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AGNES GROSS
Port Reserve (R.N.L.I.) M.I./B
Lt.J.P.Alexander,
Used as a reserve life boat at Dover. Did not
R.N.V.R.
291h go over to Dunkirk. Sailed from Hamble in company with the
eight other yechte of the Inner Putro
(see Seriola).
30th May
0840
Arrived Dover.
2150
Salled with the Inner Potrol flotilla
for Bray.
31mt May
0600
The Ahola arrived off Bray,
Hailed by B destroyer [the Keith]
and told to proceed 5 miles to the
east and assist embarkation from the
beach. When about to proceed 100
hailed "by scacone else" and told to
stay where we vere and assist
embarkation from the beach. (1)
Towed various small craft to off
lying ships.
1700ca
Ordered by a "sloop" [the W/S Rebe]
lying off La Panne to collect 6.
whaler and return.
Hailed by Commodore [0.0. Stephenson]
in the N/Y Bounty and told to ferry
as many men as possible between 2100
and 0400. Returned to "sloop" off
La Panne. Ordered to take whaler
inshore and bring offo.H.O. staff.
Towed whaler inshore and slipped.
Bubsequently the whaler returned with
Lord Oort's kit, valet and driver.
Closed Bounty for orders and told to
take whaler to the M/Y Thele.
1830ca
Transferred Lord Gort's kit, valet
and driver to the Thele.
1900/
Ferried troops to the "sloop", After
2200
dark no more troops come off.
10% June
0300
Embarked 5 troops who swum off from the
beach.
0400
Closed Bounty and was ordered to return
to Dover.
1150
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 5 troops.
Total 5(2)
The Ahola 16 estimated to have ferried about
700 troops from the bench to ships.
Authority - R.O.II, p.304.
The following neardo were made:
Wentinn in Despatches
P.O. H.IL Hollands.
mells P.IL Vinch.
(1) Capt. J.D. Howson, R. lla (0.0.1.0. beaches) embarked in the
Ankh at about 0610 und states that he instructed "half the
yeahter [of the Inner Patrol] to work off Bray and half
off La Panne.
(2) D.R. states "Athola" disemberked 6.
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AHOLA
Portsmouth Inner Patrol Yacht
F. Alexander,
R.N.V.R.
May
29th May
1800
Sailed from Hamble in company with the
eight other yachts of the Inner Patrol
(see Seriola).
30th May
0840
Arrived Dover.
2150
Sailed with the Inner Patrol flotilla
for Bray.
31st May
0600
The Ahola arrived off Bray.
Hailed by a destroyer the Keith]
and told to proceed 5 miles to the
east and assist embarkation from the
beach. When about to proceed was
hailed "by someone else" and told to
stay where we were and assist
embarkation from the beach. (1)
Towed various small craft to off
lying ships.
1700ca
Ordered by a "sloop" [the M/S llebe]
lying off La Panne to collect a
whaler and return.
Hailed by Commodore [G.O. Stephenson]
in the M/Y Bounty and told to ferry
as many men as possible between 2100
and 0400. Returned to "sloop" off
La Panne. Ordered to take whaler
inshore and bring offG.H.Q. staff.
Towed whaler inshore and slipped.
Subsequently the whaler returned with
Lord Gort's kit, valet and driver.
Closed Bounty for orders and told to
take whaler to the 11/Y Thele.
1830ca
Transferred Lord Gort's kit, valet
and driver to the Thele.
1900/
Ferried troops to the "sloop". After
2200
dark no more troops came off.
1st June
0300
Embarked 5 troops who swam off from the
beach.
0400
Closed Bounty and was ordered to return
to Dover.
1150
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 5 troops.
Total 5(2)
The Ahola is estimated to have ferried about
700 troops from the beach to ships.
Authority - R.O.II, p.304.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
P.O. H.H. Hollands.
A.B. F.H. Finch.
(1) Capt. J.M. Howson, R.N. (N.O.I.C. beaches) embarked in the
Ankh at about 0610 and states that he instructed "half the
yachts" [of the Inner Patrol to work off Bray and half
off La Panne.
(2) D.R. states "Athola" disembarked 6.
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ANKH
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Lt. C.C. Bone, R.N.V.R.,
Yacht
Senior Officer, Inner
Patrol.
Lt. E.H. Sparkes, R.N.V.R.
C.O.
29th May
1800
Left Hamble for Dover in company with
the eight other yachts of the Inner
Patrol, viz: Bounty, Caryanda, Lahloo
and Thele of the 1st Division; and
Seriola, Eilla II, Ahola and Noneta
which comprised the 2nd Division.
Lieut. Bone, R.N.V.R. was on board
the Ankh.
30th May
1200
Arrived Dover.
1930
Left Dover for Bray, in company with
2 trawlers. (1)
31st May
0610
Off the beaches, within the 2 fathom
line.
Capt. J.M. Howson, R.N., N.O.I.C.
beaches, transferred from the dr.
Scimitar's M/B to the Ankh, which he
said was to be his "flagship".
Spent the day off Bray, towing loaded
boats to the destroyers, and on the
return journey taking empty boats
to the vicinity of the pier and
letting them drift ashore. Troops
were also ferried in Ankh.
The Ankh's M/L was lowered and used
to tow loaded whalers to the
destroyers.
It is estimated that 900/1,000 men
were thus ferried off.
1930
Air attack. Some damage to Ankh by a
near miss.
2000
Left Bray on instructions from Capt.
Howson who ordered the yacht
Amulree to act as escort.
1st June
0145ca
The Amulree was rammed by the dr.
Vimy in the Downs and sunk.
0815
The Ankh berthed at Dover. Captain
Howson disembarked.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II. p. 305.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
A.B.
W.F. Lunn.
Yacht Engr. F. Barter.
(1) Not identified, and not mentioned by Seriola any of and the Lahloo, other I.P.
yachts. sailed in company. Lt. Bone says and that "the
According to the Thele, that
flotilla" the yachts arrived off Bray at 0600 31st May,
thereafter they acted independently.
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BOUNTY (No.4) Portsmouth Inner
Patrol Yacht
Lt. C.A. Lundy, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1800
Left the Hamble other for Dover in
(see Seriola) eight Inner patrol company yachts with
30th May
0930
2200
Arrived Dover.
Left the Dover for La Panne in with
Inner Patrol yacht flotilla. company
31st May
0530
0600
Arrived at beach off La Panne.
Cdr. G.O. Stephenson came on board
from the M/B Triton and indicated his
flagship. intention to use the Bounty as his
-
Proceeded alongside a paddle minesweeper (1)
which interview. the Commodore boarded for
0808ca
Proceeded alongside the dr. Keith and
embarked R.A. Dover, taking him close
inshore to inspect the beach.
0910ca
After about 3/4 hour, took the Admiral
back to the Keith.
-
Cdre. Stephenson taken to the P.M/S,
(which appeared to be aground) in
Bounty's M/L.
1030ca
Closed Keith and took a Captain R.N. (2)
from her to the M/S Hebe. Received
written orders for delivery to S.N.O.
Dunkirk. Proceeded to Dunkirk
accordingly.
1300ca
On return from Dunkirk, re-embarked
Cdre. Stephenson.
1800
The yachts Seriola and Ahola closed
the Bounty and Cdr. Stephenson
informed the 3 yachts that "the
final effort of the operation would
take place between 2100 May 31st and
0400 June 1st."
2100/
Ferried troops from the beach to
2400
destroyers.
2400ca
Took Lord Gort from the Hebe to the
Keith.
1st June
0100/
Ferried troops from beach to destroyers.
0830
While carrying 150 troops( fouled
port propeller. Cdre. Stephenson
signalled a destroyer for a tow. The
destroyer was however full of troops
and on the destroyer's captain's sug-
gestion the Seriola took Bounty in
0845
Cdre. tow. Stephenson and Lt. Lundy boarded
the Seriola, which took Bounty in
tow and proceeded with the yacht
Lahloo in company.
1430
Arrived Ramsgate in tow.
At the end of his report, Lt. Lundy of
of "the magnificent work
P.O./T. speaks Jones throughout operations".
N11.(4)
(1) Not probably the Devonia or Bush. the Oriole.
(2) Not identified, identified, but E.W.
(3) (4) These Ramsgate were report THE states <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< you the and disembarked
11 "gervion" B.E.F. [1.e. The Lahloo herself states that she
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EILLA II (No.9) Portsmouth Yacht Inner Patrol Lt. E.H. Batt,
R.N.V.R.
29th May
1750
Left Hamble for Dover in company with
the 8 yachts of the Inner Patrol
(see Seriola)
30th May
0600
Arrived Dover.
2130
Sailed from Dover in company with the
Inner patrol flotilla.
31st May
0545
Eilla II arrived alongside the dr.
Keith off Bray and embarked a naval
officer "to assist in organisation"
-
Ordered to La Panne beach to transport
troops to destroyers Keith and
"Emerald (2) and the "sloop"
[i.e. the M/S] Hebe.
-
Several trips made between La Panne and
Bray.
-
Ordered to proceed to seaward when
shelling and bombing became severe.
-
Returned to La Panne and embarked
[?ferried] more troops.
1100
The"Dover Patrol vessel Blue Bird"(3)
was aground with foul propellers.
The Eilla II towed her off.
Owing to an on-shore wind, small
boats found it very difficult to get
off to the Eilla II, whose motor
launch was eventually lost in the
heavy sea.
-
The Eilla II developed a leak and
engine trouble.
2130
The Naval officer in charge of
operations in the yacht Ankh [Capt.
J.M. Howson, R.N.] ordered the Eilla
II to return to Dover.
1st June
0700
Arrived Dover.
5th June
1130
En route for Hamble, picked up 3 French
troops in a ship's boat off Folkestone
and landed them at Newhaven.
The Eilla II ferried about 200 troops
from shore to ships.
Total 3
Authority - - R.O.II, 306.
(1) Not clear who this was. He was disembarked "before the
(2) There Eilla II not began destroyer, nor any other vessel means of this
embarking troops".
name, was in operation & Dynamo. Lt. Batt probably
(3) There the dr. Express. vessel named Blue Bird in Dover Patrol. from 26th The
May danlaying - 4th yacht June. A M/B, the Blue Bird, over to
was no Blue Bird was at Liverpool was towed
Dunkirk on lst June.
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LAHLOO
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Yacht
Lt. J.V. Ould, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1740
Slipped Hamble. and proceeded to sea from
Took station with the yachts of the
Inner Patrol on course for Dover
(see Ankh).
30th May
0830
Arrived Dover.
1050
Depth charges removed.
1940
Cast off, and proceeding from harbour,
took station with yachts. Crossed
channel in station with yachts.
31st May
0610
Lahloo arrived off Zuydcoote. Towed
boat loads of troops to destroyers,
and picked up 7 men from a boat
which had capsized in the somewhat
rough sea.
p.m.
Ordered by Cdre. Stephenson in the
yacht Bounty to proceed to La Panne
and close the destroyers off shore.
went alongside the M/S Hebe and was
given a boat with 3 ratings, told
to lay off La Panne, and put the Hebe's
boat ashore to take off General
Lord Gort.
1700
Lay off La Panne as ordered, and while
waiting took several boat loads of
troops (who had rowed out) to
destroyers.
1830
The Hebe's boat brought Lord Gort and
his A.D.C. to the Lahloo, which put
them aboard the Hebe.
While this was taking place the enemy
shelled and bombed the beach and
bombed the Hebe.
-
Off La Panne. The Lahloo continued to
ferry troops, which were now coming
off slowly - about 2 men to a boat.
-
Lay alongside the dr. Keith, but lost
touch with her in the dark.
1st June
0330ca
Closed the yacht Seriola.
0400ca
Ordered by a destroyer to collect
empty drifting boats and tow them
inshore. Bombed and machine gunned
while doing this.
-
Closed by the yacht Bounty, with Cdre.
Stephenson on board. He told
Seriola to take Bounty in tow, and
ordered the Lahloo to slip the boats
she was towing and to lead him back
to Ramsgate.
0815
Set course over route X for Ramsgate.
On the way back the yacht was bombed
and shot up by fighters.
off the N. Goodwin L.V., a launch came
-
alongside the Lahloo and ordered her
to return to Dunkirk. In view,
however, of the Commodore's orders
to precede him to Ramsgate, and
because Lt. Ould and his crew had
had no sleep for 5 nights, the
Lahloo continued on her course.
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1st June
1430
(contd.)
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 15
The troops. (1)
The Lahloo ferried about 500 troops
from the beach to ships.
On
May
(2)(1)
the
Tin
by
hurdour,
The
156th
Total 15
the
the
On
29th
May
Authority - R.O.II, p.311.
the
loss-
was
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Lieut.
J.V. Ould, R.N.V.R.
Yacht Engr. Mr. D. Brewer.
(1) states that the "Lalm" [i.e. Lahloo],
Ramsgate "Servion" report [i.e. Seriola] and Bounty together disembarked
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NAVAL STEAM PINNACE
M/B MARSAYRU
S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R.
[s/Lt. Godman had previously been to Dunkirk in
the yacht Seriola. While there, he had
transferred to the yacht Noneta, in which he
took over the Naval Steam Pinnace.
returned to Ramsgate. At 0530 on 1st June, he
1st June
0600
Left Ramagate with a crew of 5 and
0830
fuel for six hours steaming.
