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KINDRED STAR
M/S drifters
T.W. Sheridan, Tempy. Skip.
THRIFTY
(Portland)
G. Corney, Tempy. Skip.
R.N.R.
Lieut. A.J. Dunbar, R.N.V.R., R.N.R.
Unit Officer
29th May
1900
Left Portland.
30th May
1730
Arrived off Dover.
31st May
1400
Berthed alongside Prince of Wales
Pier.
1st June
0700
Both ships sailed, each towing 6 small
boats. (1)
1530
Air attack in vicinity of Dunkirk
roads.
1610
Air attack. The tows were slipped
for safety. Altered course away from
shore batteries. A trawler was seen
to be hit, afterwards sinking;
1620
another vessel was blown to pieces. (2)
Kindred Star received damage in engine
room. The tow had scattered and
returned to port independently -
1800
except 3 life boats. These were
taken in tow, and then slipped at
their request.
1830
Air attack near V buoy.
-
Entered Ramsgate harbour.
2nd June
Repairs to Kindred Star. Thrifty
reported to be leaking badly.
4th June
0925
Left Ramsgate for Portland.
Nil
be
Authority - R.O.II, p.344.
(1) Vessels were:- Greater London life the boat,
Abdy Beauclerk in tow of life Thrifty boat, E.M.E.D. life boat, and
Among those in 42, tow of Kindred star were the M/B's
M/B's P.E. Summer Maid, and White Bear.
(2) This was probably the French vessel Yvonne et Moabe
Wings of the Morning, windsong.
(See under E.M.E.D.)
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NEW PRINCE OF WALES
M/V
(Southend
S/Lt. P.H.E. Bennett, R.N.
Motor Nav.
Co. Ltd.
30th May
a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate from Sheerness.
1630
Proceeded via route X to Dunkirk.
2230
Off the French coast, the starboard
engine failed.
31st May
0330ca
Arrived off Bray beach. Took off
troops from a grounded coastal
steamer.
-
Air attack.
0400ca
Transferred troops to a destroyer.
When returning to the beach,
both engines broke down; anchored.
Embarked troops from pulling boats.
0530ca
One engine restarted. Transferred
troops to a destroyer.
Continued to ferry troops.
1700ca
Fired at by a shore battery; a near
miss killed two A/B's and wounded 2
of the crew and S/Lt. Bennett.
Believed to be sinking, the
New Prince of Wales was abandoned,
and the crew transferred in the
dinghy to a motor launch [the Triton].
1800ca
The motor launch picked up some troops
from the sea, and transferred them
and the crew of the New Prince of
Wales to the G/B Mosquito.
N11
Authority - R.O.III, p.63.
(hot to be confused wich
Hms NEW PRINCE OF WALES I 1
See D/NHB/3/3/3/363 - Couresp. with
Mr M.H. whight, Feb 79)
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OCEAN COCK
Tug (Gamecock S.T. Co.
Ltd.)
A.V. Mastin, Master.
29th May
Towed 4 sailing(1) barges from Tilbury
ordered to Dover.
to Ramagate. on arrival at Ramagate,
30th May
1430ca
Arrived Dover with barges.
31st May
0500
Left tow. Dover for Dunkirk with 6 M/B's in
1300ca
Arrived Dunkirk beach. Cast off the
M/B's. Proceeded.
1700
Arrived Dover.
1st June(
2000
Saw the dr. Worcester and the P/V
Maid of Orleans in collision in Dover
harbour. Proceeded to assistance of
Worcester and assisted to tow her to
Prince of Wales pier, in company with
the tuge Crested Cock, Challenge,
Sun VII(3) and Sun XII (4)
2130
Proceeded to Dunkirk, with orders to
pick up anything that was damaged.
(see Sun XI). Zero hour 0300/2.
Later, ordered to return.
2nd June
0800
Dover. Awaited completion of minesweep-
ing operations.
0940
Entered harbour.
Nil
Authority - W.W.
(1) Actually there 3 sailing barges, and the A/B Pudge.
(2) According to Capt. were A.V. Mastin's report this should be
31st May - but all other reports indicate that it was
(3) Sun VII not mention this, but the tug Foremost in 22
lst June.
states does that she assisted 2 vessels in collision the
(4) Sun XI also assisted.
outer basin at this time.
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TRITON
M/B (Owner, W.D. Wills)
Lieut. R.H. Irving,
R.N.R.
29th May
1200ca
Left Sheerness with 13 launches.
1930ca
Arrived Ramsgate, without the M/L
2200
Beverley, which failed to turn up.
Sailed from Ramsgate with the M/L
La Silver Queen and six other M/L's for
Panne, without navigating
instruments or current charts.
-
Off the N. Goodwin L.V. it was found
that 3 of the M/L's had had engine
trouble and had returned to harbour.
30th May
0420ca
Saw a cruiser[ loaded with troops.
She had been damaged aft by shell
fire.
-
One of the M/L's was damaged in
collision with the Triton at this
time. Except for that, "all five of
us had crossed safely".
0500
Arrived off beach near La Panne.
Commenced towing boat loads of
troops to trawlers and destroyers.
The Silver Queen distributed petrol
supplies.
1200ca
Commodore G.O. Stephenson came on
board.
-
The Commodore landed on the beach,
but returned after an hour.
1545ca
Went alongside a destroyer [the
Windsor and embarked R.A. Dover
and his Chief of Staff. Closed
the surf to land him by his
whaler which was in tow, but R.A.
Dover did not land. The Triton
took him back to the destroyer.
The Triton continued ferrying and
towing.
31st May
0100
Lieut. Irving rescued 7 soldiers from
drowning.
0200
The Triton went aground.
0400
Refloated.
0600
Cdre. Stephenson transferred to a
"M.T.B. " [the M/Y Bounty].
1300
Heavy shelling was taking place and
ships moved away from La Panne.
The Triton moved to Dunkirk with
a heavy boat load of troops in tow.
Heavy air attack. The M/V "Prince
of Wales" [i.e. the New Prince of
Wales] was hit. Embarked from her 2
wounded officers and 2 ratings.
She was sinking slowly and had 2
dead on board.
Picked up the troops from a heavily
1730ca
loaded boat which had capsized. A
rope fouled the Triton's rudder and
one propeller. Managed to get
alongside the G/B Mosquito, and
transferred the troops and wounded
to her. Could not clear the rope.
Taken in tow by the yacht Caleta,
but the tow parted and the Triton
was abandoned.
Nil
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VISCOUNT
Thames M/B (J. Mears)
S/Lt. D.L. Satterford,
R.N.
1800
28th May
Left Sheerness for Ramsgate.
ordered". "Followed M/Y Prince of Wales as
-
Viscount's engine stopped. Repairs
were effected.
2330
Having no compass, anchored until dawn.
29th May
0400
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump
defective.
[s/Lt. Satterford then took command of
the M/B Ryegate II]
There is no evidence to show that the Viscount took any part
in Dynamo.
Authority - TO.9436/40.
R.O.II, p.571.
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12
NORE COMMAND.
13
(THE NORE AREA.)
NORE COMMAND-continued.
SHEERNESS.
THE NORE AREA.
HARWICH-continued
LONDON.
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
SHEERNESS-continued.
M/S Trawlers.
Base Ship-Pembroke.
Base Ship.-St. Tudno.
Ba
M/S Drifters.
Group 4.
M/S Craft.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Boy Allen M/S
[2] Corenna X
London. Repairs. Completes
New Prince of Wales I
Sheerness.
22 kw.
Sheerness.
22 November.
[45] Aronia D
[2
Britannia I
(Captain M/S).
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[40] P Berberis x/s D
Harwich.
-
-
[45] Devon County M/S
[45] Sylph
Rochester. certain. Refit. Date un-
22 kw.
certain.
[44] Stella Leonis X
Ipswich. Degaussing. Date
[2
Girl Pat
-
(Fast Motor Boat)
[45] Forerunner M/S
uncertain.
22 kw.
[2] Flemming X D
Harwich.
[:
Echo Sounding Yacht.
Sheerness.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
[45] Go Ahead M/S
[:
Myris
[43] Alouette II
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
22 kw.
-
[45] Lichen x/m
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[
Paddle Minesweeper.
certain.
Group 5.
City of Rochester
Chatham. Future under con-
[45] Monarda X/M
[2] Stella Rigel x
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
sideration.
[45] Plumer M/S
Sheerness.
Harwich.
22 kw.
[2] Waveflower X
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
M/S Trawlers.
[43] Aisha
[45] Tilly Duff x/M D
Harwich.
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
Group 2.
[2] Lord Melchett X D
Ipswich.
[43] Amalfi
.
[45] Vernal x/M D
Sheerness.
f.o. Southampton.
[45] C Myrtle X D XN/HB
Sheerness.
[2] William Wesney X
Harwich.
[45] Amulree
Sheerness.
[45] Welcome Home M/S
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[45] C Larch X D
Sheerness.
22 kw.
certain.
[45] Caleta
-
Sheerness.
[45] C Tamarisk XD
Sheerness.
[48] Caterina
f.o. Gosport.
[45] Pyrope X D
Clorinde
Sheerness.
f.o. Southampton.
Group 6.
45 Glala
-
Sheerness.
Group 3.
[40] Colne x/s D
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Harwich.
Majesta
f.o. Cowes.
Sheerness.
[2] River Clyde X
[43] Chrystobel II
[45] Milford Prince x D
HARWICH AREA.
f.o. Southampton.
Sheerness.
[45] Ma Joie II
Sheerness.
[45] Edwardian X D
Sheerness.
HARWICH.
[45] Tilburyness X
Sheerness.
Boom Defence Vessel.
Base Ship.-Badger.
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[45] Loch Laggan
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[45] Arctic Hunter
[2] Arkwright x
Sheerness.
Yarmouth.
Mooring Lighter.
X/L D
[45] Asama X/L
Cape Melville X
[45] Sparsholt
Sheerness.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Grampion X
Yarmouth.
[2] Boy Pat
Approved suitable for Dan-
[2] Clythness X/L D
Grimsby. Allocated to Har-
Examination Vessels.
[35] James Lay X
(Cdre. M/S)
laying.
wich.
[45] Danube III
Lowestoft. certain. Repairs. Date un-
[2] Cordela X/L D
-
Sheerness,
[45] Milford Princess
[2] London Pride
Harwich.
Harwich.
45 Danube V
Yarmouth.
(Fast Motor Boat)
[2] Earl Kitchener
[45] Milford Queen X
XD
X/L D
[45] Danube VI
Sheerness. certain. Repairs. Date un-
Yarmouth.
[45] Nogi X
[2] Suma X D
Lowestoft. Repairs. Date
[45] Keverne
Yarmouth.
uncertain.
Sheerness.
[45] Norse X/L D
Danlaying Vessels.
[45] St. Katherine
Sheerness. Repairs. Completes
[45] Solon X D
10 April.
[2] Madeline
-
Yarmouth.
Harwich.
[45] St. Melante X/L D
[2] Oakland
Balloon Barrage Drifters.
Sheerness.
Boy Scout.
M/S Tugs.
Carry On.
Ex Fortis.
Citron.
George Inverugie. & Albert.
Marinus.
Magnetic Ships.
[2] Scythe S
Comely Bank.
[45] Corfield
Constant Hope.
Kiddawdry.
Our Newspray. Kate.
45 Bushwood
Clyde.
Sheerness.
Paddle Minesweepers.
[2] Slogan S
Harwich.
Elsie and Nellie.
Lavinia L.
Triumph. Rose Emma.
12th Minesweeping Flotilla.
[45] Golden Eagle D
Special Service Vessels.
[2] Souvenir S
Young Alfred.
[43] C Queen Empress x
Harwich.
Royal Eagle
Sheerness. (Allocated to Irvine
(S.O.)
f.o. for Chatham. conversion Completes to A/S vessel.)
[43] C Oriole x
I
Portsmouth.
CHATHAM.
M/S Trawler.
Crested Eagle
9 April.
[2] P Duchess of Fife
Lowestoft. Repairs. Date
Magnetic Ships.
C Foyle
f.o. Chatham.
XD
uncertain.
Chatham. uncertain. Reboilering. Date
20 April.
Completes
Harwich.
[2] P Borde
-
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[2] C Marmion X
certain (about 2 weeks).
Three
Magnetic Aircraft.
[2] C Waverley X
Lowestoft. Refit. Date un-
[2] Springdale
Chatham.
-
Manston
certain.

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42
43
Page
Page
Page
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
Ocean Eddy
37

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42
43
Page
Page
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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Page
Page
Page
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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COPY.
Royal Naval Hospital,
57
Chatham.
To: Rear-Admiral Taylor, O.B.E..
13th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the narrative of
events whilst in command of m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES"
Bray. until she was believed sunk at 1415 at the beaches near
A.M. Wednesday 29th May I was ordered to proceed
to Sheerness to report to the Commodore at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE"
Arrived Sheerness about 1700 was ordered to proceed in
m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" leading flotilla of seven light
craft. Left camber at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE" proceeded to sea
through boom. Two boats appeared to be in difficulties
and did not leave the boom. I was met by escort yacht
and formed astern of her.
Had to slow down to keep boats in company. First
three boats astern kept good station, remaining one fell
astern but owing to urgency of getting boats to destination
flotilla did not decrease speed any further.
About 2200 yacht escort was challenged from shore.
She informed me an officer was required to go in to
Margate for orders, so proceeded myself in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Established my identity and was told to
push on to Ramsgate. While away one boat "QUEEN
BOADACEA" broke down, after some delay she was taken in
tow by escort yacht. My port engine broke down, speed.
greatly reduced. One boat lost contact in darkness. I
went back to look for her off Longrose, search
unsuccessful, rejoined escort. Fog came down at dawn and
escort anchored with "NEW PRINCE OF WALES", "QUEEN BOADACEA"
and "MARSAYRA", off Ramsgate exact position uncertain.
After an hour fog cleared enough to show buoy ahead so
proceeded with "MARSAYRA" in company escort yacht following
with "QUEEN BOADACEA". Engines misfiring badly and
stopped just outside Ramsgate, anchored and proceeded into
harbour in "MARSAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-in-
Charge Ramsgate received charts and orders to proceed to
beaches between Bray and La Panne and to carry on
ferrying troops from shore to ships until only enough fuel
remained to return. Boats were towed in, repairs started
on "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" immediately.
Engines ready for use at 1630 so proceeded to sea 30/5
at once by route 'X' for Dunkerque. Arrived off French
coast 2230 (Thursday 30th). Port engine failed again
shortly after turning parallel to coast. Dunkerque burning
fiercely and heavy pall of smoke covered the channel to the
borth. Endeavoured to find beach with boat hardly making
eny way through the water. Attempts to locate troops were
insuccessful and I was lost in smoke, saw green light buoy
ДРО established approximate position, immediately fterward
voptboard engine failed, had to drop anchor.
E.R.A. reported ammount of fuel remaining and I
we could not return to Ramsgate even if we did no
I. пливет BO determined to carry on until fuel ran out. The
& atco LETUS efforts of E.R.A. hite and the stoker assisting
commendable and before dawn both engines
though firing badly the boat was making three

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"NEW PRINCE OF WALES" again after she was hit.
Shortly afterward I managed to obtain sight with
one eye and took charge of the wheel as the H.O. rating
did not appear to know how to handle her. This left
her Captain an R.N.R. Lieutenant free to direct
operations, we proceeded to carry on evacuating
military who were swimming in the sea. After about forty
five minutes, the launch being loaded to full capacity
we went alongside H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" where my crew and
military were embarked.
on arrival on board I was given a morphia
injection and remember nothing further until arrival in
Dover 0700 Saturday, 1st June.
I should like to bring to your notice for
favourable recommendation E.R.A. (5th class) White who
long continuous hours in an endeavour to maintain his
enginess in running order under most difficult conditions;
also the stoker whose name I cannot recall who untiringly
assisted the above.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd) P.H.E. Bennett,
Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Navy.

