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ANTHONY (H.40) 16th Destroyer Flotilla Lt.Cdr. N.V. Thew R.N.
26th May
1523
Left Portsmouth, escorting the
S.S. Kyno 1)
27th May
1028
Left Dover for Dunkirk, leading the
Kyno, the P.V's Royal Daffodil and
St. Helier, the H.C's St. Andrew
and St. Julien and the dr. Vimy.
1220
Off "R" Buoy, ordered to return to
Downs with Kyno.
1440
Ordered to return to Portsmouth with
Kyno.
28th May
0333
Instructed Kyno to anchor in St.
Helen's roads. (2).
0704
Sailed for Dunkirk via Q.Z.S.80 and 60.
1005
Sighted floating French mine. Sunk it
and proceeded.
1125
Observed 40 to 50 planes in aerial
combat over Dunkirk.
1220
Secured alongside dr. Worcester inside
Dunkirk eastern pier.
1317
Proceeded via Y route with 533 troops
on board.
1400
drs. Sabre and Montrose 2½ miles ahead
proceeding to Dover, bombed by 15
Heinkels.
1408/
Attacked by 4 aircraft. Slight
1415
damage.
1730
Off Dover. Montrose and Sabre in
company.
1950
Disembarked 534 troops.
29th May
0645
The 1st Lieutenant, Lieut. R. de L.
Brooke, R.N., assumed command.
0714
Proceeded via Y route tc La Panne,
Worcester and Vimy in company.
1045
Anchored La Panne. Embarked troops
with M/B and whaler and the M.L. C.15.
1525
Proceeded by Y route to Dover with 540
troops.
1555
Attacked by Heinkel H/L bomber.
1645
Attacked by Heinkel dive bomber.
1905
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 550 troops.
30th May
0326
Proceeded via X route to Dunkirk, with
36 large cases of Army maps.
0400
Encountered thick fog.
0741
Anchored off Bray and landed one
Royal Marine Staff officer.
Embarked 620 troops brought off by
small craft of every kind.
1105
Transferred army maps to a M/Y.
Proceeded to Dover by X route.
1430
Dover. Disembarked 886 troops. (3)
1440
Lt. Cdr. Thew resumed command.
1623
To Dunkirk by X route.
1915
Secured alongside East pier, Dunkirk.
dr. Winchelsea embarking ahead.
(1) Ellerman Wilson Line Ltd.
(2) This apparently was the end of Kyno's participation in
Dynamo.
(3) D.R.
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DORIA
Tug (W. Watkins Ltd).
A.W. Mastin, Master
30th May
1130
On Inspection duties until
the S.S. Shaftesbury was sighted
1210
aground on the S.W. Goodwins.
1545
Took Shaftesbury in tow.
Shaftesbury refloated. Doria returned
to her patrol. [See also Kenia]
31st May
0800
At Ramsgate. Ordered to take off troops
from the M/S Sandown, then off
Ramsgate. Did so, and landed 90
troops. [Lieut. D. van Gessel,
R.N.V.R. was on board this day].
0930
Left Ramsgate for Deal. En route,
spoke M.A/S.B.07.
1203
When this vessel started, her engines
they caught fire, but the fire was
put out.
1517
Towed M.A/S.B.07 to Dover.
-
Returned to Ramsgate.
1st June
0830
Left Ramsgate for Southern Inspection
duties. Spoke French trawler with
English naval ratings and Allied
troops on board from Dunkirk.
They required a pilot. Put Doria's
mate (A. Taylor) on board. He took
the trawler and 4 small French M/V's
into Ramsgate (but see Kenia).
2nd June
Doria remained on Inspection duties
until 2400. Various harbour duties,
and attendance on P/V Royal Daffodil.
3rd June
0410
Towed Royal Daffodil to Dover assisted
by salvage ship Forde.
1630
Arrived back at Ramsgate.
4th June
Northern Inspection duties.
Total 90
Authority - - W.W.
R.O.II, p.481.
R.O. III, p.268.
T.M. 6213/40, p.59.
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General Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.
Operation Dynamo:
The following ships of the G.S.N.Co. took part in
Personnel ships
Queen of the Channel 1)
Royal Daffodil(2)
Royal Sovereign(2)
Special Service Vessels
Crested Eagle (1)
Golden Eagle
Royal Eagle
Motor Vessels
Bullfinch
(1) Sunk.
(2)
Designated a troop transport.
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T.S S. Diesel
ROYAL DAFFODIL (P/V)
Gen. Steam. Nav.
Capt. G. Johnson, Master
Co.Ltd.
27th May
0630
Left Dover for Dunkirk via Calais.
0715
Ordered by British destroyer to return
to the Downs.
1050
Left Downs for Dunkirk by Y route.
1620ca
Arrived Dunkirk during heavy air raid.
Embarked troops. Proceeded.
p.m.
Dover. Disembarked 840 troops.
28th May
1730
Left Dover.
-
Arrived Dunkirk. Embarked troops.
Proceeded.
29th May
1720
Margate. Disembarked 1,796 troops.
30th May
0330
Left Margate.
0920 cat
Dunkirk. Embarked troops. Proceeded.
Dover. Disembarked 1,599 troops.
are
1945
Left Dover for beaches.
-
La Panne. "Unable to attract attention"
Proceeded.
31st May
0515
Margate.
1600
Left Margate.
-
Arrived Dunkirk. Embarked troops;
proceeded.
2330
Dover. Disembarked 1,817 troops.
1st June
1455
Left Dover.
-
Returned to Margate by order of French
destroyer.
-
Margate.
2200
Left Margate.
-
Dunkirk. Embarked troops. Proceeded.
2nd June
0600
Margate. Disembarked 1,500 troops.
1730
Left Margate.
1955
Air attack off Dunkirk. 1 killed.
Ship holed and damaged but returned
under own steam.
Total 7,552
Authority - R.O.III. p.187.
The following awards were made:
D.S.C.
Capt. G. Johnson, Master.
Mr. A.P.J. Paterson, Chief Officer.
Mr. J.W. Coulthard, Chief Engineer.
D.S.M.
Donkeyman A. Delamain.
Mention in Despatches.
Mr. J.B. Woodhouse, Second Officer.
Mr. W.L. Evans, Second Engineer.
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ST. ANDREW
Hospital Carrier
Capt. H.C. Bond, Master.
No. 24 (G.W.R.Co.)
26th May
1054
Left the Downs for Dunkirk, the H/C
St. Julien in company.
1320
Shelled off Gravelines. Altered course
to the northward, crossed the
minefield and returned to Dover.
1835
Anchored in the Downs.
"
27th May
1045
Left for Dunkirk, St. Jelien in
company.
a
1140
Joined company with the P/V's St. Helier
and Royal Daffodil and the S.S. Kyno,
which were being escorted by the drs.
Anthony and Vimy.
1220
Off R buoy, the Anthony and the Kyno
were ordered to return to the Downs.
1445
Air attack on the St. Andrew and
St. Julien.
1620
Off Dunkirk. Air attacks. The St.
100
Helier and Royal Daffodil entered
the harbour.
1750
The St. Andrew, in company with the
St. Julien and St. Helier proceeded,
escorted by Vimy.
2220
Arrived in the Downs.
28th/30th
At Southampton. Sailed for Dover.
May
=
31st May
1544
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
1855
Berthed at Dunkirk. Air attacks.
Embarked wounded.
2145
Proceeded.
d
1st June
0714
Newhaven. Disembarked 130 wounded.
Total 130
d
Authority - R.O.III p.198.
T.M. 6213/40.
The following awards were made;
Mention in Despatches.
Captain H.C. Bond, Master.
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VIKING III
Dinghy (Owner, J.S. Houlton)
Did not return from Dunkirk.
27th May
P/V's 01, Helier and
in caspany with the
via poute &
Ordered to return to Dover because or
Authority - TO.9144.
enemy batteries at Oravelines.
TO.9436.
Anchored in Dover.
Proceeded in company with the dr.
Anthony, the S.8. Kyno and the
and Royal Unfrodil
overtward through the Downe.
1140
The B/C's St. Andrew and 8t. Julien
joined company 0.0 they had no sharts
for route Y.
1230
The Anthony and the Kyno returned to
the Downg.
1445
Between West Winder and Kwinte Bank
booys, two bombing attacks were made
on the hospital carriers. Both
salvos missed.
1622
Joined the dr. Wolsey, which was lying
Dunkirk breakwater. 8t, Helier a
and Royal Deffodil proceeded inside
the herbour. The hospital ships
repained outside.
1740
Both transports left the harbour and
lay off outside. Royal Daffodil
ordered to remain off the harbour.
1750
The Viny in company with the St. Helier
and the 2 hospital ships proceeded
by route Y for Dover.
While the Visy was off Dunkirk the
town was continuously bombed by
high level humbers.
2200
The convoy anchored in the Downs.
2308
The Viary proceeded to Dunkirk.
2355ea
Lt. Car. Knowling left the bridge, and
was not seen again.
28th May
0300
Licot. A.P. Northly assumed command
of the Viny,
0320
Arrived off beach 3 miles east of
Dunkirk. The M/S Brighton Belle
was embarking troops from G French
canal boat and a small pulling boat.
The Vimy lowered her boats and sent
them to assist in rilling ep the
0445
Leoving her boats behind, the Viry went
Brighton Beller
alongside Dunkirk East pier and
embarked about 600 troops.
0545
Proceeded to Dover by poute Y.
1015
Arrived Dover, Disembarked 613 troops.
Bailed for Dunkirir via route 1.
1105
Between Kwinte Hank and Nivoport Bank
1415
bunys, about 20 Heinkele attacked
Vimy and your
in the vicinity. No damage.
1532
Entered Dunkirk and
1807
Proceeded for Dover by route ¥ with
the dr. Gronade at east pier
2250
Arrived 591
about 630
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VIMY (D.33)
Destroyer (Nore
Command)
Lt.Cdr. R.G. K. Knowling, R.N.
Lieut. A.P.W.Northey, R.N.
Lt.Cdr. M.W. E. Wentworth, R.N.
27th May
0630
Sailed from Dover in company with the
P/V's St. Helier and Royal Daffodil,
via route Z.
0710
Ordered to return to Dover because of
0810
enemy batteries at Gravelines.
Anchored in Dover.
1054
Proceeded in company with the dr.
Anthony, the S.S. Kyno and the
St. Helier and Royal Daffodil -
northward through the Downs.
1140
The H/C's St. Andrew and St. Julien
joined company as they had no charts
for route Y.
1230
The Anthony and the Kyno returned to
the Downs.
1445
Between West Hinder and Kwinte Bank
buoys, two bombing attacks were made
on the hospital carriers. Both
salvos missed.
1622
Joined the dr. Wolsey, which was lying
off Dunkirk breakwater. St. Helier
a
and Royal Daffodil proceeded inside
the harbour. The hospital ships
remained outside.
1740
Both transports left the harbour and
lay off outside. Royal Daffodil
ordered to remain off the harbour.
1750
The Vimy in company with the St. Helier
and the 2 hospital ships proceeded
by route Y for Dover.
While the Vimy was off Dunkirk the
town was continuously bombed by
high level bombers.
2200
The convoy anchored in the Downs.
2308
The Vimy proceeded to Dunkirk.
2355ca
Lt. Cdr. Knowling left the bridge, and
was not seen again.
28th May
0300
Lieut. A.P. Northey assumed command
of the Vimy.
0320
Arrived off beach 3 miles east of
Dunkirk. The M/S Brighton Belle
was embarking troops from a French
canal boat and a small pulling boat.
The Vimy lowered her boats and sent
them to assist in filling up the
Brighton Belle.
0445
Leaving her boats behind, the Vimy went
alongside Dunkirk East pier and
embarked about 600 troops.
0545
Proceeded to Dover by route Y.
1015
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 613 troops.
1105
Sailed for Dunkirk via route Y.
1415
Between Kwinte Bank and Nieuport Bank
buoys, about 20 Heinkels attacked
Vimy and four other destroyers
in the vicinity. No damage.
