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DU GUESCLIN (D.G.910)
French M.F.V.
30th May
1030
The Du Guesclin and the Surcouf together
landed 35 troops in England.(1)
31st May
1335
Routed from the Downs to Dunkirk by
2000
the destroyer Leopard.
(see under Margaux (D.692)) left
1st June
0920
With 4 naval ratings 18 sailed
from Remagate, wi Total Princess,
both tugs towing the I.O.W. forry
boat Fishbourne.
1030ca
But the Duke's tow rope into the
Princess and went ahead.
[1120ca
The Princess's tow rope broke, She
got another connected.]
1250ca
The Commander on board the Fishbourne
ordered the Dute to contact the
tog Bun III and her 4 sailing barges.
Did DO, and took the 8/B Heate Away
from the Bun III.
Bed visibility, lost contact with
other tugs and the Fishbourne.
The B/B Ada Mary having twice broken
away from the Sun III. the Dake took
her in tow.
1440ca
Approx. 2 miles from Denkirk. Air raid
in progress. Picked up 20 soldiers
from n drifting life bost and left
20 others and 1 naval rating for the
Sun III to pick up.
1620es
Took from the dr. Basilisk's lifeboat
11 ratings and midshiman; their
lifeboat WILLS then put astern or the
2 sailing barges.
1705
Directed by 2 aircraft to net course
181508
south, and was led to two lifeboate.
The Sun III tock the larger; the
Duke took from the other, 13
Spaniards and 1 Canadian.
20200a
Another 8/B [the Bhannon) broke adrift
from the Sun III and the puke look
her in tow.
7x8 June
0600ca
Arrived Ramagate. Small craft were
sent out to take off the 44 survivors.
0730ea
The Duks left the 3 sailing barges off
the DOWNE, and went into harbour.
083000
Was sent out to retch the Fichbourgs
This was done- [See tog Primeral
into herbour, as she was diasbled,
Jane
0800(2)
Proceeded with the Log context to
Shosburyness.
7000140
Authority W.W.
(1) D.R., which records that "Sourcouf du Quesclin" lunded
the
35 troops. 1115.
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DUKE(1)
Tug (Saml. Williams &
Sons Ltd.)
B.P. Mansfield, Captain.
31st May
1030
Left Gravesend. Dagenham for Southend, via
Left Southend, for Ramsgate, towing
2000
the S/B Ashingdon.
Entered Ramsgate harbour having left
the barge in the Downs.
1st June
0920
With 4 naval ratings on board, sailed
from Ramsgate, with the tug Princess,
both tugs towing the I.O.W. ferry
boat Fishbourne.
1030ca
Put the Duke's tow rope into the
Princess and went ahead.
[1120ca
The Princess's tow rope broke. She
got another connected.]
1250ca
The Commander on board the Fishbourne
ordered the Duke to contact the
tug Sun III and her 4 sailing barges.
Did so, and took the S/B Haste Away
from the Sun III.
Bad visibility, lost contact with
other tugs and the Fishbourne.
-
The S/B Ada Mary having twice broken
away from the Sun III, the Duke took
her in tow.
1440ca
Approx. 2 miles from Dunkirk. Air raid
in progress. Picked up 20 soldiers
from a drifting life boat and left
20 others and 1 naval rating for the
Sun III to pick up.
1620ca
Took from the dr. Basilisk's lifeboat
11 ratings and 1 midshipman; their
lifeboat was then put astern of the
2 sailing barges.
1705
Directed by 2 aircraft to set course
1815ca
south, and was led to two lifeboats.
The Sun IIItook the larger; the
Duke took from the other, 11
Spaniards and 1 Canadian.
2020ca
Another S/B [the Shannon broke adrift
from the Sun III and the Duke took
her in tow.
2nd June
0600ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Small craft were
sent out to take off the 44 survivors.
0730ca
The Duke left the 3 sailing barges off
the Downs, and went into harbour.
0830ca
Was sent out to fetch the Fishbourne
This was done. [See tug Princess]
into harbour, as she was disabled.
3rd June
0800(2)
Proceeded with the tug Contest to
Shoeburyness.
Total 44
Authority W.W.
(1) (2) Not TugsPrince mentioned and in Princess D.R. state they left in company with the
Contest at 1115.
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H.M.S. EXCELLENT'S A/A Motor boat
S/Lt. A.W.M. Matthew, R.N.
30th May
2400ca
Left Dover for Braye-Dunes in company
with H.M.S. Dolphin's power boat.
31st May
a.m.
Arrived off Bray. Went inshore to tow
small boats to the ships. A heavily
laden boat capsized. Most of the men
(in full equipment) sank like stones.
Picked up one man. The A/A motor
boat's screws fouled and she was
driven aground.
S/Lt. Matthew went ashore, refloated
an abandoned cabin-cruiser, and left
her to carry on in charge of the A/A
motor boat's crew.
It was now found that the A/A motor
boat "was of no further use".
S/Lt. Matthew got a ship's life boat and
made several trips. When she became
holed, he obtained another.
By this time, the cabin cruiser's
engine was giving trouble, so the crew
rejoined S/Lt. Matthew in the life
boat and continued ferrying.
2345ca
The life boat was now much damaged and
the crew were exahusted with their
efforts. They all transferred to
1st June
0115
the P.M/S Princess Elizabeth which
0735
proceeded and arrived at Margate.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, p.604.
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GAVA
Fleetwood trawler
Lieut. F.J. Jordan, R.N.R.
Skipper Day, P.N.R.
The Gava was the leader of the six Fleetwood trawlers. Lieut. Jordan
sent in 2 reports as follows:-
Report No.1 to the Captain M/S, Harwich dated 7th June 1940.
Report No.2 to the Port Fishery Captain, Fleetwood, dated 29th October 1940.
This report is accompanied by a copy of the Gava's log for 31st May - 2nd
June, "the principal days of my [Lt. Jordan's operation with the flotilla".
Both these reports refer to the operations of the Fleetwood trawler
flotilla as a unit.
The following account embodies the information contained in both
reports.
Report No.1.
Report No.2.
D
27th May 1830 Left
27th May
Gava left Fleetwood for Dover
Fleetwood.
in command of the trs.
Edwina, Evelyn Rose, Velia,
Jacinta and Dhoon.
28th May 0840 Arrived Portland.
29th May a.m. Flotilla in action against
enemy air attack on troop-
ships. No orders.
30th May
30th May
Flotilla ordered to cover
beaches and tow small craft.
All ships in action against
aircraft attack on trans-
ports.
Arrived Dover
p.m. Gava and Evelyn Rose ordered
in the
into harbour( (1) to assist
evening.
transporting troops to
Channel ports and to Channel
steamers outside the harbour
During these operations the
jetty was shelled, and
several vessels were damaged
and two sunk. (2) These
operations continued through-
out the night.
31st May 0740 Left Dover.
31st May "a.m. Flotilla returning to
0910 Entered
Ramsgate with troops;(3)
Ramsgate
attacked on passage by
harbour.
aircraft; all trawlers in
(1) Presumably Dunkirk harbour.
(2) The only vessel damaged by gunfire on 30th May was the P/V Princess
Maud which was shelled 3 miles west of Gravelines.
No vessel was sunk by gunfire on 30th May. The A.B/V. King Orry
sank outside the harbour on 30th May. as the result of a bomb hit
(3) Although not conclusive evidence, it must that be stated the Fleetwood that there is no
received on 29th May.
indication trawlers disembarked any troops on 30th
in Ramsgate or Dover reports May.
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London Midland & Scottish Railway Co. Ltd.
The following ships of the L.M.S. took part in Operation
Dynamo:
Personnel Ships
Princess Maud
Scotia( 1)
(1) Sunk. Chated
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Tug (saml. Williams &
J. Benson, Master.
Sons Ltd.
1000ca
Left Dagenham for Southen via
Gravesend.
sist May
1330
Left Southend for Ramegate towing the
S/B Basildon. (2)
1830
Ramsgate. Left the barge in the Downs.
0930ca
with 2 naval ratings on board, left
Ramsgate, with the ferry boat
Jone
Fishbourne in tow [the tuga Duke and
Princess also had her in tow, but
neither of these vessels mentions
the Prince].
2300
2 miles off Dunkirk. Ordered by Fish-
bourne to return to Ramsgate, "as
soon as possible as enemy aircraft
were about".
0730ca
Arrived Ramsgate.
- June
1115ca
Proceeded to Southend with the tug
June
Contest and thence to Dagenham.
Nil
Authority - W.W.
& Capt. Not mentioned Benson says in D.R. it the "Bassildon".
was
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ELIZABETH
(J.111)
P.M/S
PRINCESS
(10th M.S.F.)
Lt. C.J. Carp,
26th May 28th
At (see Dover, Sandown). in the Basin, boiler R.N.V.R. cleaning
p.m.
Undocked.
28th May
a.m.
29th May
1300
Swung Sailed for from compass adjustment for D.G.
2013
Arrived Dover for La Panne.
ship's off La Panne. Lowered
guns were boats. Until dark, the both
aircraft. constantly engaging enemy ship's
2103
Ordered by "M/S 10" [this was
Sandown to whose pendant was J.20] the
off assist the P.M/S Gracie Fields,
the Middel Kirk buoy.
On being informed by the Gracie Fields
that she had been taken in tow
[by the P.M/S Pangbourne], the
Princess Elizabeth returned to La
Panne and resumed embarkation.
S/Lt. J. Tomkin R.N.V.R. who was in
charge of the boats, rounded up 3
SCOWS and took them in tow, plying
between the ship and the shore.
30th May
0536
Weighed and proceeded to Margate with
about 450 troops.
1420
arrived Margate. Disembarked 460
troops. (1)
Embarked 4 small boats and 4 ratings
for beach work.
1518
Left Margate for La Panne.
2223
Anchored off La Panne. Sent boats
ashore and embarked troops.
A fleet minesweeper loaned a motor
boat which was manned by P.O. H.G.
Coalbran and Sto. G.E. Baker.
Towing small boats, they filled the
Princess Elizabeth.
31st May
"The situation ashore was now showing
signs of organisation, although our
embarkation was necessarily slow
owing to the majority of the troops
0645
Turned over the boats to the "Essex
being wounded".
Queen" (2) and sailed with about 400
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 374
troops for Margate.
1325
troops. (3)
1435
Sailed for Bray beach by X route.
1950
Arrived off Bray, being attacked by
aircraft
when
let June
Embarked of air attacks troops and,
ceaseless shell fire.
0115
Left Bray for Margate with about 400
(3) (1) There Margate Margate of troops. this name in Operation Dynamo.
report. D.R. the P.M/S gives Brighton 385 troops.
Queen.
Biley Dunn & Wilson Lad
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PRINCESS ELIZABETH 0735 - continued
Anchored disembark. off Margate, awaiting turn to
June
(contd.)
0921
Went alongside pier and disembarked
510 troops. (1)
1035
Sailed for Sheerness, to coal and
ammunition ship.
1750
Left Sheerness for Bray beach.
-
Past W buoy, ran into fog, which made
it impracticable to enter and clear
the Dunkirk channel during dark hours.
Ordered to return to Dover.
1033
Arrived Dover. Ordered to remain there.
2nd June
Sailed for Dunkirk by X route.
1703
Arrived off Dunkirk harbour entrance.
3rd June
2330
0015
Berthed at east pier. Embarked about
380 French troops.
4th June
Ordered by the Piermaster to proceed.
0220
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 329
0700
troops. (2)
Total 1,673
Authority - R.O.I., p.336.
The following awards were made:
D.S.C.
Lieut.
C.J. Carp, R.N.V.R.
Ty. S/Lt. J. Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
D.S.M.
P.O.
H.G. Coalbran.
Sig.
E.R. Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Fireman
G.E. Baker.
Sto.
the
(1) D.R. Margate report and Resister that does 11 whin $0.26 of
M
Riley Duan & WE
10
Better
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River pleasure boat,
M/B (Owner,
C. Whatford & son)
S/Lt. E.S. Forman,
PRINCESS FREDA
(Hampton Court
R.N.V.R.
?
Ferried from the beaches for a
a towed Dutch the vessel, (1) which finally
destroyer. Then ferried troops to
888 than Princess Freda to Ramagate.
the
N11
Junez
11
of
Authority - T0.9144. R.O.II,
p.391.
(1) Ad. Taylor's it might have been ship the of
"Besta". this name, Lloyds but report Register states Betje, that does a trawler not mention 18 186 tons.
Riley Dunn & Wilson Ltd
I
gives
part in Dynamo,
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Skoot
PRINCESS JULIANA
Lt. Lt. R.H. Cdr. (1st
Did further not take than art. Lieut).
as she did
engine
the 31st vessel May went and was to remained Commodore-in-charge towed to on board until Triton. tug placed 8th
from
sheerness).
2200ca
Ferried propeller, troops but to could only
Engine
trouble.
Mosquito.
the
Noequito
and
0500ca Crew (in Hosquito) at Dover.
Mil
- R.O.II, P.225.
following agards were mode:
Imition In Despatches
institionary Temporary s/Lt. K.B.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R.
(1) Shown
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M/L
PRINCESS MAUD
1124 see under Shamrock 00
Left Dover for Dankirk.
Clark Wester
guns registered West of
one 3 shops
being on the waterline. ships
Returned to or Dover. which 3 proved Six Total.
1606
Dover. Four casualtics 18nded(1).
Repairs put In hand.
2000
Left Dover for Donkirk.
2357
Off Dunkirk breakwater.
Entered occupied. the harbour. All berthe
0033
An outward bound transport, believed
to be the Cote d'Argent struck the
Princess Meuds Only elight damage,
0045
A French trawler struck the Princess
Mauds no damage.
0055
Berthed at extress end of esst pier.
Embarked troops. Dogs or all kinds
got aboard.
0150
Cast off. The Royal Sovereign was still
embarking troops.
0205
Whilst swinging, a shell fell in the
borth just vocated.
0210
Procesded. Almost collided with the
blockships which were waiting outside.
0411
Anchored off No Goodwin L.V. because
of heavy traffic and fog.
0505
0650
Proceeded. Folkestone. Disembarked 1,270 troops.
Total 1,270
unerity - R.O.III. p.183.
TB.6213/40.
re fellowing awards were made:
Despatches.
Clarke, Mester.
D.D.
Billey Due & 4d
states 4 troops were disemberked.
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L.M.S.Ry.
Captain H. Clark, Master
(PV)
MAUD
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
1124
When 3 miles west of Gravelines, shore
1257
guns registered 3 hits on the ship,
one being on the waterline. Six
casualties of which 3 proved fatal.
Returned to Dover.
Dover. Four casualties landed(1).
1606
Repairs put in hand.
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
2000
Off Dunkirk breakwater.
2357
Entered the harbour. All berths
occupied.
An outward bound transport, believed
0033
to be the Cote d'Argent struck the
Princess Maud. Only slight damage.
A French trawler struck the Princess
0045
Maud; no damage.
Berthed at extreme end of east pier.
0055
Embarked troops. Dogs of all kinds
got aboard.
Cast off. The Royal Sovereign was still
0150
embarking troops.
0205
Whilst swinging, a shell fell in the
berth just vacated.
0210
Proceeded. Almost collided with the
blockships which were waiting outside.
0411
Anchored off N. Goodwin L.V. because
of heavy traffic and fog.
0505
0650
Proceeded. Folkestone. Disembarked 1,270 troops.
Total 1,270
rithority - R.O.III. p.183.
TM.6213/40.
following awards were made:
stain intion in Despatches.
H. Clarke, Master.
destroyer (boatsmein)
report.
D.R. states 4 troops D.R. were disembarked.
luky Date
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(PV)
L.M.S.Ry.
PRINCESS MAUD
Captain H. Clark, Master
1124
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
30th May
1257
When 3 miles west of Gravelines, shore
one being on the waterline. Six
guns registered 3 hits on the ship,
casualties of which 3 proved fatal.
Returned to Dover.
1606
Dover. Four casualties landed(1).
Repairs put in hand.
2000
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
3rd June
2357
Off Dunkirk breakwater.
Entered the harbour. All berths
occupied.
4th June
0033
An outward bound transport, believed
to be the Cote d'Argent struck the
Princess Maud. Only slight damage.
0045
A French trawler struck the Princess
Maud; no damage.
0055
Berthed at extreme end of east pier.
Embarked troops. Dogs of all kinds
got aboard.
0150
Cast off. The Royal Sovereign was still
embarking troops.
0205
Whilst swinging, a shell fell in the
berth just vacated.
0210
Proceeded. Almost collided with the
blockships which were waiting outside.
0411
Anchored off N. Goodwin L.V. because
of heavy traffic and fog.
0505
Proceeded.
0650
Folkestone. Disembarked 1,270 troops.
Total 1,270
Authority - R.O.III. p.183.
TM.6213/40.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
Captain H. Clarke, Master.
(1) D.R. states 4 troops were disembarked.
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ROYAL SOVEREIGN
Genl. Steam Nav.
Capt. T. Aldis, Master.
P/V. (To)
Co. Ltd.
28th May
2030
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
29th May
0250
Off East Jetty, Dunkirk; anchored.
Whole west side of town in flames.
0455
Hove up and berthed at East Jetty.
Embarked troops to capacity.
0540
Proceeded.
1010
Anchored off Margate Pier.
1215
Margate Pier. Disembarked 1,173 troops.
1330
Left Margate.
1735
Off La Panne. Witnessed heavy dive
bomb attack. Heavy losses to shipping
1800
M/V Bullfinch ashore, laden with troops.
Assisted her.
1815
Bullfinch afloat and proceeded.
1820
Royal Sovereign embarked troops from
beaches.
30th May
0410/
Shifted berth and embarked more troops.
0430
0530
Vessel full. Proceeded.
1135
Margate. Disembarked 1,200 troops.
1300
Left Margate.
1735
Anchored off Dunkirk.
1820
Embarked troops.
31st May
0130
Proceeded.
0315
At Dyke buoy, picked up 4 survivors from
bombed French steamer.
0710
Margate. Disembarked 1,502 troops.
1805
To Dunkirk.
2210
Anchored off Pontoon Pier Dunkirk.
2240
Ordered to La Panne.
2315
Anchored off La Panne.
1st June
0220
Heavy bombardment of beach, so proceeded
0615
Off Margate.
0745
Margate. Disembarked 47 troops.
1315
To Dunkirk.
1520
Air attacks.
and
Bombarded by Gravelines guns.
1552
Returned to Margate.
1730
Margate roads.
2nd June
1300
Cdr. L.P. Skipwith and 11 ratings
join the ship.
1800
Left Margate.
2000
Passed bombed H/C Paris.
2130
Dunkirk. Embarked French troops from
middle pier.
2205
Proceeded, filled to capacity.
3rd June
0155
Margate. Disembarked 1,500 troops.
1400
Four seamen and 2 catering staff leave
ship.
2015
To Dunkirk.
2055
Fog; visibility nil.
0115
Slight collision with unknown steamer
4th June
off No.3 Dunkirk buoy.
0220
Dunkirk middle pier.
0255
Left Dunkirk, (1) overladen with troops.
(1) One of the two last personnel ships to leave (see
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(6)
ST. HELIER. P/V
G.W.Ry.Co.
Capt. R.R. Pitman, Master.
27th May
1030
Eleven of the crew having been replaced
by naval ratings, the St. Helier
sailed from Dover via X route, in
company with the H/C's St. Julien
1700ca
and St. Andrew (q.v.)
Off Dunkirk. Air attack.
1800ca
Entered the harbour, but was ordered not our by
pythes.T.O.
required. Proceeded.
2300ca
Arrived in the Downs.
30th May
1405
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
2000ca
Dunkirk harbour. Embarked French
troops.
2200ca
Left Dunkirk, fully loaded with about
2000 French troops.
2215ca
About 2 miles west of Dunkirk, collided
with the M/S Sharpshooter. The
St. Helier was kept going slow ahead
for about an hour, until the tug
170
Foremost 22 had taken Sharpshooter
in tow. St. Helier then withdrew
from the Sharpshooter, and taking the
lead, proceeded to escort her to
Dover.
(5)
/
2312
The P/V Princess Eleanor (collided with
the St. Helier. No damage.
St. Helier eventually lost sight of
the tow.
31st May
0330
Anchored in Downs.
-
Dover. (1) Disembarked 2,000 French
troops. (2).
p.m.
Sailed via x route to Dunkirk.
1830ca
Near V buoy, 3 planes attacked from
about 1,000 feet. 4 bombs dropped
ahead, 9 on port bow, 20 yards off.
One plane was shot down. (3)
-
Dunkirk. Embarked troops.
-
Proceeded.
1st June
a.m.
Dover. Disembarked 1,250 troops. (4).
0930ca
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
1430
Off Dunkirk. 16 enemy planes in combat
with R.A.F.
1530
Entered harbour. Waited for stretcher
cases.
1830
Twice hit by shore batteries. Damage
and casualties. Berthed alongside.
Embarked wounded and troops.
2230
Proceeded.
2nd June
0330ca
Dover. Disembarked 1334 troops. 3
more of the crew left the ship.
1700ca
Left Dover.
2215
Arrived Dunkirk. Embarked about 2,000
B.E.F.
(1) Surg.Lieut. Longmore R.N.V.R. cases] states were that landed at 0730/31, at Folkestone. Medical wounded
(2) D.R. [including states 500. 15 stretcher According to the Master and the
officer the number was 2,000.
(3) (4) Not D.R. recorded gives a in second D.R. disembarkation (of 659 troops) on 1st
June.
(The
(5) No vessel Known.
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(6) Tworeparts one dated of of This proceedings were sent in signed dated June spigned by the
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SANDOWN (J.20)
P.M/S (10th M.S.F.)
Actg. Cdr. K.M. Greig,
2100
R.N., S.O. 10th M.S.F.
27th May
Slipped, Gracie ships in company, the P.M/S's
2
Princess Fields, Medway
Belle. Elizabeth( 1) Queen, and Brighton
p.
28th May
0200
Passed Dunkirk - heavy bombing and
0315
Anchored off La Panne. Sent in
machine gunning in progress.
available boats with an ex-Belgian all
canal boat. [the YSERI
Assisted by the cr. Calcutta's boats,
attacks. embarked 600 B.E.F. Frequent air
0615
Proceeded alongside the cr. Calcutta
and transferred troops.
er
[About an hour later, the Sandown apparently
sailed from La Panne].
£
1230
While in company with the Sandown,
the Brighton Belle struck a wreck
off the Gull Light Buoy during an
air attack and sank. All the crew
and troops were rescued and trans-
ferred to the Sandown, the Medway
Queen and the ex-Belgian M/B Yser.
Paymaster S/Lt. W.J. Butler, R.N.V.R.
of the Sandown was killed and 2
:
ratings wounded.
All
1430
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 201
troops. (2)
1930
Returned to Dover.
29th May(3)
0530
Slipped and proceeded with the Gracie
Fields to La Panne.
1430
Anchored off La Panne. Sent in all
boats and embarked 800 troops during
1)
heavy bombing. Had to get under
way twice.
Gracie Fields reported sinking,
after an attack off Middel Kerke
Buoy.
2103
Dispatched the Princess Elizabeth to
stand by her [in the meantime,
however, the M/S Pangbourne had em-
barked the Gracie Fields' troops
and taken her in tow].
2150(4)
Proceeded with 800 British troops to
Ramsgate.
30th May
0500
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 860
troops. (5)
(1) According to the Captain of the Princess Elizabeth, that
vessel in the Basin undergoing boiler cleaning during
Medway Queen does not mention that the Princess Elizabeth
26th-28th was May and did not undock until p.m. 28th. The
(3) D.R. records report. 600 troops disembarked on 29th May. This
(2) Margate
was in company on 27th May.
(4) Sandown to be Sandown's report is in two-day periods;
appears incorrect.
(5) D.R., which times are on this confusing occasion includes Sandown among the
her says 1050. and sometimes inaccurate.
fleet minesweepers.
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SERIOLA (continued)
Barrell,
The Seriola ferried about 900 troops
from shore to ships.
.)
29th Authority - R.O.II, p.308. Princess
May
Southend; in
ep-
ratings),
Queen (2 rating and
civilian), and Cocen
by 3 civilians).
r
The following awards were made: west of Dunkirk, the
or H.M.
D.S.C. Sub.Lieut. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R.
The
[See also Noneta, Naval Steam Pinnace and Marsayru]
der
Eay
Canvey Oncen's
was takon in by Shamrock.
0430ca
Donkirk.
Abamrock, Cenvey Queen and Princess
Hand ferried troops to
including the [1.0. the Anthony] I
Doring
the
Maud aground and had to
be abandened.
Shamrock's propeller become fouled
and she was towed by the Canvey Queen
31
to the "H-40" which embarked her crew.
The Susmrook was abandoned.
1645
The Carryey Queen at this time was able
to perform uneful service towing
boats for the drifter Fairbresse.
The Canvey queen fouled her propeller,
and was abandoped off Dunkirk, (4)
1)
Mr. Barrell estimates that about 1500
1
troops were ferried by the above
motor vessels.
Authority TO.9436,-
Owner W.H. Wilson.
According E. to Crouch. a report in TO.9144, this was the M/S "Tilly")
but WILD no of the
Tilly not the
by 15/6/40.
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M/L
SHAMROCK
A. Barrell, Owner Skipper
PRINCESS MAUD(1)
CANVEY
M/L's
QUEEN OF ENGLAND (2)
1138
29th May
The Shamrock left Southend; in
ep.
(manned by naval ratings), the
company were the M.L's Princess Maud
Canvey Queen (1 naval rating and 1
civilian), and the Queen of England
(manned by 3 civilians).
About 10 miles west of Dunkirk, the
Queen of England was rammed amidships
by one of H.M. ships(3) and sank
immediately. The crew were picked
up by the Shamrock and transferred
to the ship, which proceeded.
der
30th May
-
Canvey Queen's engines stopped and she
was taken in tow by Shamrock.
0430ca
Arrived Dunkirk.
Shamrock, Canvey Queen and Princess
Maud ferried troops to destroyers,
including the "H.40" [i.e. the Anthony]
During these operations the
Princess Maud went aground and had to
be abandoned.
Shamrock's propeller became fouled
and she was towed by the Canvey Queen
31
to the "H.40" which embarked her crew.
The Shamrock was abandoned.
1645
The Canvey Queen at this time was able
to perform useful service towing
boats for the drifter Fairbreeze.
-
The Canvey Queen fouled her propeller,
and was abandoned off Dunkirk. (4)
1)
Mr. Barrell estimates that about 1500
troops were ferried by the above
motor vessels.
Authority TO.9436.
TO.9144.
(1) Owner - W.H. Wilson.
(3) Owner According - E. to Crouch. TO.9144, this was the M/S "Tilly";
but there was a report no minesweeper in of that name, the skoot
(4) Tilly does the matter.
Report by N.C.S.O. not mention Thames, dated 15/6/40.
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SKOOTS (Schuits, or Dutch coasters)
In D.R.'s list of ships, the names of 43 skoots
given. Actually, there were 40 skoots in Operation Dynamo. are
Five names have been deleted from D.R's list, two
have been added, and two names have been amended, as follows:- names
(1) Deletions
Demok I was a Dutch yacht, not a skoot.
"Orange Yreeswi jh" was in fact the Oranje,
port of origin Vreeswijk.
"Tung" (q.v.) was not a skoot, and, as a
ship, did not apparently exist.
Java and Princess Juliana broke down and
took no part in Operation Dynamo.
(2) Additions
Jaba and Rian were commissioned for
Operation Dynamo, and worked off the beaches.
(3) Amendments
"Frisco" (q.v.) has been amended to Friso
"Hebe" has been amended to Hebe II.
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M/L.
TIGRIS I
H. Hastings, Owner, Skipper
-
28th May
Left Kingston for Sheerness.
0230
29th May
Left Sheerness for Ramsgate.
1100
Arrived Ramsgate. "We were still
without a pilot, having one naval
officer and two ratings".
1430
30th May
Left for Dunkirk, with orders "to
follow a pilot boat".
-
31st May
The "Pilot boat" broke down. Tigris I
was ordered to steer for the flames of
Dunkirk, about 2 hours distant.
a.m.
Arrived Dunkirk.
Tigris I ferried troops in conjunction'
with the M/B's Lansdowne and
Princess Lily, off La Panne.
-
Engines gave trouble and the boat went
back to Dunkirk, where 5 ferrying
trips were made.
-
On the 4th ferrying trip at Dunkirk,
Mr. Hastings was blown overboard by
bomb blast, but got back on board.
-
The Tigris I became disabled and was
abandoned.
1st June
-
The crew returned to Ramsgate "in the
same boat as the troops".
The Tigris I eventually returned to
England.
Mr. Hastings estimates that 800 troops
were ferried.
Authority - TO.9144/40.
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TUGS
THE FOLLOWING TUGS TOOK PART
IN OPERATION DYNAMO:
William Watkins Ltd.
Cervia
Kenia
Doria
Persia
Fabia
Racia
Fairplay I(1)
Tanga
Foremost 87(1)
Vincia
Java
W.H.J. Alexander & Co. Ltd.
Sun
Sun VIII
Sun III
Sun X
Sun IV
Sun XI
Sun V
Sun XII
Sun VII
Sun XV
The Gamecock Steam Towing Co.
Crested Cock
Ocean Cock.
Gaselee and Son Ltd.
Fossa
Saml. Williams and Sons Ltd.
Duke
[Marquis] (2)
Prince
Princess
Elliot Steam Tug Co. Ltd.
Challenge
Contest
United Towing Co. Ltd.
Empire Henchman
Southern Railway Co. Ltd.
Foremost 22
(1) Managed by W. Watkins Ltd.
(2) Left Ostend at 2200 on 26th May. There is no record of
her having taken part in Dynamo.
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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.
-
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Page
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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
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ORKNEYS AND SHETLANDS COMMANDS-continued.
30A
KIRKWALL.
KIRKWALL
Base Ship.-Pyramus,
Armed (Trawlers.) Boarding Vessels.
SUMMARY OF MINOR FRENCH VESSELS.
Ship.
Type.
Crew.
Proposed
Service.
Ship.
Type.
Crew.
Proposed
[34] D Aquamarine A-
Service.
24th A/S Group (Trawlers).
[34] D Kingston Beryl D
At Portsmouth.
At Plymouth-contd.
Kirkwall.
[34] D Kingston
[34] Pentland Firth (S.O.) A D
Jacinth D
Chevxeuil A
-
Mine-
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
Pedrant
-
-
Trawler
British
sweeper
Portsmouth.
L/L Sweep.
[34] Arctic Explorer AD
Aberdeen.
Gaston Riviere
-
[34] D Kingston Onyx
Trawler
British
L/L Sweep.
La Capricieuse A
Mine-
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
[34] Hugh Walpole A D
Left Scapa 17 July.
A
sweeper
Portsmouth.
Andree et Louis -
Trawler
British
[34] P Kingston Peridot
L/L Sweep.
-
[34] Scalby Wyke A D
Aberdeen.
Patrol
British
D
Auxiliary Patiol,
Arras
Pessac
-
-
Boat
Portsmouth.
Auxiliary
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
[34] P Kingston
Portsmouth.
[34] Tekoura A D
-
Aberdeen.
Sapphire D
-
-
Patrol
British
Epinal
Auxiliary Patrol,
[34] P Kingston Topaz
Boat
Portsmouth.
Sauterne -
-
Auxiliary
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
Portsmouth.
D
[34] P Kingston
Diligente
-
Patrol
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
Boat
Portsmouth.
Turquoise D
Lucien Gougy
-
Auxiliary
-
Conversion
Under Pink.C.NorthernPat
W.L/L.
See
Amiens
-
Patrol
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
M/S Trawler (Ungrouped).
[34] D Northern Chief D
Boat
Portsmouth.
Groeland
-
Auxiliary
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
[34] Lune X D
-
Aberdeen. Repairs. Date
Lucienne Jean
-
Trawler
French
M/S Nore.
W.A.
uncertain.
[34] D Northern Duke
(L/L)
AD
Trawler
French
M/S Nore.
Poulmic
-
Auxiliary
1
[34] D Northern Foam D
Congre
-
-
1
Mine Watching,
(L/L)
Plymouth.
Beaulne-Verneuil
Boom
No
Asie A
-
-
Trawler
British
A/S trials,
[34] D Northern Gift D
Portsmouth.
Vessel
decision
La Frene
1
-
Tug
Contraband Control Service.
[34] D Northern Isles A D
Reine des Flots A
Trawler
British
A/S trials,
Portsmouth.
Peuplier - -
Tug
(Vessels of C.C. are being considered for reallocation to
other services.)
[34] P Northern
Quentin Roosevelt
Trawler
French
Auxiliary Patrol,
No
Princess A
Portsmouth.
Caporal Peugeot
Tug
decision
[34] P Northern Reward
Pierre Audre
-
Trawler
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
No. 4
1
-
Tug
Portsmouth.
[34] P Northern Sky A D
No. 5
-
Tug
La Nantaise A
-
Trawler
British
27 A/S Group.
C.C.S. Drifters.
[34] P Northern Sun A D
Phase
-
Marie Elena
-
Drifter
British
L/L Sweep.
At Falmouth.
Kirkwall
Rose Valley
Port Duties.
-
Lydd II D -
-
Kirkwall.
Commandant
Mine-
French
Nore.
At Plymouth.
Domine
sweeper
La Moqueuse
-
Mine-
French
Nore.
Rescue Tug.
Commandant
Mine-
French
Nore.
sweeper
Duboc
Conquerante
Patrol
British
Falmouth.
sweeper
-
Auxiliary Patrol,
St. Mellons D
-
Examination Vessels.
Coucy
Patrol
-
No decision.
Boat
W.A.
-
mood
Boat
Belle o' Moray
Belfort
Patrol
-
No decision.
Jaques Morgan
-
Trawler
British
Auxiliary Patrol,
-
-
W.A.
-
Boat
Beryl II - -
LERWICK.
Pomerol
-
-
Patrol
Polish
Tyne.
Nadine
-
Trawler
British
L/L Sweep.
Boat
Rambler Rose
Kirkwall.
Drifter.
Medoc
-
-
Patrol
Polish
Tyne.
Autioche
Trawler
British
L/L Sweep,
-
[33] Seabreeze
Boat
Strenuous
Listrac A
-
Trawler
British
A/S trials,
Dutch
-
(Flag F.O.I.C
Lerwick.
Jean Frederick
Trawler
Holyhead,
Plymouth.
Lemnos
Shetland)
L'Atlantique A
Trawler
British
A/S trials,
Notre Dame
Trawler
Dutch
Holyhead,
-
Aberdeen.
-
-
Repairs.
uncertain.
Date
Examination Service.
Plymouth.
De france
Jeanne Antoine
Trawler
No
Fear Not
Ambrose Pase A
Trawler
British
A/S trials,
decision
-
Lerwick.
Plymouth.
La Belle Poule
-
Schooner
No
decision
Heather Belle
-
Aiglon
-
Trawler
British
L/L Sweep.
-
L'Etoile
-
Schooner
No
decision
[34] St. Sunniva
Accommodation Ship.
Roche Velen
-
Trawler
British
L/L Sweep.
President T.
Survey
French
Nore.
Aberdeen.
Tissier
Ship
SULLOM VOE.
Louis et Marie
Trawler
British
L/L Sweep.
Notre Dame
f
Drifter
de Lourdes
No
Base Ship-Fox.
Nazareth
-
Trawler
British
L/I. Sweep.
decision
Armed Boarding Vessel.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
Cambre
-
Drifter
Monique Audrer
Trawler
British
L/L Sweep.
[34] P Discovery II Under See Pink V.A.C. List. Northern Patrol.
[23] Aliped VF
-
Sullom Voe.
[23] Learig F
-
-
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Page
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Page
Lord Wakefield
3
Merbreeze
Page
21
Groups-continued
Northward Ho
Page
16
Mercury
M/S
27
Northwind
14A
27
Lorinda
Mewslade
3
Phase
Page
Laurel
11
43
29
Lormont
10
44-45
Norwich City
9
Lavatera
Philante
30
12
13
M. H. Stephens
14A
15
46
Notts County
19
Lavinia L
23
Lorna Doone
Philippe
34
4
Michael Griffiths
9
Nyula
19
Laws
30
Lorraine
17
14B
Louis Botha
17
Midas
49
10
23
Learig
16
5
Phineas Phrontes Beard
17
50-51
24
Migrante
2
Leda
4
Lovania
10
Phyllis Rose
5
28
Lowther
14A
Milford Duchess
52-53
Leeds United
23
3
Phyllisia
12
Leeward
28
Milford Duke
54
26
Loyal Friend
8
8
0.
Pict
37
Leicester City
3
Milford Earl
55
13
Oak
Picton Castle
32
S
Lucifer
20
Luda Lady
16
Milford King
56
19
Oaklea
26
Pintail
24
Lephreto
8
24
Luda Lord
2
Milford Prince
57
8
13
Ocean Breeze
28
Plantagenet
31
Leprechaun
25
Le Tiger
Lunar Bow
28
Milford Princess
58
12A
20
Ocean Brine
11
Playmates
29
8
Letna
32
Lune
30
Milford Queen
60
10
Ocean Eddy
22
Plinlimon
11
15
M/S 61 Training Flotilla
37
Plumer
21
Leyland
Lydd
16
35
Millwater
15
20
Ocean Gain
23
Libra
30
Minna
36A
9
Poinavon
12A
36A
Lydd II
Ocean Guide
Murama
23
35
Lydia Long
30
14
Ocean Lifebuoy
Pointer
8
Libra (Dutch)
27
5
36
Libyan
32
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
Muria
4
Ocean Lux
Pointz Castle
14A
Lydiard
Murmansk
35A
24
Polar V
Lichen
Lynx
10
12
Ocean Retriever
35
17
1
12
Polar VI
Liddoch
12
2
11
Myris
Ocean Scout
35
20
Lyric
36A
Poolzee
Liffey
Minicoy
Ocean Spray
36A
24
22
N.
23
Popinjay
Lilac
M.
Minona
35
Ocean Sunlight
22
Lily Oak
28
4
Nab Wyke
9
Powis Castle
Lincoln City
26
M.1
9
Mirabelle
6
14
Ocean Swell
27
Nairnside
27
Preston North End
26
19
M.2
29
Mirage
17
7
Ocean Toiler
12
Prince Leo
Lincolnshire
Namur
36B
M.3
9
6
37
Ocean Treasure
24
Mireille
Nancy Hague
12
Princess Beatrix
36A
Lizzie Birrel
M.A.C. 1 & 2
36
11
8
Ocean View
Llanthony
8
Mist
19
Princess Elizabeth
Naneta
10
Loch Aline
18
M.A.C. 6 & 7
36
28
12
Ocean Vim
5
Mistletoe
Natal II
Princess Mary
15
M.A.C. 5
14
22
8
Ode
12
Princessa
8
Loch Alsh
16
Mitres
Navicula
16
Ogano
3
Principal
27
Loch Buie
15
M.A. West
11
M.L. 100
14A
Negro
Loch Eribol
16
Madden
15
14
28
Ohm
26
Proserpine
28
M.L. 101, 102
Neil Mackay
Madeline
13
9
9
Okino
37
Prospect Ahead
29
Loch Hope
23
M.L. 107
Neil Smith
26
10
Oku
24
Providence
6
Lochinvar
20
Magnolia
8,19
Moed-en-Werk
Netsukis
36
23
Olivae
14
Provider
26
Loch Inver
14
Mahela
14A
Mollusc
New Comet
16
Newhaven N.B.
5
Olive
24
Ptarmigan
9
Loch Laggan
12
Maid Marion
2
Monarch
9
36A
Olive Tree
28
Puffin
31
Loch Leven
16
Majesta
12
Monarda
Newland
11
Olvina
9
Punnet
18
14A
Loch Long
37
Majesty
21
Mona's Isle
New Pride of Essex
11
New Prince of Wales I
Olympia
35
12
Pyramus
30
Loch Melfort
32
Ma Joie II
12
Monimia
Ombra
16
12
Pyrope
12A
16
Loch Moidart
17
Malacolite
35
Montano
Newspray
4
14B
One Accord
3
Loch Monteith
9
Mallard
31
Niblick
Moonstone
32
16
Onetos
14
Loch Oskaig
25
Mangrove
24
Moorgate
Niger
12
4
Night Hawk (Trawler)
4
Onward
9
Q.
Loch Park
Manor
2
3
Moravia
14
28
Oracle
13
Loch Rannock
5
Manora
4
Night Hawk
13
Queen Empress
Moray
14B
37
Oriole
Loch Tulla
28
Man-o'-War
18
Queen of Kent
21
25
Night Raider
Morgan Jones
23
19
Orlando
Lois
Nimrod
Queen of Thanet
21
10
Manx Prince
17
35
Mount Ard
29
Lombard
2
Orvicto
4
Nirvana
Queen of the South I
12
Marano
14A
35
Mount Keen
24
Nobles
4
Osako
London Pride
8
Queen of the South II
12
13
Marauder
9
3
29
Marcia
Moyle
8
Loon
Nodzu
23
Osta
4
Queen Worth
6
23
Oswaldian
Lord Ashfield
Nogi
15
17A
Quest
28
26
Marconi
Lord Austin
14A
M/S Flotillas-
Noontide
28
Othello
8
Quiet Waters
19
Mare
Lord Barham
14
27
Our Bairns
1
29
Norbreeze
12
14A
Maretta
Lord Beaconsfield
10
4
16
Nordhav I
14B
Our Kate
14A
26
Lord Collingwood
Margaret Hyde
15
5
16
Nordland
37
Overfall
14A
R.
11
Margaret Rose
37
13
Norina
37
Oystermouth Castle
7
Lord Essenden
19
Lord Gainford
Maria Joao
6
9
29
Racer
26
7
21
Norlan
37
Marie
Rachael Flett
Lord Grey
18
8
23
Norland
19
36c
11
Lord Hailsham
Marina
36A
P.
Radiant
2
9
10
Norna
2
Marinus
10
16
Radnor Castle
4
Lord Hood
12
10
Norman Wilson
20
Lord Hotham
14A
Marion
11
4
13
Norse
12A
Pangbourne
24, 36A
Raetia
30
Lord Howard
32
Mariout
12
Rambler Rose
35
Northcoates
29
Paragon
3
35
Lord Howe
10
Marmion
Northern Chief
30
Paramount
Raymont
7
11
13
Lord Inchcape
10
Marsoma
Pathway
Reaper
15
M/S Groups-
25
17
27
Northern Dawn
2
Martello
14A
30
Patti
28
Reboundo
29
Lord Irwin
24
1
Northern Duke
Martinet
Paul Rykens
Rebuff
12
Lord Keith
14
12A
7
20
2,3
30
Receptive
36c
Lord Lloyd
13
Northern Foam
11
Mary A. Purdy
Paynter
12
29
4-6
Northern Gem
25
25
14A
5
Recoil
16
Lord Melchet
Mary Sturgeon
28
Northern Gift
30
Peacemaker
Lord Middleton
13
Mary White
7
15
37
Northern Isles
30
Pearl
Recono Red Gauntlet
13
27
17
Lord Northcliffe
19
M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5
10-12
15
Pecheur
29
Lord Nuffield
9
14
Northern Light
26
16
14A
Red Sky
14A
36B
M.A.S.B. 6-10
Peggy Nutten
8
Northern Pride
25
15
Reed
Lord Plender
19
1st M.A.S.B. Flotilla
14
16-20
24
15
Northern Princess
30
Pelagos
12
Refraction
14
Lord Rodney
25
9
22-26
2nd Masona M.A.S.B. Flotilla
14
28-29
Northern Reward
30
Pelton
Refundo
28
30
Lord Selborne
11
12A
17
Master John
29
30
Northern Sky
30
Pembroke Pentland Firth
17
Regal
S
Lord Snowden
16
25
12A
Regardo
14B
Lord St. Vincent
2
Mayflower
23
31
Northern Spray
Perilia
14A
21
Lord Stamp
11
28
Northern Sun
30
Peter Carey
28
Regwa
May II
32
22
Lord Stanhope
2
7
34
Northern Wave
25
29
Reids
Medway Queen
26
Melora
16
Northlyn
29
Peter Hendriks
Lord Stonehaven
2
10
37-38
North Ness
23
Peter Nell
2
Mentor
18
40
24
27
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36A
M/S OROPESA TRAWLERS REQUISITIONED AND TO BE FITTED OUT
VESSELS FITTING OUT FOR VARIOUS SERVICES.
SUBJECT TO SURVEY.
M/S OROPESA TRAWLERS.
General Botha
Newland
Fitting out at
Ship.
Ship.
Fitting out at
River Ytham
-
Not yet allocated to f.o. yard.
Govan.
John Stephen
Govan.
Trevo Terceiro
: .
-
-
Alberic D
:
..
Alma
Pembroke Dock.
-
Pointer D
-
Avonmouth.
:
Ben Cairn
Falmouth.
-
**
:
Cornelis
-
-
Bristol.
Star of Pentland
: .
Ceylonite D
:.
..
Cardiff.
Christine -
-
-
Gloucester.
St. Clair
:.
:
Ewald
Craigmillar
Penarth.
-
:
-
-
Port Talbot.
Swan II
Paisley.
Hercules -
f.o. Falmouth.
-
-
Hero
..
**
Falmouth.
William Mannel
:
Milford Haven.
Jacqueline Clasine
Inchgower D
Libra
-
-
-
Poolzee
-
-
-
Princess Beatrix
-
Arrived Plymouth 21 June.
Utrecht
-
-
-
Uiver
-
-
f.o. Falmouth.
(DAN-LAYING VESSELS.)
Viking Bank
-
Zwarte Zee
-
A.N. 2
Falmouth.
Signa
Birkenhead.
Moed-en-Werk D
Birkenhead.
Silva
TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSELS.
:
Fleetwood.
Shila
Birkenhead.
Spina
Ocean Scout
-
f.o. Lowestoft. Date uncertain.
:
Sunbeam II
-
f.o. Rowhedge Iron Works, Colchester.
Shova
Fleetwood.
Thalia
:
:
Brightlingsea.
Tessie
-
-
f.o. Millwall.
Alex Watts
-
-
Welwyn -
-
f.o. Greenwich.
F.O. for F.A.A.
M/S ATTENDANT CRAFT (M.A.C.)
Atmah
Havre (to be f.o. Gosport).
-
-
M.A.C. 1
f.o. Southampton.
:
f.o. Portsmouth.
Allocated to Sheerness.
Xarifa
-
M.A.C. 2
f.o. Stanwich.
Allocated to Dover.
M.A.C. 6
f.o. Portsmouth. Allocated to Humber.
EXAMINATION VESSELS.
M.A.C. 7
f.o. Buckie.
-
:
f.o. Southampton. Allocated to Portsmouth.
Fenella
-
-
[8] Norna D
[8] Explorer
-
f.o. Leith.
-
-
[8] Freyer
CONTRABAND CONTROL SERVICE.
-
[8] Brenda
-
Craig-Bo
1
f.o. Aberdeen.
(Vessels fitting out.)
Vesterland
-
C Surprise
f.o. Tilbury.
:
Gosport.
Millwater
1
(To revert to service at Aden.)
f.o. Tilbury. Completes
Troubadour
Dunedin
-
26 June.
N. Woolwich.
(Completes 27 June.)
f.o. Buckie.
-
Exchequer
f.o. Fraserburgh.
Lassie Main
1
f.o. Buckie.
Paragon
Doorie Brae
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36A
M/S OROPESA TRAWLERS REQUISITIONED AND TO BE FITTED OUT
SUBJECT TO SURVEY.
VESSELS FITTING OUT FOR VARIOUS SERVICES.
Ship.
Fitting out at
Ship.
Fitting out at
DUTCH VESSELS FITTING OUT FOR OROPESA TRAWLERS.
Alma
-
-
Alberic D
Govan.
:
:
John Stephen
:
Govan.
Cornelis
-
-
Ben Cairn
Avonmouth.
Pointer D
: .
:.
: .
: .
Falmouth.
Christine
-
-
Ceylonite D
Bristol.
Star of Pentland
:
:
Cardiff.
Ewald
-
:
-
-
Hercules
f.o. Falmouth.
Gloucester.
St. Clair
-
Craigmillar : :
-
:
:
Barry Docks.
Jacqueline Clasine
Hero
:
Port Talbot.
Swan II
:
:
:
Paisley.
Libra
-
-
[20] Inchgower D
:
Falmouth.
:
Trevo Terceiro
: .
Pembroke Dock.
Poolzee
-
-
William Mannel
Princess Beatrix
Milford Haven.
-
:
Arrived Plymouth 21 June.
Utrecht
-
-
Uiver
-
-
f.o. Falmouth.
Viking Bank
-
-
Zwarte Zee
-
-
(DAN-LAYING VESSELS.)
A.N. 2 D
Falmouth.
Signa
:
Birkenhead.
Moed-en-Werk D
Silva
NORWEGIAN VESSELS FITTING OUT.
: .
: .
Birkenhead.
Fleetwood.
Thorodd
-
Shila
Spina
:
: .
Nordhar
-
Shova
:
Fleetwood.
Thalia
Port Edgar.
:
:
Brightlingsea.
Bortind®
-
-
Syrian
-
-
M/S ATTENDANT CRAFT (M.A.C.)
TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSELS.
Ocean Scout
-
-
f.o. Lowestoft. Date uncertain.
M.A.C. 1
**
f.o. Portsmouth. Allocated to Sheerness.
Sunbeam II
-
-
f.o. Rowhedge Iron Works, Colchester.
M.A.C. 2
:
:
f.o. Stanwich. Allocated to Dover.
Tessie
-
-
-
f.o. Millwall.
M.A.C. 6
:
:
f.o. Portsmouth. Allocated to Humber.
[1] Alex Watts
-
-
M.A.C. 7
:
f.o. Southampton. Allocated to Portsmouth.
-
f.o. Greenwich.
Welwyn
-
F.O. for F.A.A.
CONTRABAND CONTROL SERVICE.
Havre (to be f.o. Gosport).
Atmah
(Vessels fitting out, including Asdics.)
f.o. Southampton.
Xarifa
-
C Surprise A
Gosport.
[18] Troubadour A
N. Woolwich.
EXAMINATION VESSELS.
Fenella
-
f.o. Buckie.
Exchequer
-
f.o. Fraserburgh.
BOFORS GUN SHIPS.
Lassie Main
-
f.o. Buckie.
-
Paragon
Talisman
Doorie Brae
-
G2
f.o. Glasgow.
Emperor of India D
f.o. Sheerness.
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O.
M/S Groups-contd.
44
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
57
19
Oak
26
1
11
58
13
Oaklea
28
Pict
Page
2
22
59
21
Ocean Breeze
11
Picton Castle
32
Reilvo
Page
4
20
Ocean Brine
Minicoy
60
22
Pintail
24
Reparko
12A
St. Katherin
21
10
Ocean Eddy
Minna
61
37
Plantagenet
31
Reore
8
St. Kenan
23
Minona
21
Ocean Fisher
62
28
Playmates
29
Rerivo
36B
St. Loman
Minos
14B
M/S Training Flotilla
20
Ocean Gain
23
Plinlimon
11
Rako
5
St. Magnus
Mirabelle
17
Muria
14
Ocean Guide
23
Plumer
21
Rello
21
St. Melante
6
Mirage
Myris
12
Ocean Lifebuoy
35A
Poinavon
12A
Rverberation
35
St. Mellons
Ocean Lux
Pointer
9
Rala
10
St. Modwen
Mireille
11
28
Myvera III
9A
35A
Mist
Ocean Retriever
Pointz Castle
36
12
Rodora
18
St. Nectan
Mistletoe
22
Ocean Scout
36A
Polar V
24
Rhard Croft
3
St. Olaves
Mitres
14A
Ocean Spray
23
Polar VI
35
Rg
5
St. Olive
N.
Poolzee
35
14
M.L. 100
14
Nab Wyke
35
Ocean Swell
27
Fghto
St. Silio
36A
8
9A
Ocean Toiler
Popinjay
igoletto
St. Sunniva
M.L. 101, 102
Nairnside
14
12
2
7
Ocean Treasure
12
Powis Castle
22
36B
lime
St. Tudno
M.L. 107
Namur
27
inovia
19
1st Motor Launch Flotilla
2
Nancy Hague
37
Ocean View
Preston-North End
St. Wistan
19
Prince Leo
26
lion
8
St. Zeno
Moed-en-Werk
36
Naneta
S
Ocean Vim
5
36B
8
8
Princess Beatrix
distango
Salamander
Mollusc
Natal II
12
Ode
12
36A
12
9A
Princess Elizabeth
River Annam
Salpa
Monarch
Navicula
8
Ogano
3
10
22
River Esk
Saltash
14A
Princess Mary
Monarda
16
Ohm
15
27
26
Salvini
Negro
Princessa
River Clyde
Mona's Isle
11
Neil Mackay
28
9
13
Okino
37
Principal
River Garry
Salvo (Tug)
Neil Smith
Oku
27
27
Salvo
Monimia
16
9A
10
Proserpine
River Spey
28
14B
Salvonia
Montano
4
Memo
14A
Olivae
14
Prospect Ahead
Riviere
29
36B
Sandown
Moonrise
35
Netsukis
10
Olive
24
Providence
R. Levin
11
17
Moonstone
32
New Comet
23
Olive Tree
28
Provider
Robert Hastie
Sandringham
17
17
12
Robert Stroud
Sangarius
Moorgate
Newhaven N.B.
21
Olvina
9A
Ptarmigan
26
9A
Sanson
Moravia
14
11
Puffin
Robin Hood
Olympia
35
28
Saon
New Pride of Essex
31
Morama
Punnet
Robina
9A
New Prince of Wales I
16
7
12
Ombra
18
Rochebonne
Sapphire
Moray
14B
12
Onaway
Pyramus
19
Newspray
29
30
Sappho
Rodino
Morgan Jones
23
One Accord
3
Pyrope
11
New World
12A
Sarah Hyde
12
Rogate
9
Mount Ard
29
Sarah A. Pure
Niblick
14B
Onetos
11
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
Mount Keen
10
16
Onward
9A
Q.
Niger
Rolls Royce
35
Moyle
Night Hawk (Trawler)
4
Oracle
3
Queen Empress
Sargasso
8
1:
Romany Rose
23
Queen of Kent
Sargon
7
13
2
Oriole
Rona
18
Sarna
M/S Flotillas
Night Hawk
Queen of Thanet
18
2
Ronso
Night Raider
37
Orlando
16
Saronta
1
29
Queen of the Fleet
1l
Rooke
4
16
Nimrod
35
20
19
Orpheus
Queen of the South I
Sarpedon
12
Rosa
17
21
Sasebo
Nirvana
2
Orvicto
16
Queen of the South II
12
5
Rosebud
8
Sata
Nobles
4
Osako
14A
6
13
Queen Worth
9
Roseden
28
Saturn
7
21
Nodzu
23
Osta
9A
Quest
6
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
Nogi
15
Oswaldian
4
Quiet Waters
28
23
Rose Haugh
24
8
Sawfly
Othello
17A
Rose Hilda
Scalby Wyke
10
10
Noontide
28
15
11
8
Norbreeze
27
Our Bairns
8
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Nordhav
36A
Our Kate
12
R.
Rosel
24
Scawfell
12
13
Nordhav I
Overfall
14A
Racer
7
Rose Marie
3
14
Sceptre
14A
Rachael Flett
26
Ross
16
Schelde
M/S Groups-
Nordland
37
Oystermouth Castle
Radiant
36c
Ross Ard
27
Schievan
1
24
Norina
27
Radnor Castle
2
Rotha
14B
Scomber
2,3
12A
Norlan
29
P.
Raetia
4
Rotherslade
23
Scotch Thistl
4-6
13
Norland
19
Pangbourne
16
Rambler Rose
30
Rowan
24
Scotia II
7
14A
Norna
21
Paragon
24, 36A
Raymont
35
Rowan Tree
14A
Scott
10-12
15
Norman Wilson
20
Paramount
3
Reaper
7
Roxano
36B
Scottish
13
15
Norse
12A
Pathway
11
Reboundo
S
Royal Charter
17
Scourge
14
15
Northcoates
29
Patti
17
Rebuff
29
Royal Eagle
12A
Scythe
16-20
16
Northern Chief
30
Paul Rykens
28
Receptive
12
Royallieu
35
Seabreeze
22
10
Northern Dawn
25
Paynter
7
Recoil
36c
Royalo
S
Seafarer
23, 24
Northern Duke
Peacemaker
12
Recono
16
Ruby
5
Seaflower
24
30
5
Red Gauntlet
13
Rugby
14A
Seagull
25
10
Northern Foam
30
Pearl
26
24
Northern Gem
25
Pecheur
27
Red Sky
17
Runswick Bay
5
Sea Holly
8
Northern Gift
30
Peggy Nutten
29
Reed
14A
Ryde
10
Sea King
28-29
30
12A
Northern Isles
Refraction
8
Sea Lord
30
Peken
35
Refundo
14
S.
Sea Mist
31
15
Northern Light
26
Pelagos
14A
28
Sabra
35,
Sea Monarch
32-33
21
Northern Pride
16,25
Pelton
15
Regal
8
Sabreur
35
Seaman
34
22
Northern Princess
30
Pembroke
12
Regardo
14B
Sailor King
22
Secuta
37-38
26
Northern Reward
30
Pentland Firth
30
Regwa
St. Adrian
5
Seddon
14A
40
16
Northern Sky
30
Perilia
17
Reids
9
St. Apollo
36c
Sedulous
41
24
Northern Spray
12A
Reigate
25
St. Cathan
9A
Selkirk
Peter Carey
Reighton Wyke
21
29
Semita
43
27
Northern Sun
30
Peter Hendriks
28
5
St. Celestin
Relonzo
36
Semnos
44-45
29
Northern Wave
25
Peter Nell
29
16
St. Claire
46
15
Northlyn
30
Remexo
17
Seriola
29
17
St. Cyrus
Phase
49
Remillo
5
Servitor
9A
North Ness
34
14A
St. Dominica
23
Philante
16
Sethon
50-51
10
14A
14B
Renascent
Northward Ho
20
St. Donats
Philippe
9A
Settsu
52
2
Northwind
9
Phineas Beard
24
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
5
Sevra
54
23
Norwich City
5
Renzo
9
St. George
19
55
Phrontes
8
Notts County
12
Resolve
56
19
13
Nyula
Phyllis Rose
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H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
stopping Ship was attacked days, bringing back over 1,600 go without
Did for four four trips, being continuously on the
the boats when by aircraft on many occasions and troops. also
working from the beach.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
By his skill, seamanship and great devotion
duty throughout the operation a large body of troops to
were brought back to England without any serious
damage to his ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
Was in charge of boats during the operation off
the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry
under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding
and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats
loaded created a great impression.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX.127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during
the operation. His general bearing, conduct and
ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire
whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach
was an example to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Ernest Baker, T.124.
Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his
ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which
he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge
of the loaned motor-boat.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's
crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between
two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness
and total disregard for his own comfort.
Recommended for mention.
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more same successful than other small craft working in
the areas. On the 31st May, when he was 8 hours the off
Displayed great devotion to duty under fire, and marked
coast, subjected to continuous air attack.
Senior Officers on more than one occasion.
initiative; and was favourably reported upon by the
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY. - Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub.Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley. R.N.V.R.
Left Sheerness with 19 other small boats,
escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the boats
had no compass. Half way across the trawler left
them. Succeeded in making Dunkirk after giving
assistance and many tows to motor-boats which broke
down. Spent nearly 30 hours ferrying troops from
Dunkirk and La Panne beaches, displaying considerable
ingenuity in working small boats in conjunction with
his own craft on a lee shore, under fire from bombing,
machine-gunning and German artillery. Had a crew of
two civilians and one Naval rating aged 19÷. Displayed
determination and leadership of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat TRITON: - Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Took over a flotilla of launches from Sheerness
to Ramsgate to Bray beach in the darkness with no navigating
instruments. From 0500/30 to 1830/31 worked without help
ferrying off troops and co-ordinating the activities of
other power boats in the vicinity. His boat acted as
flagship of Commodore Stephenson in control of embarkation,
who, together with other senior officers, comments most
favourably on this officer's conduct. Under almost
continuous air bombardment and artillery fire in capsized
and swamped boats he was inderatigable in his efforts.
Directly responsible for the successful embarkation of
hundreds of troops. Set an excellent example of devotion
to duty and gallant conduct, and performed a remarkable feat
of endurance.
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NAVAL MEDICAL PARTIES.
Naval Medical Officers and ratings were drafted from
H.M.S. PEMBROKE for work in Dunkirk harbour and in the
larger personnel vessels on the 29th of May and 4th June.
The work carried out by the whole party was most valuable
and efficient, consisting as it did of treating casualties,
and operating where possible under exciting and adverse
circumstances calling for initiative and improvisation.
It happened that the Medical party sent to personnel
vessels voyaged in those whose civilian crews were showing
signs of loss of morale, there being a disagreeable air
of apprehension amongst the ship's companies. These Medical
parties in the midst of their preparations did their
utmost to instil better feeling amongst the officers and
men of these vessels. Their conduct in all cases was in
accordance with the highest traditions of the Serivce and
their profession.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Surgeon-Commander William Gordon Fitzpatrick. R.N.
With his party worked on Dunkirk Mole, in the
ST. HELIER, MAID OF ORLEANS, MANX MAN and the
PRINCESS MAUD on successive days. He was the
Senior Medical Officer of the whole party from
PEMBROKE and showed high organising abilities
and leadership, in adition to his efficient
personal treatment of casualties.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
S.B.P.O. Harry Munro Hawkins C/M.37726.
S.B.P.O. (R) Rupert Arthur Lockwood, 49872.
S.B.P.O. (R) George Robert Wright, X.6227.
S.B.A. (R) Alfred Bassford. 8080.
Recommended for mention.
The above-mentioned ratings were conspicuous
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PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS.
KILLARNEY.
Commanding Officer.
Richard Hughes, Master.
LADY OF MANN.
Commanding Officer.
Thomas C. Woods, Master.
LOCH GARRY.
Commanding Officer.
Ewen Mackinnon, Master.
PRAGUE.
Commanding Officer.
Clifford Roland Baxter, Master.
PRINCESS MAUD.
Commanding Officer.
Harry Clark, Master.
TYNWALD.
Officers.
Radio Officer Charles Mason.
Purser William Edward Lister.
Ratings.
3351
Carpenter, John Gawne.
Donkeyman, A. Allen.
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H.M.S. MALCOLM.
Commissioned Engineer, Reginald Thomas Jones AR.N., H.M.S.
Midshipman Malcolm John Ball, R.N.R., H.M.S. SABRE. SCIMITAR.
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.N.,
H.M.S. SHIKARI.
Lieutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N., H.M.S. VIMY.
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N., H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.N.,
H.M.S. WINCHELSEA.
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N., H.M.S. WOLSEY.
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N., H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, R.N.,
H.M.S. ALBURY.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. FITZROY.
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N., H.M.S.
GLENGOWER.
Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, R.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. HALCYON.
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Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY QUEEN.
Sub-Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY
S
QUEEN.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER.
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. PRINCESS
ELIZABETH.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROSS.
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Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds R.N., H.M.S.
SALAMANDER.
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Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R., H.M.S.
SPEEDWELL.
VX Sub-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt, R.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. SUTTON.
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N., H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Commanded
Lieutenant,Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N., H.M.S.
LOCUST.
X
Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N., H.M.S.
MOSQUITO.
X Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
xSub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y.
SERIOLA.
VX Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319, H.M.Drifter THE BOYS.
XV Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432, H.M.Drifter MIDAS.
Lieutenant Joseph Cox, R.N.R., Unit Officer of Drifters.
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Leading Stoker Alfred Browne, D/KX. 81441,
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Ordinary Seaman George Park, D/JX.
Signalman William Hicks,
Chief Engine Room Artificer Francis
Leading Seaman James David Oliver Anderson, Paget, P/JX.
VLeading Petty Petty Officer Officer Seaman E.R. Frederick Meredith, Martindale, P/J.95625, H.M.S. VIVACIOUS VIMY
Stoker J.J. Williamson, P/KX.76409, H.M.S. VIVACIOUS
Leading
Petty Officer Seaman Cecil Walter Kenneth George Souster, Harold
/Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Joseph
57728,
Acting Leading Seaman Dennis Phillip Arthur Gilbert,
C/JX.151519, H.M.S. WOLSEY
Telegraphist Joseph Graham, P/SSX.17539, H.M.S. WOLSEY
/Electrical Leading Seaman Artificer John William Kenneth Simpson, C/MX.45564, H.M.S. WOLSEY
Flattery, P/JX.131896, H.M.S.
Chief Engine Room Artificer Sidney Arthur Wilkins, WORCESTER P/M.18465,
Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Godden, JX. 129206,
H.M.S. WORCESTER
Chief Petty Officer Frank Withington, J. 8739, H.M.S. WORCESTER
H.M.S. WORCESTER
Acting Leading Stoker F. Putt, 84370, H.M.S. ALBURY
Canteen Manager A. Harris, H.M.S. ALBURY
Able Seaman W.T. Elmslie, D/RHRY. 19014, H.M.S. DUNDALK
Signalman D. Minter, 155114, H.M.S. FITZROY
Signalman Frederick Froggatt, C/JX. 144084, H.M.S. FITZROY
Ordinary Seaman G.H. Hawkins, A.F.A., H.M.S. FITZROY
you
Stoker 1st Class W.A.W. Ward, C/KX. 97894, H.M.S. FITZROY
Able Seaman J. Fleming, D/JX.140199, H.M.S. GLENGOWER
Leading Seaman T. Neive, T.124, H.M.S. GLENGOWER
Assistant Cook (0) T.H. Ward, MX. 59579, H.M.S. GOSSAMER
Petty Officer Edward William Higgs, C/JX.133416, H.M.S.
Able Seaman Clarence Edward Jarmill, 95955,
GOSSAMER
Stoker Petty Officer John Henry Salmon, H.M.S. D/K. 66811, HALCYON H.M.S.
Chief Petty Officer Stanley Freeman Piggott, (O.B.E.), HALCYON
Chief Ordinary Seaman James Frederick P/J.15794, H.M.S. HEBE H.M.S. KELLET
Engine Room Artificer George Shirat, Bertram R.F.A., Head, P/M.34498,
Petty Petty Officer John Collins, H.M.S. LEDA
Petty Officer Henry McAllister, P/J.90457, H.M.S. LEDA
Officer Alfred Ernest Crossley, 23168, C/J.103237, H.M.S. H.M.S. MEDWAY QUER
Able Seaman Kenneth Roy Olly, R.N.R., C/X. 20348A,
MEDWAY QUEEN
Petty Leading Seaman Clive Frederick Maine Cooper, H.M.S. C/JX. MEDWAY 137062,
QUEE
Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX. H.M.S.
NIGER
Stoker Ernest Baker, T.124, H.M.S. H.M.S. PRINCESS PRINCESS 127274, PRINCESS ELIZABE ELIZABETH
Theo. Norman R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
Leading Engine Signalman Edward Charles Pasfield, Atkins, P/JX. H.M.S. 176952,
ROSS
Stoker Stoker Petty Room Artificer Officer T. C.H. Andrew, H.M.S. 152931, ROSSMAND SALAMA
Stoker 1st the H.M.S. H.M.S. SALAMANDER SALAMANDER H.M.S. SALTASH
Able Seaman H.J. D/JX. M.28768, 61034, H.M.S. H.M.S.

