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ABEL DEWULF (N.58)
Belgion trawler
3rd June
-
Together with the tr. Andre Lucienne
(N.53) disembarked at Dover 35
May
troops. (1) Dover,
stori in company were the skoots
Alica and KARD Falgu, both londed
with food. Total 17 Senior
Officer.
usy
0500en
Arrived La Panner The 3 skoots were
beached shortly after high seter.
Lt. Cdr. went ashore to arrange for
07300a
unlonding. He located 0.11.0. and
reported to General who
was of puramount importance to
evacuate troops.
1400ca
Six bombers attack the 3 skoots and 15
beach. Lt. Car. Crick wounded,
Licot. Griffiths subsequently died
of his wounds. One rating tus mm
Liest. O.E.S. Beal R.N. commenting
the KS80 Falga assumed the daty or
senior officer of the 3 skoots, and
took command of the Abal Tasman.
Lt. Cdr. Crick took passage to
England in the or. Calcutta.
1530
Emberked troops.
1700
Kasp Falgs and Alice refloated on the
rising tide and got under way.
1730ca
The Alice broke down while trying to
tow the Abel Tasmon's atern off.
1765
High water. The Abel Tasman refloated
and proceeded.
time
0700
Arrived Dover. Discrborked
and 20 French start officero.
2200
Sailed to Newhaven to disembark
ammunition.
Took no further part in Operation
Dynamo.
Total 220(1)
- R.O.II, vp.3, 6.
the Abel Yoamon, 8h 29th on Alice and MAY. Knap THIS Palga 10
900
(1) D.R.
the Alles were abundoned 4 troops. at Dunkirk and the
brought
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ABEL TASMAN
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. T.G.P. Crick, R.N.
Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R., 1st
Lieut.
27th May
1900
Sailed from Dover, loaded with ammuni-
tion; in company were the skoots
Alice and Kaap Falga, both loaded
with food. Lt. Cdr. Crick, Senior
Officer.
28th May
0500ca
Arrived La Panne. The 3 skoots were
beached shortly after high water.
Lt. Cdr. went ashore to arrange for
0730ca
unloading. He located G.H.C. and
reported to General Adam who said it
was of paramount importance to
evacuate troops.
1400ca
Six bombers attack the 3 skoots and the
beach. Lt. Cdr. Crick wounded.
Lieut. Griffiths subsequently died
of his wounds. One rating was killed.
Lieut. C.E.S. Beal R.N. commanding
the Kaap Falga assumed the duty of
senior officer of the 3 skoots, and
took command of the Abel Tasman.
Lt. Cdr. Crick took passage to
England in the cr. Calcutta.
1530
Embarked troops.
1700
Kaap Falga and Alice refloated on the
rising tide and got under way.
1730ca
The Alice broke down while trying to
tow the Abel Tasman's stern off.
1745
High water. The Abel Tasman refloated
and proceeded.
29th May
0700
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 200 troops
and 20 French staff officers.
2200
Sailed to Newhaven to disembark
ammunition.
Took no further part in Operation
Dynamo.
Total 220(1)
Authority - R.O.II, pp.3, 6.
(1) According to D.R. the Abel Tasman, Alice and Kaap Falga
together disembarked 900 troops on 29th May. This is
incorrect; the Alice was abandoned at Dunkirk and the
Kaap Falga only brought back 4 troops.
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AMAZONE
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. L.H. Phillips, R.N.
25th May
Sailed from Poole to Portsmouth.
26th May
a.m.
At Portsmouth. "Wiped" ship and
stored with provisions.
p.m.
Swung ship for compass adjustment.
Sailed at dark for Newhaven, in
company the Skoots Pacific, Atlantic,
Zeus and Pascholl.
27th May
0005
Sighted a surfaced submarine 2 mile
east of Owers L.V.
0400
Anchored outside Newhaven harbour.
-
Sailed at dark for the Downs, in
company with other skoots, led by the
Foxglove.
28th May(1)
0800ca
Arrived Dover.
1300ca
Sailed "for operation Dynamo", in
company with 5 other skoots [including
the Pacific and the Pascholl
Amazone led the skoots at first, but
fell behind.
-
3/4 mile west of Bray, beached the
Amazone, bows in. Sent the ship's
2 boats in.
29th May
0300
About 100 troops embarked. Proceeded.
1000ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 100
B.E.F. (2)
30th May
0230
Sailed in company with Pacific but soon
lost touch.
1000ca
Arrived off Bray. Embarked about 400
troops, and sent in water drums by
the empty boats.
1915
Proceeded, by route Y, the Sk. Fredanja
in company.
2010
Off Middel Kerke buoy, a bomber dropped
3 bombs near the Fredanja.
2013
3 more bombs dropped close to Fredanja.
2018
3 bombs dropped between Amazone and
Fredanja. No damage to Amazone.
2030ca
Machine gunned; 4 soldiers wounded.
Proceeded in company with Fredanja
whose engine bolts were fractured
and compase damaged.
31st May
0645ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 320
B.E.F. and 18 French. (3)
1215
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1440
Amazone fired at a bomber (already
damaged by destroyers) which flew
past, low on the port side; she fell
in sea 200 yards astern.
1530
Anchored inshore, two miles east of
Dunkirk. Sent rope in to lifeboat
with the intention of hauling it off
(1) Lt. Cdr. Phillips gives two reports. In one he states 28th. that
he sailed from Dover p.m. 27th; in the other, p.m.
(2) D.R. dates this disembarkation 28th May. D.R. also states
It is considered that p.m. 28th is correct.
that on 29th May, the Amazone disembarked 400 troops.
[The Amazone only made 3 trips].
(3) Ramsgate report, and D.R.
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AMAZONE (continued)
31st May
1530
(contd.)
from the beach by Amazone's winch;
(contd.)
the rope was, however, fouled by
motor boats and by the "City of
London" (1) which came across the rope
several times and finally collided
with the Amazone.
1715
Embarked troops from the ship's dinghy.
1845
Shifted one mile further east. "Com-
mandeered a large M/B from "Hopper
103" [this was evidently the M/B
Enterprise which had been towed to
Dunkirk by the steam hopper Foremost
102].
2045
M/B returned with load and went back
to beach.
2300
The ship's dinghy returned but had to
be abandoned. The M/B had run
aground and was also abandoned. (2)
2315
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
1st June
0500
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 111
French troops. (3)
The mazone's clutch was burnt out,
and she took no further art in
Dynamo.
[Lt. Cdr. Phillips transferred to the
P/V Newhaven].
Total 549
Authority - R.O.II., pp.25, 29.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
Ord. Sea. V. Wakeham.
Mention in Despatches.
Lieut. Cdr. L.H. Phillips, R.N.
(1) No other report mentions a vessel of this name. Probably
it was the lifeboat Greater London.
(2) The Enterprise did not return from Dunkirk.
(3) Ramegate report and D.R.
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ANDORA(1)
M/B R.N. A1r
Station, Ford.
L/Sea. H. Cook, Coxswain.
S/Lt. E.T. Garside, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1930ca
Littlehampton to Newhaven.
June
2130ca
Arrived Newhaven.
30th May
0600
Left Newhaven.
1630
Arrived Ramsgate.
31st May
1200
Left for Dunkirk, S/Lt. E.T. Garside
R.N.V.R. (2) in command. Whaler in tow,
1630
Arrived Dunkirk. Sent whaler inshore
for troops. Air attack. Embarked
23 French from whaler.
1805
Slipped the whaler to another boat and
proceeded.
-
About 12 miles out - air attack.
2130ca
Engine broke down.
-
Engine repaired.
1st June
0300
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 23
troops. (3)
Engine required repairing, and the port
screw was damaged.
Total 23
Authority - R.O.II, p.213.
R.O.III, p.485.
(1) Referred to in Sheerness report as "Andora II", but called
the Andora by the C.O. of R.N. Air Station, Ford. This
is no evidence to show that there was both an Andora II
and an Andora - as stated in D.R.
(2) s/Lt. Garside had already been over to Dunkirk in the M/B in
Elizabeth Green. He returned to her after his trip the
Andora.
(3) Not mentioned in D.R.
Ramsgate report states "20 Allied" troops at 0045.
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A/S Trawler - Contd.
Lt.car. J.E. Fordham, R.H.R.
2nd June
25
(contd.)
1300
No.4 buoy. Landed men at Dover.
ship
from
the
Duten
1430
Coptain remained on Total 1069
mailed firmi Poole.
2200
Arrived Portomouth.
2030
Authority - R.O.I, P.351
The Dutch ouptain disorbarked.
27th my
11.017681/40 receeded to Nowhaven.
28th May
0730
Entered Newhaven harbour.
1120
Sailed for Dover.
2045
Anchored outside Dover.
29th May
0900
Proceeded by Y route for La Vonne beach.
1200
Delayed off No Goodwin L.V.
1530
Proceeded on original course.
30th Hay
0300
Arrived off La Panno beach. ship
aground at low water. Embarked
troops in the ship's two lifebonts.
0930
About 300 troops on board, mostly
French.
1000
Proceeded to Ramagate by Y route.
1730
Arrived Remagate. Disembarked 1,0
Groops.(1)
2300
Salled for Dunkirk by X route.
31st May
0530
Anchored 1 mile east of Dunkies [1.s.
off Lelo beach] strong time and
crops wind; craburited about 50
Lecoys wlowly. Tide failing.
Engines lurving Iniled to start, the
Attentic are ussisted to
unter by the so. KUJO,
In the meantime a motor lirebont case
alongeide and took the Atlantic's
boats. Waited all day in VOLIR, for
troops to be sent.
2100cm
Obtained the use of e motor beat
[the Tenadowne and shaler and
recommenced embarking troops.
2400
The Longdome's propeller fouled.
Let June
0300
Unable to clear the Lansdowne's
0400
Proceeded propeller. with about 100 troops on
board, and the Lansdawno in tow.
0425
Resourd the orew and passengers of a
Grifter the which bad
struck A minken wruck. while doing
this, a ketob nearby you struck by 6.
bomb and completely disappeared.
0445
Proceeded down Dunkirk channel.
abandoned The because of the presence of
Lanadowng broke adrift, and was
enemer bombers.
(1) Not montioned LN
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ATLANTIC
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. L.E. Fordham, R.N.R.
25th May
1300
At Poole, a Naval crew took over the
ship from the Dutch crew. The Dutch
Captain remained on board.
1430
Sailed from Poole.
2200
Arrived Portsmouth.
26th May
1030
The Dutch captain disembarked.
27th May
1940
Proceeded to Newhaven.
28th May
0730
Entered Newhaven harbour.
1120
Sailed for Dover.
2045
Anchored outside Dover.
29th May
0900
Proceeded by Y route for La Panne beach.
1200
Delayed off N. Goodwin L.V.
1530
Proceeded on original course.
30th May
0300
Arrived off La Panne beach. Ship
aground at low water. Embarked
troops in the ship's two lifeboats.
0930
About 300 troops on board, mostly
French.
1000
Proceeded to Ramsgate by Y route.
1730
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 240
troops. (1)
2300
Sailed for Dunkirk by X route.
31st May
0530
Anchored 1 mile east of Dunkirk [i.e.
off Malo beach] strong tide and
cross wind; embarked about 50
troops slowly. Tide falling.
Engines having failed to start, the
Atlantic was assisted to deeper
water by the Sk. Ruja.
In the meantime a motor lifeboat came
alongside and took the Atlantic's
boats. Waited all day in vain, for
troops to be sent.
2100ca
Obtained the use of a motor boat
[ the Lansdowne] and whaler and
recommenced embarking troops.
2400
The Lansdowne's propeller fouled.
1st June
0300
Unable to clear the Lansdowne's
propeller.
0400
Proceeded with about 100 troops on
board, and the Lansdowne in tow.
0425
Rescued the crew and passengers of a
drifter the Fair Breeze] which had
struck a sunken wreck. While doing
this, a ketch nearby was struck by a
bomb and completely disappeared.
0445
Proceeded down Dunkirk channel.
The Lansdowne broke adrift, and was
abandoned because of the presence of
enemy bombers.
(1) Ramsgate report. Not mentioned in D.R.
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BULLPUP
M/V (A.H. Smith)
?
30th May
At Newhaven, Buesex. Ordered to sail for
Sheerness but later diverted to Dover.
Reported to have made 3 Journeys with men on
board from the beaches to Dover.( (1)
Reported to have been seen stranded on the beach
east of Dunkirk harbour.
Did not return from the 4th trip.
Total - not known.
Authority - To.9144.
TO.9436.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
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CECIL & LILIAN PHILPOTT R.N.L.I.
(Newhaven)
A/B W.J. Morris, Cozn.
life boat
[Report by A.B. Morris, Sto. Sproy and
Ord/Sea. Whyte].
31st May
0500
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
-
Arrived Dunkirk beach. Ran aground
for 2½ hours. Rescued 2 British
and 3 French (washed out of a boat
in tow).
p.m.
Small boats seen leaving in tow.
Cerons
(dark)
Ferried a load of troops from a
grounded barge to a trawler.
Proceeded.
1st June
0400ca
Starboard engine broke down. Taken in
tow and returned to Dover.
2nd June
1600
Left Dover with the M.L/B Thomas Kirk
Wright in tow of the tug Foremost 87.
2115ca
Slipped the tow.
2230ca
Went alongside Dunkirk jetty. Made 6
Pan
ferrying trips to a troopship. On
6th trip, told to take up tow astern
cherooung
with troops on board.
"Saved about 600/800 troops all told"
3rd June
-
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 51
troops. (1)
Total 51
Authority - R.O.II, p.251.
The following awards were made to the crew of the Newhaven
of the Newhaven R.N.L.I. lifeboat: (2)
D.S.M.
A.B. W.J. Morris.
Mention in Despatches
Sto. 1st C1. W. Spray.
0/8
T.E. Whyte, R.N.V.R.
(1) D.R.
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DESPATCH II
Skoot
Lt.Cdr. F.E. Wilmot-Sitwell, R.N.
28th May
1740
(Retd.)
Arrived Dover from Poole, via Portsmouth
and Newhaven.
29th May
0930
2000
Left the Downs for La Panne via route Y.
Anchored 2 miles west of La Panne.
Embarked French troops.
30th May
0400
Proceeded. Engine broke down;
re-anchored.
1030
Engines repaired; proceeded.
Off Nieuport, joined company with
the sk. Pascholl which was under fire
from Nieuport guns.
About 6 miles south of Y buoy, a plane
dropped two bombs.
1915
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 263
French troops and 2 French
civilians. (1)
31st May
0915
Left Ramsgate, via X route.
1640
Dunkirk abeam. Air raid in progress.
1725
Anchored 3 miles east of Dunkirk.
Embarked troops of the Middlesex
Regt. Constant air raids.
1st June
0001
Proceeded via X route.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 139 B.E.F.
and 26 Allied troops. (1)
-
Under repair.
Total 428
Authority - R.O.II, p.51.
(1) Ramegate report. Not mentioned in D.R.
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DINARD
Hospital Carrier
(S. Ry. Co.)
Mr. J.W.A. Jones, Master.
28th May
1402
Left the Downs for Dunkirk via the
northern route.
1830
Off Dunkirk beaches. The only vessels
2010
in sight were 3 small destroyers.
Berthed alongside Dunkirk jetty.
Embarked 271 stretcher cases and 13
R.A.M.C. personnel.
-
Proceeded.
29th May
0100ca
Between Kwinte Bank Whistle buoy and
West Hinder Whistle buoy, two
torpedo tracks were seen; avoiding
action was taken and one torpedo
passed ahead, the other astern.
A few minutes later, a heavy
explosion was heard astern.
0430
Arrived in the Downs. En route, in
the mist, a destroyer, travelling
fast, touched the Dinard's starboard
belting.
0835
Arrived Newhaven. Disembarked 284(1)
30th May
1240
Left the Downs for Dunkirk via U, V,
and W buoys.
1934
Off Dunkirk harbour. Ordered to remain
outside until dark.
2200
Berthed well down the pier. Under
continuous shell fire, embarked
wounded.
2345
Cut moorings, and with 1 foot of water
to spare, proceeded.
31st May
Newhaven [?] Disembarked 90. (2)
Total 374
Authority - T.M. 6213/40.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Mr. J.W.A. Jones. Master(3)
Mr. N. Smith, Chief Engr.
Mrs. A. Goodrich, Stewardess.
(1) D.R. states 300.
(2)
(3) D.R. Shown in Supplement 34925 to the London Gazette of 16th
August 1940, as Chief Officer.
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DORIS
ROOD
Wherry (Owner T.H. Read)
(Liverpool)
EASY
Did not return the from Operation Dynamo. in
my
1430
Left the Downs for Dunkirk,
Authority - T0.9144.
Proceeding through Zuydecote Poss.
T0.9436.
Three vessels (see Cante
passing outwards signalled, Punsafe
to approach Dunkirk - 80 reversed
consse and proceeded outserds
togards West Hinder booy.
0300
As dam was breaking, set course for
Middel Kirke buoy en route for
Duricive.
0420
Air attack.
0430
P/V Queen of the Channel seen to be
sinking. Proceeded to her assistance.
0505
Commenced to transfer troops under
the direction of Cdr. M.L. Musson,
R.N.R. R.
0525
Troops and crew transferred. Proceeded.
Escorted part of the way by the dr.
Greyhound.
1245(2)
DOVOP. Disembarked 904 troops.
27th may
1340ea
To Dunkirk,
1610
Struck a submerged wreck.
1620
Anchored off Elbow budy. Repsirs to
1830
Proceeded pump. towards Dunkirk.
30th May
0400
1 mile west of Middel Kirke bnoy WELD
fired on by two enemy motor craft.
0650
Date tast to East Hole, Bunkirk.
Landed some food storfs.
Embarked 590 troops.
1220
2045
Prooseded. Polkestone, Dieembarked 590 troops, (1)
Boilers leaking.
Lat June
To Newhaven for repairs.
Total 2,494.
Authority - R.O. 19-27-27.
TM. 6213/40,
reports. In of then be
too
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DORRIEN ROSE
Richard Hughes & Co. Capt. W. Thompson, Master
P/V
(Liverpool) Ltd.
26th May
-
Loaded with army stores at anchor in
the Downs.
27th May
1430
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
28th May
0100
Proceeding through Zuydecote Pass.
Three vessels (see Canterbury)
passing outwards signalled, "Unsafe
to approach Dunkirk" - so reversed
course and proceeded outwards
towards West Hinder buoy.
0300
As dawn was breaking, set course for
Middel Kirke buoy en route for
Dunkirk.
0420
Air attack.
0430
P/V Queen of the Channel seen to be
sinking. Proceeded to her assistance.
0505
Commenced to transfer troops under
the direction of Cdr. M.L. Musson,
R.N.R.
0525
Troops and crew transferred. Proceeded.
Escorted part of the way by the dr.
Greyhound.
1245(2)
Dover. Disembarked 904 troops.
29th May
1340ca
To Dunkirk.
1610
Struck a submerged wreck.
1620
Anchored off Elbow buoy. Repairs to
pump.
1830
Proceeded towards Dunkirk.
30th May
0400
1 mile west of Middel Kirke buoy was
fired on by two enemy motor craft.
0650
Made fast to East Mole, Dunkirk.
Landed some food stuffs.
Embarked 590 troops.
1220
Proceeded.
2045
Folkestone. Disembarked 590 troops. (1)
Boilers leaking.
lst June
To Newhaven for repairs.
Total 1,494.
Authority - R.O. III, 19-27.
TM. 6213/40.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
he
(2) Capt. gives Thompson his time wrote of arrival 2 reports. as 1420; In one other of them times too
appear to be very approximate.
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EILLA II (No.9) Portsmouth Yacht Inner Patrol Lt. E.H. Batt,
R.N.V.R.
29th May
1750
Left Hamble for Dover in company with
the 8 yachts of the Inner Patrol
(see Seriola)
30th May
0600
Arrived Dover.
2130
Sailed from Dover in company with the
Inner patrol flotilla.
31st May
0545
Eilla II arrived alongside the dr.
Keith off Bray and embarked a naval
officer "to assist in organisation"
-
Ordered to La Panne beach to transport
troops to destroyers Keith and
"Emerald (2) and the "sloop"
[i.e. the M/S] Hebe.
-
Several trips made between La Panne and
Bray.
-
Ordered to proceed to seaward when
shelling and bombing became severe.
-
Returned to La Panne and embarked
[?ferried] more troops.
1100
The"Dover Patrol vessel Blue Bird"(3)
was aground with foul propellers.
The Eilla II towed her off.
Owing to an on-shore wind, small
boats found it very difficult to get
off to the Eilla II, whose motor
launch was eventually lost in the
heavy sea.
-
The Eilla II developed a leak and
engine trouble.
2130
The Naval officer in charge of
operations in the yacht Ankh [Capt.
J.M. Howson, R.N.] ordered the Eilla
II to return to Dover.
1st June
0700
Arrived Dover.
5th June
1130
En route for Hamble, picked up 3 French
troops in a ship's boat off Folkestone
and landed them at Newhaven.
The Eilla II ferried about 200 troops
from shore to ships.
Total 3
Authority - - R.O.II, 306.
(1) Not clear who this was. He was disembarked "before the
(2) There Eilla II not began destroyer, nor any other vessel means of this
embarking troops".
name, was in operation & Dynamo. Lt. Batt probably
(3) There the dr. Express. vessel named Blue Bird in Dover Patrol. from 26th The
May danlaying - 4th yacht June. A M/B, the Blue Bird, over to
was no Blue Bird was at Liverpool was towed
Dunkirk on lst June.
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FALCON II
M/B (Dr. S. Firth)
1st June
Yermout
Left Chichester for Dover.
-
Engine trouble. Put in at Shoreham.
2nd June
-
Sailed to Newhaven, and thence to St.
Valerie.
Took no part in Dynamo.
Authority - - T.O.9144/40.
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SEAL
BUT
I
FALCON II
7000
Van and
M/B (Dr. S. Firth)
ORES
by SUITE
1st June - Yermout Left Chichester for Dover.
Engine trouble. Put in at Shoreham.
2nd June
-
Sailed Valerie. to Newhaven, and thence to St.
00:30
Took no part in Dynamo.
DEOI
BOCALS
enot the
Authority - T.O.9144/40.
BOSEO
GOOES
enot has
STATE
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FORECAST
F/B drifter
Tug (8, Ry,
Lt. T.P. Graham R.N.R.,
Unit Officer.
29th May
1850 See under Flare burning drifters
Left Nowheven Dover.
The following awards were made:
Holden
30th May
0415
D.S.C.
Arrived Dover.
1335
Lt. T.P. Graham R.N.R.
Left Dover for Dunkirk 00 lender of
2030
Reparated from the
5 vessels siter orrival: proceeded
eastward along the const and then back
to the hurbour entrence.
2300ca
The sound of heavy collision in
Dunking suade visa heard. The Y/V
the Helier had been in collision with
the M/S. Charpshooter.
2320ca
Foremout 22 took Sharpshooter in tog
and STA Helier backed away and carried
on,
Proceeded with Sharpshpoter in tow
storn first.
31st May
1035
Applyed are Dayer, Cast OIL the to:
The tug Renchean nos assisted,
1320
and Sharpshootap was mored to 8 burry
lot June
1630
Captain Fieldgate rejoined the ship from
the stok list.
2030
Assisted 2 vensels in collision in the
outer boain, (2)
2nd June
1700
Left for Dunkirk.
2300
penklyx harbour entrance. Ordered into
harbour to sesist the P/V Neyhaven
aground. The tog ron aground hermalf
bot managed to refloat. A tug 18am X
and both refled to re-flos
her] 2008 draft was then cant in
2400ca
orr the harbour entrunce, come
and unlonded French troops.
0100
Proceeded.
Dover. Disembarked
troopo.(1)
0630
(meder not stated).
1430
Ordered to stand-by to leave for
1830
"Stend by order cancelled sowing to 0020
members of the orer being stok
3rd June
standing by.
6th June
1525
Laft nover for Newhaven.
Total
OF Ust in collision P/V kard or Ordeans at
time.
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FOREMOST 22
Tug (s. Ry. Co.)
C. Fieldgate, Master.
F.M. Holden, Actg.Master
29th May
1850
Left Newhaven for Dover.
Capt. Holden as Master.
30th May
0415
Arrived Dover.
1335
Left Dover for Dunkirk as leader of
5 small vessels.
2030
Arrived off Dunkirk. Separated from the
5 vessels after arrival: proceeded
eastward along the coast and then back
to the harbour entrance.
2300ca
The sound of a heavy collision in
Dunkirk roads was heard. The P/V
St. Helier had been in collision with
the M/S Sharpshooter.
2320ca
Foremost 22 took Sharpshooter in tow
and St. Helier backed away and carried
on.
Proceeded with Sharpshooter in tow
stern first.
31st May
1035
Arrived off Dover. Cast off the tow.
The tug Empire Henchman now assisted,
1320
and Sharpshooter was moored to a buoy.
1st June
1630
Captain Fieldgate rejoined the ship from
the sick list.
2030
Assisted 2 vessels in collision in the
outer basin. (2)
2nd June
1700
Left for Dunkirk.
2300
Dunkirk harbour entrance. Ordered into
harbour to assist the P/V Newhaven ?]
aground. The tug ran aground herself
but managed to refloat. A tug Sun X
and Sun XI both failed to re-float
her] /01 less draft was then sent in.
2400ca
off the harbour entrance, M/B's came
alongside and unloaded French troops.
0100
Proceeded.
0630
Dover. Disembarked
troops. (1)
(number not stated).
1430
Ordered to stand-by to leave for
1830
"Stand Dunkirk. by" order cancelled "owing to some
members of the crew being sick."
3rd June
Standing by.
4th June
1525
Left Dover for Newhaven.
Total 8
(1) (2) Not dr. mentioned Worcester was in D.R. in collision with P/V Maid of Orleans at
this time.
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FREDANJA
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. K... Stewart, R.N.
(Retd.)
Note: Lt. Cdr. Stewart's dates are 1 day
behind the correct date, and have been
amended accordingly.
27th May
2200
Sailed from Newhaven for the Downs. (1)
28th May
2330
Arrived off Dunkirk.
29 th May
0015ca
Went alongside the eastern arm,
0415
Dunkirk. Embarked troops.
Left Dunkirk with about 400 troops on
board. Used Y route.
1415ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 400
troops. (2)
30th May
0800
Having loaded about 20 tons of stores
and water, sailed for Dunkirk,
proceeding by route 2, in company
with sk. Jaba,
1400
Anchored 1 mile east of the eastern arm,
close to the beach [Malo]. Lowered
2 skiffs to land the stores and
embark troops.
-
To accelerate embarkation, transferred
the stores to the Jaba, which put
her bows on to the beach and landed
the stores.
1830
Having embarked about 450 troops,
1900
weighed, and when the Jaba refloated
the Fredanja proceeded to Ramsgate by
rout e Y with the Sk. Amazone in
company.
2010ca
Air attack between Nieuport and Middel-
kirk buoys. Four bombs dropped.
Fredanja's engine and compass damaged
by concussion from near misses.
2030ca
Machine gunned by aircraft; six
casualties.
Proceeded, with Amazone standing by.
3lst May
0645
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 450
troops. (3)
Total 850
Authority - R.O.II, p.58.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Lt. Cdr.
K.W. Stewart, R.N.
T.A. Willing.
P.O. E. R.A. 4th Cl. J.S. Ambrose.
(1) See Appendices F.16, F.19, and F.24.
(3) (2) Not Ramsgate mentioned report. Not mentioned in D.R.
in D.R.
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FRISO(1)
Skoot
Lt. G.O. Symons, R.N.
26th May(2)
1315
Arrived Newhaven from Portsmouth.
27th May
2100
Sailed for Dover.
28th May
0900
Arrived Dover.
1230
Sailed boat. for Dunkirk towing a pulling
2330
Entered Dunkirk roads. Steamed close
inshore, from 6 miles to the eastward,
up to Dunkirk. Saw no troops.
29th May
0030
Entered Dunkirk and secured alongside
the Mole. Embarked troops.
-
The sk. Sursum Corda secured outside
the Friso and embarked troops across
her. (3)
0130/
Several skoots endeavoured to come
0300
alongside the Sursum Corda. Lt.
Symons instructed the C.O. of the
Sursum Corda to tell these skoots
to berth further up the mole.
0315ca
Left the mole with about 354 on board,
and proceeded.
1500ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 354 troops.
2100ca
Having embarked provisions and water
tins, sailed for Dunkirk by the
Calais channel.
30th May
0245ca
Observed a large derelict 2-funnel ship
with a list to port and apparently
sinking. (4)
-
A bomb dropped 250 yards on Friso's
starboard bow.
0415ca
Entered Dunkirk harbour but left at
once as the mole was deserted and
shelling was in progress. Proceeded
along the coast and anchored off a
beach crowded with troops.
Lowered boats and embarked troops
0630
Air raid; no ships in the vicinity were
hit.
During the morning it was noted that
the skoots Hebe II and Sureum Corda
were beached.
During the forenoon a large motor
pleasure boat was got alongside and
the Friso transferred 250 troops to
her.
1230ca
Slipped and sailed with 648 troops on
board.
In Dunkirk roads, ordered by a
(1) Not included in D.R's list of ships.
(2) Friso's dates, throughout, appear to be one day ahead of
D.R.'s dates of disembarkations are also other day ships
(Sec M/S Fitzroy, and the skoots Hebe II 1 and Sursum ahead. Corda)
the correct date, and have been amended accordingly.
(3) According to the Sursum Corda's report, no were
(4) Not in harbour The Sursum Corda which was about astern 1/2 of mile the
when she entered.
Friso west of Dunkirk harbour entrance. It was probably
identified. describes it as a "wreck", situated the
..B/V King Orry.
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GALLION'S REACH
Steam hopper
S/Lt. F.N.F. Johnstone, R.N.
J.F. Mason, Master.
30th May
0300
Sailed from Portsmouth. In company
were the Queen's Channel, Foremost 101
Lady Southborough, and James 67 - all
hopper barges.
2015
The flotilla arrived at Ramsgate, except
the James 67 which could not steam
more than 7 knots.
31st May
0500
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1015
Arrived Dunkirk.
1500ca
Ordered to beach head on by "a naval
authority". This was done. Embarked
troops. Sent 2 life boats inshore,
but had difficulty in getting them off
the beach; one had to be left behind.
Embarked 123 French and British troops,
2230
Proceeded, as the tide was falling.
1st June
0800
Arrived Ramsgate. Ordered to Margate.
0930
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 123 troops,
Total 123
5th June
2100ca
Took in tow a French trawler, (No.
L.4058), out of control, and towed
her to Newhaven.
Authority - - R.O.II, p.600.
R.O.III, p.96.
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HIS MAJESTY
M/V (Owner, J. Mears Ltd.)
Cdr.E.C.
Coats
R.N.
29th May
June
2010
Routed to the east of Dunkirk, proceeded
to Sheerness for supplies.
No report of her activities while at
Dunkirk. and the Edvard Bissons
2117
M.A/S.B.I joined the convoy off the B.
Goodwin L.V. opposite Calais, Holland
VOS unable to maintain the 7: knots
Authority - Sheerness D.Y.1/01. convoy and soon lost sight of
Hearing Dunkirk, a tug(1) stowing
a very long line of boats" crossed
Hollands bown and further delayed har.
3rd June
0315ca
Asked M.A/8.B.7 to lead Holland into
Dunkirk. Shortly after, "a long
line of destroyers came out" or
Dunkirk. "Astern of them, there une
0 gap of over 6. mile and then a
large and feet transport."
(note: The following dentroyors left Dunkirk for Dover
at the times stated in brackets: Vanquisher
(0230), Shitshed (0245), Malcolm (0248),
Codrington (0250), Express (0250).
The following transporta left Dunkirk at the
times stated in brackets:
Newhaven 1,888 tons, 3 steam turbines (0245)
Tynwald
2,375 tone, 4 stem turbines
0500)
Rouen
1,882 total, 3 steam turbines
was in Dunkirk
in the early
hours of 3rd
June (see
Thomas Kirk
Wright, P+240))
Cote d'Argent [3,047 tone, 4 steam turbines) (landed
troops at Doyer
on 3rd June)]
L.A/3.B.7 led Holland through the ⑈
lesween the destroyer line and the
Pote
Anceue accession a
ransport. When the transport and
oubles away, and steaming very
'nst with the first streaks or dawn
ehind her, the danger of collision
us abordage 92 affarant
scase apparent, and Holland sounded
ne blast end put the wheel hard to
daws Bizafforth du
tarboard, The transport, says
3- Car. Qoats, Thas then only to e/o
Newhaven du Rown
to starboard 10 pass well clear....
owever she appeared to alter to
ort". Blue strock Holland hard on
et de Pa cote of Arguit
be bridge and Just before the boiler
DOB bulkhead. The transport *did
at appear to suotain much damage,
un Rousn n'a pas apparences as
scked out and carried on". As
alland had no buayancy In hand, her
Druckergue cath nuit la
intain ordered Fabandon ship" a
stant reste s'chous a burst
IV accounts bofore who wes struck.
de Pa. fater of Emberquetage
Tax milian de for forencise
the 3 ferries
Foremost G7-
Note by Odr. Cras of French Historical Dept.
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HOLLAND
Blockship
Lt.Cdr.E.C. Coats R.N.
2nd June
2010
Weighed and sailed from the Downs to
Dunkirk. In company were Vivacious
leading, and towing M.T.B.107;
the Westcove and the Edvard Nissen.
2117
M.A/S.B.7 joined the convoy off the 8.
Goodwin L.V. opposite Calais, Holland
was unable to maintain the 7½ knots
of the convoy and soon lost sight of
it.
Nearing Dunkirk, a tug(1) "towing
a very long line of boats" crossed
Hollands bows and further delayed her.
3rd June
0315ca
Asked M.A/S.B.7 to lead Holland into
Dunkirk. Shortly after, "a long
line of destroyers came out" of
Dunkirk. "Astern of them, there was
a gap of over a mile and then a
large and fast transport."
[Note: The following destroyers left Dunkirk for Dover
at the times stated in brackets: Vanquisher
(0230), Whitshed (0245), Malcolm (0248)
Codrington (0250), Express (0250).
The following transports left Dunkirk at the
times stated in brackets:
Newhaven
1,888 tons, 3 steam turbines
(0245)
Tynwald
2,376 tons, 4 steam turbines
0300)
Rouen
1,882 tons, 3 steam turbines
was in Dunkirk
in the early
hours of 3rd
June (see
Thomas Kirk
Wright, p.240))
Cote d'Argent [3,047 tons, 4 steam turbines) (landed
troops at Dover
on 3rd June)]
I.A/S.B.7 led Holland through the gap
etween the destroyer line and the
Note
Anceuse allution a
ransport. When the transport was
cables away, and steaming very
'ast with the first streaks of dawn
ehind her, the danger of collision
my abordage n'afparait
ecame apparent, and Holland sounded
ne blast and put the wheel hard to
daws Bizafforth du
tarboard. The transport, says
t. Cdr. Coats, "had then only to a/c
Newhaven / du Rown
to starboard to pass well clear....
owever she appeared to alter to
ort". She struck Holland hard on
et de Pa cote d Argent
he bridge and just before the boiler
Dom bulkhead. The transport "did
ot appear to sustain much damage,
be Rouen n'a pas appareises' de
acked out and carried on". As
olland had no buoyancy in hand, her
Dewkergue cette nuit la
aptain ordered "abandon ship" a
etant zaste' ichour a P 'oceast
W seconds before she was struck.
de Pa fatee' d' Embacquat age
feesgee are miliere de Pa fournea
due 3 freen
Foremost 87.
Note by Cdr. Cras of French Historical Dept.
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HOLLAND
Blockship
Lt.Car.E.C. Coats R.N.
2nd June
2010
Weighed and sailed from the Downs to
Dunkirk. In company were Vivacious
leading, and towing M.T.B.107;
the Westcove and the Edvard Nissen.
2117
M.A/S.B.7 joined the convoy off the 8.
Goodwin L.V. opposite Calais, Holland
was unable to maintain the 7½ knots
of the convoy and soon lost sight of
it.
Nearing Dunkirk, a tug(1) "towing
a very long line of boats" crossed
Hollands bows and further delayed her.
3rd June
0315ca
Asked M.A/S.B.7 to lead Holland into
Dunkirk. Shortly after, "a long
line of destroyers came out" of
Dunkirk. "Astern of them, there was
a gap of over a mile and then a
large and fast transport."
[Note: The following destroyers left Dunkirk for Dover
at the times stated in brackets: Vanquisher
(0230), Whitshed (0245), Malcolm (0248),
Codrington (0250), Express (0250).
The following transports left Dunkirk at the
times stated in brackets:
Newhaven 1,888 tons, 3 steam turbines
(0245)
Tynwald
2,376 tons, 4 steam turbines
0300)
Rouen
1,882 tons, 3 steam turbines
was in Dunkirk
in the early
hours of 3rd
June (see
Thomas Kirk
Wright, p.240))
Cote d'Argent [3,047 tons, 4 steam turbines) (landed
troops at Dover
on 3rd June)]
M.A/S.B.7 led Holland through the gap
between the destroyer line and the
transport. When the transport was
6 cables away, and steaming very
fast with the first streaks of dawn
behind her, the danger of collision
became apparent, and Holland sounded
one blast and put the wheel hard to
starboard. The transport, says
Lt. Cdr. Coats, "had then only to a/c
5° to starboard to pass well clear....:
However she appeared to alter to
port". She struck Holland hard on
the bridge and just before the boiler
room bulkhead. The transport "did
not appear to sustain much damage,
backed out and carried on". As
Holland had no buoyancy in hand, her
captain ordered "abandon ship" a
few seconds before she was struck.
(1) Either Sun X, Sunk XI or Foremost 87.
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ISLE OF GUERNSEY
Hospital Carrier
Capt. E.L. Hill,
(S. Ry. Co.)
Master.
26th May
1200
Left Dover for Dunkirk, the H/C
Worthing and the P/V Monas Queen in
company.
1600ca
Air attack off Calais.
1630ca
Berthed alongside the Worthing at
Dunkirk. Embarked troops.
2155
Both ships fully loaded with stretcher
cases, the Isle of Guernsey having
346 cases on board. Proceeded.
27th May
0453
Arrived Newhaven. Disembarked 346
wounded troops. (1)
1147
Proceeded to Dover.
29th May
1716
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
1912
Stood off, while a destroyer ahead
engaged aircraft.
1930
Attacked by 10 planes while attempting
to pick up an airman. Some damage
from near misses. Proceeded.
2020
Arrived off Dunkirk, which was being
bombed and shelled. Waited till
dark.
2330
Entered the harbour.
30th May
0030
Moored alongside the quay. Embarked
troops.
0215
490 embarked, in spite of air attacks.
Proceeded. [Outside the harbour
the sea was full of men swimming and
shouting for help. Two destroyers
were standing by].
1115
Arrived Newhaven. Disembarked 490
wounded.
Total 836
Authority - T.M. 6213/40.
R.O.III, p.121.
The following awards were made:
D.S.C.
Captain E.L. Hill, Master.
Mr.
D.D. Robb, Chief Engineer.
D.S.M.
A.B. J. Fowles.
Mention in Despatches
Mr. R.F. Pembury, Chief Officer.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
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Isle of Man Steam Packet Co.
in Operation Dynamo:
The following ships of the I.O.M.S.P.Co. Ltd. took part
Personnel Ships
1556
Ben-my-Chree for Dunkisk the E/C Paris in
1815
Fenella( 1)
Lady of Mann. drk. The P/V Centerbury
Mona's Queen (1)
at Gare Maritime;
Manxmaid
Thanet moored alongside
1910
Manxman
with Paris on the outside berth.
Tynwald. (2) sailed, and Iule of Thanet
the quayside berth].
2200
Commenced loading. Air attacks were
frequent throughout the operation.
Raging fires lit up the quayuide and
the white painted hospital carriers
showed up prominently.
26th May
0100
608 wounded embarked.
0115
Proceeded.
0730
Arrived Newhaven. Disemberked 608
wonnted.(1)
27th May
0634
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
0800
Shelled by shore batteries when off
Calsis
Returned to Dover for alternative
route instructions.
1709
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
1750
The H/C Worthing asked for route, and
joined company.
2118
punkisk east roads. The Centerbury
came out of Dunkirk and signalled
that all onsualties were aboutd her,
and that it was impossible to enter.
Isle of Thenes and Worthing proceeded
June
to Dover.
28th May
0210
orf Dover- Ordered to Newhaven.
0254
Collided with the Exam, vessel
Occeo Securd, which Bank immediately.
Bearehed for survivors, assisted by
the tug Lady Pressey. None were
found.
1051
Arri ved Newhaven. Assisted to borth
by the sug Puremost 22.
NAL
Authority - T.M.6213/40.
(1) Sunk. in doubt because Operation Dynamo
(2) Designated a troop transport. on 25th May.
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Details

ISLE OF THANET
Hospital Carrier
(s. Ry. Co.)
Capt. A.J. Hammond,
Master.
[on 23rd May the Isle of Thanet brought 296 wounded
from Dunkirk, i.e. before Operation Dynamo commenced].
25th May
1556
Left Dover for Dunkirk the H/C Paris in
company.
1815
Arrived Dunkirk. The P/V Canterbury
having moored at Gare Maritime;
the Isle of Thanet moored alongside
her, with Paris on the outside berth.
1910
[Canterbury sailed, and Isle of Thanet
took the quayside berth].
2200
Commenced loading. Air attacks were
frequent throughout the operation.
Raging fires lit up the quayside and
the white painted hospital carriers
showed up prominently.
26th May
0100
608 wounded embarked.
0115
Proceeded.
0730
Arrived Newhaven. Disembarked 608
wounded. (1)
27th May
0634
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
0800
Shelled by shore batteries when off
Calais
Returned to Dover for alternative
route instructions.
1709
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
1750
The H/C Worthing asked for route, and
joined company.
2118
Dunkirk east roads. The Canterbury
came out of Dunkirk and signalled
that all casualties were aboard her,
and that it was impossible to enter.
Isle of Thanet and Worthing proceeded
to Dover.
28th May
0210
Off Dover. Ordered to Newhaven.
0254
Collided with the Exam. vessel
Ocean Reward, which sank immediately.
Searched for survivors, assisted by
the tug Lady Brassey. None were
found.
1051
Arrived Newhaven. Assisted to berth
by the tug Foremost 22.
Nil
Authority - M.6213/40.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R., no doubt because Operation Dynamo
did not commence until 1857 on 26th May.
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MALCOLM (continued)
0309
1st (contd.) June
Arrived off Dunkirk. Spoke the dr.
0315
Worcester, lying off.
Secured alongside east pier, which was
crowded with troops and no other
1,000. ships alongside. Embarked about
Soon after, other destroyers and
transports entered.
0442
Proceeded by route X.
0758
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 1,200 troops
E
2nd June
2206
Sailed for Dunkirk.
3rd June
0145
Off Dunkirk.
0212
All destroyers ordered back to Dover
except Malcolm and Whitshed.
0248
R.A. Dover ordered all destroyers back
to Dover.
0530
Arrived Dover, empty.
1730
Embarked food for French troops and 2
French naval ratings to assist in
their embarkation.
2108
Proceeded.
4th June
0023
Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers
and other vessels waiting to go in.
The G/B Locust was lying off and
embarking men from small craft.
0210
Secured alongside east pier. Embarke/
about 800 French troops, carrying
their enormous packs.
0225
Locust came alongside, ahead of Malcolm,
and filled up with about 200 French
troops.
0245
Slipped. Outside Dunkirk met
Shikari and signalled her to return
to Dover. Found she was escorting
a blockship [the Gourko]. A magnetic
mine exploded alongside the blockship
just after Malcolm passed her at
about 1/2 a cable's distance.
-
In fog, near North Goodwin, picked up
some survivors of a "schuyt" which
had been sunk by collision with a
minesweeper [the M/S Leda had sunk
the Belgian trawler Marechal Foch].
Took in tow a French motor boat which
was picking up survivors and whose
propeller had been disabled by
wreckage; Admiral Abrial, French
Commander-in-Chief, Dunkirk was on
board her. (1)
0600ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 736 French
troops, and the French C. in C. who
was received by the V.A. Dover.
Total 5,851.
Authority R.O.I. p.104.
(1) See also the Newhaven, which states she embarked Admiral
Abrial.
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MAYSPEAR
S.M. ALP Station
G.P.O. Leighton.
Nothing 1s known of this vessel.
Strent.
The
1st June
Disembarked 15 troops. (1)
19th six
Della
Laft Littlehangton and srrived Newhaven
the other eventag.
30th Birth
R.M.
Left Nowhsven for Remagete.
Date
Arrived Remagate.
3189 sex
0430
Ordered to well for Deckirk.
0730
Developed lass and returned to Resignte.
jub case
0430
Bailed for having embarked 2
volunteer Sub-Lisctenants R.N.Y.R.
and na extre able seemen.
then near Dunkirk, strock a schnerged
object. No damage,
Just off shore at Donkirk, all small
houts suddenly tarned about and
left, no If ordered to do so,
Decided to do likeston, and on
turning, Baw "top large ships*
packed with troops stending away from
Dunkisk.
Suddenly a crowl of birthers
case out of the clouds. Direct hits
vere made on both the big ships which
sent within about 20 minutes.
[pronably the 2/V Bootla and the
P.U/B Brighton question
All small boate went to the reseue,
M/D 275 picked ny 10 survivors. A
destroyer which yes being bosbed,
After about 1 hour, sighted 3 trewlers,
kept the relders office
two on the starboard one on the
port. [They ware the Case ACCOUNT
the Aretic PAGGARE and the Scheme
one of them, [the Care Argunal size
S shouled to C.P.O. Laighton to stop
signal in 2023.00 A.B. street
engines, and he ented for a torch
Yess to nos heard or VAS disregerded*,
signal back with; out either Due
A bown, but she still steaned 1601
shot vas fired AUTOSS MA THE
All three truelern opened & have A
towards the travlers.
131504
fire at about 2,000 yords. 569
wrooted the wheelhouse.
All and A.B. Strand justined the over
hands except the E.S.V.E.
officers 61001 A.B. Strond selved essigns
the then waved rive. 60
(the 0420
One the weeks and to got pick the C.E.O. 47 K/9.275 the
ABC 16 Schu orrisers,
natural survivore of the wore
of the willed. orew
FOR
(1) D.R.
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M/B 275
R.N. Air Station,
Ford
C.P.O. Leighton.
A.B. L.F. Strand.
sto. A. Benham.
[The following report 1s by A.B. Strand and
Sto. Benham.
29th May
p.m.
Left Littlehampton and arrived Newhaven
the same evening.
30th May
a.m.
Left Newhaven for Ramagate.
p.m.
Arrived Ramsgate.
31st May
0430
Ordered to sail for Dunkirk.
0730
Developed leak and returned to Ramsgate.
1st June
0430
Sailed for Dunkirk, having embarked 2
volunteer Sub-Lieutenants R.N.V.R.
and an extra able seaman.
-
When near Dunkirk, struck a submerged
object. No damage.
-
Just off shore at Dunkirk, all small
boats suddenly turned about and
left, as if ordered to do so.
Decided to do likewise, and on
turning, saw "two large ships"
packed with troops steaming away from
Dunkirk.
-
Suddenly a crowd of German bombers
came out of the clouds. Direct hits
were made on both the big ships which
sank within about 20 minutes.
[probably the P/V Scotia and the
P.M/S Brighton Queen].
-
All small boats went to the rescue.
M/B 275 picked up 10 survivors. A
destroyer which was being bombed,
kept the raiders off.
-
After about 3/4 hour, sighted 3 trawlers,
two on the starboard hand, one on the
port. [They were the Cape Argona
the Arctic Pioneer and the Sphene
One of them, the Cape Argona made
a signal in morse. A.B. Strand
shouted to C.P.O. Leighton to stop
engines, and he asked for a torch
to signal back with; but either he
"was not heard or was disregarded".
A shot was fired across M/B 275's
bows, but she still steamed fast
towards the trawlers.
1315ca
All three trawlers opened a heavy
fire at about 1,000 yards. A hit
wrecked the wheelhouse.
All hands except the R.N.V.R.
officers and A.B. Strand jumped over
the side. A.B. Strand seized the
wheel, and then waved an ensign;
the trawlers ceased fire.
One of the trawlers [the Cape
Argona] sent a boat to pick up the
in the water, and got the M/B 275
men alongside. Both officers, C.P.O.
wounded; one of the crew of
Leighton and several survivors the were
sunk transport was killed.
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H.M.S. NELSON'S M/B(1)
S/L1eut. R.P. Lucey, R.N.
Lieut. H.L. Holman, R.N.V.R.
29th May
2200
2201
Left Portsmouth, S/Lieut. Lucey 1/c.
Ignition drive of starboard engine
fractured, rendering the starboard
engine useless for the remainder of
the operation.
30th May
0500
Arrived Newhaven. Repairs carried out
1200
on hull and centre engine.
Left Newhaven.
1500
Centre engine breakdown, causing small
2100
fire. Proceeded on port engine.
Arrived Ramsgate.
31st May
0900
Repairs commenced on centre engine.
S/Lieut. Lucey transferred to the
firefloat Massey Shaw. Lieut. Holman
boarded Nelson's M/B under orders to
proceed to Dunkirk.
1st June(2)
1310
Left Ramsgate, M/L Fervent in company.
Outside the harbour air locks
developed in centre and port engines.
Returned to harbour.
1645
Again left Ramsgate.
1700ca
2 miles south of N. Goodwin L.V. was
signalled to by Lieut. Newell, R.N. R.
in charge of the Northern Inspection
tug [Java], which was standing by the
tr. "Jacita" [1.e. Jacinta]. The
trawler had struck a submerged wreck
and was listed about 25° to port.
Lieut. Newell desired the French
colonial troops on board the stranded
trawler to be transferred to the tug,
before attempting to refloat her.
Nelson's M/B spent an hour doing
1800ca
this and then resumed her journey to
Dunkirk.
2200
Arrived Dunkirk East mole. Requested
to have 22 British troops detailed
for the M/B. With these, the M/B
proceeded, as she was short of petrol.
2nd June
-
Anchored in the Downs till daylight.
0355
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 22
British troops. (3)
[S/Lieut. Lucey who, on his return
from Dunkirk in the Massey Shaw,
had unsuccessfully attempted to make
a trip to Dunkirk on the afternoon
of 1st June in a W.D./M.L., now
resumed command of Nelson's M/B.]
2000
Left Ramsgate with extra petrol in
cans.
(1) S/Lieut. Lucey calls this vessel "Nelsons power boat";
(2) Lieut. Holman in his report implies that he left Ramsgate
Lieut. Holman calls it "Nelson's M/L".
also W.R.T. the date of departure from Ramsgate as 31st
Lt.Cdr. May; Clements, R.N.R., commanding the
on 31st this 1s almost certainly incorrect, Fervent, although
M/L by S/Lieut. which was in company), and by Jacinta's tug master
May. Lucey, by Mr. D. Kirkaldie, coxswain the
gives Lieut. Holman left on lst June. This is corroborated of the
of the Fervent Java who states that he transferred
troops on 1st June).
(3) Ramagate report.
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NEWHAVEN
French S.S.
Lt. Cdr. L.H. Phillips, R.N.
? R. Master.
2nd June
1030ca
Disembarked 716 troops (1) (presumably
at Dover).
-
Lt. Cdr. L.H. Phillips, R.N. embarked
with S/It. G.B.C. Clarabut R.N., (2)
2130
1 P.O. and 8 ratings.
Sailed from Dover for Dunkirk.
3rd June
0045ca
Berthed alongside East pier Dunkirk.
P/V Tynwald collided with Newhaven
on entering, causing slight damage.
Embarked French troops.
0245
Sailed for Dover.
-
Dover. Disembarked 396 troops.
1915
Left Dover.
2300
Berthed alongside. Embarked the French
Admiral Abrial(3) a General, and
French troops.
4th June
-
Proceeded.
0300ca
Anchored off N. Goodwin in fog.
0500
Proceeded.
-
Folkestone. Disembarked 729 French
troops.
The
Total 1841
Authority - R.O.II, p.29.
pawhaven
Capitaine an
Long cocers guesdon
(hre itms to NEW & (nate by ball branch
See
French This tomical setion)
(1) D.R.
(3) This 1B these incorrect. officers Admiral came Abrial proceeded to in
(2) Both from the disabled skoot Angland Amazone.
the French M/B V.T.B.25.
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PACIFIC
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. C.J. Skrine, R.N.
Lt. C.J. Triscott, R.N.R.,
1st Lieut.
25th May
Crews for Dutch skoots proceeded
1200
1400
arrived about noon.
from Portsmouth to Poole, where they
Having discharged the Dutch crew at
Bownsea Island, the Pacific sailed
for Yarmouth, I.O.W.
26th May
0430
Sailed for Portsmouth.
0930
Arrived Portsmouth harbour.
-
Sailed at dark for Newhaven, the sks.
Amazone, Atlantic, Zeus and Pascholl
in company.
27th May
0400
Arrived off Newhaven.
:
At dark sailed for the Downs with
a party of six skoots.
28th May
0900
Berthed alongside at Dover.
1300ca
Sailed with the party of six skoots.
Took over a large life-boat from one
of the slower skoots that was
dropping behind. The Pacific forged
ahead of the other 4 skoots.
2300
The Pacific grounded on a sandbank off
La Panne.
Sent in the large life-boat with
orders to ferry troops to other ships.
29th May
0200
When the tide rose, the Pacific
refloated.
Sent the ship's lifeboat and skiff
inshore. They brought off 8 troops
and thereafter lost touch with the
Pacific in the darkness. Orders
had been received at Dover to leave
shore before 0330, but Pacific,
waiting in vain for her boats, did
0430
not leave until 0430, when it was
daylight, proceeding by Y route.
1630ca
Arrived Dover: Disembarked 8 troops
30th May
0240
Sailed for Dunkirk.
0900
Anchored close off Malo beach. Had no
boat, but collected 2 from a
Sailed with 30 officers and 620 troops.
departing skoot.
1600
Air attack while crossing Inner Ratel
2100
Arrived Bank. Ramsgate. Disembarked 523
troops. (1)
31st May
0230
Sailed for Dunkirk.
0800
Anchored off Malo beach. Heavy swell.
Embarked a small boat load of French
Moved troops. 1/2 mile further east.
-
Assisted 2 by a large M/B, embarked
Sailed troops. for Ramsgate.
2100
(1) Ramsgate report.
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ROSABELLE
OD
&
F.V. (Owner, J.C. Wood)
Nameo of Cozn. and
Shoreham
orew are not known.
Did not return from Operation Dynamo.
Said to have made 1 trip to the benches and 1 to
Dunkirk harbour. [See also R.M.E.D.)
Authority - TO.9144 the report by P.O. Cooley of the
M.IV TO.9436
1st June
1718
On the way to Dunkirk, Joined company
with the M.L/B's E.M.B.D. and Abdy
Beauclerk. Air attacks.
1821
The Rosa Wood and Phyllis Lunn and the
Abdy Beauclerk turned back.
According to C.W. 29685/40, the Rosa Wood and Phyllis Lung
which is erronsously said to be the Newhaven life boat :
2rd/3rd
pm
Went to Dunkirk harbour and ferried to
June
ships about 700 troops.
