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| Yzarra | 25 | m. Mare Nostrum | 24 | a. Eveline 23 | a. Windroos III, 23 | m. Pamela Jeanne 22 | a. Dodo III 21 |
| a. Spindrift 9 | Saga 5 | Helga 8 | m. Mare Nostrum 24 | m. Pandora 25 |
Source: The National Archives, Kew, RED LIST INDEX 1939 40. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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| Leeds United | 16 | Lord Plender | 13 | Mare Nostrum | 11 | Mistletoe | 22 | 54 | 23 | Norma | 3B |
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KIL KVL 1'Nesse REMARKS Sn 2.0. If copy OWNER VESSEL OWNER REMARKS MA JOIE Mrs. L.Clarbour T.98 Abandoned off Dunkirk N.S.C.O. Thames 27.7.40. O. RSOU MAJOR B.R.Bunn Now A.P.S. ROSA MALDON ANNIE Col. Lamount T.98 No information of return RUBY from Dunkirk. IVU MALVINA R.E. Cooper To V.A. Dover HAS MOLLY E.Thomas Returned to owner WOR MARE NOSTRUM B.C.Kirby Returned to owners 19/6 KOU MARCHIONESS J.Mears Returned to owners 11.6.40. 6.40. SOU MARGHERITA J.Mears No information of return from er OH Dunkirk. RO MARINA A.Jacobs Returned to owners. MARSAYRU C.Wyatt Re-allocated to A.P.S. RI MARINA J.T.Phelps Returned to owner prepared did MARICEL not go. .S. a C. Robinson Repaired, fuelled, floated, but MARY not taken over. to A.P.S. Danish ARY HOWARD Mr.McKenzie Survived. Returned to Weymouth Dule from ARY IRENE Unable to sail H.Cartridge .P.S. T.98. Returned to owners - irk. ARY ROSE 5.6.40. Dives S. T.98. No report received from RY SPEARING W.G.S.Crouch "Missing Vessels" List. RY SPEARING II If No trace of return from Dunkirk. ILDA Chelsea Yachts & Returned to owners. ers Boat Club Co. BELLE Returned to owners. :0 Owners. D.Robinson LOWER C.Adams Returned to owners did not go. Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service (6A). DER H.Graham Returned to owners mers. AIDEN Lt.Com.P.M.Filleul,R.N. Returned to owners EY R.H. Campbell T.98. Returned to owner ANT Capt.E.B.Schermauley Did not leave. No. Exam.Ser. LICENT D.LEACH Littlehampton. ed to Owners Harry Leach (Released 3.6.40 Re-allocated I J.M.Wright to Spl.Admiralty service (6A) 0SA A.Gordon Returned - unsuitable Owners.,S. IKOI A.P.S. Capt.Shelford T.98 Sunk in collision with ed or Dunkirk, ai AURU II M.T.B. J.W.Cottrell T.98. Re-allocated to Special ned to Owners D. OILTAUR ICX Service. 19/ Mr.Towndrow S.W.Wills Re-allocated to A.P.S. T.98. Returned to owners 1 SA KLASOL 6.6.40. JRIUS R.C.Kyle No report received from list AURIUS of Missing Vessels. IS8 MISS MADGE Vectis Shipping Co. Returned to owner. SS CMISS MING S.W.Richardson RETURNED - UNSUITABLE ed but did not Kriz Crusers T.98 Now on Aux. Patrol kirk. W.S.Nott A.P.S. -do- MIDD OIENA J.Ovett Returned to owner 88 MONARCH c/o Wilsons A.P.S. ned -do- to Owners SS MOSS ROSE T.& G. Baker Returned to owners 18/6 ased 1.6.40. T.Adams Did not return from Dynamo Dover List 5. D56' Motor Boat R.Hoyes No report recd. from "Missing Vessels" List. 30' Motor Boat -do- R.Hoyes Stor Torpedo Boat Thornycrofts V.A.Dover 1.2 Returned to owners by N.O.I.C. tor Ferries (2) - Not used Ramagate. Returned SME C.Barber
Source: The National Archives, Kew, CAB 103 191. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
