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ARCTIC PIONEER (1)
Trawler (11th A/S
Group, Harwich).
Lt. R.A.D. Cambridge,
R.N.R. (2)
31st May
a.m.
On patrol in the vicinity of South
Falls buoy.
-
The tr. Sphene joined company.
1st June
1000
The tr. Cape Argona joined company.
1315
Between T buoy and Dunkirk, the 3
trawlers opened fire on a M.T.B.
which failed to reply to challenges;
a 4 inch shell from the Arctic Pioneer
struck her superstructure. The
M.T.B. then waved a white ensign.
Her casualties were taken off by the
Cape Argona and transferred to the
M/S Saltash (q.v.)
Nil
0250
The
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5
were
the
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
(2) According to June 1940, Navy List.
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CAPE ARGONA
Trawler Harwich). (12th A/S Group
Lt. K.J. Lee, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1530
Cast off from Parkeston Quay and pro-
ceeded to sea in company with the
2350
trs. St. Achillens and Sphene.
Arrived on patrol ground and commenced
patrolling between T buoy, West
Hinder and Kwinte buoy.
30th May
0025
Whilst steaming line ahead, the track
of a torpedo was observed going
between the St. Achilleus and the
Sphene.
All ships separated. No sign of
M.T.B. or submarine.
0045
A torpedo track passed ahead of the
Cape Argona. Still no sign of enemy
craft.
0125
Heard powerful motor engines behind a
smoke screen. Enemy M.T.B. believed
to be approaching through the screen;
fired depth charges.
On course for T buoy, fired at the
black shape of a M.T.B. The fire was
returned. No damage.
0430
joined company with St. Achilleus and
Sphene. The whole patrol ground was
littered with wreckage and with
either wholely or partly destroyed
boats.
-
Carried on with the patrol. German and
British planes passing continuously
overhead; no attacks made.
31st May
-
Ordered by "F.O.I.C. Dover" to patrol
near South Falls buoy. The Sphene
dropped out of the group and joined
with the tr. Arctic Pioneer.
0615
Ordered to resume original patrol.
1st June
0040
Lost contact with the St. Achilleus.
Explosions seemed to be going on all
around the Cape Argona; M.T.B.
tracks were observed all over the
place. Several flares dropped by
enemy aircraft working in conjunction
with M.T.B's.
0400
Received no answer to frequent calls to
the St. Achilleus. [she had been
sunk by a mine (see Sheldrake)]
1000
Concluded the St. Achilleus had gone.
Reported to the Arctic Pioneer and
joined her group.
1315
'Whilst heading from T buoy towards
Dunkirk, in answer to an 8 0 8 from
the 8.8. "pragg" [i.e. the P/V Prague],
the Arotic Pioneer signalled that a
M.T.B. was approaching. The Cape
Argona challenged the M.T.B. five
times but received no answer; the
MB275
M.T. B. continued to approach zig-
All three trawlers then opened
zagging, and showing no colours.
fire on the M.T.B.; a 4 inch shell
from the Arctic Pioneer struck her
A white ensign
wast then observed being waved.
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CAPE ARGONA - Continued.
1st June
1315
(contd.)
(contd.)
Took off the crew and casualties
(1 killed, 5 wounded) of the
M/S Saltash which also took the
M.T.B. and transferred them to the
2100
M.T.B. in tow. (1)
The Cape Argona took charge of a group
consisting of the Sphene and the
tr. Lord Melchett and patrolled
between 8 buoy and West Hinder.
2nd June
0711
Picked up 12 refugees from a small boat
which was abandoned.
0740
Guided by a Hudson aircraft (P.O.
Elworthy), picked up refugees from
a small open boat. Took the boat in
tow and continued patrol.
0955
Attacked by dive bombers. 15 bombs
dropped in 3 attacks. Considerable
damage. Proceeded to Harwich escorted
by Sphene.
1900
Arrived off Harwich.
Nil
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(1) The however Saltash shown says in she the was Red M.T.B.175- List at this The period, M.T.B.175 nor is not
until July 1940.
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M/B 275
R.N. Air Station,
Ford
C.P.O. Leighton.
A.B. L.F. Strand.
sto. A. Benham.
[The following report 1s by A.B. Strand and
Sto. Benham.
