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FRISO(1)
Skoot
Lt. G.O. Symons, R.N.
26th May(2)
1315
Arrived Newhaven from Portsmouth.
27th May
2100
Sailed for Dover.
28th May
0900
Arrived Dover.
1230
Sailed boat. for Dunkirk towing a pulling
2330
Entered Dunkirk roads. Steamed close
inshore, from 6 miles to the eastward,
up to Dunkirk. Saw no troops.
29th May
0030
Entered Dunkirk and secured alongside
the Mole. Embarked troops.
-
The sk. Sursum Corda secured outside
the Friso and embarked troops across
her. (3)
0130/
Several skoots endeavoured to come
0300
alongside the Sursum Corda. Lt.
Symons instructed the C.O. of the
Sursum Corda to tell these skoots
to berth further up the mole.
0315ca
Left the mole with about 354 on board,
and proceeded.
1500ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 354 troops.
2100ca
Having embarked provisions and water
tins, sailed for Dunkirk by the
Calais channel.
30th May
0245ca
Observed a large derelict 2-funnel ship
with a list to port and apparently
sinking. (4)
-
A bomb dropped 250 yards on Friso's
starboard bow.
0415ca
Entered Dunkirk harbour but left at
once as the mole was deserted and
shelling was in progress. Proceeded
along the coast and anchored off a
beach crowded with troops.
Lowered boats and embarked troops
0630
Air raid; no ships in the vicinity were
hit.
During the morning it was noted that
the skoots Hebe II and Sureum Corda
were beached.
During the forenoon a large motor
pleasure boat was got alongside and
the Friso transferred 250 troops to
her.
1230ca
Slipped and sailed with 648 troops on
board.
In Dunkirk roads, ordered by a
(1) Not included in D.R's list of ships.
(2) Friso's dates, throughout, appear to be one day ahead of
D.R.'s dates of disembarkations are also other day ships
(Sec M/S Fitzroy, and the skoots Hebe II 1 and Sursum ahead. Corda)
the correct date, and have been amended accordingly.
(3) According to the Sursum Corda's report, no were
(4) Not in harbour The Sursum Corda which was about astern 1/2 of mile the
when she entered.
Friso west of Dunkirk harbour entrance. It was probably
identified. describes it as a "wreck", situated the
..B/V King Orry.
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Operation "DYNAM" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS.
(continued).
RUJA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Henry Roger Webber, R.N.
SURSUM CORDA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Christopher Louis George Phillpotts, R.N.

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From:- Resident Naval Officer, Poole,
Dynam 241.
To:- F.O.I.C. Portland.
22
Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISTITIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO"
"SAN ANTONIO"
B
people. On first trip 270 people were taken off Dunkirk Breakwater and on Second trip 330
On second trip a dive bombing attack was made on the vossel from ahead by & Junkers
89 plane and two bombs just missed astern. The first of these was a delay action
bomb. The ship experienced heavy bombardment by 5.9 inch shells whilst embarking
the second time.
A
"HEBE" ( Report as written by commanding Officer)
The Dútch Coastal vessel "Hebe" was takon over by a Naval Crew on Friday 24th. May 1940
H.M.S. Hebe was commissioned on Saturday 25th. May 1940, Commanding Officer, Lieut.
A. H. Rowlandson R.N., First Licut. Lieut P.A.B.Powell R.N., and a crew of LP.O.
1 E.R.A. 2 Stokers 1 A.B. and 4. Ordinary Seaman.
The first O eration carried out was on Monday 27th. May when TO sailed in
Company with the rest of the group with orders to evacuate troops from the Beach be-
tween Dunkirk and La Panne or from Dunicirk.
Hebe arrived off Dunicirk at about 0030 and I approached the beach twice
but found no troops and no opposition. I turned West along the beach towards
Dunkirk, entered and went alongside the east fetty in shore, I loaded with troops
all that remained there, and returned to Dover on completion with about 150 on
board. No opposition was encountered.
The only casuality was a slight wound in the foot of the commanding
officer H.M.S. Hebe from a bullet accidentally fired by a British Soldier on
board.
The second operation began on Tednesday 29th. leaving Dover at 20.00. I
went to Dunkirk by the Calais route and although constantly searched by
searchlights no batteries opened fire on the Calais coast.