Entered Dunkirk and secured alongside
1532
the dr. Grenade at east pier
Proceeded for Dover by route Y with
1807
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 591 troops.
about 650 troops.
2250
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Page 131
Operation "DYNAMO" and Recommendations of Personnel,
PRAGUE - Clifford Roland Baxter, Master.
Recommendation.
RATING
Frederick William John Rushy.
This boy, whose age is only sixteen, was on duty
as Captain's telegraph boy, stood at his post in an
exposed position during incessant air attack. As
the Master stated "His quiet courage is an example to
all". After ship was berthed, instead of proceeding
below for rest, he proceeded to a position where he
was fully exposed, reloading the pans with ammunition
for the Lewis and Bren guns. His one thought appeared
to be to make himself as useful as possible.
Recommended for decoration.
ROYAL DAFFODIL - George Johnson. Master, (Decorated for this
operation in London Gazette 7th June, 1940).
This ship, throughout the operation, did seven trips
to Dunkirk, and throughout the operation was continually
either being bombed, or fired at from the shore. On the
last trip the ship was actually hit by a bomb and holed
near the waterline, but reached her destination safely.
Ship brought off 7,066 men all told.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
First and Second Officers Arthur Patrick Joseph Paterson and
John Bingham Woodhouse.
For their work in preventing the ship from
sinking after having been hit by a bomb by listing
the vessel and moving all movable gear.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Chief Engineer Joseph Wilfrid Coulthard.
Through his initiative, was able to keep the
engines working although engine room was being
flooded, thus enabling the ship to reach port.
Recommended for decoration.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
ROYAL DAFFODIL (Continued).
Second Engineer William Leonard Evans.
to be kept and engines running.
Assisting the Chief Engineer and enabling steam
Recommended for mention.
W. C. E. Smith, 7520070, R.A.M.C.
This soldier was recommended by the Master for
excellent work which he did in tending the wounded
and sick through the voyage.
Recommended for mention.
ROYAL SOVEREIGN - Thomas Jeffrey Aldis, Master. (Decorated for
this operation in London Gazette 7th June,1940).
This ship completed seven trips, continually under
gunfire and bombing. Brought a very large number of
troops back to this country.
HOSPITAL CARRIER - ST. ANDREW - Herbert Cecil Bond, Master.
This ship completed two trips, and on the first she
was so heavily shelled off Calais, and had no alternative
but to escape the range of fire by crossing the minefields.
Again, on the second trip she was continually under raids
from aircraft.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Master, Herbert Cecil Bond.
Showed great skill in manoeuvring the ship into
Dunkirk, whilst under continued bombardment from the
air.
Recommended for mention.
ST. HELIER - Reginald Richard Pittman. Master.
This ship did five trips to Dunkirk, and in addition,
two trips bofore Dynamo started, to Calais and Boulogne.
On the first trip, whilst in Dunkirk, there was a very
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Wt. 22622/4318 50M 9/38 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
09)
base 6801 Val 2
03VC
Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
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
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WEDNESDAY, 29TH MAY, 1940.
0600.
"ROSS".
383.
0900.
"LEDA".
301.
1010.
"PANGBOURNE".
400.
1110.
"KELLETT"
472.
1220.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
1173. + 5 German Prisoners.
1340.
"ALBURY".
161.
1430.
"PATRIA".
200.
1445.
"CARIBIA".
300.
7-
1520.
"LEUS".
200.+ 2 Femalealiens.
1640.
"HORST".
350.
1800.
"ROYAL DAFFODIL".
1703.
1820.
"K.G.V."
853.
2100.
"LEDA".
500.
-
Total.
6996.
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473
497
SUNDAY, 2ND JUNE, 1940.
0500.
"ORIEL".
750.+ 4 Refugees.
0500.
"OFFENIA".
50.
0615.
"ROYAL DAFFODIL".
1500.
0700.
"LYDD".
200.
X
0740.
"TANGELLE MARIE".
25.
Total.
2525.

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476
500
Margate
Total.
"SANDOWN".
201.
"GRACIE FIELDS".
281.
"ROSS".
:
683.
383. 300.
"LEDA".
2218.
301. 500. 537. 380. 500.
"PANGBOURNE".
400.
"KELLETT".
1052.
472. 550. 30.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
6370.
1173. 1200. 1100. 47. 1500. 1350.
"ALBURY".
1136.
161. 445. 130. 400.
"PATRIA".
1400.
200. 1200.
"CARIBIA".
300.
"DEUS".
200.
"HORST".
1150.
350. 800.
"ROYAL DAFFODIL".
3203.
1703. 1500.
"K.G.V."
3578.
853. 500. 700. 1460. 65.
"GOLDEN EAGLE".
1750.
500. 1250.
"ROYAL EAGLE".
2058.
808. 1250.
"LYDD".
850.
200. 450. 200.
"PRINC. ELIZABETH".
1344.
460. 374. 510.
"AEGIS".
835.
355. 350. 130.
"MEDWAY QUEEN".
450.
"ORANJE".
600.
500. 100.
"DELLA".
203.
"DOGGERS BANK".
708.
308. 400.
"HOPPER V24".
980.
400. 580.
"WOLVES".
50.
"ADVENTURESS".
85.
"STELLA DURADO".
22.
"KING FISHER".
458.
91. 157. 210.
"LIFEBOAT".
17.
"SCOTTISH OP".
525.
33107.
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148
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2/6
Sunday, 2nd June (continued).
85. At 1700 movement towards Dunkirk commenced. The
Armada consisted of 13 personnel vessels, 2 large store
carriers, 11 destroyers, 5 paddle minesweepers, 9 fleet
sweepers, 1 special service vessel, 9 drifters, 6 skoots, 2
ly
armed yachts, 1 gunboat, a large number of tugs, lifeboats,
etc., formed either in organised tows or free lance, The
composition of the French contingent was unknown it was thought
to consist of 6 small destroyers, 4 avisos and about 120
fishing craft.
86. At 1538 the S.N.O. Dunkirk, made the following
situation report:-
"French still maintain front line except for area east
of Bergues where the Germans have penetrated two miles
on a two-mile front. Counter attack being made at
1500. In port no movement. Present situation hopeful.'
87. At 2145 it was learned that the ROYAL DAFFODIL, the
first of the personnel vessels, had been bombed near the North
Goodwin Light Vessel on the outward passage whence she
returned to Ramsgate. At 2200 it was learned that loaded
vessels were leaving Dunkirk.
88. At 2330 S.N.O. Dunkirk, reported "B.E.P. evacuated".
89. Casualties to H.M. Ships - Sunday 2nd June.
Hospital Carrier PARIS, whilst proceeding to Dunkirk
by X Route near W. Buoy, was shelled when off the French coast.
The engines were put out of action. Ship was eventually
abandoned. No wounded on board. The crew and medical staff
were taken off by other vessels. Prior to this the Hospital
Carrier WORTHING had been fired at but returned to the Downs
with slight damage.
A/S Trawlers BLACKBURN ROVER and WESTELLA both sunk
by mines.
A/S Trawler CAPE ARGONA damaged by near misses whilst
on patrol and returned to Harwich.
A.A. Cruiser CALCUTTA had many near misses whilst out
on patrol off the beaches, which shook ship and did minor
damage.
Personnel Vessel ROYAL DAFFODIL bombed whilst off
Dunkirk and damaged, but returned under her own steam.
Destroyer SABRE attacked by enemy aircraft and
received damage. Able to return to harbour under own steam.
Monday, 3rd June,
90. The hopes that a large number of French troops would
be lifted following the completion of B.E.F. embarkation, waser
shaken when at 0030 Rear Admiral, Dover, reported from Dunki
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163
APPENDIX I.
Page 2
of
and final.
181
Operation "DYNAMO"
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Narrative of Events.
FLARE BURNING
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
DRIFTER:
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
GUARDSHIPS AND
LORMONT
MONA'S ISLA
KING ORRY
A.B.V's:
LLANTHONY
CORVETTES:
KINGFISHER
G
ILLEMOT
F.A.A.
AIR FORCE
GRIEVE
AMULREE
TRAINING VESSEL:
M.T.B's:
16
M.A.S.B's:
6
67
7
68
10
100
102
107
PERSONNEL SHIPS:
ARCHANGEL
LOCH GARRY
PRINCESS MAUD
AUTOCARRIER
LORINA
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
BEN MY CHREE
HAID OF ORLEANS
ROUEN
BIARRITZ
MALINES
ROYAL DAFFODIL
CANTERBURY
MANX MAID
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
COTE D'ARGENT
MANX- MAN
SCOTIA
FENELLA
MONA'S QUEEN
ST. HELIER
KILLARNEY
NEWHAVEN
ST. SEIRIOL
KING GEORGE V
NORMANIA
TYNWALD
LADY OF MAN
PRAGUE
OSPITAL CARRIERS: DINARD
ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW
ISLE OF THANET ST DAVID
PARIS
ST JULIAN
WORTHING
OTE:
In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and
Yachts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
Sunday, 2nd June (continued).
85. At 1700 movement towards Dunkirk commenced. The
Armada consisted of 13 personnel vessels, 2 large store
carriers, 11 destroyers, 5 paddle minesweepers, 9 fleet
sweepers, 1 special service vessel, 9 drifters, 6 skoots, 2
armed yachts, 1 gunboat, a large number of tugs, lifeboats,
etc., formed either in organised tows or free lance, The
composition of the French contingent was unknown it was thought
to consist of 6 small destroyers, 4 avisos and about 120
fishing craft.
86. At 1538 the S.N.O. Dunkirk, made the following
situation report:-
"French still maintain front line except for area east
of Bergues where the Germans have penetrated two miles
on a two-mile front. Counter attack being made at
1500. In port no movement. Present situation hopeful."
87. At 2145 it was learned that the ROYAL DAFFODIL, the
first of the personnel vessels, had been bombed near the North
Goodwin Light Vessel on the outward passage whence she
returned to Ramsgate. At 2200 it was learned that loaded
vessels were leaving Dunkirk.
88. At 2330 S.N.O. Dunkirk, reported "B.E.P. evacuated".
89. Casualties to H.M. Ships - Sunday 2nd June.
Hospital Carrier PARIS, whilst proceeding to Dunkirk
by X Route near W. Buoy, was shelled when off the French coast.
The engines were put out of action. Ship was eventually
abandoned. No wounded on board. The crew and medical staff
were taken off by other vessels. Prior to this the Hospital
Carrier WORTHING had been fired at but returned to the Downs
with slight damage.
A/S Trawlers BLACKBURN ROVER and WESTELLA both sunk
by mines.
A/S Trawler CAPE ARGONA damaged by near misses whilst
on patrol and returned to Harwich.
A.A. Cruiser CALCUTTA had many near misses whilst out
on patrol off the beaches, which shook ship and did minor
damage.
Personnel Vessel ROYAL DAFFODIL bombed whilst off
Dunkirk and damaged, but returned under her own steam.
Destroyer SABRE attacked by enemy aircraft and
received damage. Able to return to harbour under own steam.
Monday, 3rd June.
90. The hopes that a large number of French troops would
be lifted following the completion of B.E.F. embarkation, was
shaken when at 0030 Rear Admiral, Dover, reported from Dunkirk
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Sunday, 2nd June (continued).
85. At 1700 movement towards Dunkirk commenced. The
Armada consisted of 13 personnel vessels, 2 large store
carriers, 11 destroyers, 5 paddle minesweepers, 9 fleet
sweepers, 1 special service vessel, 9 drifters, 6 skoots, 2
armed yachts, 1 gunboat, a large number of tugs, lifeboats,
etc., formed either in organised tows or free lance, The
composition of the French contingent was unknown it was thought
to consist of 6 small destroyers, 4 avisos and about 120
fishing craft.
86. At 1538 the S.N.O. Dunkirk, made the following
situation report:-
"French still maintain front line except for area east
of Bergues where the Germans have penetrated two miles
on a two-mile front. Counter attack being made at
1500. In port no movement. Present situation hopeful."
87. At 2145 it was learned that the ROYAL DAFFODIL, the
first of the personnel vessels, had been bombed near the North
Goodwin Light Vessel on the outward passage whence she
returned to Ramsgate. At 2200 it was learned that loaded
vessels were leaving Dunkirk.