Assisted to remove troops from the
B/V Rouen aground in the harbour.
3rd June
Returned to Dover. Disembarked 51
troops. (2)
It is considered that this report does not apply to the
Rosa Wood but to the Cegil and Lilian Philpott (q.v.)
Authority - .W.29685/40.
The following awards were made to the crew of the Newhaven
life boat, not to the Shorsham life boat. Bee, Cecil and
Lilian Philpott.
D.B.M.
A.B. W.J. Morris.
Mentionin Despatches
Sto. 1st 01. W. Spray.
0.8.
T.E. Whyte, R.N.V.R.
(1) Supplement 34925, to the London Gazette of 16th August 1940
erroneously calls this the Newhaven life boat.
(2) D.R.
32
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ROSA WOOD & PHYLLIS LUNN(1)
R.N.L.I.
Names of Coxn. and
Shoreham
crew are not known.
life boat
Said to have made 1 trip to the beaches and 1 to
Dunkirk harbour. [See also E.M.E.D.]
According to the report by P.O. Cooley of the
M.L/B E.M.E.D. :
1st June
1718
On the way to Dunkirk, joined company
with the M.L/B's E.M.E.D. and Abdy
Beauclerk. Air attacks.
1821
The Rosa Wood and Phyllis Lunn and the
Abdy Beauclerk turned back.
According to C.W. 29685/40, the Rosa Wood and Phyllis Lunn
(
which is erroneously said to be the Newhaven life boat )
:
2rd/3rd
pm
Went to Dunkirk harbour and ferried to
June
ships about 700 troops.
Assisted to remove troops from the
P/V Rouen aground in the harbour.
3rd June
Returned to Dover. Disembarked 51
troops. (2)
It is considered that this report does not apply to the
Rosa Wood but to the Cecil and Lilian Philpott (q.v.)
Authority - C.W. 29685/40.
The following awards were made to the crew of the Newhaven
life boat, not to the Shoreham life boat. See Cecil and
Lilian Philpott.
D.S.M.
A.B. W.J. Morris.
Mention in Despatches
Sto. 1st Cl. W. Spray.
O.S.
T.E. Whyte, R.N.V.R.
(1) Supplement 34925 to the London Gazette of 16th August 1940,
erroneously calls this the Newhaven life boat.
(2) D.R.
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RUJA(1)
Skool
Lt. H.R.. Webber, R.N.
30th May
Sailed from Dover to Dunkirk. Broke
down in Downs.
31st May
Towed back to Dover. Repaired by
Sandhurst.
2nd June
ca
Sailed for Dunkirk.
3rd June
24 hours at Dunkirk. Embarked about
300 troops.
4th June
Arrived Ramsgate. Presumably
disembarked 300 troops. (2)
5th June
1000ca
Taken in tow by Sk. Pascholl off
Folkestone.
1900
Arrived Newhaven.
£
Total 300.
Authority - - R.O.II, p.23.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
(2) Not mentioned in Ramsgate report.
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SABRE (continued)
1st June
0700
Proceeded to Dover with about 500
(contd.)
troops.
1000
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 451 troops.
2030
Proceeded to Dunkirk in company with
the dr. Codrington.
2315
Secured to east pier and filled up
with troops.
2400
Proceeded to Dover, coming up with the
dr. Icarus en route.
2nd June
0400
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 756 troops.
1845
Proceeded to Dunkirk in company with
the Shikari.
2000ca
Near Ruytingen Bank buoy the H/C Paris
was seen to be sinking and to have
boats away. Sent a cross channel
steamer which had just been overtaken
to her assistance.
2110
Secured inside the wrecked trawler
100
Calvi at east pier and embarked
troops. These were all part of the
B.E.F. rearguard and included men of
the Green Howards.
On leaving harbour, took off 3 Royal
Artillery officers from the wreck of
the G/B Mosquito.
2200
Proceeded with the Shikari.
3rd June
0120
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 500 troops.
2023
Left Dover for Dunkirk the dr.
Venomous in company.
2250
Entered Dunkirk and lay off while the
transports berthed.
2300ca
Berthed between 2 transports [probably
the Canterbury and the Newhaven].
2400ca
The dr. Whitshed placed her stern
alongside Sabre's bow and her bow
alongside a transport's [the
Canterbury's stern.
4th June
0025
Shoved off with nearly 600 French
troops and Admiral Abrial's Flag
Lieutenant. Difficult getting out of
harbour because of "the mass of ships
trying to berth or to get away".
Proceeded, following a minesweeper,
and later, a transport, until she
was lost sight of in the fog near U
N. buoy. Goodwin L.V. was found by sound,
and Sabre then proceeded from buoy
to buoy.
0500
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 592 troops.
Total 5765
Authority - R.O.I., p.118
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ST. ANDREW
Hospital Carrier
Capt. H.C. Bond, Master.
No. 24 (G.W.R.Co.)
26th May
1054
Left the Downs for Dunkirk, the H/C
St. Julien in company.
1320
Shelled off Gravelines. Altered course
to the northward, crossed the
minefield and returned to Dover.
1835
Anchored in the Downs.
"
27th May
1045
Left for Dunkirk, St. Jelien in
company.
a
1140
Joined company with the P/V's St. Helier
and Royal Daffodil and the S.S. Kyno,
which were being escorted by the drs.
Anthony and Vimy.
1220
Off R buoy, the Anthony and the Kyno
were ordered to return to the Downs.
1445
Air attack on the St. Andrew and
St. Julien.
1620
Off Dunkirk. Air attacks. The St.
100
Helier and Royal Daffodil entered
the harbour.
1750
The St. Andrew, in company with the
St. Julien and St. Helier proceeded,
escorted by Vimy.
2220
Arrived in the Downs.
28th/30th
At Southampton. Sailed for Dover.
May
=
31st May
1544
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
1855
Berthed at Dunkirk. Air attacks.
Embarked wounded.
2145
Proceeded.
d
1st June
0714
Newhaven. Disembarked 130 wounded.
Total 130
d
Authority - R.O.III p.198.
T.M. 6213/40.
The following awards were made;
Mention in Despatches.
Captain H.C. Bond, Master.
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ST. DAVID
Hospital Carrier
No.27 (G.W.R.Co.)
Capt. C. Joy, Master.
Capt. B.H. Mendus, Master.
[on wounded] 25 ay the St. David was at Dunkirk evacuating
28th May
1455
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
1940
Entered Dunkirk and made fast alongside
the pier. Embarked wounded during
air attacks and bombardment.
29th May
0745
Left Dunkirk with 149 patients on
board.
1653
Arrived Newhaven. Disembarked 149
wounded. (1)
30th May
At Newhaven. Captain Joy left the
ship, sick. Chief Officer Mendus
then took command.
170
31st May
0902
Left for Dover.
1642
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
2015
Off Dunkirk. Ordered to remain outside.
2145
Continuous air attacks from now on.
1st June
0020
Proceeded.
0558
Off Dover.
0830
Whilst still at anchor, received
considerable damage from the explosion
=
of a mine. Compasses rendered
useless, port engine out of action,
capstan wrecked.
2nd June
1932
Left Dover for Southampton.
Total 149
Authority - R.O.III, p.201.
TM. 6213/40.
(1) D.R. gives 118.
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ST. JULIEN
Hospital carrier
(G.W.Ry.)
Capt. L.T. Richardson,
Master.
26th May
1045
Left the Downs, the H/C St. Andrew in
company.
1300ca
Off Calais, met the P/V Maid of Orleans.
1830ca
The 3 ships were shelled by shore
batteries and all returned to Dover.
27th May
1112
Left the Downs, the P/V St. Helier
and the H/C St. Andrew in company.
1700ca
Air attack off Middelkerke Bank buoy.
-
Arrived off Dunkirk while an air attack
was in progress. Impossible to
remain in the vicinity, so the 3 ships
2200ca
returned to the Downs.
28th May
At anchor.
29th May
-
Sailed for Dunkirk escorted by a
£
destroyer.
1700
Air attack off Nieuport buoy. Damaged
by near misses. (1)
1800ca
Off Dunkirk. Air attacks continued;
impossible to enter the harbour or
remain in the vicinity.
Returned to the Downs.
30th May
At Dover.
31st May
0345
S/Lt. Radcliffe R.N.V.R. and 20 naval
ratings embarked.
0512
Left for Dunkirk.
0858
Arrived Dunkirk. Embarked wounded.
1016
Proceeded.
1st June
-
Arrived Newhaven. Disembarked 287
wounded.
Total 287
Authority - - R.O.III p.212.
T.M. 6213/40.
(1, D.R. bomb damage as 30th May - but 29th the M/S
Lydd gives confirms date of that the date of the bombing was May.
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Skoot
ZEUS
1700
Lt. Poole Cdr. C.B. Hoggan, R.D.,
25th May
2100
Left compass and thence
to
1800
26th May
Arrived Portsmouth.
27th May
0400ca
1700
Arrived Newhaven.
Sailed for Dover.
28th May
0930
1300
Proceeded Berthed alongside the Sk. Ruja at Dover.
"in company" for Dunkirk.
29th May
0100
Berthed alongside the quay at Dunkirk.
Embarked troops.
0130
The sk. San Antonio berthed alongside
the Zeus, and embarked troops across
the latter's decks.
0300
The San Antonio cast off.
0400
The Zeus proceeded with about 230 troops
including 2 ladies in soldiers
overcoast and steel helmets.
1520
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 200 troops
and 2 ladies. (1)
2000
Sailed for Bray, the sk. Caribia in
company.
30th May
0500
Anchored off Bray. Embarked troops.
0900
Proceeded with about 420 troops.
1700
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 401
troops. (2)
31st May
1600
Ordered to Portsmouth.
Total 601
Authority - R.O.II, pp.23 and 152.
The following awards were made:
P.O. F.H. Franklin.
Mention in despatches
Margate report.
Ramsgate report.
Biley Dunn is Wilson
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INDEX OF HEADINGS.
CONTENTS:
Pages
Pages
2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
Striking Forces and Groups.
8-9A Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Portland, Newhaven).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
with Double L Sweeps but not yet
allocated.
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
fitting out.
Grimsby, Hull, London).
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
.Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
, Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
241
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(6) War Registry.
F.O.N.P.C.
"
(Air).
S.D.G.
Naval Canteen Service,
E.A.P.
S.F.
N.A.A.F.I.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
Australia House.
Central Copying Branch.
Chart Supplies Division.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
C.C.R.T.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
30
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
(3) C.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Chatham.
N.O. i/c N. Shields.
A.S., Devonport.
Rear-Admiral,
(4) D.A/S.W.
D.C.D.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
D.C.Q.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(3) D.E.E.
School, Portsmouth.
R.A., Scapa.
D.E.W.D.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
(4) D.M.S.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.N.A.
(2) Captain, A/S.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
D.N.R.
Devonport.
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
D. of C.
Portsmouth.
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
D. of L.D.
Rosyth.
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
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Superintending Naval Store
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
Officer, Chatham.
(7) D. of S.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
(2) V.A.N.P.
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
Vice-Admiral,
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
Vice-Admiral,
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. " Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
E.F.O.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
(2) E.-in-C.
C.O., H.M.S. Nimrod."
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2 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Milford Haven,
28 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
Barrow, Belfast, Larne, Campbeltown).
31 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of Strik-
8 Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth, Port-
ing Forces and Groups.
land, Newhaven).
10 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35 M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out, with
12 Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness, Thames
Double L Sweeps but not yet allocated.
and Medway, Harwich, Brightlingsea,
Lowestoft, Yarmouth, Grimsby, Hull,
London).
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting out.
Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
18 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
Rosyth, Port Edgar, Leith, Granton,
Dundee, Tyne, N. Shields, Sunderland,
38 Ships building.
Hartlepool, Blyth, Aberdeen, Peterhead,
Invergordon, Port A, Stornoway).
42 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
(2) E.-in-C.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
First Sea Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
Second Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Controller.
K.S.P.
Deputy Naval Store Officer
Controller, Deputy.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fourth Sea Lord.
Fifth Sea Lord.
(3) M.D.G.
Slough.
(2) M.F.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
D.C.N.S.
N.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
Secretary to.
(2) N.L.
All B.A.Os.
A.C.N.S.
Naval Secretary.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
P.D.G.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
P.M.
F.O.N.P.C.
"
"
(Air).
(1) Press Section.
Minister for the Co-ordination of
E.A.P.
Defence.
(3) A.C.R.
(6) War Registry.
Naval Canteen Service,
S.D.G.
(2) A.T.X.
N.A.A.F.I.
S.F.
Central Copying Branch.
Naval Representative,
Chart Supplies Division.
Sub-War Registry.
Australia House.
Park Royal.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Deptford, S.E.8.
(3) C.W.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(4) D.A/S.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Depôt, Coventry.
D.C.D.
A.S., Chatham.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) D.E.E.
A.S., Devonport.
Rear-Admiral,
D.E.W.D.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.M.S.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(4) D.N.A.
School, Portsmouth.
R.A., Scapa.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Rear-Admiral (S).
(2) D.N.E.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
(2) Captain, A/S.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
D.N.R.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
D. of C.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(6) D. of D.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
D. of L.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D. of N.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(4) D. of P.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
(7) D. of S.
D. of S.T.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
(4) D. of T.D.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(2) D. of V.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
Vice-Admiral,
D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. " St. George."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
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2-7 Western Approaches Command (Ply-
mouth, Falmouth, Swansea, Barry,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Milford Haven, Birkenhead, Fleetwood,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Holyhead, Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
8-9 Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Striking Forces and Groups.
Portland, Newhaven).
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
with Double L Sweeps but not yet
12-17 Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
allocated.
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Grimsby, Hull, London).
fitting out.
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
36A-36B Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
.Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
Naval Secretary.
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(Air).
(6) War Registry.
F.O.N.P.C.
E.A.P.
S.D.G.
Naval Canteen Service,
(3) A.C.R.
S.F.
N.A.A.F.I.
(2) A.T.X.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
Central Copying Branch.
Cabinet Office.
Australia House.
Chart Supplies Division.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
C.C.R.T.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
(5) C.S.A.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
(3) C.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Chatham.
Rear-Admiral,
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Devonport.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
D.C.D.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(3) D.E.E.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
D.E.W.D.
School, Portsmouth.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
(4) D.M.S.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.N.A.
Portsmouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.C.
(2) Captain, A/S.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
D.N.R.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(12) D.O.D.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
D. of C.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(6) D. of D.
D. of L.D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
(4) D. of P.
(7) D. of S.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
D, of S.T.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. " St. George."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(5) D.P.T.S.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. " Wildflower."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
(2) E.-in-C.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. " Vernon."
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CONTENTS:
Pages
Pages
2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
Striking Forces and Groups.
8-9A Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Portland, Newhaven).
35-35B M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
with Double L Sweeps but not yet
allocated.
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
fitting out.
Grimsby, Hull, London).
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
, Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(6) War Registry.
F.O.N.P.C.
"
(Air).
S.D.G.
Naval Canteen Service,
E.A.P.
N.A.A.F.I.
S.F.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
(2) A.T.X.
Australia House.
Cabinet Office.
Central Copying Branch.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
C.C.R.T.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) C.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Chatham.
N. O. i/c N. Shields.
Rear-Admiral,
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Devonport.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
D.C.D.
D.C.Q.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(3) D.E.E.
School, Portsmouth.
R.A., Scapa.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
(4) D.N.A.
(2) Captain, A/S.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
D.N.R.
Devonport.
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
D. of C.
Portsmouth.
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
D. of L.D.
Rosyth.
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Superintending Naval Store
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
Officer, Chatham.
(7) D. of S.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
(2) V.A.N.P.
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
Vice-Admiral,
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(5) D.P.T.S.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
E.F.O.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
(2) E.-in-C.
C.O., H.M.S. Nimrod."
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37
M/S Groups-contd
Page
37
Mary White
46
Ocean Gain
Page
6
23
M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5
30
Ocean Guide
Polly Johnston
Page
Lord Gainford
13
9
49
23
Popinjay
11
Rime
19
Lord Grey
2
M.A.S.B. 6 & 7
29
50-51
9
Ocean Lifebuoy
5
Powis Castle
22
Rinovia
23
Masona
23
52-53
11
Ocean Lux
16
Ocean Retriever
Preston North End
27
Rion
Lord Hailsham
8
15
26
Lord Hood
Master John
28
54
2
36
Prince Leo
River Annam
22
32
10
7
23
Ocean Scout
36A
36B
Lord Hotham
Mayflower
Ocean Spray
Princess Elizabeth
River Clyde
55
13
Lord Howard
10
May II
10
24
23
10
Princess Mary
River Spey
5
60
Lord Howe
Medway Queen
18
20
Ocean Sunlight
M/S Training Flotilla
9
15
Princessa
River Ytham
36A
15
Lord Inchcape
16
20
Ocean Swell
8
27
Riviere
Principal
36B
Melora
27
Muria
Ocean Toiler
27
Lord Irwin
36
Robert Hastie
11
Mentor
3
14
Myris
Proserpine
5
Ocean Treasure
28
Robert Stroud
36
26
Lord Keith
25
Merbreeze
19
12
Lord Lloyd
Myrtle
Prospect Ahead
Ocean View
29
Robin Hood
Mercury
2
28
13
14
12A
Providence
Ocean Vim
6
Robina
7
Lord Melchet
19
Mewslade
5
Ptarmigan
16
Ode
9
Rochebonne
2
Lord Middleton
12
Puffin
36B
M. H. Stephens
N.
5
31
Rodino
Lord Northcliffe
Ohm
16
Michael Griffiths
26
Nab Wyke
Punnet
19
18
Lord Nuffield
10
Okino
Rogate
9
27
25
Midas
37
Nairnside
Pyramus
30
Lord Plender
21
Oku
Roger Beck
3
3
24
11
Migrante
Lord Rodney
Nancy Hague
Pyrope
12A
Milford Duchess
37
Olivae
Romany Rose
23
8
14
2
Naneta
Rona
18
Lord Snowden
20
Olive Tree
Milford Duke
8
28
Ronso
Lord St. Vincent
11
Nautilus
16
2
Milford Earl
26
11
Olvina
9
Rooke
20
Lord Stamp
11
Navicula
Milford King
8
Olympia
35
2
Q.
Rosa
22
Lord Stanhope
12A
Negro
16
Ombra
17
Lord Stonehaven
2
Milford Prince
Milford Princess
Neil Mackay
3
Queen Empress
Rose
36
15
One Accord
13
28
Queen of Kent
Rosebud
8
Lord Wakefield
3
Neil Smith
Onetos
21
13
Roseden
20
Milford Queen
15
9
Queen of Thanet
28
30
Netsukis
Oracle
21
Lorinda
Lormont
11
Minna
10
3
Queen of the South I
Rose Emma
12
12
New Comet
13
23
Oriole
13
Queen of the South II
Rose Haugh
24
12
Lorna Doone
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
Newhaven N.B.
5
Orlando
18
Queen Worth
Rose Hilda
15
14
8
Lowther
Newland
28
36A
Orvicto
35A
Quest
Rose Valley
30
1
11
6
Loyal Friend
New Pride of Essex
Osako
14
Rosel
24
Lucifer
3
2
22
11
Quiet Waters
28
New Prince of Wales I
Osta
11
Rose Marie
3
Luda Lady
35
Minicoy
4
12
Our Bairns
11
Ross
10
Luda Lord
21
Minona
6
Newspray
12
28
Niger
Our Kate
12
Ross Ard
27
Lunar Bow
Mirabelle
3
16
Overfall
14
Rotha
15
30
Mirage
Night Hawk
28
R.
Lune
6
Oystermouth Castle
17
Rowan
24
Mireille
11
Night Raider
37
Racer
7
Lydd
10
Rowan Tree
29
28
Nimrod
19
Rachael Flett
26
Lydd II
30
Mist
Roxano
36B
Lydia Long
27
Mistletoe
22
Nirvana
2
P.
Radiant
36B
Royal Eagle
12A
32
9
Nobles
4
Pangbourne
10
Radnor Castle
2
Lydiard
M.L. 100
Royallieu
14
Lynx
10
Moed-en-Werk
36
Nodzu
23
Paragon
24
Rambler Rose
30
Royalo
14
Paramount
3
Raymont
35
Mollusc
16
Nogi
15
Ruby
5
Noontide
28
Pathway
11
Reaper
7
Monarch
Rugby
17
9
M.
Norbreeze
Patti
17
Reboundo
23
Runswick Bay
5
Monarda
12A
27
M.1
Paul Rykens
28
Rebuff
29
8
11
Nordland
37
Ryde
10
Mona's Isle
M.2
29
Paxton
10
Norina
Receptive
36
Monimia
16
37
16
S.
M.3
Paynter
7
Recono
8
Moonstone
32
Norlan
29
36
Red Gauntlet
3
Sabra
35
M.A. West
11
Moorgate
12
Norna
36A
Peacemaker
5
Red Sky
16
Sabreur
35
Madden
15
5
Norman Wilson
20
Pearl
Madeline
Moray
Pecheur
27
Reed
15
Sailor King
22
13
Magnolia
Morgan Jones
17
Norse
12A
29
Refraction
8
St. Abbs
9
8
29
Peggy Nutten
St. Achilleus
13
Maid Marion
Mount Ard
29
Northcoates
Pelagos
5
Refundo
8
2
Majesta
Mount Keen
Northern Chief
30
24
Pellag II
9
Regal
2S
St. Adrian
5
12
Northern Dawn
25
15
Regardo
13
St. Apollo
31
Majesty
22
Pelton
M/S Flotillas
Northern Duke
30
Ma Joie II
Pembroke
12
Regwa
15
St. Cathan
25
12
Northern Foam
30
Malacolite
30
Reids
36
St. Celestin
29
35
1
29
Pentland Firth
9
St. Cyrus
17
Mallard
Northern Gem
25
Perilia
16
Reigate
31
4
16
Northern Gift
30
Mangrove
Peter Carey
21
Reighton Wyke
21
St. Dominica
5
24
5
10
Manor
30
28
Relonzo
11
St. Donats
16
2
6
Northern Isles
Peter Hendriks
16
St. Elstan
25
Manora
10
Northern Pride
25
4
7
Peter Nell
29
Remexo
21
Remillo
35A
St. Fagan
9
Man-o'-War
30
30
25
8
Northern Princess
Phase
14
St. Katherine
12
Manx Prince
23
Northern Reward
30
34
Renascent
35
10
Philante
20
St. Kenan
25
Marano
10
30
35A
Rennet
11
Northern Sky
Philippe
23
St. Loman
25
Marauder
35
19
25
36
Renzo
Marcia
3
12
Northern Spray
Phyllis Rose
9
St. Magnus
26
13
Northern Sun
30
37
Resolve
Phyllisia
23
St. Melante
12A
Marconi
23
25
14
M/S Groups-
Phineas Beard
26
Resolvo
Northern Wave
14
St. Mellons
30
Mare
20
32
Resparko
14
Northlyn
Pict
21
St. Modwen
9
Maretta
1
24
North Ness
17
24
Restrivo
Picton Castle
7
St. Nectan
36A
Margaret Hyde
11
2,3
14
31
Retako
15
12A
Northward Ho
Pintail
8
St. Olaves
9
Margaret Rose
4-6
9
29
Returno
Marina
Northwind
Plantagenet
35
St. Olive
5
37
10-12
13
19
11
Revello
10
St. Sunniva
26
Marinus
9
16-20
15
Norwich City
Playmates
19
21
Reverberation
18
St. Tudno
12A
Marion
12
22-26
16
Notts County
Plinlimon
12A
Rezala
4
24
23
3
St. Wistan
17
Mariout
28,29
Nyula
Plumer
8
Rhodora
5
St. Zeno
31
Marmion
35
30-32
23
Poinavon
36
Richard Croft
Salamander
16
14
Marsoma
13
34
21
O.
Pointer
24
Rig
23
Salpa
2
Martinet
27
37-38
22
Oak
26
Pointz Castle
35
Righto
36B
Saltash
10
Mary A. Purdy
20
40-41
26
Oaklea
28
Polar V
35
Rigoletto
Mary Sturgeon
29
43
26
Ocean Breeze
11
Polar VI
28
44-45
27
Ocean Brine
22
29
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2-7 Western Approaches Command (Ply-
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
mouth, Falmouth, Swansea, Barry,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Milford Haven, Birkenhead, Fleetwood,
Holyhead, Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
8-9 Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Striking Forces and Groups.
Portland, Newhaven).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
with Double L Sweeps but not yet
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
allocated.
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Grimsby, Hull, London).
fitting out.
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
, Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c. at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(6) War Registry.
F.O.N.P.C.
(Air).
S.D.G.
Naval Canteen Service,
E.A.P.
S.F.
N.A.A.F.I.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
Australia House.
Central Copying Branch.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
C.C.R.T.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) C.W.
A.S., Chatham.
Rear-Admiral,
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Devonport.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
D.C.D.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
(3) D.E.E.
School, Portsmouth.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A. (O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
Portsmouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.A.
(2) Captain, A/S.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat,
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
D.N.R.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D. of C.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of L.D.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
D. of N.
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(7) D. of S.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
Vice-Admiral,
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D.P.S.
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
(2) E.-in-C.
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2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
Striking Forces and Groups.
8-9B Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Portland, Newhaven).
35-35B M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
10-11A Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
with Double L Sweeps but not yet
allocated.
11A-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
fitting out.
Grimsby, Hull, London).
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
, Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
F.O.N.P.C.
(6) War Registry.
(Air).
Naval Canteen Service,
"
"
S.D.G.
N.A.A.F.I.
E.A.P.
S.F.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
Australia House.
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
Central Copying Branch.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
C.C.R.T.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
(5) C.S.A.S.
Depôt, Coventry.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
(3) C.W.
N. O. i/c N. Shields.
A.S., Chatham.
(2) D.A.S.
Rear-Admiral,
A.S., Devonport.
(4) D.A/S.W.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
A.S., Portsmouth.
D.C.D.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
D.C.Q.
R.A., Scapa.
School, Portsmouth.
(3) D.E.E.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
(2) Captain, A/S.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.A.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(2) D.N.E.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
(5) D.N.O.
Devonport.
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
D.N.R.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
(12) D.O.D.
Portsmouth.
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D. of C.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(6) D. of D.
Rosyth.
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of L.D.
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Superintending Naval Store
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
Officer, Chatham.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(7) D. of S.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
Vice-Admiral,
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(2) D.T.S.D.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
C.O., H.M.S. Nimrod."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
(2) E.-in-C.
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2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
Pages
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
8-9 Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Striking Forces and Groups.
Portland, Newhaven).
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
allocated. with Double L Sweeps but not yet
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Grimsby, Hull, London).
fitting out.
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
.Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
First Sea Lord.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
Second Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
(2) K.S.P.
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller, Deputy.
Lowestoft.
(3) M.D.G.
Fourth Sea Lord.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
(2) M.F.
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
V.C.N.S.
Slough.
(2) N.L.
, Secretary to.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
A.C.N.S.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
P.D.G.
A.C.N.S. (H).
All B.A.Os.
P.M.
Naval Secretary.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
(1) Press Section.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(6) War Registry.
(Air).
F.O.N.P.C.
S.D.G.
E.A.P.
Naval Canteen Service,
S.F.
(3) A.C.R.
N.A.A.F.I.
Sub-War Registry.
(2) A.T.X.
Naval Representative,
Cabinet Office.
Australia House.
Central Copying Branch.
Chart Supplies Division.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
C.C.R.T.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
(5) C.S.A.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
(3) C.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
A.S., Chatham.
Rear-Admiral,
(2) D.A.S.
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Devonport.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
D.C.D.
(3) D.E.E.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
School, Portsmouth.
D.E.W.D.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
Portsmouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.A.
(4) D.N.C.
(2) Captain, A/S.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
(5) D.N.O.
D.N.R.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
(12) D.O.D.
D. of C.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth,
D. of L.D.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
D. of N.
(4) D. of P.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
(7) D. of S.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. " Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
(2) E.-in-C.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
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2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
30A-B French Vessels.
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
8-9B Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
Portland, Newhaven).
Striking Forces and Groups.
10-11A Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35-35B M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
11A-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
with Double L Sweeps but not yet
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
allocated.
Brightlingsea, a Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
Grimsby, Hull, London).
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
fitting out.
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
.Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(6) War Registry.
F.O.N.P.C.
(Air).
S.D.G.
Naval Canteen Service,
E.A.P.
S.F.
N.A.A.F.I.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
Australia House.
Central Copying Branch.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
C.C.R.T.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) C.W.
A.S., Chatham.
N.O. i/c N. Shields.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Devonport.
Rear-Admiral,
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
D.C.D.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
D.C.Q.
School, Portsmouth.
R.A., Scapa.
(3) D.E.E.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
(4) D.N.A.
(2) Captain, A/S.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat,
Devonport.
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
D.N.R.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
Portsmouth.
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D. of C.
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
Rosyth.
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of L.D.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Superintending Naval Store
D. of N.
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
Officer, Chatham.
(7) D. of S.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
(2) V.A.N.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
Vice-Admiral,
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey.'
1st Cruiser Squadron,
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. 11 Wildflower."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. " Lynx."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. " Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
E.F.O.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
C.O., H.M.S. Nimrod."
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2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
8-9 Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Striking Forces and Groups.
Portland, Newhaven).
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
allocated. with Double L Sweeps but not yet
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Grimsby, Hull, London).
fitting out.
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
, Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(6) War Registry.
F.O.N.P.C.
"
"
(Air).
S.D.G.
Naval Canteen Service,
E.A.P.
S.F.
N.A.A.F.I.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
Australia House.
Central Copying Branch.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.8.
C.C.R.T.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) C.W.
A.S., Chatham.
Rear-Admiral,
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Devonport.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
D.C.D.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
(3) D.E.E.
School, Portsmouth.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
Portsmouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.A.
(2) Captain, A/S.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
D.N.R.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D. of C.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth,
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of L.D.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(7) D, of S.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
1st Cruiser Squadron.
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
2nd Cruiser Squadron,
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
E.F.O.
(2) E.-in-C.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
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Page
Lord Wakefield
3
Merbreeze
Page
21
Groups-continued
Northward Ho
Page
16
Mercury
M/S
27
Northwind
14A
27
Lorinda
Mewslade
3
Phase
Page
Laurel
11
43
29
Lormont
10
44-45
Norwich City
9
Lavatera
Philante
30
12
13
M. H. Stephens
14A
15
46
Notts County
19
Lavinia L
23
Lorna Doone
Philippe
34
4
Michael Griffiths
9
Nyula
19
Laws
30
Lorraine
17
14B
Louis Botha
17
Midas
49
10
23
Learig
16
5
Phineas Phrontes Beard
17
50-51
24
Migrante
2
Leda
4
Lovania
10
Phyllis Rose
5
28
Lowther
14A
Milford Duchess
52-53
Leeds United
23
3
Phyllisia
12
Leeward
28
Milford Duke
54
26
Loyal Friend
8
8
0.
Pict
37
Leicester City
3
Milford Earl
55
13
Oak
Picton Castle
32
S
Lucifer
20
Luda Lady
16
Milford King
56
19
Oaklea
26
Pintail
24
Lephreto
8
24
Luda Lord
2
Milford Prince
57
8
13
Ocean Breeze
28
Plantagenet
31
Leprechaun
25
Le Tiger
Lunar Bow
28
Milford Princess
58
12A
20
Ocean Brine
11
Playmates
29
8
Letna
32
Lune
30
Milford Queen
60
10
Ocean Eddy
22
Plinlimon
11
15
M/S 61 Training Flotilla
37
Plumer
21
Leyland
Lydd
16
35
Millwater
15
20
Ocean Gain
23
Libra
30
Minna
36A
9
Poinavon
12A
36A
Lydd II
Ocean Guide
Murama
23
35
Lydia Long
30
14
Ocean Lifebuoy
Pointer
8
Libra (Dutch)
27
5
36
Libyan
32
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
Muria
4
Ocean Lux
Pointz Castle
14A
Lydiard
Murmansk
35A
24
Polar V
Lichen
Lynx
10
12
Ocean Retriever
35
17
1
12
Polar VI
Liddoch
12
2
11
Myris
Ocean Scout
35
20
Lyric
36A
Poolzee
Liffey
Minicoy
Ocean Spray
36A
24
22
N.
23
Popinjay
Lilac
M.
Minona
35
Ocean Sunlight
22
Lily Oak
28
4
Nab Wyke
9
Powis Castle
Lincoln City
26
M.1
9
Mirabelle
6
14
Ocean Swell
27
Nairnside
27
Preston North End
26
19
M.2
29
Mirage
17
7
Ocean Toiler
12
Prince Leo
Lincolnshire
Namur
36B
M.3
9
6
37
Ocean Treasure
24
Mireille
Nancy Hague
12
Princess Beatrix
36A
Lizzie Birrel
M.A.C. 1 & 2
36
11
8
Ocean View
Llanthony
8
Mist
19
Princess Elizabeth
Naneta
10
Loch Aline
18
M.A.C. 6 & 7
36
28
12
Ocean Vim
5
Mistletoe
Natal II
Princess Mary
15
M.A.C. 5
14
22
8
Ode
12
Princessa
8
Loch Alsh
16
Mitres
Navicula
16
Ogano
3
Principal
27
Loch Buie
15
M.A. West
11
M.L. 100
14A
Negro
Loch Eribol
16
Madden
15
14
28
Ohm
26
Proserpine
28
M.L. 101, 102
Neil Mackay
Madeline
13
9
9
Okino
37
Prospect Ahead
29
Loch Hope
23
M.L. 107
Neil Smith
26
10
Oku
24
Providence
6
Lochinvar
20
Magnolia
8,19
Moed-en-Werk
Netsukis
36
23
Olivae
14
Provider
26
Loch Inver
14
Mahela
14A
Mollusc
New Comet
16
Newhaven N.B.
5
Olive
24
Ptarmigan
9
Loch Laggan
12
Maid Marion
2
Monarch
9
36A
Olive Tree
28
Puffin
31
Loch Leven
16
Majesta
12
Monarda
Newland
11
Olvina
9
Punnet
18
14A
Loch Long
37
Majesty
21
Mona's Isle
New Pride of Essex
11
New Prince of Wales I
Olympia
35
12
Pyramus
30
Loch Melfort
32
Ma Joie II
12
Monimia
Ombra
16
12
Pyrope
12A
16
Loch Moidart
17
Malacolite
35
Montano
Newspray
4
14B
One Accord
3
Loch Monteith
9
Mallard
31
Niblick
Moonstone
32
16
Onetos
14
Loch Oskaig
25
Mangrove
24
Moorgate
Niger
12
4
Night Hawk (Trawler)
4
Onward
9
Q.
Loch Park
Manor
2
3
Moravia
14
28
Oracle
13
Loch Rannock
5
Manora
4
Night Hawk
13
Queen Empress
Moray
14B
37
Oriole
Loch Tulla
28
Man-o'-War
18
Queen of Kent
21
25
Night Raider
Morgan Jones
23
19
Orlando
Lois
Nimrod
Queen of Thanet
21
10
Manx Prince
17
35
Mount Ard
29
Lombard
2
Orvicto
4
Nirvana
Queen of the South I
12
Marano
14A
35
Mount Keen
24
Nobles
4
Osako
London Pride
8
Queen of the South II
12
13
Marauder
9
3
29
Marcia
Moyle
8
Loon
Nodzu
23
Osta
4
Queen Worth
6
23
Oswaldian
Lord Ashfield
Nogi
15
17A
Quest
28
26
Marconi
Lord Austin
14A
M/S Flotillas-
Noontide
28
Othello
8
Quiet Waters
19
Mare
Lord Barham
14
27
Our Bairns
1
29
Norbreeze
12
14A
Maretta
Lord Beaconsfield
10
4
16
Nordhav I
14B
Our Kate
14A
26
Lord Collingwood
Margaret Hyde
15
5
16
Nordland
37
Overfall
14A
R.
11
Margaret Rose
37
13
Norina
37
Oystermouth Castle
7
Lord Essenden
19
Lord Gainford
Maria Joao
6
9
29
Racer
26
7
21
Norlan
37
Marie
Rachael Flett
Lord Grey
18
8
23
Norland
19
36c
11
Lord Hailsham
Marina
36A
P.
Radiant
2
9
10
Norna
2
Marinus
10
16
Radnor Castle
4
Lord Hood
12
10
Norman Wilson
20
Lord Hotham
14A
Marion
11
4
13
Norse
12A
Pangbourne
24, 36A
Raetia
30
Lord Howard
32
Mariout
12
Rambler Rose
35
Northcoates
29
Paragon
3
35
Lord Howe
10
Marmion
Northern Chief
30
Paramount
Raymont
7
11
13
Lord Inchcape
10
Marsoma
Pathway
Reaper
15
M/S Groups-
25
17
27
Northern Dawn
2
Martello
14A
30
Patti
28
Reboundo
29
Lord Irwin
24
1
Northern Duke
Martinet
Paul Rykens
Rebuff
12
Lord Keith
14
12A
7
20
2,3
30
Receptive
36c
Lord Lloyd
13
Northern Foam
11
Mary A. Purdy
Paynter
12
29
4-6
Northern Gem
25
25
14A
5
Recoil
16
Lord Melchet
Mary Sturgeon
28
Northern Gift
30
Peacemaker
Lord Middleton
13
Mary White
7
15
37
Northern Isles
30
Pearl
Recono Red Gauntlet
13
27
17
Lord Northcliffe
19
M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5
10-12
15
Pecheur
29
Lord Nuffield
9
14
Northern Light
26
16
14A
Red Sky
14A
36B
M.A.S.B. 6-10
Peggy Nutten
8
Northern Pride
25
15
Reed
Lord Plender
19
1st M.A.S.B. Flotilla
14
16-20
24
15
Northern Princess
30
Pelagos
12
Refraction
14
Lord Rodney
25
9
22-26
2nd Masona M.A.S.B. Flotilla
14
28-29
Northern Reward
30
Pelton
Refundo
28
30
Lord Selborne
11
12A
17
Master John
29
30
Northern Sky
30
Pembroke Pentland Firth
17
Regal
S
Lord Snowden
16
25
12A
Regardo
14B
Lord St. Vincent
2
Mayflower
23
31
Northern Spray
Perilia
14A
21
Lord Stamp
11
28
Northern Sun
30
Peter Carey
28
Regwa
May II
32
22
Lord Stanhope
2
7
34
Northern Wave
25
29
Reids
Medway Queen
26
Melora
16
Northlyn
29
Peter Hendriks
Lord Stonehaven
2
10
37-38
North Ness
23
Peter Nell
2
Mentor
18
40
24
27
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CONTENTS:
Pages
2-7
Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
Pages
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
8-9A Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Striking Forces and Groups.
Portland, Newhaven).
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
allocated. with Double L Sweeps but not out, yet
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Grimsby, Hull, London).
fitting out.
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Lowestoft.
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Slough.
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
All B.A.Os.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
F.O.N.P.C.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(6) War Registry.
Naval Canteen Service,
(Air).
S.D.G.
N.A.A.F.I.
E.A.P.
S.F.
Naval Representative,
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Australia House.
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Central Copying Branch.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Deptford, S.E.S.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
C.C.R.T.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
Depôt, Coventry.
(5) C.S.A.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
N. O. i/c N. Shields.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
(3) C.W.
A.S., Chatham.
Rear-Admiral, Battle Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Devonport.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Portsmouth.
D.C.D.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
(3) D.E.E.
School, Portsmouth.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Ford. Donibristle.
(4) D.M.S.
Portsmouth.
R.N. Air Station,
(4) D.N.A.
(2) Captain, A/S.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
Devonport.
D.N.R.
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard:rtsmouth.
Plymouth.
D. of C.
(6) D. of D.
CANADA
Store
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C., Rosyth.
D. of L.D.
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P. Vice-Admiral,
(4) D. of P.
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D. of S.
D. of S.T.
(3) (5) Commodore, H.M.S. Portsmouth. Excellent."
Vice-Admiral, Cruiser Squadron,
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey.'
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., C.O., H.M.S. "
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(5) D.P.T.S.
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(3) D.S.D.
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. " Boscawen." Vernon."
H.M.S.
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
(2) D.T.S.D.
B
E.F.O.
(2) C.O., C.O., H.M.S. "
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CONTENTS:
Pages
2-7 Western
Pages
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
Birkenhead, Holyhead,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
8-9A Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Portland, Newhaven).
Striking Forces and Groups.
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
allocated. with Double L Sweeps but not yet
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
Grimsby, Hull, London).
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
fitting out.
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
N.Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
(2) N.L.
, Secretary to.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
A.C.N.S.
All B.A.Os.
P.D.G.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
F.O.N.P.C.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(6) War Registry.
Naval Canteen Service,
(Air).
S.D.G.
N.A.A.F.I.
E.A.P.
S.F.
Naval Representative,
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Australia House.
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Central Copying Branch.
Chart Supplies Division.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Deptford, S.E.S.
Park Royal.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
C.C.R.T.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Depôt, Coventry.
(5) C.S.A.S.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
N. O. i/c N. Shields.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
(3) C.W.
Rear-Admiral,
A.S., Chatham.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Devonport.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Portsmouth.
D.C.D.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
D.C.Q.
School, Portsmouth.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
(3) D.E.E.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
D.E.W.D.
Portsmouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.M.S.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(2) Captain, A/S.
(4) D.N.A.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
(2) D.N.E.
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(5) D.N.O.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D.N.R.
Captain of Dockyardortsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(12) D.O.D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of C.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
(6) D. of D.
Officer, Chatham.
D. of L.D.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
D. of N.
Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P. Vice-Admiral,
(4) D. of P.
(5) (3) Commodore, Portsmouth.
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D. of S.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
Vice-Admiral,
D. of S.T.
H.M.S. Osprey."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D. of V.
C.O., C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D.P.S.
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., C.O., H.M.S. " Wildflower."
H.M.S. St. Vincent.'
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron,
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(3) D.S.D.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
C.O., C.O., H.M.S. " Boscawen."
H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
(4) D.T.M.
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
(2) D.T.S.D.
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O.
M/S Groups-contd.
44
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
57
19
Oak
26
1
11
58
13
Oaklea
28
Pict
Page
2
22
59
21
Ocean Breeze
11
Picton Castle
32
Reilvo
Page
4
20
Ocean Brine
Minicoy
60
22
Pintail
24
Reparko
12A
St. Katherin
21
10
Ocean Eddy
Minna
61
37
Plantagenet
31
Reore
8
St. Kenan
23
Minona
21
Ocean Fisher
62
28
Playmates
29
Rerivo
36B
St. Loman
Minos
14B
M/S Training Flotilla
20
Ocean Gain
23
Plinlimon
11
Rako
5
St. Magnus
Mirabelle
17
Muria
14
Ocean Guide
23
Plumer
21
Rello
21
St. Melante
6
Mirage
Myris
12
Ocean Lifebuoy
35A
Poinavon
12A
Rverberation
35
St. Mellons
Ocean Lux
Pointer
9
Rala
10
St. Modwen
Mireille
11
28
Myvera III
9A
35A
Mist
Ocean Retriever
Pointz Castle
36
12
Rodora
18
St. Nectan
Mistletoe
22
Ocean Scout
36A
Polar V
24
Rhard Croft
3
St. Olaves
Mitres
14A
Ocean Spray
23
Polar VI
35
Rg
5
St. Olive
N.
Poolzee
35
14
M.L. 100
14
Nab Wyke
35
Ocean Swell
27
Fghto
St. Silio
36A
8
9A
Ocean Toiler
Popinjay
igoletto
St. Sunniva
M.L. 101, 102
Nairnside
14
12
2
7
Ocean Treasure
12
Powis Castle
22
36B
lime
St. Tudno
M.L. 107
Namur
27
inovia
19
1st Motor Launch Flotilla
2
Nancy Hague
37
Ocean View
Preston-North End
St. Wistan
19
Prince Leo
26
lion
8
St. Zeno
Moed-en-Werk
36
Naneta
S
Ocean Vim
5
36B
8
8
Princess Beatrix
distango
Salamander
Mollusc
Natal II
12
Ode
12
36A
12
9A
Princess Elizabeth
River Annam
Salpa
Monarch
Navicula
8
Ogano
3
10
22
River Esk
Saltash
14A
Princess Mary
Monarda
16
Ohm
15
27
26
Salvini
Negro
Princessa
River Clyde
Mona's Isle
11
Neil Mackay
28
9
13
Okino
37
Principal
River Garry
Salvo (Tug)
Neil Smith
Oku
27
27
Salvo
Monimia
16
9A
10
Proserpine
River Spey
28
14B
Salvonia
Montano
4
Memo
14A
Olivae
14
Prospect Ahead
Riviere
29
36B
Sandown
Moonrise
35
Netsukis
10
Olive
24
Providence
R. Levin
11
17
Moonstone
32
New Comet
23
Olive Tree
28
Provider
Robert Hastie
Sandringham
17
17
12
Robert Stroud
Sangarius
Moorgate
Newhaven N.B.
21
Olvina
9A
Ptarmigan
26
9A
Sanson
Moravia
14
11
Puffin
Robin Hood
Olympia
35
28
Saon
New Pride of Essex
31
Morama
Punnet
Robina
9A
New Prince of Wales I
16
7
12
Ombra
18
Rochebonne
Sapphire
Moray
14B
12
Onaway
Pyramus
19
Newspray
29
30
Sappho
Rodino
Morgan Jones
23
One Accord
3
Pyrope
11
New World
12A
Sarah Hyde
12
Rogate
9
Mount Ard
29
Sarah A. Pure
Niblick
14B
Onetos
11
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
Mount Keen
10
16
Onward
9A
Q.
Niger
Rolls Royce
35
Moyle
Night Hawk (Trawler)
4
Oracle
3
Queen Empress
Sargasso
8
1:
Romany Rose
23
Queen of Kent
Sargon
7
13
2
Oriole
Rona
18
Sarna
M/S Flotillas
Night Hawk
Queen of Thanet
18
2
Ronso
Night Raider
37
Orlando
16
Saronta
1
29
Queen of the Fleet
1l
Rooke
4
16
Nimrod
35
20
19
Orpheus
Queen of the South I
Sarpedon
12
Rosa
17
21
Sasebo
Nirvana
2
Orvicto
16
Queen of the South II
12
5
Rosebud
8
Sata
Nobles
4
Osako
14A
6
13
Queen Worth
9
Roseden
28
Saturn
7
21
Nodzu
23
Osta
9A
Quest
6
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
Nogi
15
Oswaldian
4
Quiet Waters
28
23
Rose Haugh
24
8
Sawfly
Othello
17A
Rose Hilda
Scalby Wyke
10
10
Noontide
28
15
11
8
Norbreeze
27
Our Bairns
8
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Nordhav
36A
Our Kate
12
R.
Rosel
24
Scawfell
12
13
Nordhav I
Overfall
14A
Racer
7
Rose Marie
3
14
Sceptre
14A
Rachael Flett
26
Ross
16
Schelde
M/S Groups-
Nordland
37
Oystermouth Castle
Radiant
36c
Ross Ard
27
Schievan
1
24
Norina
27
Radnor Castle
2
Rotha
14B
Scomber
2,3
12A
Norlan
29
P.
Raetia
4
Rotherslade
23
Scotch Thistl
4-6
13
Norland
19
Pangbourne
16
Rambler Rose
30
Rowan
24
Scotia II
7
14A
Norna
21
Paragon
24, 36A
Raymont
35
Rowan Tree
14A
Scott
10-12
15
Norman Wilson
20
Paramount
3
Reaper
7
Roxano
36B
Scottish
13
15
Norse
12A
Pathway
11
Reboundo
S
Royal Charter
17
Scourge
14
15
Northcoates
29
Patti
17
Rebuff
29
Royal Eagle
12A
Scythe
16-20
16
Northern Chief
30
Paul Rykens
28
Receptive
12
Royallieu
35
Seabreeze
22
10
Northern Dawn
25
Paynter
7
Recoil
36c
Royalo
S
Seafarer
23, 24
Northern Duke
Peacemaker
12
Recono
16
Ruby
5
Seaflower
24
30
5
Red Gauntlet
13
Rugby
14A
Seagull
25
10
Northern Foam
30
Pearl
26
24
Northern Gem
25
Pecheur
27
Red Sky
17
Runswick Bay
5
Sea Holly
8
Northern Gift
30
Peggy Nutten
29
Reed
14A
Ryde
10
Sea King
28-29
30
12A
Northern Isles
Refraction
8
Sea Lord
30
Peken
35
Refundo
14
S.
Sea Mist
31
15
Northern Light
26
Pelagos
14A
28
Sabra
35,
Sea Monarch
32-33
21
Northern Pride
16,25
Pelton
15
Regal
8
Sabreur
35
Seaman
34
22
Northern Princess
30
Pembroke
12
Regardo
14B
Sailor King
22
Secuta
37-38
26
Northern Reward
30
Pentland Firth
30
Regwa
St. Adrian
5
Seddon
14A
40
16
Northern Sky
30
Perilia
17
Reids
9
St. Apollo
36c
Sedulous
41
24
Northern Spray
12A
Reigate
25
St. Cathan
9A
Selkirk
Peter Carey
Reighton Wyke
21
29
Semita
43
27
Northern Sun
30
Peter Hendriks
28
5
St. Celestin
Relonzo
36
Semnos
44-45
29
Northern Wave
25
Peter Nell
29
16
St. Claire
46
15
Northlyn
30
Remexo
17
Seriola
29
17
St. Cyrus
Phase
49
Remillo
5
Servitor
9A
North Ness
34
14A
St. Dominica
23
Philante
16
Sethon
50-51
10
14A
14B
Renascent
Northward Ho
20
St. Donats
Philippe
9A
Settsu
52
2
Northwind
9
Phineas Beard
24
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
5
Sevra
54
23
Norwich City
5
Renzo
9
St. George
19
55
Phrontes
8
Notts County
12
Resolve
56
19
13
Nyula
Phyllis Rose
20
23
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Motor-Boat AURA and Michael H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS. Sub,Lieutenant
Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R. -
Recommendation.
showed capped by extremely unreliable engine of his Handi- he
off the the beaches for 12 hours on June let.
Sub. -Lieutenant Chodzko performed valuable work
craft and great determination in making the best boat,
final breakdown of his motor-boat, he was appointed
ferrying a large number of troops. use After of his the
Skipper of H. M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS and under
work 2nd. in the Inner Harbour, Dunkirk, on the night of June
command of Lieutenant-Commander Prior, R.N., did excellent the
Recommended for mention.
Motor-Boat SKYLARK and Lowestoft Lifeboat MICHAEL STEPHENS. Sub.-
Lieutenant Marwood J. R. Yeatman.
Recommendation.
in tow for Dunkirk, Tow failed and Sub. -Lieutenant
Took charge of motor-boat SKYLARK on the 31st May
Yeatman returned to port and did valuable work in over-
hauling the engines of motor boats which had broken down.
Next day he proceeded in SKYLARK to Dunkirk and resoued
survivors of various bombed ships, returning to Dover under
own power p.m. Next day commissioned MICHAEL STEPHENS,
Lowestoft Lifeboat, with a crew of two stokers and one
A.B. Spent the night in Dunkirk harbour ferrying troops.
Climbed on to the Mole under shell-fire and by means of
forecful language and the rifle-butt induced French
troops, who were lying on the Mole, to embark. Reached
Dover with a full load of troops after a 6 hour voyage
under own power. Displayed considerable determination
and initiative.
Recommended for mention.
Newhaven Lifeboat ROSA WOOD and PHYLLIS LUND. - Able Seaman W.J.
Morris, P/JX. 26097, in Command.
Recommendations.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman W. J. Morris, P/JX.26097.
With a crew of one stoker and one ordinary seaman,
carried out two independent trips to the beach and to Dunkirk
harbour. Encountered great difficulty off the beaches due
to deep draught of lifeboat, and during the night rescued a
number of troops from motor-launch and drifting boats off
shore. Was dissatisfied with his efforts and proceeded
back to Dunkirk harbour, where during the night 2/6 - 3/6
under artillery fire ferried off about 700 troops to various
ships, and assisted in removing troops from the personnel
vessel ROUEN aground in the harbour. Finally returned to
Dover with a full load. This was Morris's first experience
as Coxswain of any boat. He showed great determination and
gallantry under fire in his independent command.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. AMAZONE - Lieutenant Commander Laurence
French Packet S.S. NEWHAVEN.
Henry Phillips, R.N.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Laurence Henry Phillips, R.N.
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. AMAZONE.
Completed 3 trips to Dunkirk beaches in AMAZONE
and 2 in Personnel Vessel the French Packet NEWHAVEN,
in which he was embarked as moral stiffener to the
French Master, trouble having been experienced in
getting the civilian manned personnel vessels to
enter Dunkirk harbour.
In AMAZONE this officer displayed marked initiative
and determination under air attack and artillery fire
and succeeded in lifting a large number of troops from
the beaches. Whilst on board NEWHAVEN that vessel
completed 2 trips satisfactorily. When in Dunkirk
harbour with no troops in sight on the pier, went
ashore and personally conducted a French Colonel and
1,000 of his troops on board.
Recommended for mention.
RATING.
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham, P/JX.194588, Newfoundland
Rating.
Showed exceptional coolness and good seamanship
in handling various abandoned motor boats and the
AMAZONE'S dinghy in the surf. Great persistence
and resource. An outstanding rating, whose conduct
under fire amounted to gallantry.
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS)
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH
W.D. Launch WOLF
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Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.)
Personnel Vessel AUTOCARRIER - Master, C.M. Masters.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.). Commanding Officer of
BRENDARIS, MARLBOROUGH, WOLF.
Carried out 3 trips in the BRANDARIS, 5 in the
MARLBOROUGH and WOLF as Commanding Officer, and one
round trip in the personnel vessel AUTOCARRIER as
moral stiffener to the Master and crew.
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(1977) Wt. 20777/4432 50M 10/38 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
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Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
XV
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer,
H:M.Y. LAHLOO
Petty Officer H.H. Holland, J.20594, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Able Seaman F.H. Finch, SSX.23237, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Yacht Engineer T.M. Weir, T.124, H.M.Y. EILA II
Petty Officer C.S. Smith, P/J.14350, H.M.Y. EILA II
Able Seaman C.S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766, H.M.Y. EILA II
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124, H.M.Y. LAHLOO
Seaman George F. Mathews, R.N.R., H.O., H.M. Drifter THE BOYS
Lieutenant-Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170070,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Lieutenant-Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman George Tilleny, C/SS.7050, R.F.R., B.17336,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman Frederick JamesSlack, C/J.93546, R.F.R., B.21781,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
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Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Sub-Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R., Unit
Officer
Engineman J. Smith, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J.J. Shone, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter DORIENTA
Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Cook, George Cliefe, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Signalman Arthur L. Shallis, OD.X.4505, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Lieutenant Charles C.L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R., H.M. SARGASSO Danlayer
Commodore Alfred Hugh Taylor, O.B.E., (Rear-Admiral Retired)
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C. (Bar), R.N.R.,
(Retired), H.M. Drifter MARE
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R., H.M. Drifter STRIVE
Skipper Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R., H.M. Yacht
Arthur Victor Long, R.M.R., H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS
ALOUETTE II
Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753, H.M. Yacht
ALOUETTE II
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL Il
Ordinary Seaman John Phillip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, II
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL
Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N., M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieutenant Engineer C. Victor Coggins, Alexander M.Y. MASAYRU. C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N., OCEAN Drifter BREEZE.
