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GOSSAMER
5th M.S. F.
S.O., 5th M.S.F.
Cdr. R.C.V. Ross, R.II.
28th May
1230
Sailed with all from Harwich for
company the (except the Saltash), viz:
ships of the Braye-Dunes,
Pangbourne and Leda.
Kellett, Albury, Ross, Lydd,
2115
The Kellett and the Leda stopped off
Braye-Dunes; the remaining ships
went on to Dunkirk. Thereafter, the
dently. ships of the flotilla acted indepen-
-
Gossamer secured alongside the east,
2215
pier and embarked troops.
Sailed with 420 on board.
-
Just outside the Zuidcoote Pass, the
P/V Manxman was seen aground. The
P/V Prague was stopped, without
charts; a chart was sent over to
her.
-
In the vicinity of Kwinte Bank buoy,
the survivors of the dr. Wakeful were
seen in the water. Her Captain
(cdr. R.L. Fisher) said she had been
torpedoed. Gossamer lowered 3
whalers and a skiff, which picked up
a few survivors in the darkness.
The skiff was left alongside a
drifter; the whalers eventually
found their way back to the Gossamer.
-
Proceeded.
29th May
0655
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 420 British
troops. (1)
0850
Sailed from Dover, and spent the day
minesweeping.
30th May
0040
Arrived off Dunkirk, which was lit by
the red flames of burning oil tanks.
-
Embarked troops from Braye-Dunes in
the ship's boats and canvas punts.
0515
Proceeded, having left all boats on
1015
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 487
the beach, as ordered.
Sailed from Dover with a party of
British troops. (2)
1330
Arrived signalmen Bray. for La Embarked panne. Dover
1830
Arrived (Adl. off R.A.
1930
Anchored, Dover and embarked troops.
to the dr.
31st May
0118
Arrived Dover. Disembarked Billie(3) 502 troops.
0600
1800
Requisitioned the M/B Panne. Handy
for La
(1) D. R. 561.
(2) (3) D.R. dates gives 451 this Billie
Cdr. Ross calls this the
did not return from Dunkirk.
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Isle of Man Steam Packet Co.
in Operation Dynamo:
The following ships of the I.O.M.S.P.Co. Ltd. took part
Personnel Ships
1556
Ben-my-Chree for Dunkisk the E/C Paris in
1815
Fenella( 1)
Lady of Mann. drk. The P/V Centerbury
Mona's Queen (1)
at Gare Maritime;
Manxmaid
Thanet moored alongside
1910
Manxman
with Paris on the outside berth.
Tynwald. (2) sailed, and Iule of Thanet
the quayside berth].
2200
Commenced loading. Air attacks were
frequent throughout the operation.
Raging fires lit up the quayuide and
the white painted hospital carriers
showed up prominently.
26th May
0100
608 wounded embarked.
0115
Proceeded.
0730
Arrived Newhaven. Disemberked 608
wonnted.(1)
27th May
0634
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
0800
Shelled by shore batteries when off
Calsis
Returned to Dover for alternative
route instructions.
1709
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
1750
The H/C Worthing asked for route, and
joined company.
2118
punkisk east roads. The Centerbury
came out of Dunkirk and signalled
that all onsualties were aboutd her,
and that it was impossible to enter.
Isle of Thenes and Worthing proceeded
June
to Dover.
28th May
0210
orf Dover- Ordered to Newhaven.
0254
Collided with the Exam, vessel
Occeo Securd, which Bank immediately.
Bearehed for survivors, assisted by
the tug Lady Pressey. None were
found.
1051
Arri ved Newhaven. Assisted to borth
by the sug Puremost 22.
NAL
Authority - T.M.6213/40.
(1) Sunk. in doubt because Operation Dynamo
(2) Designated a troop transport. on 25th May.
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MANXMAN (P/V) I.O.M.S.P.Co.Ltd. Capt. P.B. Cowley, Master.
27th May
1535
Southampton for Dover.
28th May
0215
Off Dover.
1835
Sailed for Dunkirk, P/V Prague and H/C
2250
Paris in company.
Grounded on Smal Bank.
29th May
0230
Refloated.
0355
Rejoined Prague near Nieuport Bank
0600
buoy and with Paris, proceeded.
Off Dunkirk.
1,000 feet astern, the P/V Mona's
0840
Queen blew up on magnetic mine.
Berthed Dunkirk Mole.
1030
Proceeded board. with about 2,000 troops on
1615
Dover. Ordered to Folkestone.
1735
Folkestone. Disembarked 1,266 troops(1)
30th May
2042
To Dunkirk.
31st May
0514
Berthed Dunkirk Mole. Embarked about
1,700 troops. Air attacks.
0815
Left Dunkirk.
1320
Folkestone. Disembarked 951 troops. (1)
1st June
1905
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2nd June
0506
Dunkirk. Embarked about 200(3) troops,
including Brig. Massey, R.A.
-
Left Dunkirk. 1 mile out, picked up
a small boat containing five soldiers.
1043
Dover. Disembarked 177 troops. (1)
2115
Refused to sail (from Folkestone). (2)
"New crew put on board, the engineers
remaining. She started a trip but
failed to make Dunkirk. on return,
the original captain rejoined with
some of the original crew. She
should then have sailed at 2010/3, but
the Captain reported 3 engineers short
at the last minute. It was not
considered necessary to wait for the
engineers, and the Master and crew
disembarked and a new crew was
provided. Before use could be made
of her, the evacuation terminated".
Total 2394(4)
Authority - R.O.III,PP.162, 238.
The following award was made:
Mention in Despatches.
Capt. P.B. Cowley, Master.
(1) D.R.
(2) According to Cdre. Jukes-Highes, P.S.T.O. Dover.
(4) According states to "about R.O. III, p.238, the number was 233; this
(3) M.O. 450".
appears to be an error.
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MONA'S QUEEN P/V I.O.M.S.P.Co.Ltd. Capt. R.Duggan, Master.
Capt. A.Holkham, Haster.
26th May
1200
Left the Downs for Dunkirk, (Capt.
Duggan i/c).
-
Off Calais, shelled by shore batteries;
attacked by A/C. Two of the
attacking aircraft were shot down
1630ca
(presumably by our fighters).
Arrived Dunkirk. Berthed at the Gare
Maritime.
1730ca
Proceeded with a full load of troops
(see Maid of Orleans).
27th May
a.m.
Dover. Disembarked troops. Probably
about 1,200. (2)
2230
Capt. Duggan relieved by Capt. Holkham.
29th May
a.m.
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
Capt. Holkham then says:
"within 1/2 a mile off Dunkirk (4)
the ship was mined and sank within
2 minutes, the survivors being rescued
by the destroyer Vanquisher.
The dr. Intrepid states that she was
anchored off Dunk1rk harbour. At
0530ca the "Mona's Isles" [?Mona's
Queen] which was anchored astern of
her blew up on a magnetic mine.
Intrepid lowered a boat to assist
rescue work. (1)
The dr. Vanquisher states that while
she was at anchor awaiting entry into
Dunkirk on 28th May [?29th May] the
Mona's Queen blew up and sank at about
0630. Vanquisher's whaler was sent
away and picked up 32 survivors in-
cluding the Master. one of the
survivors died on the return trip.
Total 1,200
Authority R.O.I. pp.72, 140.
Tm. 6213/40.
(1) Intrepid says "H.M. S. Vimy also lowered boats". Vimy however
(2) Estimated (not leave mentioned in D.R.) Mona's Queen was 2756 tons
did not Dover for Dunkirk until 0705.
as compared with Manxman, 2030 tons and Maid.of Orleans
2386 tons.
(3) Mr. R. the Purser.
(4) S.N.O. Gallagher, Dunkirk says the position was about 2 miles east
of Dunkirk Pier Light.
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Hospital carrier
PARIS
S. Ry. Co.)
Capt. E.A. Biles, Master
1556
25th May
Left Dover for Dunkirk, the H/C
Isle of Thanet in company.
1815
Arrived Dunkirk. Berthed outside
the Isle of Thanet. Embarked wounded.
000lca
26th May
Left Dunkirk with wounded on board.
-
Arrived Dover. Disembarked wounded. (1)
28th May
1830
Left the Downs, the P/V's Manxman
and Prague in company.
2250
All 3 ships grounded on Smac Bank.
The Paris and Prague came off
immediately, but the Manxman remained
aground for some hours.
29th May
0355
The 3 ships proceeded to Dunkirk, after
which they acted independently.
The Paris embarked troops and sailed.
Disembarked 400 troops( 2) at a home
port.
30th/31st
-
The Paris again went to Dunkirk and
May
returned with 230 troops. (2)
2nd June
1648
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
-
Between the N. Goodwin L.V. and W buoy,
1855ca
ran into thick fog. Near W buoy
the fog cleared. (3)
1900ca
About 15 miles N.W. of Dunkirk,
attacked by 2 aircraft. Severe
damage from near misses. Ship out
of control, all lights extinguished.
2000ca
Attacked by 3 aircraft. Further
damage to ship and her lifeboats.
A motor boat I see 40 foot ship's
fast motor boat. took Paris's boats
in tow. The Paris was abandoned.
-
All personnel transferred to the tug
Foremost 87, and the boats abandoned.
2311
The tug Sun XV sighted Paris listing
heavily to starboard; she made fast
a wire, but it parted.
3rd June
0100
The tug Sun IV arrived on the scene.
Air attack. It was decided by the
tugs that an escort would be necessary
-
The tug Lady Brassey sighted Paris
listing heavily and settling fast.
0400
The Paris sank 4 mile east of W buoy in
17 fathoms.
Total 630
Authority - T.M. 6213/40.
R.O.II, p.177
(2) 1) This was of Operation Dynamo.
(3) D.R. D.R., para. before the commencement near W buoy, was shelled
when off the 89 states, coast Engines put out be of action
a the but
French appears bombed. to
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L.N.E.Ry.Co.
PRAGUE (H.M.T.) 1830
Capt. Baxter, Master.
Left Manxman the Downs via route Y. P/V
28th May
2250ca
Grounded and H/C Paris in
came off on Smal Bank. Prague company. and Paris
remained aground for same hours.
immediately, but Manxman
Anchored near Nieuport Bank buoy.
0355
All 3 ships proceeded to Dunkirk,
29th May
after which they acted independently.
-
Entered Dunkirk. Prague embarked troops.
0735
Left Dunkirk and proceeded by Y route.
1330
Folkestone. Disembarked 2,000 troops.
1700
To Dunkirk by X route, in company with
30th May
numerous craft, large and small,
naval and merchant.
2030
Berthed inside Dunkirk. Embarked troops.
Ship grounded as tide went out.
Refloated, assisted by the tugs
Lady Brassey and Foremost 87.
2245
Proceeded.
Folkestone. Disembarked 1039 troops.
