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| 90 | Alai II Wood | BmSlp | [ ] | G.Bonnin | Lormont | Juan T.de Gandarias | Bilbao |
| 135 | Alea | Wood | Cutter Mariole,29 | [ ] - | [ ] - 27.8 20.7 | 66 | 4'1 3.9 538 | Bonnin T.Bertrand | Lormont 1922 | Frédéric Biquet Int. 85 MetreClass (French) | Sète |
| 465 | Asteria Wood | BmSlp | G.Bonnin | Lormont | Maurice Olivier | Algiers |
| 630 | Béguin Wood | BmSlp | - | — | - | — | G.Bonnin | Lormont | Jean & Francois Pascal | Sête |
| 703 | Bilitis | Wood | GtrLug | - | 213 | 58 — | G.Bonnin | Lormont | F. Bougoüin | Nantes |
| 978 | Caledonia (exMirenia) | Wood | BmSlp Ratsey,34 | - | G.Bonnin | Lormont 1930 | Henri Loste Built to Int. Rating Class | Arcachon |
| 1910 | Elfe | Wood | BmSlp | [ ] -- | - | 66 | — | Bonnin | Lormont | Jacques Daydé | Arcachon |
| 1958 | El Nar | Wood | BmSlp | [ ] - | - | [ ] - - | G.Bonnin | Lormont | Georges Toche | Arcachon |
| 1977 | El Tritonazo | Wood | BmSlp Ratsey,31 | — | - | - | G.Bonnin F.Camatte | Lormont 1930 | A. de Zubiria & T. Olabarri Built to Int. Rating Class 6 | Bilbao |
| 2011 | Enchanteur Wood | BmSlp Ratsey,33 | [ ] [ ] | 39.8 483 | [ ] | [ ] | G.Bonnin T.Bertrand | Lormont 1925 | Fernand Bellon & Henri Leverne | Marseilles |
| 2099 | Esterel Wood | Sc | - | 39.5 | 85 | 70 | G.Bonnin | Lormont | Petrol Motor | L. F. Adams | Poole |
| 2564 | Gilliatt (exSilèneIV,erDinorahII) | Wood | BmSlp Ratsey,31 | - | - 35:3 24.2 | — | — | G.Bonnin F.Camatte | Lormont 1931 | A.,Cadot Built to Int. Rating Class 6 metres | Havre |
| Re 2782 | named Concha II" Hamsa II Wood | BmSlp | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] [ ] | Bonnin | Lormont | René Daydé | Arcachon |
| 5004 | Nérée | Wood | AuxBm | [ ] - | [ ] - | 98 | 66 | G.Bonnin | Lormont | Petrol Motor | [ ] - Orlandini | Cannes |
| 5541 | Philae | Wood | BmSlp Ratsey,30 | - | - | - | — | Bonnin frères F.Camatte | Lormont 1929 | Arthur Weisweiller Built to Int. Rating Class 6 metres | Lormont |
| 5762 | Râma | Wood Pet.Mot. | AuxCut Allain | [ ] - 8 | 287 - | 8.8 5.7 | G.Bonnin& Co. | Lormont 1900 | Petrol Motor +Cy. | Andrés Rebertés Capdevila | Barcelona |
| 5974 | Roselyne II Wood (exFirsleigh) Pet.Mot. | AuxYwl | [ ] - 17 | 43'9 | 98 | 60 | G.Bonnin Frères | Lormont 1925 | Petrol Motor 4Cy. Baudoin,34 | Capt. Albert d'Amecourt | Cannes |
| 6591 | Sitaris | Wood | BmSlp Ratsey,34 | - | — | - — | G.Bonnin F.Camatte | Lormont 1929 | Roger Goldet Built to Int. Rating Class 6 metres | Arcachon |
| 6883 | Suzette | Wood | AuxBm | - | 44.0 | 97 66 | G.Bonnin | Lormont | Petrol Motor | Norman H. Hibbs & | Poole |
| 7427 | Vaudaire Wood | BmSlp | [ ] - | 363 | [ ] 66 - | Bonnin | Lormont | Built to Int. Rating Class 8 Ch. Cornut | metres Geneva |
| 7442 | Velella Wood | AuxBm | 328 | 96 | 62 | Bonnin | Lormont | Oil Engine | Paul Merle | La Rochelle |
| 7542 | Vim | Wood | BmSlp | [ ] - | 38:2 | 88 44 | G.Bonnin | Lormont | - Bordenave | Cannes |
| a. Macnab a. Maiden Light | 18 24 | Bertrand, T., | (Kingston) Ltd., | Lormont, France. | (Designed only.) |
| 8144 | Alauda-Floriane (exCaledonia, Wood exMirenia) | BmSlp Ratsey,34 | - | - | — — | G.Bonnin | Lormont 1930 | Florian Chardon Built to Int. Rating Class 6 metres | Arcachon |
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LORMONT A.B/V Lt. Cdr. W.S. Smithies, R.N. 27th May 2145 Ordered by signal to raise steam and 2330 proceed to Dunkirk. weighed and closed Ramsgate to pick up charts and routes. 28th May 0510 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk, 1130 Arrived Dunkirk. 1251 Made fast to the pier. 1300 Embarked troops. Air attacks. 1605 Left Dunkirk with 1078 troops and 4 stretcher cases. 1615 Picked up out of the water, a sergt. Pilot. 2330 Arrived off Dover. 29th May 0438 Disembarked 1083 troops. Total 1083 Authority - - R.O.III, p.43. 199
Source: The National Archives, Kew, RED LIST INDEX 1939 40. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
| 5 C Gossamer X D (S.O.) | Grimsby. |
| 5 D Albury X | Plymouth. |
| [32] C Kellet X D | Sheerness. |
| 5 P Leda E/S T/W X D | Dover. uncertain. Boiler Cleaning. Date |
| 5 D Pangbourne X- X | Plymouth. |
| 5 P Ross X | Portsmouth. Repairs. Com- |
| 5 C Saltash X | pletes 8 April. Chatham. Defects and de- |
| [25] Arley X | Yarmouth. |
| [25] Brock X D - | Chatham. |
| [25] John Cattling x/s | Dover. |
| D [25] Northcoates X D | Scapa. |
| [25] Polly Johnston X | Yarmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. |
| 5 C Halcyon X D (S.O.) | Grimsby. |
| 5 Speedwell X | Grimsby. |
| 5 D Hussar X | Dover. |
| [5] C Harrier X | Dover. B.C. Date uncertain. |
| [5] C Shipjack X D | Dover. |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| Boy Roy | |
| 3 Eileen Emma Forecast | Deptford. |
| 3 Gervais Rentoul | |
| 3 Girl Gladys- | Tilbury. |
| 3 Girl Pamela | |
| 3 Golden Gift | Rochester. |
| 3 Torbay II | |
| 3 Lord Howard | Thames. |
| 3 Lord Howe | |
| Midas | |
| 3 Netsukis | Colchester. |
| Paxton | Hull. |
| 3 Reverberation | Hull. Completes |
| 3 Shipmates | Hull. 12 April. |
| 3 The Boys | Hull. |
| Golden | Hull. |
| 3 Sunbeam Ut. Prosim | Completes 14 April. |
| Yorkshire | |
| Lass Young Mon | Grimsby. Date uncertain. |
| Flotilla. | |
| [25] P Sandown X (S.O.) | Dover. |
| [14] D Ambassador | Dover. |
| [43] C Duchess of Rothesay X [43] P Emperor of India D | Dover. Defective. To be taken under C. & M. in hand at Southampton Dover. |
| [25] P Gracie Fields X | Dover. |
| [25] P Kylemore X C Medway Queen X D | Southampton. (To be re- Dover. turned to owners). |
| P Princess Elizabeth X | Dover. |
| [3] Alafoss x D - | |
| [3] Wellsbach XD - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Loch Leven XD - | |
| Group 17. | |
| [3] Kurd XD - - | |
| [3] Loch Alsh XD - | |
| [3] St. Donats XD - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Solomon XD - | 1 |
| Group 18. | |
| [3] Beech XD - - | |
| [3] C Laurel X D - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Alder X - - | |
| [10] Achroite XD - | Group 19. .. |
| [10] Filey Bay XD - | |
| Monimia X c - | Grimsby. |
| [8] Clevella X - - | |
| Group 20. | |
| [3] Elbury x/s D - | |
| [3] Goth x/s - - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Negro x/s D - | |
| [1] Sea King XD - | Group 40. |
| [1] Almandine x D - | |
| [1] Akranes x - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Sandringham x - | |
| M/S Trawlers | (Ungrouped). |
| Erith XD - - | f.o. Sunderland. |
| British XD - | f.o. Woolwich. |
| [3] Seamist XD - | |
| Withernsea XD - | |
| Calverton LL D - | |
| Recono LL D - | |