A passing trawler temporarily repaired
the Steam Pinnace's engine and
gave her 3 sacks of coal. She then
took the steam pinnace in tow.
1030
The tow rope broke for the third time.
The steam pinnace was taken in tow by
another trawler which had overtaken
her.
1200
Slipped the tow outside Dunkirk harbour
and proceeded towards La Panne.
Air attack on a sloop off the harbour
entrance it was the G/B Mosquito]
the sloop half submerged, ceased fire.
-
Just west of La Panne, picked up a
dinghy and making several trips,
ferried 15 British troops to the
steam pinnace.
1400ca
Off La Panne, sighted the M/B Marsayru,
drifting with the tide and unoccupied.
[She had broken away on the previous
night when in tow of the lighter
X.217].
The Marsayru was found to be in work-
ing order; the engine was started
up, and an A.B. and a soldier were
taken as crew.
P.O. Morrison was left in charge of
the steam pinnace, with orders to lay
off and wait for the return of the
Marsayru.
With the dinghy in tow, the Marsayru
proceeded to the western end of the
beach and anchored; the dinghy
ferried about 24 troops to her.
There was insufficient room in the
Marsayru to take any more.
1700
The Marsayru weighed anchor, cast the
dinghy adrift, and proceeded eastwards
to pick up the steam pinnace. She
was found anchored, near the harbour,
and deserted. It was decided to
leave her there.
The Marsayru proceeded to Ramagate.
1900
Closed the sk. Doggersbank which gave
the Marsayru some fuel and the
course for Ramsgate. It was
observed that the steam pinnace's
crew were on board the Doggersbank.
2330
Made fast to a conical flashing buoy
and waited for daylight.
2nd June
0430
A trawler took the Marsayru in tow
to Ramsgate.
0800
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 19
troops.
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M/B MARSAYRU
}
(continued)
2nd June
0800
(contd.)
(contd.)
The Marsayru was berthed.
Later, the previous crew took charge
enot
of the Marsayru, on instructions
362
from the N.O.I.C., but there is
no evidence to show that she went
across to Dunkirk again.
Total (Marsayru) 19
Authority - R.O.II, p.317.
For awards, Bee under Seriola
to DES
(1) Ramagate report.
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NONETA
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Yacht
S/Lt. A. J.Potter-Irvin,
R.N.V.R.
29th May
and
See Seriola.
30th May
31st May
0400ca
Arrived off Bray in company with the
Patrol. eight other yachts of the Inner
The beaches were thronged with troops.
The Noneta collected a number of
floats and boats and towed them
close inshore, to drift in on the
tide.
-
Towing 4 of her boats ferried about 700
troops to a destroyer.
1620
Air attack. One near miss; one
soldier killed,a petty officer and
4 soldiers wounded.
1640
At S/Lt. Potter-Irwin's request,
S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R. was
embarked from the yacht Seriola.
1650
Leaking slightly, the Noneta proceeded.
2200ca
Arrived Ramegate
The Noneta ferried about 700 troops
from shore to ships.
Nil
[At 0500 on 1st June S/Lt. Godman
assumed command of a Naval Steam
Pinnace and sailed for Dunkirk].
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Portsmouth Yacht Inner Patrol Lieut. D.A. Dawson,
-
29th May
S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R. was
R.N.V.R,
1800
The sailed divisions of the Inner patrol
transferred 2 to the Seriola.
The from Hamble in
2nd Division comprised company. the
Noneta. yeachts Seriola, Eilla II, Ahola 4 and
ep
the [The 1st
5 yachts Ankh
Bounty, Caryanda, Lahloo and Thele]
30th May
0930
2200
The flotilla arrived at Dover.
The flotilla sailed from Dover for Bray.
31st May
0500
The Seriola, leading her division,
arrived off Bray. The yachts then
acted independently.
Seriola ferried troops from the beach
de
1000ca
to off-lying destroyers.
Ordered by a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and ferry troops from the
beach.
1500
Signalled by the dr. Keith to collect
2 whalers for operations off La
Panne during the evening.
1530
The Noneta having had 1 killed and
another badly wounded, asked for
the services of S/Lt. T.E. Godman.
He was transferred.
1630
Collected 2 whalers and proceeded to
La Panne.
1800
Ordered to close the Bounty which was
flying the flag of Cdre. G.O.
Stephenson. The commodore asked
for a special effort to be made that
night.
Continued ferrying troops from La
Panne™ throughout the night.
1st June
0700
Signalled by a destroyer to collect all
boats in the channel between La Panne
and Dunkirk, tow them to Dunkirk,
and then let them drift ashore.
0830
Embarked several boat loads of troops
and ferried them to a destroyer off
Dunkirk; her Captain asked the
Seriola to tow the Bounty to
Ramsgate as her port engine was
broken down.
0845
Closed the Bounty and embarked her C.O.
[Lt. Lundy] and Cdre. Stephenson.
Took the Bounty in tow and on the
Commodore's orders set course for
Ramsgate; the Lahloo (q.v.) was in
company. Slight damage from
aircraft machine gunning.
1430
Arrived Ramsgate. (1) Cdre. Stephenson
and Lt. Lundy disembarked.
Nil
(1) Ramsgate the "Lalm" [i.e. Lahloo],
"Servion" report [i.e. states Seriola] that and Bounty together disembarked
11 B.E.F. The Lahloo herself states that she disembarked
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SERIOLA (continued)
Barrell,
The Seriola ferried about 900 troops
from shore to ships.
.)
29th Authority - R.O.II, p.308. Princess
May
Southend; in
ep-
ratings),
Queen (2 rating and
civilian), and Cocen
by 3 civilians).
r
The following awards were made: west of Dunkirk, the
or H.M.
D.S.C. Sub.Lieut. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R.
The
[See also Noneta, Naval Steam Pinnace and Marsayru]
der
Eay
Canvey Oncen's
was takon in by Shamrock.
0430ca
Donkirk.
Abamrock, Cenvey Queen and Princess
Hand ferried troops to
including the [1.0. the Anthony] I
Doring
the
Maud aground and had to
be abandened.
Shamrock's propeller become fouled
and she was towed by the Canvey Queen
31
to the "H-40" which embarked her crew.
The Susmrook was abandoned.
1645
The Carryey Queen at this time was able
to perform uneful service towing
boats for the drifter Fairbresse.
The Canvey queen fouled her propeller,
and was abandoped off Dunkirk, (4)
1)
Mr. Barrell estimates that about 1500
1
troops were ferried by the above
motor vessels.
Authority TO.9436,-
Owner W.H. Wilson.
According E. to Crouch. a report in TO.9144, this was the M/S "Tilly")
but WILD no of the
Tilly not the
by 15/6/40.
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THELE
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Yacht
Lt. H.M. Glassborow,
1800
R.N.V.R.
29th May
Left other Hamble for Dover in with
(see Seriola)
8 yachts of the Inner company Patrol
30th May
0600
Arrived Dover.
2130
Sailed for Bray in company with the
Inner Patrol flotilla.
31st May
0600
Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La
Panne under orders from the M/Y Ankh
[Capt. J.M. Howson, R.N. ] to take
0630
troops off the beach.
Arrived off La Panne. Ferried troops
-
from surf boats to destroyers.
Ordered by a destroyer [
]
to place the Thele at the disposal
anchored off the beach. [ Collected
of a "paddle steamer"
]
her boats, and with their assistance,
ferried troops to the "paddle steamer"
-
The Commodore [G.o. Stephenson] in the
M/Y Bounty suggested that Thele used
her M/L. It was however smashed
while being launched.
1040ca
Ordered by Keith to anchor astern of
her.
1113
Keith weighed. Thele remained in situ
as a "despatch boat", but got under
way as bombs were dropping.
-
The Commodore arrived in a small boat,
transferred to the Thele and took
command of her. The Thele then sailed
round La Panne and Bray, boarding
ships and transmitting the Commodore's
orders.
1300
Went alongside the M/S Hebe and embarked
her Captain. Put the Commodore on
board a paddle steamer [the M/S
Devonia]. Air attack - the paddle
steamer weighed and left with the
Commodore on board her.
-
Heavy air attack. The Capt. of the
Hebe ordered Thele to signal all
ships to move 1/2 mile to the westward.
-
The Thele followed the Hebe to try
and transfer her Captain.
Arrived alongside Hebe off Bray, and
after some delay because of an air
attack, the Captain of the Hebe
was transferred to his own ship.
Ordered by Hebe to proceed to La Panne,
-
to deliver Night Operation Orders
to Lord Gort, and to take off G.H.Q.
Proceeded personnel. to La Panne, escorted by the
-
Hebe and lay off the pier.
1630
Sent the dinghy inshore, in charge of
C.P.O. Gutsell, with the Night
Operation Orders for delivery to
Lord Gort. While waiting, embarked
1830
The troops. dinghy returned with S/Lt. E.C.
Croswell, R.N., of the dr. Harvester; since
he had been on La Panne beach
attached 29th himself to Lord Gort's staff.
May, having temporarily
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Scomber
15
Warwick Deeping
Rose Marie
22
Song
Summer Rose
23
Tranio
27
War Wing
10
Scotch Thistle
8
18
Sonnet
Sunbeam II
36A
Tranquil
13
Wastwater
Ross
27
Scotia II
12
Southcoates
Sunflower IV
14
12
T.R. Ferrens
36
Watchful
Ross Ard
31
15
Scott
Southern Breeze
Sunlight
15
Scottish
25
Tritonia
9
Waterfly
Rotha
17A
24
Sunnyside Girl
28
29
Rowan
Scourge
29
Southern Chief
36c
Triumph
Watermeyer
12
Superman
4
Waveflower
29
Rowan Tree
Scythe
13
Southern Field
35A
Trophy
36B
36B
Supporter
23
Troubadour
Wee Cumbrae
Roxano
Seabreeze
28
Southern Flower
35A
36
12A
Surly
7
Welcome Home
Royal Eagle
Seafarer
28
36c
Troup Ahead
Southern Foam
19
Wellard
14
Surprise
36
True Accord
Royallieu
Royalo
14
Seaflower
Southern Gem
35A
29
29
Susannah Jane
Wellsbach
2
Tumby
36c
23
Wengan
5
Seagull
29
Southern Pride
Susarion
36A
Tunisian
Ruby
17
Sea Holly
Southern Shore
36c
14
Westella
35
Sutton
16
Turcoman
Rugby
32
5
Sea King
16
36c
West Haven
Southern Spray
Svega
35A
Runswick Bay
Turquoise
13
Ryde
10
Sea Lord
11
36c
West Neuk
Southern Star
Swan II
36
Tuscarora
19
36c
Westlyn
16
Southern Wave
Sweet Promise
35A
Ryde (Special Service)
8
Sea Mist
Tweenways
14
Westward Ho
29
Southsea
36c
Sea Monarch
Swift Wing
15
Twinkling Star
20
Whirlpool
Seaman
17
Souvenir
23
Sycamore
24
Whitethorn
Secuta
Spaniard
13
5
Sylph
12A
Widgeon
S.
32
Sedulous
36B
Sylvana
21
Sparsholt
12
Selkirk
16
Spartiate
Syrian
17A
U.
Widgeon of Fearn
Sabra
35
Wigan
18
Syringa
24
Uberty
14
Wildfire
Sabreur
35
Semita
8
Speedwell
10
Uberus
19
Willa
Sailor King
22
Semnos
19
Speedy
29
Ugie Bray
24
William Brady
St. Abbs
9
Seriola
8
Sphene
13
Ullswater
25
William Caldwell
St. Achilleus
13
Servitor
14
Spina
T.
36
Unicity
14
William Cale
St. Adrian
5
Settsu
37
Spindrift
9
Taeping
22
Unicorn II
22
William Hannen
St. Apollo
36c
Sevra
35
Spinet
29
Taipo
16
Unitia
7
William Purdy
St. Cathan
25
Shako
14
Spitfire III
17
Tamarisk
12A
Utilise
19
Wm. Stephens
St. Celestin
29
Shandwick
5
Spranza
23
Tamora
15
Ut. Prosim
10
William Wesney
St. Cyrus
17
Sharpshooter
29
Sprig o' Heather
27
Taransay
15
Willing Boys
St. Dominica
5
Shearwater
31
Springdale
13
Tarret
10
Wilna
St. Donats
16
Sheen
28
Springtide
Tartan
13
Willow
St. Elstan
20
V.
25
Sheldon
4
Spurs
Tea Rose
28
Windermere
St. Fagan
10
9
Sheldrake
21
Tekoura
30
Vadne
8
Windward Ho
St. Katherine
31
Stafnes
12
Shemara
Terje I-V
36c
Valena
9
Wistaria
St. Kenan
9
Stalberg
37
25
Shera
Teroma
24
Valesca
35A
Witham
St. Loman
35
Stalwart
9
25
Shika
Tervani
17A
Vandyck
30
Withernsea
St. Magnus
35
Star of Deveron
12A
26
Shila
Tessie
36A
Varanga
29
Wolborough
St. Melante
36
12A
Star of Hope
28
Tewara
26
Varanis
35A
Wolves
Shiona
St. Mellons
6
Star of the Realm
37
30
36
Vascama
21
Shipmates
Thalia
Wyoming
St. Modwen
10
Star of Orkney
15
23
Velia
6
9
St. Nectan
Shower
Thames (Dutch Tug)
28
Star of the Wave
5
Thames Queen
23
Velmont
35A
36A
St. Olaves
Shusa
35
Starlight Ray
11
26
Ventsyssel
18
9
Thaw
X.