31st May
0648
1st June
0355
To Dunkirk by X route.
0700
In company with other craft, attacks from
the air.
0715
Entered Dunkirk. Embarked about 3,000
French troops.
0903
Proceeded down the Western Roads.
1009
Dive bomb attack between Buoy "W" (past
1025
the Ruytingen) and Buoy "V". Near
misses astern by 3 bombs. Severe
Starboard engine out of
red to Scimitar, (1) a sloop( 3)
action. damage. Majority of troops transfer- and
the P.M/S Queen of Thanet, (2) while
under in way. tow by the tug Lady Brassey. Deal.
1331
1730
Taken Ship beached off Sandown Castle,
Total 3039.
Authority - R.O.III, p. 177.
TM. 6213/40.
(1) Capt. Baxter this was the Shikari; but that destroyer
(2) Capt. Except was Baxter in that Dover it says says at the it not was time. the an Calcutta)
the "sloop" has was not yet
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PRAGUE (H.M.T.) 1830
L.N.E.Ry.Co.
28th May
Left Manxman the Downs and via route Y.
Capt. Baxter, Master.
2250ca
Grounded on Smal H/C Paris P/V
-
Anchored came remained off near aground immediately, Nieuport Bank. for same Bank but hours. Manxman buoy. Paris
0355
29th May
All after 3 ships proceeded to Dunkirk,
-
Entered which they acted independently.
0735
Left Dunkirk. Prague embarked troops.
1330
Folkestone. Dunkirk and proceeded by Y
Disembarked 2,000 troops. route.
1700
30th May
To Dunkirk by X route, in company with
numerous craft, large and small,
naval and merchant.
2030
Berthed inside Dunkirk. Embarked troops.
Ship grounded as tide went out.
Refloated, assisted by the tugs
Lady Brassey and Foremost 87.
2245
Proceeded.
31st May
0648
Folkestone. Disembarked 1039 troops.
1st June
0355
To Dunkirk by X route.
0700
In company with other craft, attacks from
the air.
0715
Entered Dunkirk. Embarked about 3,000
French troops.
0903
Proceeded down the Western Roads.
1009
Dive bomb attack between Buoy "W" (past
1025
the Ruytingen) and Buoy "V". Near
misses astern by 3 bombs. Severe
damage. Starboard engine out of
action. Majority of troops transfer-
red to Scimitar, (1) a sloop( 3) and
the P. M/S Queen of Thanet, (2) while
under way.
1331
Taken in tow by the tug Lady Brassey.
1730
Ship beached off Sandown Castle, Deal.
Total 3039.
Authority - R.O.III. p. 177.
TM. 6213/40.
(1) Capt. Baxter Shikari; but that destroyer
(2) Capt. Except was Baxter in Dover says says at this the it was time. was an the Calcutta)
the "sloop" that it has was not not yet the
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Routes to Dunkirk - Continued
the day; this route would take ships clear of the artillery
fire on shore. (1) Personnel ships accordingly started at
0230. (2)
On the 1st June, during the afternoon, enemy artillery fire
was brought to bear on Route X near No. 5 W buoy. Apprs.20)
Thus Route Z was under fire from Gravelines, Route Y from
Nieuport, and Route X from [probably] Mardyck. It was this
exposure to shell fire, combined with increasing enemy air
attack, that brought about the abandonment of daylight
evacuation. Apps R 3H and R 37)
29th May
1720
Margate.
30th May
0330
Left Margate.
Dunkirk, Embarked troops.
Dover, Disembarked 1,599
$
1945
Left Dover for beaches.
-
La Panne. "Unable to
Proceeded.
31st May
0515
Margate.
1600
Left Margate.
-
Arrived
Dunkirk.
Embarked
troopa;
proceeded.
2330
Dover. Disembarked 1,817 troops.
=
lst June
1455
Left Dover.
-
Returned to Margate by order of
destroyer.
-
Margato.
2200
Loft Margate.
-
Dunkirk. Embarked troops.
2nd June
0600
Margate. Disemberked 1,500 troops.
1730
Left Margate.
1955
Air attack off Donkirk. 1 Milled.
Ship holed and damaged but returned
under DWG steam.
Total 7,558
Authority - R.O.III. p.187.
The following made:
D.B.O.
Capt. 0. Johnson, Master,
Mr. A.P.J. Paterson, Chief
Mr. J.W. Coulthard,
D.B.M.
Donkeyman 21.
Delamain.
(1) Note by H.S. The Zuydecoote Pass came under fire from
(2) Note by H.S. The P/V's Prague, Manxman and the at H/C 1830 Paris on
shore batteries at about 1200/29.
sailed in company for Dunkirk, via Route Y,
28th May. (See Prague).
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ISLE OF MAN STRAM
Dynams 20.
3/4/0/1100,
Sea Transport Office,
Lord Warden Hotel,
15369
Dover,
4th. June 1940.
The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Submitted:
On the forenoon of the 3rd. June the Master
of the "Manxman" requested to be allowed to return to
his ship. He had been relieved the previous day with
some of his crew, for a rest.
He assured me that his crew would be alright
and confirmed this later. She was due to sail at 2210.
At 2235 as she had not sailed I made enquiries as to why
she had not done so and was informed that she was short
of three greasers and the Second Officer.
The Master said he was prepared to sail
without the Second Officer but the Chief Engineer was
not ready to sail without his greasers.
I got in touch with the Shipping Federation
who promptly supplied some other officers but by then
it was too late to sail her.
I placed an armed guard on board and sent
her to anchor in the harbour.
VICE ADMIRAL
Commodore R.N.
4- JUN 1940
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, DOVER.
#
*
DOVER
Never completed a trip. Should have sailed on
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ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY.
Dynam. 57. Blulo 21122
Sea Transport Office
Lord Warden Hotel,
Dover.
5th. June 1940.
235
eet.
The Vice Admiral,
The Castle,
e.
Dover.
OPERATION DYNAMO
Submitted:
irth
S/S"Tynwald" refused to sail from Folkestone.
Part new crew put on board. Those who stayed were the
Chief Officer as Master, Second Officer, Purser, W/T.
Operator and Carpenter.
ne,
On the 4th. June eight upper deck hands short.
by
Sailed the 5th. with only four deck hands.
S/s"Ben-my-Chree.
Captain and crew left ship. The Chief Officer
stayed as Captain and five greasers and W/T. Operator
remained otherwise a new crew was put on board.
ly
S/S" Manxman"
Refused to sail from Folkestone. New crew put
t
on board. Engineers remained. She made a trip and returned
to Dover. The original Captain returned and some of the
crew.
She should have sailed on Monday night but would
not go. The Captain reported three engineers short at the
last minute. Considered quite unnecessary to wait for
three engineers. Master and crew sent ashore at Folkestone.
The Master was allowed to return to the ship at Dover next
day.
VICE ADMIRAL
6- JUN 1940
Commodore ,R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, DOVER.
Lynoura
Never occasions. completed a trip. Should have sailed
as produced 3 separate hopeless an and engine other breakdown ships On the made as last excuse. use occasion, of instead. Was at given 1745/2, up on she

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ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY.
Dynamo sb, B14/0/
Sea Transport Office
1121
Lord Warden Hotel,
212
Dover.
5th.June 1940.
236 eet.
B.
The Vice Admiral,
The Castle,
Dover.
OPERATION DYNAMO.
irth
Submitted:
The following cases of ships refusing to
me,
sail occurred.
by
1. At Dover.
29th. May S/S"Canterbury" Special report.
29th. May S/S"Ngaroma" (Sailed when Armed Guard arrived)
30th. May s/s"St.Seiriol"
3rd. June S/S"Manxman" Special report.
lly
2. At Folkestone.
g.
2/3rd. June s/s"Ben-my-Chree. On the afternoon of the 2nd.
at
the Guard had to force the crew back on board at the point
of the bayonet in order to keep them on board until the
relief crew arrived.
2nd. June S/S"Tynwald" and S/S"Malines"
S/S"Tynwald" subsequently sailed in accordance with
instructions. S/S"Malines" proceeded to Southampton, without
orders.
VICE ADDI
14
6- JUN 1940
*
#
DOVER
Commodore R.N.
D
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSFORT OFFICER, DOVER.
2.
Lyranno
t
Never completed a trip. Should have sailed on
3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, at 1745/2, she
produced an engine breakdown as excuse.
Was given up
as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.

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EVACUATION OF TROOPS FROM DUNKIRK.
that
after
our
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27th June: Ship laying in Southampt Received orders
to proceed to Dover- At 15.35 we sailed
Tuesday 28th June: 02.15 arrived off Dover- received orders to
proceed sailed for Dunkirk: Grounded 22.50 on Bank
to anchor at Downs and await instructions: Smal
18.35 with three other vessels; precarious position of
in company of the early rising moon and the possibility buoys
in view bombing planes. The cause of grounding- two (cause
marked enemy "lighted" on charts, actually extinguished
unknown)
by
Wednesday
29th:- 02.30- refloated - no apparent damage and
proceeded Whilst there "MONA'S QUEEN" (same Company's feet
to Dunkirk 06.00 - arrived off Dunkirk awaiting vessel)
berth. blown up by magnetic mine at approximately 1,000
was of us and sank in four minutes. Two destroyers to
astern anchored close by sent two boats off very quickly the
We had previously passed over the same spot.
rescue. berthed at Dunkirk Mole. 10. 30. let go and whilst proceeded
08:40- for orders. Gunfire and bombing by enemy
to Dover the Mole, which was replied to by our destroyers and A.A. had
Mondfire. at We had approximately 2,000 troops on board, as we
disposed of all our lifebelts which number over 2,000.
Nothing to report on the passage. 16.15- arrived at Dover. at
Received orders proceed to Folkestone. 17.35- arrived
Folkestone and disembarked troops.
Thursday 30th:-
20.42- took our departure for Dunkirk. Nothing to
report on the passage.
Friday 31st:-
05.14 berthed at Dunkirk Mole; embarked approximately
hours at the Mole; whilst there, heavy bombing and shelling
1,700 troops of which 100 were stretcher cases. We were three
by enemy ( we had three attacks in all) but our ship escaped
damage, our Naval vessels having replied vigorously and driven
off the aircraft. 08.15- sailed from Dunkirk - voyage without
incident: 13.20 arrived at Folkestone and disembarked troops.
Saturday 1st June:-
07.06- backed out from Folkestone to anchor awaiting
orders. Shortly after backing out, a sweeper exploded a
magnetic mine not far from the Pier, and in the track which
we had previously crossed. This and the "MONA'S QUEEN" incident
evidently proved that our "WIPING" by the French at Cherbourg
was effective. 19.05- Sailed for Dünkirk.
in
C separate occasions. on the 1886 occasion, as she
produced an engine breakdown as excuse.
Was given up
as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.

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ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY.
Personnel Vessels.