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Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer,
H:M.Y. LAHLOO
Petty Officer H.H. Holland, J.20594, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Able Seaman F.H. Finch, SSX.23237, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Yacht Engineer T.M. Weir, T.124, H.M.Y. EILA II
Petty Officer C.S. Smith, P/J.14350, H.M.Y. EILA II
Able Seaman C.S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766, H.M.Y. EILA II
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124, H.M.Y. LAHLOO
Seaman George F. Mathews, R.N.R., H.O., H.M. Drifter THE BOYS
Lieutenant-Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170070,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Lieutenant-Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman George Tilleny, C/SS.7050, R.F.R., B.17336,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman Frederick JamesSlack, C/J.93546, R.F.R., B.21781,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
X
Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Sub-Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R., Unit
Officer
Engineman J. Smith, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J.J. Shone, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter DORIENTA
Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Cook, George Cliefe, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Signalman Arthur L. Shallis, OD.X.4505, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Lieutenant Charles C.L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R., H.M. SARGASSO Danlayer
Commodore Alfred Hugh Taylor, O.B.E., (Rear-Admiral Retired)
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C. (Bar), R.N.R.,
(Retired), H.M. Drifter MARE
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R., H.M. Drifter STRIVE
Skipper Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R., H.M. Yacht
Arthur Victor Long, R.M.R., H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS
ALOUETTE II
Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753, H.M. Yacht
ALOUETTE II
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL Il
Ordinary Seaman John Phillip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, II
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL
Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N., M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieutenant Engineer C. Victor Coggins, Alexander M.Y. MASAYRU. C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N., OCEAN Drifter BREEZE.
Sub-Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R., Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R.,
M/B. AURA
Sub-Lieutenant Marwood W. P/KX.87052, )Newhaven & PHYLLIS Lifeboat LUND ROSA
J.R. Yeatman, M/B. SKYLARK
Stoker 1st Class Spray, White, CDX.133 ) WOOD Boat
Ordinary Acting Petty Seaman Officer T.E. Achin, JX.149919, Belgian Motor YSER
XV XV Master, Coxswain Mr. Douglas George B. Butler, Motor
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Naval of the Secretary. Merchant have been inserted on the instructions and men of
The following Navy additional names of officers
D.S.C.
Mr. David Douglas Robb, Chief Engineer, ISLE OF GUERNSEY.
Mr. William MacGregor, Chief Engineer, KING GEORGE V.
Mr. George Clifford Frederick Todley, Second Engineer, MAID OF ORLEANS.
Mr. Rowland Baxter, Master, PRAGUE.
Mr. Walter Ernest Oxenham, Chief Engineer, PRAGUE.
Mr. A.Patterson, Chief Officer, ROYAL DAFFODIL.
Mr. Andrew Sinclair, Chief ineer, ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
Mr. A.B. Freeman, First Officer, ST. HELIER.
Mr. H.Whiteway, Master, TYNWALD.
Mr. Charles Mason, Radio Officer, TYNWALD.
D.S.M.
Quartermaster Henry Russell, MAID OF ORLEANS.
Donkeyman Albert Delamain, ROYAL DAFFODIL.
Chief Steward Thomas Edward Manser, ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
Quartermaster Clarence T. Walkey, ST.HELIER.
Mention in Despatches. (Posthumous)
Fireman A. Phillips, BIARRITZ.
Mention in Despatches.
Captain R.Hughes, Master, KILLARNEY.
Captain C.G. West, O.B.E., Master, NEPHRITE.
Captain H. Clarke, Master, PRINCESS MAUD.
Captain J.N. Larbalestier, Master, ROEBUCK.
Mr. W.Lister, Purser, TYNWALD.
Carpenter J.Garre, TYNWALD.
Donkeyman A.Allen, TYNWALD.
Jumph 25th July, 1940.
Naral Secretary.
Naval Secretary has given orders for the following further
names to be inserted:-
Mention in Despatches.
Captain Thomas C. Woods, Master, LADY OF MANN.
/Captain A.M. Poole, Master, LADY SOUTHBOROUGH. (Hopper Barge).
Captain Ewen Mackinnon, Master, LOCH GARRY.
Captain R.G. Banks, Acting Master, Lighter X.209.
Captain William Josiah Penny, Master, Tug St. Clears.
/Captain Robert Durrant, Master, Drifter LORD RODNEY.
/Captain John William Dickinson, Master, NGORAMA.
vMr. Victor Smith, Mate, Drifter JAVA.
/Mr. Raymond Crane, Engineer, M.V. LAROC.
Mr. Jack Lynn, Mate, M.V. LAROC.
Xxxx Steward H.A.E. Frost, M.V. LAROC.
Deckhand Leonard Lynn, M.V. LAROC.
deshington
for Naval Secretary
28th July, 1940.

