 left
in tow or the tug. when about 15 miles off Ramagate the GOW rope parted
and we completed this latter part or the voyage under our own power