Off Dunkirk I came up to H.N.S. Sursun Corda lowering a boat near the
wreckage of a vessel apparently mined. One voice was heard and a mineaveeper
arrived and sent over a boat I continued my course.
I passed close to the entrance to Dunkirk, the jetties and piers were
deserted so I continued eastward and went ashore near & large body of British troops
I lowered the only boat and carly left and began embarking these troops. This proved
to be very slow so I approached the beach and bows to the shore enabled men to
wade out and climb on board. About 300 were taken on board and forried out to a
destroyer.
I repeated this operation and took operation and took over another 300
to 350 men to the minesweeper Fitaroy. The Captain let me have two large type life
saving nets to put over the bows which assisted embarking troops after I returned
to shore.
No other large ships were lying off Dunkirk. H.M.S. Friso was embarizing
troops and H.M.S. Sursum Corda was aground close in shore. I attempted to tow her
Yoff but failed and was driven onto a small Bank close to her and remained aground
until 18.30
At 18.00 Geramn Artillery began shelling the sand dunes and beach, although
shapnel fell over us and wounded men aboard Sursum Corda we got afloat without
difficulty and oaded about 250 troops and went down towards La Panne to ass them
to a destroyer there.
I remaine a there resouing men from the water embarking men from boats
and pontoons the majority of these were passed to & destroyer and were suffering from
exposure.
At 23. I found no more men to embark and returned to Dover without
further incident with about 250 people on board.
The ship was without ater and fuel and I arrived at Dover at about 11.00
on Friday 31st. May. Wa or and provisions were embarked and I was sent to Remsgate
In company with H.M.S. Fiso whose compass WILB useless owing to banbing attack.
On Sunday June 2nd. 1940 while under way to the fuellingJetty In
Ransgate Harbour I was ordered alongside the Pior to enbark 249 Cerman prisoners
to take them to
The Dover. hold filled and about a dosen wounded were left lying on deck. the The
"uard consiste of 36 was frenc security Police and 6 cadets of the O.T.C. under
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Operation "DYNAM" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS.
(continued).
RUJA,
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Henry Roger Webber, R.N.
SURSUM CORDA.
Commanding Officer.
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
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Operation "DYNAM" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS.
(continued).
RUJA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Henry Roger Webber, R.N.
SURSUM CORDA.
Commanding Officer.
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W 26776/9850 9/39 1,000 pads (2 patts) JC&SLtd Gp674/35
MESSAGE.
SECRET.
MESSAGE.
OUT
OUT
To C. in C. Portsmouth 843.
Nore 445
DATE
Repeated F.O.I.C. Portland. 474.
DATE
22.5.40.
F.O.I.C. Southampton.
V.A. Dover. 61.
P/T. BY T/P.
From Adviralty.
From Admiralty.
taken up
Goole
IMMEDIATE.
to ascerting
ation
From the following list of Dutch coasters lying in
1
Poole four empty and of about 200 - 300 tons are to be
As mouth's
sent immediately to New Docks, Southampton, where they
will be loaded with military supplies. These will be
when the
manned by naval crews after arrival at Southampton, and
Subject
will work under the War Office.
G
2.
As many of the remainder as are in light condition
will be taken over and manned by: naval crews and when
ready will be at the disposal of V.A., Dover.
the
Office.
3.
C. in C. Portsmouth, is requested to arrange for
the organisation and assembly of these vessels reporting
names of vessels as they become ready for service.
4.
Arrangements are being made for sets of charts
to be sent to Portsmouth Chart Depot
5.
Further signal will be made regarding provision
of naval personnel and disposal of Dutch crews on taking
over.
6.
It is a matter of great importance that these
vessels should be got ready for service as soon as possible.
26.8.40
7. DESPATCH - HORST
- JABA
BREM
SURSUM CORDA
- RUJA
BOCKELO
- ABEL TASMAN
- JAVA
HERENOBEL
Char KAAPFALGA
FRISO
VIRGO
- ALICE
DOURSWOLD
ALDO
FREDANJA
NOTTINGHAM
HEBE
1703/22.
27.viii.40
1st S.L.
for D.O.D. (H).
2nd S.L.
Controller.