29th May
p.m.
Left Littlehampton and arrived Newhaven
the same evening.
30th May
a.m.
Left Newhaven for Ramagate.
p.m.
Arrived Ramsgate.
31st May
0430
Ordered to sail for Dunkirk.
0730
Developed leak and returned to Ramsgate.
1st June
0430
Sailed for Dunkirk, having embarked 2
volunteer Sub-Lieutenants R.N.V.R.
and an extra able seaman.
-
When near Dunkirk, struck a submerged
object. No damage.
-
Just off shore at Dunkirk, all small
boats suddenly turned about and
left, as if ordered to do so.
Decided to do likewise, and on
turning, saw "two large ships"
packed with troops steaming away from
Dunkirk.
-
Suddenly a crowd of German bombers
came out of the clouds. Direct hits
were made on both the big ships which
sank within about 20 minutes.
[probably the P/V Scotia and the
P.M/S Brighton Queen].
-
All small boats went to the rescue.
M/B 275 picked up 10 survivors. A
destroyer which was being bombed,
kept the raiders off.
-
After about 3/4 hour, sighted 3 trawlers,
two on the starboard hand, one on the
port. [They were the Cape Argona
the Arctic Pioneer and the Sphene
One of them, the Cape Argona made
a signal in morse. A.B. Strand
shouted to C.P.O. Leighton to stop
engines, and he asked for a torch
to signal back with; but either he
"was not heard or was disregarded".
A shot was fired across M/B 275's
bows, but she still steamed fast
towards the trawlers.
1315ca
All three trawlers opened a heavy
fire at about 1,000 yards. A hit
wrecked the wheelhouse.
All hands except the R.N.V.R.
officers and A.B. Strand jumped over
the side. A.B. Strand seized the
wheel, and then waved an ensign;
the trawlers ceased fire.
One of the trawlers [the Cape
Argona] sent a boat to pick up the
in the water, and got the M/B 275
men alongside. Both officers, C.P.O.
wounded; one of the crew of
Leighton and several survivors the were
sunk transport was killed.
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ST. ACHILLEUS 2)
Trawler (Harwich)
Ty. Lt. H.A. Gellett,
R.N.V.R. (1)
S.0.11th A/S Group.
29th May
1530
Sailed from Harwich, the trs. Sphene
and Cape Argona in company.
2350
Commenced patrol between T buoy,
West Hinder and Kwinte buoy.
30th May
0025
A torpedo track from port, passed
astern of the St. Achilleus.
Became separated from the other
trawlers.
0430
Rejoined company with the Sphene and
Cape Argona. Continued patrol.
31st May
On patrol.
(See signal
)
1st June
0400
The Cape Argona reports that she lost
contact with the St. Achilleus about
this time, and was unable to get
120
any reply to her W/T calls. Many
explosions were heard.
-
The C.O. of the corvette Sheldrake
reports that after a night spent
dodging M.T.B. torpedoes, he was
directed by 3 aircraft to the wreck
of the trawler St. Achilleus which
had been mined.
On arrival a number of men were
found clinging to the wreckage;
others were in the water. Eleven
survivors were rescued, but four of
them died before arrival in port.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, pp.263, 401.
(1) According to June 1940, Navy List.
(2) Not shown as sunk in D.R.
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SALTASH (N.62)
M/S (5th M.S.F.)
Lt.Cdr. T.R. Fowke, R.N.
30th May
2227
Left Harwich for La Panne.
31st May
-
1000
Arrived off La Panne.
Delayed by fog in Knock Deep channel.
Embarked 100 troops. Steamed to west
of Dunkirk, and back to La Panne.
Sighted the S.S. Clan Macalister,
troops. burning. Embarked a further 300
2300ca
Sailed for Margate.
1st June
0510
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 400
troops.
Sailed for Dunkirk.
0900ca
Passed the dr. Havant on fire, behind
the Dyck shoal. Took her in tow.
Frequent air attacks; about 40 A/C
overhead.
1000ca
Havant sinking. She was abandoned, and
Qt
the Saltash sank her. (1)
1020ca
The P/V Scotia (2) and the P.M/S
Brighton Queen were sunk.
