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| Authority - R.O.II, pp.324, 327. | a further 600 troops, |
| 1700 Arrived | Dover. Disembarked |
| troops(2), Salled | for Dunkirk. |
| 2145 Secured about 2215ca Proceeded. | alongside the 1,000 troops. |
| 0230 Arrived troops(3) | Dover, Disembarked 1,000 |
| or Sailed 0730 Secured troops. | for Dunkirk. alongaide the jetty. |
| 0800 Heavy air just of | attack. The dr. Ivanhoe, outside the harbour and full troops was hit smidships. |
| 081,00a Havent M/B other were | want alongaide I yanhoel the Booodwell THE alongeide her side. All and wounded transferred. |
| Havent board. | proceeded with about 500 on |
| Heavy down | dive bombing attacks on the way Dunkirk channel. |
| when or was hit FOOD Havant | the end or the Channel, Havant by 2 in the engine the star- older A dropped 50 shead, and 08 the over it. |
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SARAH HYDE Harwich drifter Skipper Unit H.G. Meen, R.N.R. Offr: Lt. J.I. Cruicks- hank, R.N.V.R. 1330 31st May Left with Ramsgate the for Dunkirk in company vessels. dfr. Strive and other 1920 In 3 Dunkirk channel, in an air 2135 2300 Arrived Shifted off Malo beach. Boats crash. in. enemy planes were seen to fight, of shore bombardment. billet 300 yards west because sent 1st June 0015 A motor boat, with two life boats in tow, made fast astern of the Sarah Hyde. No soldiers had been located on the beach. 0145 Four smacks [Cockle Bawley boats] put 5 officers and 95 men an board. One of the smacks [the Endeavour] having smashed her rudder was taken in tow. Proceeded. Air attack in Dunkirk Channel. 0850 Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 100 troops. (1) Total 100(2) Authority - - R.O.II, p.331-2. ) x (1) Ramsgate report states 88 B.E.F. and 2 Allied. (2) Not mentioned in D.R. 94
STRIVE Harwich drifter Skipper H.A.Catchpole, 31st May 1330 R.N.R. Left Ramsgate in company with the dfr. Sarah Hyde. 2000ca Arrived troops. off La Panne. Embarked 287 1st June 0430 Proceeded. 1200ca Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 243 troops. (1) Total 243(2) Authority - R.O.II, p.335. The following award was made: Mention in Despatches Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. (1) Ramsgate report states that "2 tenders" disembarked 243 (2) Not mentioned troops. in D.R. French 180
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| Ben Earn XD - | f.o. Sunderland. |
| Caswell X - | f.o. Milford. |
| King Emperor X | f.o. Sunderland. |
| [62] Marconi x D - | f.o. Newport. |
| Mewslade X D - | f.o. Sunderland. |
| [62] Osako XD - | Lowestoft. |
| [44] Taransay (Captain M/S) D | Yarmouth. Repairs and de- gaussing Date uncertain. | |
| [44] Waltona. (Fast Motor Boat). | Tyne. | |
| [44] Charles Boyes XD | Yarmouth. | |
| [44] Pelton XD - | Yarmouth. | |
| [14] Tamora x D - | Lowestoft. uncertain. | Repairs. Date |
| [44] Lord Inchcape X/L D | Yarmouth. | |
| [44] Yezo x/s D - | Swansea. uncertain. Liverpool. | Repairs. Date Allocated to |
| [2] Rifness X/L - | Yarmouth. | |
| M/S | Drifters. | |
| [44] Alcmaria x/M D | Gt. Yarmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. | |
| [44] Boy Philip M/S D [44] Feasible X/M D | Yarmouth. | |
| [44] Genius x/M D - | Yarmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. | |
| [44] John and Norah X/M D [44] Justifier M/S - | Yarmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. | |
| [44] Lord Barham X/M D | Yarmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. | |
| [44] Lord Hood x/M D | Yarmouth. Degaussing. Date uncertain. | |
| [44] Reed X/M D- - | Yarmouth. Refit. Date uncertain. | |
| [44] Rose Hilda X/M - | Generator repairs. Date un- certain. | |
| [44] Silver Crest M/S D | ||
| [44] Swift Wing X/M - | Yarmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. | |
| E.S. Yacht. | ||
| [45] Alicia - - | Yarmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain. |
| Page | |
| Tranio | 13 |
| Tranquil | 19 |
| Trelawney | 27 |
| T. R. Ferrens | 9A |
| Trevo Terceiro | 36 |
| Tritonia | 29 |
| Triumph | 12 |
| Trojan | 2 |
| Trophy | 36B |
| Troubadour | 36 |
| Troup Ahead | 19 |
| True Accord | 14A |
| Tumby | 17 |
| Tunisian | 14 |
| Turcoman | 32 |
| Turquoise | 13 |
| Tuscarora | 19 |
| Tweenways | 35A |
| Twente | 9 |
| Twinkling Star | 20 |
| U. | |
| Uberty | 14 |
| Uberus | 19 |
| Ugie Bray | 24 |
| Uiver | 36A |
| Ullswater | 9A |
| Umbriel | 14A |
| Unicity | 35A |
| Unicorn II | 22 |
| Unitia | 7 |
| Utilise | 27 |
| Ut. Prosim | 10 |
| V. | |
| Vadne | 9 |
| Valena | 9A |
| Valesca | 35A |
| Vandyck | 30 |
| Varanga | 29 |
| Varanis | 35A |
| Vascama | 21 |
| Velia | 14 |
| Velmont | 35A |
| Ventsyssel | 18 |
| Venture | 22 |
| Vernal | 14A |
| Vernon II | 8 |
| Vesterland | 26 |
| Victor | 3 |
| Page | |
| Thomas Altoft | 26 |
| Thos. Bartlett | 12A |
| Thomas Conolly | 12 |
| Thomas Leeds | 5 |
| Thomsons | 11 |
| Thornwick Bay | 21 |
| Three Kings | 14 |
| Thrifty | 9 |
| Thunderstone | 36B |
| Thuringia | 10 |
| Tiger | 17 |
| Tiger (tender) | 18 |
| Tilburyness | 12A |
| Tilly Duff | 12A |
| Titan | 14 |
| Token | 26 |
| Tokyo II | 35A |
| Topaze | 9 |
| Torbay II | 10 |
| Torch | 6 |
| Touchstone | 5 |
| Tourmaline | 25 |
| Trade Wind | 27 |
| Tranio | 3 |
| Tranquil | 36 |
| T. R. Ferrens | 9 |
| Tritonia | 29 |
| Triumph | 12 |
| Trophy | 26 |
| Troubadour | 36 |
| Troup Ahead | 19 |
| True Accord | 29 |
| Tumby | 35A |
| Tunisian | 14 |
| Turcoman | 32 |
| Turquoise | 25 |
| Tuscarora | 19 |
| Tweenways | 14 |
| Twinkling Star | 20 |
| U. | |
| Uberty | 14 |
| Uberus | 19 |
| Ugie Bray | 24 |
| Ullswater | 25 |
| Unicity | 14 |
| Unicorn II | 22 |
| Utilise | 19 |
| Ut. Prosim | 10 |
| V. | |
| Vadne | 8 9 |
| Valena | |
| 35A | |
| Page | |
| Vandyck | 30 |
| Varanga | 29 |
| Varanis | 35A |
| Vascama | 21 |
| Velia | 5 |
| Velmont | 35A |
| Venture | 22 |
| Vernal | 12A |
| Vernon II | 8 |
| Victoria | 9 |
| Victorian | 32 |
| Victory | 8 |
| Victrix | 7 |
| Vilda | 37 |
| Viola | 22 |
| Violet Flowers | 29 |
| Virginia | 5 |
| Visenda | 21 |
| Viva II | 2 |
| Viviana | 13 |
| Vizalma | 36B |
| W. | |
| Wagtail | 5 |
| Waldemar | 15 |
| Wallena | 12A |
| Walnut | 24 |
| Waltona | 15 |
| Walwyns Castle | 27 |
| Wanderer II | 4 |
| Wardour | 21 |
| War Duke | 16 |
| Warrior II | 8 |
| Warwick Deeping | 3 |
| War Wing | 2 |
| Wastwater | 25 |
| Watchful | 14, 15 |
| Waterfly | 30 |
| Watermeyer | 23 |
| Waveflower | 13 |
| Waverley | 13 |
| Wee Cumbrae | 18 |
| Welcome Home | 12A |
| Wellard | 25 |
| Wellsbach | 16 |
| Wengan | 17 10 |
| Westella | 28 |
| West Haven | 27 |
| West Neuk | 37 |
| Westlyn | |
| Westward Ho | 21 |
| [2] Strive X/M D |
| Paddle 12th | Minesweepers. Minesweeping Flotilla. | |
| [2] C Queen Empress x (S.O.) | ||