Sub-Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R., Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R.,
M/B. AURA
Sub-Lieutenant Marwood W. P/KX.87052, )Newhaven & PHYLLIS Lifeboat LUND ROSA
J.R. Yeatman, M/B. SKYLARK
Stoker 1st Class Spray, White, CDX.133 ) WOOD Boat
Ordinary Acting Petty Seaman Officer T.E. Achin, JX.149919, Belgian Motor YSER
XV XV Master, Coxswain Mr. Douglas George B. Butler, Motor
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Dynaino Duplicate
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Dynams 22H
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H.M.S. Dolphin,
16
Gosport.
June 6th.I940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the
proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, rem-
aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to
reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay
in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible
to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had
arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S. Peregrine
and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol com-
bined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass
in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to
refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty,
and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was
to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for .M.S.Dolphin's
boat to proceed with a similar boat from H.M.S. Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in
company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts
and the route were supplied to each boat and information was
obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the
destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
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was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been est-
imated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea
and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce
speed to about 8 knots.
6.
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Dynams
Firefloat massey Shave
Dynamo 302.
B14/0/1312 46
45
H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
13th. June 1940.
PORTSMOUTH.
TEL: 2334 & 2335.
Sir,
After returning from leave,
I
have been instructed to submit
full report on the Dunkirk
perations.
May 29ᵗʰ. I was appointed 1/c "Nelson's"
5 It. fast power boat.
2200/29.Left Portsmouth at very short
otice with a crew of IL.S., IE.R.A.sth class
AB, 10D.
2201/29. Ignition drive of starboand engine
fractured, rendering engine useless for
remainder of operations.
repairs arried to centre engine. Repairs also
0500/30 Arrived Newhaven for fuel and
out out on hull and self balers, as
during had night. become half full of water
Very willing and useful help given
duties until the ship
I have the honour, SII,
Your obedient servant,
To be
J.C.K. Dow dung Officer. Comdr R.N.R.
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NARRATIVE 07 THE COMMANDING OFFICER H.M.S.FRISO 282
OPERATION DYNAMO
H.M.S. OSPRST
PORTLAND.
9th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following narrative of
"Dynamo". events whilst in command of the Skoot "FRESO" during Operation
Sunday 26th May. At Portsmouth - ship was being wiped, swung and
generally prepared for service.
at 1315.
Monday 27th May. Sailed fr on Portsmouth at 0500. Arrived Newhaven
Tuesday 28th May. Repairs were affected to for'ard Capatan.
2100. Sailed for Dover.
Wednesday 29th May. 0900. Secured alongside Submarine Basin Dover.
Watered and provisioned ship.
1230. Sailed for Dunkirk towing a pulling
Boat. During the passage every endeavour was made for receiving
and embarking troops. lty arew worked continuously at improving
ladders and guest warps, and preparing the holds.
2330 Entered Dunkirk Roads. I steamed as
close to the Beach as possible from about 6 miles to the East of
Dunkirk right up to Dunkirk, but was unable to see any signs of
troops. It appeared that FRISO was the first skoot to arrive in
the Roads.
0030 Entered Dunkirk and secured alongaide the
Mole. 1 then started ambarking troops until the skoot "SURSOM
CORDA" secured alongaide no when 1 transferred them across. At
about 0130 1 decided to commende filling ay ship alternately with
SURSOM CORDA. Between 0130 and 0300 several skoots endeavoured to
come alongaide SURSOM CORDA, I instructed the Commanding Officer
of SURSOM CORDA to tell them to berth further up the Hole. 1
left the Mole at about 0315 having got onboard about 350 nea and
4 officers. 1 arrived at Dover after an unsventful trip at about
1500 Thursday 30th May.
Having provioned and ambarked water tins
I sailed again for Dunkirk at about 2100. This time 1 proceeded
by the Calais Channel. ky crew worked axtraordinarily wall
Although up we were in the Beam of the Calais Searchlights for about
clearing the hold and preparing it again for more troops.
2 hours it appeared that we remained undetected.
Friday At about 0245 I observed shat appeared to be a
fairly 31st May. derelict two funnalled ship with & alight and list at the to
port. large I approached her avoide shoused for Help, to be same
time As took up & violent list to port and appeared for the
but sinking. 1 well have andangered the Boat and proceeded. arew, both The
the ship considered lowering a boat and searching Boats man,
as I might for the evacuation 1 regretrully that SURSOM
urgently required after 1 had passed her. I understand boat but was
CORDA who was some Shortly afterwards I observed afterwards
ship sunk just way astern of se did lower a a flare on the unable
water some 400 yards 250 yards on ay starboard completely
to find the nan- ahead of no, almost immediately how. At about 0415
a bomb fell about Harbour but as the Vola was I then proceeded deserted
I entered Dunkirk being shelled I left hurrisdly. the beach
and the place was until I saw dense columns such of troops gable on as necessary
where along the I anchored coast and ground, than I than lowered veared ay as Boats and started done to to load ships up.
An 80 Air as just Raid not occurred to at about 0630 but no damage was
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Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now, 1745, afloat but bumping and being
driven inshore by the on-shore wind. I managed to get the
stern clear by putting the troops forward and then the bows by
moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German airdraft
were still present we took advantage of a rain squall and
sailed immediately.
KAAP-FALGA had by now proceeded on a Westerly course across
the Banks.
0700,
Wednesday
29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops,
approximately 200 R.A.S.C. and units.
Also about 20 French Staff Officers.
2200, Wednesday 29th.
Sailed for Newhaven to disembark
ammunition remaining, about 200 tons.
0800, Thursday 50th.
Arrived Newhaven.
P.M.
Completed to full stowage of amminition.
0300 Friday 31st.
Sailed to Dover for orders.
Noon Friday 31st.
Arrived Dover Roads anchored and reported
myself to Examination Vessel. At Midnight
the roads were cleared and I proceeded
Westwards as far as Dungeness returning to
anchor.
Saturday 1st June at 0500.
Sunday 2nd June.
Entered Submarine basin at 0800 and secured
alongside H.M.S. SANDHURST from whom we
took in Lubricating 011.
1015.
Proceeded to Newhaven to discharge.
1830.
Arrived Newhaven.
Monday 3rd June.
Discharging at Newhaven.
Tuesday 4th June.
Completed discharging.
Wednesday 5th 0615.
Sailed for Poole.
1800.
Arrived Poole.
Thursday 6th June
Payed off.
Real.
LIEUTENANT.
II.
The Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded. The behaviour of the ALICE would appear
to need some explanation.
(Sd.) H. T.C. WALKER
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.
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There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from
mohine gunning. Brown A.B.
/ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Licut Griffiths
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ias since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first
aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of
Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of bitte R.A.S.C.
and lieut. Stater. I sew Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three
ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga
and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for
im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I
ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down
and I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship
78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's
crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward
The hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was
then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore
vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows
y moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice got took into
leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage X2
of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on a
0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units
Vesterley course accross the Banks.
22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons
lso about 20 French Staff Officers.
08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of
03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and myself to Examination far as
Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders.
vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as
Dungeness returning to anchor.
Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst
from Sun. whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven
18.30 Arrived Newhaven.
ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven
Tues. 4th. June Compketed discharging
Ved. 5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole.
L8.00 wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the
W. C. Harding PO DJX149987
R. Shortose E.R.A. DMX64780
J.J. Iyall O.D. DJX 184099
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II.
To. 1476/07.
'he Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
FLAGICEPPICER-IN-CHARGE.
Portland.
Oth June, 1940.
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1
the authorities ashore about what they wanted
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th
were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the
Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t
beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer
fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
There were several Army casualties and the follo
Killed
Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K.
Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith
Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All
Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very eff
dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.
P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A.
Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the
of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut.
and took command of the three ships. I appointed
Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here
The embarkation started at 1530 with ti
fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got
way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to
stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc
and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via
1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass
time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was
water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a
spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over
Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h
Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur
being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed
the stern clear by putting troops forward and then
by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A
were still present we took advantage of a rain squar
sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00
course across the Banks.
0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed
approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren
Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday
Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to
myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an
1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni
to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the
cleared to Examination vessel. At road
Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid
Entered Saturday 1st. June at
2nd
3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil.
to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015.
arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole.
discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June.
by the following I wish ratings to draw :- attention to the admirable
W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987.
J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099.
E.R.A. DMX. 64780,
date stamp.
9th. June, 1840.
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I arrived at Dover at 16.00 and disembarked the prisoners alongside
Adminalty Pier
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After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered
prt
H.H.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Doms at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
23
"RUJA"
B
H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirk from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towel back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported
to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and sailed for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order
to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the
evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship
broke down again and was successfully towed by H.H.S. Pascholl.
Signed H.R.Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. R.N.V.R. made two successful trips to Dunkirk beach and was able
to evacuate 1008 officers and men. Although under continual fire from shore
batteries and dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel
or
crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
B.
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
ships boats only until 04.00
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft of water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ransgate
19.00 30th.
May 31st. June 1st.
Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles
to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment with
ships boats only until midnight.
Ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked
ship sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
Ships Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
L.S. A.J.M. Upton P/SSX 13505
A.B. W.H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. H.B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. S.A.Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
"PASCHOLL"
B.
This ship was only taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain
having returned to his proper duties at Ramagate. I proceeded to Ramagate
arriving there 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain at anchor
until further orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Hammond flying
his flag in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour Jetty at
23.00 and embarked ap roximately 300 troops and after some delay left at 00.30 Tuesday
June 4th, arriving Ramsgate approximately 08:30 On instructions sailed at 05.30
Wednesday 5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having taken
H.M.S.Ruja in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 Thursday
6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately 21.00.7th. June
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS"
I have the honour ? to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
I
Dynamo in diary form.
25th. May Joined at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 p.m. approx cast off and
proceeded to anchor off Portsmouth. 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off Yarmouth.
26th, May. 5.10 a.m. ordered to remain at anchor until further orders. Hands cleaning ship
3.0 p.m. Ordered to proceed Portsmouth.
6.0 p.m. Arrived Portsmo th. Recive fuel water and stores and ordered to broken proceed
Spithead to swing for deviation. Discharged Dutch engineer. Note compass
and steering compass damaged. Results of swinging give very unreliable deviation card
10.30 Proceed in company for Newhaven.
27th. May Dawn arrived off Newhaven and anchoved. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec. gear stores
rope etc. Hands employed rope etc. Hands employed cleaning ship
9.0 approx. Proceeded in company for Dover.
28th. p.m. Dawn arrived off Dover 9.30 approx berthed alongside "Ruja" at West bad Quay,
Enemy render independance p.m. of navigation impossible we follow rest ahead. gunfire
May air raid 1.0 approx. Proceed in company for Dunking. Compass Considerable so as to
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I arrived at Dover at 16.00 and disembarked the prisoners alongside
Adminalty Pier
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After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered
escort
H.M.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Downs at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
23
"RUJA"
B
H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirl from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towel back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported
to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order
to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the
evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship
broke down again and was successfully towed by H.M.S. Pascholl.
Signed Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. Ward R.N.V.R. made two Although successful under trips continual to Dunkirk fire beach from and shore was able
batteries to evacuate and 1008 dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel
officers
and
men.
or crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Licut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft or water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air
ships boats only until 04.00
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ramsgate
19.00 30th.
May 31st. June 1st.
Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles with
to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment
Ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked
ships boats only until midnight.
sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
Ships ship Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
L.S. A.J.M. Upton SSX 13505
A.B. W. H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. .B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. S.A.Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
This "PASCHOLL" ship was only B. taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain
having there 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain at anchor
returned to his proper duties at Ramsgate. I proceeded to Ramsgate
arriving until further orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Hammond at flying
his in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour Jetty
flag and embarked approximately 300 troops and after some delay left at 00.30 05.30 Tuesday
June 23.00 4th, arriving Ramsgate approximately 08:30 On instructions taken sailed at
Wednesday 5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having
H.M.S.Ruja in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 Thursday June
6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately 21.00.7th.
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed J.N.Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS" I have the honour to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
Dynamo 25th. in diary Joined form. at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 Dalla approx cast Yarmouth. off and
26th. proceeded May. to 5.10 anchor a.m. off ordered Portsmouth. to remain at anchor until further orders. Hands cleaning ship
May 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off
3.0 p.m. Ordered Portsmo to proceed th. Portsmouth. Recived fuel water and stores and ordered to proceed broken
6.0 p.m. Arrived deviation. Discharged Dutoh engineer. Note compass deviation
Spithead and steering to swing compass for damaged. Results of swinging give very unreliable card
10.30 Proceed Dawn in arrived company off for Newhaven Newhaven. and anchored. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec gear stores
27th. rope etc. May Hands employed rope etc. Hands employed cleaning ship
9.0 28th. p.m. May approx. Dawn arrived Proceeded off Dover in company 9.30 approx for Dover. berthed for alongside "Ruja" Compass at so West bad Quay. as to
Enemy render air independance raid 1.0 p.m. of navigation approx. Proceed impossible in company 49 rest shead. Considerable fofolComt gunfire
etc. all night.
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First Lieut. then abandoned Alice and took his crew and Major De Haviland (wounded)
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and 4. soldiers to Kaap Falga where 1st. Lieut. Alice took command. Major De.
Havilland of G.H.Q came on board with instructions for Kaap Falga to go to sea
25
and try and intercept a destroyer so that he could report by m/t to the War Office
the seriousness of the situation. No. Destroyer would stop so Kaap Falga returned
to the Downs and reported arrival. Then to Dover where stores were cleared by 09.00
1st. Kaap Falga's engines were badly coked up and in attempting to return to
Dunkirk at 22.00 1st. they overheated to such an extent that the Ship could not
make suffient speed to reach Dunkirk by 03.00 2nd. the latest hour that ships had been
ordered to stay off Dunkirk.
Due to the possibility of this defect Kaap Falga was not used on the night of June 2nd.
the last night of the evacuation.
Sailed for Poole 14.30/3 arrived 12.00/5
PACIFIC
A
Lieut. Comdr. .Skrine R.N. Lieut. Triscott R.N.R.
Sat.25th. May Crews for Dutch Skoots proceeded from ortsmouth to Poole where
they arrived about noon and were detached for these vessels.
Pacific proceeded at 14.00 leaving discharged dutch crew at Brownses Island. Was
ordered to anchor at Yarmouth for the night.
Sun. 26th. May. Weighed at 0.430 and proceeded for Portsmouth Harbour at 09.3.0
Being Senior officer of the Party I went ashore and arranged for stores and swinging
etc. No sailing orders were obtainable until about 19.00 when we were ordered
to complete swinging as soon as possible and sail at once for Newhaven. Accordingly
sailed at dark with Amazone Atlantic Zeus & Pascholl in company (wega and San Antonio)
has broken down)
Monday 27th. May. Arrived off Newhaven at 04.00 and was ordered to anchor outside
Lay at anchor all day awaiting orders. At dark received orders to sail for downs
in company with a party of skoots that had previously arruved Newhaven. Weighed and
Proceeded
Tues. 28th. May Arrived Dover about 08.00 and berthed alongside 09.00. Went ashore
and having ascertained the possible nature of the operation made arrangements for
sandbags first aid outfits etc., to be supplied to my party of Skoots by noon
However an air raid warning intervened and none of these stores had been received
13.00 received orders to sail forthwith. Sailed about 13.00 and took over a large
lifeboat at sea from one of the slower skoots who was dropping behind. Pacific
gradually overhauled the other four skoots and I think was the first of this party
to reach La Panne.
From No. 6 E Buoy we proceeded at slow speed 180 straight for the beach where in
answer to our hail a shout was raised by the soldiers on the beach. The intention
waswas to turn to Port and anchor off. However partly due to the fact that the
larger ships were closer in than I anticipated but mainly due to my leadsman failing
to obtain any sounding at all we grounded on a bank of sand before we had turned
90° This occured at 23.00 We sent the large Lifeboat ashore with 3 of our 5 hands and
instructed them to take off men to other ships as with the wind blowing inshore it was
not certain that we should get off, With the remaining two hands we laid out a kedge
on our Port quarter. By going full astern and heaving on the kedge we got afloat
when the tide rose at 02.00
29th. May. The ships lifeboat and skiff was then sent inshore and 1 officer and
7 men were brought off to Pacific before the boats lost touch with her in the dark
They did howver bring several par ies off to other ships. Verbal orders had been
received before leaving Dover to leave shore before03.3 being anxious to recover
boats and men Pacific remained inshore till daylight finally sailing at 04.30
when it seemed liekly that the boats and crews had been embarked by other ships.
Rerurned to Dover by route Y arriviving about 16.30 and disembarked troops. No
orders were immediately available but verbal orders were subsequently received
to embark water and provisions and sail about 22.00 Application was made for the
balance of complument and I was informed that I should be sent 3 hnds from
Montvera. These did not arrive until 02.40 at which time Pacific sailed for Dunitirk.
30th. May. The morning of 30th May was misty at about 08.20 when crossing Le Dyck bank
there was a violent underwater explosion about two cables on the Starboard bow
No aircraft was about and it is supposed that it was a torpedo which had exploded
on the Bank. No vessel was in sight Arrived off the beach 09.00 about 1 mile E
of Dunkirk and anchored close in. We had no boat of our own but collected two from
a skoot that was just leaving, conditions as regards surf were pretty good but boats
very waterlogged and no boat was obtainable all day. By 16.00 my crew were exhausted
by pulling those boats in and out from the hore all as I had 30 Officers and 620
men aboard I decided to sail. We might have had many more in half the time
if a motor boat had been available. Accordingly sailed at 16.00 When crossing the
Inner Ratel Bank attacked by by two of a flight of three fighters with machine
guns. They scored was & few hits on the ship and injured noñody. Had nothing but a pistol
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Dyram 75. A14/0/14
om Lieutenant Commander Laurence Phillips, Royal Navy.
5th June, 1940
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the Vice Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Submitted:- (1) Summary of proceedings H.M. S.Amazone 25.5.40 - 1.6.40
and French S.s. "Newhaven" 2.6.40 - 4.6.40.
(2) Recommendations.
(3) Detailed letter of proceedings.
1) Saturday 25th. p.m. sailed Amazone Poole to Portsmouth.
Sunday 26th.
wiped' ship, stored, and swung for compass.
sailed at dark for Newhaven. Sighted S/M surfaced
1/2 mile E of Owers 0005. Reported on arrival at
Newhaven.
sailed at dark for Dover in company with Foxglove and
other skuyts.
Monday 27th. p.m. sailed from Dover in companym Embarked about 100
men from beach 3/4 mile West of Bray and returned to
Dover.
Wednesday 29th. sailed 0230 for Dunkirk, embarking about 400 troops
at Bray and leaving 1930. Divebombed off Middlekirke
on return journey to Ramsgate.
Friday 31st. 1215 sailed for Dunkirk and embarked troops from
positions 2 and 3 miles E of jetty, using grass-rope
as far as possible. Brought down one bomber by Bren
gun fire on nearing Dunkirk, Straddled by shells
on leaving.
Saturday 1st. 0500 disembarked troops and secured in harbour with
gurnt-out clutch.
The reason for such a small number of troops being
disembarked by Amazone was that I went to beaches
where boats were not provided, on purpose.
Sunday 2nd.
I proceeded with S/L Clarabut to Dover and embarked
with one and eight ratings in French steamship
"Newhaven". Took off French troops from east jetty
(B berth) and sailed for Dover 0245 (Monday).
Monday 3rd.
Proceeded in"Newhaven," Embarked Admiral Abrial, a
General, and about 1000 troops, returning to Folkestone
about 0630.
(2)
I wish to mention especially:-
340691 L.A/C Harker, who took boats inshore again and again
after coming off himself (Thursday 30th near Bray). He took
when the ship was being dive-bombed, he took charge of a body
charge of the troops in his boat most efficiently. Later,
of men on deck and directed rifle-fire very coolly during
each attack.
Rating) whose conduct in working our own small boats, at
Also Ord. Sea. Wakeham (Portsmouth Division - Newfoundland and
the wheel, was exceptional.
set Also a most Sub. excellent Lieutenant example and whose assistance was a very gual
Clarabut R.N. (lent from Montrose) who
help to me.
ADMIT
7-JUN.19.- 7-
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3. (astailed account).
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5/40 Sailed Amazone, Poole to Portsmouth D.Y.
5/40 a.m. 'wiped' ship in Block; stored with 14 days provisions and
various instruments and navigational books.
p.m. Swung ship for compass adjustment and anchored near outer
Spit Buby. Sailed at dark in company to Newhaven.
5/40 0005 sighted submarine, surfaced, 1'm E of Owers Lt.V.. Reported
to Examination Vessel on arrival with instructions to pass on
message. Anchored outside harbour on orders received, having no
opportunity to provide sand-bags, Lewis gun, etc.
Salled at dark for Dover in company, led by Foxglove.
5/40
Arrived at Dover a.m.
Sailed p.m., for Operation Dynamo, in company, and proceeded by
long route.
Amazone led the skyts, but the compass was found to be reading
about 70 low, due to Gerricks' being topped ready for the exercise,
and her position was lost by the time this was rectified. I beached
the ship about m/a mile west of Bray, bows in, and with a kedge astern.
Lieut. Audley, R.N.V.R. landed in our two small boats and led down
troops from the sand-dunes. By 0300 the boats' crews were exhausted
and the boats were being capsized by the sea which had increased
with the westerly wind. It was obvious that no more could be taken
off in our own boats from the beach. I approached a sloop which
was not anxious to take our troops. A large steamer at anchor
outside informed me that she was on her way in, and there was too
much sea for putting Amazone alongside her. I decided not to go in
to the eastern jetty at such a late hour with troops on board and
returned, without incident, by the long route to Dover.
Disembarked about 100 officers and men (British) at Admiralty Pier.
Lieut. Audley's leg had been injured when hoisting in our boats4
and he was placed on the sick list.. Sub. Lieut. Clarabut, R.N. was
detailed from Montrose as First Lieutenant. I embarked essential
stores and large quantities of water, also a Lewis gun and as few
sand-bags.
Nei ther the Naval Shore Signal Station nor the Pier Master was
urs.
able to inform Mr. Clarabut of the ship's whereabouts and it was
0th.
not possible to leave until 0230 after I had found him myself. This
wasted five hours.
0230 Sailed in company with Pacific but lost touch soon afterwards. Made
landfall to Eastwards of Dunkirk about 0930. Having been informed
that there was no danger from mines I had taken a short out in shallow
water. This, and the fact that the compass was still 'low', caused
us to mistake Gravilines for Dunkirk! I steamed up and down the
coast and examined the harbour from about 1 mile out and found no sign
of life. Having no W/T, and having had no orders since 2100 the day
before, I steamed W.N.W to seek information. Picked up drifter and
Anchored about 300ˣ from shore in 10 ft. water and embarked about
proceeded to Bray Beach.
400 officers and other ranks, sending in water drums by empty boats.
340691 L.A. C. Harker returned inshore several times, until exhausted,
with a large collapsible boat, taking water drums each time. He took
charge of the troops in his boat most efficiently and set a very
fine example. Later, while the ship was being dive-bombed, he took
charge of the troops on deck and directed rifle-fire very cooly during
each attack in spite of fairly accurate machine-gun fire.
.915
Proceeded. Fredanja informed me he was taking route Y so,
presuming there were special orders, sailed/company. in
2010
Attacked by German bomber off Middlekirke. Three bombs dropped
close to Fredanja - avoided delay-action effect.
013
3 more bombs dropped close to Fredanja.
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nday
8
nd.
There was no hope of repairing the clutch which was practically
burned out, for two days. I went round to Dover with two
commanders and a lieutenant.-commander. S/L Clarabut volunteered
to accompany me. I was sent, with one and eight ratings from
Hotspur and Ajax to ginger up the French cross-channel steamer
Newhaven. It was some four hours before we could discover
from the Naval Signal station where she was. She had actually
entered harbour about 1030 but they informed us she was not in. We
were unable, therefore, to leave until about 2130 instead of 1830
as ordered. The master of the shop handled his vessel extremely
well, in spite of her small high-speed propellors, and got alongside
East Jetty in B berth, ahead of wreck, about 0045 (,). Tynwald
rammed us on entering causing slight damage. There were no troops
on the jetty so I went to the inner end where I found a French
colonel with about 3000 men waiting to be told where to go. I had
to stand at the end telling them that their colonel was in my ship
before they would follow. A paddle steamer in berth c delayed
proceedings by insisting on filling up. The Franch would not
pass by any spot where embarking was going on! Nor would the
narrowness of the jetty actually allow them to pass. The French
would not send word to the rear and I had to request the colonel
to send two officers to the rear of his men to hurry them up. This
rd. ay was at 0215. At 0245 we were ordered to proceed (from the M.T.B)
On return I reported to Captain Bisset that a loudspeaker on
the jetty would be most useful. I was able to obtain one by
Captain Dawson's efforts. This was a great help the next night, both
for talking to ships when entering and leaving Dunkirk harbour, and
for talking to the French troops and directing the securing of
ropes and passing embarkation orders.
We left harbour after oiling (very slowly owing to wrong connections)
about 1915 and reached Dunkirk entrance at 2430 (?). The strong
easterly current and wind made securing very difficult but the master
did very well and we were secured by about 2300. Embarking went on
satisfactorily until an order was passed to stop. We were by no
means full and I got them going again. I suspect this order came
from one of the officers who accompanied Admiral Abrial and a General
who had just embarked. One of the General's staff officers was
most solicitous for the safety of his superiors and insisted on
life-belts' being provided for them the instant they came on board!
We left on Commander Buchanahiss arrival on the jetty, and I had
no opportunity of turning the loudspeaker set over to him.
We anchored off the North Goodwin at about 0300 in fog and weight at
0500, proceeding to Folkestone where we disembarked.
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Blu/c/
Bos
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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander,in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a
deek of 300 cases of Diesel oil
S at Tilbury
p.m. Sunday
having to
mday 27.4 May 0530 Towed into Harbour 6 N°2 Busy.
mpasses.
h May, 1940.
Engines being repaired and taking m Thomes
100 gallons
1 a spar.
300 Received orders 6 proceed Newhaven on complehon
S and sailed
9wo Proceeded
esday 28" May
1 to enter
ere placed
0530 off husbaven and anchored in Cramination andamge
0730 Proceeded into thatom Repushd b N.O. I/Chage
ce-Admiral
Tuesday
hoaded 300 life bells fresh thom.
9 South
nchored off
1/20 Ordered to proceed Dow sailed
refuelling.
heerness for
045 off Door ordered to anchor onkide
ading; and was
940.
hurday 22/hay
03.30 Weighed and proceeded to submanni Basin
Fueled Wahared and provisioned all
0600 Received orders 6 froceed ha Panne Beach using
y Roshe 0850 Completed provisioning
0900 Sailed
1200 shopped by examination versel off N goodwing HV
with segual origin 0623 to proced to Margale.
as I did not pass Dower B'waler until 0900
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OPERATION "DYNAMO"
H.M.D.B. "DESPATCH II"
51
1940
MAY
24th p.m. Commissioned at Poole. 1600 sailed from Poole for
Portsmouth. 2100 Berthed at Portsmouth Dockyard.
Ship "Wipped" during the night.
25th 0430 Left Dockyard for Spithead, Adjusted Compasses. Returned
to Dockyard 1700 with defects.
26th 0400 Engines failed to start. 0420 Sailed from Portsmouth for
Newhaven. 1400 Berthed at Newhaven.
27th 1130 Engines failed to start. Air Compressor broken down;
Temporary repairs executed by Southern Rly by 21.45.
28th 0600 Engines failed to start. 0630 Sailed from Newhaven
for Dover. 1740 Arrived off Dover. 2115 Anchored
29th 0410 Started to weigh Anchor; anchor foul of Sub. Cable;
0620 Weighed Anchor, proceeded to Downs for Route Orders.
0930 Left Downs for La Panne by Route "Y".
Ship was not attacked by any of the large number of enemy
aircraft seen being engaged by Naval Patrol vessels hear
W.Hinder and Kwinte Bk Buoys, or by Aircraft seen engaged
by Fighters off La Panne; none of the bad shots aimed?
by Nieuport Battery at 2 Destroyers North of Nieuport Bk Buoy
fell neared than a cable to this vessel.
2000 Anchored 2 miles west of La Panne, and commenced
embarking French troops.
30th 0400 Weighed and Proceeded 0405 Engines broke down, reanchore
Contact was made by Semaphore with a Destroyer close, who
promissed a tow when he had filled-up with troops, but
temporary repairs were eff/ected by 1030, and ship proceeded
under own power. Course was set to return by Route "Y",
but Paschol close ahead being heavily shelled by Nieuport
Battery, in company with Paschol, course was altered NW,
across the banks, to Buoy "Y". About 6 miles S of "Y" Buoy
a low flying aircraft attacked with 2 bombs which went well
over. About 1 mile further on Lewis Gun fire was opened on
another low flying enemy aircraft, who did not attack.
1915 Berthed at Ramsgate.
31st 0915091 Left Ramsgate; set course by Route "X" for Dunkirke.
1640 Dunkirke abeam; air raid in progress, nearest bombs,
aimed at Destroyer,4 to for cable from this vessel.
1725 Anchored 31 East of Dunkirke off Battery de Dunes;
commenced embarking Middlesex Regiment. Constant High
bombing Air Raids till dark; after dark low bombing and
machine gun raids. 23.00 All available Middlesex Regiment
embarked.
June 1st 0001 Weighed, and set course by Route "X" for Ramsgate.
0100 Dunkirke abeam.
0900 Berthed at Ramsgate;
Reported ship unable to proceed to sea without repairs.
June 4th p.m. Operation "Dynamo" cancelled. 22.00 Proceed from
Inner Basin to anchor in Roads.
5th 0400 Sailed from Ramsgate for Newhaven. 2000 Berhhed Newhaven.
6th 0705 Sailed from Newhaven for Poole. 1807 Amchored off Poole.
7th a.m. Proceeded into Poole Harbour.
p.m. Paid Off: Crew returned to R.N.B Portsmouth by train.
HWilmot-Sitwelk
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rear-gunner was hit as his tail gun was not
in action on the last attack.
H.M.S. "Amazone" was asked to stand by
me during the night as there appeared to be every
possibility of the Engines breaking down.
The crew behaved excellently under the
and I especially wish to mention Thomas A. willing,
Petty officer, P/J 100988, who did showed great
coolness and efficiency in Keeping the soldiers calm
during the attacks and in rendering fistaid afterwards.
Also Jack. S. Ambrose, a/E.R.A. 4th. class (number
not Known), who did excellent work in the
Engine Room during and after the attacks in Keeping the
engines going and in repairing the gearbox, especially
QO this is his first ship.
we disembared at Ramogate at about 0830
on May 30ᵗʰ; after which we anchored outside the
harbour to have temporary repairs made.
on completion of operation Dynamo we
to Poole to pay off but the engines into
were ordered down off Newhaven we were towed 14th the
bloke to be repaired and at 2000 on June we
harbour Sailed for Saint Malo under orders from Commander-wichief
Porkmouth.
I have the honour to be,
su,
tlag officer in charge
your obedient servant
Dover VICE ADMIRAL
28 JUN 1940
*
DOV EL R
Lieutenant-Commander Lieutenant commander
Royal Navy.

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NARRATIVE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER H.M.S.FRISO DURING
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OPERATION DYNAMO
H.M.S. OSPREY
PORTLAND.
9th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following narrative of
events whilst in command of the Skoot "FRTSO" during Operation
"Dynamo".
Sunday 26th May. At Portsmouth - ship was being wiped, swung and
generally prepared for service.
Monday 27th May. Sailed fr om Portsmouth at 0500. Arrived Newhaven
at 1315.
Tuesday 28th May. Repairs were effected to for'ard Capstan.
2100. Sailed for Dover.
Wednesday 29th May. 0900. Secured alongside Submarine Basin Dover.
Watered and provisioned ship.
1230. Sailed for Dunkirk towing a pulling
Boat. During the passage every endeavour was made for receiving
and embarking troops. My crew worked continuously at improving
ladders and guest warps, and preparing the holds.
2330 Entered Dunkirk Roads. I steamed as
close to the Beach as possible from about 6 miles to the East of
Dunkirk right up to Dunkirk, but was unable to see any signs of
troops. It appeared that FRISO was the first skoot to arrive in
the Roads.
0030 Entered Dunkirk and secured alongside the
Mole. I then started embarking troops until the skoot "SURSOM
CORDA" secured alongside me when I transferred them across. At
about 0130 I decided to commence filling my ship alternately with
SURSOM CORDA. Between 0130 and 0300 several skoots endeavoured to
come alongside SURSOM CORDA, I instructed the Commanding Officer
of SURSOM CORDA to tell them to berth further up the Mole. I
left the Mole at about 0315 having got onboard about 350 men and
4 officers. I arrived at Dover after an uneventful trip at about
1500 Thursday 30th May.
Having provioned and embarked water tins
I sailed again for Dunkirk at about 2100. This time I proceeded
by the Calais Channel. My crew worked extraordinarily well
Although we were in the Beam of the Calais Searchlights for about
clearing up the hold and preparing it again for more troops.
Friday 31st May. At about 0245 I observed what appeared to be to a
2 hours it appeared that we remained undetected.
fairly large derelict two funnelled ship with a slight list the
port. As I approached her avoice shouted for Help, and at to be same
time the ship took up a violent list to port and appeared the
but sinking. I might well have endangered the Boat and Boats crew, both The
I considered lowering a boat and searching for man,
urgently sunk after I had passed her. I understand
as required for the evacuation I regretfully proceeded. that SURSOM
ship who just some way astern of me did lower a boat but was the unable
CORDA the was Shortly afterwards I observed a flare afterwards on
water some about 250 yards on my starboard bow. At
to find 400 man. yards ahead of me, almost immediately about 0415
I entered being shelled I left hurriedly. I the beach
a bomb fell Dunkirk Harbour but as the Mole was completely then proceeded deserted
and the the place coast was until I saw dense columns of troops cable on as necessary
where I not to ground, I lowered my Boats and started to ships up.
along anchored and then then veered as much to load
An so Air as just Raid occurred at about 0630 but no damage was done
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ENCLOSURE I. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.
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REPORT BY STOKER A. BENHAM, STOKER OF
MOTOR BOAT, NO.275
P.M. 29th.
Left Littlehampton and arrived Newhaven same evening,
had a spot of bother before we were allowed to enter
harbour and stay the night.
A.M. 30th.
Left Newhaven for Ramsgate arriving P.M. same day.
Port Stern Gland was leaking badly had to be repacked on
arrival, Refuelled and ready to sail.
A.M. 31st.
Was ordered to leave Ramsgate independently for Dunkirk.
C.P.O. Leighton, Cox., A.B. Strand and Stoker Benham,
crew. Left harbour and picked up convoy already leaving
for Dunkirk. After about 2/2 to 3 hours out we had
trouble again with Port Stern Gland and returned to
harbour and repacked and tightened up both Stern Glands.
A.M. lst.
Was called again about 4.30 and ordered to sail and
proceed to Dunkirk. Two Sub-Lientenants R.H.V.R.
volunteered to come with us as their boat was unfit for
the trip, and an extra Able Seaman came aboard with them
for the trip. On the way to Dunkirk was kept busy,
Able Seaman Strand watching for aircraft and myself
tending engines, had no more trouble with Stern Glands,
There was quite a considerable amount of aircraft about
and our destroyers were continually repelling their
attacks. Struck something below water starboard side
which made the boat jump but no damage seemed to be done
as the engine was running smoothly and we were not making
water, so we carried oh. On sighting Dunkirk we saw
two large ships loaded with soldiers steamin down the
coast and all small craft following, so we decided to
follow as there was nothing we could do there. After
about 10 minutes steaming we saw a crowd of German
áircraft in the air flying at a great height. About
six detached themselves, and dived down at the two
big ships. They did not release their bombs until they
were almost on the ships, registered hits which sunk
both ships quite close to each other. We were
travelling at full speed and picked up 10 of the
survivors which made the boat full. As the bombers
were still very active in the vicinity, we decided it
was best to leave with all possible speed for home.
After about half to three-quarters of an hour we were
mistaken for German Torpedo Boat by our own trawlers,
who opened fire on us at close range. I saw C.P.O.
Leighton leave the boat after a shell had wrecked the
wheel house and Able Seaman Strand dashed forward to grab
the wheel, I got on to the side and saw one of the
trawlers bearing down on us as though it was going to
ram us, she was just about a boat's length away when I
jumped into the water, for it seemed impossible that she
would miss us. But Strand must have swung boat around
enough to clear. I was picked up by one of the boats
after swimming around for a while. I dont know how long.
I did not see any one else of the boat's crew until we
arrived at Margate, when Able Seaman Strand came aboard
the trawler I was on and spoke to me about the affair.
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ENCLOSURE II. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.4
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REPORT BY ABLE SEAMAN NO.275. L.F. STRAND - CREW OF MOTOR BOAT
P.M. 29th. Left Littlehampton. Got permission, after much trouble
to enter and stay night in Newhaven.
A.M. 30th. Left Newhaven for Ramsgate and arrived P.M. - refuelled
and awaited orders.
A.M. 31st. At 4.30 A.M. ordered to leave Ramsgate independently, for
Dunkirk. C.P.O. Leighton i/c, Stoker Benham and Able
Seaman Strand. Outside harbour picked up convoy of small
boats. 3 hours out approx. developed leak in Port
Stern Gland. C.P.O. Lighton ordered me (Strand) to turn
ship and return to Ramsgate. Arrived back in Ramsgate P.M.
and had Gland repacked.
A.M. 1st. 4.30 again ordered to Dunkirk. Before leaving & Sub-
Lieutenants (R.N.V.R. volunteered to join boat as their
engine had given them trouble. Got charts etc., and got under
way. No convoy. Near Dunkirk, boat struck obstacle or
shook from bomb explosion. Warships in vicinity continually
repelling air attacks. Just off shore at Dunkirk we saw
all small boats suddenly turn about and leave, as if
ordered so our Officer i/c decided on own responsibility
to do likewise. No ship near to give a general order.
On turning saw 2 large ships steaming away from Dunkirk
packed with soldiers. Suddenly a crowd of German bombers
came out of the clouds, dropped their bombs and disappeared.
Direct hits were registered on both big ships which sank
within 20 minutes. All small boats, including ours,
naturally steamed all out to pick up survivors. We picked
up 10 and as bombs fell, Officer 1/c decided to make back
to Ramsgate. Large destroyer on the scene of resume was
being bombed but kept raiders off.
After steaming back for approx. $ hour saw three trawlers,
2 on Stb. hand and 1 on Port. I saw one making morse signal
and shouted to C.P.O. on wheel to stop engines and asked for
torch to try and answer signal, but could not be heard or
was disregarded. Shot fired across bowa, but still steaming
fast towards trawlers. Next thing, very heavy firing from I
think, all 3 trawlers, our boat being the target at about
1,600 yards. All hands except both R.N.V.R. Officers and
myself went over the side. Firing eased a little ao I
grabbed our ensign and waved it as I could plainly are they
were our own chaps. Firing ceased, trawler sent boat after
chaps in water, got our boat alongside. Both Officers, C.P.O.
Lighton and several survivors wounded, 1 dead (perhaps 2)
Later took our boat in tow (messed up a bit) and transferred
belonging to crew of sunk transport.
us to a minesweeper which eventually took us into Ramagate.
I moored our boat at Pier and being ignorant of what reports,
if had been sent decided to report by wire, which I did,
Sun. 2nd.
Stoker any, Benham and self reported again to N.O.i/c. Got orders
to leave boat where it was, would be looked after, handed
rail warrant for Littlehampton. On arrival P.M. reported to
Commander personally.
(SIGNED) L.F. STRAND.

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ENCLOSURE III. TO FORD'S LETTER NO. 541 of 17th. June, 1940.
REPORT BY LEADING SEAMAN H. COOK, COXSWAIN OF MOTOR
BOAT "ANDORRA".
9th. May.
Ordered to proceed to Newhaven, left approx. 1930 in
company with 275, arrived Newhaven 2130 approx. stopped
by examination vessel after about 2 hours of exchange of
signals allowed to enter harbour. Boat running well.
Oth.May.
Officer in charge of boats gave orders to leave Newhaven
at 0600 for Ramsgate. Arrived Ramsgate about 1630.
Instructed to berth alongside West Wall. Filled boats with
petrol, oil and water wireless and arms taken out of boats.
Officer and T.A.G. making trip returned to Littlehampton.
No further orders. Boat running well.
1st. May.
Boat ready for sea, needed Officer and charts. Noticed and
Officer looking at "Andorra". I asked him if he would take
us to Dunkirk and he replied that he would be pleased to.
At noon took whaler in tow and received provisions and 3
rifles and 100 rounds, left for Dunkirk. Boat running well
at 1800 revs. Arrived at destination at 1630. Ran whaler
alongside telling Papworth and Kettle to proceed inshore
and lead with soldiers. About one minute after this order
a raid started all vessels were under way in view of this
we decided it would not be sensible to ferry as boats would
have been smashed alongside owing to big surf. The whaler
returned with 12 French soldiers. Took them aboard Andorra
and sent whaler inshore again, raid was still on, whaler
returned with II more French soldiers. They were also taken
aboard Andorra making total load of 29 men and whalers in
tow empty, decided whaler was too much for boat to tow so
decided to slip it to another boat in need of a whaler.
Raid had ceased. 1805 left Dunkirk for Ramsgate. Boat
running well at 1800 revs. but load had robbed her of about
4 knots. About 12 miles out second raid started, 3 bombs
dropped close astern badly shook boat, all aboard very cool.
Decided to increase speed owing to the fact that we had
no light for compass and wished to make Ramsgate before dark
as we had no challenge signals. At about 2130 near North
Goodwin Lighthouse, starboard port engine broke down;by this
time it was pitch dark. C.E.R.A. Milford had been working
on engine all this time and managed to get it running again.
We were unable to find entrance owing to a warning in
Ramsgate, no entrance lights were on. Arrived in Ramsgate
harbour 0300 on the 1st. June, discharged 23 French soldiers.
1st. June.
Working on engines, filling up and cleaning boat in general.
Saw 275 leave harbour.
2nd.
June
Working on engines.
3rd. June.
Working on engines A.M. Trial. P.M. engines running well, but
boat not doing the proper speed. C.E.R.A. Milford decided
the damage was outside the boat.
4th.
June.
Boat lifted, discovered port screw badly damaged, this was
put right; boat given another trial and found to be back running at
well. Reported to S.N.O. i/c at 1530 told to report
1700. Officer detailed to take us back to Littlehampton. Sub-
5th. June. 0900 left Ramsgate arrived Littlehampton 1900, boat running
Lieutenant from Portsmouth.
well except for bad petrol.
(SIGNED) H. COOK. L/SEA.

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NARRATIVES BY PERSONNEL OF SMALL CRAFT.
INDEX
NAME OF VESSEL
WRITTEN BY
1. TUG 87
Sub.Lieut. H.M. Davis, R.N.R.
2. M.B. BLUE BIRD
If
G.B. Eyre, R.N.V.R.
3. M.B. AURA
#
M.A. Chodzko, R.N.V.R.
4. M.B. BRITANNIA
If
S.D. Ward
5. M.B.'s CAVERSHAM and QUISISIANA
If
A.V. Weaver
6. M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieut. B.S. Fidler, R.N.R.
7. M.B. EMPRESS
Sub.Lieut. T.W. Betts, R.N.V.R.
8. M.B. SKYLARK
If
M.J.R. Yeatman, R.N.V.R.
9. M.B. SOUTHERN QUEEN
#
Demattos
0. M.B. PRINCESS LILLY
#
K.E.A. Bayley
1. M.B. SKYLARK VI
Ct. Rating G.R. Price
2. H.M.M.B. WHITE BEAR
Cd. Gunner E. Deacon, R.N.
3. H.M.S. DOLPHIN's Motor Boat
Sub.Lieut. E.F. Cornish-Bowden, R.N.
4. WALTON and FRINTON Life Boat
P.O. Tel. Cooley.
5. M.B. CORDELIA
Sub.Lieut. C.A. Thompson
6. M.B. PELLAG II
Lieut.
Martino, R.N.V.R.
STATEMENT BY
7. M.B. SKYLARK (Southend)
Pensioner P.O. R.A. Smith
8. BOURNEMOUTH Life Boat
L. Sea. H. Huntington
9. M.B. BONNY BELLE
Sto. I. G.H. Rose
O. EASTBOURNE Life Boat
(Sto. J. Strangeways P/KX.95036 and
(Sto. A.H. Shaw P/KX.94553
1. M.B. (Unknown)
A.B. M.J. Stallard P/JX.154107
2. M.B. SEA FALCON
L.Sea. A. Westbrook P/JX.131401
3. M.B. SKYLARK
Sto. G. Bramhall P/KX.88343
4. M.B. COMMODORE
Sto. Beech P/KX.90016
5. NEWHAVEN Life Boat
(A.B. W.J. Morris P/JX.126097
(Sto.I W. Spray P/KX.87052
(0.S. T.E. White CDX.133
6, M.B. YSER
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NO.25
SHIP:- NEWHAVEN LIFEBOAT.
STATEMENTS BY Ø
Crew
Service
Coxswain
0
A.B.
W.J.MOrris
Left Dover 0500/31/V started work on the beach.
P/JX 126097.
Tried twelve places, but draught too great. At
&
Sto.1 W.Spray
one place two and a half hours on beach. Tried
PKX.87052.
various ways of getting off, shifting weight
&c. After getting off saw 3 British and 4 French
O.S. T.E.White
soldiers washed out of a boat being towed: saved
CDX 133.
2 British and 3 French. A rough pier had been
p
This was all the crew.
made with lorries and tins and they used this
for troops. It was now very dark. They saw all
little boats moving off in tow. They, however,
took a load of troops off a barge aground and
put them on board a trawler. Then saw more
boats moving and decided it was time to move
away. Tried to get a tow. Started on & Northerly
course (compass) for 2½ hrs. Aprived at some
light and decided to wait till dawn as German
planes were dropping flares all round them.
Something like a fast M.B. passed them. At
daylight they saw ships to Southward and went
over to see where they were. They picked up a
tow as starboard engine broke down. Came back.
Prepared boat for next trip. Left Dover 2/7:
towed over. Told to go into Dunkirk harbour.
Went alongside jetty. Shelled heavily all the
time, about 2230. Took one boatload off.
Told by a Lt.Car. to go to a troopship run
aground in the harbour. Made about 6 trips to
troopship, one to harbour. Shrapnel and tracer
bullets firing at German machines.
On the 6th trip they were told to take up tow
astern with troops on board.
Saved about 600 to 800 troops, all told.
what he couldn't do before. This was Morris
Went 2nd time with intention of making up for
first experience as Coxswain of any boat, but
had been Acting Q.M. of a destroyer.

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of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut. D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
i
2.
286
307
EPORT OF "EILA II" (contd).
miles to the south east, and on coming up with it, I found
three French soldiers whom I took on board. I disembarked
them at Newhaven, and after obtaining new Routing Orders
6.I proceeded to Hamble, leaving Newhaven 0955 and arriving
Hamble 1845.
I wish to mention P.O. C.S.Smith, P/J 14350 for extreme
roolness under fire and A.B. K.F. Marriott, P/SSX 237766
for volunteering to man the dinghy.
Sgd. E.H.Batt, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. May 1940.

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I should like Officer to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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309
REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd).
288
ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in
the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them
in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift
ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected
several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them
to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this
destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of
the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity
immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in
company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine
gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
We offered services for anything that might be required
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
and the our 0.qccordingly put our names down on the volunteerM did.
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we
ne 2. When reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed use, that
no craft with a search of a suitable craft. We found ourselves M.T.B.101
we speed of less than 15 knots was of any
not so we went in suggested that we manned her
and being took her used, accross. so This unfortunately was not permitted
as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and
to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed the by rate "LAHLOO" we were &
0830. "SERIOLA", I realised that minefields at off the
Nab going "NONETA" during we would left the Ramsgate. hours be in of the darkness, vicinity of so thought the it would be
advisable to make Examination for Newhaven. anchorage, to Newhaven. Shoreham. Exam Ship
refused 1800. Arrived us entry, at to shorehamporteported go to S.N.O.,
2030. Shoreham, Tied SOIP up at at and at 1030.
As
we
ne
6.
With ordering cancelled. sailed us to return at once
were as all were (Continued).

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*
I should like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut. D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
Volunteering ships services on the following day if required.
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air, and shelling from the land.
June 4. Received orders from Ramsgate to collect to
charts and route for home base; ordered to sail following morning.
June 5. 0830 Sailed from Ramsgate.
1800 Off Newhaven. Examination Vessel refused us entry
and sent us to Shoreham.
2030 Berthed Southwick Canal, Shoreham Harbour.
June 7. 0400 Left Shoreham for Hamble.
1030 Berthed Hamble.
It is estimated that the approximate number of troops taken
from the shore to destroyers was 1,000.
Lieut. R.N.V.R.

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Friday, 31st May (continued).
effective quantities direct from the beaches, and to use the
special tows, ships lifeboats, power lifeboats and tugs, which
were on passage from Ramsgate, and which had been ear-marked
for lifting the final covering force.
In the afternoon, however, it was learned that the
Military plan had been changed, and that it was no longer
possible for the original covering position, as planned, to be
held by 4,000 troops who were then to withdraw to the beaches
for embarkation by boat. Instead, it was learned that the
Eastern-most Division was to be withdrawn Westward from the
La Panne area, and that the special flight of boats was to be
used to lift this force from the beaches. At the same time,
the troops in the Bray and Malo sectors were being thinned out
by movements Westward towards Dunkirk itself. This change of
plan involved concentrating the special tows and the mine-
sweepers - to which they were to transfer the troops - into
the stretch opposite the beach between Bray and one mile East
of La Panne, and also advancing the commencement of the
operation by one hour. The risk of this change of plan was
obvious as the boat tows were not in communication with the
Vice Admiral, and reliance had to be placed on the Minesweepers
to inform and see that the escorting M.A.S.B. would shepherd
the tows to the new positions. The minesweepers had anchored
so as to serve as guiding marks, as had been explained to the
Naval Officers in each tow.
Apart from the special tow, a very large number of
small power boats despatched, in most cases direct, from the
South East Ports, Newhaven to Sheerness, were arriving off the
beaches, and compensated in a large measure for the heavy
losses that had occurred amongst the original towing boats,
whalers, cutters, lifeboats and ships' boats, which had
31MM
occurred on the beaches during the preceding 3 days.
On the La Panne beaches after 1600 very good progress
was made. The piers of pontoons built by the Military the
previous day were extremely useful, and were largely respons-
ible for the rapid evacuation of troops. All the troops
that could be found were embarked by midnight and ferried off
to the ships. The local Beach-master (Captain R. Pim, R.N.V.R)
searched the adjacent beaches for stragglers at midnight, and
was informed by a Staff Officer that no more troops would
embark from the La Panne beaches, but would march to Dunkirk,
as it was anticipated that these beaches would be shelled and
probably be in German hands the following day. This, as it
turned out, was a correct forecast. The Beach-master
estimates that 5,000 men were lifted from the La Panne beaches
during the evening and up to midnight.
62. At 1920 all ships in the fleets were informed by
the Vice Admiral that the final evacuation of the B.E.F. was
expedted on the night lst/2nd June, and that the evacuation
of the French from Dunkirk and Malo beach would continue from
1st June by both British and French ships.
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Tuesday, 4th June (continued).
have an air reconnaissance over the Channel.
It was reported that a Transport was lying on its
side between Dunkirk and Gravelines and also a barge east of
the Goodwins with survivors on board.
C. in C. Nore, despatched 2 M.T.B.'s to find the
Transport with no avail. On the 5th the R.A.F. speedboat
$
did a sweep south of a line Goodwin/Boulogne and recovered 33
French troops and two naval ratings. In addition French
troops were picked up by patrols and brought in to Dover,
Margate and Ramsgate. Troops also arrived in French and
Belgian Trawlers totalling in all some additional 1,100.
Air reconnaissance was also carried out on the
morning of the 5th but nothing was reported.
REMARKS ON THE INSHORE FLOTILLAS
and
NAVAL SHORE PARTIES.
98. About 400 small craft, ranging from Dutch skoots
to 30 ft. Motor boats, set out at various times to the
Flanders Coast. In addition scores of pulling boats,
merchant ship life-boats, Naval cutters and whalers, were
sent off in tow. Only a proportion - particularly of the
pulling boats - succeeded in reaching the coast and taking
active part in the evacuation. Fewer still were able to
remain off the coast for more than one period. Nevertheless,
these small craft, in conjunction with the pulling and power
boats of H. M. ships off the coast, were responsible for
lifting more than 100, Allied troops direct off a stretch
of open beach in shoal waters between 1600/27/5 and 0400/2/6.
Further, a large number of the power boats operated within
Dunkirk harbour on the last three nights, working principally
in the inner harbour, which was continually under artillery
fire, ferrying a further large uncounted number out to the
comparative safety of ships lying off.
99. Throughout the period all these craft of the
inshore flotillas were subjected at one time or another to
intense attack from the air, both by bombing and machine gun,
and a large proportion also to sporadic bombardment by German
artillery. Under this fire no case occurred of boats ceasing
work as long as troops were in sight on shore, and movements
of boats westward away from the fire zone only occurred as
dictated by the military situation ashore.
100. The initial despatch of requisitioned and volunteer
small craft was controlled from -
1
Naval Control Service, London,
Westminster Pier,
Ramsgate,
Gravesend,
Dover,
Southend,
Newhaven,
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Portsmouth,
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APPENDIX I.
Page 2
of
and final.
181
Operation "DYNAMO"
-
Narrative of Events.
FLARE BURNING
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
DRIFTER:
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
GUARDSHIPS AND
LORMONT
MONA'S ISLA
KING ORRY
A.B.V's:
LLANTHONY
CORVETTES:
KINGFISHER
G
ILLEMOT
F.A.A.
AIR FORCE
GRIEVE
AMULREE
TRAINING VESSEL:
M.T.B's:
16
M.A.S.B's:
6
67
7
68
10
100
102
107
PERSONNEL SHIPS:
ARCHANGEL
LOCH GARRY
PRINCESS MAUD
AUTOCARRIER
LORINA
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
BEN MY CHREE
HAID OF ORLEANS
ROUEN
BIARRITZ
MALINES
ROYAL DAFFODIL
CANTERBURY
MANX MAID
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
COTE D'ARGENT
MANX- MAN
SCOTIA
FENELLA
MONA'S QUEEN
ST. HELIER
KILLARNEY
NEWHAVEN
ST. SEIRIOL
KING GEORGE V
NORMANIA
TYNWALD
LADY OF MAN
PRAGUE
OSPITAL CARRIERS: DINARD
ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW
ISLE OF THANET ST DAVID
PARIS
ST JULIAN
WORTHING
OTE:
In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and
Yachts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more
tows of boats to the coast.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
Friday, 31st May (continued).
effective quantities direct from the beaches, and to use the
special tows, ships lifeboats, power lifeboats and ear-marked tugs, which
were on passage from Ramsgate, and which had been
for lifting the final covering force.