| Remexo LL D - | Grimsby. |
| Ronso LL D- - | |
| [3] War Duke LL D - | |
| Luda Lady LL | |
| A. Rose AD : | |
| [3] Spitfire III - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Egeria - - | |
| Harbour | Defence Patrol Craft. |
| [3] Boy's Own - - | |
| [43] Tiger - - | |
| [3] Deo-na-mara - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Gael D - - | |
| [3] Yorkshire Belle - | |
| Endeavour F - | |
| Provider F - | f.o. Grimsby. |
| - Examination | Service |
| Arlette - - | |
| R. Lewin - - | |
| Belton - - | Humber. |
| Flixton - - | |
| Ferryman - - | |
| Balloon | Barrage Drifters. |
| Creagh Mhor F - | |
| Ebor Jewel F - Geneva F - - | Grimsby. |
| Wengan F - - | |
| Student Prince F - | Humber. |
| Thora F - - | |
| Laeso F - - | |
| Herdis F - - | |
| Johanne F - - | Grimsby. |
| E. Lauland F - | |
| Karen Marie F - | |
| Johanne Margrethe F | |
| Auxiliary | Patrol Vessels |
| A/P | Depot Ship. |
| Royal Charter - | I Grimsby. |
| Drifters armed | with Lewis guns. |
| [3] Jenny Irvine x/M D | |
| [3] Willa D - - | |
| [3] M. H. Stephens X/M D | Grimsby. |
| [3] Perilia X/M D - | |
| [3] Red Sky X/M D - |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. | |
| [25] Boy Roy - | ||
| [25] Eileen Emma - | ||
| [25] Forecast - | ||
| [25] Gervais Rentoul | ||
| [25] Girl Gladys- - | ||
| [25] Girl Pamela - | ||
| [25] Golden Gift | ||
| - [25] Torbay II D | ||
| - [25] Lord Howard | ||
| - [25] Lord Howe | Dover. | |
| - [25] Midas - | ||
| - [25] Netsukis | ||
| - [25] Paxton - | ||
| - [25] Reverberation | ||
| - [25] Shipmates D | ||
| - [25] The Boys | ||
| - [25] Golden Sunbeam | ||
| [25] Ut. Prosim | ||
| - [25] Yorkshire Lass | Grimsby. Completed. | |
| [25] Young Mon | Dover. |
| Page | ||||||
| Inverforth | 3 | |||||
| Page | H. | 36c | Inverugie | 12 | ||
| 27 | 13 | Iona | 7 | |||
| Cousins | 14 | Haarlem | 11 | Irvana | 15 | |
| George Irvine | 11 | Halcyon | ||||
| George D. | 15 | Halcyone | 28 | Isle of May | 18 | |
| George Adgell | 3 | Halo | 3 | Istria | 28 | |
| George Robb | 10 | Hanyards | 6 | |||
| Georgette Rentoul | 24 | Harbinger | 27 | J. | ||
| 8 | Harlech Castle | 28 | Jacketa | 11 | ||
| Gillian | ||||||
| Gilt Edge | 37 | Harmattan | 2 | Jacinta | 14 | |
| Girard | 22 | Harpada | 13 | Jack Eve | 14A | |
| Girl Christian | 23 | Harrier | 23 | Jacqueline Clasine | 36A | |
| Girl Ellen | 10 | Harry Melling | 14 | Jade | 32 | |
| Girl Gladys | 23 | Harvest Gleaner | 28 | James Barrie | 37 | |
| Girl Helen | 22 | Harvest Hope | 7 | James Lay | 15 | |
| Girl Mary | 12 | Harvest Reaper | 19 | Janetha IV | 12 | |
| Girl Pat | 23 | Hatano | 35 | Jano | 11 | |
| Girl Winifred | 29 | Hatuse | 35 | Jason | 31 | |
| Gladys | 12 | Hav | 24 | Jasper | 13 | |
| Glala | 26 | Hawthorn | 18 | Jean Edmunds | ||
| Gleam On | 31 | Hawthorn Bank | Deans | 35 | ||
| Gleaner | 22 | Haybourne Wyke | 3 | Jeanie Howie | 8 | |
| Gleaners | 23 | Hazard | 29 | Jeannie | 27 | |
| Glen Avon | 23 | Hazel | 25 | Jeannie Leask | 8 | |
| Glen Gower | 3 | Heather Belle | 30 | Jeannie Mackay | 22 | |
| Glen Heather | Heather Sprig | 27 | Jeannie McIntosh | 14A | ||
| Glen Kidston | 17 | 29 | Jennet | 18 | ||
| Glen Strathallan | 19 | Hebe | ||||
| Usk | 23 | Hekla | 14 | Jennifer | 17 | |
| Glen Glitter II | 12 | Helen | 5 | Jenny Irvine | 17 | |
| Gloamin | 7 | Helen West | 28 | Jenny Irwin | 35A | |
| Gloria | 29 | Helier II | 36c | Jessie Tait | 27 | |
| Glow | 35A | Heliopolis | 36A | Jester | 19 | |
| Go Ahead | 35A | Helvellyn | 8 | Jewel | 7 | |
| Goatfell | 8 | Helvetia | 14B | Jocelyn | 21 | |
| Golden Eagle | 12A | Hendon | 20 | Johanne | 17 | |
| Golden Effort | 19 | Henriette | 23 | Johanne Margrethe | 17 | |
| Golden Emblem | 22 | Hercules | 36A | John Alfred | 14A | |
| Golden Gift | 10 | Herdis | 17 | John and Norah | 14A | |
| Golden Harvest | 8 | Hero | 36 | John Cattling | 10 | |
| Golden Lily | 27 | Heron | 17 | John Fitzgerald | 37 | |
| Golden News | 8 | Hertfordshire | 9A | John Stephen | 23 | |
| Golden Sunbeam | 10 | Hickory | 24 | Jong | 12 | |
| Golden Thyme | 28 | Hilda Cooper | 14 | J. T. Hendry | 12 | |
| Golden View | 14 | Hildegarde | 36B | Joseph Button | 13 | |
| Goodwill | 22 | Hildena | 21 | Jubilee | 22 | |
| Goodwin | 17 | Hinba | 14B | June Rose | 23 | |
| Gorecht | 9 | Hiniesta | 3 | 15 | ||
| Gorse | 28 | Holdfast | 11 | Justifier | 9 | |
| Gossamer | 16 | Holland | Jutland | |||
| Goth | 16 | Holly | 8 | |||
| Gowan | 22 | Hollydale | 15 | |||
| Gowan Craig G.R. Purdy | 19 | Hondsrug | 22 9 | |||
| Grampion | 24 | Hopeful | 18 | |||
| Grateful | 15 | Horizon | 28 | K. | ||
| Great Admiral | 28 | Hornbeam | Kalan | 9A | ||
| Gregory | 5 | Hortensia | 5 | Karen Marie | 17 | |
| Greenfly | 26 | Hosanna | 35 | Kastoria | 7 | |
| Green Howard | 13,25 | Hoverfly | 11 | Kathleen | 3 | |
| Green Pastures | 19 | Huddersfield Town | 21 | Kellet | 16 | |
| Greetings | 29 | Hugh Walpole | 4 | Kelpy | 12A | |
| Grey Mist | 4 | Hussar | 30 | Kelt | 32 | |
| Grimsby Town | 11 | Hval | 13 | Kennet | 20 | |
| Grosmont Castle | 10 | 35 | Kennet | 12A | ||
| Grouville | 27 | Kennymore | 12A | |||
| Guava | 28 | Keverne | 12 | |||
| Guide On | 5 | Idyll I. | Kiddaw | 12 | ||
| Guiding Light | 14A | Ijiun | 12 | Kiloran | 3 | |
| Guelder Rose | 28 | Imelda | 8 | Kindred | ||
| Guillemot | 23 | Imperia | 29 | Star | 35A | |
| Gula | 31 | King Emperor | 14A --- | |||
| Gulfoss | Imperialist | 17A | Kingscourt | 11 | ||
| 14B | Inchgower | |||||
| Gulzar | 15 | Indian | 25 | Kings Grey | 14 | |
| Star | 36 | King Sol | 9A | |||
| Gunner | 11 | Indian Summer | 2 | Kingston | 8 | |
| Gwenllian | 25 | Industry | 28 | Agate | 10 | |
| Gwmaho | 35 | Interloper | 27 | Kingston Alalite Kingston | 8 | |
| Internos | 9A | Amber | ||||
| 4 | Kingston | 10 | ||||
| Invercairn | 14A | Andalusite | ||||
| 28 | Kingston Beryl | 30 | ||||
| Kingston | 8 |