CHEK SSEL OWNER REMARKS MA JOIE Mrs. L. Clarbour T.98 Abandoned off Dunkirk N.S.C.O. Thames 27.7.40. MAJOR B.R.Bunn Now A.P.S. MALDON ANNIE Col. Lamount T.98 No information of return from Dunkirk. MALVINA R.E. Cooper To V.A. Dover MOLLY E.Thomas Returned to owner MARE NOSTRUM B.C.Kirby Returned to owners 19/6 MARCHIONESS J.Mears Returned to owners 11.6.40. MARGHERITA J.Mears No information of return from Dunkirk. MARINA A.Jacobs Returned to owners. MARSAYRU C.Wyatt Re-allocated to A.P.S. MARINA J.T.Phelps Returned to owner prepared did not go. MARICEL C.Robinson Repaired, fuelled, floated, but not taken over. MARY Danish Survived. Returned to Weymouth MARY HOWARD Mr.McKenzie Unable to sail MARY IRENE H.Cartridge T.98. Returned to owners - 5.6.40. MARY ROSE O.Dives T.98. No report received from S. "Missing Vessels" List. MARY SPEARING W.G.S.Crouch No trace of return from Dunkirk. MARY SPEARING II " Returned to owners. MATILDA Chelsea Yachts & Boat Club Co. Returned to owners. MAYBELLE D.Robinson Returned to owners did not go. MAYFLOWER C.Adams Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service (6A). MEANDER H.Graham Returned to owners MERMAIDEN Lt.Com.P.M.Filleul,R.N. Returned to owners MERSEY R.H. Campbell T.98. Returned to owner MIGRANT Capt. E. B. Schermauley Did not leave. No. Exam.Ser. Littlehampton. MILLICENT D.LEACH Harry Leach (Released 3.6.40 Re-allocated to Spl. Admiralty service (6A) MIMI J.M. Wright Returned - unsuitable MIMOSA A.Gordon A.P.S. MINIKOI Capt. Shelford T.98 Sunk in collision with M.T.B. MINORU II J.W. Cottrell T.98. Re-allocated to Special Service. 0. MINOTAUR Mr.Towndrow Re-allocated to A.P.S. MINX S.W. Wills T.98. Returned to owners a 6.6.40. MIRASOL R.C.Kyle No report received from list of Missing Vessels. MURIUS Vectis Shipping Co. Returned to owner. MISS MADGE S.W.Richardson RETURNED - UNSUITABLE MISS MING Kriz Cruisers T.98 Now on Aux. Patrol MISS MODESTY W.S.Nott A.P.S. MIZPAH J.Ovett Returned to owner MOIENA c/o Wilsons A.P.S. MONARCH T.& G. Baker Returned to owners 18/6 MOSS ROSE T.Adams Did not return from Dynamo Dover List 5. 36' Motor Boat R.Hoyes No report recd. from "Missing Vessels" List. 30' Motor Boat R.Hoyes -do- Motor Torpedo Boat Thornycrofts V.A.Dover M.2 Motor Ferries (2) - Not used Returned to owners by N.O.I.C. Ramsgate. MOUSME C.Barber Returned to owners. MUTT
Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40 36. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
VESSEL OWNER REMARKS M- M MA JOIE Mrs. L. Clarbour T.98 Abendoned off Dunkirk N.S. M Thames 27.7.40. IV M MAJOR B.R.Bunn Now A.P.S. R R R R R R R R S. R S R + S. S. S S S to MALDON ANNIE Col.Lemount T.98 No information of retu from Dunkirk. aged MALVINA R.H. Cooper To Dover IV MOLLY E.Thomas Returned to owner Is MARE NOSTRUM B.C.Kirby Returned to owners 19/6 A MARCHIONESS J.Mears Returned to owners 11.6.40. MARGHERITA J.Mears No information of return fr. Dunkirk IV MARINA A.Jacobs Returned to owners DNG A I MARSAYRU C.Wyatt Re-allocated to A.P.S. A MARINA J.T.Phelps Returned to owner prepared di go. M MARICEL C.Robinson Repaired, fuelled, floated, not taken over MARY Danish Survived Returned to Weymou I MARY HOWARD Mr.McKenzie Unable to sail 1 MARY IRENE H.Cartridge T.98. Returned to owners - 5.6 I MARY ROSE 0.Dives T.98. No report received from N "Missing Vessels" List. N MARY SPEARING W.G.S.Crouch No trace of return from