88. At 2330 S.N.O. Dunkirk, reported "B.E.P. evacuated".
89. Casualties to H.M. Ships Sunday 2nd June.
Hospital Carrier PARIS, whilst proceeding to Dunkirk
by X Route near W. Buoy, was shelled when off the French coast.
The engines were put out of action. Ship was eventually
abandoned. No wounded on board. The crew and medical staff
were taken off by other vessels. Prior to this the Hospital
Carrier WORTHING had been fired at but returned to the Downs
with slight damage.
A/S Trawlers BLACKBURN ROVER and WESTELLA both sunk
by mines.
A/S Trawler CAPE ARGONA damaged by near misses whilst
on patrol and returned to Harwich.
A.A.Cruiser CALCUTTA had many near misses whilst out
on patrol off the beaches, which shook ship and did minor
damage.
Personnel Vessel ROYAL DAFFODIL bombed whilst off
Dunkirk and damaged, but returned under her own steam.
Destroyer SABRE attacked by enemy aircraft and
received damage. Able to return to harbour under own steam.
Monday, 3rd June.
90. The hopes that a large number of French troops would
be lifted following the completion of B.E.F. embarkation, was
shaken when at 0030 Rear Admiral, Dover, reported from Dunkirk
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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
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LLANTHONY
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M.A.S.B's:
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102
107
EL SHIPS:
ARCHANGEL
LOCH GARRY
PRINCESS MAUD
AUTOCARRIER
LORINA
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
BEN MY CHREE
HAID OF ORLEANS
ROUEN
BIARRITZ
MALINES
ROYAL DAFFODIL
CANTERBURY
MANX MAID
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
COTE D'ARGENT
MANX MAN
SCOTIA
FENELLA
MONA'S QUEEN
ST. HELIER
KILLARNEY
NEWHAVEN
ST. SEIRIOL
KING GEORGE V
NORMANIA
TYNWALD
LADY OF MAN
P. LGUE
L CARRIERS: DINARD
ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW
ISLE OF THANET ST. DAVID
PARIS
ST. JULIAN
WORTHING
In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and
achts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more
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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.
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which
Mr. Engineer, Launch Haig.
Mr. Norman Regisald >mith, Walter, Chief First Engineer, Hospital Carrier Dinard.
Mr. Donald Brewer, Yacht Engineer, H.M.Y.Lahloo.
Mr. Thomas McDermott Weir, Yacht Engineer, H.M.Y. Eila II.
Mr. C
Coggins, Engineer, M.Y. Masayru.
Mr. Raymond Crane, Engineer, M.V. Laroc.
/Mr. / William Leonard Evans, Second Engineer, Royal Daffodil
Mr. James Steward, Second Engineer, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
'Mr. Frank Cherry, Third Engineer, (Able Seaman), Launch Swallow.
VMr. James Henry Edward Spain, Third Engineer, Launch Kestrel.
Mr. W StamLister, Lister, Purser, 58 Tynwald.
Mr. Paddy McFadden, Beatswain, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Mr. Douglas Kirkaldie, Coxswain, Motor Boat Fervent.
Able Seaman T
Bassett, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Able Seaman John Fowles, Hospital Carrier Isle of Guernsey.
Able Seaman Henry Charles Herring Hay, Launch Swallow.
Able Seaman John Upperton, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Ordinary Seaman Clifford Barrett, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Ali Khan, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Abdul Mohand, S.S Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Rbet Phillips, S.S. Biarritz.
wre
Carpenter J
Gaste, S.STynwald.
S.S.
Donkeyman A
Allen,,Tynwald.
Deckhand Leonard Lynn, M.V. Daroc.
Steward H
A
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Frost, M.V. Laroc.
Mrs. A. Goodrich, Stewardess, Hospital Carrier Dinard.
Mr. William Ferguson, Acting Naval Store Officer.
/1 Mr. Robert William Whidby Corbutt, Acting Deputy Naval Store Officer.
Mr. Donald John Woods, Deputy Armament Supply Officer.
Mr. Archibald Armytage Bakewell, Deputy Victualling Store Officer.
Lance Corporal Chapman, 6208138, 1/8th Middlesex Regiment.
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William Cecil Ernest Smith, R.A.M.C., 7520070.
Fireman EAMMMAXGX Henry Albert William Ray, Auxiliary Fire Service,
London Fire Brigade Fire Fleat Massey Shaw
Fireman Edmund Gordon Wright, Auxiliary Fire Service, London Fire
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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.
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of
Enclosure:-
ER. Officer Commanding,
Details of Personnel
June, 1940.
Ships used.

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7432 50M 10/38 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
base'beservi
Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
X
Temporary Skipper Alfred Manning Lovis, R.N.R., W.S.3397,
H.M.Drifter PAXTON.
x
Captain Gordon Dyer Walter, Master, MAID OF ORLEANS.
Captain George Johnson, Master, ROYAL DAFFODIL.
Captain Thomas Aldis, Master, ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
Distinguished Service Medal
Petty Officer Thomas A. Topley, C/J.112800.
Yeoman of Signals Geoffrey Piper, C/JX.132686.
Able Seaman Alexander C. Moore, C/JX.129026.
Able Seaman James G. Owen, R.F.R., B.20977.
Able Seaman Joseph L. Turner, C/SS.X.24037.
Able Seaman Walter F. Cox, R.F.R., B.22716.
Able Seaman Gilbert Rose, C/J.X151776.
Able Seaman Francis H. McLaughlin, C/J. X146012.
Ordinary Seaman Andrew McKay H. Miller, C/JX.174079.
Ordinary Seaman William J. Edward Burrows, C/JX.154411.
Ordinary Seaman Sydney V. Genner, C/JX.150954.
A special note would be put in the Gazette making it
clear that circumstances had made it possible for these
recommendations to be made in advance of the general body
of recommendations and that they have not been in any sense
specially selected.
*
The Distinguished Service Cross may, at the discretion
of the Admiralty, be awarded to Officers of the Merchant
Navy, and the Committee think that the award of the
D.S.C. to these three Masters would be both correct
and unobjectionable.
R.Gleadowe
for HEAD OF COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH
5th June, 1940.
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WE.C.
Canel
lerry. 53.
FROM.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
Macclesful.
DATE
4th. JUNE 1940.
No. B23/862/40.
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
Distinguished Service Cross (Contd.)
ith,
rs
Temporary Skipper Alfred Manning Lovis, R.N.R.
W.S.3397. H.M. Drifter PAXTON.
rthy
S.
Captain Gordon Dyer Walter, Master, MAID OF ORLEANS.
N
Captain George Johnson, Master, ROYAL DAFFODIL.
:ward
Captain Thomas Aldis, Master, ROYAL SOVEREIGN.
from
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL.
Petty Officer Thomas A. Topley, C/J. 112800.
names
.e
Yeoman of Signals Geoffrey Piper, C/JX. 132686.
lese
are
Able Seaman Alexander C. Moore, C/JX. 129026.
may
Able Seaman James G. Owen, R.F.R. B.20977.
lations to
Able Seaman Joseph I. Turner, C/SS. X.24037.
e
:
Able Seaman Walter F. Cox, R.F.R. B.22716.
us
Able Seaman Gilbert Rose, J.X151776.
Able Seaman Francis H. McLaughlin, C/J.X146012.
3
5.30
Ordinary Seaman Andrew McKay H. Miller, C/JX.174079.
TLIN
Ordinary Seaman William J. Edward Burrows, C/JX.154411.
Ordinary Seaman Sydney V. Genner, C/JX.150954.
O.B.E. (Military)
Acting Commander Philip Brian Martineau, Royal Navy (Retd.)
Major A.E.M. Walter, B.A., Royal Engineers.
Captain L.E.L. Wright, Royal Engineers.
Lieutenant Commander James Coverley Stopford, Royal Navy.
6th June, 1940.

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ENCLOSURE NO.1 TO DOVER LETTER 10.B23/862/40 dated 4th. JUNE
1940.
Page 3.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE EVACUATION OF THE ALLIED FORCES FROM DUNKIRK.
(contd)
CAPTAIN MICHAEL MAYNARD DENNY, ROYAL NAVY,
OBE(M)
CB
ACTING COMMANDER PHILIP BRIAN MARTINEAU, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED),
MAJOR (TEMPORARY) A.E.M.WALTER, B.A., ROYAL ENGINEERS, wo OBE
(Deputy Assistant Director of Transport
Dafer,
JAMES LEONARD KEITH, ESQUIRE, MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
CAPTAIN (TEMPORARY) L.E.L. WRIGHT, ROYAL ENGINEERS, we: OBEM,
(Reserve of Officers).
For distinguished service in organising the sailing of
the very large number of ships and vessels of all classes
employed for the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force
and the French Army to the number of 307,218, between the
breakwater and beaches at Dunkirk and British ports, under
circumstances of unprecendented difficulty.
CB
also
For
Norwa
SNO audabus
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES COVERLEY STOPFORD, ROYAL NAVY,
OBE(M)
wait Martincan.
i/ashi
For distinguished service in establishing and
maintaining essential W/T communications with the Naval,
part
Military, and French Authorities respectively in Dunkerque,
and with the large number of small vessels employed during
the evacuation under circumstances of great difficulties,
thereby contributing very materaially to the success of the
operation.
OFFICERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY.
3
D.S.A
CAPTAIN GORDON DYER WALTER, MASTER, 'MAID OF ORLEANS',
D.S.A
CAPTAIN GEORGE JOHNSON, MASTER, 'ROYAL DAFFODIL',
CAPTAIN THOMAS ALDIS, MASTER, ROYAL SOVEREIGN'.
ok Foley.
For distinguished service while serving in His Majesty's
Transports carrying Troops from Dunkerque to Dover.
The transports of necessity provided a vulnerable and
easy target for enemy aircraft, but were required to make
their passages while subject to constant bombing attacks,
and frequently under shell fire.
They were required to berth in darkness in a confined
harbour obstructed by wrecks, and crowded with small craft
under way.
VICE ADMIRAL.

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WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYN/MO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
NEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
RCHANGEL
MANXMAN
UTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
EN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
IARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
ANTERBURY
NGAROMA
LAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
OTE D'ARGENT
PARIS (Hospital)
OTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
INARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
ORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
#
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
ENELLA
ROEBUCK
ОЛМ QUEEN
ROUEN
SLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
SLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
ILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
ING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
ADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
EVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
OCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
#
SCOTIA
AID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
re
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BATL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
/
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
C. 9 } (Tugs)
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
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PRAGUE - Clifford Roland Baxter, Master.
30
Recommendation.
RATING.
Frederick William John Rushy.
This boy, whose age is only sixteen, was on duty
as Captain's telegraph boy, stood at his post in an
exposed position during incessant air attack. As
the Master stated "His quiet courage is an example to
all". After ship was berthed, instead of proceeding
below for rest, he proceeded to a position where he
was fully exposed, reloading the pans with ammunition
for the Lewis and Bren guns. His one thought appeared
to be to make himself as useful as possible.
D.S.M
Recommended for decoration.
1
ROYAL DAFFODIL - George Johnson. Master. (Decorated for this
operation in London Gazette 7th June, 1940).
is
This ship, throughout the operation, did seven trips
to Dunkirk, and throughout the operation was continually
either being bombed, or fired at from the shore. On the
last trip the ship was actually hit by a bomb and holed
near the waterline, but reached her destination safely.
Ship brought off 7,066 men all told.
to
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
First and Second Officers Arthur Patrick Joseph Paterson and
John Bingham Woodhouse.
For their work in preventing the ship from
sinking after having been hit by a bomb by listing
Lm.
the vessel and moving all movable gear.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Chief Engineer Joseph Wilfrid Coulthard.
D.S.M.
Through his initiative, was able to keep the
D.S? C.
engines working although engine room was being
flooded, thus enabling the ship to reach port.
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PRAGUE
- Clifford Roland Baxter, Master.