42 43 Page Page Page 37 M/S Groups-contd Page 37 Mary White 46 Ocean Gain Page 6 23 M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5 30 Ocean Guide Polly Johnston Page Lord Gainford 13 9 49 23 Popinjay 11 Rime 19 Lord Grey 2 M.A.S.B. 6 & 7 29 50-51 9 Ocean Lifebuoy 5 Powis Castle 22 Rinovia 23 Masona 23 52-53 11 Ocean Lux 16 Ocean Retriever Preston North End 27 Rion Lord Hailsham 8 15 26 Lord Hood Master John 28 54 2 36 Prince Leo River Annam 22 32 10 7 23 Ocean Scout 36A 36B Lord Hotham Mayflower Ocean Spray Princess Elizabeth River Clyde 55 13 Lord Howard 10 May II 10 24 23 10 Princess Mary River Spey 5 60 Lord Howe Medway Queen 18 20 Ocean Sunlight M/S Training Flotilla 9 15 Princessa River Ytham 36A 15 Lord Inchcape 16 20 Ocean Swell 8 27 Riviere Principal 36B Melora 27 Muria Ocean Toiler 27 Lord Irwin 36 Robert Hastie 11 Mentor 3 14 Myris Proserpine 5 Ocean Treasure 28 Robert Stroud 36 26 Lord Keith 25 Merbreeze 19 12 Lord Lloyd Myrtle Prospect Ahead Ocean View 29 Robin Hood Mercury 2 28 13 14 12A Providence Ocean Vim 6 Robina 7 Lord Melchet 19 Mewslade 5 Ptarmigan 16 Ode 9 Rochebonne 2 Lord Middleton 12 Puffin 36B M. H. Stephens N. 5 31 Rodino Lord Northcliffe Ohm 16 Michael Griffiths 26 Nab Wyke Punnet 19 18 Lord Nuffield 10 Okino Rogate 9 27 25 Midas 37 Nairnside Pyramus 30 Lord Plender 21 Oku Roger Beck 3 3 24 11 Migrante Lord Rodney Nancy Hague Pyrope 12A Milford Duchess 37 Olivae Romany Rose 23 8 14 2 Naneta Rona 18 Lord Snowden 20 Olive Tree Milford Duke 8 28 Ronso Lord St. Vincent 11 Nautilus 16 2 Milford Earl 26 11 Olvina 9 Rooke 20 Lord Stamp 11 Navicula Milford King 8 Olympia 35 2 Q. Rosa 22 Lord Stanhope 12A Negro 16 Ombra 17 Lord Stonehaven 2 Milford Prince Milford Princess Neil Mackay 3 Queen Empress Rose 36 15 One Accord 13 28 Queen of Kent Rosebud 8 Lord Wakefield 3 Neil Smith Onetos 21 13 Roseden 20 Milford Queen 15 9 Queen of Thanet 28 30 Netsukis Oracle 21 Lorinda Lormont 11 Minna 10 3 Queen of the South I Rose Emma 12 12 New Comet 13 23 Oriole 13 Queen of the South II Rose Haugh 24 12 Lorna Doone Mine Recovery Flotillas- Newhaven N.B. 5 Orlando 18 Queen Worth Rose Hilda 15 14 8 Lowther Newland 28 36A Orvicto 35A Quest Rose Valley 30 1 11 6 Loyal Friend New Pride of Essex Osako 14 Rosel 24 Lucifer 3 2 22 11 Quiet Waters 28 New Prince of Wales I Osta 11 Rose Marie 3 Luda Lady 35 Minicoy 4 12 Our Bairns 11 Ross 10 Luda Lord 21 Minona 6 Newspray 12 28 Niger Our Kate 12 Ross Ard 27 Lunar Bow Mirabelle 3 16 Overfall 14 Rotha 15 30 Mirage Night Hawk 28 R. Lune 6 Oystermouth Castle 17 Rowan 24 Mireille 11 Night Raider 37 Racer 7 Lydd 10 Rowan Tree 29 28 Nimrod 19 Rachael Flett 26 Lydd II 30 Mist Roxano 36B Lydia Long 27 Mistletoe 22 Nirvana 2 P. Radiant 36B Royal Eagle 12A 32 9 Nobles 4 Pangbourne 10 Radnor Castle 2 Lydiard M.L. 100 Royallieu 14 Lynx 10 Moed-en-Werk 36 Nodzu 23 Paragon 24 Rambler Rose 30 Royalo 14 Paramount 3 Raymont 35 Mollusc 16 Nogi 15 Ruby 5 Noontide 28 Pathway 11 Reaper 7 Monarch Rugby 17 9 M. Norbreeze Patti 17 Reboundo 23 Runswick Bay 5 Monarda 12A 27 M.1 Paul Rykens 28 Rebuff 29 8 11 Nordland 37 Ryde 10 Mona's Isle M.2 29 Paxton 10 Norina Receptive 36 Monimia 16 37 16 S. M.3 Paynter 7 Recono 8 Moonstone 32 Norlan 29 36 Red Gauntlet 3 Sabra 35 M.A. West 11 Moorgate 12 Norna 36A Peacemaker 5 Red Sky 16 Sabreur 35 Madden 15 5 Norman Wilson 20 Pearl Madeline Moray Pecheur 27 Reed 15 Sailor King 22 13 Magnolia Morgan Jones 17 Norse 12A 29 Refraction 8 St. Abbs 9 8 29 Peggy Nutten St. Achilleus 13 Maid Marion Mount Ard 29 Northcoates Pelagos 5 Refundo 8 2 Majesta Mount Keen Northern Chief 30 24 Pellag II 9 Regal 2S St. Adrian 5 12 Northern Dawn 25 15 Regardo 13 St. Apollo 31 Majesty 22 Pelton M/S Flotillas Northern Duke 30 Ma Joie II Pembroke 12 Regwa 15 St. Cathan 25 12 Northern Foam 30 Malacolite 30 Reids 36 St. Celestin 29 35 1 29 Pentland Firth 9 St. Cyrus 17 Mallard Northern Gem 25 Perilia 16 Reigate 31 4 16 Northern Gift 30 Mangrove Peter Carey 21 Reighton Wyke 21 St. Dominica 5 24 5 10 Manor 30 28 Relonzo 11 St. Donats 16 2 6 Northern Isles Peter Hendriks 16 St. Elstan 25 Manora 10 Northern Pride 25 4 7 Peter Nell 29 Remexo 21 Remillo 35A St. Fagan 9 Man-o'-War 30 30 25 8 Northern Princess Phase 14 St. Katherine 12 Manx Prince 23 Northern Reward 30 34 Renascent 35 10 Philante 20 St. Kenan 25 Marano 10 30 35A Rennet 11 Northern Sky Philippe 23 St. Loman 25 Marauder 35 19 25 36 Renzo Marcia 3 12 Northern Spray Phyllis Rose 9 St. Magnus 26 13 Northern Sun 30 37 Resolve Phyllisia 23 St. Melante 12A Marconi 23 25 14 M/S Groups- Phineas Beard 26 Resolvo Northern Wave 14 St. Mellons 30 Mare 20 32 Resparko 14 Northlyn Pict 21 St. Modwen 9 Maretta 1 24 North Ness 17 24 Restrivo Picton Castle 7 St. Nectan 36A Margaret Hyde 11 2,3 14 31 Retako 15 12A Northward Ho Pintail 8 St. Olaves 9 Margaret Rose 4-6 9 29 Returno Marina Northwind Plantagenet 35 St. Olive 5 37 10-12 13 19 11 Revello 10 St. Sunniva 26 Marinus 9 16-20 15 Norwich City Playmates 19 21 Reverberation 18 St. Tudno 12A Marion 12 22-26 16 Notts County Plinlimon 12A Rezala 4 24 23 3 St. Wistan 17 Mariout 28,29 Nyula Plumer 8 Rhodora 5 St. Zeno 31 Marmion 35 30-32 23 Poinavon 36 Richard Croft Salamander 16 14 Marsoma 13 34 21 O. Pointer 24 Rig 23 Salpa 2 Martinet 27 37-38 22 Oak 26 Pointz Castle 35 Righto 36B Saltash 10 Mary A. Purdy 20 40-41 26 Oaklea 28 Polar V 35 Rigoletto Mary Sturgeon 29 43 26 Ocean Breeze 11 Polar VI 28 44-45 27 Ocean Brine 22 29 Ocean Eddy 37
| [18] P Lormont D - [18] P Goodwin D - | Grimsby. |
| [18] Fisher Boy X/M | Arrived Ramsgate 11 May. |
| [18] Fidget X/M - - | Ramsgate. |
| [18] Jacketa X/M - | Dover. |
| [18] Lord Cavan X/M | Ramsgate. |
| [18] Silver Dawn X/M - | Arrived Ramsgate 11 May. |
| [5] C Halcyon X D (S.O.) | Dover. |
| [5] Speedwell x D - | |
| [5] D Hussar x - | Tyne. Repairs. Date un- certain. |
| [5] C Harrier X D - | Gravesend. Repairs. Completes end June approx. |
| [5] C Skipjack x D - | Dover. |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| [25] Boy Roy - | Dunkirk. Beached. |
| [25] Eileen Emma - | |
| [25] Forecast - - | |
| [25] Gervais Rentoul | |
| [25] Girl Gladys- - | |
| [25] Golden Gift | |
| - [25] Torbay II D | Dover. |
| - [25] Lord Howard | |
| - [25] Lord Howe | |
| - [25] Midas - | |
| - [25] Netsukis | |
| - [25] Paxton - - | |
| - [25] Reverberation | Dunkirk. Beached. |
| [25] Shipmates D - | |
| [25] The Boys - | Dover. |
| [25] Golden Sunbeam - | |
| [25] Ut. Prosim | |
| [25] Yorkshire Lass - | Grimsby. |
| [25] Young Mon - - | Completed. Dover. |
| Kelt | Leeward | 28 | Lormont | 21 | M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5 | 9A | 7 | 21 | Nivose | 36A |
| [18] P Lormont D - | Ramsgate. |
| Dan-laying | Vessels. |
| A. Rose AD - | |
| [3] Spitfire III - | |
| [3] Egeria - - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Willa D - | |
| Harbour Defence | Patrol Craft. |
| [3] Boy's Own - - | |
| [43] Tiger - - | |
| [3] Deo-na-mara - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Gael D - - | |
| [3] Yorkshire Belle - | |
| Chameleon A F - | |
| Provider A F - | |
| Progress F - | f.o. Grimsby. |
| Success F - - | |
| Examination | Service |
| Arlette - - | |
| R. Lewin - - | |
| Belton - - | Humber. |
| Flixton - - | |
| Ferryman - - | |
| Balloon | Barrage Drifters. |
| Creagh Mhor F - | |
| Ebor Jewel F - | |