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At this time a terrific aerial battle was on, shells from
shore batteries were falling around and bombs dropping all over the
place in close proximity. As I was towing this boat I saw a bomb
hit the pleasure steamer "PRINCE OF WALES". I closed her and took
aboard two badly wounded Officers and two ratings.
I offered to
go aboard as she was sinking slowly, but was told only two dead
remained on board.
Just before this, ordinary seaman Purbrick fell overboard
from exhaustion and I picked him up somehow.
My Cox. was sleeping
on his feet on and off and the two others lay down and stood up as
strength permitted.
The C.O. of the "PRINCE OF WALES", although
covered in blood, offered to try and steer the boat.
I then saw a man swimming naked in the water.
Stopped
and got him.
Next a heavily loaded boat of soldiers turned right
over close inshore, and left the men struggling in the water. I
got down to them and rescued the lot personally hauling them aboard
with my crews feeble assistance.
While doing this, I got a rope
round my Starboard screw and fouled the rudder. I now had a full
load of soldiers on board (six wounded) a full boat load towing
and soldiers clinging to the stern.
With what I thought was the last of my strength, I got my
launch alongside a lifeboat and from there hauled her hand over hand,
by means of a grass rope, up to the sloop "MOSQUITO". I then
discovered the lifeboat's propeller was also fouled. Neither
I
nor my crew could clear the propeller, so I boarded "MOSQUITO" and
asked the 1st Lieutenant to send someone to do so.
Meanwhile,
I
went below for a cup of tea.
I came on deck in fifteen minutes,
but the rope could not be cleared I was told.
Air battle still in progress with bombs dropping all around.
I then with difficulty closed the yacht "GALETA" and asked her to take
me in tow.
The C.O.'s ship was in a very bad position with regard
to German shore batteries, nevertheless, he wanted another boat load
of troops before leaving and asked me to try and close the beach and
get one. I said I would, but asked him to watch out for me in case
I got ashore.
I proceeded towards the beach just then coincident with
an explosion of some kind.
The launch seemed to rise from the
water, fall back, rise again and fall back.
I could only move
slowly now and I saw the yacht was drawing the fire from shore. One
of the crew called out that the yacht was signalling me. I looked
round and saw she was signalling me. With great difficulty I got
alongside and made her fast for towing, then slumped on the yacht's
deck, stupified with exhaustion, want of sleep and food, I suppose.
Unfortunately the tow rope parted a few minutes later.
The C.O. of yacht objected and rightly so to going back to the shealed
area with his ships and troops on board.
So the "TRITON" was left
afloat with a rope round her screw and a badly damaged stem and stern.
I regret exceedingly that I did not get her home again for various
reasons.
It was about 1840 31st May, 1940, when my activities ceased.
I had been on my feet from 0700 29th May, to 1840 31st May, 1940, in
a small craft, without sleep and the only food eaten from 2000 29th
May to that time was one tin of herrings, ont tin of bully beef and
between five and two slices of bread each also four cups of tea without
sugar.
We simply had not time to eat.
A few more remarks and I finish. I was the only
Commissioned Officer (excluding Commodore Skippers) who was constantly
in the boats at La Panne.
I took off more troops than I can
remember there - scores and scores of boat loads and I venture to say
if my boat had not remained there to the last, hundreds would never
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LAUNCH "TRITON"
for 190
Lieutenant R.H. INVING, R.N.R.
3, KNITH. Sea. Cox.
J.STEPHENS. Ord.Sea.
D. SIMPSON. B.R.A. (utterly useless)
0. GLYNN. Ord.Sea.
F.G. PURBRICK. Ord.Sea. (fell overboard and had to put him on "MOSQUITO"
suffering from cold and shook).
I was at Sheerness as No.1 of Dutch Scoot "PRINCESS JULIANA"
Wednesday 20th May 1940, was instructed to proceed from Sheernoss to
Ramsgate in charge of 13 Launches, various kinds and speeds - handed over
12. Left Sheerness about noon Wednesday, 29th May.
Arrived Ramagate about 1930
Left Remagate about 2150
for Cuploa near La Penne with 9 launches.
Very vague instructions about La Panne and was not definitely
informed whether British troops were actually there. Had bad visibility
and did not know exact position but made Cuploa 0500, Thursday morning -
only 5 launches arrived in company, others broke down and returned to
Ransgate. Launch "SILVER QUEEN" was of great assistance.
From 0500, Thursday, 30th May to about 1700 Friday, 31st May
I towed or picked up hundreds of troops and transferred them to destroyers,
scoots etc. Launches not equipped with proper towing topes and crew very
unsemanlike. Had to steer and make fast myself. Commodore Stephens used
my launch and participated in taking off troops, no one at Cuploa to give to
instructions.
I worked all Thursday night and carried on until 1330 when ship
was shelled heavily and all ships proceeded towards Dunquarque and I was
last to leave Cuploa under heavy shell fire.
I proceeded towards Dunquerque along the beach and on arriving
at extreme west end of Dunquerque beach a heavy air attack and fire from
shore batteries was falling all round. I took the most westerly boat in
tow and when looking round to find a near ship, saw the large launch "PRINCE
OF WALES" struck by a bomb, I proceeded with the boat I had in tow towards
her and found 4 survivors very bedly wounded ready to take off. Two others
were dead on board. On the way to the sloop "MOSQUITO" with survivors I
resoued soldiers from drowing whose boat had sunic close ashore. While
doing this my starbcard propeller get fouled and I had a terrible job to
get to the sloop "MOSQUITO" with troops and wounded from "PRINCE OF MALZES".
All this time bombing and shelling was going on. I landed all on the
"HOSQUITO" and then asked the "MOSQUITO" to tay and clear ay propeller,
they tried but could not do so. I them consulted the First Lieutement and
he suggested that I get a tow home. I spproached the yacht "CALSTA",
the C.O. immediately asked me to get him troops but I told him I would
attempt it with one engine although I could not handle her. I got near
the west beach and immediately came under shore fire and no boats being
ready to come off "GALETA" signelled me to return as he was being shelled
and had to get out of it. I got back and made the launch fast for towing-
under fire, but the tow rope broke and the Launch being in the hotly
peppered area and close to the surf the C.O. of "CALETA" and myself thought
it would endanger his vessel to remain there to try and pick up again so
chose inshore.
Neither I or the arew had any sleep or proper food from Wednesday
morning until the launch was abandoned at 1640 Friday. All of us were
stupid with exhaustion.
I took off more troops at Cuploa than anyone else.
I have lost my voice meantime through constant hailing of boats
and giving orders. The "TRITON" was damaged badly in the stern and bow
through going alongaide ships so frequently in a very heavy swell. I have
lost my uniform cap and raincoat, rasor and other items.
My information on sailing from Ramsgate was - "No troops east of
La Panne or west of Braye Duns", the first item was correct byrb the second
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205
192
LOG of H.M. Motor Boat LADY CABLE of Torquay
during operations carried out June 2md
and 3rd, 1940.
In command: Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N.
Cadet Rating G.R. Price
Stoke Worsall
Able Seaman or Ordinary Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland,
Sunday, June 2nd, 1940.
Took over boat during forenoon from Mr. Gooding who
operates boat for owner at Torquay. She had done one trip
to the beaches near Dunkirk. Took on provisions, water,
petrol, etc. Mr. Gooding showed Stoker Worsall the working
of the engines Cylinder Atlantic - running on petrol.
At about 1500 went over to Prince of Wales Pier and was
then taken in tow by SUN VI, together with two life-boats
and one other craft. Started for Dunkirk at approximately
1530, having been handed previously copy of Sailing
Instructions to Drifters, together with rough sketch map
of course to follow. After uneventful trip arrived off
Dunkirk harbour at about 2230 and received orders to
proceed in harbour and go a long way up the Mole to embark
soldiers - fill up and return to tug, then go in for
further loads. At times had difficulty in persuading
French troops to embark in LADY CABLE, the reason apparently
being reluctance to break their units or to act without
definite orders from their officer who was probably still
in the town of Dunkirk. However, we took four boat loads
off - each load containing between 40 and 50 soldiers.
Three loads I took to tugs and one to H.M.S. WISHART when
tug was not in usual position. Spoke to tug after fourth
trip and was informed that it would soon be light and that
she could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. I had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability of tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. craft (later found to
be HAIG) who I imagined from her position was watching us and
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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 4.
SHIP: Motor Boat "Britannia".
Officer/
Rating
Reporting: S/L S.D. WARD.
1030 31 May 1940.
Proceeded from Submarine Basin and made fast to
H.M.T. "Fyldea" at buoy.
1355 31 May. Left in tow.
1150 1 June 1940. Arrive off Dunkirk. (Delay on passage due
to Samson posts, cleats, etc. carrying away.)
Cast off and proceed to Beach 1 mile East of harbour
under heavy enemy bombing. Attempted to warp off 2 Launches
aground by making fast line to sunken French destroyer "L'Adroit".
1300
Existing conditions of shoal water and falling tide
made it impossible to load the launch directly from the beach
three
without going aground so "acquired" their dinghies and made
launch fast to two sailing barges which were used throughout as
a landing stage, the dinghies bringing men to the barges and the
launch taking them out to "Fyldea" and other vessels.
(Approximately 200 men were carried in the dinghies.)
1815
Returned to "Fyldea" now aground. Ran out kite
wires to anchored barge and laid out trawlers X edge.
1845
"Fyldea" floated and proceeded in tow towards Dover.
0255 2nd June. Secured alongside Admiralty Pier to disembark
troops.
0415
Secured alongside Prince of Wales Pier.
Drew Savage
Hillier
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FROM
The Commanding Officer, D/C Unit.
233
DATE
15th June 1940.
25
TO
The Captain, H.M.S. EXCELLENT.
Lieutenant R.H. Mead, R.N.V.R.
I regret who to report the death of Lieutenant
Mead, R.N.V.R. 1940, at 2108, was killed in action at Dunkirk on R.H. Saturday,
1st June or was wounded and died later.
2.
H.M. D/C to the M.B. had been reported out of action
31st May 1940, and Duty Staff Officer, Staff of Flag p.m. Officer
commanding Dover, the Commanding Officer and Lieutenant
Mead were ordered to find themselves boats if possible, and to
assume command.
3.
Lieutenant Mead had assumed command of R.N.L.B.
WALTON AND FRINTON, and having been towed across to near Dun-
I.B.
kirk with other small boats, had pressed on to Dunkirk, unaccom-
panied except by one other boat, the remainder of the small
boats having turned back. This can be clearly seen from the
extracts of the log kept in the boat, a copy of which has
already been forwarded to the Flag Officer-in-Charge, Dover,
through the Officer Commanding Rescue Boats.
an
4.
While in the harbour itself, a shrapnel shell burst
on the water nearby, killing Lieutenant Mead. The remainder
ope
of the life-boat's crew, under a Lieutenant R.N.R. from the
Tug SUN IV continued ferrying soldiers to larger ships until
tian
0423, when Tug SUN IV towed the boat back to Ramsgate.
5.
The two members of my crew who accompanied Lieutenant
led
Mead, Petty Officer Telegraphist Cooley and Able Seaman MacManus,
have informed me that the "determination and guts" of Lieutenant
Mead in persisting in his efforts to rally the smaller boats
and to push on to Dunkirk, were outstanding. This was reported
by me to the Staff Officer of the Rescue boats at Dover, who
interviewed the crew, and has a copy of the log of the life-boat.
ced
6.
I understand that the boat underwent many air attacks
ops
from the time that the tow came within about 20 miles of the
it.
coast.
7.
This report is submitted in order to confirm that the
ant
gallantry of Lieutenant R.H. Mead, (as previously reported by me,
pa,
ade
P.T.O.
Note:- During the above operations the "Cordelia being 18 was
working with Sport engine only - which, owing to were
overworked, seized up. Estimated that 300 beach. troops
carried by "Cordelia" and whaler from the
1100 Taken in tow by the G.R.1740 (drifter) and
proceeded towards Dover.
1130) Shelled by shore
2030 1145) Entered batteries. Dover Harbour and tied up at Prince of
Wales Pier (Inner Harbour).
2100 Reported to LYNX office.
Friday/

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223 23
FROM
Senior Medical Officer, Dover.
DATE
7th May 1940.
TO
Flag Officer, Commanding.
Report of the death of Lieut Mead. R.N.V.R. H.M.S.Niger.
Submitted,
I.B.
The attached report received from
Medical Officer H.M.S. Niger is forwarded for information.
VIDEADMISTER 1940 *
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DOVER
Surgeon Captain.
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Senior Medical Officer.
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the above operations the Cordella to being was
Note:- During with Sport engine only - which, owing troops were
working seized up. Estimated that 300 beach.
overworked, carried by "Cordelia" and whaler from the
1100 Taken in tow by the G.R.1740 (drifter) and
proceeded towards Dover.
1130) Shelled by shore
2030 1145) Entered batteries. Dover Harbour and tied up at Prince of
Wales Pier (Inner Harbour).
2100 Reported to LYNX office.
Friday/

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S. 546. (Revised-Jannary, 1925).
D. 395.
COMMUNICATION SHEET.
25
221
FROM The Medical Officer, H.M.S.Niger.
DATE 4th. June. 1940.
TO The Senior Medical Officer,
Ref. No
Sick Quarters, Dover.
FORMER
Report of the Death of Lieut. Mead. R.N.V.R.
WALTONG FRINTON L.A
L.B.
This Officer was in Command of
a Lifeboat embarking troops of the B.E.F. off Dunkirk on
the night of theist-2nd June.
Whilst coming alongside the Niger,a shell from a shore
battery exploded near, and he was struck by shrapnel, sustaining
chest wounde from which he died within 15 minutes.
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1045 Starboard propeler fouled by rope net alongaide
destroyer while disembarking troops.
Further operations impossible.
During the above operations the "Cordelia to being # was
Note:- with "port engine only - which, owing troops were
working seized up. Estimated that the 300 beach.
overworked, carried by "Cordelia" and whaler from
1100 Taken in tow by the G.R.1740 (drifter) and
proceeded towards Dover.
1130) Shelled by shore
2030 1145) Entered batteries. Dover Harbour and tied up at Prince of
Wales Pier (Inner Harbour).
2100 Reported to LYNX office.
Priday/

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225
OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 15.
SHIP: "GORDELIA". MOTOR BOAT.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB. LIEUT. C.A. THOMPSON, R.N.V.R.
ROUGH LOG (ALL TIMINGS ARE APPROXIMATE).
CREW: S.A. WADE
A.J. WHALE
in
Ratings
J. JARVIE
civilian
Wednesday 29.5.40.
1100 Took over from civilian who brought the above M.B.
round from Sheerness.
1400) Stand by. Fuelling and
1700)
provision.
1705 Proceeded to submarine base to collect three
Belgian vessels (Yser, Sambre and another).
1745 Returned to Prince of Wales Pier.
1800 Proceeded out of Dover in rear of above 3 Belgian
boats which were being towed by the drifter
G.R.1740, one whaler in tow.
1815 Propellers of one Belgian boat fouled by tow roge
(this vessel returned to Dover).
1830 Proceeded in company with G.R.1740 and two Belgian
boats.
2000 Destroyer takes one Belgian boat in tow.
2010 Tied up astern of remaining pontoon and proceeded
towed by G.R.1740.
2330 Machine gun fire in proximity.
Thursday 30.5.40.
0530 Nearing the beach to the west of la Fanne.
0545 Commodore Fergusson came on board and commenced
directing operations for the evacuation of troops
from beach to waiting destroyers etc.
0800 Commodore Fergusson transferred to another craft.
0800- Occupied in ferrying boats containing troopa
1030 between the beach and waiting vessels. Attendant
whaler manned by two stokers and civilian was
occupied in going inshore to load up with troops,
then taking them out to waiting vessels.
1045 Starboard propeler fouled by rope net alongaide
destroyer while disembarking troops.
Further operations impossible.
Note:- During the above operations the "Cordelia # was
working with "port engine only - which, owing to being
overworked, seized up. Estimated that 300 troops were
carried by "Cordelia" and whaler from the beach.
1100 Taken in tow by the G.R.1740 (drifter) and
proceeded towards Dover.
1130) Shelled by shore
2030 Entered Dover Harbour and tied up at Prince of
1145) batteries.
Wales Pier (Inner Harbour).
2100 Reported to LYNX office.
Friday/