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Sub.
Lt.
Don
reported
efloat. later He did went not in render abandoning unserviceable "YSER" which he could not
308
im.
He the Army M.B's and showed for much which keenness. I admonished
Sub. Lt. Liddell R.N. Took charge of"Bonny Heather"
Sub. Lt. Mac Intyre. Took charge of S/D "FAIRBURN".
Mr. Butler. I/C"LAROIC
X 209 Sub.Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.R.
up. Sub. Made Lt. G.N. excuses Blake, for R.N.V.R., not H.M.S. VERNON. Bad case of
ut aving ind picked in charge up R.A.F. of Admiral Officer going, from sea., returned Considered 3 hours after departure
warrant him back. Barge again and sent him it to inadvisable office to get to
asten this was supposed to Reported be no water. Gave in speedboat to
Wippingham her to Dunkirk. paddle steamer arrived p.m. Visited
ommander S Powell, R.N.R. last night's trip Mde by order Flotilla to use Drifters sea water, under
"MAIE
1 Trip.
"SARAH HYDE"
"TWEENWAYS"
1 Trip.
"UNI
1 Trip.
"RIGG"
1 Trip.
"JACK EVE"
2 Trips.
"THREE KINGS"
1 Trip.
2 Trips.
"JACINTA" reported sunk on Goodwin and abandoned, officers name
ot noted, was seen floating near RAMSGATE next day when one of the
rawlersof same company went out and fetched her. Regret no record of
his ship's name.
Block Ship party: Lt. Lloyd R.N.
Sub. Lt. Satterford.
Sub Lt. Don.
Sub Lt. E.R. Davis, R.N.R.
Sub Lt. Mulholland
Sub Lt. cantron
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This party was not required taking off block ship officers,
hough they were ready, instead they worked at Dunkirk ferrying.
Mr. Sidmouth-Welling, Sea Cadet Lt, showed great keenness and was
ways to the fore to get over to Dunkirk.
Dr. Wrighinneve. rain Mouth Street, W. 1. did one trip in"CAIRNGORM".
m K Common Chantry ashbyRd waltn Searomer
The Averatich were unarmed showed great keenness in
towing over amilite "PRIMA", "DUKE", "PRINCESS master 2
ТЛЬ WALLISE_6IUR & Sons, Dagenham Dock, Essex. It is
they Benefit. owners for their willing and gallant
111. 61 tieds 30.2.
US. whelle BUBOR Shere: - Gordon Thomas, 4, Berners Street, London,
ISCS.). Har 1181 mizza herive, Wembley Park., Wm.Joseph Fir Mason, Tree Road, 55, Oakley Banstead, Gdns,
Mark son, R.N.V.R., Moorings,
HOUDS: Groanitz lavendoned Brook, Glen Haven, Taplow.
toegr. Ebrecume nder Admiral Capt. Taylor: Hammond took command of the 4 school.
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Lt. Commander Miller. DSV
DV 26 BLUEBIRD.
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472 H9P
Margete
SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE, 1940.
0005.
"QUEEN OF THANET".
850.
0130.
"KINGFISHER".
157.
0400.
"ORANJE".
100.
0500.
"GOLDEN EAGLE".
1250.
0415.
"MOTOR BOAT".
23.
0510.
"SALTASH".
400.
0600.
"WESTWARD HO".
720.
x
900
0610.
"ROYAL EAGLE".
1250.
0630.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
47.
0830.
"LADY SOUTHBORO".
350.
0950.
"PRINCESS ELIZABETH".
510.
0950.
"GALLEONS REACH"
123.
*
1
Alien Postal
worker French.
J
1045.
"QUEENS CHANNEL".
52.
1145.
"WHIPPINGHAM".
2500.
1215.
"DUNDALK".
280.
"FOREMOST".
200.
1345.
1420.
"ORIEL".
470. + 1. Pathe Gazette
Man.
"AEGIR".
130.
1650.
1450.
"VINCIA".
108.
1600.
"KINGFISHER".
210. + 2 Belgian Airman,
supposed to have
escaped from Germans.
"QUEEN OF THANET".
1500.
1650.
"K.G.V."
700.
1740.
x
243
1740.
"HALCYON".
58.
"SALTASH".
350.
1830.
"WESTWARD HO".
918. + 1 Alien under arrest
2030.
2100.
"ANTJE".
150.
"RAPID I".
25.
2100.
"HOPPER 24".
580.
2215.
TOTAL.
14011.

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Dynoms 182.
186
From ... Lieutenant R.H. Irving R.N.R. Motor Boat "TRITON".
Date ... 3rd June, 1940.
To ... Commodore Taylor, Sheerness.
Submitted,
with reference to the short report handed in on my
arrival at Sheerness, Saturday, 1st June, 1940, I shall now
endeavour to fill in details left out at that time, due to
inability to recollect everything and put it on record before
being refreshed and rested, after so many hours of exertion.
On Wednesday, the 29th May, 1940, while supervising
the cleaning and scrubbing of the Dutch Scoot "PRINCESS JULIANA"
of which vessel I was 1st Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander
Gwinnir, R.N., who was C.O., instructed me, to report immediately
to Commander Troupe for orders.
I reported as instructed, and was ordered to take
command of thirteen launches and get them to Ramsgate.
I got clear of Sheerness with the launches about
1200 29/5/40, and arrived Ramsgate about 1930. I reported to
Commander Davies there, and explained to him what had been said
tome by Commodore L. Taylor regarding the launch "SILVER QUEHON
and "BEVERLEY". "BEVERLEY", however, failed to turn up at
Ramsgate although I had sent back my fastest boat from Margate to
look for her, and waited for one hour to allow him to catch up.
Commander Davies consulted the N.O.I.C. and it was decided that
in the "TRITON" I should endeavour to get "SILVER QUESION and
seven more launches to La Panne.
The other launches for various reasons could not
proceed until the morning. Commander Davies said he believed
East of La Panne was devoid of Allied troops, and as far as he
knew no troops on beaches West of Braye Duns.
This meant I had to make the Belgian coast within
a three-mile limit, rather difficult without navigating
instruments or current charts.
Nevertheless, I thought I could
do it, so at 2200 on Wednesday I left the harbour with eight
launches.
I waited outside and shouted to them to keep close
up and follow me.
I steered for N. Goodwin Light Vessel, and
stopped there to count my fleet, though it was very dark.
I
counted five and was informed the other three had put back to
Ramsgate with engine trouble.
I then order "SILVER QUEIN® to render every assistance
in keeping boats together (Sub.Lt. in command) in order that the
five of us might carry out a successful crossing.
Only the
Seaman Cox.J. Keith could steer on my boat; this meant I had to
relieve him myself. Two of the crew were already seasick, but
kept their feet and showed spirit.
From N. Goodwin I proceeded.
It was very dark, and
on and off I passed ships heading N.W. or S.E. About 0300
30/5/40 visibility was very poor, with heavy rain, no ships in
however, to get into a position 15 miles north of La Panne, and then
sight, and I was a little doubtful of my position.
I decided,
steer South (mag) to make the coast.
At 0400 turned south, strong
wind and following sea, boat steering wildly. Still no ships in
sight or land.
About 0420 saw a cruiser loaded with troops,
recognised her as British, and closed her.
She had received heavy
punishment aft from shellfire.
I made signs as to whether I should hold on my course,
and she answered in the affirmative. At this time one of my
boats very foolishly crossed my bow and received a blow which
damaged her.
I instructed one of the others to watch her, and

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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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2024
OPERATION DYNAMO
NARRATIVES BY PERSONNEL OF SMALL CRAFT.
INDEX
NAME OF VESSEL
WRITTEN BY
1. TUG 87
Sub.Lieut. H.M. Davis, R.N.R.
2. M.B. BLUE BIRD
If
G.B. Eyre, R.N.V.R.
3. M.B. AURA
#
M.A. Chodzko, R.N.V.R.
4. M.B. BRITANNIA
If
S.D. Ward
5. M.B.'s CAVERSHAM and QUISISIANA
If
A.V. Weaver
6. M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieut. B.S. Fidler, R.N.R.
7. M.B. EMPRESS
Sub.Lieut. T.W. Betts, R.N.V.R.
8. M.B. SKYLARK
If
M.J.R. Yeatman, R.N.V.R.
9. M.B. SOUTHERN QUEEN
#
Demattos
0. M.B. PRINCESS LILLY
#
K.E.A. Bayley
1. M.B. SKYLARK VI
Ct. Rating G.R. Price
2. H.M.M.B. WHITE BEAR
Cd. Gunner E. Deacon, R.N.
3. H.M.S. DOLPHIN's Motor Boat
Sub.Lieut. E.F. Cornish-Bowden, R.N.
4. WALTON and FRINTON Life Boat
P.O. Tel. Cooley.
5. M.B. CORDELIA
Sub.Lieut. C.A. Thompson
6. M.B. PELLAG II
Lieut.
Martino, R.N.V.R.
STATEMENT BY
7. M.B. SKYLARK (Southend)
Pensioner P.O. R.A. Smith
8. BOURNEMOUTH Life Boat
L. Sea. H. Huntington
9. M.B. BONNY BELLE
Sto. I. G.H. Rose
O. EASTBOURNE Life Boat
(Sto. J. Strangeways P/KX.95036 and
(Sto. A.H. Shaw P/KX.94553
1. M.B. (Unknown)
A.B. M.J. Stallard P/JX.154107
2. M.B. SEA FALCON
L.Sea. A. Westbrook P/JX.131401
3. M.B. SKYLARK
Sto. G. Bramhall P/KX.88343
4. M.B. COMMODORE
Sto. Beech P/KX.90016
5. NEWHAVEN Life Boat
(A.B. W.J. Morris P/JX.126097
(Sto.I W. Spray P/KX.87052
(0.S. T.E. White CDX.133
6, M.B. YSER
Act. P.O. W.H. Achin JX.149919

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
ENCLOSURE NO. 10213
SHIP: PRINCESS LILLY.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB-LIEUTENANT K.R.A. BAYLEY, R.N.V.R.
On 30th May I left Sheerness in PRINCESS LILLY, a
river pleasure boat. I started with 19 other small boats
escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the ships had
no compass. During the early hours of 31st the trawler
left us. We managed to continue on our way by following
other vessels and H.M. Ships presumably bound for Dunkirk.
We gave assistance and several tows to motor boats during
the passage. Arrived Dunkirk on Friday morning and proceeded
to embark a small number of English troops and 4 naval ratings
and many Frenchmen from the beach 1½ miles East of Dunkirk.
I took these to merchant vessels lying nearby.
2.
I was told more British troops were at La Panne -
so I proceeded there. The falling tide and lee shore made
rescue difficult, so I picked up a derelict ship's boat to
which I made fast some 90 fathoms of warp and rowed her
to the beach paying out the warp. Took British troops
aboard and overhauled on line back to ship. The strain
eventually proved too great for the anchor cable which broke
and the ship drifted ashore fouling her properllor with the
warp. Had great difficulty in clearing properllor and
only succeeded in getting her to work "Astern".
3.
Refloated boat and took troops on board and ferried
them by going "backwards" to H.M.S. MOSQUITO. Engine was
losing compression after about 40 hours running and propellor
was fouled.
4.
Shore batteries got our range so abandoned ship
when we got aboard MOSQUITO as she was moving off.
5. MOSQUITO brought us back, arriving Saturday
morning, 1st June, 1940.
6. We had repeated bombings, machine gunning and
shrapnel. My 2 civilian crew and one naval rating, age 192,
who had only been 2 days in the Navy, behaved perfectly under
very difficult conditions.

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1710 Only one boat in company (Abdy Beau Clark
Aldeburgh lifeboat).
1718 Life-boat "Rosa Wood" Shoreham joined
company. One drifter ahead.
1726 To drifter "what are your intentions".
1730 To drifter "Stop". "Rosa Wood" and "Phyllis
Lunn" informs us he intends returning Dover.
1736 Three British planes over.
1740 Closed drifter. Hang on in position until
last, most other boats and one drifter out of
sight. Speed boat informs us soldiers still
ashore but refuses to come aboard.
1821 Planes attacking with bombs.
1837 To trawler "Have you had any reply". From
trawler "No".
1838 Planes still bombing. 1 ship damaged not
our fleet. Captain decided to try on his
own to reach Dunkirk. The two life-boats in
company turned back. Bombs still dropping.
Being machine-gunned 1849. last and stays
hit.
1854 Captain carrying on to Dunkirk single-handed.
1859 24 fighters overhead.
1908 I have been deserted please stand by no.
To Motor Boat with Liteut.Commander on board.
Put us on our course.
1926 Covered white conspicuous parts of ship with
oilskins. From Cairmoorn I.B. "Steer S.558
for Dunkirk". S.S. "Sun 4" Duniciric 2012.
2023 One friendly plane overhead.
2044 Proceeding to Dunkirk beach. Arrived Duniciple
with "Sun 4". Message from M.B. "Inadvisable
to go in". Captain boarded "Sun 4" 2100.
2108 Proceeding to Dunkirk. Arrived Dunicive
harbour 2135. No one on piers. Picked up
"Sun 4" one rowing boat to go to beach.
Lieut. Mead billed. Boats in beach taking
ratings from shore all night (run aground).
0423 2nd June Sunday left Dunkirk. (Scored out in
log 'believed to be last boat in
Life-boat in tow of "Sun 4%
0450 "Sun 4" ran aground.
0456 Under way. Rope round starboard propellor of
life-boat.
0923 Passed S. Goodwins.
1010 Arrived Ramagate - "Sun 4ª anchored, Life-
boat secured astern.
1030 (approx.) Soldiers landed.
1310 Left anchorage for Ramagate Harbour S.B. and
secured alongside "Princess London"
at 1325.
1412 1424 Arrived and secured to "Sun 4" off Ramagate.
Left P.L. Steamboat.
2023 Left anchorage Ramsgate Harbour and secured
Collected all spare ammunition laying.
alongside H.M.S. DWARF 2035.
Monday 3rd June
0930
Reported to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate for permission Told
sail to Dover. Permission granted. to
Commander by Cook, Piermaster prior to sailing. inform
to Naval Officer-in-Charge to report
Dover. Sailed from Ramsgate 1026 an
Informed Condr. Cook and asked him to route
1112 Dover. Passed Occ. fog bell.
1157 1354 To examination steamer off Dover. "Walton
Passed South break.
1355 Told to proceed. Arrived Dover and secured
Life-boat. May I enter".
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Dynom. 120,
363
-
Admiralty House,
341
Sheerness.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that on Monday 27th May,
after getting final instructions from the Vice Admiral,
Dover, I proceeded to Sheerness and commenced duty as
"Dynamo" Maintenance Officer; my staff consisted of
Commander H.R. Troup, R.N,, who accompanied me from
Economic Warfare Division, and Lieutenant Commander D.B.
Holland-Martin, R.N. We had the invaluable assistance of
the Fleet Engineer Officer, Captain T.E. Docksey. Lieutenant
Commander Guinner, R.N. in command of the Schuit "Princess
Juliana" which had broken down, helped for the first day,
he then left to join N.O.I.C. Ramsgate whose need was
greater. Lieutenant Commander Filleul, R.N., from Weymouth
Contraband Base, also joined but was sent away in charge of
a lighter with petrol cans of water and subsequently joined
N.O.I.C. Margate. Lieutenant R.S. Hellby R.N.R. who came from
Weymouth Contraband Base, but was not fit enough to go to
362
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and
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DATE : 8th June, 1940.
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report forwarded to Commander in Chief, Nore
together with original reports of Officers whose
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Dynom. 120,
363
Admiralty House,
341
Sheerness.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that on Monday 27th May,
after getting final instructions from the Vice Admiral,
Dover, I proceeded to Sheerness and commenced duty as
"Dynamo" Maintenance Officer; my staff consisted of
Commander H.R. Troup, R.N,, who accompanied me from
Economic Warfare Division, and Lieutenant Commander D.E.
Holland-Martin, R.N. We had the invaluable assistance of
the Fleet Engineer Officer, Captain T.E. Docksey. Lieutenant
Commander Guinner, R.N. in command of the Schuit "Princess
Juliana" which had broken down, helped for the first day,
he then left to join N.O.I.C. Ramsgate whose need was
greater. Lieutenant Commander Filleul, R.N., from Weymouth
Contraband Base, also joined but was sent away in charge of
a lighter with petrol cans of water and subsequently joined
N.O.I.C. Margate. Lieutenant R.S. Hellby R.N.R. who came from
Weymouth Contraband Base, but was not fit enough to go to
sea, took his place.
2. Officers, ratings, volunteers and boats commenced to
arrive on Tuesday, and the work of preparing boats for
service occupied the whole of daylight hours for the remainder
of the week.
3. The first group consisting of 20 cutters with half crews
sailed for Dover on Tuesday in tow of the"st. Clears" and
"Sun V". The first group of motor boats sailed for Dover on
Wednesday. Subsequent groups were sent either to Ramsgate or
direct to the beaches, as directed by the Vice Admiral, Dover.
When there were insufficient Officers available, boats were
sailed in groups with at least one Officer trained in
navigation in each. Lighters were as far as possible given
motor boats to attend them.
4. Officers and Coxswains were given broad instructions that
failing orders and guidance from Officers on the spot they
were to find the places where troops were waiting, ferry them
off to the ships off shore, and continue the work as long as
possible, retaining enough fuel in reserve to get back to
Ramsgate. As far as I have been able to judge, good use was
made of the wide discretion given.
5. Requests were made from time to time for rafts, ladders,
lifebuoys and water. These and all the other demands were
met wholeheartedly by the Dockyard and H.M.S. "Wildfire".
6. Most of the owners and crews who brought boats
volunteered to serve in them; more would have done so had
what they were wanted to do. Many volunteers who had
it been possible to tell them before sailing for Sheerness
commitments went away to clear themselves and came back to
who lost their boats joined others at Dover and Ramsgate,
join, although their own boats had already sailed. Crews
or back to Sheerness to find another. There were I
am came glad to be able to say, very few exceptions to the general
at In Dardanelles, did all he could to get away and induce
enthusiasm. X213 the Master, a man of 60 years who had served
his the to take her. They went away to Chatham. S,N.S.O on
me and I suggest that the Dockyard would be well
sent drivers them back. They made a most unfavourable impression advised to
get rid of them. I feel sure that they could not be relied
on in any emergency and would have a bad effect on others.
One I regret to add, is an ex-service man.