Deputy Controller
D.P.S. (2).
Asst. Controller (Bath)
N.A. 2nd S.L.
4th S.L.
I.S.P.S.
Hydrographer.
V.C.N.S.
M. (15).
A.C.N.S.
Cdre. Stephenson Room 77 B.3.
A.C.N.S. (A).
Sub War Registry (Bath).
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
I.P. (3).
Ops. (4).
O.D. (3).
S.V.P.
D.T.D. (3).
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CONFIDENTIAL.
It is requested that it may be stated whether
there is any further information available concerning
the paying off dates of the undermentioned Dutch coasters,
commissioned with Portsmouth crews for operation "Dynamo"?
6
RUJA (Understood paid off at Poole but Naval Officer
in Charge, Poole states date is not known).
June
AMAZONE
une
HORST
your
SURSUM CORDA
uly
PACIFIC (Arrived Poole 29th June).
Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth's No.5241/200 D
of 19th July 1940 states that TINY had been manned by
Portsmouth crew ex-JAVA. May it be stated when this crew
joined TINY?
ING OFFICE
FFICE
the
CEIVED
AUG 1940
KS. TOMOUTH
W.Aushin
R. N BARRA of Military Branch.
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1555 40M 2/40 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
ADMIRALT")
7.
A/P Trawler STAUNTON, the loss of which was
REFERENCE SHEET.
announced on 29th July, 1940, is to be regarded as formall public
paid off as from 27th July, 1940.
(M.014856/40)
Head of Military Branch.
To
The Secretary to
8.
H.D.P.C. MIRAGE (S.S.B.A
487(16)) commissioned
The Commodore,
4th July, 1940.
R.N. Barracks,
(M.012037/40).
12th August
1940.
Portsmouth.
A fast motor launch, purchased with the steam
M.010027/40
Information required, or notified.
9.
danlaying yacht HELIOPOLIS (S.S.B.A. 533(8)) has been
the service number M. B. 4026 and also named BANKBLOCK,
CONFIDENTIAL.
12836/40)
It is requested that it may be stated whether
10.
Reference S.S.B.A. 517(17) the following informatic
there off dates of the undermentioned "Dynamo"? coasters,
is any further information available Dutch concerning
is promulgated concerning the commissioning and paying
commissioned the paying with Portsmouth crews for operation
of Dutch Coasters employed in evacuation operations.
NAME.
COMMISSIONED
PAID OFF
RUJA (Understood paid off at Poole but Naval known). Officer
DESPATCH II
in Charge, Poole states date is not
25th May, 1940.
2nd July,1940,
HORST
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
SURSUM CORDA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
AMAZONE
ABEL TASMAN
25th May, 1940
Sunk by enemy
action. Paid
HORST
14th June,1941.
KAAPFALGA
(S.S.B.A.522)
SURSUM CORDA
ALICE
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940,
PACIFIC (Arrived Poole 29th June).
25th May, 1940.
Beached and
abandoned at
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth's manned No.5241/200 by D
FREDANJA
Panne, 29th
HEBE II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Portsmouth of 19th July Commodore, crew 1940 ex-JAVA. states that May TINY it be had stated been when this crew
25th May, 1940.
Lost through
TINY?
action. Paid OFFICE
JABA
from 11th June
DEIVED
RUJA
25th May, 1940.
Paid off 5th
JAVA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet
W.Aushin
25th May, 1940.
FRISCO FRISO
6th June 541(6)
<S.
of Military Branch.
PACIFIC
25th May, 1940.
5th July, 1940.
SAN ANTONIO
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
PASCHOLL
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Do
AMAZONE
25th May, 1940.
19th June, 1940.
ZEUS
25th May, 1940.
WIGA ? wesa
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
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25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
ATLANTIC
2nd July, 1940.
Joses
RION
RIAN
25th May, 1940.
27th May, 1940.
2nd July, 1940.
un
NORSTAD
Sune,1940
nderstood were taken up for trials with
PINGUIN
15th June, 1940.
VESTLARM,
GORECHT
15th June, 1940.
.M.S. VERNON.
9th June, 1940.
29th July' 1940,
when up
DOGGERS BANK
9th June,
B. 19407(17))
4th July, 1940.
TWENTE
B.