In the afternoon, however, it was learned that the
Military plan had been changed, and that it was no longer
possible for the original covering position, as planned, to be
held by 4,000 troops who were then to withdraw to the beaches
for embarkation by boat. Instead, it was learned that the
Eastern-most Division was to be withdrawn Westward from the
La Panne area, and that the special flight of boats was to be
used to lift this force from the beaches. At the same time,
the troops in the Bray and Malo sectors were boing thinned out
by movements Westward towards Dunkirk itself. This change of
plan involved concentrating the special tows and the mine-
sweepers - to which they were to transfer the troops - into
the stretch opposite the beach between Bray and one mile East
of La Panne, and also advancing the commencement of the
operation by one hour. The risk of this change of plan was
obvious as the boat tows were not in communication with the
Vice Admiral, and reliance had to be placed on the Minesweepers
to inform and see that the escorting M.A.S.B.'s would shepherd
the tows to the new positions. The minesweepers had anchored
so as to serve as guiding marks, as had been explained to the
Naval Officers in each tow.
Apart from the special tow, a very large number of
small power boats despatched, in most cases direct, from the
South East Ports, Newhaven to Sheerness, were arriving off the
beaches, and compensated in a large measure for the heavy
losses that had occurred amongst the original towing boats,
whalers, outters, lifeboats and ships' boats, which had
occurred on the beaches during the preceding 3 days.
On the La Panne beaches after 1600 very good progress
was made. The piers of pontoons built by the Military the
previous day were extremely useful, and were largely respons-
ible for the rapid evacuation of troops. All the troops
that could be found were embarked by midnight and ferried off
to the ships. The local Beach-master (Captain R. Pim, R.N.V.R.)
searched the adjacent beaches for stragglers at midnight, and
was informed by a Starf Officer that no more troops would
embark from the La Panne beaches, but would march to Dunkirk,
as it was anticipated that these beaches would be shelled and
probably be in German hands the following day. This, as it
turned out, was a correct forecast. The Beach-master
estimates that 5,000 men were lifted from the La Panne beaches
during the evening and up to midnight.
62. At 1920 all ships in the fleets were informed by
the Vice Admiral that the final evacuation of the B.E.F. was
expedted on the night lst/2nd June, and that the evacuation
of the French from Dunkirk and Malo beach would continue from
1st June by both British and French ships.
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Tuesday, 4th June (continued).
have an air reconnaissance over the Channel.
It was reported that a Transport was lying on its
side between Dunkirk and Gravelines and also a barge east of
the Goodwins with survivors on board.
C. in C. Nore, despatched 2 M.T.B.'s to find the
Transport with no avail. On the 5th the R.A.F. speedboat
did a sweep south of a line Goodwin/Boulogne and recovered 33
French troops and two naval ratings. In addition French
troops were picked up by patrols and brought in to Dover,
Margate and Ramsgate. Troops also arrived in French and
ots
Belgian Trawlers totalling in all some additional 1,100.
Air reconnaissance was also carried out on the
it
morning of the 5th but nothing was reported.
at
:
1g
n
ts
REMARKS ON THE INSHORE FLOTILLAS
NAVAL SHORE PARTIES.
ers,
98. About 400 small craft, ranging from Dutch skoots of
to 30 ft. Motor boats, set out at various times to the
Flanders Coast. In addition scores of pulling boats,
merchant ship life-boats, Naval cutters and whalers, were
sent off in tow. Only a proportion - particularly of the ed
pulling boats - succeeded in reaching the coast and taking
active part in the evacuation. Fewer still were able to the
remain off the coast for more than one period. Nevertheless
these small craft, in conjunction with the pulling and power for
boats of H. M. ships off the coast, were responsible for
ps
lifting more than 100,000 Allied troops direct off a stretch
of open beach in shoal waters between 1600/27/5 and 0400/2/6.
Further, a large number of the power boats operated within
Dunkirk harbour on the last three nights, working principally
in the inner harbour, which was continually under artillery
fire, ferrying a further large uncounted number out to the 168
comparative safety of ships lying off.
off
99. Throughout the period all these craft of the
inshore flotillas were subjected at one time or another to
intense attack from the air, both by bombing and machine gun,
and a large proportion also to sporadic bombardment by German
artillery. Under this fire no case occurred of boats ceasing
work as long as troops were in sight on shore, and movements
of boats westward away from the fire zone only occurred as
dictated by the military situation ashore.
100. The initial despatch of requisitioned and volunteer
small craft was controlled from -
Naval Control Service, London,
S
Westminster Pier,
Ramsgate,
Gravesend,
Dover,
Southend,
Newhaven,
¡aval
Sheerness,
Portsmouth,
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Page 2
of
and final.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
URNING
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
:
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
IPS AND
LORMONT
MONA'S ISLE
KING ORRY
:
LLANTHONY
ES:
KINGFISHER
GUILLEMOT
CE
GRIEVE
G VESSEL:
i
16
M.A.S.B's:
6
67
7
68
10
100
102
107
EL SHIPS:
ARCHANGEL
LOCH GARRY
PRINCESS MAUD
AUTOCARRIER
LORINA
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
BEN MY CHREE
HAID OF ORLEANS
ROUEN
BIARRITZ
MALINES
ROYAL DAFFODIL
CANTERBURY
MANX MAID
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
COTE D'ARGENT
MANX MAN
SCOTIA
FENELLA
MONA'S QUEEN
ST. HELIER
KILLARNEY
NEWHAVEN
ST. SEIRIOL
KING GEORGE V
NORMANIA
TYNWALD
LADY OF MAN
P. LGUE
L CARRIERS: DINARD
ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW
ISLE OF THANET ST. DAVID
PARIS
ST. JULIAN
WORTHING
In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and
achts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more
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'Dell
Leonard Travers,
Able Seaman a D/JX.133219, H.MS. Glengowe
Able Seaman James Wallis, C/SSX.27313, H.M.S. Keith.
Able Seaman Edwin George Webster, C/JX.142167, H.M.S. Kingfisher.
Able Seaman George John Woodger, C/J.45802, H.M.S. Keith.
Able Seaman Frederick William Jacobs, C/J.100758, R.F.R., B.23901,
H.M.S. Malcolm.
Able Seaman James Kidd, R.F.R., D/SSX.13321, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Able Seaman Frederick James Slack, C/J.93546, R.F.R., B.21781, H.M.S.
Crested Eagle.
Able Seaman George Tilbury, c/ss.7850, R.F.R., B.17336, H.M.S.
Crested Eagle.
Able Peaman Richard Philip Smith, R.N.V.R., БЕЗДХХЗЛАЙ MD/X.1950,
H.M.S. Codrington.
Signalman Harold Oscar Carter, C/SSX.17317, H.M.S. Locust.
Signalman Charles Raymond Craig, D/JX.141848, H.M.S. Bideford.
Signalman Harry Guy, C/JX.150713, H.M.S. Calcutta.
Signalman Eric Ernest Roden, C/J.103654, H.M.S. Locust.
Signalman Stanley Thompson, C/JX.133505, H.M.S. Kingfisher.
Signalman Leslie David Ball, R.M.V.R.? LD5/X.3548, H.M.S. Codrington.
Signalman James Stanley Duffy, R.N.N.R.A,C/TDX.1412,
Signalman Ronald Henry Walters, R.N.V.R., C/LDX.4178.
queen of Thanet.
Signalman John Albert Williamson, R.NV.R., LD/X.4036, H.M.S. Glenaven
Stoker First Class Jack Chadwick, D/KX.81834, HLM.S. Jaguar.
Stoker First Class Samuel Comben, P/K.62179, H.M.S. Vimy.
Stoker First Class Charles Irvine, C/KX.86537, H.M.S. Sabre.
Stoker First Class William Reginald Gordon Jones, C/KX.92890, H.M.S.
Wolsey.
Stoker First Class Percy William Spray, P/KX.87052, Newhaven Rosa Life Boa
Sick Berth Attendant Eric James Littlewood Gibson, D/MX.56025, Ivanhoe. H.M.S.
Sick Berth Attendant (R) Alfred Bassford, c/x.8080, R.N.A.S.B.R.
Sick Berth Attendant Albert William Keller, R.N.A.S.B.R., D/X.6785,
H.M.S. Havant.
Sick Berth Attendant James Timothy Tomlinson, R.N.A.S.B.R.? P/X.6941.
H.M.S. Vivacious.
Sick Berth Attendant Edward Welch, R.N.A.S.B.R., P/SBR/X.7341, H.M.S. Esk.
Sick Berth Attendant John Yeoman, R.N.A.S.B.R., P/X.7093, H.M.S. Express.
Ordinary Seaman Noel Edward Holmes Berry, D/JX.158456, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Ordinary Seaman Arthur Thomas Burton, P/JX.182142, H.M.S. Portsdown.
Ordinary Seaman Dominic Kenny, D/SSX.30221, H.M.S. Shikari.
Shaw
Ordinary Seaman William Lyons, D/SSX.30211, H.M.S. Shikari. are
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Ordinary Seaman Bert Marston, P/JX.175182, H.M.S. Worcester.
Ordinary Seaman John Philip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, H.M.Y.Christock
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170010, H.M.S. Royal Eagle.
Ordinary Seaman Frank Arthur Victor Patrick, C/JX.171302, H.M.S.Crest
Eagle.
Ordinary Seaman Thomas Edgar Whyte, R.N.V.R., CD/X.133, Newhaven
Life Boat Rosa Wood and Phyll
Lund.
Seaman Arthur George Farrow, LT/JX.179655, H.M.S. Glenavon.
Seaman George Fred Mathews, R.N.P.S., LT/JX.185264, H.M.D.The Boys.
Seaman Raymond Allenby Stone, R.M.R., X.19746A, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Ordinary Signalman Victor Albert Leslie Shallis, LD/X.4505, H.M.
Danlayer Gulzar.
Stoker Second Class Ralph Kearvell, P/KX,87052,H.M.S. Worcester
Stoker John Pirie, R.N.R., X.10415,S., H.M.D. Dorienta.
Second Hand John Malcolm Fenwick, LT/JX.185753, H.M.Y. Alouette 1.
Engineman James Smith, H.M. H Drifter Douenta.
Fireman John Develand Connell, T.124, H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Cook George Henry Cliefe, T.124, H.M.Danlayer Gulzar.
Deckhand Charles
E
Baldry, T.124, H.M.Danlayer Gulzar.
Captain William Hay Baker, Master, S.S. Biarritz.
Captain Herbert Cecil Bond, Master, S.S. St. Andrew.
Captain II
F
Boyce, Master, Hopper Barge 24,
Captain George Beaumont Butler, Master, M.V.Laroc.
Captain John Willimm Dickinson, Master, Ngorama.
Captain Henry Clarke, Master, Princess Maud.
Captain RederickJohn Hopwood, Master, Tug Lady Brassey.
Captain Eyril Glad west Hughes, O.B.E., S.S. Master, S.S. Nephrite.
Captain R chard Hughes, Master, Killarney.
Captain Welfred # yvon Larbalestier, Master, S.S Roebuck.
Captain Ewen Mackinnon, Master, Loch Garry.
Captain William Josiah Penny, Master,
Lord Rodney.
Captain
A
M
Pooke, Master,
Lady Southborough.
Captain Thomas C
Woods, Master,
Lady of Mann.
Captain R
G
Banks, Acting Master, Lighter X.209.
Mr. John William Ailwyn Jones, Chief Officer, Hospital Carrier Vinard
Mr. Reginald Frederick Pembry, Chief Officer, Hospital Carrier Isle
Mn Arthur Patrick Joseph Paterson, First Officer, M.
Mr. Jack Lynn, Mate, M.V.Laroc.
Mr. Victor Smith, Mate, Java.
Service,
Mr. John Bingham Woodhouse, Second Officer, S.S. Prague it Massey Shaw
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
remaining; she started a trip but failed to make Dunkirk. On
return, original Captain rejoined with some of the original
crew. She should then have sailed at 2010/3, but the Captain
reported 3 engineers short at the last minute. It was not
to wait for the engineers and the Master
and the new crew provided for the second
time. Before further use could be made of her, however, the
evacuation terminated.
9. The MONA'S QUEEN was sunk by a mine on her second
voyage to Dunkirk, and the FENELLA was bombed and sunk on her
first voyage.
10. The MALINES who had completed two trips, refused to
sail on the 1st, left Dover at 1600 on the 2nd without orders and
was subsequently found to have proceeded to Southampton.
11. It was felt that trouble might occur in the ST. HELIER
and PRINCESS MAUD, and accordingly a naval party was put on
board to supplement the ships crews, and in consequence no
trouble occurred,
12. The outstanding ships were the MAID OF ORLEANS 6 trips,
one being diverted without completing the trip, and once
returning due to collision. ROYAL DAFFODIL 7 trips, on one of
which she was turned back by a French destroyer -
ROYAL SOVEREIGN 6 trips
KING GEORGE V
5 trips
COTE a' ARGENT
5 trips
ST. HELIER
4 trips after having refused to
sail once.
PRAGUE
3 trips with full loads, bombed,
severely damaged and
beached on the last return
trip.
13. Eleven other ships were concerned in the Operation,
details of which are as follows:
27th May BIARRITZ
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
27th May
ARCHANGEL
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
27th May
QUEEN OF THE
Sunk by bombing attack.
CHANNEL
28th May LORINA
Sunk by bombing attack.
29th May
NORMANIA
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May LOCH GARRY
One trip.
28th May SCOTIA
One trip.
2nd June
1111
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May KILLARNEY
One trip.
2nd June ROUEN
One trip.
2nd and 3rd
June AUTO CARRIER Two trips.
2nd and 3rd
June
NEWHAVEN
Two trips.
ce
of
Enclosure:-
ER. Officer Commanding,
Details of Personnel
June, 1940.
Ships used.

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WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
NEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
RCHANGEL
MANXMAN
UTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
EN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
IARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
ANTERBURY
NGAROMA
LAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
OTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
OTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
INARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
ORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
#
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
ENELLA
ROEBUCK
ОЛМ QUEEN
ROUEN
SLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
SLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
ILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
ING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
ADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
EVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
OCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
AID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
re
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BATL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
/
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
C. 9 } (Tugs)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel,
Motor-Boat AURA and H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS. - Sub,Lieutenant
Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R.
Recommendation,
)
Sub.-Lieutenant Chodzko performed valuable work
off the beaches for 12 hours on June lst. Handi-
capped by the extremely unreliable engine of his boat, he
showed great determination in making the best use of his
craft and ferrying a large number of troops. After the
final breakdown of his motor-boat, he was appointed
Skipper of H. M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS and under the
command of Lieutenant-Commander Prior, R.N., did excellent
work in the Inner Harbour, Dunkirk, on the night of June
2nd.
M
Recommended for mention.
:
Motor-Boat SKYLARK and Lowestoft Lifeboat MICHAEL STEPHENS. Sub.-
Lieutenant Marwood J. R. Yeatman.
Recommendation.
Took charge of motor-boat SKYLARK on the 31st May
in tow for Dunkirk. Tow failed and Sub.-Lieutenant
Yeatman returned to port and did valuable work in over-
hauling the engines of motor boats which had broken down.
Next day he proceeded in SKYLARK to Dunkirk and rescued
survivors of various bombed ships, returning to Dover under
own power p.m. Next day commissioned MICHAEL STEPHENS,
Lowestoft Lifeboat, with a crew of two stokers and one
d
A.B. Spent the night in Dunkirk harbour ferrying troops.
Climbed on to the Mole under shell-fire and by means of
forecful language and the rifle-butt induced French
troops, who were lying on the Mole, to embark. Reached
Dover with a full load of troops after a 6 hour voyage
during
under own power. Displayed considerable determination
istered
and initiative.
vivors
M
Recommended for mention.
was
whom
Newhaven Lifeboat ROSA WOOD and PHYLLIS LUND. - Able Seaman W.J.
m
n
Morris, P/JX. 26097, in Command.
&
i:
20
Recommendations.
8
RATINGS:
n
Able Seaman W. J. Morris, P/JX.26097.
With a crew of one stoker and one ordinary seaman,
3
carried out two independent trips to the beach and to Dunkirk
harbour. Encountered great difficulty off the beaches due
in
to deep draught of lifeboat, and during the night rescued a
or
number of troops from motor-launch and drifting boats off
ar
shore. Was dissatisfied with his efforts and proceeded
10
back to Dunkirk harbour, where during the night 2/6 - 3/6
d
under artillery fire ferried off about 700 troops to various
et
vessel ROUEN aground in the harbour. Finally returned to
ships, and assisted in removing troops from the personnel
Dover with a full load. This was Morris's first experience
as Coxswain of any boat. He showed great determination and
gallantry under fire in his independent command.
D.S.M.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. AMAZONE - Lieutenant Commander Laurence
Henry Phillips, R.N.
French Packet S.S. NEWHAVEN.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Laurence Henry Phillips, R.N.
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. AMAZONE.
Completed 3 trips to Dunkirk beaches in AMAZONE
and 2 in Personnel Vessel the French Packet NEWHAVEN,
in which he was embarked as moral stiffener to the
French Master, trouble having been experienced in
getting the civilian manned personnel vessels to
enter Dunkirk harbour.
In AMAZONE this officer displayed marked initiativ
and determination under air attack and artillery fire
and succeeded in lifting a large number of troops from
the beaches. Whilst on board NEWHAVEN that vessel
completed 2 trips satisfactorily. When in Dunkirk
be
harbour with no troops in sight on the pier, went
nel
ashore and personally conducted a French Colonel and
sh
1,000 of his troops on board.
Recommended for mention.
RATING.
d,
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham, P/JX. 194588, Newfoundland
Ewbank, Dominion
Rating.
Showed exceptional coolness and good seamanship
in handling various abandoned motor boats and the
1
AMAZONE'S dinghy in the surf. Great persistence
and resource. An outstanding rating, whose conduct
under fire amounted to gallantry.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS)
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH
W.D. Launch WOLF
~~~
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.)
Personnel Vessel AUTOCARRIER - Master, C.M. Masters.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.). Commanding Officer of
BRENDARIS, MARLBOROUGH, WOLF.
Carried out 3 trips in the BRANDARIS, 5 in the
MARLBOROUGH and WOLF as Commanding Officer, and one
round trip in the personnel vessel AUTOCARRIER as
moral stiffener to the Master and crew.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Notor-Boat AURA and Michael H.M. Drifter Adam YORKSHIRE Anthony Chodzko, LASS. -Sub.Lieutenant
Recommendation.
off by the Sub.-Lieutenant the beaches for 12 Chodzko hours performed on valuable work
showed capped lst. Handi-
craft and best of his boat, he
final breakdown of troops. use of his the
Skipper command of and appointed
of was After
work in the R.N., under did the
2nd. on the night of excellent June
Recommended for mention.
Motor-Boat SKYLARK and Lowestoft Lifeboat MICHAEL STEPHENS. Sub.-
Lieutenant Marwood J. R. Yeatman.
Recommendation.
in tow for Dunkirk. Tow failed and Sub.-Lieutenant
Took charge of motor-boat SKYLARK on the 31st May
Yeatman returned to port and did valuable work in over-
hauling the engines of motor boats which had broken down.
Next day he proçeeded in SKYLARK to Dunkirk and rescued
survivors of various bombed ships, returning to Dover under
own power p.m. Next day commissioned MICHAEL STEPHENS,
Lowestoft Lifeboat, with a crew of two stokers and one
A.B. Spent the night in Dunkirk harbour ferrying troops.
Climbed on to the Mole under shell-fire and by means of
forecful language and the rifle-butt induced French
troops, who were lying on the Mole, to embark. Reached
Dover with a full load of troops after a 6 hour voyage
under own power. Displayed considerable determination
and initiative.
Recommended for mention.
Newhaven Lifeboat ROSA WOOD and PHYLLIS LUND. - Able Seaman W.J.
Morris, P/JX. 26097, in Command.
Recommendations.
RATINGS:
Able Seaman W. J. Morris, P/JX.26097.
carried With out two a crew independent trips to the beach and to Dunkirk due
of one stoker and one ordinary seaman,
harbour. number to deep of draught Encountered of from lifeboat, motor-launch great difficulty and during and drifting off the and night the proceeded beaches boats rescued off a
shore. troops with his efforts 2/6 3/6
Was dissatisfied where during the night -
under back to Dunkirk harbour, fire ferried off about 700 troops the personnel to various to
vessel ships, ROUEN and assisted aground in the harbour. Morris's Finally first experience
artillery in removing troops from returned
Dover with a full load. and
gallantry as Coxswain under of any fire boat. in his
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utch Skoot H.M.S, AMAZONE -
rench Packet S.S. NEWHAVEN.
Recommendations.
OFFICER
Lieutenant Commander Laurence Henry Phillips, R.N.
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. AMAZONE.
and in which 2 Personnel he Vessel the French Packet NEWHAVEN, AMAZONE
Completed in 3 trips to Dunkirk beaches in
French Master, trouble having been experienced in
was embarked as moral stiffener to the
getting the civilian manned personnel vessels to
enter Dunkirk harbour.
In AMAZONE this officer displayed marked initiative
and determination under air attack and artillery fire
and succeeded in lifting a large number of troops from
the beaches. Whilst on board NEWHAVEN that vessel
completed 2 trips satisfactorily. When in Dunkirk
harbour with no troops in sight on the pier, went
ashore and personally conducted a French Colonel and
1,000 of his troops on board.
Recommended for mention.
RATING.
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham, 194588, Newfoundland
Rating.
Showed exceptional coolness and good seamanship
in handling various abandoned motor boats and the
AMAZONE'S dinghy in the surf. Great persistence
and resource. An outstanding rating, whose conduct
under fire amounted to gallantry.
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS)
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.)
W.D. Launch WOLF
Personnel Vessel AUTOCARRIER - Master, C.M. Masters.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. BRENDARIS. (Ret.). Commanding MARLBOROUGH Officer WOLF. of
Carried out WOLF as Commanding AUTOCARRIER as one
3 trips in the BRANDARIS, Officer, 5 in and the
MARLBOROUGH in and the personnel vessel and crew. /In
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MESSAGE.
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DATE
Date 1/6/40
TIME
V.A. Dover 474
Repeated
- Nove 896
F.0.1/c Southarpton
G. in O. Portsmouth 220
N.O.S/C
C. in O. Rosyth. 522
N.O.1/c Grimsby
Addressed 9.0.1/c London
N.O.1/o
Commodore i/c Sheerness 613
N.O.1/c Kewhaven
TO
N.O.1/c Poole,
20.10 Tyne.
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Name of Ship. Name of
Name of Office, Date
8.0.1/
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JAVA*
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Commissioning
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Lt.Cdr.K.M.Drake, Lt. A. J.Davies, No date
R.N.R. ival Cypher R.N.V.R.
RION & TINY dates of commissioning not known crews having
been sent to Portsmouth.
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and
small
AMAITU
are correct. to ORANGE DELTA PATRIA BRANDARIS.
Am
awaiting
reports from others. Any changes will be communicated,
12 necessary overflow to Southend.
Motor boats requisitioned from Nore Area 1335/27. to Sheerness
Motor boater Re taking over of Dutch Coasters. Bortsmouth Areas to
Personnel ships, British coasters, fishing boats, tugs,
ЯАСИАЯ
docaters Eightera, Leaded with army stores to portsist which they loaded
Aarges and pulling boats to place from which they were came
Service motor boats and other craft, including War Office
and D. R.A.F. boats, to place from which they came.
Dutan ecasters commissioned as tenders to Reyal
V.C.N.S.
TO
HUM
C.S.O.to 1st S.L.
Ops.(4)
These with army stores to Deptford to discharge,
O.D.(3)
O.I.C. (2).
ACMI
(3)
The above to be off on arrival at final
Those empty to borth assigned by F.O.i/c Lendon
then to barth ordered by F.O.i/c London.
D.S.D.9.
borth and orewn sent to Chatham Barracks.
N.A.2nd S.L. nossters commissioned as tenders to Barracks
C.W. (2).
D.P.S.(2).
P.D.G.
A.C.R.
FAIRED TASMAN to Newhaven or discharge
D.N.L.O. (2)
to Poole.
M.68.
TENX present SS
OD.8
by F.0.1/0
NEOGISON
(111) Any with army stores to son to discharge,
then to Poole.
HOWIS
(iv) Those empty to Poole,
+
MAISO
(v) On arrival at Poole they are to be paid off and crews
sent to Portsmouth Barracks.
G.
Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393 /40 dated 30/5/40
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SECRET.
MESSAGE.
OUT
Addressed
Date 1/6/40
V.A. Dover. 474
Repeated
C. in o. Nore 896
F.O.i/c Southampton
C. in C. Portsmouth 220
N.O.i/c Ramagate.
C. in C. Rosyth. 522
N.O.i/c Grimsby
F.O.i/c London
N.O.i/c Yarmouth
Commodore i/c Sheerness 613
N.O.i/c Newhaven
F.O.i/c Tyne.
N.O.i/c Poole,
F.O.i/c Humber
N10.1/c Lowestoft
F.O.i/c Harwich
War Office,
F.O.i/c Portland 562
Air Ministry.
F.O.i/c Greenock.
Naval Cypher O.
From Admiralty.
IMPORTANT.
On completion of Operation DYNAMO vessels and small
craft are to be disposed of as follows:-
A. Motor boats requisitioned from Nore Area to Sheerness
and if necessary overflow to Southend.
B. Motor boats requisitioned from Dover and Portsmouth Areas to
Ramsgate.
C.. Personnel ships, British coasters, fishing boats, tugs,
lighters, barges and pulling boats to place from which they came
Coasters loaded with army stores to ports at which they were loaded
D. Service motor boats and other craft, including War Office
and R.A.F. boats, to place from which they came.
E. Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Rcyal Naval
Barracks, Chatham.
(i) Those with army stores to Deptford to discharge,
then to berth ordered by F.O.i/c London.
(ii) Those empty to berth assigned by F.O.i/c London
(iii) The above to be paid off on arrival at their final
berth and crews sent to Chatham Barracks.
F. Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Royal Naval Barracks
Portsmouth.
(1) ABEL TASMAN to Newhaven or Littlephampton to discharge
then to Roole.
(ii) TINY at present unloading at Upnor to London as
ordered by F.O.i/c London.
(iii) Any with army stores to Southampton to discharge,
then to Poole.
(iv) Those empty to Poole,
(v) On arrival at Poole they are to be paid off and crews
sent to Portsmouth Barracks.
G. Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393 /40 dated 30/5/40
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SLCRET.
OUT.
MESSAGE.
1308/2.
18
To V.A., Dover.
Date 2.6.40.
C.in C., Nore.
C.in C., Portsmouth.
Commodore, Sheerness.
N.O.i/c., Ramsgate.
F.O.i/c,, London.
F.O.i/c., Harwich.
N.O.i/c., Newhaven.
N.O.i/c., Lowestoft.
N.O.i/c., Yarmouth.
NAVAL CYPHER (c).
From Admiralty. D.S.V.P.
*
Reference Admiralty's 2321/1 June. When motor
boats have collected at Sheerness and Ramsgate selection
is to be made of suitable boats and crews for retention
in longshore Auxiliary Patrol between Portsmouth and the
Wash. Officers from D.M.S. and S.V.P. will attend at
Ramsgate and Sheerness to assist in the choice. 30
additional boats are assembled at Hamble requiring crews,
but at least 70 are necessary from those now assembling.
Numbers found suitable should be reported.
1308/2.
D.S.V.P.
*
Operation Dynamo.
2nd S.L.
D.T.S.D.
V.C.N.S.
D.N.O.
A.C.N.S. (T)
N.A.2nd S.L.
A.C.N.S. (H).
D.of P. (3).
Controller.
D.T.D. (3).
Deputy Controller.
C.W. (2).
A.C.R.
Admiral French.
A.G.R.M.
D.M.S.
D.P.S.(2).
D.D.T.M.
D.S.D.
I.S.P.S.
D.S.V.P.
Asst. Controller.
O.D.(3),
D.of S.
D.of L.D. (7).
D.N.O.
Bath.
D.of S.
D.A.S. (3).
D.of S. T.
Sub.War Registry.
)
D.A.S.
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MESSAGE
1823/2nd June.
CONFIDENTIAL.
OUT.
To V.A. Dover 430.
Date 2.6.40.
Repeated 0. in 0. lore 911.
C. in C. Portsmouth 232.
O. in C. Rosyth 5.
F.O. 1/c
Commodore
P.O. 1/c Tyne.
F.O. 1/c Humber.
7.0. 1/c harwich.
F.O. 1/c Portland 565.
F.O. 1/c Greenock.
F.O. 1/6 Southampton.
N.O. 1/6 Ramagate.
N.O. 1/c Grimsby.
N.O. 1/0 Yarmouth.
N.O. 1/0 Newhaven.
N.O. 1/0 Poole.
N.O. 1/0 Lowestoft.
War Office.
Air Ministry.
P/L BY 1/2 & A.T.L.
From Admiralty.
IMPORTANT.
My 2321/1 . para. 2. (111) and 2. (v). after
paying off Dutch Coasters crews provided by Devenpo
are to be sent to Devenport.
1823/2
D.P.S.
* Disposition of
DY,IAMO vessels.
1st S.L.
V.C.N.3.
A.C.N.S. (ii)
C.S.O. to 1st 3.L.
Ops. (4)
O.D. (3)
O.D.8.
O.I.C. (2)
I.P. (3)
D.S.D.9.
Admirel Bellairs.
M. (3)
D. of 2, (3)
Walls.
Movis,
op.v.s.
tgovts.,A.2.
(28,
M.M.V.I.
O..M.P.S.
O.M.O.R.
(3)
N.O.B.B.
FOR.
O.B.
(lairs.
act
0.7
0. Oo (3) (3)
(3)
of 2, (3)
Girs.
(3)
Leeles.

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CONFIDENTIAL.
MESSAGE 0746/3rd June
OUT.
To. V.A. Dover, 438.
Date 3.6.40
Repeated C. in C. Nore. 922.
20
C. in C. Portsmouth. 245,
F.O. 1/c London.
Commodore 1/c Sheerness. 618.
F.O.1/c Portland. 567.
N.O.i/c Ramegate.
N.O.1/c Newhaven.
War Office.
P/L BY T/P
From Admiralty.
IMPORTANT.
Reference Admiralty mesuage 2321/1,
instructions regarding disposal of tugs and lighters
should be amended as follows so far as craft named
are concerned:-
(1) Following London tugs which were requisitioned
specially for Operation should be returned to
CHALLENGE, CONTEST, PERSIA, RACIA, CERVIA, TANGA
Gravesend - -
HIBERNIA, CRESTED COCK, OCEAN COCK, WATERCOCK,
They should be utilised as fully as possible
SUN, SUN X, SUN XI, SUN XII, BETTY.
for towage of craft or boats to be returned to
the Thames or elsewhere en route.
(ii) Under-mentioned tugs which are under orders of
D. of S.T. should proceed as follows:-
(a) EMPIRE HENCHMAN to Portsmonth with barges
SNOWDON and SALADIN for N.S.O. These carges were
left at Ramsgate by tug TANGA on 29th May.
pair of barges from those mentioned in (v) Below
(b) FOREMOST 37 to Weymouth with any convenient
sufficiently seaworthy, for towage as in (1)
(c) FAIRPLAY I to Gravesend being used, if
above. (d) GONDIA to Fishguard with barges SARK and
SHETLAND. These barges ware left at Dover on
20th May by FOREMOST 87.
(iii) Tugs SUN VII and FOREMOST 23 should return to
station at Southend and Newhaven respectively
taking any convenient tow.
(iv) If any of the tuge named above are required to
assist in other more urgent towages arrangementa
should be made by you direct with D. of S.T.
Crews of EMPIRE HENCHMAN, GONDIA and FOREMOST 87
may be given at your discretion up to 24 hours
standeasy before proceeding Westward.
(v) The barges JAPAN, KENYA, EGYPT, APRICA, LONDON
and SCOTLAND which arrived Dover from Tilbury
on 2nd June should not repetition not be
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MESSAGE
To O. in C Portsmouth
0120/14th Juno
OUT
Repeated C. in C Western Approaches
c. in C Nore
Date 14/6/40
Seatrans, Newhaven
Seatrans, Plymouth
Seatrans, Falmouth
Commodore in Charge Sheerness
Seatrans, Littlehampton
Divisional Transport Southsmpton
N.O. 1/c Ramagate.
P/L by T/P
From D of S.I.
The following craft when no longer required for
Operation Cycle should be directed as follows. Tugs PERSIA
and TANGA proceed to Plymouth as Boon as possible and report
to S.T.O. on arrival. Both tugs should be kept at Plymouth
b
ready to sail at short notice. Instructions to S.T.O. will
follow. Tugs CONTEST and QUEENS CROSS tow barges WESTOLIFF
WOKING BRENTLAND and LINCOLN from Newhaven to Felmouth
reporting to S.T.O. on arrival. Tug FOREMOST 87 tow barges
VARSITY and VIGIL from Littlehnmpton to Falmouth. Tug
KROOMAN tow barge SERLO from Southampton to Falmouth. Tug
HEADWAN tow S.B. DORRIEN ROSE from Newhaven to Orchard
Drydock, Blackwall, London and return to Sheerness to tow
barges JULIA and CHARLES I from Shoorness to Scapa. Tug
FAIRPLAY ONE proceed to Sheornese and tow barges BASKET and
CHEEKIE from Sheerness to Portsmouth for dolivery to N.S.O.
Tug WATERCOOK proceed to Falmouth. Tuge SUN XI and CRESTED
COOK proceed to Ramsgate for orders.
0120/14.
for D. of S.T.
D of P (3)
C.O.R.T.
M. (3)
D of S.T.
D.T.D. (2)
D.T.D. (Basement)
D.S.V.P.
Msl
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SECRET
MESSAGE
1933/14 June.
IN.
From C. in C. Portsmouth
Date. 14.6.40.
Reod. 1946.
P/L BY T/P.
Addressed Add ralty. Repested. C. in 0. liore R.N.S. Portsmouth.
VERBON. EXCELLENT. N.O.I.G. Newhaven R.N.O. Poole.
F.O.I.C. Portland.
275.
your 3053/13 to C. in C. Portsmouth and C.in C. Nore
only. It 19 intended to assemble the, Dutch Coasters commissioned
by E.M.S. VICTORY at Poole and those commissioned by H.M.S.
PEABROKE at Newhaven. Ae these vessele are being kept
in commission for the time being it in proposed that a RIN.R.
Lieutenant 07 Dieutenant Commander be appointed in command of each
and one R.N.R. Sub Lieutenentn 56 Watch keeper. In the dase of
Portsmouth Vessels the is a number of Officers from EXCELLENT and
VERNON MAQ are wanted book 88 soon as possible. (See Compodoro
R.H.S.S. No 595/0398 of 12th June 1940 to cartain addressees only)
Propose that these 7638818 should be fitted with & Hotchkies
gun and pyrotechnic signale and be employed an off Shore outrols
whilst waiting far thoir noxt apployment.
6
1935/14.
Advance copy sont Ops.
1st Lord.
lst Salse
V.C.H.S.
A.C.N.S. (T)
A.C.N.S. (H)
C.S.O. to lot S.L.
Ops. (4)
0.1.0.(2)
Do of P. (3)
D.P.S. (3)
D.N.I.(4)
I.S.P.S.
O.D. (3) for action.
H.(3)
I.P. (3)
D.S.D. (2)
A.C.R.
C.W.(2)
D.
D.A.S. T,P for Assistant Controller.
(~
Bath
D.(3)
J.M.S. (2)
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AMEDIATE.
Serial No. 567
FORET.
54
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
The following information is circulated for guidance
nd for such action within each Admiralty Department as may
e necessary.
WS torrect.
for Head of Military Branch.
1st August, 1940.
M/S Drifters KATHLEEN and MERBREEZE (S.S.B.A.343(5))
ire to be converted to LL Minesweepers at Harland and Wolff's
Belfast. Subject to satisfactory survey Belgian Trawler
ROCKALL is to be converted to LL Minesweeper at Blyth
S.B. and D.D.Co., Blyth.
(M.014813/40)
2.
M/L THAMES BRITANNIC is to be requisitioned for allocation
as Mobile Workshop for A/P Thames.
(M.014721/40)
3.
The following drifters have been taken up for naval service:
SEA GLEANER
TRUE VINE
...
Blockship.
OCEAN GIFT
ALFRED COLEBROOK
The following drifters have been re-allocated as follows:-
NAME
FORMER ACQUAINT
NEW ALLOCATION
E
EXCHEQUER
515(18)
D.E. M.S. Belfast.
FLOWER
).
RAMBLER ROSE
488(6)
N.C.S.O. Methil.
CORN RIG
244(13)
N.C.S.O. Belfast.
515(18)
F.O. i/c Greenock.
LASSIE MAIN
(M.010783/40)
by 4, Examination vessel at Newhaven has been renamed CARDY.
The Belgian River Tug No. 31 which is employed as stand
(M.3340/40)
Reference S.S.B.A. 566(19) for destroyer read submarine.
io
5.
(M.014807/40)
6,
Reference 563(14) DEVON COUNTY is paying off
on August 1st 1940.
S.S.B.A. Crew have been given leave till August 6th.
(M.013771/40)
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1952/18 October
N.O.I.O. Tewheven
18.10.40
2330
P/L by T/2
Admirality D.S.V.P.
Your 2005/17.on 21st Feb. 1940 the D. of S.T. wished
to requisition ALSINA for barrage belloon service. On
survey proved her so be unserviceable and the requisition
was never confirmed. This me confirmed by D. of S,7's 8
letter 6 3 of the 23rd Feb. 1940. ALSONA vas
dued for operation dynamo and on return me closed off the mud
In aleopers hole Newhaven damaged and units for further
service.
1952/18
D.S.7.P.(2) for action
D. of 6.7.
KMW
M(2)
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OPERATION DYNAMO.
To Vahe
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
to
ACE
E. Jarvis
To V.A. Dover.
ADA MARY
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
ADELINE
F. Perham & Mr. Forbes
A.P.S.
ADVANCE
C.P. Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
AID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
ALBATROSS
H.W. Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ALJANOR
J.K. Mann
No reports received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr. Bodley
No report received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALSINA
Returned to Newhaven damaged.
ALOHA
J.E. Pearce
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
AMITY
W.H. Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr. Woolworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F. Winter
With H.M.S. Wildfire, Sheerness.
ANTOINNETTE
A.J. Albert
A.P.Saremation
AQUA BELLE
B. Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ASHINGDON
Mr. Peters
Returned to owner.
AUNTIS GUS
S. Long
Returned to owner.
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
ANGLER
Y SPE
Golding Bros.
ANEE (WHERRY)
ILDA
A. Liddle
Returned to owners (did not go).
Lost at Dunkirk.
ANTONY
W. Bates & Son, Ltd.
Did not go. Returned to owners.
BELLE
LOWER
BRIDLINGTON
DER
(25 vessels)
Fishing vessels
Prepared but did not go.
IDEN
EY
BOSTON
(22 vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
ANT
Fishing vessels
BALQUHAIN
Dr. P. Mitchell Watt
Returned to owner.
LICENT D
BARBILL II
J. Morris
Returned to owner.
BASILDON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R. Box
To V.A. Dover
OSA
BLACK ARROW
Mr. Wilkinson
BLUE BIRD
Lost at Dunkirk.
IKOI
C.P. Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs. G. Ragless
DRU II
ROBELI
Returned to owner.
A.R. Cox
BORNIBELL
C. Patey
T.98. No trace of return from Dunkirk.
AUR
BONNY HEATHER
A.R. Foccola
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
BOY BILLY
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
J. Adams
BOY BOB (RX330)
T.W. Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
RASOL
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BREAD WINNER
Returned to owner.
J.H.A. Bellhouse
108
BREAM
Returned to owner.
Golding Bros.
MADGE
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
MING
BRITANNIC
H. &J. Budd
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
MODESTY
BRYWYN
Reported lost.
C. Priestley Mist
AH
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
NA
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
RCH
G.W. Burgoine
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ROSE
BOU SAADA
Returned to owners.
E. Dreyfus
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Motor Boat
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Auxy. Patrol Service.
Motor Boat
Reported lost by owner.
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Dynamo
16
13
Dynams 224
-
H.M.S. Dolphin,
16
Gosport.
June 6th.1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the
proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, rem-
aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to
reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay
in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible
to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had
arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from Peregrine
and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol com-
bined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass
in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to
refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty,
and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was
to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for S.Dolphin's
boat to proceed with a similar boat from Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in
company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts
and the route were supplied to each boat and information was
obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the
destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been est-
imated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea
and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce
speed to about 8 knots.
6.
Some 8 miles North Weat of Bray an enemy floating mine
was seen
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
XX at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
cretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of
theMay, I was engaged in embarking troops from the beach at the
istern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were
ücen to other craft In the vicinity.
During these
erations one boat was lost.

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Dynamo
16
in
Dynams 224
-
H.M.S. Dolphin,
16
Gosport.
June 6th.I940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the
proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, rem-
aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to
reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay
in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible
to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had
arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S.Peregrine
and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol com-
bined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass
in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to
refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty,
and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was
to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for H.M.S.Dolphin's
boat to proceed with a similar boat from Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in
company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts
and the route were supplied to each boat and information was
obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the
destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been est-
imated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea
and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce
speed to about 8 knots.
6.
Some 8 miles North Weat of Bray an enemy floating mine
was seen
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
Secretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of
eastern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
Sth.May, I was engaged in embarking troops from the beach at the
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were
taken to other craft In the vicinity.
During these
perations one boat was lost.

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S.S Dorrin Rost
31 + May
Anchored off y albstone waiting orders
1st / it junt
5 P.M brders received Hove up anchor &
3
proceeded towards Newhaven
P.M Dungness alm
P.M Anchored off Nershaven
A.M Hove up anchor towards Newhaven
2nd june
A.M Moored alongside getty at Newhaven
3 gunt
A.M Commenced discharging enogo
P.M Ceased work for the day
4 junt
A.M Resumed discharging lango
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DUPLICATE.
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COPY.
29
H.M.T. "DORRIEN ROSE"
21
G.P.O.
30/5/40. 03.00 hours. Position ship one spraying mile west of
Buoy: Two bullets, and we returned suffered no casualties, Lewi
enemy motor craft circled their fire with us
LONDON.
they gun tracer then disappeared astern. We
The Principal Transport Officer F.P.
06.50 hours made fast to East food Mole stuffs at DUNKIRK
DOVER
ordered At by S.T.O. to discharge as much as
for use of rearguard troops.
At 12.20 hours left DUNKIRK with 590 troops on boe Dear of the 5th inst., requesting
and
disembarked
Your
communication
20.45
arrived
Folkstone
At
hours
narrative of events concerning above ship received and regret
Boilers leaking unable to proceed further.
delay in replying to same but this was caused by my absence on
1/6/40 ordered to NEWHAVEN for repairs.
leave.
I
I remain,
26th May 1940. Above vessel loaded with Army Stores at
Your obedient servam
anchor in "DOWNS awaiting orders.
(Sgd)
.Thompson
14.50 hours 27/5/40. received orders to proceed to
(Master
DUNKIRK, At 01.00 hours 28/5/40 proceeding through Zuidcote Pass
DUNKIRK was observed to be in Plames.
vessels passing outwards signalled "Unsafe outwards to
approach DUNKIRK" Three so reversed my course and proceeded
to West Hinder buoy.
as dawn was breaking I decided to
e
approach DUNKIRK At 03.00 in hours daylight as set my course for Middelkirke buoy.
in Lat. 51.17.18. Long 2.40 E. close enemy to aircraft us.
suddenly attacked, At 04.20 dropping bombs near vessels
nj
.U
During the bombing another ship and my own vessel were
firing on the aircraft with machine guns.
At hours It sinking was observed by the that stern the so by N.V. I the proceeded C.O. to
immediately "QUEEN OF THE to OH her assistance, was and was requested
take off troops.
During transference attack but alertness of troops further of enemy gunners aircraft damage. and repeatedly well timed
20
bursts attempted from to renew machine guns prevented
to
the of troops was carried and out efficiency under the direction did
much to facilitate the operation.
of Commander The M.L. transfer Husson R.N.R. whose coolness
hours all troops and ship crew safely N.V. on "QUEEN board. OF
THE CHANNEL"). At Commander 05.25 joined Musson me hours. on and the Captain bridge and O'Dell we proceeded (Master to Dover,
arriving there During assistance at passage 12.45 to troops. remained to signals, on the spotting bridge and
was enemy of planes, great and control of
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"даоя ИЛТЯНОФ" M.M.N
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Firefloat massey Shaw
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45
H.M.S. EXCELLENT.
13th. June 1940.
PORTSMOUTH.
TEL: 2334 & 2335.
Sir,
After returning from leave
have been instructed to submit
full report on the Dunkink
votions.
May 29th. I was appointed 1/c "Neloons"
It past power boat.
2200/29. Left Portmouth at very short
is with a crew of /L.S., I.E.R.A.s class
/ OD.
2201/29. Ignition drive of starboand engine
cured, rendering engine useless for
ainder of operations.
0500/30 Arrived Newhaven for fuel and
airs to centre engine Repairs also
ried out on full and self balers, as
had become half full of water
my night
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H. Q's Newhaven
H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
46
1200/30. Left Newhaven
PORTSMOUTH.
TEL: 2334 & 2335.
1500/30. Centre engine stoppe Auxiling Firman wright swom
deffective water circulating pump have with a line One develect
Small fire aft caused by 04 A.F. power boat launched with
of this engine, extinguished oldiens help This boat was heached
Proceeded at slow speed on Po ain later being unserworth for
2100/30. Arrived Ramsgote rither use.
0900/31. Engineers Legan hrom 2300/31. Baled out and launched
centre engine.
pulling boot from the beach and pulled
- + to "Mossey Shaw", which had weight
1400/31. Left Ramagate 1/chor on account of a falling cide,
shaw", a London five floot within I had been on the Leach. We had
crew of 15 firemen.
lected 30 men by chen.
1900/31 Arrived Dunkink,
2330/31 Anchared off beach again,
off three miles East of Larbod by means of the salvaged pulling and
difficulty experienced in getting made a line just ashare R.E.S off.
off beach. Own dinghy swarry arried part of a company cowed of a
0100/1 Weight and
surj.
rabled motor boat out to its parent
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On arrival at Margate we dropped anchor to await P.G.O'B 1700 TILBURY & 1723. CONTRACTING VESSELS TAKING & DREDGING PART CO. IN OPERATION LTD. DYNAMO.
turn to go alongside the pier. At 10.45 we moored to
"GALLION'S REACH" - REPORT OF MASTER.
pier and landed our troops. Having done this we went
to anchor and remained there until Wednesday 5.6.40 whe
we sailed for Portsmouth.
Dear Sir,
Leaving Margate at 3.30 a.m. we arrived at Newhave
Herewith report on trip to Dunkirk.
Roads and anchored at 9.30 p.m. the same night. At 9.1
the following morning we hove up anchor and entered
May, 1940. Received orders from Mr. ashore Duthie at Portsmouth to be
Newhaven Harbour for water and provisions.
the same afternoon we received orders to sail for 4.30 Portan
At
ednesday repared to 29th run the to N.C.O. Ramsgate and for received orders. charts I went to proceed till to 3 Ramsgate a.m. 30/5
The following morning at 7.15 Friday 7th June, 1940,
or mmediately orders to but we were not quite prepared to leave
cast off and sailed for Portsmouth arriving there at 3.45
hursday morning.
Left Portsmouth with Sub-Lieutenant Johnstone going on
hursday 30th May. in full charge of the fleet which Channel", was
(sa.) J.L. Bunt
ith us which and 102", Lady Southborough" and "Hopper.
oard. He said comprised he was the"Gallion's Reach", Queen's 67". We
Master.
oremost 101 and anchored for orders. Sub-Lieutenant but
rrived at Ramsgate 8.15 and p.m. ggt orders to proceed to Dunkirk at until once
wing ohnstone to the went water ashore where we were lying we could not proceed
a.m. Friday 31st.
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk at 5 a.m. and and arrived gunfire
hilst we were there. About the beach which I did immediately. troops
t Dunkirk 10.15 3 p.m. a Naval Authority That
riday 31st at May. a.m. and was under constant bombing told us to
ut our ships head on to then we began to get some to help. on
as oard while the tide was flowing, should get our two lifeboats out off the
e sent and I decided that we difficulty in getting them behind
nd trust we had to discontinue brought us. We boarded about the tide and
each so them ashore but had great that process and leave one boat 160 men
ecided to what other boats had whilst we were able, as remaining
as falling: to get otherwise away with it what would we have meant taking the risk there of were
ill morning. 10.30 and about midnight tail
nd run back till dropped they went out. We then proceeded on
wo Veery lights We left at in front p.m. of us so I decided to our turn course
or Ramsgate. Left one boat ashore, sunk.
Saturday June at Ramsgate 8 a.m. and received orders our
O proceed to Margate. 1st. Arrived Arrived at Margate 9.30 a.m. landed
troops, then went off to anchor and await orders.
Sunday June 2nd. Awaiting orders at 11 Margate. If
Monday June 3rd.
If
If
Tuesday June 4th.
If
"
"
"
P.T.O.
for Dunkirk at 5 a.m. and
under constant bombing and
m. a Naval Authority told
h which I did immediately.
hen we began to get some tro
d get our two lifeboats out
difficulty in getting them
t process and leave one boa
ught us. We boarded about
had whilst we were able, as
at we ha taking the risk
would haveut midnight ths
10.30 p.m. anided to turn
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Wednesday Stopped 5th. Left Margate 3.20 a.m. for
until at 5 a.m. by Naval Control and told we Portsmouth.
0's 1700 & 1723. VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION LTD. STEAM DYNAMO.
7 a.m. Hove up. at 7.15 a.m. and proceeded. could not
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO.
-
about arrived 10 off the Sovereign Lightship, I saw a French When
HOPPER "FOREMOST 101"
REPORT OF MASTER.
tow-rope on board and took him in tow for so I
miles off, flying 'out-of-control' signals steam
off take there the vessel about in 10 tow, p.m. then I signalled I anchored to for the Newhaven, the shore night. for arrivi the to Dover On the for night orders. of 29th May, 1940, the above vessel was ordered
left for Dover at 3.50 a.m. of 30th May, received arriving to after
Thursday in tow. June Her 6th. number 9 was a.m. L.4058. a tug At came 10 out a.m. and a took the 1 an uneventful We which trip was at 6.40 reached p.m. at Orders 9.20 p.m. were a wonderful All sorts sight. and proceed sizes
took us in as we were very short of water and food. pilot Made came of to Ramsgate, vessels were anchored there, presenting
Newhaven Harbour 11 a.m. At 7 p.m. I received orders the
could proceed at 7 a.m.
Naval officer came aboard with charts and confidential
instructions, A andorders to make for Dunkirk.
Friday June 7th. 8 a.m. waiting for the water to flow.
left Newhaven for Portsmouth on Admiralty route, passing Ov
out in company with the "Lady Southborough" cleared at 5.40a.m. the
Lightship at 1.15 p.m. Arrived Portsmouth 4 p.m. and made
of the We 31st set May. A brilliant sun was shining as we
to the Buoys.
Goodwins, visibility being good.
dropped anchor off Dunkirk beach, and Independ- many
(Sd.) J. Mason,
At 12.55 p.m. we standing in and near the water. lifeboats
Master.
ant action the heavy swell running making up a terrific
soldiers were was observed clearly indicated so at 2.15 p.m. the the operations two aerial
were difficult. launched, During this period the enemy kept near, being and
One salvo of bombs was uncomfortably we were not hit,
bombardment. yards away. However, brought down.
only a matter of a few seeing several German aircraft damage.
Quite had the a bit pleasure of shrapnel of fell on the ship but did no
embarking The boats French then soldiers. proceeded I to regret ply between to say the the number ship and is shore, unknown.
During one of these lifted trips, right when out a bomb of the fell water went close spilling on. to the At the
boats, one of them was nobody was hurt and the job Dunkirk which we
about occupants. 8.30 Happily a M.T.B. ordered us to we leave left & small dinghy
proceeded rowed by five to p.m. do French at 8.55 soldiers p.m. with Just pieces as of wood - there being
no oars - was sighted and rescued.
hot tea and bread dried. and cheese, also
they were The soldiers made warm were whilst given their clothes were
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REPORT OF PART PLAYED BY H.M.H.C. ISLE OF GUERNSEY"
106
in the evacuation of Bunkirk.
a May 1940
Having received orders from Dover at noon, we proceeded towards Dunkirk
company with the Hospital Carrier "Worthing" and Transport "Monas Queen",
lowing the route given by the Naval Authorities. At approximately 4-0 p.m.
we approached Calais, which lay in ruins under & heavy pall of smoke, two
tish destroyers crossed our bows, hove to and commenced shelling the
re Batteries who promptly returned the challange. To avoid this No mans
d we were forced to Deviate, as our proper course would have taken us
ween the combatants. Whilst carrying out this manouvre, enemy planes
eared and commenced bombing the convoy but none of the three vessels were
pok, although as the bombs fell very close.
Arriving off Dunkirk, which was under an even heavier pall of thick
ok smoke than Calais, we manouvred our way inside through the various
cks of vessels which had been struck by bombs and the "Worthing" having
on made fast to the Quay we moored alongside her. A few moments after our
rival streams of motor ambulances arrived threading their way through
) columns of troops who were not so seriously wounded and were able to
sisted in stretcher bearing so as to facilitate the loading. By 9-55 p.m.
Lk. Loading was commenced immediately and every member of the ships Crew
sle of Guernsey" having 346 cases on board, and as her number of cots the is
th Hospital Carriers were loaded with as many as they could take, the
ok along many corridors, in fact wherever it was possible to put & and stretcher. was
ly 203, of these cases were accomodated in between the cots on
mpleted Ballo on the 37th May. At 11-47 a,m. on the same day,
0 voyage back to Newhaven, via Dover passed without incident
loading having by 4-53 been completed, Water, provisions and Oil fuel taked aboard,
proceeded to Dover for orders.
y 29th 1940
At 5-16 received orders, we proceeded towards Dunkirk, TO
4-1 for a course of an engagement between aircraft and at observed
llowing p.m., having which took us well clear of Calais. At 7-18 British p.m. stood
scending immediately close ahead of us and the vessel was but save
stroyer a while because in our track. At 7-30 palla an airman was stopped to
m. One by parachute went down a rope ladder to assist the airman, with bombs
innon and reached the By a miracle none of the bombs struck cannon
fore he of the seamen bottom, 10 enemy planes attacked the Ship the ship,
iells and considerable damage bullets. British fighter planes drove place enemy
though machine guns. was done by the concussion, shrapnel, off the
rerhead. proceeded towards port at 8-20 pall. we found it was being Returning
id we machine gun Dunkirk with at terrific air battle taking bombed
4d Arrived off the from the shore to keep clear.
ong shelled, the and we had orders with two destroyers, we later received At 11-30 orders p.m. to
it channel in company fallen and then return to Dunkirk. brilliantly lit
entered until darkness had breakwaters, the whole place being to up up
ongside of fires, of the quay at 12-30 a.m. Loading numbering 490. at once
the glare between the burning oil tanks atc., and managed commenced moor
2-15 what was left taken on board as many as we could throughout, carrying
crew and R.A.M.C. their utmost to load the ship few minutes as by the
a.m. we had personnel behaved splendidly quickly and
/ on as possible, the quay and in the water. found the
their duties and although doing the ship was shaken every Leaving the quay
a.m. of we proceeded and shouting for help, presumably a these men up,
of bomba falling out on of the harbour and just outside transport we had
n men swimming destroyers were standing by picking Dover.
ided our way for us to attempt to stop and try to save any overhead,
sunk. As two carefully through them and proceeded towards of these It
ve been fatal wonderful target for the airoraft hovering paintwork up.