St. Olive
Sicyon
5
29
Staunch
35A
The Boys
10
Venture
22
St. Sunniva
Signa
36
Stefa
35A
15
Vernal
12A
Xmas Rose
St. Tudno
30
The Brit
Signet
21
Vernon II
8
15
12A
Silanion
29
Stella Canopus
Their Merit
St. Wistan
36A
Silja
37
Stella Capella
25
Thele
8
Victoria
9
17A
Thermopylae
Victorian
32
St. Zeno
Silva
35
Stella Carina
22
Y.
Salamander
36c
13
Victory
8
36
Stella Leonis
The Provost
28
Salpa
16
Silver Cloud
Victrix
7
Yarta
Saltash
2
Silver Crest
2
Stella Orion
24
The Roman
35A
37
Yehonala
15
Stella Pegassi
25
The Tower
36B
Vilda
10
Vine
36B
Yehonala II
Salvini
Silver Dawn
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Way
29
Salvo (Tug)
36B
22
Yesso
Silver Fox
13
Thirlmere
25
Viola
Salvo
14
Silver Grey
19
Stella Rigel
29
Yezo
33
26
Violet Flowers
Salvonia
35
Silver Line
4
Stella Sirius
Thomas Altoft
5
York City
35A
Thomas Conolly
12
Virginia
21
Yorkshire Belle
Sandown
3
Silver Queen
27
Stina
Thomas Leeds
13
Visenda
26
2
Yorkshire Lass
Sandringham
10
Silver Seas
11
Stoke City
26
11
Viva II
Thomsons
13
Young Alfred
Sangarius
8,16
Silver Sky
14
Stonefly
Thora
17
Viviana
Sanson
3
13
36c
Young Cliff
Sindonis
26
Stour
21
Vizalma
Saon
Sir John Baker
32
8
Thornwick Bay
Young Ernie
35
Strathcoe
14
Young Jacob
Sapphire
10
23
Three Kings
Sir John Lister
8
Sappho
Strathderry
Thrifty
9
W.
Young Mon
13
7
3
Sarah Hyde
Sir Richard Grenville
Strath Devon
Thunderstone
36B
5
3
Sir Sydney
2
Strathelliot
12A
Tiger
17
Wagtail
15
Sarah Sarba A. Purdy
14
29
Sir Siren Walter Raleigh
14
19
Tiger (tender)
18
Waldemar
Strathgarry
12A
z.
19
12A
Wallena
Sargasso
2
Strathmaree
24
12
Sirra
Sargon
2
5
Tilburyness
10
Sisapon
Strath Rannock
22
Tilly Duff
12A
Walnut
15
Zaza
35
Titan
14
Waltona
27
Zwartze Zee (Dutch)
Sarna
21
Skidaw
Strathspey
3
26
Walwyns Castle
4
333
Sarpedon
35
16
Strathugie
Token
Skipjack
21
14
Skirmisher
17
Tokyo II
35A
Wanderer II
17
Strive
10
Student Prince
4
22
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St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
6
Sutton
Page
9
9
St. Cathan
Semnos
8
Souvenir
32
Svana
16
Reighton Reigate Wyke
21
St. Celestin
29
Seriola
Trojan
Page
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14B
Spaniard
12
Svega
35A
Relonzo
35
St. Claire
36
Servitor
Sparsholt
35A
Trophy
2
8
18
Swan II
17
Sethon
Remexo
12A
Spartiate
Troubadour
36B
17
St. Cyrus
13
Sweet Promise
36
Remillo
14
St. Dominica
5
Settsu
14
Speedwell
Troup Ahead
36
29
16
Sevra
Swift Wing
35A
True Accord
19
Renascent
20
St. Donats
37
Speedy
13
Swona
15
St. Elstan
9
Tumby
14A
Rennet
Shako
21
35A
Sphene
36
Sycamore
35A
Tunisian
17
St. George
5
Renzo
Shandwick
9
12A
Spina
9
Sylph
24
Turcoman
14
Resolve
St. Katherine
12
12A
Sharpshooter
5
Spindrift
29
Sylvana
12A
Turquoise
32
Resolvo
St. Kenan
25
8
Shearwater
29
36B
Spinet Spitfire III
17
Syrian
21
Tuscarora
13
Resparko
St. Loman
25
Sheen
31
36c
Syringa
17A
Tweenways
19
Restore
St. Magnus
26
9
Sheldon
28
Spoza
23
8
Trelawney
14
Restrivo
8
Sheldrake
27
21
St. Melante
4
Spranza Springdale Sprig o' Heather
27
Twinkling Star
Retako
35
St. Mellons
30
Shemara
31
20
12A
Revello
10
St. Modwen
9
Shera
9
20
Reverberation
18
St. Nectan
14
Sheraton
35A
Springtide
10
T.
Rezala
3
St. Olaves
9
Shika
14B
Spurs
21
Taeping
Rhodora
5
St. Olive
5
Shila
35A
Stafnes
22
U.
18
Richard Croft
Taipo
14
St. Sunniva
30
Shiona
36
Stalberg
16
9
Tamarisk
Uberty
14
Rig
15
St. Tudno
12A
Shipmates
6
Stalwart
12A
Uberus
36B
St. Wistan
17
Shova
Star of Deveron
8
Tamora
19
Righto
10
15
Rigoletto
36
Star of Hope
28
Taransay
Ugie Bray
24
15
Uiver
19
St. Zeno
36c
Shower
Star of Pentland
36
Tarret
36A
Rime
16
28
10
Ullswater
15
Shusa
25
Salamander
Star of the Realm
37
Tartan
Rinovia
35A
17
Umbriel
14A
8
Salpa
2
Sicyon
Star of Orkney
15
Tea Rose
Rion
29
28
Unicity
14
12
Saltash
16
Signa
Star of the Wave
5
Tehana
Ristango
13
Unicorn II
36B
36
22
River Annam
22
Salvini
Signet
12A
Starlight Ray
11
Tekoura
30
Unitia
29
7
River Esk
27
Salvo (Tug)
Silanion
Staunch
35A
Terje I-V
36c
Utilise
37
19
River Clyde
13
Salvo
35
Silja
14A
Teroma
24
Ut. Prosim
35A
Staunton
10
River Spey
14B
Salvonia
3
Silva
35A
Tervani
22
Utrecht
36A
36
Stefa
River Ytham
36A
Sandown
10
Silver Cloud
Stella Canopus
21
Tessie
36A
2
Riviere
36B
Sandringham
8,16
Silver Crest
15
Stella Capella
13
Tewara
35
Robert Hastie
14B
Sangarius
17
Silver Dawn
Stella Carina
17
Thalia
36
11
Robert Stroud
26
Sanson
35A
Silver Fox
Stella Leonis
13
Thames (Dutch Tug)
23
19
V.
Robin Hood
28
Saon
10
Silver Grey
4
Stella Orion
24
Thames Queen
23
Robina
7
Sapphire
13
Silver Line
27
Stella Pegassi
25
Thaw
26
Vadne
8
Rochebonne
19
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Boys
10
Valena
9
Sappho
3
Silver Queen
Sarah Hyde
Silver Seas
The Brit
15
Valesca
35A
Rodino
16
14
14
Stella Rigel
13
Rogate
Silver Sky
33
The Provost
Vandyck
30
28
9
Sarah A. Purdy
29
26
Stella Sirius
29
3
Sarba
14A
Stina
The Roman
35A
Varanga
Roger Beck
12
Simpson
35A
36B
Varanis
35A
Romany Rose
23
Sargasso
11
Sindonis
32
Stoke City
26
The Tower
29
Vascama
21
Rona
18
Sargon
21
Sir John Baker
8
Stonefly
26
The Way
15
Velia
14
Ronso
16
Sarna
35A
Sir John Lister
19
Stora
36c
Their Merit
35A
8
Velmont
Rooke
20
Saronta
14A
Sir Richard Grenville
2
Stour
13
Thele
18
22
Ventsyssel
Rosa
21
Sarpedon
11
Sir Sydney
14A
Strathcoe
8
Thermopylae
22
25
Venture
Thirlmere
14A
Rosebud
8
Sata
Sir Walter Raleigh
2
Strathderry
23
5
26
Vernal
14
2
Strath Devon
Thomas Altoft
8
Roseden
28
Saturn
Siren
3
12
Vernon II
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
22
Sirra
35A
Strathelliot
14A
Thomas Conolly
9
13
Victoria
32
Rose Haugh
Sawfly
8
Skidaw
21
Strathgarry
14B
Thomas Leeds
11
Victorian
24
8
Rose Hilda
15
Scalby Wyke
30
Skirmisher
4
Strathmaree
14B
Thomsons
17
Victory
7
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Rosel
Skudd 3, 4, 5 & 6
35A
Strath Rannock
14B
Thora
21
Victrix
14
4
24
Scawfell
6
Strathspey
22
Thornwick Bay
14
Vidonia
36A
Rose Marie
10
Slogan
Viking Bank
3
Sceptre
35A
7
Sluga
Strathugie
3
Three Kings
35A
37
Ross
16
7
Strive
14
Thrifty
36B
Vilda
14A
Ross Ard
Schelde
6
Smeaton
Schievan
23
Student Prince
17
Thunderstone
17
Vindelicia
36B
27
Rotha
9
Snaefell
14B
21
Sturton
22
Tiger
18
Vine
22
Rotherslade
Scomber
37
Snap
Sublime
23
Tiger (tender)
12A
Viola
29
Rowan
23
Scotch Thistle
35A
22
Soika
12A
Tilburyness
14A
Violet Flowers
5
24
Scotia II
Suilven
22
Rowan Tree
18
Solitaire
35A
Tilly Duff
14
Virginia
21
14A
Scott
16
Sukha
Roxano
31
Solomon
Scottish
15
Sulara
5
26
Visenda
2,5
Titan
Royal Charter
36B
25
Solon
35A
35A
Viva II
13
8
Sulla
Token
Royal Eagle
17
Scourge
Viviana
36c
29
Solstice
Tokyo II
Royallieu
12A
12
Scythe
Suma
15
18
6
Tonny
9
Vizalma
14
Song
Seabreeze
35A
Sumba
Royalo
35A
28
8
Sotra
23
23
Topaze
10
Ruby
Seafarer
Summer Rose
28
Southcoates
Rugby
5
Seaflower
36c
Sunbeam II
36A
Torbay II
6
14A
29
Southern Breeze
Runswick Ryde Bay
Seagull
Sunflower IV
Torch
5
35A
14A
25
W.
Southern Chief
Touchstone
5
5
29
Sea Holly
35A
Sunlight
12A
10
35A
Southern Field
Sea King
36c
Tourmaline
27
Sunrise
13
Wagtail
15
37
16
Southern Flower
Sea Lord
35A
Sunnyside Girl
28
Trade Wind
Waldemar
21
11
Southern Foam
Sea Mist
36C
Superman
4
Tranio
19
Wallena
24
16
36C
Supporter
23
Tranquil
27
Southern Gem
Trelawney
9
Walnut
15
S.
Sea Monarch
27
Sabra
Seaman
29
Southern Pride
36C
Surly
7
Sabreur
35
17
Southern Shore
T. R. Ferrens
36A
Waltona Walwyns Castle
4
Secuta
36C
Surprise
36
Sailor King
Seddon
5
36C
Trevo Terceiro
29
Southern Spray
Wanderer II
35
4
Susannah Susarion Jane
2
12
I
St. Adrian
22
Sedulous
Southern Star
36C
17
Tritonia
5
Selkirk
36B
Southern Wave
23
Sutherness
4
Triumph
16
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St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
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Sutton
Page
9
9
St. Cathan
Semnos
Souvenir
32
Svana
16
Reighton Reigate Wyke
21
8
Trojan
Page
St. Celestin
29
Seriola
9
36
Servitor
14B
Spaniard
12
Svega
35A
Trophy
2
St. Claire
8
Sparsholt
18
Swan II
35A
Relonzo
Troubadour
36B
35
17
Sethon
Spartiate
Sweet Promise
36
Troup Ahead
36
Remexo
17
St. Cyrus
Remillo
St. Dominica
5
12A
13
Settsu
Speedwell
29
Swift Wing
35A
True Accord
19
14
14
Renascent
20
St. Donats
16
Sevra
Speedy
13
Swona
15
Tumby
14A
37
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
9
Shako
35A
Sphene
36
Sycamore
35A
Tunisian
17
Renzo
St. George
5
9
Shandwick
12A
9
Sylph
24
Turcoman
14
Spina
12A
32
Resolve
St. Katherine
12
12A
Sharpshooter
5
Spindrift
29
Sylvana
Turquoise
St. Kenan
25
Shearwater
21
Resolvo
8
29
Spinet Spitfire III
17
Syrian
Tuscarora
13
Resparko
St. Loman
25
Sheen
17A
19
36B
31
36c
Syringa
Tweenways
9
26
8
14
Restore
St. Magnus
Sheldon
28
Spoza
23
Trelawney
27
Restrivo
21
St. Melante
8
Sheldrake
4
27
Twinkling Star
Spranza Springdale Sprig o' Heather
20
Retako
35
St. Mellons
30
Shemara
31
12A
Revello
10
St. Modwen
9
Shera
9
20
Reverberation
18
St. Nectan
14
Sheraton
35A
Springtide
10
T.