9th
($.8.8.517(17)))
29th July, 1940.
for Head of Military Branch.
Outch
Lost through
enemy action.
2018M
were paid HONDSRUG, off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June,
NOTE. The above losses have not announced.
(M.010027/40)
1940.
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No. 6200/200D.
59
EDIATE.
HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCH, ADMIRALTY.
Serial No. 593.
CREWN
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
It is regretted that
below:- part of the crews returned to Definity at the cessary. for such action within each Admiralty Department as may be
dates for these coasters can be
The following information is circulated for guidance
"RUJA"
7th June,
"AMAZONE"
for Head of Military Branch.
12/14th
31st August, 1940.
"HORST"
5th June,
"SURSUM CORDA"
H. 34 is to be transferred to the 7th Submarine Flotill
1/2 June,
1821/30)
"PACIFIC"
4th July,
2.
R/S
57
on "TINY" joined that ship on 23rd May, 1940, the and
With reference to paragraph 2,
Secreting is
13th June, 1940.
U.C. Poole.
56
IURS
Head of Military Branch
whether
Never
cretary The Naval to Officer-in-Charge, Poole.
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.
12th August 1940
M.010027/40
YCLE as
19th August, 1940.
Drafting Com
for COMMODO
CONFIDENTIAL.
as paid
s
been
Information is requested whether the
peration CYCLE as a tender to H.M.S. PEMBROKE
itch Coaster AEGIR, commissioned for
>
VB
Chuthann
T was paid off at Poole. An inquiry has
is and it 5
en received from Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
hatham concerning the paying off date, and
wintere in
t is understood that all Dutch Coasters in
he Portsmouth Command were paid off at Poole.
hand B we
Information is also requested
oncerning DUURSWOLD and WESTLAAN, which it is
in
pose
15th June, 1940.
nderstood were taken up for trials with
15th
Dru
1940.
I.M.S. VERNON.
VESTLAAN,
9th(8.8.8.4.517
29th July,
JUTLANK
4th July, 1940.
(Ig)
when up
29th July, 1940.
(s.s.B.A.517(17))
for Head of Military Branch.
Lost through
Dute
enemy action.
NDNINONDSRUG, of he off off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June,
2d y
fhe above losses have not announced.
(M.010027/40)
1940
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No. 6200/200D.
HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCH, ADMIRALTY.
EDIATE.
Serial No. 593.
0.
REH.
part dates of for the these It is coasters regretted can that be no definite
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
e
The following information is circulated for guidance
e
below:- crews returned to Depot given. at N essary. for
such action within each Admiralty Department as may be
"RUJA"
"AMAZONE"
7th June
for Head of Military Branch.
"HORST"
12/14th
31st August, 1940.
5th June
S.
H. 34 is to be transferred to the 7th Submarine Flotilla
(V.A.S. 1821/30).
M.V. KIRRIEMOOR has been transferred to commissioned
e
service on T 98 A Charter for service as a Boom Carrier.
e val vessel will fit out at Messrs. (M.017123/40). Barclay, Curles, Glasgow.
ne
d
A/S Trawler SOUTHERN SPRAY commissioned on 30th August,
donsta 940.
(S.S. No. 488 (21)).
of Wisterses 917
(M. 09189/40).
I
edT
excessive M.E
With reference to S.S.D.A. No. 587 (4), H.M.S. SANDHURSTat
0
to pay off into C. & 11. on 4th September, 1940.
(M. 017099/40).
llocated Barge to Invergordon for storage of reserves of ammunition
F.4 No. 559 (11)) has now been
(A.S.O. 3307/40).
nd depth charges.
Betate od vsm Jads
and S.S. MINSTER have been requisitioned at ST. a:
or commissioned S.S. TONBRIDGE service as net layers and will be converted Lg:
р"отвлуй" 187538800 Indiana
the befaeeper al
larland and Wolff, Ltd., Southamption 017107/40).
80jab
Coaster MAGGIE LOUGH has been requisitioned at Holman's
(nwonx levell Jon Jud at 9325 51009 REJAJE Ja ITO Goode bisq at lard, dmiralty Ponzance, Steam Salvago Wood subject Service. to a She is to be fitted out at that port.