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Sea Transport Office,
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4th. June 1940.
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some of his crew, for a rest.
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that
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her to anchor in the harbour.
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VICE AUMIRAL
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Commodore R.N.
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PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, DOVER.
to
4- - JUN 1940
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DOVER
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:
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in
3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, as 1740/2, she
produced an engine breakdown as excuse.
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ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY.
Personnel Vessels.
Dynam. 53. B14/6 21122
Sea Transport Office,
Lord Warden Hotel,
Dover.
5th.June 1940.
235
The Vice Admiral,
The Castle,
Dover.
eth
OPERATION DYNAMO
Submitted:
ne,
S/S"Tynwald" refused to sail from Folkestone.
Part new crew put on board. Those who stayed were the
by
Chief Officer as Master, Second Officer, Purser, W/T.
Operator and Carpenter.
On the 4th. June eight upper deck hands short.
Sailed the 5th. with only four deck hands.
S
ally
S/S"Ben-my-Chree.
Captain and crew left ship. The Chief Officer
ing.
stayed as Captain and five greasers and W/T. Operator
remained otherwise a new crew was put on board.
what
S/S"Manxman"
Refused to sail from Folkestone. New crew put
on board. Engineers remained. She made a trip and returned
to Dover. The original Captain returned and some of the
LOW
crew.
She should have sailed on Monday night but would
not go. The Captain reported three engineers short at the
last minute. Considered quite unnecessary to wait for
the
three engineers. Master and crew sent ashore at Folkestone.
at
The Master was allowed to return to the ship at Dover next
mpt
day.
ing
0/2
ite
VIOE ADMIRAL
in to
1
6- JUN 1940
UVAR
Commodore R.N.
put
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, DOVER.
1945/2.
ithout
ed on
5/2, she
3 separate 000881
en up
produced as hopeless an engine and other breakdown ships made as excuse. use of instead.

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213
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY.
Personnel Vessels.
Dynam. 52. B14/ 21122
Sea Transport Office,
Lord Warden Hotel,
Dover. 5th.June 1940. 235
The Vice Admiral,
The Castle,
Dover.
7th
OPERATION DYNAMO
Submitted:
ne,
S/S"Tynwald" refused to sail from Folkestone.
Part new crew put on board. Those who stayed were the
by
Chief Officer as Master, Second Officer, Furser, W/T.
Operator and Carpenter.
On the 4th.June eight upper deck hands short.
Sailed the 5th.with only four deck hands.
S
ally
S/S"Ben-my-Chree
Captain and crew left ship. The Chief Officer
ing.
stayed as Captain and five greasers and W/T. Operator
remained otherwise a new crew was put on board.
what
S/S"Manxman"
Refused to sail from Folkestone. New crew out
on board. Engineers remained. She made a trip and returned
to Dover. The original Captain returned and some of the
LOW
crew.
She should have sailed on Monday night but would
not go. The Captain reported three engineers short at the
last minute. Considered quite unnecessary to wait for
the
three engineers. Master and crew sent ashore at Folkestone.
at
The Master was allowed to return to the ship at Dover next
mpt
day.
ing
10/2
ite
VIOE ADMIRAL
in to
1
6- JUN 1940
:
Commodore R.N.
put
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, DOVER.
1945/2.
ithout
Lynana
ed on
5/2, sh
3 separate
en up
produced as hopeless an engine and other breakdown ships made as excuse. use of instead.

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213
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY.
Personnel Vessels.
Dynamo sb, 814/0/121
Sea Transport Office
Lord Warden Hotel,
212
et.
Dover.
5th.June 1940.
236
The Vice Admiral,
The Castle,
rth
Dover.
OPERATION DYNAMO.
Submitted:
ne,
The following cases of ships refusing to
by
sail occurred.
1. At Dover.
29th.May S/S"Canterbury" Special report.
3
29th.May S/S"Ngaroma" (Sailed when Armed Guard arrived)
ally
30th.May S/S"St.Seiriol"
3rd.June S/S"Manxman" Special report.
ag.
hat
2. At Folkestone.
2/3rd.June S/S"Ben-my-Chree. On the afternoon of the 2nd.
the Guard had to force the crew back on board at the point
of the bayonet in order to keep them on board until the
relief crew arrived.
DW
2nd.June S/S"Tynwald" and S/S"Malines"
S/S"Tynwald" subsequently sailed in accordance with
instructions. S/S"Malines" proceeded to Southampton, without
the
orders.
at
pt
ng
VIOE ARE
12
0
to
6- JUN 1940
DOVER
Commodore ,R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER DOVER.
it
145/2.
thout
Leferance
on
3 separate occasions. on the last occasion, SU 1740/2, she
produced an engine breakdown as excuse.
Was given up
as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.

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213
ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY.
Personnel Vessels.
These were MONA'S QUEEN, MANXMAN, TYNWALD,
MANX MAID, FENELLA, BEN MY CREE and LADY OF MAN.
of the 29 personnel vessels employed in the
MONA'S QUEEN was sunk by a mine on her second voyage
operation, none of these 7 came through with a clean so sheet.
excluded from the comments which follow. FENELLA
likewise is was sunk in Dunkirk harbour on her first voyage.
TYNWALD.
Transported 7534 troops in 5 voyages. Should
have completed 6 voyages. When due to commence her fourth
voyage at 1945/2, refused to sail and did not sail again
until 1945/2.
On 8 written enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone,
the 2nd June, whether or not the ship would sail for
Dunkirk on if required, the Master, W. Qualbrough, replied by
letter as follows:-
Dear Sir,
Your letter received. I had a signal from the
master of the MALINES last night to say him and the
master of the BEN MY CREE had considered it hopeless
to proceed to Dunkirk. Our crews have been continually
on their feet all the week and especially the deck
officers who have had to be on their feet for so long.
I myself have had 4 hours rest for the week and am
at present physically unfit for another trip like what
we have had. If it is absolutely necessary to go
I will abide with the masters of the other ships
decision.
P.S. There is two more of the crew going ashore now
absolutely nervous wrecks and certified by the
naval doctor.
Meantime relief crews had been sent for for the
TYNWALD and an armed naval guard was placed alongside at
Folkestone where the ship lay. The crew did not attempt
to leave the ship but contented themselves with shouting
abuses at the sentries. Relief crews arrived at 1950/2
and the old crew were then allowed to leave. Complete
list of their names and addresses were taken and given to
the S.T.O., Folkestone. Those who stayed of the old
crew were the Chief Officer as Master, Second Officer,
Purser, W/T Operator and Carpenter.
A naval officer and 10 naval ratings were put
on board as moral stiffeners and the ship sailed at 1945/2.
Completed a round trip which was repeated next day without
incident.
MANX MAID.
Never completed a trip. Should have sailed on
3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, at 1745/2, she
produced an engine breakdown as excuse.
Was given up
as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.

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Page 32.
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152
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
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Monday, 3rd June (continued).
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93.
In the evening the Vice Admiral was informed by the
B.N.L.O. Marceau that it was estimated 30,000 French remained
and that the French Admiralty agree that evacuation should be
terminated that night if possible. Force used was to consist
of 9 Personnel Vessels with one in reserve, 9 Destroyers
(maximum number available), 4 Paddle Minesweepers, 7 Fleet
Minesweepers, 9 Drifters, LOCUST, 2 Corvettes, 4 French
Destroyers and a number of organised motor boat flotillas
including lifeboats from Ramsgate and Dover, together with a
large number of French and Belgian fishing vessels. The
lifting capacity of this force, if used to the full, was more
than 30,000, but it was certain that the facilities within
Dunkirk could not permit more than about 25,000 to be embarked
in the time available, and this number only if the French
troops moved with the greatest rapidity at all points of
embarkation. This point was impressed upon the French Liaison
Officers and a number of French officers and ratings added to
the augmented pier parties which were despatched to Dunkirk
at 2200 in advance of the evacuation force.
toots
94. The movements commenced according to plan. The
weather conditions at Dunkirk, although favourable as regards
ere
tide were adverse with a north easterly wind tending to blow
the
Personnel Vessels and Destroyers off the vital East Pier makin
berthing difficult. The MANXMAN, the seventh Personnel Ship
king
to
due to sail refused to sail, and her place was taken by the
theless,
ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
power
4/6
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Tuesday, 4th June.
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95. At midnight when the earlier vessels had commenced
thin
the return voyage fog was reported in mid-channel and off the
cipally
Thanet coast and a number of ships had to anchor before
entering harbour. The EXPRESS and SHIKARI were the last ships llery the
to leave Dunkirk at 0318 and 0340 and carried approximately
1,000 troops and the British pier parties. Except for an air
attack on SHIKARI this final passage was made without inter-
e
ruption by the enemy and though the fog made navigation
r to
extremely difficult it undoubtedly served to shield the Armada
ne gun,
from enemy aircraft.
German
ceasing
96. When the count was taken later in the day it was
ements
ascertained that 27,000 troops had been evacuated as a result d as
of the night's operation and Admiral Nord agreed that the
operation should be considered as completed, observing that
all anmunition at Dunkirk had been expended and that the
olunteer
numbers left behind were small consisting principally of non-
combatant troops. This decision was agreed to by the French
1
Admiralty at 1100, and the operation Dynamo terminated by
Admiralty Message 1423/4.
97. It was realised that in all probability there might
be a number of open boats, barges, etc. tsmouth, bout in the
channel with troops on board. It was accr
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Page 31
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
Monday, 3rd June (continued).
93. In the evening the Vice Admiral was informed by the
B.N.L.O. Marceau that it was estimated 30,000 French remained
and that the French Admiralty agree that evacuation should be
terminated that night if possible. Force used was to consist
of 9 Personnel Vessels with one in reserve, 9 Destroyers
is
(maximum number available), 4 Paddle Minesweepers, 7 Fleet
Minesweepers, 9 Drifters, LOCUST, 2 Corvettes, 4 French
Destroyers and a number of organised motor boat flotillas
including lifeboats from Ramsgate and Dover, together with a
large number of French and Belgian fishing vessels. The
lifting capacity of this force, if used to the full, was more
than 30,000, but it was certain that the facilities within
Dunkirk could not permit more than about 25,000 to be embarked
in the time available, and this number only if the French
troops moved with the greatest rapidity at all points of
embarkation. This point was impressed upon the French Liaison
Officers and a number of French officers and ratings added to
the augmented pier parties which were despatched to Dunkirk
at 2200 in advance of the evacuation force.
94. The movements commenced according to plan. The
weather conditions at Dunkirk, although favourable as regards
tide were adverse with a north easterly wind tending to blow
S,
Personnel Vessels and Destroyers off the vital East Pier making
berthing difficult. The MANXMAN, the seventh Personnel Ship
due to sail refused to sail, and her place was taken by the
ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
Tuesday, 4th June.