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"KINDRED 29th "THRIFTY" during DUNKIRK OPERATIONS DRIFTERS
REPORT STAR" & FROM OFFICER IN CHARGE OF
321
May to 5th June 1940.
May
29th.
Having all received orders to proceed to Dover on
and duty, M/S gear was landed, the ships were coaled special
provisioned and left Portland Harbour at 1900
ay
30th.
Arrived off Dover at 1730. Reported arrival to
off examination vessel and was told to anchor about 10/4 mile
breakwater and await instructions.
May 31st.
Having waited outside Dover Harbour all night We finally
received instructions to enter harbour and berth
alongside Prince of Wales Pier at 1400.
I reported in person to Vice Admiral Dover and was
instructed to stand by for sailing orders.
June 1st. At 0430 orders were received to report to H.M.S. "Lynx"
for final instructions. We were then given orders to
take in tow 6 Lifeboats or similar craft with each ship
and to proceed to the beach 1 mile east of Dunkirk by
route "Y".
We left Dover Harbour with boats in tow at 07 00 for
Dunkirk via North Goodwin Light Vessel.
113 O.
Passed "W" Buoy Saw floating Mine destroyed by gun fire
from another vessel.
1330.
Passed several vessels returning from direction of
Dunkirk - some with a few troops on deck, others
apparently empty.
1400.
Passed """ Buoy. Speed made good approximately 4 knots.
1430g
Saw large Ship on her side on fire and boat blazing in the
water. Shells falling very near from shore batteries.
1530.
Attacked by dive hombers. Sent out message # attacked by
aircraft" on R/T. Our lewis guns in action.
Several vessels were seen trying 10 enter Dunkirk Roads
but all were driven back by action of enemy aircraft and
shore batteries. We altered course to bring us outside
range of shore guns.
1610.
Again attacked by dive bombers. R/Teall sent and Lewis
Guns were again inaction.
One salvo of 4 bombs struck the water just ahead of the
"Kindred Star" scorching the paint and scattering small
There was another salvo of 6 bombs dripped - 3 each side
fragments on the deck but doing no aparent damage.
of the "Thrifty". These bonbs burst under water throwing
Two hands were washed overboard ut these were picked up
up and decks to a depth of several feet.
great columns of water and flooding the top bridge
by lifeboats.
The was seen to be badly it by & bomb to pieces. - afterwards
tows were slipped for greatel safety.
One Trawler Another unknown vessel as blown to
We sinking. did not stop as there were oth- ships nearer these
1620.
vessels. "Kindred Star"reportedhat the and boiler feed pipes was
Engineer losing water on rapidly also the mainiteam
1730.
were cracked. to collect tow which indepenintly. had attered, all except
3 Returned lifeboats signal having to Dover returned asking received. for nstructions re these
1800.
Sent R/T reply was request. aircra,
attheir dive bombing
near
"V"
buoy.
1830.
Lewis Guns aircraft, but sustained. "Kindred
Again attacked again in action, no also further two her amage attacks was by
Star" Entered in order to effect
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Dover. Eventually a motor yacht got us in tow and took us to
Commander Troup went with the fast boats to the outer
- 343
port. He made himself piermaster on the western mole
and conducted the embarkation of about 10,000 French
troops. He also had some anxious moments, as the boat
which was to fetch him broke down. Another turned up
in which he embarked with a French General Lucas and
many StafffOfficers and men; and thus had the honour of
being the last man to leave Dunkirk.
12. As Officers and Coxswains pass through Sheerness,
endeavour is being made to extract full accounts of their
adventures. N.O.I.C. Ramsgate is doing the same. These
reports are being forwarded to Vice Admiral, Dover, but
copies of those obtained here are attached. Even so it
will be impossible to do justice to the services of these
young Officers, ratings and volunteers, most of whom were
acting independently, without anyone to see how they
conducted themselves. A list of those who came under my
personal observation is attached.
13. Until all reports have been compared and lists of
Officers, men, and volunteers going out and returning
have been checked, the number of casualties remains
unscertain. Many boats have had to be abandoned owing
to grounding, collision or fouled propellers, but in
most cases the crews transferred to other craft,
One craft is known to have been sunk by bomb.
"New Prince of Wales". Large motor craft. Officer
in command, Sub Lieut. .L.H. Bennett, R.N., now in R.N.
S.P.H.E.
Hospital, Chatham. Two ratings are believed to have been
killed, but I have not been able to get this confirmed.
Several motor boats sailed direct from Southend for
the beaches with volunteer crews who had not signed on.
There may be others, of which there will be no record.
Considering the heavy bombing, shelling and machine
gun fire experienced by many of the boats, the casualties
seem to be lighter than might well have been expected.
14. It would be impossible to speak too highly of the
spirit which has animated all those who have been concerned
in "Dynamo". Everyone tried to do their best for the Armies
at Dunkirk, and those whose fortunes it was to get across
and bring some of them off, will always look back on it with
deep satisfaction. Some of the crews got their boats as far
as Ramsgate, only to find that owing to the shortcomings of
their vessels, they could get no further, but many of them
succeeded in finding another boat with room for them.
A young Able Seaman, whose boat sank after bringing
off 1,000 men, did much, by his sheerful talk and bearing,
to bring about this happy result. His name is
Here at Sheerness the Commodore and his staff, H.M.S.
"Wildfire", and the dockyard did all that man could do to
hasten the preparation and sailing of the varied fleet of
craft which arrived here, some of them needing much attention.
With the exception of the Thames steamers, which could not
run in salt water, though they had a good try at it, very
few craft failed to achieve at least one trip to the French
coast. Many men from the "Wildfire" offered their would services,
have done so had it been possible to spare their services.
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and troops owing owing to to the fact that the weather ship was conditions almost full, for small and boats, to 31/5
At the 1100, adverse I decided to discontinue embarking
proceed to Dover.
and at 1120, "Olvina" was under way.
"Sabre's" motorboat was handed over to "Vivacious"
Vessel, the "Viking", a diesel engined Thames barge, with 70
When between Dunkirk and North Goodwin Light
troops aboard, was taken in tow from "Dwarf" and brought into
Dover. Owing to delay outside the harbour, the troops were
not disembarked until 2200.
"Olvina" was revictualled and berthed alongside
Prince of Wales Pier by 0100/1 June.
On proceeding to the office of Captain Auxiliary
Patrol, I was informed that "Olvina" should not have gone to
Dunkirk, but should have been on A/S patrol. Accordingly, at
0820/1 June, "Olvina" proceeded to a patrol station 17 miles
NNW of Dunkirk, which was reached at 1125. At 1500, 70
survivors from "Basilisk" came alongside in a French fishing
boat, and at 1917 we went alongside "Whitehall" in Dover
harbour and disembarked them.
"Olvina" was in harbour during 2nd and 3rd June,
and on 4th June escorted "Bideford" to Portsmouth thout
incident.
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient servant
Sub Lt. R.N.V.R.
-II-
No. 1594/07.
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
P.R.T.S.
VICE ADMIRAL.
Portland.
FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE.
18th June, 1940
VICE ADMIRAL
20 JUN 1940
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FLAG OFFICEN IN N CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWY
THE
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
Good
571
Yes,
541
From:- Sub. Lt. D.L. Satterford, R.N.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1d
28th May.
1800
Left Sheerness in Thames Pleasure Craft "Viscount" for
Ramsgate. Followed M.Y. "Prince of Wales" as
ordered. "Viscount's" engine stopped on the way.
After repairs continued on course until 2330; having
no compass we anchored till 0400 Wednesday.
29th May.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump defective; I asked
for another boat.
lled
30th May.
g
1030
Took command M.Y. "Rygate II" with crew of 4 civilians.
in
Left for Dunkirk keeping station on the schoot
ien
"Horst".
"Rygate II" broke down and was towed by
out
"Horst".
Found impossible to effect repairs.
1 all
Anchored "Rygate II" and boarded "Horst" with crew.
to to
1600
Arrived Dunkirk in "Horst" (Lt. Sarjent R.N.R.) *
worked 3 pulling boats with 2 men in each. Operation
rendered difficult by bombing and heavy surf. One
A.B. wounded in groin by machine-gun bullet. One
Mar
boat capsized but was righted.
2300
Lieut. Sarjent decided to move closer inshore. Found
ved
anchor fouled by another cable. Donkey broke down.
Cut cable. Chief E.R.A. reported engine failure.
400 troops aboard taken off by another boat.
31st May.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Found M.Y. "Quicksilver" with take crew
of naval ratings. Obtained permission to
"Quicksilver" across.
2000
Left for Dunkirk at 20 knots.
2400
Arrived Dunkirk; ferried troops to ransports.
1st June.
0600
Fuel running short; left for Ramsgate.
1030
Arrived Ramsgate.
2nd June.
1930
Left Ramsgate; followed schoot "Hilda" out.
3rd June.
0100
Arrived Dunkirk Beach and being searched shelled. for British Sent by troops whalers direct according to hit.
continue to order. search. One whaler blown up

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I, E.W. Filley am Master of the auxiliary barge "THYRA"
582
6
We were requisitioned on the 29th May at Millwall 11.30 p.m.,
towed to Tilbury where three days rations were put aboard.
Proceeded in tow of Tug "SUN 12" with other barges, to Southend,
thence ordered to Remsgate and thenoe to Dover Harbour, arriving
2.30 p.m. on the 30th May and lying at Prince of Wales Pier.
May 31st. Volunteers were called for to go to Dunkirk and all
the barges crews offered their services.
We proceeded outside breakwater with barge "H.A.C." in tow.
We were both taken in tow by tug "ST. ABBS" and proceeded to
Dunkirk, arriving there at 5.0 a.m. on Saturday June 1st.
We were shot off by the tug at Dunkirk Pier Head and told to
beach barges. Towed "H.A.C. with me into beach and with their
assistance we got eleven French Soldiers off the beach on to our
barge. Other groups of Soldiers refused to come as they wanted to
di
go to France and not to England.
ed
At that time bombing was very bad and we had no protection of any
kind, not even helmets and we went into the beach as close as
possible and picked up the crews of the barge "GLENWAY" and the
barge "LARK", also eight British Soldiers that were aboard them
as they had been left on the beach with 8 tor in for the Frenchmer
to get when the tide went out, and the crews had been told to get
out of it. Including "H.A.C." crew, we had 28 men aboard.
As the tugs had disappeared, the only thing I could do was to
proceed with what I had got and come away to England. I sailed
half way across and was picked up by the tug "EMPIRE HENCHMAN"
arriving at Dover 11.45 p.m. on June lst.

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I William Watson am Master of the auxiliary barge "PUDGE".
We were requisitioned on the 29th May whilst lying outside the
581
6
Millwall Dock, towed to Tilbury, given three days rations, and
then to Southend. The "OCEAN COCK" towed us to Ramsgate and
subsequently to Dover with the barges "DORIS" "ENA" and "TOLSBURY".
We arrived at Dover at about 2.30 on the 30th May. We lay alongside
the Prince of Wales Pier for the rest of that day and were told we
should probably load in the morning.
On May 31st at about 8.30 a Naval Officer called the Captains
ashore and asked for Volunteers to go over to Dunkirk and said
that nodody could be forced to go but he would be very grateful
for any volunteers and preferred the auxiliary barges.
There were about 17 barges lying at Dover and all volunteered.
Six barges were selected, three auxiliaries and three sailing barges,
"PUDGE" "LADY ROSEBERRY" "DORIS" "H.A.C." "DUCHESS" and "THYRA".
The three auxiliary barges "THYRA" "LADY ROSEBERRY" AND "PUDGE"
each proceeded forthwith out of the harbour with the other three
+1
barges in tow and were picked up by a big tug. The tug which picked
us up was the "ST. FABIAN" and the "PUDGE" was on the hook with the
"DORIS" next and the "LADY ROSEBERRY" third.
The tug which had just arrived from the South Coast gave us & big
7" wire which was made fast round the mast case, under the windlass
and through the fairlead in the bowboard, and we arrived under the
shore close to Dunkirk during the hours of darkness that night (I
am not sure of the time).
We had some trouble in locating the inshore channel as the Captain
of the tug did not seem to know the locality and apprently had no
chart. By the time of daybreak on Saturday, we were about

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C.W.19295
(Revised-June, 1983.)
D-51.
1940
FROM WHOM
DATE
Merchant Service Vessels employed in Operation "Dynamo".
/
(Extracted from Case 5458).
Personnel Ships
Case 5458 Vol. III. 7.)
29.
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
"
III. 6.
sunk
1.
"
DORRIEN ROSE
"
1.
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
"
III. 6.)
sunk
1.
SCOTTISH CORPORATION
"
III. 6.)
1.
MASSEY SHAW
"
III. 6 & 8)
1.
LIGHTER X 209
"
III. 6.)
1.
C.E.in C. TUG PRIMA
)
"
III. 6.)
1.
"
HOPPER BARGE W.24)
1.
"
"
"
W.26)
1.
"
"
"
W.95)
1.
THYRA
1.
PUDGE
London and Rochester ( "
II.5.)
1.
CABBY
Trading Company,
1.
SEINE
)
Limited.
1.
BEFENDER
1.
RELIANCE
1.
LETITIA
Bawley Boats
III 8
1.
ENDEAVOUR
"
Civilian crews.
1.
RESOLUTE
1.
RENOWN (Sunk)
1.
QUEENSLAND,
Tilbury Dredging Company.
(Case 5458.Vol.III.8.)
1.
JOHANNA
"
(Dutch eel boat)
III.8. 1.
River M/L "MADAME SANS GENE" (sunk)
"
III.8.) 1.
M/V "SEA ROAMER"
"
III.8.) 1.
"FAAR BREEZE" Drifter
1.
Votor Boat "KIT CAT"
(
"
III.8.) 1.
Southend Lifeboat "GREATER LONDON"
1.
Launch belonging to Skylark Shipbuilding
(
"
III.8.) 1.
Co. Poole.
opper " Barge "Lady Southborough"
1.
"
1.
QUEEN'S CHANNEL
"
"
GALLIONS RANCH
Tilbury
l.
"
(
"
"
FOREMOST 101.
Contracting
III.8.) 1.
"
"
FOREMOST 102.
& Dredging
1.
"
"
1.
JAMES 67.
Company.
Dutch eel boat "CHANTECLER"
(
"
III.8.) 1.
Motor Life Boat unnamed,
#
(S.Lt.Amos, R.N.V.R.)
III.8.) 1.
Motor Yacht "RYGATE II"
"
III.8. 1.
M/B "QUICKSILVER"
"
III.8. 1.
Motor Cruiser "BOBELI"
"
III.8.) 1.
M/B "RAPIDE"
"
III.8.) 1.
"NAID ERRANT"
"
III.8.) 1.
M/B "THARK"
#
III.8.) 1.
Total. 71.
Mainly civilian crew, but R.N. or R.N.R.Officer in command.

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
J.Mears
Returned to owner
MUTT
MYOLA
c/o Toughs
Did not go.
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from
MONTAGUE WHALER
Dunkirk.
MARGARET MARY
G.Chantry
A.P.S.
MATA HARI
J.W.Lintott
A.P.S.
M.L. 108
?
A.P.S.
E.F.White &
Returned to Owner 6.6.40.
MINNEDOSA
A.J.Riding
damaged.
ROSE
Lt.Cdr. Gain
Allocated to A/P.
ROSA
MATOYA
MADAME SANSGENE
Guy Shelly
Reported lost by Owner.
RUBY
A.P.S.
Edvy
MARY JANE
Lt.Col.H.S.C.
Richardson
M.F.H. 4B
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to Owners.
WON
MAY QUEEN S.M.270
F.Leach
Returned to Owners 5.6.40.
KOU
MESORA (Wherry)
T.H.Read
Reported lost by Owner
MIRANDA No. 58 Boat
W.H.Goldsmith
Reported lost.
R.K.Taylor-
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NAIAD ERRANT
Nightingale
NANETTE II
E.G.Baxter
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NARCISSA
H.Allbrow
to V.A.Dover.
NAUTILUB A
J.F.Mardling
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NEMO IV
Nemo Motor Boats
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
Southend Mot.Nav.Co.
Returned to Owners.
Kichy JOH 9 RCO a SON Ro from Sile
Ltd.
NEW WHITE HEATHER
J.Davis & Sons
No. tress. of
A.P.S.
J.Emons
NIN
Returned to Owners
c/o Toughs
NIRVANA
A.P.S.
Mr.Mason
NO NAME II
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
T.98 Returned to Owners.
NORWICH BELLE
(Stm. Boat Co.
A.P.S.
Mr. Wilcox
NANCY BELLE
Returned to Owners.
NEW WINDSOR CASTLE
c/o "oughs
T.98. Returned to Owners
J.L.Shakespeare
OFFEMIA
19/6.
A.P.S.
Mr.Forman
Returned to Owners 3.6.40.
OMEGA
H.J. Gallop
ORATAVA RX 45
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
H.Joynson
Prepared for Dunkirk, did
ORELLANA
H.M. Customs,
not go.
OSPREY
Gravesend
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
T.98 Returned to Owners.
OULTON BELLE
(stm.Boat Co.
(Returned to Owners 19/6
Mr.Beran
OUR LIZZIE
Bob Leach & Son
Released 3.6.40
OUR MAGGIE
Re-allocated Special
(Admiralty Service (6A)
A.P.S.
H.Payne
ONA II
Prepared but did not go
PROSPERITY (WY59)
T.Eglon
to Dunkirk.
-do-
PROVIDER
(WY71)
E.Turner
-do-
PROGRESS
(WY72)
E.Turner
Returned to Owners
W.Walker
PROVIDENCE
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
PALMESTON