(S.S.B.A. No. 584 (2)), has P.A.A. been Target allocated E
NORSTA
8. Yacht CORSAIR for conversion to offensive purposes
PINGUI
GORECH
and to Harland and Nolff, CORSAIR Belfast cannot be armed for vessel.
ACCOO but Safety will be Vessel. defensively armed as (M. a merchant 016796/40).
10
DOGGEI
(enut 8388 91009 DEVIDED
TWENTI
reference to S.S. D.A.S No. 364 and 368 (14),
0000 ,aNDATISE
od YHIT 31 Vall Jadj .И.Я 893838 0481
9. H.D.P. Craft With NOBLES has been renamed (M. 013945/40). ANITA.
AVAC-X9
S.S.B.A. No. 567 (10) the undermentioned Dutch
were
NOTE.
(ft,
10. Coasters were Reference paid off on the dates shown:-
7th June, 1940.
a
intuor
1
RUJA
14th June, 1940.
-
VO nerfw 0
AMAZONE
5th June, 1940.
-
HORST
2nd June, 1940.
1011 BILM 30 baell 402
SURSUM CORDA
-
were
4th July, 1940.
NOTE.
TINY PACIFIC (S.S.D.A. No. - 541 23rd May, 1940.
ENTI
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GENTRAL
65
27 MAY1940
CEN
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REGISTRE
MAY 1940
Commissioning Order
M.
2675
1940
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleat and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/67
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
is to be
commissioned
Majesty's Ship SURSUM CORDA
or as soon afterwards as
Saturday the 25th May, 1940.
circumstances permit with as a tonder to H.M.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th
day of May
18
(Sd.) W.M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
it C.L.G. Philpotts, R.N.,
M.S. SURSAM CORDA.
;ary 10:- of the Admiralty (No.2309/8820)
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CONTENTS (continued)
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D/C M/B
305
Sursum Corda
308
Small craft- narrative
311
Crested Bagle - - Loss of
342
Recommendations - various
348
P.S.T.O. - Report by
354
P.S.T.O. - Recommendations
356
Cdr.E.R.Lewis (S.T.O., Dunkirk) - Report 20/5 -
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MAY 26TH. A careful sweep of the Harbour and approaches
carried out during the forenoon and the area was declared
and the Harbour open at 1436. Sweeping operations were
later to ensure that delayed action mines should be destrope
The order to withdraw the B.E.F. from Dunkirk was given and
embarkation of the troops started this evening.
JOFF
A staff organisation known as "DYNAMO" was set up to carry
plan for evacuating the beaches at Dunkirk. Dutch Skoots,
Launches, Life-boats and numerous other small craft began
assemble at Dover and were berthed at Prince of Wales Piers
in Submarine Basin. These vessels were at once supplied
fuel, food and water to enable them to sail for Dunkirk at
earliest possible moment.
MAY 27TH. The tugs "Sun V11" and "Sun X" and "Persia" arriv
and reported for duty with K.H.M. They were detailed for
lighters and boats to Dunkirk.
MAY 28TH. At 0300 the Examination Vessel "Ocean Reward" ⑉
and sunk off Dover by the Hospital Ship "Isle of Thanet" with
loss of all hands. Boats were lowered by "Isle of Thenet
serched the position of the accident to gether with the tug
Brassey" but no survivors were found. The night was fine
calm and clear and both vessels were showing lights. Facts
contributory to the accident may have been the high speed
"Isle of Thanet" and possibly a misunderstanding on the pari
"Ocean Reward" that "Isle of Thanet" would stop off Dover
The tug "Foremost 87" arrived and joined the flotilla of
lighters and boats to Dunkirk. At 0830 the requisitioned
Skoots "Ruja", "Sursum Corda", "Jaba Amazone", "San Antonio"
arrived for duty on the Flanders coast. They required water
"Pacific", "Frendja", "Hebe", "Frisco Wega", "Pascholl" and
fuel and provisions and steps were to provide
During these operations the air raid taken warning at once sounded and
precautions in the Dockyard were taken. No attack develop
immediately after the "All Clear" was sounded these vessels
for Dunkirk.