Put the Saltash alongside the
Brighton Queen and partially on her
deck. Bumped a little on the
Brighton Queen's bilge. Took off her
troops, mostly colonial French.
-
With 350/400 survivors on board returned
=
to Margate.
1315ca
En route, closed 3 trawlers [i.e. the
Cape Argona, Sphene and Arctic
Pioneer], and took on, board the C.O.
[)rwas infact the m/B 275 ]
/
and crew of M. T. B. 175. L The M.T.B.
was taken in tow.
1835
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 400
troops. (3)
2200ca
Sailed for Dunkirk, towing a M/B and
)ᵃ
2 skiffs.
2nd June
0245
Off Dunkirk breakwater.
0300
Returned to Margate empty.
0800
Arrived Margate.
Total 800
Authority - R.O.I., p.359.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
Sto. 1st Cl. B. Gaughan.
(1) The Havant does not reportthis, but states that she rolled
over and sank at 1015.
(2) (3) The Scotia reports sinking at about 1130.
D.R. Margate report states 350.
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SPHENE( 1)
Trawler Harwich). (11th A/S Group
Skipper C.Pennington,
1530
R.N.R. (1)
29th May
Sailed the from
Argona. trs. the
2350
Commenced Hinder patrol between T buoy,
and Kwinte buoy. West
30th May
0025
A torpedo track from port, passed
ahead to of the Sphene. Sphene A/C a/c
0430
port and all ships separated.
Rejoined company with the St. Achilleus
and Cape Argona. Continued patrol.
31st May
a.m.
Sphene joined the tr. Arctic Pioneer's
group.
1st June
1000
1315
The Cape Argona joined company.
Between T buoy and Dunkirk, opened fire
on a M.T.B." which was zig-zagging
[ Has in fact the M/B
towards and had not replied to
challenges./ She received casualties
which were turned over to the M/S
Saltash.
2100
In company with the tr. Lord Melchett,
and under orders of the Cape Argona,
patrolled between S buoy and West
Hinder.
2nd June
0955
Air attack. The Cape Argona was
damaged, and was led in to Harwich
by the Sphene.
Nil
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NORE COMMAND-continued.
13
(THE NORE AREA-continued.)
NORE COMMAND-continued.
CHATHAM.
SHEERNESS-continued.
(HARWICH AREA.)
Base Ship.-St. Tudno. D
HARWICH.
6th Minesweeping Flotilla.
Magnetic Ships.
[5] Halcyon X D
M.L. Training Boat.
[45] Corfield
Chatham.
Base Ship-Badger.
(S.O.)
ML 103A
.
-
Chatham.
[5] Speedwell X D
[3] Corbrae
Harwich.
[2] Springdale
Sheerness.
1st A/S Group (Trawlers.)
[5] Hussar X
-
SHEERNESS.
[10] D Springtide
Tyne.
[1] Sapphire A D
Harwich.
[5] Harrier X LL/D
Repairs.
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
24 July
Complete
(S.O.)
[1] Basset A
Sheerness.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Aronia D
[1] Tourmaline A
-
Paddle Minesweepers.
Harwich.
(Captain M/S).
*12th Minesweeping Flotilla.
[45] Sylph
Sheerness.
Experimental Flotilla.
[1] Turquoise A D
[62] C Queen Empress
(Fast Motor Boat).
Tugs.
XD (S.O.)
[2] Salvo X/L
[62] C Oriole x D
Lowestoft.
Paddle Minesweeper.
[62] P Duchess of Fife
City of Rochester
[2] Servitor X/L
3rd A/S Group (Trawlers).
XD
Chatham. Future under con-
Sheerness.
[11] Amethyst A D
[62] C Marmion X D
sideration. To be paid off.
Repairs. Date uncertain.
[2] Shako X/L
(S.O.)
[62] Lorna Doone X
f.o. Plymouth.
Danlayers (Trawlers).
[11] Agate A D
Harwich.
[2] Burnbanks
[2] Solitaire X/L D
* To Lowestoft temporarily.
-
[2] Dolores
Sheerness. Dockyard Control.
[11] Jasper AD
Defective. (To be used as
[2] Bracon Heath
Special Service.)
M/S Trawlers.
M/S Drifters.
Group 4.
M/S Trawlers.