We made such a burning port showing all our white just
o ng was comparatively & patrol boat headed us off as we were heading orders
flames of the quiet on the way across, except that straight before for
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proceed to Newhaven and arrived at that port at 11-15 a,m,
No further trips were made to Dunkirk, because by the time our damage
a been repaired, the evacuation was completed.
E. Hill
Allastic
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"St Anderw" Hospital Carrier No. 24.
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Narrative of events , May 95th., to June 5th., 1940.
ay 25/1940.
1617. Left Newhaven and proceeded full speed to Dover for orders.
2020. Received orders at Dover to anchor at Downs.
2107. Anchored.
ay 26/1940.
0325. Anchor aweigh and proceed towards Dover for orders, and
when off South Foreland was orddred to roturn to anchorage
at Downs.
1054. Hove up and in company with H.C. "St Julien" proceeded to
Dunkirk via Calais and Gravelines. When in buoyed channel
abreast of Gravelines at 1320 was heavily shelled by
shore batteries, and mmorous shells fell on bothsides of
the vessel. Continued on course for some time, but the
shelling increased in intensity and I was forced off
shore, and puttung the vessels head to the Northward I had
no alternative but to cross the minefield to enable me
to pick up the Channel route and return to Dover.
1810. Received orders at Dover to 30 to anchorage.
1835. Anchored at Downs.
ay 27/1940.
1110. Hove up and proceeded towards Dunkirk (N.about passage)
in convoy of two destroyers-H.M.S. "Anthony and "Vority",
/vimy
and H.N.Transports-"st.Helier" "Royal Daffodil" and
eastward of N.Goodwin L.V., H.ll.Transport"Kyno" in
"Kyno", and "St. Julien".
When a for miles to the
company of one destroyer returned, the remainder of the
When in Lat.50-224' N. Long.2-39' E. an enery plane
convoy continuing on course to Dunkirk.
crossing from starboard to port of convoy's course,
dropped four bombs very close to the vessel's port Dow,
and "St.Julien"s" starboard quartor. The plane then continued
circling around dropped another four near the
1620. Arrived on off Dunkirk during continual heavy air raids.
its course towards the Bolgian coast.
The ordered out, signalling this vessel and the"st.Julion"
two leading ships entered port and were immediately
falling to fast all around the ships in the harbour and the
remain outside. During this manouyers bombs were
1744. Convoy reformed and returned to Dover in company of one
ships outside.
destroyer.
9239. Anchored at Downs.
May 28/1940.
1100. plane attackedand four bombs were dropped, ship.Plane and seen
Enemy fall midway between S.Goodwin.L.V.and vicinity. this
1500. was Received kept orders to proceed Southampton. Arrived Netley
to off by gunfire of destroyers in
May 29/1940. At Anchorage Southampton at 2359. under immediate orders.Ordinary ship's
repairs being dealt with during stay.
May 30/1940.
1705. Left Southampton for Dover for orders, Nothing eventful
during passage.
May 31/1940.
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- Dover B.W. remaining until 1530 when orders were
received to proceed Dunkirk.
1544.
Anchor aweigh and proceeded Dunkirk (N.about passage)
arriving in borth at 1855. During entry and berthing in
Port, continual bombing was experienced, and later
intermittent bombing and shelling during the stay in
harbour. The vessel was shifted under main steam to opposite quay,
but finding no casualties to enbark, returned to one
borth ahoad of original berth. During these movements
four bombs were dropped close ahead of vessel in middle
of harbour. Considerable time was lost during these
manouvers owing to underwater wrocks in vicinity of
berths. Damage to bottom (if any) unknown.
The loading of casualties was resumed at 1945,all mombers
of crew assisting in the embarkation.. Owing to darkness
out of habbour with several obstructions in the channel to 2
setting in, falling tide, and the vessel having to be backed
it was decided after consultation with the S.T.O.
embarkation at 2145. This was done ,and the vessel
proceeded cease out of harbour and thence to Dover for orders.
June
0210. 1/40. Arrived off Dover- passage uneventful except for and several
planes overhead. Ship was completely darkened no
navigation lights were used.
Orders wore received at Dover to proceed to Newhaven -
arriving there 0714.
June 2/40. At Newhaven under immodiate orders.
June 3rd /40.
1437. Left Newhaven for Dover for orders.
1854. Off Dover ordered to Downs to Anchor.
1932. Anchored.
June 4/40. Anchored at Downs.
June 5/40.
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Daynemen 292.
H.C. "St. David", No.27,
184
C/O Sea Transport Officer,
SOUTHAMPTON.
June 13th, 1940.
Sir,
In reply to your request for a narrative of events
period May 36th to June 4th, I give the following details:-
appertaining to this Vessel's movements covering the
May 26th. Noon. Left Newhaven for Dover.
3.40 pm. Off Dover.
6.05 pm. Received orders to anchor in Downs.
Remained at anchor in Doms.
May 27th.
May 98th. 2.50 pm. Received orders to proceed to Dunkirk.
2.55 pm. Left anchorage.
7.40 pm. Entered Dunicivie.
8.5 pm. Made fast alongside Pier.
Bombing attacks on Town during night.
No damage or casualties.
May 29th. 7.45 am. Left Dunkirk for Dover. 149 patients
on board.
12.45pm. Off Dover.
12.50pm. Received orders proceed Newhaven.
4.53 pm. Alongside Newhaven and proceeded to
land patients.
Remained at Newhaven.
May 30th.
May 31st. 9.3 am. Left Newhaven to Dover.
2.25 p.m. Received instructions to proceed to
1.4 pm. off Dover.
Dunkirk, one hour after eSt. Andrew".
8.15 pm. Off Dunkirk Breakwater, signalled
4.42 pm. Hove up and proceeded.
from shore to remain outside.
9.45 pm. From this time, Vessel continuously
attacked by enemy mine-laying machines,
seven attacks being made altogether.
One magnetic mine dropped by parachute
fell just ahead of Vessel, engines
reversed to give wide borth. Twenty
minutes later mine blows up, 100 feet
no apparent damage. Another mine cleared
ahead of ship. Vessel badly shaken but
ship's starboard side by only 4 feet.
Ship giving headway to clear danger.
This did not explode. Other mines
opened fire by machine guns, one bullet
dropped astern, but well clear. Machines
Attempted continuously from 10 pm. to
being found ambedded in 40.1 hatch.
0.30 am. to gat contact with shore by
Morse, but failed to receive a reply.
Heavy bombardment of form by German
field guna, and being unable to obtain
communication or entry, decided owing
to anemy attacks to return to Dover for
instructions.
June lat. 5.58 an. Off Dover.
8.30 an. Whilst still at anchor awaiting
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MASTERS REPORT FROM HOSPITAL CARRIER.
'ST JULIEN!
3-5-40.
Loft Downs 1045 - ordered to Dunkirk, 'St Andrew' following.
When off Calais near 'Dyck' Light Ship position both ships
heavily shelled by shore batteries Maid of Orleans' in
vicinity also shelled. All three ships return to Dover by
unauthorised route to avoid severe damage.
-5-40.
Left Downs 1112 following 'St Helier| St Julien' and 'St
Andrew' not having & chart for specified route. Bombs and
aerial torpedoes fell near ship when passing Middelkerke
Bank buoy. Ordered out of Harbour and vicinity on account
of severe bombing by relays. Impossible to remain in the
vicinity. All three ships returned to Downs.
--5-40.
Received orders to proceed to Dunkirk escorted by destroyer,
1St Andrew' following astern. When north of lieuport buoy
and destroyer had moved on ahead, ship was heavily bombed,
machine gunned and shelled by shore batteries, bombs pitching
close alongside ship causing damage which has been submitted
under separate cover ( 1st June 1. Proceeded to Denkirk.
Impossible to enter harbour or remain in vioinity owing to
continuous heavy bombing. Returned to Downs.
-5-40.
0545 Naval party boarded with orders to proceed to Dunkirk.
Left 0512 ( delay caused by foul anchor). Arrived Dinkirk
0858 alongaide North Pier. Loading patients, crew assisting
under shellfire. No bombing during loading. Left 1018
reported Dover Roads - ordered to Newhaven.
Largest these Red attacks were deliherate on the Sofulien
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TION "DYNAMO"
H.M.D.B. "DESPATCH II"
June
pam. Commissioned at Poole. 1600 sailed from Poole for
Portsmouth. 2100 Berthed at Portsmouth Dockyard.
Ship "Wipped" during the night.
the
0430 Left Dockyard for Spithead, Adjusted Compasses. Returned
to Dockyard 1700 with defects.
0400 Engines failed to start. 0420 Sailed from Portsmouth for
Newhaven. 1400 Berthed at Mewhaven
1130 Engines failed to start. Air Compressor broken down;
Temporary repairs executed by Southern Rly by 21.45.
0600 Ingines failed to start. 0630 Sailed from Newhaven
for Dover. 1740 Arrived off Dover. 2115 Anchored
0410 Started to weigh Anchor; anchor foul of Sub. Cable;
0620 Weighed Anchor, proceeded to Downs for Route Orders.
0930 Left Downs for La Panne by Route "Y"
Ship was not attacked by any of the lar number of enemy
aircraft seen being engaged by Naval Patrol vessels hear
.Hinder and Kwinte Bic Buoys, or by Aircraft seen engaged
by H.A.F. Fighters off La Janne; none of the bad shots simed?
by Nisuport Battery at 2 Destroyers North of Nieuport Bk Buoy
fell neares than a cable to this ves
2000 Anchored 2 miles west of La Panne, and com enced
embarking French troops.
0400 Weighed and Proceeded 0405 Engines broke down, reanchore
Contact was made by Semaphore with a Destroyer close, who
promissed a tow when ne had filled-up with troops, but
temporary repairs were eff/ected by 1030, and ship proceeded
under own power. Course was set to eturn by Route "y",
but D.B. Paschol close shead being heavily shelled by Nieuport
Battery, in company with Paschol, course was altered NW,
across the banks, to Buoy "Y". About 6 miles S of "Y" Buoy
a low flying aircraft lacked with 2 bombs which went well
over. about 1 mile further on Lewis Gun fire was opened on
another low flying enemy aircraft, who did not attack.
915 Berthed at Ramsgate.
915097 Left Ramsgate; set course by Route "X" for Dunkirke.
1640 Dunkirke abeam; air raid in progress, nearest bombs,
aimed at Destroyer,* to 9 cable from this vessel.
725 Anchored 3' East of Dunkirke off Battery de Dunes;
com enced embarking Middlesex Regiment. Constant High
combing Air Raids till dark; after dark low bombing and
eachine gun raids. 23.50 All available Mid lesex Regiment
embarked.
0002 Weighed, and set course by Route "X" for Ramsgate.
0100 Dunkirke abeam. 0900 Berthed at Ramsgate;
Reported ship unable to proceed to sea without repairs.
Dalla Operation "Dynamo" cancelled. 22.00 Proceed from
Inner
Basin
to
anchor
in
Roads.
00 Sailed from Ramsgate for Newhaven. 2000 Berhhed Newhaven.
05 Sailed from Hewhaven for Poble. 1807 Amchored off Poole.
III - Proceeded into Poole Harbour.
Paid Off: Crew returned to R.N.B Portsmouth by train.
Lieutenant
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GOSPORT,
June 6th 1940.
I have the honour to submit the following report of the
ceedings of H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S" Power Hoat.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th
with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch,
aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible
reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to
ay in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only
sible to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor
mch M.73 had arrived about 15 minutes previously.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S. Peregrine
the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M.73.
arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol com-
ed with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass
the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to
uel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
R before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol
y, and it was not before 1900 that orders were received
n the Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate
was to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st May for H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S"
to proceed with a similar boat from H.M.S. "EXCELLENT" to La
18 and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in
any until within a short distance of the French coast.
ts and the route were supplied to each boat and information
obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching
destination if could be obtained from H.M.S. "HEBE".
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
found that more petrol was being consumed than had been
mated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern
and swell, and "EXCELLENT'S" boat found it necessary to
ce speed to about 8 knots.
Some 8 miles North West of Bray an ememy floating mine was
and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire but this
imprecticable owing to the unsteadiness of the boat. The
oximate position of the mine was later reported.
At 1115 the boat arrived off La Panne, and, being short of
ol, closed H.M.S. "HEBE" but was unable to obtain any from
As there were no other ships carrying petrol off La Panne,
as thought desirable to return to Bray in order to have a
onably safe margin of petrol before conveying troops.
rrival at Bray "EXCELLENT'S" boat signalled that she had
ck a submerged object and required assistance. As I had
told by a destroyer that the depth of water in that position
3 feet and had also been told by the Senior Officer at Bray
e extremely careful not to get into shallow water, it was not
idered advisable owing to the state of the sea to risk the los:
second boat. Another shallower draughted boat did, in fact
to assist but ran aground.
20 gallons of petrol were obtained at Bray and the
proceeded back to La Panne. Before reaching there, however,
ships weighed and left under shell fire from shore batteries
the town which was shortly afterwards occupied by the enemy.
msequence the motor boat returned to Bray.

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Confidential
144/4
H.M.S. "WCLSEY".
Yo L.P.1/12/40
12th June, 1940.
ir,
I have the honour to forward the following report of
roceedings of H.M. Ship under my command during the period May 22nd
June 1st. The delay in forwarding this report is regretted
ut, firstly, I did not think that reports from individual ships
ould be required.f such a large operation and further, your letter
0.B.14/0/1101/40 was not seen by me until my return from leave on
IthnJune.
2. H.M.S. "WOLSEY" was ordered to proceed to Dunkirk at 1913
2nd May. Ship berthed at the FelixfFaure jetty and about 200
unded soldiers (all walking cases). Ship sailed for Dover at 2105,
scured to Admiralty Pier at 0140/23 and disembarked wounded, finally
ecuring to buoy at o230.
3. At 0915/23 "WOLSEY" slipped and proceeded to the Downs to
struct Hospital Ships "ISLE OF THANET* and *WORTHING* to proceed to
unkirk. Hospital Ships were instructed to stop at Dover for route
it as they had not the necessary charts, "WCLSEY" had to lead.
hips berthed alongside at Dunkirk at 1430. "WOLSEY" embarked
oproximately 180 Officers and other ranks of the Army G.P.O. and
ther non-combatants. Ships sailed in company 2045 Hospital Ships
ere ordered to Newhaven, "WOLSEY" secured to Admiralty Pier 2330 and
isembarked troops 9 finally securing to buoy at 0415/24.
Le Havre with demolition parties. On return "WOLSEY" was ordered
4. Friday 24th May "WOLSEY" in company with *WINDSOR* proceeded
ooring cable proceeded of fixed buoy of Western Entrance boom destroyed dome
WOLSEY" to buoy. On passage to buoy, "WOLSKY" and
em ark ammunition for Calais. This was cancelled AM Saturday fouled and
already reported).
couring and carried returning to Dover 1850. At 1930 Fog encountered was ordered
alais 5. At 1445/26 out bombardment of the road to Seaward "WOLSKY"
"WOLSEY" in company with "WOLFHOUND" proceeded of the to
assage proceed to Dunkirk finally secured to Felix transports to
Basin, to act as W/T link ship. Faure jetty was 2350. on
Longside. WOLSEY" shifted berth remained under way in anchorage I berthed
but "WOLSEY" at 0530/27 to allow troop but finding come a
ommunication ast with Shore calculated I could remain shallow, and as
Ship Signal Station difficult there until one alongside hour
efore Low Water but 0930 I (reported immediately. by signal)
Pier 0700. I at 0915 I found water getting to anchorage
r-Raid endeavouring began at to move decided decided at rest 1030. of the Ship day,
nd ship was eventually and remained there for the with great
aintained roceeded to V/S anchorage touch with the clouds Shore of Signal smoke and Station almost 70 continuous rounds
ir-Raid. Ship was at claims to have brought but
ificulty due to the dense Action Stations all day, over down one plane, per
his un being is not fired. confirmed. *WOLSEY* was bombed on 1800 six occasions "WOLFHOUND" but no
hehored rrived ombs fell and THE bringing embarked back "WOLSEY" troops. approximately subsequently Both 150 ships
sailed for as Dover at
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ENCLOSURE I. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.
REPORT BY STOKER A. BENHAM. STOKER OF
MOTOR BOAT NO.275,
P.M. 29th.
Left Littlehampton and arrived Newhaven same evening,
had 8 spot of bother before we were allowed to enter
harbour and stay the night.
A.M. 30th.
Left Newhaven for Ramagate arriving Palle same day.
Port Stern Gland was leaking badly had to be repacked on
arrival, Refuelled and ready to sail.
A.M. Slst.
Was ordered to leave Ramagate independently for Dunkirk.
C.P.O. Leighton, Cox. A.B. Strand and Stoker Benham,
crew. Left harbour and picked up convoy already leaving
for Dunkirk. After about 81 to 3 hours out we had
trouble again with Port Stern Cland and returned to
harbour and repacked and tightened up both Stern Glands.
A.M. 1st.
Was called again about 4.30 and ordered to sail and
proceed to Dunkirk. Two Sub-Lieutenants R.N.V.R.
volunteered to come with us as their boat was unfit for
the trip, and an extra Able Seaman came aboard with them
for the trip. On the way to Dunkirk was kept busy,
Able Seaman Strand watching for aircraft and myself
tending engines, had no more trouble with Stern Clands,
There was quite a considerable amount of aircraft about
and our destroyers were continually repelling their
attacks. Struck something below water starboard side
which made the boat jump but no damage seemed to be done
as the engine was running smoothly and we were not making
water, so we carried on. On sighting unkirk we saw
two large ships loaded with soldiers steamin down the
coast and all small amot following, Bo we decided to
follow as there was nothing we could do there. After
minutes steaming we saw a crowd of German
six about $Arcraft detached 10 in the themselves, air flying not release and at dived a great their down height. bombs at the until About two
big almost on the ships, register d We sunk
ships. They did hits which they
were ships quite close to each other. 10 of were
both travelling at full speed and picked up the the
which made the boat full. As bombers
were best to leave with all possible speed hour
survivors still very active in the vicinity, we for decided home. it
was about half to three-quarters of an we were
mistaken fire on us at close range. had saw wrecked
After for German Torpedo Boat by our I own trawlers, C.P.O.
who opened leave the boat after a shell dashed forward the to
wheel wheel, 1 got on to the side though and saw it one was going
Leighton house and Able Seaman Strand of the grab
trawlers she was just about a seemed impossible away that I
the bearing down on us as boat's length when to
ran us, into the water, for it have boat around she
would to clear. I was picked up by I one dont know how
jumped miss us. But Strand must swung of the boats
enough swimming around for a while. boat's until long.
I did at Margate, when Able to about the affair.
after not see any one else of Seaman the Strand crew came aboard we
arrived the trawler I was on and spoke me
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ENCLOSURE II. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.
REPORT BY ABLE SEAMAN L.F. STRAND - CREW 0F MOTOR BOAT
NO.275.
P.M. 29th. Left Littlehampton. Got permission, after much trouble
to enter and stay night in Newhaven.
1.16 30th. Left Newhaven for amsgate and arrived P.M. - refuelled
and awaited orders.
A.M. 31st. At 4.30 0.11. ordered to leave Ramsgate independently, for
Dunkirk. C.P.O. Leighton 1/c, Stoker Benham and Able
Seaman Strand. Outside harbour picked up convoy of small
boats. 3 hours out approx. developed leak in Port
Stern Gland. C.P.O. Lighton ordered me (Strand) to turn
ship and return to Ramagate. Arrived back in Ramsgate P.M.
and had Gland repacked.
A.M. 1st. 4.30 again ordered to Dunkirk. Before leaving 8 Sub-
Lieutenants (R.N.V.R. volunteered to join boat as their
engine had given them trouble. Got charts etc., and got under
way. No convoy. Hear Dunkirk, boat struck obstacle or
shook from bomb explosion. Warships in vicinity continually
repelling air attacks. Just off shore at Dunkirk we saw
all small boats suddenly turn about and leave, as if
ordered so our Officer 1/0 decided on own responsibility
to do likewise. No ship near to give a general order.
On turning gnw 8 large ships steaming away from Dunkirk
packed with soldiers. Suddenly a around of German bombers
came out of the clouds, dropped their bombs and disappeared.
Direct hits were registered on both big ships which sank
within 20 minutes. All small boats, including ours,
naturally steamed all out to pick up survivors. Te picked
10 and as brabe fell, Officer 1/c decided to make back
up to Ramagate. Large destroyer on the scene of resume was
being bombed but kept raiders off.
steaming back for approx. I hour saw three trawlers,
8 on shouted to C.P.O. on wheel to stop engines not be heard
After Stb. hand and 1 on Port. I saw one making and morse asked signal for
and try and answer signal, but could but still or
was towards trawlers. Next thing, very the heavy firing at about
torch disregarded. to Shot fired scross bows, steaming from I
fast 3 trawlers, our boat being target Officers and
myself went our ensign and waved it as I trawler sent boat see they
1,800 yards. over the side. Firing could plainly
think, all All hands except both eased R.N.V.R. & little so I
were our water, own got our boat alongside. wounded, 1 dead (perhaps 2)
grabbed chaps. Firing ceased, Both Officers, after C.P.O.
Lighton to crew of sunk
chaps in and several survivors transport.
belonging boat in for (messed up took & bit) and into transferred Ramsgate.
Later took our which eventually ignorant us of what
us to a minessweeper Pier and to being report by wire, which reports, I did,
I moored had been sent decided to N.O.i/c. Got order
2nd.
if any, again be looked after, handed
Stoker boat arrival P.M. reported
to leave On to
(SIGNED) L.F. STRAND.

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ENCLOSURE III. TO FORD'S LETTER NO. 541 of 17th. June, 1940.
REPORT BY LEADING SKAMAN H. COOK, COXSWAIN OF MOTOR
BOAT "ANDCRILL"
h. May.
Ordered to proceed to Newhaven, left approx. 1930 in
company with 275, arrived Newhaven 2130 approx. stopped
by examination vessel after about 8 hours of exchange of
signals allowed to enter harbour. Boat running well.
h.May.
Officer in charge of boats gave orders to leave Newhaven
at 0600 for Ramsgate. Arrived Ramsgate about 1630.
Instructed to berth alongside West Wall. Filled boats with
petrol, oil and water wireless and arms taken out of boats.
Officer and T.A.G. making trip returned to Littlehampton.
No further orders. Boat running well.
E. May.
Boat ready for sea, needed Officer and charts. Noticed and
Officer looking at "Andorra". I asked him if he would take
us to Dunkirk and he replied that he would be pleased to.
At noon took whaler in tow and received provisions and 3
rifles and 100 rounds, left for Dunkirk. Boat running well
at 1800 revs. Arrived at destination at 1630. Ran whaler
alongside telling Papworth and Kettle to proceed inshore
and load with soldiers. About one minute after this order
a raid started all vessels were under way in view of this
we decided it would not be sensible to ferry as boats would
have been smashed alongside owing to big surf. The whaler
returned with 12 French soldiers. Took them aboard Andorra
and sent whaler inshore again, raid was still on, whaler
returned with II more French soldiers. They were also taken
aboard Andorra making total load of 29 men and whalers in
tow decided whaler was too much for boat whaler. to tow so
empty, to slip it to another boat in need of a Boat
Raid well at 1800 revs. but load had robbed S 80009 about
decided had ceased. 1805 left Dunkirk for Ramsgate. her of
4 knots. close astern badly shook boat, fact all that we very had cool.
running About 18 miles out second raid started, aboard
Decided to for compass and wished to make about Ramsgate 8130 near North dark
dropped increase speed owing to the before
no light challenge signals. At broke down;by
Goodwin pitch dark. C.E.R.A. Wilford it running
as we had Lighthouse, no starboard port engine had been working this
time it was all this time and managed to to get & warning in again.
We were unable entrance lights were on. 23 French Ramsgate soldiers.
on engine to find entrance owing Arrived in
harbour Ramsgate, 0300 no on the 1st. June, discharged
st. June. Working on engines, filling up and cleaning boat in general.
Saw 275 leave harbour.
nd. June
Working on engines.
7d.
June.
Working on doing the proper speed.
engines A.M. Trial. P.M. C.E.R.A. engines Milford running decided well, but
the boat damage not was outside the boat.
th.
discovered port screw trial badly and found damaged, to be this running was
June.
put Boat right; lifted, boat to given SmN.O. another 1/0 at 1530 told to Littlehampton. to report back at
well. 1700. Reported Officer detailed to take us back Sub-
th.
June.
Lieutenant left Ramsgate from Portsmouth. arrived Littlehampton 1900, boat running
well 0900 except for bad petrol.
(SIGNED) H. COOK. L/SEA.

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3.0 a.m. 5th June. Proceeding to Portsmouth.
berthing. 7.0 Taking a.m. in to 18 8.30 tons a.m. of aventing and ent entering Fresh tons
8.0 p.m. Anchored outside
6th June Howhard dr.
7.0 oil. a.m. 6th June. Leaving Newhaven and proceeding to
arriving and mooring Fountain Lake 4.15 p.m.
(sa) H.F. Boyce.
Master Hopper Barge 24.
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wind. Was ordered into Seaford Roads arriving st .0'
went into Newhaven Harbour at 8.30 a.m. on June 6th
in fresh water and W&B told to await instructions.
to leave on June 7th at 7.00 a.m. Left Newhaven If
for Portsmouth arriving there at 4 p.m. Everyboir #
did their very best under very trying conditions.
di P
(sa.) A.M.Poole,
Master.
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G.O
On arrival at Margate we dropped anchor to and
turn to go alongside the pier. At 10.45 we moorell
pier and landed our troops. Having done this 10
to anchor and remained there until Wednesday 5.6.401
we sailed for Portsmouth.
Leaving Margate at 3.30 same we arrived at Hents
Roads and anchored at 9.30 pame the same night. #:
the following morning we hove up anchor and enterel dn
Newhaven Harbour for water and provisions.
the same afternoon we received orders to sail for M me
The following morning at 7.15 Friday 7th June,
may
cast off and sailed for Portsmouth arriving there di
(Sd.) J.L. Bunt
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&
Gédnesday 5th. Left Margate 3.20 a.m. for Portsmouth G.
Stopped at 5 n.m. by Naval Control and told we could not
until 7 a.m. Hove up at 7.15 a.m. and proceeded. la
arrived off the Sovereign Lightship, I saw a French stam
about 10 miles off, flying 'out-of-control' signals 80
off there about 10 p.m. I signalled to the shore for # to
tow-rope on board and took him in tool for Newhaven, arril
take the vessel in tools then I anchored for the night.
Thursday June 6th. 9 a.m. a tug came out and took the
in tow. Her number was L.4058. At 10 stelle a pilot # 0
Newhaven Harbour 11 a.m. At 7 p.m. I received orders !
took us in as we were very short of water and food. a
could proceed at 7 a.m.
Friday June 7th. 8 a.m. waiting for the water to flor.
left Newhaven for Portsmouth on Admiralty route, passing
Lightship at 1.15 p.m. Arrived Portsmouth 4 p.m. and
to the Buoys.
(sa.) J. Mason,
Master.

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OPERATION
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SHIP:- NEWHAVEN LIFEBOAT.
STATEMENTS BY ø
Crow
Service
Coxmmin
&
A.B.
Wed.HOrris
Left Dover 0500/31/V started work on the beach
P/JX 126097.
Tried twelve places, but dreaght too great. a
Ø
Sto.1
W.Spray
FKX.87052.
various getting off ser 3 British and 4 French saved
one ways of getting off, shifting veight
place two and a half hours = beach. Trial
& After washed out of a boat being toweds tem
0.S.
T.R.White
2 British with lorries and time and that used all
soldiers and 3 Prench. à rough pier had this
CDX 133.
&
This was all the area.
little load of troops off a large agrount more
for treeps. tosts noving off in ton Date and
made It was 304 way dark. M herever, SIIF
put and decided it use & DOVO
took then a on beard a treators then time - to
boats noving fried to get a too. Started on at Northerly -
ocurse decided to sait till turn round there
away. (compass) for 2 have Irrived as Common
planes like a fast 1634 passed and
light and sere dropping flares all the A
daylight they where - this with DU Come back
Something ships to Southward plated S - a
over tow as to starboard see engine Trebs Joses
ruey
for next tripe Dushin Left Dovor hurbour 2/77
Prepared towed over. boat Told to & Shelled into hardly all the
went time, alongadde about 2230g juddyn Sook - boatload off.
Told by a to & to A about treepship 6 trips run
to
asturn On aground the with 6th in THE trip the troops at === to that on were board. told to take tald. and up tracer too
Saved about 600 with to 800 indention treeps, of all making ma Herris up for
what not he 2nd couldn't the as do before. this % boat, but
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CHAP. V
off Dunkirk at 1315. They had picked up that morning from arrived
The destroyers Codrington, Jaguar and Javelin, 33 survivors diverted from patrol,
S.S. Abukir, which had been torpedoed by United an E-boat while returning the
about 200 evacuees from Ostend to Grenade the which Kingdom; these survivors with
Javelin Dunkirk. were transferred using The their Codrington to own the boats, destroyer went embarked into Dunkirk troops harbour, from subsequently Bray while beach. the went Jaguar At on 1730 and to
the Grenade left Dunkirk with 1,000 troops on board.
skoot Lena. The Vimy also made a second
359 troops from Zuydcoote, assisted by ships' a the second.t.Bip,embarked
Between 1230 and 1815 the Vivacious, a her
Dunkirk harbour.
More ships were on the way. From 1230 onwards 19 minesweepers were
sailed from Harwich, from Dover and the Downs, for Dunkirk and the beaches.
By 2130 five of them had arrived off Bray beach I, and four off La Panne²;
three reached Dunkirk by 2140³.
Four other minesweepers arrived off the beaches late on the night of
28th/29th May4, and two more reached the beaches at 0600/29⁵.
Early on the 28th May the eight ships of the 7th and 8th minesweeping
flotillas had been ordered from Rosyth to Harwich, to work under the orders
of the Vice-Admiral, Dover⁶; they could not, however, reach the beaches
until about 72 hours later.
During the forenoon and afternoon of the 28th May the call went out for
more and more destroyers, and seven reached the evacuation area next day⁷.
In the signals from the Admiralty and the Vice-Admiral, Dover, summoning
them there sounds the same note of extreme urgency, traceable to S.N.O.
Dunkirk's message⁸ declaring that evacuation on the night of 28th/29th May
was problematical. "If the older class destroyers and other vessels cannot
compete with the situation signalled the Admiralty, destroyers of all classes
are to be used for bringing men off'.9 Every available destroyer" in the
Western Approaches and Portsmouth Commands was to be sailed to Dover.
Destroyers on patrol or on escort duty were to be diverted to Dunkirk or the
beaches.¹¹
Vulnerability of personnel vessels
The vulnerability of the personnel vessels, with their large troop-carrying
capacity, was a cause of anxiety. On the 27th May the Biarritz and Archangel,
the Mona's Queen, King Orry, Sequacity, Yewdale, and the Isle of Thanet12,
I The Albury, Gossamer, Leda, Kellett and Sutton.
2 The Salamander, Halcyon, Skipjack and Waverley.
3 The Ross, Pangbourne and Lydd.
4 The Hebe, Sharpshooter, Duchess of Fife snd Emperor of India.
5 The Oriole and Marmion.
6
A.M.0163/28.
7 The Verity, Harvester, Esk, Malcolm, Express, Shikari and Scimitar.
8 Appendix M.4.
9 A.M.0754/28.
10 A.M.1229/28.
11 Appendices D.4, D.5 and D.7.
collided with the Examination Service Vessel leaving Ocean Reward, which sank
12 At 0254, on 28th May, shortly after Dover for Newhaven, the Isle of Thanet
Assisted by the tug Lady Brassey, a search was made for survivors, but none was found.
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CHAP. VI
return to Dover at 15 knots, and could take no further part in "Dynamo."
The personnel vessel Lorina was bombed and sunk at about this period, but
no details are forthcoming.
Icarus damaged
The destroyer Icarus, which had been embarking troops off Zuydcoote, and
in addition had embarked about 470 from the skoot Doggersbank, was attacked
by 10 dive bombers at 1830. She received only slight damage from near
misses but had 1 killed and 25 wounded.
King Orry sunk
The armed boarding vessel King Orry arrived at Dunkirk harbour at about
1900, to find it apparently occupied only by burning and sinking ships. She
herself was immediately subjected to a bombing attack which put her steering
gear out of action and shattered all her instruments. Further air attacks,
and damage by near misses ensued. Realising the risk of the ship blocking
the channel, S.N.O. Dunkirk instructed her Captain, shortly after midnight,
to take her out of harbour. She struggled out at 0230/30, but when clear of the
harbour entrance the King Orry foundered. Several ships, including the drifter
Vivacious, the trawler Lord Grey, and a D.C./M.B., picked up survivors.
Isle of Guernsey deliberately bombed
At about the same time that the King Orry was being bombed, the M/S
Halcyon witnessed the deliberate bombing of the hospital carrier Isle of
Guernsey. She was bombed by 10 planes off Dunkirk harbour while attempting
to pick up an airman. The airman was subsequently picked up by the Halcyon.
Although damaged by near misses, the Isle of Guernsey entered the harbour
after dark and embarked 490 wounded in the early hours of 30th May. She
then proceeded to Newhaven, but was not repaired in time to make another
trip to Dunkirk.
Bideford's stern blown off
The air onslaught had not yet, however, come to an end. The sloop Bideford
had arrived off Bray beach at 1730. At 1750 the first boat loads of troops
(mostly French) came alongside. 'The boats," says her Captain, Lt. Cdr.
J. H. Lewes, R.N., were dangerously overcrowded and several swamped on
the way off from the shore. On arrival alongside, the men would all jump on
board and let their boats drift off on the tide. Paddles were lost overboard,
rendering the boats useless. Bideford's M/B was lowered and ordered to
collect and tow inshore any empty boats. The whaler was lowered and 2
officers and a signalman were sent in to endeavour to take charge on the
beach
this was next to impossible. The men rushed the boats and capsized
them in shallow water, and then left the boats without making any attempt
to right them and use them again. There were only 2 motor landing craft in
the vicinity. One [A.L.C.17] had one engine out of action; the other
[A.L.C.16] was blown up subsequently when lying alongside the ship."
Dive-bombing attacks commenced on the Bideford at about 1915. She was
then machine-gunned by low flying aircraft. At 2007 four bombs were
dropped; one landed 30 yards away one hit the quarter deck; and one hit
or near missed the stern, detonating a depth charge. About 40 feet of the
Bideford's stern was blown away completely; a further 40 feet was reduced
to a tangled mass of metal; the mainmast fell in 3 pieces on the searchlight
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CHAP. VII
reached the beaches, and by retrieving the abandoned and drifting pulling boats
they were able to do much to increase the rate of lifting¹.
Many more were on the way. The destroyers Basilisk and Venomous from
the Western Approaches Command were making for Dover, and the mine
sweepers Niger and Dundalk were coming down from the Humber. The
attempt to maintain an adequate rate of lift with only the older destroyers
soon proved unavailing, and all the modern destroyers of the H, I and J classes
which had been withdrawn on the 29th May were ordered back to Dunkirk
on the 30th².
Small craft were hastening up from Portsmouth, Newhaven and Sheerness;
six tugs were plodding along from Tilbury (towing 23 motor and 46 rowing
lifeboats), and five others had left Gravesend (towing barges). Yachts, drifters
and trawlers; launches, lighters and steam hopper barges; car ferries, coasters
and cockle boats; train ferries, speed boats and picket boats; seaplane
tenders, fishing craft and pleasure craft; steam pinnaces, sailing craft and a
Thames fire float-a host of vessels-were heading in ever-increasing numbers³,
for Dover, the Downs, or Dunkirk direct, while the cry more ships, more
boats", still went up off. the French coast.⁴
Set-backs were inevitable, but this concourse of ships, big and little, fast
and slow, manned by willing and eager crews fired by one purpose of saving
the British Expeditionary Force, continued to grow until it assumed the pro-
portions of an armada.
Late on the previous evening the Bideford had sent a call for large quantities
of rope for towing to be sent, and within a few hours 9 coils (1080 fathoms)
of 4-inch grass hawser were speeding by lorry from Chatham dockyard to
Ramsgate to help the skoots to haul boats off the beaches, thus speeding up
the boat work and compensating for the shortage of boats, 'which would
continue", says Vice-Admiral, Dover for at least another 24 hours "5.
Undoubtedly as a result of the messages and signals received on the 29th
May by V.A. Dover with regard to the harbour at Dunkirk, the number of
ships sent there on the 30th May was curtailed, with a corresponding reduction
in the volume of embarkation. After V.A. Dover's signal to Admiral Abrial
late on the 29th May, asking whether it was possible for transports to berth
alongside, further signals to the same effect were sent to the Vanquisher and
the Codrington and to Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker. Finally, at 1020, the
Wolsey was called upon for a detailed report of conditions alongside the east
pier; and by 1524 V.A. Dover was able to inform destroyers that a good
berth with bollards exists 400 yards from end of east
pier".
In the meantime signals were coming in from Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker
and from the Vivacious stating that the beaches were filling up rapidly and
more ships and boats were urgently required there.⁶ Although it was known
that the destroyers could use Dunkirk, it appeared, says V.A. Dover, that the
best division of transport was to send the great majority of destroyers to the
beaches, where urgent demands could not be ignored, and the personnel vessels
to Dunkirk harbour, only an occasional destroyer being sent to Dunkirk from
the reduced number available.⁷
I D.R. p.15, para. 49.
Javelin. 2 Appendices D.9, D.10. Except the Intrepid and Jaguar (in need of repairs) and the
3 Appendices G.20, G.27, G.28.
4 Appendices H.7 to H.10.
5 D.R. p.13, para. 41.
6 Appendices H.7, H.9 and G.22.
7 D.R. p.13, para. 43.
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The Windsor did some quick turns round. From the present night's work she
returned to Dover with 493 troops, sailed again for Dunkirk and lifted a further
was out, she was once more alongside Dunkirk East Pier embarking troops,
624 men which she disembarked at Dover, leaving about 1900. Before the day
and she sailed at 0100 on 3rd June, loaded with 1,022 men.
As the Esk was unable to sail owing to exhaustion of her crew the Shikari
proceeded alone. She berthed at Dunkirk at 0125 and left again at 0200 with
470 troops. When the first vessel of the last pair of destroyers, the Whitshed
and Winchelsea, arrived at Dunkirk the East Pier was bare of troops; but by
using a loud hailer and making a search a total of 512 were collected. The
Winchelsea disembarked 1,100 men at Dover.
On this night personnel vessels were not much in evidence at Dunkirk. The
Côte Argent disembarked 1,250 troops in England on 2nd June, the Newhaven
716 at Dover at 1030. The Royal Daffodil, after bring turned back earlier in
the day by a French destroyer, left Margate again at 2200 on the 1st and was
back at 0600 on the 2nd with 1,500 troops. The Manxman did not arrive at
Dunkirk until 0506 on the 2nd, long after daylight; she brought back 177 troops
and disembarked them at Dover at 1043. The only other considerable lift
from Dunkirk pier by a British ship on this night was by the 220 ton coaster
Seine, which arrived at Dunkirk about 2000 and, after an air attack lasting
about an hour, went alongside the pier and embarked 250 troops. After land-
ing these at Ramsgate the crew, who had worked continuously for four days
and nights, had their first night's sleep.
In addition to the large ships, tugs, skoots, drifters and all manner of small
craft evacuated troops on this night. Some lay off and were loaded by smaller
boats ferrying troops out to them, others went up harbour, past the large ship
berths. Over 4,000 men were brought to England on the 2nd June in this
way. Of these the skoot Hondsrug took 421 French and the skoot Reiger
330 French.
French embarkations
During the early part of the night 1st-2nd June French troops embarked as
arranged at the West Pier, though none of the French torpedo boats which it
was intended to employ disembarked troops in England.¹ Looking shoreward
from the sea, the characteristic helmets of the endless line of French troops on
the West Pier showed up against the glare of fires inland. The town and har-
bour lay under a pall of smoke. The minesweeping trawler Chasse-Marée
lifted from the harbour 391 troops, the patrol vessel Reine des Flots 350, the
cargo ship Cap Antifer 291, and trawlers and motor fishing vessels a further
548; all these were landed in England.
June. Four Belgian trawlers brought over 313 troops from Dunkirk on the 2nd
British Naval base party embarks, 0245/2
the The shore end of the East Pier at Dunkirk, to embark the base party as arranged.
At 0200 on the 2nd Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker in M.A/S.B.10 went up to
party arrived and the M. A/S.B. sailed at 0245.
had been haze which had prevented some ships from arriving the morning was
By this time it was beginning to get light, and although at one time there
T.B's. on this night alongside the West quay.
I Rear-Admiral loaded Wake-Walker in his Report M.017978/41 p.32 says, however, French
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Teteghem, the event this was postponed 2000 and when it took place some
on a front of two miles. The until French intended to counter-attack at
There was no movement in the port. Later Admiral
was in the hands of the enemy, but they had not
advanced beyond. Further attacks were expected by the French this day,
when the situation regarding munitions might become critical.
Sailing of the night flight from England
The movement from England towards Dunkirk commenced at 1700. The
armada consisted of 13 personnel vessels, 2 large store carriers, 11 destroyers,
5 paddle minesweepers, 9 fleet sweepers, 1 special service vessel, 9 drifters,
6 skoots, 2 armed yachts, 1 gunboat, a large number of tugs, lifeboats, etc.,
formed either in organised tows or proceeding individually. For various
reasons, however, not all of these ships evacuated troops.¹
The composition of the French contingent was not known at Dover. Actually,
3 French torpedo boats, two minesweeping trawlers, two patrol vessels, and
17 trawlers and motor fishing vessels landed troops in England on the 3rd June.
One Belgian patrol boat and 16 or 17 trawlers brought troops.
B.E.F. evacuated, 2330/2
The first destroyers to reach Dunkirk were the Sabre and Shikari, which
sailed together from Dover at 1845. As the latter ship rounded No. 6 W buoy
enemy shore batteries opened fire, but caused no damage. Berthing was
carried out by an officer with a loud speaker at the pier head. Both destroyers
sailed again at 2200, the Sabre with 500 and the Shikari with 700 troops. The
Venomous, which arrived at 2150, had difficulty in going alongside the East Pier.
This was not a solid jetty, but was built of concrete piles through which the
west-going tide set. This, coupled with a fresh easterly wind, made it very
I The following ships (other than those on patrol which picked up survivors and landed
them) landed troops in England on 3rd June, (numbers in brackets) :-
BRITISH Destroyers - Codrington (44), Esk (500), Sabre (500), Shikari (700), Vanquisher (37),
Venomous (1500), Whitshed (82), Winchelsea (152), Windsor (1022) ;
Gunboat Locust (800)
Minesweepers - Albury (200), Duchess of Fife (300), Dundalk (399), Gossamer (490),
Halcyon (416), Kellett (364), Marmion (198), Medway Queen (481), Niger (430),
Oriole (750), Pangbourne (47), Speedwell (300), Westward-Ho (48) ;
Special Service Ship Golden Eagle (1);
Drifters - Forecast (108), Golden Sunbeam (163), Lord Howard (100), Midas (43),
Netsukis (119), Starlight Rays (319), Ut Prosim (49), Yorkshire Lass (103)
Trawler Cayton Wyke (300) ;
Skoot Doggersbank (50) ;
Yacht Sargasso (252) ;
Personnel ships - Côte d'Argent (955), King George V (1460), Newhaven (396),
Lady of Mann (18), Rouen (1286), Royal Sovereign (1500), St. Helier (2000),
Tynwald (1200) H.M.S. Nelson's M.B. (27)
Tugs - St. Olaves (200), Sun X (211), Sun XI (188), War Dept. M.Ls. (69)
Sailing barge Glenway (213)
R.N.L.I. Lifeboats Cecil & Lilian Philpot (51), Michael Stephens (52) :
3 motor boats and launches (300).
FRENCH Torpedo boats - Bouclier (340), La Flore (410) ;
Destroyer Léopard (19) ;
S/M Chaser 6 (50, apparently disembarked at Havre) ;
M/S trawlers - Ste. Bernadette de Lourdes (79), Ste. Denise Louise (78) ;
Patrol vessels - Lucien Gougy (78), Reine des Flots (500) ;
17 trawlers and M.F.V's. (1663).
BELGIAN Patrol boat A.5 (229) ;
17 trawlers (1583).
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also stopped off the harbour by entered orders at the 0050 harbour and had only 44 troops when
she devoid of troops and was by Whitshed found Wake-Walker to return to
was sailed at 0250. The Express ordered Rear-Admiral at 0200, found the pier
sailed at 0245 with 82 men collected small craft. Finally, the Malcolm
and Dover lay outside with orders to hail from stop other ships from entering. She
with the Codrington. The and no berth on arrival at 0030
was ordered back at 0248, empty. Thus five destroyer trips were wasted.
Only the minesweepers which berthed at the inner end of the East Pier after
the British rearguard had embarked, managed to collect normal quotas from
the trickle of French troops.
Dunkirk was the headquarters of a French Naval Command and there was
always a considerable number of French marines in evidence. But after the
British naval ratings left at 2300 there was difficulty in getting ships berthed,
as the French did not replace them.
The Albury embarked 200 French troops, the Duchess of Fife 300, the Dundalk
399, the Gossamer 490, the Halcyon 416, the Kellett 350 French and 14 British,
the Marmion 198, the Medway Queen 481, and the Speedwell 300. The Niger
slipped at 0120 with 430 French troops. While turning an unknown French
craft crossed her bows and was rammed, though apparently no damage was
done to her. A few minutes later the Frenchman returned and rammed the
Niger.
Personnel ships did well. The Royal Sovereign sailed at 2205 with 1500
troops, the King George V at 2225 with 1460, the St. Helier at 2330 with 2,000.
The Côte Argent took 955 men, the Newhaven 396 French, the Tynwald 1,200,
the Rouen 1,286; but the Lady of Mann was ordered back for lack of troops
and took only 18 French embarked from a small boat.
Amongst the French ships the torpedo-boat Bouclier embarked 340 men and
the La Flore 410. The patrol vessel Reine des Flots embarked 500 troops
during a violent bombardment" and also reported air attacks (from German
strays returning no doubt), en route to England, for which she sailed from
Dunkirk at 2300 on the 2nd. Seventeen French trawlers and motor fishing
vessels brought off 1,662 troops and a Belgian patrol boat 229.
Summary of troops evacuated, night 2nd-3rd June
To Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker, who had worked out a programme by
which 37,000 men could have been lifted, in addition to those that would get
off in small craft, this had been a most disappointing night's work, owing to
the long pause when the flow of men to the East Pier ceased for some hours
after the British rearguard completed its embarkation, and the difficulty of
getting ships berthed owing to the failure of the French to replace the British
naval parties after these left Dunkirk. Between midnight on 2nd-3rd and
0300 on the 3rd a lifting capacity of about 10,000 men was left empty.
There were disembarked in England on 3rd June 26,700 troops. Of these,
British ships lifted 21,671, French ships 3,216 and Belgian ships 1,812. The
great majority of these, namely 24,830, were embarked in Dunkirk harbour,
principally by ships berthed alongside, though a few were ferried to ships
waiting outside the port. Most of the remainder were taken out of small craft
by ships which were likely to reach England with greater expedition and
certainty many of these found in small craft had no doubt come off from
the beaches.
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quarter of an hour later they all three proceeded, with the Holland last in the
line, to carry out their part in blocking the port. As they neared Dunkirk a
"long line of destroyers came out of the harbour. " Astern of them", stated
the Holland, there was a gap of over a mile and then a large and fast trans-
port". M.A/S.B. 7 led the Holland through the gap between the destroyer
line and the transport. When the latter was 6 cables away, and steaming very
fast with the first streaks of dawn behind her, the danger of collision became
apparent, SO the Holland sounded one blast and put her wheel hard astarboard.
Lieutenant-Commander E. C. Coats, R.N., captain of the blockship, reported
that the transport had then only to alter course 5° to starboard to pass well
clear. However, she appeared to alter to port", with the result that she struck
the Holland hard on the bridge and just before the boiler room bulkhead. The
transport, which did not appear to have sustained much damage, backed out
and carried on her way. The Holland had no buoyancy in hand, and, a few
seconds before she was struck, her captain ordered abandon ship", seeing
that it was inevitable she would be rammed. The bows sunk at once and rested
on the bottom, there being apparently only 8 feet of water under her keel;
the stern remained above water. Two seamen were crushed and seriously
injured in the collision. M.A/S.B.7 took off the crew and transferred them to
the Vivacious. The wreck of the Holland came within an ace of being rammed
a second time, for two more ships, reported to be destroyers, passed and missed
the Holland's stern by no more than a few feet.
At 0300 the blockship Westcove entered Dunkirk, followed ten minutes later
by the Edvard Nissen. Both ships proceeded into the channel leading to the
inner harbour. When in her allotted position the Westcove put her wheel hard
astarboard to ram the Inner Western Jetty, but her bows struck mud about
50 feet from the pier, with the ship at an angle of about 30° across the channel.
By going full speed ahead on the engines, the athwartship's angle was increased
to 50°.
As the Edvard Nissen came in with the intention of ramming the East Pier
she endeavoured to strike the Westcove's stern a glancing blow in order to in-
crease her angle to the channel before scuttling herself; but underestimating
the strength of the ebb stream she passed close under the Westcove's stern, and
rammed the East Pier abreast of the latter. Letting go an anchor, she applied
full port helm with all engine power to increase the blocking angle. The
Westcove now fired her scuttling charges, which probably owing to coal gas in
the bunkers, caused a large column of flame and smoke to envelop the ship's
stern. When this had dissipated, the crew, who had pulled clear in their boat,
saw that the Westcove had slid off the sloping bank of the channel and was
lying on an even keel in the line of the piers, almost in mid stream, thus causing
a minimum of obstruction. Between the sterns of the two ships there was
now a gap of 80 feet which was reduced to 50 feet by heaving on a hawser run
by the Edvard Nissen's motor boat from the ship's stern to the Westcove. No
more could be done and the Edvard Nissen abandoned ship and fired her
scuttling charges from the boat. M.A/S.B. 7 took out both ship's crews to
the Vivacious.
1 No transport reported being in collision at this time and it has not been possible to
identify any of the vessels concerned. The following destroyers and transports sailed from
Dunkirk at the times given destroyers - Vanquisher 0230, Whitshed 2045, Malcolm 0248,
Codrington 0250 and Express 0250; transports Newhaven (French 1,888 tons) 0245,
Tynwald (British 2,376 tons) 0300, Rouen (French, 1,882 tons time not known but ship
was in Dunkirk in the early hours of 3rd June), and Côte Argent (French 3,047 tons, time
not known but ship landed troops at Dover on 3rd June.)
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The Admiralty had already continued (2312/2) for the undertaken evacuation that ships would be
night the evacuation 3rd to 4th on June, this and night. they To this the French agreed. complete on the
vided and air protection now urged the French of Admiralty trops pro-
Plan for the night
embarkation, the hours of 2230/3 and with such ships for
For this last and night the maximum it was decided effort to was cut to down be made, by one hour the time
mained available, between to be made by personnel 0230/4. From the as re-
Pier, liftings were to be sent to the entire vessels, destroyers, and East
minesweepers; be ships received, were and it was estimated that length of the pier as paddle
as they could Drifters and fast
thus be provided and for docks 14,000 of men. the inner harbour. small craft were to go would
up to the quays be French ships, for which right
latter pier the remaining would also lift ships (minesweepers the other than paddle, the
beach, the Quai Félix Faure, British Avant Port (West Pier) ; from
numbers could be estimated, were and the to New responsible for evacuation from Malo no
boats. Locust was to remain loads ferried out to her by small
vettes and skoots) outside and troops, receive to number of 5,000. The gunboat cor-
It was intended to employ on the work a force of 9 personnel vessels, 9
destroyers (all that were available), 4 paddle minesweepers, 7 fleet minesweepers,
9 drifters, the Locust, 2 corvettes, 4 French torpedo boats, and a number of
organised motor boats flotillas including lifeboats from Ramsgate and Dover,
together with a large number of French and Belgian fishing vessels. Eleven
small French ships and 3 small tugs left Cherbourg for Dover on the night
2nd-3rd June ; Le Havre was scheduled to send 8 trawlers, 2 minesweepers,
1 tug, and 20 small dinghies ; and Fécamp sent 14 trawlers.
During the afternoon of the 3rd the French authorities transmitted the figure
of French troops still remaining in Dunkirk. This was about 30,000, a pro-
portion of whom belonged to other than combatant units. The total capacity
of the lifting force, if used to the full, was 30,000, but this was about 5,000 more
than the facilities within the port would permit of being embarked in 4 hours,
even if the French troops moved with the greatest rapidity at all points of
embarkation. On previous occasions there had been some instances of difficulty
in persuading French troops to embark otherwise than as complete units.
Vice-Admiral Ramsay consequently impressed on the French liaison officers
the necessity of speed, and he added a number of French officers and ratings
to the augmented pier parties which were despatched to Dunkirk at 2200, in
I The following ships landed troops in England on 4th June (numbers landed in brackets)
British - destroyers Express (611), Malcolm (736), Sabre (592), Shikari (383), Vanquisher
Minesweepers Albury (400), Halcyon (501), Kellett (30), Leda (500), Medway Queen (266),
ferred to trawler off Dunkirk on account of collision damage) Gunboat Locust (196)
(414), Venomous (1200), Whitshed (444); Corvettes Guillemot (460), Kingfisher (200, trans-
Princess Elizabeth (329), Queen of Thanet (150), Speedwell (396) Trawler Saturn (418)
Drifters Forecast (123), "L.H.W.D." (90) Skoots Bornrif (96), Hondsrug (308), Pascholl
(255), Ruja (300) ; Yacht Gulzar (140) ; Personnel vessels Autocarrier (712), Canterbury
Princess (659), Côte d'Argent (1349), King George V (817), Lady of Mann (1244), Newhaven (729),
(1350), Tynwald (3000) ; Tugs Racia (123), Sun XV (37) War Dept. M.Ls.
Maud (1270), Royal Sovereign (took the place of Manxman which refused to sail)
Pigeon (23), Swallow (23) ; Sailing Barge Beatrice Maud (31), Tanga not reach England until 5th
and June) launches (260) ; R.N.L.I. lifeboats Edward Z. Dresden (50), Greater (did London (48) ; Motor boats
Nayland Bonny Heather (210), Diana Mary (28), Elizabeth Green (10), Meuse (50),
Coliath trawlers (355), 3 patrol vessels (836), 13 trawlers and M.F.Vs. (1416), 1104. Belgian Tug
3 M/S (55), Walker II (76). French 5 Torpedo boats 2 S/M chasers (127),
(183), 5 trawlers (554).
