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BROCK
Oropesa trawler
s/Lt. K.H.G. Roberts,
Skipper
R.N.V.R.
Jappy.
29th May
0430
Left Ramsgate in company with 5 other
Oropesa trawlers of the Dover M/S
command, the S.O. being in the tr.
Fyldea.
1330
off Dunkirk harbour.
1420
Entered harbour.
1530-
See under Fyldea.
1800
1800ca
Proceeded to Dover.
1930ca
Engines defective; transferred
passengers and troops to Fyldea.
30th May
-
Dover. Disembarked 6 troops.
31st May
1410
To Dunkirk by Y route with 4 M/B's in
tow, Fyldea in company.
1st June
0810
At "R" buoy A/C to X route. Abandoned
1 M/B, which had become waterlogged.
tape
1020
Air attack in vicinity of W buoy,
+
1230
Off Dunkirk beach. Sent the 3 M/B's in
shore.
1240
Air attack.
Ship "suspected" of making water.
1340
1420
Proceeded. Fired on by shore battery close east of
Gravelines.
1940
Arrived Dover.
Total 6
Authority - R.O.II, p.525.
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GOLDEN SPRAY II
M/B (F.
Roberts
{
J. O'Neill
N. Cohen
}
Deal
A. C.Crowthall, a Boatmen. Lloyd's
Official.
31st May
1100ca
Towed (by the sk. Hilda) to Dunkirk
1800ca
Ferried troops (six trips).
in company with 5 M/B's and 2 L/B's.
-
Was swamped by the wash of destroyers.
Crew and troops transferred to a
destroyer.
The Golden Spray II did not return from Dunkirk.
Authority - TO.9144.
TO.9436.
J.D.C.
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SODALITY
(107)
F.T. Everard & Sons
Ltd.
R. Roberts, Master.
3rd June
This ship did not take part in England Operation 16 troops. Dynamo. (1)
[She was at Dunkirk from 22nd to 24th May].
Soizle 40414
aux M/S
officiences Equapages
SUEUR
(hot by finbus
of treach of beated
E D.R. records the "Sarzik" landed 16 troops.
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H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Medical Organisation during the Evacuation of Dunkirk.
During the first six visits all casualties were
those injured on shore except for a few minor shrapnel
wounds.
After the second visit the R.A.M.C. provided a
Doctor and two orderlies to augment the medical staff of
the ship. They brough some additional supplies.
Owing to the number of casualties it was impossible
to keep details of the wounded or their wounds. We have
records of about 10%.
The following were treated on board:
W.H.Phillips. 6087364.
P.S.Lyde. 2nd.Lieut.R.Velch.
R. Carmichael. 2077487.
R. Boxall.
1424735.
2074895.
C.Freeman.
371842.
G. Mortimer.
2003511.
B.Hazeltine.
1072589.
4105218.
A.Webber.
6139645.
N. Calvert.
J.Banfield. A.Jones. Odgers. Martin. Newton. Green. Salt.
J.Lynch.
5723342.
F. Coyle.
6977118.
H.
1918104.
G. Fulton.
4455342.
4979392.
W.Mc.Kergon.
1953338.
K.
1523249.
D.Ford.
124856.
J.
2058319.
L.Dorrington.
2072290.
D. Roberts.
4127489.
S. Archer.
2578464.
J. Melcourt.
1848902.
L.Ne.Greggor.
796184.
-
5049974.
J. Watt.
803512.
M. Kraschau.
22nd,Tirailleurs Algerians.
-
East Yorks.
- Perch. Royal Warwicks.
C. Coombs.
2061143.
- Mann.
2616074.
H. Drage.
76208.
- Sears.
2616014.
H. Beersford.
3240696.
- Jackson.
797213.
- Johnson.
4452964.
- Keather.
4748446.
- Neson.
3593644.
- Bentley.
859715.
- Curtis.
736 276.
- Morton.
5947916.
Ord.Seaman Clitharty.
We Oloman.
2032511.
All these casualties were handed over to the R.A.M.C.
at Dover and most of them were taken to hospital by
hospital train.
JUNE 1st.
Sai led from Dover to Dunkirk. Near the French Coast
picked wounded Frenchman from an open boat, Gerard Henri
Dehehonte up born 24.7.14. Compound fractured legs, one arm
off, buttock shot off, given a grain of morphia, died in
half an hour. His effects sent to the War Office, and he
was buried at Dover.
At 1630 ship was bombed by 27 aircraft until Ship
Ship proceeded to Dunkirk where troops were 1715. embarked.
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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 11
SHIP: "SKYLARK" 6.
RATING REPORTING: CADET RATING G.R. PRICE
Crew: Cadet Rating A.I. Foster and Stoker Roberts.
The "Skylark" was towed over by H.M.D. "FYLDEA" and
eventually arrived at Dunkirk at about 0700 on Saturday June
1st. The boats were sent to the beaches. "Skylark" towed in
the "Eastbourne Belle" whose motor had broken down. The
"Eastbourne Belle" ran onto a submerged car and the towing Line
became entangled around the screw of the "Skylark". C.R.Foster
went over the side and cut this rope free. We then proceeded
to the beach and picked up about 70 British Tommies and one
officer. These were taken aboard the "Fyldea".
2.
Second trip we picked up the crew of the Ferry "Nymph"
(motor boat) and about 60 British Tommies. These were taken
aboard the "Fyldea".
3.
Third trip, picked up about 70 French troops. We
returned to the "Fyldea" but found she was aground. After an
unsuccessful attempt to tow the "Fyldea" off I decided to try
and get the French I had away - we were being bombed.
4.
I left the harbour and met H.M.S. WORCESTER outside.
I put the troops aboard her and started to return to the "Fyldea"
for the others but the "Skylark's" motor stezedup. We therefore
abandoned the "Skylark" which was slightly on fike and embarked
on the WORCESTER. The WORCESTER was seriously bombed and Cadet
Rating Foster slightly injured by a machine gun bullet - he was
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had been put at full the disposal and all officers of the troops cabine - all
and bunks were Captain's abin was occupied 1+11
as an example the naked men who had swam on by
dozen completely carried 1700 board.
Eagle" this
1pl ne in was
Engineers ratings Officers Second It Lieutena who is assisted who almost were was t outstanding most Wilson indefatigablein impossible ably. 201 Company, when to I would mention his all were any excellent officers or
extent to her Commanding Officer whose cool and balanced
consider that the efficiency of the ship is due to a but grea
to whom T was able
280
"GOLDEN EAGLE" continued.
(2). Lieutenant Lucas R.N.R. This officer
supported Lieutenant Newman and by his handling of the shi
personal efforts in berthing and securing carried out inva
work under dangerous and very difficult conditions.
(3). C.P.O. James S. Seaman C/J3192 Torped
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional work in organising
leading the ship's company in difficult and dangerous work
elderly Chief Petty Officer led every form of work and act
and his untiring efforts resulted in the rescue of a very
number of men.
(4). Seaman E.C. Utton R.N.R. X19617a. Thi
seaman went ashore from H.M.S. "Golden Eagle" with a line
organised a ferry service between the ship and shore. He
exceptional coolness and ability under fire and his indiv
work throughout the whole proceedings was exceptional.
R.N.V.R. C/WRX84. For exceptionally good work and devoti
(5). F.J. Shirley, Acting Leading Telegrap
duty.
(6). Able Seaman Scott S.T. T.D./X1406. fire.
coolness and ability whilst at the helm under
his ship and after presence she had of been mind set on fire by severe of
coolness in the manner in which bombing
"CRESTED EAGLE". (1). Lieutenant Commander B.R. Booth he R
continuously IO keeping (2). the Sub. guns Lieut. of the R.M. maintaining ship Roberts in VIOV action R.N.R. For his guns si
series although of the severe ship bombing was on attacks fire and and out of control (until
finally to be abandoned.
F
G. Friend C/J95190.
(3). Able Seaman from the ship aban
excellent face of severe work in air assisting attacks until to fire she had last to be
orid no Cooch J.F. (T.124). CO.
air extreme attack care and and with devotion the ship to the finally wounded disabled whilstand
(4). Chief Steward on
BBW
eviteitink of elds asw odg
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aft in very It few is minutes difficult she to was on fire fore and aft.
embarked, men on board, I should under say the round conditions about estimate 600. that they the number were of
After ties from beaching the As bomb I the a dvised explosions lower all decks must were filled
their only chance, and hands to
sighted as at one time in the probably water. 200 I men could the be water
they were then badly machine gunned. regret to say that
being furiously all fore wood, In less and with than the half exception an hour of owing the to the ship
that aft, and I feel that I hull, she was
withstand any gear the heat or instruments and can
The crew be
I the specially guns were commend kept going right up wonderfully well,
Q.O. R.N.R., and Able Seaman Frend who was Lieutenant acting a
R.M. Roberts, the Gunnery for which
were alleviating so wounded which was a terrific nobly in
the Chief Steward Cooch (T124) worked
have been to single out, they were all so these it is
difficult many in such a small place. Apart from job. There
thank them. served better in the hour of trial, good, for no which one could I
concur, are attached.
R.N.R., and Sub-Lieutenant R.M. Roberts, R.N.R., with D.J.P. which Davies
Additional reports from Lieutenant
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
BOOTH
Lieutenant Commander, R.N,R.
The Commodore,
R.N. Barracks,
Chatham.
C.in.C. Nore.
Copy to Commodore, Sheerness. )
II
No:3019/187.P/40.
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(Copy to:-Commodore, in Charge, Sheerness.
Flag Officer Commanding, Dover. )
Their
Lordships. 2. Forwarded. Enquiries are for being the information made to good service of the full
names of the ratings brought to notice for their
and these will be reported later.
Bernard Ralph Booth, appears Commending to have Officer, behaved Lith great
The DIvoda Command credit
to. be deserving. of recognition.
VICE 6- JUN 1940
bonten
R.P.E.E.Drax,
#
The Nore.
5th June, 1940.
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Copy.
274
R.N. Chatham. Barracks,
The Commanding Officer,
H.M.S. "Crested Eagle".
Sir,
I have the honour to report that during the intense
beaching, and burning of the vessel, all men under my con-
aerial bombardment of the pier, and the subsequent bombing,
trol remained steady at their posts and carried out their
duties with great coolness. I should like especially to
report on the following men:
Tilbury A.B.
