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MARY ROSE
M/L (Bouthmold) S/Lt. H. McClelland,
199 zune
1555
R.N.V.R.
Left Dover, by soute %, in for 02
See under Skylark [I] /8 EXPIRES OF Indian siso on
or the M/D dischirg.
2315
The Improver or India anchored off Hele
beache Towing the ship's shalers,
the Marx.Boott formied treeps from
the shows, until elon broke Come
and was abondened on the benefits
0/14 B.C. Dickinson, R.N.V.E.
(or the Langue or India) who use in
charge or the MARY got a
puesage home in the MMB Louise
your Just
0845
The Mary 20011 proceeded independently
to Angland. (see Appendix 8.17),
authority - N.O.I., D.238.
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RAPID I(1)
M/B (Owner,
S/Lt. J.C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
P.G. Broom
30th May
1400
At Sheerness. Ordered to proceed to
the Downs in convoy with other M/B's,
under escort of the tr. Strathelliot.
2345
Arrived Downs, towing 2 broken down
M/B's.
31st May
0130
Proceeded for Dunkirk, the M/B Mary
Rose in tow, the Strathelliot in
company. Had trouble with the tow
during the night.
0600ca
Handed the Mary Rose over to the
Strathelliot and carried on to
Dunkirk alone.
0915ca
Arrived Dunkirk beach. Embarked 72
troops and transferred them to an
off-lying ship. Made use of a
drifting small boat to collect troops
from the beach.
2130
Transferred the last of 3 boat loads
to the Black Java. (2)
2300
Engine failed. Anchored and repaired
engine.
1st June
0410
Took two boat loads to the M/S Skipjack
which loaned the Rapid I a boat
and crew (S/Lt. E.V. Ruck, R.N.V.R.,
i/c). S/Lt. Ruck filled the Rapid I,
and his own boat with troops, and
took in tow a grounded M/L, with 32
French troops on board.
-
The Rapid I was unable to locate the
Skipjack, so she followed a tug
[the St. Abbs] towards La Panne;
the tug was dodging large salvoes
of bombs.
[0930ca]
The tug was hit by a bomb and completely
disappeared; no survivors were seen,
although the Rapid I searched for half
an hour.
-
The Rapid I headed back to Dunkirk.
Picked up 3 sailors from a wreck.
1230ca
Commenced transferring troops to the
G/B Mosquito, which however proceeded
to the assistance of a sinking
transport [the Scotia]. The Rapid I
followed.
-
When 2 miles ahead, the Mosquito was
hit by bombs and sunk. The Rapid I
picked up 22 survivors including
S/Lt. E.S. Flint, R.N.R.
-
Casting adrift a launch which was in
tow, the Rapid I proceeded.
-
15 miles off Margate, she was taken in
tow by the Sk. Antje.
2100
Arrived Margate and landed 28 injured
and survivors.
Total 28
Number of British and Allied troops
ferried from beach was approx. 460.
(1) S/Lt. Clarke incorrectly calls this vessel the "Rapide".
Several other reports copy this error.
(2) No vessel of this name can be traced, although it Occurs in
D.R's list of ships.
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RAPID I(1)
M/B (Owner,
S/Lt. J.C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.
P.G. Broom,
30th May
1400
At Sheerness. Ordered to proceed to
the Downs in convoy with other M/B's,
under escort of the tr. Strathelliot.
2345
Arrived Downs, towing 2 broken down
M/B's.
31st May
0130
Proceeded for Dunkirk, the M/B Mary
Rose in tow, the Strathelliot in
company. Had trouble with the tow
during the night.
0600ca
Handed the Mary Rose over to the
Strathelliot and carried on to
Dunkirk alone.
0915ca
Arrived Dunkirk beach. Embarked 72
troops and transferred them to an
off-lying ship. Made use of a
drifting small boat to collect troops
from the beach.
2130
Transferred the last of 3 boat loads
to the Black Java. (2)
2300
Engine failed. Anchored and repaired
engine.
1st June
0410
Took two boat loads to the M/S Skipjack
which loaned the Rapid I a boat
and crew (S/Lt. E.V. Ruck, R.N.V.R.,
i/c). s/Lt. Ruck filled the Rapid I,
and his own boat with troops, and
took in tow a grounded M/L, with 32
French troops on board.
-
The Rapid I was unable to locate the
Skipjack, so she followed a tug
the St. Abbs] towards La Panne;
the tug was dodging large salvoes
of bombs.
[0930ca]
The tug was hit by a bomb and completely
disappeared; no survivors were seen,
although the Rapid I searched for half
an hour.
-
The Rapid I headed back to Dunkirk.
Picked up 3 sailors from a wreck.
1230ca
Commenced transferring troops to the
G/B Mosquito, which however proceeded
to the assistance of a sinking
transport [the Scotia]. The Rapid I
followed.
-
When 2 miles ahead, the Mosquito was
hit by bombs and sunk. The Rapid I
picked up 22 survivors including
S/Lt. E.S. Flint, R.N.R.
-
Casting adrift a launch which was in
tow, the Rapid I proceeded.
-
15 miles off Margate, she was taken in
tow by the Sk. Antje.
2100
Arrived Margate and landed 28 injured
and survivors.
Total 28
Number of British and Allied troops
ferried from beach was approx. 460.
(1) S/Lt. Clarke incorrectly calls this vessel the "Rapide".
Several other reports copy this error.
(2) No vessel of this name can be traced, although it Occurs in
D.R's list of ships.
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SKYLARK [I]
A Brighton beach
boat
S/Lt. E.C.B. Mares,
S/Lt. H. McClelland, R.N.V.R.
R.N.V.R.
MARY ROSE (1)
M/L
&
S/Lt. H. McClelland,
R.N.V.R.
31st May
0205
Both vessels left Ramsgate in tow of the
tr. Strathelliot.
Dunkirk. Both vessels were damaged en route to
0730
The Mary Rose was abandoned and sunk.
0820ca
The Skylark was abandoned and sunk.
Crews of both vessels were taken on
board the Strathelliot.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, P. 378, 393.
(1) Owner O.Dives.
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STONEHAVEN
M/V (owner, W.H. Stonehaven)
(dan layer)
?
30th May
1430 Did not return from Operation Dynamo.
Picked for up convey ef/motor cruisers,
1550
posert to
Hove-to. Took in tow the disabled M/B's
Authority - TO.9144.
Skylart and Dours Belle II.
TO.9436.
Proceeded AT 1635.
Hove-to and took in tow the disabled
1840
M/B Mary loss.
Proceeded. At 2845, hove-to for
aertain other M/D's in trouble.
They were taken in top by other
2200
voncels. Proceeded at 1910,
Anchored off Remagato, S/Lt. Nercer
processed 1n N/B Forty Two to search
for 3 lost M/B's which were found
near the Gull Buoy.
31st May
0205
The Strethelliot sailed for Dunkirk,
eacorting M/B's, 8 of which were
diaabled and in tow of various
vossele. Course via U, V, and W
buoys.
0640
The Skylark's towing bollard tord any.
Took her in tow storn first,
0730
The MARY Rose, which has been in tow of
the K/B Rapid, was debeged; her crew
were transferred to the Strathelliot
and the damaged M/B was sonk.
0820
The Skylark damaged; transferred her
onew and stores to the Strathalliot.
The Skylark was then Bank by the
trawler "KO".(1)
0845
Took in tow the N/B Halden Annie IV.
1215
Took the Malden Annie THE in tow stern
first.
1620
Ansbored off Dunkirk beaches. Emberked
34 French troops.
-
Alr attacks.
1920
Proceeded.
let June
0830
The Stratholliot Sheerness. Disembarked
50 trans.
1223
Left Shearneee to escort 8 convoy of
M/B's to Ransgate.
1240
Took in too the M/L Empress, and a
naval launch.
1650
Arrived Ramagate with the M/M's.
1805
Proceeded for Dunkirk.
off Dunkirk the tow was slipped. The
-
The Strethelliot at Dunkirk berthed
Empress ran aground.
2310
alongaide inner Jesty. Basbarked
troops.
2nd June
0130
Proceeded. Grounded outside harbour.
0815ca
0745
Arrived Ramsgate, Disembarked 285
Refloated. Proceeded.
French troops,(2) including the
Frenoh General Nicolle and his staff.
(1) Bothing known of this trawler, nor 19 her name mentioned in
(2) Glasn's Pisherman's Nautical Aleanes
to report.
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STRATHELLIOT
Trawler
(dan layer)
S/Lt. W.E. Mercer, R.N.V.R.
30th May
1410
1430