| Geneva F - - | Grimsby. |
| Wengan F - | |
| Student Prince F - | Humber. |
| Thora F - - | |
| Laeso F - - | |
| Herdis F - - | |
| Johanne F - | Grimsby. |
| E. Lauland F - | |
| Karen Marie F - | |
| Johanne Margrethe F | |
| Auxiliary | Patrol Vessels. |
| A/P | Depôt Ship. |
| Royal Charter - I | Grimsby. |
| Yacht. | |
| Sheila - - I | Grimsby. |
| Drifters armed | with Lewis guns. |
| [3] M. H. Stephens | |
| X/M D [3] Perilia X/M D - | } Grimsby. |
| [3] Red Sky X/M D - (C38488) |
| Leonora (M.B.) | 9B 9A | Lormont | 17 | Marjorie M. Hastie 13 | Monique Andree | 35B | Nab Wyke | 5 | Northlyn | 29 |
| Lormont | 21 | Milford | 20 | 61 | 20 | Lifebuoy | 17 | Polar VI | 22 | Righto |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| [25] Eileen Emma - | Whitstable. |
| [25] Forecast - | |
| [25] Gervais Rentoul | Dover. |
| [25] Girl Gladys- - | Whitstable. |
| [25] Golden Gift 1 | |
| [25] Torbay II D 1 | |
| [25] Lord Howard | |
| 1 [25] Lord Howe | Dover. |
| 1 [25] Midas - | |
| - [25] Netsukis - | |
| I [25] Reverberation | |
| [25] Shipmates D | |
| [25] The Boys | Dover. |
| [25] Golden Sunbeam | |
| [25] Ut. Prosim | |
| 1 [25] Yorkshire Lass | Grimsby. Completed. |
| [25] Young Mon - | Dover. |
| Base Ship-Beaver. | |
| 12th A/S | Group (Trawlers). |
| [3] Stella Capella A D | Harwich. |
| - [3] Blackfly A D | Grimsby. |
| [3] Cape Argona A D | Harwich. |
| Capt. | M/S Yacht. |
| 3 Ombra - - | Humber. |
| 2nd Mine | Recovery Flotilla. |
| 3 Achievable - - 3 Young Cliffe - | Grimsby. |
| Echo | Sounding Yacht. |
| 3 El Tovar - | I Grimsby. |
| FAST | MINESWEEPERS. |
| 4th | Minesweeping Flotilla. |
| 5 D Niger X AD (S.O.) [5] D Salamander X D | |
| 5 D Dundalk XD - nes X - | Grimsby. |
| 5 C Fitzroy * D - | Grimsby. Refit. Complete |
| 5 C Selkirk X D - | 5 August. |
| 5 P Sutton XD - | Grimsby. |
| 5th [5] | Minesweeping Flotilla. |
| C Gossamer X D (S.O.) [5] D Albury X D - | Grimsby. Repairs. Date un- certain. Fitting L.L. |
| [5] C Kellet X D - | Grimsby. |
| [5] P Leda E/S T/W X D [5] C Lydd XD - | Humber. certain. Repairs. Date un- |
| [5] D Pangbourne D [5] P Ross X I [5] C Saltash XD I | Grimsby. |
| [3] Loch Eribol XD - | Harwich. |
| [3] Alafoss x D - | |
| [3] Wellsbach X D - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Loch Leven XD - | Harwich. |
| Group 17. | |
| [3] Kurd XD - - | |
| [3] Loch Alsh XD - | |
| [3] St. Donats x D - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Solomon XD - | |
| Group 18. | |
| [3] Beech XD - - | |
| [3] C Laurel x D - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Alder x - - | |
| Group 19. | |
| Achroite XD - | |
| Filey Bay XD - | |
| Monimia X - - | Grimsby. |
| [8] Clevella X - - | |
| Group 20. | |
| [3] Elbury x/s D - | |
| [3] Goth x/s D - | Grimsby. |
| [2] 270810 x/s D - | |
| Group 40. | |
| [1] Sea King X D - | |
| [1] Almandine X D - | |
| [1] Akranes X - - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Sandringham x - | |
| M/S Trawlers | (Ungrouped). |
| Erith X D - - | f.o. Sunderland. |
| British x D - | f.o. Woolwich. |
| [3] Seamist x D - | Grimsby. Repairs. uncertain. |
| Withernsea X D - | |
| Calverton LL D 1 | |
| Recono LL D - | |
| Remexo LL D - | |
| Ronso LL D- - | Grimsby. |
| [3] War Duke LL D - | |
| Luda Lady LL D | |
| Manx Prince LL D | |
| Cortina LL D - | |
| [3] Boy's Own - - | |
| [43] Tiger - - | |
| [3] Deo-na-mara - | Grimsby. |
| [3] Gael D - - | |
| [3] Yorkshire Belle - | |
| Chameleon A F - | |
| Provider AF - | |
| Progress A F - | f.o. Grimsby. |
| Success AF- - |
42 43 Page Page Page Lord Wakefield 3 Merbreeze Page 21 Groups-continued Northward Ho Page 16 Mercury M/S 27 Northwind 14A 27 Lorinda Mewslade 3 Phase Page Laurel 11 43 29 Lormont 10 44-45 Norwich City 9 Lavatera Philante 30 12 13 M. H. Stephens 14A 15 46 Notts County 19 Lavinia L 23 Lorna Doone Philippe 34 4 Michael Griffiths 9 Nyula 19 Laws 30 Lorraine 17 14B Louis Botha 17 Midas 49 10 23 Learig 16 5 Phineas Phrontes Beard 17 50-51 24 Migrante 2 Leda 4 Lovania 10 Phyllis Rose 5 28 Lowther 14A Milford Duchess 52-53 Leeds United 23 3 Phyllisia 12 Leeward 28 Milford Duke 54 26 Loyal Friend 8 8 0. Pict 37 Leicester City 3 Milford Earl 55 13 Oak Picton Castle 32 S Lucifer 20 Luda Lady 16 Milford King 56 19 Oaklea 26 Pintail 24 Lephreto 8 24 Luda Lord 2 Milford Prince 57 8 13 Ocean Breeze 28 Plantagenet 31 Leprechaun 25 Le Tiger Lunar Bow 28 Milford Princess 58 12A 20 Ocean Brine 11 Playmates 29 8 Letna 32 Lune 30 Milford Queen 60 10 Ocean Eddy 22 Plinlimon 11 15 M/S 61 Training Flotilla 37 Plumer 21 Leyland Lydd 16 35 Millwater 15 20 Ocean Gain 23 Libra 30 Minna 36A 9 Poinavon 12A 36A Lydd II Ocean Guide Murama 23 35 Lydia Long 30 14 Ocean Lifebuoy Pointer 8 Libra (Dutch) 27 5 36 Libyan 32 Mine Recovery Flotillas- Muria 4 Ocean Lux Pointz Castle 14A Lydiard Murmansk 35A 24 Polar V Lichen Lynx 10 12 Ocean Retriever 35 17 1 12 Polar VI Liddoch 12 2 11 Myris Ocean Scout 35 20 Lyric 36A Poolzee Liffey Minicoy Ocean Spray 36A 24 22 N. 23 Popinjay Lilac M. Minona 35 Ocean Sunlight 22 Lily Oak 28 4 Nab Wyke 9 Powis Castle Lincoln City 26 M.1 9 Mirabelle 6 14 Ocean Swell 27 Nairnside 27 Preston North End 26 19 M.2 29 Mirage 17 7 Ocean Toiler 12 Prince Leo Lincolnshire Namur 36B M.3 9 6 37 Ocean Treasure 24 Mireille Nancy Hague 12 Princess Beatrix 36A Lizzie Birrel M.A.C. 1 & 2 36 11 8 Ocean View Llanthony 8 Mist 19 Princess Elizabeth Naneta 10 Loch Aline 18 M.A.C. 6 & 7 36 28 12 Ocean Vim 5 Mistletoe Natal II Princess Mary 15 M.A.C. 5 14 22 8 Ode 12 Princessa 8 Loch Alsh 16 Mitres Navicula 16 Ogano 3 Principal 27 Loch Buie 15 M.A. West 11 M.L. 100 14A Negro Loch Eribol 16 Madden 15 14 28 Ohm 26 Proserpine 28 M.L. 101, 102 Neil Mackay Madeline 13 9 9 Okino 37 Prospect Ahead 29 Loch Hope 23 M.L. 107 Neil Smith 26 10 Oku 24 Providence 6 Lochinvar 20 Magnolia 8,19 Moed-en-Werk Netsukis 36 23 Olivae 14 Provider 26 Loch Inver 14 Mahela 14A Mollusc New Comet 16 Newhaven N.B. 5 Olive 24 Ptarmigan 9 Loch Laggan 12 Maid Marion 2 Monarch 9 36A Olive Tree 28 Puffin 31 Loch Leven 16 Majesta 12 Monarda Newland 11 Olvina 9 Punnet 18 14A Loch Long 37 Majesty 21 Mona's Isle New Pride of Essex 11 New Prince of Wales I Olympia 35 12 Pyramus 30 Loch Melfort 32 Ma Joie II 12 Monimia Ombra 16 12 Pyrope 12A 16 Loch Moidart 17 Malacolite 35 Montano Newspray 4 14B One Accord 3 Loch Monteith 9 Mallard 31 Niblick Moonstone 32 16 Onetos 14 Loch Oskaig 25 Mangrove 24 Moorgate Niger 12 4 Night Hawk (Trawler) 4 Onward 9 Q. Loch Park Manor 2 3 Moravia 14 28 Oracle 13 Loch Rannock 5 Manora 4 Night Hawk 13 Queen Empress Moray 14B 37 Oriole Loch