| [2] C Oriole x D | June and | |
| [2] P Duchess of Fife XD | Arrived Harwich 26 | |
| [2] C Marmion x D - | Harwich. May, | |
| Lorna Doone | f.o. Plymouth. | |
| M/S | Trawlers. | |
| Group 4. | ||
| [2] Corena X D | ||
| [2] Berberis x/s D | ||
| [2] Stella Leonis x D | Harwich. | |
| [2] Fleming X D | ||
| Group 5. | ||
| [2] Stella Rigel X | ||
| [2] Waveflower X - - | Harwich. | |
| [2] Lord Melchett x D | Left Harwich 18 May. | |
| [2] William Wesney X | Ipswich. | |
| Group 6. | ||
| [2] River Clyde x D | Arrived Lowestoft 22 May. | |
| Group 55. | ||
| [15] E.D. Walmsley X D | ||
| [15] Richard Croft X/SD | Harwich. | |
| [15] Thomas Leeds X/SD | ||
| Group 56. | ||
| [24] Stour X - | Barry. Repairs. Completes | |
| [24] Tranio X | 10 June. | |
| [24] Joseph Button x/s | Harwich. | |
| D [15] Red Gauntlet x/s D | ||
| M/S Trawlers | (Ungrouped). | |
| [2] Clythness X/LL D | Dover. | |
| [2] Cordela X/LL D | ||
| [2] Earl Kitchener | Harwich. | |
| X/LL D [2] Lord Grey X/LL D | Dover. | |
| M/S | Tugs. | |
| [2] Scythe D 35 kw. | for | |
| [2] Slogan S D 35 kw. | Barrow. (To be f.o. towing Mark III skid.) | |
| [2] Souvenir D 35 kw. | ||
| Magnetic | Ships. | |
| [2] P Borde | Portsmouth. Completes | |
| Springdale | Tyne. Repairs. |
| Pointz Castle | 24 |
| Polar V | 35 |
| Polar VI | 35 |
| Popinjay | 22 |
| Powis Castle | 27 |
| Preston North End | 25 |
| President Briand | 35B |
| Prince Leo | 36B |
| Princess Elizabeth | 15 |
| Princess Mary | 15 |
| Princessa | 9 |
| Principal | 27 |
| Progress | 17 |
| Proserpine | 28 |
| Prospect Ahead | 29 |
| Providence | 11 |
| Provider | 17 |
| Ptarmigan | 9A |
| Puffin | 31 |
| Punnet | 18 |
| Pyramus | 30 |
| Pyrope | 12A |
| Q. | |
| Queen Empress | 13 |
| Queen of Kent | 21 |
| Queen of Thanet | 21 |
| Queen of the Fleet | 11 |
| Queen of the South I | 12 |
| Queen of the South II | 12 |
| Queen Worth | 9 |
| Quest | 6 |
| Quiet Waters | 28 |
| R. | |
| Racer | 7 |
| Rachael Flett | 25 |
| Radiant | 8 |
| Radnor Castle | 2 |
| Raetia | 5 |
| Rambler Rose | 30 |
| Ratapiko | 35 |
| Raymont | 35 |
| Reaper | 7 |
| Reboundo | 8 |
| Rebuff | 29 |
| Receptive | 12 |
| Recoil | 36c |
| Recono | 16 |
| Red Gauntlet | 13 |
| Red Sky | 17 |
| Reed | 14A |
| Refraction | 24 |
| Refundo | 14 |
| Regal | 28 |
| Regardo | 8 |
| Regwa | |
| Reids | 14B |
| Reigate | 14A |
| Reighton Wyke | 9 |
| Relonzo | 21 |
| Remexo | 5 |
| Remillo | 16 |
| Renascent | 17 |
| Rennet | 14A |
| Renzo | 20 |
| Resolve | 21 |
| Resolvo | 9 |
| Resparko | 12A |
| Restore | 8 |
| Restrivo | 36B |
| Retako | 5 |
| Revello | 21 |
| Reverberation | 35 |
| Rezala | 10 |
| Rhodora | 18 |
| 3 |
44 Page 45 Page 5 Slogan Page 36 Sata 15 Sluga Page Rose 8 Saturn Smeaton 13 22 Sublime 23 Page Rosebud Saucy 35 Tonny 28 8 Snaefell 7 Suilven 22 Topaze 18 Wardour Roseden 12 Sawfly 30 Scalby Wyke Snap 23 Sukha 35A Torbay II 9 War Duke Rose Emma 24 19 Solitaire 10 21 Sulara 5 Rose Haugh Scawfell Torch Warland 15 7 Solomon Sulla 35A Rose Hilda Touchstone 6 30 Sceptre 14 Warrior II 9 Solon Schievan 16 Suma 15 Rose Valley Tourmaline 5 War Star 24 37 Solstice Sumba 35A Trade Wind 25 Rosel 3 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 Sturton (C38230) 380 6/40
| 2 Dhoon - | |
| 2 Evelyn Rose - | Harwich. |
| [9] Jacinta - - | Ramsgate. |
| [2] Velia - - | Damaged. Sheerness. |
| [2] Edwina D - - | 27 July. Repairs. |
| [2] Gava - - | |
| [2] Cape Finisterre D | |
| [2] St. Nectan - | Harwich. |
| [2] Lady Shirley - | |
| [2] Loch Inver D - | |
| [2] Hekla | London |
| [2] Kings Grey D - | |
| [2] Franc Tireur D | |
| [2] Fairway D - | Harwich. |
| [2] Stella Carina - | |
| Motor Boats | |
| Barbara - | |
| Beau Saada - | |
| Bonny Heather | |
| Cairngorn - | |
| Hillfranor - | |
| Karren II - | Harwich. |
| Matoya - - | |
| Naiad Errant | |
| Orellana - | |
| Reda - | |
| Schedar - | |
| Boom | Defence Vessels. |
| [64] Tunisian D | |
| [64] Alida | Felixstowe. |
| Boom Defence | Gate Trawlers. |
| [64] Ben Tarbert | |
| [64] George D. Irvin | Felixstowe. |
| Harbour Defence | Patrol Craft. |
| [2] Aldic - | |
| [2] Alisdair | Harwich. |
| [2] Titan A | |
| Rescue | Tugs. |
| [2] Caroline Moller D At | sea. |
| S/S Muria D | |
| [2] St. | Harwich. |
| Motor Boats. | |
| Aloha. | Nanetta II. |
| Aquabelle. | Nautilus. |
| Betty. | Newella. |
| Blue Bird. | Ona II. |
| Cora Ann. | Pauletta. |
| Coretta. | Prunella. |
| Dab II. | Sea Roamer. |
| Dolphin. | Sea Swallow. |
| Ellaline. | Sholt. |
| Gay Venture. | Sun Downer. |
| Giroflee. | Tarifa. |
| Kongoni. | Triton. |
| Latona. | Westwood. |
| Lurline. | White Fox. |
| Marsayru. | Windsong. |
| Minotaur, | Wings of the Morning. |
| Moiena. |
| [2] Strive x/M D' - |
| V. | Page |
| Vadne | 9 |
| Vailema | 9A |
| Valena | 9B |
| Valerier | 3 |
| Valesca | 35A |
| Valiant | 3B |
| Valmont | 21 |
| Valva | 23 |
| Vandyck | 30 |
| Van Oost | 36c |
| Varanga | 29 |
| Varanis | 35A |
| Vascama | 21 |
| Vedette | 14B |
| Velia | 14 |
| Ventsyssel | 18 |
| Venture | 22 |
| Venus | 3B |
| Venus (M.F.V.) | 24 |
| Verbena | 24 |
| Vernal | 14A |
| Vernon II | 8 |
| Vesterland | 26 |
| Victor | 3A |
| Victoria | 9B |
| Victorian | 32 |
| Victory (drifter) | 26 |
| Victory I, II and III | 8 |
| Victrix | 7 |
| Vidonia | 14 |
| Vierge de Jourdes | 35B |
| Vigilant | 27 |
| Viking Bank | 6 |
| Vilda | 17A |
| Vindelicia | 14A |
| Vine | 36B |
| Viola | 22 |
| Violet Flowers | 29 |
| Virginia | 5 |
| Visenda | 21 |
| Vivace | 11A |
| Viva II | 2,5 |
| Viviana | 13 |
| Vixen | 3B |
| Vixen (M.B.) | 9A |
| Vizalma | 36c |
| W. | |
| Wagtail | 5 |
| Wairakei | 3A |
| Wairakei II | 12A |
| Waldemar | 15 |
| Wallena | 21 |
| Walnut | 24 |
| Waltona | 23 |
| Page | |
| Walwyns Castle | 27 |
| Wanda | 9A, 11A |
| Wanderer II | 4 |
| Wanderhind | 11A |
| Wanderlust | 11A |
| Wanganui | 11A |
| Wardour | 12A |
| War Duke | 16 |
| Warland | 5 |
| Warrior | 9A |
| War Star | 5 |
| Warwick Deeping | 3 |
| War Wing | 14 |
| Wastwater | 25 |
| Watchful | 15 |
| Waterfly | 15 |
| Watergypsy | 11A |
| Watermeyer | 23 |
| Waveflower | 13 |
| Waverley | 3 |
| Wayfarer | 9A, 14B |
| Wee Cumbrae | 18 |
| Welbeck | 4 |
| Welcome Home | 35A |
| Wellard | 8,25 |
| Wellesley | 5 |
| Wellsbach | 16 |
| Welwyn | 36A |
| Wengan | 17 |
| Weno | 11A |
| West Breeze | 11A |
| Westcliffe Belle | 11A |
| West Haven | 28 |
| West Holme | 4 |
| West Neuk | 27 |
| Westlyn | 2 |
| Westward | 22 |
| Westward Ho | 21 |
| Westwind (M.B.) | 9A |
| Westwind | 6 |
| Westwood | 14A |
| Whirlpool | 28 |
| White Astor | 6 |
| White Fox | 14A |
| White Ghost II | 11A |
| White Lady | 3B |
| White Orchid | 9A |
| Whitethorn | 25 |
| Whittington | 10 |
| Widgeon | 31 |
| Widgeon II | 10 |
| Widgeon of Fearn | 28 |
| Wigan | 10 |
| Wildfire | 12A |
| Willa | 17 |
| William Bell | 4 |