1e
Frend. A.B.
Plack, A.B.
Patrick.
for their work in keeping the vessel alongside the quay and
for assisting the wounded men to board the vessel. I have
to report that an unknown A.B. or O.S. a survivor from the
"Grenade" suffering from severe facial injuries, requested
that he should assist to men the A.A. guns. Being short-
handed I posted him as gunlayer and Captain of the Gun at
No.2 Pom pom. This Gun he kept in action for 20 minutes
after the bombing of the vessel.
Four German Prisoners on board were of great
al
assistance in rescuing wounded from the damaged compart-
ments, these men were handed over to a French N.C.O. on
reaching shore.
side
Engineer Lieut. Turnbull, R.N.R. was placed in
hospital in a large hotel about 2 miles East of Dunkirk.
He was badly burnt about the hands and face and suffering
slightly from shock. Owing to the congested state of the
beaches it was impossible to collect all survivors. All
men seen were instructed to return to England by the earliest
availableboat.
in.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
R.M. Roberts,
Sub.Lieut. R.N.R.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanatarium'and no boats or ships in immediate
vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2½ fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropes
secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small
boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell
operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet
of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats
creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were
embarked.
During this time bombing, shelling and aerial
and machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were
continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations
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CONFIDENTIAL
Diulo/
1392
FROM. EXTENDED SHEERNESS. DEFENCES OFFICER,
295
DATE..18th June, 1940.
24dim/8
Local Defence Flotills.
7
TO...COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
y 10/14/8
er, Sheerness.
"CRESTED EAGLE" ACTION OFF DUNKIRK.
DUNKIRK.
The attached letter from
Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence
Flotilla, is forwarded for information
with a copy of "Crested Eagle's" report
utenant Commander
of proceedings.
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE,
in
he loss of the ship
I should like to endorse Commander
Cordeaux's views of the behaviour of the
Commanding Officers, Lieut. Comdr B.R.
al account Lieutenant
Booth R.N.R. and Sub.Lieut. R.M. Roberts
tice to the splended
R.N.R.
fficers and ship's
ed on her way into
g and machine gun fire
CAPTAIN.
1 also later whilst
/lers
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
being made to rescue
at
-II-
MODORE-IN-CHARGE
No.. D.Y.1/01.
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
ssed by his account of
Roberts RNR who
(Copy to:-
18 JUNE
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,
up to their guns
THE NORE).
ombing attacks - the
ely unprotected -
Forwarded.
ed fire until
ition was exhausted.
th considers that the
DOMO COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
ily the reason that the
PHASHEERNESS.
appears to me also that the behaviour of
and Learnt rdommander Booth himself, in his general handling
BRUTE oth. TV=Dar NO, baannd situation is deserving of great praise.
le
Mr.
COMMANDER R.N.
S.O. T.L.D.F.
is
racipo 185120'E Wedgingte P.O. Telegraphist.
bb B 18,0 Iferwed turned to the beach where she brought up sometime
unges gained ground and with the wind aft in very few
MORE Brarme. Stifire fore and aft.
W Ourbman tmgas m.e. Summot to estimate the number of men on board, under
coanna ges they were embarked, I should say round about 600.
about amnesilly
the congriss were filled first, casualties from the bomb
HAVE fee Pall eltag.us мизовоге been severe. After beaching I advised all
Totino nizort BIL i/ue water as their only chance, and probably 200
is ad at one time in the water. I regret to say that
abr 1 anahine gunned.
the Negri Ie inter navadia of the hull, she was blazing furiously fore and
agnanz nor half an hour owing to the ship being all wood,
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The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence 10/14/19 Flotills. 276
7
DATE
16th June 1940.
Y
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT..CRESTED EAGLE - ACTION OFF DUNKIRK.
Submitted-
I have now interviewed Lieutenant Commander
B. Booth the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE,
in
and have had a personal account of the loss of the ship
at Dunkirk.
I feel that in his original account Lieutenant
Commander Booth has hardly done justice to the splended
work accomplished by himself, his officers and ship's
company.
The ship was machine gunned on her way into
Dunkirk and under continuous bombing and machine gun fire
for many hours before being hit and also later whilst
/lers
on fire and whilst endeavours were being made to rescue
iat
the wounded.
I was particularly impressed by his account of
the behaviour of Sub. Lieutenant M.Roberts RNR who
2.
encouraged his gun's crews to keep up to their guns
under continuous machine gun and bombing attacks - the
guns and gun positions being entirely unprotected -
and continued careful and controlled fire until
practically the whole of the ammunition was exhausted.
Lieutenant Commander Booth considers that the
accurate pom-pom fire was undoubtedly the reason that the
ship remained unhit for so long.
It appears to me also that the behaviour of
Lieutenant Commander Booth himself, in his general handling
of the ship and situation is deserving of great praise.
COMMANDER R.N.
S.O. T.L.D.F.
da
steel chest by the P.O. Telegraphist.
Ship's head turned to the beach where she brought up sometime
later.
Fire steadily gained ground and with the wind aft in very few
minutes on fire fore and aft.
the conditions It is difficult that they were embarked, I should say round 600.
she was to estimate the number of men on board, about under
decks were filled first, casualties advised from the all bomb
explosions must the water as their only chance, and probably to 200
As the lower have been severe. After beaching I
men hands could to take be sighted to at one time in the water. I regret say that
they were badly machine gunned.
In less than of the hull, she was blazing furiously or instruments and
half an hour owing to the ship being all fore wood,
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recognisable left The on board crew afterwards. would throughout never behaved withstand the heat and
specially guns were kept commend going the right Gunnery up to wonderfully be
Roberts, R.N.R. and Able Seaman
the in wounded such Chief a small Steward which place. was Cooch a terrific Apart (T.124) from worked job. There nobly was were alls acting
to single out, they were all so good, these it is 80
attached. and served Sub. Additional better Lieut. in R.M. reports the Roberts hour from of R.N.R. trial, Lieutenant with for no which which D.J.P. one. could, I I Davies diffin thank concur
I have the honour to be Sir,
Your obedient servant.
SGD. B.R. BOOTH.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R.N.R.
The Commodore,
Royal Naval Barracks.
CHATHAM
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498
8
28th Inverforth May. Instructions were issued to these
46g
previous (Our misunderstanding, Bairns, programme - i.e. and sweeping Thomas war Bartlett) channel to - carry on vessels with to
a the M/S the Group Commander, who had but owing
joined Roads. command, Vessels proceeded to carry out the only just
7
Dunkirk Bartlett", whilst were shelled off Calais, sweep in
on our shallow endeavouring to get out of range, and"Thomas
ran a mine and sank. minefields, in vicinity of Dunkirk apparently A.W. Buoy,
struck R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Commander A.A.
Martin attached (No. 3). page 122
"Nautilus" and "Comfort" sailed for Dunkirk Beach
under the direction of Lieutenant W.E. Gelling R.N.R. Report
of Lieutenant Gelling R.N.R. attached (No. 4). "Nautilus"
was damaged by bombs, and as far as is known "Comfort" was
rammed and sunk. No report has been received.
29th May - 0100. Six M/S Trawlers under the command
of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N. sailed for Dunkirk - embarking ladders
at Ramsgate en route. Reports of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N.,
Skipper Lieutenant G.W. Robinson R.N.R., and Skipper Lieutenant
L. Lake R.N.R. are attached (Nos. 5a, 5b, and 5c). lages 517, 523
29th May. "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" to Dunkirk.
Report of Lieutenant J. Simson R.N.V.R. attached (No. 6) pagrosh
30th May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", "Conidaw", "Chico",
and "Starlight Rays" sailed for Dunkirk, embarked troops, and
returned. "Chico" did especially good work in bringing back
217 troops. This vessel is only 70' long. All ships returned
safely with troops.
31st May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", and "Chico" to Dunkirk.
"Chico" employed ferrying, and was responsible for nearly a 1,000
troops being embarked. All returned safely with troops.
"Fyldea" and "Brock" to beaches with motor boat. "Brock"
damaged by bombs, and ordered to return. Report of Sub. Lieutenant
K.H.G. Roberts R.N.V,R. attached (No. 7). "Fyldea" returned with
troops.
page 025
"Lord Inchcape" and "Our Bairns" ordered to Dunkirk.
Sweeping proved impossible due to shell fire and bombing. Ordered
to return.
1st June.
"Sargasso", "Gulzar" and "Starlight Rays" to
Dunkirk for troops.
All returned safely.
"Starlight Rays", "Gulzar", and "Sargasso"
to 2nd June. troops. "Conidaw" and "Chico" standing safely. by for
life Dunkirk saving for duties on route "X". All returned
3rd June. "Starlight Rays", and "Gulzar" to Dunkirk
for troops. Both returned safely.
was carried During out,+ + this and 13 magnetic mines mine detonated were in vicinity "LL" of
period constant sweeping detonated, with "LL" without and skide a
the loss of a single probably, ship. by combired One fields Report of herself of Lieutenant and C.L.
Trawlers, hospital Lambert R.N.V.R. ship, which were who visited 3/4 cables the away. hospital ship attached (No. 7). ?
+ in DOWNS and Entrance of Dover Harbour.
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G.D.
501
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fonmander W.V.H. Harris
C.M.S.
M/S Forces ashore and afloat.
Command and organisation of 472 all
Lieutenant R. Bill.
Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk
(6 ships).
Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal.
Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and
Calais W/T Link.
Lieut. C.L. Lambert.
Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen)
3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle.
Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for
Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews.
Operations Staff. Conidaw.
Life saving duties
ditto
Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin.
Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL".
Continuous "LL" off Dover.
theut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade.
Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic &
(Maretta.
}
Lieut. W.E. Gelling.
Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &)
(Nautilus
Lieut. L.J. Wyatt.
D.Y. Officer.
Lieut. H.S. Warren.
Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - Dunkirk.
Lieut. J.K.M. Warde.
1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND
/ To BEACHES.
Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson.
2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk.
Lieut. C.B. Sharp.
Sick.
Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills.
1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso
Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen.
1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Life- saving).
Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts.
1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and
beaches.
Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins.
2 Sargasso Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley.
1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P.
Lieut. M. Eynon.
Gulzar.
Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd.
Dunkirk in John Cattling.
Sub. LieutA Everitt.
1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded.