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Dynama 173.
389
366
Admiralty House,
C-in-C Nore.
Sheerness.
with "Dynamo".
List of Officers deserving special mention in connection
1
H.M.S. "wildfire". The work of providing the stores
of all kinds required by the boats sent from Sheerness and
accommodating a constant flow of Officers, men and
volunteers placed a heavy strain on the establishment
resources. In addition I observed the admirable work
done in receiving the British and French troops landed
at Sheerness. From Captain Coleridge downwards all did
their best, but Commander V.P. Freeman and Paymester
Captain E.C.Annaheim deserve special mention.
2.
Sheerness Dockyard. The tug Clears" towed 20
cutters with half crews over to the beaches for 22 hours
under considerable bombing. The Master Penny and
the helmsman Arthur Chawnce A.B. deserve special mention.
All departments of the yard put out their best
efforts; the heavier work fell on the Naval Store Department.
Mr.A.Paterson.
The Chief Constructor, Mr.S.R.Tickner, designed and
built a large number of rafts, not too big to he manhandled.
3.
Stoker Petty Officer T. Test, Off.No.C/HX 87588.
This Petty Officer sent as boat's crew, was taken
out to assist in getting boats ready for sea. lie showed
great energy, driving power and resource in dealing with
many difficulties that arose. He accompanied one to
Ramsgate on Sunday 2nd.June in hopes of a trip to the
beaches, but took on a boat whose engines were giving
trouble and was unable to get there.
4.
Officers in charge of boats. The following Officers
showed particular energy in getting the boats away. Their
work on the beaches did not come under my personal
observation, but I draw attention to their names in case
they have not been mentioned by Officers on the spot :-
Sub. Lieut. Dann, R.N.V.R., took the lead in getting
away the first group 01 boats on Vednesday 29th. May and
conducted them to Dover. Having had his first boat
swamped, returned to Sheerness and got away another
group.
Lieut. Irving. R.N.R., got away the second group
of boats and led them to the beaches in M.V. "Triton".
This Officer WAS a volunteer from the Schuit "Princess
Juliana which was broken down. He is believed to have
done very good work on the beaches.
initiative The and resource in getting their boats away,
Acting Sub. Lieutenants R.N., as a whole showed but
it would be difficult to discriminate.
yacht "Constant Nymph" which he finally lost after bringing
Smith, a volunteer who brought his own
off some 900 troops.
eficers came under my observation
during 5. The following the noght 2nd.-3rd, and of Motor 3rd.-4th.
1 sailed on to
R.N.B., in charge 2nd.-3rd. I
Yacht struck by the he had taken acqueint of
was much navigational details, the instruction volunteer
himself with and his boat. He had a 1 should with
him, like to have with me again on a similar job.
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1.
Lieut. A.J. Davies, R.N.V.R. -"Java" never got over the
other side and was finally towed to Sheerness by "Gorecht"
2.
Lieut. A.N. Blundell, R.N.R. - "Bornrif" did three. trips
between Ramsgate and beaches at Dunkirk. "King Orry" was
sighted sunk off Dunkirk.
3.
Sub Lieut. R.H.C. Amos, R.N.V.R. - "Iote" was beached and
abandoned after she had damaged her rudder while rescuing
two of her crew, who had fallen overboard on the morning
of Saturday June 1st. On night of Monday, June 3rd, Sub Lieut
Amos, R.N.V.R. and Sub Lieut. R.H. Wallace, R.N.V.R. were in
a new but unnamed power life boat which was towed over to
SUN
Dunkirk by Tug XV "About ..... (A).
On the 30th May D.S. "Horst" was known to have been abandoned.
4.
Sub Lieut. D.C. Williams, R.N.V.R. - left Ramsgate on the
night of Su day, June 2nd in the "Kiteat". On the way over
he became separated from the rest of the convoy. After
doing some work the other side he towed the "Singapore" back
to Dover and then on to Ramsgate on Monday, June 3rd.
5.
Lieut. R.W. Thomson, R.N.V.R. - After being discharged from
the "AEGer", where he had proved lacking in experience, did
4 trips in the "DABB II", two of which were unsuccessful.
6.
Sub Lieut. C. Minchin, R.N. - Went to the beached in the
"LYDD" where he ferried until the boat broke down. She was
abandoned and Minchin returned to Ramsgate in the "Lydd".
On Monday, against orders he tried to go over in the "Hel-
frinore" but she broke down.
7.
Sub Lieut. E.S. Foreman, R.N.V.R. - In the"Princess Freda"
he ferried from the beaches for a destroyer. He then
worked for the Dutch "Besta" --?, who finally towed him
back to Ramsgate.
8.
Sub Lieut. R.E. Blows, R.N.V.R. - Started in the "Minikoi"
but she was rammed and sunk by "MASB 6" off the downs at
0250 on Wed, May 29th. He next went over in the "Ambleve",
which with the "Sambre" was towed over by the "Skipjack",
for whom he ferried from the beaches. A crew from the
Skipjack releived his crew for 'stand-easy' and ran the
"Ambleve" aground. He and his crew returned in the
Skipjack. On Saturday, June 1st, he went over in a power
life boat. She was damaged by near bombs but the engines
continued to run.
9.
Sub Lieut. J.W. Pratt, R.N.V.R. - Ran aground in the
"Singapore" on beach at 0130 on Sunday June 2nd. She
rfloated at 0800 and he left with three French Officers.
On the way he picked up two British soldiers who were
French Officers' water bottles. He passed the "Mosquito"
floating around'. These were revived with wine from the
which was still afloat but had been deserted. In mid
channel he found three life boats which he took in tow
until his engines gave out and he was taken in tow by
the "Kitkat".
10.
Sub Lieut. I.F. Smith, R.N.V.R. - In "Jong" helped to
ferry home he sighted the "Iote" drifting round empty and
troops from the beaches on Friday, May 31st. On
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Once ashore, and 9 got in touch with a party
Engineers made arrangements for the of Ro
stern to be raised in an attempt to clear boat
whatever had become foul of them. while this away
being done I took the crew and a party of we
some way along the beach to where am abando sole
cabin-cruiser lay. she appeared to be in good
condition; after considerable effort and mus
hampered by bompandment and machine
attacks from berman aircraft she was ever
refloated. I left her in charge of my consway
the rest of the crew, .1 with orders to carry on
previously. When I returned with the soldiers
original place it was obvious that my A/A
boat was of no further use. The most import
articles were removed to safety: Secret chai
the Captain of the minesweeper PRINCESS ELIZA
and Aldis hamp to the Royal Curps of Signa
had only a motorbicycles lamp.
With the aid of more soldiers we got a ships trip
back took became over into badly another the sea motor-boat holed one. and so By made I had this abandoned several been time force my he
and in in life-boat the as private almost the and engine redhot. appeared did They a pulling rejoined rather too Jerry me 70
for the remainder we of the time. There being
five oars the work was exhausting and ob
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ch other by single planks. shorthy before midnight we
ade our last trip. The Princess Elizabeth was full up
nd the object of much shell-fire; our We-boat was
lowly breaking up and the cnew were exhausted
fter a day of fairly continuous fire from land
nd bombing and machine gun attacks from the air.
They could not have carried on any longer. We were
iken onboard the Princess Eligabeth and arrived
it
mangate next morning. I reported with my cnew
it
Dover and on being informed that we would not
enle
required any further, returned to H.M.S. Excellent.
I have the honome to be
Sir,
w
Your absectent servant.
13 JUN 1940
WHALE ISLAND
Q.W. m. Matthew.
(sub heat. R.N)
2A
he Captain
life
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Thursday, 30th May (continued).
50. Casualties to H.M. Ships - 30th May.
Destroyer SABRE damaged by enemy aircraft.
Destroyer ANTHONY. Badly damaged by enemy aircraft
Had to be sent under tow to dockyard for repair.
e
Hospital Carrier ST. JULIAN attacked by enemy
aircraft and damaged by near misses.
Personnel Vessel PRINCESS MAUD, damaged by enemy
gunfire from shore batteries off Gravelines whilst proceeding
to Dunkirk.
Armed Boarding Vessel KING ORRY severely damaged by
near miss bombs inside Dunkirk Harbour, and finally foundered
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LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
A.A. CRUISER:
CALCUTTA
DESTROYERS:
ANTHONY
HARVESTER
MALCOLM
VIVACIOUS
BASILISK
HAVANT
MONTROSE
WAKEFUL
BLYSKAWICA
ICARUS
SABRE
WHITEHALL
CODRINGTON
IMPULSIVE
SALADIN
WHITSHED
ESK
INTREPID
SCIMITAR
WINCHELSEA
EXPRESS
IVANHOE
SHIKARI
WINDSOR
GALLANT
JAGUAR
VENOMOUS
WOLFHOUND
GRAFTON
JAVELIN
VANQUISHER
WOLSEY
GRENADE
KEITH
VERITY
WORCESTER
GREYHOUND
MACKAY
VIMY
(40)
SLOOPS:
BIDEFORD
GUNBOATS:
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
UNESWEEPERS:
ALBURY
HEBE
QUEEN OF THANET
BRIGHTON QUEEN
HALCYON
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
DEVONIA
LEDA
SALTASH
DUNDALK
LYDD
SKIPJACK
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SANDOWN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
MEDWAY QUEEN
SNAEFELL
EL
FITZROY
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
ORIOLE
SUTTON
GLENGO
PANGBOURNE
SHARPSHOOTER
GOSSAMER
PLYNLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH WESTWARD HO
A/S VESSELS:
ARLEY
COMFORT
MARETTA
BOTANIC
CONIDAW
NAUTILUS
BROCK
FYLDEA
POLLY JOHNSON
CALVI
GULZAR
SANGASSO
CHICO
JOHN CATLING
STARLIGHT RAYS
re
SPECIAL SERVICE CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
ESSELS:
"LL" TRAWLERS: INVERFORTH LORD INCHCAPE OUR BAIRNS THOMAS BARTLETT
it
A/S TRAWLERS:
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE STELLA DORADO
ore
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
LADY PHILOMENA
WESTELLA
an
GRIMSBY TOWN
SAON
WOLVES
ue
KINGSTON ALALITE
SPURS
OLVINA
all
INE RECOVERY
FIDGET
JACKETA
SILVER DAWN
RIFTERS:
FISHER BOY
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FLARE BURNING
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
DRIFTER:
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
GUARDSHIPS AND
LORMONT
MONA'S ISLA
KING ORRY
A.B.V's:
LLANTHONY
CORVETTES:
KINGFISHER
G
ILLEMOT
F.A.A.
AIR FORCE
GRIEVE
AMULREE
TRAINING VESSEL:
M.T.B's:
16
M.A.S.B's:
6
67
7
68
10
100
102
107
PERSONNEL SHIPS:
ARCHANGEL
LOCH GARRY
PRINCESS MAUD
AUTOCARRIER
LORINA
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
BEN MY CHREE
HAID OF ORLEANS
ROUEN
BIARRITZ
MALINES
ROYAL DAFFODIL
CANTERBURY
MANX MAID
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
COTE D'ARGENT
MANX- MAN
SCOTIA
FENELLA
MONA'S QUEEN
ST. HELIER
KILLARNEY
NEWHAVEN
ST. SEIRIOL
KING GEORGE V
NORMANIA
TYNWALD
LADY OF MAN
PRAGUE
OSPITAL CARRIERS: DINARD
ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW
ISLE OF THANET ST DAVID
PARIS
ST JULIAN
WORTHING
OTE:
In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and
Yachts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more
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DESTROYERS
PERSONNEL SHIPS
MINESWEEPERS
PADDLE MINESWEEPERS
SKOOTS
FRENCH DESTROYERS
VANQUISHER (I)
640
ST. HELIER
659
GOSSAMER
845
QUEEN OF THANET 850
DEMOK
114
FLORE
351
HAVANT
882
LADY OF MANN
870
NIGER
310
SANDOWN
800
ORANJE
100
BOUCLIER
300
WHITEHALL (I)
871
MAID OF ORLEANS 1856
FITZROY
67
ORIOLE
470
HEBE
365
SCIMITAR (I)
584
TYNWALD
2000
LYDD
252
PRINCESS ELIZABETH 510
AEGIR
130
WOLSEY
533
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
47
LEDA
650
MEDWAY QUEEN
700
ANTJE
150
MALCOLM
1200
KING GEORGE V
700
DUCHESS OF
WESTWARD HO
918
PACIFICO
414
WORCESTER (I)
661
BEN-MY-CHREE
2080
FIFE
535
WIPPINGHAM
2500
AMAZONE
111
WINDSOR
493
ST. HELIER
1250
HALCYON
243
QUEEN OF THANET 1500
HILDA
530
VIVACIOUS
427
ROUEN
800
SALAMANDER
479
WESTWARD Ho
900
RIKA
200
Total 58,4
VANQUISHER (II)
1200
COTE D'ARGENT 1000
SPEEDWELL
972
FRISO
648
HARVESTER
576
SALTASH
400
ICARUS
1114
QUEEN OF THE
ROSS
260
CODRINGTON
746
CHANNEL
52
DUNDALK
280
SABRE
451
HALCYON
508
SHIKARI
623
SALTASH
400
DRIFTERS
MISCELLANEOUS
453
HOSPITAL SHIPS
FOREIGN VESSELS
WINCHELSEA
1150
SUTTON
SCIMITAR (II)
376
KELLETT
40
Miscellaneous 1110
FOREMOST
200
ESK (I)
979
WESTWARD Ho
900
ST. ANDREW 130
INCENIEUR CACHIN
1
GOLDEN GIFT
123
VINCIA
108
PATRIE
WHITEHALL
(II)
34
157
GRIEVE (F.A.A.
GASTON RIVER
120
WORCESTER
(II)
900
OCEAN BREEZE
TRAWLERS
Trg. vessel)
374
MISCELLANEOUS (Cont.)
MONIQUE CAMILLE
302
JACKETA
564.
MOSQUITO (Gunboat) 610
REINE DE FLOTS
62
LORD INCHCAPE 240
LOCUST
"
620
LADY
ANDRE LOUIS
317
17.97
SATURN
307
NEPHRITE
500
SOUTHBORO
350
CHALUTIER
100
D. TRAWLER
100
ESKBURNE
27
RAPID
25
CHASSEUR MARIE
117
GRIEVE (Yacht)
411
MAYSPEAR
15
NORMANVILLE
500
647
UNNAMED M.B.
23
TENIAS
100
ONDERS ONS
95
II's CHANNEL
108
GALLEON
FRANSAH
500
KINGFISHER (A/S Exp.
REACH
123
Ship) (I)
180
HOPPER 24
580
KINGFISHER
-do-
(II)210
LLANTHONY
90
IOLANTHE
35
(ex serv.vessel)
10593
173171
THREE KINGS
59
GOLDEN EAGLE
KINGSGATE
910
(sp.serv.) 1250
CHRISTOBEL II
33
ROYAL EAGLE
10503
OLIVIA
103
(AA Ships)1250
ATHOLA
6
ROEBUCK (Coastal steamer)408
Lifeboat
35
MINWOOD
=
51
509
MONA'S ISLE
(A.B.V.)
1500
FL
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she if she was spared further direct attack it seemed tug likely
By now H.M.S. "IVANHOE" was in tow with a and
261
who had earlier taken troops and survivors off H.M.S. "IVANHOE",
would make home, in the meantime H.M.S. "HAVANT,"
264
was hit and on fire and did not look likely to last, she was
half-hull down and listing badly to port. "GRIVE" got
alongside and took off all the troops and "IVANHOE" survivors
together with wounded and her medical officer, another vessel
had "HAVANT" in tow. "GRIVE" then proceeded to Dover having
1300. about 700 on board including many wounded, she arrived about
At this stage Captain Lambart put Lt. C.E. est R.N.R.
of the ship at the beach and in harbour and alongside
ashore, his work had been tremendous and his skilful manouevring
H.M.S. "HAVANT" contributed enormously to "GRIVE" 8" success,
but he had done his share, and as a man of over sixty had
earned a rest.
Nevertheless Captain Lambart himself would not rest
and having called the crew together, who had been simply
magnificent, told them of his intention to start off again
1/6
immediately and take part in the operation at 2200. that night.
They were all as determined as he, and "GRIVE" sailed about 160
having first taken on provisions and ammunition.
Before sailing we were reinforced by S/Lt. Meyer.
R.N.V.R. from Dover, and also we put ashore the 4th Engineer
Officer (T.124), Mr. Terry, whose nerves were not standing
the strain, incidentally he had already lost his ship once in
this war, the H.M.Y. "PRINCESS".
Lt. Branwell was throughout a tremendous value and
showed great energy and efficiency. "GRIVE" proceeded slowly
to the rendezvous and whilst proceeding along the South side
of the channel to Dunkirk we heard an aeroplane in the
vicinity though could not see anything, a few minutes later
(about 22307 there was a tremendous explosion and "GRIVE" was
literally blown to pieces and sank in a few seconds. I
think it is probably that the 'plane we heard was actually
sowing magnetic mines in the paths being used by shipping ano
"GRIVE" was an immediate victim.
Together with three others of the ships company I
was picked up by a boat from a drifter and I believe about
a dozen others were picked up by another drifter and 3 or 4
more by a destroyer. The ships proceeded to Dunkirk and
took off troops and we were all landed at Ramsgate.
I trust this report, sir, though not necessary is not
tedious, but having regard to the personality of my fine old
Captain and to the fact that so far as I know I am the
only surviving officer I felt it my duty and thought that
you would wish to have an account of the matter.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) J.K.B.Miles.
S/Lt. R.N.V.R.
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By now H.M.S. "IVANHOE" was in tow with a tug and
if she was spared further direct attack it seemed likely
266
she would make home, in the meantime H.M.S. "HAVANT,"
The
who had earlier taken troops and survivors off H.M.S. "IVANHOE",
was hit and on fire and did not look likely to last, she was
half-hull down and listing badly to port. "GRIVE" got
longside and took off all the troops and "IVANHOE" survivors
together with wounded and her medical officer, another vessel
had "HAVANT" in tow. "GRIVE" then proceeded to Dover having
1300. about 700 on board including many wounded, she arrived about
At this stage Captain Lambart put Lt. C.E. est R.N.R.
ashore, his work had been tremendous and his skilful manouevring
of the ship at the beach and in harbour and alongside
H.M.S. "HAVANT" contributed enormously to "GRIVE success,
but he had done his share, and as a man of over sixty had
earned a rest.
Nevertheless Captain Lambart himself would not rest
and having called the crew together, who had been simply
magnificent, told them of his intention to tart off again
immediately and take part in the operation at 2200. that night.
They were all as determined as he, and "GRIVE" sailed about 160
having first taken on provisions and ammunition.
Before sailing we were reinforced by S/Lt. Meyer.
R.N.V.R. from Dover, and also we put ashore the 4th Engineer
Officer (T.124), Mr. Terry, whose nerves were not standing
the strain, incidentally he had already lost his ship once in
this war, the H.M.Y. "PRINCESS".
Lt. Branwell was throughout a tremendous value and
showed great energy and efficiency. "GRIVE" proceeded slowly
to the rendezvous and whilst proceeding along the South side
of the channel to Dunkirk we heard an aeroplane in the
vicinity though could not see anything, a few minutes later
(about 22307 there was a tremendous explosion and "GRIVE" was
14
.iterally blown to pieces and sank in a few seconds.
I
think it is probably that the 'plane we heard was actually
sowing magnetic mines in the paths being used by shipping and
"GRIVE" was an immediate victim.
Together with three others of the ships company I
was picked up by a boat from a drifter and I believe about
dent
a dozen others were picked up by another drifter and 3 or
more by a destroyer. The ships proceeded to Dunkirk and
took off troops and we were all landed at Ramsgate.
I trust this report, sir, though not necessary is not
tedious, but having regard to the personality of my fine old
Captain and to the fact that so far as I know I am the
only surviving officer I felt it my duty and thought that
you would wish to have an account of the matter.
way
I have the honour to be, Sir,
further
Your
obedient
servant,
at
30th
(Signed)
J.K.B.Miles.
Mrs
commander
S/Lt. R.N.V.R.
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ashore the 4th Engineer officer (T. 124) Terry
whose nerves were not standing the strain,
incidentally he had already lost his ship
once in this war, the H.M.Y. Princess.
Lt. Branwell was throughout of tremendous
value O slowed great energy Q efficiency.
grive proceeded slowly to the rendez-vous
o whilst proceeding along the South side of
the channel to Dunkiik we heard an aeroplane
in the vicinity though could not see anything,
a few minutes later Cabout 2230) there was
a tremendous explosion Q grive was literally
blown to pieces D sank in a few seconds. I
think it is probable that the plane we heard
was actually sowing magretic mines in the
paths being used by shipping D Grive was
an immediate victim .
Together with three others of the ships company
I was picked up by a boat from a drifter
Q
I believe about a dozen others were picked
up by another drifter D 3 or 4 more by a
destroyer. The ships proceeded to Dun Rirk
Q took off troops o we were all landed at Ramsqate
I trust this report sir though not
necessary is not tedious, but having regard to
the personality of my fine old captain
of to the fact that so for as I know I am
the only surviving officer I felt it my duty
Q thought that you would wish to have an
account of the matter
MMANDER-I I THIEF have the honour to be,
8. JUN 1940
*
su,
e
ORTSMOUTH
your obedient servant
(J. K. B. MILES.)
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Thursday, 30th May (continued).
50. Casualties to H.M. Ships - 30th May.
Destroyer SABRE damaged by enemy aircraft.
Destroyer ANTHONY. Badly damaged by enemy aircraft
Had to be sent under tow to dockyard for repair.
Hospital Carrier ST. JULIAN attacked by enemy
aircraft and damaged by near misses.
Personnel Vessel PRINCESS MAUD, damaged by enemy
gunfire from shore batteries off Gravelines whilst proceeding
to Dunkirk.
Armed Boarding Vessel KING ORRY severely damaged by
near miss bombs inside Dunkirk Harbour, and finally foundered
when taken out of harbour.

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LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
RUISER:
CALCUTTA
YERS:
ANTHONY
HARVESTER
MALCOLM
VIVACIOUS
BASILISK
HAVANT
MONTROSE
WAKEFUL
BLYSKAWICA
ICARUS
SABRE
WHITEHALL
CODRINGTON
IMPULSIVE
SALADIN
WHITSHED
ESK
INTREPID
SCIMITAR
WINCHELSEA
EXPRESS
IVANHOE
SHIKARI
WINDSOR
GALLANT
JAGUAR
VENOMOUS
WOLFHOUND
GRAFTON
JAVELIN
VANQUISHER
WOLSEY
GRENADE
KEITH
VERITY
WORCESTER
GREYHOUND
MACKAY
VILY
BIDEFORD
TS:
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
EEPERS:
ALBURY
HEBE
QUEEN OF THANET
BRIGHTON QUEEN
HALCYON
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
EL
DEVONIA
LEDA
SALTASH
DUNDALK
LYDD
SKIPJACK
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SANDOWN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
MEDWAY QUEEN
SNAEFELL
FITZROY
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
ORIOLE
SUTTON
GLENGOWER
PANGBOURNE
SHARPSHOOTER
GOSSAMER
PLYNLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
WESTWARD HO
ESSELS:
ARLEY
COMFORT
MARETTA
BOTANIC
CONIDAW
NAUTILUS
BROCK
FYLDEA
POLLY JOHNSON
CALVI
GULZAR
SARGASSO
CHICO
JOHN CATLING
STARLIGHT RAYS
AL SERVICE CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
LS:
ROYAL EAGLE
TRAWLERS: INVERFORTH LORD INCHCAPE OUR BAIRNS THOMAS BARTLETT
RAWLERS:
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE STELLA DORADO
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
LADY PHILOMENA
WISTELLA
GRIMSBY TOWN
SAON
WOLVES
KINGSTON ALALITE
SPURS
OLVINA
RECOVERY
FIDGET
JACKETA
ERS:
SILVER DAWN
FISHER BOY
LORD CAVAN

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APPENDIX I.
Page 2
of
and final.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
URNING
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
:
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
IPS AND
LORMONT
MONA'S ISLE
KING ORRY
:
LLANTHONY
ES:
KINGFISHER
GUILLEMOT
CE
GRIEVE
G VESSEL:
i
16
M.A.S.B's:
6
67
7
68
10
100
102
107
EL SHIPS:
ARCHANGEL
LOCH GARRY
PRINCESS MAUD
AUTOCARRIER
LORINA
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
BEN MY CHREE
HAID OF ORLEANS
ROUEN
BIARRITZ
MALINES
ROYAL DAFFODIL
CANTERBURY
MANX MAID
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
COTE D'ARGENT
MANX MAN
SCOTIA
FENELLA
MONA'S QUEEN
ST. HELIER
KILLARNEY
NEWHAVEN
ST. SEIRIOL
KING GEORGE V
NORMANIA
TYNWALD
LADY OF MAN
P. LGUE
L CARRIERS: DINARD
ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW
ISLE OF THANET ST. DAVID
PARIS
ST. JULIAN
WORTHING
In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and
achts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more
OWS of boats to the coast.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS.
KILLARNEY.
Commanding Officer.
Richard Hughes, Master.
LADY OF MANN.
Commanding Officer.
Thomas C. Woods, Master.
LOCH GARRY.
Commanding Officer.
Ewen Mackinnon, Master.
PRAGUE.
Commanding Officer.
Clifford Roland Baxter, Master.
PRINCESS MAUD.
Commanding Officer.
Harry Clark, Master.
TYNWALD.
Officers.
Radio Officer Charles Mason.
Purser William Edward Lister.
Ratings.
Carpenter, John Gawne.
Donkeyman, A. Allen.

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Lieutenant Derek Peel Willan, Royal Navy,
Lieutenant H.M.S. Icarus. Frederick Worcester. Greville Woods, Royal
Captain John Henry Wh
Transport Tynwald.
Lieutenant Navy, H.M.S. Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R.,
Mr. Terence O' Hanlon, :
Dorrien Rose.
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Lieutenant Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R.,
Joseph Cox, R.N.R.
Mr. Hubert Donald F1
H.M. Hospital Carrier
Mr. Arthur Patrick Jo
Lieutenant Tom Preston Graham, R.N.R.
H.M.S. Ross.
Officer, H.M. Transpo
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.,
Mr. Frank Edward M
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, R.N.R.,
Motor Boat Triton.
H.M. Hospital Carrier
Mr. Allan Watterson,
H.M. Skoot Hondsrug.
Transport Tynwald.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R.,
Mr. Joseph Wilfred Coul
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
H.M.S. Speedwell.
H.M. Transport Royal
Mr. William McGregor,
Princess Elizabeth.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens,
Transport King Georg
Mr. Bernard Murphy,
R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Niger.
Lieutenant Alexander Harper Turner,
Transport Dorrien Ro
R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Watchful.
Mr. Walter Ernest Oxer
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing,
H.M. Transport Prag
H.M. Skoot Hilda.
Mr. David Douglas R
Surgeon Lieutenant Joseph Wishart Shield,
H.M. Hospital Carrie
M.B., B.Ch., R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Grafton.
Mr. Andrew Sinclair,
Sub-Lieutenant Edmund Charles Croswell,
Transport Royal Sove
Royal Navy, H.M.S. Harvester.
Mr. George Frederick To
Sub-Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-
H.M. Transport Maid
Mulhallen, Royal Navy.
Mr. James Lang Croc
Sub-Lieutenant William Ronald Williams,
Transport Biarritz.
Royal Navy, Motor Boat Swallow.
Mr. Charles Powell Maso
Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.,
Transport Tvnwald.
H.M.S. Mosquito.
Sub-Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Sub-Lieutenant John Cambridge Clarke,
R.N.V.R., Motor Boat Rapide.
+
Sub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman,
R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. Seriola.
Sub-Lieutenant R.N.V.R., H.M.S. William Sutton. Geoffrey Hewitt,
Sub-Lieatenant R.N.V.R., H.M. John Grive. Kenneth Barton Miles,
Herbert Bernhard
H
TOTAL
H.M.S.
John Ball, R.N.R.,
Bryce, R.N.R.,
Jones, Royal Engineer Navy, Engineer H.M.S. Reginald Sabre. Thomas
Gunner Reynolds, Royal Navy, H.M.S.Salamandr.
Gunner H.M.S. Frederick Wolsey. William Benoy, Royal
Skipper Navy, (T) H.M.S. Reginald Grenade. William Clare, Navy,
Skipper Drifter Andrew The Boys. Buchan, R.N.R., Royal
Skipper Reed. George Hattan, R.N.R., H.M. H.M.
Drifter Midas. Herbert Holden, R.N.R., Drifter
Skipper Captain H.M. Reynolds, R.N.R., H.M.
Captain Captain Card CANADA Captain Captain H.M. most Scotia. H.M. 87. Transport James Transport Robert Fryer, McCallum Prague. Rowland Master, Hughes, Baxter, H.M. Master, Tug Master, Master, Master, Fore- H.M. S.S.
Pitman, Master, H.M.
Master, Master, H.M.

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Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Halcyon.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Princess
Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R., Elizabeth. H.M.S.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. Fitzroy. Mosquito.
Midshipman Malcolm John Ball, R.N.R., H.M.S. Scimitar.
Commissioned Engineer Reginald Thomas Jones, Royal Navy, H.M.S.
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds, Royal Sabre. Navy, H.M.S.
Gunner Frederick William Benoy, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Salamander. Wolsey.
Gunner (T) Reginald William Clare, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Grenade.
Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter The Boys.
Skipper George Hattan, R.N.R.,
Reed.
Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter Midas.
Skipper William Francis Reynolds, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter Dorienta.
Captain Clifford Rowland Baxter, Master, S.S. Prague.
e.
Captain John Fréyer, Master, Tug Foremost 87.
Captain Charles Archibald Hancock, Master, S.S. Canterbury.
or
Captain Ernest Leonard Hill, Master, Sx8x Hospital Carrier Isle
of Guernsey.
Captain William Henry Hughes, Master, S.S. Scotia.
C Captain Robert McCallum McLean, Master, H M.hanspat King yearge V.
Captain Reginald Richard Pitman, Master, S.S. St. Helier.
Captain William Thompson, Master, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Captain William Oswald Young, Master, H.M. Transport Levenwood.
Captain a ohn Henry Whiteway, Master, S.S. Tynwald.
Mr. Terence O'Hanlon, Mate, S.S. Dorrien Rose. S.S.
S.S.
Mr. Hubert Donald Freeman, First Officer, St. Helier. S.S.
Mr Arthur Patrick Joseph Paterson, Chief S.S. Officer, Royal Daffodil.
Mr. Frank Edward Martin, Second Officer, 1/1 St. Helier.
SS.
15.5 Mr. Allan Watterson, Second Officer of Tynwald.
Mr. Joseph William fred Coulthard, Chief Engineer, Royal Daffodil.
Mr. William MagGregor, Chief Engineer, H.M. Transport King George V
Mr. Bernard Murphy, Chief Engineer, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Mr. Walter Ernest Oxenham, Chief Engineer S.S. Prague.
Mr. David Douglas Robb, Chief Engineer M.V. Hospital Guernsey. Carrier Isle of
Mr. Andrew Sinclair, Chief Engineer, S. Royal Sovereign.
D
Mr. George Frederick Todley, Second Engineer, S.S. Maid of Orleans.
all
MR. James Lang Crockart, Engineer S.S. Biarritz.
Mr. Charles/Mason, Radio Officer Tynwald.
Queen.