Tulla 28 Man-o'-War 18 Queen of Kent 21 25 Night Raider Morgan Jones 23 19 Orlando Lois Nimrod Queen of Thanet 21 10 Manx Prince 17 35 Mount Ard 29 Lombard 2 Orvicto 4 Nirvana Queen of the South I 12 Marano 14A 35 Mount Keen 24 Nobles 4 Osako London Pride 8 Queen of the South II 12 13 Marauder 9 3 29 Marcia Moyle 8 Loon Nodzu 23 Osta 4 Queen Worth 6 23 Oswaldian Lord Ashfield Nogi 15 17A Quest 28 26 Marconi Lord Austin 14A M/S Flotillas- Noontide 28 Othello 8 Quiet Waters 19 Mare Lord Barham 14 27 Our Bairns 1 29 Norbreeze 12 14A Maretta Lord Beaconsfield 10 4 16 Nordhav I 14B Our Kate 14A 26 Lord Collingwood Margaret Hyde 15 5 16 Nordland 37 Overfall 14A R. 11 Margaret Rose 37 13 Norina 37 Oystermouth Castle 7 Lord Essenden 19 Lord Gainford Maria Joao 6 9 29 Racer 26 7 21 Norlan 37 Marie Rachael Flett Lord Grey 18 8 23 Norland 19 36c 11 Lord Hailsham Marina 36A P. Radiant 2 9 10 Norna 2 Marinus 10 16 Radnor Castle 4 Lord Hood 12 10 Norman Wilson 20 Lord Hotham 14A Marion 11 4 13 Norse 12A Pangbourne 24, 36A Raetia 30 Lord Howard 32 Mariout 12 Rambler Rose 35 Northcoates 29 Paragon 3 35 Lord Howe 10 Marmion Northern Chief 30 Paramount Raymont 7 11 13 Lord Inchcape 10 Marsoma Pathway Reaper 15 M/S Groups- 25 17 27 Northern Dawn 2 Martello 14A 30 Patti 28 Reboundo 29 Lord Irwin 24 1 Northern Duke Martinet Paul Rykens Rebuff 12 Lord Keith 14 12A 7 20 2,3 30 Receptive 36c Lord Lloyd 13 Northern Foam 11 Mary A. Purdy Paynter 12 29 4-6 Northern Gem 25 25 14A 5 Recoil 16 Lord Melchet Mary Sturgeon 28 Northern Gift 30 Peacemaker Lord Middleton 13 Mary White 7 15 37 Northern Isles 30 Pearl Recono Red Gauntlet 13 27 17 Lord Northcliffe 19 M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5 10-12 15 Pecheur 29 Lord Nuffield 9 14 Northern Light 26 16 14A Red Sky 14A 36B M.A.S.B. 6-10 Peggy Nutten 8 Northern Pride 25 15 Reed Lord Plender 19 1st M.A.S.B. Flotilla 14 16-20 24 15 Northern Princess 30 Pelagos 12 Refraction 14 Lord Rodney 25 9 22-26 2nd Masona M.A.S.B. Flotilla 14 28-29 Northern Reward 30 Pelton Refundo 28 30 Lord Selborne 11 12A 17 Master John 29 30 Northern Sky 30 Pembroke Pentland Firth 17 Regal S Lord Snowden 16 25 12A Regardo 14B Lord St. Vincent 2 Mayflower 23 31 Northern Spray Perilia 14A 21 Lord Stamp 11 28 Northern Sun 30 Peter Carey 28 Regwa May II 32 22 Lord Stanhope 2 7 34 Northern Wave 25 29 Reids Medway Queen 26 Melora 16 Northlyn 29 Peter Hendriks Lord Stonehaven 2 10 37-38 North Ness 23 Peter Nell 2 Mentor 18 40 24 27 41
| Lemona (M.B.) | 9A | Lormont | 17 | Marie | 35A | 2nd M.L. Flotilla | 9 | M/S Training | 11A | Northern Gift | 30 |
| Commander Nasmith | guns). Requisitioned at Hull. |
| Commander Holbrook | Ramsgate. |
| George Edgell - * To fit | Requisitioned at Hull. 6-pounders. |
| - - [45] Aisha | Sheerness. |
| [43] Amalfi - - | f.o. Southampton. |
| [45] Caleta - - | Sheerness. |
| [45] Caterina - - | |
| [45] Chrystobel II - | Ramsgate. |
| [43] Clorinde - - | f.o. Southampton. |
| [45] Glala - - | Ramsgate. |
| Majesta - - | f.o. Cowes. |
| [45] Ma Joie II - - | Sheerness. |
| Constant Friend | Sheerness. |
| Ocean Retriever Ocean Toiler | f.o. Rowhedge, Essex. |
| Peacemaker | f.o. Lowestoft. |
| Receptive - | f.o. Oulton Broad. |
| Phyllis Rose Ocean Treasure | f.o. Brightlingsea. |
| Elena | 3 |
| Lady Elsa | 25 |
| Lady Enid | 9A |
| Lady Estelle | 4 |
| Hogarth Lady | 17 |
| Lady Lilian | 16 |
| Madeline Lady | 13 |
| Lady Lady Philomena | 10 |
| Rosemary | 3 |
| Lady Shahrazad | 19 |
| Lady Shirley | 14 |
| Lady Stanley | 17 |
| Lady | 17 |
| Laeso Belle | 23 |
| Laguna | 8 |
| Lahloo | 12A |
| Larch | 9 |
| Lassie Laroc Main | 36A |
| Lass o'Doune | 3 |
| Laurel | 16 |
| Lavatera | 27 |
| Lavinia L | 12 |
| Laws | 23 |
| Lazy Days | 12 |
| Learig | 30 |
| Leda | 16 |
| Leeds United | 4 |
| Leeward | 28 |
| Leicester City | 26 |
| Lephreto | 9A |
| Leprechaun | 9 |
| Le Tiger | 25 |
| Letna | 8 |
| Leyland | 32 |
| Libra | 35 |
| Libra (Dutch) | 36A |
| Libyan | 35 |
| Lichen | 14A |
| Liddoch | 17 |
| Liffey | 20 |
| Lilac | 24 |
| Lily Oak | 28 |
| Lincoln City | 26 |
| Lincolnshire | 19 |
| Lizzie Birrel | 24 |
| Llanthony | 9 |
| Loch Aline | 18 |
| Loch Alsh | 16 |
| Loch Buie | 15 |
| Loch Eribol | 16 |
| Loch Hope | 23 |
| Lochinvar | 20 |
| Loch Inver | 14 |
| Loch Laggan | 12 |
| Loch Leven | 16 |
| Loch Long | 37 |
| Loch Melfort | 32 |
| Loch Moidart | 17 |
| Loch Monteith | 9A |
| Loch Oskaig | 25 |
| Loch Park | 4 |
| Loch Rannock | 5 |
| Loch Tulla | 28 |
| Lois | 10 |
| Lombard | 4 |
| London Pride | 13 |
| Loon | 29 |
| Lord Ashfield | 26 |
| Lord Austin | 19 |
| Lord Barham Lord | 14A |
| Beaconsfield Lord | 26 |
| Collingwood Lord | 11 |
| Essenden Lord | 19 |
| Gainford Lord | 37 |
| Grey | 11 |
| Lord Hailsham | 2 |
| Page | |
| Jester | |
| Jewel | 19 |
| Jocelyn | 7 |
| Johanne | 21 |
| Johanne Margrethe | 17 |
| John Alfred | 17 |
| John and Norah | 14A 14A |
| John Cattling | 10 |
| John Fitzgerald | 37 |
| John Stephen | 36 |
| Jong | 12 |
| J.T. Hendry | 12 |
| Joseph Button | 13 |
| Jubilee | 22 |
| June Rose | 23 |
| Justifier | 15 |
| Jutland | 9 |
| K. | |
| Kalan | 9A |
| Karen Marie | 17 |
| Kastoria | 7 |
| Kathleen | 3 |
| Kellet | 16 |
| Kelpy | 12 |
| Kelt | 32 |
| Kennet | 20 |
| Kennet (Tender) | 12 |
| Kennymore | 12A |
| Keverne | 12 |
| Kiddaw | 12 |
| Kiloran | 3 |
| Kindred Star | 35A |
| King Emperor | 14A |
| Kingscourt | 8 |
| Kings Grey | 14 |
| King Sol | 9A |
| Kingston Agate | 8 |
| Kingston Alalite | 10 |
| Kingston Amber | 8 |
| Kingston Andalusite | 10 |
| Kingston Beryl | 30 |
| Kingston Cairngorm | 8 |
| Kingston Ceylonite | 8 |
| Kingston Chrysoberyl | 8 |
| Kingston Chrysolite | 32 |
| Kingston Coral | 33 |
| Kingston Crystal | 33 |
| Kingston Cyanite | 33 |
| Kingston Galena | 10 |
| Kingston Jacinth | 30 |
| Kingston Olivine | 10 |
| Kingston Onyx | 30 |
| Kingston Peridot | 30 |
| Kingston Sapphire | 30 |
| Kingston Topaz | 30 |
| Kingston Turquoise | 30 |
| Kirkella | 3 |
| Kismet | 6 |
| Kopanes | 23 |
| Kredemnon | 9A |
| Kunishi | 23 |
| Kurd | 16 |
| Kuroki | 2 |
| Kylemore | 9 |
| L. | |
| Lacenia | 35 |
| Lacerta | 4 |
| Lady Beryl | 21 |
| Lady Blanche | 5 |
| Lady Brassey | 11 |
| Page | |
| Heather Sprig | 27 |
| Hebe | 29 |
| Hekla | 14 |
| Helen | 5 |
| Helen West | 28 |
| Helier II | 36c |
| Heliopolis | 34 |
| Helvellyn | 8 |
| Helvetia | 14B |
| Hendon | 20 |
| Henriette | 23 |
| Hercules | 36A |
| Herdis | 17 |
| Hero | 36 |
| Heron | 17 |
| Hertfordshire | 9A |
| Hickory | 24 |
| Hildegarde | 36B |
| Hildena | 16 |
| Hinba | 14B |
| Hiniesta | 3 |
| Holdfast | 11 |
| Holland | 8 |