Dunkirk. IN MARY SPEARING II - 11 - Returned to owners. MATILDA Chelsea Yachts & Boat Club Co. Returned to owners A RD BELLE D.Robinson Returned to owners did not go I I MAYFLOWER C.Adams Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.Service I (6A) I MEANDER H.Graham Returned to owners MERMAIDEN Lt.Com.P.M.Filleul Returned to owners N R.N. I MERSEY R.H.Campbell T.98. Returned to owner MIGRANT Capt. E.B.Schermauley Did not leave. Now Exam.Ser. Littlehsmpton ( MILLICENT D.LEACH Harry Leach DNG (Released 3.6.40 Re-allocated to 6 6 (Spl. Admiralty service (6A) MIMI J.M. Wright Returned - unsuitable 6 MIMOSA % C A.Gordon A.P.S. Q C MINIKOI Capt.Shelford G T.98 Sunk in collision with c M.T.B. Q ( MINORU II J.W.Cottrell T.98. Re-allocated to Sepcial C Service. MINOTAUR Mr.Towndrow Re-allocated to A.P.S. MINX S.W.Wills MIRASOL T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40. R R.C.Kyle No report received from list of R MURIUS Missing Vessels. R1C Vectis Shipping Co. MISS MADGE Returned to owner S.W.Richardson RI RETURNED - UNSUITABLE MISS MING R1 ( Kris Cruisers MISS MODESTY T.98 Now on Aux. Patrol W.S.Nott A.P.S. Ric MIZPAH J.Ovett Returned to owner RI MOIENA 0/0 Wilsons A.P.S. RC MONARCH T.& G.Baker MOSS ROSE T.Adams Returned to owners 18/6 Did not return from Dynamo Dover RC List 5. 36' Motor Boat R.Hoyes No report recd.from "Missing RO Vessels" List. 30' Motor Boat R.Hoyes - do - RO Motor Torpedo Boat Thornycrofts V.A.Dover R M.2 to Ow Jrs. Motor Ferries (2) - Mot-llacd Returne d 1.6.40 MOUSME C.Barber Returne
Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40 36 Pt 2. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
held winis at Dunkirk Claims Committee. ruler (Tag) the Ministry Meeting held of Shipping, at 11 a.m. Room on 5087. Friday 14th March 1941, at Agenda. Ne 1. 2. Minutes of Meeting held on 7th February, 1941. Matters arising. 3. Y 4. Report of Payments for period ending 13th March, 1941. Cases for discussion and settlement:- I Total Loss. "Grace "Kate" Darling IV" C.E. Gundy "Maldon Annie" E.J. Morris "Moss Rose" Col. Lamont "New Prince of Wales" T. Adams "Skylark II" Southend Motor Navigation "Skylark "Leilah" III" Co. Ltd. F.P. Collins F.P. Collins "Rocinante" "Enchantress" L.R. Burnay R.F. Fryars HAZARA Allchorn & Sons DREADKOUGHT IIIIII BOND'S BOATTARD H. BROOKE S II Missing Gear G. etc. MURRELL "Mare Nostrum" B.C. Kirby III Hire. "Lord Fisher" L.T.711. Lowestoft Steam Herring Drifters Co. Ltd. 5. Any other business. There whatin by Harry. Day this
Black Arrow" "Faith" "Empress" "Queen of England" "New White Heather" "St. Patrick" "Shamrock" "Skylark III" 4. A statement of outstanding claims other than Total loss was also considered. It was agreed for of few the cases Committee remaining and did the not justify the Secretary with them on lines approved by the for "Total Loss cases in the past, referring any difficulties that Representatives when available after meetings of other arise informally to the Treasury and Sea Transport Dept. might etc., with a view to making offers in settlement. P.C.O. (S.T.) will assess the claims for missing articles Committees. With regard to "Mare Nostrum" and "Papillon" 5. The Chairman promised to draft a report on the work approval. of the Committee and to submit it to the other members for their claims other tha It was agreed ify the formal ry was author he Committee ISO consi@ficulties ining did not lea Trs tee and the Secre lines approved by t past, referring any ly to the Treasury a