[45] Boy Allen S
11th A/S Group (Trawlers).
[2] Corena X D
[45] Larch X D
Group 2.
[3] Artic Pioneer A D
[45] Devon County S
[2] Berberis x/s D
[45] Force X D
20 kw.
Sheerness.
[3] Drangey A D
Harwich.
[45] Forerunner S
Harwich.
[45] Tamarisk XD
Sheerness.
[2] Stella Leonis XD
20 kw.
[3] Sphene AD
[45] Pyrope X D
[45] Plumer S 22 kw.
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[2] Fleming XD
[3] Viviana A D
I
certain.
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Group 3.
Group 5.
[45] Milford Prince X D
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Ex 19th A/S Group.
[2] Stella Rigel x
[45] Edwardian X D
Sheerness.
[45] Cervantes
[1] Lord Plender A
[2] Waveflower X D
[45] Tilburyness XD
Harwich.
Harwich.
[45] Elizabeth Green
[2] Green Fly A
[2] Lord Melchett X D
[45] Mary Jane
[8] Firefly X
Group 30.
Sheerness.
[2] WilliamWesney X D
[45] Silvery Breeze
[8] Peter Carey x/s D
[8] Wardour X/D
Sheerness.
[45] Shunesta
A/S Trawlers.
[8] Windward Ho X D
[45] Margaret Mary
[2] Lady Madeline A
Group 56.
Chatham. Repairs. Date un-
Harwich.
certain.
Lady Lilian A D
[24] Stour X D
Harwich.
[50] Arctic Hunter M/S Trawlers Sheerness. (Ungrouped).
[24] Tranio X
Sheerness.
[45] Darogah X/LL D
X/LL D
[24] Joseph Button x/s
Harwich.
[45] Norse X/LL D
Chatham. Repairs. Completes
Special Service Vessels.
D
27 July.
[45] Golden Eagle
M/S Yacht.
[2] River Clyde X
Harwich.
[45] Kennymore X/LL D
Chatham.
[2] London Pride
Harwich.
[45] Royal Eagle D
(Fast Motor Boat)
[8] Conquistador
Sheerness.
[45] Resolvo X/LL D
X/LL D
Sheerness.
Group 58.
[45] Sunlight X/LL D
[2] Edward Walmsley
Dan-laying Vessels.
XD
Fentonian LL D
Boom Defence Tugs.
[2] Tehana X D-
[45] Crevice
[2] Madeline
Harwich.
Harwich.
[2] Thomas Leeds X/SD
[45] Kelpy
Sheerness.
[2] Boy Pat
Approved suitable for Dan-
laying,
[15] Red Gauntlet x/s D

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Slogan
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Sata
15
Sluga
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Rose
8
Saturn
Smeaton
13
22
Sublime
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Rosebud
Saucy
35
Tonny
28
8
Snaefell
7
Suilven
22
Topaze
18
Wardour
Roseden
12
Sawfly
30
Scalby Wyke
Snap
23
Sukha
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Torbay II
9
War Duke
Rose Emma
24
19
Solitaire
10
21
Sulara
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Rose Haugh
Scawfell
Torch
Warland
15
7
Solomon
Sulla
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Rose Hilda
Touchstone
6
30
Sceptre
14
Warrior II
9
Solon
Schievan
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Suma
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Rose Valley
Tourmaline
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War Star
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Solstice
Sumba
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Trade Wind
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Rosel
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Scomber
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Warwick Deeping
Rose Marie
22
Song
Summer Rose
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Tranio
27
War Wing
10
Scotch Thistle
8
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Sonnet
Sunbeam II
36A
Tranquil
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Wastwater
Ross
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Scotia II
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Southcoates
Sunflower IV
14
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T.R. Ferrens
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Watchful
Ross Ard
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Scott
Southern Breeze
Sunlight
15
Scottish
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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
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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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AUXILIARY A/S VESSELS.
AUXILIARY A/S VESSELS continued
(Trawlers.)
(Trawlers.)
Summary of A/S Groups-continued.
Summary of A/S Groups.
Station.
Group.
Name of Ship.
Station.
Group.
Name of Ship.
Station.
Group.
Name of Ship.
Name of Ship.
Station.
Group.
Else Rykens A D (S.O.)