Sub. Lieut. .Thompson.
1 Calais - Conidaw.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale.
2 off Calais - Grey Mist.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans.
Gulzar then sick.
Lieut. C.V. Brammall.
5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais.
Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen.
3 Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall.
1 Bougogne W/T link. 1 off Calais.
Sub. Lieut. J. Mason.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper R. Snelgrove.
1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party.
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505
Name.
is
Ship.
Anthony Brooke
Rank or Rating.
476
CLYTHNESS
.Heckstall Smith.
300 lin to
Walter Fredk.Salenius.
Skipper. Sub. Lt. R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
George S. Day.
what's Yook 150
Smauel B. Sussans
Mate. Chief Engineman. LT/RX 102500.
John A. Cargill.
Seaman.
LT/JX 175090.
For devotion to duty under very trying
circumstances (See report No. 6.
POLLY JOHNSON
Bonter, b
Skipper Lieut. Leonard Lake extricated his ship in a
Sunk.
sinking condition from Dunkirk in a heavy bombard-
ment. Was eventually forced to abandon ship, and
transferred his crew and himself to "Arley".
(See report Nos. 5b and c). 38 49
FYLDEA.
29/5 2/31/5
Liewt. John .K.M. Warde R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
has misses.
Thomas Owens,D.S.M.
Chief Engineer. X2573U.
?
Recommended for coolness and devotion to
duty during heavy bombing at Dunkirk.
(See report No. la).
31
BROCK.
Kenneth Henry G.Roberts.Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.
brooks
Behaved with great coolness and devotion
was became he saw no mile
to duty in assisting his Group Officer
suspected hishiplo
his ship from a perilous position).
(Lieutenant Robert Bill R.N.) to extricate
King water'
(See report No. 7).
NAUTILUS
Richard McLean.
Skipper (No.WS 3159).
J
p
For displaying great gallantry in going
strolp tisant
the side to save a seaman whilst
destroyer over and "Nautilus" were being
bombed.
m h hw sunk. each Duly
2nd Engineman.
George Addison.
Cook.
Andrew Strachan.
Worked conditions (See report No.4
hard in small boats all day during by
Lieutenant trying W.E. Gelling R.N.R).
GULZAR
Edward S. Woodhead.
Coxswain.
Seaman.
A
thips(30/5-2/6)
Charles H. Baldry.
Cook.
George Cliefe.
Greaser.
Arthur L. Shallis.
Peter Blake.
Signalman.
to duty been in very nade trying to
the
26th May
to 4th June,

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heavy type. the could be quite easily seen as they fell
The They bombs dropped during the raids appeared to be of a
7
waves of the or three, releasing two bombs at a time, which in
looked about about two size of a 15" shell. The bombers attacked and
prolonged period and disorganised the embarking and tended to
cause panic. Most of these bombs fell within 70 yards of the
trawlers. The ships were also attacked with "cannon". This was
not noticed at the time due to the intensity of the bombing, but
inch iron shells were picked up afterwards.
The behaviour of all Officers and men was at all times
exemplary, and at no time did I notice any man shew any disinclination
to do his utmost or shew any sign of panic even when others were
paniding. I would like to mention Skipper Lieutenant Lake, whose
ship was badly damaged. He retained complete control of his men
and assured me that he would take his ship back to port if it was
possible. This afterwards proved to be impossible, and her crew
were taken off by "Arley", who fired two rounds into her and left
her to sink.clear of the channel. "Arley" was not able to fire
again as she was attacked by bombs.
Lieutenant Warde and Sub. Lieutenant Roberts R.N.V.R.
were also of the greatest assistance. They supervised the placing
of the ladders of the foremost group and throughout the whole period
remained cheerful, and encouraged their men.
I subsequently discovered that the "John Cattling" was
detained in Dunkerque by the Piermaster and remained there until
dark, where, inspite of further bombing, she carried out the most
useful work.
I authorised provisions and rum to be issued in moderation
to survivors and troops, and morphia to the seriously wounded, at
the discretion of Commanding Officers.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Lieutenant R.N.

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
FAIRWIND
E. Hutton
A.P.S.
FAITH
T. Lloyd
No report received from list of
MA JC
missing vessels.
FALCON II
Dr. Firth
Returned to owner?
MAJOR
FEDELMA II
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MALDO
FELICITY
T. Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to owner.
FERRY NYMPH
C.H. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 19/6.
MALVI
FLEET WING
Watercraft, Ltd.
A.P.S.
MOLLY
FLOSS HILDA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
MARE 1
FOLKESTONE BELLE
MARCH
Mr. Spraggs
T.98. Returned to owner.
FORMOSA
J. Mears
Returned to owner.
MARGHE
FORTUNA
H.H. Salmon
Returned to owner 19/6.
FORTY TWO
MARINA
N. West
A.P.S.
MARSAY
FRANCIS (99B)
Recketts R.F.
Returned to owners.
FRAM
MARINA
Mr. South
A.P.S.
FLOTSAM
Dorset Yacht Co., Ltd.
Prepared but not used for Dynamo.
MARICEI
FLYING FISH
W. Brazier
Returned to owners 30.5.40. Not
required.
ARY
FIREFLY
A. Newell
Returned to owner.
ARY HO
FAVOURITE SM 225
B. Allen
Returned to owner.
ARY IR)
ARY ROS
RY SPE,
GAVINE
F.A. Cooper
T.98. Returned to owner.
RY SPE/
GAY CRUSADER
A. Foster
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
GAY FLY
ILDA
Noll Gay
Returned to owner.
GAY VENTURE
D.L. Brisult
A.P.S.
GERTRUDE
BELLE
Morgan Jones
GIPSY KING
T.98. Returned to owner, 6.6.40.
G. Riley
FLOWER
GIRL MARTON
Butchers
Returned to owner 2.6.40.
GIRL NANCY
F.C. Mitchell
Did not go for Dynamo.
DER
GIRL VINE
W. Light (6A)
Returned owner 19/6.
AIDEN
GOLDEN LILY
Lt. E.V. Cullen
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
Returned to owner.
EY
GOLDEN SPRAY II
F. Roberts
Reported lost.
ANT
GONDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER QUEEN
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
LICENT D.
GONDOLIER III
Poole & Swanage Co.
Now on service with M/S Officer Poole.
GOODHOPEY
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from list of missing
vessels.
USA
GOOD LUCK
C.A. Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service 6A.
IKOI
GRACE
A. Brown
T.98. Returned to owners.
GRACE DARLING IV
C.E. Cundy
Returned to owner.
DRU II
GRACE DARLING (E.36)
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners.
GWEN EAGLE
D.W. Hudson
TAUR
(Littlehampton List). No trace of
return from Dunkirk.
GALILEE (wY68)
E. Verrill
GWENNY
W.G.S. Crouch
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
RASOL
Returned to owner.
GWENYTH
Walter Llewellyn & Sons
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated, but not
08
taken over.
GERBERA
Chas. Hill
MADGE
Returned to owner.
MING
MODESTY
PAH
NA
RCH
ROSE
Motor Boat
Motor Boat
vior 1.2 Torpedo I
tor Ferries (
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197
53, Ambrose Street,
Bangor.
21
O3TIMU
10th June, 1940.
1
Extract from letter from
Mr Birss Jones. 2nd Officer. "St. Seiriol".
The night of the 27 th May.
"We arrived at Dunkirk between 7 and 8.0 pm and as soon as we
got alongside the Pier the bombing started from all directions,
so the Captain had orders to go out again and get all the Troops
he could get from the beach. The bombing was still going on
but we were lucky, so we dropped Anchor and the Captain ordered
10
boats to be Lowered and manned and to go ashore and get as many
128
troops as we could. I took charge of No.3 Lifeboat with J. Wishart
Greaser, and i,Roberts. A.B.
8
The night was dark out the burning buildings ashore lit
up the Beach, so I managed to get the boat full of wounded soldiers
O.,
e
and when I got out again I could not find the "St. Seirioi". While
was ashore the Captain got order to 80 back to the Pier and load
d
troops, so I took ay Load to & destroyer and put them on board
are
irned
there and I went for another boat load and back to the Destroyer.
pe
It was getting about half past eleven, so the Dieutenant told ne
and my men to go on board and cast the boat adrift as they were
to,
leaving at midnight. Just before we left the *St. Seiriol" came
55
close and hailed the destroyer that he had three of his sen ashore,
so he was told that we were on board. Ne proceeded with the
that
Destroyer and arrived at Dover and I joined "St. Seiriol" at
ards,
Folkestone midday on the 26th.
made
The We got night to of the the Pier 29th at May. Lunkirk about 7 o'clock, after Jerry had been
y
trying to bomb us all along the Coast. The first thing we saw
was the S.S. "Fenella" alorgside the Pier and P.S. Crested Bagle*,
e
iber
The "Fenella" had been bombed and disembarking the troops and her
:ions
Cre. to the other ship. After the "Crested Eagie" left the Pier
she was bombed and on fire so the Captain run her ashore. lie had
1
orders the boats. or course we had only two boats left. the
took to man of No.5 boat and the Chief Officer took charge of burned
other, charge managed to get some on board, wounded, scalded, all
and half SQ drowned. we It was hellish there and bombs dropping

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CONFIDENTIAL
RECOMMENDS FOR DECORATIONS AND MENTION IN DISPATCHES . -
H.M.S. "JAGUAR"
(Page 3 of the Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "JAGUAR'S" No.
of 13th June, 1940.)
Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant John Heaton Simpson M.B.
B.Sc. R.N.V.R.
Handled some sixty wounded with ability and speed,
being continuously employed until return to harbour.
Mr. Donald Gray B.Sc. Schoolmaster.
Took charge of soldiers on upper deck and transport
of seriously wounded with ability.
8. For Mention in Dispatches (Ratings)
John Redman Sowden, Leading Seaman, D/JX 134301
Stanley Dick Johnstone. Ordinary Seaman, D/JX 153672
Continued to fight the port 0.5" machine gun
inspite of a continuous hail of bomb splinters from
near misses.
Leslie William John Griffiths, Writer R.N.V.R. D/X 94.
John Abraham, S.B.A. D/MX 54850
Thomas Fitzgerald, Leading Seaman D/J 108132
James Joshua Hart, Officers' Cook 2/C., D/I 14528
Showed initiative and ability in moving wounded
on crowded decks, administering first aid and
assisting Medical Officer.