| Page | ||
| 8,16 | ||
| Sandringham | 17 | |
| Sangarius | 35A | |
| Sanson | 10 | |
| Saon | 13 | |
| Sapphire | 3 | |
| Sappho | 14 | |
| Sarah Hyde | ||
| Sarah A. Purdy | 29 12 | |
| Sarba | 11 | |
| Sargasso | 21 | |
| Sargon | ||
| Sarna | 35A | |
| Saronta | 14A | |
| Sarpedon | 11 | |
| Sata | 5 | |
| Saturn | 15 | |
| Saucy | 22 | |
| Sawfly | 8 | |
| Scalby Wyke | 30 | |
| Scarron | 4 | |
| Scawfell | 19 | |
| Sceptre | 7 | |
| Schelde | 6 | |
| Schievan | 9 | |
| Scomber | 37 | |
| Scotch Thistle | 22 | |
| Scotia II | 18 | |
| Scott | 31 | |
| Scottish | 25 | |
| Scourge | 29 | |
| Scythe | 13 | |
| Seabreeze | 28 | |
| Seafarer | 28 | |
| Seaflower | 29 | |
| Seagull | 29 | |
| Sea Holly | 35A | |
| Sea King | 16 | |
| Sea Lord | 11 | |
| Sea Mist | 16 | |
| Sea Monarch | 29 | |
| Seaman | 17 | |
| Secuta | 5 | |
| Seddon | 4 | |
| Sedulous | 36B | |
| Selkirk | 16 | |
| Semita | 8 | |
| Semnos | 14B | |
| Seriola | 8 | |
| Servitor | 12A | |
| Sethon | 14 | |
| Settsu | 37 | |
| Sevra | 35A | |
| Shako | 12A | |
| Shandwick | 5 | |
| Sharpshooter | 29 | |
| Shearwater | 31 | |
| Sheen | 28 | |
| Sheldon | 4 | |
| Sheldrake | 31 | |
| Shemara | 9 | |
| Shera | 35A | |
| Sheraton | ||
| Shika | 14B | |
| Shila | 35A | |
| Shiona | 36 | |
| Shipmates | 6 | |
| Shower | 10 | |
| Shusa | 28 | |
| Sicyon | 35A | |
| Signa | 29 | |
| Signet | 36 | |
| Silanion | 29 | |
| Silja | 37 | |
| Silva | 35A | |
| Silver Cloud | 36 | |
| Silver Crest | 2 | |
| 15 | ||
| The Boys | Page | |
| The Brit | 10 | |
| The Provost | 15 | |
| The Roman | 28 | |
| The Tower | 35A | |
| The Way | 36B | |
| Their Merit | 29 | |
| Thele | 15 | |
| Thermopylae | 8 | |
| Thirlmere | 22 | |
| Thomas Altoft | 25 | |
| Thomas Conolly | 26 12% | |
| Thomas Leeds | ||
| Thomsons | 13 | |
| Thora | 11 | |
| Thornwick Bay | 17 21 | |
| Three Kings | 14 | |
| Thrifty | 9 | |
| Thunderstone | 36B | |
| Tiger | 17 | |
| Tiger (tender) | 18 | |
| Tilburyness | 12A | |
| Tilly Duff | 14A | |
| Titan | 14 | |
| Token | 26 | |
| Tokyo II | 35A | |
| Tonny | 18 | |
| Topaze | 9 | |
| Torbay II | 10 | |
| Torch | 6 | |
| Touchstone | 5 | |
| Tourmaline | 25 | |
| Trade Wind | 27 | |
| Tranio | 13 | |
| Tranquil | 36 | |
| T. R. Ferrens | 9 | |
| Tritonia | 29 | |
| Triumph | 12 | |
| Trophy | 36B | |
| Troubadour | 36 | |
| Troup Ahead | 19 | |
| True Accord | 14A | |
| Tumby | 17 | |
| Tunisian | 14 | |
| Turcoman | 32 | |
| Turquoise | 13 | |
| Tuscarora | 19 | |
| Tweenways | 14 | |
| Trelawney | 27 | |
| Twinkling Star | 20 | |
| U. | ||
| 14 | ||
| Uberty | 19 | |
| Uberus | 24 | |
| Ugie Bray | 25 | |
| Ullswater | 14 | |
| Unicity | 22 | |
| Unicorn II | 7 | |
| Unitia | 19 | |
| Utilise | 10 | |
| Ut. Prosim | ||
| V. | ||
| 8 | ||
| Vadne | 9 | |
| Valena | 35A | |
| Valesca | 30 | |
| Vandyck | 29 | |
| Varanga | 35A | |
| Varanis | 21 | |
| Vascama |
| armed | with 12-pdrs. |
| [9] Dhoon I - | |
| [9] Evelyn Rose - | Harwich. |
| [9] Jacinta - - | Ramsgate. Damaged. |
| [9] Velia - - | |
| [9] Edwina - | |
| [9] Gava - - | |
| Cape Finisterre | |
| St. Nectan - | |
| [3] Lady Shirley - | Harwich. |
| [3] Loch Inver D - | |
| [3] Hekla - | |
| [3] Kings Grey D - | |
| [3] Franc Tireur D - | |
| [3] Fairway D - - | |
| 2nd Motor | A/S Boat Flotilla. |
| [28] D M A/S B6 A | |
| D M A/S B7 M A/S B 8 | Harwich. |
| M A/S B 9 | |
| M A/S B 10 | Hythe. |
| Motor | Launch. |
| C. M.L. 100 A | I Portland. |
| Boom | Defence Vessels. |
| [2] Tunisian - | Felixstowe Dock. |
| [2] Ben Tarbert - | f.o. Hartlepool. |
| [2] George D. Irvin | Felixstowe. |
| Harbour | Defence Patrol Craft. |
| - - [2] Aldic | |
| [2] Alisdair - - | Harwich. |
| - [2] Titan - | |
| Rescue Tugs. | |
| [2] Caroline Moller D- S/S Muria D | Harwich At sea. |
| [2] Dhoon | - - | 12-pdrs. |
| [2] Evelyn | Rose - | Harwich. |
| [9] Jacinta | - - | Ramsgate. |
| [2] Velia | - - | Sheerness. Damaged |
| [2] Edwina D | - - | |
| [2] Gava | - - | |
| [2] Cape Finisterre | D | |
| [2] St. Nectan | - - | Harwich. |
| [2] Lady Shirley | - | |
| [2] Loch Inver | D - | |
| [2] Hekla | - - | London. |
| [2] Kings Grey | D - | |
| [2] Franc Tireur | D - | |
| 2 Fairway D | - - | Harwich. |
| 2 Stella Carina | - | |
| Motor Boats | ||
| Barbara | - - | |
| Beau Saada | - | |
| Bonny Heather | - | |
| Cairngorn | - - | |
| Hillfranor - | - | |
| Karren II - | - | Harwich. |
| Matoya - | - | |
| Naiad Errant | - | |
| Orellana - | - | |
| Reda - | - | |
| Schedar - | - | |
| Boom | Defence Vessels. | |
| [64] Tunisian D- | - | |
| [64] Alida - | - | Felixstowe. |
| Boom | Defence | Gate Trawlers. |
| [64] Ben Tarbert | - | |
| [64] George D. | Irvin- | Felixstowe. |
| Harbour | Defence | Patrol Craft. |
| [2] Aldic I | - | |
| [2] Alisdair - | I | Harwich. |
| [2] Titan A 1 | I | |
| Rescue | Tugs. | |
| [2] Caroline Moller | D | Portsmouth. |
| S/S Muria D | - | |
| [2] St. Olaves | Harwich. | |
| Motor Boats. | ||
| Aloha. | Moiena. | |
| Aquabelle. | Nanetta II. | |
| Begonia. | Nautilus. | |
| Betty. | Newella. | |
| Cora Ann. | Ona II. | |
| Coretta. | Pauletta. | |
| Dab II. | Prunella. | |
| Dolphin. | Sea Roamer. | |
| Ellaline. | Sea Swallow. | |
| Fly Away. | Smolt. | |
| Gay Venture. | Sun Downer. | |
| Giroflee D | Tarifa. | |
| Kongoni. | Triton. | |
| Latona. | Westwood. | |
| Lurline. | White Fox. | |
| Marsayru. | Windsong. | |
| Minotaur. | Wings of the Morning. |
44 45 Page Page Page 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 Southsea (C38230)
44 45 Page Page Page 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 (C38230)
| Strive | 14 |
| Strive | 14 |
| Auxiliary | Patrol Vessels |
| Drifters armed | with Lewis guns. |
| [45] Strathelliot - | |
| [45] Lichen X/M D - | |
| [45] Monarda X/M - | |
| [45] Tilly Duff X/M D | Brightlingsea. |
| [45] Vernal X/M D - | |
| [2] Evening Primrose | |
| [2] John Alfred - | |
| [2] Renascent - | Ramsgate. |
| Trawlers armed | with Lewis guns. |
| Saronta - - | |
| Simpson - - | |
| Staunton - - | Brightlingsea. |
| Vindelicia - | |
| Mitres - - | |
| Drummer - | |
| * To | fit 6-pounders. |
| Trawlers | armed with 12-pdrs. |
| [9] Cobbers D - | |
| [9] Flying Admiral D- | Brightlingsea. |
| Rugby D - - | Hull. |
| [9] Alvis D - - | |
| [9] Pelagos D - | Brightlingsea. |
| [9] Reids - - | |
| Armed | Boarding Vessel. |
| Oystermouth | Holehaven (Temporarily). |
| with 12-pdrs. | |
| [9] Dhoon - - | |
| [9] Evelyn Rose - | Harwich. |
| [9] Jacinta - - | Ramsgate. Damaged. |
| [9] Velia - - | |
| [9] Edwina - - | |
| [9] Gava - - | |
| Cape Finisterre D | |
| St. Nectan - | |
| [3] Lady Shirley - | |
| 3 Loch Inver D - | Harwich. |
| 3 Hekla - - | |
| [3] Kings Grey D - | |
| 3 Franc Tireur D - | |
| [3] Fairway D - - | |
| [3] Stella Cania - | |
| Earn X D - | f.o. Sunderland. |