Left Sheerness for Ramsgate.
Picked for up a convoy of/motor cruisers,
1550
escort to Ramsgate.
Hove-to. Skylark Took in tow the disabled M/B's
Proceeded at 1635.
and Court Belle II.
1800
Hove-to and took in tow the disabled
M/B Mary Rose.
1840
Proceeded. At 1845, hove-to for
certain other M/B's in trouble.
They were taken in tow by other
2200
vessels. Proceeded at 1910.
Anchored off Ramsgate. S/Lt. Mercer
proceeded in M/B Forty Two to search
for 3 lost M/B's which were found
near the Gull Buoy.
31st May
0205
The Strathelliot sailed for Dunkirk,
escorting M/B's, 8 of which were
disabled and in tow of various
vessels. Course via U, V, and W
buoys.
0640
The Skylark's towing bollard tore away.
Took her in tow stern first.
0730
The Mary Rose, which had been in tow of
the M/B Rapid, was damaged; her crew
were transferred to the Strathelliot
and the damaged M/B was sunk.
0820
The Skylark damaged; transferred her
crew and stores to the Strathelliot.
The Skylark was then sunk by the
trawler "KO". (1)
0845
Took in tow the M/B Malden Annie IV.
1215
Took the Malden Annie IV in tow stern
first.
1620
Anchored off Dunkirk beaches. Embarked
54 French troops.
-
Air attacks.
1920
Proceeded.
arrived
1st June
0830
The Strathelliot Sheerness. Disembarked
54 troops.
1223
Left Sheerness to escort a convoy of
M/B's to Ramsgate.
1240
Took in tow the M/L Empress, and a
naval launch.
1650
Arrived Ramsgate with the M/B's.
1805
Proceeded for Dunkirk.
-
Off Dunkirk the tow was slipped. The
Empress ran aground.
2310
The Strathelliot at Dunkirk berthed
alongside inner jetty. Embarked
troops.
2nd June
0130
Proceeded. Grounded outside harbour.
0215ca
0745
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 285
Refloated. Proceeded.
French troops, (2) including the
French General Nicolle and his staff.
(1) Nothing known of this trawler, nor is her name mentioned in
(2) Ramsgate Olsen's report. Fisherman's Nautical Almanac.
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MOTOR CONVOY.
6/6/40. Dynamo 188.
Motor Barge Sherfield
1 - 185
Ex-Lighter Y.O. 63.
Ex-Lighter X.95.
Motor Launch Nanette II.
Sub Lt. J.D.F. Kealy, R.N.
On arriving at Sheerness Motor Boat Dook on Friday, Sist May, 1940, we
received command of the above convoy with instructions to pick up British Troops
we were under way heading out to sea.
from the shores round Dunkirk as soon as possible. This was at 2 p.m; by 2.15 p.m.
Good progress was made until later that night we lost contact with lighter X.95
although we spent some time in trying to locate her without success.
At 11 a.m. 1st June land was sighted, peniol Where were we? The one and
decidedly irregular compass, the Deviation of which we never know, which perhaps
was just as well, brought us to a buny round which was painted - -"Ostend". This
Dynam 193 " 183 196
REPORT OF "MARY ROSE" - S/I H. Mc.Clelland R.N.V.B.
Ity
Engines failed on way over. Ship taken in cow, began
2
making water fast and became unmanageable and was
abandoned in Mid Channel where she sank. Crew taken on
board the Trawler "Strathelliott" where they helped to
take off troops from the beach at Dunkirk.
Journey back made in trawler. No injuries to anyone.
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Dynams 146.
355
H.M.S. "WILDFIRE",
Sheerness.
June 5th, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain
proceedings affecting H.M.T. "Strathelliot" on May 30th and 31st,
June 1st and 2nd 1940.
Acting on orders received from P.M.S.O., Sheerness, I
repaired on board H.M.T. "Strathelliot" at 10.30 May 30th with
instructions to escort a convoy of motor cruisers to Ramsgate. The
executive signal was received at 1410, anchor was immediately weighed
and the convoy was picked up at 1430.
The route ordered was via 33 QZS, but as certain boats had
proceeded into the Princes Channel, I ordered course to be laid through
that channel so that we should not lose touch with them. At 1550 we
hove to and took in tow two disabled boats the "Skylark" and
Court Belle II" - proceeding at 1635. At 1800, we again hove to to
await boats astern, and they coming up, we took in tow the "Mary Rose",
proceeding at 1840. At 1845 we were again compelled to stop, as
certain other vessels were in trouble, but these being taken in tow by
others, we got under way again at 1910.
Our orders were to close the Examination Vessel off the
N. Goodwin L.V. for instructions, but, as we approached we received
orders by R/T to prodeed to Ramsgate and to report to the N.O.I.C.
there. We arrived off Ramsgate about 2200 and came to anchor -
ordering all motor boats to make fast to the trawler. I then went
aboard motor boat "Forty Two", whose officer was a Lieutenant R.N.R.
in aommand of the boats and put off to search for three boats lost
in the darkness. These we fortunately picked up near the Gull Buoy
and escorted to the "Strathelliot". I then went ashore in "Forty Two"
and reported to the N.O.I.C. at 2305.
I was then ordered ny him to escort the convoy to Dunkerque,
but having received orders from Sheerness to return, I requested
permission to telephone Sheerness for confirmation. This being given,
I collected orders, route orders and charts, being ordered to sail
immediately. I then returned to the "Strathelliot" and asked the
Lieutenant R.N.R. to call all the officers in command of motor boats
to the trawler. They were then given orders and charts so that in
the event of their losing touch with the escort, they would be able
to proceed alone.
I arranged to hoist a red lantern of low visibility in the
trawler, so that boats could keep in touch with us in the dark and
slao arranged certain signala which were to be made on our siren to
cause the convoy to heave to, to proceed or to ease down. I gave
orders to be prepared to move off at 0200 and the officer returned to
their boats. There were eight defective boats to be towed and
arrangments were made as to which hoats were to do the towing. In the
darkness however, it was impossible to hold to these arrangements,
but all the defective boats were taken in tow by others. Anchor was
weighed at 0205 and the convoy proceeded to sea.
the North Goodwins L.V., the convoy was hove to and all
ships accounted At for; course then being set vis U.V. and W. buoys due for
Dunkerque breeze and the boat's crews were suffering great although speed
roads. The seas had by this time become very heavy, discomfort. to a
The strong N.W. causing considerable damage to the boats, bollard
was tore reduced and to she was taken in tow stern first - there being no other
towing was two knots and at 0640 the "Skylark's" towing
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bringing was entering faster trawler's counter, her stem was damaged
At her 0730, up against the "Mary the Rose" reported that, due to a following sea
and water decided that than it could be pumped and bailed out.
Dunkerque-even presuming we could get her there-she should be
I therefore as she was unlikely to be of any use at
abandoned and sunk.I therefore ordered the rest of the convoy to
proceed under the Lieutenant R.N.R.. We then took off the crew of the
"Mary Rose" and fired one tray of Lewis gun ammunition into her water
line, finally breaking her up by ramming her to prevent her becoming
a danger to navigation. We then proceeded after the convoy and picked
up another boat which was being towed.
At 0820, the "Skylark" sustained further damage to her stern
due to the strain on the tow caused by the heavy seas, and, as she
was in danger of foundering, her crew were taken off and a cargo of
ladders and petrol and all serviceable stores aboard transferred to
the "Strathelliot" the boat being them cut adrift. We then closed
a trawler "KO" and semaphored her to sink this boat which she did.