Neil Mackay A D
Lord Essenden A D (S.O.)
P Sapphire A D (S.O.).
Saon AD (S.O.).
18
Paul Rykens A D
Lincolnshire A D
Spurs A
Scapa
Ardrossan
29
D
Basset A.
Peter Hendriks A
Lord Austin A
Harwich
1
Dover
10
D Turquoise AD.
Grimsby Town A.
Lord Middleton A D
C Tourmaline A.
Lady Philomena A.
Lord Nuffield A D
Wolves A D.
Stella Pegasi A (S.O.)
C
Pearl A D (S.O.).
Aberdeen
Lord Lloyd A
Preston North End A D (S.O.)
Birkenhead
2
Cornelian A D.
Aberdeen
30
Leicester City A D
C
Lincoln City A D
C
Ruby A D.
Arctic Pioneer A D.
19
Stoke City AD
Harwich
11
Drangey A D.
Sphene AD.
Lord Plender A
C
Amethyst A D (S.O.).
Viviana A D.
Harwich
Greenfly A
Ardrossan
Harwich
3
Agate AD.
31
Notts County A D (S.O.)
C
Norwich City A
C
Jasper A D.
Lord Stanhope A D (S.O.)
-
32
C
Amber A.
Stella Capella AD.
Lord Snowdon A D
C
Beryl A.
Grimsby
12
Blackfly AD.
Plymouth
20
Lord Stamp A D
Alexandria
4
C
Coral A.
Cape Argona AD.
Lord Stonehaven A D
33
(see Pink
C
Jade A.
Lord Hailsham AD
List).
C
Moonstone A.
21
34
Bandolero A (S.O.).
Stafnes A D (S.O.).
22
-
-
Sindonis A.
Paynter AD (S.O.)
Reighton Wyke A D.
Alexandria
5
Loch Melfort A.
Victrix A D
Granton
13
Thornwick Bay A.
(see Pink
Lydiard A.
Larne
35
British Guiana A D
Vascama A.
British Honduras A D
List).
Victorian A.
Visenda A.
Indian Star A D (S.O.)
Guava A D
Plymouth
23
Berkshire A D
-
36
-
Kelt A (S.O.).
Spaniard A.
Freetown
6
Turcoman A.
Pentland Firth A D (S.O.)
(see Pink
Pict A.
Brontes A (S.O.).
Arctic Explorer A D
List).
Davy AD.
37
-
Bengali A.
Kirkwall
Scapa
24
14
Istria A D.
Hugh Walpole A D
Tekoura A D
Loch Tulla A D.
Scalby Wyke A D
Regal A D.
Stella Canopus A D (S.O.)
Arctic Ranger A (S.O.).
Granton
38
Lady Beryl A D
Leyland A.
Brimness A
Gibraltar
7
25
-
Lord Hotham A D.
(see Pink
Kingston Chrysolite A.
List).
Stella Sirius.
-
39
26
-
-
Kingston Cairngorm A (S.O.)
Portland
I
Huddersfield Town A D (S.O.).
15
Kingston Agate A D
(for Osprey
Hertfordshire AD
for In-
40
Kingston Amber A D
Olvina A D
Milford
Arsenal AD.
Ports-
structional
8
Derby County AD.
27
Kingston Ceylonite A D
Haven.
mouth
Leeds United A D.
Kingston Chrysoberyl A D
purposes)
York City AD.
Cape Palliser A
16
F.S. La Nantaise A
Campbel-
P Topaze A
town (for
Nimrod
Wolborough A (S.O.)
Lord Wakefield A (S.O.).
Alexandria
for In-
Kingston Alalite A.
Kingston Coral A
structional
Dover
9
(see Pink
28
Kingston Andalusite AD.
Bedfordshire A.
Kingston Crystal A D
Kingston Olivine AD.
Swansea
List)
purposes)
17
Cambridgeshire A.
Kingston Cyanite A
Kirkella A.
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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
9
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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Page
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St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
6
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
Southsea
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Dyrrang Diginal sent
D.Afs.W. --401
H.M.S. "CAPE ARGONA" howler.
379
5th June. 1940.
Report of Operations on Q.Z.X. 60 Patrol.
?9th.1530.