Robert John Roberts, Able Seaman R.N.V.R. M/DX 2113. with
Pearson, Able Seaman D/J 10229
Showed initiative in promptly dealing the low leaks
in the low power room, thereby saving power
generators.
S.A. 1/C., D/H 37701.
saved a
William steadiness in carrying as
Frederic Bush, Ordinary Seaman. out his D/JX duties 156985
sight Showed setter of A gun, although the gunlayer was killed
alongside him.
John McCarthy, Stoker in Petty the hand Officer, and face D/K 65035. showed great
zeal Though and devotion wounded to duty in locating and repairing
damage. Cole, Petty Officer Gunner's D/SSX Mate, 20476. D/J 110727
Frederic John Sketckell, Able Seaman, D/SSX 13321.
Wilfred James Kidd, Ernest Able Seaman, Acting R.F.R. Leading Seaman, D/J D/JX 110309. 134747.
Walter James Leading Seaman, D/JX
William Wilkinson, Whale, Acting Leading Seaman, 134933.
Seaman, D/SSX D/JX 21633.
R.N.R. D/X 19224A. 19746A.
D/X 154224.
Thomas Victor Cullum, Poole, Able Seaman, D/KX R.F.R. 81834.
Raymond Allenby Able D/B 15446.
Culley, Able Seaman, D/SSX 19465 130278
Stoker 1st Class, D/JX
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including Leading Steward Lawrence and Able Seaman Randall from
H.M.Tug"St Abbs".
114. It was decided to wait until nightfall and then sail one of
the ship's boats to England. Food and water and dry clothing were
available on the wreck.
15. At 1600 approximately two motor lighters and & small motor
boat approached the beaches. One came alongside to rescue the
survivors from the wreck, the second went inshore for soldiers. The
soldiers transferred from the second lighter to the first lighter
and the second then proceeded inshore for more soldiers. The lighter
then sailed for England.
16. At 1800 lighters were bombed by two enemy bombers but DO
damage was sustained.
17. At 2400, in the vicinity of the North Goodwin light vessel
a tug took the lighter in tow and made for Dover.
18. At 0400 approximately, lighters arrived at Dover and
survivors and wounded were disembarked, Able Seaman Randall being
sent to hospital.
19. Captain (D), Nineteenth Flotilla, proceeded to Vice-Admiral-
in-Charge, Dover to report loss of ships and render list of survivors.
20. I proceeded to H.M.S. "Lynx" where I reported. I then
proceeded to the Burlington Hotel with the other survivors for
refreshment.
21, At 0900 approximately I proceeded to H.M.S. "Lynx" and
reported to the Commander-in-Charge of A/S vessels and was sent to
report to the Captain-in-Charge of Fleet Auxiliary Vessels, Captain
Tennant. I was then sent to report to the H.M.Tug"st Officer of Abba" the Day, and
that
railway H.M.S. 3rd reported the two June "Lynx" 23. warrant rating 1940 I arrived and and survivors to again reported Chatham. at Durnobs, Royal reported had to Naval been the Commander the Officer cared Barracks, loss for. Smith, of of Chatham the I Commander Day. was at then 1000 I of than given Royal on a
to Sommodore Commander Roberts, Drafting
a Weekes, Commodore's Abbs." Secretary, in
each case reporting the loss of H.M.Tug"St
I am, Sir,
COMMON
Your obedient Servant,
16 JUN 1940
H.M.S. "PEMB
R.B.
Boatswain, R.N.
The Dover.
(Through Vice-Admiral-in-Charge, The Commodore, Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham).

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I then repealed to Commoders Summers,
mmander Smith commanded of Rayal Naral Banacks
hatam discultment Commanded Roberts Drafting
offer and Paymastin loukes
Comm ares Secretary in each case reporting the
ass of H.M.dug Stabbs
I am Sin
your opedient Sesvant
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OPERATION DISNO
ENCLOSURE 10. 11
SHIP: "SKYLARK" 6.
RATING REPORTING: CADES RATIO O.R. HRS
Crews Cadet Rating A.I. Poster ml Stober Roberts.
The "Skylark" me towel over by H.M.D. "FILIHA" and
eventually arrived at Dunidrit at about 0700 on Suburday June
1st. The boats were sent to the benches. "Skylark" towal in
the "Easthoume Belle* whose spotom had broken down. The
"Eastbourne Dolle" ren onto & subserged can and the towing line
become extangled around the serves of the "Skylark". CaR.Foster
went over the side and out this rogo from To then proceeded
to the beach and picked up about 70 British Turnies and one
officer. These ware taken abourd the "Tylden".
2.
Second trip 10 pdobed 10 the oree of the Party "Tyrugh"
(notor boat) and about 60 British Turden. These ware taken
about the "Fylden".
3.
Third trip, julched R about 70 Prench troops. We
returned to the "Fyldon" but found she - agrount. After an
attempt to tox the "Tyldon" are I docided to try
and got the French I had my - 10 were being Donbod.
I left the hurbour and not H.M.S. VORGESTER outside.
I put 4. the troops abourd her and started to return to the "Fylden"
for the others but the "Skylark's" notor alassing. le therefore
abandoned the "Skylark" uhich - alightly on fine and embarted
the TURGESTER. the VEHICLESR - acrioualy barbed and Coderb
Rating on Foster alightly injured by a machine gan bullet - be was
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under about the 600. conditions that they were embarked, I should say 7012
bomb explosions must have been severe. After beaching I advised
As the lower decks were filled first, casualties from
all hands to take to the water as their only chance, and product
200 men could be sighted at one time in the water. I regret
say that they were then badly machine gunned.
In less that half an hour owing to the ship being all
with the exception of the hull, she was blazing furiously for
and I feel that I can safely say that any gear or instruments
on board would never withstand the heat and be recognisable
The crew throughout behaved wonderfully well, the
were kept going right up to the last, for which I specially
the Gunnery Officer, Sub. Lieutenant R.M. Roberts, R.N.R., and
Able Seaman Frend who was acting as Q.O.
Chief Steward Cooch (T124) worked nobly in alleviate
wounded which was a terrific job. There were so many in spet
small place. Apart from these it is difficult to single a 02%
were all so good, no one could have been served better in
of trial, for which I thank them.
original
Additional reports from Lieutenant D.J.P.Davies,
BA
only.
attached. and Sub-Lieutenant R.M. Roberts, R.N.R., with which I concury
Robind Manni
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
OMMODORE'S OFFICE
1 JUN 1940
B.R.Booth
H.M.S. PEMBROKE
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, 3.3.
The Commodore,
Royal Naval Barracks,
CHATHAM.
COMMODORE'S OFFICE
1
b none
H.M.S. M.S. PEMBROKE"
(Copy b., to Commodore, shummers)
COMMINSIONER NE CHIEF
II OVER.
JUN 1940
*
THE NORE
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under the conditions that they were embarked, I should say round
about 600.
As the lower decks were filled first, casualties from the
bomb explosions must have been severe. After beaching I advised
all hands to take to the water as their only chance, and probably
200 men could be sighted at one time in the water. I regret to
say that they were then badly machine gunned.
In less that half an hour owing to the ship being all E
with the exception of the hull, she was blazing furiously fore as
and I feel that I can safely say that any gear or instruments left
on board would never withstand the heat and be recognisable after
The crew throughout behaved wonderfully well, the guns
were kept going right up to the last, for which I specially commen
the Gunnery Officer, Sub. Lieutenant R.M. Roberts, R.N.R., and
Able Seaman Frend who was acting as Q.O.
Chief Steward Cooch (T124) worked nobly in alleviating
wounded which was a terrific job. There were so many in such a
small place. Apart from these it is difficult to single out, the
were all so good, no one could have been served better in the hour
of trial, for which I thank them.
orginal
only.
S
Additional reports from Lieutenant D.J.P.Davies, R.N.R.
attached. and Sub-Lieutenant R.M. Roberts, R.N.R., with which I concur, are
Roland Marmi
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
OMMODORE'S OFFICE
1 JUN 1940
B.R. B.R.Booth Booth
H.M.S. M.S. PEMBROKE
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, R.N.R.
The Commodore,
Royal Naval Barracks,
CHATHAM.
COMMODORE'S OFFICE
6-in-6, none
*
H.M.S. PEMBROKE
(Cupy to Commodore, shumms)
COMMANDER-TA JUN 1940
CHIEFO
II OVER.
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OF
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
FAIRWIND
E. Hutton
A.P.S.
FAITH
T. Lloyd
No report received from list of
missing vessels.
FALCON II
Dr. Firth
Returned to owner?
FEDELMA II
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
FELICITY
T. Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to owner.
FERRY NYMPH
C.H. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 19/6.
FLEET WING
Watercraft, Ltd.
A.P.S.
FLOSS HILDA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
FOLKESTONE BELLE
Mr. Spraggs
T.98. Returned to owner.
FORMOSA
J. Mears
Returned to owner.
FORTUNA
H.H. Salmon
Returned to owner 19/6.
FORTY TWO
N. West
A.P.S.
FRANCIS (99B)
Recketts R.F.
Returned to owners.
FRAM
Mr. South
A.P.S.
FLOTSAM
Dorset Yacht Co., Ltd.
Prepared but not used for Dynamo.
FLYING FISH
W. Brazier
Returned to owners 30.5.40. Not
required.
FIREFLY
A. Newell
Returned to owner.
FAVOURITE SM 225
B. Allen
Returned to owner.
GAVINE
F.A. Cooper
T.98. Returned to owner.
GAY CRUSADER
A. Foster
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
GAY FLY
Noll Gay
Returned to owner.
GAY VENTURE
D.L. Brisult
A.P.S.
GERTRUDE
Morgan Jones
T.98. Returned to owner, 6.6.40.
GIPSY KING
G. Riley
Returned to owner 2.6.40.
GIRL MARION
Butchers
Did not go for Dynamo.
GIRL NANCY
F.G. Mitchell
Returned owner 19/6.
GIRL VINE
W. Light (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
GOLDEN LILY
Lt. E.V. Cullen
Returned to owner.
GOLDEN SPRAY II
F. Roberts
Reported lost.
GONDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER QUEEN
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER III
Poole & Swanage Co.
Now on service with M/S Officer Poole.