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19.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
4
Acting Leading Seaman Ronald Thirlwall, C/JX.159421, H.M.S.
mer.
Seaman Cook Jesse Harry Herbert Elton, LT/JX.180250, H.M.Y. Mosquito.
Bystander.
Bar to the Distinguished Service Medal.
WE
Able Seaman Arthur Victor Johnson, P/J.24734.
The Distinguished Service Medal.
Chief Petty Officer Albert William Cobley, C/J.22075, H.M.S.
Chief Petty Officer Ernest George Dewey, C/J.104364, H.M.S. Speedwell. SAbre.
Chief Petty Officer Arthur Henry Herbert Gutsell,P/J.28475,
H.M.Y. Thele
Chief Petty Officer Rowland Evan Lines, C/JX.142401, Pensioner
S.
e.
11254, H.M.S. Malcolm.
Chief Petty Officer Percy Simeon Thomas Munn, C/J.10033, H.M.S.
Royal Eagle.
Chief Petty Officer Stanley Freeman Piggott, P/J.15784, H.M.S.
Hebe.
Chief Petty Officer Francis Withington, C/J.8739, H.M.S. Worcester
Chief Petty Officer Reginald Frank Tupper, P/J.94060, H.M.S. Icaru
Chief Yeoman of Signals Fred Laister, C/J.69665, H.M.S. Keith.
Chief Engine Room Artificer ХИЛКАЙ Redvers Woodhead Atkinson,
C/MX.47004, H.M.S. Malcolm.
Chief Engine Room Artificer George Bertram Head, P/M.34498,
H.M.S. Leda.
Chief Engine Room Artificer Andrew Millar McOwan, C/M.18445, H.M.S
Sabre.
Chief Engine Room Artificer Francis Henry Patrick, C/M.14987,
H.M.S. Vanquisher.
Chief Engine Room Artificer Sidney Arthur Wilkins, P/M.18465,
H.M.S. Worcester.
Chief Mechanician Second Class Frederick Arthur Ford, P/K.21534,
H.M.S. Whippingham.
Chief Stoker Martin Gallon, P/K.59221, H.M.S. Havant.
Chief Stoker Horace Frederick Goddard, P/KX.95692, H.M.S. Icarus.
Engine Room Artificer First Class Charles Henry Andrew, D/M.28768,
H.M.S. Salamander.
Engine Room Artificer Third Class George William Hymas, P/MX.49826
Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class Eric Matt Horne, C/MX.62572,
on,
H.M.Skoot Doggersbank.
Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class Joseph Edric Whitenstall,
P/MX.57728, H.M.S. Winchelsea.
Engine Room Artificer First Class James Barton, R.N.R., Portsmouth
32EE, H.M.S. Express.
Electrical Artificer First Class Kenneth Simpson, C/MX.45564,
H.M.S. Wolsey.
Petty Officer Hyacinth Alec George Adam, P/JX.131408, H.M.S. Express.
41.
Petty Officer Harold Beasley, C/J.93287, H.M.S. Sutton.
S.
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX.127274, Elizabeth. H.M.S. Princess
Petty Officer John Collins, P/J.90457, H.M.S. Leda.
Petty Officer George Albert Coussens, P/J.7788, H.M.S. Dward.
Petty Officer Maurice William Crisp, P/J.100655, H.M.S. Express.
Shaw
Petty Officer Alfred Ernest Crossley, C/J.103237, H.M.S. Queen. Medway.e

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Han
Ordinary Seaman Bert Marston, P/JX.175182, H.M.S. Worcester.
Ordinary Seaman John Philip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, H.M.Y.Christock
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170010, H.M.S. Royal Eagle.
Ordinary Seaman Frank Arthur Victor Patrick, C/JX.171302, H.M.S.Crest
Eagle.
Ordinary Seaman Thomas Edgar Whyte, R.N.V.R., CD/X.133, Newhaven
Life Boat Rosa Wood and Phyll
Lund.
Seaman Arthur George Farrow, LT/JX.179655, H.M.S. Glenavon.
Seaman George Fred Mathews, R.N.P.S., LT/JX.185264, H.M.D.The Boys.
Seaman Raymond Allenby Stone, R.M.R., X.19746A, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Ordinary Signalman Victor Albert Leslie Shallis, LD/X.4505, H.M.
Danlayer Gulzar.
Stoker Second Class Ralph Kearvell, P/KX,87052,H.M.S. Worcester
Stoker John Pirie, R.N.R., X.10415,S., H.M.D. Dorienta.
Second Hand John Malcolm Fenwick, LT/JX.185753, H.M.Y. Alouette 1.
Engineman James Smith, H.M. H Drifter Douenta.
Fireman John Develand Connell, T.124, H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Cook George Henry Cliefe, T.124, H.M.Danlayer Gulzar.
Deckhand Charles
E
Baldry, T.124, H.M.Danlayer Gulzar.
Captain William Hay Baker, Master, S.S. Biarritz.
Captain Herbert Cecil Bond, Master, S.S. St. Andrew.
Captain II
F
Boyce, Master, Hopper Barge 24,
Captain George Beaumont Butler, Master, M.V.Laroc.
Captain John Willimm Dickinson, Master, Ngorama.
Captain Henry Clarke, Master, Princess Maud.
Captain RederickJohn Hopwood, Master, Tug Lady Brassey.
Captain Eyril Glad west Hughes, O.B.E., S.S. Master, S.S. Nephrite.
Captain R chard Hughes, Master, Killarney.
Captain Welfred # yvon Larbalestier, Master, S.S Roebuck.
Captain Ewen Mackinnon, Master, Loch Garry.
Captain William Josiah Penny, Master,
Lord Rodney.
Captain
A
M
Pooke, Master,
Lady Southborough.
Captain Thomas C
Woods, Master,
Lady of Mann.
Captain R
G
Banks, Acting Master, Lighter X.209.
Mr. John William Ailwyn Jones, Chief Officer, Hospital Carrier Vinard
Mr. Reginald Frederick Pembry, Chief Officer, Hospital Carrier Isle
Mn Arthur Patrick Joseph Paterson, First Officer, M.
Mr. Jack Lynn, Mate, M.V.Laroc.
Mr. Victor Smith, Mate, Java.
Service,
Mr. John Bingham Woodhouse, Second Officer, S.S. Prague it Massey Shaw
London Fire
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Lieutenant Jan Nagle Douglas Cox, R.N. (First Lieutenant),
H.M.S. MALCOLN.
Commi sei oned Engineer Reginald Thomas Jones, R.B., H.M.S.
Midshipman Balcolm John Ball, R.M.R., H.M.S. SABRE. SCIMITAR.
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.B.,
H.M.S. SHIKART.
Lioutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N., H.M.S. VIMY.
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N., H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.M.,
H.M.S. WIRCHALSEA.
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N., H.M.S. WOLSEY.
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N., H.H.S. WORCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, R.N.,
H.M.S. ALBURY.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. FITEROY.
Commander Michael Anthony Crame Biddulph, R.N., H.M.S.
GLENGOWER.
Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, B.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. HALCYON.
tooda Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY QUENN.
Sub-Li sutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY
QUEEN.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER.
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. PRINCESS
ELIZABETH.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROSS.
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds, R.N., H.M.S.
SALAMANDER.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R., H.M.S.
SPEEDWELL.
Sub-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt, R.N. Valing
H.H.S. SUTTON
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.H., H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Lieutenant Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N., M.M.S.
LOCUST.
Lieutenant JAYOR Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner,
bittle
MOSQUITO.
Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, N.N.R.,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
Sub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.M.V.R., SERIOLA. H.M.Y.
skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319, H.M.Drifter THE BOYS
Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3452, H.M.Drifter MIDAS.
Lieutenant Joseph Cox, R.N.R., Unit Officer to Drifters.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
remaining; she started a trip but failed to make Dunkirk. On
return, original Captain rejoined with some of the original
crew. She should then have sailed at 2010/3, but the Captain
reported 3 engineers short at the last minute. It was not
to wait for the engineers and the Master
and the new crew provided for the second
time. Before further use could be made of her, however, the
evacuation terminated.
9. The MONA'S QUEEN was sunk by a mine on her second
voyage to Dunkirk, and the FENELLA was bombed and sunk on her
first voyage.
10. The MALINES who had completed two trips, refused to
sail on the 1st, left Dover at 1600 on the 2nd without orders and
was subsequently found to have proceeded to Southampton.
11. It was felt that trouble might occur in the ST. HELIER
and PRINCESS MAUD, and accordingly a naval party was put on
board to supplement the ships crews, and in consequence no
trouble occurred,
12. The outstanding ships were the MAID OF ORLEANS 6 trips,
one being diverted without completing the trip, and once
returning due to collision. ROYAL DAFFODIL 7 trips, on one of
which she was turned back by a French destroyer -
ROYAL SOVEREIGN 6 trips
KING GEORGE V
5 trips
COTE a' ARGENT
5 trips
ST. HELIER
4 trips after having refused to
sail once.
PRAGUE
3 trips with full loads, bombed,
severely damaged and
beached on the last return
trip.
13. Eleven other ships were concerned in the Operation,
details of which are as follows:
27th May BIARRITZ
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
27th May
ARCHANGEL
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
27th May
QUEEN OF THE
Sunk by bombing attack.
CHANNEL
28th May LORINA
Sunk by bombing attack.
29th May
NORMANIA
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May LOCH GARRY
One trip.
28th May SCOTIA
One trip.
2nd June
1111
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May KILLARNEY
One trip.
2nd June ROUEN
One trip.
2nd and 3rd
June AUTO CARRIER Two trips.
2nd and 3rd
June
NEWHAVEN
Two trips.
ce
of
Enclosure:-
ER. Officer Commanding,
Details of Personnel
June, 1940.
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HICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS.
CRUISER.
TTTA
ROYERS.
ONY
INTREPID
VENOMOUS
LISK
IVANHOE
VERITY
INGTON
JAGUAR
VIMY
JAVELIN
VIVACIOUS
ESS
KEITH
WAKEFUL
ANT
MACKAY
WHITEHALL
TON
MALCOIM
WHITSHED
ADE
MONTROSE
WINCHELSEA
HOUND
SABRE
WINDSOR
ESTER
SALADIN
WOLFHOUND
NT
SCIMITAR
WOLSEY
US
SHIKARI
WORCESTER
LSIVE
VANQUISHER
P.
EFORD
VETTES.
LLEMOT
MALLARD
SHELDRAKE
GFISHER
SHEARWATER
WIDGEON
BOATS.
UST
#
MOSQUITO
ESWEEPERS.
ROSS
URY
HEBE
SALAMANDER
GHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALTASH
GHTON QUEEN
LEDA
SANDOWN
ONIA
LYDD
SHARPSHOOTER
HESS OF FIFE
MARMION
MEDWAY QUEEN
SKIPJACK
DALK
SNAEFELL
PEROR OF INDIA
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
CZROY
ORIOLE
SUTTON
ENAVON
PANGBOURNE
WAVERLEY
ENGOWER
PLINLIMMON
WESTWARD HO
SSAMER
PORTSDOWN
CIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
WHIPPINGHAM
LCYON
QUEEN OF THANET
(Continued)
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
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yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
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TINY
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WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
NEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
RCHANGEL
MANXMAN
UTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
EN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
IARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
ANTERBURY
NGAROMA
LAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
OTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
OTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
INARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
ORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
#
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
ENELLA
ROEBUCK
ОЛМ QUEEN
ROUEN
SLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
SLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
ILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
ING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
ADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
EVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
OCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
AID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
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BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
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CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BATL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
/
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
C. 9 } (Tugs)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Page 60
H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. four - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp,
stopping Did for four on the R.N.V.R. go without
the Ship boats was attacked when working from the on beach. many over occasions 1,600 and troops. also
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
duty brought the operation a large body devotion of troops to
By throughout his skill, seamanship and great
were damage to back to England without any serious
his ship.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding
the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry
Was in charge of boats during the operation off
and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats
loaded created a great impression.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX.127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during
the operation. His general bearing, conduct and
ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire
whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach
ring
was an example to all.
tered
DSM
vors
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Ernest Baker, T. 124.
as
hom
Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his
ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which
he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge
of the loaned motor-boat.
D.S.M
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's
crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between
two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness
and total disregard for his own comfort.
DSM
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG
& PASCHOLL (cont).
more same successful than other small craft working in the
the areas, On the 31st May, when he was 8 hours off
coast, subjected to continuous air
Displayed great devotion to duty under attack. fire, and marked
Senior Officers on more than one occasion.
initiative; and was favourably reported upon by the
M.
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY. - Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A.Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley. R.N.V.R.
Left Sheerness with 19 other small boats,
escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the boats
had no compass. Half way across the trawler left
them. Succeeded in making Dunkirk after giving
assistance and many tows to motor-boats which broke
down. Spent nearly 30 hours ferrying troops from
Dunkirk and La Panne beaches, displaying considerable
ingenuity in working small boats in conjunction with
1
his own craft on a lee shore, under fire from bombing,
machine-gunning and German artillery. Had a crew of
two civilians and one Naval rating aged 191. Displayed
determination and leadership of a high order.
M
during
Recommended for mention.
istered
vivors
was
whom
dotor Boat TRITON: - Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
m
Recommendation.
&
i:
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Took over a flotilla of launches from Sheerness
to Ramsgate to Bray beach in the darkness with no navigating
instruments. From 0500/30 to 1830/31 worked without help
3
ferrying off troops and co-ordinating the activities of
other power boats in the vicinity. His boat acted as
in
flagship of Commodore Stephenson in control of embarkation,
r
per
who, together with other senior officers, comments most
an
favourably on this officer's conduct. Under almost
10
continuous air bombardment and artillery fire in capsized
1
and swamped boats he was inderatigable in his efforts.
of
Directly responsible for the successful embarkation of
hundreds of troops. Set an excellent example of devotion
to duty and gallant conduct, and performed a remarkable feat
of endurance.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
VICE ADMIRAL'S STAFF. DOVER.
Page 142
Γo, Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
NAVAL MEDICAL PARTIES.
Naval Medical Officers and ratings were drafted from
H.M.S. PEMBROKE for work in Dunkirk harbour and in the
larger personnel vessels on the 29th of May and 4th June.
The work carried out by the whole party was most valuable
and efficient, consisting as it did of treating casualties,
and operating where possible under exciting and adverse
circumstances calling for initiative and improvisation.
It happened that the Medical party sent to personnel
vessels voyaged in those whose civilian crews were showing
signs of loss of morale, there being a disagreeable air
of apprehension amongst the ship's companies. These Medical
parties in the midst of their preparations did their
utmost to instil better feeling amongst the officers and
men of these vessels. Their conduct in all cases was in
accordance with the highest traditions of the Serivce and
their profession.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Surgeon-Commander William Gordon Fitzpatrick, R.N.
With his party worked on Dunkirk Mole, in the
ST. HELIER, MAID OF ORLEANS, MANX MAN and the
PRINCESS MAUD on successive days. He was the
Senior Medical Officer of the whole party from
PEMBROKE and showed high organising abilities
and leadership, in adition to his efficient
personal treatment of casualties.
M
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
M S.B.P.O. Harry Munro Hawkins, C/No 57726
M
S.B.P.O. (R) Rupert Arthur Lockwood, 49872.
S.B.P.O. (R) George Robert Wright, X.6227.
S.B.A. (R) Alfred Bassford, X.8080.
Recommended for mention.
.one
and
The above-mentioned ratings were conspicuous
for leadership, initiative and treatment of wounded.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS.
KILLARNEY.
Commanding Officer.
Richard Hughes, Master.
LADY OF MANN.
Commanding Officer.
Thomas C. Woods, Master.
LOCH GARRY.
Commanding Officer.
Ewen Mackinnon, Master,
PRAGUE.
Commanding Officer.
Clifford Roland Baxter, Master.
PRINCESS MAUD.
Commanding Officer.
Harry Clark, Master.
TYNWALD.
Officers.
Radio Officer Charles Mason.
Purser William Edward Lister.
Ratings.
Carpenter, John Gawne.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
Did four trips, being continuously on the go without
stopping for four days, bringing back over 1,600 troops.
Ship was attacked by aircraft on many occasions and also
the boats when working from the beach.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
By his skill, seamanship and great devotion to
duty throughout the operation a large body of troops
were brought back to England without any serious
damage to his ship.
Page 59
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. PORTSDOWN - Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
This ship spent the night of lst/2nd June evacuating
troops from Dunkirk beaches under heavy gun fire. On
return to Ramsgate on the 2nd, she was not allowed to
take part in any further operations at Dunkirk as she
had not been degaussed.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Sub. Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
Displayed great initiative, determination and
good seamanship.
Recommended for mention.
3
RATINGS.
Leading Signalman Percy Alfred Kent. P/JX.137932.
Showed consistent attention to duty under
heavy gunfire. Displayed exceptional qualities.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. Henry White, P/MX.51366.
Carried out engine room duties with exceptional
ability without a complete equipment of tools.
Recommended for mention.
Stoker Petty Officer William Ramel, P/11878.
Performed valuable service on the uppenti sonennes
in addition to his engine room duties.
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Page 60
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
Did four trips, being continuously on the go without
stopping for four days, bringing back over 1,600 troops.
Ship was attacked by aircraft on many occasions and also
the boats when working from the beach.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
By his skill, seamanship and great devotion to
duty throughout the operation a large body of troops
were brought back to England without any serious
damage to his ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
Was in charge of boats during the operation off
the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry
under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding
and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats
loaded created a great impression.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX. 127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during
the operation. His general bearing, conduct and
ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire
whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach
was an example to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Ernest Baker, T.124.
Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his
ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which
he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge
of the loaned motor-boat.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's
crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between
two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness
and total disregard for his own comfort.
Recommended for mention.

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Page 102.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Displayed more same the coast, areas, successful great subjected On devotion than the 31st other to continuous May, small when craft air he attack, was working 8 hours in the off
Senior initiative; Officers and on was more favourably than to duty one reported under occasion. fire, upon and by marked the
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY. - Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A.Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Left Sheerness with 19 other small boats,
escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the boats
had no compass. Half way across the trawler left
them. Succeeded in making Dunkirk after giving
assistance and many tows to motor-boats which broke
down. Spent nearly 30 hours ferrying troops from
Dunkirk and La Panne beaches, displaying considerable
ingenuity in working small boats in conjunction with
his own craft on a lee shore, under fire from bombing,
machine-gunning and German artillery. Had a crew of
two civilians and one Naval rating aged 191. Displayed
determination and leadership of a high order.
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat TRITON: - Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
over a flotilla of launches from Sheerness
Took to Bray beach in the darkness with without no navigating help
to Ramsgate From 0500/30 to 1830/31 worked activities of
instruments. ferrying off troops and co-ordinating His the boat acted as
Directly who, continuous other favourably flagship and swamped together power responsible of on air Commodore boats with in other the for Stephenson vicinity: senior conduct. excellent officers, in control in example Under embarkation fire comments his of remarkable almost efforts, in of embarkation, most capsized devotion of feat
hundreds to duty and of gallant troops. conduct, Set an and performed a
of endurance.
Recommended for decoration.

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Page 143.
Operation "DYNAMO"
- Recommendations of Personnel. Page 142
NAVAL MEDICAL PARTIES.
Naval
Medical
H.M.S. larger personnel PEMBROKE for vessels Officers work on in were drafted from
The and and circumstances vessels It happened work efficient, operating of voyaged carried loss that consisting in out the by the whose as whole it civilian party sent of May was most and and casualties, adverse 4th in valuable the June.
of signs apprehension of morale, there being a crews were showing
parties utmost to in the midst amongst of their the ship's preparations companies. disagreeable These air Medical
men of these instil better feeling amongst the did their
y
accordance with vessels. Their conduct in all officers and
their profession. the highest traditions of the cases Serivce was and in
Recommendations.
FFICER.
Surgeon-Commander William Gordon Fitzpatrick. R.N.
5
With his party worked on Dunkirk Mole, in the
386
ST, HELIER, MAID OF ORLEANS, MANX MAN and the
PRINCESS MAUD on successive days. He was the
E
Senior Medical Officer of the whole party from
PEMBROKE and showed high organising abilities
and leadership, in adition to his efficient
personal treatment of casualties.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
S.B.P.O. Harry Munro Hawkins C/Mo 77726.
S.B.P.O. (R) Rupert Arthur Lockwood, /MX.49872.
T
rk
S.B.P.O. (R) George Robert Wright, Xo 6227.
ic
S.B.A. (R) Alfred Baseford. X.8080.
he
td
Recommended for mention.
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From
Flag Officer in Charge, London.
P.L.A. Building, E.C.3.
To
Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
(Copy to:- Secretary to Commander In Chief,
The Nore, ref.477.c.c./40 of 13/6/40.)
Date
15th June 1940.
No.414/15/40.
Subject
"DYNAMO".
With reference to M.010027/40, the following
are the dates on which the crews of the Dutch Coasters
taken into service for operation "Dynamo" were returned
to their Depots.
Dates of commissioning were notified in
message 2. 1335 D of 27th May from Combrax, Chatham.
Name.
Date paid off.
Name.
Date paid off.
Bornriff.
6th June.
Orange.
6th June.
Bart.
Aegir.
5th June.
11th June.
Honsdrug.
5th June.
Antje.
5th June.
Delta.
5th June.-
Reiger.
6th June.
5th June.
Jutland.
5th June.
Hilda.
ked
Dogger Bank.
5th June.
Patria.
6th June.
Twente.
5th June.
Vrede.
6th June.
copy
6th June.
Caribia.
5th June.
Tilly.
Lena.
5/6
Not returned Rika.
5th June.
to London.
Gorecht.
7th June.
Brandaris
(at Sheerness)
11/10
5th June.
Princess Juliana.
Tiny.
6th June.
Rion.
6th June.
Java.
Rign
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Hilitary Branch.
Secretary to
Commodore-in-Charge,
Shoerness.
20th June, 1940.
H. 0.20027/40.
It is understood from 7.0.1.C.London
that Dutch Coaster PRINCESS JULIANA, which commissioned
for operation dynamo at Chathan, was returned to
Shoerness.
Please state if one has boan paid off
and if so, give date.
It 1s requested that you will also
give any information to hand as regards paying off of
LEGA and BRANDARIS:
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and eirther she has
really
istes that PRINCESS
to A
is Hegry 1940,
design
03 beard
N states that share Le
AVAT, India Derive
29 O.MINAL JUN 1940
incount, that are did
* to engine defease
and an 32ab MAY
" passed Rept. THE 3
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£ SL. Branch,
Office of the Commander-in-Chief,
1940.
The Nore,
Admirally House,
Chatham.
20. erry.
with are
28th June, 1940.
:4811.J/40.
AD OF "L" BRANCH.
DUTCH COASTERS COMMISSIONED FOR
OPERATION "DYNAMO".
cretary to
he Flag Officer-in-Charge,
London.
With reference to your letter
0.10027/40 of 26th June, 1940, no
structions were issued by C.in.C. Nore
to RIOR or JAVA (ox TINY). Admiralty
Bange 2013 26th May, 1940 directed
BWS to be sent to Portsmouth from
athem for them, and this was complied
ih.
(LIANA).
6824/5 a.hada.Hine
40 of 15th June,
1940.
for ADMIRAL.
her PRINCESS JULIANA
ag the Deptford Victuallim
and whother she has
tes that PRINCESS
$ May, 1940.
JUN JUN 1940
I states that there is
mean, that she did
$ to engine defects
A 29 DMIRALI
rd on 31st Hay,
lel WAB towed away by
for Hesd of Hilitary Branch.

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No.. D.Y.1/01.
ADMIRALTY
(Military Branch).
With reference to Head
of Military Branch's No. M. 010027/40
of 20th June, 1940, there is no
record at Sheerness of the paying
off of the requisitioned Dutch
Vessels "PRINCESS JULIANA", "LENA",
or "BRENDARIS".
"PRINCESS JULIANA" did
not take part in operation "Dyanmo",
having developed engine defects
after being stored. Shipkeepers
were placed on board on 31st May,
and remained on board until 8th
June, the vessel being towed away
by the Tug "VESTA" for Deptford.
U.Meane.
29th June, 1940. COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
SHEERNESS.

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Head of Military Branch.
The Secretary to
The Flag Officer-in-Charge,
London.
3 July,
40
M. 010027/40.
Subject: DYNAMO (PRINCESS JULIANA).
F.O.I.C. London's No. 414/15/40 of 15th June,
1940, and No. 105/180/40 of 22nd June, 1940.
Information is requested whether PRINCESS JULIANA
was retained in commission after reaching the Deptford Victualling
Yard from Sheerness on 7th June, 1940, and whether she has
been paid off and not recommissioned.
Commodore R.N.B. Chatham states that PRINCESS
JULIANA commissioned at Chathan on 27th May, 1940.
Commodore-in-Charge Sheerness states that there is
no record of her being paid off at Sheerness, that she did
not take part in operation Dynamo owing to engine defects
and that shipkeepers were placed on board on 31st May,
remaining till 8th June, when this vessel was towed away by
the tug VESTA for Deptford.
for Head of Military Branch.

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XH68
'DYNAMO' - "PRINCESS JULIANA".
(M. Branch's M.010027/40 of 3/7/40.)
II
No.414/15/40.
Head of Military Branch,
Admiralty.
This vessel was towed back
to Deptford without a crew. It is
regretted therefore that no inform-
ation as to her paying-off is avail-
able here.
Security to
London.
Rear Admiral.
5th July 1940.Flag Officer in Charge.
MILITARY BRANCH
6. JUL 1940
*
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[009.0.16.я
DEART
Serial No.541
WRITE
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
The following information is circulated for guidence
such action within each Admiralty Department 08 may be neces.
Thousby
for Head of M.Branch.
11th July, 1940.
The following nino motor fishing vossels have boon
sitioned for Auxiliory Patrol Service:-
3 for the WICK Ares.
5 If 11 INVERGORDON Area.
1 If 11 FRASERBURGH
"
All to assemble at ABERDIEN.
SMILING MORN
FISHER BOY
GODETIA
NARINIA
DULSIE
DUNLOGIE
FULMAR
HARMONY
GLADIOLUS
(M.06221/40).
With reference to S.S.D.A.453(8), the N.O.I/c His Haifs
icc will remain at Haifa and in order to avoid alterations in
now assumed the titlo of N.O.i/c Palestinian Ports.
nal books, he is to continue to be addressed and reforred to
signals as N.O.i/c Haifa and his telegraphic address will rema
ycharge Haifa.
(Part M.0847/40).
Reference S.S.B.A.537(26) the vossel allocated for
3 use of Captain M/S Portland is M/B LEANORA, owned by E.B.
nmon and taken up for A/P (S.S.B.A.529).
Yacht JOHN BANDER (S.S.B.1.294(14)) is being pe-
quisitioned for A/P Hamble.
(M.012427/40).
Late PORT RICHARD) commissioned 88 a tender to H.M.S.HANKINS
With reference to S.S.B.A.481(20) h.M.S.AFTERGLOW
1 1st May, 1940.
(M.013225/40).
S being retained M/B for servee with Armed Boarding Vessels
PAIGNTON BEBE, taken up for evacuation operatio at
artmouth.
(4.M.1841/9).
18
JULIANA 6. commissioned Reference at Chatham on 27th May, LUNA on
S.S.B.A.517(17) Dutch Coaster 25th PRINCESS May,
and
1108

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63) Wt. 36485/0155 40M 12/30 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
ADMIRALTY.
REFERENCE SHEET.
Head of M. Branch.
To
Secretary to
Commodore R.N.B.,
Chatham.
11th July,
19 40.
44
027/40.
Information required, or notified.
net
Combrax Chatham's 1335/27/5.
Please give dates of paying off PRINCESS
JULIANA, LENA and BRANDARIS.
5/4
b/b
b
P MODORE'S OFFICE
EW Austin
*
12 PEMBROKE JUL 1940
for Head of M. Branch.
S.
els
Ao
Fl
an
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wler

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5S3A
ded:-
lead of Military Branch.
The
of
Secretary to
Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
47
17th July,
/40
LIST
150
10027/40
Preston.
Phone:-
Hotel,
Whitehaven.
It is requested that dates of commissioning
Cha
and paying off of Dutch Consters taken up for
Operation Dynamo may now be reported.
To
R.E. Chahman
25
d
D
for Head of Military Branch.
DTD D
SV
(L.D. 0803/40).
Service.
Special
he number, to
rrent year.
S.E.R. Ltd. GP
7. BOUNTIFUL With has been re-commissioned as H.M.S.
reference to S.S.B.A. No. 522 CABOT. (13) drifter
(M. 3408/40).
8. transferred to 3rd Submarine Flotilla. (V.A. (s). 1223/17).
H.M. Submarines TRIBUNE and SPEARFISH are to be
No. Dutch coaster BRANDARIS PRINCESS
9. JULIANA was Reference paid off S.S.B.A. 4th June,
6th June, 1940.
10.

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S.S.B.A.
18 th July , 1940
- 3 +
Norfolk Broads:
The appointment of Capt. N.M.C. Thurston, R.N.
(retd). has been terminated.
The following further addresses and telephone Nos. of
R.N.O's are promulgated:-
Workington
Central Hotel, Workington. Phone:- Workington 150
Preston
Park Hotel, Preston. Phone:- Preston 56026
Whitehaven
Globe Hotel, Whitehaven.
48
Burnham-on-Crouch
(for Foulness)
Burnham 2103.
Burntisland
Burntisland 2123
(M. 013822/40).
2.
Oropesa M/S BEN EARN (S.S.B.A. No. 476(13) commissioned
on 18th July 1940.
(M. 02541/40).
3.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 551 (8) SUNLIGHT is
a coaster and not a trawler.
(L.D. 0803/40).
4.
The following vessels have been taken up for naval
service on Mediterranean station:-
Service.
Launch No. 69 }
Ismailia.
"
No. 65
LighterNo. 108
)
Special service.
"
No. 109 )
(M. 09625/40).
5.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 551 (10) CISTULA has
now been released and returned to owners.
(s.v.P. 340/40).
6.
The following miscellaneous vessels have been taken
up for naval service:-
Service.
Armament Supply, Scapa.
FRED EVERARD
ENA (Water boat)
Harbour work, Plymouth.
(released 27.6.40).
(M. 5880/39).
7. BOUNTIFUL has been re-commissioned as H.M.S. CABOT.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 522 (13) drifter
(M. 3408/40).
8.
H.M. Submarines TRIBUNE and SPEARFISH are to be
transferred to 3rd Submarine Flotilla. (V.A.(s). 1223/17).
9. JULIANA was Reference paid off 4th June, LENA 5th June, and BRANDARIS
S.S.B.A. No. 541 (6) Dutch coaster PRINCESS
6th June, 1940.
(M. 010027/40).
10.

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ENCLOSURE ##
TO DOVER LETTER OF
CREWS IN REQUISITIONED CRAFT (SOUTHED) 28.5.40
GRAFT.
RANK.
NUMBER.
NAME
ADDRESS.
day Artor
DREADNOUGHT II
P.O.
C/JX.129553
t
#
285, Southtom. Grt-Yarmouth.
F.
A.B.
C/JX.14.117
NO ADDRESS.
to
/
chant, Ge
Stoker.
N.K.
Hillcrest, Highfield Crescent,
#
#
Withdone, Brighton, Sussex.
ming. S.
A.B.
SSX.27113
50, Paisley Ave, Elinburgh.
Us, T.P.
DREADNOUGHT III
A.B.
B.2153
15, Springfield M, Chingford, E.4.
#
#
must, J.
Stoker.
N.E.
1, Causey Place, Aberdeen.
e
*
[lick, J.E.
A.B.
C/JX-130414
71, Crandville m, Walthamstow,B.1
-
#
itt, F.
A.B.
C/JX.128960
32, Wingfield M, Stratford, E.15.
is
st, J.W.
DUCHESS
By
YORK
P.O.
J.109034
96, Westbury M., Southend.
30a.
mant, P.
If
#
If
A.B.
SSX.20316
Low Green, Wilnentham, Suffolk.
day B.
.
IF
#
A.B.
SSX.21958
Cordon House, Hurstpier Point,Sussex.
Sar, W.G.
.
-
.
C/Stoker.
K.60154
9, Hilda M., Chather, Kent.
mood, P.R.
NEMO IV
E.R.A.
N.K.
Market Place, Regearth, Nr.Derby.
irton, S.
#
#
A.B.
SSX.22614
Honestead, Clifton, Rugby.
Iby, T.E.
*
#
A.B.
JX.142475
53, Sutherland Ave., Sunbury, Mddx.
Lliams, J.
*
#
P.O.
P.20084
10, Duke's 36., St.Pancras, London.
T.C.1.
ih, G.A.
GRACE DARLING
A.B.
X.10700
26, for 118, Qt.Yamouth.
man, J.W.
*
#
L/Seeman
0/JX134832
1, Vauzhall Cres., Sturry 30,
Centerbury, lant.
Lison, J.
-
.
A.B.
SSX.25812
The Stanton Villas, Scanby Briggs,
Lance.
herton, J.W.
a
*
Stoker
N.L.
15, Tower Street, Portobello,
Stinburgh.
ght, S.G.
NSW PRINCE OF
E.R.A.
Name
10, New Farade, layesend, Mddx.
Loway, R.W.
WALES.
#
*
#
*
A.B.
0/89X26532
125, Hill M., Polkestone, Kent.
il, I.
a
*
#
-
A.D.
C/SSX29064
11, Inverton M,
sings C.W.
-
#
#
*
C.P.O.
C/P.12093
the Recrillies, Priston,
Suffolk.
5" Jon,
-
Stoker
X.9942
22, Date Hill Bank, Church Street,
Whithy, Yorks.
8, F.W.
PRINCESS MAUD
A.B.
J.108965
19, Hangdon M., leaver, Ashford, Kent.
phens, E.J.
#
#
A.B.
D.1297
31, Croppeth M., Dagenhan, &
4
*
A.B.
3.17787
% Synderhurst Cres., Induey.
M
*
Stokes
N.E.
36, Insurance Credit Riguare, Middx.
:
Stoker
N.K.
95, Grangemell M, Catford, S.E.6.
Stone C.R.
PRINCE OF HAIRS
A.B.Cox.
0/854198
24g Compton View, Harehills, Leads.
7, H.W.
-
4.3.
B.21727
46, Binands as, Oldbury, Birminghare,
/ :
stati, "
A.B.
C/J440861
1, Harewood Crove, Darlington.
SEA FOAM
#
#
Stoker
N.S.
2931, Ashley M, Upper Parkstone, Dorset.
i 5
#
*
A.B.
0/JX149369
51, Sunninglale AV+, Coventry.
?
D,907
15, Horfalk House, Brookmill Rt.,
*
#
A.B.
Deptford, S.X.S.