Rezala
3
St. Olaves
9
Shika
14B
Spurs
21
Taeping
Rhodora
22
U.
5
St. Olive
5
Shila
35A
Stafnes
18
Richard Croft
Taipo
16
St. Sunniva
30
Shiona
36
Stalberg
Uberty
14
14
9
Tamarisk
12A
Uberus
Rig
15
St. Tudno
12A
Shipmates
Stalwart
19
6
8
Tamora
Righto
St. Wistan
17
Shova
10
Star of Deveron
15
Ugie Bray
24
Rigoletto
36B
28
Taransay
15
Uiver
19
St. Zeno
36c
Shower
Star of Hope
36A
36
Salamander
Star of Pentland
36
Tarret
10
Ullswater
Rime
25
16
Rinovia
Shusa
28
15
35A
Star of the Realm
37
Tartan
17
Umbriel
14A
8
Salpa
2
Rion
Sicyon
Unicity
29
Star of Orkney
15
Tea Rose
28
14
12
Saltash
16
Signa
Star of the Wave
5
Tehana
13
Unicorn II
22
Ristango
River Annam
22
Salvini
36B
Signet
36
11
Tekoura
30
Unitia
7
River Esk
Silanion
29
27
Salvo (Tug)
12A
Starlight Ray
35A
Terje I-V
36c
Utilise
19
37
Staunch
Salvo
35
Silja
14A
Teroma
24
Ut. Prosim
10
River Clyde
13
35A
Staunton
River Spey
14B
Salvonia
3
Silva
35A
Tervani
22
Utrecht
36A
36
Stefa
River Ytham
36A
Sandown
10
Silver Cloud
Stella Canopus
21
Tessie
36A
2
Riviere
36B
Sandringham
8,16
Silver Crest
13
Tewara
35
15
Stella Capella
Robert Hastie
14B
Sangarius
17
Silver Dawn
17
Thalia
36
11
Stella Carina
Robert Stroud
26
Sanson
35A
Silver Fox
13
Thames (Dutch Tug)
23
V.
19
Stella Leonis
Robin Hood
28
Saon
10
Silver Grey
24
Thames Queen
23
4
Stella Orion
Vadne
8
Robina
7
13
Silver Line
Thaw
26
Sapphire
Stella Pegassi
25
10
Valena
9
27
Rochebonne
19
Sappho
3
Silver Queen
Stella Polaris
19
The Boys
11
15
Valesca
35A
Rodino
16
14
Silver Seas
13
The Brit
30
Sarah Hyde
14
Stella Rigel
The Provost
28
Vandyck
33
29
Rogate
9
Sarah A. Purdy
29
Silver Sky
26
Stella Sirius
35A
Varanga
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
12
Simpson
35A
The Roman
35A
14A
Stina
36B
Varanis
Romany Rose
23
Sargasso
11
26
The Tower
21
Sindonis
32
Stoke City
29
Vascama
Rona
18
Sargon
21
Sir John Baker
8
Stonefly
26
The Way
14
15
Velia
Ronso
Sarna
36c
Their Merit
35A
16
35A
Sir John Lister
19
Stora
8
Velmont
18
Rooke
20
Saronta
14A
Sir Richard Grenville
2
Stour
13
Thele
22
Ventsyssel
22
Rosa
21
Sarpedon
11
Sir Sydney
14A
Strathcoe
8
Thermopylae
25
Venture
14A
Rosebud
8
5
2
Strathderry
23
Thirlmere
Sir Walter Raleigh
26
Vernal
Sata
8
Roseden
28
Saturn
Siren
2
Strath Devon
3
Thomas Altoft
12
Vernon II
9
Rose Emma
14
Thomas Conolly
13
Victoria
12
Saucy
22
Sirra
35A
Strathelliot
14A
32
Rose Haugh
24
8
Strathgarry
14B
Thomas Leeds
11
Victorian
8
Rose Hilda
Sawfly
Skidaw
21
15
Scalby Wyke
4
14B
Thomsons
Strathmaree
17
Victory
7
Rose Valley
30
Skirmisher
30
14B
Thora
21
Victrix
14
Scarron
4
Skudd 3, 4, 5 & 6
35A
Strath Rannock
Rosel
24
Scawfell
6
Strathspey
22
Thornwick Bay
14
Vidonia
36A
Rose Marie
10
Slogan
Viking Bank
3
Ross
Sceptre
7
Sluga
35A
Strathugie
3
Three Kings
35A
37
7
Strive
14
Thrifty
36B
Vilda
14A
Ross Ard
16
Schelde
6
Smeaton
27
Schievan
17
Thunderstone
17
Vindelicia
36B
Rotha
23
9
Snaefell
Student Prince
18
Vine
22
14B
Scomber
21
Sturton
22
Rotherslade
Tiger Tiger (tender)
Viola
29
37
Snap
23
12A
Rowan
23
Scotch Thistle
35A
Sublime
Violet Flowers
5
22
Soika
24
22
Tilburyness
14A
Rowan Tree
Scotia II
12A
Suilven
18
Tilly Duff
14
Virginia
21
Solitaire
Roxano
14A
Scott
16
Sukha
35A
Visenda
2,5
36B
31
Solomon
15
Sulara
5
Titan
26
Scottish
17
Solon
35A
Viva II
13
Royal Charter
25
Scourge
8
Sulla
35A
Token
Viviana
36c
Royal Eagle
Tokyo II
18
12A
29
Solstice
Royallieu
Scythe
12
Suma
15
14
6
Song
35A
Sumba
35A
Tonny
9
Vizalma
Royalo
Seabreeze
8
28
Sotra
Ruby
Seafarer
Summer Rose
Topaze
10
23
23
Rugby
28
Southcoates
36C
36A
Torbay II
6
5
Seaflower
Sunbeam II
14A
Sunflower IV
14A
Torch
5
29
Southern Breeze
W.
Ryde Runswick Bay
Seagull
35A
29
Southern Chief
Touchstone
25
5
5
Sea Holly
35A
Sunlight
12A
10
35A
36C
Sunrise
37
Tourmaline Trade Wind
27
Southern Field
Wagtail
15
Sea King
13
Southern Flower
28
Waldemar
21
Sea Lord
16
35A
Sunnyside Girl
11
36C
Superman
4
Tranio
19
Wallena
24
Sea Mist
Southern Foam
S.
Southern Gem
23
Tranquil
27
Walnut
15
Sea Monarch
16
36C
Supporter
9
27
Sabra
Seaman
29
Southern Pride
36C
Surly
7
Trelawney
36A
Waltona Walwyns Castle
Sabreur
35
Secuta
17
Southern Shore
36C
Surprise
36
T. R. Ferrens
4
2
Trevo Terceiro
29
Wanderer II
Sailor King
35
Seddon
5
Southern Spray
36C
12
St. Adrian
22
Sedulous
4
Southern Star
36C
Susannah Susarion Jane
17
Tritonia
5
Selkirk
36B
Southern Wave
23
Sutherness
4
Triumph
16
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Mine Recovery Flotillas-
57
19
Oak
26
1
11
58
13
Oaklea
28
Pict
Page
2
22
59
21
Ocean Breeze
11
Picton Castle
32
Reilvo
Page
4
20
Ocean Brine
Minicoy
60
22
Pintail
24
Reparko
12A
St. Katherin
21
10
Ocean Eddy
Minna
61
37
Plantagenet
31
Reore
8
St. Kenan
23
Minona
21
Ocean Fisher
62
28
Playmates
29
Rerivo
36B
St. Loman
Minos
14B
M/S Training Flotilla
20
Ocean Gain
23
Plinlimon
11
Rako
5
St. Magnus
Mirabelle
17
Muria
14
Ocean Guide
23
Plumer
21
Rello
21
St. Melante
6
Mirage
Myris
12
Ocean Lifebuoy
35A
Poinavon
12A
Rverberation
35
St. Mellons
Ocean Lux
Pointer
9
Rala
10
St. Modwen
Mireille
11
28
Myvera III
9A
35A
Mist
Ocean Retriever
Pointz Castle
36
12
Rodora
18
St. Nectan
Mistletoe
22
Ocean Scout
36A
Polar V
24
Rhard Croft
3
St. Olaves
Mitres
14A
Ocean Spray
23
Polar VI
35
Rg
5
St. Olive
N.
Poolzee
35
14
M.L. 100
14
Nab Wyke
35
Ocean Swell
27
Fghto
St. Silio
36A
8
9A
Ocean Toiler
Popinjay
igoletto
St. Sunniva
M.L. 101, 102
Nairnside
14
12
2
7
Ocean Treasure
12
Powis Castle
22
36B
lime
St. Tudno
M.L. 107
Namur
27
inovia
19
1st Motor Launch Flotilla
2
Nancy Hague
37
Ocean View
Preston-North End
St. Wistan
19
Prince Leo
26
lion
8
St. Zeno
Moed-en-Werk
36
Naneta
S
Ocean Vim
5
36B
8
8
Princess Beatrix
distango
Salamander
Mollusc
Natal II
12
Ode
12
36A
12
9A
Princess Elizabeth
River Annam
Salpa
Monarch
Navicula
8
Ogano
3
10
22
River Esk
Saltash
14A
Princess Mary
Monarda
16
Ohm
15
27
26
Salvini
Negro
Princessa
River Clyde
Mona's Isle
11
Neil Mackay
28
9
13
Okino
37
Principal
River Garry
Salvo (Tug)
Neil Smith
Oku
27
27
Salvo
Monimia
16
9A
10
Proserpine
River Spey
28
14B
Salvonia
Montano
4
Memo
14A
Olivae
14
Prospect Ahead
Riviere
29
36B
Sandown
Moonrise
35
Netsukis
10
Olive
24
Providence
R. Levin
11
17
Moonstone
32
New Comet
23
Olive Tree
28
Provider
Robert Hastie
Sandringham
17
17
12
Robert Stroud
Sangarius
Moorgate
Newhaven N.B.
21
Olvina
9A
Ptarmigan
26
9A
Sanson
Moravia
14
11
Puffin
Robin Hood
Olympia
35
28
Saon
New Pride of Essex
31
Morama
Punnet
Robina
9A
New Prince of Wales I
16
7
12
Ombra
18
Rochebonne
Sapphire
Moray
14B
12
Onaway
Pyramus
19
Newspray
29
30
Sappho
Rodino
Morgan Jones
23
One Accord
3
Pyrope
11
New World
12A
Sarah Hyde
12
Rogate
9
Mount Ard
29
Sarah A. Pure
Niblick
14B
Onetos
11
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
Mount Keen
10
16
Onward
9A
Q.
Niger
Rolls Royce
35
Moyle
Night Hawk (Trawler)
4
Oracle
3
Queen Empress
Sargasso
8
1:
Romany Rose
23
Queen of Kent
Sargon
7
13
2
Oriole
Rona
18
Sarna
M/S Flotillas
Night Hawk
Queen of Thanet
18
2
Ronso
Night Raider
37
Orlando
16
Saronta
1
29
Queen of the Fleet
1l
Rooke
4
16
Nimrod
35
20
19
Orpheus
Queen of the South I
Sarpedon
12
Rosa
17
21
Sasebo
Nirvana
2
Orvicto
16
Queen of the South II
12
5
Rosebud
8
Sata
Nobles
4
Osako
14A
6
13
Queen Worth
9
Roseden
28
Saturn
7
21
Nodzu
23
Osta
9A
Quest
6
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
Nogi
15
Oswaldian
4
Quiet Waters
28
23
Rose Haugh
24
8
Sawfly
Othello
17A
Rose Hilda
Scalby Wyke
10
10
Noontide
28
15
11
8
Norbreeze
27
Our Bairns
8
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Nordhav
36A
Our Kate
12
R.
Rosel
24
Scawfell
12
13
Nordhav I
Overfall
14A
Racer
7
Rose Marie
3
14
Sceptre
14A
Rachael Flett
26
Ross
16
Schelde
M/S Groups-
Nordland
37
Oystermouth Castle
Radiant
36c
Ross Ard
27
Schievan
1
24
Norina
27
Radnor Castle
2
Rotha
14B
Scomber
2,3
12A
Norlan
29
P.
Raetia
4
Rotherslade
23
Scotch Thistl
4-6
13
Norland
19
Pangbourne
16
Rambler Rose
30
Rowan
24
Scotia II
7
14A
Norna
21
Paragon
24, 36A
Raymont
35
Rowan Tree
14A
Scott
10-12
15
Norman Wilson
20
Paramount
3
Reaper
7
Roxano
36B
Scottish
13
15
Norse
12A
Pathway
11
Reboundo
S
Royal Charter
17
Scourge
14
15
Northcoates
29
Patti
17
Rebuff
29
Royal Eagle
12A
Scythe
16-20
16
Northern Chief
30
Paul Rykens
28
Receptive
12
Royallieu
35
Seabreeze
22
10
Northern Dawn
25
Paynter
7
Recoil
36c
Royalo
S
Seafarer
23, 24
Northern Duke
Peacemaker
12
Recono
16
Ruby
5
Seaflower
24
30
5
Red Gauntlet
13
Rugby
14A
Seagull
25
10
Northern Foam
30
Pearl
26
24
Northern Gem
25
Pecheur
27
Red Sky
17
Runswick Bay
5
Sea Holly
8
Northern Gift
30
Peggy Nutten
29
Reed
14A
Ryde
10
Sea King
28-29
30
12A
Northern Isles
Refraction
8
Sea Lord
30
Peken
35
Refundo
14
S.