Cast off with from Parkeston Quay and proceeded to sea in
company St. Achilleus and Sphene.
2350.
between Arrived on Patrol ground and commenced patrolling
T.Buoy, West Hinder Buoy and Kwint Buoy.
30th.
0025.
Whilst steaming line ahead speed 8 knots "St.Achilleus"
leading "Sphene" centre and "Cape Argona" in the rear
observed track of torpedo approaching from Port side
and going between "St. Achilleus" and "Sphene".
"Sphene" altered course to Port and brought Lewis Guns
into action. All ships separated and rang Full Speed.
Still no sign of M.T.B. or Submarine.
0040.
Torpedo track passed ahead of "Cape Argona" from Port.
Altered course hard Port but still no sign of enemy
craft.
0125.
Observed smoke screen close to our Starboard Bow,
altered to Port brought smoke screen astern, distinctly
heard powerful motor engines behind screen and surmised
enemy M.T.B. was approaching through it so dropped
D/C. M.T.B. Engines had ceased after D/C explosion,
no vessel visible. Proceeded zig-zagging on course
for T Buoy and observed black shape of M.T.B. crossing
rapidly across our bow from Starboard to Port, when
she appeared on our Port Bow opened fire with all
Lewis Guns, couldn't get Pom Pom to bear as she was
too close. Firing was returned but no damage done.
M.T.B's engines were heard to miss-fire, stop, then
'on' again. We hung around, no further sign of
enemy craft, so carried on to Westward of Patrol.
0430.
Joined company with "St. Achilleus" and "Sphene" again.
The whole patrol ground was littered with wreckage and
either whole or partly destroyed boats, no sign of
survivors or dead.
Carried on Patrol, no contacts made, plenty of air
activity both German and British planes passing contin-
uously overhead, no attacks made.
y 31st.
Received instructions from F.O.I.C. Dover to patrol
under further notice near South Falls Bucy. "Sphene"
dropped out of group and joined with "Arotic Pioneer".
0615.
nothing to report during day, but towards midnight,
Instructions received to carry on original patrol,
there seemed to be great activity.
de
ne 1st.0040.
Investigated "St. Achilleus" so carried on with be going
contact, found to be non submarine, patrol, lost
track of increased, explosions seemed to all on
activity M.T.B. tracks were observed between over S the
place, had very could make nothing definite of that
all around us, anxious time. Zig-zagged all
and T buoys, around us, thought I observed this pinned searchlights us in
being played & T. Buoys, would from enemy
was happening across QZX60 at S Buoy not cross searchlight
area track. between Several S. star shells were dropped

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above aircraft, us at working one moment in conjunction but by with M.T.B's two right
3:22
we actually evidently observed. escaped torpedoing. twisting No surface and turning rapidly was
Daylight was welcomed by craft all.
400.
was Keep rather calling worried "St. Achilleus" by R/T and "W/T no
event of about her as we had arranged answer
at S. Buoy. losing each other during the night to rendezvous in the
.000.
Came to to conclusion "Arctic that "St. Achilleus" had gone,
been group mainly all because of W/T watches, our operator had already
gone Pioneer" and asked permission to join reported her
on night and couldn't carry on indefinitely.
315.
Whilst heading from T.Buoy towards Dunkirk in answer
to S.S. "Pragg's" S.O.S., received signal from Arctic
Pioneer that M.T.B. was approaching, we cleared for action
challenged her five times, no distinguishing mark or ensign
was shown, also she approached us zig-zagging. Fire was
opened with four inch, Pom Pom and Lewis guns, all three
ships heading straight for her firing; one four inch
from "Arctic Pioneer" struck her superstructure and she
then stopped and layto. On approach a white ensign was
observed being waved. Fire ceased and boats were lowered.
We went alongside M.T.B. took survivors and casualties off.
Report of action has been given to F.O.I.C. Harwich also
with report for Commanding Officer of M.T.B. Casualties
1 killed and five wounded. Transferred all to H.M.S.
"Saltash" who also took charge of M.T.B.
175
2100.
Received instructions to take charge of Group consisting
of "Sphene" and"Lord Melchett" and patrol between S.Buoy
and West Hinder.
e 2. 0509. Contacted "Lord Melchett" she joined us, proceeded
Eastward.