GOODHOPEY
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from list of missing
vessels.
GOOD LUCK
C.A. Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service 6A.
GRACE
A. Brown
T.98. Returned to owners.
GRACE DARLING IV
C.E. Cundy
Returned to owner.
GRACE DARLING (E.36)
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners.
GWEN EAGLE
D.W. Hudson
(Littlehampton List). No trace of
return from Dunkirk.
GALILEE (WY68)
E. Verrill
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
GWENNY
W.G.S. Crouch
Returned to owner.
GWENYTH
Walter Llewellyn & Sons
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated, but not
taken over.
GERBERA
Chas. Hill
Returned to owner.

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OWNER
REMARKS
Standly.
FUL P2302.
E.Hutton
A.P.S.
DNG
IND
T.Lloyd
No report received from List
of Missing Vessels.
Dr.Firth
Returned to Owners?
N II
MA II
Per Crouch Eng.Co.
Re-allousted to A.P.S.
CITY
T.Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to
T.98 Owner. Returned to Owners 19/€
I NYMPH
C.H.Harvey
A.C.S.
r WING
WATERCRAFT LTD
Bond's Boatyard DNG
Returned to Owners 31.5,40
S HILDA
ESTONE BELLE
Mr.Spraggs
T.98 Returned to Owners.
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
OSA
H.R.Salmon
Returned to Owners 19/6
UNA
Y TWO
N.West
A.P.S.
Recketts R.F.
Returned to Owners
CIS (99B)
Mr.South
A.P.S.
Dorset Yacht Co.Ltd.
Prepared but not used for
SAM
Dynamo.
ING FISH
W.Brazier
Returned to Owners 30.5.40
Not required
EFLY
A.Newell
Returned to Owners.
DRITE SM 225
B.Allen
Returned to Owners.
ER OF THE FLEET
A.C FRIEND
F.A.Cooper
T.98 Returned to Owners.
TNE
A.Foster
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S
CRUSADER
FLY
Noll Gay
Returned to Owners
VENTURE
D.L. Briault
A.P.S.
TRUDE
MORGAN JONES
T.98 Returned to Owners
6.6.40
PSY KING
G.Riley
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
RL MARION
Butchers
Did not go for Dynamo
RT NANCY
F.G.Mitchell
Returned Owners 19/6
RL VINE
W.Light (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
Service
LDEN LILY
Lt.E.V.Cullen
Returned to Owners.
LDEN SPRAY II
F.Roberts
Reported lost
NDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98 Returned to Owners.
NDOLIER QUEEN
oole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to Owners.
NDOLIER III
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Now on service with M/S Off-
icer Poole.
DODHOPE?
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from Lis
of Missing Vessels.
OOD LUCK
C.A.Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Se:
vice 6A
RACE
A.Brown
T.98 Returned to Owners.
RACE DARLING IV
Cundy
Returned to OwnersPRESUMED LOST
RACE DARLING
Sayers Bros.
Returned to Owners.
(E.36)
WEN EAGLE
D.W.Hudson
(Littlehampton List) No trac
of return from Dunkirk
ALILER (WY68)
E.Verrill
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk
WENNY
W.G.S.Crouch
Returned to Owners.
WENYTH
Walter Llewellyn &
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated
Sons
but not taken over.
Chas.Hill
Returned to Owners
ERBERA
GREY OABIN
At Sheerness.
MOTOR BOAT
GOLDEN ORFE
SANDBANKS YACHT co
D.N.G
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OWNER
REMARKS
E.Hutton
A.P.S.
T.Lloyd
No report received from List
of Missing Vessels.
Dr.Firth
Returned to Owners?
II
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
T.Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to
t
T.98 Owner. Returned to Owners 19/6
YMPH
C.H.Harvey
WATERCRAFT. LTD.
A.P.S.
ING
ILDA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to Owners 31.5.40
T.98 Returned to Owners.
ONE BELLE
Mr.Spraggs
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
H.R.Salmon
Returned to Owners 19/6
TWO
N.West
A.P.S.
(99B)
Recketts R.F.
Returned to Owners
Mr.South
A.P.S.
Dorset Yacht Co.Ltd.
Prepared but not used for
Returned Dynamo. to Owners 30.5.40
FISH
W.Brazier
Not required
Y
A.Newell
Returned to Owners.
TE SM 225
B.Allen
Returned to Owners.
E
F.A.Cooper
T.98 Returned to Owners.
RUSADER
A.Foster
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Noll Gay
Returned to Owners
LY
D.L.Briault
A.P.S.
ENTURE
RUDE
MORGAN JONES
T.98 Returned to Owners
6.6.40
G.Riley
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
KING
MARION
Butchers
Did not go for Dynamo
F.G.Mitchell
Returned Owners 19/6
NANCY
VINE
W.Light (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
Service
Lt.E.V.Cullen
Returned to Owners.
EN LILY
EN SPRAY II
F.Roberts
Reported lost
OLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98 Returned to Owners.
DOLIER QUEEN
oole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to Owners.
- do -
Now on service with M/S Off-
DOLIER III
icer Poole.
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from List
DHOPE?
of Missing Vessels.
D LUCK
C.A.Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Ser-
vice 6A
CE
A.Brown
T.98 Returned to Owners.
CE DARLING IV
Cundy
Returned to Owners
CE DARLING
Sayers Bros.
Returned to Owners.
(E.36)
D.W.Hudson
(Littlehampton List) No trace
EN EAGLE
of return from Dunkirk
LILEE (WY68)
E.Verrill
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk
W.G.S.Crouch
Returned to Owners.
ENNY
Walter Llewellyn &
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated
ENYTH
Sons
but not taken over.
Chas.Hill
Returned to Owners
RBERA
At Sheerness.
REY
CABIN
MOTOR BOAT
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CAPERS
KINTAIL
GIPSY KING
HO
Betts
lms Houses
:
Beach Street
T. 09144/STN 6B
RECEIVED
11th October 1940.
Deal Kent.
51
52
Gentlemen,
I have to acknowledge receipt of
in sent to
your letter dated 2nd October, 1940
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
operations insofar as your vessels
: letter on
"FERRY NYMPH"and "SOUTHERN QUEEN"
took part in these operations and to
thank you for the information which
Q Fred Hook
you have been good enough to supply.
It is anticipated that this report
will be of value in compiling the final
report which will be drawn up on these
Gipsy King.
operations.
Boat.
/ to Dunkirk
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
about 48. hourd were under shell
tayed there
Messrs
Director J. Harvey of & Sea sons, Transport. Brith fire, He stayed
17,
Beach should like to mention
West Poole. Quay Road, soldier was off
Brown We shew who did a brave
just loaded boat with troops.
He saw a pontoon with Soldiers in, being
Swimmer swomped deciseded with waves Brown bring the
to go over the side
Yours faithfully
y. Roberts
IV. G. Hyband Esq
Director of Sea Transport.

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KINTAIL
HO
GONDOLIER KINS
2161
GONDOLIER QUEEN
GONDOLIER
THE
& SWANAGE MOTOR & SPEED BOAT Co., Ltd.,
proprietors
he
1. 09144/STN 6B
2nd October 1940
FLEET
57
of 56 Boats.
SITPOLE 352 (Hand Office and Bnawbriest
I have CLIFFS to acknowledge receipt of
All communications to the Manager
your letter dated 30th September ,1940.
Shipyard, 4, HIGH STREET,
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofar as your vessel
POOLE,
GOLDEN SPRAY took part in these
DORSET.
operations and to thank you for the
information which you have been good
24th. September 1940.
enough to supply. It is anticipated
that this report will be of value in
compiling the final report which will be
drawn up on these operations.
Transport,
(H.O.)
Bes.
Sir,
,
Round the Your obedient Servant,
25 RECEIVED SEP.M. 21
Islands: are Certified
bythe Board of Trade.
Director of Sea Transport.
YACHT
BUILDERS & ENGINEERS.
F. Roberts, Esq.,
Rose & Crown,
ce to your communication
PASSENGER LAUNCHES Deal.
our Gondolier King, Queen
and No.3, out in record time to
ESTIMATES FREE
them for the evacuation of
B.E.F. Duskirk.
We
to understand that the
"King" and served a very useful
purpose.
These boats could have been manned
by volunteers of this Company, but unfortunately
for them, it was found that their services were
of greater value in preparing other boats of
the Fleet for a like purpose.
We might mention, that be sides these
three boats, seven others of the Fleet were put
into commission, but unfortunately not in time
to be of service.
Yours faithfully,
For
POOLE D'SWANAGE MOTOR
BREEDBOAT Co. LTD.
anothers
L
ng
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Dunkirk Committee.
H p, p.m me
DED
Meeting held at the at N Ministry a.m. on of Thursday Shipping. 26th
Agenda.
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on 4th September, 1940.
2.
Matters arising.
3.
Report of Payments for period ending 28th September,198
4.
Cases for discussion and settlement on the table.
I.
Total Loss:-
"Golden Spray"
-
F. Roberts.
"Vanitee"
-
R.D.Weatherell
"Stonehaven"
-
W.H.Stonehouse.
"Roberte"
-
R.B.Grey.
"Bull Pup"
-
A.H.Smith.
If Rosa Belle"
-
J.C.Wood.
II.
Lost Clothing:-
"Lijns"
-
C.O.Powis.
5.
Any other business.

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VESSEL
TYPE
CLAIMANT
PAPER NO.
HIRE & EXS.
REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS S. d.
TOTAL LOSS
£.
£.
£.
S.
d.
S.
d.
"GAVINE"
M.V.
839.
F.A.Cooper
!
£100 r
T.0.9174/40
!
(from
"GAY FLY"
M.B.
T.Taylor & Sons
T.M.3800/40
6.
15.
6.
Ltd.
"GIPSY KING"
M.V.
H.W.Harvey
T.M.4094/40
3.
10.
8.
7.
17.
6.
G.Riley
14.
10.
i
"GIRL VINE"
M.V.
R.W.Weller
T.0.9562/40
21.
8.
3.
To Spl.Admy Servi
"GOLDEN LILY"
M.V.
13.
4.
119.
12.
i
Capt.Cullen
T.0.9197/40
103.
W.Osborne Ltd.
12.
10.
-.
"GONDOLIER
B.Shutlers
T.O.9275/40
249.
8.