At 0845, we took in tow the "Malden Annie IV", nut at 0855
her Port mooring bollard tore away and the towing hawser was then
secured to the Starboard. This was showing signs of parting, and
finally tore away at 0940. The hawser was then secured to a small
hook.
At 1000 we closed the trawler "Grimsby Town" and sent a
message ashore by her reporting our position. A mechanic was put
aboard the "Malden Annie IV" to try to effect repairs to her magneto,
but this was found to be impossible. A hawser was then passed right
round underneath her and was secured on deck, the towing hawser being
bent to this. This hawser parted at 1215, when "Malden Annie IV"
reported that water was entering due to damage received forward. A
new hawser was passed and the vessel towed stern first. A great deal
of damage. had been caused to her superstructure by heavy seas crashing
her into the trawler, but having lost two ships, I was loth to lose
a third. The tow parted twice more in the course of the afternoon, but
the vessel was eventually taken to Dunkerque. I would like to mention
the conduct of the officer in command of the "Malden Annie IV" who
worked extremely hard under very trying conditions to bring his ship
to port.
At 1530 we were proceeding down the channel into Dunkerque
when a destroyer came out firing on and being fired on by batteries
ashore. It was impossible for us to steer out of her line of fire,
due to our tow, but fortunately, although shells were falling close
to us and planes were trying to bomb the destroyer, we sustained no
damage the mearest shell being about 70 yards on our starboard beam.
On two other occasions between 1530 and our arrival off Dunkerque
but sustained hits. We came to anchor off Dunkerque beaches ( as
beaches at 1620, we received salvoes of bombs intended for destroyers
close in no draft would allow) and eventually attracted the attention
of a motor as launch our manned by Sea Scouts. They came alongside and we asked
them to bring us some troops from the beach. We put our this ship's and boat
over the side and she was towed ashore to assist. From
another motor launch we eventually received a total of fifty-four
French soldiers.
unable further boatloads of soldiers, and at
Although we waited for a total of two and a half 1920 hours we we were
deceded to get not any knowing the state of the tide and being in danger Had of
settling there on the possibility of getting any more men, we would there. waited
that, sand, we would weigh and proceed to Sheerness. have
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22.
Skipper beaches A. Gardner, at 2200 R.N.R. - Went in Tug "Tanga" arrived
bombed machine-gunned throughout the night, while
at the and on Friday, May 31st. They were
lying off an life inprovised boat jetty. He helped to ferry troops
life boat.
down and he returned on Saturday in "Leda", leaving the
in a power which "Tanga" had towed. This broke
23.
Sub Lieut. E.T. Garside, R.N.V.R. - Went to Le Panne in
"Elizabeth Green" and ferried for larger craft. He
sighted "Viewfinder" on the beach. He got back to
Ramsgate on Thursday May 30th, transferred to the R.F.A.
launch "Andora II" and returned to beaches where he ferried
for a bit and then brought back 23 French. Arrived
Ramsgate on Friday. On Monday night he was towed over in
the "Elizabeth Green" by a tug, which he could not after-
wards find and so he brought his load home.
24. Sub Lieut. R. Shrimpton, R.N.V.R. - In an Admiralty, open
36 ft. launch he was towed over by a drifter and pent
Saturday night at the beaches. On a later night he went
into Dunkirk.
25. Sub Lieut. S.C. Allen, R.N.V.R. - Went over to Le Panne
in the "Frightened Lady" which was beached after fouling
the screw. He reported to an Admiral with side whiskers
who was escorting Gort. He was told to help some soldiers
getting abandoned pinnaces away. He also assisted to
build a jetty with trailers etc. Left the beaches in the
"Horst".
26. Sub Lieut. A.V. Weaver, R.N.V.R. - Went over in "Quijijana"
and brought back a party of 18 troops mostly Coldstream
Guards. He went over again in "Sun X".
27.
Sub Lieut. W.G.H. Bonham, R.N. went over in "BOBELI"
in the first batch and ferried until about midnight on
Wednesday night. His boat was broken up by a destroyer
which went full ahead while he was alongside. He went
on ferrying for a bit but had to abandon the "Bobeli" and
returned to Margate in the "Albury". He then went over
in the "Horst" which had to be abandoned owing to engine
trouble and a near miss.
28.
Sub Lieut. J.W. Culham, R.N. - in "Smolt" which broke
down on way over and was towed back by "Midas" ?. Went
over in "Glitter II" to the beaches about 6m East of
Dunkirk arrived at 1600 on Wed. 29th. Stayed ferrying
until 0200 on Thursday when she lost her rudder on some
wreckage and was towed back to Dover by a drifter. The
"Black Arrow" was seen aground at Dunkirk.
29. Sub Lieut. R.A.W. Pool, R.N. - Took lighter X.817 to
Dunkirk and then back to Ramsgate. He went over again
on last night to Dunkirk in the M.T.B. "Marlborough".
Mares
30.
Sub Lieut. E.G.B. Enxnish, R.N.V.R. - in "Skylark" but
she sank on the way over. He also saw "Mary Rose" sink
in mid ocean and the "Ellen Mary" run down by a life
boat and abandoned.
31,
Sub Lieut. E.A.E. Cornish, R.N.V.R. - was in the
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33.
Lieut. "Mermaiden Nimmo, back R.N.R. to Weymouth. - Took "Filleul" yacht
/.
34.
Lieut. J.S. Seal, R.N.R. - in "Queen Boadicea
picked up three seamen survivors from' Janis"? II"
Dunkirk Pier. The latter's Captain Sub Lieut. off Bell
by a bomb on Friday may 31. The survivors were
R.N.V.R.? and a stoker had been killed outright
landed at Ramsgate.
35,
Mr. C.V. Cogger - signed in "Seine" at Rochester.
Left her on Wednesday full of water for the aches
( Lieut. Cdr Filluel in command). Brought hack
350 British and French troops to Ramsgate. Sailed
again for Dunkirk and brought back 300 troops.
36.
Sub Lieut. W.E. Mercer, R.N.V.R. of "Strathelliot" -
saw the"Mary Rose" and "Skylark" sink in mid ocean,
crew all brought back. Following were seen abandoned
as Dunkirk :- "Malden" "Annie IV" and "Empress".
The former was used as a pier.
37.
"Scene Shifter" was swamped by French troops on
Wed. June 29th. "Triton" was cast off while in
tow with foul screw.
38.
Lieut. W.B. Whitworth, R.N. did 6 trips in "Aeger".
39.
Mr. R. Brown - went over in "Madame Sansgene" on
night of Monday June 3rd. Elgar H. Jefferey and his
brother were also in the boat. Towed over by "Tanjar"
(Tug) with another Motor boat. On way back boats
fouled a rope, which had been veered by the "Tanjar"
to stutch it as it was new, and the boats had to be
abandoned. The "Madame Sansgene" claimed to have
shot down a bomber.
40,
P.O. E. Wells, R.N.R. - went over in "Nanette II",
who had a Lieut. R.N.V.R. in charge. They went to
Ostende an then to Dunkirk and brought back mostly
French troops, some of whom had been in the water
for 12 hours. "Nanette" was finally returned to
41.
Dover.
Sub Lieut. Church, R.N.R. - In "Portsdown"
see separate report.
42
Coxn. George Senior, O.N. 239990 - In YC 78
Wed, May 29th for Ramsgate. Sailed from Ramsgate at at
(Lieut. Mortimer R.N.R. 1/c). Left Sheerness on
2245 Thursday night and arrived at Dunkirk
1100 on Friday. The only soldiers on the beaches vessels
there, They left Dunkirk about 1830 towing
on 45 of them, were ferried off in the YC 71
and a about midnight and anchored. H wever, and
skiff. Thornycroft motor boat. The YC 72 broke down the
herself boat managed to start up again about must
Thornycroft informed Ramsgate for a tug came out 0700
have and towed YO 78 and YC 71 back to Ramsgate.