95. At midnight when the earlier vessels had commenced
the return voyage fog was reported in mid-channel and off the r
Thanet coast and a number of ships had to anchor before
entering harbour. The EXPRESS and SHIKARI were the last ships
to leave Dunkirk at 0318 and 0340 and carried approximately
1,000 troops and the British pier parties. Except for an air
attack on SHIKARI this final passage was made without inter-
ruption by the enemy and though the fog made navigation
extremely difficult it undoubtedly served to shield the Armadas
from enemy aircraft.
I
96. When the count was taken later in the day it was
ascertained that 27,000 troops had been evacuated as a result
of the night's operation and Admiral Nord agreed that the
operation should be considered as completed, observing that
all anmunition at Dunkirk had been expended and that the
numbers left behind were small consisting principally of non-
combatant troops. This decision was agreed to by the French
Admiralty at 1100, and the operation Dynamo terminated by
Admiralty Message 1423/4.
97. It was realised that in all probability there might
be a number of open boats, barges, etc. drifting about in the
channel with troops on board. It was accordingly decided to
have
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OPERATION "DYNAMO".
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H.M.S. # GOSS AMER ",
5th June, 1940.
L
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The Commander in Chief,
H.M.Ships and Vessels at the Nore.
ir,
I have the honour to submit the following despatch on the operations J
£ H.M.Ship # GOSSAMER # under my command during the evacuation of
unkirk, for the information of Their Lordships.
1
We made six trips in all, and transported, as accurately as can be
scertained, 3214 British and French troops to this country. A list E
18 recomendations for awards is appended. At the same time the entire
hips company did as much to deserve a medal as tose few I was able to
ingle out.
When this operation is compared with the glordous feat at Zecbrugge
in 1918, I am inclined to believe that it imposed greater strain on the
ficers and men. This was particularly 80 due to the constant
repetition in the belief that each one was the last. Again there were
the long hours off the beaches in momentary expectation of the arrival
x enemy aircraft(en expectation which was seldom disappointed ). Then
the six hour passage home with constant reports of the presence of enemy
L.T.B.'s on the route, and in the knowledge that we had six or sevenhu
undred souls on board and no boats whatever.
"GOSSAMER" sailed from Harwich at 1230 on 28th May, 1940, in
company with H.M.Ships "KELLETT", "ALBURY", "ROSS", "LYDD", "PAINGBOURNE",
sand "LEDA". H.M.S. "SALTASH" was left in the Tyne boiler cleaning.
flotilla arrived at EUIDCOTE addititis Pass at 2030 and stapped off
BRAY at 2115. There cared to be a large wood close to the shore
but on neurer approach this was seen to be a mass of troops on the and.
Two ships were left there and the remainder proceeded to the East Pier
at Dunkirk which at that time was intact.
As it was low water it took half on hour to embark troops down 1m-
provised ladders, but "GOSSAMER" sailed at 2215 with 430 on board.
from now on it was impossible to exercise control over the fiotilla as
a unit, and this narrative is concerned with "GOSSAMER" alone.
Just outside the 2UIDCOTE PASS we come upon the "MANNIAN" aground,
and S.S. "PRAGUE" stopped, without charts. "MANXMAN" was given direct-
dons, and a boat was sent to "PRAGUE" with a chart of Dunkirk. As
will be seen this delay seved our lives.
Proceeding towards KWINT DOUY we soon came into a patch of water
filled with mom crying BHelp", and heads could be seen all round in the
Ben.
I stopped and lowered boats ( three whalers and a skiff ).
I
WED then halled by Commonder R.L. Fisher of H.M.S. "WAKEFUL" who said he
had been torpedoed and that the Submerine vas still near by.
In
actual fact I believe he was attacked by on M.T.B. Dut my boats and
almost all my officers were now lost in the night, and it took some
time to recover them with such few men as they had been able to pick up.
The skiff was loft alongside a drifter. No doubt we were wrong to
stop, but at the time I thought otherwise. We then steered so as to
evoid KWINT BUOY, and proceeded without further incident to Dover,
arriving there at 0655 an Wednesday 29th May.

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1940:-
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the heading To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
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should
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Second Sea Lord.
On reading F.O.C.Dover's report quoted in the letter from
the Governor of the Isle of Man, the Admiralty shared the
view of the Governor and no award was made to "Manxman" at
the time (Gasette 16.8.40). Early in January however the
abbed X.
Admirality received from the Ministry of Shipping a copy of a
letter addressed to the Ministry, on 31st December 194.0, by
the Mercantile Marine Service Association. In the light
of this letter it appeared that an injustice might have
been done, possibly through misunderstanding on the part of
the Sea Transport Officer, and F. O.C. Dover was asked to
abbed T.
enquire and report.
abbed 2.
His reply exonerated Captain Cowley and he was avarded a
Mention in Despatches and sent a letter informing him of this
and expressing regret at the misunderstanding. A certificate
of his Mention WD.S also sent to him.
For come months the mistake cost Cantain Cowley not only
his employment but also his reputation. It is hoped that
Lord Granville will now use his great influence in the Isle
of Man to help restore Captain Cowley's good name.
12th May, 1941.
Captain
Transport LevenwoRd.val Navy, H.M.S. Codrington.
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard,

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WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
NEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
RCHANGEL
MANXMAN
UTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
EN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
IARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
ANTERBURY
NGAROMA
LAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
OTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
OTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
INARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
ORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
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QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
ENELLA
ROEBUCK
ОЛМ QUEEN
ROUEN
SLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
SLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
ILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
ING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
ADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
EVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
OCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
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TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
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re
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BATL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
/
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
C. 9 } (Tugs)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
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Deputy Assistant Director, Censors,
has been asked by Government Secretary, Isle
of Man, to stop the story that the crews of
four Manx vessels employed at Dunkirk, refused
duty. He also wishes enquiries to be made
as to the truth of this story.
D.A.D. has stopped story but refers
question to Admiralty.
Vessels referred to are;
DYNEWALD. BEN MYCHREE. MANXMAN. LADY OF MAN.

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REBORT UPON ACTIVITIES OF MEDICAL CONTINGENT FROM R.N.BARRACKS,
CHATHAM. EVACUATION OF B.E.F. FROM DUNK IRK 29th April - 4th June 1940.
MAY
PARTY*
Surgeon Commander W.G.Pitspatrick RN. 1/00
Surgeon Lieutenant J=H=Armstrong HN.
Surgeon Lieutenant B.D.Stutter RNVR.
Surgeon Lientenant M.Mandlestam HNVR.
Surgeom Lieutemant R.B.D. Wright RNVR.
Surgeon Lieutenant J.R. Longmore HNVR.
SBPO. H.M.Hawkins. 0/14.37726*
SEBOA G.P. Kandrick. 1371.
T.Boddy. 1245.
W.D.Hows. 5076.
W.Tong* 1446.
ISBA. P.Rogers. c/Mx.48758.
R.A.Lockwoods
G.R.Wright. X 6227*
E.Read. X 6566.
0+Marherson+ 5144+
R.Wamsley+ X 6409.
SBAE A.Daw. c/ux.56019.
D.R.James. c/1x.52668.
R.Giapman. X 7033.
W.drindle.X.7243+
N.Mestwood. **7704*
SQUIFMENT.
IQ Stretchars.
24 Haversacks (containing dressings.
2 Mald Valises.
I2 littles Morphine Sulphate Solution.
8 Wilday's ayringes.
I Book Naval Casualty labels.
Bush member of the party vas supplied with & shrapmal halmet and
iron rations.
The party left R.N.Aarracks, Chatham, by bus at 1300 29.5=40 and proceeded
to Dover. Reported at Lord Warden Hotal (S.T.O.) and to Captain Dawson of H.M.S.
"Lynx". Received instructions to have tea and await further orders at Lord Barden
Hotel.
DISPOSAL OF PARTIES.
At 1730 instructions were received to form sections as follows:-
2 Medical Officers and 8 Ratings for duty with 31Wunkirk.
1 Medical Officer and 3 Ratings for *St Hilier". (30th parties to Join at Dover).
1 Medical Officer and 3 Ratings 100 join "Tynwald" at Solkestone. Travel by bus.
I Madical Officer and 3 Ratings bog. join "Manxman" at Ablkestone.
I Medical Officer and 3 ratings to Join "Lady of Han" upon arrival at Dover.
Parties for "Tynwald" and "Manxman" proceeded to ablkestons by bus.
Party for "Lady of Man gemained at Lord Marden until arrival of ship.
Life balts were collected and issued for all ratings before parties
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PARTIES.
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SNO.DUNKIRK.
Surgeon Comdr.Fl tapatrick RN.
Surgeon Lieut. Wright RNVR.
VIII R.D.W
LSHA.Rogers.
ISBA.Lo ckwood.
Cadman.
Warmsley.
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Fenwick.
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"St Hilier".
Surgeon Lieut. Longmore HVR.
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LSBA. Mortherson.
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Surgeon Lieutenat Mandlestam RNVR.
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SBA. Brindle*
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Surgeon Lieutenat StutterRiVR.
SBATRead+
Besford.
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"Lady of Man"- Surgeon Lieutenat Armstrog RND.
LSBA. Wilson.
well's
SBA. James.
SHPO. Tong+
EBOY is nanqaco.B
feasible to retain parties as above throughout the evacuation orders from of
EASY
B.E.F. owing It was to not casualties amongst shipping and cancellation of sailing
time to time.
дорт.х
SNO.lbnkirk together with "St Hilier* party joined *St drrived Hiller"
at Dover at I800 29.5.40* 2000 and was attacked by aircraft. with
The Parties for Ship fueled and sailed for Dinkirk Proceeded at 1405 30+5+40+ towards harbour
or
regulations guidiation) AS
Dinkirk at approximately outside again until it was dark. Remained off of the nole nole during in company this period.
but ordered for I house Some shelling wall well up
sectioN bieff S
?"Tynwald" and action hospital throughout. ship Eventually proceeded alongside occured * amongst Frehh the
nottoloc studyInG entigral sefficE SI
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harbour. Jetty embarkation there+ With Surgeon Mentenat after Weight about half an hour had and
Lawis guna in under heavy shall fire and sundry casualties RNVR I landed
misdal Levell Хобі I
are temled Isuipate IS drive belingne SW grow and To Tedelem dask
attempted to make my owing way to around impossibility of getting around 3N0 (Shell by mans fire of Aldis collection lamp.
troops awaiting towards the mole, but and
assist not1
of troops). the jetty. About 15 decided that
to return onboard Endeavoured to get into communication with stretcher cases were put anboard
behomourg San CA.C.ES ODEI Us and yd Experial H.Я fiel add
Decided to collect any wounded 2000 on French Proops. Commanding Officer in leaving then harbour owing
B.H.B 10 notwall nistgao 00 bros (10.1.€) fed of natizell bral is
together with approximately remain alongside this jetty. Some delay entrance at 2200. to
mehnoW broi 38 exable delivrant J Lawa bite sed evad or additional beviness
he another could ship not blocking safely the channel ahead H.W.S"Sharpshootar" of "St Hilier". Passed (raming her starboard overhead. bow).