| Caswell - | f.o. Milford. |
| King Emperor X - | f.o. Sunderland. |
| Marconi X D | f.o. Newport. |
| Mewslade x D - | f.o. Sunderland. |
| Northward Ho. | f.o. Lowestoft. |
| L/L [44] Osako X D - | Lowestoft. |
| [2] Ascona X/S D | |
| 2 Golden View x/s D | } Harwich. |
| 2 Olivae x/s D - | |
| 2 Silver Seas x/s D | Ipswich. |
| 2 Tweenways X/M | Arrived Greenwich 16 June. |
| 2 Unicity X/M D - | Harwich. |
| Auxiliary A/P | Patrol Vessels Depot Ship. |
| Martello A/P | I Lowestoft. |
| (Drifters armed | with Lewis guns). |
| [44] Jenny McIntosh X/M [44] Overfall x/M D - | |
| [8] Cloverdale X/M - | |
| [44] John and Norah x/M D [44] Reed X/M D - | |
| [44] Lord Barham X/MD | |
| [44] Lord Hood X/M D | |
| [44] Jack Eve X/M | |
| - [44] Aurilia X/M | |
| - [44] Mahelah X/M | Lowestoft. |
| [6] Eunice and Nellie X/M D [6] Xmas Rose X/M D | |
| [44] Eager X/M D | - |
| [3] Fairy Knowe X/M | |
| [3] Internos X/M D | - |
| [44] Rowan Tree | |
| [44] True Accord X/M | D |
| [6] Guide On X/M | |
| [6] Young Jacob X/M | D |
| Page | |
| 22 | |
| Venture | 14A |
| Vernal II | 8 |
| Vernon | 9A |
| Victoria | 32 |
| Victorian I, II and III | 8 |
| Victory | 7 |
| Victrix | 14 |
| Vidonia Bank | 36A |
| Viking | 37 |
| Vilda | 14A |
| Vindelicia | 36B |
| Vine | 22 |
| Viola Flowers | 29 |
| Violet | 5 |
| Virginia | 21 |
| Visenda | 2,5 |
| Viva II | 13 |
| Viviana | 36c |
| Vizalma | |
| W. | |
| Wagtail | 5 |
| Waldemar | 15 |
| Wallena | 21 |
| Walnut | 24 |
| Waltona | 15 |
| Walwyns Castle | 27 |
| Wanderer II | 4 |
| Wardour | 12A |
| War Duke | 16 |
| Warland | 5 |
| Warrior II | 8 |
| War Star | 5 |
| Warwick Deeping | 3 |
| War Wing | 14 |
| Wastwater | Page |
| Watchful | 25 |
| Waterfly | 14A, 15 |
| Watermeyer | 15 |
| Waveflower | 23 |
| Wee Cumbrae | 13 |
| Welbeck | 18 |
| Welcome Home | 4 |
| Wellard | 12A |
| Wellesley | 8,25 |
| Wellsbach | 5 |
| Welwyn | 16 |
| Wengan | 36A |
| West Haven | 17 |
| West Neuk | 28 |
| Westlyn | 27 |
| Westward Ho | 37 |
| Whirlpool | 21 |
| Whitethorn | 28 |
| Widgeon | 25 |
| Widgeon of Fearn | 31 |
| Wigan | 28 |
| Wildfire | 10 |
| Willa | 12A |
| William Bell | 17 |
| William Brady | 4 26 |
| William Caldwell | 29 |
| William Cale | 24 |
| William Hannen | 17A |
| William Mannel | 36 |
| William Purdy | 29 |
| Wm. Stephens | 35A |
| William Wesney | 13 |
| Willing Boys | 11 |
| Wilna | 8 |
| Willow | 24 |
| Windermere | 25 |
| Page | |
| Thirlmere | |
| Thomas Altoft | 25 |
| Thomas Conolly | 26 |
| Thomas Leeds | 12 |
| Thomsons | 13 |
| Thora | 11 |
| Thornwick Bay | 17 |
| Three Kings | 21 |
| Thrifty | 14 35A |
| Thunderstone | 36B |
| Tiger | 17 |
| Tiger (tender) | 18 |
| Tilburyness | 12A |
| Tilly Duff | 14A |
| Tina | 9A |
| Titan | 14 |
| Token | 26 |
| Tokyo II | 35A |
| Tonny | 18 |
| Topaze | 9A |
| Torbay II | 10 |
| Torch | 6 |
| Tornado | 35 |
| Touchstone | 5 |
| Tourmaline | 13 |
| Trade Wind | 27 |
| Tranio | 13 |
| Tranquil | 19 |
| Trelawney | 27 |
| T.R. Ferrens | 9A |
| Trevo Terceiro | 36A |
| Tritonia | 29 |
| Triumph | 12 |
| Trojan | 2 |
| Trophy | 36B |
| Troubadour | 36 |
| Troup Ahead | 19 |
| True Accord | 14A |
| Tumby | 17 |
| Tunisian | 14 |
| Turcoman | 32 |
| Turquoise | 13 |
| Tuscarora | 19 |
| Tweenways | 14 |
| Twente | 9 |
| Twinkling Star | 20 |
| U. | |
| Uberty | 14 |
| Uberus | 19 |
| Ugie Bray | 24 |
| Uiver | 36A |
| Ullswater | 25 |
| Umbriel | 14A |
| Unicity | 14 22 |
| Unicorn II | 7 |
| Unitia | 19 |
| Utilise | 10 |
| Ut. Prosim | 36A |
| Utrecht | |
| V. | 9 |
| Vadne | 9A |
| Valena | 35A |
| Valesca | 30 |
| Vandyck | 29 |
| Varanga | 35A |
| Varanis | 21 |
| Vascama | 14 |
| Velia | 35A |
| Velmont | 18 |
| Ventsyssel |
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| Tranquil | Page |
| Trelawney | 19 |
| T.R. Ferrens | 27 |
| Trevo Terceiro | 9A |
| Tritonia | 36 29 |
| Triumph | 12 |
| Trojan | 2 |
| Trophy | 36B |
| Troubadour | 36 |
| Troup Ahead | 19 |
| True Accord | 14A |
| Tumby | 17 |
| Tunisian | 14 |
| Turcoman | 32 |
| Turquoise | 13 |
| Tuscarora | 19 |
| Tweenways | 35A |
| Twente | 9 |
| Twinkling Star | 20 |
| U. | |
| Uberty | 14 |
| Uberus | 19 |
| Ugie Bray | 24 |
| Uiver | 36A |
| Ullswater | 9A |
| Umbriel | 14A |
| Unicity | 35A |
| Unicorn II | 22 |
| Unitia | 7 |
| Utilise | 19 |
| Ut. Prosim | 10 |
| Utrecht | 36A |
| V. | |
| Vadne | 9 |
| Valena | 9A |
| Valesca | 35A |
| Vandyck | 30 |
| Varanga | 29 |
| Varanis | 35A |
| Vascama | 21 |
| Velia | 14 |
| Velmont | 35A |
| Ventsyssel | 18 |
| Venture | 22 |
| Vernal | 14A |
| Vernon II | 8 |
| Vesterland | 26 |
| Victor | 3 |
| Page | |
| Victoria | 9A |
| Victorian | 32 |
| Victory I, II and III | 8 |
| Victrix | 7 |
| Vidonia | 14 |
| Viking Bank | 36A |
| Vilda | 17A |
| Vindelicia | 14A |
| Vine | 36B |
| Viola | 22 |
| Violet Flowers | 29 |
| Virginia | 5 |
| Visenda | 21 |
| Viva II | 2,5 |
| Viviana | 13 |
| Vizalma | 36c |
| W. | |
| Wagtail | 5 |
| Waldemar | 15 |
| Wallena | 21 |
| Walnut | 24 |
| Waltona | 15 |
| Walwyns Castle | 27 |
| Wanderer II | 4 |
| Wardour | 12A |
| War Duke | 16 |
| Warland | 5 |
| Warrior II | 8 |
| War Star | 5 |
| Warwick Deeping | 3 |
| War Wing | 14 |
| Wastwater | 25 |
| Watchful | 14A, 15 |
| Waterfly | 15 |
| Watermeyer | 23 |
| Waveflower | 13 |
| Wee Cumbrae | 18 |
| Welbeck | 4 |
| Welcome Home | 35A |
| Wellard | 8,25 |
| Wellesley | 5 |
| Wellsbach | 16 |
| Welwyn | 36A |
| Wengan | 17 |
| West Haven | 28 |
| West Holme | 4 |
| West Neuk | 27 |
| Westlyn | 37 |
| Westward Ho | 21 |
| Whirlpool | 28 |
| Whitethorn | 25 |
| Widgeon | 31 |
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Page 96. Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS. Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. (Retired) Embarked in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st Senior from Dunkirk Officer of 4 Drifters. MARE embarked June, 220 troops as Captain M/S Harwich, remarks: "Each pier during a heavy bombing attack. on to his their return gave the whole credit for the enterprise Skipper leader, Commander Powell." Recommended for mention. H.MDrifter: STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R. afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night, Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued 287 troops. to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back Recommendation. Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R. Recommended for mention. H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R. Recommendation. Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R. Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and let June, although short of his Second Hand and two men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken. Evacuated 350 troops. Recommended for mention.