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6. D.M.O.' escorted 18 motor to VICE-ADMIRAL, by trawler boats and Asama. 17 DOVER whalers (R) left C.-in-C. Sheerness Nore, for N.O.I.C. Dover
1916/28
7. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to C.-IN-C. NORE (R) Admiralty
Request you will send every available to shallow off draft power boat capable
ing stocked from with beaches fuel to and ships, provisions direct for ships 2 days. lying beaches to eastward of of Dunkirk ferry-
2002/28
8. (ADMIRALTY) D.S.V.P. to C.-IN-C. Nore, S.N.O. DOVER, S.N.O. SHEERNESS
to Additional arrive before motor tomorrow boats up night to a 29th. possible 40 are being sent from Thames to Dover
Some boats will come await by lorries arrival direct of to boats. Dover. Runner 12 crews are being sent to
ness and 20 but to will Sheerness not proceed to further. crews take boats to Sheer- Dover
2031/28
9. N.C.S.O. THAMES N.O.I.C. to RAMSGATE COMMODORE SHEERNESS, C.-IN-C. NORE, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER,
have charts, food, fuel, they be sent to Sheerness first.
All small craft are being etc. route-ed If not direct complete to beaches will east of Dunkirk provided they
2301/28
Wednesday, 29th May
10. ADMIRALTY to COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS (R) C.-in-C. Nore V.A. Dover.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
All motor boats being prepared for service under V.A. Dover are to be sent
Naval-Officer-in-Charge. immediately they are ready to Ramsgate where they will recieve orders from the
0120/29
11. Wolfhound to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Have you any orders for fleet of motor boats now tied up alongside Wolfhound.
0224/29
Reply
12.
Make utmost endeavour to hasten departure of motor boats to La Panne beach.
0256/29
13. (ADMIRALTY) D.S.V.P. to C's-in-C. PORTSMOUTH, NORE, S.N.O.'s YARMOUTH, NEW-
HAVEN, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER,
Officers from S.V.P. are proceeding to requisition suitable motor boats reported
to S.V.P. under Emergency Statute² and otherwise, for immediate service on coast
from Portsmouth to Yarmouth.
In all about 140 are anticipated of which 40 have already been requisitioned in
the Thames Estuary for special service and ordered to Dover.
It is requested that boats when collected are placed under control until their
crews arrive as follows:
Area I-Lymington to Littlehampton including I.O.W. assembling at Hamble.
Area 2-Littlehampton to Rye, assembling at Newhaven.
Area 3-Brightlingsea to Harwich, assembling at Harwich.
Area 4-Southwold to Gt. Yarmouth, assembling at Yarmouth.
0940/29
2 I This Dynamo Maintenance Officer (Admiral Taylor) at Sheerness.
of Small Craft (Information) Order, 1940. It was issued 718, at the on 16th April 1940,
emergency statute was Statutory Order No. dated 10th May, 1940, entitled
the Admiral Sir Lionel Preston, request, view of
feet probable The in order, requirements briefly, called for small on Director all motor owners of craft. the of Small Vessels Pool, craft Admiralty, between 30 in and 100
Order length, to send particulars of their craft self-propelled to the Admiralty within 14 days. The
clearly At the time of the conception way, Order, May however, there was
the B.B.C. was published in the press in the usual and on 14th it was broadcast on
no question of a possible evacuation from and the issue Continent. of the
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14 ADMIRALTY to C.-in-C. Sheerness. PORTSMOUTH, C.-in.-C. NORE (R) V.A. Dover, N.O.I.C. Rams-
gate, Cdr. i/c
Investigate as a matter of urgency provision of additional small craft which can
be made available within 48 hours from all ports in your command for Operation
Dynamo including X-lighters and other self-propelled lighters. Any available in
Portsmouth Command to be sent to Dover forthwith.² Those in Nore Command
to be sent to Ramsgate. V.A. Dover to be kept informed.
All craft are to be provided with charts and if necessary manned by naval crews.
S.T.O.'s have been informed and have full requisitioning powers.
1115/29
15. (ADMIRALTY) D.S.V.P. to C.-in-C. Portsmouth, Nore, Vice-Admiral, Dover (R), N.O.I.C.-
Ramsgate, C.S. Sheerness, S.N.O. Yarmouth, S.N.O. Newhaven.
My 0940/29 and Admiralty 1115/29:
Officers of S.V.P. now in area mentioned have been ordered to co-operate with
your organisations.
They are to supply records from S.V.P. of boats available, and to send boats as
ordered in Admiralty 1115/29 and not repetition not as in my 0940/29.
1130/30
16. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) C.-in-C. Nore.
20 Thames barges in tow of 5 tugs expected to arrive Ramsgate 1700 today May
29th
It is for consideration that they be used as piers.
1255/29
17. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Hebe for CAPTAIN BUSH
20 Thames barges in tow are being sent. Can they be usefully used as piers for
loading troops at points on the beaches or do you consider they would be more use-
fully employed for ferrying troops
1456/29
18. C.-in-C. NORE to A/S CHATHAM, COMMODORE IN CHARGE, Sheerness, D.M.O. (R),
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
All available X-lighters which can be released without disorganising dockyards
are to be sent to Ramsgate forthwith.
1210/29
19. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to C.-in-C. PORTSMOUTH
All small craft should be route-ed direct to Ramsgate and not repeat not to Dover.
1618/29
Thursday, 30th May
20. C.-in-C. PORTSMOUTH to ADMIRALTY, N.O.I.C. Ramsgate, Vice-Admiral, Dover
Small craft for Belgium operations due Ramsgate approximately as follows:
0600 3 fast M/B's.
0700 Dutch Mok I.
0900 2 fast paddle steamers, 1 M/B, 1 Picket boat.
1000 H.M.S. Dwarf, tug Grappler towing lighter and launches, tug Emprise
towing launch, and 2 coaling tugs.
1100 3 Hopper barges.
1200 2 picket boats, 1 diesel boat.
1300 2 small cargo carriers, 1 launch, 1 small tug.
1400 1 Dutch M/B and 2 M/B's.
1500 2 I.O.W. car ferries and 2 drifters.
1600 1 small tug towing launch.
1900 5 Hoppers.
2400 2 launches.
All above times are 30th May. No ships are degaussed.
0005/30
21. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Hebe.
Rear-Admiral [Dover] from 1st Sea Lord.
Report conditions on beaches and whether boats are distributed to best advantage.
1019/30
2 See Appendix G.22.
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Mosquito,44,727, 74, 88 (damaged), 92-3 (sunk).
Motor boats Control sunk Organisation, 5, 25.
93. to salvage pulling boats, 60-61,; follow Capt. Howson to England 74.
Movements 119-120.
M.T.B.67, 66n, 67.
M.T.B.16, 28, 113.
M.T.B.68, 66n, 71, 75.
M.T.B.107, 66n, 111, 119 (in operation CK).
M.T.B.102, 66n, 90, 108, 115.
Naiad Errant, 72n, 92.
Nautilus, sunk, 36, 42, 47.
Nanette II, 72n.
Nelson's, picket boa+, 72n : motor boat, 107n, 119.
Nayland, 32n, 47n, 114n.
Netsukis, 23n, 107n.
Nettle, Lt., 49.
New Britannic, 32n, 47n.
Newhaven, 102, 107n, 109, 112n, 114n.
Newhaven, sends small craft, 61.
New Prince of Wales, damaged, 74.
Ngaroma, 16.
Nicolle, General, 101.
Niger, 61, 86, 100 (meets small craft returning empty), 101, 107n, 109 (rams a French ship).
Noakes, Mr. W. H., killed, 73.
N.O.I.C. Beaches, see Capt. Howson.
Noneta, 71n.
Nord, Admiral. see Abrial, Admiral.
Nore C. in C., 8, 17 (to cover Dynamo) ; provision of boats, 51; M.T.B.'s, 70.
Normania, sunk, 44.
Ocean Breeze, 60, 71n.
Ocean Cock, 71n.
Ocean Reward, 28n, 34 (sunk).
Olivier, Mr. G. D., 73.
Olvina, 60 (goes to France in error), 91.
O.L.V. van Vlaandaren, 73n, 110 (lost).
Operations : CK Blocking of Dunkirk, 111-2, 119-20; XD (E) Dunkirk demolitions, 8,
19, 106; XD (G) Boulogne demolitions, 8-9.
Oranje, 20, 24, 29n, 47n, 100.
Oriole, 28n, 47 (beached to form pier), 107n.
Osborne, Mr. F. W., 73n.
Osborne, Mr. L. V., 73n.
Ostend, unsuitable for military requirements, 7; captured, 27.
Otway-Riven, Cdr. H. J. O., 49, 80n.
Our Bairns, 34.
Overfalls, 71n.
Pacific, 30n.
Pacifico, 119-120.
Pangbourne, 28n, 41 (damaged), 42, 97, 107n, 120.
Paris, 29n, 103-4 (sunk).
Parminster, Brigadier, 22.
Pascholl, 30n, 114n, 115-7.
Patria, 20n, 24, 29n, 46.
Patricia, 20.
Patrols : air, see Royal Air Force ; Naval of the routes, 20, 23, 28, 33-34 (ships taken off),
34 (strengthened), 85 (inshore channel).
Pauleter, 60n.
Paxton, 23n, 31 (damaged).
Pellag II, sunk, 95.
Persia, 71n, 90.
Personnel vessels : vulnerability, 28; not to be employed in daylight, 29, 99; strain
Pharailde, 73n.
on, 48; sailings suspended, 70; heavy losses, 98-9.
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FINAL PROGRESS REPORT, MIDDAY 4 JUNE to MIDNIGHT 4/5 JUNE 1940.
British
Allies
Trains
Remarks
Fit
Casualties
Fit
Casualties
Harwich
Sheerness
1
470
Margate
1
538
Ramsgate
4
5
1516
Dover
10
5654
Folkestone
3
1333
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
=
Southampton
Clacton
27
Total
19
5
9538
9,543
Total to date
572
211,265
13,053
110,877
1,230
336,425
Q(M) 2a.
5/6/40.
SEARAIL.
NOTE: The evacuated totals from to date includo Fit 21,410, Casualties 4,992, Allies 1534
midnight 19th/20th May to midnight 26/27th May.
The finures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:
P.S. to P.M.
P.S. to S. of S.
D.G.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. D.S.D. & P. (2 copies)
D.P.R.
S.D. 1.
D.R.O.
A.K. 1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O. 4.
D.G.M.G. (B)
Mob. 1.
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Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 3/4 June to midday 4 June, 1940.
British
Allies
Trains
Remarks
Fit
Casualties
Fit
Casualties
Harwich
Sheerness
Margate
4
2135
Ramsgate
4
2184
Dover
17
2
9518
Folkestone
6
2827
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
=
Total today
31
2
16664
16666
Total to date
553
211260
13053
101339
1230
326882
Q(M)2.a.
SEARAIL.
4/6/40
NOTE: The totals to date include Fit 21,410, Casualties 4,992, Allies 1,534
evacuated from midnight 19th/20th May to midnight 26th/27th May.
The figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate,
Distribution: P.S. to P.M.
D.Q.
P.S. to S. of S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
C.I.G.S.
D.G.A.M.S.
A.G.
D.S.T.
Q.M.G.
D.O.S.
P.U.S.
D.P.R.
D.M.O. & P. (2 copies)
S.D.1.
D.S.D.
A.G.1.
D.R.O.
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (A).
Mob.1.
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Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midday 3rd June to midnight 3rd/4th June.
British
Allies
Trains
Remarks
Fit
Casualties
Fit
Casualties
Harwich
Sheerness
2
15
960
Margate
Ramsgate
4
1691
Dover
5
106
49
2619
101
Folkestone
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
11
121
49
5270
101
5541
Total to date
522
211,258
13,053
84,675
1,230
310,216.
Q(M)2.a.
SEARAIL.
4/6/40.
Note : The totals to date include Fit 21,410, Casualties 4,992, Allies 1,53
evacuated from midnight 19th/20th May to midnight 26th/27th May.
The figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution: P.S. to P.M.
D.Q.
P.S. to S. of S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
C.I.G.S.
D.G.A.M.S.
A.G.
D.S.T.
Q.M.G.
D.O.S.
P.U.S.
D.P.R.
D.M.O. & P (2 copies)
S.D.1.
D.S.D.
A.G.1.
D.R.O.
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (A).
Mob.1.
D.Q.M.G. (B).
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MOVEMENT CONTROL,
WAR FFICE.
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, Midnight 2nd/3rd June to midday 3rd June.
British
Allies
Trains
Remarks
Fit
Casualties
Fit
Casualties
arwich
Sheerness
1
403
Margate
6
3166
334
Ramsgate
4
1992
Dover
20
4388
240
7092
Folkestone
10
2046
2578
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
41
6434
240
15231
334
22,239
TOTAL TODATE
512
211,137
13,004
79,808
1,129
305,078
Q(M) 2a.
SEARAIL.
3/6/40.
NOTE: The totals to date include Fit 21,410, Casualties 4,992, Allies 1,534
evacuated from midnight 19th/20th May to midnight 26th/27th May.
The figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution: P.S. to P.M.
D.Q.
P.S. to S. of S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
C.I.G.S.
D.G.A.M.S.
A.G.
D.S.T.
Q.M.G.
D.O.S.
P.U.S.
D.P.R.
D.M.O. & P (2 copies)
S.D. 1.
D.S.D.
A.G. 1.
D.R.O.
M.O. 4.
D.Q.M.G. (A).
Mob. 1.
D.Q.M.G. (B).
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SECRET.
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 1/2 June to midday 2 June, 1940.
British
Allies
Trains
Remarks
Fit
Casualties
Fit
Casualties
Harwich
Sheerness
Margate
6
1288
1535
Ramsgate
8
2154
1983
Dover
21
8698
122
4212
Folkestone
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
35
12140
122
7730
-
19992
Total to date
459
202605
12764
59866
795
276030
21410
4992
27936
181195
7.772
Note. The totals to date include - Fit 21,410, Casualties 4992,
245099
Allics 1534 evacuated from midnight 19/20 to midnight 26/27 May.
The figuros are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
27,936
Q(M)2.a.
2/6/40
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Di
Distribution:- P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. & P. 2 copies
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
Mob.1.
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with morning 18 Telepams
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, MIDDAY 1 JUNE to MIDNIGHT 1/2 JUNE 1940
British
Allios.
Trains
Ramarks,
Fit
Casualties
Fit.
Casualties,
Harwich
Sheerness
5
1694
594
Margate
9
2761
2052
.
Ramsgate
10
1061
4112
Dover
26
9513
609
6236
256
Folkestone
14
1748
4711
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
64
16,777
609
17,705
256
35,347
Total to date
424
190,465
12,642
52,136
795
256,038
197,876
12,850
55,179
795
06002
Amendments
Report for period midnight 19/20 to 26/27 May, on 24. May Dover
266700
S
for 1284 read 29 and reduce total of fit by 1255 to read 21 ,410.
Totals have been corrected in this report.
S
Note.
The totals to date include - Fit 21,410, Casualties 4992,
Allies 1534 evacuated from midnight 19/20 to midnight 26/27 May.
The figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Q(M)2(a)
2/6/40.
"SEARAIL"
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:-
P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. &P. 2 copies
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4,
D.Q.M.G. (B)
Mob.1.
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SECRET.
Personnel returned from B E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, Midday 31 May to Midnight 31 May/1 June.
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
4
1896
23
6
Sheerness
2
831
82
Margate
10
3931
603
Ramsgate
4
2436
13
Dover
28
9776
592
5759
Folkestone
8
2224
1384
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
597
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
56
21094
1212
7847
30,153.
Total to date 312
160963
10620
22658
194,241.
The totals to date include Fit 22625 Casualties 4992 Allies 1534.
Evacuated from m.n.19/20 May to m.n.26/27 May already published.
Amendments.
In last report - Margate - for 7 trains read 6 and for 2559 Fit read 2194.
Totals have been corrected in this report.
Q(H)2(a)
"SEARAIL"
1/6/40.
Note :- Figures are based on check into trains
and may not be quite accurate.
Distribution :-
P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D.&A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O.& P.
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B).
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SECRET.
Personnel roturned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, MIDNIGHT 30/31i to MIDDAY 31 MAY 1940
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
Sheerness
2
990
2194
Margate
7
2559
529
Ramsgate
5
2694
Dover
37
18203
2334
Folkestone
4
618
1539
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
1
178
Brighton
Southamphon
5/6
24694
Total today
55
25064
178
4402
Total to date.
257
140234
9408
14811
These figures include Fit 22625 Casualties 4992 Allios 1534
evacuated from midnight 19/20 May to midnight 26/27 May already publishod
(M)2(a)
31/5/40.
SEARAIL.
Note :- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:- P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D.& A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. &P. 2 copies
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G, (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
Mob.1.
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R/636
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Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan)
PROGRESS REPORT, MIDDAY 30 MAY to MIDNIGHT 30/31 MAY.
Trains
fit
Casualties
All.es
Remarks.
Harwich
Sheerness
Margate
9
4442
Ramsgate
9
2533
2048
Dover
32
14938
269
2780
Folkestone
6
667
1130
Hastings
Eastbourive
Newhaven
49
449
Brighton
Southampton
Total
56
22,629
718
5,958
Total to date 202
115,170
9,230
10,409
Amendments.
In last report - Harwichfor 650 read 549 fit and 4 Allies. In previous report
- Ramsgate for 5 read 6 trains.
Totals have been corrected in this report.
Q(M)2 A.
3135/40.
SEARAIL
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate,
Distribution:- P.S. to S of S.
D. Q.
C. I. G. S.
D. H. D. & A. A.
A. G.
D. D. A. M. S.
Q. M. G.
D. S. T.
P. U. S.
D. O. S.
D. M. O. & P.
D. P. R.
D. S. D.
S. D. 1.
D. R. O.
A. G. 1.
D. Q. M. G. (A)
M. O. 4.
D. Q. M. G. (B)
Mob 1.
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Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 29/30 May tomidday 30. May, 1940.
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
1
650-549 650-
4
Sheerness
Margate
3
1343
Ramsgate
7
2745
560
Dover
21
9920
258
1539
Folkestone
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
32
14658
258
2099
14557
2103
Total to date
145
92642
8512
4447
Q(M)2.a.
30/5/40
SEARAIL.
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:- P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. &P.
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
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Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
Progress Report, Midnight 28/29 to Midnight 29/30
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
Sheerness
2
903
Margate
12
6429
Ramsgate
5
2508
5
Dover
44
21897
791
748
Folkestone
10
5393
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
1
326
716
#
:
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
74
37456
1507
753
Total to date
113
77984
8254
2348
Q(M)2.a.
SEARAIL.
30/5/40
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution: - P.S. to S. of S.
D.R.O.
C.I.G.S.
D.G.A.M.S.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
A.G.
D.S.T.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
Q.M.G.
D.O.S.
D.Mov.
P.U.S.
D.P.R.
Admiralty (Capt.Jeffroy).4 copies
D.M.O. &P.
S.D.1.
D.Q.
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SECRET.
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 27/28 to midnight 28/29 May,1940.
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
-
Sheerness
2
581
Margate
1
280
Ramsgate
2
827
Dover
26
12360
505
57
Folkestone
1
493
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
-
Brighton
-
Southampton
=
=
Total today
32
14441
505
57
Total to date
39
40528
6747
1595
Q(M)2.a.
29/5/40
SEARAIL.
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:- P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. &P.
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
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SECRET
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynomo Plan)
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 26/27 to midnight 27/28 May, 1940.
Personnel
Fit
Trains
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
Sheerness
Margate
Ramsgate
Dover
7
3324
300
4
Folkestone
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
950
Brighton
Southampton
ID
Total today
7
3324
1250
4
Total to date
25,987
6242
1538
Q(M)2.a.
SEARAIL.
28/5/40
Note :- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution
P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. & P.
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G.(A).
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G.(B).
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84118bury
Oxford
Turban M.O.4.
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2.
5.
Redhill Control need not decide the particular area to which any
train will go, but only to which subsidiary control point (Aldershot,
Salisbury or Reading) it shall go. Actual detrainment stations will be
notified to the Railways at Aldershot, Salisbury or Reading.
Routing
6.
To simplify control and avoid congestion at Rodhill the following
rules will be adhered to till further notice.
Routed to
Trains from Ramsgate and Margate
Reading (via Kensington,
where there is a R.T.O.)
Trains from Hastings, Eastbourne,
Salisbury via Chichester.
Newhaven, Brighton or
Southampton
Trains from Dover and Folkestone
Rodhill for distribution to
Aldershot, Salisbury or
Reading.
7.
Despatches from landing points and arrival at Aldershot, Salisbury
and Reading will be reported to Redhill Control quoting the code number of
the train : but one channel (railway or military) should suffice.
N.B.
In lieu of D and F for Dover and Folkestone, V and W (their proper
code letters) will be used by Southern Railway.
8.
Stragglers finding their way to London by public service will be
despatched to Aldershot.
Empty stock trains
9.
Southern Railway will hold at least two empty trains at disposal
of each Landing Control. As soon as a full train is despatched an empty
train will be worked forward to replace it by the Southern Railway.
Entrainment
10.
To minimizo subsequent resorting the attempt is worth making to
keep units together when time and the condition of the men permit. Similarly
R.A., R.E., R.A.S.C., R.A.O.C., etc., details should be grouped together
when possible.
11.
Landing Controls should aim at full train loads of 500 men, but
must exercise their discretion in regard to despatching less than train loads
when no other ship is expected shortly.
General Instructions
12.
Redhill Control will issue whatever instructions experience shows
necessary : but on questions of policy and general organization, M.C. War
Office will be consulted.
13.
The successful execution of the move depends however mainly on
the initiative and tact of local landing controls. These must liaise
closely not only with stationmasters but also with local Os. C. troops.
They are entitled to expect assistance from the latter in regard to
administration, guides, P.A.D., contact with local welfare organizations,
etc. It must also be understood that many mon will arrive in a state of
complete exhaustion and apart from the organized refreshmont halts (see
para. 17) every effort should be made to restore morale by kindness and
firmness. The assistance of the police will be sought to provent crowds
assembling.
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3.
14.
Landing Controls will always appoint an O.C. train and will
explain to him the general arrangements made. So far as is practicable
the normal instructions for Os. C. trains will be adhered to.
Disposal of allied troops
15.
Large parties will be routed to their normal destinations, i.e.
French
Tidworth
Bolgian
Tenby
Dutch
Haverfordwest
with an escort provided by local O.C. Troops.
Small parties should be takon over by O.C. troops and accommodated
locally until a sufficient number have been collected to justify a special
train. Meanwhile they should be confined to barracks and kept under close
watch. W.O. (M.I.11) will be informed telephonically by O.C. Troops giving
strength and nationality of all such parties. Demands for interpreters,
if really necessary, will be made on M.I.11.
Medical arrangements
16.
Instructions have been issued separately through Eastern Command.
Feeding arrangements
17.
Refreshment halts have already been established at Headcorn and
Paddock Wood and are being provided at Faversham, Chichester and Salisbury.
Intercommunication
18.
24 D.R. Sec., now at Dover, will be allotted as follows -
15 D.Rs to Redhill Control
10D.Rs to M.C. Dover (incl. requirements of liaison officer).
19.
A direct telephone line is boing put in between liaison officer
with V.A. and Southern Railway Control Dover.
20.
A direct wireless link is being provided between Dover (Movement
Control) and Redhill : but not between Dover and Ashford or Faversham.
Wireless messages may be intercepted by the enemy and for this reason the
wireless link must be regarded only as an emergency means of communication.
Road transport
21.
Coaches have been allotted as follows -
To Dover, Folkestone, Margato, Ramsgate, Hastings, Eastbourne,
Brighton and Newhaven 10 each for local work to stations reporting
to Landing Control for orders. 10 coaches are also held spare at
each of Canterbury and Madistone, while a reserve is held of 50
coaches at Canterbury and Tunbridgo Wells all under control of
Redhill, Each coach lifts 30.
This road transport is under the general control of Eastern Command
for administration.
Liar
27/5/40
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file DYNAMO
COPY NO. 12
Q(M)2.a./43
MOVEMENT CONTROL,
WAR OFFICE,
WHITEHALL,S.W.1.
MOST SECRET
DYNAMO MOVEMENT INSTRUCTION NO.1
Emergency evacuation across the Channel of very
large forces (Plan Dynamo)
Important Note: This Plan provides for the worst possible contingency.
The utmost discretion will be used by addressees in
communicating any part of this plan to any other person.
I. Sea Movement
(Ref. Notes on Conferences dated 21 May, 1940, this
instruction modifies the earlier picture)
1.
An orderly withdrawal may be impossible and we must be prepared for
chaotic movement of large and small parties to the coast between Calais and
Zeebrugge. It may be impossible for ships to enter any of the ports and
every sort of small craft may have to be used. Ministry of Shipping in
consultation with V.A. Dover are expediting the collection of small craft.
Intermittent evacuation has already begun.
2.
For the final evacuation we cannot expect information as to the numbers
to be picked up at any time at any point and the only practicable scheme appears
to be to group small craft at various points along the coast, each group perhaps
working to one or more ships.
3.
The date on which ships and small craft should be placed in position
for final evacuation will depend on information from G.H.Q. but 24 hours notice
is expected.
II. Movement in the U.K.
4. Points of disembarkation
East Kent Group
Dover
Folkestone
Ramsgate
Margate
Sussex Group
Hastings (2 piers)
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton (Palace pier)
Points west of Brighton or in the Thames will be used only in emergency.
For this plan first letters will serve as the code letter of the port,
e.g. R for Ramsgate.
5./
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Ell
OF SHIPPING,
A
-COPY-
Telephone :- TEMPLE Bar 0176. 22A
Telegrams :- MEDISDUTE, London.
et :- Hospital Carriers ex: Dunkirk Enquiries.
Ref. No. :- E. & D./2/30.
де Under Secretary of State,
The War Office (A.M.D.1),
Hobart House,
Han
LONDON, S.W.1.
N.
Reference ar Office file B.M. 15/5 (A.M.D.1). enclosure 1A.
Only one Hospital Carrier sailed from Dunkirk on 1st June, 1940,
i.e. the Hospital Carrier "St. Andrew" and this vessel arrived safely at
our
Newhaven with all hands, medical personnel and 122 casualties evacuated
from the B.E.F. Two other Hospital Carriers, the "Worthing" and the
nti
"Paris", were anchored in the Downs during the night of 1/2 June and both
was
were ordered to proceed to Dunkirk on 2nd June, 1940.
The Hospital Carrier "worthing" sailed at 1305 hours but at
1445 hours wirelessed that she had been bombed and machine-gunned in mid
in
Channel but was not disabled and was returning at full speed, This
DS
vessel reached Dover safely having sustained no casualties.
tis
At 1700 hours on 2nd June, 1940, the Hospital Currier "Paris"
sailed for Dunkirk and was attacked by enemy aircraft on two occasions,
Re
at 1900 hours and 1945 hours. After the second attack it was decided to
O
abandon the vessel. All on board were got away safely, though some were
wounded, and the only fatal casualty was a member of the crew (ship's
boy - Boy Patcham, aged 16 years) who died 1½ hours after leaving the
vessel. The remainder of the ship's crew and all medical personnel on
board reached Dover at 0315 hours on 3rd. June, 1940.
M.54, hell-Mex House,
(Sgd.)
Colonel,
1
trand, LONDON, N.C.2.
D.D.M.S.,
10th April, 1941.
Medical Embarkation and
AB/BRA.
Hospital Distribution H.Q.
but time Copy Orig Seen by me
(Onig returned to AMDI)
CAB. mullen.
11.5.41.
RUDE
BONNY
BONNY
BOY BI.
501. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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OF
SHIPPID
die
LIST A.
OPERATION DYNAMO.
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
CE
E. Jarvis
To V.A. Dover.
ADA MARY
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
ADELINE
F. Perham & Mr. Forbes
A.P.S.
ADVANCE
C.P. Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
AID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
ALBATROSS
H.W. Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ALJANOR
J.K. Mann
No reports received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr. Bodley
No report received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALSINA
Returned to Newhaven damaged.
ALOHA
J.E. Pearce
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
AMITY
W.H. Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr. Woolworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F. Winter
With H.M.S. Wildfire, Sheerness.
ANTOINNETTE
A.J. Albert
A.P.S.
AQUA BELLE
B. Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ASHINGDON
Mr. Peters
Returned to owner.
AUNTIE GUS
S. Long
Returned to owner.
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
ANGLER
Golding Bros.
Returned to owners (did not go).
ANEE (WHERRY)
A. Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk.
ANTONY
W. Bates & Son, Ltd.
Did not go. Returned to owners.
BRIDLINGTON
(15 vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
Fishing vessels
BOSTON
(22 vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
Fishing vessels
BALQUHAIN
Dr. P. Mitchell Watt
Returned to owner.
BARBILL II
J. Morris
Returned to owner.
BASILDON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R. Box
To V.A. Dover
BLACK ARROW
Mr. Wilkinson
Lost at Dunkirk.
BLUE BIRD
C.P. Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs. G. Ragless
Returned to owner.
ROBELI
A.R. Cox
T.98. No trace of return from Dunkirk.
BONNIBELL
C. Patey
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
BONNY HEATHER
A.R. Foccola
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOY BILLY
J. Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB (RX330)
T.W. Adams
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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the movements of these vessels, which may be in their
possession. A little information was received and this has
been noted.
There were also a number of vessels already on service
prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those few known to
us are shown at the end.
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
Total number of vessels shown on list
588
Vessels returned to owners after Dunkirk
221
Vessels retained for further Naval service
144
Vessels lost or reported lost during
operation
3
43
* Vessels whose whereabouts are still unknown)
(in respect of which total loss may have
56
to be paid)
did
Vessels prepared but which do not reach
assembly points in time, or were
124
immediately returned as unsuitable
x We are still pursuing enquiries regarding these vessels.
There were 38 Dutch vessels utilised during the operations
which, we passed to Mr. Bellamy after obtaining information as
to the position. A list of these is attached.
A list of the lifeboats utilised (64) which we have dealt
with is also shown separately.
Qualifying remarks. I would add that we do not know how
many of these vessels actually proceeded to Dunkirk from the
assembly points, but what we do know is, that they were sent to,
and arrived at, the various assembly points, and in some cases
vessels were sent over direct from ports, e.g. Newhaven and
Littlehampton by the Naval Officer-in-Charge. We have reason
to believe that there may be more craft, owners of which took
their vessels over direct, and, consequently we have no record.
A few have, however, come to our knowledge where owners have
enquired for compensation for gear, probably having recent
information from a friend that we were dealing with all matters
in this connection.
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above.

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S of these vessels, which may be in thei
sion. A little information was received and thi
en noted.
There were also a number of vessels already on service
prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those few known to
us are shown at the end.
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
Total number of vessels shown on list
588
Vessels returned to owners after Dunkirk
221
Vessels retained for further Naval service
144
Vessels lost or reported lost during
operation
}
43
* Vessels whose whereabouts are still unknown
(in respect of which total loss may have
to be paid)
}
56
Vessels prepared but which did do not reach
assembly points in time, or were
w
124
immediately returned as unsuitable
* We are still pursuing enquiries regarding these vessels.
There were 38 Dutch vessels utilised during the operations
which, we passed to Mr. Bellamy after obtaining information as
B
to the position. A list of these is attached.
A list of the lifeboats utilised (64) which we have dealt
C
with is also shown separately.
Qualifying remarks. I would add that we do not know how
many of these vessels actually proceeded to Dunkirk from the
assembly points, but what we do know is, that they were sent to,
and arrived at, the various assembly points, and in some cases
vessels were sent over direct from porte, e.g. Newhaven and
Littlehampton by the Naval Officer-in-Charge. We have reason
to believe that there may be more craft, owners of which took
their vessels over direct, and, consequently we have no record.
A few have, however, come to our knowledge where owners have
enquired for compensation for gear, probably having recent
information from a friend that we were dealing with all matters
in this connection.
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fors
EA
Vessel is named QUEEN BOADICEA and is on Main list.
BEVER
EY
The only BEVERLEY taken for Dynamo is owned by Thompson &
Rodroy.
CANVEY QUEEN A pre Dynamo requisition and therefore not shown on Main
lists
1880
CONDOR
Requisitioned 30/5/40 for River Patrol N. O.I.C. Great
Yarmouth. No record that this vessel was used for Dynamo.
CAROL
Nothing known of this vessel or her service for Dynamo.
DAYFLY
Should read GAYFLY.
ELIDA
Nothing known of this vessel of her service for Dynamo.
FLORENCE
Was not taken for Dynamo.
GUEST
should read QUEST.
IORANA
Auxiliary Patrol Newhaven. Not used for Dynamo.
LATONA
The only vessel we have on record for Dynamo is owned by
E.M. Wood and now on Auxiliary Patrol Brightlingsea. Is
the owner correctly shown on your list?
LUNS
Should read LIJNS.
NIGHT OWL
Requisitioned 30/5/40 for River Patrol N.O.I.C. Great
Yarmouth. No record that this vessel was used for Dynamo.
SHAMROCK
The SHAMROCK lost at Dunkirk was owned by A. Barrell.
e
A. Crouch do not own a vessel of this name.
SEA LORD II An Admiralty owned vessel.
SILVER QUEEN A pre Dynamo requisition, and therefore not shown on
Main list.
SONNY
Was not taken for Dynamo.
TYEGATE
II
Should read RYEGATE II.
TINKER
Was not taken for Dynamo.
TIGRESS I
On list under TIGRES ONE
$
WHITE
WINGS
Requisitioned 19/6/40 for Auxiliary Patrol Ramsgate. No
record that this vessel was used for Dynamo.
ZINGARA
Not used for Dynamo.
OSIRIS
Nothing known of this vessel being used for Dynamo.
si
keep
or
you
ol
ele
ue
or these vessels, which may be in their possession. A
little information was received and this has been noted.
There were also a number of vessels already on
her
service prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those
hed
few known to us are shown separately,
at
the
Ind.
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Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
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Total number of vessels shown on list I
588
Vessels returned to owners after Dunkirk 221
Vessels retained for further Naval service
144
Vessels lost or reported lost during
43
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operation
*Vessels whose whereabouts are still unknown
(in respect of which total loss may have
to be paid)
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56
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Vessels prepared but which do not reach
assembly points in time, or were
inmediately returned as unsuitable
124
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*We are still pursuing enquiries regarding these vessels.
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which, this Section passed to Mr. Bellamy MB after obtaining
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information as to the position. A list of these is attached.
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dealt with is also shown separately.
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Qualifying remarks. I would add that we do not know
how many of these vessels actually proceeded to Dunkirk from
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the assembly points, but what we do know is, that they were sent to,
to
and arrived at, the various assembly points and in some cases vessels
were sent over direct from ports, e.g. Newhaven and Little Hampton
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by the Naval Officer-in-Charge. We have reason to believe that
there may be more craft, 03 owners of which took their vessels
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as
come to our knowledge where owners have Inquired for compensation of
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Total number of vessels shown on list I
Vessels returned to owners after Dunkirk
221
Vessels retained for further Naval service
144
to
Vessels lost or reported lost during
43
*Vessels operation whose whereabouts are still unknown JI
(in respect of which total loss may have
to be paid) to 56
Vessels prepared but which do not reach
assembly points in time, or were 124
inmediately returned as unsuitable
*We are still pursuing enquiries regarding these vessels.
There were 38 Dutch vessels utilised during the rations
we
which, this Section passed to Mr. Bellamy after obtaining
Drts
information as to the position. A list of these is attached.
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A list of the lifeboats utilised (64) which we have
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dealt with is also shown separately.
Qualifying remarks. I would add that we do not know
how many of these vessels actually proceeded to Dunkirk from
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and arrived at, the various assembly points and in some cases vessels
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there may be more craft, owners of which took their vessels
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H-O
the movements of these vessels, which may be in their
possession. A little information was received and this has
been noted.
There were also a number of vessels already on service
prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those few known to
us are shown at the end.
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
Total number of vessels shown on list
588
Vessels returned to owners after Dunkirk
221
Vessels retained for further Naval service
144
Vessels lost or reported lost during
operation
}
43
* Vessels whose whereabouts are still unknown)
(in respect of which total loss may have
to be paid)
m
56
Vessels prepared but which do not reach
assembly points in time, or were
~~~
124
immediately returned as unsuitable
x We are still pursuing enquiries regarding these vessels.
There were 38 Dutch vessels utilised during the operations
which, we passed to Mr. Bellamy after obtaining information as
to the position. A list of these is attached.
A list of the lifeboats utilised (64) which we have dealt
with is also shown separately.
Qualifying remarks. I would add that we do not know how
many of these vessels actually proceeded to Dunkirk from the
assembly points, but what we do know is, that they were sent to,
and arrived at, the various assembly points, and in some cases
vessels were sent over direct from ports, e.g. Newhaven and
Littlehampton by the Naval Officer-in-Charge. We have reason
to believe that there may be more craft, owners of which took
their vessels over direct, and, consequently we have no record.
A few have, however, come to our knowledge where owners have
enquired for compensation for gear, probably having recent
information from a friend that we were dealing with all matters
in this connection.
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With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel
from Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the
ther owner's gear list
operation have been unofficially reported lost and there
are also a number whose whereabouts cannot be traced.
....
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A list of these vessels is forwarded herewith.
You are requested to insert any information in your
possession which will assist this Department in disposing
of claims which are being received from individual owners
in respect of compensation for the non-return of their
vessels. The lists should be returned to this Department
ort.
as early as possible.
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With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel
hether any, gear
from Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the
operation have been unofficially reported lost and there
are also a number whose whereabouts cannot be traced.
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....
A list of these vessels is forwarded herewith.
You are requested to insert any information in your
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of claims which are being received from individual owners
in respect of compensation for the non-return of their
vessels. The lists should be returned to this Department
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C in C Portsmouth.
N.O.I.C. Southend.
V.A. Dover.
N.O.I.C. Sheerness.
F.O.I.C. London.
F.O.I.C. Harwich.
With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel
from Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the
operation have been unofficially reported lost and there
are also a number whose whereabouts cannot be traced. A
list of these vessels is forwarded herewith.
You are requested to insert any information in your
possession which will assist this Department in disposing
of claims which are being received from individual owners
in respect of compensation for the non-return of their
vessels. The lists should be returned to this Department
as early as possible.
(Sgd.) A.L. MOORE
Sea
Director of Sea Transport.
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H.O.,
COPY FOR INSERTION IN REGISTERED Square House,
COTY
Berkeley Square,
LONDON.W.1.
Director of Sea Transport.
LETTER SENT
C in C. Portsmouth
POST ROOM
20th July
0
LETTER SENT
20 JUL 1940
T.09144/S.T.N.6B.
POST ROOM
6
Copies to:-
0 C in C.Nore
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
V.A.Dover
N.O.I.C. Southend.
Harwich
N.O.I.C. Sheerness.
F.O.I.C. London
П.О.Т.С. Newhaven.
With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel
from Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the
operation have been unofficially reported lost and there
are also a number whose whereabouts cannot betraced. A
-----
list of these vessels is forwarded herewith.
You are requested to insert any information in your
possession which will assist this Department in disposing
of claims which are being received from individual owners
in respect of compensation for the non-return of their
vessels. The lists should be returned to this Department
as early as possible.
(Sgd.) A.L. MOORE
Director of Sea Transport.
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COPY FOR INSERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
Berkeley Square,
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Director of Sea Transport.
LETTER
LETTER SENT
POST
POST ROOM
6
20th July
0
9144/S.T.N.6.B.
Copies to:-
Copies to:-
C in C. Nore
C in C. Portsmouth
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
F.O.I.C.Narwich
N.O.I.C. Southend
F.O.I.C. London
N.O.I.C. Sheerness
N.O.I.C. Newhaven
10th reference
have from Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the operation
With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel
been unofficially reported lost and there are also
----
number whose whereabouts cannot be traced. A list of these a vessels
is forwarded herewith.
You are requested to insert any information in your
possession which will assist this Department in disposing of
claims which are being received from individual owners in
respect of compensation for the non-return of their vessels.
lists should be returned to this Department as early as possible. The
(Sgd.) A. L. MOORE
Director of Sea Transport.
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H.O.
Berkeley Square House,
COPY
Berkeley Square,
London.W.1.
Mrector of Sea Transport
LETTER SENT
20 JUL 1940 C in C. Nore
POST ROOM
20JUL16
20th July
0
POST
4/S.T.N.6B.
Copies to:-
C in C Portsmouth.
V.A.Dover.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
F.O.I.C. Harwich.
N.O.I.C. Southend.
F.O.I.C. London.
N.O.I.C. Sheerness.
N.O.I.C. Newhaven.
With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel from
Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the operation
have been unofficially reported lost and there are also a
number whose whereabouts cannot be traced. A list of these
are
----
vessels is forwarded herewith.
t of
You are requested to insert any information in your
possession which will assist this Department in disposing
of claims which are being received from individual owners
5 of
in vessels. respect of compensation for the non-return of their
a
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els.
as early as possible.
as
(Sgd.) A.L. MOORE
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House,
COPY FOR INSERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
Director of Sea Transport.
LETTER SENT
F.O.I.C. London.
20 JUL 1940
POST ROOM
6
20th July,
09144/S.T.N.6B.
Copies to:-
C. in C. Portsmouth. N.O.I.C. Southend.
V.A. Dover.
N.O.I.C. Sheerness.
F.O.I.C. Harwich.
N.O.I.C. Newhaven.
N.O.I.C. Remsgate.
C. in C. Nore.
With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel from
Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the operation
have been unofficially reported lost and there are also a
number whose whereabouts cannot be traced. A list of these
are
vessels is forwarded herewith.
t of
You are requested to insert any information in your
claims which are being received from individual owners
possession which will assist this Department in disposing of
g of
in respect of compensation for the non-return of their vessels.
n
possible. The lists should be returned to this Department as early as
els.
as
(Sgd.) A. L. MOORE
Director of Sea Transport.
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OF
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
COFY FOR INSERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
London. W.I.
Director of Sea Transport.
N.O.I.C. Southend.
30.1
UL.340
ROOM
6
20th July,
0
Γ.09144/S.T.N.6.B.
Copies to:-
C. in C. Portsmouth.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
V.A. Dover.
N.O.I.C. Sheerness.
F.O.I.C. Harwich.
N.O.I.C. Newhaven.
F.O.I.C. London.
C. in C. Nore.
With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel from
Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the operation
have been unofficially reported lost and there are also a
number whose whereabouts cannot be traced. A list of these
vessels is forwarded herewith.
You are requested to insert any information in your
possession which will assist this Department in disposing of
claims which are being received from individual owners in
respect of compensation for the non-return of their
vessels. The lists should be returned to this Department
as early as possible.
(Sgd.) A.L. MOORE
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IN REGISTERED PACERS
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London, W.1.
CLASS
Director of Sea Transport
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N.O.I.C. WASHINGTON Sheerness
position arising from them should be referred to Mr. Ward, Room 8015.
following instructions were issued to 337 Sections of 4,0's Department,
20th
0
09144/S.T.N.6B. of cases vessels which
LETTER :
requisitioned are still hold at Coverna 20 are being
taken without being
inte-dated to the first day relating to the POST Minisition
requisitioned for another have
will
Claims in respect of those resols Which rumin on service should be dealt
with in the ordinary way by A.G.3,D. In cases, for reason of the laok of
inventory and Copies to :- my need special reference to Mr. Hand for the
Consittee aba.). to decide on & settlement of the proliminary expenses (fual, stores,
C in C. Nore
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
VESSELS
RELEAS
C in C. Portsmouth
N.O.I.C. Southend
F.O.I.C. Harwich
N.O.I.C. Newhaven
(a) Sunday
F.O.I.C. London
V.A. Dover
With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel from
Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the operation have
been unofficially reported lost and there are also a number
whose whereabouts cannot be traced. A list of these vessels
-
is forwarded herewith.
12
You are requested to insert any information in your
possession which will assist this Department in disposing of
claims which are being received from individual owners in
respect of compensation for the non-return of their vessels.
The lists should be returned to this Depai tment as early as
possible. to particular vessels (fual, stores, travelling expenses, etc.)
are to De refurred to in Wand for certification and records, as
necessary, and then to be passed to A.G.I. for payment,
M. Accounts for out-of-pooket exponses received be yes may if
necessary, be dealt with out of (Sgd.) MOORE by That on
the certification of Mr. Director of Sea Transport
to
DO denlt with by the Committee,
(b) Communsation,
All questions of hire or compensation for loss OF State mill Au
doelt with by blue Committee. This includes all claim for above
8002 on hand when taken over in respect of which no NSS
R.V. HRADLAND
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To
OFFICE OF SHIPPING D'SEAMEN
Towar HILI MESSAGE.
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IN
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GREAT Office STATE AMS
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0830/4 Ju RECEIVED :-
28th June, 19 40.
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TIME DATE 0928
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15/6/40.
P/L BY SECRET T/P
TIME
Dear Moore,
1310.
Thanks for your list of vessels
engaged in the svacuation of troops from
Dunkirk.
Addressed ill D.S.V.P. "Admiralty repeated Dover
with applications for C.in C.Portsmouth N.O.i/c Newhaven N.O.i/c Southampton
under T.124 and other agreements in all sorts
of craft engaged in the Motor Boats FOLKESTONE BELLE FORTUNA and TARPON
all
Visat gladit you would sendailed 0640 calling Newhaven en route
compided.
cock
being net
0830/4
the
Tours sincerely,
of
SETLARK
on
owners.
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C.S.O to ets.L.
Ops (4)
M.O.S.I.
O.D.8.
D.O.S.T. C.O.R.T.
O.D.(3)
Mr. Dorrell
M (2)
Mr. H. Edwards
A.h.Moore,Esq.
Ministry of Shippingails O.I.C.(2)
Mr.Meredith
S.T.N.6B
Berksley
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I.S.P.S.
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE.
0748/3rd June
OUT
COSPIDENTIAL
286
To V.A.Dover, 488
& 4 OF THEM STATE 1
DATE 5.6.40
Repeated 0. in C. Nore. 982
Rejoy 0. in O. Portsmouth 245.
P.O. 1/c London.
0
Commodore 1/c Sheerness 618.
SENT
Cortland 567.
616
N.O. 1/c Ramagate.
COME
N.O. 1/c Newhaven
War Office.
P.O.
2/0
(282)
Y.O.
i/c
2/6 By T/2
From Admiralty.
RES
&
IMPORTANT. 1/0 Crimsby.
1/6 Yarmouth.
Reference Admiralty message 2321/1.
instructions regarding disposal of tuge and lighters
should be amended as follows 80 far as craft named
are concernedi-co
(1) Following London tugs which were requisitioned
specially for Operation should be returned to
Gravesend -
GHALLENGE, CONTEST, PERSIA, RACIA, CERVIA, TANGA,
HIBERNIA, CRESTED COOK, OCEAN COCK, WATERCOOK,
GUN, SUN X, SUN XI, SUN XII, BETTY.
They should be utilised as fully as possible for
towage of craft or boats to be returned to the
Thames or elsewhere en route.
off
(11) Under-mentioned tugs which are under orders of
be Date of B, 7. should proceed as follows:-
(a) EMPIRE HENGHMAN to Portsmouth with barges
(84324C) Wt 84295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684
SNOUDON and SALADIN for N.S.O. These barges were
left at Ramsgate by tug TANOA on 29th May.
(b) FOREMOST 87 to Weymouth with any convenient
pair of barges from those mentioned in (v) below.
(c) PAIRPLAY I to Gravesend being used, if sufficiently
seaworthy, for towage as in (1) above.
(d) GONDIA to Fishguard with barges BARK and SHETLAND.
These barges were left at Dover on 20th Bay by
FOREMOST 87.
OD.
(8)
(111) Tugs SUN VII and FOREMOST 22 should return to station
at Southend and Newhaven respectively taking any
convenient tow.
(iv)
If any of the tugs named above are required to
assist in other more urgent towages arrangements
should be made by you direct with D. of S.T.
Crews of EMPIRE HENOHMAN, GONDIA and FOREMOST 87
may be given at your discretion up to 94 hours
standessy before proceeding Westward.
(v)
The barges JAPAN, KENYA, EGYPT, AFRICA, LONDON
and SCOTLAND which arrived Dover from Tilbury
on 2nd June should not repetition not be returned
to Themes but will be allocated, if still seaworthy
to West Coast. FOREMOST 87 should take one pair to
Teymouth. Instructions for disposal of this pair
and of remainder will follow later.
0748/3
For D. of S.T.
V.O.N.S.
N.(2)
Sir J.Foley
A.O.N.S.(H)
S.T.N.4.
D. of (3)
D. of S.T.
A.C.N.S.(T)
C.C.R.T.
S.T.N.6A.
Mr.Justice
0.0.(8)
D. of S.T.
S.T.N.63:
W.P.L.
Mr.D.H.Ndwards
Dps. (4)
Mr.F.V.Cross
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THE % THE OF SECURITY
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE. 1823/2nd June.
OUT
IN
STATE
32
OF
To V. A. Dover. 430.
DATE
RECEIVED
FronRepeated c in C. NORE 911.
DATE 2.6.40
C in C. Portsmouth. 232.
Cin C.Rosyth. 5.
SENT TIME
1104
F.O.i/c LONDON.
Commodore 1/0 Sheerness. 616.
more
F.O. 1/c Tyne.
UNITED
F.O. i/c Humber.
F.O. i/c Harwich.
Addressed F.O.A.i/c Portland. N.O.T.C. Ramsgate,
F.O. 1/c Greenock. Sheerness, N.C.S.O. Thames,
F.O. i/c. Southampton.
N.O. 1/c Ramsgate.
N.O. i/c Grimsby.
N.O. 1/c Yarmouth.
N,O. i/c Newhaven.
signal
2321/1
All
N.O. 1/c Poole.
Dutch NoOsti/e Lowestoft. boats, life boats, returning
War Office.
to Air Ministry. close Tilbury landing stage for orders.
1045/1
From: Admiralty.
to
Ops
IMPORTANT.
+
V.C.N.S.
My 2321/1 para. E. (iii) and F. (v). After
A.G.N.S. (H)
C. paying off Dutch Coasters crews provided by Devonport, are to
Ops:
0,Dbe 0.1.0. sent to Devonport.
(A92409) Wt 38636/439 2000 Pads 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 51-5912
I.P. (3)
1823/2.
D.S.D.9
D.P.S.
+
D. of S.T.
Disposition of DYNAMO. vessels.
1.81st S:L.
D.S
V.C.N.S.
A.C.N.S. (H).
GSO. to 1st S.L.
Sir J. Foley.
JCH
OPS. (4).
D of S.T.
RECD : OD. (3).
Mr. F.V. Cross.
OD. (8).
Mr. Justice.
OIC. (2).
Mr. D.H Edwards.
IP (3).
Mr. Bellamy.
DSD Check
Capt. Fisher.
STN. 2.
Admiral Bellairs.
STN. 4.
M. (3).
STN. 6A.
D of P. (3).
STN. 6B.
Mails.
Extra.
Movts.
DMS.
CORT.
N.A. 2 S.L.
c.w.(2)
DPS. (2).
A.C.R.
D of S.T.
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
FLOUD
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE.
OUT
18850/lst June.
O.
Ox
To Flag Officer-in-Charge, Harwich. DATE
Flag Officer-in-Charge, London.
Flag Officer-in-Charge, Dover, 404.
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Sheerness, 611.
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Ramsgate. SENT
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Newhaven.
Base Accountant Officer Sheerness.
Base Accountant Officer H.H.S. PENBROKE IV.
Repeated C.in C. Nore, 885.
C.in C. Portsmouth, 213.
P/L by T/P.
From Admiralty.
&
*
Admiralty 1115/29 and 0940/29.
Reference recent engagement of crews of barges, motor
Launches, Fishing vessels and other miscellaneous small
craft for Admiralty special service it is most essential
that all officer copies of Agreements whether T.124, ENG.6,
local made Agreements (it is believed that in some case
men are serving and may have become casualties without T.124.
agreement being regularly completed) and/or any crew
lists should be forwarded at once to the Registrar General
(A92409) Wt 38636/439 2000 Pads 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 51-5912
of Shipping & Seamen together with any particulars of next
of kin that may be available, in order to facilitate
casualty procedure and settlement of accounts of survivors.
Any claims for loss of effects in accordance with the
regulations should be sent to Secretary of Admiralty (N.L.
Branch) Rex House, Lower Regent Street, S.W.E. &
similar
message is being sent to local Registrars.
1850/1.
#
Re requisitioning of motor Boats under Emergency Stature.
p Additional small craft from all ports available for
operation Dynamo.
D.O.S.T.
2nd S.L.
Mr. D.H. Edwards.
4th S.L.
A.C.N.S.(H)
Nr.Justice.
Mr.A.L.Moore.
O.D.(3)
T. 6B. Riggs)
D.of S.T. (S.T.N.2)
S.T.N.2.
D.P.S. (2)
Mr. DuBoisson.
P.M.
Mr. Bellamy.
N.
Mr. B. Sanderson.
C.W. (2)
Extra.
N.L.
R.G.S.S.
D.N.A. (3) Bath.
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ИМ
UNITED
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
BED
USE
MESSAGE.
STATE
152
2321/1
June
OUT
07
EYE
To
V.A. Dover. 414
DATE 1.6.40.
repeated.
C. in C. Nore 896
C. in 0. Portsmouth 220
C. in C. Rosyth 522
F.O. 1/c London
P.O. 1/c Southampton
Commodore 1/c Sheerness 613
N.O. 1/c Ramsgate
F.O. 1/c Tyne
N.O. 1/c Grimsby
F.O. 1/c Humber
N.O. 1/c Yarmouth
F.O. i/c Harwich
N.O. 1/c Newhaven
F.O. 1/c Portland 562
N.O. 1/c Poole
F.O. 1/c Greenock
N.O. 1/c Lowestoft
War Office
Air Ninistry
NAVAL CYPHER C.
From.
Admiralty
IMPORTANT
On completion of Operation DYNAMO vessels and small
craft are to be disposed of as follows:-
A. Motor boats requisitioned from Nore Area to Sheerness
and if necessary overflow to Southend.
B. Motor boats requisitioned from Dover and Portsmouth Areas
to Ramsgate.
C. Personnel ships, British coasters, fishing boats, tugs,
lighters, barges and pulling boats to place from which they
came Coasters loaded with army stores to ports at which they
were loaded.
D. Service motor boats and other craft, including War Office
and R.A.F. boats, to place from which they came.
(84324C) Wt 34295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H, & Ld H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684
D. Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Royal Naval
Barracks, Chatham.
(1) Those with army stores to Deptford to discharge,
then to berth ordered by F.O. 1/c London.
(84884C) WS 34/295/51 200 Pain ups
(ii) Those empty to berth assigned by F.O. i/c London
(111) The above to be paid off on arrival at their final
berth and crews sent to Chatham Barracks.
F.
Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Royal Naval
Barracks Portsmouth.
(1) ABEL TASMAN to Newhaven or Littlehampton to dis-
charge then to Poole.
(11) TINY at present unloading at Upnor to London as
ordered by F.O. 1/c London.
(111) Any with army stores to Southampton to discharge,
then to Poole
(iv) Those empty to Poole.
(v) On arrival at Poole they are to be paid off and
crews sent to Portsmouth Barracks.