Sea Mist
31
15
Northern Light
26
Pelagos
14A
28
Sabra
35,
Sea Monarch
32-33
21
Northern Pride
16,25
Pelton
15
Regal
8
Sabreur
35
Seaman
34
22
Northern Princess
30
Pembroke
12
Regardo
14B
Sailor King
22
Secuta
37-38
26
Northern Reward
30
Pentland Firth
30
Regwa
St. Adrian
5
Seddon
14A
40
16
Northern Sky
30
Perilia
17
Reids
9
St. Apollo
36c
Sedulous
41
24
Northern Spray
12A
Reigate
25
St. Cathan
9A
Selkirk
Peter Carey
Reighton Wyke
21
29
Semita
43
27
Northern Sun
30
Peter Hendriks
28
5
St. Celestin
Relonzo
36
Semnos
44-45
29
Northern Wave
25
Peter Nell
29
16
St. Claire
46
15
Northlyn
30
Remexo
17
Seriola
29
17
St. Cyrus
Phase
49
Remillo
5
Servitor
9A
North Ness
34
14A
St. Dominica
23
Philante
16
Sethon
50-51
10
14A
14B
Renascent
Northward Ho
20
St. Donats
Philippe
9A
Settsu
52
2
Northwind
9
Phineas Beard
24
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
5
Sevra
54
23
Norwich City
5
Renzo
9
St. George
19
55
Phrontes
8
Notts County
12
Resolve
56
19
13
Nyula
Phyllis Rose
20
23
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R, Senior Officer.
beaches from 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
Although the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
particularly critical valuable work off La Panne and Bray at
British time when La Panne was about to be finally a evacuated,
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
troops either embarking or withdrawing westward.
bombardment, interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire
on the beaches.
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS;
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
M.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.N.V.R.
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX.23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
crew from another unit left their boat.
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Lieutenant Jan Nagle Douglas Cox, R.N. (First Lieutenant),
H.M.S. MALCOLM.
Commissioned Engineer, Reginald Thomas Jones AR.N., H.M.S.
Midshipman Malcolm John Ball, R.N.R., H.M.S. SABRE. SCIMITAR.
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.N.,
H.M.S. SHIKARI.
Lieutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N., H.M.S. VIMY.
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N., H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.N.,
H.M.S. WINCHELSEA.
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N., H.M.S. WOLSEY.
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N., H.M.S. WORCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, R.N.,
H.M.S. ALBURY.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. FITZROY.
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, R.N., H.M.S.
GLENGOWER.
Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, R.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. HALCYON.
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Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY QUEEN.
Sub-Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY
S
QUEEN.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER.
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. PRINCESS
ELIZABETH.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROSS.
Mm
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds R.N., H.M.S.
SALAMANDER.
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Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R., H.M.S.
SPEEDWELL.
VX Sub-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt, R.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. SUTTON.
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.N., H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Commanded
Lieutenant,Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N., H.M.S.
LOCUST.
X
Lieutenant Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner, R.N., H.M.S.
MOSQUITO.
X Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
xSub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y.
SERIOLA.
VX Skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319, H.M.Drifter THE BOYS.
XV Skipper Herbert Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3432, H.M.Drifter MIDAS.
Lieutenant Joseph Cox, R.N.R., Unit Officer of Drifters.
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BOUNTY
CARYANDA
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of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
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The following officers, Lieut.D. Dawson, ub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
ein and shelling from the land.
Difnams 298.
300 B14/0/
REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS
FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed
in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The
flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and
acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it
was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they
had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They
either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships
or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations
were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could
operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and,
during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as poss-
ible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing
from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches
were available over the other side and had been assured that there
been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600,
were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats
thousands troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
others remained were until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "AHOLA", "THELE",
Yachts that more damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the
"EILA II" "CARYANDA" ultimately returned to Dover; "SERIOLA",
"LAHLOO", & "BOUNTY" & "NONETA" to Ramsgate. On arrival, they all
reported and were told to stand by for orders; none, back however to Hamble were
damage by on course concerned, sent the the The over 4th. but great they fact again. only and, June all coolness that reported bearing two one and The all casualties those Yachts and the in at resource mind Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsggte Dover that returned of their having many were all on conduct Officers of the was sustained ordered them 5th. only under had June. and made considerable never Ratings almost possible In been due
under continuous fire before, bombing and I consider shelling that deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
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of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
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The Potter-Irwin following officers, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
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29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division
consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received
final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received
signal to commence embarking troops from beach to
destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000,
when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to
the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves
out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman,
r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a
lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the
line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty
we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler
which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full
load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the
time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to
seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we
managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an
exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking
1500. troops. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect
two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had
a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her
and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman to
with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return
Ramsgate "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected as the two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received Beached signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the
The of Commodore me and my crew that the hours 2100 on the that
flag Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
day Commodore to the told following morning were to be considered to get as
many Hour" and possible. We then returned to night. La
"Zero 0400 eh hoped we would do our utmost Panne and
continued men off transporting as troops throughout the
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should like Officer to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd).
288
ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in
the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them
in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift
ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected
several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them
to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this
destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of
the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity
immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in
company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine
gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
We offered services for anything that might be required
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
and the our 0.qccordingly put our names down on the volunteerM did.
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we
ne 2. When reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed use, that
no craft with a search of a suitable craft. We found ourselves M.T.B.101
we speed of less than 15 knots was of any
not so we went in suggested that we manned her
and being took her used, accross. so This unfortunately was not permitted
as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and
to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed the by rate "LAHLOO" we were &
0830. "SERIOLA", I realised that minefields at off the
Nab going "NONETA" during we would left the Ramsgate. hours be in of the darkness, vicinity of so thought the it would be
advisable to make Examination for Newhaven. anchorage, to Newhaven. Shoreham. Exam Ship
refused 1800. Arrived us entry, at to shorehamporteported go to S.N.O.,
2030. Shoreham, Tied SOIP up at at and at 1030.
As
we
ne
6.
With ordering cancelled. sailed us to return at once
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of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special work 295
2
The following wm Godman
and ships and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering were services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd.)
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289
e 6. 1500. Receive d orders from S.N.O., Shoreham to sail at
0400 the next morning.
ie 7. 0400. Left Canal with division and set course for Hamble.
1030. Arrived Hamble.
I estimate that, in all, approximately 900 soldiers were
taken off.
Sgd. D.A.Dawson, Lieut., R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer of "SERIOLA" (and S.O. of Div. 2 of Expedition).
Note. I wish to make special mention of Sub. Lieut. T.E.Godman,
R.N.V.R., who while serving with me on "SERIOLA",
showed great coolness and devotion to duty under heavy
fire and in extremely dangerous conditions. He showed
jone
great bravery and initiative when, arriving in Ramsgate
in "NONETA", he at once volunteered and took another
ship back to the beaches.
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of, Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following Potter-Irwin officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
Good
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO". C.O., Lieut.J.V.Ould, R.N.V.R.
y
29. 1740. Slipped and proceeded to sea from Hamble.
Took station with yachts of Inner Patrol on course
for Dover.
y 30 Made fast on arrival in Dover Harbour. Depth Charges removed,
1050 hours.
1940. Cast off and, proceeding from Harbour, took station
with yachts. Crossed Channel in station with yachts.
81 0610. Arrived off Zuydcoote. Destroyer signalled to lay off
close to beach and tow boat loads of soldiers as they pulled
out from beach to destroyers. Carried on with this work
for some hours taking many boat loads in tow.
In the course of this operation was told that a boat had
overturned in seas which had now got up somewhat considerably.
Hurried round stern of a destroyer and found quantities of
men struggling in the water. Managed to save seven of them
and put them aboard a destroyer. (In point of fact I believe only
one of the boat load was lost.) Carried on towing as before
while being bombed at frequent intervals, by enemy aircraft.
During the afternoon, Commodore Stephenson in "BOUNTY"
ordered me to proceed to La Panne and close destroyers off
Went shore. alongside H.M.S.HEBE who gave me a boat with three
ratings and told me to lay off La Panne and put this boat
1700. Lay off La panne as ordered and, while waiting for Lord
ashore to take off General Lord Gort.
Gort, took several boat loads of soldiers who had rowed
1830. Boat brought out General Lord Gort and his Aide and de
out from shore and put them aboard destroyers.
put him aboard me. H.M.S.HEBE. It appeared to me that bombed enemy
Camp out to He came aboard and I took him over the
knew of his departureas they shelled the beach and over
it as he left and a very large enemy formation flew
and him aboard the HEBE.
Continued to lay nightfall, off by which time they were Had had no coming
bombed as I put La Panne as instructed, taking only off
out further had La him soldiers away Panne at told from intervals orders me until in him the to in lay except early with consequence With alongside morning about that first the two him daylight of and flaet men which told the per were me destroyer I I if lost found boat. he to going had lay touch myself further KEITH had to with shell any near who
I.P. instructions. Yacht in the "SERIOLA" dark. Found and he had closed not to so see told him we would remain
around there until further orders.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of I should Petty Officer like to T.Jones draw special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The Potter-Irwin following officers, Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering were services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO" (Contd).
201
ne 1 0400 (about). Destroyer signalled us to collect various
empty boats which were drifting about and tow them inshore
While doing this we were bombed and continually shot at by
enemy fighter aircraft. It occurred to me as poetic
justice that I who had been on night bombing duty at
Dunkirk in the last war should now be well bombed myself
in this war.
It should here be mentioned that my crew behaved splendidly
throughout. None of them had been properly under fire
before and they took the almost continuous bombing,
shelling and shooting up without a trace of nerves. My
Engr., D.Brewer was invaluable in sending and receiving
signals under these circumstances.
Collected several boats as ordered and also picked up
several boat loads of soldiers from shore again, putting
them aboard a sloop. While putting the last of these aboard
a bomb fell right alongside and a splinter broke the fore sky-
light and hit one of my crew on his steel helmet. This
ship seemed to bear a charmed life and though we had several
bombs alongside I can only think that they were so close
as to be ineffective.
While carrying on the work I have mentioned, we were closed
by BOUNTY with the Commodore aboard who was good enough
to express pleasure at finding that we were still carrying
on. He told SERIOLA to take BOUNTY in tow and ordered me to
slip the boats I was towing and to lead him back to Ramagate.
0815. Set course over Route X for Ramsgate. On the way
back we were again attacked, being bombed, and shot up by
fighter aircraft. Off the North Goodwin Light a launch I
had the alongside Commodore's orders to precede him to Ramsgate for and, we
came and bold me to return to Dunkirk, but
had point of for my five nights, as before we left which
in fact, crew and I were almost all in Hamble
we had had been no sleep on patrol under special circumstances
had made us do without sleep for two nights.
1500. Made fast at Ramsgate.
ine 2 We were told that our aboard boats my were
not Refuelled at Ramsgate. further duty. I stayed told was
fast enough for so swollen with what I am of SERIOLA,
boat shock, as that my but the my 00.'s name down with
theirs
BOUNTY to take AND a fast a the but none was available.
une 3 & 4. In Ramsgate awaiting orders.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY (Contd).
of Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to S.N.O.Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
and services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to O.Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) on Evacuation of
DUNKIRK:
294
May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
e.
yeario
ard and informed me he
Deprover 351.
Proceeded alongside a
re Stevenson boarded
longside H.M.S.Keith and
S close inshore as
OFFICE
After approximately
LIEUTENANT TO COMWANDER-IN 1940 CHIEF
Admiral back to H.M.S.
to board the paddle-
JUN
aground, was taken
FLAG
)fficer Jones since
PORTSMOUTH
bring "Bounty" along-
received signal from H.M.S.
R.N. from H.M.S.Keith to
Outstanding reputs
rs for S.N.O.Dunkirk
, obtain receipt and
nkirk and return
rom officirs of the
'S. On returning from
ison venson. sent signal for other
me Patrol Patsmonth
:lose. "Seriola" and
son then informed us that
ild take place between
no took part in
and wished us luck.
ops from beach to destroyers.
Hebe: to H.M.S.Keith.
om beach to destroyers.
Imams
on board, fouled port
ent signal to destroyer
oyer, was informed that as she
The delay is repetted
dangerous for her to
thereupon undertook to
of due to the officers
n and self boarded
"Bounty" in tow.
avery
been
resuired
GE
Cycle.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of I should Petty Officer like to T.Jones draw special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
officers, Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) Dyrams.35. on Evacuation of
315
DUNKIRK:
.
204
May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
y 31. 0530 Arrived at beach off La Panne.