Remained At in about contact 2215 with collided her for with 1/1" hours (before ships got after clear). the Planes collision and
All the stretcher cases passed. were About 15 nimutes after they but casualties replaced
brough to upper deck had been
retained below there there was until a further danger collision was with a, mall trawler or tanker - no
84 emolioes not of Devider onew DETE 4a
took place as & result of this.
placed in the Smoking Room and Lounges (lower comfortable dack for'ard) bade.
the 702 Drin
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The quahions from Morphine and warm higankate and bottles applied. completed and dressed tied
The wounded setteen were etc were placed upon the decks and made Wounds
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and Each A.T.S. patient and was inti given gas Sarum given. Naval Casualty labels were
TOVOU de Devices roge 90 are
to alothing
Arrived of patients. Folkestone at 0730 31.5.40* Patients evacuated by RAMC.
and ed 03 Pubsecory bas 707 autority
The wounds were cheifly due to shrapnel.
yide 20 Itano national brail an bentines your
was obtained from the staff of the ship and they mited ware only for
setting ordered I/a not benefit bra areas added 0.00
too keen Efficient to help in help any way possible. The ship was very alean and wall
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The captain of "St Hilier" stated that ship would not sail again owing to damage.
In view of inability of getting intm communication with SNO.Dunicirk upon our
first trip this was reported at Folkestone to the Naval Laison Officer. He communicated
with V.A. Dover and we received instructions to return there. Motor vehicle was sent
for use Reported at Dover Castle - instructed to report to SMO+ at 28 East Cliffe.
Surgeon Captain Fisher there gave me orders to send all members of the party
who were without a ship to R.N.Barracks, Chathem. One rating LSBA.McPherson had
seported sick before proceeding to Dunkile and another was of little use owing to
anxiety (SBA.Brindle) and they were therefore transferred to Chatham.
PARTY which RETURNED TO CHATHAM BARRACKS (3I.5.40-)
Surgeon Lieutenat Wright RNVR.
Longmoor RNVT.
SEPO. Kendrick.
Howe+
LSBA. Rogers.
Cadman.
Warmsley.
McPherson.
SBA. Brindle.
Fenwick
31.5.40 Parties were reallocated:-
"Maid of Orleans". Surgeon Commander Maspatrick RN.
LSBA. Lockwood.
Wright.
SHA.Tew.
"Tynwald".
Surgeon Lieutenat Mandlestam RNVR.
SHPO. Hawkins.
Boddy.
SBA.Westwood.
HMS. "Mona's Isla". Surgeon Mentenat Armstring RN.
SHPO.Tong*
LSBA. Wilson.
SBA. James.
"Manxman".
Surgeon Meutenat Stutter.
ISBA. Read.
984.Basford.
Chapman.
2000 ton cross channel steamer+ Good deok (used space, for keeping large
"MATD OF ORLEANS". Large large electric hot dish heater data leather
Dining blankets saloon and lotions and smaoking atc. room. Wounded stowed in these spaces Dinkirk upon at 2400+ or Arrived
warm 2100 at Dover and sailed for about 2000 troops
cushions. Boarded Proceeded her at alongaide east mole and took off awaiting
and there 2a at got dawn cases, 1.6.40. the majority of these having been wounded whilst embarkation
wounds dressed anti tetanic and antigas as a serum routine. injected. the naval No had
Morphine given, some M de B. 693 and gave all gases 4 tabless A large mumber of medical
procured completed as far as possible. assistance, but
casualty officers labels from RAMO ware came onboard with these cases fluids. and rendered they
themselves were exhausted and required by enemay rest aircraft and on leaving the harbour. 4 bombs
astern of Attacked the ship. No casualties occurred as hours & result after of leaving this bombing*
All the ships Dover ogoo. Cases avacuated by hospital mases
being dropped defensive armament was in action for about 1) train. Two dangerous
Dunkirk. Arrived (Shrapnel Wd. It. thigh and Abdomen) McDonald arrival. R.W. (Comp.
were Rev.MoCleman discharged to Shornoliffe Hopsital immediately upon
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But owing to swere loss of shipping at Dankirk during daylight hours I.6.40
sailing was postponed until 2030. Slipped from jetty at 2025 and made for W.
entrance. Rammed amidships by "Worcester" which was proceeding towards her
berth with evacuated troops. Boats turned out by guards, seaman and first aid
party upon orders of the Captain. Ship proceeded upon her way. After a time the
dining saloon was found to be flooding and ship returned to anchorage.
The medical stores were immediately landed and an attempt made to join another
ship leaving the port but this was not possible.
The M.O. and party spent the night at Lord Warden+
2.6.40. Only two large ships were detailed to leave for Dunkirk. "Tynwald - and
"Manxman" in time for medical parties to got onboard. The staff of "Tynwald" remained
as before.
"MANXMAN".
Surgeon Commander itzpatrick RN.
LSBA. Wright.
Lockwood.
SBA+ James.
Joined Manxman at Igoo. This ship was extremely dirty and there vas & most
disagesable air of aprehension amongst the ships company. Since the commencement of
the evacuation It appears that the officers and ships company had been reluctant to
sail to Dunkirk and were continually walking off. (Vide report of Surgeon Lieut.
Stutter RNVR.). The Medical party carried on with their preparations and did
their utmost to instill better feeling amonst the officers and men of the Manamen.
Part of the officers and ships company had to be releived for 24 hours but before
they left the ship they had succeeded in infections their successors with their
aprehension etc. The cabins were left looked up, with senttles open and lights
switched on throughout the ship+ the keys could not be found and it was necessary
for the first aid party to break into "heads" and several cabins in order to closs
the deadlights and scuttles etc.
& fresh crew - eventailly procured and the
ship sailed at 2300.
The saloons were prepared for reception of patients and
steps taken to ensure that dressings were readily available throughout the ship.
Lewis guns in action IO minutes after leaving Dover's
Ship arrived at Number 6 beacon (or bucy) at 02400 3.6.40 but was turned back
by a destroyer as there were no more evacuees available for embarkation.
Ship returned to Dover AM.3.6.40.
3.6.40. Parties allocated to following ships:-
PRINCESS MADDE. Hespatrick+ wright ISBA. Lookwood ISBA. Saw SBA.
MANXMAN. Stutter. Read.ISBA. Basford SEA. Chapmen SBA+
& of Man. Armstrong. Tong SEFO. Wilson LSBA. James SEA.
CANTERHURY. Mandlestam. Hawking SBPO. Boddy SEPO. Westeod SBA
PRINCESS MAUDE. Sailed 2015. Large ship, plenty of available space in cabins and
lounges. These spaces were prepared. Ships staff were very obliging and there was
no shortage of hot water, blankets ato ato. (Stramraer vessel). Arrived Dunkirk
2345- Could not get alonside owing to shipping which was delayed. Numerous collisions,
got alongside at 0140 and embarked 1470 French troops, using openings into sides.
Only 4 wounded patients, so medical staff employed in packing soldiers and Issuing
life belts. The embarkation was slow owing to presence of destroyers and other ships
at shore end of mole (also embarking man). Heavy shelling and parachute flares
throughout the exercise+ Laft the mole at 0240. Proceeded to Dover. inchored near
Downs owing to severe fog. Arrived libridate approximately 0800, at Ablkestone.
Casualties treated and evacuated to RAMO. ambulances 0830.
Received instructions to proceed to Dover by road.
Upon arrival at Lord Warden Hotal informed that evacuation was complete,
and that party should return by bus to R.N. Barracks, Chatham the same day.
Arrived R.N.Barracks at 1800 4.6.40.

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REPORT OF MEDICAL PARTY TO H.M.T. MANXMAN. May 29th - June 4th.
1940.
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Wednesday 29th. May 1940. Joined H.M.T. "Manxman", accompanied by -
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The ship is an Isle of Man steam packet ship of 2,300 tons,
armed at that time with a Bren gun aft, and a Lewis gun forward.
The ship was extremely dirty, and passessed no sick quarters. The
dired Tennt orit ebtasnois OMSO Dris belica
Medical Officers cabin situated aft between the boat and upper decks
was cleaned out and prepared for use as a centre for stores and
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treatment of walking wounded. One side of the saloon was reserved
for reception of and served as sleeping quarters for the
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Medical party.
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The morale of the crew was not good. One trip to Dunkirk had
#8THON ONE .0.M.T enj Vd quie ent evsel of befebio
the sick berth ratings and avoidance of unnecessary apprenhensive
been made the previous day The cheerful and keen preparations of
0871 JUOIS Js Hosd SALVITIS misrism of 867 and VISA
talk improved the atmosphere of the ship.
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26W qtir only no VIIIT
harbour. The jetty was not reached until about 6 a.m. The ship anti- was
Reached an anchorage at about midnight, and at dawn entered
Thursday 30th. May 1940. Sailed about 8.30 p.m. from Dunkirk. the
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bethed attack on enemy bombers. For three hours British troops wounded were
alongside two of Destroyers engaged in intensive
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men, the 100 lack of stretchers. Wounded were accommodated on collection of
embarked. of these required stretchers. The process was made couches and
aircraft Considerable time was taken in embarking about 130 difficult
anitaixe bealvorami 901 Tebau Drss.
the by stretchers returned to the end of the pier for the
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more wounded.
also at this time proceeded to shell the region wounded where
the ships sick berth ratings gave every assistance in the
The were enemy berthed. Throughout the embarkation of these speedy
reception unperturbed by the harrowing shell fire and confusion ship
all the of wounded and all assisted with stretcher bearing, of out-
noise from for slight damage to the purser's cabin of the
wardly the defending destroyers against aircraft. The caused was by
undamaged the concussion except of a destroyer's gun lying alongside. TWO
crew sustained minor injuries.
about 100 and their dressings and comfort attended to. TWO The
At about wounded 9 a.m. on stretchers. About 30 wounded able to of the were
the ship, sailed with 950 troops aboard, walk and
also seen with multiple injuries died on the voyage. of
wounded cases of incipient gas gangrene in large flesh
stretcher included cases two cases of spinal injury with retention wounds urine
and numerous These were treated with 10,000 units of/gas anti The gangrene R.A.M.C
of the limbs. intravenously, the others intramuscularly. from
officer exhaustion also he was compelled to rest. All the sdok and staff
serum, one travelling gave magnificient assistance until borth
ratings sheer worked continuously during this voyage in a quiet
confidential manner.
especially impressed with the willingness and task efficiency
with which unpleasant. He was not idle for one wounded. and in a
I was S.B.A. A. BASSFORD, X. 8080, carried out every moment
however quiet and mean confident or manner attended to the comfort of the
1.30 These p.n. on Friday May 31st 1940. The Stok Berth staff
troops and the wounded were disembarked at Folkestone again
at assisting with the removal of the wounded.