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ICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO". - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
TTISH SHIPS (continued)
GER BANK
HANDY BILLY
TA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
ADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
ADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
HESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
RF
HYTHE (Coaster)
1 )
IOLANTHE
4
IOTE
7 (Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
9
Launches)
JABA
6
JACINTA (Trawler)
C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
G. 694
JANIS
G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
STBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
WARD NISSEN
JORDAN
WINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
IZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
PRESS
KITCAT (M.B.)
PRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
DEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
TERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ICA
LADY SHEILA
SKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
AIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
AWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
ERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
L/NSDOWNE
ERVENT
LAROC
ISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
OREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
OREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
ORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
ORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
OSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
RIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
ALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
ALZAR
MARASOLE
AY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
LENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
LITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
OLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HAIG HALFWAY (W.D. Craft)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
(Continued)
Sunk

Details

Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
Approx.
ALBATROSS
31/5/40
ALJANOR
Abandoned off Dunkirk
approx. do.
LOST.
ALOA-OE
(Boat)
Did not return
do.
ASSUMED LOST
ANEE (Wherry)
do.
"
do.
Unknown
BLACK ARROW
"
LOST
BOBELI
Lost at Dunkirk
"
"
Did not return
BONNISBELL
"
ASSUMED LOST.
Did not return
BOAT (16')
"
do.
Unknown
BRITTANIC
LOST.
"
"
"
BULL PUP
"
11
"
BLUEJACKET (18'6")
"
If
"
CARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
"
CLARA BELLE
"
"
"
COURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
CYB
"
11
"
DEVILFISH
"
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
11
"
DORIS (Wherry)
18
"
"
DREADNOUGHT 2.
11
"
"
=
3
"
n
11
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
11
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
"
Lost at Dunkirk
"
EDINA (Wherry)
11
Unknown
"
EMPRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
11
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
If
Unknown
"
ENCHANTRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
ENTERPRISE
"
Unknown
If
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
"
11
FAITH
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
"
LOST
GOOD HOPE
31/5/40
11
"
Approx.
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
11
HANDY BILLY
"
11
If
HANORA
If
"
ASSUMED LOST
IOTE
If
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
KATE (18' Boat)
If
Unknown
LOST
LANSDOWNE
"
"
"
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
"
LITTLE ANN
"
Sunk - Dunkirk
"
LETITIA
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
If
MADAME SANSGENE
If
Unknown
"
MARY ROSE
"
"
"
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
If
"
MARGHERITA
"
"
"
MAID OF HONOUR
If
"
12
"
MA JOIE
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
"
MALDON ANNIE
Unknown
"
MEDORA (Wherry)
If
"
"
If
MINIKOI
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
Approx.
If
"
ASSUMED LOST
MIRASOL
"
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
11
"
"
MOSS ROSE
"
"
LOST
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
"
30'
DO.
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
If
NEMO IV.
"
11
Unknown
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
12
Sunk off Dunkirk
PEGGY 4.
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
"
PIONEER
Abandoned off Dunkirk
LOST
"
PRINCESS MAUD

Details

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also
6.326
296
* NAYAL 11JUN1940 OFFICER IN CHARGE
274
From: CLARKE, J.C.
TO
Sub,Lieut:
*
RAMSGATE
N.O.I.C.
A
Commanding M.B. RAPIDE.
RAMSGATE.
10.6.40.
SUBMITTED RECORD OF M.B. RAPIDE removing B.B.F. from Dunkirk
Beach.
Received orders at SHEERNESS at 14.00 hours on 30-5-40 to proceed
to Downs in convoy with other motor boats, escort vessel Drifter
"STRATHELLIOTT".
Arrived Downs 23.45 towing two broken-down boats. Received order
from STRATHELLIOTT at 01.30 on 31-5-40 to proceed to Dunkirk to
embark troops from beach, taking M.B. MARY ROSE in tow. Had
trouble with tow during night and handed over to STRATHELLIOTT
about 06.00 hrs, and carried on to Dunkirk alone. Arrived about
09.15. Floated ladder ashore on line and proceeded to haul troops
aboard; slow process owing to surf. Dropped anchor seawards and
backed on to beach. Loaded and hauled off on flood with 72 aboard,
transferred to ship lying off shore (name not known), picked up
small boat adrift and used form ferrying from beach to my ship.
Transferred 3 ship loads, last one at 21.30 hours on to BLACK JAVA.
Anchored half mile off shore and repaired engine. At 04.10 hours
Attempted to pick up a load at 23.00 hours but engine failed.
SKIPJACK. SKPPJACK loaned me a boat and crew in charge of Sub.
on 196-40 picked up ship's boat and loaded two loads on to
Lieut. Ruck who went ashore and filled my ship and his boat and
also took in tow large motor launch with 32 French soldiers on
board which was aground. Was unable to locate SKIPJACK or any
salvoes of bombs. Followed her with object of transferring and my
other ship except large tug steaming towards La Panne, dodging
loads. She eventually hit and completely destroyed, we
were half unable hour. Turned round and headed back to Dunkirk and above picked
was to find any survivors, although we cruised around for
up three an sailors from top mast of a ship which was just
Abreast of Dunkirk harbour MOSQUITO have in sight; signalled her
water (name unknown).
and started Commander of MOSQUITO received message soldiers to proceed
transferring my troops and survivors.
Whilst to sinking doing transport so, and we cast off with three French
and SKIPJACK men on board, and followed her.
proceeded MOSQUITO ahead badly towed damaged and was home, we from picked hit and about having about hindered up 15 to 21 12.00 miles trouble cast survivors our hrs. movements. off the and and coast launch and ANTJE approximately Sub,Lieut. to adrift was Margate making as Flint, by she 2 miles better Skoot Was and
ANTJE, speed.
Were giving disembarked injured
Arriving as our engine Margate was approximately 21.35 hrs and
Sub. and survivors. Lieut. Flint, R.N.R., although badly wounded himself,
insisted on seeing