Recommendations
RATING.
Frederick William John Rushy.
This
boy,
as exposed Captain's telegraph whose age boy, 1s only sixteen, duty
position during stood at his was on
below the was all". for Master fully the for After rest, exposed, stated ship he was "His proceeded reloading berthed, quiet incessant courage to instead a position air is attack. an of post proceeding example where in As an to
to be to Lewis make himself and Bren as guns. useful the His as pans one possible. with thought ammunition appeared he
Recommended for decoration.
3sml
ROYAL DAFFODIL - George Johnson, Master. (Decorated for
operation in London Gazette 7th June, 1940). this
to either Dunkirk, and throughout the operation was continually trips
This ship, throughout the operation, did seven
86
last trip the ship was actually hit by a bomb and holed
being bombed, or fired at from the shore. On the
near the waterline, but reached her destination safely.
Ship brought off 7,066 men all told.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
First and Second Officers Arthur Patrick Joseph Paterson and
John Bingham Woodhouse.
For their work in preventing the ship from
sinking after having been hit by a bomb by listing
the vessel and moving all movable gear.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Chief Engineer Joseph Wilfrid Coulthard.
initiative, was able to keep being the
Through his although engine room reach was port.
engines flooded, working thus enabling the ship to
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ROYAL DAFFODIL (Continued).
Second Engineer William Leonard Evans.
Assisting the Chief Engineer and enabling steam
to be kept and engines running.
Recommended for mention.
W. C. E. Smith, 7520070, R.A.M.C.
This soldier was recommended by the Master for
excellent work which he did in tending the wounded
and sick through the voyage.
Recommended for mention.
OYAL SOVEREIGN - Thomas Jeffrey Aldie, Master. (Decorated for
this operation in London Gazette 7th June, 1940).
This ship completed seven trips, continually under
gunfire and bombing. Brought a very large number of
troops back to this country.
HOSPITAL CARRIER - ST. ANDREW - Herbert Cecil Bond, Master.
This ship shelled off Calais, and had no the minefields.
completed two trips, and on the first alternative she
was so heavily the range of fire by crossing under raids
but Again, to escape on the second trip she was continually
from aircraft.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Master, Herbert Cecil Bond.
Dunkirk, Showed whilst great under skill continued in manoeuvring bombardment the ship from into the
air.
Recommended for mention.
ST. HELIER - Richard Pittman, Master.
Reginald did and and was in Boulogne. a addition, very
two the This trips first ship bofore trip, there heavy/
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Narrative of events , May 95th., to June 5th., 1940.
ay 25/1940.
1617. Left Newhaven and proceeded full speed to Dover for orders.
2020. Received orders at Dover to anchor at Downs.
2107. Anchored.
ay 26/1940.
0325. Anchor aweigh and proceed towards Dover for orders, and
when off South Foreland was orddred to roturn to anchorage
at Downs.
1054. Hove up and in company with H.C. "St Julien" proceeded to
Dunkirk via Calais and Gravelines. When in buoyed channel
abreast of Gravelines at 1320 was heavily shelled by
shore batteries, and mmorous shells fell on bothsides of
the vessel. Continued on course for some time, but the
shelling increased in intensity and I was forced off
shore, and puttung the vessels head to the Northward I had
no alternative but to cross the minefield to enable me
to pick up the Channel route and return to Dover.
1810. Received orders at Dover to 30 to anchorage.
1835. Anchored at Downs.
ay 27/1940.
1110. Hove up and proceeded towards Dunkirk (N.about passage)
in convoy of two destroyers-H.M.S. "Anthony and "Vority",
/vimy
and H.N.Transports-"st.Helier" "Royal Daffodil" and
eastward of N.Goodwin L.V., H.ll.Transport"Kyno" in
"Kyno", and "St. Julien".
When a for miles to the
company of one destroyer returned, the remainder of the
When in Lat.50-224' N. Long.2-39' E. an enery plane
convoy continuing on course to Dunkirk.
crossing from starboard to port of convoy's course,
dropped four bombs very close to the vessel's port Dow,
and "St.Julien"s" starboard quartor. The plane then continued
circling around dropped another four near the
1620. Arrived on off Dunkirk during continual heavy air raids.
its course towards the Bolgian coast.
The ordered out, signalling this vessel and the"st.Julion"
two leading ships entered port and were immediately
falling to fast all around the ships in the harbour and the
remain outside. During this manouyers bombs were
1744. Convoy reformed and returned to Dover in company of one
ships outside.
destroyer.
9239. Anchored at Downs.
May 28/1940.
1100. plane attackedand four bombs were dropped, ship.Plane and seen
Enemy fall midway between S.Goodwin.L.V.and vicinity. this
1500. was Received kept orders to proceed Southampton. Arrived Netley
to off by gunfire of destroyers in
May 29/1940. At Anchorage Southampton at 2359. under immediate orders.Ordinary ship's
repairs being dealt with during stay.
May 30/1940.
1705. Left Southampton for Dover for orders, Nothing eventful
during passage.
May 31/1940.
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WEDNESDAY, 29TH MAY, 1940.
0600.
"ROSS".
383.
0900.
"LEDA".
301.
1010.
"PANGBOURNE".
400.
"KELLETT"
472.
1110.
1220.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
1173. * 5 German Prisoners.
1340.
"ALBURY".
161.
1430.
"PATRIA".
200.
"CARIBIA".
300.
1445.
N
200.+ + 2 Female aliens.
1520.
"LEUS".
350.
1640.
"HORST".
1800.
"ROYAL DAFFODIL".
1703.
853.
1820.
"K.G.V."
500.
2100.
"LEDA".
1
6996.
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473
497
SUNDAY, 2ND JUNE, 1940.
0500.
"ORIEL".
750.+ 4 Refugees.
0500.
"OFFENIA".
50.
0615.
'ROYAL DAFFODIL".
1500.
0700.
"LYDD".
200.
0740.
"TANGELLE MARIE".
25.
Total.
2525.

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Margate
Total.
ANDOWN".
201.
;RACIE FIELDS".
281.
)SS".
683.
383. 300.
LEDA".
2218.
301. 500. 537. 380. 500.
PANGBOURNE".
400.
KELLETT".
1052.
472. 550. 30.
ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
6370.
1173. 1200. 1100. 47. 1500. 135
ALBURY".
1136.
161. 445. 130. 400.
PATRIA".
1400.
200. 1200.
CARIBIA".
300.
DEUS".
200.
HORST".
1150.
350. 800.
ROYAL DAFFODIL".
3203.
1703. 1500.
K.G.V."
3578.
853. 500. 700. 1460. 65.
'GOLDEN EAGLE".
1750.
500. 1250.
'ROYAL EAGLE".
2058.
808. 1250.
850.
200. 450. 200.
"LYDD".
PRINC. ELIZABETH".
1344.
460. 374. 510.
835.
355. 350. 130.
"AEGIS".
"MEDWAY QUEEN".
450.
"ORANJE".
600.
500. 100.
"DELLA".
203.
"DOGGERS BANK".
708.
308. 400.
980.
400. 580.
"HOPPER V24".
"WOLVES".
50.
"ADVENTURESS".
85.
"STELLA DURADO".
22.
"KING FISHER".
458.
91. 157. 210.
"LIFEBOAT".
17.
"SCOTTISH OP".
525.
33107.
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501470
1 Sick Quarters at Ramsgate 4 SION HILL
June 7th
19 40
To NAVAL OF FICER IN CHARGE
RAMSGATE
Submitted
Report on the Medical Organisation at Ramsgate Naval
Base during the evacuation of the B.E.F. from the
French coast.
In such an emergency a basis of procedure had to
be rapidly improvised and modified according to
circumstances. Collaboration between the Naval. medical
personnel and the RAMC was essential and after the first
day was found to be working smoothly and efficiently.
The suggestion that the floor of the Merrie England
base should be used as & Clearing Station was supported
by the NOIC, and traffic from the eastern pier head
ATO
was so organised. Very little delay was found in
rapidly clearing the wounded from ships as they berthed.
tels
Smaller boats were dealt with at the Dover steps further
down. A naval and military doctor was always available
at the pier head for some time before and after high
led
tide at which time many of the larger vessels entered
the harbour. A pier head rallying point was
established for medical personnel, and here stocks of
dressings, stretchers and medical essentials were kept.
Transport in the form of ambulances Military, ARP, and
St.John's was always available and ample. I would
RILEA
United
JUTLAND
FREDANJA
TYCAP
CRASTS
JAJA
FOAM QUEEN
PACIFIC
BORNRIO
PASCHOLL
REIGER
SUN IV
LINIRED STAR
PATRIA
QUEEN
BRANDARIS
TANIA
RUJA
RESTREL
DELFUSE
SUN XV
HOPPER-
HANDBRUG
BARGE 24
(INO GEORGE y
SWALLOW
DWARP
CAVA
GROUSE
BOURNRIFT
ROYAL DAFFODIL
FABIA
PRINCE OF WALES
CARISTA
BAN
CELLETT
BOX FRED
ROYAL SOVERSION
LENA
VIRINO
SALVINA
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Dynam 248.
No duphine briesedings 554
SECRET.
From.....The Commanding Officer, H.M. of "Viny".
Date.
3rd June, 1940.
R et. No. 154/6/35.
To
The Vice Admiral, Dover.
Copies to :-
The Captain (D), Liveryool.
Subject.. Report of Proceedings.
The following reports of submitted. proceedings for the period
27th May to 20th May 1940.
Monday 87th May 1940.
Daffodil* 2. at 0630 and proceeded for Dunkirk via French Coast
Slipped in company with S.S. S, "St. Helier" and "Royal
Searched Channels (Route 3).
3. account of reported enemy batteries at Gravelines. Anchored
Orders to return to Dover were received at 0710 on
in Dover at 0810.
in 4. company with H.M.S. "Anthony", S.S. "Kyno" (10 knts), "St. Helier"
At 1054, having received verbal orders to proceed weighed
and "Royal Daffodil* and proceeded northward through B owns.
company 5. as they had no charts for Route ays.
At 1340 Hospital Ships St. Andrew and St. Julian joined
6.
At 1230 H.M. & "Anthony" and S& "Kyno" parted company to
return to the Downs.
7.
Convey then ipereased speed to 30 knots and proceeded to
Dunkirk via Route "Y".
8. two bombing attacks were made on the Hospital ships by two twin
At 1445 when between WBST HINDER and KWINTE BANK buoys
engined aircraft. Both salves missed.
9.
Joined "Wolsey" who was laying off Dunkirk Breakwater
at 1622.
hospital 10. ships remained outside.
Both transports then proceeded inside the harbour, the
lying 11. QIf outside. Royal Daffodil was then ordered to remain the off
By 1740 both transports had left the harbour and were
the harbour and we proceeded in company with St Helier and
two hospital ships for Dover by Route Bys at 1750.
was not attacked but several bombers passed nearby, and the A.A.
continuously 12. bombed by twin engined high level bombers. The ship
During the period the ship was off Dunkirk the town was
armaments were frequently in action.
"Vimy" 13. remained off the W.S.S. at South Foreland for orders.
On arrival in Downs at 2200 the convoy anchored and
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CHAP. IV
round trip from 80 to 172 miles, and the for route the had to be swept before it
and thence into the Dunkirk Impulsive, the THE
be used. Orders were therefore given the North Goodwin
route (the middle Route X), from road, and at 1140
commenced by the destroyer Vessel Patricia. This
advantage of shortening the round trip to 108 miles.
Halcyon, and the Trinity House from 172 route X had the great and
Helier¹ and Royal Daffodil, which left at 1054 under escort of the des- St.
Among the earliest ships to use the Dover northern Route Y were the P/V's
The convoy was joined en route by the hospital carriers St. Andrew and St.
troyer Vimy; in company was the destroyer Anthony, escorting the S.S. Kyno.2
Julien. Route Y was certainly, at that time, out of range of gunfire, but two
bombing attacks were made on the hospital carriers between the West Hinder
and Kwint Bank buoys, and when the convoy arrived off Dunkirk heavy air
attacks were in progress there. The Royal Daffodil and the St. Helier entered
the harbour, but the latter was ordered to withdraw, and she and the 2 hospital
carriers returned empty to the Downs under escort of the Vimy. The Royal
Daffodil embarked 840 troops before returning to Dover.