Week Arrow" th" DYNAMO OPERAT Empress" Queen of England" "New White Heather" "St. Patrick" "Shamrock" "Skylark III" 4. A statement of outstanding claims other than for Total loss was also considered. It was agreed that the few cases remaining did not justify the formal continuance of the Committee and the Secretary was authorised to deal nnotel 10887 with them on lines approved by the Committee for similar cases in the past, referring any difficulties that might arise informally to the Treasury and Sea Transport Dept. Representatives when available after meetings of other Committees. With regard to "Mare Nostrum" and "Papillon" P.C.O. (S.T.) will assess the claims for missing articles etc., with a view to making offers in settlement. 18 OT 5. The Chairman promised to draft a report on the work 2 of the Committee and to submit it to the other members for their approval. His
(g) "Leilah" : Agreed to obtain valuation from Mr. Barnett and then to confirm the verbal offer of £100, owner to keep vessel. (h) "Rocinante" : Agreed not to sell the vessel which will be put under Care and Maintenance. (j) "Enchantress" : Agreed to negotiate up to £925 plus interest and hire. (k) "Good Hope" : Agreed to obtain Mr. Shepherd's valuation. (1) "Hazard" : Agreed to ask for further particulars of gear on board, and negotiate up to £250 if necessary. (m) "Dreadnought II" : Agreed to negotiate up to £950 which is Mr. Shepherd's valuation. (n) "Dreadnought III": Agreed to negotiate up to £900 which is Mr. Shepherd's valuation. (o) "Leader" : Agreed to arrange for Mr. Cameron (P.C.O.S.T.) to interview the owner and to have a free hand to obtain the best settlement possible. (p) "Mare Nostrum" : Agreed to refer to the Solicitor's Department for advice as to committee's future conduct of this case. (q) "Lord Fisher" : Agreed to withdraw offer of hire at 6/- per foot per day and inform owners that settlement will be made when Ratesof Hire of Drifters are finally fixed. hid When Chen 25/4/41
DUNKIRK COMMITTEE. Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday, 6th November, 1940 at the Ministry of Shipping, Room No. 8021A. Present: MR. ALLEN (Chairman) " SIMMONS " MOORE " RIDDELL " WAND 1. Minutes of Meeting held on 23rd October were agreed. 2. Matters arising were discussed: (a) "Renown" Agreed to inform owner that the Department will pay £500 on account if desired while arrangements are made for a valuation. (b) "Sceneshifter" Agreed to confirm verbal offer of £850. (c) "Brywyn" Agreed to wait reply to letter of 5.11.40 and generally to adopt the principle that owner must prove his claim. (d) "Rosabelle" Agreed to arrange for Mr. Wimpenny (Fisheries Officer) to contact the owner and explain Department's position and without committing Department, unless it were apparent that claimant would accept, offer settlement of £100. (e) "Moss Rose" Agreed to ask Mr.Wimpenny to obtain a comparison of the Deal Boats lost. (f) "Mare Nostrum" Agreed to inform owner that the Department is not satisfied that evidence has been produced to show that the articles covered by the claim were on board. 