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VESSEL
OWNER
REM ARKS
PANDORA
A. E. Turner
Returned to Owners.
PANTO
Murray King
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated but not
00
taken over.
PAPILLION
C.P. Macenrot
Returned to Owners 19/6
PAPAKURA
R. Grayson
(Returned 1500 3.6.40
II
OJ
Re-allocated to A/P.
II
PAULETER
Mrs. D. Ashton
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PEGGY IV
F. Bridge
Sunk off Dunkirk
PETRA
R.Lewis
Returned to Owner.
PIKE
Golding Bros.
Prepared did not go.
PIONEER
R.F.
Bicketts
No report received from list of
05
Missing Vessels.
POLLY
R. Hayes
T.98 Returned Owners 6.6.40
POMPADOUR
Mr. Ager
btb
Returned to Owners 19/6. Did not go
Dunkirk
PRINCE OF WALES E. Golding
Returned to Owners 19/6.
PRINCESS FREDA
G. Whatford & Son
Returned to Owner.
PRINCESS
LILY
C. Whatford & Son
No report received from List of
Missing Vessels.
PRINCESS MAUD
H. Wilson
T.98 Abandoned off Dunkirk
PRIDE OF FOLKESTONE J. Brazier
Returned to Owner did not go.
PROVIDER
R19
Mr. Rowden
Returned to Owner.
PRINCE
S. Wiliams & Sons
Returned to Owners.
PRINCESS
Returned to Owners.
REARL
Cozens
Released 3. 6.40.
PILOT ME WY12
J.R. Storr to
Prepared but did not go to Dunkirk.
PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL
14 Fishing Boats
Prepared did not go.
QUEEN
H. Hurrell
At Surrey Commercial Docks
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Turmaine
&
Jones
Returned to Owners.
QUEEN BOADICEA
Mrs. Smith
Harbour Duties Sheerness.
QUEEN BOADICEA II
Mrs. Smith
Returned to Owner 20/6
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
E. Crouch
Sunk Collision with S.S. Tilly.
QUICKSILVER
F. Jones
Re-allocated to A. P.S.
Q.J.& J.
S. Cooper
Returned to Owners.
QUISISANA
S. Eldridge
A.P.S.
QUEST
H. BIDGOOD
Taken for Dynamo but did not go.
QUEST
C.L.
Hunt
Returned to Owners.
RAYON
R.L. Glover
T.98 A.P. S.
REDA
0. A. Reed
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RELIANCE
W. Meddle
Damaged - Returned to Owner.
REMEMBRANCE
F. Good
Returned to Owner.
RENOWN (Cockle Boat E.
Osbourne
Mined and sunk with all hands.
RESOLUTE
-do-
Damaged - returned to owner.
ROBERTA
R.B. Grey
No information of return from Dunkirk
ROBINA TENANT
H. Leach
(Re-allocated to Special Admiralty
Service (6A)
ROCINANTE
R.F. Fryers
No report received from List of
Missing Vessels presumed lost.
ROSE
0. Grime
To V.A. Dover
ROSIT YNE
Gapt.C. 8. Dines
Released 1.6.40
ROSE MARIE
нозда if
Returned to Owner
ROYAL THAMES
J. Mears
Returned to Owners
RUMMY II
A.G. Smith
A.P.S
RYEGATE II
A.E. E. Ryland
Re allocated to A.P.S. of
RAPID
P.G. Broom
Returned to Owners
RUBY
J.F. Caine
Prepared for Dynamo but aid not go.
ROSABELLE
J.O. Wood
No trace of return from Dynamo
ROSE
A. Large
Returned to Owner 7. 6.40.

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Summary of Reports concerning the Evacuation of Trooss.
from the Dunkirk Area - May 27th - June 4th, 1940.
4
6.
ODD SHIPS.
rage
BIDEFORD
CALCUTTA.
9
H.M.S. DOLPHIN'S POWER BOAT.
13
16
DORIEN ROSE.
35
DWARF
40
LORMONT
16
MASSEY SHAW
NS4
-
MONA'S ISLE.
NEW PRINCE OF WALES.
63
66
PORTSDOWN.
-
SCOTTISH CO-OPERATOR.
70
SIROCCO.
73
WHIPPINGHAM.
75
a
EX LIGHTER X.209.
PORTSMOUTH BARGES TAKING PART. 88

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Dynamo 312.
57
COPY.
Royal Naval Hospital,
Chatham.
13th June, 1940.
To: Rear-Admiral Taylor, O.B.E..
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the narrative of
events whilst in command of m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES"
until she was believed sunk at 1415 at the beaches near
Bray.
A.M. Wednesday 89th May I was ordered to proceed
to Sheerness to report to the Commodore at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE"
Arrived Sheerness about 1700 was ordered to proceed in
m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" leading flotilla of seven light
craft. Left camber at H.N.S. "WILDFIRE" proceeded to sea
through boom. Two boats appeared to be in difficulties
and did not leave the boom. I was met by escort yacht
and formed astern of her.
Had to slow down to keep boats in company. First
three boats astern kept good station, remaining one fell
astern but owing to urgency of getting boats to destination
flotilla did not decrease speed any further.
About 2200 yacht escort was challenged from shore.
She informed me an officer was required to go in to
Margate for orders, so proceeded myself in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Established my identity and was told to
push on to Ramsgate. While away one boat "QUSEN
BOADACEA" broke down, after some delay she was taken in
tow by escort yacht. My port engine broke down, speed
greatly reduced. One boat lost contact in darkness. I
went back to look for her off Longrose, search
unsuccessful, rejoined escort. Fog came down at dawn and
escort anchored with "NEW PRINCE OF WALES", "QUEEN BOADACEA"
and "MARSAYRA", off Ramsgate exact position uncertain.
After an hour fog cleared enough to show bucy ahead 80
proceeded with "MARSAYRA" in company escort yacht and following
with "QUEEN BOADACEA". Engines misfiring badly
harbour in "MARGAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-in-
stopped just outside Ramagate, anchored and proceeded into
Charge Ramsgate received charte and orders to proceed to
beaches between Bray and La Panne and to carry on
remained to return. Boats were towed in, repairs
ferrying troops from shore to ships until only enough started fuel
on "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" immediately.
at once by route 'X' for Dunkerque. Arrived off French
Engines ready for use at 1630 BO proceeded to sea
coast 2230 (Thursday 30th). Port engine failed again
fiercely and heavy pall of smoke covered the channel
shortly after turning parallel to coast. Dunkerque to burning the
north. Endeavoured to find beach with boat hardly making
unsuccessful any and I was lost in smoke, saw green light fterward
way through the water. Attempte to locate troops buoy were
and established approximate position, immediately
starboard engine failed, had to drop anchor.
E.R.A. reported ammount of fuel remaining and I
estimated we could not return to Ramsgate even if we did The no
BO determined to carry on until fuel ran out.
unflagging ferrying efforts of E.R.A. and hite before and dawn the stoker both engines assisting
him were were running highly though commendable firing badly the boat was making three

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-3-
59
"NEW PRINCE OF WALES" again after she was hit.
Shortly afterward I managed to obtain sight with
one eye and took charge of the wheel as the H.O. rating
did not appear to know how to handle her. This left
her Captain an R.N.R. Lieutenant free to direct
operations, we proceeded to carry on evacuating
military who were swimming in the sea. After about forty
five minutes, the launch being loaded to full capacity
we went alongside H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" where my crew and
military were embarked.
On arrival on board I was given a morphia
injection and remember nothing further until arrival in
Dover 0700 Saturday, 1st June.
I should like to bring to your notice for
favourable recommendation B.R.A. (5th class) White who
long continuous hours in an endeavour to maintain his
enginess in running order under most difficult conditions;
also the stoker whose name I cannot recall who untiringly
assisted the above.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd) P.H.E. Bennett,
Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Navy.

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501470
1 Sick Quarters at Ramsgate 4 SION HILL
June 7th
19 40
To NAVAL OF FICER IN CHARGE
RAMSGATE
Submitted
Report on the Medical Organisation at Ramsgate Naval
Base during the evacuation of the B.E.F. from the
French coast.
In such an emergency a basis of procedure had to
be rapidly improvised and modified according to
circumstances. Collaboration between the Naval. medical
personnel and the RAMC was essential and after the first
day was found to be working smoothly and efficiently.
The suggestion that the floor of the Merrie England
base should be used as & Clearing Station was supported
by the NOIC, and traffic from the eastern pier head
ATO
was so organised. Very little delay was found in
rapidly clearing the wounded from ships as they berthed.
tels
Smaller boats were dealt with at the Dover steps further
down. A naval and military doctor was always available
at the pier head for some time before and after high
led
tide at which time many of the larger vessels entered
the harbour. A pier head rallying point was
established for medical personnel, and here stocks of
dressings, stretchers and medical essentials were kept.
Transport in the form of ambulances Military, ARP, and
St.John's was always available and ample. I would
RILEA
United
JUTLAND
FREDANJA
TYCAP
CRASTS
JAJA
FOAM QUEEN
PACIFIC
BORNRIO
PASCHOLL
REIGER
SUN IV
LINIRED STAR
PATRIA
QUEEN
BRANDARIS
TANIA
RUJA
RESTREL
DELFUSE
SUN XV
HOPPER-
HANDBRUG
BARGE 24
(INO GEORGE y
SWALLOW
DWARP
CAVA
GROUSE
BOURNRIFT
ROYAL DAFFODIL
FABIA
PRINCE OF WALES
CARISTA
BAN
CELLETT
BOX FRED
ROYAL SOVERSION
LENA
VIRINO
SALVINA
DUCHESS OF FIFE ORIOLE