G.
30/5/40 to conform with that letter.
Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393/40 dated 30/5/40
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MINIS RY OF SHIPPING.
MESSAGE.F
CONFIDENTIAL.
1659/30.
OUT
158.
0308/31 May
DATE
30.5.40.
To C.in C. Portemouth 145.
DATE
0.in C. Western Approaches 707.
31.5.40.
C.in C.Nore, 826.
Repeated V.A.Dover 356.
SENT
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate. Sheerness 584.
Commodore 1/0 Sheerness 590.
S.N.O. Yarmouth.
S.N.O. Newhaven
P/L by T/P.
From Adminity
Admiralty. D.S.V.P.
Lengehore rishing bests are not
Add to my 1659/30.
being through Hinistry of Fisheries from
Belgian Government anxious that several small
the Tashe They are to or Ranngate
Belgian fishing craft from Brixham are included. This
whichever nearer.
has been arranged.
1659/30
0308/31.
for D.S.V.P.
10% Lord.
Ist S.L.
M.O.B.I
1st Lord.
(2)
D.O.S.T.
1st S.L. (H)
Mr.Veston.
(84324C) Wt 34295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684 Gp 684
(A92409) Wt 38536/439 Pads 2000 Pade 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 31-5912
V.C.N.S. 1st S.L.
A.C. (D)
Mr.Du Beisson.
A.C.N.S. (H),
S.T.N.68
C.S.O.to 1st S.L.
D.S.V.P.
Extra.
D.of L.D.(2)
M.O.S.I.
D.P.S.(2)
D.O.S.T.
A.C.R.(2)
Mr.D.H.Edwards.
D.of S.T.
Mr.Du Boisson.
O.D.(3)
Mr.Veston.
O.D.8.
S.T.N.6B.
Ops.(4)
P.
M.(3)
Extra.
0.1.8.(2)
D.S.D.(9)
D.N.I.(3)
I.S.P.S.
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ni.o
THE
of
OSE
0
MESSAGE.
1659/30.
OUT
"
145.
To C.in C.Portsmouth 127.
DATE 30.5.40.
C.in C.Nore 799.
From
Repeated.
Date
FREE
V.A. Dover. 333.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
SENT
Time
Commodore in Charge Sheerness 584.
S.N.O. farmouth.
S.N.O. Newhaven
P/L by T/P.
Addressed
From Admiralty D.S.V.P.
Small Longshore motor fishing boats are now
being requisitioned through Ministry of Fisheries from
Dover
Brixham to the Wash. They are to proceed or Ramsgate
whichever nearer.
1659/30.
1st Lord.
1st S.L.
V.C.N.S.
M.O.S.I.
A.C.N.S. (T)
D.O.S.T.
A.C.N.S. (H)
Mr.Veston.
(A92409) Wt 38636/439 2000 Pads 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 51-5912
C.S.0.to 1st S.L.
Mr.D.H. Edwards.
D.S.V.P.
Mr.Du Boisson.
D.of L.D.(2)
S.T.N.6B
D.P.S. (3)
P.
A.C.R. (2)
Extra.
D.of S.T.
O.D.(8)
O.D.(3)
Ops.(4)
M.(3
0.I.C.(2)
D.S.D.9.
D.N.I.(3)
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IN
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From
SEXTRENS SEATRANS, NEWHAVEN.
DATE 29.5.40.
TIME
Addressed
BEATRANS, BOYER. BEPEAT TRANSPORTS, TESDO,
Addressed
SHORE.
SEATRANS, DOVER, REPEAT TRANSPORTS, WESDO, LONDON.
B.KB.K.5.
TRAVLERS MILLICENTERACH LEACH POMANCE LIL OLE LABY SAILED
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DATE 29.5.40
S.N.O. YaDmouth
S.N.O. Newhaven
V.A. Dover. 275.
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Officers from S.V.P. are proceeding to
requisition suitable motor boats reported to S.V.P.
under Emergency Stature and otherwise for immediaté
service on coast from Portsmouth to Yarmouth. In all
about 140 are anticipated, of which 40 have already
been requisitioned in the Thames Estuary for special
service and ordered to Dover. It is requested that
boats when collected are placed under control until
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Page 4.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
COTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
DINARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
DORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
FENELLA
ROEBUCK
FOAM QUEEN
ROUEN
ISLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ISLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
KILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
KING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
LADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
LEVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
LOCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES name
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
of Inen
WHITSTABLE
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9
)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
(Tugs)
C. 11
)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
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r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINORU II (M.B.)
#
RENOWN
MINWOOD
RESOLUTE
MONARCH
RICAS
MOTOR-BOAT 42
ROBERT CLIFF
MOTOR-BOAT 27 B
ROSA WOOD AND PHYLLIS LUND
MOTOR-BOAT 43 (R.A.F.
ROWAN (Smack)
MOTOR-BOAT 101 (R.A.F.
RYGATE II (Yacht)
MOTOR-BOAT 102 (R.A.F.
ST. ABBS
MOTOR-BOAT 243 (R.A.F.
ST. CLEARS
MOTOR-BOAT 270 (R.A.F.
#
ST FAGAN
MOTOR-BOAT 275
ST OLAF
M.L. 8 (W.D. Craft)
SAMBRA (M.B.)
MURIOUS
SAVIOUR
NANETTE (M.L.)
SCENE SHIFTER
NELSON (M.B.)
SCOTTISH CO-OPERATOR
NEMO IV
SEA FALCON
NEWHAVEN LIFE-BOAT
SEA FOAM
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
SEASALTER
No. 4
SEINE
No. 101
(Hopper Barges)
SHAMROCK
No. 102
SHEFFIELD (M. Barge)
OCEAN BREEZE
SILICIA (Coaster)
OFFERIA
SILVA FOAM
OLIVIA
SILVER BREEZE
ORIENT LINE (M.B.)
PAULETEER
SILVER QUEEN (M.B.)
SINGAPORE
PEGGY IV
PELLAG II
SYKLARK (Abandoned)
PERSIA (Tug)
SKYLARK I
PIGEON (W.D. Craft)
SKYLARK II
PIONEER
SKYLARK VI
PRIMA (Tug)
SMALL VIKING
PRINCE OF WALES
SOUTHEND BRITANNIA
PRINCESS FREDA
SPEEDWELL Renumed FRANCOLIN NOWJACKDAN
PRINCESS LILY
SPRITE (Harbour Launch)
PUDGE
SULTAN
QUEEN
SUN IV
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
SUN x
(Tugs)
QUEEN BOADICEA II
SUN XI
QUEEN'S CHANNEL
SWALLOW
(Hopper Barge)
S.O. ONE
QUEENSLAND
TANGA (Tug)
QUICKSILVER
THARK
QUI SI SANA (M.B.)
TENIAS
RAMSGATE LIFE-BOAT
THYFORSA
THYRA
RAPIDE
REDA (M.B.)
TONY
TRITON
RELIANCE
Renamed Wranglu.
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It.
NELSON (MB)
VINCIA. (Tug)
NEWHAVEN LIFEBOAT.
No 4
WALMER CASTLE
No 101
Hopper barges.
WESSEX (Lighter)
No 102
WEST. COVE
WEST GROVE
ORIENT LINE (M.B)
WOLFE (WD wap)
WOOTTON (J-g-w Fevry)
PERSIA (Tug)
W24 (Hopper Barge)
PIGEON (WD Crap.)
PRIMA (Tug)
X 95
PUDGE
X 134
(Lighters)
x 209
QUEEN'S CHANNEL (Hopper Baye)
QUEENSLAND
YC 63
YC 71
(highten)
RICAS
yc 72
ROBERT CLIFF
ROWAN (Smack)
ST.ABBS
ST. CLEARS
# ST. FAGAN
Dialy 'Lhila (T.M.1899/UND)
ST. OLAF
SAMBRA (M.B)
SAVIOUR
Claim all
SEINE
SHEFFIELD (M.Bmge)
SILICIA (Coaster)
SINGAPORE
SMALL VIKING
SPEEDWELL renamed FRANCOLIN
now JACKDAW.
SPRITE (Harborn Camch)
SULTAN
SUN IV
SUN X
(Tugs)
SUN XI
SWALLOW
S.O. ONE
TANGA (Tug)
TENIAS
THYFORSA
THYRA renamed WRANGLER
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ENCLOSURE No 7
TO DOVER LETTER OF. 6ans 1940
SECRET
/1463
OPERATION DYNAMO.
Admiralty Letter M. 011106/40 of 2nd July,1940.)
II.
No. 0221/57.
Flag Officer-in-Charge, Portland.
Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Newhaven,
Naval. Officer-in-Charge, Poole.
Resident Naval Officer, Shoreham.
Commanding Officer, R.N.Air Station, Ford.
Officer Commanding, R.A.F. Calshot.
(Copy to each).
(Copies to:-
Commander-in-Chief, Nore.
Vice Admiral, Dover,
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Ramsgate.)
For early report direct to the Vice
Admiral, Dover and Naval Officer-in-Charge,
Ramsgate, copies to Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth
and Commander-in-Chief, Nore.
(Sd.) ATWELL LAKE.
Portsmouth.
10th July, 1940.
for Admiral.
VICE ADMIRAL
hampto
12 JUL 1940
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COMMODORE
BULLPUP
INSERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS Ho
r
2161.
LETTER SENT
30SEP1940
rookview Road,
Streatham,
FLIB
144/S.T.N.6B
POST ROOM
LONDON. S.W. I6.
8.
30th September 1940. 2nd. November I940.
total
Sir,
22/
23
23
I have to acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated 26th September 1940
enclosing report on the Dunkirk Operatio our ref. T.O.9I44/STN.6B
insofar as your "BONNIE HEATHER" took
part in these operations, and to thank
you for the most interesting information
which you have been good enough to
supply. It is anticipated that this
hat part the "BULLPUP"
report will be of value in compiling thea to give you such
final report which will be drawn up on
these operations.
x and on the 30th. of
I am, Sir,
but was later diverted
Your obedient Servant,
as able to sail with
in the Newhaven lifeboat
he lifeboat.
He
(Sgd.) A. P. MEREDITH.
(Navy men) on her hints
in
Director of Sea Transpor
th the lifeboat and told
the Bullpup he had been
A. R. Zoccola, Esq.,
ys with men on board from
fourth time.
is
Creek House,
Shepperton, Middlesex. have
er of another yacht at
Newhave his Skipper
te and said that he
SEW the BULLPUP at Dunkirk
ded on the beach to
the East of Dunkirk Harbour.
I
that
these
are
all
S I have been able to
obtain.
Your
Department
me that the boat must
be considered a total loss,
Yours faithfull
cer
A. H Smith.
1911191 12 10 waron 7 to RECEIVED LIVE
that few of them felt able to sign on for a month and word
commy US making arrangements with employers, etc. so
back to town very regretfully by train.
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the
or
seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue
Le
able to warn my partners that I should be away for a bith
but there was same difficulty in getting signed on and Tic
toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people TI
late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a TW was
accurate 1dea what the job was and was quite determined that
to be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself with few
supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be NO
the basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to
night's

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BULLPUP
2I, Brookview Road,
Streatham,
LONDON. S.W. I6.
2nd. November I940.
The Director of Sea Transport,
23
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House
W.I.
your ref. T.O.9I44/STN.6B
Sir,
re M.Y.BULLPUP.
With reference to your enquiry a.s to what part the "BULLPUP"
? E
took in the Dunkirk evacuation, I am pleased to give you such
details as I have been able to obtain.
The boat was laid up at Newhaven Sussex and on the 30th. of
May last was ordered to sail for Sheerness but was later diverted
to Dover. Neither my Skipper nor myself was able to sail with
her but my Skipper (F. Parker) who served on the Newhaven lifeboat
was sent to Dover shortly afterwards with the lifeboat.
He
went on board the BULLPUP and gave the men (Navy men) on her hints
on the running of the engine.
Later he went to Dover to sail back with the lifeboat and told
me that in response to his enquiries about the Bullpup he had been
informed that she had made 3 (three) ourneys with men on board from
the beaches to Dover but had not returned a fourth time.
is
Since then I have been told by the owner of another yacht at
Newhaven, that his Skipper 1 F. French) wrote and said that he
saw the BULLPUP at Dunkirk apparently stranded on the beach to
the East of Dunkirk Harbour.
I regret that these are all the details I have been able to
obtain.
Your Department has now advised me that the boat must
be considered a total loss.
Yours feithfully
A. Johnth H Smith.
21 A HOW NOVEM RECEIVED LISTO
that carrey US making arrangements with employers, etc. so
back to town very regretfully by train.
few of them felt able to sign on for a month and won
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the
or
seemed able to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue
Le
but to warn my partners that I should be away for a bith
late toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people
there was some difficulty in getting signed on and Tic
to be 1dea what the job was and was quite determined that was
accurate in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a TVJ
the supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be to
put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself with few
basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to
b
night's

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VINITAL
H.O.
FALCON II
tn.2161.
righton Municipal Hospital,
Elm Grove,
9144/STN6B.
29th October, 1940.
Brighton, 7.
47
46
Sir,
19th September, 1940.
I have to acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated 24th October, 1940
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofar as your vessel
"COUNT DRACULA" took part in these
'ALCON 11'.
operations and to thank you for the
information which you have been good
sels were required for the
enough to supply. It is anticipated
t Dunkirk, I offered my vessel,
that this report will be of value in
y 31st arranged with a crew of
compiling the final report which will
ssel to be taken to Dover or
be drawn up on these operations.
ssage was received in the evening
essels were to proceed, but on
I am, Sir,
t) orders were received at
Your obedient Servant, d to proceed, and as there was
no
time
again
he crew, she sailed under a crew
detailed by the Chichester Yacht Co. She was proceeding
to Dover but, probably to the crew being unaccustomed
to the particular some trouble was experienced and
she put into Shoreham.
Director of Sea
Transport.
The
she was taken from Shoreham to
Newhaven and the channel to St. Valerie. From
accounts
grim time, and four bombs exploded
K. Greiner, Esq. the tunately, only resulted in a burst
2, Blondin Avenue, allons of Diesel oil. This narrow
Northfields, later quite independently, by a
Ealing, W.5. of who, prior to the war, had a
W the 'Falcon 11'.
erie to Newhaven the vessel was
taken over by the naval authorities, and is now doing routine
coastal patrol duties.
The vessel can be regarded as an 'old-timer' as she
did useful service in the last war (not under her present
name), and having come safely through that, it is hoped that
she may have the same good fortune in her second period of
service.
Rekin
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
Director of Sea Transport.
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FALCON II
2/3/19
Brighton Municipal Hospital,
Elm Grove,
RECEIVED
Brighton, 7.
47
RY
OF 18 18
19th September, 1940.
Sir,
Re: 'FALCON 11'.
At the time small vessels were required for the
evacuation of the B.E.F. at Dunkirk, I offered my vessel,
Friday
the above-named, and on May 31st arranged with a crew of
local yachtsmen for the vessel to be taken to Dover or
across the channel. A message was received in the evening
of this day that no more vessels were to proceed, but on
Satus Saturday day
the following day (June 1st) orders were received at
Chichester that vessels had to proceed, and as there was
no time again to collect the crew, she sailed under a crew
detailed by the Chichester Yacht Co. She was proceeding
to Dover but, probably owing to the crew being unaccustomed
to the particular vessel, some trouble was experienced and
she put into Shoreham.
The following Sunday she was taken from Shoreham to
Newhaven and went across the channel to St. Valerie. From
accounts they had a pretty grim time, and four bombs exploded
near the vessel which, fortunately, only resulted in a burst
fuel tank containing 260 gallons of Diesel oil. This narrow
escape was later confirmed, quite independently, by a
Lieutenant of the R.N.V.R. who, prior to the war, had a
yacht at Chichester and knew the 'Falcon 11'.
Returning from St. Valerie to Newhaven the vessel was
taken over by the naval authorities, and is now doing routine
coastal patrol duties.
The vessel can be regarded as an 'old-timer' as she
did useful service in the last war (not under her present
name), and having come safely through that, it is hoped that
she may have the same good fortune in her second period of
service.
Rikd
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
Directorol Sea Transport.
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his
GERBERA
H.O.
-2-
194
After rail stanchion smashed down by cable. Doctor
Brydon a brick through all this, as he stuck to wheel carrying out
my instructions, whilst I helped Westwood and Gabriel to get fresh
lines back to "Idaho". Cable parted and took capstan with it.
Almost lost her altogether; managed to get another line back to
him. Beachy Head very close now, about 1 mile away.
Time 9.45 p.m. signalling us from Beachy Head, but cannot read it,
too fast. Rounded Beachy Head and Patrol Boat F. came out, asked
whether I needed assistance. I asked him if he could take "Idaho"
off me. He agreed and told me to follow closely as area was mined.
Managed to get alongside Patrol boat to pass tow over. Port Boat
davits badly bent and part rail and stanchions smashed when rolling
heavily alongside Patrol Boat. "Idaho" in tow of Patrol Boat, and
we following, much easier now. Dark, small stern light shown
from F. and "Idaho". Followed over a very much changing course
until lights were entinguished, word being passed back that enemy
planes were overhead. Very difficult to hold Patrol boat now as
I could only see him against an occasional search light glare.
3.6.40
About 2.a.m. Patrol boat slipped "Idaho" and told him to anchor and
not to move. I drew abreast and tried to drop anchor. It would
not run SO had to pull 15 fthm out of locker, and cut lashing to let
it run. Anchor did not bite, so had to come back to position
again, and pull up another 15 fthm, cut lashing and let it go.
Anchor held this time and so shut off engines. Doctor and Westwood
turned in, and Gabriel and I searched "Warrior" for any possible
leaks. No leaks anywhere, so turned in as dawn was breaking.
Woke about 6.30 a.m.
3.6.1940
Had breakfast. Fresh patrol boat came out and took "Idaho" in tow.
We had to heave anchor up by hand. Got it up and followed inshore.
Waited outside Newhaven some time and tug came out and took "Idaho"
in. I followed and we berthed
12 noon. Rang Mr. Vernon to report and set to stripping anchor
winch. Found winch had three inches of water in it, and armature
was half submerged. Dismantled motor cleaned and dried and
re-assembled. Ran quite O.K. Re-assembled winch and tested -perfect.
Mr. Vernon hadarrived and told me to carry on. Made arrangements
with naval officer to leave early next morning and received sailing
orders. Turned in 12 p.m.
4.6.1940
Newhaven Harbour. Left berth 5 a.m. and had to wait at harbour
entrance for boom to be lowered at 7 a.m. Cleared pierhead 7.10
a.m. N.87 W to Rottingdean 7.35 a.m. Off Rottingdean turned to S.S.W.
after taking on Petrol au
About 10.30 a.m. an we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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POSTAGRAM or MESSAGE
(Delete as
OUT.
necessary)
VAR REGISTRY USE ONLY.
PASS TO:-
ADDRESSED
DATE
FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE HARWICH
FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE LONDON.
FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE DOVER.
SENT
NAVAL OFFICER-IN-CHARGE SHEERNESS
NAVAL OFFICER-IN-CHARGE RAMSGATE.
NAVAL OFFICER-IN-CHARGE NEWHAVEN.
BASE ACCOUNTANT OFFICER SHEERNESS.
BASE ACCOUNTANT OFFICER H.M.S. "PEMBROKE IV."
REPEATED: C. IN C. NORE
C. IN C. PORTSMOUTH
Cypher DIX Confidential Code or
Delete as
Non Confidential Code or Plain Language
necessary.
ADMIRALTY 1115/29 and 0940/29.
REFERENCE RECENT ENGAGEMENT OF CREWS OF BARGES MOTOR
LAUNCHES FISHING VESSELS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SMALL
CRAFT FOR ADMIRALTY SPECIAL SERVICE IT IS MOST ESSENTIAL
THAT ALL OFFICE COPIES OF AGREEMENTS WHETHER T.124, ENG. 6,
LOCAL MADE AGREEMENTS (IT IS BELIEVED THAT IN SOME CASES
MEN ARE SERVING AND MAY HAVE BECOME CASUALTIES WITHOUT T.124
AGREEMENT BEING REGULARLY COMPLETED), AND/OR ANY CREW
LISTS SHOULD BE FORWARDED AT ONCE TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
OF SHIPPING & SEAMEN TOGETHER WITH ANY PARTICULARS OF NEXT OF
KIN THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE CASUALTY
PROCEDURE AND SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS OF SURVIVORS.
ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF EFFECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REGULATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO SECRETARY OF ADMIRALTY (N.L.
BRANCH) REX HOUSE, LOWER REGENT STREET, S.W.1. A SIMILAR
MESSAGE IS BEING SENT TO LOCAL REGISTRARS.
for DIRECTOR OF SEA TRANSPORT
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R.G.S.S.
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
} french
PARIS (Hospital)
COTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
DINARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
DORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
FENELLA
ROEBUCK
FOAM QUEEN
ROUEN
ISLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ISLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
KILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
KING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
LADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
LEVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
LOCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9 (Tugs)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINORU II (M.B.)
# RENOWN
MINWOOD
RESOLUTE
MONARCH
RICAS
MOTOR-BOAT 42
ROBERT CLIFF
MOTOR-BOAT 27 B
ROSA WOOD AND PHYLLIS LUND
MOTOR-BOAT 43 (R.A.F.)
ROWAN (Smack)
MOTOR-BOAT 101 (R.A.F.
RYGATE II (Yacht)
MOTOR-BOAT 102 (R.A.F.
ST. ABBS
#
MOTOR-BOAT 243 (R.A.F.
ST. CLEARS
MOTOR-BOAT 270 (R.A.F.)
#
ST FAGAN
MOTOR-BOAT 275
ST OLAF
M.L. 8 (W.D. Craft)
SAMBRA (M.B.)
MURIOUS
SAVIOUR
NANETTE (M.L.)
SCENE SHIFTER
NELSON (M.B.)
SCOTTISH CO-OPERATOR
NEMO IV
SEA FALCON
NEWHAVEN LIFE-BOAT
SEA FOAM
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
SEASALTER
No. 4
in
SEINE
No. 101
(Hopper Barges)
SHAMROCK
No. 102
)
SHEFFIELD (M. Barge)
OCEAN BREEZE
SILICIA (Coaster)
OFFERIA
SILVA FOAM
OLIVIA
SILVER BREEZE
ORIENT LINE (M.B.)
#
SILVER QUEEN (M.B.)
PAULETEER
SINGAPORE
PEGGY IV
SYKLARK (Abandoned)
PELLAG II
PERSIA (Tug)
SKYLARK I
PIGEON (W.D. Craft)
SKYLARK II
PIONEER
SKYLARK VI
PRIMA (Tug)
SMALL VIKING
PRINCE OF WALES
SOUTHEND BRITANNIA
PRINCESS FREDA
SPEEDWELL
PRINCESS LILY
SPRITE (Harbour Launch)
PUDGE
SULTAN
QUEEN
SUN IV
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
SUN X
SUN XI
~~~
(Tugs)
QUEEN BOADICEA II
QUEEN'S CHANNEL
SWALLOW
(Hopper Barge)
S.O. ONE
QUEENSLAND
TANGA (Tug)
QUICKSILVER
THARK
QUI SI SANA (M.B.)
TENIAS
RAMSGATE LIFE-BOAT
THYFORSA
THYRA
RAPIDE
REDA (M.B.)
TONY
TRITON
RELIANCE
TUG XV
# Sunk
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Page 3.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
remaining; she started a trip but failed to make Dunkirk. On
return, the original Captain rejoined with some of the original
crew. She should then have sailed at 2010/3, but the Captain
reported 3 engineers short at the last minute. It was not
considered necessary to wait for the engineers and the Master
and crew disembarked and the new crew provided for the second
time. Before further use could be made of her, however, the
evacuation terminated.
9. The MONA'S QUEEN was sunk by a mine on her second
voyage to Dunkirk, and the FENELLA was bombed and sunk on her
first voyage.
10. The MALINES who had completed two trips, refused to
sail on the 1st, left Dover at 1600 on the 2nd without orders and
was subsequently found to have proceeded to Southampton.
11. It was felt that trouble might occur in the ST.HELIER
and PRINCESS MAUD, and accordingly a naval party was put on
board to supplement the ships crews, and in consequence no
trouble occurred.
12. The outstanding ships were the MAID OF ORLEANS 6 trips,
one being diverted without completing the trip, and once
returning due to collision. ROYAL DAFFODIL 7 trips, on one of
which she was turned back by a French destroyer -
ROYAL SOVEREIGN 6 trips
KING GEORGE V
5 trips
COTE d'ARGENT
5 trips
ST. HELIER
4 trips after having refused to
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sail once.
PRAGUE
3 trips with full loads, bombed,
85mght
severely damaged and
beached on the last return
trip.
13. Eleven other ships were concerned in the Operation,
details of which are as follows:
27th May BIARRITZ
27th May
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
ARCHANGEL
27th May
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
QUEEN OF THE
Sunk by bombing attack.
CHANNEL
28th May
LORINA
Sunk by bombing attack.
29th May
NORMANIA
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May LOCH GARRY
One trip.
28th May SCOTIA
One trip.
2nd June
THE
28th May KILLARNEY
Sunk by bombing attack.
One trip.
2nd June ROUEN
One trip.
2nd and 3rd
Acapt R.
June AUTO CARRIER
Two trips.
2nd and 3rd
June NEWHAVEN
Two trips.
fice of
Enclosure:-
g Officer Commanding,
Details of Personnel
ER.
Ships used.
2 June, 1940.
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J. Cardy, Esq.,
Divisional Marine Manager,
50
Newhaven.
re Hospital Carrier "Paris".
On Sunday, June 2nd, 1940, the Hospital Carriers "Worthing" and
"Paris" were anchored in the Downs under half an hour's notice.
only
Orders were received for the "Worthing" to sail at about 13 hours
B.S.T. and the "Paris" at 15.05 B.S.T.
At 14.38 B.S.T. my Wireless Operator intercepted a message saying
the "Worthing" was being heavily bombed between U and W buoys,
believed making water - and was returning at full speed.
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On account of this message I made a radio message to the Naval
Officer in charge, Ramsgate, as follows:
to
"Re Worthings affair am I to carry out previous received orders".
After a considerable period, Deal called me up by morse, asking
why delay in sailing to Dunkirk.
Ittnu
BU
I replied by flag signal that I was awaiting a reply to my radio
message.
At 16. 48 B.S.T. I received a radio message to proceed.
I at once weighed anchor and proceeded to Dunkirk.
I
Between the North Goodwins Light Ship and W buoy we ran into
thick fog, but approaching W buoy the fog cleared. to
In the close vicinity of W buoy, three enemy aircraft approached
from the landside
From my own ebservation two of these circled around.
I immediately gave the order to "Hard to Starboard" the wheel,
but before the effect of this order operated, two planes dropped
bombs very close to the ship, the explosions causing steam pipes to
burst in the engine room and putting machinery and lighting out of
action. Also No. 2A lifeboat was blown inwards lifting the foremost
davit out of its socket.
As the ship was out of all control, I ordered lifeboats to be
swung out and lowered to boat deck level, and part of the personnel
to take their stations in the boats.
The carpenter sounded the wells, and reported that the ship was
ed
not making water.
for
On the strength of this, I decided to keep the remainder of the
crew aboard, in the hope of a rescue ship being able to tow me back
se
to Dover.
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Immediately after the bombing, the Wireless operator sent an A.A.A.
us
message by the emergency set, as the mains set was blown to pieces.
We also hoisted the distress signal - fired rockets, and hoisted
ensign upside-down. About 50 minutes later, a flight of about
fifteen enemy planes approached from the same direction, three of
which broke off, circled the ship, and dropped about ten bombs.
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REPORT OF PART PLAYED BY H.M.H.C. "ISIE OF GUERNSEY"
in the evacuation of Dunkirk.
26th May 1940
Having received orders from Dover at noon, we proceeded towards Dunkirk in company
with the Hospital Carrier "Worthing" and Transport "Monas Queen", following the route
given by the Naval Authorities. At approximately 4.0 p.m. as we approached Calais, which
lay in ruins under a heavy pall of smoke, two British destroyers crossed our bows, hove to
and commenced shelling the shore Batteries who promptly returned the challenge. To avoid
this No Mans land we were forced to Deviate, as our proper course would have taken us
between the combatants. Whilst carrying out this manouvre, enemy planes appeared and
commenced bombing the convoy but none of the three vessels were struck, although bombs
fell very close.
Arriving off Dunkirk, which was under an even heavier pall of thick black smoke than
id
Calais, we manouvred our way inside through the various wrecks of vessels which had been
struck by bombs and the "Worthing" having been made fast to the Quay we moored alongside
her. A few moments after our arrival streams of motor ambulances arrived threading their on
way through the columns of troops who were not so seriously wounded and were able to walk. ne
Loading was commenced immediately and every member of the ships Crew assisted in stretcher t
bearing so as to facilitate the loading. By 9.55 p.m. both Hospital Carriers were loaded is
with as many as they could take, the "Isle of Guernsey" having 346 cases on board, and as ond
her number of cots is only 203, many of these cases were accommodated in between the cots r,
on the deck along corridors, in fact wherever it was possible to put a stretcher. The
ck
voyage back to Newhaven, via Dover passed without incident and was completed by 4.53 a.m.
on the 27th May. At 11.47 a.m. on the same day, unloading having been completed, Water,
provisions and Oil fuel taken aboard we proceeded to Dover for orders.
X
May 29th 1940.
At 5-16 p.m., having received orders, we proceeded towards Dunkirk, following a
course which took us well clear of Calais. At 7-12 p.m. we stood off for a while because
of an engagement between aircraft and a British destroyer immediately in our track. At
7.30 p.m. an airman was observed descending by parachute close ahead of us and the vessel
was stopped to savePhim. One of the seamen went down a rope ladder to assist the ariman,
but before he reached the bottom, 10 enemy planes attacked the Ship with bombs cannon and
machine guns. By a miracle none of the bombs struck the ship, although considerable
damage was done by the concussion, shrapnel, cannon shells and machine gun bullets.
British fighter planes drove off the enemy and we proceeded towards Dunkirk with a
terrific air battle taking place overhead. Arrived off the port at 8-20 P.m. we found it
was being bombed and shelled, and we had orders from the shore to keep clear. Returning
along the channel in company with two destroyers, we later received orders to wait until
darkness had fallen and then return to Dunkirk, At 11-30 p.m. we entered between the
breakwaters, the whole place being brilliantly lit up by the glare of fires, burning oil
tanks etc., and managed to moor up alongside what was left of the quay at 12-30 a.m.
Loading commenced at once and by 2-15 a.m. we had taken on board as many as we could
numbering 490. All the crew and R.A.M.C. personnel behaved lendidly throughout,
carrying on with their duties and doing their utmost to load the ship as quickly and as
fully as possible, although the ship was shaken every few minutes by the explosion of
bombs falling on the quay and in the water. Leaving the quay at 2-15 a.m. we proceeded
out of the harbour and just outside we found the sea full of men swimming and shouting for
help, presumably a transport had just been sunk. As two destroyers were standing by
picking these men up, we threaded our way carefully through them and proceeded towards
Dover. It would have been fatal for us to attempt to stop and try to save any of these
men, as we made such a wonderful target for the aircraft hovering ahead, with the flames
of the burning port showing all our white paintwork up. Everything was comparatively
quiet on the way across, except that just before we got to Dover, a patrol boat headed us
off as we were heading straight for a recently laid minefield. Arriving off Dover at
7.0 a.m. we received orders to proceed to Newhaven and arrived at that port at 11-15 a.m.
No further trips were made to Dunkirk, because by the time our damage had been
repaired, the evacuation was completed.
(Signed) E. Hill
(Signed) R.F. Pembury
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Sir,
53
H.M.H.C. "DINARD" No. 28.
As instructed, I beg to report herewith on my recent experiences in connection
with the evacuation of Dunkirk.
We made two trips, the first on May 28th, leaving the Downs anchorage at 2.02p.m.
We went by the northern route, arriving off Dunkirk beaches at 6.30 p.m., the only
other vessels about at that time being three small destroyers. We had some
difficulty in obtaining instructions; eventually one of the destroyers asked us if
we would go alongside the Jetty. This we did, and berthed at 8.10 p.m.
Our R.A.M.C. staff went ashore to contact, and assist in carrying the wounded
down the pier, whilst we on board organised ourselves into parties to get the wounded
aboard, and carry them to the various wards. We had no gang planks supplied, so had
to utilise planks, skids, and anything suitable that would span between ship and pier,
during which time the ship continued to range and could not be kept still alongside.
However, we managed somehow to get the wounded aboard; 271 stretcher cases and 13
n
R.A.M.C. personnel, and being assured that there were no more available, we cut our
moorings and proceeded to back out.
We had difficulty in finding the channel as several of the light buoys were not
functioning. We managed it, however, without any harm coming to us.
At about 1 a.m. on the 29th we were attacked by torpedoes, two being fired at us
from the starboard quarter. The water being very luminous that night, it was very
easy to see and avoid the attack, one torpedo passing ahead and the other astern.
Some minutes after this we heard a heavy explosion astern of us, and saw what
appeared to be smoke and steam well back in our wake. This took place between
Kwinte Bank Whistle Buoy and West Hender Whistle Buoy.
We had several narrow escapes from collisions as we were meeting dozens of ships
coming along without lights, and the weather misty.
One destroyer actually touched
our belting on the starboard side, going very fast.
We arrived back at the Downs at
4.30 a.m., and on to Newhaven berthing at 8.35 a.m.
Ouic second trip to Dunkirk on May 30th commenced at 0.40 p.m. from the Downs,
this time taking the Western route via U.V.W. Buoys. We arrived off the entrance
at 7.34 p.m. and proceeded to go in, but were instructed by H.M. Destroyer to go out re
again until dark. We remained outside until 9.45 p.m. and at 10 p.m. we berthed well
down the pier. During the whole of this time shells were bursting about us, enemy
planes were continuously overhead, and bombs were dropped all round us, but none near
enough to damage us. Whilst alongside, shell fire was very intense, and planes
overhead were giving the range by Verey lights. The pier was damaged, and men coming
along the pier to destroyers to seawards of us, were being wounded and billed.
Shrapnel from bursting shells was continually coming aboard. We found great
difficulty in making contact with those in charge of wounded, the same condition
prevailed regarding gangways, having to use planks and skids as best we could. The
range was getting very close at this time, shells falling and bursting not more than
20 yards from our vessel, causing her to rock and range. It was with difficulty we
kept our improvised gangways intact. The water was falling, and our draft being
13'6", we decided when 14'6" was reported to me, to prepare to get out. We still
found difficulty in contacting the wounded, and at 11.45 p.m., the water being under
14'6", we cut our moorings and backed out.
We made our way down the channel by steaming close to the buoys and using an
electric torch to identify their markings. We had no idea what wrecks we should
find in our way. We steamed cautiously however, to the end of the channel and
eventually made our way back to the Downs. We were under shell fire to the end of
the channel 3 W. Buoy.
During both these expeditions I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of the
crew; officers, engineers, sailors, firemen and stewards did everything in their
power to assist me in every way, getting the wounded aboard over these improvised
gangways, with the distumbed water causing the ship to shake and range continuously,
carrying stretchers, standing by to sound our depth, carrying men wounded alongside,
aboard, and a dozen and one things. They were splendid, I cannot draw attention to
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The engineers deserve great credit, giving us all we asked for from carrying
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stretchers to giving us the last ounce in manoauvering. With one or two
exceptions, every man was ready to go over again, but circumstances were such that
we were not required.
I trust that the devotion and loyalty of these men (and one woman a
stewardess of 59) will not be forgotten.
I remain,
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H.C.T.S.S. ISLE OF THANET.
Report of Trips to and from Dunkirk,
On 23rd May left Newhaven at 00.08 bound for Dover for orders and
arrived off Dover at 03.38. Immediately we received orders to proceed
to. the Downs and anchor. 10.45 destroyer L.0.2. gave orders to follow
him to Dunkirk. At 14.17 we arrived at Dunkirk and an air raid was in
progress. H.C.T.S.S. Worthing lying at quayside berth and H.C.T.S.S.
Isleoof Thanet took outer berth, both vessels lying alongside each
other. At 14.49 we hove astern to quayside berth to await casualties.
There were continuous air raid warnings and numerous German planes
kept hovering overhead but no bombs were dropped. Ship moored head up
by Gare Maritime which had been bombed before our arrival. Gun firing
id
continued from ships and shore batteries at frequent intervals,
18.00 we commenced embarking casualties and at 19.50 the embarkation
was completed. Number of wounded on board totalled 296. At 20.37
in
order given Standby below and we were outside harbour at 21.05. Heavy
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pall of smoke hung over the coast this coming from fires around the
docks caused by bombing. At 22.57 arrived off Dover and received
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orders to proceed to Newhaven. At 23.15 we were on our course. At
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02.20 on 24th we arrived off Newhaven but were detained for 45 mins.
r,
for signals. At 03.48 we moored alongside at No. 2 berth and at 6.20
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the disembarkation was completed. Vessel on immediate notice.
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On morning of the 25th we again left Newhaven at 11.46 and arrived off
Dover at 15.16. At 15.56 received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
adcompanied by s/s PARIS. Ships off Calais between us and the shore
being shelled by German batteries in wood west of Calais.
Arrived at Dunkirk at 18.15 "Canterbury" moored at Gare Maritime on our
arrival. We moored alongside her with the s/s "Paris" on the outside
berth. s/s "Canterbury" sailed at 19.10 and we took quayside berth.
X
At 22.00 commenced loading and air raid attacks were frequent during
the whole period of embarkation. One salvo of bombs fell close to
vessel, but although vessel was sprayed with shrapnel no damage was
done. Fires were raging all around the docks and lit the quayside where
we were lying, the white painted vessels shewing up prominently.
Loading of casualties was completed at 01.00 on the 26th. total number
on board 608 casualties. Left Dunkirk quay at 01.15 and proceeded to
Newhaven. Arrived off Newhaven at 07,20 received signals to enter
at 07.30 and moored at No. 2 berth at 08.00. At about 08.30
disembarkation of casualties commenced and at 11.15 completed.
Again, on the morning of the 27th at 01.10 we left Newhaven
for Dover for orders, arriving off Dover at 04.38. We received
orders to proceed to the Downs until 06.30 and at 06.34 left the
Downs and proceeded to Dunkirk. At 08.00 when off Calais we were
shelled from batteries on the French coast, several shells falling
close to my vessel. At the same time a vessel ahead of me between
Calais and Gravelines was being subjected to shell fire from another
battery on the coast. I deemed it prudent to return to Dover for
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12th June 1940.
NOTES FOR THE CHAIRMAN, SIR ARTHUR M. SUTHERLAND, BART. K.B.E.
m.v. "BEAL"
This vessel made one trip assisting in the Dunkirk evacuation.
Crew list attached. She brought back a full load of troops. An A.B.,
A.D.C.Hall of 33, Normount Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, swam a considerable
distance to the shore with a line attached to his body in order to make
arrangements for towing off boats. The Bo'sun, .Storey of 12, Ransome
Crescent, Macton Estate, Ipswich, and the 2nd Engineer, W.G. Shaw, 77
Farndale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, made many trips in the ship's life-boat
doing valuable service.
m.v. "SANDHILL"
This vessel arrived at Dunkirk on Friday, 24th May, with a cargo
of about 940 tons of high explosives. There were no electric cranes
available and the vessel had to discharge with her own gear. A large
proportion of the cargo was discharged under heavy air raids before the
vessel was finally ordered to leave Dunkirk. The whole crew behaved
splendidly and the Captain especially mentioned the Chief Officer, Mr D.K.
Wright, whose address is c/o Mrs Relf, 30, South Road, Newhaven, Sussex. Crew
list attached.
The draft of the "Foremost 22" is 13 feet aft. and the
tide was ebb, it being about 2½ hours after high water.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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CREW LIST M. V. "BEAL" DUNKERQUE.
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Wilson.
J. W. Liley, Master.
55 Milton Hall Road, Gravesend.
D. Wright. Chief
W. Wilson,
Mate.
1, Croydon Road, Middlesbrough.
F.
Storey,
Bosun.
12, Ransome Crescent, Mactom Estate, Ipswich.
Newhaven,
Officer,
G. Bradley, A.B.
3, Dean Street, Middlesbrough.
G.
Girdwood,
Bosun.
18
D. Nicholsom.A.B.
1, Ailsa Road, Troon, Scotland.
W. Hill.
117
A.D.C.Hall. A.B.
33, Normount Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
B. H. Locke.
A. Clark.
Steward.
4, Bilsmoor Avenue, High Heaton, Newcastle/Tyne.
F. Brennan,
S. Robinson. Chief
44, Fern Avenue, North Shields.
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Hamill.
Engimeer.
Lour Place, Newhaven, Sussex
GWW
G.
Shaw.
Second
77, Farndale Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 4.
Engineer. Road, Clapham Junction, London S.W.11.
S. H. Brown. Steward. 77, Newminster Road, Fenham, Newcastla-on-Tyne.
R. P. Thomas. Assistant
Steward. Cherry Grove, Skelty, Swansea.
J. E. Bracken, Chief Engineer. 28, Lewes Road, Newhaven, Susaex.
R. Clark.
Second 3, Ancroft Avenue, North Shields.
Engineer.
R. Wonders.
Third Engineer. c/o Father, 65 Mortimer Road, South Shields.
entrance to vensel, 1 decided to go back to the Harbour
see whether I could be of any assistance there
to
tide was ebb, it being about 21/2 hours after high water.
The draft of the "Foremost 22" is 13 feet aft. and the
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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CREW LIST M. V. "SANDHILL"
DUNKERQUE.
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GM
Frederick Mafeking
A. Wilson. Master. 31, Derwentdale Gardens, Heaton, Newcastle/Tyne.
D. K. Wright. Chief c/o Mrs. Relf, 30 South Road, Newhaven, Sussex.
Officer.
full
W. Donn.
Second
58 Laws Avenue, Newhaven, Sussex.
Officer.
of
G. Girdwood. Bosun. 18, Guelder Road, High Heaton, Newcastle/Tyne.
W. Hill.
A.B.The 30th May, 117, Gibbons Road, Newhaven, Sussex.
B. H. Locke. A.B.
3, Eastcliff Avenue, West End, Farnham, Hants.
F. Brennan.
A.B.
Scattery Island, Kilbrush, Co. Clare. the
R. Hamill.
A.B.
16, Lour Place, Newhaven, Sussex.
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Ockham soldiers A.B. 38, Darley Road, Clapham Junction, London S.W.11.
from
the
to
S. H. Brown. Steward. 77, Newminster Road, Fenham, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
R.
P.
Thomas.
Assistant
Steward. Cherry Grove, Skelty, Swansea.
He
J. E. Bracken, Chief 28, Lewes Road, Newhaven, Sussex.
Engineer.
R. Clark. Second in 3, Ancroft Avenue, Nor th Shields.
leader Engimeer.
R. Wonders. Third c/o Father, 65 Mortimer Road, South Shields.
the Engineer. essels, and
I separated from the other
a Destroyer I took which the was going 22 in. to
Harbour, endeavouring and as other Destroyers and large
The Destroyer commenced firing at the to
to to out,
I ordered the backed
and proceeded the
We proceeded along the coast
there
entrance to see whether I could be of any assistance there.
declaed 00 go back to the Harbour
The draft of the "Foremost 22" is 13 feet aft. and the
tide was ebb, it being about 2½ hours after high water.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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Frederick Mafeking Holden, states:-
On Wednesday, the 29th May, 1940, I received orders from
the Company's Divisional Marine Manager at Newhaven to proceed
to Dover at once.
The Tug was under full steam and we left the Harbour
at 6.50 p.m.
I was Acting Master of the "Foremost 22", the regular
LIE
Master Captain Fieldgate, being ill.
The Tug arrived off Dover at 4.15 a.m. on Thursday,
the 30th May.
I dropped anchor just off the detached mole, near the
Western entrance to the Dover Harbour, and remained there for
orders.
At 11.30 a.m. a motor launch came up with a Naval Officer
on board. The Naval Officer ordered me to Dunkerque to pick
up soldiers from the beach.
The Naval Officer gave me a chart showing Dunkerque, and
gave me instructions as to courses.
He gave me these instructions so that I could keep clear
of minefields.
He requested me to collect five small vessels, which
were anchored in the vicinity and to take them to Dunkerque as
leader.
I left Dover at 1.35 p.m. on the 30th May followed by
the five small vessels, and arrived off Dunkerque at 8.30 p.m.
I separated from the other vessels after arrival.
I took the "Foremost 22" to the Harbour entrance following
a Destroyer which was going in.
The Destroyer commenced firing at the entrance to the
Harbour, and as other Destroyers and a large Troopship were
endeavouring to enter, I decided to get out.
I ordered the engines astern, backed out of the Harbour,
and proceeded along the coast in the direction of Ostend.
We proceeded along the coast for about two miles, and as it
was getting dusk and there were no small boats to bring the
troops out to my vessel, I decided to go back to the Harbour
entrance to see whether I could be of any assistance there.
The draft of the "Foremost 22" is 13 feet aft. and the
tide was ebb, it being about 2½ hours after high water.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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COPY.
Tug "Foremost" 22.
June 6th, 1940.
Mr. R.J. Cardy,
82
Newhaven.
Dear Sir,
I have to report that in accordance with your
instructions, I proceeded to Dover on Saturday 1st, last and
joined the "Foremost 22" at 4.30 p.m.
We were ordered to leave the coaling berth at 7.30 p.m.
and proceeded to the Tug's berth. At about 8.30 p.m. we left
this berth with other tugs to give assistance to two vessels in
collision in the outer basin. We were not required so returned
to the Tugs' berth and moored up at about 9.45 p.m.
Enemy aeroplanes came over Dover at 11.45 p.m., and
all ships manned their guns. At 12.30 a.m. they had departed
and all hands returned to rest. At 6.30 a.m. on Sunday, 2nd,
we were standing by in readiness for sea and later received
instructions to proceed to the Outer Basin to pick up the barge
"Thelma" and stand by for orders to proceed to Dunkirk. Later
in the day these orders were cancelled and I received fresh
orders to proceed to Dunkirk without barge at p.m. On
arrival off the Harbour entrance at 11 p.m., I was instructed
to enter and give any assistance I could.
Entering, we found the S.S. "Newhaven" aground and in
an attempt to get close enough to get my tow-rope aboard him,
I went aground myself.
The tide was ebbing, making it necessary for me to
get off the ground immediately. I was successful in doing
this and proceeded outside the Harbour while another tug of
less draft assisted the "Newhaven".
I stood off the Harbour entrance for a short time,
then motor boats came alongside and loaded us with French
Troops. By this time the situation was getting very dangerous
and bombs were dropping in our vicinity so I decided that it
would be wise to leave and save what troops we had. I had
been informed that the channel out of Dunkirk was mined and
strewn with numerous wrecks, making it necessary for me to
proceed with all caution.
I/
ashore.
near bombs exploding everywhere
and to carry out my orders, but no sooner had I got between the
At 12 midnight, high water, I steamed between the piers
astern attempting to make fast. when two bombs exploded in the piers
explosion of me. One was very close as the rebound of the channel the
about 15 came right over our quarter deck. I remained sea from
with the minutes thinking still to make a landing and try and there for
British Naval authorities, but just as I got alongside connect the
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.st pier two more bombs were dropped ahead of me, one in the
hannel and one on the East pier, which shattered the pier for some
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listance. 30/8/40. We now opened fire on the plane and succeeded in beating
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getting ashore, nor was there anyone about the place I could get any
information from. Bombs were now dropping everywhere, so my first
.
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thought was for the safety of the ship and cargo, so I decided to
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make a run for it and get back to Dover if possible and report.
I backed full speed astern from between the piers, but no
sooner had I got my ship's head pointing down channel on our course,
than we were attached by another plane. We opened fire on him and
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gave him a good salvo. He sheered off in a Northerly direction and
his engines ceased to roar. We saw no more of him so I believe he
must have fallen in the sea. Now when half way between Dunkirk
and Gravelines they opened fire on us from some of the shore batteries,
many of the shells passing close over our heads on the bridge. Anyhow,
we had no alternative only to carry on and hope for the best.
After passing the Dyck Lightship I got to No.1 Buoy and I
reported the mines to Patrol Boat WL.158. He immediately went after
them and before long we heard three of them blow up. At 5.30 a.m.
another plane came along from the direction of Cap Gris Nez. He
sent a shell across our bows so we opened fire on him and a patrol
boat close to us opened fire on him also, so he cleared off.
We anchored off Dover at 10.40 a.m. and reported to the Naval
Authorities. At 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 26th. several planes were
hovering about. They were laying magnetic mines as we could see one
of them being dropped by parachute. One was exploded close ahead
of us by gun fire from the shore, so our gun was in action once more
against the mine-layers. During all those operations 1,200 rounds
of ammunition were used.
At 8.30 p.m. on Sunday, 26th May, we were ordered to the Downs
to anchor and await further orders.
On Tuesday, May 28th. 6 a.m. received orders proceed Newhaven.
6.10 a.m. hove up and proceeded on passage. Anchored off Newhaven
2.50 p.m. at 6.p.m. received orders from Admiralty proceed Little-
hampton after dark. At 2 a.m. 29/8/40 hove up anchor and proceeded
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COPY OF STATEMENT REGARDING SURVIVORS FROM HOSPITAL SHIP
"PARIS"
163
by
s.t. "FOREMOST 87"
June
Wednesday, 5th May, 1940.
Dear Sir,
On Sunday afternoon, the 2nd June, I received orders from
Naval Authorities Dover to proceed to Dunkirk. My orders being to
take Lifeboats R.N.L.B. "CECIL & LILLIAN PHILPOTT and R.N.L.B.
"THOMAS KIRK WRIGHT" in tow to assist in evacuating troops from
Dunkirk Harbour and Beach.
I cleared Eastern Entrare of Dover Harbour about 3-50 p.m.
with Lifeboats in tow, and on instructions before leaving towed
towards given position where I had to cast lifeboats.o: I arrived
at this position and was giving lifeboat coxwains courses for Dunkirk
Harbour, when, on hearing aircraft overhead and several explosions,
I noticed to the southward of me a Hospital ship which proved to be
S.S. "PARIS" of Newhaven, in, as It thought, difficulties. I at once
altered my course, irrespective of routing instructions, towards said
vessel, and onnnearing same I noticed several of her lifeboats full
of survivors who had survived this bombing and machine-gunning which
I was afterwards informed had happened. I at once gave orders to
crew to get lines etc. ready to take these survivors on board, some
of whom were Sisters who were very seriously injured, also some of
crew whod been badly scalded.
I managed to get all of the 95 survivors out of our boats, some
of which were half full of water, on board of "FOREMOST 87", and did
everything to make wounded (one of whom passed away on board Tug
"FOREMOST 87") as comfortable as I could, and then headed at full
speed towards Dover.
I had hardly altered my course when I noticed another boat
full of people. I stopped engines and on nearing this boat I found
that it had 13 Spaniards aboard. I ordered these to be taken on
board and kept apart from survivors of "PARIS" as I was uncertain of
their Nationality, and I was unable to gather from them how and when
they came to be in the boat I found them in.
I headed for Dover, time being about 10-50 p.m., at full
speed. Arriving at Dober Pierheads Eastern Entrance about 3-30 a.m.
on Monday, 3rd June, and received orders to proceed direct to
Admiralty Pier and land survivors, this I did as soon as possible,
everything being ready on shore to assist in this job of work. I
kept Spaniards on board until they were escorted ashore by armed
guard, who no doubt found out more about them than I could.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) J. Fryer.
Master of s.t. "FOREMOST 87".

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GUIAR SERVICE
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BOSTON
TELEGRAMS: "TRANSHIP, EDINBURGH"
LONDON
SCOTTISH Co-operative WHOLESALE SOCIETY LTD.
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REGISTRY
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RECEIVED
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COASTAL SHIPPING DEPARTMENT.
6 JOHN'S PLACE.
LEITH, 16th August 19 40.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.I.
Dear Sir,
Your Reference T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6 of 7th August.
With reference to above and ours of 13th August, we
enclose herewith statement as made by Captain T. S. Robertson,
Master of the m/v "Scottish Co-operator" in relation to the
Dunkirk operation.
We trust that the information is exactly as required
by you for your purposes.
Yours faithfully,
Jobryce
Transport Manager.
arrival there I found there was not sufficient water at the pier
of
for my ship and I had to go to Margate where we arrived at 4 p.m.
cort
After discharging troops we were about to leave again for Dunkirk
the
but discovered that our degaussing cable was cut and owing to
aft
this I was ordered to anchor and await orders, which I did.
After the evacuation was completed I was sent to Sheerness to
have degaussing wire repaired, after which I was ordered back
to Newhaven where we arrived on Saturday 8th June, 1940.
(Signed) T. S. ROBERTSON, Master.
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M.V. "SCOTTISH CO-OPERATOR".
EVACUATION OF B.E.F. FROM DUNKIRK.
165
Regarding the part taken by the above vessel in the
evacuation of Dunkirk, there is very little to tell.
When these operations were begun we were loading
ammunition in Newhaven, Sussex and this was completed on the
evening of Tuesday 28th May. Orders were then received that
this ship was required for other duties and the cargo just
loaded was to be discharged. Work to this end was begun on
the morning of Wednesday 29th May and completed the same day,
after which we shifted and bunkered to full capacity.
On Thursday 30th May at 5 a.m., we sailed from Newhaven
with instructions to proceed to Dover for orders. On arrival at
Dover, about noon, I spoke to Examination Vessel and was informed
that we were going to Dunkirk to embark troops and that we were to
anchor and await further orders. At about 5 p.m. we were ordered
into South Downs where we were to close the Examination Vessel
which would provide us with sailing orders and routing instructions.
On receiving these routing instructions I asked the
Examination Officer where the troops were to be embarked, and
whether I had to enter the port of Dunkirk and I was told that
I would receive further instructions from British Naval Craft
when I arrived off Dunkirk. At about 8 p.m. we sailed from
the Downs and at about 11 p.m. arrived off Dunkirk Piers where
several vessels were patrolling but none of these was able to
give me any information as they all appeared to be in the same
position as ourselves. One of them informed me, however, that
there were sunken craft in the entrance and therefore it would
not be safe to attempt entering during the hours of darkness so
I decided to keep on the move, at slow speed, until daylight.
There were several enemy aircraft over during the night which
were engaged by our own or Allied Fighters, and driven off.
By 5.30 a.m. on Friday 31st, it was daylight and I
decided to proceed into harbour and we moored alongside break-
water at 6.30 a.m. The Germans, who were about five miles to
the westward of Dunkirk, had the range of the breakwater and were
keeping it under almost continuous shell fire, but fortunately
neither the ship nor any member of the crew was hit, although
overhead. shells were falling all around and occasional shrapnel bursting
The embarkation began immediately on arrival and after
we had embarked 50 stretcher cases, 150 walking wounded and about
350 able men, we were about to sail when just then an hospital
ship came alongside and it was decided to transfer all stretcher
cases and walking wounded from our ship to the Hospital ship.
This was completed in about forty minutes and I then had to wait
and fill up again with able men. At 10.30 a.m. we sailed
with 550 men on board, including seven stretcher cases.