Sea and Air Patrols
The principal patrol line covered in the morning of the 27th May by Fighter
Command, was Calais-Dunkirk, as it was not known that the Calais garrison
had ceased fire. From 1450 onwards, however, Calais fell out of the picture,
and it became possible to concentrate fighter protection more exclusively on
the work of evacuation³. Sixteen squadrons, varying in strength from 9 to 20
aircraft, were engaged on these activities from 0500-2130; patrols were, how-
ever, limited to squadron strength. Most squadrons carried out 2 patrols,
and 287 sorties in all were flown during the day.4
To cover the passage of ships between Dunkirk and the Downs destroyer
patrols had been established to the northward during the forenoon, and Vice-
Admiral, Dover, asked for 6 additional destroyers to strengthen the Dover
forces. The Admiralty immediately ordered 4 destroyers from the Western
Approaches Command, and 2 from the Portsmouth Command, to proceed
to Dover.⁵
Ex-Dutch skoots for Dunkirk
Other vessels were on their way to Dunkirk during the day, among them
being 15 skoots⁶. Of these the Lena, Hebe II, and later the Oranje, arrived
off the beaches and embarked troops during the night of 27th/28th May the
Abel Tasman, Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with ammunition and food,
arrived off La Panne early in the morning of 28th May; the Hilda and Doggers-
bank reached Dunkirk by noon the 28th May, and were sent to the beaches;
while the remainder⁷, in error, returned to the Downs, after having got within
a few miles of Dunkirk.
2 Off R buoy the Anthony, with the Kyno, was ordered back to the Downs and sub-
I Eleven of the St. Helier's crew had been replaced by naval ratings.
sequently 3 to Portsmouth. The Kyno took no further part in Operation "Dynamo".
R.A.F. Narrative, p. 319.
5 4 R.A.F. Narrative, P. 320.
Scimitar were sent.
Appendices D. 1 and D. 2. The Wakeful, Mackay, Worcester, Montrose, Shikari and
6 7 See Appendix F.
The Bornrif, Brandaris, Hondsrug, Jutland, Patria, Tilly, and Twente.
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CHAP. IV
beach evacuation impossible ; at no time did this happen, but it was not
until the fifth day of the operation (May 30th) that small power boats and beach
craft began to become available in adequate numbers.¹
The reason for this is to be sought mainly in the need for secrecy enjoined
by the British and French Governments, even after the operation had been
ordered. The necessity for avoiding any action that might have given rise to
talk rendered the collection of small craft slow. It was not until 31st May
that the British public learnt from the press that evacuation had begun.
Disembarkation ports designated
In these early days the limiting factors seemed likely to be the scale of enemy
attacks at Dunkirk and on the beaches, and the difficulty of concentrating the
ships and the troops at a common point or points².
Meanwhile, in order to ensure air protection, Blenheims maintained a patrol
by single aircraft over the Dunkirk area during the night.³
At 2330, the Vice-Admiral, Dover, promulgated the names of ports for the
disembarkation of troops in England as follows :-
The Calcutta at Sheerness;
destroyers at Dover ;
drifters, minesweepers,
skoots and coasters
}{
At Margate or Ramsgate as directed
by N.O.I.C. Ramsgate;
personnel vessels at Folkestone.
Throughout the whole course of the operation the despatch of troops from
the points of disembarkation in England was directed by the War Office Move-
ments Control Organisation, and proceeded with great smoothness⁴.
Summary of troops evacuated
The ships which had sailed for Dunkirk on the 26th May brought back
6,183 troops and 646 stretcher cases next day.
During the 27th May only two personnel vessels actually made the round
trip, viz. : the Royal Daffodil, which brought back 840 troops from Dunkirk,
and the St. Helier, which was ordered back before she could embark any troops.
The destroyers Wolsey and Wolfhound, which embarked 206 and 130 troops
respectively from Malo beach on the evening of 27th May, did not sail for
England until shortly after midnight.
Thus, the total number landed in England from the commencement of
Operation "Dynamo" to midnight 27th/28th May was :
26th May - Nil;
27th May - 7,669, all of whom were lifted direct from Dunkirk harbour.
I D.R. covering letter, No. A.14/0/876/40, page 2, paras. 3 and 5.
2 D.R. page 3, para. 11.
3 R.A.F. Narrative, p. 320.
4 D.R. covering letter No. A.14/0/876/40, page 2, para. 6.
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CHAP. V
had all come under fire from the shore guns at Calais and Gravelines. At
0415 on the 28th May the Queen of the Channel, loaded with 904. troops, was
attacked by one aircraft; 3 or 4 bombs were dropped, which straddled the ship
abaft the mainmast and broke her back, the starboard propeller shaft and the
rudder. By good fortune the Dorrien Rose, en route for Dunkirk, was in the
vicinity and rescued the troops : the Queen of the Channel sank about 1/2 hour
later. The St. Seiriol, which left Dunkirk at about 0415 with 494 troops,
reached Folkestone in safety.
Civilian crews feel the strain
Some 45 personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"
Of these eight were sunk, at least six were so damaged by bombing or gunfire
as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were
damaged in collision. Nine of the largest of these personnel vessels had been
engaged prior to "Dynamo" in operations at Dunkirk, Calais and Boulogne,
and their Captains and crews were beginning to feel the strain when Operation
"Dynamo" started.
Thus it was that the Master of the Canterbury, which had already completed
2 round trips to Dunkirk in operation "Dynamo", reported, on the 28th May,
that he was too worn out to make a third trip. The P.S.T.O. went on board
and explained the gravity of the situation to the Master, and the Canterbury
sailed at 0930 the next day. On her return voyage from Dunkirk she was
bombed and damaged, and after landing her 1960 troops went into dock for
repairs. In the 3 trips she made the Canterbury brought back 4,416 troops;
her Master, Captain C. A. Hancock, was awarded the D.S.C.
Personnel vessels not to be employed during full daylight
On the 28th May, however, it had become apparent that development of
the German air threat over the evacuation area, and the increasing artillery
fire from shore batteries covering the sea approaches to Dunkirk, prohibited
the employment of personnel and similar vessels during daylight, until the
position was restored, and that evacuation from Dunkirk by day must for the
moment be confined to warships and small vessels².
It was not, therefore, until later in the day, that the P/V Royal Daffodil
sailed for Dunkirk, and eight other personnel vessels and a hospital carrier³
received their sailing orders during the afternoon and evening.
The northern Route Y was by this time in general use⁴, but ships proceeding
from Dover to Dunkirk were ordered to use the southern and shorter Route Z,
if the passage from Calais Bell buoy to Dunkirk could be made in darkness.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate responsible for servicing skoots
In these circumstances some 20 skoots reached Dunkirk, or arrived off the
beaches during the day and evening of the 28th May; others were on the way.
Their speed varied, but most of them were very slow. Eight of them went
into Dunkirk harbour⁵, and four to Bray beach⁶. The Abel Tasman, loaded
with ammunition, the Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with food, and three
I This number includes 3 store ships, 3 motor vessels and a few freighters, coasters and
tramps.
2 D.R. p. 4, para. 13.
3 The Scotia, Malines, Prague, Manxman, Royal Sovereign, Tynwald, Lochgarry, Killarney
and the H.C. Paris.
4 Appendix K.1.
5 The Caribia, Fredanja, Friso, Jutland, Tilly, Patria, Sursum-Corda, and Twente.
6 The Amazone, Doggersbank, Hilda, and Oranje.
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
Ramsgate at 2200/29. situated over the engine. capable of 4 knots, also and left
Dutch eel-boats Johanna The Chantecler was only M.B. Golden Lily The
and returned to harbour; and the remainder Chantecler reached and the La Panne at 0500/30.
and brought back lost troops. her in the Downs in the get over on May,
and round"¹. She 30 The Johanna did not on the 30th and
compass which was reached the beaches, however, revolved at 0900 slowly round her
Ramsgate on the morning on that day she was towed
she had no charts, of way the 30th May. Later darkness, and returned to
to the beaches by the skoot Jutland.
Troops transported on 29th May
reduction in the number of destroyers and with failure to
The 29th May closed with a formidable available list of ships lost or damaged, a marked
the high rate of evacuation hoped for. The effect of the day's occurrences achieve
even more marked next day, when instead of the 50,000 to 60,000 British was
were in fact transported.²
troops which had been calculated as the probable achievement, only 48,000 odd
Nevertheless, 47,310 troops (including some 2,000 casualties) were landed
in England on the 29th May (see Table 2), 13,752 having been lifted from the
beaches and 33,558 from the harbour. Only about 11/2 per cent of these were
French troops³, whose organised evacuation had not yet begun. (See Appen-
dices Y.2 to Y.5).
During the morning and forenoon of the 29th May, when there was no
bombing of Dunkirk harbour, 1Q personnel vessels⁴ lifted 14,760 troops from
the east pier; during the afternoon, in spite of the bombing, the Canterbury
lifted a further 1,960.
The development of beach evacuation is indicated by the fact that nearly
2½ times the number of troops were lifted from the beaches on 29th May as
compared with the number lifted on the previous day. Seventeen destroyers⁵
each made one round trip during the 24 hours of the 29th May and an eighteenth
destroyer, the Icarus, made two such trips. On these trips the 18 destroyers
embarked and transported to England 10,694 troops of which 6,198 were
lifted from the beaches and 4,506 from Dunkirk harbour. Nine minesweepers6
together lifted 2,426 troops from the beaches although one of them, the Albury
did not land her troops in England until the next day.⁷ Among other ships
which brought back troops from the beaches was the cruiser Calcutta with
1,200.
The record of troops landed in England now stood as follows :-
From the
From the
Total for
beaches
harbour
the day
26th May
Nil
Nil
Nil
27th May
Nil
7,669
7,669
28th May
5,930
11,874
17,804
29th May
13,752
33,558
47,310
I Report by Chantecler.
3 D.R., which incidentally puts the total of and casualties landed on 29th Table May 2). as
2 D.R. p.11, para. 38.
40,724. This figure probably does not include troops carried by foreign ships (See Prague,
4 The Côte d'Argent, Killarney, King George troops V, Maid of Orleans, Manxman,
Royal Daffodil, Royal Sovereign, Scotia, and
Javelin, Malcolm, Sabre, Scimitar, Verity, Wolsey and Worcester. Marmion
5 The Anthony, Codrington, Esk, Express, Tynwald. Greyhound, Harvester, Intrepid, Ivanhoe,
6 The Albury, Duchess of Fife, Emperor Shikari, of Vanquisher, India, Fitzroy, Halcyon, Hebe, Leda,
and Sharpshooter.
7 See Table 3, in conjunction with the reports of ships' proceedings in Vol. II.
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CHAP. X
The Windsor did some quick turns round. From the present night's work she
returned to Dover with 493 troops, sailed again for Dunkirk and lifted a further
was out, she was once more alongside Dunkirk East Pier embarking troops,
624 men which she disembarked at Dover, leaving about 1900. Before the day
and she sailed at 0100 on 3rd June, loaded with 1,022 men.
As the Esk was unable to sail owing to exhaustion of her crew the Shikari
proceeded alone. She berthed at Dunkirk at 0125 and left again at 0200 with
470 troops. When the first vessel of the last pair of destroyers, the Whitshed
and Winchelsea, arrived at Dunkirk the East Pier was bare of troops; but by
using a loud hailer and making a search a total of 512 were collected. The
Winchelsea disembarked 1,100 men at Dover.