MAY tow. 29th. The tug "Fairplay 1" with the water lighter "Cla "SM
was Lt. with Sub. the Comdr. detached Commodore Lieuts. Military and the R.G. K.A. for tug stores Wardrop Harwood, duty "Persia" sailed at R.N.R. Dunkirk. with E.S. for of Hill the Dunkirk. Commodore lighters and G. Jones "Sark" R.N.V.R. and
MAY connection numerous by motor of enemy the 30TH. boats Examination holes action. with H.M.S. arrived Superintendent's caused operation The Service "Jaguar" by former bombs "DYNAMO". was and had detached and staff, "Greyhound" thirteen aircraft for dead arrived duty on at board both duty Many
Dunkirk order by tugs and drifters. during the day All and whose were
Several Thames sailing barges orene
sailed during afternoon.
available at the Prince arrived and as will
visions same day. and ammunition. of Two Wales tugs Pier sailed they with them to
whom Many more vessels were now available evacuating the
many thousands were landed at Admiralty for Pier.
MAY 31ST. The Fleet in tow
"Locust". She had been Sweeper struck "Bideford" arrived which had
her depth charges and blown by & bomb aft
was taken in hand for temporary repairs H.M.S. Sanahu
800 troops on board at the time thirty and feetmoff suffered her
At the Prince of Wales Pier in the by the
"Ocean Cook" and "Challenge" towed morning the lighters and
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
APPENDIX F
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Emperor proceed of India, direct Princess minefield Elizabeth [10th M.S.F.] (R)
troops. Emperor of India is to over to La Panne to embark C.M.S.
northward to be at your discretion depending place. clear to
Princess of Elizabeth Gravelines is to Point proceed where over enemy minefields batteries to may Dunkirk be in keeping well
troops. Return route on the state
APPENDIX F
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SKOOTS
22nd May
F.1. ADMIRALTY V.A. to Dover C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R) F.O.I.C. Portland, F.O.I.C. Southampton,
200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately These to Docks, Southampton, where
From the following list of Dutch coasters lying New in Poole, four empty and of about
will be loaded with military supplies. will be manned by naval crews after they
arrival at Southampton, and will work under the War Office.
manned by naval crews and ready will be at the disposal of V.A. Dover.
2. As many of the remainder when as are in light condition will be taken over and
of these vessels reporting names of vessels as they became ready for service.
3. C.-in-C. Portsmouth, is requested to arrange for the organisation and assembly
Chart Depot.
4. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Portsmouth
5. Further signal will be made regarding provision of naval personnel and dis-
posal of Dutch crews on taking over.
6. It is a matter of great importance that these vessels should be got ready for
service as soon as possible.
7. Despatch II
Horst
Brem'
Jaba
Sursum Corda
Bockelo'
Ruja
Abel Tasman
Hebenobel1
Java
Virgo
Kaapfalga
Friso
Alice
Aldo'
Dourswold
Nottingham1
Fredanja
Hebe II
1703/22
F.2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. NORE (R) F.O.I.C. London, V.A. Dover
in Wharf ballast and of about 200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately to Victualling
1. From the following list of Dutch coasters lying in the Port of London, four
after Deptford to load military supplies. These will be manned by naval crews
arrival at Deptford, and will work under the War Office.
over manned by naval crews.
2. and As many of the remainder which [?as] are in light condition are to be taken
these 3. C.-in-C. Nore is requested to for the and assembly of
vessels which when ready will be arrange placed at the disposal organisation of V.A. Dover.
4. Names of ships to be reported as they became ready for service.
Sheerness. 5. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Chart Depot
personnel 6. Further for manning. signal will be made re dispoasl of Dutch crews and provision of
I Was not available.
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INDEX
Silver Moon, crosses to France without charts or compass, 53.
Silver Queen, 53, 60n.
Simpson, Ch. Skpr. D. W. L., R.N.R., lost, 34.
Simson, Capt. D. J. R., Capt. D. (19), killed, 9.
Siroco, 39, 43, 62n, 69 (sunk), 85.
Skipjack, 20, 28n, 31, 60, 86, 90 (sunk).
Skipwith, Cdr. L. P., handling of Royal Sovereign, 108.
Skoots: Commissioned, 7; return to Downs in error, 20; reach Dunkirk and beaches, 29;
continuous service, 30.
Skylark, sunk, 72.