8.
160.
10.
"GONDOLIER
(Succrs.)Ltd.
234.
145.
10.
7.
8.
i
"GOOD HOPE"
M.V.
Bonds (Maiden-
T.M.3754/40
10.
9.
7.
700.
head) Ltd.
"GRACE DARLING
P.M.B.
C.E.Gundy
T.M.3893/40
5.
10.
8.
775.
IV"
"GWEN EAGLE"
M.V.
W.Osborne Ltd.
T.0.9196/40
11.
1.
9.
Donald W.Hudson
1750.
i
"GERBERA"
M.B.
C.Hill & Son
T.0.9657/40
13.
6.
5.
"GRACE DARLING"
F.V.
Sayers Bros.
T.M.4793/40
31.
12.
11.
23.
12.
!
E.36
"GOLDEN SPRAY II"
M.V.
F.Roberts.
T.M.4091/40
265.
"GOLDEN ORFE"
Launch
Sandbanks Yacht
T.M.7539/40
3.
5.
i
Co. Ltd.
"GERTRUDE MAY"
S.Bge.
Francis &
T.0.9300/40
40.
4.
2.
Gilders Ltd.
"GEORGE SMEED"
" If
11
If
If
2.
3.
9.
"GLENWAY"
Aux.S.
W.Buck
T.0.9306/40
3.
5.
9.
4.
16.
9.
Bge.
S.West Ltd.
10.
8.
6.
10.
16.
5.
23.
11.
6.
382.
6.
1.
W.F.Ellis(Capt)
1.
5.
2.
A.W.Scott
1.
7.
7.
"GARLAND"
M.V.
T.Penny
T.M.4970/40
5.
14.
i
5.
2.
6.
F.E.210
"GOLDEN SUNSET"
M.V.
R.Brice
T.M.4965/40
5.
10.
5.
"GRATITUDE"
M.V.
Griggs Bros.
T.M.4976/40
8.
9.
9.
F.E.46
"GUIDE ME"
M.V.
L,F.Light
T.M.4998/40
3.
i
i
(NN.48)
9.
10.
i
"GWENNIE"
M.V.
W.G.S.Crouch
T.M.4088/40
12.
5.
i
& Sons Ltd.
8.
i
i
29.
4.
6.

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Hire and
Repairs and
Total Loss
Vessel
Type
Claimant
Expenses
Paper No.
Replacements
£ S d
£ s d
£ s d
"GEORGETTE"
&
"FEMINA"
}
Belgian
6 -
The Dartmouth Coaling
S.Ss
Co. Ltd.
AG.3/3531/40.Pt.II
34 11 8
Various
Southern Railway
"
"
Pt.I
75 - -
"VIMY"
Destroyer
"
"
"
"
"
10 6 -
"ROYAL DAFFODIL"
M.V.
Gen.Stm.Nav.Co.Ltd.
"
"
Pt.II
17 14 2
Sundry
Kris Cruisers(1934)] Ltd.
"
"
"
"ESKBURN"
210 12 -
S.S.
James & Sons
"
"
"
"HEBE"
1 19 1
M.V.
Shell-Mex & B.F.Ltd.
"
"
Pt.I
Sundry Services
22 14 5
R.L. Walls & Sons
"
"
Pt.II
Belgian
Trawlers
"
"
835 2 11
Torbay Trawlers Ltd.
"
AG.3/5009/41 for
details.
"
"
27 19 -
Cantell & Sons
Pt.I
Wm. Watkins Ltd.
"
"
3 1 6
Pt.II
Various
Petroleum Board
"
"
"
7 10 6
Capt. Pim's
Expenses
Geo.Hammond & Co.
"
"
"
1
-
10
Various
L.H. Webb
"
"
Pt.I
21 11 8
"
J.Mears Ltd.
T.M.3719/40
133 19 8
"TEANO"
S.S.
Ellerman's Wilson
AG.3/3531/40 Pt.II
79 17 11
Line
"HEBE"
M.V.
Wm. Cory & Son Ltd.
"
"
"
3 6 4
Various including
"PRINSES JOSEPHINE
Falmouth Dock &
CHARLOTTE"
Eng. Co.
"
"
"
46
7
9
Water Tanks
Balwins Ltd. (London)
AG.20047/40
78 19 6
"ATLANTIC"
Wm. Cory & Son, Ltd.
AG.3/3531/ Pt.I
14 11 10
"
Shell Mex & B.P.Ltd.
"
"
"
6 18 4
"
"
"SUN XII"
Tug
W.Watkins Ltd.
If
18 3 4
Poole Harbour Comrs.
"
"
"
"PHOENIX"
3 9
"JEFF" & Tug
"BARNES"
A. Perring
"
"
"
1 10 -
"KAAP FALGA"
M.V.
J. I.Thornycroft & Co.
Ltd.
"
" Pt.II
4 1 1
Southern Railway Co.
"
"
Dutch
11
"HORNRIF"
Coaster
2 11 8
W.H.Roberts
"
"TORBAY BELLE"
" Pt.I
15 -
Evacuation of Troops
T.M. 7280/40
Ship Federation Ltd.
T.M. 7280/40
"
"
"
"
"
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30
21st June, 1940.
DearMaia
You have perhaps seen in to-day's Press that I have written letters
to the Masters of ships engaged in the recent operations off Dunkirk
and Calais in order to express to them the Government's high
appreciation of the courage and endurance displayed.
I have written to Chief Officer E. Irvine of the "Firth Fisher"
and asked him to convey the Government's appreciation to the surviving
members of the ship's company, but I feel I cannot let the occasion pass
without writing to you to express my profound sympathy in the great loss
which you have suffered in the death of your husband, Captain J.O.Roberts
in this action.
I hope you will be able to draw comfort from the thought that he
was killed in action in the face of the enemy doing his duty to his
country and his comrades.
YOURS SINCERELY,
I
Mrs. Roberts.
of the S.V. "ROYALTY". "ETHEL
158
Yours faithfully,
85
F.T. EVERARD FSBackur & SONS LED
Director.
LORINA
NORMANNI
WOR
/CANTERBU
MAID OR
London,
YEWDALE
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Lou.,
/BIARRITZ
308 Clyde Street,
/AUTOCARRI
Glasgow, C.1.
YEWGLEN
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Capt R.
308, Clyde Street,
Glasgow, C.1.
010536 80m In all 6/418. & Co. 745(8)

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NE
Temporary Addres
TELEGRAMS:
CONSTANT MIDDLESBROUGH
Telephone:
AMOUNT NUMBER &SCOTTISH PATIENT
L.M.S. Headquarters,
TELEPHONE 3445
17
WATFORD,
HERTS.
EUSTON 1234.
TELEPHONE WATFORD 6051-8
***
Ext.29
GLYNNE ROBERTS,
Secretary of the Company
Custon Station, London, P.OULI.
YORK HOUSE,
&Assistant to President.
MIDDLESBROUGH.
20th June, 1940
1
20th June 1940.
Dear Sir,
3
I desire to acknowledge and
thank you for your letter of
yesterday's date transmitting sealed
letters from the Minister of
Shipping to the Officers who had
command of the "Princess Maud" and
"Scotia" in the recent evacuation
from Dunkirk, which I have had much
t of your letter of the
pleasure in passing forward to the
O note that the Minister
Officers concerned.
e the services of the
ng the evacuation from
Yours faithfully,
Oseyme Robert
1 appreciated by the
ws of these vessels.
aged for Chartering
Secretary.
aken the liberty of
#
vest Shipping Co., Ltd.,
r. to forward this to their
The Private Secretary to
The Minister of Shipping,
The Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
ly,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
MSHIP LINE LTD,
for
SECRETARY.
(J.LAMB.)
Is
CITY
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
3, Lime Street
London, E.C.3.
Capt. E.
NORMANI
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
/CANTERI
MAID OF
YEWDALE
308 Clyde Street,
John stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Glasgow, C.1.
Capt R.
/BIARRIT
/AUTOCAR
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde Street,
Glasgow, C.1.
(4182)
Wt.15908/5536

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Master of the
17th Juno, 1940.
R.
I write on behalf of the Government to convey to you
and to the members of your Ship's Company the gratitude
olfenden
by
and admiration felt for the help frecly given and the
courage and endurance displayed by you all in the
ton.
evacuation from Dunkirk.
This operation, in which the Merchant Navy joined as
vor.
partnor of the fighting services, was carried to a
Hughes.
successful conclusion in the face of difficulties never
mpson.
before experienced in war.
y enemy
J.O.Roberts
I am proud to pay tribute to your share and that of
ng Chief
Irvine.
your Ship's Company in a great and humane adventure
Mastin.
K
destined to occupy a place of honour in the pages of
Linn.
history.
Young.
Stewart
s
Minister of Shipping.
West, &
Dickenson.
Dickinson.
ST
ST
Vilson.
ST
F. Roberts
S
PAR
ISL
DIN
MacDonal
WOR
sunk by e
ISLI
¥. Roberts
FENELI
London, D.V.
MANXMA
F.T. Everard & Sons Ltd.,
SO ALITY
22-23 Gt. Tower Street,
TYNWAL
London, E.C. 3.
Capt. R.A. Shan
Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd.,
WESTOWN
3, Lime Street Square,
BEN-MY
London, E.C. 3.
Capt. M. McInn
Comben, Longstaff & Co., Ltd.,
WILLIAMSTOWN
3, Lime Street Square,
LADY OF
Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd.,
London, E.C.3.
Capt. R. Th
enemy acti
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
3, Lime Street Square,
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
London, E.C.3.
Capt. E.
NORMANN
/CANTERBU
YEWDALE
308 Clyde Street,
MAID OR
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Glasgow, C.1.
Capt R.
/BIARRITZ
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde Street,
/AUTOCARR
Glasgow, C.1.

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(2.)
94
to No.7 berth. 8 a.m. commence discharge winches and cranes
all through the day we were bombed. The French crane drivers
refused to drive cranes. Our own men were put in their place
at 8 p.m. discharge. Enter Lonks 4 a.m. 24th heavy bombing
all through the night.
2.30 a.m. received a note from Naval
Officer to be in locks prompt at 4 a.m. take 240 trops on
board and be clear of locks at 4.30 a.m. Entered locks
at 3.50 a.m. went ashore to make enquiries about trops but
could find no one, took on board 6 men waited until 5.15 a.m.
then seeing no one about decided to cast off and proceed on
voyage came down narrow channela the same way as we went up.