(1977) Wt. 20777/4432 50M 10/38 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671. M D Register No. Minute Sheet No. XV Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer, H:M.Y. LAHLOO Petty Officer H.H. Holland, J.20594, H.M.Y. AHOLA Able Seaman F.H. Finch, SSX.23237, H.M.Y. AHOLA Yacht Engineer T.M. Weir, T.124, H.M.Y. EILA II Petty Officer C.S. Smith, P/J.14350, H.M.Y. EILA II Able Seaman C.S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766, H.M.Y. EILA II Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124, H.M.Y. LAHLOO Seaman George F. Mathews, R.N.R., H.O., H.M. Drifter THE BOYS Lieutenant-Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R., H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170070, H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE Lieutenant-Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R., H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE Able Seaman George Tilleny, C/SS.7050, R.F.R., B.17336, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE Able Seaman Frederick JamesSlack, C/J.93546, R.F.R., B.21781, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE X Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE Sub-Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R., Unit Officer Engineman J. Smith, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA Stoker J.J. Shone, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter DORIENTA Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR Cook, George Cliefe, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR Signalman Arthur L. Shallis, OD.X.4505, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR Lieutenant Charles C.L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R., H.M. SARGASSO Danlayer Commodore Alfred Hugh Taylor, O.B.E., (Rear-Admiral Retired) Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C. (Bar), R.N.R., (Retired), H.M. Drifter MARE Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R., H.M. Drifter STRIVE Skipper Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R., H.M. Yacht Arthur Victor Long, R.M.R., H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS ALOUETTE II Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753, H.M. Yacht ALOUETTE II Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL Il Ordinary Seaman John Phillip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, II H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N., M.B. LADY CABLE Lieutenant Engineer C. Victor Coggins, Alexander M.Y. MASAYRU. C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N., OCEAN Drifter BREEZE. Sub-Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R., Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY Sub-Lieutenant Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R., M/B. AURA Sub-Lieutenant Marwood W. P/KX.87052, )Newhaven & PHYLLIS Lifeboat LUND ROSA J.R. Yeatman, M/B. SKYLARK Stoker 1st Class Spray, White, CDX.133 ) WOOD Boat Ordinary Acting Petty Seaman Officer T.E. Achin, JX.149919, Belgian Motor YSER XV XV Master, Coxswain Mr. Douglas George B. Butler, Motor Kirkaldie, Motor Boat Vessel FERVENT LAROC
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32. (2) Name of Ship. Name of Commanding Name of Group Officer. or Unit Drifters (Cont.) "UNICITY" Skipper W.A. George, R.N.R. "JACKEVE" Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. "THREE KINGS" Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R. "RIG" Skipper E. Beckham, R.N.R. "STRIVE" Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. COMMANDER-N-CHIEF REAR ADMIRAL THE II. No:477CC/40. FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER. IRAL 1940 * DOV V 75 R.
321 (2) Name of Ship. Name of Commanding Name of Group Officer. or Unit Offi Drifters (Cont.) "UNICITY" Skipper W.A. George, R.N.R. "JACKEVE" Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. "THREE KINGS" Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R. "RIG" Skipper E. Beckham, R.N.R. "STRIVE" Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. COMMANDER-IN-CHIER REAR ADMIRAL THE II. No:477CC/40. FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER. DOVER
16v 329 H.M.S. HARWICH. "Lord Melchett", 307 7th June, 1940. 29th May, 1940. 1525 Left Parkeston Quay with "Argyleshire" and "Stella Rigel". Set course N. Goodwin Patrol to West Hinden Buoy. 30th May, 1940. 305 me REPORTS ON OPERATION "DYNAMO" Schedule of Enclosures to letter No. 207/40 dated 9th June, 1940, from Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich, No. Ship Remarks 1. "WAVERLEY" Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S, (S.O. 12th M/S Harwich. Flotilla) 2. "ORIOLE" Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S, Harwich. Attached:- Separate letter of recommendations. Letter from C.O. "Oriole" requesting transfer from R.N.V.R. to R.N.R. Letter in support from Captain M/S, Harwich. 3. "DUCHESS OF FIFE" Attached:- Separate letter of recommendations. 4. "LORD MELCHETT" "STELLA RIGEL" } Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S, Harwich. 5. "MARE" "SARAH HIDE" Letter written by Commander J.D.W. "STRIVE" Powell, R.N.R., H.M.S. "BADGER" "THREE KINGS" (Group Officer in Command) "TWEENWAYS" Attached:- List of recommendations, "UNICITY" "RIG" ) "JACKEVE" )
Lynama 163. H.M.S. "MARE", HARWICH. 309 5th June, 1940. Captain G.W.H. Heaton, D.S.O., R.N., HARWICH. LAG OFFICER IN ORANGE 7 JUN 1940 * HA 207 Sir, I have the honour to report that the "MARE", "SARAH HIDE" (Lieut. J.I. Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.), "STRIVE" (Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R.), "THREE KINGS" (Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R.), "TWEENWAYS" (Skipper E. Fawcett, R.N.R.), "UNICITY" (Skipper W.A. George, R.N.R.), "RIG" (Skipper E.F. Beckham, R.N.R.) and "JACKEVE" (Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R.), sailed from the Cork Light Vessel at midnight on Thursday, 30th May, and arrived at Ramsgate 0930 the following morning. The "SARAH HIDE", "STRIVE", "JACKEVE", "THREE KINGS" and "RIG" were sent to Dunkirk by Captain E.L. Wharton, R.N., on Friday, 31st May, and separate reports from their Commanding Officers are appended. On Saturday, 1st June, I sailed for Dunkirk in "MARE" with "THREE KINGS", "TWEENWAYS" and "UNICITY" in company. At 1248 when rounding the S.E. Guter Ruytingen Buoy, observed three patrol trawlers being bombed by enemy aircraft. The splashes made by these bombs, which must have been of large size, were yellowish green in colour and quite as high as the funnels. At 1300 saw the troop ship "SCOTIA" lying on her starboard side having been bombed and set on fire by enemy aircraft. A British destroyer was lying alongside taking troops on board and the mast of a two-funnelled paddler could be seen about half a mile away. Altered course, and seeing several men in the water, sent away a ship's lifeboat which had been borrowed at Ramagate. This brought back nine French soldiers and six more were hauled on board the "MARE", one of whom was restored by artificial respiration. These men were transferred (together with two picked up by the "THREE KINGS" and one by the "TWEENWAYS"), to the Ramsgate bound drifters "JACKETA" and "FIDGET". When coming round full speed for Dunkirk a man was seen to wave a white handkerchief on the poop of the burning troop ship, so proceeded alongside and took him off with the boat. He was wounded in the face, and as there were no more "homeward bounders", he was put below and made as comfortable as possible. saw bomb trawler of which nothing could be seen when the smoke While engaged in picking up these men the Skipper, Mr. A.H.W. Pendle, had cleared a away. strike Another a trawler close by was also struck by a bomb but kept afloat for some time. soon afterwards passing a blazing motor doing launch, came and at 1450 rounded No. shore battery and a heavy bomb was concussion shook Proceeded on course, 5 Buoy in channel leading to Dunkirk. While dropped ahead, so probably under intended fire from for a a German troop ship in company with us. The the engines but did no damage. off Dunkirk Piers at low water and seeing but a before large number of British troops on the by East Captain of British destroyer steam lying hopper with proceed drifter 1540 arrived Pier, proceeded to go alongside, there to making fast was ordered French and Belgian troops. A this pier. "JEANNIE to West Pier MacINTOSH" and embark lying alongside here were already at iron ladder astern of them, ordered "JEANNIE "TWEENWAYS" MACINTOSH". to As another, the and "MARE" "THREE had went three KINGS" to long and ladders "UNICITY" these to four and go outside vessels "UNICITY" were having soon about filled 200 with in French hopper troops and sailed, the "THREE paddler KINGS" were the next to leave and followed "MARE" them and "TWEENWAYS" each at 1645. ship. The having The "MARE" destroyer taken also on put and board a 14 men about in 230 lifeboat French towed and Belgians, astern. continued:
