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MATILDA
M/B (Owner, C.G. Burge).
Mr. Burge states that the boat W&B sunk at Dover,
but salvaged and subsequently returned to him -
by shell or bomb splinters". (1) He states that
"full of bullet holes and also somewhat damaged
he "discovered" the following information:
The Matilda went to Dunkirk and ferried troops -
37 trips in all.
She troops". then returned to Dover "crowded with
beached". "Then she sank, presumably after being
[The Matilda was formerly in the R.N.L.O.I.
service].
Authority - - T0.9144/41.
TO.9436/40.
(1) damage to a vessel named Company". Matilda,
TO.9436/40 owned by records the "Chelsea yacht and Boat
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548
DYNAMO OPERATION - DISTRIBUTION OF LEWIS GUNS
JANE HANNAH
SUN VIII
NARCISSA
ROSE
ACE
BETTY
CLACTON LIFE-
WINSTON
RACIA
MATILDA
BOAT
MERMAID
ADMIRALS BARGE LURNILYNE
MISS MING
MADAME SANGENE
HALCYONE
ELIZABETH OREEN
LETITIA
M.B. 1711
PIGEON
M.B. 37270
HAIG.
M.B. 74
WORF
4. Other smaller craft were also fitted with guns when these
became available duo to the vessels proviously fitted being
no longer required or unable to continue the operation. In
addition magazines were refilled and spare ammunition was
supplied as it became necessary.
5. A number of Lewis guns were transferred from ship to
ship by the various officers when they changed their
commands, and of these we have no record.
6. Four Q.0's for overhauling, and twelve ratings were
sent from Chatham and they assisted in the above work.
LEWIS GUNNERS. /
7. All the 23 Lewis gunners sent from London were
embarked for the operation, together with those from
Ramagate, most of them making several crossings, and all
showed groat keenness in performing their duties.
8. All have returned to Ramsgate with the exception of
Cyril Head
)
J.S. Parker
)
Tug "SUN IV" (sent to Dover)
R. Jewitt
)
Tug "SUN XV" (sent to London)
Loslie Reed )
C.DRichards.
Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
For D.E.M.S. Staff officer,
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DYNAMO OPERATION - DISTRIBUTION OF LEWIS GUIS
JANE HANNAH
SUN VIII
ROSE
BETTY
NARCISSA
ACE
WINSTON
MATILDA
CLACTON LIFE-
RACIA
ADMIRALS BARGE
LURNILYNE
BOAT
MERMAID
MADAME SANGENE
ELIZABETH GREEN EN
MISS MING
HALCYONE
N.B. 1711
M.B. 37270
LETITIA
PIGEON
M.B. 74
WOEP
HAIG.
4. available duo to the vessels previously fitted being In
Other smaller craft were also fitted with guns when these
no addition longer magazines were refilled and spare ammunition
became required or unable to continue the operation. was
supplied as It became necessary.
to
number of Lewis guns were transferred from their ship to
ship commands, and of these we have no
5. A by the various officers when record. they changed
II
for overhauling, and twelve above ratings work. were
8
6. sent Four from Chatham Q.0's and they assisted in the
OF
I
LEWIS GUNNERS.
8
All the 23 Lewis gunners together sent from with London those were from
7. embarked for the of operation them making several their crossings, duties. and all
Ramagate, showed great most keenness in performing
All have returned to Ramsgate with the exception of
S.C.
8.
Cyril Head
This "SUN IV" (sent to Dover)
J.S. Parker
)
Tug "SUN XV (sent to London)
R. Jowitt
Leslie Reed
)
C.Olichards.
Portanant,
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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.
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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
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P.
Pool.
SECRET.
FROM
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
DATE
6th AUGUST, 1940. No. A14/0/1190/40
th
to
Enclosure
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
ANGH a AO 1940
AUG
as
and Inland
TERALTY ID ITRALTY
he rk "Dynamo"
OPERATION "DYNAMO" - RETURN OF SMALL CRAFT.
to Admiralty Letter M.011106/40 of 2nd July,
With addressed reference to the Commanders in Chief, The Nore craft and Portsmouth employed
1940, directing them to forward to me lists of small came,
and "Dynamo" which had not returned whence they from
SHES
01/00
Director correspondence of Sea Transport dated 20th July, 1940, T.09144/S.T.N.6B.
in Operation bearing on the same subject was received the
9
1941
that the latter correspondence, which The was-also Nore
2.- addressed It appears to the Commanders in Chief, Portsmouth and to
M.011106/40. besides This has been semi-officially confirmed telephone
other authorities, obviates the need for reply in
conversation with the Director of Small Vessels Pool.