| Holly | 8 |
| Hollydale | 22 |
| Hondsrug | 9 |
| Hopeful | 18 |
| Horizon | 28 |
| Hornbeam | 5 |
| Hosanna | 11 |
| Hoverfly | 21 |
| Huddersfield Town | 4 |
| Hugh Walpole | 30 |
| Hussar | 13 |
| I. | |
| Idyll | 12 |
| Ijiun | 8 |
| Imelda | 29 |
| Imperia | 17A |
| Imperialist | 25 |
| Inchgower | 36 |
| Indian Star | 26 |
| Indian Summer | 28 |
| Industry | 27 |
| Interloper | 9A |
| Internos | 14A |
| Invercairn | 28 |
| Inverforth | 2 |
| Inverugie | 12 |
| Irvana | 15 |
| Isle of May | 18 |
| Istria | 28 |
| J. | |
| Jacketa | 11 |
| Jacinta | 14 |
| Jack Eve | 14A |
| Jacqueline Clasine | 36A |
| Jade | 32 |
| James Barrie | 37 |
| James Lay | 15 |
| Jano | 11 |
| Jason | 31 |
| Jasper | 13 |
| Jeanie Deans | 8 |
| Jeannie Howie | 27 |
| Jeannie Leask | 8 |
| Jeannie Mackay | 22 |
| Jeannie McIntosh | 14A |
| Jennet | 18 |
| Jennifer | 17 |
| Jenny Irvin | 17 |
| Jessie Tait | 27 |
| Danlaying | Vessels. | |
| A. Rose AD - | ||
| [3] Spitfire III - | Grimsby. | |
| [3] Egeria - - | ||
| Harbour | Defence Patrol | |
| [3] Boy's Own - - | Craft. | |
| [43] Tiger - - | ||
| [3] Deo-na-mara - | Grimsby. | |
| [3] Gael D - - | ||
| [3] Yorkshire Belle - | ||
| Examination | Service | |
| Arlette - - | ||
| R. Lewin - | ||
| Belton - - | Humber. | |
| Flixton - - | ||
| Ferryman - | ||
| Balloon | Barrage Drifters. | |
| Creagh Mhor F - | ||
| Ebor Jewel F - | ||
| Geneva F - | Grimsby. | |
| Wengan F - | ||
| Student Prince F | Humber. | |
| Thora F - - | ||
| Laeso F - | ||
| Herdis F - | ||
| Johanne F - | Grimsby. | |
| E. Lauland F - | ||
| Karen Marie F - | ||
| Johanne Margrethe F | ||
| Endeavour F | f.o. Grimsby. | |
| Provider F - | ||
| Auxiliary A/P | Patrol Vessels Depot Ship. | |
| Royal Charter | Grimsby. | |
| Drifters armed | with Lewis | guns. |
| [3] Jenny Irvine x/M D | ||
| [3] Willa D - - | ||
| [3] M. H. Stephens x/M D | Grimsby. | |
| [3] Perilia x/M D | ||
| D | ||
| [5] D Niger X AD (S.O.) | Grimsby. Repairs. Completes 8 July. | |
| [5] D Salamander X D | London. | |
| [5] D Dundalk X D - | ||
| [5] P Elgin X - | ||
| [5] C Fitzroy X D - | Grimsby. | |
| [5] C Selkirk X D - | ||
| [5] P Sutton D - |
| Page | |
| Kingston Ceylonite | |
| Kingston Chrysoberyl | 8 |
| Kingston Chrysolite | 8 |
| Kingston Coral | 32 |
| Kingston Crystal | 33 |
| Kingston Cyanite | 33 |
| Kingston Galena | 33 |
| Kingston Jacinth | 10 30 |
| Kingston Olivine | 10 |
| Kingston Onyx | 30 |
| Kingston Peridot | 30 |
| Kingston Sapphire | 30 |
| Kingston Topaz | 30 |
| Kingston Turquoise | 30 |
| Kirkella | 3 |
| Kismet | 6 |
| Kopanes | 23 |
| Kredemnon | 9A |
| Kunishi | 21 |
| Kurd | 16 |
| Kuroki | 2 |
| Kylemore | 9 |
| L. | |
| Lacenia | 35 |
| Lacerta | 4 |
| Lady Beryl | 21 |
| Lady Blanche | 5 |
| Lady Brassey | 11 |
| Lady Elena | 3 |
| Lady Elsa | 25 |
| Lady Enid | 9A |
| Lady Estelle | 4 |
| Lady Hogarth | 17 |
| Lady Lilian | 16 |
| Lady Madeline | 13 |
| Lady Philomena | 10 |
| Lady Rosemary | 3 |
| Lady Shahrazad | 19 14 |
| Lady Shirley | 17 |
| Lady Stanley | 17 |
| Laeso | 23 |
| Laguna Belle | 8 |
| Lahloo | 12A |
| Larch | |
| Laroc | 36A |
| Lassie Main | |
| Lass o'Doune | 16 |
| Laurel | 27 |
| Lavatera | |
| Lavinia L | 23 |
| Laws | |
| Lazy Days | |
| Learig | |
| Leda | |
| Leeds United | |
| Leeward | |
| Leicester City | |
| Lemnos | |
| Lephreto | |
| Leprechaun | |
| Le Tiger | |
| Letna | |
| Leyland | |
| Libra | |
| Libra (Dutch) | |
| Libyan | |
| Lichen | |
| Liddoch | |
| Liffey | |
| Lilac | |
| Lily Oak | |
| (C38488) |
Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 116 4649. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Page 12 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B' MISCELLANEOUS. CALCUTTA (A.As Vessel). Commanding Officer. Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N. LORMONT. Commanding Officer. Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N. Officers. Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R. Ratings. Marine A. Hobberjam. Marine, H. Ambrose. H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.As Motor Boat Commanding Officer. Sub. Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N. Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE Officer. Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R. Rating. Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192. Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE. Officers. Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R. Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R. A.A. Kite Party. Commanding Officer. Commander John Scott Dove, R.N. Officers. Sub. Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R. Sub. Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R. Motor,
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roin:- - Commanding Officer, H.M.S. 11 LORMONT ". ate:- 19th June 1940. Co:- Vice Admiral Commanding Dover Forces. 41 7/640. Your 1949/18. Bood Sir, With reference to operation Dymamo, I should like to draw your attention to the following members of the Ship's Company:- Sub. Lieutenant K.M.Cutler, R.N.R. who under difficult circumstances and with unreliable compasses, performed the navigation throughout with success. I should like to recommend this. Officer for advancement to the rank of Lieutenant. Sub. Lieutenant A.Davidson R.N.R. who under fire took away the motor launch in order to rescue a British Airman in Dunkirk Roads. Temp. Sub. Lieut. (E) H.Henshaw R.N.R. who throughout the operation remained in the Engineroom in order to maintain and even exceed the designed speed of the Ship. remainder of the Ship's Company were in excellent The spirits throughout, remaining at their posts
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164 163 APPENDIX I. Page 2 of and final. 181 Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events. FLARE BURNING BOY ROY GOLDEN GIFT PAXTON DRIFTER: EILEEN EMMA GOLDEN SUNBEAM SHIPMATES FORECAST LORD HOWARD THE BOYS GERVAIS RENTOUL LORD HOWE TORBAY II GIRL GLADYS MIDAS UT PROSIM GIRL PAMELA NETSUKIS YORKSHIRE LASS YOUNG MUN GUARDSHIPS AND LORMONT MONA'S ISLA KING ORRY A.B.V's: LLANTHONY CORVETTES: KINGFISHER G ILLEMOT F.A.A. AIR FORCE GRIEVE AMULREE TRAINING VESSEL: M.T.B's: 16 M.A.S.B's: 6 67 7 68 10 100 102 107 PERSONNEL SHIPS: ARCHANGEL LOCH GARRY PRINCESS MAUD AUTOCARRIER LORINA QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL BEN MY CHREE HAID OF ORLEANS ROUEN BIARRITZ MALINES ROYAL DAFFODIL CANTERBURY MANX MAID ROYAL SOVEREIGN COTE D'ARGENT MANX- MAN SCOTIA FENELLA MONA'S QUEEN ST. HELIER KILLARNEY NEWHAVEN ST. SEIRIOL KING GEORGE V NORMANIA TYNWALD LADY OF MAN PRAGUE OSPITAL CARRIERS: DINARD ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW ISLE OF THANET ST DAVID PARIS ST JULIAN WORTHING OTE: In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and Yachts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more tows of boats to the coast.