I had orders to discharge these men at Ramsgate but on
arrival there I found there was not sufficient water at the pier
for my ship and I had to go to Margate where we arrived at 4 p.m.
After discharging troops we were about to leave again for Dunkirk
but discovered that our degaussing cable was cut and owing to
this I was ordered to anchor and await orders, which I did.
After the evacuation was completed I was sent to Sheerness to
have degaussing wire repaired, after which I was ordered back
to Newhaven where we arrived on Saturday 8th June, 1940.
(Signed) T. S. ROBERTSON, Master.
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COPY.
H.M.H.C. "st.Julien",
OUTS
Newhaven,
as
13th June, 1940.
GREATE
175
D.G. Hoppins Esq.,
Weymouth Quay.
100%
Dear Sir,
TOTAL
I beg to report the following incidents which took
place while the above was engaged as a Hospital Carrier.
We left Southampton on the 23rd May and proceeded
to Dover for orders: on arrival we received orders to
anchor in the Downs.
On the 24th we received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
and when close to the Inner locks Dunkirk Harbour the ship
was heavily bombed, bombs falling a matter of 20 feet away.
Fortunately the tide was low and apart from a shaking, the
vessel was not damaged. As no people could be seen, I
hailed French Soldiers and asked where we had to berth, but
things began to get hot, so I decided to back out and return
to Dover. I counted 17 planes sowing destruction.
On arrival off Dover, I reported the incident to the
examination boat and after a lapse of 2 hours I received
orders to proceed to Dunkirk, "St. Andrew" following and Air
escort provided. This was done without incident. On
arrival, Crew assisted in loading patients and leaving, as
the "St.Andrew" had no charts for the particular route,
I laid off and waited for her. On our return journey, when
off Calais West we were shelled by Shore Batteries, the
shells falling over us, the elevation being slightly too
high. I sent a message to South Foreland and was answered.
We were ordered to Newhaven and landed Patients. The
Green Lights and Red Cross were plainly exhibited.
Temporary 3rd Officer Rowlands left on account of vessel
not being armed.
25th. Left Newhaven and anchored in the Downs.
26th. Received orders to proceed to Dunkirk in company with
the Andrew". When off Dyck Light Vessel Ualais, we met
the "Maid of Orleans", and firing from Shore Batteries began
on the three ships, and as it was not possible to pass this
place without serious risk of damage, as I was in the lead
I swung round, and zigzagging the whole time until out of
range, incident. I returned by an unauthorised route and reported the
27th. We left the Downs, receiving orders to proceed to
Dunkirk. Not having a Chart we followed the Helier",
ed
"Royal Daffodil", and "St.Andrew" following in the rear. We
et
were attacked by bombs and aerial torpedoes when off
Middlekirk Bank Buoy. These fell very close to the ship
of
but no damage was done. When we arrived off Dunkirk it
con
was absolutely impossible to enter on account of the bombing
th
by relays. Even to remain in the vicinity as we were told
af
we were a good target, so all ships returned to the Downs.
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29th
Received orders to proceed to Dunkirk. When North of
are
Neiuport Buoy the vessel was heavily bombed by shore and air,
machine gunned and shelled, all pitching very close alongside
Date:
and causing damage to the vessel, but through zigzagging though
in a 490 foot wide channel we escaped (this channel was also
congested with all classes of craft) very serious damage and
with our lives. Relays of enemy machines were taking part, and
when off Dunkirk we were still being heavily bombed.
Oy
The "King Orry" was attempting to berth in a very heavy
Graid, she managed to get alongside and here she received her
packet (sunk) The berth I originally intended to take
Dear When I saw the situation I hailed a Drifter, and was
told to keep clear. Much to my sorrow I returned to the Downs.
30th. I reported the incident, receiving orders to proceed off
Dover. We entered Dover and bunkered, and afterwards laying off
for the night, during which S hands reported suffering from
was shell shock.
*51st. 3-45 a.m. A Naval Party (20) men, 1 Sub Lieut. Radcliff
joined with orders to proceed to Dunkirk. At 5-12 the anchor
was clear and away we proceeded using a different channel this
time. By this time the Crew were getting shaky (the Naval Party
was a splendid idea) and we arrived alongside at 8-58, and began
loading under shell fire (assisted by Crew) shells falling about
50 feet away, but no bombing. of the
incendi When we had completed our were loading we left and reported
at Dover, and were told to proceed to Newhaven During the
whole of this time the largest Red Cross flag was kept flying,
and, no doubt about it, these were deliberate attacks on
Base Hospital Carriers.
1st June. Five more hands left the ship, the excuse being that
there was no means of protection or defence.ed,
se
notice oiled, stored I should like to add and that it is by with pride that I have
g
for to mention some of my staff, and those are:-
Mr Gill
Chief Engineer
Mr Gertwright 2nd Officer.
WAS Mr Brown Quartermaster
proceeded Mr Sagar Chief Steward.
These men certainly stuck to their posts, and were the
being means of keeping things going to
sail
I am, Sir,
On Yours respectfully,
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were quay
be the (signed) 1v.L. T. RICHARDSON was to leave as
wed
as possible. All was in and at Master. order
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under water explosions. At 4.30a.m. ship again reported off
Dover, when orders were received to proceed to Calais.
Shortly after 6.0a.m. and when approaching the Port,
much of it could be seen in smoke and flames, but the vessel
continued, and when within two or three cables of the West Pier Head,
Shore Batteries opened fire and straddled both the ships and the
Harbour entrance, and many shells burst close alongside, and it
became necessary to stand off.
Ised
About 7.9a.m. guns ceased fire, and the ship made emother
attempt to enter the Port, and again batteries opened fire, although
Hospital Marks and Red Cross Flags must have been plainly seen. At
this time a British Transport was seen working her way out of the
Harbour, also under heavy shell fire. At the same time guns
concentrated on the ANDREW, evidently with intent to block the
Harbour entrance: so again the ship had to stand off.
Owing to the narrow channels and shoal water, no great
alteration of course could be attempted, thus when the Transport
and the "st. ANDREW were close together, the intensity of the gun
fire was increased and directed at both ships; although these
shells fell very. close, none actually found its target.
When the Transport was clear, the Harbour was again
approached, and still gunfire made it impossible to enter; so
the vessel returned to Dover for further orders. At 1.35p.m.
orders were received to proceed in company with the JULIEN"
to Dunkirk, which Port was reached about 4.0p.m. during a heavy
air raid.
on this voyage the vessel was without charts, and
navigation became difficult, although the "SI. JULIEN", who had
some charts, offered every assistance possible.
Wounded were embarked between 5.30p.m. and 8.0p.m.
At this Port no provision had been made for the handling of wounded,
hence there was no Medical Staff other than those carried by the
g
ship to act as Stretcher Bearers.
In response to a call for volunteers, the entire crew
responded. During the embarking several air raids took place and
much shrapnel fell, but the job was completed without incident or
injury.
At 9.5p.m., with much of the Port and town on fire, the
vessel left for Dover, thence to Newhaven to disembark.
While passing Gravelines at 9.30p.m., again in company
with the T.JULIEN", shore batteries opened fire. No alteration of
course could be made to avoid the fire, owing to the narrow channels,
thus the vessel proceeded, fortunately without damage, although the
shots all fell very close on each side.
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id
On Saturday, the 25 May, the wounded were disembarked at
Newhaven, the vessel was placed on short notice, and about 4.0p.m.
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again sailed for Dover, where, on arrival, she was ordered to the
scort
Downs.
the
raft
on Sunday, the 26 May, at 3.25a.m. the vessel left the
Downs for Dunkirk, but shortly after 4.0a.m. she was ordered by the
Guard Ship to return to anchor. At lla.m. she was again ordered to
proceed to Dunkirk, in company with the JULIEN". At 1.20p.m.,
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EVACUATION OF TROOPS FROM FLANDERS.
Dear Sir, and in
the
It has been reported to me that the "st. David"
under the command of Captain Joy on the 24th May was ordered
to Dunkirk, via Dover, to evacuate wounded from thatarea.
She arrived at that Port on the morning of the
25th and lay alongside receiving wounded until that evening,
During the whole of the time the town and quays were being
subjected to severe bombing.
On her way out, when passing along the Grave-
lines shore, she came under heavy gun fire, and one large calibre
shell fell within less than the Ship's length ahead of her.
at
The vessel was then manoeuvred out of the Channel
to avoid gun fure. Later on, air craft (apparently French)
escorted her until she was clear of danger.
About midnight she arrived at Newhaven, where all here
wounded were landed.
to
The next morning she proceeded to the Downs, and the
day after, the 28th May, received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
once again to evacuate more wounded.
difficult owing to the lack of the usual aids to navigation and
The weather was very misty, and navigation made very
the fact that many vessels had been sunk in the fair-ways since
her last leaving that Port. At 8.00'clock that evening she
entered Dünkirk, where she remaired until the next morning.
were subjected to terrific bombardment by air and land, and it
During the whole of the night, the town, quays, etc.
became necessary, owing to the lack of R.A.M.C. ashore, for the
board receiving the wounded and placing them in the cots etc.
carrying them down the quay as required, with the Medical Staff on
geamen, Firemen, Stewards etc. to load the wounded themselves,
we
This work was exceedingly difficult, as the whole
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was for in a bad condition, and there was not even any gangways available area
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constructed passing the stretcher cases on board, However, the Engineers
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When all the wourlded available were loaded the vessel proceeded
to Newhaven via Dover where she discharged all her wounded.
On the passage, however, she ran over submerged wreckage, and
it was necessary to examine the bottom of the "st. David" before all-
owing her to proceed to sea again.
On the morning of the 30th May, while at Newhaven it was
discovered that Second Engineer Jamieson was missing from his
vessel. Later he turnedup at Fishguard, parently suffering from
loss
of
memory.
At about mid-day Captain Joy received a medical certificate
from the Medical Officer in charge of his vessel, indicating that
he has not fit tp proceed to sea, and early in the afternoon
Mr. Cardy, the Divisional Marine Manager of the Southern Railway at
Newhaven, informed me by telephone that Captain Joy had collapsed.
Chief Officer Mendus, then took command of the "st. David"
but unfortunateltly, the crew refused to proceed to sea without
the aid of an escort or without the vessel being fitted with guns,
which procedure, of course was out of the question, as she was a
Hospital Ship. No immediate action was taken by the Naval
Authorities, although it was suggested that the men be placed
under
arrest.
The next morning the men were mustered by Captain Mendus,
and they then agreed to proceed as usual, the vessel leaving Newhaven
at 9.2 a.m. and proceeding toDunkirk via Dover.
When nearing the French coast the vessel was subjected to
heavy air attack, the bombs exploding so close to the vessel that the
under-water explosion shook her severly, and by this time the
navigation to Dunkirk was made much mo e difficult, apparently owing
to more wrecks and the fact that Dunkirk was under a pall of smoke
and fire.
At 8.15 a.m. on the 31st May the "st. David" arrived aff
Dunkirk Breakwater, but was signalled from the shore that she was
not to enter for the time being; so Captain Mendus stood off with
his vessel awaiting further orders.
During this time the vessel was again subjected to seven
separate air attacks, on one occasion a magnetic mine fell so close
ahead of the vessel, that it was necessary to reverse the Engines
to avoid contact.
Twenty minutes later another mine blew up less than 100 feet
ahead of the vessel, lifting her partially out of the water.
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Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now, 1745, afloat but bumping and being
driven inshore by the on-shore wind. I managed to get the
stern clear by putting the troops forward and then the bows by
moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German aircraft
were still present we took advantage of a rain squall and
sailed immediately.
KAAP-FALGA had by now proceeded on a Westerly course across
the Banks.
0700, Wednesday 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops,
approximately 200 R.A.S.C. and units.
Also about 20 French Staff Officers.
2200, Wednesday 29th. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark
ammunition remaining, about 200 tons.
0800, Thursday 50th.
Arrived Newhaven.
P.M.
Completed to full stowage of amminition.
0300 Friday 31st.
Sailed to Dover for orders.
Noon Friday 31st.
Arrived Dover Roads anchored and reported
myself to Examination Vessel. At Midnight
the roads were cleared and I proceeded
Westwards as far as Dungeness returning to
anchor.
Saturday 1st June at 0500.
Sunday 2nd June.
Entered Submarine basin at 0800 and secured
alongside H.M.S. SANDHURST from whom we
took in Lubricating 011.
1015.
Proceeded to Newhaven to discharge.
1830.
Arrived Newhaven.
Monday 3rd June.
Discharging at Newhaven.
Tuesday 4th June.
Completed discharging.
Wednesday 5th 0615.
Sailed for Poole.
1800.
Arrived Poole.
Thursday 6th June
Payed off.
Beal.
LIEUTENANT.
II.
The Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded. The behaviour of the ALICE would appear
to need some explanation.
(Sd.) H. T.C. WALKER
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.
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There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from
mohine gunning. Brown A.B.
[ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Lieut Griffiths
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has since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first
aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of
Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of title R.A.S.C.
and lieut. Stater. I saw Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three
ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga
and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for
im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I
ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down
nd I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship
78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's
crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward
Wome hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was
then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
'he ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore
vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows
moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice X got took into
y leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage a
of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on
0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units
Vesterley course accross the Banks.
22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons
lso about 20 French Staff Officers.
08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of
03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and reported myself to Examination far as
Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders.
vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as
Dungeness returning to anchor.
Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst
Sun. from whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven
18.30 Arrive Newhaven.
ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven
Pues. 4th. June Compketed discharging
ed.5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole.
L8.00. wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the
W. C. Harding PO DJX149987
R. Shortose E.R.A. DMX64780
Iyall O.D. DJX 184099
OFFICER-IN-CB
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Forwarded.
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1
the authorities ashore about what they wanted
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th
were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the
Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t
beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer
fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
There were several Army casualties and the follo
Killed
Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K.
Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith
Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All
Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very eff
dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.
P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A.
Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the
of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut.
and took command of the three ships. I appointed
Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here
The embarkation started at 1530 with ti
fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got
way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to
stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc
and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via
1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass
time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was
water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a
spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over
Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h
Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur
being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed
the stern clear by putting troops forward and then
by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A
were still present we took advantage of a rain squar
sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00
course across the Banks.
0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed
approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren
Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday
Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to
myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an
1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni
to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the
cleared to Examination vessel. At road
Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid
Entered Saturday 1st. June at
2nd
3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil.
to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015.
arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole.
discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June.
by the following I wish ratings to draw :- attention to the admirable
W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987.
J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099.
E.R.A. DMX. 64780,
date stamp.
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I arrived at Dover at 16.00 and disembarked the prisoners alongside
After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered
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H.M.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Doms at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
cort
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"RUJA"
B
H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirk from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towed back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported
to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and sailed for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order
to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the
evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship
broke down again and was successfully towed by H.H.S. Pascholl.
Signed H.R.Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. G.V.Ward R.N.V.R. made two successful trips to Dunkirk beach and was able
to evacuate 1008 officers and men. Although under continual fire from shore
batteries and dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel
or crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
B.
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
ships boats only until 04.00
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft or water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ransgate
19.00 30th.
May 31st. June 1st.
Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles
to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment with
ships boats only until midnight.
Ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked
ship sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
Ships Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
L.S. A.J.M. Upton P/SSX 13505
A.B. W. H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. H.B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. S.A.Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
"PASCHOLL"
B.
This ship was only taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain
having returned to his proper duties at Ramagate. I proceeded to Ramagate
arriving there 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain at anchor
until further orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Hammond flying
his flag in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour Jetty at
23.00 and embarked ap roximately 300 troops and after some delay left at 00.30 Tuesday
June 4th, arriving Ramsgate approximately 08:30 On instructions sailed at 05.30
Wednesday 5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having taken
N.M.S.Ruja in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 Thursday
6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately 21.00.7th. June
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed J.N.Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS"
I have the honour to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
Dynamo in diary form.
25th. May Joined at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 p.m. approx cast off and
proceeded to anchor off Portsmouth. 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off Yarmouth.
26th. May, 5.10 a.m. ordered to remain at anchor until further orders. Hands cleaning ship
3.0 p.m. Ordered to proceed Portsmouth.
6.0 Arrived Portsmo th. Recive fuel water and stores and ordered to proceed broken
Spithead p.m. to swing for deviation. Dischar ed Dutch engineer. Note compass
and steering compass damaged. Results of swinging give very unreliable deviation card
10.30 27th. May Proceed Dawn in arrived company off for Newhaven Newhaven. and anchored. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec gear stores
rope etc. Hands employed rope etc. Hands employed cleaning ship
9.0 p.m. approx. Dawn arrived off Dover 9.30 approx berthed alongside "Ruja" at so West bad Quay, as
Proceeded in company for Dover.
Enemy render air independance p.m. of navigation impossible we follow rest ahead. gunfire
28th. May raid 1.0 approx. Proceed in company for Dunking. Compass Considerable to
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Adminalty Pier
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After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered
to
escort
H.M.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Downs at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
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"RUJA"
B
H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirl from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towel back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported
to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and sailed for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order
to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the
evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship
broke down again and was successfully towed by H.M.S. Pascholl.
Signed Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. R.N.V.R. made two Although successful under trips continual to Dunkirk fire beach from and shore was able
batteries to evacuate and 1008 dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel
officers
and
men.
or crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Licut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft oz water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air
ships boats only until 04.00
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ramsgate
19.00 30th.
May Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles with
31st. June 1st.
to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment
Ships ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked
boats only until midnight.
Ships ship Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
L.S. A.J.M. Upton P/SSX 13505
A.B. W. H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. .B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
This "PASCHOLL" ship was only B. taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain
having 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain Hammond at anchor
returned to his proper duties at Ramsgate. I proceeded to Ramsgate
arriving further there orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Jetty at flying
his flag embarked roximately 300 troops and after some delay left at at 05.30 Tuesday
until in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour 00.30
June 23.00 4th, and arriving Ramsgate approximately 08-30 On instructions taken sailed
Wednesday in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 21.00.7th. Thursday June
5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having
H.M.S.Ruja 6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS" I have the honour to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
Dynamo in diary Joined form. at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 Palla approx cast Yarmouth. off and
25th. May 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off Hands
26th. proceeded May. to 5.10 anchor a.m. off ordered Portsmouth. to remain at anchor until further orders. cleaning shij
3.0 p.m. Ordered to proceed Portsmouth. Recived fuel water and stores and ordered to broken proceed
6.0 p.m. Arrived Portsmo for deviation. th. Discharged Dutch engineer. unreliable Note compass deviation
Spithead and steering to swing compass damaged. Results of swinging give very card
10.30 Proceed in company for Newhaven. and enchored. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec. gear stores
27th. rope etc. May Hands Dawn arrived employed off rope Newhaven etc. Mands employed Dover. cleaning ship
9.0 Enemy 28th. p.m. May air approx. Dawn raid arrived 1.0 Proceeded p.m. off navigation approx. Dover in company Proceed 9.30 impossible approx for in company WG berthed follow for alongside rest unicint. "Ruja" Compass Considerable at so West bad Quay. as gunfire to
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First Lieut. then abandoned Alice and took his crew and Major De Haviland (wounded)
and 4. soldiers to Kaap Falga where 1st. Lieut. Alice took command. Major De.
Havilland of G.H.Q came on board with instructions for Kaap Falga to go to sea
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and try and intercept a destroyer so that he could report by m/t to the War Office
the seriousness of the situation. No. Destroyer would stop so Kaap Falga returned
to the Downs and reported arrival. Then to Dover where stores were cleared by 09.00
1st. Kaap Falga's engines were badly coked up and in attempting to return to
Dunkirk at 22.00 1st. they overheated to such an extent that the Ship could not
make suffient speed to reach Dunkirk by 03.00 2nd. the latest hour that ships had been
ordered to stay off Dunkirk.
Due to the possibility of this defect Kaap Falga was not used on the night of June 2nd.
the last night of the evacuation.
Sailed for Poole 14.30/3 arrived 12.00/5
PACIFIC
A
Lieut.Comdr. C.J.Skrine R.N. Lieut. Triscott R.N.R.
Sat.25th. May Crews for Dutch Skoots proceeded from ortsmouth to Poole where
they arrived about noon and were detached for these vessels.
Pacific proceeded at 14.00 leaving discharged dutch crew at Brownses Island. Was
ordered to anchor at Yarmouth for the night.
Sun. 26th. May. Weighed at 0.430 and proceeded for Portsmouth Harbour at 09.3.0
Being Senior officer of the Party I went ashore and arranged for stores and swinging
etc. No sailing orders were obtainable until about 19.00 when we were ordered
to complete swinging as soon as possible and sail at once for Newhaven. Accordingly
sailed at dark with Amazone Atlantic Zeus & Pascholl in company (wega and San Antonio)
has broken down)
Monday 27th. May. Arrived off Newhaven at 04.00 and was ordered to anchor outside
Lay at anchor all day awaiting orders. At dark received orders to sail for downs
in company with a party of skoots that had previously arruved Newhaven. Weighed and
Proceeded
Tues. 28th. May Arrived Dover about 08.00 and berthed alongside 09.00. Went ashore
and having ascertained the possible nature of the operation made arrangements for
sandbags first aid outfits etc., to be supplied to my party of Skoots by noon
However an air raid warning intervened and none of these stores had been received
13.00 received orders to sail forthwith. Sailed about 13.00 and took over a large
lifeboat at sea from one of the slower skoots who was dropping behind. Pacific
gradually overhauled the other four skoots and I think was the first of this party
to reach La Panne.
From No. 6 E Buoy we proceeded at slow speed 180° straight for the beach where in
answer to our hail a shout was raised by the soldiers on the beach. The intention
waswas to turn to Port and anchor off. However partly due to the fact that the
larger ships were closer in than I anticipated but mainly due to my leadsman failing
to obtain any sounding at all we grounded on a bank of sand before we had turned
90° This occured at 23.00 We sent the large Lifeboat ashore with 3 of our 5 hands and
instructed them to take off men to other ships as with the wind blowing inshore it was
not certain that we should get off, With the remaining two hands we laid out a kedge
on our Port quarter. By going full astern and heaving on the kedge we got afloat
when the tide rose at 02.00
29th. May. The ships lifeboat and skiff was then sent inshore and 1 officer and
7 men were brought off to Pacific before the boats lost touch with her in the dark
They did howver bring several par ies off to other ships. Verbal orders had been
received before leaving Dover to leave shore before03.30 being anxious to recover
boats and men Pacific remained inshore till daylight finally sailing at 04.30
when it seemed liekly that the boats and crews had been embarked by other ships.
Rerurned to Dover by route Y arriviving about 16.30 and disembarked troops. No
orders were immediately available but verbal orders were subsequently received
to embark water and provisions and sail about 22.00 Application was made for the
balance of complument and I was informed that I should be sent 3 hnds from
Montvera. These did not arrive until 02.40 at which time Pacific sailed for Dunitirk.
30th. May. The morning of 30th May was misty at about 08.20 when crossing Le Dyck bank
there was a violent underwater explosion about two cables on the Starboard bow
No aircraft was about and it is supposed that it was a torpedo which had exploded
on the Bank. No vessel was in sight Arrived off the beach 09.00 about 1 mile E
of Dunkirk and anchored close in. We had no boat of our own but collected two from
a skoot that was just leaving, conditions as regards surf were pretty good but boats
very waterlogged and no boat was obtainable all day. By 16.00 my crew were exhausted
by pulling those boats in and out from the hore all as I had 30 Officers and 620
men aboard I decided to sail. We might have had many more in half the time
if a motor boat had been available. Accordingly sailed at 16.00 When crossing the
Inner Ratel Bank was attacked by by two of a flight of three fighters with machine
guns. They scored a few hits on the ship and injured nobody. Had nothing but a pistol
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om Lieutenant Commander Laurence Phillips, Royal Navy.
5th June, 1940
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the Vice Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Submitted:- (1) Summary of proceedings H.M1 S.Amazone 25.5.40 - 1.6.40
and French S.s. "Newhaven" 2.6.40 - 4.6.40.
(2) Recommendations.
(3) Detailed letter of proceedings.
1) Saturday 25th. p.m. sailed Amazone Poole to Portsmouth.
Sunday 26th.
wiped' ship, stored, and swung for compass.
sailed at dark for Newhaven. Sighted S/M surfaced
1 mile E of Owers 0005. Reported on arrival at
Newhaven.
sailed at dark for Dover in company with Foxglove and
other skuyts.
Monday 27th. p.m. sailed from Dover in companym Embarked about 100
men from beach m/a mile West of Bray and returned to
Dover.
Wednesday 29th. sailed 0230 for Dunkirk, embarking about 400 troops
at Bray and leaving 1930. Divebombed off Middlekirke
on return journey to Ramsgate.
Friday 31st. 1215 sailed for Dunkirk and embarked troops from
positions 2 and 3 miles E of jetty, using grass-rope
as far as possible. Brought down one bomber by Bren
gun fire on nearing Dunkirk, Straddled by shells
on leaving.
Saturday 1st. 0500 disembarked troops and secured in harbour with
gurnt-out clutch.
The reason for such a small number of troops being
disembarked by Amazone was that I went to beaches
where boats were not provided, on purpose.
Sunday 2nd.
I proceeded with S/L Clarabut to Dover and embarked
with one and eight ratings in French steamship
"Newhaven". Took off French troops from east jetty
(B berth) and sailed for Dover 0245 (Monday).
Monday 3rd.
Proceeded in"Newhaven," Embarked Admiral Abrial, a
General, and about 1000 troops, returning to Folkestone
about 0630.
(2)
I wish to mention especially:-
340691 L.A/C Harker, who took boats inshore again and again
after coming off himself (Thursday 30th near Bray). He took
charge of the troops in his boat most efficiently. Later,
when the ship was being dive-bombed, he took charge of a body
of men on deck and directed rifle-fire very coolly during
each attack.
Also Ord. Sea. Wakeham (Portsmouth Division - Newfoundland
Rating) whose conduct in working our own small boats, and at
the wheel, was exceptional.
set a most excellent example and whose assistance was a very gueat
Also Sub. Lieutenant Clarabut R.N. (lent from Montrose) who
help to me.
VICE ADMI
7- JUN 19.

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3. (astailed account).
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5/40 Sailed Amazone, Poole to Portsmouth D.Y.
5/40 a.m. 'wiped' ship in Blook; stored with 14 days provisions and
various instruments and navigational books.
p.m. Swung ship for compass adjustment and anchored near outer
Spit Buby. Sailed at dark in company to Newhaven.
5/40 0005 sighted submarine, surfaced, I'm E of Owers Lt. Reported
to Examination Vessel on arrival with instructions to pass on
message. Anchored outside harbour on orders received, having no
opportunity to provide sand-bags, Lewis gun, etc.
Salled at dark for Dover in company, led by Foxglove.
5/40
Arrived at Dover a.m.
Sailed p.m., for Operation Dynamo, in company, and proceeded by
long route.
Amazone led the skyts, but the compass was found to be reading
about 70 low, due to Cerricks' being topped ready for the exercise,
and her position was lost by the time this was rectified. I beached
the ship about m/a mile west of Bray, bows in, and with a kedge astern.
Lieut. Audley, R.N.V.R. landed in our two small boats and led down
troops from the sand-dunes. By 0300 the boats' crews were exhausted
and the boats were being capsized by the sea which had increased
with the westerly wind. It was obvious that no more could be taken
off in our own boats from the beach. I approached a sloop which
was not anxious to take our troops. A large steamer at anchor
outside informed me that she was on her way in, and there was too
much sea for putting Amazone alongside her. I decided not to go in
to the eastern jetty at such a late hour with troops on board and
returned, without incident, by the long route to Dover.
Disembarked about 100 officers and men (British) at Admiralty Pier.
Lieut. Audley's leg had been injured when hoisting in our boaths
and he was placed on the sick list.. Sub.Lieut.Clarabut, R.N. was
detailed from Montrose as First Lieutenant. I embarked essential
stores and large quantities of water, also a Lewis gun and as few
sand-bags.
Neither the Naval Shore Signal Station nor the Pier Master was
urs.
able to inform Mr. Clarabut of the ship's whereabouts and it was
0th.
not possible to leave until 0230 after I had found him myself. This
wasted five hours.
0230 Sailed in company with Pacific but lost touch soon afterwards. Made
landfall to Eastwards of Dunkirk about 0930. Having been informed
that there was no danger from mines I had taken a short out in shallow
water. This, and the fact that the compass was still 'low', caused
us to mistake Gravilines for Dunkirk! I steamed up and down the
coast and examined the harbour from about 1 mile out and found no sign
of life. Having no W/T, and having had no orders since 2100 the day
before, I steamed W.N.W to seek information. Picked up drifter and
proceeded to Bray Beach.
Anchored about 300ˣ from shore in 10 ft. water and embarked about
400 officers and other ranks, sending in water drums by empty boats.
340691 L.A. C. Harker returned inshore several times, until exhausted,
with a large collapsible boat, taking water drums each time. He took
charge of the troops in his boat most efficiently and set a very
fine example. Later, while the ship was being dive-bombed, he took
charge of the troops on deck and directed rifle-fire very cooly during
each attack in spite of fairly accurate machine-gun fire.
.915 Proceeded. Fredanja informed me he was taking route Y so,
presuming there were special orders, saild/company.
in
010
Attacked by German bomber off Middlekirke. Three bombs dropped
close to Fredanja - avoided delay-action effect.
013
3 more bombs dropped close to Fredanja.
Lef.

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nday
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nd.
There was no hope of repairing the clutch which was practically
burned out, for two days. I went round to Dover with two
commanders and a lieutenant.-commander. S/L Clarabut volunteered
to accompany me. I was sent, with one and eight ratings from
Hotspur and Ajax to ginger up the French cross-channel steamer
Newhaven. It was some four hours before we could discover
from the Naval Signal station where she was. She had actually
entered harbour about 1030 but they informed us she was not in. We
were unable, therefore, to leave until about 2130 instead of 1830
as ordered. The master of the shop handled his vessel extremely
well, in spite of her small high-speed propellors, and got alongside
East Jetty in B berth, ahead of wreck, about 0045 (,). Tynwald
rammed us on entering causing slight damage. There were no troops
on the jetty so I went to the inner end where I found a French
colonel with about 3000 men waiting to be told where to go. I had
to stand at the end telling them that their colonel was in my ship
before they would follow. A paddle steamer in berth C delayed
proceedings by insisting on filling up. The French would not
pass by any spot where embarking was going on! Nor would the
narrowness of the jetty actually allow them to pass. The French
would not send word to the rear and I had to request the colonel
to send two officers to the rear of his men to hurry them up. This
ay rd. was at 0215. At 0245 we were ordered to proceed (from the M.T.B)
On return I reported to Captain Bisset that a loudspeaker on
the jetty would be most useful. I was able to obtain one by
Captain Dawson's efforts. This was a great help the next night, both
for talking to ships when entering and leaving Dunkirk harbour, and
for talking to the French troops and directing the securing of
ropes and passing embarkation orders.
We left harbour after oiling (very slowly owing to wrong connections)
about 1915 and reached Dunkirk entrance at 2430 (?). The strong
easterly current and wind made securing very difficult but the went master on
did very well and we were secured by about 2300. Embarking by no
satisfactorily until an order was passed to stop. We were
means from one of the officers who accompanied Admiral Abrial and a General
full and I got them going again. I suspect this order came
most life-belts' being provided for them the instant they came on I had board!
who solicitous for the safety of his superiors and insisted
had just embarked. One of the General's staff officers was on
We left on Commander Buchanañass arrival on the jetty, him. and
We no opportunity anchored off the North Goodwin at about 0300 in fog and weight at
of turning the loudspeaker set over to
0500, proceeding to Folkestone where we disembarked.
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Bru/0/1303
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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander,in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a
deek of 300 cases of Diesel oil
S at Tilbury
p.m. Sunday
having to
aday 27.4 May 0530 Towed into 6 N°2 Busy.
upasses.
h May, 1940.
Engines being repaired and taking in Themes
100 gallons
1 a spar.
300 Received orders 6 proceed Newhaven on complehon
S and sailed
9wo Proceeded
esday 28", May
1 to enter
ere placed
0530 off husbaven and anchored in Cusmination anchage
0730 Proceeded into Thatom Repurkd b N.O. I/Chage
ce-Admiral
Tuesday
hoaded 300 life bells - fresh thom.
3 South
nchored off
1/20 Ordered to proceed Down sailed
refuelling.
heerness for
045 off Door ordered to anchor oubide
ading; and was
940.
hurday 22/hay
03.30 Weighed and proceeded to submanni Basin
Fueled Wahared and provisioned all
0600 Received orders 6 proceed ha Panne Beach using
Y Route 0850 Completed provisioning
0900 Sailed
200 shopped by examination versel off N goodwnittv
with segual origin 0623 lo proced to Margale.
as I did not pass Dower B'waler until 0900
a had received ho cancellation of previous orders

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OPERATION "DYNAMO"
H.M.D.B. "DESPATCH II"
51
1940
MAY
24th p.m. Commissioned at Poole. 1600 sailed from Poole for
Portsmouth. 2100 Berthed at Portsmouth Dockyard.
Ship "Wipped" during the night.
25th 0430 Left Dockyard for Spithead, Adjusted Compasses. Returned
to Dockyard 1700 with defects.
26th 0400 Engines failed to start. 0420 Sailed from Portsmouth for
Newhaven. 1400 Berthed at Newhaven.
27th 1130 Engines failed to start. Air Compressor broken down;
Temporary repairs executed by Southern Rly by 21.45.
28th 0600 Engines failed to start. 0630 Sailed from Newhaven
for Dover. 1740 Arrived off Dover. 2115 Anchored
29th 0410 Started to weigh Anchor; anchor foul of Sub. Cable;
0620 Weighed Anchor, proceeded to Downs for Route Orders.
0930 Left Downs for La Panne by Route "Y".
Ship was not attacked by any of the large number of enemy
aircraft seen being engaged by Naval Patrol vessels hear
W.Hinder and Kwinte Bk Buoys, or by Aircraft seen engaged
by Fighters off La Panne; none of the bad shots aimed?
by Nieuport Battery at 2 Destroyers North of Nieuport Bk Buoy
fell neared than a cable to this vessel.
2000 Anchored 2 miles west of La Panne, and commenced
embarking French troops.
30th 0400 Weighed and Proceeded 0405 Engines broke down, reanchore
Contact was made by Semaphore with a Destroyer close, who
promissed a tow when he had filled-up with troops, but
temporary repairs were eff/ected by 1030, and ship proceeded
under own power. Course was set to return by Route "Y",
but D.B. Paschol close ahead being heavily shelled by Nieuport
Battery, in company with Paschol, course was altered NW,
across the banks, to Buoy "Y". About 6 miles S of "Y" Buoy
a low flying aircraft attacked with 2 bombs which went well
over. About 1 mile further on Lewis Gun fire was opened on
another low flying enemy aircraft, who did not attack.
1915 Berthed at Ramsgate.
31st 0915091 Left Ramsgate; set course by Route "X" for Dunkirke.
1640 Dunkirke abeam; air raid in progress, nearest bombs,
aimed at Destroyer, to for cable from this vessel.
1725 Anchored 31 East of Dunkirke off Battery de Dunes;
commenced embarking Middlesex Regiment. Constant High
bombing Air Raids till dark; after dark low bombing and
machine gun raids. 23.00 All available Middlesex Regiment
embarked.
June 1st 0001 Weighed, and set course by Route "X" for Ramsgate.
0100 Dunkirke abeam.
0900 Berthed at Ramsgate;
Reported ship unable to proceed to sea without repairs.
June 4th p.m. Operation "Dynamo" cancelled. 22.00 Proceed from
Inner Basin to anchor in Roads.
5th 0400 Sailed from Ramsgate for Newhaven. 2000 Berhhed Newhaven.
6th 0705 Sailed from Newhaven for Poole. 1807 Amchored off Poole.
7th a.m. Proceeded into Poole Harbour.
p.m. Paid Off: Crew returned to R.N.B Portsmouth by train.
HWilmot-Sitwell
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rear-gunner was hit as his tail gun was not
in action on the last attack.
H.M.S. "Amazone" was asked to stand by
me during the night as there appeared to be every
possibility of the Engines breaking down.
The crew behaved excellently under fire
and I especially wish to mention Thomas A. willing,
Petty officer, P/J 100988, who did showed great
coolness and efficiency in Keeping the soldiers calm
during the attacks and in rendering fistaid afterwards.
Also Jack. S. Ambrose, a/E.R.A. 4th class (number
not Known), who did excellent work in the
Engine Room during and after the attacks in Keeping the
engines going and in repairing the gearbox, especially
QO this is his first ship.
we disembared at Ramogate at about 0830
on May 30ᵗʰ; after which we anchored outside the
harbour to have temporary repairs made.
on completion of operation Dynamo we
ordered to Poole to pay off but the engines
were bloke down off Newhaven. we were towed into 14th the
harbour to be repaired and at 2000 on June we
Sailed for Saint Malo under orders from Commander-vi-Chief
Porkmouth.
I have the honour to be,
su,
lag officer in charge
Dover VICE ADMIRAL
28 JUN 1940
your obedient Mostant sewant
*
DOV 0 El R
Lieutenant commander
Royal Navy.

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NARRATIVE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER H.M.S.FRISO DURING
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OPERATION DYNAMO
H.M.S. OSPREY
PORTLAND.
9th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following narrative of
"Dynamo". events whilst in command of the Skoot "FRISO" during Operation
Sunday 26th May. At Portsmouth - ship was being wiped, swung and
generally prepared for service.
Monday 27th May. Sailed fr om Portsmouth at 0500. Arrived Newhaven
at 1315.
Tuesday 28th May. Repairs were effected to for'ard Capstan.
2100. Sailed for Dover.
Wednesday 29th May. 0900. Secured alongside Submarine Basin Dover.
Watered and provisioned ship.
1230. Sailed for Dunkirk towing a pulling
Boat. During the passage every endeavour was made for receiving
and embarking troops. My crew worked continuously at improving
ladders and guest warps, and preparing the holds.
2330 Entered Dunkirk Roads. I steamed as
close to the Beach as possible from about 6 miles to the East of
Dunkirk right up to Dunkirk, but was unable to see any signs of
troops. It appeared that FRISO was the first skoot to arrive in
the Roads.
0030 Entered Dunkirk and secured alongside the
Mole. I then started embarking troops until the skoot "SURSOM
CORDA" secured alongside me when I transferred them across. At
about 0130 I decided to commence filling my ship alternately with
SURSOM CORDA. Between 0130 and 0300 several skoots endeavoured to
come alongside SURSOM CORDA, I instructed the Commanding Officer
of SURSOM CORDA to tell them to berth further up the Mole. I
left the Mole at about 0315 having got onboard about 350 men and
4 officers. I arrived at Dover after an uneventful trip at about
1500 Thursday 30th May.
Having provioned and embarked water tins
I sailed again for Dunkirk at about 2100. This time I proceeded
by the Calais Channel. My crew worked extraordinarily well
clearing up the hold and preparing it again for more troops.
Although we were in the Beam of the Calais Searchlights for about
2 hours it appeared that we remained undetected.
Friday 31st May. At about 0245 I observed what appeared to be a
fairly large derelict two funnelled ship with a slight list to
port. As I approached her avoice shouted for Help, and at to the be same
time the ship took up a violent list to port and appeared the
but I might well have endangered the Boat and Boats crew, both The
sinking. I considered lowering a boat and searching for man,
urgently sunk just after I had passed her. I understand
as required for the evacuation I regretfully proceeded. that SURSOM
ship who some way astern of me did lower a boat but was the unable
CORDA the was Shortly afterwards I observed a flare afterwards on
water some about 250 yards on my starboard bow. At
to find 400 man. yards ahead of me, almost immediately about 0415
I entered being shelled I left hurriedly. I the beach
a bomb fell Dunkirk Harbour but as the Mole was completely then proceeded deserted
and the the place coast was until I saw dense columns of troops cable on as necessary
where I not to ground, I lowered my Boats and started to ships up.
along anchored and then then veered as much to load
An so Air as just Raid occurred at about 0630 but no damage was done
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ENCLOSURE I. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.
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REPORT BY STOKER A. BENHAM, STOKER OF
MOTOR BOAT, NO.275
P.M. 29th.
Left Littlehampton and arrived Newhaven same evening,
had a spot of bother before we were allowed to enter
harbour and stay the night.
A.M. 30th.
Left Newhaven for Ramsgate arriving P.M. same day.
Port Stern Gland was leaking badly had to be repacked on
arrival, Refuelled and ready to sail.
A.M. 31st.
Was ordered to leave Ramsgate independently for Dunkirk.
C.P.O. Leighton, Cox, A.B. Strand and Stoker Benham,
crew. Left harbour and picked up convoy already leaving
for Dunkirk. After about 2/2 to 3 hours out we had
trouble again with Port Stern Gland and returned to
harbour and repacked and tightened up both Stern Glands.
A.M. lst.
Was called again about 4.30 and ordered to sail and
proceed to Dunkirk. Two Sub-Lientenants R.N.V.R.
volunteered to come with us as their boat was unfit for
the trip, and an extra Able Seaman came aboard with them
for the trip. On the way to Dunkirk was kept busy,
Able Seaman Strand watching for aircraft and myself
tending engines, had no more trouble with Stern Glands,
There was quite a considerable amount of aircraft about
and our destroyers were continually repelling their
attacks. Struck something below water starboard side
which made the boat jump but no damage seemed to be done
as the engine was running smoothly and we were not making
water, so we carried oh. On sighting Dunkirk we saw
two large ships loaded with soldiers steamin down the
coast and all small craft following, so we decided to
follow as there was nothing we could do there. After
about 10 minutes steaming we saw a crowd of German
áircraft in the air flying at a great height. About
six detached themselves, and dived down at the two
big ships. They did not release their bombs until they
were almost on the ships, registered hits which sunk
both ships quite close to each other. We were
travelling at full speed and picked up 10 of the
survivors which made the boat full. As the bombers
were still very active in the vicinity, we decided it
was best to leave with all possible speed for home.
After about half to three-quarters of an hour we were
mistaken for German Torpedo Boat by our own trawlera,
who opened fire on us at close range. I saw C.P.O.
Leighton leave the boat after a shell had wrecked the
wheel house and Able Seaman Strand dashed forward to grab
the wheel, I got on to the side and saw one of the
trawlers bearing down on us as though it was going to
ram us, she was just about a boat's length away when I
jumped into the water, for it seemed impossible that she
would miss us. But Strand must have swung boat around
enough to clear. I was picked up by one of the boats
after swimming around for a while. I dont know how long.
I did not see any one else of the boat's crew until we
arrived at Margate, when Able Seaman Strand came aboard
the trawler I was on and spoke to me about the affair.
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ENCLOSURE II. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.
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REPORT BY ABLE SEAMAN NO.275. L.P. STRAND - CREW OF MOTOR BOAT
P.M. 29th. Left Littlehampton. Got permission, after much trouble
to enter and stay night in Newhaven.
A.M. 30th. Left Newhaven for Ramsgate and arrived P.M. - refuelled
and awaited orders.
A.M. 31st. At 4.30 A.M. ordered to leave Ramsgate independently, for
Dunkirk. C.P.O. Leighton i/c, Stoker Benham and Able
Seaman Strand. Outside harbour picked up convoy of small
boats.
3 hours out approx. developed leak in Port
Stern Gland. C.P.O. Lighton ordered me (Strand) to turn
ship and return to Ramsgate. Arrived back in Ramsgate P.M.
and had Gland repacked.
A.M. 1st. 4.30 again ordered to Dunkirk. Before leaving 8 Sub-
Lieutenants (R.N.V.R. volunteered to join boat as their
engine had given them trouble. Got charts etc., and got under
way. No convoy. Near Dunkirk, boat struck obstacle or
shook from bomb explosion. Warships in vicinity continually
repelling air attacks. Just off shore at Dunkirk we saw
all small boats suddenly turn about and leave, as if
ordered so our Officer i/c decided on own responsibility
to do likewise. No ship near to give a general order.
On turning saw 2 large ships steaming away from Dunkirk
packed with soldiers. Suddenly a crowd of German bombers
came out of the clouds, dropped their bombs and disappeared.
Direct hits were registered on both big ships which sank
within 20 minutes. All small boats, including ours,
naturally steamed all out to pick up survivors. We picked
up 10 and as bombs fell, Officer 1/c decided to make back
to Ramsgate. Large destroyer on the scene of resume was
being bombed but kept raiders off.
After steaming back for approx. $ hour saw three trawlers,
2 on Stb. hand and 1 on Port. I saw one making morse signal
and shouted to C.P.O. on wheel to stop engines and asked for
torch to try and answer signal, but could not be heard or
was disregarded. Shot fired across bowa, but still steaming
fast towards trawlers. Next thing, very heavy firing from I
think, all 3 trawlers, our boat being the target at about
1,600 yards. All hands except both R.N.V.R. Officers and
myself went over the side. Firing eased a little so I
grabbed our ensign and waved it as I could plainly ace they
were our own chaps. Firing ceased, trawler sent boat after
chaps in water, got our boat alongside. Both Officers, C.P.O.
Lighton and several survivors wounded, 1 dead (perhaps 2)
belonging to crew of sunk transport.
Later took our boat in tow (messed up a bit) and transferred
us to a minesweeper which eventually took us into Ramagate.
I moored our boat at Pier and being ignorant of what reports,
if any, had been sent decided to report by wire, which I did,
Sun. 2nd.
Stoker Benham and self reported again to N.O.i/c. Got orders
to leave boat where it was, would be looked after, handed
rail warrant for Littlehampton. On arrival P.M. reported to
Commander personally.
(SIGNED) L.F. STRAND.

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ENCLOSURE III. TO FORD'S LETTER NO. 541 of 17th. June, 1940.
REPORT BY LEADING SEAMAN H. COOK, COXSWAIN OF MOTOR
BOAT "ANDORRA".
9th. May.
Ordered to proceed to Newhaven, left approx. 1930 in
company with 275, arrived Newhaven 2130 approx. stopped
by examination vessel after about 2 hours of exchange of
signals allowed to enter harbour. Boat running well.
Oth.May.
Officer in charge of boats gave orders to leave Newhaven
at 0600 for Ramsgate. Arrived Ramsgate about 1630.
Instructed to berth alongside West Wall. Filled boats with
petrol, oil and water wireless and arms taken out of boats.
Officer and T.A.G. making trip returned to Littlehampton.
No further orders. Boat running well.
1st. May.
Boat ready for sea, needed Officer and charts. Noticed and
Officer looking at "Andorra". I asked him if he would take
us to Dunkirk and he replied that he would be pleased to.
At noon took whaler in tow and received provisions and 3
rifles and 100 rounds, left for Dunkirk. Boat running well
at 1800 revs. Arrived at destination at 1630. Ran whaler
alongside telling Papworth and Kettle to proceed inshore
and lead with soldiers. About one minute after this order
a raid started all vessels were under way in view of this
we decided it would not be sensible to ferry as boats would
have been smashed alongside owing to big surf. The whaler
returned with 12 French soldiers. Took them aboard Andorra
and sent whaler inshore again, raid was still on, whaler
returned with II more French soldiers. They were also taken
aboard Andorra making total load of 29 men and whalers in
tow empty, decided whaler was too much for boat to tow so
decided to slip it to another boat in need of a whaler.
Raid had ceased. 1805 left Dunkirk for Ramsgate. Boat
running well at 1800 revs. but load had robbed her of about
4 knots. About 12 miles out second raid started, 3 bombs
dropped close astern badly shook boat, all aboard very cool.
Decided to increase speed owing to the fact that we had
no light for compass and wished to make Ramsgate before dark
as we had no challenge signals. At about 2130 near North
Goodwin Lighthouse, starboard port engine broke down;by this
time it was pitch dark. C.E.R.A. Milford had been working
on engine all this time and managed to get it running again.
We were unable to find entrance owing to a warning in
Ramsgate, no entrance lights were on. Arrived in Ramagate
harbour 0300 on the 1st. June, discharged 23 French soldiers.
1st.
June.
Working on engines, filling up and cleaning boat in general.
Saw 275 leave harbour.
2nd. June
Working on engines.
3rd. June.
Working on engines A.M. Trial. P.M. engines running well, but
boat not doing the proper speed. C.E.R.A. Milford decided
the damage was outside the boat.
4th.
June.
Boat lifted, discovered port screw badly damaged, this was
put right; boat given another trial and found to be back running at
well. Reported to S.N.O. i/c at 1530 told to report
1700. Officer detailed to take us back to Littlehampton. Sub-
5th.
June. 0900 left Ramsgate arrived Littlehampton 1900, boat running
Lieutenant from Portsmouth.
well except for bad petrol.
(SIGNED) H. COOK. L/SEA.

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OPERATION DYNAMO
NARRATIVES BY PERSONNEL OF SMALL CRAFT.
INDEX
NAME OF VESSEL
WRITTEN BY
1. TUG 87
Sub.Lieut. H.M. Davis, R.N.R.
2. M.B. BLUE BIRD
If
G.B. Eyre, R.N.V.R.
3. M.B. AURA
#
M.A. Chodzko, R.N.V.R.
4. M.B. BRITANNIA
If
S.D. Ward
5. M.B.'s CAVERSHAM and QUISISIANA
If
A.V. Weaver
6. M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieut. B.S. Fidler, R.N.R.
7. M.B. EMPRESS
Sub.Lieut. T.W. Betts, R.N.V.R.
8. M.B. SKYLARK
#
M.J.R. Yeatman, R.N.V.R.
9. M.B. SOUTHERN QUEEN
"
Demattos
0. M.B. PRINCESS LILLY
#
K.E.A. Bayley
1. M.B. SKYLARK VI
Ct. Rating G.R. Price
2. H.M.M.B. WHITE BEAR
Cd. Gunner E. Deacon, R.N.
3. H.M.S. DOLPHIN's Motor Boat
Sub.Lieut. E.F. Cornish-Bowden, R.N.
4. WALTON and FRINTON Life Boat
P.O. Tel. Cooley.
5. M.B. CORDELIA
Sub.Lieut. C.A. Thompson
6. M.B. PELLAG II
Lieut.
Martino, R.N.V.R.
STATEMENT BY
7. M.B. SKYLARK (Southend)
Pensioner P.O. R.A. Smith
8. BOURNEMOUTH Life Boat
L. Sea. H. Huntington
9. M.B. BONNY BELLE
Sto. I. G.H. Rose
O. EASTBOURNE Life Boat
(Sto. J. Strangeways P/KX.95036 and
(Sto. A.H. Shaw P/KX.94553
1. M.B. (Unknown)
A.B. M.J. Stallard P/JX.154107
2. M.B. SEA FALCON
L.Sea. A. Westbrook P/JX.131401
3. M.B. SKYLARK
Sto. G. Bramhall P/KX.88343
4. M.B. COMMODORE
Sto. Beech P/KX.90016
5. NEWHAVEN Life Boat
(A.B. W.J. Morris P/JX.126097
(Sto.I W. Spray P/KX.87052
(o.s. T.E. White CDX.133
6, M.B. YSER
Act. P.O. W.H. Achin JX.149919

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OPERATION
NO.25
SHIP:- NEWHAVEN LIFEBOAT.
STATEMENTS BY &
Crew
Service
Coxswain
&
A.B.
W.J.MOrris
Left Dover 0500/31/V started work on the beach.
P/JX 126097.
Tried twelve places, but draught too great. At
0
Sto.1
W.Spray
one place two and a half hours on beach. Tried
PKX.87052.
various ways of getting off, shifting weight
&c. After getting off saw 3 British and 4 French
O.S.
T.E.White
soldiers washed out of a boat being towed: saved
CDX 133.
2 British and 3 French. A rough pier had been
Φ
This was all the crew.
made with lorries and tins and they used this
for troops. It was now very dark. They saw all
little boats moving off in tow. They, however,
took a load of troops off a barge aground and
put them on board a trawler. Then saw more
boats moving and decided it was time to move
away. Tried to get a tow. Started on & Northerly
course (compass) for 2½ hrs. Aprived at some
light and decided to wait till dawn as German
planes were dropping flares all round them.
Something like a fast M.B. passed them. At
daylight they saw ships to Southward and went
over to see where they were. They picked up a
tow as starboard engine broke down. Came back.
Prepared boat for next trip. Left Dover 2/7:
towed over. Told to go into Dunkirk harbour.
Went alongside jetty. Shelled heavily all the
time, about 2230. Took one boatload off.
Told by a Lt.Car. to go to at troopship run
aground in the harbour. Made about 6 trips to
troopship, one to harbour. Shrapnel and tracer
bullets firing at German machines.
On the 6th trip they were told to take up tow
astern with troopa on board.
Saved about 600 to 800 troops, all told.
Went 2nd time with intention of making up for
what he couldn't do before. This was Morris
first experience as Coxswain of any boat, but
had been Acting Q.M. of a destroyer.

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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY (Contd).
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of Petty throughout operations.
I should like Officer to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, .Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
Kg
2.
286
307
EPORT OF "EILA II" (contd).
miles to the south east, and on coming up with it, I found
three French soldiers whom I took on board. I disembarked
them at Newhaven, and after obtaining new Routing Orders
6.I proceeded to Hamble, leaving Newhaven 0955 and arriving
Hamble 1845.
I wish to mention P.O. C.S.Smith, P/J 14350 for extreme
coolness under fire and A.B. K.F. Marriott, P/SSX 237766
for volunteering to man the dinghy.
Sgd. E.H.Batt, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. May 1940.

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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
The following officers, D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and from the land.
REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd).
309
288
ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in
the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them
in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift
ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected
several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them
to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this
destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of
the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity
immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in
company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine
gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
We offered our services for anything that might be required
and the S.N.O. accordingly put our names down on the volunteerM
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we did.
ne 2. When we reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that
no craft with a speed of less than 15 knots was of any use,
so we went in search of a suitable craft. We found M.T.B.101
not being used, so suggested that we manned her ourselves
and took her accross. This unfortunately was not permitted
as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and
to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 0830. "SERIOLA", with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed by "LAHLOO" &
"NONETA" left Ramsgate. I realised that at the rate we were
Nab during the hours of darkness, so thought it would
going we would be in the vicinity of the minefields off be the
advisable to make for Newhaven.
1800. Arrived at Examination anchorage, Newhaven. Exam Ship
2030. Tied us entry, at Southwick Canal, Shoreham. Reported to S.N.O.,
refused instructing us to go to Shoreham.
Shoreham, SOIP up at Hamble and Flag Lieut., Portsmouth.
ne 6. With of S.N.O., Shoreham, sailed at 1030. at As we
were permission leaving, received signal ordering us to return once
as all sailings for Portsmouth were cancelled.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
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I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
of officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
me and reported to S.N.O.Ramsgate,
services on the following day if required.
entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air, and shelling from the land.
June 4. Received orders from S.N.O. Ramsgate to collect to
charts and route for home base; ordered to sail following morning.
June 5. 0830 Sailed from Ramsgate.
1800 Off Newhaven. Examination Vessel refused us entry
and sent us to Shoreham.
2030 Berthed Southwick Canal, Shoreham Harbour.
June 7. 0400 Left Shoreham for Hamble.
1030 Berthed Hamble.
It is estimated that the approximate number of troops taken
from the shore to destroyers was 1,000.
Lieut. R.N.V.R.