Small craft: provision of 5, 15, 17, 21, 32, 51 manning difficulty, 17; sent to Dover,
in error, 21, 22; shortage of, 24-5, 32-3, 61, 76, 80-82, 127 losses of 32, 36; difficulties
due to weather, 36, 48, 69-70; overcrowding, 36; supply increases, 51, 61, 71
ordered to move towards Dunkirk, 86-7; return empty to England, 100.
broached to and stranded, 58, 69-70; cast adrift and lost, 60; all vanished, 86;
Snaefell, 100-1.
S.N.O. Afloat, see Bush, Capt, E. W. and Wake-Walker, Rear-Adm. W. F.
S.N.O. Dunkirk, see Tennant, Capt. W. G.
Solomon, S/Lt. M. B. H., R.N.V.R., 73n.
Spanish refugees, 100-1.
Speedwell, 86, 90, 107n, 109, 114n, 117.
Spurs, 32n, 69 (hunts S/M.), 110 (damaged).
Starlight Rays, 60n, 107n, 108.
Stella Dorado, 34n, 69, 85 (sunk).
Stella Reigel, 85.
Stephenson, Vice-Adm. G. O., 49 (act. Cdre.), 58 (takes charge off La Panne), 66-7, 79,
83; effect of his arrival, 126.
Strathelliot, 72, 101.
Stubbs, Lt., 81.
Submarine Chaser 6, 107n.
Submarines (German): believed minelaying, 38; sighted, 69.
Sunshine, 60n, 75n.
Sun IV, 71n, 104n, 117.
Sun V, 32, 36 (put out of action).
Sun VII, 71n.
Sun VIII, 71n.
Sun X, 107n, 111.
Sun XI, 71n, 107n, 111.
Sun XII, 71n.
Sun XV, 71a, 104, 114n, 117.
Sunny Isle, lost, 110.
Surcouf, 62n.
Sursum Corda, 29n.
Survivors, machine gunned, 44, 90, 92.
Sutton, 28n, 31, 42, 47, 86 (attacked), 101.
Swallow, 69-70, 72n, 114n.
Swift Wing, 7In.
Tanga, 71n, 88, 114n, 117.
Tanks, British worn out, 6.
Taransay, 71n.
Taylor, Rear-Adm. (act. Cdre.), A. H., (Dynamo Maintenance Officer), 21, 97.
Tennant, Capt. W. G., 16, 50 (appointed S.N.O. Dunkirk); 21-22 (assumes duty)
22 (sends dramatic signal) 24, 48 (asks for all ships to be sent to Dunkirk) ; 50 (res-
ponsible England). under R.A. Dover) ; 50n (false report sent in his absence) ; 108 (embarks for
Thark, lost, 117.
Thele, 71n.
Thérèse Compas, 73.
Thérèse Louis, 62n.
Thirlwall, A/Ldg. Sea. R., 93.
Thomas Bartlett, sunk, 34.
Thornton, Lt. Cdr. M., 47n.
Thuringia, sunk, 34, 38.
Thurston, Lt. N., mortally wounded, 86.
Thyra, 71n.
Tibbits, Lieut., 79.
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OPERATION DYNAMO.
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
ABEL TASMAN
Dutch
AEGIR
Dutch
ALICE
Dutch
AMAZONE
Dutch
ANTJE
Dutch
BART
Dutch
BORNRIFF
Dutch
BRENDARIS
Dutch
CARIBIA
Dutch
DELTA
Dutch
DESPATCH II
Dutch
DOGGER BANK
Dutch
FERDANTA
Dutch
FRISCO
Dutch.
CORECHT
Dutch
Dutch
HEBE
HONSDRUG
Dutch
Dutch
HORST
Dutch
JAVA
Dutch
JUTLAND
Dutch
KAAPFALGA
Dutch
Aground on Brady beach.