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Dynamo 252 -
888
LOG of H.M. Motor Boat LADY CABLE of Torquay
during operations carried out June 2nd
and 3rd, 1940.
In command: Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N.
Cadet Rating G.R. Price
Stokev Worsall
Able Seaman or Ordinary Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland.
Sunday, June 2nd, 1940.
Took over boat during forenoon from Mr. Gooding who
operates boat for owner at Torquay. She had done one trip
to the beaches near Dunkirk. Took on provisions, water,
petrol, etc. Mr. Gooding showed Stoker Norsall the working
of the engines Cylinder Atlantic - running CD petrol.
At about 1500 went over to Prince of Wales Pier and was
then taken in tow by SUN VI, together with two life-boats
and one other craft. Started for Dunkirk at approximately
1530, having been handed previously copy of Sailing
Instructions to Drifters, together with rough sketch map
of course to follow. After uneventful trip arrived off
Dunkirk harbour at about 2230 and received orders to
proceed in harbour and go a long way up the Mole to embark
soldiers - fill up and return to tug, then go in for
further loads. At times had difficulty in persuading
French troops to embark in LADY CABLE, the reason apparently
being reluctance to break their units or to act without
definite orders from their officer who was probably still
in the town of Dunkirk. However, we took four boat loads
off - each load containing between 40 and 50 soldiers.
Three loads I took to tugs - and one to H.M.S. WISHART when
tug was not in usual position. Spoke to tug after fourth
trip and was informed that it would soon be light and that
she could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. 1 had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability or tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. sraft (later found to
be HAIG) who 1 imagined from her position was witching us and
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Dynamo /167
COPY.
Royal Naval Hospital,
Chathsm.
18th June, 1940.
To: Rear-Admiral Taylor, O.B.B.,
Siz,
I have the honsue to fairmed the narrative of
events whilet & comment of Ex7. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES"
will also me believed suk at 1415 at the benehes near
Bray.
A
A.M. Welnesday 2913 My I was setered to proceed
to Shoetness to report to the Commisters at H.H.S. "WILDFIRE".
Accived Shoomess about 1700 was ordered to preased in
ExTe "SHI PREMIS 07 WALES" leading flotille of seven light
amt. Left united at H.H.S. "VILDPIRE" proceeded to sea
through boom. Two bests appoared to to in difficulties
and and not Zears the boom. use not by conort yacht
and forms sutern of have
Had to slow does to toop bosts in company. First
three bonts estern tight good station, remaining case fell
estem but owing to urgnary of getting bosts to destination
fistills ass not decrease speed any further.
About 2200 your essert was shallenged from shore.
She informed - 00 officer via required to & in to
Margate for orders, 80 presended sureelf in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Natablished 17 identity and was. told to
push on to Emegate. While may one bost "QUIRN
BOADACHA® broke dawn, after - delay she was taken in
for by assurt yeaht. W part engine broke dom, speed
greatly reduced. Doe boat last contact in darkness. I
wont bank to look for 197 use Longrose, search
unsurseasful, rejoined assert. Feg - down at dam and
securt anshored with - PRINCE OF WALES", "CORSN BOADACEA"
and "MARRAYRA", off Banagate exast position meertain.
After - hour tog cleared enough to obser beer shead so
proceeded with "MARGAYHA" in company assert yasht following
with HQUIRE BOADACHA". Ingines misfiring badly and
harbour in "MARGAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-in-
stopped Just outside anothered and proceeded into
beashes between Bray and La Penne and to earry on
Charge Ramagate received sharts sail orders to proceed to
remained to return. Bosto use towed in, repairs started
foreying treepe from share to ships until only enough fuel
00 THE PRINCE OF WALES" imediately.
Engines ready for use at 1680 80 proceeded to sea
coast 9230 (Thurstay sosh). Part eagine failed again
as code by reute 'X' for Dunkerque. Arrived off French
fisrualy and heavy pall of unite covered the channel to the
shortly after turning parallel to coast. Dunkerque burning
north. Endoaveured to find beach with boat hardly making
any way through the unter. Attempts saw to locate troops were
and established approximate position, immediately afterward
unsusessaful and I was lost in smoke, green light buoy
starboard engine failed, had to drop mehor.
B.R.A. reported amount of fuel remaining and I
entimated # could not return to Ramagete other 12 99 did no
DD determined to carry on until and ruel The
THE were the boat WSS making matures. three
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"NWN PRINCE OF WALES" again after she was hit.
Shortly aftermed 1 managed to obtain sight with
one-eye and took charge of the whool 88 the H.O. rating
did not appear to know how to handle her. This left
hav Captain 4b R.H.R. Moutanant free to direct
operations, # proceeded to carry on evacuating
military who 9920 swiming's in the son. -After about forty
five nimites, the Launch being loaded to full capacity
19 Mest alengaide H.H.S. "NOSCUITO" shore my gree and
military US29 enharited.
⑈
& arrival on-board I USA given a norphia
injection and resember nothing further until arrival in
Dover 0700 Saturday, lat June.
1 should>like to bring to your notice for
favourable recommendation BiR.A. (5th class) White who
Long continues hours in 00 endonvour to ssintein-his
also the staker vitose name I cannot recall etc untiringly.
enginees in remaing order under most diffiault-cenditions;
assisted the above.
: have the benefit to be,
Sir,
Your obedient-Servist,
(Sgd) P.H.B. Bennett,
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MAY 26TH. A careful sweep of the Harbour and approaches
carried out during the forenoon and the area was declared
and the Harbour open at 1436. Sweeping operations were
later to ensure that delayed action mines should be destrope
The order to withdraw the B.E.F. from Dunkirk was given and
embarkation of the troops started this evening.
JOFF
A staff organisation known as "DYNAMO" was set up to carry
plan for evacuating the beaches at Dunkirk. Dutch Skoots,
Launches, Life-boats and numerous other small craft began
assemble at Dover and were berthed at Prince of Wales Piers
in Submarine Basin. These vessels were at once supplied
fuel, food and water to enable them to sail for Dunkirk at
earliest possible moment.
MAY 27TH. The tugs "Sun V11" and "Sun X" and "Persia" arriv
and reported for duty with K.H.M. They were detailed for
lighters and boats to Dunkirk.
MAY 28TH. At 0300 the Examination Vessel "Ocean Reward" ⑉
and sunk off Dover by the Hospital Ship "Isle of Thanet" with
loss of all hands. Boats were lowered by "Isle of Thenet
serched the position of the accident to gether with the tug
Brassey" but no survivors were found. The night was fine
calm and clear and both vessels were showing lights. Facts
contributory to the accident may have been the high speed
"Isle of Thanet" and possibly a misunderstanding on the pari
"Ocean Reward" that "Isle of Thanet" would stop off Dover
The tug "Foremost 87" arrived and joined the flotilla of
lighters and boats to Dunkirk. At 0830 the requisitioned
Skoots "Ruja", "Sursum Corda", "Jaba Amazone", "San Antonio"
arrived for duty on the Flanders coast. They required water
"Pacific", "Frendja", "Hebe", "Frisco Wega", "Pascholl" and
fuel and provisions and steps were to provide
During these operations the air raid taken warning at once sounded and
precautions in the Dockyard were taken. No attack develop
immediately after the "All Clear" was sounded these vessels
for Dunkirk.
MAY tow. 29th. The tug "Fairplay 1" with the water lighter "Cla "SM
was Lt. with Sub. the Comdr. detached Commodore Lieuts. Military and the R.G. K.A. for tug stores Wardrop Harwood, duty "Persia" sailed at R.N.R. Dunkirk. with E.S. for of Hill the Dunkirk. Commodore lighters and G. Jones "Sark" R.N.V.R. and
MAY connection numerous by motor of enemy the 30TH. boats Examination holes action. with H.M.S. arrived Superintendent's caused operation The Service "Jaguar" by former bombs "DYNAMO". was and had detached and staff, "Greyhound" thirteen aircraft for dead arrived duty on at board both duty Many
Dunkirk order by tugs and drifters. during the day All and whose were
Several Thames sailing barges orene
sailed during afternoon.
available at the Prince arrived and as will
visions same day. and ammunition. of Two Wales tugs Pier sailed they with them to
whom Many more vessels were now available evacuating the
many thousands were landed at Admiralty for Pier.
MAY 31ST. The Fleet in tow
"Locust". She had been Sweeper struck "Bideford" arrived which had
her depth charges and blown by & bomb aft
was taken in hand for temporary repairs H.M.S. Sanahu
800 troops on board at the time thirty and feetmoff suffered her
At the Prince of Wales Pier in the by the
"Ocean Cook" and "Challenge" towed morning the lighters and
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sailing barges "Glenway", "Lark" and "Spurgeon" similarly loaded
were towed over by the tugs "Persia" and "Cervia".
Lt. Comdr. R.G. Wardrop and Lieut. F.H. Whalley R.N.R. returned from
Dunkirk and reported back for duty on the Commodore's staff.
JUNE 1st, The C in C of the B.E.F. Lord Gort arrived at Admiralty
Pier at 0605.
The tugs "SunX1", "Sun X11", "Sun V11", 'Océan Cock", "Challenge"
"Crested Cock", and "Fairplay 17 with one sailing barge in tow left
for Dunkirk. The tugs were intended to assist disabled craft and
carried out this duty off the Belgian coast until they were forced
back by heavy air attack.
Numerous motor boats left the Prince of Wales Pier for Dunkirk beaches
in tow of drifters.
H.M.S. "Harvester" and "Salamander" arrived with extensive damage
sustained during the night operations and repairs were at once carried
out by H.M.S. "Sandhurst". At midnight enemy air craft attempted
to lay magnetic mines off the Harbour. Mines were laid outside
before the raiders were driven off by anti-aircraft fire. The
mines were swept up during the morning.
At 2130 the troops transport "Maid of Orleans" was badly damaged
by collision in the Harbour. Several of the troops were thrown into
the water but all were rescued by the tugs who happened to be in the
vicinity.
JUNE 2nd. The tug "Sun X1" towed in the self-propelled lighters
Sherfield" and "YeC. 63" with troops on board. At 1430 the tugs
coastal 87", and five motor-bosts in tow for the Dunkirk beaches.
"Foremost "Sun X", 'Sun X1", and "Fairplay 1" sailed with six
The tug life-boats Brassey" proceeded to the assistance of H.M.S. The "Mona's
Isle" "Lady received severe damage from enemy bombs. tug
X11", and "Ocean 22" Cock" refused to go owing to their lack of protection.
"Foremost which had sailed at 2000 for Dunkirk. The tugs "Sun V11", "Sun
JUNE the day troops were arriving in "Glenway" the Harbour returned in all
from of craft. beaches filled with soldiers, in the got channel.
kinds 3rd. During The sailing barges "H.A.C." and who had them off
and sailed the Dunkirk them until they were picked boats. up by tug
Some No troops came in Belgian to the fishing Dunkirk beaches on account Base made of a the
quantity of brows "Halcyon", "Speedwell", brows were used with
strong easterly wind. and ladders which were put "Vega", "Princess "Venimous",
boats could be sent During the day the Repair aboard H.M.S.
"Vanquisher", "Express", and "Malcolm". The numbers of troops
Elixabeth", splendid effect "Sutton" at Dunkirk Mole and large were
brought off during the night.
JUNE 4TH. Tugs "Sun V11", and "Sun X11" left towing H.M.S. "Bideford"
On completion of the up for the passage and following to days every
to Portsmouth for repairs. operation of disembarking their troops Home from Ports Dunkirk and
destroyers were patched During this day small craft, barges,
endeavour subsequently was sailed. made to return the numerous lighters
and tugs to their Ports.
NOTES.
ASUALTIES.
During the this H.M.S.
10th to Port, June of 4th whom a "Sandhurst" total of
dealt.wistely 6,880 wounded were and over 60 suffering from shock and
50 dead.
EFECTS.
The 26 Repair Base and H.M.S. "Sandhurst" by bomb and holes splinters temporarily rigging. in them and ai a
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CHAP. VHI
Isabelle The French carrying trawlers food, also Marie went hit and to and Dunkirk. Pierre exploded carrying While and unloading munitions, under and shell the Ste.
was the Pierre's still on fire munitions when her were consorts left Dunkirk at 1100. the ship caught fire. She fire
Captain Howson returns to Dover
about 1930 some 30 others bombed the and
Meanwhile the having enemy been made made the last at 1415-1500 of his three major air of
the other two bombers escorted by fighters
small went on craft². to bomb Dunkirk, and
likely to up the 'rough treatment", Captain Howson decided un-
also through stand the stern to further glands. Being opinion that the would be
received some damage of making
The yacht Ankh, which from a Captain near miss Howson and started was using as his headquarters,
some to Rear-Admiral seaward, failing light Captain Howson was then
return 2 to Dover, 3 miles ordering to in yacht the Amulree to keep company. Being to
to signal to closed the Wake-Walker in the Keith. The yachts Eilla unable II
Caryandra the latter that Ankh the former reported that she was short of fuel and
in she was damaged and short of lubricating oil, so they returned and
company with the Ankh to Dover.
reduced to of the Vivacious from the beach) found that her tiller wire by
It tow was the at boats about this time, 2000, that the yacht Glagla (which was standing
shelling R.N. in which had been going on continuously, became intense. A Captain and
to a single strand. Her Commanding Officer said, The bombing was
ordered yacht No. 1 of the Solent Patrol [i.e. Captain Howson in the Ankh],
us to make for the open sea, and all the smaller craft followed him out.
It was in the above circumstances that a number of power boats started
withdrawal Walker to Dover, and that at 0611 on the 1st June Rear-Admiral Wake- a
boats had found it necessary to report to V.A. Dover that all craft used for towing
left during the night, and to urge that they be sent back³.
Ankh, was rammed and sunk by the Vimy in the vicinity of the Gull. Her crew
At about 0145 on the 1st June the yacht Amulree, which was escorting the
were R.N., picked up. The Commodore-in-Charge, Sheerness, Captain H. R. Marrack,
she this vessel [the Amulree] was diverted from the valuable work regret which
that D.S.C., in a report to V.A., Dover, says that it was a matter for
seemingly rammed minor administrative duty which indirectly resulted in carry her being
was performing in towing out pontoons from the very beaches, to out a
The and sunk by a British destroyer in the Downs".
Ankh arrived at Dover at 0815 on the 1st June.
Casualties to towing craft
Commodore Of the motor boats lost this day, 2 lost action. The M/B
machine ferried troops to the Worcester were off by enemy eventually
bourne gunned, holed and abandoned. Her Malo. She was East-
shore Queen. The M/B New Prince of Wales crew was embarked in the a shell M/B from a
crew of the crew were wounded. killed, The vessel and S/Lt. was abandoned P. H. E. and the
R.N. and battery. 2 Two able-seamen were damaged by Bennett,
embarked in the M/B Triton.
I 2 R.A.F. Narrative, p.336.
3 4 Captain Appendix Howson's H.26. Report (R.O.IV, p.119).
R.O.III, p.551.
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APPENDIX A
TROOPS
MOTOR BOATS, LAUNCHES AND VESSELS (contd.)
TRANSPORTED
M.F.H. (W. H. Smith, Capt.)
87
Minikoil (S/Lt. R. E. Blows, R.N.V.R.)
/
Minoru II'
/
Minotaur (T. Towndrow, Skipper)
/
Minwood
51
Mirasol
/
Moss Rose1
/
Murious
/
Naiad Errant
8
(A. B.S. Palmer, i/c)
Nanette II
30
Nayland
83
Nemo IV'
/
New Britannic
83
(W. Matthews, Cox.)
New Prince of Wales'
-
(S/Lt. P. H. E. Bennett, R.N.)
New White Heather
-
Offemia
50
Patricia (T.H.V.)
/
Pauleter
400
(Sto. D. T. Banks)
Peggy IV:
-
(S. H. Hughes, Skipper)
Pioneer¹
-
Princess Freda
-
(S/Lt. E.S. Forman, R.N.V.R.)
Princess Lily
-
(Prob. Ty. S/Lt. K. E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R.)
Princess Maud
-
Provider
Not known
(F. Hannaford, Skipper)
Queen Boadicea II
-
(Lieut. J.S. Seal, R.N.R.) (Capt. J. Whittaker)
Queen of England'
-
Quest
-
Quicksilver
20
(S/Lt. D.L. Satterford. R.N.) (L/Sea. T. Phillips)
18
Quisisana
(S/Lt. A. J. Weaver, R.N.V.R.)
28
Rapid I
(S/Lt. J.C. Clarke, R.N.V.R.)
Reda
44
Reliance (S/Lt. P. Snow, R.N.) (P.O. R. W. Rawlings, Motorman)
80
(Skpr. A. Legget)
Renown'
-
Resolute (Skpr. W.H. Noakes)
40
Roberta (Skpr. H.D. Osborne)
-
Rocinante
-
Rosabelle
-
Rose Marie
Not known
St. Patrick1
-
Sambrez
Not known
Santosy
-
Saviour (Actg. S/Lt. J.M. Chappell, R.N.)
22
I Lost.
2 Ex-Belgian canal boat.
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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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ESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
VANTE
MUTT
J.Mears
Returned to owner
MYOLA
c/o Toughs
Did not go.
MONTAGUE WHALER
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from
Dunkirk.
MARGARET MARY
G. Chantry
A.P.S.
MATA HARI
J.W. Lintott
A.P.S.
M.L. 108
?
A.P.S.
MINNEDOSA
E.F.White &
Returned to Owner 6.6.40.
A.J.Riding
damaged.
MATOYA
Lt.Cdr. Gain
Allocated to A/P.
MADAME SANSGENE
Guy Shelly
Reported lost by Owner.
MARY JANE
Lt.Col.H.S.C.
A.P.S.
Richardson
M.F.H. 4B
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to Owners.
MAY QUEEN S.M.270
F.Leach
Returned to Owners 5.6.40.
MESORA (Wherry)
T.H.Read
Reported lost by Owner
MIRANDA No. 58 Boat
W.H. Goldsmith
Reported lost.
NAIAD ERRANT
R.K.Taylor-
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Nightingale
NANETTE II
E.G. Baxter
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NARCISSA
H.Allbrow
to V.A.Dover.
NAUTILUS A
J.F. Mardling
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NEMO IV
Nemo Motor Boats
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
Southend Mot.Nav.Co.
Returned to Owners.
Ltd.
NEW WHITE HEATHER
J.Davis & Sons
No trace of return from
Dunkirk.
NIN
J.Emons
A.P.S.
NIRVANA
C/o Toughs
Returned to Owners
NO NAME II
Mr.Mason
A.P.S.
NORWICH BELLE
(Yarmouth & Gorleston T.98 Returned to Owners.
Stm.Boat Co.
NANCY BELLE
Mr.Wilcox
A.p.s.
NEW WINDSOR CASTLE
c/o Toughs
Returned to Owners.
OFFEMIA
J.L.Shakespeare
T.98. Returned to Owners
19/6.
OMEGA
Mr.Forman
A.P.S.
ORATAVA RX 45
H.J.Gallop
Returned to Owners 3.6.40.
ORELLANA
H.Joynson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
OSPREY
H.M. Customs,
Prepared for Dunkirk, did
Gravesend
not go.
OULTON BELLE
Yarmouth & Gorleston T.98 Returned to Owners.
Stm. Boat Co.
OUR LIZZIE
Mr.Beran
Returned to Owners 19/6
OUR MAGGIE
Bob Leach & Son
Released 3.6.40
Re-allocated Special
Admiralty Service (6A)
ONA II
H.Payne
A.P.S.
PROSPERITY (WY59)
T.Eglon
Prepared but did not go
to Dunkirk.
PROVIDER
(WY71)
E.Turner
-do-
PROGRESS
(WY72)
E.Turner
-do-
PROVIDENCE
W.Walker
Returned to Owners
PALMESTON
Risdon Beazley
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OWNER
REMARKS
PANDORA
A. E. Turner
Returned to Owners.
PANTO
Murray King
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated but not
taken over.
PAPILLION
C. P. Macenrot
Returned to Owners 19/6
PAPAKURA
R. Grayson
(Returned 1500 3.6.40
(Re-allocated to A/P.
PAULETER
Mrs. D. Ashton
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PEGGY IV
F. Bridge
Sunk off Dunkirk
PETRA
R. Lewis
Returned to Owner.
PIKE
Golding Bros.
Prepared did not go.
PIONEER
R.F. Bicketts
No report received from list of
Missing Vessels.
POLLY
R. Hayes
T.98 Returned Owners 6.6.40
POMPADOUR
Mr. Ager
Returned to Owners 19/6. Did not go
Dunkirk.
PRINCE OF WALES
E. Golding
Returned to Owners 19/6.
PRINCESS FREDA
C. Whatford & Son
Returned to Owner.
PRINCESS LILY
C. Whatford & Son
No report received from List of
Missing Vessels.
PRINCESS MAUD
W.H. Wilson
T.98 Abandoned off Dunkirk
PRIDE OF FOLKESTONE
J. Brazier
Returned to Owner did not go.
PROVIDER R19
Mr. Rowden
Returned to Owner.
PRINCE
S. Wiliams & Sons
Returned to Owners.
PRINCESS
"
"
"
Returned to Owners.
PEARL
Cozens
Released 3. 6.40.
PILOT ME WY12
J.R. Storr
Prepared but did not go to Dunkirk.
PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL
14 Fishing Boats
Prepared did not go.
QUEEN
H. Hurrell
At Surrey Commercial Docks
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Turmaine & Jones
Returned to Owners.
QUEEN BOADICEA
Mrs. Smith
Harbour Duties Sheerness.
QUEEN BOADICEA II
Mrs. Smith
Returned to Owner 20/6
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
E. Crouch
Sunk Collision with S.S. Tilly.
QUICKSILVER
F. Jones
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Q.J.& J.
S. Cooper
Returned to Owners.
QUISISANA
S. Eldridge
A.P.S.
QUEST
H. BIDGOOD
Taken for Dynamo but did not go.
QUEST
C.L. Hunt
Returned to Owners.
RAYON
R.L. Glover
T.98 A. P. S.
C.A. Reed
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
REDA
RELIANCE
W. Meddle
Damaged - Returned to Owner.
REMEMBRANCE
F. Good
Returned to Owner.
RENOWN (Cockle Boat)
E. Osbourne
Mined and sunk with all hands.
RESOLUTE
-do-
Damaged - returned to owner.
ROBERTA
R.B. Grey
No information of return from Dunkirk
ROBINA TENANT
H. Leach
(Re-allocated to Special Admiralty
Service (6A)
ROCINANTE
R.F. Fryers
No report received from List of
Missing Vessels presumed lost.
C. Grime
To V.A. Dover
ROSE
ROSELYNE
Capt.C. Dines
Released 1.6.40 1.
ROSE MARIE
F. Upton
Returned to Owner
ROYAL THAMES
J. Mears
Returned to Owners
RUMMY II
A.G. Smith
A.P.S.
RYEGATE II
A.E. Ryland
Re allocated to A.P.S.
P.G. Broom
Returned to Owners
RAPID
RUBY
J.D. ₽. Onine
Prepared for Dynamo but did not go.
ROSABELLE
J.O. Wood
No trace of return from Dynamo
ROSE
A. Large
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OWNER
REMARKS
MUTT
J.Mears
Returned to owner
MYOLA
%TOUGHS.
Did not go.
R
MONTAGUE WHALER
6th RAMSGATE SCOUTS
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
R
MARGARET MARY
G.Chantry
A.P.S.
R
MATA HARI
J.W.LINTOTT
A.P.S.
R
M.L. 108
?
A.P.S. ADMIRALTY OWNED.
R
MINNEDOSA
E.F.White &
Returned to Owner 6.6.40. damaged
A.J.Riding
MATOYA
Cdr. Gain
Allocated to A/P. D.N.G.
MADAME SANSGENE
Guy Shelly
Reported lost by Owner.
MARY JANE
Lt.Col.H.S.C.
A.P.S.
S.
Richardson
M.F.H. 4B
Messrs.Pickfords
Returned to Owners.
MAY QUEEN S.M.270
F.Leach
Returned to Owners 5.6.40.P
MEDORA (Wherry)
T.H.Read
Reported lost by Owner
MIRANDA No. 58 Boat
W.H.Goldsmith
Reported lost
MOTOR LAUNCH, EXTIRADENTES
OWNERS (buta) TIREDENTES'
DAMAGED.
S.
S
NAIAD ERRANT
R.K.Taylor-
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Nightingale
S
NANETTE II
E.G. Baxter
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NARCISSA
H.Allbrow
to V.A.Dover.
into
S
NAUTILUS A
J.F. Mardling
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NEMO IV
Nemo Motor Boats
Abandoned at Dunkirk
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
Southend Mot.Nav.Co.
Returned to Owners
to
Ltd.
--- WHITE HEATHER
J.Davis & Sons
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
PORT
MEM
J.Emons
A.P.S.
NIRVANA
c/o Toughs
Returned to Owners
NO NAME II
Mr. Mason
A.P.S.
NORWICH BELLE
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
T.98 Returned to Owners.
(Stm.Boat Co.
NANCY BELLE
Mr. Wilcox
A.P.S.
NEW WINDSOR CASTLE
c/o Toughs
Returned to Owners.
NELLIE (Sauding
F.C.WILSON?
(
E
6
G
OFFEMIA
6
J.L.Shakespeare
T.98. returned to Owners 19/6.
OMEGA
a
Mr. Forman
A.P.S.
ORATAVA RX 45
a
H.J.Gallop
Returned to Owners 3.6.40
ORELLANA
R.Joynson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
OSPREY
H.M. Customs,
Prepared for Dunkirk, did not go.
E
Gravesend
OULTON BELLE
Yarmouth & Gorleston T.98 Returned to Owners.
R
(Stm. Boat Co.
R
OUR LIZZIE
Mr. Beran
Returned to Owners 19/6
R
OUR MAGGIE
Bob Leach & Son
Released 3.6.40 Re-allocated
R
R
ONA II
(Special Admiralty Service (6A)
H.PAYNE
A.S.P. APS.
RI
OUR JOHN
STEVENS
STOOD BY. DIDNOT GO
RI
our
Boys
(Row boat)
(Row
boat)
H.J.VERRION.
Reported
RC
(NOIC
Ramagate)
RC
PROSPERITY (WY59)
T.Eglon
Prepared but did not go to
RO
Dunkirk.
PROVIDER
(WY71)
E.Turner
do 1 I
PROGRESS
(WY72)
E.Turner
do 1 I
RO
PRO VIDENCE
W.Walker
R
Returned to Owners.
PALMESTON
NW
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ANDORA (PUNT)
A.READ.
RETD To OWNER - DAMAGED.
ANDORA
A.E. Turner
Returned to Owners.
PANTO
Murray King
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated but
not taken over
PAPILLION
C.P. Macenrot
Returned to Owners 19/6
U. PAPAKURA
R.Grayson
(Returned 1500 3.6.40.D DNG
RY
(Re-allocsted to A/P.
RA PAULETER
Mrs. D.Ashton
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RU PEGGY IV
F.Bridge
Sunk off Dunkirk
PETRA
R.Lewis
Returned to Owner.
RO PIKE
Golding Bros.
Prepared did not go.
RO PIONEER
R.F.Ricketts
No report received from list of
SA
Missing Vessels.
SO POLLY
R.Hayes
T.98 Returned Owners 6.6.40.
V POMPADOUR
Mr.Ager
Returned to Owners 19/6. Did not go
Returned to Owners 19/6.
Lunk
SI PRINCE OF WALES
E.Golding
S! PRINCESS FREDA
C.Whatford & Son
Returned to Owner.
S! PRINCESS LILY
C.Whatford & Son
No report received from List of
Missing Vessels.
SJ PRINCESS MAUD
Wilson
T.98 Abandoned off Dunkirk
S. PRIDE OF FOLKESTONE J.Brazier
Returned to Owner did not go.
$ P.L. 50
No information OF return from
S
Durkirk.
P.L. 60
Returned to Owner
S PROVIDER R19
Mr.Rowden
Returned to Owner.
S PRINCE
S.Williams & Sons
Returned to Owners.
NCESS
"
=
11
Returned to Owners.
tx
PEARL
Cozens
Released 3.6.40.
PILOT ME WY12
J.R.Storr
Prepared but did not go to Dunkirk
PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL 14 Fishing Boats
Prepared did not go.
QUEEN
H.Murrell
At Surrey Commercial Docks.
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Turmaine & Jones
Returned to Owners.
QUEEN BOADICEA
Mrs. Smith
Harbour Duties Sheerness.
QUEEN BOADICEA II
Mrs.Smith
Returned to Owner 20/6
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
E.Crouch
Sunk Collision with S.S. Tilly.
QUICKSILVER
F.Jones
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Q.J.& J.
S.Cooper
Returned to Owners.
QUISISANA
S.Mdridge
A.P.S.
QUEST
H.BIDGOOD
Taken for Dynamo but did not go.
QUEST
C.L.Hunt
Returned to Owners.
E I
ROYAL LADY
Skegnon Pleasure Cruises
RAYON
Did not go
R.L. Glover
T.98 A.P.S.
REDA
C.A.Reed
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RELIANCE
W.Meddle
Damaged - Returned to Owner.
REMEMBRANCE
F.Good
Returned to Owner.
RENOWN (Cockle Boat) E.Osbourne
Mined and sunk with all hands.
RESOLUTE
- do -
Damaged - returned to owner.
ROBERTA
R.B.Grey
No information of return from
Dunkirk
ROBINA TENANT
H.Leach
DNG,
(Re-allocated to Special
Admirelty Service (6A)
ROCINANTE
R.F.Fryars
wn.
No report received from List of
ROSE Tfd. STN6A.
Missing Vessels presumed lost.
C.Grimes
ROSPLIE R (Proboat)
(MFB.)
To V.A. Dover
N.S. NW
Reiz.