332 -2- 310 During German the aircraft, embarkation an aerial battle was in progress between were being in the basin near the paddler's stern British and dropped on Dunkirk anti-aircraft (one guns were in action, heavy bombs when she was and going burnt out), out wreck and a of large fire was seen to break out in the Docks. The split well sunken a British destroyer was lying alongside the East Pier as as A a sunken trawler with her White Engsign still flying just above the water. paddler and a troop ship with two large leaks in her side were lying off the entrance. On the return passage soon after rounding No. 5 Buoy, three enemy planes were seen which dropped some bombs round the "MARE". These must have been of small size as they made very little splash. After passing the Dyck Bank Buoy four or five heavy bombs were seen to fall round ships on the same course about two miles ahead, which included "THREE KINGS" and "UNICITY". A salvo of seven bombs in line was dropped, and soon afterwards a pair of enemy planes appeared over the "MARE" and "TWEENWAYS" which were chased off by a British fighter. 2100. The tow rope of the "TWEENWAYS" boat, which was being towed astern of a ship's lifeboat carried away, and as it was getting dark with fog setting in, thought it advisable not to waste time in recovering it and told the Skipper to carry on. June 2200. Went alongside at Ramsgate and discharged troops. Lieutenant J.I. Cruickshank, R.N.V.R. of "SARAH HIDE" reports that he sailed at 1330, 31st May, in company with the "STRIVE" and other vessels for Dunkirk. "At 1920, when in the Dunkirk channel, a force of about 25 enemy bombers with screen of fighters was sean approaching from the East at a height of at least 1200 feet. When almost overhead they were attacked by a squadron of British fighters and during the fight that followed four planes crashed in the sea, of which three were identified as German. would estimate that 80 bombs were dropped and the only casualty observed in I the large number of small craft about was that one drifter was "LORD 50 yards. had a Four bombs were seen to give off a yellowish green vapour gas and HOOD" fractured steam pipe. The nearest bomb to "SARAH HIDE" must have been of light weight as there was very little spray. sent away to the Malo Les Bains Beach at of about 2135. Salvos 10 of heavy shells 2300 the range was increased and shells West. the The boats were were bursting on the beach at intervals fell amongat shipping minutes. waiting At off the beach. "SARAH HIDE" moved 300 yards in tow came alongside any one soldiers smack At and Four was 0015, on the taken fishing the civilian 1st beach. in June, smacks tow as in no a The put charge her motor other boats 5 rudder Officers boat stated tugs, were was with then that drifters, and smashed. two made he 95 lifeboats men had fast or been on A other thorough astern. board unable small at search 0145 to craft locate and was made could in be the found vicinity, it was but decided as to return to Ramagate. of three bombs each were dropped astern channel. and close to "SARAH HIDE's" Three port salvos quarter as we proceeded down Dunkirk 19 Jun The troops were landed at Ramsgate at 0850. Continued:
-3- 333 * 311 whole operation. in a cool and efficient manner during I should like out to their conclude duties by saying that Skipper H.A. Meen, R.N.R. Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. of the "STRIVE" reports that he ed in company with the "SARAH HIDE" on the 31st May but proceeded nd Malo Les Bains to La Panne where he took 287 British soldiers off beach and left there at 0430 on the following morning. The beach was led continuously all night. Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R. of "THREE KINGS" reports that he ved at Dunkirk on Friday, 31st May, at 1800 and left at 2030 with 150 ish troops taken off the beach. He anchored off Ramsgate at 0215 on June and landed the troops at 0500. He sailed again with "MARE" as re related. Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. of "JACKEVE" reports that on 31st he made his first trip and took 60 soldiers off the beach, landing them 0700 on 1st June. On his second trip on same day he picked up 70 men of the water belonging to H.MS. "MOSQUITO", and landed them at Ramsgate 1st June at 1800. Skipper E.F. Beckham, R.N.R. of "RIG" reports that he left Ramsgate 1100 on 31st May towing a lifeboat and arrived at Dunkirk 1700. "Dropped hor near beach and commenced taking off troops by means of lifeboats under vy aerial bombardment. After getting two boat loads a measage was sent us via our boat to pull a motor launch off the beach. We hove it up and ceeded in getting the launch off and commenced filling it with troops by ns of our lifeboat, taking them three loads. After that we got one e boat load ourselves and left Dunkirk at 2100. About 60 troops brought r all French. The following is a summary of numbers brought back:- P. C.O. British Fr. or Bel. Seamen. Rescued "SCOTIA". from RE" Cdr.J.W.D. Powell,RNR Skpr.A.H.W. 16 Pendle RNR. 220 ARAH HIDE" Lt.J.I. Cruickshank RNVR. Skpr.H.A. Meen RNR 100 TRIVE" Skpr. Catchpole RNR 287 IREE KINGS" Skpr. A.V. 2 150 200 Long RNR WEENWAYS" Skpr. E. 1 220 Fawcett RNR NICITY" Skpr. W.A. 220 George RNR
RECOMMENDATIONS. 313 "MARE" Mr. of A.H.W. the ship Pendle, which Skipper R.N.R. is recommended for air men loss of time in the troopship basin "Scotia", and to getting recovery of handling picked up from the contributed greatly to the quick his efficient without He is also keen at Boulogne where there alongaide passage West Swins to the Mouse Light Vessel. room. through the East on and navigation and was of good help was in the not night much "SARAH HIDE" out his duties a cool and efficient manner during the whole operations. carried Lieutenant in Cruickshank, R.N.V.R. states that Skipper Meen "STRIVE" R.N.R. who "after all other ships in the section, including the ship of Lieutenant Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.recommends Skipper H.A. Catchpole, the Commander acting as Beachmaster, had retired owing to bombing and shelling, stayed off the beach at La Panne all night. At dawn he made fast all warps and wires which were on board "Strive" to the large lifeboat which had been towed across and a destroyer's pinnace towed it ashore. When fully loaded the boat was hauled back by means of the "Strive's" winch. "THREE KINGS" Mr. J.A. Smith, R.N.R. did good work as he made two trips across and is handicapped by being short of his Second Hand and two men. D.T. Bowen, First Engineman and his Second Engineman, S. Lawson, were able to effect temporary repairs when the SThree Kings" engines were badly shaken by a bomb explosion. The Skipper specially recommends S.G. Burroughs, Acting Leading Seaman, without whose work and encouragement the boat work on the beaches would not have been effective, and who took the place of Second Hand throughout the two trips in place of Second Hand, left behind on sailing. "RIG" The Skipper, Mr. E. Beckham, states that his whole crew worked well and that there is/one that he specially wishes to recommend, no "JACKEVE" All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the others. TWEENWAYS" All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the others. "UNICITY" All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the others, Sheet 2 attached.
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Page 2. PS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) SWEEPING CRAFT. ARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH REED TY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO NIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT CK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO I LORD CAVAN REWGA THNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE FORT LORD HOOD SARGASSO IDAW LORD INCHCAPE SATURN TENTA LORD KEITH SILVER DAWN SIBLE LORD MELCHETT STARLIGHT RAYS GET LORD RODNEY STELLA RIGEL HER BOY LORD ST. VINCENT STRATHELLIOTT DEA MARE STRIVE NIUS MARETTA SWIFT WING A NAUTILUS TARANSAY ZAR OLIVAE THOMAS BARTLETT VERFORTH OUR BAIRNS THOMSONS CKETA OVERFALLS THREE KINGS CKEVE F POLLY JOHNSON TWEENWAYS UNICITY S TRAWLERS. GYLLSHIRE KINGSTON ANDALUSITE SPURS ACKBURN ROVERS KINGSTON OLIVINE STELLA DORADO PE ARGONA LADY PHILOMENA THURINGIA YTON WYKE OLVINA TOPAZE IMSBY TOWN ST. ACHILLEUS WESTELLA INGSTON ALALITE SAON WOLVES HAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS. RESTED EAGLE GOLDEN EAGLE ROYAL EAGLE .A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC. M. A/S. B. 10 M.T.B. 68 .C. MOTOR-BOAT ( ex "EXCELLENT") M.T.B. 16 M.L. 100 A/S. B. 6 M.T.B. 22 M.T.B. 102 .A/S. B. 7 M.T.B. 67 M.T.B. 107 OVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS PAXTON BOY ROY GOLDEN GIFT SHIPMATES EILEEN EMMA GOLDEN SUNBEAM THE BOYS FORECAST LORD HOWARD TORBAY II GERVAIS RENTOUL LORD HOWE UT PROSIM GIRL GLADYS MIDAS YORKSHIRE LASS GIRL PAMELA NETSUKIS YOUNG MUN (Continued) Sunk.