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&
bris sivel only bean
26
300
COPY.
20
From: CLARKE, J.C.
Sub.Lieut:
To
Commander Troop, R.N.
H.M.S. WILDFIRE, SHEERNESS.
birs VITAM
Commanding M.B.RAPIDE.
10.6.40.
120
öma
SUBMITTED RECORD OF M.B. RAPIDE removing B.E.F. from
Dunkirk Beach.
broot I basede assiy
Twod CA TisH taxsoq eðlagf VIII III to
bits alexateH serdi VI
Received orders at SHEERNESS at 14.00 hours on
JuodA was alwel edd right medic evord
30.5.40 to proceed to Downs in convoy with other motor
30/5
adds DO anidmod to bontrom effe .beggorb
boate, escort vessel Drifter "STRATHELLIOTT".
and no voloste of
beggorh bird evods, bereved alexnich
Arrived Downs 23.45 towing two broken-down boats.
ebtewod SINDO 8 broose
Received order from STRATHELLICTT at 01.30 on 31.5.40 to
00 MISVO
MARY ROSE in tow. Had trouble with tow during night and
proceed to Dunkirk to embark troops from beach, taking M.B.
BBW
and of edudito of
handed over to STRATHELLIOTT about 08.00 hrs, and carried
31/5
notasovo 520 nedi 020m no one
on to Dunkirk alone. Arrived about 09.15. Floated
ladder ashore on line and proceeded to haul troops aboard;
Loob 5018 admod to
backed on to beach. Loaded and hauled off on flood with
slow process owing to surf. Dropped anchor seawards and
on Batwolle to to
OF
78 aboard, transferred to ship lying off shore (name not
ods evits bros
known), picked up small boat adrift and used for ferrying
Ms Devedo vilbeet Drts VINOLUP 68
from beach to my ship.
bits to of as I
anigued at smell and first nellivis st all
Transferred 3 ship loads, last one at 91.30 hours
.etegamen To
on to BLACK JAVA. Attempted to pick up a load at 88.00
hours but engine failed. Anchored half mile off shore
1/6
(by)
and repaired engine. At 04.10 hours on 1.6.40 picked
SKIPJACK up loaned me a boat and crew in charge of Sub.Lieut. and
ship's boat and loaded two loade on to SKIPJACK.
Ruck who went ashore and filled my ship and his boat
also took in tow large motor launch with 32 French
Tavo
board which was aground. Was unable to locate
SKIPJACK soldiers on other ship except large tug steaming towards
La or dodging any salvoes of bombs. Followed her with
and destroyed, and we were unable to hour. any
object Panne, of transferring my loads. She was eventually find hit
survivors, and headed back to Dunkirk and picked up
completely although we cruised around for half an
Turned three sailors round from top mast of a ship which was just above
water (name unknown).
Abreast of Dunkirk harbour MOSQUITO have in sight; and
signalled her and started transferring my troops
survivors. Commander of MOSQUITO received
Whilst doing so, to sinking transport and we cast off followed with
message three French to proceed soldiers and SKIPJACK men on board, and
her.
MOSQUITO and we picked up 21 survivors and Sub.Lieut. adrift
was hit about 18.00 hrs. and approximately
Flint, as she and badly damaged and hindered our
2 miles ahead proceeded home, having to cast the movements. launch
was by Skoot making ANTJE, better speed. Arriving and Margate survivors.
Were towed as our engine was giving trouble approximately ANTJE
was from about 15 miles off coast to Margate and
21.35 hrs and disembarked R.N.R., injured although badly wounded himself, thier
Sub.Lieut.Flint, seeing that his crew were comfortable able and to
wounds insisted attended on to with the few bandages we were
obtain us to Sub pick from Lieut up ANTJE. nearly Ruck and 200 his soldiers heat's from grow Pundible for

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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
CHAP. VIII
Typical of the urge which characterised sailed from Ramsgate this movement at 0205 of small craft was
escorting the trawler motor Strathelliot, boats, 8 which of which were disabled and in tow of on various the 31st May
the M/B Skylark, disabled, was in tow of Strathelliot. At 0640 the Skylark's vessels
towing bollard tore away and she was taken the in tow stern first. Then the M/B
embarked the Skylark in also the in became Strathelliot. tow-and damaged, later Shortly taken after in tow this stern the first-and M/B Malden crew Annie Lad ber, IV
crew were transferred to the Strathelliot and she and was Mary sunk after Rose was her sunk. Her
Mary Rose, which had been in tow of M/B the Rapid I, was damaged.
had to be taken she arrived
water fast, and dritting on to the was She
Dunkirk beaches with her pumps beach choked, she bilge abandoned. full of rubbish fund making off
useful purpose, however, by being used as a pier.
It is impossible to give the story of every ship, although each ship has its
which went over on the 31st May in company with the lighters X. 217 (S/Lt.
story. Here, for instance, is the unvarnished history of the M/B Marsayru
R.A. W. Pool, R.N.) X. 213 and X. 149. They arrived off Malo beach at about
1600. During an air attack X. 213 and X. 149 were sunk. The Z. 217 was
beached and, assisted by the dinghy, embarked 95 troops which were transferred
to the yacht Llanthony. The X. 217 continued to embark troops using the
Marsayru and a cutter. At about 2100 that evening, with the Marsayru's
skipper and crew and about 200 British and French troops on board, the X. 217
left for home towing the Marsayru and a cutter.
Shortly after sailing the Marsayru broke adrift, and in darkness could not be
found. Next day, the 1st June, however, at 1400, S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R.
in a Naval steam pinnace, off La Panne, sighted the Marsayru drifting with the
tide and unoccupied. She was found to be in working order; the engine was
started up and Sub-Lieut. Godman took an A.B. and a soldier as crew. He
left Petty Officer Morrison in charge of the steam pinnace with orders to lay off
and wait for the return of the Marsayru.
With the dinghy in tow the Marsayru proceeded to the western end of the
beach capacity. and anchored; the dinghy ferried 19 troops to her, which filled her to
In the meantime the crew of the steam pinnace had embarked in the skoot
Doggersbank and had left the steam pinnace anchored near Dunkirk harbour.
Sub-Lieut. Godman decided to leave her there and sailed in the Marsayru for
England; from her. he overtook the Doggersbank on the way and obtained some fuel
and in tow waited for daylight. At 0430 on the 2nd June a trawler a took the Marsayru
At 2330 on the Ist June the Marsayru made fast to conical flashing buoy
embarked. to Ramsgate, which was reached at 0800, and the 19 troops were dis-
the Queen's pleasure launches Enterprise and Wave Queen), the Foremost Southborough,
White Heather,Westeriey,A Lansdowne, hopper barge .26. The M/B's. Marsayru,
and the 101, Lady Minotaur,
The motor coaster Hythe. M/B, the Dolphin's Balquhain, power Tigris boat, I, Rapid the Nelson's I, picket
the motor X lighters launch 95, 149, 209 (towing a boat), 213, Sherfield,
motor launches Grouse, Nanette II the lighter Y.C.63. The and War 217. The motor barge seven 30 knot
eighth, The skoot the Pigeon, Hilda went Haig, over on Kestrel, 1st June. Marlborough, Swallow, Department's Wolfe and Vulture an
Gipsy Three King, more Golden of towed Spray over II the and motor two life-boats. boats Moss Rose, Rose Marie, Lady Haig, Britannic
and
the M.F.H. Pickford & Co. Ltd.'s motor vessels went over, viz the Chamois, Hound
72

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INDEX
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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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