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VESSEL
OWNER
JTT
J.Mears
I
YOLA
% Sougho.
I
MONTAGUE WHALER
6th RAMSGATE SCOUTS
I
G.Chantry
&
MARGARET MARY
MATA HARI
J.W.LINTOTT
m
M.L. 108
?
MINNEDOSA
E.F.White &
A.J.Riding
MATOYA
Lt. Cdr. Gain
MADAME SANSGENE
Guy Shelly
MARY JANE
Lt.Col.H.S.C.
Richardson
M.F.H. 4B
Messrs.Pickfords
I
MAY QUEEN S.M.270
F.Leach
MEDORA (Wherry)
T.H.Read
MIRANDA No. 58 Boat
W.H.Goldsmith
I
C
NAIAD ERRANT
R.K.Taylor-
]
Nightingale
NANETTE II
E.G. Baxter
NARCISSA
H.Allbrow
D
NAUTILUS A
J.F.Mardling
]
DI
NEMO IV
Nemo Motor Boats
DO
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
Southend Mot.Nav.Co.
and
Ltd.
NEW WHITE HEATHER
J.Davis & Sons
]
NIN
J.Emons
NIRVANA
c/o Toughs
NO NAME II
Mr. Mason
FE
NORWICH BELLE
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
FR
(Stm. Boat Co.
NANCY BELLE
Mr.Wilcox
NEW WINDSOR CASTLE
c/o Toughs
GOP
OFFEMIA
J.L.Shakespeare
OMEGA
Mr.Forman
ORATAVA RX 45
H.J.Gallop
ORELLANA
R.Joynson
HEB
OSPREY
H.M. Customs,
HON
Gravesend
HOR
OULTON BELLE
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
(Stm. Boat Co.
OUR LIZZIE
Mr.Beran
OUR MAGGIE
Bob Leach & Son
ONA II
H. PAYNE.
JAVA
JUTL
PROSPERITY (WY59)
T.Eglon
KAAFA
PROVIDER
(WY71)
E.Turner
PROGRESS
(WY72)
E.Turner
PROVIDENCE
W.Walker
PALMESTON
Risdon Beazley

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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.
TUG XV
# Sunk
(Continued)

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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting Ministry held of at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, 6th November, 1940 at the
Shipping in Room No. 8021a.
AGENDA
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 23rd October, 1940.
2. Matters Arising.
3. 4. Report of Payments for period ending 5th November, 1940.
Cases for discussion and settlement on the table:-
1. TOTAL LOSS
"MADAME SANSGENE"
-
E. Shelley,
"SUNSHINE"
-
A.J. Verrion.
"VIKING III =
-
J.S.Houlton.
"SOUTHERN QUEEN"
-
C.H.Harvey.
"PIONEER"
-
Ricketts Bros.
16ft. Boat
-
W.Robertson.
10ft.Boat "DINKEY" -
H.H. Miramo.
"NEW PRINCE OF WALES" -
Southend Motor Navigation
5. Any other business.
Co.Ltd.

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held winis at
Dunkirk Claims Committee.
ruler (Tag)
the Ministry Meeting held of Shipping, at 11 a.m. Room on 5087. Friday 14th March 1941, at
Agenda.
Ne
1.
2. Minutes of Meeting held on 7th February, 1941.
Matters arising.
3.
Y
4.
Report of Payments for period ending 13th March, 1941.
Cases for discussion and settlement:-
I Total Loss.
"Grace "Kate" Darling IV"
C.E. Gundy
"Maldon Annie"
E.J. Morris
"Moss Rose"
Col. Lamont
"New Prince of Wales"
T. Adams
"Skylark II"
Southend Motor Navigation
"Skylark "Leilah" III"
Co. Ltd.
F.P. Collins
F.P. Collins
"Rocinante" "Enchantress"
L.R. Burnay
R.F. Fryars
HAZARA
Allchorn & Sons
DREADKOUGHT IIIIII
BOND'S BOATTARD
H. BROOKE S
II Missing Gear G. etc.
MURRELL
"Mare Nostrum"
B.C. Kirby
III Hire.
"Lord Fisher" L.T.711. Lowestoft Steam
Herring Drifters Co. Ltd.
5. Any other business.
There whatin by Harry.
Day this

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CLAIMS COMMITTEE. 25th
Meeting
DUNKIRK CLAIMS
Meeting held the DUNKIRK Shipping, Friday Room 5087.
1.
at the held Ministry of Agenda ----- Shipping on Friday COMMITTEE (Room April,
Present: Mr. Allen simmons (Chairman) one
=
1941,
and
"
2.
3.
4.
Report Matters Minutes of arising. of Meeting held on 14th March, 1941.
editains
Mai
Iseb 104 of Meeting held for 15.5. period on 14th Total prese endi I
1.
Cases attached Outstanding for discussion Payments and for settlement. period ending 24th
2.
5.
3.00ds
Reporting examined, "ENTERPRISE" "WAVE statement of } the following Barnett's continumaximum negoti decis is n
Any other business. list, per
Wurtzburg si
s. ion Ltd.
"GOOD "GRACE "MADAME HOPE" DARLING SANSGENE" IV" make negotiate negotiate to inte up up of
"MIRASOL"
The Solicitor in ha
"NEMO IV"
THE
the
owners i
ot
Drifters Steam Co. Ltd.
"NEW PRINCE OF WALES" If vessit within continu
Lifeboats. Steam Navigation settlem Co
THE (Sma
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
MEETING HELD AT 11 a.m. ON FRIDAY, 14TH
AT THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (ROOM 508
Present :
Mr. Moore.
11
Simmons
"
Riddell
It Chamberlin
"
Wand.
Mr. Moore took the Chair in the absence OZ
who was unable to attend.
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 7th February W
2. Matters arising were discussed :-
(a) "Madame Sans Gene: Agreed to negotiat
and £1,700.
(b) "Southern Queen":
Agreed to settleme
this vessel plus
and hire at appro
(c) "Ferry Nymph" :
Offer of £15 for h
(a) "Nemo IV" :
Agreed to endorse
since last meetin
(e) Belgian Trawler
"Jacomina"
Decided that this
the Committee.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 13th
amounting to £1,416. 11. 8. was presented and
4. The following cases were discussed :-
(a) "Grace Darling IV" Agreed to increase
£735 plus interes
(b) "Kate" :
Agreed to offer £32
(c) "Maldon Annie" :
Agreed to settle at
interest.
(d) "Moss Rose" :
Agreed to offer £37
(e) "New Prince of
Wales" :
Agreed to defer fin
formula of values
passenger boats is
the meantime offer
advance of £2,000
(f) "Skylark II & III": Agreed to negotiate
settlement for the
between £900 and £