When off Calais we were shelled from
shore altered course to seaward and got well out of range
when hauling in to No.5 bouy we were again shelled from
shore all dropping a mile short. At noon landed 6 men
soldiers at Dover by tender and proceeded on voyage
9 p.m. made fast at Deptford Victualling Wharf.
8 a.m. 27th commenced loading
6 p.m. 28th loading completed cast off and proceede d to
Deptford to discharge. Arrived at Deptford 10 p.m.
June 1st, 1940 Commenced discharging
June 2nd 6 p.m. discharge completed cast off and proceeded
to Greenhithe for orders and remained there until off
Charter.
(Sgn.) R. ROBERTS.
MASTER.

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eport from J.McNamee. Chief
165, isiington,
fficer. "St.Selrioi"
Liverpool.3.
13th June, 1940.
To.mr.T.G.Brew. To.
234
Dear Sir,
1 submit the following report as equested by you.
Monday 2/ th May. at 1.30 pm. We proceeded to Dunkirk and arrived
alongside the Pier about 7.30 pm. There was an Air Raid in
progress. Our guns with others were in action. We landed a man
on the Pier to hang on our Ropes. About 8.0 pm. Lieut.Comm.Williams.RN
came on board and told the Captain to proceed out of the Harbour,
lower his boats and get the men on board from the beach. We got to
the Anchorage. I lowered the first boat i/c 2nd Officer H. Roberts A.B.
J. Wishart Fireman. The 2nd boat i/c R. Thomas. J.Kelly A.B.
J. Lewis Signalman. The third boat was taken by the crew of a Trawler.
When 1 was about to lower the 4th boat we received
information that there were a number of troops arriving at the Pier.
With the remainder of the Crew we still had on board we proceeded
alongside the Pier. We got about 600 men on board, they were
arriving in batches, about 11.0 pm. we were told there were no more
men in the vicinity, so we cut our mooring ropes. On hearing more
men running along the Pier we got the ship alongside the Pier again
and got about ou more men on board. During our stay alongside the
Pier we had four Air Raids. While we were leaving the Pier the
enemy dropped illuminated parashutes which lit up the whole sea
front. Our Captain backed the vessel up the Harbour under the
smoke screen made available to us from the burning town of Dunkirk.
We then proceeded to try and pick up our boats and crew,
but was ordered by a destroyer to proceed to Dover via Calais. When
off Calais we were attacked by bombs and Machine gunfire, the plane
coming doen to the level of the Navigation Bridge, but fortunately
for us a Destroyer was passing at the time and came into action and
the plane was destroyed.
About 5.0 am. Tuesday 28th May. We arrived at Dover and were
ordered to disembark at Folkestone.
We remained at Folkestone all day getting Fresh Water, Oil
Fuel and Stores. At 9.0 pm. we went to Anchor East of Pier at
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214
OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 11
SHIP: "SKYLARK" 6.
RATING REPORTING: CADET RATING G.R. PRICE
Crew: Cadet Rating A.I. Foster and Stoker Roberts.
The "Skylark" was towed over by H.M.D. "FYLDEA" and
eventually arrived at Dunkirk at about 0700 on Saturday June
1st. The boats were sent to the beaches. "Skylark" towed in
the "Eastbourne Belle" whose motor had broken down. The
"Eastbourne Belle" ran onto a submerged car and the towing line
became entangled around the screw of the "Skylark". C.R.Foster
went over the side and cut this rope free. We then proceeded
to the beach and picked up about 70 British Tommies and one
officer. These were taken aboard the "Fyldea".
2.
Second trip we picked up the crew of the Ferry "Nymph"
(motor boat) and about 60 British Tommies. These were taken
aboard the "Fyldea".
3.
Third trip, picked up about 70 French troops. We
returned to the "Fyldea" but found she was aground. After an
unsuccessful attempt to tow the "Fyldea" off I decided to try
and get the French I had away - we were being bombed.
4.
I left the harbour and met H.M.S. WORCESTER outside.
I put the troops aboard her and started to return to the "Fyldea"
for the others but the "Skylark's" motor stezedup. We therefore
abandoned the "Skylark" which was slightly on fike and embarked
on the WORCESTER. The WORCESTER was seriously bombed and Cadet
Rating Foster slightly injured by a machine gun bullet - he was
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aft in very It few is minutes difficult she to was on fire fore and aft.
embarked, men on board, I should under say the round conditions about estimate 600. that they the number were of
After ties from beaching the As bomb I the a dvised explosions lower all decks must were filled
their only chance, and hands to
sighted as at one time in the probably water. 200 I men could the be water
they were then badly machine gunned. regret to say that
being furiously all fore wood, In less and with than the half exception an hour of owing the to the ship
that aft, and I feel that I hull, she was
withstand any gear the heat or instruments and can
The crew be
I the specially guns were commend kept going right up wonderfully well,
Q.O. R.N.R., and Able Seaman Frend who was Lieutenant acting a
R.M. Roberts, the Gunnery for which
were alleviating so wounded which was a terrific nobly in
the Chief Steward Cooch (T124) worked
have been to single out, they were all so these it is
difficult many in such a small place. Apart from job. There
thank them. served better in the hour of trial, good, for no which one could I
concur, are attached.
R.N.R., and Sub-Lieutenant R.M. Roberts, R.N.R., with D.J.P. which Davies
Additional reports from Lieutenant
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
BOOTH
Lieutenant Commander, R.N,R.
The Commodore,
R.N. Barracks,
Chatham.
C.in.C. Nore.
Copy to Commodore, Sheerness. )
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No:3019/187.P/40.
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(Copy to:-Commodore, in Charge, Sheerness.
Flag Officer Commanding, Dover. )
Their
Lordships. 2. Forwarded. Enquiries are for being the information made to good service of the full
names of the ratings brought to notice for their
and these will be reported later.
Bernard Ralph Booth, appears Commending to have Officer, behaved Lith great
The DIvoda Command credit
to. be deserving. of recognition.
VICE 6- JUN 1940
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R.N. Chatham. Barracks,
The Commanding Officer,
H.M.S. "Crested Eagle".
Sir,
I have the honour to report that during the intense
aerial bombardment of the pier, and the subsequent bombing,
beaching, and burning of the vessel, all men under my con-
trol remained steady at their posts and carried out their
duties with great coolness. I should like especially to
report on the following men:
1e
Tilbury A.B.
Frend. A.B.
Plack, A.B.
Patrick. 0.S.
for their work in keeping the vessel alongside the quay and
for assisting the wounded men to board the vessel. I have
to report that an unknown A.B. or O.S. a survivor from the
"Grenade" suffering from severe facial injuries, requested
that he should assist to men the A.A. guns. Being short-
handed I posted him as gunlayer and Captain of the Gun at
No.2 Pom pom. This Gun he kept in action for 20 minutes
after the bombing of the vessel.
Four German Prisoners on board were of great
al
assistance in rescuing wounded from the damaged compart-
ments, these men were handed over to a French N.C.O. on
reaching shore.
side
Engineer Sub.Lieut. Turnbull, R.N.R. was placed in
hospital in a large hotel about 2 miles East of Dunkirk.
He was badly burnt about the hands and face and suffering
slightly from shock. Owing to the congested state of the
beaches it was impossible to collect all survivors. All
men seen were instructed to return to England by the earliest
availableboat.
1.
in.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
R.M. Roberts,
Lieut. R.N.R.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanaterium and no boats or ships in immediate
vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2½ fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropes
secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small
boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell
operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet
of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats
creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were
embarked.
During this time bombing, shelling and aerial
and machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were
continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations
continued without a break.
Embarked about 340 troops.

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114/0/392
FROM. EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER,
SHEERNESS.
295
DATE. 18th June, 1940.
24d/m/8
276
Local Defence Flotills.
7
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
¥
er, Sheerness.
"CRESTED EAGLE" - ACTION OFF DUNKIRK.
DUNKIRK.
The attached letter from
Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence
Flotilla, is forwarded for information
with a copy of "Crested Eagle's" report
utenant Commander
of proceedings.
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE,
he loss of the ship
I should like to endorse Commander
Cordeaux's views of the behaviour of the
Commanding Officers, Lieut. Comdr B.R.
al account Lieutenant
Booth R.N.R. and Sub. Lieut. R.M. Roberts
tice to the splended
R.N.R.
fficers and ship's
ed on her way into
g and machine gun fire
CAPTAIN.
1 also later whilst
/ler
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
being made to rescue
at
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STAMODORE- 18 ADMI
IN-CHARGE
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
ssed by his account of
(Copy to:-
Roberts RNR who
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,
up to their guns
THE NORE).
ombing attacks - the
ely unprotected -
Forwarded.
ed fire until
ition was exhausted.
th considers that the
S. COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
ily the reason that the
SHEERNESS.
appears to me also that the behaviour of
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urned to and situation is deserving of great praise.
P.O. TeCommander Booth himself, in his general handling
le
Meal
given
COMMANDER R.N.
ERNERNES
S.O. T.L.D.F.
is
0. Telegraphist. or of the P.O. Telegraphist.
ed to the beach wieshould turned to the beach where she brought up sometime
ined ground and with theaey gained ground and with the wind aft in very few
re fore and aft.
on fire fore and aft.
to estimate the number snult to estimate the number of men on board, under
hey were embarked, I anceeat they were embarked, I should say round about 600.
ks were filled first, ceachdecks were filled first, casualties from the bomb
been severe. After bechaneve been severe. After beaching I advised all
water as their only chitroone water as their only chance, and probably 200
at one time in the wachen and at one time in the water. I regret to say that
ne gunned.
seachine gunned.
alf an hour owing to the ship being all wood,
of the hull, she was blazing furiously fore and
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The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence 10/14/19 Flotills.
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DATE
16th June 1940.
y
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT. CRESTED EAGLE - ACTION OFF DUNKIRK.
Submitted-
I have now interviewed Lieutenant Commander
B.R. Booth the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE,
in
and have had a personal account of the loss of the ship
at Dunkirk.