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IN CHARGE NO.3.PARTY: R.N.BARRACKS CHATHAM to VICE
ADMIRAL: dover.
Armed Guards had to be placed on the following
ships at various times during the operation.
S.S. "St. Helier"
S.S. "Manxman"
S.S. "Seiriol"
S.S. "Ben-my-Chree"
S.S. "Tynewald"
S.S. "Malines"
2.
A guard was sent to the Dutch boat *Ngaroma*
but she sailed on their arrival.
Parties to supplement ships' crews were also
lent 3. to the following ships, besides those mentioned
above.
S.S. "Canterbury"
S.S. "Lady of Mann*
S.S. *Princess Maud"
h.s. "St.Julien"
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CHAP. V
had all come under fire from the shore guns at Calais and Gravelines. At
0415 on the 28th May the Queen of the Channel, loaded with 904. troops, was
attacked by one aircraft; 3 or 4 bombs were dropped, which straddled the ship
abaft the mainmast and broke her back, the starboard propeller shaft and the
rudder. By good fortune the Dorrien Rose, en route for Dunkirk, was in the
vicinity and rescued the troops : the Queen of the Channel sank about 1/2 hour
later. The St. Seiriol, which left Dunkirk at about 0415 with 494 troops,
reached Folkestone in safety.
Civilian crews feel the strain
Some 45 personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"
Of these eight were sunk, at least six were so damaged by bombing or gunfire
as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were
damaged in collision. Nine of the largest of these personnel vessels had been
engaged prior to "Dynamo" in operations at Dunkirk, Calais and Boulogne,
and their Captains and crews were beginning to feel the strain when Operation
"Dynamo" started.
Thus it was that the Master of the Canterbury, which had already completed
2 round trips to Dunkirk in operation "Dynamo", reported, on the 28th May,
that he was too worn out to make a third trip. The P.S.T.O. went on board
and explained the gravity of the situation to the Master, and the Canterbury
sailed at 0930 the next day. On her return voyage from Dunkirk she was
bombed and damaged, and after landing her 1960 troops went into dock for
repairs. In the 3 trips she made the Canterbury brought back 4,416 troops;
her Master, Captain C. A. Hancock, was awarded the D.S.C.
Personnel vessels not to be employed during full daylight
On the 28th May, however, it had become apparent that development of
the German air threat over the evacuation area, and the increasing artillery
fire from shore batteries covering the sea approaches to Dunkirk, prohibited
the employment of personnel and similar vessels during daylight, until the
position was restored, and that evacuation from Dunkirk by day must for the
moment be confined to warships and small vessels².
It was not, therefore, until later in the day, that the P/V Royal Daffodil
sailed for Dunkirk, and eight other personnel vessels and a hospital carrier³
received their sailing orders during the afternoon and evening.
The northern Route Y was by this time in general use⁴, but ships proceeding
from Dover to Dunkirk were ordered to use the southern and shorter Route Z,
if the passage from Calais Bell buoy to Dunkirk could be made in darkness.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate responsible for servicing skoots
In these circumstances some 20 skoots reached Dunkirk, or arrived off the
beaches during the day and evening of the 28th May; others were on the way.
Their speed varied, but most of them were very slow. Eight of them went
into Dunkirk harbour⁵, and four to Bray beach⁶. The Abel Tasman, loaded
with ammunition, the Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with food, and three
I This number includes 3 store ships, 3 motor vessels and a few freighters, coasters and
tramps.
2 D.R. p. 4, para. 13.
3 The Scotia, Malines, Prague, Manxman, Royal Sovereign, Tynwald, Lochgarry, Killarney
and the H.C. Paris.
4 Appendix K.1.
5 The Caribia, Fredanja, Friso, Jutland, Tilly, Patria, Sursum-Corda, and Twente.
6 The Amazone, Doggersbank, Hilda, and Oranje.
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CHAP. VI
and returned to harbour; the remainder Chantecler reached and the La Panne at 0500/30.
Dutch eel-boats Johanna and Chantecler M.B. Golden Lily also The
and Ramsgate " compass at which 2200/29. was reached situated The the over beaches, the was engine. however, only capable revolved at 0900 of slowly 4 knots, round and and left her
she had no charts, lost way 30th Later darkness, and returned to
and brought back 30 troops. her in the Downs in the get over on May,
round"¹. She The Johanna did not on the 30th
Ramsgate on the morning of the May. on that day she was towed
to the beaches by the skoot Jutland.
Troops transported on 29th May
reduction in the number of destroyers available and with failure to achieve
The 29th May closed with a formidable list of ships lost or damaged, a marked
the high rate of evacuation hoped for. The effect of the day's occurrences
even more marked next day, when instead of the 50,000 to 60,000 British was
troops which had been calculated as the probable achievement, only 48,000 odd
were in fact transported.²
Nevertheless, 47,310 troops (including some 2,000 casualties) were landed
in England on the 29th May (see Table 2), 13,752 having been lifted from the
beaches and 33,558 from the harbour. Only about 11 per cent of these were
French troops³, whose organised evacuation had not yet begun. (See Appen-
dices Y.2 to Y.5).
During the morning and forenoon of the 29th May, when there was no
bombing of Dunkirk harbour, 1Q personnel vessels⁴ lifted 14,760 troops from
the east pier; during the afternoon, in spite of the bombing, the Canterbury
lifted a further 1,960.
The development of beach evacuation is indicated by the fact that nearly
21 times the number of troops were lifted from the beaches on 29th May as
compared with the number lifted on the previous day. Seventeen destroyers
each made one round trip during the 24 hours of the 29th May and an eighteenth
destroyer, the Icarus, made two such trips. On these trips the 18 destroyers
embarked and transported to England 10,694 troops of which 6,198 were
lifted from the beaches and 4,506 from Dunkirk harbour. Nine minesweepers⁶
together lifted 2,426 troops from the beaches although one of them, the Albury
did not land her troops in England until the next day.⁷ Among other ships
which brought back troops from the beaches was the cruiser Calcutta with
1,200.
The record of troops landed in England now stood as follows :-
From the
From the
Total for
beaches
harbour
the day
26th May
Nil
Nil
Nil
27th May
Nil
7,669
7,669
28th May
5,930
11,874
17,804
29th May
13,752
33,558
47,310
I Report by Chantecler.
40,724. This figure probably puts does not include troops carried by foreign ships (See Prague,
3 2 D.R., D.R. p.11, which para. incidentally 38. the total of troops and casualties landed on 29th Table May 2). as
The Côte d'Argent, Killarney, King George V, Maid of Orleans, Manxman,
Javelin, Malcolm, Express, Verity, Wolsey and Marmion
Royal 5 The Daffodil, Anthony, Royal Codrington, Sovereign, Esk, Scotia, and Tynwald. Greyhound, Harvester, Intrepid, Worcester. Ivanhoe,
6 The Albury, Duchess Sabre, of Scimitar, Fife, Emperor Shikari, of Vanquisher, India, Fitzroy, Halcyon, Hebe, Leda,
and Sharpshooter.
7 See Table 3, in conjunction with the reports of ships' proceedings in Vol. II.
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
Ramsgate at 2200/29. situated over the engine. capable of 4 knots, also and left
Dutch eel-boats Johanna The Chantecler was only M.B. Golden Lily The
and returned to harbour; and the remainder Chantecler reached and the La Panne at 0500/30.
and brought back lost troops. her in the Downs in the get over on May,
and round"¹. She 30 The Johanna did not on the 30th and
compass which was reached the beaches, however, revolved at 0900 slowly round her
Ramsgate on the morning on that day she was towed
she had no charts, of way the 30th May. Later darkness, and returned to
to the beaches by the skoot Jutland.
Troops transported on 29th May
reduction in the number of destroyers and with failure to
The 29th May closed with a formidable available list of ships lost or damaged, a marked
the high rate of evacuation hoped for. The effect of the day's occurrences achieve
even more marked next day, when instead of the 50,000 to 60,000 British was
were in fact transported.²
troops which had been calculated as the probable achievement, only 48,000 odd
Nevertheless, 47,310 troops (including some 2,000 casualties) were landed
in England on the 29th May (see Table 2), 13,752 having been lifted from the
beaches and 33,558 from the harbour. Only about 11/2 per cent of these were
French troops³, whose organised evacuation had not yet begun. (See Appen-
dices Y.2 to Y.5).
During the morning and forenoon of the 29th May, when there was no
bombing of Dunkirk harbour, 1Q personnel vessels⁴ lifted 14,760 troops from
the east pier; during the afternoon, in spite of the bombing, the Canterbury
lifted a further 1,960.
The development of beach evacuation is indicated by the fact that nearly
2½ times the number of troops were lifted from the beaches on 29th May as
compared with the number lifted on the previous day. Seventeen destroyers⁵
each made one round trip during the 24 hours of the 29th May and an eighteenth
destroyer, the Icarus, made two such trips. On these trips the 18 destroyers
embarked and transported to England 10,694 troops of which 6,198 were
lifted from the beaches and 4,506 from Dunkirk harbour. Nine minesweepers6
together lifted 2,426 troops from the beaches although one of them, the Albury
did not land her troops in England until the next day.⁷ Among other ships
which brought back troops from the beaches was the cruiser Calcutta with
1,200.
The record of troops landed in England now stood as follows :-
From the
From the
Total for
beaches
harbour
the day
26th May
Nil
Nil
Nil
27th May
Nil
7,669
7,669
28th May
5,930
11,874
17,804
29th May
13,752
33,558
47,310
I Report by Chantecler.
3 D.R., which incidentally puts the total of and casualties landed on 29th Table May 2). as
2 D.R. p.11, para. 38.
40,724. This figure probably does not include troops carried by foreign ships (See Prague,
4 The Côte d'Argent, Killarney, King George troops V, Maid of Orleans, Manxman,
Royal Daffodil, Royal Sovereign, Scotia, and
Javelin, Malcolm, Sabre, Scimitar, Verity, Wolsey and Worcester. Marmion
5 The Anthony, Codrington, Esk, Express, Tynwald. Greyhound, Harvester, Intrepid, Ivanhoe,
6 The Albury, Duchess of Fife, Emperor Shikari, of Vanquisher, India, Fitzroy, Halcyon, Hebe, Leda,
and Sharpshooter.
7 See Table 3, in conjunction with the reports of ships' proceedings in Vol. II.
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The Windsor did some quick turns round. From the present night's work she
returned to Dover with 493 troops, sailed again for Dunkirk and lifted a further
was out, she was once more alongside Dunkirk East Pier embarking troops,
624 men which she disembarked at Dover, leaving about 1900. Before the day
and she sailed at 0100 on 3rd June, loaded with 1,022 men.