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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 4th December, 1940,
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:
Mr. Allen
(Chairman)
"
Simmons
" Moore
"
Riddell
"
Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 21st November were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Renown" Arising from this case it was agreed to approach
Mr. Harvey of Sittingbourne with a view to his acting as
valuer for Thames Estuary Bawley Boats and similar craft.
(b) "Madame Sansgene"
Agreed to withhold further action pending
confirmation of the present system of
valuation of yachts, motor launches, &c.
(c) "New Prince of Wales" Arising from this case it was agreed to
approach Mr. Fredk. Shepherd of 199, Piccadilly
with a view to his acting as valuer for
Small Passenger Service Craft.
(a) "Lijns"
Agreed to accept the owner's statement that
the ladies clothing claimed for was on board,
and, in view of the fact that it had been
kept on board for 8 months before the vessel
was requisitioned, to offer £10 in
settlement.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 3rd December amounting to £4,160.9.8₫
was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
a
Total Loss:-
(a) "CYB"
Agreed to offer £400 with discretion to,
increase to £450.
(b) "Handy Billy" Agreed to pay £213.18.6d as claimed.
(c) "Mirasol"
Agreed that the survey report produced by
the owner is not alone to be accepted as
basis of value.
(a) "Enterprise"
}
Agreed to be dealt with as in 2 (c) above.
"Wave Queen"
(e) "Papillon"
Agreed that owner's claim on his
Affidavit should be subject to normal
investigation.
hithoun
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 4th December, 1940,
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:
Mr. Allen
(Chairman)
"
Simmons
"
Moore
"
Riddell
" Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 21st November were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Renown" Arising from this case it was agreed to approach
Mr. Harvey of Sittingbourne with a view to his acting as
valuer for Thames Estuary Bawley Boats and similar craft.
(b) "Madame Sansgene"
Agreed to withhold further action pending
confirmation of the present system of
valuation of yachts, motor launches, &c.
(c) "New Prince of Wales" Arising from this case it was agreed to
approach Mr. Fredk. Shepherd of 199, Piccadilly
with a view to his acting as valuer for
Small Passenger Service Craft.
(a) "Lijns"
Agreed to accept the owner's statement that
the ladies clothing claimed for was on board,
and, in view of the fact that it had been
kept on board for 8 months before the vessel
was requisitioned, to offer £10 in
settlement.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 3rd December amounting to £4,160.9.8d
was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
a
Total Loss:-
(a) "CYB"
Agreed to offer £400 with discretion to,
increase to £450.
(b) "Handy Billy" Agreed to pay £213.18.6d as claimed.
(c) "Mirasol"
Agreed that the survey report produced by
the owner is not alone to be accepted as
basis of value.
(a) "Enterprise"
}
Agreed to be dealt with as in 2 (c) above.
"Wave Queen"
(e) "Papillon"
Agreed that owner's claim on his
Affidavit should be subject to normal
investigation.
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Thursday 21st November, 1940.
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:
Mr. Allen
(Chairman)
If Simmons
11 Moore
"
Riddell
" Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 6th November were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:
(a) "Renown"
Agreed to put case back for valuation.
(b) "Sceneshifter"
Agreed to interview owner's solicitor.
(c) "Brywyn"
Agreed that owner should again be
interviewed by representative of
P.C.O. (S.T.)
(a) "Moss Rose"
Agreed to obtain from Fisheries Officer
full technical details of this and two
other Deal boats "Britannia" and
"Golden Spray".
(e) "Madame Sansgene" Agreed to pay £1,000 on account pending
confirmation of valuation.
(f) "New Prince of Wales" Agreed that P.C.O.(S.T.) should recommend
a valuer.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 20th November amounting to
£1,970.8.7d was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
1. TOTAL LOSS:
(a) "Gwen Eagle"
Agreed to offer £1,750 in full and
final settlement of all claims
arising.
(b) "Peggy IV If
Agreed to offer £175 in full
settlement.
(c) "Ma Joie"
Agreed to offer £250 in full
settlement.
(a) "Aljanor"
Agreed to offer £2,500 which is
the insured value and is the sum
first claimed.
(e) "Doris"
Agreed to offer £35 each in full
"Edina"
settlement.
"Medora"
11. LOST CLOTHING:
"Lijns"
Agreed to maintain the attitude
that the Department does not
accept liability.
When
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday, 6th November, 1940
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room No. 8021A.
Present:
MR. ALLEN
(Chairman)
" SIMMONS
" MOORE
" RIDDELL
" WAND
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 23rd October were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:
(a) "Renown" Agreed to inform owner that the Department will pay
£500 on account if desired while arrangements are
made for a valuation.
(b) "Sceneshifter" Agreed to confirm verbal offer of £850.
(c) "Brywyn"
Agreed to wait reply to letter of 5.11.40 and
generally to adopt the principle that owner must
prove his claim.
(d) "Rosabelle"
Agreed to arrange for Mr. Wimpenny (Fisheries
Officer) to contact the owner and explain
Department's position and without committing
Department, unless it were apparent that claimant
would accept, offer settlement of £100.
(e)
"Moss
Rose"
Agreed to ask Mr.Wimpenny to obtain a comparison
of the Deal Boats lost.
(f) "Mare Nostrum" Agreed to inform owner that the Department is
not satisfied that evidence has been produced
to show that the articles covered by the claim
were on board.
3. Report of payments for period ending 5th November amounting to
£4,074.7.2a was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
TOTAL LOSS:
(a) "Madame Sansgene" Agreed to refer papers to Mr. Barnett
for a valuation in view of a possible
relationship between claimant and
builder;pointing this out and also
that had the relationship not been
apparent, Department would have paid
as claimed in all probability.
1
(b) "Sunshine"
Agreed to pay £203.10.0₫ as claimed.
(c) "Viking III"
"
"
"
£12
It
"
(a) "Southern Queen" " " pass to P.C.O. (S.T) to arrange
(for a valuer.
,
(e)
"Pioneer" Agreed to pay £400 as claimed.
D
(f) 16 ft Boat.
" " If £12 as claimed on
(completion of Letter of Abandonment.
(g) 10 ft. "Dinkey" Agreed to pay £12 as claimed on
(completion of Letter of Abandonment.
)
(h) "New Prince of Wales" Agreed to offer insured value
(£5,000.
of
fit Due
11
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JR/KW.
DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
TOTAL LOSS:- CLAIMS OUTSTANDING.
56
Name of
File No.
Claim.
Remarks & Action
Vessel.
Taken.
BLACK ARROW
T.M. 4060/40
£700 - £900
Valuation being
obtained.
FAITH
T.M. 4070/40
Loss uncertain-letters
to owner - no reply.
EMPRESS
QUEEN OF
m
T.M. 3716/40
Awaiting letters of
ENGLAND
administration.
NEMO IV
T.M.3889/40
£4,500
Advanced £250-offer
made. awaiting reply.
NEW PRINCE
OF WALES.
T.M.3887/40
£8,696
Advanced £5,000
negotiations, continuing.
NEW WHITE HEATHER
T.M. 3889/40
Offer of £1,325 made,
awaiting reply.
SKYLARK III
T.O. 9203/40
£500
Awaiting letters of
administration.
LIFEBOATS.
ROYAL MAIL
LINES.
T.M. 5352/40
£236.5.0d.
Awaiting surveyor's
report.
FURNESS WITHY
& CO LTD.
T.M. 7508/40
£459. 3. 4d.
Awaiting surveyor's
Total Loss (3)
report.
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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
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QUEEN BOADICEA II
QUEEN'S CHANNEL
SWALLOW
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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
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until
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and
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to
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then
made at fast. once ordered my crew to get out the tow rope, and
and passed I backed the my end stern of the close wire up aboard. to the stern of the Destroyer
shackled The to tow 50 rope fathoms consisted of 5" wire. of 60 fathoms of 16" manilla rope,
Destroyer, The end and of the the manilla wire was was made on our fast towing to the hook. stern of the
her could stern. see the Destroyer had a number of tow depth rope charges because on
I had to use care in passing the I
backed As away I passed and carried the tow on rope with to her the business. Destroyer, the "St. Helier"
in a westerly
I made fast direction. at about 11.20 p.m. and at once commenced towing
her bows very severly damaged.
The were Destroyer had been hit just forward of her bridge, and
The bridge of the Destroyer was well forward.
and let go 10.35 a.m. on the 31st May.
I towed at the Destroyer stern first and arrived off Dover
He left the job of towing in my hands.
The Captain of the Destroyer did not use his engines.
and I asked her Master to hold the Destroyer's stern to the
The Tug "Empire Henchman" was following us into Dover,
tide so that I could get my tow rope in.
At 11.35 a.m. I moored alongside the starboard side of
the "Sharpshooter" and steered her to No. 10 buoy inside the
Eastern entrance to Dover Harbour.
The "Empire Henchman" had a short scope of rope to the
stern of the tow and assisted me to get the Destroyer through
the Eastern entrance.
We took the Destroyer in stern first.
We moored her to the buoy at 1.20 p.m. and then proceeded
alongside the Prince of Wales Pier.
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EXTRACTS FROM LOG.
22nd May, 1940 to 6th June.
156
s.t. "PERSIA"
a May.
Left Gravesend 9-0 a.m towing barge "CELTIC" and Motor barge
AFFORD" for Dover, anchored Southend 11-0 a.m. for signal to proceed.
ve up at 2-15 p.m. Arrived at Dover Submarine Base 9-30 p.m., made
ast at West Wall 9-45 p.m.
3rd May.
Underweigh at 10-30 a.m. Towed barge "CELTIC" to her unload-
ing berth, then made fast at West Wall at 11-0 a.m., standing by.
24th May,
Underweigh at Noon. Went in Dock took in 19 tons 7 cwts. of
coal, finished at 2-30 p.m. Made fast at Submarine base at 2-45 p.m.
Standing by.
25th May.
Underweigh at 5-15 p.m. with Tug "FOREMOST 87" towing
Destroyer "H.73" stern first for rtsmouth.
26th May,
Anchored at 6-20 p.m. abreast of Nab Tower, Port being closed.
Hove up at 7-30 p.m., anchored Destroyer off Ryde at 1° p.m., our
services being finished. Anchoring Tug at 1°-15 p.m. for the night.
27th May.
Hove up at 6-30 a.m., steaming for Dover. Arriving 5-20 p.m.
made fast in Submarine Base 5-30 p.m. Standing by.
28th May.
Underweigh at 11-15 a.m. Shifting small craft, etc., until
4-50 p.m. Then made fast at South Wall at 5-0 p.m. Standing by.
29th May.
Underweigh at 9-0 a.m. Twwing Dumb barges "SARK" and
"SHETLAND" for Dunkirk. Tow parted abreast Goodwin Fork Buoy.
After some careful operations we got connected up again. Tow again
parted and was connected up and we arrived and anchored 4 miles east
of Dunkirk, at 5-0 a.m. on 30th May.
30th May.
Underweigh at 12-45 p.m. Received orders to tow barges to
East Pierhead Dunkirk. On arrival we received orders to anchor barges
as close as it was prudent, and motor boat would pull them on the
beach. Left Dunkirk 4-° p.m. with soldiers and equipment, anchoring in
the Downs at Midnight.
31st May.
Hove up at 5-45 a.m. proceeded to Dover, made fast at Prince
of Wales Pier at 7-0 a.m.
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At this time a terrific aerial battle was on, shells from
shore batteries were falling around and bombs dropping all over the
place in close proximity. As I was towing this boat I saw a bomb
hit the pleasure steamer "PRINCE OF WALES". I closed her and took
aboard two badly wounded Officers and two ratings.
I offered to
go aboard as she was sinking slowly, but was told only two dead
remained on board.
Just before this, ordinary seaman Purbrick fell overboard
from exhaustion and I picked him up somehow.
My Cox. was sleeping
on his feet on and off and the two others lay down and stood up as
strength permitted. The C.O. of the "PRINCE OF WALES", although
covered in blood, offered to try and steer the boat.
I then saw a man swimming naked in the water.
Stopped
and got him.
Next a heavily loaded boat of soldiers turned right
over close inshore, and left the men struggling in the water. I
got down to them and rescued the lot personally hauling them aboard
with my crews feeble assistance.
While doing this, I got a rope
round my Starboard screw and fouled the rudder. I now had a full
load of soldiers on board (six wounded) a full boat load towing
and soldiers clinging to the stern.
With what I thought was the last of my strength, I got my
launch alongside a lifeboat and from there hauled her hand over hand,
by means of a grass rope, up to the sloop "MOSQUITO". I then
discovered the lifeboat's propeller was also fouled.
Neither
I
nor my crew could clear the propeller, so I boarded "MOSQUITO" and
asked the 1st Lieutenant to send someone to do so.
Meanwhile,
I
went below for a cup of tea. I came on deck in fifteen minutes,
but the rope could not be cleared I was told.
Air battle still in progress with bombs dropping all around.
I then with difficulty closed the yacht "GALETA" and asked her to take
me in tow. The C.O.'s ship was in a very bad position with regard
to German shore batteries, nevertheless, he wanted another boat load
of troops before leaving and asked me to try and close the beach and
get one.
I said I would, but asked him to watch out for me in case
I got ashore.
I proceeded towards the beach just then coincident with
an explosion of some kind.
The launch seemed to rise from the
water, fall back, rise again and fall back.
I could only move
slowly now and I saw the yacht was drawing the fire from shore. One
of the crew called out that the yacht was signalling me. I looked
round and saw she was signalling me.
With great difficulty I got
alongside and made her fast for towing, then slumped on the yacht's
deck, stupified with exhaustion, want of sleep and food, I suppose.
Unfortunately the tow rope parted a few minutes later.
The C.O. of yacht objected and rightly so to going back to the shealed
area with his ships and troops on board.
So the "TRITON" was left
afloat with a rope round her screw and a badly damaged stem and stern.
I regret exceedingly that I did not get her home again for various
reasons.
It was about 1840 31st May, 1940, when my activities ceased.
I had been on my feet from 0700 29th May, to 1840 31st May, 1940, in
a small craft, without sleep and the only food eaten from 2000 29th
May to that time was one tin of herrings, ont tin of bully beef and
between five and two slices of bread each also four cups of tea without
sugar.
We simply had not time to eat.
A few more remarks and I finish.
I was the only
Commissioned Officer (excluding Commodore Skippers) who was constantly
in the boats at La Panne.
I took off more troops than I can
remember there - scores and scores of boat loads and I venture to say
if my boat had not remained there to the last, hundreds would never
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LAUNCH "TRITON"
à
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Lieutenant R.H. INVING, R.N.R.
3, KNITH. Sea. Cox.
J.STEPHENS. Ord.Sea.
D. STMPSON. B.R.A. (uttorly useless)
0. GLYNN. Ord.Sea.
F.G. PURBRICK. Ord.Sea. (fell overboard and had to put him on "MOSQUITO"
suffering from cold and shook).
I was at Sheerness as No.1 of Dutch Scoot "PRINCESS JULIANA"
Wednesday 20th May 1940, was instructed to proceed from Sheamess to
Ramsgate in charge of 13 Launches, various kinds and speeds - handed over
12. Left Sheerness about noon Wednesday, 29th May.
Arrived Remagate about 1930
Left Remagate about 2150
for Cuploa near La Panne with 9 Launches.
Very vague instructions about La Panne and was not definitely
informed whether British troops were actually there. Had bad visibility
and did not know exact position but made Cuploa 0500, Thursday norning
only 5 launches arrived in company, others broke down and returned to
Ransgate. Launch "SILVER QUEEN" was of great assistance.
From 0500, Thursday, 30th May to about 1700 Friday, 31st May
I towed or picked up hundreds of troops and transferred them to destroyers,
scoots etc. Launches not equipped with proper towing topes and crew very
unsemanlike. Had to steer and make fast myself. Commodore Stephens used
my launch and participated in taking off troops, no one at Cuplos to give to
instructions.
I worked all Thursday night and carried on until 1330 when ship
was shelled heavily and all ships proceeded towards Dunquarque and I was
last to leave Cuploa under heavy shell fire.
I proceeded towards Dunquerque along the beach and on arriving
at extreme west end of Dunquerque beach a heavy air attack and fire from
shore batteries was falling all round. I took the most westerly boat in
tow and when looking round to find a near ship, saw the large launch "PRINCE
OF WALES" struck by a bomb, I proceeded with the boat I had in tow towards
her and found 4 survivors very bedly wounded ready to take off. Two others
were dead on board. On the way to the sloop "MOSQUXTO" with survivors I
resoued soldiers from drowing whose boat had sunic close ashore. While
doing this my starbcard propeller get fouled and I had a terrible job to
get to the sloop "MOSQUITO" with troops and wounded from "PRINCE OF MALZES".
All this time bombing and shelling was going on. I landed all on the
"HOSQUITO" and then asked the "MOSQUITO" to tay and clear ay propeller,
they tried but could not do so. I them consulted the Piret Lieutenant and
he suggested that I get a tow home. I spproached the yacht "CALNTA",
the C.O. immediately asked me to get him troops but I told him I would
attempt it with one engine although I could not handle her. I got near
the west beach and immediately came under shore fire and no boats being
ready to come off "CALETA" signelled me to return as he was being shelled
and had to get out of it. I got back and made the launch fast for towing-
under fire, but the tow rope broke and the Launch being still in the hotly
peppered area and close to the surf the C.O. of "CALETA" and myself thought
it would endanger his vessel to remain there to try and pick up again so
chose inshore.
Neither I or the arew had any sleep or proper food from Wednesday
morning until the launch was abandoned at 1640 Friday. All of us were
stupid with exhaustion.
I took off more troops at Cuploa than anyone else.
I have lost my voice meantime through constant hailing of boats
and giving orders. The "TRITON" was damaged badly in the stern and bow
through going alongaide ships so frequently in a very heavy swell. I have
lost my uniform cap and raincoat, rasor and other items.
My information on sailing from Ramsgate was - "No troops east of
La Panne or west of Braye Duns", the first item was correct byrb the second
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205
192
LOG of H.M. Motor Boat LADY CABLE of Torquay
during operations carried out June 2md
and 3rd, 1940.
In command: Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N.
Cadet Rating G.R. Price
Stoke Worsall
Able Seaman or Ordinary Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland,
Sunday, June 2nd, 1940.
Took over boat during forenoon from Mr. Gooding who
operates boat for owner at Torquay. She had done one trip
to the beaches near Dunkirk. Took on provisions, water,
petrol, etc. Mr. Gooding showed Stoker Worsall the working
of the engines Cylinder Atlantic running on petrol.
At about 1500 went over to Prince of Wales Pier and was
then taken in tow by SUN VI, together with two life-boats
and one other craft. Started for Dunkirk at approximately
1530, having been handed previously copy of Sailing
Instructions to Drifters, together with rough sketch map
of course to follow. After uneventful trip arrived off
Dunkirk harbour at about 2230 and received orders to
proceed in harbour and go a long way up the Mole to embark
soldiers - fill up and return to tug, then go in for
further loads. At times had difficulty in persuading
French troops to embark in LADY CABLE, the reason apparently
being reluctance to break their units or to act without
definite orders from their officer who was probably still
in the town of Dunkirk. However, we took four boat loads
off - each load containing between 40 and 50 soldiers.
Three loads I took to tugs and one to H.M.S. WISHART when
tug was not in usual position. Spoke to tug after fourth
trip and was informed that it would soon be light and that
she could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. I had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability of tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. craft (later found to
be HAIG) who I imagined from her position was watching us and
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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 4.
SHIP: Motor Boat "Britannia".
Officer/
Rating
Reporting: S/L S.D. WARD.
1030 31 May 1940.
Proceeded from Submarine Basin and made fast to
H.M.T. "Fyldea" at buoy.
1355 31 May. Left in tow.
1150 1 June 1940. Arrive off Dunkirk. (Delay on passage due
to Samson posts, cleats, etc. carrying away.)
Cast off and proceed to Beach 1 mile East of harbour
under heavy enemy bombing. Attempted to warp off 2 launches
aground by making fast line to sunken French destroyer "L'Adroit".
1300
Existing conditions of shoal water and falling tide
made it impossible to load the launch directly from the beach
three
without going aground so "acquired" their dinghies and made
launch fast to two sailing barges which were used throughout as
a landing stage, the dinghies bringing men to the barges and the
launch taking them out to "Fyldea" and other vessels.
(Approximately 200 men were carried in the dinghies.)
1815
Returned to "Fyldea" now aground. Ran out kite
wires to anchored barge and laid out trawlers Kedge.
1845
"Fyldea" floated and proceeded in tow towards Dover.
0255 2nd June. Secured alongside Admiralty Pier to disembark
troops.
0415
Secured alongside Prince of Wales Pier.
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working with "port engine only - which, owing to being
overworked, seized up. Estimated that 300 troops were
carried by "Cordelia" and whaler from the beach.
1100 Taken in tow by the G.R.1740 (drifter) and
proceeded towards Dover.
1130) Shelled by shore
1145) batteries.
2030 Entered Dover Harbour and tied up at Prince of
Wales Pier (Inner Harbour).
2100 Reported to LYNX office.
Friday/