30- submitted for the information of Their Lordships information as
The correspondence which has been received to date is
nevertheless the reports may be of value in providing a check on
already available.
LiewelllynNMorgan
CHIEF STAFF OFFICER
for VICE ADMIRAL.
A number or these to
Auxiliary Longshore Patrol.
le
Quest.
Nancebelle.
Leilah.
Gwenny.
Brenart.
Mary Spearing.
Mirasol.
Mary Spearing II.
Westwood.
Willie & Alice
Faith.
Francis.
Devil Fish.
Matilda. (Sank Embmain Cantre Dever
pun
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ssels Pool.
SECRET.
1 is to th
*
FROM
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
Inz BITTO
6th AUGUST, 1940. No. A14/0/1190/40
ANGH 1940
DATE
and amo" and
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
AUG
to THALTY
OPERATION "DYNAMO" - RETURN OF SMALL CRAFT
With reference to Admiralty Letter M.011106/40 of 2nd July,
a 10
1940, and directing them to forward to me lists of small craft
addressed to the Commanders in Chief, The Nore and Portsmouth employed
RECEIVED
in Operation "Dynamo" which had not returned whence they came,
bearing on the same subject was received from the
19 MAR A.M.
Director correspondence of Sea Transport dated 20th July, 1940, T.09144/S.T.N.6B.
21
2.- It appears that the latter correspondence, which was also
addressed to the Commanders in Chief, Portsmouth and The Nore
other authorities, obviates the need for reply to
M.011106/40. besides This has been semi-officially confirmed in telephone
conversation with the Director of Small Vessels Pool.
30- The correspondence which has been received to date is
nevertheless submitted for the information of Their Lordships as
the reports may be of value in providing a check on information
already available.
CHIEF STAFF OFFICER
for VICE ADMIRAL.
A number or these
Auxiliary Longshore Patrol.
Le
Quest.
Nancebelle.
Leilah.
Gwenny.
Brenart.
Mary Spearing.
Mirasol.
Mary Spearing II.
Westwood.
Willie & Alice
Faith.
Francis.
Devil Fish.
Matilda. (Sanka Submarin Cantr Dever
Run
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SECRET.
SCHEDULE OF ENCLOSURES TO DOVER LETTER No. A14/0/1190/40
DATED 6th AUGUST, 1940.
From
Date
1. Flag Officer in Charge, London.
15th June, 1940.
(No. 414/15/40).
2. Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich.
15th June, 1940.
(No. (M) .J.60/40).
3. N.C.S.O., Thames.
15th June, 1940.
(No. TNC.146).
4. Admiral Superintendent, Chatham.
15th June, 1940.
(No. M.0673/40).
5. Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
16th June, 1940.
(No. D.Y.1/01).
6. Flag Officer Humber.
21st June, 1940.
(No. 01286).
7. Commander in Chief, Portsmouth.
10th July, 1940.
(No. 0221/57).
8.
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
10th July, 1940.
(No. 3578/212).
9. Commanding Officer R.N. Air Station, 12th July, 1940.
Ford.
(No. 541).
10. Flag Officer in Charge, Southampton. 13th July, 1940.
(No. 00/5).
11.
Group Captain Commanding R.A.F.
15th July, 1940.
Station, Calshot.
(No. CAL/302/1/T.E).
12.
Flag Officer In Charge, Portland.
15th July, 1940.
(No. 2015/07).
13. Commander in Chief, Portsmouth.
21st July, 1940.
(No. 0221/40).
A number or these to
Le
Auxiliary Longshore Patrol.
Quest.
Leilah.
Nancebelle.
Brenart.
Gwenny.
Mirasol.
Mary Spearing.
Westwood.
Mary Spearing II.
Faith.
Willie & Alice
Devil Fish.
Francis.
Matilda. (Sanka Submarin Canter Do
X
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DE 6 and autu 1940
ENCLOSURE No
I
10 DOVER LETTER OF 6 ang,, 1940.
THE
Думамо 33H.
814/0/359
From
Flag Officer in Charge, London.
P.L.A. Building, E.C. 3.
To
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
CSO
(Copy to:- Commander in Chief,
The Nore.)
15/5
Date
15th June 1940.
No. 414/15/40.
Subject
Operation "Dynamo".
In accordance with Message 1411 of 8th June
from Commander in Chief, The Nore, a list is forwarded
herewith of Vessels and small craft which were sailed
from London in connection with the evacuation of the
B.E.F. and which have not, at the present date, returned
to the Thames.