3. Report of payments for period ending 5th November amounting to £4,074.7.2a was presented and passed. 4. The following cases were discussed:- TOTAL LOSS: (a) "Madame Sansgene" Agreed to refer papers to Mr. Barnett for a valuation in view of a possible relationship between claimant and builder;pointing this out and also that had the relationship not been apparent, Department would have paid as claimed in all probability. 1 (b) "Sunshine" Agreed to pay £203.10.0₫ as claimed. (c) "Viking III" " " " £12 It " (a) "Southern Queen" " " pass to P.C.O. (S.T) to arrange (for a valuer. , (e) "Pioneer" Agreed to pay £400 as claimed. D (f) 16 ft Boat. " " If £12 as claimed on (completion of Letter of Abandonment. (g) 10 ft. "Dinkey" Agreed to pay £12 as claimed on (completion of Letter of Abandonment. ) (h) "New Prince of Wales" Agreed to offer insured value (£5,000. of fit Due 11 21/11/40
DUNKIRK COMMITTEE. Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 23rd October, 1940 at the Ministry of Shipping. Room No. 8021.A. Present: MR. ALLEN (Chairman) " MOORE " RIDDELL " WAND 1. Minutes of Meeting held on 26th September were agreed. 2. Matters arising were discussed. (a) "Sceneshifter" Agreed to refer the case to Mr. Barnett of Watson & Co.Glasgow. (b) "Brywyn" Agreed to maintain committee's attitude unless owner produces evidence of loss or value. (c) "Vanitee" Agreed to offer £700 which is sum stated by owner on T619 to be acceptable. (a) "Stonehaven" Agreed to offer £500 in full settlement. (e) "Bullpup" Agreed to offer £450 - the insured value. (f) "Rosabelle" Agreed to offer £75 in full settlement. 3. Report of Payments for period ending 22nd October amounting to £5,834.15.8d was presented and passed. 4. The following cases were discussed:- (a) TOTAL LOSS: "Thetis" Agreed to offer £225 in full settlement. "Moss Rose" Agreed to make comparison with other Deal Boats "Maid of Honour" Agreed to offer £425 (Tough's valuation) ( in full settlement. "Minikoi" Agreed to require Letters of Administration in favour of the widow before opening negotiations. "Princess Lily" } Agreed to forward forms T619 and at the "Court Belle II" same time to offer, if required, advances on account of 2/3rds of insured values. "Hanora" Agreed to offer £565 in full settlement. "Miranda" Agreed to settle at owners claim of £20. 1 "Triton" Agreed to settle at owners claim of £1,500 "Two Rivers" Agreed to offer £370 in full settlement. "Sarah & Emily" Agreed to settle at owners claim of £30, if, after enquiry, boat had not returned. à "Wolsey" 0 2 Agreed to offer £250 which is sum stated by owner on T619 to be acceptable. Barges (8) hings Agreed to negotiate settlements up to the valuation figures. (b) Repairs & Replacements: ) "Mare Nostrum" : Agreed to pay the repair bill as recommended on survey report, to refer to P.CO(S.T) for valuation of missing of articles and to take no action on expenses claim, until reasonably presented. lle" "Kit Cat" : Agreed to settle claim at £12. 6/11/40
| "MARE NOSTRUM" | M.V. | B.C.Kirby | T.M.3739/40 | 143. 3. - 35. -. - |
| "Mare Nostrum | T.M.3739/40 | £120.3.98 personal expenses £183.13.7.(S.T) missing articles. | Awaiting report from P. C.O. |
| MARE NOSTRUM | M.V. | B.C.Kirby | T.M.3739/40 | 60 | - | - | 122 |
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