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55
Dutch S.S. Princess Juhana
Item
4th June 5.
Briskdo H.d A/M.013468/40 H.S.
thousd
adminalty agreement targe
Dear wornham,
bach In the process Dehtbel of clearing up certain long-standing
items the enclosed lists of civilians signed No.T.124
agreement for the withdrawal from Dunkirk in 1940 have
emerged, and are forwarded for consideration for issue
done. The lists were sent to the Secretary of the
or the 1939-45 Star ribbon, if this has not yet been
Admiralty from the Flag Officer Commanding Dover on
10th July 1940.
Yours sincerely,
so channe
H.C. Wornham, Req.,
Marine "B"
Ministry or war Transport,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London, Wele

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VESSERHAMER
OWNER
ЯДИМО
REMARKS JM882V
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
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Dutch
JoodsTid везихойса
AEGIR
Dutch
ALICE
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security
Dutch
AMAZONE
Dutch
ANTJE
Dutch
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OJ benefits
BART
.00 .K.B .0 & .9
"D"
Dutch
BORNRIFF
Dutch
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Isodetts ВОИТВАН
Dutch
CARIBIA
SHTYH
Dutch
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Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
PRINCESS LILY
OWNER
31/5/40
REMARKS
Unknown
LOST
approx.
OUR BOYS (Boat)
"
11
RENOWN (Cockle Boat)
"
Lifebont
11
Dutah
Mined and sunk with
"
"
Duton
all hands.
ROBERTA
Unknown
"
ROSABELLE
"
Dutch
"
ST. PATRICK
"
Dutch
ASSUMED LOST
"
SANTOSY
"
Dutch
LOST
11
"
SARAH & EMILY
"
11
"
SEA FALCON (Boat)
11
Dutch
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
SHAMROCK
11
Dutch
"
"
17
SKYLARK 3. (SM281)
"
Dutch
11
Dutch
Unknown
19
SCENESHIFTER
11
"
SONIA
"
"
"
SKYLARK 2.
"
Duton
"
11
SKYLARK 3.
11
Dutals
"
"
SOUTHERN QUEEN
11
Dutan
"
"
STONEHAVEN
"
"
"
SUNSHINE
"
Dutch
"
"
SUE SUE (Rowboat)
"
Dutor
11
11
THETIS
If
Lost while being towed
"
from Dunkirk
TRITON
11
Unknown
"
TWO RIVERS
"
"
If
VIEWFINDER
"
"
11
VIKING 3.
"
"
12
VANITEE
11
"
"
WARRIOR
"
Abandoned off Dunkirk
"
WAVE QUEEN
"
Unknown
11
COMMODORE
"
"
11
WESTERLEY
"
On fire and abandoned -
If
Dunkirk
GRACE DARLING
If
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
"
Sunk in collision with
LOST
S.S. TILLY.
MARY SPEARING
"
Unknown
"
"
"
"
CANVEY QUEEN
"
HAZARD
Did not return from
Dunkirk
PREVIOUSLY
MISS JOSEPHONE I.
11
Do.
REQUISITIONED
If
"
MOSS ROSE
AND ON NAVAL
"
11
SERVICE BUT
PELLAG 2.
11
If
UTILISED FOR
SEAMEW
"DYNAMO".

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

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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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3
But owing to swere loss of shipping at Dankirk during daylight hours I.6.40
sailing was postponed until 2030. Slipped from jetty at 2025 and made for W.
entrance. Rammed amidships by "Worcester" which was proceeding towards her
berth with evacuated troops. Boats turned out by guards, seaman and first aid
party upon orders of the Captain. Ship proceeded upon her way. After a time the
dining saloon was found to be flooding and ship returned to anchorage.
The medical stores were immediately landed and an attempt made to join another
ship leaving the port but this was not possible.
The M.O. and party spent the night at Lord Warden+
2.6.40. Only two large ships were detailed to leave for Dunkirk. "Tynwald - and
"Manxman" in time for medical parties to got onboard. The staff of "Tynwald" remained
as before.
"MANXMAN".
Surgeon Commander itzpatrick RN.
LSBA. Wright.
Lockwood.
SBA+ James.
Joined Manxman at Igoo. This ship was extremely dirty and there vas & most
disagesable air of aprehension amongst the ships company. Since the commencement of
the evacuation It appears that the officers and ships company had been reluctant to
sail to Dunkirk and were continually walking off. (Vide report of Surgeon Lieut.
Stutter RNVR.). The Medical party carried on with their preparations and did
their utmost to instill better feeling amonst the officers and men of the Manamen.
Part of the officers and ships company had to be releived for 24 hours but before
they left the ship they had succeeded in infections their successors with their
aprehension etc. The cabins were left looked up, with senttles open and lights
switched on throughout the ship+ the keys could not be found and it was necessary
for the first aid party to break into "heads" and several cabins in order to closs
the deadlights and scuttles etc.
& fresh crew - eventailly procured and the
ship sailed at 2300.
The saloons were prepared for reception of patients and
steps taken to ensure that dressings were readily available throughout the ship.
Lewis guns in action IO minutes after leaving Dover's
Ship arrived at Number 6 beacon (or bucy) at 02400 3.6.40 but was turned back
by a destroyer as there were no more evacuees available for embarkation.
Ship returned to Dover AM.3.6.40.
3.6.40. Parties allocated to following ships:-
PRINCESS MADDE. Hespatrick+ wright ISBA. Lookwood ISBA. Saw SBA.
MANXMAN. Stutter. Read.ISBA. Basford SEA. Chapmen SBA+
& of Man. Armstrong. Tong SEFO. Wilson LSBA. James SEA.
CANTERHURY. Mandlestam. Hawking SBPO. Boddy SEPO. Westeod SBA
PRINCESS MAUDE. Sailed 2015. Large ship, plenty of available space in cabins and
lounges. These spaces were prepared. Ships staff were very obliging and there was
no shortage of hot water, blankets ato ato. (Stramraer vessel). Arrived Dunkirk
2345- Could not get alonside owing to shipping which was delayed. Numerous collisions,
got alongside at 0140 and embarked 1470 French troops, using openings into sides.
Only 4 wounded patients, so medical staff employed in packing soldiers and Issuing
life belts. The embarkation was slow owing to presence of destroyers and other ships
at shore end of mole (also embarking man). Heavy shelling and parachute flares
throughout the exercise+ Laft the mole at 0240. Proceeded to Dover. inchored near
Downs owing to severe fog. Arrived libridate approximately 0800, at Ablkestone.
Casualties treated and evacuated to RAMO. ambulances 0830.
Received instructions to proceed to Dover by road.
Upon arrival at Lord Warden Hotal informed that evacuation was complete,
and that party should return by bus to R.N. Barracks, Chatham the same day.
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308
Sub. Lt. Don reported abandoning "YSER" which he could not
Cloat. He did not render her unserviceable for which I admonished
1. He later went in the Army M.B's and showed much keenness.
Sub. Lt. Liddell R.N. Took charge of"Bonny Heather"
Sub. Lt. Mac Intyre.
Took charge of S/D "FAIRBURN".
Mr. Butler. I/C"LAROR".
X 209 Sub.Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.R.
Sub.Lt. G.N. Blake, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. VERNON. Bad case of
d up. Made excuses for not going, returned 3 hours after departure
ing picked up R.A.F. Officer from sea. Considered it inadvisable to
: him in charge of Admiral Barge again and sent him to office to get
arrant back.
Wippingham paddle steamer arrived p.m. Visited in speedboat to
iten her to Dunkirk. Reported no water. Gave order to use sea water,
this was supposed to be last night's trip Mie by Plotilla Driftersunder
mander Powell, R.N.R.
"MAIE
1 Trip.
"SARAH HYDE"
1 Trip.
"TWEENWAYS"
1 Trip.
"UNI
1 Trip.
"RIGG"
2 Trips.
"JACK EVE"
I Trip.
"THRICE KINGS".
2 Trips.
"JACINTA" reported sunk on Goodwin and abandoned, officers name
noted, was seen floating near RAMSGATE next day when one of the
wlersof same company went out and fetched her. Regret no record of
S ship's name.
Block Ship party: Lt. Lloyd R.N.
Sub. Satterford.
Sub Lt. Don.
Sub Lt. E.R. Davis, R.N.R.
Sub Lt. Mulholland
?
Sub Lt. canhon
This party was not required taking off block ship officers,
ugh they were ready, instead they worked at Dunkirk ferrying.
Mr. Sidmouth-Welling, Sea Cadet Lt, showed great keenness and was
ays to the fore to get over to Dunkirk.
Dr. Weymouth Street, W. 1, did one trip in"CAIRNGORM". Secrnier
ring over of 3 tugs "PRIMA", "DUKE", "PRINCESS masti 2
The Master which were unarmed showed great
Mr Wright EW. wheatly of 9, 7th Chantry ashlyRd walton minome keenness - in
ed they be thanked Owner Sam through the owners for their willing and gallant
A. WALLIS", boats. The tugs William were & Sons, Dagenham Dock, Essex. It is
don Gentlemen who were there:- Wembley Park., Mm.Joseph Mason, 55, Banatead, Gdns,
operation. Gordon Thomas, 4, Berners Street, Oakley London,
1. 3., Martel, Lt. R.A. 88, Nicholson, The Drive, R.N.V.R., Moorings, Fir Tree Road,
rey, Mr. Kayell. J.H. Brook, Glen Haven, Taplow.
Flotilla under Admiral
Capt. Taylor: Hammond took command of the 4 school.
REGWA
HILDA
RAR
TILLY
LIKA
Lt. Commander Miller. 330
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APPENDIX 11. TO LETTER OF 6TH JUNE 1940, FROM THE OFFICER
IN CHARGE NO.3.PARTY: R.N.BARRACKS CHATHAM to VICE
ADMIRAL: dover.
Armed Guards had to be placed on the following
ships at various times during the operation.
S.S. "St. Helier"
S.S. "Manxman"
S.S. "Seiriol"
S.S. "Ben-my-Chree"
S.S. "Tynewald"
S.S. "Malines"
2.
A guard was sent to the Dutch boat *Ngaroma*
but she sailed on their arrival.
Parties to supplement ships' crews were also
lent 3. to the following ships, besides those mentioned
above.
S.S. "Canterbury"
S.S. "Lady of Mann*
S.S. *Princess Maud"
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6.
and a trawler which were loaded with 500 troops and sailed for
home.
I afterwards visited the burning wreck of H.M.S. "GRENADE"
in the Drifter "LORD CAVAN" in which the S.N.O. was flying his
broad pendant. The vessels was a white hot mass and there could
have been no doubt that the confidential matter had been destroved
Thursday 30th May.
No ships had entered the Port of Dunkirk last night.
The Transport "KING ORRY" which had endeavoured to enter the
port yesterday evening despite signals made to her to keep out,
was attacked by bombers when she was attempting to turn in the
Western basin, and was damaged by & near miss. Although her en-
gines remained undamaged, her steering gear was put out of action
and in her attempt to get alongside the 3 stern Mole ,she ranned
and made a breach in the mole itself, thus rendering 8 great length
of the mole inaccessible to troops Ships had accordingly carried to be
berthed to the landward side of this gap, The KING ORRY herself
but
was making water, and it was decided, although she had managed to
get alongside, that it would be undesirable to embark troops in
her. She was, however, advised to sail, making use of her engines
to clear the harbour and to navigate to England. I SAW her sail
at about 2.30 a.m. and she managed to clear the mouth of the
harbour. She was making water, and sunk about 4 cables outside the
harbour entrance. Her crew or the majority of then were resoued.
We were in urgent need of ships but none came, and at
10000 signal was received from PRINCESS MAUD to sar that she
& fired at by shore butteries 5 ailes to the westward of
had been that in consequence of this she had turned back German to
Dunkirkand Dover. This was proved to be erroneous, as there were no
batteries in this position.
advised ще that he was proceeding to G.H.V. of to
The S.N.O. and instructed ne to carry out the duties decision S.N.O.
Dunkirk, see Lord in Gort, his absence. It will be remembered that the
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Margote
SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE, 1940.
0005.
"QUEEN OF THANET".
850.
0130.
"KINGFISHER".
157.
0400.
"ORANJE".
100.
0500.
"GOLDEN EAGLE".
1250.
0415.
"MOTOR BOAT".
23.
0510.
"SALTASH".
400.
"WESTWARD HO".
720.
0600.
"ROYAL EAGLE".
1250.
0610.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
47.
0630.
0830.
"LADY SOUTHBORO".
350.
0950.
"PRINCESS ELIZABETH".
510.
0950.
"GALLEONS REACH"
123.
.
1 Alien Postal
worker French.
1045.
"QUEENS CHANNEL".
52.
"WHIPPINGHAM".
2500.
1145.
280.
1215.
"DUNDALK".
200.
1345.
"FORENOST".
1420.
"ORTEL".
470. * 1 Pathe Man. Gazette
130.
1650.
"AEGIR".
108.
1450.
"VINCIA".
210. + 2 Belgian Airman,
1600.
"KINGFISHER".
supposed to have
escaped from Germans.
1650.
"QUEEN OF THANST".
1500.
700.
1740.
"K.G.V."
58.
"HALCYON".
1740.
350.
"SALTASH".
1830.
918. + 1 Alien under arrest
"WESTWARD HO".
2030.
150.
2100.
"ANTJE".
25.
"RAPID I".
2100.
580.
"HOPPER 24".
2215.
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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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Lieut. Alfred thomas Cook,R.N .R. (Temp.)
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Medway Queen". This officer
took his vessel over to the French Coast 7 times between May 27th
and June 3rd.He was entirely responsible for the navigation and handling
of the vessel under heavy gunfire, bombing, and congested shipping in
Dunkirk and on the beaches.
His chserful disposition was most effective in keeping
his crew going,as they had practically no rest during this period,
and were worn out.
I personally went one trip to Dunkirk with Lieut.Cook,
and had an opportunity of seeing his magnificent work bringing off
troops in this congested harbour.
He is very strongly recommended for a decoration.
Lieut. Cecil John Carp,R.N.V.R. (Temp)
Commending Officer H.M.S. "Princess Elizabeth".
This officer handled his ship during evacuation operations
in a most able manner. Vessel was heavily bombed at Bray,and his
skilful handling probably saved the ship.
He proceeded to stand by *Grecie Fields" with the
utmost dispatch, whilst she was being attacked.
Strongly recommended for decoration.
K.h K.In.fieig freig
Conds.
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OPERATION DYNAMO.
ENCLOSURE NO. 10.
SHIP: PRINCESS LILLY.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB-LIEUTENANT K.B.A. BAYLEY, R.N.V.R.
On 30th May I left Sheerness in PRINCESS LILLY, a
river pleasure boat. I started with 19 other small boats
escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the ships had
no compass. During the early hours or 31st the trawler
left us. life managed to continue on our way by following
other vessels and H.M. Ships presumably bound for Dunkirk.
We gave assistance and several tows to motor boats during
the passage. Arrived Dunkirk on Friday morning and proceeded
to embark a small number of English troops and 4 naval ratings
and many Frenchmen from the beach 12 miles East of Dunkirk.
I took these to merchant vessels lying nearby.
2.
I was told more British troops were at La Panne -
so I proceeded there. The falling tide and lee shore made
rescue difficult, 80 1 picked up & derelict ship's boat to
which I made fast some 90 fathoms of warp and rowed her/
to the beach paying out the warp. Took British troops
aboard and overhauled on line back to ship. The strain
eventually proved too great for the anchor cable which broke
and the ship drifted ashore fouling her properllor with the
warp. Had great difficulty in clearing properllor and
only succeeded in getting her to work "Astern".
3. Refibated boat and took troops on board and ferried
them by going "backwards" to H.M.S. HOSQUITO. Engine was
losing compression after about 40 hours running and propellor
was fouled.
when 4. we got aboard MOSQUITO as she was moving
Shore batteries got our range - ao abandoned off. ship
5. MOSQUITO brought us back, arriving Saturday
morning, lat June, 1940.
6. lie 2 civilian crew and one behaved perfectly age under 192,
had repeated bombings, machine naval gunning rating, and
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CHAP. VI
Calcutta contacts Lord Gort
On receipt of this signal at 0345 the Calcutta, which had already been embark-
ing troops from La Panne beach, sent her boats in again, in charge of Mr. F.J.
March, Gunner. Mr. March made personal contact with Lord Gort about
8 miles inland, and placed the Calcutta at his disposal for his or his staff's evacua-
tion. Lord Gort, however, courteously refused to be evacuated at this
stage¹.
La Panne beach cleared of troops
Meanwhile the Calcutta was proceeding with the embarkation, having en-
listed the assistance of the minesweepers Sutton and Salamander, the tug Java,
five drifters2, and three motor launches³. By 1357 the Calcutta had embarked
1200 troops, with whom she proceeded to Sheerness.
In addition to the ships assisting the Calcutta, 7 minesweepers4, 4 skoots5,
and 5 destroyers⁶ also embarked troops from La Panne beach. Of the
destroyers, the Greyhound was bombed and severely damaged (see p.42).
The minesweepers embarked, in all, 3415 troops, the skoots 1137 and the des-
troyers 2100. The tramp Yewdale and the motor vessels Beal and Bullfinch
between them brought off 1,854. The assault landing craft A.L.C.15 ferried
about 750 troops from the beaches to off-lying ships, and finally transported
25 to Dover ; the A.L.C.5 also ferried troops throughout the day.
The paddle-minesweeper Oriole had beached herself at La Panne at about
0600, thus permitting about 2,500 troops to pass over her decks to be embarked
by other ships before she refloated at about 1800. In this connection, Sub-
Lieut. Croswell, who had been landed at La Panne at about 0600 with a small
beach party in the Harvester's motor skiff, says : " On the beach we found
14 boats which we launched. A line ferry was established from a paddle-
steamer [the Oriole] which was aground close inshore, and this steamer served
as a pier alongside which other boats were able to come.
Throughout
the
day embarkation continued."
Later in his report, Sub-Lieut. Croswell says " About 1400
bombing
commenced - there were no casualties though 8 heavy bombs fell within 100
yards of the place of embarkation. A supply ship [the danlayer Nautilus]
to the right of the beach was fired and destroyed by a near miss, and a destroyer
[the Greyhound] was hit by an incendiary bomb [in fact she was severely
damaged by a near miss] but continued in action. I joined up with the Army
Staff controlling evacuation - there were no other naval officers at La Panne.⁷
About 2300
I requested that piers should be built but was told nothing
could be done that night.
Lord Gort arrived on the beach on Thursday
morning [30th May] and asked what could be done to assist. I again sug-
gested erection of piers, and under Colonel Porter's direction this was begun,
the pier at La Panne being ready and in use by 1400".
I Calcutta's report.
2 The Golden Sunbeam, Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord St. Vincent, and Lord Collingwood.
3 The Angler II, Nayland and New Britannic.
4 The Emperor of India, Gracie Fields, Halcyon, Hebe, Oriole, Princess Elizabeth and
Waverley.
5 The Reiger, Doggersbank, Jutland and Oranje.
6 The Shikari, Harvester, Anthony, Sabre and Greyhound.
7 Sub. Lt. Croswell was not given orders by his commanding officer to remain ashore.
He says as at La Panne there was no liaison between Army and Navy, I realised I could
do a much more useful job by remaining there," and he stayed there until 1st June. Com-
menting on this, Lt. Cdr. M. Thornton, R.N., Captain of the Harvester says: " This young
officer wisely accepted responsibility of missing his ship and then took charge of the beaches
and embarkation.
(C.W.23187/40.)
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CHAP. VI
More Personnel ships feel the strain
personnel vessels (manned to by Dunkirk harbour in crews) the
In the early hours of 29th May Mercantile information Marine was received at Dover
difficulties caused encountered by the heavy en route to, and off, the entrance and the the
in making the entrance pall of smoke over
unable to sail and an On her return the ship R.N.R.) took
one round trip during officer, (Lt. A. R. MacKewn, of the St.
ing and shelling the previous 24 hours, the Captain
and and did sailed not at sail 1100. again. voyage was bombed and the damaged!
a hospital carrier² and boats.3
Parties to supplement to ships' various crews drifters were and lent motor to three personnel vessels and
port Officer at Dover during of Officers in says on two occasions Sea Trans-
Commodore E. G. de S. Jukes-Hughes, "Dynamo," R.N., that who was Principal Sea Trans-
port Officers took the place personnel ships and proceeded to
in them. "The effect of the carried personality his of the Master," he says, was sea
noticeable. A strong Master crew with him and imbued them with very
his spirit. A weak Master only succeeded in disturbing his crew."4
Surf. More ships sent to Dunkirk
S.N.O., Dunkirk, and other Senior Officers on the French coast reported
during the early hours of 29th May that surf on the beaches was retarding boat-
work⁵. At 0709 S.N.O., Dunkirk, reported that embarkation from Dunkirk
was going on at the rate of 2,000 an hour and asked for all ships to go to Dun-
kirk harbour⁶. An increased number of H.M. ships was therefore sent to the
harbour, in spite of the danger that an accumulation of ships alongside the east
pier at Dunkirk by day might well invite an intensive air attack - and, as has
been seen, it actually did so. In view, however, of the military situation the
limitations of Dunkirk harbour (with its narrow gangway along the east pier),
and the probability of the surf reducing as the tide rose, the Vice-Admiral,
Dover, continued to send a proportion of ships to the beaches.⁷
Route Y under gunfire
Meanwhile, at 1100, enemy troops were reported north-east of Nieuport,
and shortly after noon enemy shore batteries near Nieuport brought the
Zuydcoote Pass (on Route Y) under spasmodic gunfire. The southern Route
Z was already under fire from the guns at Calais and Gravelines, so that Route
X would soon be the only practicable daylight approach to Dunkirk and the
beaches. By 1606 Route X was fully swept, and all ships were ordered to use
it; ships from Dover, however, were instructed to use Route Z, provided the
passage between Calais Bell Buoy and Dunkirk could be made in darkness.
Route X passed some 26 miles to the south-west of the extreme north-east
point of Route Y, the locality in which E-boat attack threatened, and the
I Authority for this is V. A. Dover's M011882/40. No
apparently p.213, did not sail again because her crew Seiriol were mentions in an overwrought that
report by the officers or owners of the St. Report on Personnel Vessels, she was state, (R.O.III,
219).
$ Lady of Mann, Princess Maud St.Julien.
ROJIII, p.564. in charge of No. 3 Party (R.O.III, and the p.416). H/C
6 See Appendix 0.1.
Appendix 0.2.
D.R., p.s, para. 24.
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CHAP. VI
More Personnel ships feel the strain
In the early hours of 29th May Mercantile information Marine was received at
personnel vessels (manned to by Dunkirk harbour in crews) the
difficulties caused encountered by en route to, and off,
in making the entrance the heavy pall of smoke over a the
one round sail trip and during an officer, the (Lt. A. R. MacKewn, R.N.R.) of the
ing and shelling previous 24 hours, the Captain
and and sailed did not at sail 1100. again. On her return voyage was
unable to the ship
a hospital Parties to carrier² supplement and to ships' various crews drifters were and lent motor to three boats. personnel vessels and
port Officer at took Dover the during place of Officers in says on two occasions Sea Trans-
Commodore E. G. de S. Jukes-Hughes, "Dynamo," R.N., that who was Principal Sea
port Officers 'The effect of the personality personnel of the ships and proceeded Trans- to
noticeable. in them. A strong Master carried succeeded his crew with Master," him and he imbued says, them was with very sea
his spirit. A weak Master only in disturbing his crew."4
Surf. More ships sent to Dunkirk
work⁵. during At early 0709 May that surf on the beaches was retarding reported boat-
S.N.O., the Dunkirk, hours and of 29th other Senior Officers on the French coast
was going on at the rate of 2,000 an hour and asked for all ships to go to Dun-
S.N.O., Dunkirk, reported that embarkation from Dunkirk
kirk harbour⁶. An increased number of H.M. ships was therefore sent to
harbour, in spite of the danger that an accumulation of ships alongside the the
pier at Dunkirk by day might well invite an intensive air attack and, east
been seen, it actually did so. In view, however, of the military situation as has
limitations and the of Dunkirk harbour (with its narrow gangway along the east the
Dover, continued to send a proportion of ships to the beaches.⁷
probability of the surf reducing as the tide rose, the Vice-Admiral, pier),
Route Y under gunfire
and shortly after noon enemy shore batteries near Nieuport brought the
Meanwhile, at 1100, enemy troops were reported north-east of Nieuport,
Zuydcoote Z Pass (on Route Y) under spasmodic gunfire. The southern Route
X was already under fire from the guns at Calais and that Route
beaches. would soon be the only practicable daylight Gravelines, to Dunkirk so and the
it; By 1606 Route X was fully swept, and approach all ordered to use
passage ships from Dover, however, were instructed to use ships Route were Z, provided the
between Calais Bell Buoy and Dunkirk could made in darkness.
point Route Y, the locality in which south-west E-boat attack of the threatened, extreme and the
Route of X passed some 26 miles to the be north-east
report I Authority by the officers for this or is V. A. Dover's Report on Personnel No
apparently did not sail owners of the St. Seiriol Vessels, M011882/40. She
p.213, 2 219). again because her crew were mentions in an overwrought that she was state. damaged. (R.O.III,
3 5 R.O.III, See P.564. Lady in charge of Mann, of No. Princess 3 Party Maud (R.O.III, and the p.416). H/C St.Julien.
6 Appendix 0.1.
Appendix 0.2.
7 D.R., p.6, para. 24.
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M/B Sceneshifter swamped and lost
The M/B Silver Moon, from Ramsgate, arrived off the beaches at 0800 and
ferried troops to ships at anchor. Without charts or compass she returned to
Ramsgate that night. The M/B Sceneshifter, on arrival, was rushed by French
troops, swamped, and became a total loss.
M/B Viewfinder dragged aground and lost
The six motor yachts, Advance, Bobeli, Elizabeth Green, Hanora, Reda and
Viewfinder sailed from Dover for La Panne beach and were machine-gunned
from the air off Gravelines. They arrived off La Panne beach at about
1500/29, and at once began towing whalers full of troops to off-lying ships.
At 1830, the Viewfinder was dragged aground by Belgian soldiers and became
a total loss.
M/B's Hanora and Bobeli abandoned
At 1900, the Hanora fouled her propeller and was abandoned; her crew
transferred to the Elizabeth Green and thence to the minesweeper Lydd. At
1900 also, the dr. Sabre requisitioned the Advance and embarked in her a W/T
transmitter and 2 operators for transportation to G.H.Q. at La Panne. The
Reda, having ferried troops, sailed for Ramsgate at 2200 with 21 troops on
board. The Bobeli having received some damage while alongside a destroyer
which suddenly went full ahead on account of an air attack, subsequently
fouled her screw and rudder; she made fast. to the minesweeper Albury, but
was abandoned when the Albury departed and became stranded on the beach.
The Elizabeth Green and Advance sailed in company that night for Ramsgate.
M/B Glitter II brings drinking water
The Glitter II arrived off Bray beach at 1600 on the 29th May, loaded with
tins of fresh water. She then ferried troops. Next day she lost her rudder and
was towed to Dover by a drifter.
M/B Queen of England sunk
A number of other small motor craft left Southend, Sheerness or Dover for
the beaches on the 29th May, but did not arrive until 30th May. Among them
was the Shamrock, and in company with her were the Princess Maud, Canvey
Queen and Queen of England. On the way over on the night of the 29th/30th
May the Queen of England was rammed amidships by the skoot Tilly and sank
immediately ; her crew were picked up by the Shamrock and transferred to
the Tilly1. The remaining three motor boats were all abandoned and lost next
day after ferrying troops to various destroyers, among them the Anthony;
the Canvey Queen and Shamrock fouled their propellers, and the Princess Maud
went aground.
The Mirasol², alongside Dunkirk mole, was damaged by a near miss. She
was taken in tow by a trawler, but later sank.
Other M/B's that sailed for the beaches on 29th May
The Triton and Silver Queen, with 6 motor launches in company, sailed for
La Panne at 2200. Three of the motor launches broke down on the way over
I Shamrock's report, unconfirmed. The name of the vessel is in doubt; the matter is
not referred to in Tilly's report.
2 Commonly, but erroneously referred to in reports as the " Marasole."
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In pursuance of this decision, during although the forenoon later in and the early afternoon
seven them, the Vanquisher, Malcolm, Vimy a second trip to the of
destroyers went to Dunkirk¹, and Wolsey made afternoon four only
east pier.
There was delay in the sailing of personnel vessels, in while enquiries about
harbour were being made, and this resulted the forenoon. only one The of them-the Royal the
Daffodil-reaching Dunkirk during of the store ship Dorrien
Rose arrived there at 0650, and unloaded part provisions she was carrying;
with 590 and sailed. The Dorrien brought any of the much up
then, in view of the number of troops Rose awaiting had not transport, she was filled
needed fresh water, but some was obtained from the destroyers.
the drifters Girl Gladys, Golden Sunbeam and Yorkshire Lass².
The only other ships arriving at Dunkirk harbour during the forenoon were
It was this restricted service of ships during a day of quiet (because of mist
and low visibility) and a night of little enemy activity during which only
4 drifters and a yacht had entered Dunkirk3, that called forth the reproachful
comment from the harassed Naval Staff, in their dug-out at the shore end of
the east pier⁴, a great opportunity
again lost".
At 1257 the P/V Princess Maud, en route for Dunkirk, was fired on when
3 miles west of Gravelines, by a shore battery and received 3 hits, one being
six inches above the water line. Three of the crew were killed and three
wounded, and the ship had to return to Dover for repairs.
French ships arrive in larger numbers. Bourrasque sunk
The contribution of French ships had SO far been negligible. On Friday
(May 30th), however, some 15 ships went to Dunkirk harbour, including 2
destroyers and 3 torpedo boats⁶, the minesweepers Arras and L'Impétueuse,
4 trawlers⁷ the tug Lutteur, and 3 motor fishing vessels⁸.
The participation in "Dynamo" of one of these French reinforcements was
unfortunately very short-lived, for an enemy battery at Nieuport was instru-
mental in sinking the torpedo boat Bourrasque. She had sailed from Dunkirk
at 1530 loaded with over 600 French troops of all descriptions-officers without
troops, a mixture of artillerymen, Moroccan troops, air force personnel, sailors
from ships, barracks, fleet air arm personnel, naval recruiting officers, crews of sunken
Capitaine be de Frégate R. Fouque, or she would have been of the first to
etc. even one woman ("I did not notice her presence until at sea," says
saved"). The troops had few arms on the other hand one the decks were
encumbered make with baggage and there were even some bicycles. An to
the an approximate count of the passengers had to be given up, attempt because of
congestion in the gangways and spaces.
the intervals. a battery at Nieuport, the salvoes falling Bourrasque came minute
At fire about of 1600, after passing Nieuport buoy, the under
course was To open the range more rapidly and regularly at about bombardment, 31/2
was increased. set closely to the edge of an adjacent so avoid this
I The crowded decks made it dangerous French to return minefield the and fire of speed the
2 3 4 The Reports See Section Vanquisher, by Captain 139, footnote Vimy, A/P, Malcolm, Dover, Wolsey, and S.N.O., Sabre, Dunkirk. Express and Scimitar.
M.017978/40, p.7.
5 6 S.N.O. Dunkirk's report.
7 8 Louise The
Louis. Bouclier, Marie and Siroco. Jeune France.
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At least fourteen other motor boats¹ were lost by misadventure, e.g. engine
failure, grounding, swamping, damaging rudders and/or propellers on floating
or submerged wreckage, or breaking adrift and being lost when on tow. The
seaplane tender No. 291 managed to get back to England in spite of the damage
she had sustained, but was unable to take any further part in "Dynamo".
Conflicting news of La Panne
Meanwhile, as the tows of boats (which Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker now
saw for the first time at 1900 on the 31st May), arrived off Dunkirk they were
directed to the beaches by Lt. Cdr. Wynne-Edwards, first from M.T.B.68 and
later at about 2100, from M.A/S.B. 6. It was found, however, that in the
growing darkness, and with no lights to help them, there was a tendency for
the boats to stop at the first place they came to where other craft were assembled.
At about 1930 the Codrington, then off, Bray, was warned by Rear-Admiral
Wake-Walker to send on the boats detailed for La Panne, but the bulk of them
did not get further than Bray.
The night was dark, and Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker stayed off La Panne,
"wondering how things were going. Everything was black, ships and boats
and shore showed no lights", although arrangements had been made for a light
to be shown to seaward to guide boats inshore. Shelling was continuous and
seemed to be falling among the ships at the anchorage. News was conflicting;
a message from the shore said that thousands of men were waiting but there
were no boats, while messages came from ships that their boats could find no
one on the beach. the ships and the boats were there, and the troops
ashore, and one could do no more.
I do not know to this day", says Rear-
Admiral Wake-Walker, what really took place there".
La Panne beach 31st May/1st June
It is not easy to discover what happened at La Panne, but the following
account, based on a report by Lt. Cdr. J. W. McClelland, R.N., who with a
party of signalmen reached La Panne in the minesweeper Gossamer at 1930 on
the 30th May, gives the main course of events. He was S.N.O., La Panne, for
the seven hours prior to its abandonment as a place of embarkation at about
0200 on the 1st June.
About 1600 on May 31st Captain Tennant, who had been visiting Lord Gort
at La Panne, decided to return to Dunkirk, but he first instructed Lt. Cdr.
McClelland to arrange for the evacuation of Lord Gort and his staff, to carry
out the duties of S.N.O., La Panne³, and to join Major General B. L. Mont-
gomery, then in command of 2nd Corps.
At that time, says Lt. Cdr. McClelland, an enemy battery near Nieuport,
assisted by 2 kite balloons, had found the range of the beach and the off lying-
ships, which had accordingly withdrawn to the westward. Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker asked for the balloons to be shot down, and aircraft came over for that
purpose; at times the balloons were hauled down-but they always re-ap-
peared.
I A.L.C.8, A.L.C.15, Enterprise, Excellent's 35 ft. M|B, Excellent's A/A M|B, Golden
Spray II, Princess Lily, St. Patrick, and the Seaplane tender 243 and A.M.C.3; the Sea
Falcon, Sunshine, Triton and the Two Rivers.
2 M.017978/41, p.21.
3 Lt. Cdr. McClelland speaks of the final evacuation of A, B and C beaches La Panne,
but this is evidently an error as the beaches were lettered from West to East (See Plan 3)
and must therefore have been M, N and O Beaches.
M.017978/41, p.16.
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CHAP. IX
The second series of attacks, which began at about 0906 and caused the loss
of the Havant, coincided with the arrival of the third main R.A.F. patrol of the
day. Coastal Command patrols were also over the ships, and at about 1015
one drove off a He. 111 which was about to attack two destroyers.
The third, a particularly heavy and prolonged enemy air attack, took place
from about 1009 to 1120, at which latter time a patrol of 28 Hurricanes appeared
and within ten minutes was engaged with an enemy force of 50 or 60 M. 109s
and 110s. The presence of enemy bombers was also reported, but they were
not engaged. They were responsible for sinking the French destroyer
Foudroyant, the minesweeper Brighton Queen, personnel vessel Scotia, and
damaging a second personnel vessel the Prague. A fourth air attack developed,
at about 1230, during the Hurricanes' patrol. In this raid the corvette King-
fisher received damage from a near miss which rendered her unseaworthy in
heavy weather, and the gunboat Mosquito was sunk.
There was a lull after this and the next air attacks fortunately occurred at
a time when the fifth R.A.F. patrol was operating, at 1500 and 1530, and a
Coastal Command patrol was also on the spot; and no ship was damaged.
Renewed attacks occurred at 1600-1630 in the very short interval before the
sixth R.A.F. patrol came up, and it was in this raid that the paddle minesweeper
Westward-Ho, sailing from Dunkirk with 900 French troops, and the destroyer
Worcester were damaged, over 100 bombs being dropped near the latter ship
When this was over, visibility had so far declined that at 1750 the paddle
minesweeper Princess Elizabeth, trying to approach Bray beach, ran into
fog and was compelled to return to Dover. The seventh R.A.F. patrol was
troubled by poor visibility, and the eighth and last encountered no enemy
at all. No bombing attacks were reported after 1840.
Five destroyers, a gunboat, two minesweepers, two personnel vessels, and
two tugs were sunk or put out of action by the German bombers on this 1st
June.
The weight of the enemy attacks may be gauged from the fact that over
1000 German bombing sorties were reported over the Dunkirk area during the
day. Forty-three enemy aircraft were destroyed.
The first heavy air attack, 0730. Keith, Skipjack and St. Abbs sunk
The Keith and Salamander moved westward from the deserted eastern
beaches. At 0737, off Bray, a large number of enemy bombers accompanied
by fighters was seen approaching, and a dive-bombing attack was made on the
Keith. The latter's manoeuvrability was restricted by shoals, magnetic mines
and wrecks, but she was not hit. But a delay action bomb from a dive bomber
exploded just astern of the ship and caused the steering wheel on the bridge
to jam. Tiller flat steering was connected up and the ship was conned by
telephone from the bridge. By this time all the Keith's 3-inch ammunition
had been expended, and the only defence which the ship could put up was the
passive one of continuing to turn in small circles at high speed in the restricted
waters.
At about 0800 numerous dive-bombing attacks took place, and the Keith was
hit or near missed on the starboard side. A large hole was blown in the side at
the forward end of the starboard engine room below the water line, and the bulk-
head between the engine room and the after boiler room was ruptured, flooding
both spaces and killing Lieut. (E) W. H. Kenward, R.N. and several men. The
boiler room shortly afterwards caught fire, possibly as the result of a further
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The Admiralty had already continued (2312/2) for the undertaken evacuation that ships would be
night the evacuation 3rd to 4th on June, this and night. they To this the French agreed. complete on the
vided and air protection now urged the French of Admiralty trops pro-
Plan for the night
embarkation, the hours of 2230/3 and with such ships for
For this last and night the maximum it was decided effort to was cut to down be made, by one hour the time
mained available, between to be made by personnel 0230/4. From the as re-
Pier, liftings were to be sent to the entire vessels, destroyers, and East
minesweepers; be ships received, were and it was estimated that length of the pier as paddle
as they could Drifters and fast
thus be provided and for docks 14,000 of men. the inner harbour. small craft were to go would
up to the quays be French ships, for which right
latter pier the remaining would also lift ships (minesweepers the other than paddle, the
beach, the Quai Félix Faure, British Avant Port (West Pier) ; from
numbers could be estimated, were and the to New responsible for evacuation from Malo no
boats. Locust was to remain loads ferried out to her by small
vettes and skoots) outside and troops, receive to number of 5,000. The gunboat cor-
It was intended to employ on the work a force of 9 personnel vessels, 9
destroyers (all that were available), 4 paddle minesweepers, 7 fleet minesweepers,
9 drifters, the Locust, 2 corvettes, 4 French torpedo boats, and a number of
organised motor boats flotillas including lifeboats from Ramsgate and Dover,
together with a large number of French and Belgian fishing vessels. Eleven
small French ships and 3 small tugs left Cherbourg for Dover on the night
2nd-3rd June ; Le Havre was scheduled to send 8 trawlers, 2 minesweepers,
1 tug, and 20 small dinghies ; and Fécamp sent 14 trawlers.
During the afternoon of the 3rd the French authorities transmitted the figure
of French troops still remaining in Dunkirk. This was about 30,000, a pro-
portion of whom belonged to other than combatant units. The total capacity
of the lifting force, if used to the full, was 30,000, but this was about 5,000 more
than the facilities within the port would permit of being embarked in 4 hours,
even if the French troops moved with the greatest rapidity at all points of
embarkation. On previous occasions there had been some instances of difficulty
in persuading French troops to embark otherwise than as complete units.
Vice-Admiral Ramsay consequently impressed on the French liaison officers
the necessity of speed, and he added a number of French officers and ratings
to the augmented pier parties which were despatched to Dunkirk at 2200, in
I The following ships landed troops in England on 4th June (numbers landed in brackets)
British - destroyers Express (611), Malcolm (736), Sabre (592), Shikari (383), Vanquisher
Minesweepers Albury (400), Halcyon (501), Kellett (30), Leda (500), Medway Queen (266),
ferred to trawler off Dunkirk on account of collision damage) Gunboat Locust (196)
(414), Venomous (1200), Whitshed (444); Corvettes Guillemot (460), Kingfisher (200, trans-
Princess Elizabeth (329), Queen of Thanet (150), Speedwell (396) Trawler Saturn (418)
Drifters Forecast (123), "L.H.W.D." (90) Skoots Bornrif (96), Hondsrug (308), Pascholl
(255), Ruja (300) ; Yacht Gulzar (140) ; Personnel vessels Autocarrier (712), Canterbury
Princess (659), Côte d'Argent (1349), King George V (817), Lady of Mann (1244), Newhaven (729),
(1350), Tynwald (3000) ; Tugs Racia (123), Sun XV (37) War Dept. M.Ls.
Maud (1270), Royal Sovereign (took the place of Manxman which refused to sail)
Pigeon (23), Swallow (23) ; Sailing Barge Beatrice Maud (31), Tanga not reach England until 5th
and June) launches (260) ; R.N.L.I. lifeboats Edward Z. Dresden (50), Greater (did London (48) ; Motor boats
Nayland Bonny Heather (210), Diana Mary (28), Elizabeth Green (10), Meuse (50),
Coliath trawlers (355), 3 patrol vessels (836), 13 trawlers and M.F.Vs. (1416), 1104. Belgian Tug
3 M/S (55), Walker II (76). French 5 Torpedo boats 2 S/M chasers (127),
(183), 5 trawlers (554).
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were the trawler Saturn which An brought unknown 418 drifter troops to England, and the
Gulzar which brought 140. Maud, while brought 90, and
abandoned Dover by a destroyer by her crew, on the and 5th were June. up mid-Channel and towed to
boarded the sailing barge Beatrice picked in she was lying at
the staff of Rear-Admiral Pier at 2230, Maintenance on
Pier for the embarkation on A. H. Taylor, "Dynamo" R.N., West
The Leda paid tribute in her this report night. to the Commander excellent arrangements at
him assumed number of charge men they at the could Centre take quickly. and then Commander getting making the Troup ships French fast, officers finding to out Officer, assist the
embarked at least 10,000 troops.
to embark the troops estimated that he
Embarkations at the East Pier
despite a hold up which threw out the programme of ships entering the harbour
Meanwhile, there had been some heavy liftings of troops from the East Pier
and caused great congestion in the entrance. The flow of French troops to
the East Pier was better than on the preceding night, though there were some
bad pauses.
The first ship to arrive off the pier was the destroyer Whitshed at 2215, with
Commander H. J. Buchanan, R.A.N. and pier party on board. In consequence
of the fresh easterly wind and the westgoing tide the ship could not get alongside
the East Pier, where there was nobody who could be persuaded to take a line.
However, after disembarking part of her pier party into Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker's M.T.B. for transfer to the pier, she got her bows alongside the per-
sonnel ship Autocarrier and her stern alongside the Sabre and commenced
embarking troops. The Sabre had been working since 30th May with a com-
pass damaged and rendered unreliable by a shell splinter, and had been led
across by the Venomous. She got away from the East Pier at 0025 with 592
troops and followed other ships towards England until they were lost to sight
near U buoy at the south end of the South Falls. This was within hearing of
the North Goodwin Light Vessel, which the Sabre located by sound, subse-
quently proceeding from buoy to buoy until she reached Dover at 0500.
When the Autocarrier left in her turn at 0035 she carried 712 French troops.
The Canterbury left ten minutes later with 659, while the Côte Argent had
shoved off from the pier five minutes earlier with 1,349 troops. After these
three practically simultaneous sailings of personnel ships some time elapsed
before another bunch got away. The Princess Maud had berthed at the
extreme end of the pier, and sailed at 0150 with 1,270 troops and dogs of all
kinds" that managed to get aboard. The Lady of Mann which berthed about
the time when the first three personnel vessels left, took 1,244 troops at 0200.
The Tynwald seems to have been the last to leave the East Pier. She sailed
at 0305 with the record lift, only equalled by the Scotia on 29th May, of 3,000
French troops : in 4 trips she had evacuated 8,953 men. With a single ex-
ception all destroyers had now gone; the Malcolm went at 0245 with 736
troops, Vanquisher at 0240 with 414, and the Venomous, which had arrived at
0245 to find the harbour very congested and ordered to wait outside until
0130, 5 took out no less than 1,200 troops. In four was days the Venomous had made
trips, evacuating 4,410 men in all,
to fog, did not arrive at Dunkirk until 0230 on the 4th. She left half an hour
The British pier party was taken off by the destroyer Express which, owing
later, having embarked 611 troops.
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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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5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Emperor proceed of India, direct Princess minefield Elizabeth [10th M.S.F.] (R)
troops. Emperor of India is to over to La Panne to embark C.M.S.
northward to be at your discretion depending place. clear to
Princess of Elizabeth Gravelines is to Point proceed where over enemy minefields batteries to may Dunkirk be in keeping well
troops. Return route on the state
APPENDIX F
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SKOOTS
22nd May
F.1. ADMIRALTY V.A. to Dover C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R) F.O.I.C. Portland, F.O.I.C. Southampton,
200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately These to Docks, Southampton, where
From the following list of Dutch coasters lying New in Poole, four empty and of about
will be loaded with military supplies. will be manned by naval crews after they
arrival at Southampton, and will work under the War Office.
manned by naval crews and ready will be at the disposal of V.A. Dover.
2. As many of the remainder when as are in light condition will be taken over and
of these vessels reporting names of vessels as they became ready for service.
3. C.-in-C. Portsmouth, is requested to arrange for the organisation and assembly
Chart Depot.
4. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Portsmouth
5. Further signal will be made regarding provision of naval personnel and dis-
posal of Dutch crews on taking over.
6. It is a matter of great importance that these vessels should be got ready for
service as soon as possible.
7. Despatch II
Horst
Brem'
Jaba
Sursum Corda
Bockelo'
Ruja
Abel Tasman
Hebenobel1
Java
Virgo
Kaapfalga
Friso
Alice
Aldo'
Dourswold
Nottingham1
Fredanja
Hebe II
1703/22
F.2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. NORE (R) F.O.I.C. London, V.A. Dover
in Wharf ballast and of about 200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately to Victualling
1. From the following list of Dutch coasters lying in the Port of London, four
after Deptford to load military supplies. These will be manned by naval crews
arrival at Deptford, and will work under the War Office.
over manned by naval crews.
2. and As many of the remainder which [?as] are in light condition are to be taken
these 3. C.-in-C. Nore is requested to for the and assembly of
vessels which when ready will be arrange placed at the disposal organisation of V.A. Dover.
4. Names of ships to be reported as they became ready for service.
Sheerness. 5. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Chart Depot
personnel 6. Further for manning. signal will be made re dispoasl of Dutch crews and provision of
I Was not available.
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APPENDIX G
7. It is a matter of great importance that these ships should be got ready as.
soon as possible.
Brabant1
Bart
8. Twente
Tilly
Antje
Hondsrug
Brandaris
Reiger
Delta
Lena
Princess Juliana
Borneo¹
Caribia
Oranje
Liberty
Vrede
Gorecht
Bernina
Fiducia'
Rika
Limburg'
Patria
Junior
Bornrif
Amstelroom
Deneb
Martha
Express
Mercurius¹
Aegiv
Jutland
1704/22
F.3. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, C.-IN-C. NORE, C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R)
F.O.I.C. London, F.O.I.C. Southampton, F.O.I.C. Portland
Admiralty 1703/22 and 1704/22 to certain addressees only. The operation for
which these ships are being prepared will be known as Dynamo.
1944/22
APPENDIX G
SIGNALS RE LACK OF SMALL CRAFT
Sunday, 26th May
1. ADMIRALTY to A/S CHATHAM, A/S PORTSMOUTH, (R) C.-IN-C. Nore, C.-in-C. Portsmouth,
V.A. Dover
Investigate and report how many cutters and whalers can be made available for
immediate service under V.A. Dover.
2028/26
2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Combrax Portsmouth,
Commandant 1st D.C. Fort Cumberland
8 A.L.C's. with crews complete are available and will be embarked in S.S. Clan
Macalister at Southampton a.m. 27th May.
2337/26
Monday, 27th May
3. (ADMIRALTY) D.S.V.P. to COMMODORE, SHEERNESS (R) C.-in-C. Nore V.A. Dover
About 40 motor launches have been ordered to Sheerness of which 30 should
arrive at daylight tomorrow Tuesday. The rest during the day. These will be
manned on arrival at Sheerness
Request you will inform V.A. Dover when
boats are ready for service.
2035/27
Tuesday, 28th May
Note: [At 0436. S.N.O. Dunkirk asked for all vessels to be sent alongside east
pier.]
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK (R) Fighter Command
Further destroyers and small craft are being sent now to Dunkirk.
0630/28
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SMALL CRAFT
5. N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
1st Mine Recovery Flotilla vessels Lord Cavan, Fidget, Jacketa, Silver Dawn
and Fisher Buoy. Tug Java. Drifters Lord Collingwood, Lord Rodney, Lord Keith,
Lord St. Vincent. Motor boats New Britannic, Walker I, Walker II, Angler, Nayland,
sailed Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1550/28
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INDEX
Phillips, Vice-Admiral T.S. V., 16.
Phipps, L/St. M., 81.
Pickford & Co., 72n.
Pierre, set on fire, 74.
Pierre et Marie, 73.
Piers (beach) built at La Panne, 47, 60, 76; of barges impracticable, 49; built at Bray,
59, 82.
Pigeon, 72n, 114n.
Pim, Capt. R., R.N.V.R., 78.
Playmates, 13n.
Polly Johnson, 13n, 39, 40 (damaged), 43, 44 (sunk).
Pool, S/Lt. R. A. W., 72.
Port of London Authority, 32.
Porter, Col., 47.
Portsdown, 100, 103.
Portsmouth, C. in C.: sends destroyers, 20; provision of boats, 51 Inner Patrol yachts,
71 A.S.'s. barge, 117 (abandoned).
Pownall, Lt. Gen. H. R., 4.
Prague, 29n, 54n, 64n, 91 (damaged).
Président Briand, 93.
Preston, Vice-Adm. Sir L. (D.S.V.P.), 21.
Princess Elizabeth, 47n, 89, 114n.
Princess Lily, 75n.
Princess Maud, 48n, 53 (goes aground), 62 (damaged), 114n, 118.
Prudential, 60.
Pudge, 71s.
Queen of England, sunk, 53.
Queen of Thanet, 91, 114m.
Queen of the Channel, 22, 24, 29 (sunk).
Queen's Channel, 72n.
Racia, 71n, 114я, 117.
R.A. Dover, see Wake-Walker, Rear Admiral W.F.
Ramsay, Vice-Adm. Sir B. (V.A. Dover) : to control evacuation, 4; to arrange air cover,
5 ; asks for more destroyers, 20; driving force, 23, 33 ; promulgates disembarkation
ports, 25 ; efforts to increase supply of small craft, 23, 32; plan for night 29/30th
May, 50; orders all ships to beaches, 51; concern at losses of destroyers, 94; calls
for volunteers, 105; reports exhaustion of crews, 113.
Ramsgate, N.O.I.C. Administers in shore flotilla, 21, 94; services skoots, 30.
Raphael-Raymonde, 73n.
Rapid I, 72, 92.
Reda, 53, 60n.
Reed, 7ln.
Refugees, 37, 100-1, 119.
Reiger, 32, 47m, 64, 101-2, 116.
Reine des Flots, 102, 107n, 109.
Reliance, 73n.
Renascent, 71n.
Renown, 73, 93 (sunk).
Resolute, 73n.
Revoir, Capt. de, 115.
Rewga, 71n.
Reynaud, M., 10, 11.
Richardson, Cdr. H. du P., 80n, 82, 83n.
Riggs, Mr. H. C., 21.
Rika, 41.
Rina, 117.
Robinson, Cdr. C. E. C., killed, 37.
Roebuck, in collision, 83.
Rope for towing, 61.
Rose Marie, 72n.
Ross, 28n, 44, 97.
Rouen, 94, 107n, 108 (goes aground), 109, 112n, 120 (aground).
Route, X prepared, 20; mined, 38; tested by destroyers, 39 taken into use, 48; last
route to come under fire, 96-7 ; traffic suspended, 98.
Route, Y adopted, 20, 29 ; under fire, 48; E-boats, on 85; in use, 93 ; mines on, 110.
Route, Z under fire, 20, 48; to be used in darkness, 29, 48.
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VESSEL
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
Returned to Owner 7. 6.40.