As the Esk was unable to sail owing to exhaustion of her crew the Shikari
proceeded alone. She berthed at Dunkirk at 0125 and left again at 0200 with
470 troops. When the first vessel of the last pair of destroyers, the Whitshed
and Winchelsea, arrived at Dunkirk the East Pier was bare of troops; but by
using a loud hailer and making a search a total of 512 were collected. The
Winchelsea disembarked 1,100 men at Dover.
On this night personnel vessels were not much in evidence at Dunkirk. The
Côte Argent disembarked 1,250 troops in England on 2nd June, the Newhaven
716 at Dover at 1030. The Royal Daffodil, after bring turned back earlier in
the day by a French destroyer, left Margate again at 2200 on the 1st and was
back at 0600 on the 2nd with 1,500 troops. The Manxman did not arrive at
Dunkirk until 0506 on the 2nd, long after daylight; she brought back 177 troops
and disembarked them at Dover at 1043. The only other considerable lift
from Dunkirk pier by a British ship on this night was by the 220 ton coaster
Seine, which arrived at Dunkirk about 2000 and, after an air attack lasting
about an hour, went alongside the pier and embarked 250 troops. After land-
ing these at Ramsgate the crew, who had worked continuously for four days
and nights, had their first night's sleep.
In addition to the large ships, tugs, skoots, drifters and all manner of small
craft evacuated troops on this night. Some lay off and were loaded by smaller
boats ferrying troops out to them, others went up harbour, past the large ship
berths. Over 4,000 men were brought to England on the 2nd June in this
way. Of these the skoot Hondsrug took 421 French and the skoot Reiger
330 French.
French embarkations
During the early part of the night 1st-2nd June French troops embarked as
arranged at the West Pier, though none of the French torpedo boats which it
was intended to employ disembarked troops in England.¹ Looking shoreward
from the sea, the characteristic helmets of the endless line of French troops on
the West Pier showed up against the glare of fires inland. The town and har-
bour lay under a pall of smoke. The minesweeping trawler Chasse-Marée
lifted from the harbour 391 troops, the patrol vessel Reine des Flots 350, the
cargo ship Cap Antifer 291, and trawlers and motor fishing vessels a further
548; all these were landed in England.
June. Four Belgian trawlers brought over 313 troops from Dunkirk on the 2nd
British Naval base party embarks, 0245/2
the The shore end of the East Pier at Dunkirk, to embark the base party as arranged.
At 0200 on the 2nd Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker in M.A/S.B.10 went up to
party arrived and the M. A/S.B. sailed at 0245.
had been haze which had prevented some ships from arriving the morning was
By this time it was beginning to get light, and although at one time there
T.B's. on this night alongside the West quay.
I Rear-Admiral loaded Wake-Walker in his Report M.017978/41 p.32 says, however, French
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The Admiralty had already continued (2312/2) for the undertaken evacuation that ships would be
night the evacuation 3rd to 4th on June, this and night. they To this the French agreed. complete on the
vided and air protection now urged the French of Admiralty trops pro-
Plan for the night
embarkation, the hours of 2230/3 and with such ships for
For this last and night the maximum it was decided effort to was cut to down be made, by one hour the time
mained available, between to be made by personnel 0230/4. From the as re-
Pier, liftings were to be sent to the entire vessels, destroyers, and East
minesweepers; be ships received, were and it was estimated that length of the pier as paddle
as they could Drifters and fast
thus be provided and for docks 14,000 of men. the inner harbour. small craft were to go would
up to the quays be French ships, for which right
latter pier the remaining would also lift ships (minesweepers the other than paddle, the
beach, the Quai Félix Faure, British Avant Port (West Pier) ; from
numbers could be estimated, were and the to New responsible for evacuation from Malo no
boats. Locust was to remain loads ferried out to her by small
vettes and skoots) outside and troops, receive to number of 5,000. The gunboat cor-
It was intended to employ on the work a force of 9 personnel vessels, 9
destroyers (all that were available), 4 paddle minesweepers, 7 fleet minesweepers,
9 drifters, the Locust, 2 corvettes, 4 French torpedo boats, and a number of
organised motor boats flotillas including lifeboats from Ramsgate and Dover,
together with a large number of French and Belgian fishing vessels. Eleven
small French ships and 3 small tugs left Cherbourg for Dover on the night
2nd-3rd June ; Le Havre was scheduled to send 8 trawlers, 2 minesweepers,
1 tug, and 20 small dinghies ; and Fécamp sent 14 trawlers.
During the afternoon of the 3rd the French authorities transmitted the figure
of French troops still remaining in Dunkirk. This was about 30,000, a pro-
portion of whom belonged to other than combatant units. The total capacity
of the lifting force, if used to the full, was 30,000, but this was about 5,000 more
than the facilities within the port would permit of being embarked in 4 hours,
even if the French troops moved with the greatest rapidity at all points of
embarkation. On previous occasions there had been some instances of difficulty
in persuading French troops to embark otherwise than as complete units.
Vice-Admiral Ramsay consequently impressed on the French liaison officers
the necessity of speed, and he added a number of French officers and ratings
to the augmented pier parties which were despatched to Dunkirk at 2200, in
I The following ships landed troops in England on 4th June (numbers landed in brackets)
British - destroyers Express (611), Malcolm (736), Sabre (592), Shikari (383), Vanquisher
Minesweepers Albury (400), Halcyon (501), Kellett (30), Leda (500), Medway Queen (266),
ferred to trawler off Dunkirk on account of collision damage) Gunboat Locust (196)
(414), Venomous (1200), Whitshed (444); Corvettes Guillemot (460), Kingfisher (200, trans-
Princess Elizabeth (329), Queen of Thanet (150), Speedwell (396) Trawler Saturn (418)
Drifters Forecast (123), "L.H.W.D." (90) Skoots Bornrif (96), Hondsrug (308), Pascholl
(255), Ruja (300) ; Yacht Gulzar (140) ; Personnel vessels Autocarrier (712), Canterbury
Princess (659), Côte d'Argent (1349), King George V (817), Lady of Mann (1244), Newhaven (729),
(1350), Tynwald (3000) ; Tugs Racia (123), Sun XV (37) War Dept. M.Ls.
Maud (1270), Royal Sovereign (took the place of Manxman which refused to sail)
Pigeon (23), Swallow (23) ; Sailing Barge Beatrice Maud (31), Tanga not reach England until 5th
and June) launches (260) ; R.N.L.I. lifeboats Edward Z. Dresden (50), Greater (did London (48) ; Motor boats
Nayland Bonny Heather (210), Diana Mary (28), Elizabeth Green (10), Meuse (50),
Coliath trawlers (355), 3 patrol vessels (836), 13 trawlers and M.F.Vs. (1416), 1104. Belgian Tug
3 M/S (55), Walker II (76). French 5 Torpedo boats 2 S/M chasers (127),
(183), 5 trawlers (554).
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Lord Southborough, 60, 69, 83.
Lorina, sunk, 45.
Louise-Irene, 73n.
Louise Marie, 62n.
Lucian Gougy, 107n.
Lusyne, Capt. P., 116.
Lutteur, 62.
Lydd, 28n, 36-7, 44, 52, 100-1, 103.
Lydie-Susanne, 73.
M.41, 73n.
McClelland, Lt. Cdr. J. W., 59n, 75-7 (work at La Panne).
McCullough, Lt. Cdr., 59n.
Mackay, 20n, 27, 35-6 (put out of action).
MacKewn, Lt. A. R., R.N.R., takes over St. Seriol, 48.
McRea, Lt. H. C. J., 37.
Maid of Orleans, 16-17, 22n, 24, 31n, 54n, 87 (damaged), 127.
Mainwaring, Lt. A. H., killed, 93.
Ma Joie, 60n.
Malabar, 85.
Malcolm, 28n, 54n, 55, 62 (makes two trips on 30th May), 83 (collides with Dunkirk pier),
109 (sent back empty), 112n, 114n, 116, 118.
Malden Annie IV, abandoned, 72.
Malet, Pilote, 73.
Malines, 29n, 37.
Mallard, 34, 99, 104.
Mallow, 88.
Malo, see Beaches.
Manxman, 29n, 54n, 102, 114n.
March, Mr. F. J., 47.
Maréchal Foch, sunk, 116.
Maretta, damaged, 13.
Margaux, 73.
Marie, 74.
Marlborough, 72n.
Marmion, 28n, 54n, 100-1, 107n, 109.
Marrack, Capt. H. R., 74.
Marsayru, adventures of, 72-3.
Mary Rose, sunk, 72.
Mary Scott, 100.
M.A./S.B.6, 52 (sinks Minikoi), 66-7 (takes Lord Gort to Dover), 75.
M.A./S.B.7, 111-112 (in operation CK.).
LA./S.B,10, 101-2, 108, 119.
Massey Shaw, 119.
Maund, Cdr. G. O., speeds up embarkation, 63-64; leads ships into Dunkirk, 101.
Medical Parties, sent across, 49.
Medway Queen, 23n, 27, 31, 100-1, 105, 107n, 109, 114n.
Merchant Navy, see Civilians.
Mermaiden, 72n.
Meuse, 114n.
M.F.H., 72n.
Michael Stevens, 107n.
Midas, 23n, 107n.
Mines and mining, British, 34; German, 38, 93, 110; French, 62-3.
Minikoi, sunk 52.
Ministry of Sea Transport, 21.
Ministry of Shipping, 5.
Minotaur, 72n.
Mirasol, 53.
Mistral, 39, 40n, 41 (damaged), 43.
Monarda, 71n.
Mona's Isle, 16, 19.
Mona's Queen, 16, 28, 31n, 38 (sunk).
Montgomery, Maj.-Gen. B. L., 2, 75, 77 (embarks).
Morrison, P. O., 72.
Montrose, 20n, 27, 32n, 36 (put out of action).
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
COTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
DINARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
DORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
FENELLA
ROEBUCK
FOAM QUEEN
ROUEN
ISLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ISLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
KILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
KING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
LADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
LEVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
LOCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES name
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
of Inen
WHITSTABLE
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9
)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
(Tugs)
C. 11
)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
} french
PARIS (Hospital)
COTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
DINARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
DORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
FENELLA
ROEBUCK
FOAM QUEEN
ROUEN
ISLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ISLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
KILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
KING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
LADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
LEVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
LOCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9 (Tugs)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
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TRAFFIC CARRIED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE OF THE COMPANY AS EXHIBITED IN THEIR OFFICES AND ON BOARD THEIR STEAMERS. 50
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Co Limited.
(INCORPORATED IN THE ISLE OF MAN.)
TELEGRAMS:
"STEAMERS, DOUGLAS".