On this night personnel vessels were not much in evidence at Dunkirk. The
Côte Argent disembarked 1,250 troops in England on 2nd June, the Newhaven
716 at Dover at 1030. The Royal Daffodil, after bring turned back earlier in
the day by a French destroyer, left Margate again at 2200 on the 1st and was
back at 0600 on the 2nd with 1,500 troops. The Manxman did not arrive at
Dunkirk until 0506 on the 2nd, long after daylight; she brought back 177 troops
and disembarked them at Dover at 1043. The only other considerable lift
from Dunkirk pier by a British ship on this night was by the 220 ton coaster
Seine, which arrived at Dunkirk about 2000 and, after an air attack lasting
about an hour, went alongside the pier and embarked 250 troops. After land-
ing these at Ramsgate the crew, who had worked continuously for four days
and nights, had their first night's sleep.
In addition to the large ships, tugs, skoots, drifters and all manner of small
craft evacuated troops on this night. Some lay off and were loaded by smaller
boats ferrying troops out to them, others went up harbour, past the large ship
berths. Over 4,000 men were brought to England on the 2nd June in this
way. Of these the skoot Hondsrug took 421 French and the skoot Reiger
330 French.
French embarkations
During the early part of the night 1st-2nd June French troops embarked as
arranged at the West Pier, though none of the French torpedo boats which it
was intended to employ disembarked troops in England.¹ Looking shoreward
from the sea, the characteristic helmets of the endless line of French troops on
the West Pier showed up against the glare of fires inland. The town and har-
bour lay under a pall of smoke. The minesweeping trawler Chasse-Marée
lifted from the harbour 391 troops, the patrol vessel Reine des Flots 350, the
cargo ship Cap Antifer 291, and trawlers and motor fishing vessels a further
548; all these were landed in England.
June. Four Belgian trawlers brought over 313 troops from Dunkirk on the 2nd
British Naval base party embarks, 0245/2
the The shore end of the East Pier at Dunkirk, to embark the base party as arranged.
At 0200 on the 2nd Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker in M.A/S.B.10 went up to
party arrived and the M. A/S.B. sailed at 0245.
had been haze which had prevented some ships from arriving the morning was
By this time it was beginning to get light, and although at one time there
T.B's. on this night alongside the West quay.
I Rear-Admiral loaded Wake-Walker in his Report M.017978/41 p.32 says, however, French
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79, Of these 808 and 211,137 casualties were 1,129. Allied fit numbered 305,078.
At noon on the 3rd June British the fit total and of 13,004 troops casualties. evacuated had reached
Naval losses 2nd June
harbour at from motor boat sunk off Malo, and by enemy action,
The brightest Dunkirk feature had been of the carried night out was without that embarkation disturbance in the
and apart one losses off by enemy act from small craft from
collision or other misadventure, sinkings were confined to
In marked contradistinction attack the from 2nd. the heavy This losses of the 1st June only
ship was sunk from by air Calshot R.A.F. on station, which was the fast motor boat Seaplane one
at 1500 with Commander from J. C. the Clouston, situation R.N., pier master of the mole,
Tender 243, sailed from Dover for Dunkirk
was returning discussing with the staff at Dover, and a who
embarkation that the party; boats should she was be in used company with S.T. 276, the intention naval being
Walker during the night's work. At 1855, about 6 miles from Gravelines, 4
two as runners" for Rear-Admiral Wake-
enemy aircraft attacked S.T. 243, which received severe damage from a
miss and was abandoned in a sinking condition. Commander Clouston ordered near
S.T. 276 to proceed as the enemy aircraft were still continuing to attack, and
she subsequently arrived at Dunkirk though too badly damaged to be of service.
rating from S.T. 243 were picked up and saved.
Commander Clouston was seen later, drowned, and only one officer and one
The transport Royal Daffodil nearing Dunkirk from England was attacked
all movable gear to port and filling boats with water she was listed to bring
by aircraft about an hour after S.T. 243. The ship was holed but by shifting
the damage above water. The engineers, J. W. Coulthard and W. L. Evans
kept the motors running although the water had risen in the engine room, and
the ship returned to Margate under her own steam. Another personnel ship,
the Ben-My-Chree, was in collision on the evening of the 2nd shortly after
leaving Folkestone for Dunkirk, and took no further part in the operation.
Two further ships were sunk by mines on Route Y on the 2nd June, although
it was at first thought they had been torpedoed. At about 1600 the trawlers
Blackburn Rovers and Westella were on patrol near T buoy, when the former
blew up on a mine and sank instantly. As the Westella closed the position,
explosions from the Blackburn Rovers' depth charges lifted the ship out of the
water and put her asdic installation and pumps out of action. About 40
minutes later the Westella was herself blown up by a mine between S and T
buoys, and commenced to sink. Her depth charges were set to 'safe', and the
trawlers Saon and Grimsby Town sank her and picked up her survivors and
those of the Blackburn Rovers, some badly injured. (Appendix J.9, J.10).
Two other trawlers met with misadventure on the 2nd, but neither was sunk.
Details are lacking but it is known that the Spurs and another trawler, probably
either the Kingston Alalite or Kingston Olivine, were both damaged by gunfire.
The Spurs was on the patrol line, and it is not known how she came close
enough to the coast to be damaged by shore gunfire. Gunfire also sank the
Gallant's motor boat off Malo at 0210.
known. These were the Getuigt Vor Christus, the O.L.V. van Vlaandaren,
Three Belgian trawlers were lost on th 2nd June, though no details are
and the Sunny Isle.
Air co-operation, night 2nd-3rd June
The R.A.F. flew a patrol over the approaches to Dunkirk from about 2010
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APPENDIX R
18. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY, S.N.O. C.-IN-C. NORTHERN NAVAL FORCES
GENERAL ALEXANDER, DUNKIRK
My 1609/1 [Appx. R.8] and S.N.O. Dunkirk 1754/1 [Appx. R.11] :
Casualties to shipping are now being caused by heavy artillery. All shipping
has been ordered to withdraw before daylight tomorrow Sunday.
2214/1
19. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY
A.M. 2025/1 [Appx. R.16] paras. (a) to (f), S.N.O. Dunkirk 1754/1 stating
General concurs that evacuation for transports is to cease at 0300 :
Channels to Dunkirk now all under fire of German batteries. New battery came
into action this evening, suspending traffic on only remaining daylight route,
namely X, maintaining heavy barrage, sinking transports Mona's Queen and
Brighton Queen1 and a trawler in the fairway near No. 5 buoy.
French destroyer nearby turned back Royal Daffodil and " Royal Scot' [?Royal
Sovereign]. Eight transports have now been lost and eight disabled. Crews of
others difficult to keep on service.
The above facts coupled with recent naval losses and also military losses by
drowning have convinced me that any attempt to continue evacuation during the
day is unwise. Permission is therefore requested in accordance with A.M. 2021/1
[Appx. R.15] para. (G) to withdraw all forces at 0300 until the following 2329/1 night.
Sunday, 2nd June
20. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK
Admiralty has directed that evacuation by personnel steamers from Dunkirk
pier shall continue until 0700.
0055/2
21. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) R.A. Dover Straits, S.N.O. Dunkirk
Your 2329/1
(a) Evacuation up to 0700 in accordance with Admiralty telegram 2025/1 to
V.A. Dover, and 2021/1 to R.A. Dover Straits and S.N.O. Dunkirk, is to be
carried out using destroyers only.
(b) Destroyers to be ready to open fire on any batteries.
(c) If further experience shows that the channel is prohibitively dangerous due
to gunfire, evacuation by day is to cease and Admiralty informed immediately.
0115/2
22. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to FORCE K
Evacuation by destroyers is to continue until 0700 from Dunkirk harbour. Trans-
ports are to leave Dunkirk at 0300. Destroyers inform transports. Fire of shore
batteries should be returned.
0125/2
23. Winchelsea to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Your 0055 and your 1729/1 not passed to S.N.O. Dunkirk.
0416/2
24. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty, War Office
Your 1609/1/6 [Appendix R.8] not received until 0430. Large proportion naval
personnel evacuated. Estimated approximately 20,000 British and French evacu-
ated, greater (proportion ?) being French.
I No transports were sunk by gunfire on 1st June. The Mona's Queen was sunk
by magnetic mine on 29th May the A.B/V Mona's Isle was straddled by shore
guns on 1st June and sustained some damage. The minesweeper Brighton Queen
was sunk by aircraft on 1st June. The minesweeper Sandown came under fire of
Nieuport guns on 31st May.
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Royal Air Command, 64, 83-4, 4, 88 (evacuated (fired from France), 17, 20, 30,
(attacks 38 all that was asked of them, concentrated 123. at dawn and dusk): 100,
(patrols Stren batteries) ; 99 (patrols on by own ships), 89, 93, 99
Royal Daffodil, 20, 25, 100-1. 29, 54n, 62, 102, 110 (damaged).
110-111, 115; did
Royal Royal Sovereign, 29n, 54n, 64n, 107n, 108-9, 114n, 115, 117.
Eagle, 42, 81,
95 (sunk).
Royally,114n,
Sabre, 23, 27, 44, 47n, 49 (takes across with beach parties), 53, 54n, 55, 62n, 64 (damaged), 86,
97, 101, 107, 114n, 118 (crosses compass damaged).
St. Abbs, 71n, 90 (sunk).
Achilleus, sunk, 93.
St. St. Andrew, Shelled, 18: bombed, 20 ; last trip, 87.
Ste. Bernadette de Lourdes, 107n.
St. Clears, 32, 46.
St. David, damaged, 38, 95.
Ste. Denise Louise, 107n.
St. Fagan, 71n, 88 (sunk).
St. Helier, 20, 25, 64n, 94, 98-9, 108-9.
Ste. Isabelle, 74.
St. Julien, shelled, 17 bombed, 20, 43; crew supplemented, 48n; last trip, 87.
St. Olaves, 107n.
St. Patrick, 75n.
St. Seiriol, 22, 24, 29, 43, 48 (damaged).
Saladin, 44-5 (damaged).
Salamander, 28n, 31, 42, 47, 86 (damaged), 89-90.
Saltash, 91-2.
Sambre, 60.
Sandown, 23n, 27, 31, 42, 105 (forbidden to sail).
Santosy, lost, 117.
Saon, 34n, 110.
Sargasso, 60n, 107n, 108.
Sark, 60.
Saturn, 114n, 118.
S.C.6 (French), 107n.
Sceneshifter, rushed and sunk by French troops, 53.
Schuyts. see skoots.
Scimitar, 20n, 28n, 54n, 55, 62n, 91.
Scotia, 29n, 54n, 83 (in collision), 92 (sunk), 118 (record lift).
Scottish Co-operator, 60.
Sea Falcon, 75n.
Seaplane Tender 243, 71n, 75n, 110 (sunk).
Seaplane Tender 254, 71n.
Seaplane Tender 276, 71n, 110.
Seaplane Tender 291, 71n, 75 (damaged).
Seasalter, 60.
Sea Transport Officials, serve in personnel ships, 48; in Dynamo Room, 74.
Secrecy, effect on supply of small craft, 15.
Seine, 31n, 60, 102.
Sequacity, 19, 28.
Seriola, 71n.
Shamrock, lost, 53.
Sharpshooter, 28n, 54n, 97.
Shearwater, 34, 88, 99.
Sheldvake, 34, 37n, 69 (hunts S/M.), 93.
Shell fire (German) : causes serious interruption to shipping, 19; Route Y under fire, 48;
La Panne beach shelled, 60, 76; interrupts sailings of personal ships, 70; danger of,
magnified at Dover, 98.
Sherfield, 72n, 90.
Shelland, 60.
Shikari, 20n, 28n, 47n, 54n, 55, 97, 102, 107, 114n, 119-20 (in Operation CK), 127.
Shipmates, 23n.
Signalling, see Communications.
Silver Dawn, 32n, 51n.
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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
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ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
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ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
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BULLFINCH
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ATHOLA
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BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
(Tugs)
C. 11
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C.Y. 63
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DHOON (Trawler)
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Total Loss
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R.L. Walls & Sons
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
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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
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SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
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ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9 (Tugs)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
BONNY HEATHER
C.Y. 63
DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Page 3.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
remaining; she started a trip but failed to make Dunkirk. On
return, the original Captain rejoined with some of the original
crew. She should then have sailed at 2010/3, but the Captain
reported 3 engineers short at the last minute. It was not
considered necessary to wait for the engineers and the Master
and crew disembarked and the new crew provided for the second
time. Before further use could be made of her, however, the
evacuation terminated.