0711.
Stopped and Picked up 12 Refugees from small boat, boat
not worth keeping so cast it adrift and proceeded.
0729.
Signalled by aircraft (Hudson) piloted by Pilot Officer
Elworthy of Detling and asked to follow him. He
repeatedly circled around us and eventually said carry on
as you are going and you'll meet and open boat full of
people.
0740.
Met small boat, took refugees onboard, made boat fast
astern and proceeded on patrol.
0955.
Attacked by enemy dive bombers first one dived and
machine gunned us, the second one dropped bombs, not both
rame out on us. They dived to within a hundred exhausted, feet,
of sun, could be heard distinctly but seen
until almost fire was maintained until ammunition dropped
continual continuously. 15 bombs were Bombs
ship zig-zagged during the course of three attacks. thought
altogether 20 feet of ship both sides and setting one fire
fell within fell in bulwarks forward, also blew base
to be incendiary unprimed D/Cs and deck and bulwarks and
to two spare bar one arm supported, port by explosion but D.G.
of mast away Engines were stopped done to
gear dismantled. believed considerable numerous damage minor
carried on ship again, badly strained, deck besides hose.
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403
381
made Inspected but cement all under-water compartments, no water
in-Chief, to Nore, leave giving details of damage and requesting
The badly cracked. Sent Signal to Commender- being
permission patrol for Harwich. Signalled "Sphene"
bombing and at times were 600 out.
to lead us in as our compasses were erratic owing to
Sent further signal through "Sphene" to C. in C. Nore
saying wireless gear now out of action and so was
proceeding to Harwich with "Sphene" as escort.
1900.
Arrived at Examination ground off Harwich and anchored
awaiting instructions.
1945.
Proceeded into Harwich and moored to Parkeston Quay
During the whole of the operations, crew behaved with
remarkable calmness and stuck to their posts despite
the fact that at the most none had more than &
few hours sleep since leaving Harwich, and were
continually at action stations.
(SD.) K.J.LEE.
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
COMMANDING OFFICER.

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Dyrrang Diginal sent
A/s.W. --401
H.M.S. "CAPE ARGONA" howler.
379
5th June. 1940.
Report of Operations on Q.Z.X. 60 Patrol.
29th.1530.
Cast off with from Parkeston Quay and proceeded to sea in
company St. Achilleus and Sphene.
2350. Arrived between on Patrol ground and commenced patrolling
Buoy, West Hinder Buoy and Kwint Buoy.
30th.0025.
Whilst steaming line ahead speed 8 knots Achilleus"
leading "Sphene" centre and "Cape Argona" in the rear
observed track of torpedo approaching from Port side
and going between "St. Achilleus" and "Sphene".
"Sphene" altered course to Port and brought Lewis Guns
into action. All ships separated and rang Full Speed.
Still no sign of M.T.B. or Submarine.
0040.
Torpedo track passed ahead of "Cape Argona" from Port.
Altered craft. course hard Port but still no sign of enemy
0125. Observed smoke screen close to our Starboard Bow,
altered to Port brought smoke screen astern, distinctly
heard powerful motor engines behind screen and surmised
enemy M.T.B. was approaching through it so dropped
D/C. M.T.B. Engines had ceased after D/C explosion,
no vessel visible. Proceeded zig-zagging on course
for T Buoy and observed black shape of M.T.B. crossing
rapidly across our bow from Starboard to Port, when
she appeared on our Port Bow opened fire with all
Lewis Guns, couldn't get Pom Pom to bear as she was
too close. Firing was returned but no damage done.
M.T.B's engines were heard to miss-fire, stop, then
'on' again. We hung around, no further sign of
enemy craft, so carried on to Westward of Patrol.
0430.
Joined company with "St. Achilleus" and "Sphene" again.
The whole patrol ground was littered with wreckage and
either whole or partly destroyed boats, no sign of
survivors or dead.
Carried on Patrol, no contacts made, plenty of air
activity both German and British planes passing contin-
uously overhead, no attacks made.
y 31st.
Received instructions from F.O.I.C. Dover to patrol
under further notice near South Falls Bucy. "Sphene"
dropped out of group and joined with "Arotic Pioneer".
0615.