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
ABEL TASMAN
Dutch
AEGIR
Dutch
ALICE
Dutch
AMAZONE
Dutch
ANTJE
Dutch
BART
Dutch
BORNRIFF
Dutch
BRENDARIS
Dutch
CARIBIA
Dutch
DELTA
Dutch
DESPATCH II
Dutch
DOGGER BANK
Dutch
FERDANTA
Dutch
FRISCO
Dutch.
CORECHT
Dutch
Dutch
HEBE
HONSDRUG
Dutch
Dutch
HORST
Dutch
JAVA
Dutch
JUTLAND
Dutch
KAAPFALGA
Dutch
Aground on Brady beach.
LENA
Dutch
ORANJE
Dutch
PACIFIC
Dutch
PASCHULL
Dutch
PATRIA
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Dutch
REIGER
Dutch
RIKA
Dutch
RUJA
Dutch
SANANTINO
Dutch
SURSUM CORDA
Dutch
TILLY
Dutch
TWENTE
Dutch
VREDE
Dutch
WEGA
Dutch
ZEOS

Details

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

Details

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

Details

Empire Hotel
Horrist
CS.-
me of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
PRINCESS LILY
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
approx.
"
OUR BOYS (Boat)
11
"
"
RENOWN (Cockle Boat)
"
Mined and sunk with
all hands.
"
"
ROBERTA
Unknown
N.
ROSABELLE
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
"
LOST
ST. PATRICK
"
"
"
SANTOSY
"
"
"
SARAH & EMILY
ough
"
SEA FALCON (Boat)
"
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
"
"
"
SHAMROCK
untit
"
SKYLARK 3. (SM281)
"
Unknown
was
"
"
"
SCENESHIFTER
"
"
"
SONIA
"
"
11
SKYLARK 2.
"
"
ff
SKYLARK 3.
in
"
"
"
SOUTHERN QUEEN
"
OS as
"
"
STONEHAVEN
"
tish
"
"
SUNSHINE
"
SUE SUE (Rowboat)
"
"
"
"
Lost while being towed
e
THETIS
from Dunkirk
"
"
TRITON
Unknown
"
"
"
TWO RIVERS
"
"
"
VIEWFINDER
11
"
"
VIKING 3.
"
"
"
VANITEE
"
"
Abandoned off Dunkirk
is
WARRIOR
"
"
WAVE QUEEN
Unknown
"
"
"
1
COMMODORE
"
"
On fire and abandoned -
WESTERLEY
Dunkirk
17
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
GRACE DARLING
"
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
Sunk in collision with
LOST
S.S. TILLY.
3)
"
"
MARY SPEARING
Unknown
"
"
"
CANVEY QUEEN
"
Did not return from
HAZARD
Dunkirk
PREVIOUSLY
"
Do.
REQUISITIONED
MISS JOSEPHONE I.
"
11
AND ON NAVAL
MOSS ROSE
"
"
SERVICE BUT
PELLAG 2.
"
"
UTILISED FOR
SEAMEW
"DYNAMO".

Details

Name of Vessel.
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
GOOD HOPE
31.5.40
Unknown
LOST.
Approx.
zh
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
do.
"
HANDY BILLY
"
"
S
"
ASSUMED LOST
HANORA
"
IOTE
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
"
a
KATE (18' Boat)
"
Unknown
LOST.
S
"
LANSDOWNE
"
Unknown
#
LARK (punt)
"
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
LITTLE ANN
Sufik Dunkirk
"
"
LETITIA
11
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
MADAME SANSGENE
"
Unknown
#
MARY ROSE
"
"
"
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
"
#
"
"
"
MARGHERITA
"
11
"
MAID OF HONOUR
If
MA JOIE
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
MALDON ANNIE
"
Unknown
"
MEDORA (wherry)
"
11
"
MINIKOI
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31.5.40
Unknown
LOST
approx.
MIRASOL
11
11
ASSUMED LOST
MONTAGUE WHALER
"
"
do.
MOSS ROSE
"
11
"
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
11
LOST
DO.
11
=
30'
"
NEMO IV.
=
Abandoned at Dunkirk
11
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
Unknown.
"
PEGGY 4.
11
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
PIONEER
"
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
PRINCESS MAUD
11
Abandoned off Dunkirk
LOST
-6-

Details

Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
PRINCESS LILY
31.5.40
Unknown.
LOST
approx.
OUR BOYS (Boat)
"
"
"
RENOWN (Cockle Boat)
"
Mined & sunk with
"
all hands.
ROBERTA
"
Unknown.
"
ROSABELLE
"
If
ASSUMED LOST.
ST. PATRICK
"
"
LOST.
SANTOSY
"
"
"
SARAH & EMILY
If
11
"
SEA FALCON (Boat)
"
Abandoned - Dunkirk
11
SHAMROCK
"
"
"
If
SKYLARK 3. (SM281)
If
Unknown
"
SCENESHIFTER
If
"
"
SONIA
"
"
12
SKYLARK 2.
II
If
"
SKYLARK 3.
"
"
"
SOUTHERN QUEEN
"
11
"
STONEHAVEN.
"
11
"
SUNSHINE
"
"
"
SUE SUE (Rowboat)
11
11
"
THETIS
"
Lost while being towed
"
from Dunkirk.
TRITON
11
Unknown.
"
TWO RIVERS
11
It
11
VIEWFINDER
11
11
"
VIKING 3.
=
11
"
VANITEE
11
11
11
WARRIOR
11
Abandoned off Dunkirk.
11
WAVE QUEEN
"
Unknown.
11
COMMODORE
"
11
"
WESTERLEY
11
On fire & abandoned -
"
Dunkirk.
-7-

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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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Reference
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
LENA
Dutch
Aground on Brady beach Mr.Bellamy
ORANJE
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PACIFIC
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PASCHULL
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PATRIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
REIGER
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RIKA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RUJA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SANANTINO
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SURSUM CORDA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
M
is
TILLY
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
TWENTE
Dutch
*
Mr.Bellamy
FRED
(LT
VREDE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
WEGA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
H H H
ZEOS
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
KA

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ENA
Dutch
Aground on Brady besch(Mr.Bellamy)
ORANJE
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PACIFIC
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PASCHULL
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PATRIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
REIGER
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
RIKA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RUJA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SANANTINO
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
SURSUM CORDA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ned
TILLY
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
TWENTE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
VREDE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
WEGA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ZEOS
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy

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No. 275.
1138/29th May.
SECRET.
MESSAGE.
IN.
From:- N.C.S.O. Thames.
Date:- 29/5/40.
Pass to D. of S.T.
Time:- 1320.
Addressed:- N.O.I.C. Ramsagte. C. in Co Nore. Admiralty.
V.A. Dover. N.C.S.O. London Ministry of
Shipping.
Southend 29th May departure Motor Boats
CANEY QUEEN, QUEEN OF ENGLAND MDDK (SHAMROCK/MDDK)
MJFV (WOLSEY) PRINCESS MAUDE for Beach east of
Dunkirk.
= 1138/29 ++++
Advance copy sent OPS. U.W.R. and O.I.C.
1st Lord.
M.O.S.I.
1st S.L.
D.O.S.T.
V.C.N.S.
Mr Dorrell.
A.C.N.S. (T).
Mr D.H. Edwards.
A.C.N.S. (H).
Mr Du Boisson.
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
Mr J.D. Walker.
Ops (4)
Mr Aikens,
O.D. (3).
S.T.N.6 B.
O.I.C. (2).
S.T.N.2.
D.S.D.9.
S.T.A.5.
M. (3).
AT/INT.I.(4).
E.P. (3).
P.
D.T.D. (2).
Extra Copy.
D. of S.T.
I.S.P.S.
File X.
++++++
RCD. 1906/29. 5. 40. GT.
W.L.H.
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5,000 pads JC&SLfd 51-6896
MESSAGE.
2227/27/May.
IN
RECEIVED:-
m N.C.S.O. Themes.
DATE
27.5.40.
TIME 0031.
P/L by Secret T/P.
d C. in C. Here, Repeated V.A. Dover, Admiralty,
Ministry or Shipping, N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
Reference Your 1433/27.
Fellowing creft requisitioned today and expected
to sail 0630 temorrow under charge of Lieut. C.M.
Wright R.N.V.R. in Tug FOSSA for South Downs. Each
mon has 3 days previsions.
SOUTHEND BRITANNIA
Lieut. G.L. Norton R.N.V.R.
NEW PRINCESOF, WALES
PRINCESOP WALES.
NEMO IV
SILVER POAM
SKYLARK
SEA FOAM.
SKYEARK II
Nominal list of ratings
DUCHESS 0 YORK
Borne and details of
GRACE DARLING IV
craft will be sent
BREADNOUGHT II
by letter
BREADHOUGHT III
PRINCESS MAUD.
(3)
(2)
2227/27.
Advance copy sent D.C.
1st Lord.
PERSONAL
18% S.L.
PERSONAL
V.C.H.S.
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S. (H)
PERSONAL
A.C.N.B. (T) PERSONAL
D.O.D. (H)
PERSONAL
Duty Capt.
PERSONAL
I.P.
PERSONAL
Dafs T Penovak 29/V

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Pare
w
W.H.Wibon of Braya olvition
Motor Passage vessel Princess Mand Taken x
11, marlborough Roy Therhe Bay B
Southend am Inc Essay.
Me phone has ?
molio Goal White Fox II /
Ell.1. Jones Wood wherfe
Thams St S.B10
hot
C.323:
Lynng of wallosey Bag Yeahl Statur
near Rochford basis
Mophine :
mohn yadt ) mary Roe Goven Diams
135, Lower Rd, SE 16 Phone BER 1920
Lying at acorn yard Sung Commercial
Dock, S.R.16
Kunce
!
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING
DOVER.
25th October, 1940.