0600 Commodore Stevenson came aboard and informed me he
wished to use my ship as Flagship. Proceeded alongside a
paddle-mine-sweeper, which Commodore Stevenson boarded
for interview. Subsequently went alongside H.M.S.Keith and
embarked the Admiral, taking him as close inshore as
possible in order to inspect beach. After approximately
three quarters of an hour took the Admiral back to H.M.S.
Kieth. Commodore Stevenson wishing to board the paddle- 1 Devonia
minesweeper, which appeared to be aground, was taken
alongside in the launch by Petty Officer T,Jones since
it was apparently too dengerousto bring "Bounty" along-
side. Soon after return of launch, received signal from H.M.S.
Keith to close her. Took Captain R.N. from Keith to
H.M.S.Hebe. Received written orders for S.N.O.Dunkirk
with instructions to deliver them, obtain receipt and
return to H.M.S.Hebe.
Time taken to proceed to Dunkirk and return
approximately two and a half hours. On returning from
Dunkirk re-embarked Commodore Stevenson.
About 1800 Commodore Stevenson sent signal for other
patrol boats in the vicinity to close. "Seriola" and
'Ahola" closed. Commodore Stevenson then informed us that
the final effort of operation would take place between
2100 May 31st and 0400 June 1st and wished us luck.
From 2100 to 2400 took troops from beach to destroyers.
2400 Took Lord Gort from H.M.S.Hebe to H.M.S.Keith.
June 1. From 0100 to 0830 took troops from beach to destroyers.
0830 While carrying 150 troops on board, fouled port
requesting propeller. tow. On closing destroyer, was informed her to as she
Commodore Stevenson sent signal to destroyer that
was take "Bounty" in tow. "Seriola" thereupon undertook to
full to capacity, it was too dangerous for
tow "Bounty".
At 0845 Commodore Stevenson and self boarded tow.
"Seriola" and proceeded to take "Bounty" in
Berthed in Ramsgate 1430.
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BORT FROM SUB.LIEUT.T.E.GODMAN, R.N.V.R. ON EVACUATION OF
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NKIRK ON FRIDAY, MAY 31st. AND SATURDAY, JUNE 1st.
N
1 times approximate.
296 12
29.
Transferred to "SERIOLA" as assistant officer to Lieut.
D.A. Dawson, R.N.V.R. A report on the actions taken by
"SERIOLA" is being submitted by the C.O., Lieut, Dawson,
up to 1600 31st. May, when I was transferred to "NONETA"
at the request of Sub. Lieut. Potter Irwin, R.N.V.R.,
C.0.of "NONETA". The latter boat had been damaged by
a bomb, one soldier being killed and the Petty Officer
of "NONETA" badly wounded.
A report on "NONETA's" return journey to Ramsgate is
being submitted by the C.O.
31 2200. Arrived Ramsgate, landed soldiers and wounded
Petty Officer for medical attention and berthed ship.
e
1 0530. Reported to naval authorities on East Pier and
received orders to take command of steam naval pinnace
and carry out similar operations at La Panne and Bray
to those undertaken on "SERIOLA" the previous day.
The crew consisted of P.O. Morrison, one engineer, one
stoker and two The pinnace was provosioned,
fuelled for six hours' steaming at six knots and one
chart provided with the route to be followed plotted
on it.
0600. Cast off.
0830. The firebox fan broke down and it was no longer
possible to keep a sufficient head of steam to maintain
full speed. The engineer of a passing trawler effected
a temporary repair, gave us three further sacks of coal
to replenish our supply and took the boat in tow.
1030. The tow rope having parted for the third time,
the trawler signalled us to request to be taken in tow
by another trawler a short distance behind. This was
done and consequently our fuel reserves were maintained
for the work to be carried out at Dunkirk.
1200. Slipped the tow line outside the harbour which
the trawler entered, and proceeded towards La Panne in the
wake of a trawler which had several small craft in tow
and which started embarkation operations from the beach near
the harbour.
Bombers had been active from about 1100 but no direct hits
had been observed. Now, many enemy dive bombers appeared
and attacked a sloop off the harbour entrance which had
opened rapid A.A. fire but, after three or four salvos
of bombs had been dropped, the sloop half submerged and ceased
fire. Owing to the number of available craft already on that
vicinity to take off survivors, we proceeded on our course.
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298
he information had been fre information had beend wh received that there were more British
"MARSAYRU" was then anchored off the Western end of the beach
12
the coaster was already at anchor.
t that this latter ship had also gone aground and
ufficient troops to fill the ship had already been taken on
oard. Approximately 24 men were then ferried to the motor
oat and there was insufficient room to take any more. Remaining
oldiers ashore were told to make for Dunkirk Harbour where
;roop carriers were still coming in, although few of the troops
ppeared to know of this. No assistance could be rendered to the
Paster which was waiting for the tide to float her and at 1700
e weighed anchor, cast the dinghy adrift and proceeded eastwards
to pick up the pinnace. This was found to be anchored near the
harbour, but had been deserted, together with the chart and
several items of gear. It was decidied to leave the pinnace there
in case it might be of use for further evacuation parties and we
started for Ramsgate.
A merchant vessel came out of the harbour astern of us and was
bombed but no hits were made on either of us. A deserted motor
boat was passed but as we were being bombed at the time it was
decided not to investigate. At 19.00 we closed the 'Dogger Bank'
a Dutch coaster flying the white ensign who gave us some fuel
and the courses required to reach Ramsgate. It was also observed
that the pinnace's crew were on board and the C.O. was requested to
detained the P.O. for questionong on arrival but as he was making
for Margate he did not consider it advisable to do this and the
matter was consequently dropped.
We then proceeded on our course but by 23.00 had not picked up
the N. Goodwin light vessel. A Belgian fishing fleet was closed
to enquire our position but they could not understand English,
also a passing vessel was called up by flashing the deckhouse
light but he evidently did not observe us as he did not stop.
A course was then set for a red, conical flashing bouy (R) S.E.
of us and at 23.30 we made fast to it and watches were detailed
till the morning.
June 2
04.00. A sloop sighted us and informed a trawler close by of our
position.
04.30. The trawler closed us and took us in tow to Ramsgate.
08.00. The soldiers were landed at the Town steps and the boat
was berthed. Later the previous crew took the boat over again on
instructions from N.O.i/C., the A.B. returned to his former ship
which was in the harbour and I reported back to H.M.Y.Seriola.
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4. 209
this time on the report is covered by that of the C.O.
Seriola for the actions taken during the rest of the time
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Ramsgate and the return journey to Hamble.
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REPORT OF "NONETA" [SubeLdeuteled.PotterImin R.N.V.R.) ON
321
EVACUATION OF DUNKIRK
A
300
All times approximate.
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May 31. 0400 and Upon arrival at Bray the beaches were thronged with
men a number of floats and boats which had been
brought off to the waiting ships and not taken inshore
again. We collected as many of these as possible and
took them close to the shore, letting them drift in on
the tide.
The shallow water made approach to the shore
difficult, and so we got under way and went to Destroyer
H.42. The Commander of this ship had by then got
four of his ship's boats down and we found that our
best method of getting the men off was to tow the boats
in to the shore, all tied together, stand off until they
were full and then take them in tow back to the destroyer.
We carried out this operation, repeatedly, from day-break
until after mid-day when the destroyer was full and
recalled her boats. I estimate that in this way we got
700 men off. From mid-day onwards we picked up boats
or troops and took them to bigger ships.
At 1620 a large wave of enemy bombers attacked.
We were then just embarking troops from a float which was
sinking---it was impossible to get under way until they
were embarked and by that time a full scale air-raid was
in progress. As we moved away from the shore one bomb
fell very near to us on the starboard quarter. In
consequence of this one man was killed and four wounded.
Damage and casualties summarised:-
One soldier killed.
Petty Officer Lock wounded in the thigh in two places.
Four soldiers wounded.
The damage to the ship was not extensive.
Upon consideration and in view of the fact that there
was a heavy sea running I decided it was out of the
question to move the wounded men. Owing to the fact
that my Petty Officer was incapacitated, leaving me
Lieut. Dawson, in "Seriola", to request that Sub.Lieut.
single-handed, I signalled the C.O. of my Division,
Godman should join me, and that I had decided to leave
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sub. Lieut. reported Godman that joined me about 1640 and the engineer N. 301
having I got we were leaking and making water very
slightly, under way at once.
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We left Bray at 1650. Arrived at Ramsgate at about 2200,
when I reported to N.O.i/C. and arrangements were made to re-
move the wounded.
June 1. At 0500 Sub.Lieut.Godmen took over a naval pinnace
and sailed for Dunkirk.
At 1500 "Seriola", "Bounty", and "Lahloo" arrived
at Ramsgate. I reported to my C.O. Lieut. Dawson and sailed,
in company, to Hamble.
I would like to recommend very highly,
E.C. Hallet, Engineer T.124
B.P. Whitehouse, A.B. S.T.
C.Wilyman, A.B. S.T.,
for all their calm and brilliant work.
Under very difficult circumstances they set about
their task cheerfully and without a thought for themselves.
I consider myself particularly fortunate to have had these
men with me.
Petty Officer Lock was with me in the wheel-house
until he was wounded and although in great pain cheered
and encouraged the others and kept up the morale of the ship.
(Sgd) a I Potter Irain
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Lieutenant Derek Peel Willan, Royal Navy,
Lieutenant H.M.S. Icarus. Frederick Worcester. Greville Woods, Royal
Captain John Henry Wh
Transport Tynwald.
Lieutenant Navy, H.M.S. Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R.,
Mr. Terence O' Hanlon, :
Dorrien Rose.
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Lieutenant Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R.,
Joseph Cox, R.N.R.
Mr. Hubert Donald F1
H.M. Hospital Carrier
Mr. Arthur Patrick Jo
Lieutenant Tom Preston Graham, R.N.R.
H.M.S. Ross.
Officer, H.M. Transpo
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.,
Mr. Frank Edward M
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, R.N.R.,
Motor Boat Triton.
H.M. Hospital Carrier
Mr. Allan Watterson,
H.M. Skoot Hondsrug.
Transport Tynwald.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R.,
Mr. Joseph Wilfred Coul
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
H.M.S. Speedwell.
H.M. Transport Royal
Mr. William McGregor,
Princess Elizabeth.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens,
Transport King Georg
Mr. Bernard Murphy,
R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Niger.
Lieutenant Alexander Harper Turner,
Transport Dorrien Ro
R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Watchful.
Mr. Walter Ernest Oxer
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing,
H.M. Transport Prag
H.M. Skoot Hilda.
Mr. David Douglas R
Surgeon Lieutenant Joseph Wishart Shield,
H.M. Hospital Carrie
M.B., B.Ch., R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Grafton.
Mr. Andrew Sinclair,
Sub-Lieutenant Edmund Charles Croswell,
Transport Royal Sove
Royal Navy, H.M.S. Harvester.
Mr. George Frederick To
Sub-Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-
H.M. Transport Maid
Mulhallen, Royal Navy.
Mr. James Lang Croc
Sub-Lieutenant William Ronald Williams,
Transport Biarritz.
Royal Navy, Motor Boat Swallow.
Mr. Charles Powell Maso
Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.,
Transport Tvnwald.
H.M.S. Mosquito.
Sub-Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Sub-Lieutenant John Cambridge Clarke,
R.N.V.R., Motor Boat Rapide.
+
Sub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman,
R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. Seriola.
Sub-Lieutenant R.N.V.R., H.M.S. William Sutton. Geoffrey Hewitt,
Sub-Lieatenant R.N.V.R., H.M. John Grive. Kenneth Barton Miles,
Herbert Bernhard
H
TOTAL
H.M.S.
John Ball, R.N.R.,
Bryce, R.N.R.,
Jones, Royal Engineer Navy, Engineer H.M.S. Reginald Sabre. Thomas
Gunner Reynolds, Royal Navy, H.M.S.Salamandr.
Gunner H.M.S. Frederick Wolsey. William Benoy, Royal
Skipper Navy, (T) H.M.S. Reginald Grenade. William Clare, Navy,
Skipper Drifter Andrew The Boys. Buchan, R.N.R., Royal
Skipper Reed. George Hattan, R.N.R., H.M. H.M.
Drifter Midas. Herbert Holden, R.N.R., Drifter
Skipper Captain H.M. Reynolds, R.N.R., H.M.
Captain Captain Card CANADA Captain Captain H.M. most Scotia. H.M. 87. Transport James Transport Robert Fryer, McCallum Prague. Rowland Master, Hughes, Baxter, H.M. Master, Tug Master, Master, Master, Fore- H.M. S.S.
Pitman, Master, H.M.
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d'enner
Lieutenant Jan Nagle Douglas Cox, R.N. (First Lieutenant),
H.M.S. MALCOLN.
Commi sei oned Engineer Reginald Thomas Jones, R.B., H.M.S.
Midshipman Balcolm John Ball, R.M.R., H.M.S. SABRE. SCIMITAR.
Lieutenant Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, R.B.,
H.M.S. SHIKART.
Lioutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N., H.M.S. VIMY.
Lieutenant Francis Peter Baker, R.N., H.M.S. VIVACIOUS.
Lieutenant Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, R.M.,
H.M.S. WIRCHALSEA.
Mr. Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N., H.M.S. WOLSEY.
Lieutenant Frederick Greville Woods, R.N., H.H.S. WORCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, R.N.,
H.M.S. ALBURY.