| 1 | 2,158 | LORMONT (A.B.V. 1085 ST. CLEARS (tug) 70 S | Total 50,566 170 |
APPENDIX I. Page 2 of and final. Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events. URNING BOY ROY GOLDEN GIFT PAXTON : EILEEN EMMA GOLDEN SUNBEAM SHIPMATES FORECAST LORD HOWARD THE BOYS GERVAIS RENTOUL LORD HOWE TORBAY II GIRL GLADYS MIDAS UT PROSIM GIRL PAMELA NETSUKIS YORKSHIRE LASS YOUNG MUN IPS AND LORMONT MONA'S ISLE KING ORRY : LLANTHONY ES: KINGFISHER GUILLEMOT CE GRIEVE G VESSEL: i 16 M.A.S.B's: 6 67 7 68 10 100 102 107 EL SHIPS: ARCHANGEL LOCH GARRY PRINCESS MAUD AUTOCARRIER LORINA QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL BEN MY CHREE HAID OF ORLEANS ROUEN BIARRITZ MALINES ROYAL DAFFODIL CANTERBURY MANX MAID ROYAL SOVEREIGN COTE D'ARGENT MANX MAN SCOTIA FENELLA MONA'S QUEEN ST. HELIER KILLARNEY NEWHAVEN ST. SEIRIOL KING GEORGE V NORMANIA TYNWALD LADY OF MAN P. LGUE L CARRIERS: DINARD ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW ISLE OF THANET ST. DAVID PARIS ST. JULIAN WORTHING In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and achts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more OWS of boats to the coast.
| LORMONT (A.B.V.) 1085 ST. CLEARS (tug) 70 |
Page 12, Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B' MISCELLANEOUS CALCUTTA (A.A. Vessel). Commanding Officer. Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N. LORMONT. Commanding Officer. Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N. Officers. Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R. Ratings. Marine A. Hobberjam. Marine, H. Ambrose. H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.A. Motor Boat Commanding Officer. Sub.Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N. Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE. Officer. Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R. Rating. Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192. Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE. Officers. Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R. Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R. A.A. Kite Party. Commanding Officer. Commander John Scott Dove, R.N. Officers. Sub.Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R. Sub.Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R. Motor/
Page 3.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
(Continued)
# Sunk
Page 12. Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B' MISCELLANEOUS, CALCUTTA (A.As Vessel). Commanding Officer. Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N. LORMONT. Commanding Officer. Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N. Officers. Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R. Ratings. Marine A. Hobberjam. Marine, H. Ambrose. H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.As Motor Boat Commanding Officer. Sub. Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N. Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE. Officer. Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R. Rating. Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192. Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE. Officers. Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R. Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R. A.A. Kite Party. Commanding Officer. Commander John Scott Dove, R.N. Officers. Sub. Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R. Sub.Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R. Motor/
Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199 795. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Summary of Reports concerning the Evacuation of Trooss. from the Dunkirk Area - May 27th - June 4th, 1940. 4 6. ODD SHIPS. rage BIDEFORD CALCUTTA. 9 H.M.S. DOLPHIN'S POWER BOAT. 13 16 DORIEN ROSE. 35 DWARF 40 LORMONT 16 MASSEY SHAW NS4 - MONA'S ISLE. NEW PRINCE OF WALES. 63 66 PORTSDOWN. - SCOTTISH CO-OPERATOR. 70 SIROCCO. 73 WHIPPINGHAM. 75 a EX LIGHTER X.209. PORTSMOUTH BARGES TAKING PART. 88
troops Dpam 355 Bluloh m:- Commanding Officer, H.M.S. If LORMONT se:- 19th June 1940. 11 - Vice Admiral Commanding Dover Forces. 7/640. Your 1949/18. Sir, With reference to operation Dynamo, I should like to draw your attention to the following members of the Ship's Company:- Sub. Lieutenant K.M.Cutler, R.N.R. who under difficult circumstances and with unreliable compasses, performed the navigation throughout with success. I should like to recommend this. Officer for advancement to the rank of Lieutenant. Sub. Lieutenant A.Davidson R.N.R. who under fire took away the motor launch in order to rescue a British Airman in Dunkirk Roads. Temp. Sub. Lieut. (E) H.Henshaw R.N.R. who throughout the operation remained in the Engineroom in order to maintain and even exceed the designed speed of the Ship. The remainder of the Ship's Company were in excellent spirits throughout, remaining at their posts
Holiday 4, -Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Lormont". and Action Stations for 36 hours, backed efficient -19th June, 1940. the four Marines, namely:- Vice Admiral Commanding Dover Forces. Mne A. Habberjam. 7/640. Mne H. Ambrose. Mne. F. Brace. Mne.E.Brackpool. Your 1949/18. Whilst in Dunkirk Roads the Lewis Guns in char of Mne A. .Habberjam performed good work in bringing, down one and possibly two Enemy Dive Bombers. ith reference to operation Dynamo, I should like to draw your ention to the following members of the Ship's Company:- have the Honour to be, Sub-Lieutenant K.M.Cutler,R.N.R.who under difficult Sir, cumstances and with unreliable compasses, performed the Your obedient Servant, igation throughout with success. I should like to recommend S Officer for advancement to Lieutenant. WISmithi Sub-Lieutenant A.Davidson,R.N.R who under fire took away le motor-boat in order to rescue a British Airman in Dunkirk VICE ADMINI Lieut. Commander R.N. ads. 21 JUN 1940 Commanding Officer. Temp: Sub-Lieut: (E) H. Henshaw, RNR who throughout the DOVER * peration remained in the Engineroom in order to maintain and ven exceed the designed speed of the Ship. The remainder of the Ship's Company were in excellent pirits throughout, remaining at their posts and Action Stations or 36 hours, backed efficiently by the four Marines,namely:- Mne.A.Habberjam. Mne.H.Ambrose. Whilst in.