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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS.
A.A. CRUISER.
CALCUTTA
DESTROYERS.
ANTHONY
INTREPID
VENOMOUS
BASILISK
IVANHOE
VERITY
CODRINGTON
JAGUAR
VIMY
ESK
JAVELIN
VIVACIOUS
EXPRESS
KEITH
WAKEFUL
GALLANT
MACKAY
WHITEHALL
GRAFTON
MALCOLM
WHITSHED
GRENADE
MONTROSE
WINCHELSEA
GREYHOUND
SABRE
WINDSOR
HARVESTER
SALADIN
WOLFHOUND
HAVANT
SCIMITAR
WOLSEY
ICARUS
SHIKARI
WORCESTER
IMPULSIVE
VANQUISHER
SLOOP.
BIDEFORD
CORVETTES.
GUILLEMOT
MALLARD
SHELDRAKE
KINGFISHER
SHEARWATER
WIDGEON
GUNBOATS.
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
MINESWEEPERS.
ALBURY
HEBE
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
BRIGHTON QUEEN
LEDA
SALTASH
DEVONIA
LYDD
SANDOWN
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SHARPSHOOTER
DUNDALK
MEDWAY QUEEN
SKIPJACK
EMPEROR OF INDIA
NIGER
SNAEFELL
FITZROY
ORIOLE
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
PANGBOURNE
SUTTON
GLENGOWER
PLINLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GOSSAMER
PORTSDOWN
WESTWARD HO
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
WHIPPINGHAM
HALCYON
QUEEN OF THANET
Sunk.
(Continued)

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Page 3.
r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
Sunk
(Continued)

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Page 4.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
COTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
DINARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
DORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
FENELLA
ROEBUCK
FOAM QUEEN
ROUEN
ISLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ISLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
KILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
KING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
LADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
LEVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
LOCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES name
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
of Inen
WHITSTABLE
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9
)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
(Tugs)
C. 11
)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
(Continued)

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

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COMMODORE
12.11.21
CAVERSHAM
the
HONE RIVERSIDE 5139
EMPRESS
28 AMCROUCHA LAUNCH PROPRIETOR
PEOPLE
QUEEN OF ENG
aunches for Hire:
"ROYAL PRINCESS"
Launches for Hire
"EMPRESS"
21
"CAVERSHAM"
"QUEEN OF ENGLAND"
"ECLYPSE" 28
T.O. 9144/STN. 6.B
26 Chasson Dd
The Derector' of Sea Reled Transport
London W.14
20 M un den st
Sir
W.
WILL
wish Ref. to your latter ME, roacuation of the BEF
from Wunkirk the undermantioned may be of
intarest
On the night of 22 June at. 6 form orders was
received from the Admirally (Comm Dueling RN)
to have ready as soon as possible the M.L. Empress
ML. Quaan of England" % M.L. "baveisham" all seals
to be removed, Patrol of. Vapouzed oil to be got
on board and to proceed to Sharness
Craws of above were rounded up but the Police
from thare homes by Phone, at. Cinamars M.
Faving got crews for our three Vassels than proceeded
to Southend arriving Early morning
They ware asked to Volunteer to go to Dunkirt
which than agreed to do
The craw of the Empress Consisting of
that few of them folt able to sign on for a month and word
***** currey US making arrangements with employers, etc. SQ
back to town very regretfully by train.
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the
or
seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue
able to warn my partners that I should be away for a bith
but there was same difficulty in getting signed on and Tic
toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people
late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a TV was
to be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself with few
accurate 1dea what the job was and was quite determined that
supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be do
the basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to
night's

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COMMODDRE
Sas Bodicia taken
CAVERSHAM
no
TELEPHONE: RIVERSIDE 5139
EMPRESS
an
A. CROUCH
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
ches for Hire
Launches for Hire
YAL PRINCESS"
LAUNCH PROPRIETOR
"CAVERSHAM"
"EMPRESS"
EN OF ENGLAND"
78, Bridge Road,
"ECLYPSE"
ness the then proce
Hammersmith, W.6.
19
29
20 MUNDEN STREET
the mght
as M. S Tilly of
WEST KENSINGTON. W14
saved by one
SIR
thand by
ew Dent back
I wish to forward to you, the fullest in formation
egarding the part played by my fathers the
Sas abandoned
te Capt a Grauch motor Lauchers in the evacuation
by M.S. "Lilly"
L Dankisk. I myself voluntessed to ga over an
aved an a
the Empress which as you know I have last I
a
t of repairs
of Shipping
also last the 2 wen of England, and the Caversham
ik with the me back badly damaged, when 9 got to Sheerness
ig about 200 harbour with the Empress, they asked far three
Pias
they volunteers for m2s Smith fast launch the Queen BoadicesTI
acking
best of
6apt. g Whittaker, 65 Dauglas Rd Kingston an Hames
E ngineer g Reves of 28 E land R Battersea and
msself took her ta Punkisk an several Yrips
opportunity of making arrangements with employers, DU CLEASE etc. so
DI
that few of them felt able to sign on for a month and wont
back to town very regretfully by train.
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the
seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue
e
able to warn my partners that I should be away for a bith
but there was same difficulty in getting signed on and Tic
toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people
late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a IV was
accurate idea what the job was and was quite determined that
to be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself visa few
supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be it
the basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to
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aken
and
CAVERSHAM
TELEPHONE RIVERSIDE 5139
EMPRESS
A.
CROUCH
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
ches for Hire:
Launches for Hire:
"ROYAL PRINCESS"
LAUNCH PROPRIETOR
"CAVERSHAM"
"EMPRESS"
"QUEEN OF ENGLAND"
78, Bridge Road,
"ECLYPSE"
ocar
Rebil
Hammersmith, W.6.
of
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20 MUNDEN STREET
WEST KENSINGTON. W14
SIR
I wish to forward to you, the fullest in formation
regarding the part played by my fathers the
Late Capt a Cruch motor Lauchers in the evacuation
of Dunkisk. I myself voluntessed to ga over an
the Empress which as you know I have last Q
also last the 2 wen of England and the Caversham
came back badly damaged, when I got to Sheerness
harbour with the Empress, they asked far three
volunteers for m2s Smith fast launch the Queen BoadicesTI
6apt. g Whittaker, 65 Douglas Rd Kingston an Hames
E ngineer g Reaves of 28 land Rd Battersea and
msself took her ta Punkish an several Trips
opportunity of making arrangements with employers, DU THAT etc. can so
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back to town very regretfully by train.
that few of them folt able to sign on for a month and went
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the
or
seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue
able to warn my partners that I should be away for a bith
but there was some difficulty in getting signed on and Tic
toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people
late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a TW was
to be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself with few
accurate 1dea what the job was and was quite determined that
supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be sid
the basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to
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TELEPHONE : RIVERSIDE 5139
Ches for Hire:
A. CROUCH
"ROYAL PRINCESS"
LAUNCH PROPRIETOR
Launches for Hire
"EMPRESS"
"CAVERSHAM"
"QUEEN OF ENGLAND"
78, Bridge Road,
"ECLYPSE"
Hammersmith, W. 6.
30
6 apt Whittaker
George Reves both received an months pay far
their services but myself only received 17 -10-0
out of eighter pounds. well 9 think that is all
the enformation 9 can give you.
Could you supply me with information regarding
the £50 0 yes month an my ambulance ship Royal Princess
as since my father died I have received name
Yours Respectiffy
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that opportunity few of making arrangements with DU doing employers, so and etc. had had so
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back of them folt able to sign on for a month and vont
to town very regretfully by train.
seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the
or
late toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people
but there was same difficulty in getting signed on a and bith Tic
able to warn my partners that I should be away for
in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a IV
to accurate be 1dea what the job was and was quite determined that was
supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be
put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself with few
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PRINCE
HO
Ext. 2161.
PRINCESS
LETTER SEN
DUKE
T.09144/S.T.N.6.B
1 OCT1940
POST ROOM
4
132
30th September 1940.
Sir,
130
I have to acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated 23rd September 1940,
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofar as your "PEGGY IV"
am at 10 a.m. for
took part in these operations and to
cked up a pilot and
thank you for the information which you
1. We arrived at Southend
have been good enough to supply. It is
Ramsgate. On our way
anticipated that this report will be of
ling barge "Asnington"
value in compiling the final report
5 p.m., and entered the
which operations. will be drawn up on these
arge "Snowdon" from the
e, moored her, and ran back
I am, Sir,
our Captain's
Your obedient Servant,
urday, 1st June, and
ded stores and gear.
the
names
that
icking up the train ferry
this
will
eeded to Dunkirk. We had
that
P.
MEREDITH,
you
1 the Commander of the
rse and tow back to
Yours faithfully
Director of Sea Transport.
5 back at Ramsgate at 7.30
F. Bridge, Esq., SONS LTD.
'Fishbourne" to and from
1,41,15,
6, High Street,
rd the S.T. "Princess" were
Leigh-on-Sea.
SEP
10
gate Harbour awaiting orders.
Director.
ed for 6 a.m., and we left
eded to the Downs, picking
We arrived at Southend at
iham, where we arrived at
Encl.
(signed)
Captain.
Mate.
S.Tall.
F. Soper.
G. Johnson.
CRewe.
T. Scott.
F. Tyson.
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EJKGYBS
TELEPHONE & TELEGRAMS ROYAL 3171.
WILLIAMS & SONS LTD.
PRINCE
8. LLOYDS AVENUE.
PRINCESS
AND AT
LONDON, E.C. 3.
SENHAM DOCK.
ESSEX.
18th September, 194. 0
DUKE
TELEPHONE RAINHAM 580.
The Director a of Sea Transport
131
132
Ministry of Shipping (H.O.),
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square, W.1.
m at 10 a.m. for
Dear Sir,
ked up a pilot and
1. We arrived at Southend
We are in receipt of your letter,
Ramsgate. On our way
reference T.0.9144/STN.6B, regarding
ling barge "Asnington"
information of the part played by our
p.m., and entered the
tugs "PRINCESS", "PRINCE" and "DUKE" in
arge "Snowdon" from the
the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
, moored her, and ran back
We enclose herewith copies of
our Captain's statements, together with
irday, 1st June, and
the names of the crews. We trust that
led stores and gear.
this will contain all the information
cking up the train ferry
that you require.
eeded to Dunkirk. We had
1 the Commander of the
se and tow back to
STATE 15 state 10 & 61
Yours faithfully,
back at Ramsgate at 7.30
SAMUEL WILLIAMS & SONS LTD.
Fishbourne" to and from
rd the S.T. "Princess" were
gate Harbour awaiting orders.
S
Director.
BI
ed for 6 a.m., and we left
eded to the Downs, picking
We arrived at Southend at
Encl.
iham, where we arrived at
Captain.
Mate.
S.Tall.
F. Soper.
G. Johnson.
T. Scott.
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CRewe.
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S.T. "PRINCESS".
132
Sirs,
On Friday, 31st May, we left Dagenham at 10 a.m. for
Gravesend, arriving at 11.30 a.m. We picked up a pilot and
left Gravesend at 11.40 a.m. for Southend. We arrived at Southend
at 1 p.m., leaving again at 1.35 p.m. for Ramsgate. On our way
we assisted the S.T. "DUKE" to tow the sailing barge "Asnington"
to Ramsgate. We arrived at Ramsgate at 6 p.m., and entered the
Harbour at 6.45 p.m. We then towed the barge "Snowdon" from the
east side of the harbour to the west side, moored her, and ran back
to the ast side for further orders.
Steam was ordered for 5 a.m. on Saturday, 1st June, and
acting upon instructions received we loaded stores and gear.
At 9.30 a.m. we left Ramsgate Harbour, picking up the train ferry
"Fishbourne". Taking her in tow we proceeded to Dunkirk. We had
arrived at about 2 miles off Dunkirk when the Commander of the
"Fishbourne" ordered us to alter the course and tow back to
Ramsg te Harbour, which we did,, arriving back at Ramsgate at 7.30
a.m. on the 2nd June. While towing the "Fishbourne" to and from
Dunkirk, all the ropes which we had aboard the S.T. "Princess" were
broken.
On Sunday, 2nd June we were in Ramsgate Harbour awaiting orders.
On Monday, 3rd June steam was ordered for 6 a.m., and we left
Ramsgate Harbour at 11.15 a.m. We proceeded to the Downs, picking
up s.t. "Contest" as escort to Southend. We arrived at Southend at
6.45 p.m., cleared and proceeded to Dagenham, where we arrived at
9.30 p.m.
(signed)
J.Wallis, Captain.
F.Berry, Mate.
S.Tall.
F. Soper.
G. Johnson.
CRewe.
T. Scott.
F. Tyson.
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S.T. "DUKE"
VETO
Sirs,
We left Dagenham at 10.30 a.m., May 31st, arriving at
Gravesend at 11.10 a.m. where we picked up as Pilot. We then
proceeded to Southend, arriving there at 12.30 p.m.
Acting on orders from the Admiralty, we put two hands aboard
the Sailing Barge "Ashingdon" and took her in tow, and proceeded
to Ramsgate Harbour, arriving off the Harbour about 6.40 p.m.
Acting upon instructions received from the authorities, we left
the S.B. "Ashi ngdon" at anchor in the downs below the Harbour, and
took the tug into the Harbour about 8 p.m. to await further orders.
On Saturday morning, 1st June, we had orders to stand by at
daylight, and received further orders to take stores, water and
armoury together with some amunition, aboard, and stand by to tow
the Ferry Boat ishbourne' to Dunkirk. We had four Naval ratings
put aboard and at 9.20 a.m., together with the S.T. "Princess",
we took the F.B. "Fishbourne" in tow. After towing for about 70
minutes, we put our rope into the S.T. "Princess" and then went
ahead of the S.T. Princess with our two ropes in her head. About
11.20 a.m., owing to the starboard rope of the S.T. Princess"
breaking, we were forced to slip our rope to enable them to get
another rope aboard the Ferry Boat; the S.T. Princess" then came
alongside and took our place.
After steaming for about 12 hours, we were ordered up alongside
the Ferry Boat where the Commander gave us orders to turn back and
find the Steam Tug "Sun III" and four Sailing Barges, and also keep
in contact with him. We sighted the Steam Tug and Sailing Barges
off our starboard bow, and went over and took the S.B. "Haste-Away"
ying
from S.T. "Sun III" and left him with the other three. Owing to
bad visability and the difficulty in keeping the Sailing Barges in
tow, we lost contact with our other gugs and the Ferry Boat. After
the S.B. "Ada Mary" had broken adrift twice from the "Sun III", I
decided to keep her in my tow, proceeding to our destination with
two barges each.
Firemen
At. about 2.40 p.m., when approximately 2 miles north of
Dunkirk (according to the reckoning of the Master of the S.T. "Sun III)
we found a violent air raid in progress, with bombing off our star-
board side, during which our own fighting aircraft split up the
enemy craft. At the same time we sighted a life boat adrift with
about 40 English soldiers aboard and one Naval rating. We picked up
20 soldiers and left the rest aboard the S.T. "Sun III". Things were
looking very bad, and upon the advice of an officer in charge of the
soldiers, and owing to the fact that we did not know the exact
whereabouts of our destination - having lost contact with our
Commander who was abroad the Ferry Boat, we steamed about for an
hour and then followed the S.T. "Sun III". About 4.20 p.m. we
sighted amother life boat which turned out to be from the destroyer
"Basilisk" which had been sunk in an air raid off Dunkirk Harbour.
There were 12 survivors aboard - 11 sailors and 1 midshipmany whom
rated
we took abroad. Their boat was then put astern of sailing craft.
r our
ed
We again proceeded on our course, and at 5.5 p.m. two British
aircraft circled round us and signalled us to set our course for
South. This we did, and the +Sun III" followed. After steaming
for a
for about 70 minutes, and with the help of the aircraft, we sighted
ke a
two life boats, and leaving the larger of the two to the S.T. "Sun III'
in the
we took from the other 11 Spaniards and 1 Canadian soldier.
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SERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
Ext. 2161.
по
CLUB
MOORINGS OFF
HURL
LETTER SENT
WANDSWORTH PARK AND
HURLINGHAM.
LANDING STAGES
1 OCT1940
AND DRY DOCK.
T.09144/S.T.N.6B
POST ROOM
137
4
AD
30th September 1940
Gentlemen,
136
I have to acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated 18th September 1940,
29. Burstock Road
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Putney S.
Operations, insofar as your "PRINCE",
"PRINCESS" and "DUKE", took partin
October 5ᵗʰ, 1940.
then
these operations, and to thank you for
the most interesting information which
you have been good enough to supply.
the
report operations. which burcular will be drawn up final on these 7144 / STN 6 B.
be of value in compiling the
It is anticipated that this report will
2n
I am, Gentlemen, to a record of the
Your obedient Servant,
happenings of (Sgd.) (say I boat MEREDITH. QUEST
with impelf and
that this does not
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as
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shipping. lianing the eational condition of Quest
excactly as she arrived back from Deunkink.
The engine is being put back into wonking
with them to Dunkirk. He that returned as the on weather Tuesday had and deteriorated we report for our
over to C.O. Davies who informed would be us used and he had no further use borrowed
no more small We boats obtained our clearance London. paper and, with a
services. chart and compass started for
one of the worst experiences was of tossed the whole about job like for a a
heavy Here sea began was running and and at our 10 little p.m. Tuesday boat night morning we anchored and, after in the
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Tuesday June I940 a police message arrived asking me
to ring Commander Bowles Southend Naval Control.
16/5
Several questions were asked as to condition of Motor
Vessel "Shamrock". She was in perfect condition and Fuel Tanks
full, having just been passed by the Ministry of Shipping for the
carrying of passengers on short trips from Canvey beach.
Can you make the South Downs he asked, where is that
Sir I replied, just off Deal and Dover. I agreed to try, and
upon instructions proceeded to take on board 30 Gallons Fuel in
5 Gallons containers, sufficient food and water for four days,
and discard the Buoyant apparatus which are always carried.
Roy Brown aged I8 of Canvey Island answered my request
by turning up at dawn with food and kit, we left with Donald my 29/-
youngest son to see us off.
On reaching Southend Naval Control we were informed the
journey was to Dunkirk and a further IO Gallons of petrol was
provided. Roy Brown at this stage was given an opportunity to
stay behind but he declined and expressed his desire to accompany
me. A requisition note was handed to me also a Special Route
for Small Craft Thames to Dunkirk. reading:- you are to proceed at
your utmost speed direct to the beaches eastward of Dunkirk, and
course etc; before leaving I regret to note with displeasure
four Skippers of upper Thames passenger Vessels said No when asked
if they could make Dunkirk, although their bunkers were full and
a heap of Fuel on deck they were immediately ordered to take their
Vessels with the letter "M" on their funnels to Sheerness
presumably to be taken over by Naval Units.
Our four little crafts set off in Convoy, The Princess
Maud Manned by Naval Ratings, The Canvey Queen by I Naval Rating
and I Civillian, The Queen of England by 3 Civilians, The
Shamrock by myself and Roy Brown, when off Shoeburyness the
Canvey Queen received Engine trouble and we took her in fow almost
to Mangate when she was able to proceed under her own power and
remain SO.
It was about 6 miles off Margate we sighted a British
Fighter Aircraft about 50 feet above the water making a desperate
bid to reach our shores, smoke pouring from its Engine as it
wobbled and whizzed by us, we could only look and wish him
silently a happy landing. The Maud called me alongside she was
taking water rather badly and borrowed and kept my Bilge Pump she
also seemed to have difficulty in keeping his proper course in
spite of having both the Canvey Queen's Compass and my own on board.
la runna
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few troops,
and WE proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more loads off
the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising tide.
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you et home alright, they have all forgotten, no wonder.
Frantically we kept running in front of the large red
rick building which will be familiar to thousands, the remains of
he white hot Crested Eagle still smouldering just eastward and still
bey marched column after column through the gaps in the sand dunes.
Whilst serving the Destroyer H.M.S. 4.40 I could not
get a volunteer from the soldiers to take the 3 or 4 ships life
boats back to the shore "They were all done up".
I ordered Roy Brown to do so he did this without hesitation
and continued this work for a considerable time, while his place on
the Shamrock was taken over by a seaman lent to me by the Destroyer
Commander. The Princess Maud ventured in too close and was aground,
scores waded out and climbed on board her but it was obvious she was
to be another souvenir for Fritz.
STATEM
I was ordered by an officer of this Destroyer not to bring
anymore wounded but my very next trip found me helping aboard a
badly wounded young lad, for this I was shouted at by the same
113
officer my reply was a rude army one which could not be withdrawn.
The officer was right, there was no room for medical
attention on his ship, burp what could you do.
I took in tow 3 large Carley Floats one behind the other
these were filled to capacity about 50 men in each standing up to
their waists in water in the net inside.
My craft was well loaded too, we were just making for our
Destroyer when I was brought to a standstill, my ungine stopped
the propeller had fouled, I believe a human @bstruction. There were
many in the shallow water. I signalled the Canvey Queen to take me
in tow and with a struggle against the tide she got us along side and
every man got aboard o.k. one of them took my revolver from under my
nose; its a way they have in the army. Naval men came down and tried
to free the obstruction without success. I was too weak to dive under
the thick black oil which surrounded us, so rather than be left
sitting on our useless craft I asked to be taken on H. S. ship
1
this was the last straw, having to leave my vessel which constituted
ay life savings.
the followed fire expinguishers were taken on the Destroyer. Roy Brown
My spare fuel was taken off by a small Naval motor boat,
one more glance at the beach.
me up quickly on board as she was about to leave. I took
up
youing
prayed.
Sat down beneath a gun with my hands over my face and
you
These notes are true and unpolished. allanBarrell
La ranna
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few
WE and proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more load
the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising
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On the 28th May I left Kingston with the "TIGRIS 1" for
Sheerness with instructions that we were to pick up a Pilot at
Gravesend. There was no Pilot at Gravesend and we were told to
proceed to Sheerness where we were asked if we would sign on for
onemonth, which we did.
29/5
We left Sheerness at 2.30 the following day for Ramsgate arriving
there about 11 o'clock. We were still without a Pilot having one
naval Officer and two ratings.
30/5 At 2.30 the following morning we had orders to proceed to
Dunkirk. We still had no Pilot but were told to follow a pilot
boat, which lod. Owing to the engine of the pilot boat breaking
down we were asked to tow her but we found that our boat was not
Ted
powerful enough for towing as the sea was very rough. We had to
e
leave the pilot boat and were told to steer for the burning flames
at Dunkirk which would take us about two hours.
x
We arrived at Dunkirk but found we could not get in close enough
to get the troops off the sands so we got the "LANSDOWN" to go in
and we pulled her off ground after the troops were aboard. We
also used the "PRINCESS LILY". We were told to proceed to
La Panna which is about nine miles further round the coast.
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few troops
WE
and proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more loads off
the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising tide.
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DUNKIRK
Meeting held a. m. at the
A G E N D A.
1. 2. 3. Minutes Matters Report of arising. of Meeting held on 26th September 1940.
said to OH
4. Cases 1. for TOTAL Payments discussion for and period ending 22nd October 1940.
"Thetis" LOSS:- settlement on the table
-
"Moss Rose"
-
H.F. Eaton.
"Maid of Honour"
-
T. Adams
"Minikoi"
-
H. Sands
"Princess Lily"
-
"Court Belle II"
- - }
Capt. W.S. Shelford.
"Hanora"
"Miranda"
-
C. Whatford & Son.
SAILING BARGES:
-
C.E. Thompson
W.H, Goldsmith
"Lady Rosebery"
"Duchess"
-
-
"Barbara "Aidie" Jean"
Samuel West Ltd.
"Doris"
- - - }
Wakeley Bros. & Co.Ltd.
"Ethel Eyerard" "
R & W. Paul Ltd.
" Lark "
- - 3
11.
-
LOST EFFECTS :-
F.T. T. Everard & Sons.Ltd.
"Kit-Cat"
Scholey & Co.Ltd.
5.
-
III.
Any other business.
J. Swain.
Totathos:-
two Rives
20 bills
Sarah timely
7.E Bower
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boreign
Meeting at held The at 11.a.m. on Friday 7th Rebruary, 1941
Ministry of Shipping,
AGENDA:
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on 17th January, 1941.
2.
Matters arising.
3.
Report of Payments for period ending 6th February, 1941.
4.
Cases for discussion and settlement:-
I. TOTAL LOSS:
"EDITH".
C.E. Miller.
"EDITH DOROTHY".
R. Ladd.
"BLUEJACKET".
R. Ladd.
"CARAMIA".
A. Moody.
"SUE SUE".
F.C. Wilson.
"LILY".
J. Gisby.
"OUR BOYS".
H.J. Verrion.
"MADAME SANSGENE".
Mrs. Shelley.
"RENOWN".
Osborne Bros.
II. REPAIRS.
Belgian Trawler "JACOMINA".
5.
Any other business.
x.
southern Queen
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C.H. Harvey
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 23rd October, 1940 at the
Ministry of Shipping. Room No. 8021.A.
Present:
MR. ALLEN (Chairman)
" MOORE
"
RIDDELL
"
WAND
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 26th September were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed.
(a) "Sceneshifter" Agreed to refer the case to Mr. Barnett of
Watson & Co.Glasgow.
(b) "Brywyn"
Agreed to maintain committee's attitude unless
owner produces evidence of loss or value.
(c) "Vanitee"
Agreed to offer £700 which is sum stated by
owner on T619 to be acceptable.
(a) "Stonehaven"
Agreed to offer £500 in full settlement.
(e) "Bullpup"
Agreed to offer £450 - the insured value.
(f) "Rosabelle"
Agreed to offer £75 in full settlement.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 22nd October amounting to
£5,834.15.8d was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
(a) TOTAL LOSS:
"Thetis" Agreed to offer £225 in full settlement.
"Moss Rose" Agreed to make comparison with other Deal Boats
"Maid of Honour" Agreed to offer £425 (Tough's valuation)
( in full settlement.
"Minikoi" Agreed to require Letters of Administration in
favour of the widow before opening negotiations.
"Princess Lily"
}
Agreed to forward forms T619 and at the
"Court Belle II"
same time to offer, if required, advances
on account of 2/3rds of insured values.
"Hanora"
Agreed to offer £565 in full settlement.
"Miranda"
Agreed to settle at owners claim of £20. 1
"Triton"
Agreed to settle at owners claim of £1,500
"Two Rivers"
Agreed to offer £370 in full settlement.
"Sarah & Emily"
Agreed to settle at owners claim of £30,
if, after enquiry, boat had not returned.
à
"Wolsey"
0 2
Agreed to offer £250 which is sum stated
by owner on T619 to be acceptable.
Barges (8)
hings
Agreed to negotiate settlements up to
the valuation figures.
(b) Repairs & Replacements:
)
"Mare Nostrum" : Agreed to pay the repair bill as
recommended on survey report, to refer
to P.CO(S.T) for valuation of missing
of
articles and to take no action on
expenses claim, until reasonably
presented.
lle"
"Kit Cat" :
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Payments made since presentation of Report on 21st July 1941.
Repairs and
Total Loss
Vessel.
Type
Claimant
Paper No.
Hire and
Replacements
Remarks.
Expenses
£. s. d.
£. S. d.
£ S. d.
"LARK"
S/Barge
Dover Harbour Board
O. 9315/40.
8. 5.
"BARBARA JEAN"
T.O.9296/40.
18. 7.
"ROYALTY"
T.O.9298/40.
13. 4.
14.
"PANDORA"
Punt
A. Read
T.M. 5152/41.
30.
"KATHLEEN"
17' Boat
C. Morris
4918/41.
266.
-.
"FOLKESTONE
M/V
Spraggs Bros.
9201/40.
110.
BELLE"
(c/o Adams)
99. 17. -.
"BLUEBIRD"
M.L.
Mrs. G. Ragless
T.M. 4136/40
20. -.
"OLIVE MAY"
M/Barge
Samuel West Ltd.,
T.0.8532/40
30.
"LADY ROSEBERY"
AS/barge
=
T.0.9306/40
20. -.
"GLENWAY"
100. -.
65.
"RIVER TOY"
M/B.
C.H.Elkington
T.M. 2766/41
"ALPHEUS"
M/Barge
S. Instone & Co.,
T.0,9104/40
90. -: i,
"SHERFIELD"
J.J.Prior (Transport)
Limited
T.0.9423/40
66. -.
Dover Harbour Board
"
9. 1.
"SHAWFORD"
Prior (Trans) Ltd.
11
30. -. i,
"CAROLINE"
Row Boat
H.E. Parker
5206/41
28. -.
"SHRIMP"
Skiff
"
"
3. 17. -.
"FERROCRETE"
M/Barge
Assoc.Portland Cement
Manufacturers Ltd.,
T.0.7976/40
50.
ex "HIGHLAND
28'
Royal Mail Lines
T.M.6352/40
PRINCESS"
Lifeboat
Limited
236. 5. ".
"NEW PRINCE OF
Southend Motor Nav:
Balance of "Total Loss"
WALES"
P.M.B.
Company Limited
T.M. 3887/40
: ! 120.
: : 1236.
Compensation.
"SHAMROCK"
P.M.B.
A. Barrell c/o
T.M.3898/40
! : 415.
Balance of "Total Loss"
W.G. & S. Beecroft
Compensation
"BONITA"
M/V
S.W. Newton c/o
T.M.2779/41
30. --
50. -.
Wannop & Falconer
ex "GLOUCESTER
13
Union Castle Mail
T.M.9092/40
96. 7. -.
Lifeboat No.12
CASTLE"
Lifeboats
S.S. Co. Ltd.,
315. 8. 4.
7 Lifeboats
234. 14. -.
Fitting out 6 Lifeboats which
replaced missing ones.
"SKYLARK III"
M/V
Mrs. M. Corsan
T. 0.9203/40
487. i.
"QUEEN OF
M/V
Bowmaker Ltd.,
T.M.3716/40
700.
i
Advance on account
ENGLAND"
"EMPRESS"
M/V
=
"
"
300.
!
Advance on account
"KNOWLES"
Aux.
London & Rochester
T.O.7764/40.
8. 6.11.
S/Barge
Trading Co.Ltd.,
"THYRA"
Aux
London & Rochester
S/Barge
Trading Co. Ltd.,
"
14. 9. 3.
"PUDGE"
Aux.
London & Rochester
S/Barge
Trading Co. Ltd.,
21. 8. 6.
London & Rochester
Trading Co. Ltd.,
75. -- -:
Dover Harbour Board
10. 11.
"CABBY"
London & Rochester
Trading Co. Ltd.,
"SCONE"
14. 3,
London & Rochester
Trading Co. Ltd.,
"SEINE"
M/Barge
38.10. 8,
London & Rochester
T.O.8949/40.
66. 8. 1.
Trading Cox Ltd.,
C/f
£ 893.18. -
£1,145. 3. 4.
£3,432. 5. -

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ST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS.
A.A. CRUISER.
CALCUTTA
DESTROYERS.
ANTHONY
INTREPID
VENOMOUS
BASILISK
IVANHOE
VERITY
CODRINGTON
JAGUAR
VIMY
ESK
JAVELIN
VIVACIOUS
EXPRESS
KEITH
WAKEFUL
GALLANT
MACKAY
WHITEHALL
GRAFTON
MALCOLM
WHITSHED
GRENADE
MONTROSE
WINCHELSEA
GREYHOUND
SABRE
WINDSOR
HARVESTER
SALADIN
WOLFHOUND
HAVANT
SCIMITAR
WOLSEY
ICARUS
SHIKARI
WORCESTER
IMPULSIVE
VANQUISHER
SLOOP.
BIDEFORD
CORVETTES.
GUILLEMOT
MALLARD
SHELDRAKE
KINGFISHER
SHEARWATER
WIDGEON
GUNBOATS.
LOCUST
f
MOSQUITO
MINESWEEPERS.
ALBURY
HEBE
BRIGHTON BELLE
ROSS
KELLETT
BRIGHTON QUEEN
SALAMANDER
LEDA
DEVONIA
SALTASH
LYDD
DUCHESS OF FIFE
SANDOWN
MARMION
DUNDALK
SHARPSHOOTER
MEDWAY QUENEN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
SKIPJACK
NIGER
FITZROY
SNAEFELL
ORIOLE
GLENAVON
SPEEDWELL
PANGBOURNE
GLENGOWER
SUTTON
PLINLIMMON
GOSSAMER
WAVERLEY
PORTSDOWN
GRACIE FIELDS
WESTWARD Ho
HALCYON
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
WHIPPINGHAM
QUENN OF THANET
Sunk.
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
#
Sunk
(Continued)