Midshipman Ian Kinloch Bryce, R.N.R., H.M.S. FITEROY.
Commander Michael Anthony Crame Biddulph, R.N., H.M.S.
GLENGOWER.
Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Worthington, B.N.V.R.,
H.M.S. HALCYON.
tooda Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY QUENN.
Sub-Li sutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R., H.M.S. MEDWAY
QUEEN.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER.
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. PRINCESS
ELIZABETH.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROSS.
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds, R.N., H.M.S.
SALAMANDER.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R., H.M.S.
SPEEDWELL.
Sub-Lieutenant William Geoffrey Hewitt, R.N. Valing
H.H.S. SUTTON
Lieutenant Commander John Hugh Lewes, R.H., H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Lieutenant Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, R.N., M.M.S.
LOCUST.
Lieutenant JAYOR Denis Harold Palmer Gardiner,
bittle
MOSQUITO.
Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, N.N.R.,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
Sub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.M.V.R., SERIOLA. H.M.Y.
skipper Andrew Buchan, R.N.R., W.S.3319, H.M.Drifter THE BOYS
Holden, R.N.R., W.S.3452, H.M.Drifter MIDAS.
Lieutenant Joseph Cox, R.N.R., Unit Officer to Drifters.
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
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Operation "DYNAMO" cets Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R. Senior Officer
beaches 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
Although from the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
particularly time valuable work off La Panne and Bray at
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
British embarking or withdrawing westward.
critical troops when either La Panne was about to be finally a evacuated,
bombardment, on the beaches. interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire arge
2
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted.
Recommendations.
FFICERS;
KY. LAHLOO:
gine-
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
C with
suaded
esh
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
1
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
erful
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
id him
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
V.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman. R.N.V.R.
May
D.S
C,
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
ily
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
S.
te
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
o the
vor
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
to
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
vas
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
whon
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
Recommended for decoration.
sank,
nto
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX.23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
crew from another unit left their boat.
Recommended for mention.
a in

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R, Senior Officer.
Although the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
beaches from 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
particularly valuable work off La Panne and Bray at a
critical time when La Panne was about to be finally evacuated,
British troops either embarking or withdrawing westward.
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
bombardment, interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire
on the beaches.
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted,
Recommendations.
OFFICERS;
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
M
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
M.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman. R.N.V.R.
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX. 23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
crew from another unit left their boat.
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363
2.
6. At about 0840, Saturday, as the last men were being
embarked, a very severe air-raid developed, and all
vessels moved off. "BOUNTY", having her port propeller
foul, was taken in tow by motor-yacht "SERIOLA VI" and
proceeded to Ramsgate. Both vessels were machine-gunned
on the way back.
7. The conduct and behavious of all Officers and men,
who came under my observation, was in accordance with
Service tradition. At times they were subject to heavy
air-raids. The highest standard was set by the
Commanding Officers, Officers and men of the destroyers,
sloops and minesweepers working off La Fanne.
8. I desire to call your attention to the following
Officer and ratings:-
Lieut. R.H.IRVING, R.N.R., Motor Boat "TRIRON".
I I boarded her. Lieutenant Irving set a most excellent
observed the efficient work of this boat before
example or devotion to duty, although he his was
obviously so tired he could hardly keep be eyes
facilitated open. the embarkation of hundreds of soldiers.
By his able handling of his boat
A. VERRIS, B.R.A. (1.124). H.M.S."BOURT".
This although on duty day and night and difficulty I/C
rating was alone in & twin diesl engineroom, sick with
and, it was with the greatest take a rest,
be the rumes, him to leave his post and to help
persuaded air, when 1 Sorrowed & Stoker demeanour, him.
and fresh strong sense of duty and cheerful around him.
By he his set an excellent example to those
Lent to no as
W.A.DENNY. Ord.Sig,, TP/X.1790
H.G.HAYES. Sig., C/JX.140933.
Signature:
H.M.S.BOURTY".
S.FENTON, A.3., P/JX.145044 La Pande D. Friday, 31 shelled, May, when I called the
On return to were being heavily bring off
beach and piers to take in the whaler forward to and
for volunteers These three young men came They all
soldiers. the beach again and again. work was on.
were returned invariably to to be found where
I have the honour to be,
Sie,
Your obedient servent
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CHAP. VIII
in the Bray and Malo sectors were being thinned out by movements westward
towards Dunkirk iteslf. This change of plan involved concentrating the special
tows and the minesweepers to which they were to transfer the troops, into the
stretch opposite the beach between Zuydcoote Sanatorium and one mile east
of La Panne¹, and also advancing the commencement of the operation by one
hour².
A risk was involved in this change of plan as the boat tows were not in com-
munication with the Vice-Admiral, and it would therefore be necessary for
minesweepers to see that the escorting M.A./S.B.'s shepherded the tows to the
new positions It had been explained to the Naval officers in each tow that
the minesweepers would be anchored so as to serve as guiding marks³.
" It was always impossible for me to do more than deal with the situation of
the moment", says Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker. "I did not know what ships
were coming or when-except for the pre-arranged plan of the sloops. Nor
was it possible for Dover to give me much information. Ships got back there,
unloaded, and were off again, the stream was constant but irregular and it was
not possible to see any way ahead. My policy was always to keep only sufficient
ships off the beaches and send all the others into Dunkirk, but the situation
changed continually."4
Small craft arrive in hundreds
It was in such circumstances that, at about 1900, Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker had proceeded to Dunkirk in the Keith to see how the boat situation
was getting on. There he saw for the first time that strange procession of
craft of all kinds the story of which was to become famous-tugs, towing
dinghies, life-boats and all manner of pulling boats5-small motor yachts,
motor launches, drifters, Dutch skoots, Thames barges, fishing boats, pleasure
steamers⁶. This was indeed the first time that the small craft had come over
in hundreds⁷. Since noon Lt. Cdr. C. J. Wynne-Edwards, R.N. (of R.-A.
Dunkirk's staff), embarked in M.T.B.68, had been directing the tows to the
various beaches.
I See Appendix Q.18, observing that D.R. p.20, para. 61 says the beach between Bray
and 1 mile east of La Panne."
2 Appendix Q.19.
3 D.R. p.20, para. 61.
4 M.017978/41, p.17.
5 The following 14 tugs (their tows are shown in brackets) reached Dunkirk that evening:
The Racia (12 life-boats), Sun VIII (12 life-boats), Sun XV (6 life-boats), Vincia (3 life-
boats), Sun IV (9 boats), Tanga (6 boats), Ocean Cock (6 M/B's), Sun VII (seaplane tenders
243, 254, 276, 291 and A.M.C.3), Foremost 87 (two sailing barges), Fairplay I (sailing barge
Barbara Jean), Empire Henchman (sailing barge Aidie), Crested Cock (a lighter), Sun XI (a
lighter), and the Sun XII (sailing barges Tollesbury and Ethel Everard).
In the early hours of 1st June 4 other tugs arrived. The St. Fagan (auxiliary barges
Pudge and Lady Rosebery, and the sailing barge Doris), St. Abbs (auxiliary barge Thyra
and sailing barges H.A.C. and Duchess), Cervia (sailing barge Royalty), and the Persia
(sailing barge Glenway and Lark).
6 M.017978/41, p.19.
7 New arrivals off Dunkirk and the beaches on 31st May included the following The
yachts Amulree, Aronia, Glagla, Caleta, Christobel II and Llanthony, the nine yachts of the
Portsmouth Inner Patrol, viz the Ahola, Ankh, Bounty, Caryandra, Eilla II, Lahloo,
Noneta, Seriola and Thele and from the R.N. Air Station, Ford, the yacht Andora.
The drifters Ben and Lucy (towing 4 boats), Dorienta (towing boats), Monarda, Renas-
cent and the 13 drifters of the Yarmouth Base, viz Alcmaria, Feasible, Genius, Gula,
Jeannie MacIntosh, John and Norah, Lord Barham, Lord Hood, Overfalls, Reed, Rewga,
Swift Wing and Taransay. The drifters Fair Breeze and Ocean Breeze were again over,
the former towing a motor life-boat and 3 life-boats.
The steam hopper barges Foremost 102 (towing the Excellent's 35 ft. fast motor boat and
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INDEX
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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r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
#
Sunk
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PATROL
ANKH
BOUNTY
CARYANDA
LAHLOO
THELE
SERIOLA
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295
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
of, Petty Officer ,Jones throughout operations.
The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
on the following day if required.
on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
pin and shelling from the land.
Diframs 298
300 B14/0/
REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed
in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. May and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The
flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and
acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it
was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they
had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They
either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships
or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations
were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could
operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and,
during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as poss-
ible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing
from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches
were available over the other side and had been assured that there
were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats
been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600,
thousands more troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
Yachts that were damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the
others remained until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "SERIOLA", "AHOLA", "THELE",
damage "EILA by course on reported "LAHLOO", sent the the The over II" 4th. but they and fact & "BOUNTY" again. only "CARYANDA" June all were that reported one two and The told & all casualties "NONETA" those Yachts ultimately to the at stand Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsgate to Dover by Ramsgate. returned returned for having were on orders; Officers the was sustained ordered to On 5th. Dover; none, only arrival, June. back and made however considerable Ratings to they possible In Hamble due were all
concerned, great and, coolness bearing and in resource mind that of many all of them had never been
under fire before, I consider that their conduct under almost
continuous bombing and shelling deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
15 JUN 1940
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
308
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
- 287
29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division
consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received
final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received
signal to commence embarking troops from beach to
destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000,
when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to
the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves
out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman,
r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a
lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the
line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty
we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler
which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full
load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the
time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to
seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we
managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an
exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking
troops.
1500. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect
two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had
a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her
and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman
with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return to
Ramsgate as the "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. Beached the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the
flag of Commodore Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
The Commodore told me and my crew that the houes 2100 on that
day to 0400 the following morning were to be considered the
"Zero Hour" and eh hoped we would do our utmost to get as
many men off as possible. We then returned to La Panne and
continued transporting troops throughout the night.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
The following officers, D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and from the land.
REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd).
309
288
ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in
the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them
in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift
ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected
several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them
to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this
destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of
the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity
immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in
company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine
gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
We offered our services for anything that might be required
and the S.N.O. accordingly put our names down on the volunteerM
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we did.
ne 2. When we reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that
no craft with a speed of less than 15 knots was of any use,
so we went in search of a suitable craft. We found M.T.B.101
not being used, so suggested that we manned her ourselves
and took her accross. This unfortunately was not permitted
as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and
to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 0830. "SERIOLA", with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed by "LAHLOO" &
"NONETA" left Ramsgate. I realised that at the rate we were
Nab during the hours of darkness, so thought it would
going we would be in the vicinity of the minefields off be the
advisable to make for Newhaven.
1800. Arrived at Examination anchorage, Newhaven. Exam Ship
2030. Tied us entry, at Southwick Canal, Shoreham. Reported to S.N.O.,
refused instructing us to go to Shoreham.
Shoreham, SOIP up at Hamble and Flag Lieut., Portsmouth.
ne 6. With of S.N.O., Shoreham, sailed at 1030. at As we
were permission leaving, received signal ordering us to return once
as all sailings for Portsmouth were cancelled.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
310
REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd.)
i
289
e 6. 1500. Receive d orders from S.N.O., Shoreham to sail at
0400 the next morning.
e 7. 0400. Left Canal with division and set course for Hamble.
1030. Arrived Hamble.
I estimate that, in all, approximately 900 soldiers were
taken off.
Sgd. D.A.Dawson, Lieut., R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer of "SERIOLA" (and S.O. of Div. a of Expedition).
Note. I wish to make special mention of Sub. Lieut. T.E.Godman,
R.N.V.R., who while serving with me on "SERIOLA",
showed great coolness and devotion to duty under heavy
fire and in extremely dangerous conditions. He showed
jone
great bravery and initiative when, arriving in Ramsgate
in "NONETA", he at once volunteered and took another
ship back to the beaches.
D.a.Jamsa
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Remsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
Good
290
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO". C.O., Lieut.J.V.Ould, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1740. Slipped and proceeded to sea from Hamble.
Took station with yachts of Inner Patrol on course
for Dover.
y 30 Made fast on arrival in Dover Harbour. Depth Charges removed,
1050 hours.
1940. Cast off and, proceeding from Harbour, took station
with yachts. Crossed Channel in station with yachts.
7.81 0610. Arrived off Zuydcoote. Destroyer signalled to lay off
close to beach and tow boat loads of soldiers as they pulled
out from beach to destroyers. Carried on with this work
for some hours taking many boat loads in tow.
In the course of this operation was told that a boat had
overturned in seas which had now got up somewhat considerably.
Hurried round stern of a destroyer and found quantities of
men struggling in the water. Managed to save seven of them
and put them aboard a destroyer. (In point of fact I believe only
one of the boat load was lost.) Carried on towing as before
while being bombed at frequent intervals, by enemy aircraft.
During the afternoon, Commodore Stephenson in "BOUNTY"
ordered me to proceed to La Panne and close destroyers off
shore.
Went alongside H.M.S.HEBE who gave me a boat with three
ratings and told me to lay off La Panne and put this boat
ashore to take off General Lord Gort.