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
MINISTRY Hotel OF SHIPPING, HOTEL
VESSEL
Motor Boats and Other Small Craft.
OWNER
DUNGENESS Lifeboat
Remarks
EASTBOURNE Lifeboat
of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
GREATER LONDON
R.N.L.I.
REMARKS
Approx.
LOST.
"G" Lifeboat Lifeboat
31/5/40
Abandoned off Dunkirk
TROSS
ASSUMED LOST
NOR
approx. do.
Did not return
do.
do.
do.
LOST
HYTHE HASTINGS Lifebost Lifeboat
-OE
P. & 0. S.N. Co.
"
(Wherry)
Unknown
"
"
Lost at Dunkirk
CK ARROW
ASSUMED LOST
LIFEBOATS (4)
Did not return
do.
ELI
LIFEBOATS (5)
Returned
"
Did not return
NISBELL
LOST.
"
Unknown
Blue Star Line
to
T (16')
"
"
"
"
"
LIFEROATS (15) LIEEBOATS
Royal Mail
Reported
LL PUP
"
ou
,UEJACKET (18'6")
"
"
"
ARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
Canadian & 0. Pacific Lines
a No information
"
int
"
17
LARA BELLE
LIFEBOATS LIFEBOATS Motor)
LIFEBOAT
"
"
"
was
OURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
Butchers S. Edam Dutch P. S.N. Co.
Returned returned) to damandevillfish
YB
"
"
"
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
"
"
"
in
OWneyDORIS (Wherry)
"
"
"
PS
LOUISE LIPEBOATS vessels) STEVENS
DREADNOUGHT 2.
"
"
"
"
3
tisl
"
Ex ROSLIN CASTLE
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
"
Lost at Dunkirk
"
wiven
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
LUCY
"
EDINA (Wherry)
Unknown
British India Steam
"
1 LOWESTOPERS
No trece laced. to
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
EMPRESS
Gt. Ltd.
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
"
Unknown
"
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
ENCHANTRESS
"
"
Unknown
ENTERPRISE
"
"
"
Dunkirk. return
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
FAITH
"
"
LOST
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
31/5/40
"
-do-
GOOD HOPE
Approx.
"
"
11
GRANGE
ex UPWEY
Ropnerdo- Shipping Co.
Dunkirk. No of
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
"
HANDY BILLY
"
ASSUMED LOST
HANORA
MARGATE Lifeboat
"Missing returned i return! return!
"
IOTE
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
MICHAELY
Houlder Bros. & Co.
KATE (18' Boat)
"
Unknown
LOST
"
"
"
LANSDOWNE
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
11
Southwold lifebost
"
LITTLE ANN
Sunk Dunkirk
"
LETITIA
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
"
"
RAMSGATE POOLE LUNWOOD (Lifebost)LLIS Lifebost WRIGHT)
reported ed 3 lost. to Owner 1
"
MADAME SANSGENE
Unknown
"
"
MARY ROSE
"
KIRK
S. Simpson
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
"
"
"
"
MARGHERITA
"
MAID OF HONOUR
"
"
"
MA JOIE
"
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
ALMER LTON Lifeboat
MALDON ANNIE
"
Unknown
"
Returned did to Owner. not go.
MEDORA (Wherry)
"
"
"
"
MINIKOI
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
Approx.
MIRASOL
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
MOSS ROSE
"
"
"
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
30'
DO.
"
"
LOST
"
NEMO IV.
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
Unknown
"
PEGGY 4.
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
PIONEER
11
Unknown
PRINCESS MAUD
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ASSUMED LOST
LOST

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MINISTRY mire Hotel OF SHIPPING, Group,
HOTEL,
REMARKS
Motor Boats and Other Small Craft.
ame of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
Approx.
a
ALBATROSS
31/5/40
ALJANOR
Abandoned off Dunkirk
approx. do.
LOST.
ALOA-OE
Did not return
do.
ASSUMED LOST
ANEE (Wherry)
do.
"
do.
Unknown
BLACK ARROW
"
LOST
BOBELI
Lost at Dunkirk
"
"
BONNISBELL
Did not return
"
ASSUMED LOST
BOAT (16')
Did not return
"
do.
doned)
BRITTANIC
Unknown
"
LOST.
"
"
BULL PUP
"
"
"
BLUEJACKET (18'6")
"
"
"
CARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
"
CLARA BELLE
"
"
oug
"
COURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
CYB
"
mti
"
"
DEVILFISH
"
was
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
"
"
DORIS (Wherry)
"
"
"
DREADNOUGHT 2.
"
"
"
"
3
"
in
"
"
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
"
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
"
08 tish as
Lost at Dunkirk
"
EDINA (Wherry)
"
Unknown
"
EMPRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
"
Unknown
"
ENCHANTRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
ENTERPRISE
"
Unknown
"
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
"
"
FAITH
"
"
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
GOOD HOPE
LOST
31/5/40
"
"
Approx.
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
"
HANDY BILLY
"
"
"
HANORA
"
"
IOTE
"
ASSUMED LOST
KATE (18' Boat)
Lost at Dunkirk
11
Unknown
LOST
LANSDOWNE
"
"
LOST
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
"
LITTLE ANN
"
"
Sunk Dunkirk
LETITIA
"
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
MADAME SANSGENE
"
"
Unknown
MARY ROSE
"
"
"
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
"
"
MARGHERITA
"
"
"
MAID OF HONOUR
"
"
"
MA JOIE
"
"
Abandoned Dunkirk
MALDON ANNIE
"
"
Unknown
MEDORA (Wherry)
If
"
"
MINIKOI
"
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
"
Unknown
Approx.
LOST
MIRASOL
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
"
11
ASSUMED LOST
MOSS ROSE
"
"
"
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
"
30'
DO.
11
"
LOST
NEMO IV.
"
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
"
Unknown
PEGGY 4.
11
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
PIONEER
11
"
Unknown
PRINCESS MAUD
"
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ASSUMED LOST
LOST

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Name of Vessel.
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
GOOD HOPE
31.5.40
Unknown
LOST.
Approx.
zh
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
do.
"
HANDY BILLY
"
"
S
"
ASSUMED LOST
HANORA
"
IOTE
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
"
a
KATE (18' Boat)
"
Unknown
LOST.
S
"
LANSDOWNE
"
Unknown
#
LARK (punt)
"
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
LITTLE ANN
Sufik Dunkirk
"
"
LETITIA
11
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
MADAME SANSGENE
"
Unknown
#
MARY ROSE
"
"
"
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
"
#
"
"
"
MARGHERITA
"
11
"
MAID OF HONOUR
If
MA JOIE
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
MALDON ANNIE
"
Unknown
"
MEDORA (wherry)
"
11
"
MINIKOI
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31.5.40
Unknown
LOST
approx.
MIRASOL
11
11
ASSUMED LOST
MONTAGUE WHALER
"
"
do.
MOSS ROSE
"
11
"
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
11
LOST
DO.
11
=
30'
"
NEMO IV.
=
Abandoned at Dunkirk
11
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
Unknown.
"
PEGGY 4.
11
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
PIONEER
"
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
PRINCESS MAUD
11
Abandoned off Dunkirk
LOST
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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
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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

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Page 5.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY . 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1 )
IOLANTHE
D.4
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSCENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
GLITTER II
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GOLIATH
MARQUIS (Tug)
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HALFWAY
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
(Continued)

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TO DOVER LETTER OF 6 ans. 19to
ENCLOSURE No
- 2 -
VI Yachts and Small Craft. (Continued).
Pioneer.
Chelsea.
Two Rivers.
Charlotte.
Unique.
Diana Mary. - DOVER
Eothen.
Cuisisana.
Ramagete 18/6
Princess Lily.
/
The King.
Count Dracula.
Royal Thames.
Gayfly.
Formosa.
Sallyforth.
Margherita.
Kayell.
Maldon Annie.
Anthony.
Canvey Queen.
Imshi.
Miss Ming.
Sinbad II.
Princess Maud.
Curlew.
Empress.
Skylark.
Faversham.
Bream.
Queen Boadicea.
Pike.
Queen Boadicea. II.
Windsor Castle.
Vera.
Omega.
Daphne.
Tinker.
Kingwood.
Black Arrow.
Hurlingham.
Thetis.
The Viscount.
Aljanor.
His Majesty.
Silvery Breeze.
The Marchioness.
Rummy II.
Mutt.
Thark. ih,Dovier 18/6
Jeff.
Thurne.
Beverley.
Fleetwing.
St. Patrick.
Miss Modesty.
Skylark. (whech of may ?)
Gay Venture.
Spinaway.
Westerly.
Mary Rose.
Sylvia.
Advance.
Lorna Doone.
Hanora.
Hazard.
Maid of Honour.
Tigris I.
Cordelia.
Iote.
View Finder.
Shamrock.
Karina.
Queen of England.
Triton.
Wolsey.
Stonehaven.
X
Sceneshifter.
1 name unknown (Thames Conservancy).
1 Seaschool Yacht (Shipping Federation, Cmdr. Cavill).
VII Power Driven Lifeboats.
26 out of 27 have not been returned. It is
understood that 3 are still at Ramsgate.
VIII Ordinary Lifeboats.
34 out of 87 have not been returned.