TELEPHONE N°
DOUGLAS 1101 (5 LINES)
General Manager's Office,
R.W. CANNELL,
GENERAL MANAGER.
OUR REFERENCE
YOUR REFERENCE
Douglas. 24th. June, 1940.
A/
The Private Secretary,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
Dear Sir,
I shall be glad if you will convey to the Minister of
Shipping our thanks for his kindness in forwarding letters of
appreciation addressed to the Masters of the "LADY OF MANN",
"MONA'S QUEEN" and "FENELLA", three of our vessels which took
part in the evacuation of Dunkirk. These have been transmitted
to the Officers concerned.
It is very gratifying to my Board to know that these
Officers and the ships' companies under their command did their
duty and worthily upheld the glorious traditions of the Merchant
Navy to which they are so proud to belong.
With respect to the dereliction of duty on the part of
certain of the personnel of the "BEN MY CHREE", "TYNWALD" and
"MANXMAN", I am endeavouring to obtain authentic particulars of
12a.
the Officers and men who continued at their posts and will forward
you the desired lists as soon as possible.
Yours faithfully,
,Lwbanneld
General Manager.
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of Ship.
Name & Address of Owners
Name of Master.
LAN MACALISTER
Clan Line Steamers, Ltd.
Capt. R.W. Mackie
Tylney Hall,
longuines are still learning
Rotherwick,
made as to whicher
Near Basingstoke, Hants.
office is still alive.
KOHISTAN *
F.C. Strick & Co. Ltd.
Capt. W.C. Robertson
117-121, Leadenhall St.
E.C.3.
BENLAWERS *
Petrograd Steamers Ltd.,
Capt. J.P. Drummond.
28, Bernard Street,
Leith
(Managers: Wm. Thompson
& Co.)
K
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CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH
Ellerman & Bucknall
Capt. A.W. Wooster
S.S. Co., Ltd.
Tudor Court,
Cobham, Surrey.
K1
ROEBUCK
c/o Chief Docks Manager,
Capt. .Larbalestier.
G.W. Railway Company,
Cardiff.
ST
KITTY
Basso & Company,
Mr. W. McCondach,
Weymouth.
13, Ox Street,
Weymouth.
ST
SPINEL +
William Robertson Ltd.,
Capt. R. Humphreys
ST
Glasgow, C.1.
ST
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
The General Steam
Capt. W.J. O'Dell
PAR
Navigation Co., Ltd.,
"
ROYAL DAFFODIL
G. Johnston
ISL
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
15, Trinity Square,
"
T. Aldis
DIN
E.C.3.
WOR
ISLI
MONA'S QUEEN
Isle of Man Steam Packet
~~
Capt. A. Holkham
"
R. Duggan $
FENELLA
Company Limited,
Capt. W. Cubbon
MANXMAN
x
Imperial Buildings,
If
P.B. Cowley
TYNWALD
*
Douglas,
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qual
&
Isle of Man.
Chief Officer
J.Whiteway 0
BEN-MY-CHREE
X
Capt. G. Woods and
Chief Officer
T. Cain /
LADY OF MANN
Capt. T.C. Woods
LORINA
Southern Railway Co.,
Capt. A. Light.
NORMANNIA
Waterloo Station,
Capt. M.C. Whiting
CANTERBURY
S.W.1.
Captain C. Hancoc
MAID OR ORLEANS
2
(Capt. A.E. Larki
(Capt. G. Walker
BIARRITZ
Capt. M.H. Bake
AUTOCARRIER
Capt. C. Maste
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74
THE
MARINE SUPERINTENDENT
213/40/3.T.A.6
DON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
21st August 1940.
PARKESTON QUAY
STATION,
138
E.C.2.
HARWICH
IPSGATE
137
7600
18181
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ISA
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RECEIVED 21 16
sir, I have of your to Pad.
receipt of the for 20th the interesting S.S. "PRAGUE" report of on
see abo 1212
you the his experiences during the Dunkirk
ence 4th instant (T.M. 6213/40/
to my letter of the
operation.
I
am, your Sir, obedient Servant,
ct made by Captain Baxter
riod his vessel was
the
(Sgd) b.J. whyman
from Dunkirk. I hope
its.
this
for Director of Sea Transport.
ly,
fl am
Waves
Law
The Marine
Londonverpool Street
ship and
ised to return with
but
as had obtained one
to a
ship made all her passages
scale charts only.
May
100. Orders to proceed were received and a departure
and of 1830 was fixed. In accordance with these orders the ship time
proceeded in company with "MANXMAN" and Hospital Ship "PARIS" weighed via
route "Y". The weather was drizzly and misty, the visibility
a
shortening as the coast of France was approached. The draught of the
G
ship was something over 16 feet and in view of the meagre information
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about the Zuidcoote Pass which was procurable from the small scale
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chart, it was decided to allow the other two ships, both of considerably
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less draught than "PRAGUE" to keep ahead, the ships being roughly in
der
single line.
STM1
The great majority of the buoys were unlit, and as remarked above the
a bil,
next of barge "DUCHESS" that had anchored in the Roads, up, and also then boat the
were and crew rowing of off in their boat towards one us. varge I anu picked one them
t
wave bombers were overhead.
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Letters to be addressed
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CAPTAIN R. DAVIS
MARINE SUPERINTENDENT
THE MARINE SUPERINTENDENT
TELEPHONE
LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
HARWICH 30. EXT.
NATIO
TEMPORARY LIVERPOOL ADDRESS:- STREET E.C.2. STATION, PARKESTON QUAY HARWICH
138
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS
EASTERN PARKESTON QUAY STATION
REFERENCE
TELEPHONE No: BISHOPSGATE 7500
LS
1
EXT. 2292
20th August 1940.
9097
RECEIVED 21
M1/4474/17 Pad
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OF
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The Director of bea Transport (HO)
the
Ministry of Shipping
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square W. 1.
see abo 1212
Dear Sir,
reference to my
13th instant and your With reply further of a the report 14th made instant his by vessel was hope
STA6), of the I S.S. on now the time Dunkirk. I
this red ont will your
Yours faithfully,
Ribanio
fl.
DUE ship and
west, and promised to return with
shart of the Dunkirk district when he had obtained
but to this was evidently not possible and the ship made all her passages one
and from Dunkirk on small scale charts only.
May 28th. 1700. Orders to proceed were received and a departure time
and of 1830 was fixed. In accordance with these orders the ship weighed
proceeded in company with "MANXMAN" and Hospital Ship "PARIS" via
ted
route "Y". The weather was drizzly and misty, the visibility
a
shortening as the coast of France was approached. The draught of the
G
ship was something over 16 feet and in view of the meagre information
e
about the Zuidcoote Pass which was procurable from the small scale
n
chart, it was decided to allow the other two ships, both of considerably
Ma
less draught than "PRAGUE" to keep ahead, the ships being roughly in
der
single line.
STM1
The great majority of the buoys were unlit, and as remarked above the
a bit,
were and rowing of off in their boat towards the us. Darge I anu picked them
1.
next crew wave of barge "DUCHESS" that had anchored in the Roads, up, and also then boat the
bombers were overhead.
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5987 3/86 7,000 pads of 250
LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
B 73
S. "PRAGUE"
DEPARTMENT
To Captain R.Davis.
139
West India Dock.
STATION
Marine Superintendent.
17th. August 1940
193
Liverpool Street Station.
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RECORD OF PART PLAYED BY S.S. "PRAGUE" DURING EVACUATION OF DUNKIRK.
May 27th. 2015. In accordance with orders received the ship left the
Old Dock Southampton, where she had been in port since the 24th. at
short notice for steam, and proceeded to Dover via the route given
by the N.C.S.O. Southampton.
May 28th, 0448. The ship made Dover and orders were received to go to
anchorage in the Downs. This was done and the ship lying with the
South Foreland Lt-Ho. 261 31/4 miles by 0512.
During the same forenoon the Examination Officer visited the ship and
gave me two small charts of the district, and promised to return with
a large scale chart of the Dunkirk district when he had obtained one
but this was evidently not possible and the ship made all her passages
to and from Dunkirk on small scale charts only.
May 28th. 1700. Orders to proceed were received and a departure time
of 1830 was fixed. In accordance with these orders the ship weighed
and proceeded in company with "MANXMAN" and Hospital Ship "PARIS" via
1
route "Y". The weather was drizzly and misty, the visibility
a
shortening as the coast of France was approached. The draught of the
G
ship was something over 16 feet and in view of the meagre information
e
about the Zuidcoote Pass which was procurable from the small scale
n
chart, it was decided to allow the other two ships, both of considerably
Ma
less draught than "PRAGUE", to keep ahead, the ships being roughly in
der
single line.
The great majority of the buoys were unlit, and as remarked bove the
STM1
a bi
one
were rowing off in their boat towards us. varge I picked them up, also boat
anu
and crew of barge "DUCHESS" that had anchored in the Roads, and then the
next wave of bombers were overhead.
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LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
B 1152
DEPARTMENT
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Door 01501
DEPARTMENT
To
140
STATION
193
22 SEAL
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visibility poor and when very near to the Zuidcoote Pass "MANXMAN" and
"PARIS" ran aground on the Smal Bank and "PRAGUE" touched starboard side.
Door .NJTS You
"PARIS" came off immediately, but "MANXMAN" stuck for some hours.
softon JIONA 610
Meeting one of H.M. Sloops, whose Captain very kindly sent a boat with
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advice of the district and a chart marked in better detail than our awn,
AO. yo
I realized that it was hopeless for a ship of my draught to attempt the
Pass at that state of tide and accordingly returned to the vicini ty of
the Nieuport Bank Buoy and anchored to let the tide rise a few feet.
"MANXMAN" joined us here a few hours later and afterwards acted in
concert with us.
910 9V.SS
May 29th. 0355. Got under way again and proceeded via the Pass to
Dunkirk and when ordered to enter the port made fast just inside the end
ENJ two
of the Eastern Jetty. Embarkation started almost immediately, the Naval
one
03
Beach Master realized our difficulties and loaded us up in time to return
Y.S.M.
through the Pass before the tide fell too much as our draught when loaded
20
with troops was estimated to be about 6".
bns
At 0735 the ship left Dunkirk and proceeded home by the same route,
signalling Dover at 1230 the same day and received orders to proceed to
Folkestone, which port was reached by 1300. Troops were disembarked
and the ship coaled and watered and prepared for the next voyage.
Generally speaking, as regards this voyage, the only serious difficulty
encountered was a navigational one, there was plenty of enemy action but
no direct attack upon the ship by air or sea.
May 30th. 1200 The ship proceeded to anchorage off Folkestone, weather
dense fog.
GHOP
SUILSIM1
a bit, as I could see our crew of the barge and also
rowing off in their boat towards us. I picked them up, boat
were and grew of barge "DUCHESS" that had anchored in the Roads, and then the
next wave of bombers were overhead.
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