Instructions received to carry on original patrol,
nothing to report during day, but towards midnight,
there seemed to be great activity.
ne 1st.0040.
Investigated of "St. Achilleus" so carried on with be patrol,
contact, found to be non submarine, lost
track increased, explosions seemed to all going on
activity M.T.B. tracks were observed between over S the
place, had very could make nothing definite of that
all around us, anxious time. Zig-zagged all
was happening across QZX60 at S Buoy not cross searchlight
and T buoys, around us, thought I observed this pinned searchlights us in
being played S. & T. Buoys, would from enemy
area track. between Several star shells were dropped

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above aircraft, us at working in conjunction with M.T.B's
3892
we evidently observed. one escaped moment torpedoing. but by twisting No surface and turning two right was rapidly
actually Daylight was welcomed by craft all.
400.
Keep rather calling "St. Achilleus" by R/T and "W/T no
was of worried about her as we had arranged in answer
at event S. Buoy. losing each other during the night to rendezvous the
.000.
Came to to "Arctic conclusion that "St. Achilleus" had gone, reported
gone Pioneer" and asked permission to join her
been group mainly all because of W/T watches, our operator had already
on night and couldn't carry on indefinitely.
315.
Whilst heading from .Buoy towards Dunkirk in answer
to S.S. "Pragg's" S.O.S., received signal from Arctic
Pioneer that M.T.B. was approaching, we cleared for action
challenged her five times, no distinguishing mark or ensign
was shown, also she approached us zig-zagging. Fire was
opened with four inch, Pom Pom and Lewis guns, all three
ships heading straight for her firing; one four inch
from "Arctic Pioneer" struck her superstructure and she
then stopped and layto. On approach a white ensign was
observed being waved. Fire ceased and boats were lowered.
We went alongside M.T.B. took survivors and casualties off.
Report of action has been given to F.O.I.C. Harwich also
with report for Commanding Officer of M.T.B. Casualties
1 killed and five wounded. Transferred all to H.M.S.
"Saltash" who also took charge of M.T.B.
175
2100.
Received instructions to take charge of Group consisting
of "Sphene" and"Lord Melchett" and patrol between S.Buoy
and West Hinder.
2. 0509. Contacted "Lord Melchett" she joined us, proceeded
Eastward.
0711.
Stopped and Picked up 12 Refugees from small boat, boat
not worth keeping so cast it adrift and proceeded.
0729.
Signalled by aircraft (Hudson) piloted by Pilot Officer
Elworthy of Detling and asked to follow him. He
repeatedly circled around us and eventually said carry on
as you are going and you'll meet and open boat full of
people.
0740.
Met small boat, took refugees onboard, made boat fast
astern and proceeded on patrol.
0955.
Attacked by enemy dive bombers first one dived and
machine gunned us, the second one dropped bombs, both
rame out of sun, could be heard distinctly but not seen
until almost on us. They dived to within a hundred feet,
continual fire was maintained until ammunition exhausted,
ship zig-zagged continuously. 15 bombs were dropped
altogether during the course of three attacks. Bombs
fell within 20 feet of ship both sides and one thought
to be incendiary fell in bulwarks forward, setting fire
of mast away bar one arm supported, port bulwarks and but D.G.
to two spare unprimed D/Cs and deck and also blew base
gear carried on again, believed considerable damage minor
dismantled. Engines were stopped by explosion done to
engine and ship badly strained, besides numerous
defects. Fire was put out by deck hose.

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403
381
made Inspected but cement all under-water compartments, no water
in-Chief, The badly cracked. Sent Signal to being
permission patrol a
to Nore, leave giving a 1
bombing and at times were 600 out.
to lead us in as our compasses were erratic owing to
Sent further signal through "Sphene" to C. in C. Nore
saying wireless gear now out of action and so was
proceeding to Harwich with "Sphene" as escort.
1900.
Arrived at Examination ground off Harwich and anchored
awaiting instructions.
1945.
Proceeded into Harwich and moored to Parkeston Quay
During the whole of the operations, crew behaved with
remarkable calmness and stuck to their posts despite
the fact that at the most none had more than &
few hours sleep since leaving Harwich, and were
continually at action stations.
(SD.) K.J.LEE.
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
COMMANDING OFFICER.