Page 97. Operation" DYNAMO" our Recommendations of Personnel. H.M. Yacht ALOUETTE II. - Sub. Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee.R.N.V.R., Unit Officer. Page 96. Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS. Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. Bar) (Retired) Embarked in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st June, as Senior Officer of 4 Drifters. MARE embarked 220 troops from Dunkirk pier during a heavy bombing attack. Captain M/S Harwich, remarks: "Each Skipper on his return gave the whole credit for the enterprise to their leader, Commander Powell." M. Recommended for mention. d.MDrifter. STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R. n Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night, when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back 287 troops. Recommendation. uri ste Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R. ivo M Recommended for mention. was whor .M.Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R. Recommendation. Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R. 7 Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and 1st June, although short of his Second Hand and two men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken. Evacuated 350 troops. Recommended for mention.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. Page 96. HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS. Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. (Retired) senior from Dunkirk Officer pier Drifters. a MARE embarked June, troops as Embarked of 4 in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st his return Captain gave M/S during the Harwich, heavy remarks: bombing "Each attack. 220 on to their leader, whole credit for the enterprise Skipper Commander Powell." Recommended for mention. MDrifter STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R. afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night, Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued 287 troops. to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back Recommendation. Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R. in Recommended for mention. Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R. Recommendation. Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R. Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and let June, although short of his Second Hand and two men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken. Evacuated 350 troops. Recommended for mention. 1
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| Strive (Skipper H. A. Catchpole, R.N.R.) | Not known |
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Page 2. IST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) MINESWEEPING CRAFT. ALCHARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH REARD ARLEY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO BOTANIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT BROCK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO CALVI LORD CAVAN REWGA CLYTHNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CHICO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE COMFORT LORD HOOD SARGASSO CONIDAW LORD INCHCAPE SATURN DORIENTA LORD KEITH SILVER DAWN FEASIBLE LORD MELCHETT STARLIGHT RAYS FIDGET LORD RODNEY STELLA RIGEL FISHER BOY LORD ST. VINCENT STRATHELLIOTT FYLDEA MARE STRIVE GENIUS MARETTA SWIFT WING GULA NAUTILUS TARANSAY GULZAR OLIVAE THOMAS BARTLETT INVERFORTH OUR BAIRNS THOMSONS JACKETA OVERFALLS THREE KINGS JACKEVE POLLY JOHNSON TWEENWAYS UNICITY A/S TRAWLERS. ARGYLLSHIRE KINGSTON ANDALUSITE SPURS BLACKBURN ROVERS KINGSTON OLIVINE STELLA DORADO CAPE ARGONA LADY PHILOMENA THURINGIA CAYTON WYKE OLVINA TOPAZE GRIMSBY TOWN ST. ACHILLEUS WESTELLA KINGSTON ALALITE SAON WOLVES THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS. # CRESTED EAGLE GOLDEN EAGLE ROYAL EAGLE M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC. D.C. MOTOR-BOAT M. A/S. B. 10 M.T.B. 68 ( ex "EXCELLENT") M.T.B. 16 M.L. 100 M.A/S.B.6 M.T.B. 22 M.T.B. 102 M.A/S.B. 7 M.T.B. 67 M.T.B. 107 DOVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS BOY ROY GOLDEN GIFT PAXTON EILEEN EMMA GOLDEN SUNBEAM SHIPMATES FORECAST LORD HOWARD THE BOYS GERVAIS RENTOUL LORD HOWE TORBAY II GIRL GLADYS MIDAS UT PROSIM GIRL PAMELA NETSUKIS YORKSHIRE LASS YOUNG MUN Sunk. (Continued)
ENCLOSURE Ho 3 SECRETOF 6 aus., 1940 TNC 146 15th June, 1940. OPERATION "DYNAMO" (Commander-in-Chief, The Nore 1411/8) Craft requisitioned at Southend and not yet returned 27(40) 0: Vice Admiral Commanding Dover FROM: N.C. S.O. THAMES. N.O.I.C. Ramsgate C-in-C, The Nore. Owner. Remarks. Vessels. INCE OF WALES I. Southend Motor Navigation Co. V. Nemo Motor Boats. Reported anchored off Dunkirk with engine trouble. RK II. Myalls Ltd. If If RK. W. and P. Robinson. Reported towed by M/S Trawler. SS OF YORK. DARLING IV. C. E. Gundy. NOUGHT II. G. Murrell. If " NOUGHT III. atDover 18/6 (Being salved) OAM. W. T. Cayton. E OF WALES. E. Golding. Y QUEEN. F.C. Clyne. Abandoned off Dunkirk. Propeller fouled. W. Brand. Abandoned off Dunkirk. Engine ESS MAUD. finally failed after many breakdowns. A. Barrell. Abandoned off Dunkirk. ROCK. Propeller fouled. WHITE HEATHER. J. Davis. LL. E. G. King. ER FOAM. W. T. Cayton. OIE. Petticrow Ltd. Burnham-on- Abandoned off Dunkirk. Crouch. Propeller fouled. WN. E. Osborne. Cockle boat mined and sunk with all hands, ing Craft. N. H. Murrell. Survey Ordered to be abandoned by H.M.S. STRIVE. N ALEXANDRA. Turmaine and Janes. Left at Ramsgate as ordered. RCH. F. and G. Baker. If " = " # TROSS. H. W. Copeland. TOR. G. H. Warrell. } H.M.S. DORIENA transferred them to a passing drifter. Crew sent home by train. TY IV. F. Bridge. Filled and sank off Dunkirk. ing Barges. INGDON. F. Peters. Towed to Ramsgate by DUKE. Leigh Building Supply Co. # " " # PRINCE. ILDON. 0 Steam Tug. SA. Attached to N.C.S.O. Southend. Abandoned off Dunkirk: Engine trouble. VICE ADMIRAL 17 JUN 1940 * TU Saptain, N.C.S.O. Thames. N.O.I.C. Southend.
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Page 2. LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) MINESWEEPING CRAFT. ALCMARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH RECERD ARLEY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO BOTANIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT BROCK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO # CALVI LORD CAVAN REWGA CLYTHNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CHICO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE / COMFORT LORD HOOD SARGASSO CONIDAW LORD INCHCAPE SATURN DORIENTA LORD KEITH SILVER DAWN FEASIBLE LORD MELCHETT STARLIGHT RAYS FIDGET LORD RODNEY STELLA RIGEL FISHER BOY LORD ST. VINCENT STRATHELLIOTT FYLDEA MARE STRIVE GENIUS MARETTA SWIFT WING GULA # NAUTILUS TARANSAY GULZAR OLIVAE THOMAS BARTLETT INVERFORTH OUR BAIRNS THOMSONS JACKETA OVERFALLS THREE KINGS JACKEVE POLLY JOHNSON TWEENWAYS UNICITY A/S TRAWLERS. ARGYLLSHIRE KINGSTON ANDALUSITE SPURS BLACKBURN ROVERS KINGSTON OLIVINE STELLA DORADO CAPE ARGONA LADY PHILOMENA THURINGIA CAYTON WYKE OLVINA TOPAZE GRIMSBY TOWN ST. ACHILLEUS WESTELLA KINGSTON ALALITE SAON WOLVES THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS. CRESTED EAGLE GOLDEN EAGLE ROYAL EAGLE M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC. D.C. MOTOR-BOAT M. A/S. B. 10 M.T.B. 68 ( ex "EXCELLENT") M.T.B. 16 M.L. 100 M. A/S. B.6 M.T.B. 22 M.T.B. 102 M.A/S. B. 7 M.T.B. 67 M.T.B. 107 DOVER FLARD-BURNING DRIFTERS BOY ROY GOLDEN GIFT PAXTON EILEEN EMMA GOLDEN SUNBEAM SHIPMATES FORECAST LORD HOWARD THE BOYS GERVAIS RENTOUL LORD HOWE TORBAY II GIRL GLADYS MIDAS UT PROSIM GIRL PAMELA NETSUKIS YORKSHIRE LASS YOUNG MUN Sunk.
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| [X] STRIVE |
32. (2) Name of Ship. Name of Commanding Name of Group Officer. or Unit Offi Drifters (Cont.) "UNICITY" Skipper W.A. George, R.N.R. "JACKEVE" Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. "THREE KINGS" Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R. "RIG" Skipper E. Beckham, R.N.R. "STRIVE" Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. Incoloocum REAR ADMIRAL THE II. No:477CC/40. FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER. 1940 * DOVER Dynama
321 (2) Name of Ship. Name of Commanding Name of Group Officer. or Unit Drifters (Cont.) "UNICITY" Skipper W.A. George, R.N.R. "JACKEVE" Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. "THREE KINGS" Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R. "RIG" Skipper E. Beckham, R.N.R. "STRIVE" Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. COMMANDER -IN-CHIEF REAR ADMIRAL II. No :477CC/40. FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER. NICE 10 JUN IRAL 1940 * DOVER Zynamo
16v 32 H.M.S. HARWICH. "Lord Melchett", 307 7th June, 1940. 29th May, 1940. 1525 Left Parkeston Quay with "Argyleshire" and "Stella Rigel". Set course N. Goodwin Patrol to West Hinden Buoy. 30th May, 1940. 305 22° REPORTS ON OPERATION "DYNAMO" Schedule of Enclosures to letter No. 207/40 dated 9th June, 1940, from Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich. No. Ship Remarks 1. "WAVERLEY" Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S, (S.O. 12th M/S Harwich. Flotilla) 2. "ORIOLE" Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S, Harwich. Attached:- Separate letter of recommendations. Letter from C.O. "Oriole" requesting transfer from R.N.V.R. to R.N.R. Letter in support from Captain M/S, Harwich. 3. "DUCHESS OF FIFE" Attached:- Separate letter of recommendations, 4. "LORD MELCHETT" "STELLA RIGEL" } Enclosed in letter from Captain M/S, Harwich. 5. "MARE" "SARAH HIDE" Letter written by Commander J.D.W. "STRIVE" Powell, R.N.R., H.M.S. "BADGER" "THREE KINGS" (Group Officer in Command) "TWEENWAYS" Attached:- List of recommendations. "UNICITY" "RIG" ) "JACKEVE" )