9. The MONA'S QUEEN was sunk by a mine on her second
voyage to Dunkirk, and the FENELLA was bombed and sunk on her
first voyage.
10. The MALINES who had completed two trips, refused to
sail on the 1st, left Dover at 1600 on the 2nd without orders and
was subsequently found to have proceeded to Southampton.
11. It was felt that trouble might occur in the ST.HELIER
and PRINCESS MAUD, and accordingly a naval party was put on
board to supplement the ships crews, and in consequence no
trouble occurred.
12. The outstanding ships were the MAID OF ORLEANS 6 trips,
one being diverted without completing the trip, and once
returning due to collision. ROYAL DAFFODIL 7 trips, on one of
which she was turned back by a French destroyer -
ROYAL SOVEREIGN 6 trips
KING GEORGE V
5 trips
COTE d'ARGENT
5 trips
ST. HELIER
4 trips after having refused to
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PRAGUE
3 trips with full loads, bombed,
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severely damaged and
beached on the last return
trip.
13. Eleven other ships were concerned in the Operation,
details of which are as follows:
27th May BIARRITZ
27th May
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
ARCHANGEL
27th May
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
QUEEN OF THE
Sunk by bombing attack.
CHANNEL
28th May
LORINA
Sunk by bombing attack.
29th May
NORMANIA
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May LOCH GARRY
One trip.
28th May SCOTIA
One trip.
2nd June
THE
28th May KILLARNEY
Sunk by bombing attack.
One trip.
2nd June ROUEN
One trip.
2nd and 3rd
Acapt R.
June AUTO CARRIER
Two trips.
2nd and 3rd
June NEWHAVEN
Two trips.
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Details of Personnel
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Ships used.
2 June, 1940.
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of Ship.
Name & Address of Owners
Name of Master.
LAN MACALISTER
Clan Line Steamers, Ltd.
Capt. R.W. Mackie
Tylney Hall,
longuines are still learning
Rotherwick,
made as to whicher
Near Basingstoke, Hants.
office is still alive.
KOHISTAN *
F.C. Strick & Co. Ltd.
Capt. W.C. Robertson
117-121, Leadenhall St.
E.C.3.
BENLAWERS *
Petrograd Steamers Ltd.,
Capt. J.P. Drummond.
28, Bernard Street,
Leith
(Managers: Wm. Thompson
& Co.)
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Ellerman & Bucknall
Capt. A.W. Wooster
S.S. Co., Ltd.
Tudor Court,
Cobham, Surrey.
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c/o Chief Docks Manager,
Capt. .Larbalestier.
G.W. Railway Company,
Cardiff.
ST
KITTY
Basso & Company,
Mr. W. McCondach,
Weymouth.
13, Ox Street,
Weymouth.
ST
SPINEL +
William Robertson Ltd.,
Capt. R. Humphreys
ST
Glasgow, C.1.
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TELEPHONE 1653 CENTRAL.
THE LIVERPOOL WALESAND
TELEGRAMS "ST TUDNO," LIVERPOOL.
NORTH
STEAMSHIP CO LIMITED
II
T.S. SI TUDNO.
40, Chapel Street.
T.S. SI SEIRIOL.
M. V. ST SILIO.
Liverpod.
T.G. BREW, SECRETARY.
TGB/CP.
10th December, 1940.
Your Ref.T.M.6213/40/9.T.A.6.
W. Hynard Esq.,
Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
intelling
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London.W.1.
Dear Sir,
With further reference to your letter
of the 7th August last, we enclose cuttings from
yesterday's issue of the Liverpool Echo, also
today's issue of the Liverpool Daily Post giving
a reference to the service rendered by our
"St. Seiriol" at Dunkirk in May last. These may
be of interest to Mr. E. Keble Chatterton.
Yours faithfully,
The Liverpool & North Wales
Steamship Company Limited.
Jobher
Secretary.
this time, Captain R. Morris and Captain R.
D. Dobb.
The Royal St. Seiriol ?
The exceptional courage and endurance of
St. Seiriol," says Mr. Chatterton, consider-
ably impressed the naval authorities. Such
trips also strained and shook her determined
crew, so that on arrival at Dover the military
doctor decided that all hands were unfit to
carry on any longer. They were sent to their
homes for rest and another crew took the ship
to continue the brave duty that must ever be
associated with this pleasure vessel."
TAVO
Later, in June, St. Seiriol was evacuating
lement each time. Our ship
refugees from Le Havre, again in deadly peril
from fierce enemy assaults from the air, and
bombed and shelled ahead of i
again got back safely.
The part played by St. Seiriol in the most
t from a few shell splinters
difficult combined naval and military opera-
amage.
tion ever carried out recalls the epic exploit
of the Mersey ferry steamers, Royal Iris and
Royal Daffodil, at Zeebrugge in 1918. When
peace comes, perhaps St. Seiriol will achieve
icer, Mr Macdonald, had a nar
Royal fame.
and smashed the glass of the
standing.
It seemed an unlucky day

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Braved
PIC WORK OF
ches
ST. SEIRIOL
Steamer's
SEVEN TRIPS TO
23
cuation
DUNKIRK
Making seven trips to Dunkirk in the
d them on to waiting
other ships, and then
midst of heavy bombing, the North Wales
iol herself with about 900
pleasure steamer St. Seiriol (1,586 tons),
f the seven voyages.
now on Admiralty service, played a
FICER'S GALLANTRY
brilliant part in the rescue of 335,000
rvived was a miracle in
men, in which a thousand ships of all
dozen aircraft flew over
sizes took part last May.
circled round to make
Only now is it possible to reveal the full
D with their missiles, and
story of her gallant work-as told by Mr.
cks with machine-gun
E. Keble Chatterton. the well-known naval
n the Crested Eagle, an
writer, in The Epic of Dunkirk (Hurst
0, became a furnace after
and Blackett, 10s 6d). Merseyside was well
Seiriol got as close as
represented among the rescuing craft. The
about 5½ hours her crew
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. for
pick up survivors.
instance, had eight of their ships engaged.
ficer, Mr J. McNamee,
and lost three of them-iKng Orry, Mona's
ulean service. Immedi-
Queen, and Fenella. The North Wales
Company's vessels were St. Tudno, St. Silio
he was at the beach,
and St. Seiriol, but it was the last-named
the boats, helping men
that won particular notice from the naval
id ferrying them to the
essel.
authorities.
"On arrival in
partially paralysed below
Exhausted Crew
1 that he asked was per-
According to Mr. Chatterton she proved one
back and do one more
of the most useful vessels engaged, and her
two masters during this
crew, subject to the immense strain of aerial
Morris and Captain R.
attack, and without rest during her continual
journeys to and from the historic beach, were
finally in an advanced stage of physical and
MINED CREW
nervous exhaustion. A week before her first
nal courage and endur-
trip sho had already managed to enter Calais
and, defying bombs. had reached the quay and
says Mr. Chatterton,
got away safely. Then. on May 27 she went
impressed the naval
over to assist at Dunkirk.
uch trips also strained
At first she was at the jetty, but afterwards
etermined crew, so that
lay off the beach, where her boats did
ver the military doctor
invaluable service. She would send three boats
hands were unfit to
to the beach, bring off an average of about
ger. They were sent to
forty-seven men in each, though bombs
rest and another crew
dropped from the planes like rain. and load
them on to waiting destroyers or other ships,
continue the brave duty
and then fill up St. Seiriol herself with about
be associated with this
900 men on each of of the seven voyages.
Later on, in June,
How she survived was a miracle in
Iready published, was
itself." says Mr. Chatterton. Often a dozen
ees from Le Havre,
aircraft flew over simultaneously, circled
beril from fierce enemy
round to make careful direction with their
air, and again got back
missiles. and raked the decks with machine-
gun bullets."
When the Crested Eagle, an oil-burning
who will sail on this
ship, became a furnace after a direct hit. St.
e should be spared to
Seiriol got as close as possible, and for about
ce-time duties, will be
five and a half hours her crew were toiling
wledge of the brilliant
to pick up survivors.
in "the most difficult
Her chief officer, Mr. J. McNamee,
nd military operation
performed herculean service. Immediately
as the Admiralty
after this he was at the beach, wading in
comparable with the
from the boats, helping men on to them, and
amers' part at Zee-
ferrying them to the nearest large vessel.
On arrival in port he became partially
nd, if Royal Daffodil
paralysed below the waist, yet all that he
why not Royal St.
asked was permission to go back and do one
more trip. She had two masters during
this time, Captain R. Morris and Captain R.
D. Dobb.
The Royal St. Seiriol ?
The exceptional courage and endurance of
St, Seiriol," says Mr. Chatterton, consider.
ably impressed the naval authorities. Such
trips also strained and shook her determined
crew, so that on arrival at Dover the military
doctor decided that all hands, were unfit to
carry on any longer. They were sent to their
homes for rest and another crew took the ship
to continue the brave duty that must ever be
associated with this pleasure vessel."
Later, in June, St. Seiriol was evacuating
lement each time. Our
refugees from Le Havre, again in deadly peril
from fierce enemy assaults from the air, and
bombed and shelled ahea
again got back safely.
The part played by St. Seiriol in the most
t from a few shell spli
difficult combined naval and military opera-
amage.
tion ever carried out" recalls the epic exploit
of the Mersey ferry steamers, Royal Iris and
Royal Daffodil, at Zeebrugge in 1918. When
peace comes, perhaps St. Seiriol will achieve
icer, Mr Macdonald, had
Royal fame.
and smashed the glass o
standing.
It seemed an unluc

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COPY.
H.M.H.C. "st.Julien",
OUTS
Newhaven,
as
13th June, 1940.
GREATE
175
D.G. Hoppins Esq.,
Weymouth Quay.
100%
Dear Sir,
TOTAL
I beg to report the following incidents which took
place while the above was engaged as a Hospital Carrier.
We left Southampton on the 23rd May and proceeded
to Dover for orders: on arrival we received orders to
anchor in the Downs.
On the 24th we received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
and when close to the Inner locks Dunkirk Harbour the ship
was heavily bombed, bombs falling a matter of 20 feet away.
Fortunately the tide was low and apart from a shaking, the
vessel was not damaged. As no people could be seen, I
hailed French Soldiers and asked where we had to berth, but
things began to get hot, so I decided to back out and return
to Dover. I counted 17 planes sowing destruction.
On arrival off Dover, I reported the incident to the
examination boat and after a lapse of 2 hours I received
orders to proceed to Dunkirk, "St. Andrew" following and Air
escort provided. This was done without incident. On
arrival, Crew assisted in loading patients and leaving, as
the "St.Andrew" had no charts for the particular route,
I laid off and waited for her. On our return journey, when
off Calais West we were shelled by Shore Batteries, the
shells falling over us, the elevation being slightly too
high. I sent a message to South Foreland and was answered.
We were ordered to Newhaven and landed Patients. The
Green Lights and Red Cross were plainly exhibited.
Temporary 3rd Officer Rowlands left on account of vessel
not being armed.
25th. Left Newhaven and anchored in the Downs.
26th. Received orders to proceed to Dunkirk in company with
the Andrew". When off Dyck Light Vessel Ualais, we met
the "Maid of Orleans", and firing from Shore Batteries began
on the three ships, and as it was not possible to pass this
place without serious risk of damage, as I was in the lead
I swung round, and zigzagging the whole time until out of
range, incident. I returned by an unauthorised route and reported the
27th. We left the Downs, receiving orders to proceed to
Dunkirk. Not having a Chart we followed the Helier",
ed
"Royal Daffodil", and "St.Andrew" following in the rear. We
et
were attacked by bombs and aerial torpedoes when off
Middlekirk Bank Buoy. These fell very close to the ship
of
but no damage was done. When we arrived off Dunkirk it
con
was absolutely impossible to enter on account of the bombing
th
by relays. Even to remain in the vicinity as we were told
af
we were a good target, so all ships returned to the Downs.