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DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
Meeting at held the Ministry at 11 a.m. of on Shipping. Friday 17th January 1941
(Room 5087).
ther 1802 ШООЯ AFT
AGENDA.
1. 2. Minutes Matters of arising. Meeting held on 20th December 1940.
3. 4. Report Cases of Payment for period ending 16th 1941.
1. for Total discussion Loss: and settlement Nth on the January table :-
"BONNIBELL" :
"SANTOSY" :
C. Patey.
"CHARLOTTE H" :
L. Odell.
"MAGNET" :
Capt. the Hon. M.T. Henderson.
A Hall.
10 Lifeboats
:
"ROCINANTE" :
British India Steam N. Co.Ltd.
"MARY ROSE :
R.F. Fryars.
"MINIKOI :
Owen Dives
Comdr. W.S. Shelford (deceased)
:
P.ro.
5.
Any other business.
lilah
Burnay.

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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1)
IOLANTHE
D.4
)
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GLITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
GOLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
HALFWAY
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
Continued)

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MOTOR CONVOY.
6/6/40. Dynams 188.
Motor Barge Sherfield
1
# 185
Ex-Lighter Y.O. 63.
Ex-Lighter X.95.
Motor Launch Nanette II.
Sub it J.D.F. Kealy, R.N.
On arriving at Sheerness Motor Boat Dook on Friday, Sist May, 1940, we
received command of the above convoy with instructions to pick up British Troops
from the shores round Dunkirk as soon as possible. This was at 2 p.m; by 2.15 p.m.
we were under way heading out to sea.
Good progress was made until later that night we lost contact with lighter X.95
although we spent some time in trying to locate her without success.
At 11 a.m. 1st June land was sighted, peniol Where were we? The one and
decidedly irregular compass, the Deviation of which we never knew, which perhaps
was just as well, brought us to a buny round which was painted - -"Ostend". This
Dynam 193 " 183 196
:
REPORT OF "MARY ROSE" - S/I H. Mc.Clelland R.N.V.B.
Ity
Engines failed on way over. Ship taken in cow, began
2
making water fast and became unmanageable and was
abandoned in Mid Channel where she sank. Crew taken on
board the Trawler "Strathelliott" where they helped to
take off troops from the beach at Dunkirk.
Journey back made in trawler. No injuries to anyone.
8
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Dynams 146.
355
H.M.S. "WILDFIRE",
Sheerness.
June 5th, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain
proceedings affecting H.M.T. "Strathelliot" on May 30th and 31st,
June 1st and 2nd 1940.
Acting on orders received from P.M.S.O., Sheerness, I
repaired on board H.M.T. "Strathelliot" at 10.30 May 30th with
instructions to escort a convoy of motor cruisers to Ramsgate. The
executive signal was received at 1410, anchor was immediately weighed
and the convoy was picked up at 1430.
The route ordered was via 33 QZS, but as certain boats had
proceeded into the Princes Channel, I ordered course to be laid through
that channel so that we should not lose touch with them. At 1550 we
hove to and took in tow two disabled boats - the "Skylark" and
Court Belle II" - proceeding at 1635. At 1800, we again hove to to
await boats astern, and they coming up, we took in tow the "Mary Rose",
proceeding at 1840. At 1845 we were again compelled to stop, as
certain other vessels were in trouble, but these being taken in tow by
others, we got under way again at 1910.
Our orders were to close the Examination Vessel off the
N. Goodwin L.V. for instructions, but, as we approached we received
orders by R/T to prodeed to Ramsgate and to report to the N.O.I.C.
there. We arrived off Ramsgate about 2200 and came to anchor -
ordering all motor boats to make fast to the trawler. I then went
aboard motor boat "Forty Two", whose officer was a Lieutenant R.N.R.
in aommand of the boats and put off to search for three boats lost
in the darkness. These we fortunately picked up near the Gull Buoy
and escorted to the "Strathelliot". I then went ashore in "Forty Two"
and reported to the N.O.I.C. at 2305.
I was then ordered ny him to escort the convoy to Dunkerque,
but having received orders from Sheerness to return, I requested
permission to telephone Sheerness for confirmation. This being given,
I collected orders, route orders and charts, being ordered to sail
immediately. I then returned to the "Strathelliot" and asked the
Lieutenant R.N.R. to call all the officers in command of motor boats
to the trawler. They were then given orders and charts so that in
the event of their losing touch with the escort, they would be able
to proceed alone.
I arranged to hoist a red lantern of low visibility in the
trawler, so that boats could keep in touch with us in the dark and
slao arranged certain signala which were to be made on our siren to
cause the convoy to heave to, to proceed or to ease down. I gave
orders to be prepared to move off at 0200 and the officer returned to
their boats. There were eight defective boats to be towed and
arrangments were made as to which hoats were to do the towing. In the
darkness however, it was impossible to hold to these arrangements,
but all the defective boats were taken in tow by others. Anchor was
weighed at 0205 and the convoy proceeded to sea.
At the North Goodwins L.V., the convoy was hove to and all
ships accounted for; course then being set vis U.V. and W. buoys for
Dunkerque roads. The seas had by this time become very heavy, due to a
The towing was causing considerable damage to the boats, although speed
strong N.W. breeze and the boat's crews were suffering great discomfort.
was reduced to two knots and at 0640 the "Skylark's" towing bollard
tore away and she was taken in tow stern first - there being no other
point forward at which the towing wire could be secured.