Dynama 163. H.M.S. "MARE", HARWICH. 309 5th June, 1940. Captain G.W.H. Heaton, D.S.O., R.N., HARWICH. LAG OFFICER IN CHARGE -7JUN1940 X Sir, HA 207 I have the honour to report that the "MARE", "SARAH HIDE" (Lieut. Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.), "STRIVE" (Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R.), "THREE KINGS" J.I. (Skipper W.A. George, R.N.R.), "RIG" (Skipper E.F. Beckham, R.N.R.) and (Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R.), "TWEENWAYS" (Skipper E. Fawcett, R.N.R.), "UNICITY" "JACKEVE" (Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R.), sailed from the Cork Light Vessel morning. at midnight on Thursday, 30th May, and arrived at Ramsgate 0930 the following The "SARAH HIDE", "STRIVE", "JACKEVE", "THREE KINGS" and "RIG" were sent to Dunkirk by Captain E.L. Wharton, R.N., on Friday, 31st May, and separate reports from their Commanding Officers are appended. On Saturday, 1st June, I sailed for Dunkirk in "MARE" with "THREE KINGS", "TWEENWAYS" and "UNICITY" in company. At 1248 when rounding the S.E. Guter Ruytingen Buoy, observed three patrol trawlers being bombed by enemy aircraft. The splashes made by these bombs, which must have been of large size, were yellowish green in colour and quite as high as the funnels. At 1300 saw the troop ship "SCOTIA" lying on her starboard side having been bombed and set on fire by enemy aircraft. A British destroyer was lying alongside taking troops on board and the mast of a two-funnelled paddler could be seen about half a mile away. Altered course, and seeing several men in the water, sent away a ship's lifeboat which had been borrowed at Ramagate. This brought back nine French soldiers and six more were hauled on board the "MARE", one of whom was restored by artificial respiration. These men were transferred (together with two picked up by the "THREE KINGS" and one by the "TWEENWAYS"), to the Ramsgate bound drifters "JACKETA" and "FIDGET". When coming round full speed for Dunkirk a man was seen to wave a white handkerchief on the poop of the burning troop ship, so proceeded alongside and took him off with the boat. He was wounded in the face, and as there were no more "homeward bounders", he was put below and made as comfortable as possible. While engaged in picking up these men the Skipper, Mr. A.H.W. Pendle, saw a bomb strike a trawler of which nothing could be seen when the smoke had cleared away. Another trawler close by was also struck by a bomb but kept afloat for some time. Proceeded on course, soon afterwards passing a blazing motor launch, and at 1450 rounded No. 5 Buoy in channel leading to Dunkirk. While doing so came under fire from German shore battery and a heavy bomb was dropped ahead, probably intended for a a troop ship in company with us. The concussion shook the engines but did no damage. of British 1540 the East Pier, proceeded to go alongside, but before to arrived off Dunkirk Piers at low water and seeing a large number making troops ordered on by Captain of British destroyer lying there with proceed to West fast Pier was embark French and Belgian troops. A steam hopper drifter "JEANNIE MacINTOSH" and lying alongside here were already at this pier. iron ladder astern of them, ordered "TWEENWAYS" MACINTOSH". to As another, the and "THREE three long ladders these four vessels were having soon about 200 with in "MARE" went KINGS" to and "UNICITY" to go outside "JEANNIE filled French hopper had the "THREE KINGS" and "UNICITY" and "MARE" and troops and sailed, and paddler were the next to leave followed them each "TWEENWAYS" ship. The destroyer taken on board a about 230 French and Belgians, astern. at 1645. The having "MARE" also put 14 men in lifeboat towed continued:
332 -2- 310 British and dropped on Dunkirk anti-aircraft (one guns were in action, heavy bombs During German the aircraft, embarkation an aerial battle was in progress between were being out), and in the basin near the paddler's stern when she was and going burnt out wreck a of large fire was seen to break out in the Docks. The split well as a sunken a British destroyer was lying alongside the East Pier water. as A sunken trawler with her White Engaign still flying just above the paddler and a troop ship with two large leaks in her side were lying off the entrance. On the return passage soon after rounding No. 5 Buoy, three enemy planes were seen which dropped some bombs round the "MARE". These must have been of small size as they made very little splash. After passing the Dyck Bank Buoy four or five heavy bombs were seen to fall round ships on the same course about two miles ahead, which included "THREE KINGS" and "UNICITY". A salvo of seven bombs in line was dropped, and soon afterwards a pair of enemy planes appeared over the "MARE" and "TWEENWAYS" which were chased off by a British fighter. 2100. The tow rope of the "TWEENWAYS" boat, which was being towed astern of a ship's lifeboat carried away, and as it was getting dark with fog setting in, thought it advisable not to waste time in recovering it and told the Skipper to carry on. June 2200. Went alongside at Ramsgate and discharged troops. Lieutenant J.I. Cruickshank, R.N.V.R. of "SARAH HIDE" reports that he sailed at 1330, 31st May, in company with the "STRIVE" and other vessels for Dunkirk. "At 1920, when in the Dunkirk channel, a force of about 25 enemy bombers with screen of fighters was sean approaching from the East at a height of at least 1200 feet. When almost overhead they were attacked by a squadron of British fighters and during the fight that followed four planes crashed in the sea, of which three were identified as German. I would estimate that 80 bombs were dropped and the only casualty observed in the large number of small craft about was that one drifter "LORD HOOD" had a fractured steam pipe. The nearest bomb to "SARAH HIDE" was 50 yards. Four bombs were seen to give off a yellowish green vapour gas and must have been of light weight as there was very little spray. The boats were sent away to the Malo Les Bains Beach at 2135. Salvos of heavy shells were bursting on the beach at intervals of about 10 minutes. At 2300 the range was increased and shells fell amongat the shipping waiting off the beach. "SARAH HIDE" moved 300 yards West. alongside At and 0015, the civilian in charge stated that he had been unable to locate 1st June, a motor boat with two lifeboats in tow came any soldiers on the beach. The boats were then made fast astern. smacks put 5 Officers and 95 men on board at search 0145 and one Four fishing her rudder was smashed. A thorough small craft was made smack in the was vicinity, taken in but tow as as no other tugs, drifters, or other could be found it was decided to return to Ramagate. of three bombs each were dropped astern channel. and close to "SARAH HIDE's" Three port salvos quarter as we proceeded down Dunkirk 19 Jun The troops were landed at Ramsgate at 0850. Continued:
-3- 333 * 311 I should like out to their conclude duties by in saying that Skipper H.A. Meen, R.N.R. whole operation . a cool and efficient manner during Skipper H.A. Catchpole, R.N.R. of the "STRIVE" reports that he ed in company with the "SARAH HIDE" on the 31st May but proceeded nd Malo Les Bains to La Panne where he took 287 British soldiers off beach and left there at 0430 on the following morning. The beach was led continuously all night. Skipper G.A. Smith, R.N.R. of "THREE KINGS" reports that he ved at Dunkirk on Friday, 31st May, at 1800 and left at 2030 with 150 ish troops taken off the beach. He anchored off Ramsgate at 0215 on June and landed the troops at 0500. He sailed again with "MARE" as re related. Skipper C.E.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. of "JACKEVE" reports that on 31st he made his first trip and took 60 soldiers off the beach, landing them 0700 on 1st June. On his second trip on same day he picked up 70 men of the water belonging to H.MS. "MOSQUITO", and landed them at Ramsgate 1st June at 1800. Skipper E.F. Beckham, R.N.R. of "RIG" reports that he left Ramsgate 1100 on 31st May towing a lifeboat and arrived at Dunkirk 1700. "Dropped hor near beach and commenced taking off troops by means of lifeboats under vy aerial bombardment. After getting two boat loads a measage was sent us via our boat to pull a motor launch off the beach. We hove it up and ceeded in getting the launch off and commenced filling it with troops by ns of our lifeboat, taking them three loads. After that we got one e boat load ourselves and left Dunkirk at 2100. About 60 troops brought r all French. The following is a summary of numbers brought back:- P. U.O. British Fr. or Bel. Seamen. Rescued "SCOTIA". from RE" Cdr.J.W.D. Powell,RNR Skpr.A.H.W. Pendle RNR. 220 16 ARAH HIDE" Lt.J.I. Cruickshank RNVR. Skpr.H.A. Meen RNR 100 TRIVE" Skpr. Catchpole RNR 287 IREE KINGS" Skpr. A.V. 2 150 200 Long RNR WEENWAYS" Skpr. E. 1 220 Fawcett RNR NICITY" Skpr. W.A. 220 George RNR
RECOMMENDATIONS. 313 "MARE" air handling men picked up from the troopship "Scotia", greatly to the quick his recovery efficient of Mr. of A.H.W. the ship Pendle, which Skipper contributed R.N.R. is recommended for without loss is also of time keen in the basin at Boulogne where and to there getting alongaide passage and West Swins to the Mouse Light Vessel. room. He through the East on navigation and was of good help was in the not night much "SARAH HIDE" Lieutenant in Cruickshank, R.N.V.R. states that Skipper Meen out his duties a cool and efficient manner during the whole operations. carried "STRIVE" R.N.R. who "after all other ships in the section, including the ship of Lieutenant Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.recommends Skipper H.A. Catchpole, the Commander acting as Beachmaster, had retired owing to bombing and shelling, stayed off the beach at La Panne all night. At dawn he made fast all warps and wires which were on board "Strive" to the large lifeboat which had been towed across and a destroyer's pinnace towed it ashore. When fully loaded the boat was hauled back by means of the "Strive's" winch. "THREE KINGS" Mr. J.A. Smith, R.N.R. did good work as he made two trips across and is handicapped by being short of his Second Hand and two men. D.T. Bowen, First Engineman and his Second Engineman, S. Lawson, were able to effect temporary repairs when the SThree Kings" engines were badly shaken by a bomb explosion. The Skipper specially recommends S.G. Burroughs, Acting Leading Seaman, without whose work and encouragement the boat work on the beaches would not have been effective, and who took the place of Second Hand throughout the two trips in place of Second Hand, left behind on sailing. "RIG" The Skipper, Mr. E. Beckham, states that his whole crew worked well and that there is/one that he specially wishes to recommend, no "JACKEVE" All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the others. "TWEENWAYS" All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the others. "UNICITY" All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the others, Sheet 2 attached.
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