I feel that in his original account Lieutenant
Commander Booth has hardly done justice to the splended
work company. accomplished by himself, his officers and ship's
The ship was machine gunned on her way into
Dunkirk and under continuous bombing and machine gun fire
for many hours before being hit and also later whilst
/lers
on fire and whilst endeavours were being made to rescue
ist
the wounded.
I was particularly impressed by his account of
the behaviour of Sub. Lieutenant M.Roberts RNR who
2.
encouraged his gun's crews to keep up to their guns
under continuous machine gun and bombing attacks - the
guns and gun positions being entirely unprotected -
and continued careful and controlled fire until
practically the whole of the ammunition was exhausted.
Lieutenant Commander Booth considers that the
accurate pom-pom fire was undoubtedly the reason that the
ship remained unhit for so long.
It appears to me also that the behaviour of
Lieutenant Commander Booth himself, in his general handling
le
of the ship and situation is deserving of great praise.
general
B
COMMANDER R.N.
S.O. T.L.D.F.
da
steel chest by the P.O. Telegraphist.
Ship's head turned to the beach where she brought up sometime
later.
Fire steadily gained ground and with the wind aft in very few
minutes she was on fire fore and aft.
It is difficult to estimate the number of men on board, under
the conditions that they were embarked, I should say round about 600.
As the lower decks were filled first, casualties from the bomb
hands to take to the water as their only chance, and probably 200
explosions must have been severe. After beaching I advised all
men could be sighted at one time in the water. I regret to say that
they were badly machine gunned.
with the exception of the hull, she was blazing furiously fore and
In less than half an hour owing to the ship being all wood,
aft and I feel that I can safetly say that any gear or instruments

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recognisable left The on board crew afterwards. would throughout never behaved withstand the heat and be
were kept going right up to wonderfully
specially guns commend and Able the Gunnery
Roberts, Chief R.N.R., Steward Cooch Seaman (T.124)
the in such a small place. a Apart job. There acting alle
wounded which was terrific worked nobly
to single better out, in they the were all so from good, these no it were is 80,
served hour of trial, for which one. could I diffis
attached. and R.N.R. with which I Davies concur
Sub. Additional Lieut. R.M. reports Roberts from Lieutenant D.J.P. thank
I have the honour to be Sir,
Your obedient servant.
SGD. B.R. BOOTH.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R.N.R.
The Commodore,
Royal Naval Barracks.
CHATHAM.
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28th Inverforth May. Instructions were issued to these
46g
previous misunderstanding, the sweeping war channel - but with to
(Our Bairns, programme - i.e. and Thomas Bartlett) to carry on vessels
a the M/S Group Commander, who had only owing
joined Roads. command, proceeded to carry out the just
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Dunkirk whilst Vessels were shelled off Calais, and' sweep Thomas in
Bartlett", shallow endeavouring to get out of range, apparently
ran on our mine and minefields, in vicinity of Dunkirk A.W. Buoy,
struck a sank. Report of Lieutenant Commander A.A.
Martin R.N.R. attached (No. 3). page 122
"Nautilus" and "Comfort" sailed for Dunkirk Beach
under the direction of Lieutenant W.E. Gelling R.N.R. Report
of Lieutenant Gelling R.N.R. attached (No. 4). "Nautilus"
was damaged by bombs, and as far as is known "Comfort" was
rammed and sunk. No report has been received.
29th May - 0100. Six M/S Trawlers under the command
of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N. sailed for Dunkirk - embarking ladders
at Ramsgate en route. Reports of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N.,
Skipper Lieutenant G.W. Robinson R.N.R., and Skipper Lieutenant
L. Lake R.N.R. are attached (Nos. 5a, 5b, and 5c). pages 517, 523
29th May. "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" to Dunkirk.
Report of Lieutenant J. Simson R.N.V.R. attached (No.
30th May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", "Conidaw", "Chico",
and "Starlight Rays" sailed for Dunkirk, embarked troops, and
returned.
"Chico" did especially good work in bringing back
217 troops. This vessel is only 70' long. All ships returned
safely with troops.
31st May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", and "Chico" to Dunkirk.
"Chico" employed ferrying, and was responsible for nearly a 1,000
troops being embarked. All returned safely with troops.
"Fyldea" and "Brock" to beaches with motor boat. "Brock"
damaged by bombs, and ordered to return. Report of Sub. Lieutenant
K.H.G. Roberts R.N.V,R. attached (No. 7). "Fyldea" returned with
troops.
lageors
"Lord Inchcape" and "Our Bairns" ordered to Dunkirk.
Sweeping proved impossible due to shell fire and bombing. Ordered
to return.
1st June. "Sargasso", "Gulzar" and "Starlight Rays" to
Dunkirk
for
troops.
All returned safely.
"Starlight Rays", "Gulzar", and "Sargasso"
to Dunkirk 2nd for June. troops. "Conidaw" and "Chico" standing by for
life saving duties on route "X". All returned safely.
3rd June. "Starlight Rays", and "Gulzar" to Dunkirk
for troops. Both returned safely.
this period constant sweeping with "LL" without and skids
was During + and 13 magnetic mines were detonated, vicinity of
carried out,* ship. One mine detonated in and "LL" a
hospital ship, probably, 3/4 cables away. Report (No. C.L. 7).
the loss of a single by combined fields of herself of Lieutenant
Lambert Trawlers, R.N.V.R. which were who visited the hospital ship attached ?
+ in many DOWNS and Entrance of Dover Harbour.
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G.D.
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formander W.V.H. Harris
C.M.S.
Command and organisation of 472 all
M/S Forces ashore and afloat.
;ieutenant R. Bill.
Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk
(6 ships).
Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal.
Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and
Calais W/T Link.
Lieut. C.L. Lambert.
Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen)
3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle. /
Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for
Life saving duties
Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews.
Operations Staff. Conidaw.
ditto
Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin.
Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL".
Continuous "LL" off Dover.
tieut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade.
Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic &
(Maretta.
}
Lieut. W.E. Gelling.
Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &)
(Nautilus )
Lieut. L.J. Wyatt.
D.Y. Officer.
Lieut. H.S. Warren.
Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - - Dunkirk.
Lieut. J.K.M. Warde.
1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND
/ To BEACHES.
Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson.
2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk.
Lieut. C.B. Sharp.
Sick.
Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills.
1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso
Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen.
1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Life-
saving).
Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts.
1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and
beaches.
Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins.
2 Sargasso Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley.
1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P.
Lieut. M. Eynon.
Gulzar.
Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd.
Dunkirk in John Cattling.
Sub. Lieut.AEveritt.
1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded.
Sub. Lieut. M.Thompson.
1 Calais - Conidaw.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale.
2 off Calais = Grey Mist.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans.
Gulzar then sick.
Lieut. C.V. Brammall.
5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais.
Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen.
3 Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall.
1 Boukogne W/T link. 1 off Calais.
Sub, Lieut. J. Mason.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper R. Snelgrove.
1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party.
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505
Name.
50
ship.
Anthony Brooke
Rank or Rating.
476
CLYTHNESS
Heckstall Smith.
300 lins to
Walter Fredk.Salenius.
Skipper. Sub. Lt. R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
George S. Day.
shalls Yook 150
Smauel B. Sussans
Mate. Chief Engineman. LT/RX 102500.
John A. Cargill.
Seaman.
LT/JX 175090.
For devotion to duty under very trying
circumstances (See report No. 6.
POLLY JOHNSON.
Bonter, b
Skipper Lieut. Leonard Lake extricated his ship in a
Sunk.
sinking condition from Dunkirk in a heavy bombard-
ment. Was eventually forced to abandon ship, and
transferred his crew and himself to "Arley".
(See report Nos. 5b and c). 38 mg
FYLDEA.
29/5 2/31/5
Liewt. John .K.M. Warde R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
has misses.
Thomas Owens,D.S.M.
Chief Engineer. X257EU.
Recommended for coolness and devotion to
duty during heavy bombing at Dunkirk.
(See report No. la).
38 of
BROCK.
Kenneth Henry G.Roberts.Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.
no brooks
Behaved with great coolness and devotion
became he saw no mole
to duty in assisting his Group Officer
suspected his shipto
(Lieutenant Robert Bill R.N.) to extricate
Keng water.
his ship from a perilous position).
(See report No. 7).
NAUTILUS J
Richard McLean.
Skipper (No.WS 3159).
b
For displaying great gallantry in going
strop "Grey tisunt
over the side to save a seaman whilst
destroyer and "Nautilus" were being
bombed.
mb sunk. each Deslige
George Addison.
2nd Engineman.
Andrew Strachan.
Cook.
Worked hard in small boats all day during
Lieutenant V.E. Gelling R.N.R).
trying conditions (See report No.4 by
GULZAR
Edward S. Woodhead.
Coxswain.
Charles H. Baldry.
Seaman.
trips (30/5
Cook.
George Cliefe.
Greaser.
Peter Blake.
Arthur L. Shallis.
Signalman.
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heavy type. They could be quite easily seen as they fell and
The bombs dropped during the raids appeared to be of a
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waves of about two or three, releasing two bombs at a time, which
looked about the size of a 15" shell. The bombers attacked in
prolonged the period and disorganised the embarking and tended to
cause panic. Most of these bombs fell within 70 yards of the
trawlers. The ships were also attacked with "cannon". This was
not noticed at the time due to the intensity of the bombing, but
1/2 inch iron shells were picked up afterwards.
The behaviour of all Officers and men was at all times
exemplary, and at no time did I notice any man shew any disinclination
to do his utmost or shew any sign of panic even when others were
paniding. I would like to mention Skipper Lieutenant Lake, whose
ship was badly damaged. He retained complete control of his men
and assured me that he would take his ship back to port if it was
possible. This afterwards proved to be impossible, and her crew
were taken off by "Arley", who fired two rounds into her and left
her to sink.clear of the channel. "Arley" was not able to fire
again as she was attacked by bombs.
Lieutenant Warde and Sub. Lieutenant Roberts R.N.V.R.
were also of the greatest assistance. They supervised the placing
of the ladders of the foremost group and throughout the whole period
remained cheerful, and encouraged their men.
I subsequently discovered that the "John Cattling" vas
detained in Dunkerque by the Piermaster and remained there until
dark, where, inspite of further bombing, she carried out the most
useful work.
I authorised provisions and rum to be issued in moderation
to survivors and troops, and morphia to the seriously wounded, at
the discretion of Commanding Officers.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Lieutenant R.N.