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223 23
FROM
Senior Medical Officer, Dover.
DATE
7th May 1940.
TO
Flag Officer, Commanding.
Report of the death of Lieut Mead. R.N.V.R. H.M.S.Niger.
Submitted,
I.B.
The attached report received from
Medical Officer H.M.S. Niger is forwarded for information.
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overworked, carried by "Cordelia" and whaler from the
1100 Taken in tow by the G.R.1740 (drifter) and
proceeded towards Dover.
1130) Shelled by shore
2030 1145) Entered batteries. Dover Harbour and tied up at Prince of
Wales Pier (Inner Harbour).
2100 Reported to LYNX office.
Friday/

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225
OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 15.
SHIP: "GORDELIA". MOTOR BOAT.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB. LIEUT. C.A. THOMPSON, R.N.V.R.
ROUGH LOG (ALL TIMINGS ARE APPROXIMATE).
CREW: S.A. WADE
A.J. WHALE
in
Ratings
J. JARVIE
divilian
Wednesday 29.5.40.
1100 Took over from civilian who brought the above M.B.
round from Sheerness.
1400) Stand by. Fuelling and
1700)
provision.
1705 Proceeded to submarine base to collect three
Belgian vessels (Yser, Sambre and another).
1745 Returned to Prince of Wales Pier.
1800 Proceeded out of Dover in rear of above 3 Belgian
boats which were being towed by the drifter
G.R.1740, one whaler in tow.
1815 Propellers of one Belgian boat fouled by tow rose
(this vessel returned to Dover).
1830 Proceeded in company with G.R.1740 and two Belgian
boats.
2000 Destroyer takes one Belgian boat in tow.
2010 Tied up astern of remaining pontoon and proceeded *
towed by G.R.1740.
2330 Machine gun fire in proximity.
Thursday 30.5.40.
0530 Nearing the beach to the west of La Fanne.
0545 Commodore Fergusson came on board and commenced
directing operations for the evacuation of troops
from beach to waiting destroyers etc.
0800 Commodore Ferguason transferred to another craft.
0800- Occupied in ferrying boats containing troops
1030 between the beach and waiting vessels. Attendant
whaler manned by two stokers and civilian was
occupied in going inshore to load up with troops,
then taking them out to waiting vessels.
1045 Starboard propeler fouled by rope net alongaide
destroyer while disembarking troops.
Further operations impossible.
Note:- During the above operations the "Cordelia #: was
working with Sport engine only - which, owing to being
overworked, seized up. Estimated that 300 troops were
carried by "Cordelia" and whaler from the beach.
1100 Taken in tow by the G.R.1740 (drifter) and
proceeded towards Dover.
1130) Shelled by share
1145) batteries.
2030 Entered Dover Harbour and tied up at Prince of
Wales Pier (Inner Harbour).
2100 Reported to LYNX office.
Friday/

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REPORT FROM OFFICER IN CHARGE OF DRIFTERS
321
"KINDRED STAR" & "THRIFTY" during DUNKIRK OPERATIONS -
29th May to 5th June 1940.
May
29th.
Having received orders to proceed to Dover on special
duty, all M/S gear was landed, the ships were coaled
and provisioned and left Portland Harbour at 1900
May 30th. Arrived off Dover at 1730. Reported arrival to
off breakwater and await instructions.
examination vessel and was told to anchor about 19 mile
May 31st.
Having waited outside Dover Harbour all night We finally
received instructions to enter harbour and berth
alongside Prince of Wales Pier at 1400.
I reported in person to Vice Admiral Dover and was
instructed to stand by for sailing orders.
June 1st. At 0430 orders were received to report to H.M.S. "Lynx"
for final instructions. We were then given orders to
take in tow 6 Lifeboats or similar craft with each ship
and to proceed to the beach 1 mile east of Dunkirk by
route "Y".
We left Dover Harbour with boats in tow at 07 00 for
Dunkirk via North Goodwin Light Vessel.
113 O.
Passed "W" Buoy Saw floating Mine destroyed by gun fire
from another vessel.
1330.
Passed several vessels returning from direction of
Dunkirk - some with a few troops on deck, others
apparently empty.
1400.
Passed """ Buoy. Speed made good approximately 4 knots.
1430g
Saw large Ship on her side on fire and boat blazing in the
water. Shells falling very near from shore batteries.
1530.
Attacked by dive hombers. Sent oui message " attacked by
aircraft" on R/T. Our lewis guns in action.
Several vessels were seen trying 10 enter Dunkirk Roads
but all were driven back by action of enemy aircraft and
shore batteries. We altered course to bring us outside
range of shore guns.
1610.
Again attacked by dive bombers. R/Teall sent and Lewis
Guns were again inaction.
One salvo of 4 bombs struck the water just ahead of the
"Kindred Star" scorching the paint and scattering small
fragments on the deck but. doing no aparent damage.
There was another salvo of 6 bombs dripped - 3 each side
of the "Thrifty". These bonbs birst under water throwing
up great columns of water and flooding the top bridge
and decks to a depth of several feet.
Two hands were washed overboard ut these were picked up
The tows were slipped for greater safety.
by lifeboats.
One Trawler was seen to be badly it by & bomb - afterwards
We did not stop as there were oth- ships nearer to these
sinking. Another unknown vessel as blown to pieces.
1620.
Engineer vessels. on "Kindred Star"reported:hat the boiler was
losing water rapidly also the mainiteam and feed pipes
were Returned to collect tow which had attered, all except
cracked.
1730.
3 R/T signal to Dover asking nstructions re these
lifeboats having returned indepently. for
1800.
Sent lifeboats but no reply was received.
1830.
Tow attacked by dive bombing aircra two near attacks "V" buoy. by
was slipped attheir request.
Lewis bombing aircraft, but no amage was sustained.
Again Guns again in action, also further her
high Entered Ramsgate Harbour and blew downoiler on "Kindred
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Eventually a motor yacht got us in tow and took us to
Dover.
Commander Troup went with the fast boats to the outer
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port. He made himself piermaster on the western mole
and conducted the embarkation of about 10,000 French
troops. He also had some anxious moments, as the boat
which was to fetch him broke down. Another turned up
in which he embarked with a French General Lucas and
many StafffOfficers and men; and thus had the honour of
being the last man to leave Dunkirk.
12. As Officers and Coxswains pass through Sheerness,
endeavour is being made to extract full accounts of their
adventures. N.O.I.C. Ramsgate is doing the same. These
reports are being forwarded to Vice Admiral, Dover, but
copies of those obtained here are attached. Even so it
will be impossible to do justice to the services of these
young Officers, ratings and volunteers, most of whom were
acting independently, without anyone to see how they
conducted themselves. A list of those who came under my
personal observation is attached.
13. Until all reports have been compared and lists of
Officers, men, and volunteers going out and returning
have been checked, the number of casualties remains
unscertain. Many boats have had to be abandoned owing
to grounding, collision or fouled' propellers, but in
most cases the crews transferred to other craft,
One craft is known to have been sunk by bomb.
"New Prince of Wales". Large motor craft. Officer
in command, Sub Lieut.P.L.H. Bennett, R.N., now in R.N.
S.P.H.E.
Hospital, Chatham. Two ratings are believed to have been
killed, but I have not been able to get this confirmed.
Several motor boats sailed direct from Southend for
the beaches with volunteer crews who had not signed on.
There may be others, of which there will be no record.
Considering the heavy bombing, shelling and machine
gun fire experienced by many of the boats, the casualties
seem to be lighter than might well have been expected.
14. It would be impossible to speak too highly of the
spirit which has animated all those who have been concerned
in "Dynamo". Everyone tried to do their best for the Armies
at Dunkirk, and those whose fortunes it was to get across
and bring some of them off, will always look back on it with
deep satisfaction. Some of the crews got their boats as far
as Ramsgate, only to find that owing to the shortcomings of
their vessels, they could get no further, but many of them
succeeded in finding another boat with room for them.
A young Able Seaman, whose boat sank after bringing
off 1,000 men, did much, by his sheerful talk and bearing,
to bring about this happy result. His name is
Here at Sheerness the Commodore and his staff, H.M.S.
"Wildfire", and the dockyard did all that man could do to
hasten the preparation and sailing of the varied fleet of
craft which arrived here, some of them needing much attention.
With the exception of the Thames steamers, which could not
run in salt water, though they had a good try at it, very
few craft failed to achieve at least one trip to the French
coast. Many men from the "Wildfire" offered their services,
though only a few could be allowed to go, and more would
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and troops owing owing to to the fact that the weather ship was conditions almost full, for small and boats, to 31/5
At the 1100, adverse I decided to discontinue embarking
proceed to Dover.
and at 1120, "Olvina" was under way.
"Sabre's" motorboat was handed over to "Vivacious"
Vessel, the "Viking", a diesel engined Thames barge, with 70
When between Dunkirk and North Goodwin Light
troops aboard, was taken in tow from "Dwarf" and brought into
Dover. Owing to delay outside the harbour, the troops were
not disembarked until 2200.
"Olvina" was revictualled and berthed alongside
Prince of Wales Pier by 0100/1 June.
On proceeding to the office of Captain Auxiliary
Patrol, I was informed that "Olvina" should not have gone to
Dunkirk, but should have been on A/S patrol. Accordingly, at
0820/1 June, "Olvina" proceeded to a patrol station 17 miles
NNW of Dunkirk, which was reached at 1125. At 1500, 70
survivors from "Basilisk" came alongside in a French fishing
boat, and at 1917 we went alongside "Whitehall" in Dover
harbour and disembarked them.
"Olvina" was in harbour during 2nd and 3rd June,
and on 4th June escorted "Bideford" to Portsmouth without
incident.
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient servant
Sub Lt. R.N.V.R.
-II-
No. 1594/07.
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
P.R.T.S.
VICE ADMIRAL.
Portland.
FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE.
18th June, 1940
VICE ADMIRAL
20 JUN 1940
*
DOVER

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and as the "OUR BAIRNS" leaving,I waited until attack,
At all 1915 the the vessels port underwent were then a particularly heavy air
which time I then slipped and had taken the remaining soldiers 1930, by off
the quay. proceeded to sea.
shore all day, no hits were registered or damage done from
Both vessels but were under continuous bombardment from air and
this source.
however, a certain amount of damage was done to the D.G. Band
Owing to the incessant ranging up and down against the pier,
proceeded at slow speed, through the Downs and at 0400/1 troops
on the "OUR BAIRNS". Dover was reached at 0300/1, vessels having
were disembarked at the Admiralty Pier, Dover.
Both vessels then berthed at Prince of Wales Pier, Dover,
and at 0700/1 "LORD INCHCAPE" resumed sweeping off Dover.
Still of
0040.
COMMANDER-IN
DEFARE
(Signed) S.J. .Longsdon,
*
17JUN1940
*
0125. WESTERN APPROACHES
Sub.Lt. R.N.V.R. Hingsdon
close
Port
heard
II.
D/O. No. 959/1.
no FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
for
E
Buoy
and
observed
rapidly ece Admiralty Message 1652/6th June, 1940.
Forwarded, in accordance with
Lewis Guns, couldn't Pom to
too
close.
M.T.B's enginee
'on'
again
enemy
of
19 JUN 1940
0430.
Joined
The whol
was
either
who
DO
suryivers or dead.
Carried on Patrol, no made,
notivity both German and
tously overhead, no attacks made.
31st,
Received instructions from to
under further notice
dropped out of group and
0615.
Instructions received to on
nothing to
there seemed to
Investigated of Achilleum
contact, to
track increased,
All up,
activity N.T.B.
place,
and T
was
being
area track.

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FLAG AG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
Good
571
Yes
541
From:- Sub. Lt. D.L. Satterford, R.N.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1d
28th May.
.ip
1800 Left Sheerness in Thames Pleasure Craft "Viscount" for
Ramsgate. Followed M.Y. "Prince of Wales" as
ordered. "Viscount's" engine stopped on the way.
After repairs continued on course until 2330; having
29th May.
no compass we anchored till 0400 Wednesday.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump defective; I asked
for another boat.
lled
30th May.
g
1030
Took command M.Y. "Rygate II" with crew of 4 civilians.
in
Left for Dunkirk keeping station on the schoot
ien
"Horst".
"Rygate II" broke down and was towed by
out
"Horst". Found impossible to effect repairs.
1 all
Anchored "Rygate II" and boarded "Horst" with crew.
to to
1600
Arrived Dunkirk in "Horst" (Lt. Sarjent R.N.R.) *
worked 3 pulling boats with 2 men in each. Operation
rendered difficult by bombing and heavy surf. One
A.B. wounded in groin by machine-gun bullet. One
boat capsized but was righted.
Mann,
2300
Lieut. Sarjent decided to move closer inshore. Found
ved
anchor fouled by another cable. Donkey broke down.
Cut cable. Chief E.R.A. reported engine failure.
31st May.
400 troops aboard taken off by another boat.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Found M.Y. "Quicksilver" with crew
of naval ratings. Obtained permission to take
"Quicksilver" across.
2000
Left for Dunkirk at 20 knots.
2400
1st June.
Arrived Dunkirk; ferried troops to transports.
0600
Fuel running short; left for Ramsgate.
1030
2nd June.
Arrived Ramsgate.
1930
3rd June.
Left Ramsgate; followed schoot "Hilda" out.
0100
Dunkirk and searched for British troops whalers according to
Arrived order. Beach being shelled. Sent direct
continue to search. One whaler blown up by hit.

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I, E.W. Filley am Master of the auxiliary barge "THYRA"
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We were requisitioned on the 29th May at Millwall 11.30 p.m.,
towed to Tilbury where three days rations were put aboard.
Proceeded in tow of Tug "SUN 12" with other barges, to Southend,
thence ordered to Remsgate and thenoe to Dover Harbour, arriving
2.30 p.m. on the 30th May and lying at Prince of Wales Pier.
May 31st. Volunteers were called for to go to Dunkirk and all
the barges crews offered their services.
We proceeded outside breakwater with barge "H.A.C." in tow.
We were both taken in tow by tug "ST. ABBS" and proceeded to
Dunkirk, arriving there at 5.0 a.m. on Saturday June 1st.
We were shot off by the tug at Dunkirk Pier Head and told to
beach barges. Towed "H.A.C. with me into beach and with their
assistance we got eleven French Soldiers off the beach on to our
barge. Other groups of Soldiers refused to come as they wanted to di
go to France and not to England.
ed
At that time bombing was very bad and we had no protection of any
kind, not even helmets and we went into the beach as close as
possible and picked up the crews of the barge "GLENWAY" and the
barge "LARK", also eight British Soldiers that were aboard them
as they had been left on the beach with 8 in for the Frenchmer
to get when the tide went out, and the crews had been told to get
out of it. Including "H.A.C." crew, we had 28 men aboard.
As the tugs had disappeared, the only thing I could do was to
proceed with what I had got and come away to England. I sailed
half way across and was picked up by the tug "EMPIRE HENCHMAN"
arriving at Dover 11.45 p.m. on June lst.

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I William Watson am Master of the auxiliary barge "PUDGE".
We were requisitioned on the 29th May whilst lying outside the
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Millwall Dock, towed to Tilbury, given three days rations, and
then to Southend. The "OCEAN COCK" towed us to Ramsgate and
subsequently to Dover with the barges "DORIS" "ENA" and "TOLSBURY".
We arrived at Dover at about 2.30 on the 30th May. We lay alongside
the Prince of Wales Pier for the rest of that day and were told we
should probably load in the morning.
On May 31st at about 8.30 a Naval Officer called the Captains
ashore and asked for Volunteers to go over to Dunkirk and said
that nodody could be forced to go but he would be very grateful
for any volunteers and preferred the auxiliary barges.
There were about 17 barges lying at Dover and all volunteered.
Six barges were selected, three auxiliaries and three sailing barges,
"PUDGE" "LADY ROSEBERRY" "DORIS" "H.A.C." "DUCHESS" and "THYRA".
The three auxiliary barges "THYRA" "LADY ROSEBERRY" AND "PUDGE"
each proceeded forthwith out of the harbour with the other three
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barges in tow and were picked up by a. big tug. The tug which picked
us up was the "ST. FABIAN" and the "PUDGE" was on the hook with the
"DORIS" next and the "LADY ROSEBERRY" third.
The tug which had just arrived from the South Coast gave us as big
7" wire which was made fast round the mast case, under the windlass
and through the fairlead in the bowboard, and we arrived under the
shore close to Dunkirk during the hours of darkness that night ( I
am not sure of the time).
We had some trouble in locating the inshore channel as the Captain
of the tug did not seem to know the locality and apprently had no
chart. By the time of daybreak on Saturday, we were about