1700. Lay off La panne as ordered and, while waiting for Lord
Gort, took several boat loads of soldiers who had rowed
out from shore and put them aboard destroyers.
1830. Boat brought out General Lord Gort and his Aide de
Camp out to me. He came aboard and I took him over and
put him aboard H.M.S.HEBE. It appeared to me that the enemy
knew of his departureas they shelled the beach and bombed
it as he left and a very large enemy formation flew over
Continued to lay off La Panne as instructed, taking off
and bombed as I put him aboard the HEBE.
out at intervals with about two men per boat. Had had shell no
soldiers until nightfall, by which time they were only coming
further except that the flaet were going to
La Panne orders in the early morning and the destroyer KEITH further who
had told to lay alongside him told me to lay with
him in the him dark. With first daylight I found myself had near
away from me in consequence of which I lost touch
instructions. Yacht Found he had not so toad him we would remain
I.P. "SERIOLA" and closed to see if he had any
around there until further orders.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of The I should Petty following Officer like officers, to T.Jones draw special throughout attention Dawson, operations. to Sub.Lieuts. the magnificent Godman work 295
2
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
2
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO" (Contd).
201
ne 1 0400 (about). Destroyer signalled us to collect various
empty boats which were drifting about and tow them inshore
While doing this we were bombed and continually shot at by
enemy fighter aircraft. It occurred to me as poetic
justice that I who had been on night bombing duty at
Dunkirk in the last war should now be well bombed myself
in this war.
It should here be mentioned that my crew behaved splendidly
throughout. None of them had been properly under fire
before and they took the almost continuous bombing,
shelling and shooting up without a trace of nerves. My
Engr., D. Brewer was invaluable in sending and receiving
signals under these circumstances.
Collected several boats as ordered and also picked up
several boat loads of soldiers from shore again, putting
them aboard a sloop. While putting the last of these aboard
a bomb fell right alongside and a splinter broke the fore sky-
light and hit one of my crew on his steel helmet. This
ship seemed to bear a charmed life and though we had several
bombs alongside I can only think that they were so close
as to be ineffective.
While carrying on the work I have mentioned, we were closed
by BOUNTY with the Commodore aboard who was good enough
to express pleasure at finding that we were still carrying
on. He told SERIOLA to take BOUNTY in tow and ordered me to
slip the boats I was towing and to lead him back to Ramagate.
0815. Set course over Route X for Ramsgate. On the way
back we were again attacked, being bombed, and shot up by
fighter aircraft. Off the North Goodwin Light a launch
came alongside and bold me to return to Dunkirk, but I
had the Commodore's orders to precede him to Ramsgate and,
in point of fact, my crew and I were almost all in for we
had had no sleep for five nights, as before we left Hamble
we had been on patrol under special circumstances which
had made us do without sleep for two nights.
1500. Made fast at Ramsgate.
ine 2 Refuelled at Ramsgate. We were told that our boats were
not fast enough for further duty. I stayed aboard my
boat as leg was so swollen with what I am told was
BOUNTY that I volunteered and put my name down with theirs
shock, my could not walk, but the 00.'s of SERIOLA,
to take AND a fast NONETA boat over to Dunkirks but none was available.
une 3 & 4. In Ramsgate awaiting orders.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY (Contd).
I should like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
officers, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
services on the following day if required.
Our names entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
Dyrams.35.
315
REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) on Evacuation of
DUNKIRK:
a
294
May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
e.
graino
314
ard and informed me he
Deprover 351.
Proceeded alongside a
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FLAG
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PORTSMOUTH
bring "Bounty" along-
received signal from H.M.S.
R.N. from H.M.S.Keith to
Outstanding reputs
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, obtain receipt and
nkirk and return
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me Patrol Patrmonth
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no took part in
and wished us luck.
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on board, fouled port
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The delay is repetted
dangerous for her to
thereupon undertook to
of due the the officers
n and self boarded
"Bounty" in tow.
avery
been
resuired
CE
Cycle.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
295
of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
Dyrams.351.
315
REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) on Evacuation of
DUNKIRK:
.
204
May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
y 31. 0530 Arrived at beach off La Panne.
0600 Commodore Stevenson came aboard and informed me he
wished to use my ship as Flagship. Proceeded alongside a
paddle-mine-sweeper, which Commodore Stevenson boarded
for interview. Subsequently went alongside H.M.S.Keith and
embarked the Admiral, taking him as close inshore as
possible in order to inspect beach. After approximately
three quarters of an hour took the Admiral back to H.M.S.
Kieth. Commodore Stevenson wishing to board the paddle- Devonia
minesweeper, which appeared to be aground, was taken
alongside in the launch by Petty Officer Jones since
it was apparently too dengerousto bring "Bounty" along-
side. Soon after return of launch, received signal from H.M.S.
Keith to close her. Took Captain R.N. from .S.Keith to
H.M.S. Hebe. Received written orders for S.N.O.Dunkirk
with instructions to deliver them, obtain receipt and
return to H.M.S.Hebe.
Time taken to proceed to Dunkirk and return
approximately two and a half hours. On returning from
Dunkirk re-embarked Commodore Stevenson.
About 1800 Commodore Stevenson sent signal for other
patrol boats in the vicinity to close. "Seriola" and
"Ahola" closed. Commodore Stevenson then informed us that
the final effort of operation would take place between
2100 May 31st and 0400 June 1st and wished us luck.
From 2100 to 2400 took troops from beach to destroyers.
2400 Took Lord Gort from H.M.S.Hebe to M.S.Keith.
June 1. From 0100 to 0830 took troops from beach to destroyers.
0830 While carrying 150 troops on board, fouled port
propeller. Commodore Stevenson sent signal to destroyer
requesting tow. On closing destroyer, was informed that as she
was full to capacity, it was too dangerous for her to
take "Bounty" in tow. "Seriola" thereupon undertook to
tow "Bounty".
At 6845 Commodore Stevenson and self boarded
"Seriola" and proceeded to take "Bounty" in tow.
Berthed in Ramsgate 1430.
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BORT FROM SUB.LIEUT.T.E.GODMAN, R.N.V.R. ON EVACUATION OF
LIE/
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R
1 times approximate.
296 12
29.
Transferred to "SERIOLA" as assistant officer to Lieut.
D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R. A report on the actions taken by
"SERIOLA" is being submitted by the C.O., Lieut, Dawson,
up to 1600 31st. May, when I was transferred to "NONETA"
at the request of Sub. Lieut. A.J.Potter Irwin, R.N.V.R.,
C.O.Of "NONETA". The latter boat had been damaged by
a bomb, one soldier being killed and the Petty Officer
of "NONETA" badly wounded.
A report on "NONETA's" return journey to Ramsgate is
being submitted by the C.O.
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2200. Arrived Ramsgate, landed soldiers and wounded
Petty Officer for medical attention and berthed ship.
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1 0530. Reported to naval authorities on East Pier and
received orders to take command of steam naval pinnace
and carry out similar operations at La Panne and Bray
to those undertaken on "SERIOLA" the previous day.
The crew consisted of P.O. Morrison, one engineer, one
stoker and two A.B.'s. The pinnace was provosioned,
fuelled for six hours' steaming at six knots and one
chart provided with the route to be followed plotted
on it.
0600. Cast off.
0830. The firebox fan broke down and it was no longer
possible to keep a sufficient head of steam to maintain
full speed. The engineer of a passing trawler effected
a temporary repair, gave us three further sacks of coal
to replenish our supply and took the boat in tow.
1030. The tow rope having parted for the third time,
the trawler signalled us to request to be taken in tow
by another trawler a short distance behind. This was
done and consequently our fuel reserves were maintained
for the work to be carried out at Dunkirk.
1200. Slipped the tow line outside the harbour which
the trawler entered, and proceeded towards La Panne in the
wake of a trawler which had several small craft in tow
and which started embarkation operations from the beach near
the harbour.
Bombers had been active from about 1100 but no direct hits
had been observed. Now, many enemy dive bombers appeared
and attacked a sloop off the harbour entrance which had
opened rapid A.A. fire but, after three or four salvos
of bombs had been dropped, the sloop half submerged and ceased
fire. Owing to the number of available craft already on that
vicinity to take off survivors, we proceeded on our course.
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EPORT OF SUB.LIEUT.T.E.GODMAN, R.N.V.R. (Contd).
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"MARSAYRU" was then anchored off the Western end of the beach
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he information had been fre information had been received that there were more British
oldiers at found the coaster was already at anchor.
t that this latter ship had also gone aground and
fill the ship had already been taken on
24 men were then ferried to the motor
oat and there was insufficient room to take any more. Remaining
oldiers ashore were told to make for Dunkirk Harbour where
;roop carriers were still coming in, although few of the troops
ippeared to know of this. No assistance could be rendered to the
Paster which was waiting for the tide to float her and at 1700
e weighed anchor, cast the dinghy adrift and proceeded eastwards
to pick up the pinnace. This was found to be anchored near the
harbour, but had been deserted, together with the chart and
several items of gear. It was decidied to leave the pinnace there
in case it might be of use for further evacuation parties and we
started for Ramsgate.
A merchant vessel came out of the harbour astern of us and was
bombed but no hits were made on either of us. A deserted motor
boat was passed but as we were being bombed at the time it was
decided not to investigate. At 19.00 we closed the 'Dogger Bank'
a Dutch coaster flying the white ensign who gave us some fuel
and the courses required to reach Ramsgate. It was also observed
that the pinnace's crew were on board and the C.O. was requested to
detained the P.O. for questionong on arrival but as he was making
for Margate he did not consider it advisable to do this and the
matter was consequently dropped.
We then proceeded on our course but by 23.00 had not picked up
the .Goodwin light vessel. A Belgian fishing fleet was closed
to enquire our position but they could not understand English,
also a passing vessel was called up by flashing the deckhouse
light but he evidently did not observe us as he did not stop.
A course was then set for a red, conical flashing bouy (R) S.E.
of us and at 23.30 we made fast to it and watches were detailed
till the morning.
June 2
04.00. A sloop sighted us and informed a trawler close by of our
position. 04.30. The trawler closed us and took us in tow to Ramsgate.
08.00. The soldiers were landed at the Town steps and the boat
was berthed. Later the previous crew took the boat over again on
instructions from N.O.i/C., the A.B. returned to his former ship
which was in the harbour and I reported back to H.M.Y.Seriola.
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REPORT OF "NONETA" Lieut. Potter-Irwin, R.N.V.R.) ON
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EVACUATION OF DUNKIRK
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All times approximate.
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May 31. 0400 Upon arrival at Bray the beaches were thronged with
men and a number of floats and boats which had been
brought off to the waiting ships and not taken inshore
again. We collected as many of these as possible and
took them close to the shore, letting them drift in on
the tide.
The shallow water made approach to the shore
difficult, and so we got under way and went to Destroyer
H.42. The Commander of this ship had by then got
four of his ship's boats down and we found that our
best method of getting the men off was to tow the boats
in to the shore, all tied together, stand off until they
were full and then take them in tow back to the destroyer.
We carried out this operation, repeatedly, from day-break
until after mid-day when the destroyer was full and
recalled her boats. I estimate that in this way we got
700 men off. From mid-day onwards we picked up boats
or troops and took them to bigger ships.
At 1620 a large wave of enemy bombers attacked.
We were then just embarking troops from a float which was
sinking---it was impossible to get under way until they
were embarked and by that time a full scale air-raid was
in progress. As we moved away from the shore one bomb
fell very near to us on the starboard quarter. In
consequence of this one man was killed and four wounded.
Damage and casualties summarised:-
One soldier killed.
Petty Officer Lock wounded in the thigh in two places.
Four soldiers wounded.
The damage to the ship was not extensive.
Upon consideration and in view of the fact that there
was a heavy sea running I decided it was out of the
question to move the wounded men. Owing to the fact
that my Petty Officer was incapacitated, leaving me
Lieut. Dawson, in "Seriola", to request that Sub.Lieut.
single-handed, I signalled the C.O. of my Division,
Godman should join me, and that I had decided to leave
for Ramsgate.
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REPORT OF "NONETA" (Contd).
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Sub.Lieut.Godman reported that joined me about 1640 and the engineer N. 301
having I got under we were leaking and making water very
slightly, way at once.
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We left Bray at 1650. Arrived at Ramsgate at about 2200,
when I reported to N.O.i/C. and arrangements were made to re-
move the wounded.
June 1. At 0500 Sub.Lieut.Godmen took over a naval pinnace
and sailed for Dunkirk.
At 1500 "Seriola", "Bounty", and "Lahloo" arrived
at Ramsgate. I reported to my C.O. Lieut. Dawson and sailed,
in company, to Hamble.
I would like to recommend very highly,
E.C. Hallet, Engineer T.124
B.P. Whitehouse, A.B. S.T.
C.Wilyman, A.B. S.T.,
for all their calm and brilliant work.
Under very difficult circumstances they set about
their task cheerfully and without a thought for themselves.
I consider myself particularly fortunate to have had these
men with me.
Petty Officer Lock was with me in the wheel-house
until he was wounded and although in great pain cheered
and encouraged the others and kept up the morale of the ship.
(Sgd) a.g Potter Irain
Sub.Lieut. R.N.V.R.