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bringing was entering trawler's counter, her stem was damaged
At her 0730, up against the "Mary the Rose" reported that, due to a following sea
and water decided that faster than it could be pumped and bailed out.
I therefore as she was unlikely to be of any use at
Dunkerque-even presuming we could get her there-she should be
abandoned and sunk. I therefore ordered the rest of the convoy to
proceed under the Lieutenant R.N.R.. We then took off the crew of the
"Mary Rose" and fired one tray of Lewis gun ammunition into her water
line, finally breaking her up by ramming her to prevent her becoming
a danger to navigation. We then proceeded after the convoy and picked
up another boat which was being towed.
At 0820, the "Skylark" sustained further damage to her stern
due to the strain on the tow caused by the heavy seas, and, as she
was in danger of foundering, her crew were taken off and a cargo of
ladders and petrol and all serviceable stores aboard transferred to
the "Strathelliot" - the boat being them cut adrift. We then closed
trawler "KO" and semaphored her to sink this boat which she did.
At 0845, we took in tow the "Malden Annie IV", nut at 0855
her Port mooring bollard tore away and the towing hawser was then
secured to the Starboard. This was showing signs of parting, and
finally tore away at 0940. The hawser was then secured to a small
hook.
At 1000 we closed the trawler "Grimsby Town" and sent a
message ashore by her reporting our position. A mechanic was put
aboard the "Malden Annie IV" to try to effect repairs to her magneto,
but this was found to be impossible. A hawser was then passed right
round underneath her and was secured on deck, the towing hawser being
bent to this. This hawser parted at 1215, when "Malden Annie IV"
reported that water was entering due to damage received forward. A
new hawser was passed and the vessel towed stern first. A great deal
of damage had been caused to her superstructure by heavy seas crashing
her into the trawler, but having lost two ships, I was loth to lose
a third. The tow parted twice more in the course of the afternoon, but
the vessel was eventually taken to Dunkerque. I would like to mention
the conduct of the officer in command of the "Malden Annie IV" who
worked extremely hard under very trying conditions to bring his ship
to port.
At 1530 we were proceeding down the channel into Dunkerque
when a destroyer came out firing on and being fired on by batteries
ashore. It was impossible for us to steer out of her line of fire,
due to our tow, but fortunately, although shells were falling close
to us and planes were trying to bomb the destroyer, we sustained no
damage the mearest shell being about 70 yards on our starboard beam.
On two other occasions between 1530 and our arrival off Dunkerque
but sustained no hits. We came to anchor off Dunkerque beaches ( as
beaches at 1620, we received salvoes of bombs intended for destroyers
close in as our draft would allow) and eventually attracted the attentior
of a motor launch manned by Sea Scouts. They came alongside and we asked
over the side and she was towed ashore to assist. From this and
them to bring us some troops from the beach. We put our ship's boat
another motor launch we eventually received a total of fifty-four
French soldiers.
unable to further boatloads of soldiers, and at 1920 we
Although we waited for a total of two and a half hours we were
deceded get not any knowing the state of the tide and being in danger Had of
settling there been on possibility of getting any more men, we would there. waited
that, the sand, we would weigh and proceed to Sheerness. have
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22.
Skipper A. Gardner, R.N.R. - Went in Tug "Tanga" arrived
at the beaches at 2200 on Friday, May 31st. They were
bombed and machine-gunned throughout the night, while
lying off an inprovised jetty. He helped to ferry troops
in a power life boat which "Tanga" had towed. This broke
down and he returned on Saturday in "Leda", leaving the
life boat.
23. Sub Lieut. E.T. Garside, R.N.V.R. - Went to Le Panne in
"Elizabeth Green" and ferried for larger craft. He
sighted "Viewfinder" on the beach. He got back to
Ramsgate on Thursday May 30th, transferred to the R.F.A.
launch "Andora II" and returned to beaches where he ferried
for a bit and then brought back 23 French. Arrived
Ramsgate on Friday. On Monday night he was towed over in
the "Elizabeth Green" by a tug, which he could not after-
wards find and so he brought his load home.
24. Sub Lieut. R. Shrimpton, R.N.V.R.- In an Admiralty, open
36 ft. launch he was towed over by a drifter and pent
Saturday night at the beaches. On a later night he went
into Dunkirk.
25. Sub Lieut. S.C. Allen, R.N.V.R. Went over to Le Panne
in the "Frightened Lady" which was beached after fouling
the screw. He reported to an Admiral with side whiskers
who was escorting Gort. He was told to help some soldiers
getting abandoned pinnaces away. He also assisted to
build a jetty with trailers etc. Left the beaches in the
"Horst".
26. Sub Lieut. A.V. Weaver, R.N.V.R. Went over in "Quijijana"
and brought back a party of 18 troops mostly Coldstream
Guards. He went over again in "Sun X".
27. Sub Lieut. W.G.H. Bonham, R.N. - went over in "BOBELI"
in the first batch and ferried until about midni on
Wednesday night. His boat was broken up by a destroyer
which went full ahead while he was alongside. He went
on ferrying for a bit but had to abandon the "Bobeli" and
returned to Margate in the "Albury". He then went over
in the "Horst" which had to be abandoned owing to engine
trouble and a near miss.
28. Sub Lieut. J.W. Culham, R.N. - in "Smolt" which broke
down on way over and was towed back by "Midas" ?. Went
over in "Glitter II" to the beaches about 6m East of
Dunkirk arrived at 1600 on Wed. 29th. Stayed ferrying
until 0200 on Thursday when she lost her rudder on some
wreckage and was towed back to Dover by a drifter. The
"Black Arrow" was seen aground at Dunkirk.
29. Sub Lieut. R.A.W. Pool, R.N. - Took lighter X.817 to
Dunkirk and then back to Ramsgate. He went over again
on last night to Dunkirk in the M.T.B. "Marlborough".
Mares
30.
Sub Lieut. E.G.B. R.N.V.R. - in "Skylark" but
she sank on the way over. He also saw "Mary Rose" sink
in mid ocean and the "Ellen Mary" run down by a life
boat and abandoned.
31,
Sub Lieut. E.A.E. Cornish, R.N.V.R. - was in the
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back R.N.R. to Weymouth. - Took "Filleul" yacht
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34.
Lieut. J.S. Seal, R.N.R. - in "Queen Boadicea
Dunkirk picked up three seamen survivors from' Janis"? II"
R.N.V.R.? and a stoker had been killed outright
Pier. The latter's Captain Sub Lieut. off Bell
by a bomb on Friday may 31. The survivors were
landed at Ramsgate.
35,
Mr. C.V. Cogger - signed in "Seine" at Rochester.
Left her on Wednesday full of water for the beaches
( Lieut. Cdr Filluel in command). Brought hack
350 British and French troops to Ramsgate. Sailed
again for Dunkirk and brought back 300 troops.
36.
Sub Lieut. W.E. Mercer, R.N.V.R. of "Strathelliot" -
saw the Mary Rose" and "Skylark" sink in mid ocean,
crew all brought back. Following were seen abandoned
as Dunkirk :- "Malden" "Annie IV" and "Empress".
The former was used as a pier.
37.
"Scene Shifter" was swamped by French troops on
Wed. June 29th. "Triton" was cast off while in
tow with foul screw.
38.
Lieut. W.B. Whitworth, R.N. did 6 trips in "Aeger".
39.
Mr. R. Brown - went over in "Madame Sansgene" on
night of Monday June 3rd. Elgar H. Jefferey and his
brother were also in the boat. Towed over by "Tanjar"
(Tug) with another Motor boat. On way back boats
fouled a rope, which had been veered by the "Tanjar"
to stutch it as it was new, and the boats had to be
abandoned. The "Madame Sansgene" claimed to have
shot down a bomber.
40.
P.O. E. Wells, R.N.R. - went over in "Nanette II",
who had a Lieut. R.N.V.R. in charge. They went to
Ostende an then to Dunkirk and brought back mostly
French troops, some of whom had been in the water
for 12 hours. "Nanette" was finally returned to
41.
Dover.
Sub Lieut.
Church, R.N.R. - In "Portsdown"
see separate report.
42.
Coxn. George Senior, O.N. 239990 - In YC 73
(Lieut. Mortimer R.N.R. 1/c). Left Sheerness on
Wed, May 29th for Ramsgate. Sailed from Ramsgate at
2245 on Thursday night and arrived at Dunkirk at
1100 on Friday. The only soldiers on the beaches
there, 45 of them, were ferried off in the vessels
skiff. They left Dunkirk about 1830 towing YC 71
and a Thornycroft motor boat. The YC 72 broke down
herself about midnight and anchored. H wever, the
Thornycroft boat managed to start up again and must
have informed Ramsgate for a tug came out about 0700
and towed YO 78 and YC 71 back to Ramsgate.