E.C.Broyee
VICE
18 JUN ADMIRAL 1940
Rear Admiral.
Flag Officer in Charge.
*
OVER
n
Lynano.
O
A number or these to
Le
Auxiliary Longshore Patrol.
Quest.
Leilah.
Nancebelle.
Brenart.
Gwenny.
Mirasol.
Mary Spearing.
Westwood.
Mary Spearing II.
Faith.
Willie & Alice
Devil Fish.
Francis.
Matilda. (Sank Submarin Centre Dive
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ENCLOSURE No
TO DOVER LETTER OF. 6 am 1940
Enclosure to letter No. 414/15/40 dated 15th June 1940.
from: Flag Officer in Charge, London.
Operation "DYNAMO".
I Tugs.
above Neso
Fossa.
Abandoned on sandbanks at Dunkirk. Ger Cebter 19/5 Themes
II Dutch Coasters.
Brandaris.
Working somwhere with Royal Navy.
Lena.
Abandoned (Dunkirk?)
BRAY
III Power Driven Barges.
J.R.P.
Lewis Castle.
Fence.
Sent to Southampton.
Leonard Piper.
Ferrocrete.
Cabby.
Sent to Clyde.
Sway.
Serlo
}
On way to Glasgow.
IV Sailing Barges.
Duchess.
x Lady Roseberry.
Lark.
Ethel Everard.
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
XRoyalty.
Doris.
x
Barbara Jean.
>Aidie.
VH.A.C.
<Spurgeon.
At Dover being repaired.
Beatrice Maud.
At Sittingbourne being repaired.
Ena.
At Ipswich being repaired.
V Dumb Barges.
Sark.
These barges were on passage from London
VShetland.
to West Coast when they were diverted to
/F.23.
Dynamo operation.
VI Yachts and Pleasure Craft.
A number of these is believed to have been taken up for the
Auxiliary Longshore Patrol.
Quest.
Leilah.
Nancebelle.
Brenart.
Gwenny.
Mirasol.
Mary Spearing.
Westwood.
Mary Spearing II.
Faith.
Willie & Alice
Devil Fish.
Francis.
Matilda. (Sanka Submarine Cantre Dever ?
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was overhead, preparing so keep ship going all night, when evening we heard of 30th planes and I
still favoured we stopped the Motor and relied on our many wj
close us. But many times that night planes Sails, while quit
range. As daylight broke we could see where came in
with occasionally Sails gunfire was heard, and planes above us. we were So and
motive, lowered when it seemed just for the purpose the wind failed si
to near Dover, and to get quickly by there seemed we to cont b
and Sails. The Motor was our only chance now in this strong us,
contrary wind.
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to localise our difficulty and to remedy it, that I felt very relieved
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MERMAIDEN
Sir,
Dunkirk operation.
97
inc sion in records.
96
iful",
ae,
Esq.,
ws, S.W.1. 1.
Your obedient Servant,
I am, sir,
Your report is being retained with the others received, for
information regarding the part your vessel took in the
21st February 1942, and to thank you for the interesting
XXXXXXXXXX3X
(armouth.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated
T. O. 9144/STN6B
ber, 1940.
M.V. V. "MATILDA"
COPY FOR INSERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
0.9144/STN.6B,
N particulars of the
in the evacuation of
of a different vessel
at she made four
ying off, carrying
result she is leaking
mbs and that her
riddled with machine-
Director of Sea Transport.
(Sgd) H. C. RIGGS
27 27 February, 1942
a you any further in-
LETTER SENT
near her since.
27 FEB1942 8
dient Servant,
Commander, R.N.
Ministry Berkeley Square House,
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was preparing keep ship going all night, when we heard planes and I
We were making to quite a good headway by the evening of 30th
close favoured us. But many times that night planes in quit
still overhead, so we stopped the Motor and relied on our Sails, many while wj
occasionally gunfire was heard, and planes above us. were So we cont
range. As daylight broke we could see where we came and
with Sails to near Dover, and to get quickly by there seemed to bi
motive, when it seemed just for the purpose the wind failed us, S4
and contrary wind.
lowered Sails. The Motor was our only chance now in this strong
So with the assistance of the Seamen, I tried starting, but fou
she was cold, and that the cold paraffin had given me a wet plug.
had to re-start on petrol and change a plug. I had taken some time
to localise our difficulty and to remedy it, that I felt very relieved
when she started, as without power, we might very well have been blown
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