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ships, while at the same time the Transport "SCOTIA", which was
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overtaking, was attacked by small motor torpedo craft. On this
GREAT STATE
occasion, the tide being high, it was possible to make zig-zag
courses, and return to Dover over the Banks.
Orders were to anchor in the Downs, which were reached at
6.30p.m.
On Monday, the 27th May, at 11.0a.m. left. Downs in convoy
with "ST.HELIER", "KYNO", "ROYAL DAFFODIL", "ST.JULIEN", and two
escorting Destroyers, this time by the North Sea route, making the
coast in the vicinity of Ostend. While on passage, planes
approached the convoy, and passed first over the "ST.ANDREW",
releasing many bombs which fell very close, and off the port bow,
and which subjected the ship to great shock from under-water
explosions. Shortly after another salvo was dropped, which fell
close to the "ST.JULIEN'S" starboard quarter. Shortly after 3.30p.m.
the French coast was sighted, and from then until our arrival off
Dunkirk Pier Heads enemy planes were constantly over head.
About 4.20p.m. the Port was reached, and the ST.HELIER"
and the "ROYAL DAFFODIL" entered; and this appeared to be the signal
for enemy planes to heavily bomb the harbour, while another flight
passed over us and the other ships that were waiting outside.
Countless bombs were dropped, and with such rapidity that
it was impossible to take any action to avoid them. Later the "ST.
HELIER" came out of Harbour and informed the JULIEN" and the
"ST-ANDREW" that the S.T.O. had ordered that no ships should enter
for fear of blocking the Harbour, the quay walls of which had
already collapsed. Thus the convoy re-formed under a covering
fire from the escorting Destroyers, and returned to the Downs,
which were reached at 10.30p.m.
On Tuesday, the 28 May, at 11.50p.m. and while at anchor
in the Downs, one or more enemy planes passed over the anchorage,
and dropped several bombs all of which Dell clear.
At 3.30p.m. orders were received to proceed to
Southampton, which was reached at midnight.
On Wednesday, the 29th May, the vessel oiled and stored,
while Harland & Wolffe commenced to put concrete shields on the
navigation bridge. The ship was on short notice, and no liberty was
given to the crew.
On Thursday, the 30th May, the ve sel sailed in the
late afternoon for Dover, which was reached shortly after midnight,
and vessel sailed shortly after mid-day for Dunkirk, this time
alone, although the "ST. DAVID" was to follow shortly afterwards.
On the arrival of the "ST. ANDREW", a Destroyer instructed
her to berth wherever she could find room, and this was done along-
we
side the pier. At ordinary times this would have been considered
1g
impossible, and at that time was doubly difficult owing to the
ad
,
large number of sunken vessels.
n
esc
After berthing, which was done during a heavy air raid,
t
the Authorities requested the ANDREW" to move to another part
cra
of the Harbour, where a portion of the quay was still standing.
When the vessel arrived at this berth, it was discovered
that the ambulances had been bombed, and that they were either
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No. 15 (21* June 1940). boky on T.09474. 17
BRITISH MERCHANTMEN OFF DUNKIRK.
242
The British Motorship "Royal Daffodil" 2,060 tons, under
Government charter, on May 27 brought away 900 troops from Dunkirk,
a further detachment on May 28, 750 on May 29, 2,500 French on
May 30 and 1,600 on June 1. On June 2 she started back to Dunkirk
again and was attacked at 1955 off the Ruytengen Bank Buoy by six
enemy aircraft soon after the British Hospital Ship "Paris", 1,790
tons, had been sunk. Captain G. Johnson, the Master of the
"Royal Daffodil" reports that he saw the German aircraft mabhine-
gunning the "Paris's" boats containing nurses and medical personnel.
When the attack was made on the "Royal Daffodil", the aircraft
dropped what the Master described as aerial torpedoes. Five of
these missed, but the sixth hit the ship, passed through three decks,
entered the engine-room and went out through the starboard side
before exploding when just clear of the ship. The collar of the
missile went through the bilge. The engines stopped and the
aeroplanes machine-gunned the ship with tracer bullets, which started
small fires. The ship began to make water through the hole made by
the bomb and listed to starboard. Gear was shifted to the port side
and the port boats were lowered to the deck and filled with water.
This raised the starboard side enough to lift the hole just clear of d
the water line. Mr. J. Coulthard, the Chief Engineer, and
Mr. W. Evans, the Second Engineer, took all the beds they could find
and used them to plug the hole. Mr. Evans stood up to his neck in
the water in the engine room holding open the bilge valve while
Mr. Coulthard kept the pumps going. With a diesel-engine ship this
was a great risk; but the "Royal Daffodil" managed to get back to
Romsgate, with the engines running very slowly, as they had three
parts of water to one of oil in their system, and was able to land
all the troops she had taken on board. In all she had takenoff
about 8,000 British and French from Dunkirk.
id
The British Levenwood, 803 tons, was at anchor about two miles
east of Dunkirk at 1200 on May 31, when she was attacked by German
aircraft. Her 12-pdr. Lewis gun and Bren gun were manned. The
'ew
Merchant Navy Gunlayer, Mr. G. Knight, hit one enemy with his first
shot from the 12-pdr., while the Chief Officer worked the Lewis gun.
The German aeroplane was seen to crash on the dunes. The officer
in command of a naval launch then asked the Master, Captain W.A.
Young, if he could beach the Levenwood, so as to facilitate the
embarkation of troops. The fore-peak tank was blown and the ship
got her nose on the beach in about 8 ft. of water. The Master
kept steaming slow ahead and steered allthe time SO as to prevent
the ship from swinging round broadside on to the beach on the
B
rising tide. She was thus kept about a quarter of a mile from where
the beach was dry. The Master lowered his own boats and got out
on
the "long messenger". The Chief Officer, with four men was sent
through the surf, collected men from the beach and put them in a
3
boat which was then hauled back to the ship by the "long messenger"
and, when empty, hauled ashore again. From 1430 to 1750 they worked
this till one of the boats was holed and the ship had to float herself red
off at high tide. They were hombed allthe time but no bomb fell
nearer than about 100 yards away. The Master describes the soldiers
as having been "all very good indeed. They were very tired but there
was no panic, and this also applies to the French troops".
Mr. R. Moodey, a ship's fireman, kept going overboard and swimming
to the soldiers who were wading out to the boats. He encouraged
them and swam back with those who were so tired that otherwise they
might have given up. He also brought some who were unable to swim
and got them into the boats through the surf. Moodey carried on in
this way for three hours and al the time there was a heavy swell
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opposite)
number
254
622
THE WINE AND SPIRIT TRADE RECORD
17TH JUNE, 1940.
Co.'s Sherries). In giving a picture of Mr. Clarkson
LICENSED PREMISES, CLUBS, ETC.,
(captain of the Mimosa) and Mr. Clark (who organised
IN 1939.
the "Brighton Navy The Daily Sketch, in its issue
of 5th June, remarked that "nothing more glorious
in the annals of Britain's sea history has been done
THE Report of the Commissioner of Police of the
than the work of our longshoremen in the rescue of
Metropolis for 1939 contains the following remarks
the B.E.F. from Dunkirk."
concerning "on" and "off" licences, etc.:-
When the full story can be told, Londoners will
be proud of the gallant part played in the evacuation
LICENSED PREMISES.
of our soldiers from Dunkirk by the G.S.N. Co.'s
"The number of premises licensed for the sale of
pleasure steamers which, in happier days carried
intoxicating liquor 'on' and ' off' the premises
thousands of holiday-makers from London and
Chatham to the holiday resorts of Essex and Kent, and
increased by 4 to 7,603. The number of 'off' licences
also to the near Continental holiday centres. Such
was unchanged at 3,553. The number of licences for
well-known ships as the P/S.s Royal Eagle, Crested
Wine and Spirit dealers is 251 and for theatres 76.
Eagle, Medway Queen, M/V.s Royal Daffodil, Royal
Sovereign and Queen of the Channel, all took their
" Applications were made by most licensed
share in this hazardous undertaking. Not only
premises for extension of the permitted hours on 23rd
pleasure steamers of the General Steam Navigation
December and on New Year's Eve. These days were
Co. took part, but also their cargo boats. Here is what
may be described as a typical performance by one of
regarded as special occasions justifying the grant of
the company's cargo boats:-
Special Orders of Exemption, and 14,114 Orders were
NOTES FROM CAPTAIN H. BUXTON'S REPORT.
granted. There was no increased drunkenness which
M.v. Bullfinch.
At 10.20 p.m. on 28th May, 1940, whilst at anchor in
could be attributed to the grant of these facilities.
Small Downs, the m.v. Bullfinch received orders to sail at
CLUBS.
once for La Panne beaches. The ship arrived off the beaches
about 4.50 a.m. on 29th May. The beach was crowded with
"The number of registered clubs increased by 216
troops but there were only a few boats bringing off small
numbers. The Master received orders to beach the Bullfinch
and on 31st December, 1939, the total number was
and accordingly he let go the kedge anchor and headed slow
3,085. This increase is almost entirely accounted for
for the beach. The vessel grounded about 5.45 a.m., but
owing to the kedge anchor not holding, her stern swung to
by the formation of registered clubs at fire stations
the eastward and the ship was aground fore and aft with
the beach.
and auxiliary fire stations. Since the outbreak of war,
After the first boatload came aboard one of the troops
no less than 193 such clubs were formed.
swam ashore with a line. Two 5in. ropes were run ashore
and hauled boats off and back to the beach. When the tide
"The short life of many 'Social' clubs of the type
receded the troops waded off and embarked up the ship's
ladders. Embarkation proceeded until the ship had about
which give trouble to the police was once again
1,500 on board, during which time the ballast tanks were
noticed. During 1939, 262 such clubs were registered
pumped out. The ladders were then pulled up, as the ship
could take no more.
and 253 were closed or struck off the register.
The troops had two Bren guns with them, which were
Proceedings for irregularities were taken against
mounted one each side of the boat deck. The troops also
manned the ship's Lewis gun. Bomb attacks were taking
82 registered clubs, of which 54 were struck off the
place all day and after a very anxious time from 5.30 p.m.
until 6.15 p.m., the vessel floated and proceeded.
register. The amount of fines and costs imposed was
German aircraft attacked the ship repeatedly. When
£5,364 9s. 7d. and 15 persons were sent to prison in
passing Dunkirk several bombs dropped close to the vessel's
stern, the concussion from which caused the circuit breaker
default of payment of fines.
to come out and put the steering gear out of action. The
BOTTLE PARTIES.
engines were stopped whilst the engineers effected repairs,
and the ship then proceeded.
"There was a slight increase during the year in
Three dive bombers then attacked the Bullfinch from aft.
One of the Bren gunners, Sergeant Cook, shot one down into
the number of known 'bottle parties' from 24 to 28
the sea. Shortly afterwards three others attacked from
forward and the sergeant again shot one down. Further
Successful proceedings were taken by the police in 32
attacks were made at frequent intervals until a formation
cases for liquor offences, or for unlicensed pub
of Spitfires drove the enemy off.
On arrival in the Small Downs the Bullfinch received
music and dancing, or for both these offences, ar.
orders to proceed to - Harbour where the troops were
fines and costs amounting to £3,420 6s. 10d. were
promptly disembarked.
It was afterwards discovered that the concussion from
imposed. In three cases the proprietors of the bottle
the exploding bombs had put both compasses out. The ship
was on one occasion attacked by machine-gun fire, but only
parties were sentenced to imprisonment without the
one soldier was wounded. The Master of the Bullfinch stated
option of paying a fine. In addition, proceedings were
that he could not speak too highly of the Bren gunner who
held his fire until the planes were close to the vessel and
taken in a number of cases by the Customs and Excise
undoubtedly saved the ship.
on evidence supplied by the police, for soliciting orders
We hope on a later occasion to give further details
of the magnificent work done by the seamen and others
for intoxicating liquor on the premises of the 'bottle
of the General Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., work of
party or for failing to have a tobacco licence, or a
which the directors of the company are justifiably
refreshment house licence. This resulted in additional
proud.
penalties amounting to £863 9s. Od."