(8) Com:-Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Lormont". te:-30th May, 1940. 43 brts To :- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate, пелтой" To Sir, ORW srit to I beg to submit the following report on the operations of 27/29th of May, 1940. I aseo to "980X пелтто!" 20 A signal was received at 2145/27 ordering Lormont Js Isvinis to raise steam for full speed and to proceed to Dunkirk to embark troops. At 2330 anchor was weighed and Ramsgate closed to pick up necessary charts and routes. These were received at 0500/28, Whilst in Dunkirk Roads the Lewis Guns in charge of I and at 0510 Lormont proceeded in accordance with instructions. performed good work in bringing down one, and possible While on passage Enemy Aircraft, of various types, Enemy Dive Bombers. were engaged frequently, and although no hits were seen, the planes I Have the Honour to be,Sir, were driven off and no attacks carried out. Your Obedient Servant, Dunkirk was reached at 1130/28; since no berth was immediately available, the vessel was anchored. The pier was closed at 1240, Lormont making fast at 1251; makeshift brows immediately were rigged, and at 1300 troops began to embark. While secured alongside, Enemy Aircraft were operating in the vicinity practically continuously, and fire was opened, from Lieutenant both main and secondary armament, whenever opportunity allowed. Commanding At 1605, four stretcher cases and 1,078 Officers and men having been taken on board, return passage commenced. At 1615 cries were heard and a man was seen to be waving and swimming feebly in the water. Although enemy reconnaissance were active over Lormont, ship was stopped and motor launch sent away in charge of Sub-Heut: Davidson. Lormont manoeuvred in the vicinity and engaged and brought down an enemy reconnaissance machine with Lewis gun fire. This Aircraft was approaching with the probable intention of carrying out a machine attack. Engines were stopped and motor launch hoisted was aboard. Lormont gun then proceeded at full speed. The rescued man of 353 (fighter) Squadron. He was a Canadian French Spitfire Serg. Filot pilot Lushmore and stated that he had been brought down by A.A. fire. Enemy Aircraft
Enemy Aircraft were continually approaching and fore was Liquamo Dynamo 302 Bin/o/ 1312 46 Bi4, at each favourable opportunity. 45 45 BIN/O/ I.S. EXCELLENT, Lormont arrived off Dover at 2330. 1458 PORTSMOUTH. TEL: 2334 & 2335. While slowly approaching what was thought II. thered lighton the Western Entrance, to keep out of the way RAMSGATE & MARGATE ) DYNAMO I. OPERATIONS. Destroyers coming out of the Eastern Entrance, it became app from leave, that this light was thr port sidelight of a steamer under 3318/212. to submit I then 300 yards. Engines were immediately put at emergency - Flag Officer Commanding Dover. unkink iled ed S astern and the appropriate sound signal given. At this po Forwarded in continuation of my vesserls masthead light was switched on. Lormont was show 72/212 of 11/6/40, Appendix 3. 1/c "Neloons" 56 navigation lights, and although making stern way through the slight collision occured. CAPTAIN. very short 50 Naval Officer in Charge Lormont wasthen anchored awaiting a Pilot, /6/40. Ramsgate. .s., I.E.R.A.sth. class boarded at 0148 and ship was eventually berthed at Admiral at 0438. Disembarkation of troops was commenced immediata VICE ADMIRAL charboand engine completed at 0600. 26 JUN 1940 useless for * DOVER for fuel and Repairs also self balens, as Lieutenant Minither Commander of water Commanding Officer. Very willing and useful help given In doing this he was wounded and refused to cease carrying out his ies until the ship was safely berthed about six hours afterwards. I have the honour, Sir, To be Your obedient servant, T.C.K.Dosding Comdr R.N.R. Commanding Officer.
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| (Cdr. J. Elliott, R.D., R.N.R.) Lormont | 1,083 |
THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK APPENDIX D APPENDIX D SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF DESTROYERS BETWEEN 27th MAY AND 1st JUNE Note (i) The 213 signals in Appendices D to Z have been collated from the some 370 which 2,500 accompanies Dynamo Admiralty signals in Record Admiralty Office Record Case 5458. Office Enclosure copies Box No. of Note (ii) Command, 10 British destroyers-were employed of the Dover Command, 15 destroyers from from the the Portsmouth Nore Command, Command, 10 from and 6 the Western Approaches total of 41 in Operation Dynamo. Monday, 27th May 1. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY (R) C.-in-C. Nore but not at the expense of Nore Command. Request Dover Forces may be strengthened forthwith by six additional destroyers 1036/27 2. ADMIRALTY to C.-in-C. WESTERN APPROACHES, C.-in-C. PORTSMOUTH (R) Vice- Dover. Admiral Dover, C.-in-C. Nore, C.-in-C. Home Fleet, F.O.I.C. Humber, R.A Request four destroyers from Western Approaches and two from Portsmouth be sailed for Dover as soon as possible. 1317/27 3. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Grafton (R) S.O. 10th M.S.F., Greyhound, Calcutta. Close beach in vicinity of La Panne at 0100 and send in boats for British troops. You should withdraw at your discretion and anyhow not later than 0330. Paddle minesweepers and small craft will be in vicinity. Acknowledge. 2054/27 [V.A. Dover informed (between 2015 and 2055/27) that embarkation was only possible from the beaches, and that evacuation on the night of 28th-29th May was problematical (see Apps. M.3 and M.4) ]. 4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Grafton, Greyhound, Blyskawica (R) S.O. 10th M.S.F. Close the beach at La Panne at 0100 tomorrow Tuesday and embark all possible British troops using your boats. This is our last chance of saving them. 2127/27 4a. 2242/27 : I The Polish destroyer Blyskawica was not in company but she replied at We have two pulling boats only. Can accommodate 3 in each Monday, 27th May 5. VICE-ADMIRAL, Impulsive. DOVER to Gallant, Vivacious, Windsor, Vimy, Calcutta, Anthony. all them. possible British troops using boats. last chance of saving Close beaches one to three miles east of Dunkirk with utmost despatch and embark Maid of Orleans, Lormont, your 17 drifters own and other This craft is our will be operating. 2142/27 6. VICE-ADMIRAL, 17 drifters DOVER to Wolfhound, Wolsey. Direct arriving Dunkirk tonight to beaches as necessary. 2158/27 7. VICE-ADMIRAL, Close DOVER to Vimy. and embark the beaches one to three miles Tuesday saving them. all possible British troops using east of your Dunkirk boats. at This 0100 is tomorrow our last chance of 2238/27 162
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Page 3.
r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
Sunk
(Continued)
Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40 66. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Page 3.
LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
#
Sunk
(Continued)
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