LENA
Dutch
ORANJE
Dutch
PACIFIC
Dutch
PASCHULL
Dutch
PATRIA
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Dutch
REIGER
Dutch
RIKA
Dutch
RUJA
Dutch
SANANTINO
Dutch
SURSUM CORDA
Dutch
TILLY
Dutch
TWENTE
Dutch
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
LENA
Dutch
Aground on Brady beach Mr.Bellamy
ORANJE
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PACIFIC
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PASCHULL
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PATRIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
REIGER
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RIKA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RUJA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SANANTINO
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SURSUM CORDA
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Mr. Bellamy
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OWNER
REMARKS
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Dutch
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ORANJE
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PACIFIC
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
PASCHULL
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PATRIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
REIGER
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
RIKA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
RUJA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
SANANTINO
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
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Dutch
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r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
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LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
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From:- Resident Naval Officer, Poole,
Dynam 241.
To:- F.O.I.C. Portland.
22
Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISTIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO"
"SAN ANTONIO"
B
people. On first trip 270 people were taken off Dunkirk Breakwater and on Second trip 330
On second trip a dive bombing attack was made on the vossel from ahead by a Junkers
89 plane and two bombs just missed astern. The first of these was a delay action
bomb. The ship experienced heavy bombardment by 5.9 inch shells whilst embarking
the second time.
A
"HEBE" ( Report as written by commanding Officer)
The Dútch Coastal vessel "Hebe" was takon over by a Naval Crew on Friday 24th. May 1940
H.M.S. Hebe was commissioned on Saturday 25th. May 1940, Commanding Officer, Lieut.
A. H. Rowlandson R.N., First Licut. Lieut R.N., and a crew of 1 P.O.
1 E.R.A. 2 Stokers 1 A.B. and 4. Ordinary Seaman.
The first O eration carried out was on Monday 27th. May when TO sailed in
Company with the rest of the group with orders to evacuate troops from the Beach be-
tween Dunkirk and Ia Panne or from Dunkirk.
Hebe arrived off Dunicirk at about 0030 and I approached the beach twice
but found no troops and no opposition. I turned West along the beach towards
Dunkirk, entered and went alongside the east fetty in shore, I loaded with troops
all that remained there, and returned to Dover on completion with about 150 on
board. No opposition was encountered.
The only casuality was & slight wound in the foot of the commanding
officer H.M.S. Hebe from a bullet accidentally fired by a British Soldier on
board.
The second operation began on Tednesday 29th. leaving Dover at 20.00. I
went to Dunkirk by the Calais route and although constantly searched by
searchlights no batteries opened fire on the Calais coast.
Off Dunkirk I came up to H.N.S. Sursun Corda lowering a boat near the
wreckage of a vessel apparently mined. One voice was heard and a mineaveeper
arrived and sent over a boat I continued my course.
I passed close to the entrance to Dunkirk, the jetties and piers were
deserted so I inued eastward and went ashore near & large body of British troops
I lowered the only boat and carly left and began embariting these troops. This proved
to be very slow so I approached the beach and bown to the shore enabled nen to
wade out and climb on board. About 300 were taken on board and ferried out to a
destroyer.
I repeated this operation and took operation and took over another 300
to 350 men to the minesweeper Fitaroy. The Captain let me have two large type life
G.1
saving nets to put over the bows which assisted embaticing troops after I returned
to shore.
No other large ships were lying off Dunkirk. H.M.S. Friso was embarizing
troops and H.M.S. Sursum Corda was aground close in shore. I attempted to tow her
Yoff but failed and was driven onto a small Bank close to her and remained aground
until 18.30
At 18.00 Geramn Artillery began sholling the sand dunes and beach, although
shapnel fell over us and wounded men aboard Sursum Corda We got afloat without
difficulty and oaded about 250 troops and went down towards La Panne to ass them
to a destroyer there.
I remaine a there resouing men from the water embarking men from boats
and pontoons the majority of these were passed to & destroyer and were suffering from
exposure.
At 23. I found no more men to embark and returned to Dover without
further incident with about 250 people on board.
The ship was without ater and fuel and I arrived at Dover at about 11.00
on Friday 31st. May. Wa er and provisions were embarked and I was sent to Remagate
In company with H.M.S. Fiso whose compass WILB useless owing to banbing attack.
On Sunday June 2nd. 1940 while under WAY to the fuellingJetty In
Ransgate Herbour I was ordered alongside the Pier to enbark 249 Corman prisoners
to take them to Dover.
The hold was filled and about a dosen wounded were left lying on dock. The
uard consiste of 36 frenc security Police and 6 cades of the O.T.C. under the
Command of a 2nd. Licut,