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MARE
Harwich
drifter
Skipper A.H.W. Pendle, R.N.R.
Group Offr: Cdr. J.W.D. Powell,
D.S.C. (Bar) R.N.R
31st May
0930
Arrived Ramagate with 7 other Harwich
drifters in company.
1st June
-
Left for Dunkirk with the dfrs.
Three Kings, Tweenways and Unicity
1248
in company.
Rounding S.E. Outer Ruytingen buoy,
bombed. observed 3 patrol trawlers being
1300
Saw troopship Scotia lying on her side.
The Mare's life boat brought in 9
French soldiers, and 6 others were
hauled on board. These were
transferred (together with 2 picked
up by the Three Kings and 1 by the
Tweenways) to the Ramsgate-bound
dfrs. Jacketa and Fidget.
One wounded man was taken off the
burning Scotia.
1540
Off Dunkirk. Went alongside west pier.
Air attack. Embarked about 230
French and Belgian troops.
1645
Proceeded with 14 men in a life boat
towed astern. Air attacks off No.5
buoy, and Dyck Bank buoy.
2200
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 219
troops and 1 dead. (1)
Total 219(2)
Authority - - R.O.II, p.331.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Cdr. J.W.D. Powell, D.S.C. (Bar), R.N.R.
magate report, which names the ship "Marie".
mentioned in D.R.
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Harwich drifter
THREE KINGS
Skipper G.W. Smith,
R.N.R. (1)
Skipper A.V. Long,
R.N.R.
1800
31st May
Arrived Dunkirk from Ramsgate.
2030
Proceeded with 150 British troops,
lifted from beach.
1st June
0215
Anchored off Ramsgate.
0530
Disembarked 150 troops. (2)
-
Sailed for Dunkirk; the dfrs. Mare,
Tweenways and Unicity in company.
1540
Arrived off Dunkirk. Entered harbour.
Embarked 200 French troops.
1615ca
Proceeded.
2200
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 200
French troops. (3)
Total 350
Authority - R.O.II, p.333.
The following award was made:
Mention in Despatches
Skipper A.V. Long, R.N.R.
(1) It the Skipper. In the course of the
Group is not clear who was Skipper G.A. [?W] Smith and List Skipper
A.V. Officer's report, mentioned. The June 1940 Navy M/S,
gives Long Skipper are G.W. both Smith. A report by the Captain
(2) Ramsgate report states 59. Not mentioned in D.R.
speaks of "Mr. J.A. Smith".
Not mentioned in D.R. or Ramsgate report.
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TWEENWAYS
Harwich drifter
Skipper E. Fawcett, R.N.R.
-
1st June
Left Ramsgate; the dfrs. Mare,
1540
Off Dunkirk. Entered harbour.
Three Kings and Unicity in company.
Embarked troops. about 230 French and Belgian
1645
Proceeded.
2200
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 126
troops. (1)
Total 126(2)
Authority - R.O.II, p.331.
1
"
(1) Ramsgate report, which names the ship "Treenaways".
Not mentioned in D.R.
(2) Not mentioned in D.R.
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UNICITY
Harwich drifter
Skipper W.A. George,
R.N.R.
1st June
-
Left Ramsgate; the dfrs. Mare, Three
1540
Arrived off Dunkirk. Entered harbour.
Kings, and Tweenways in company.
1615ca
Proceeded. Embarked about 200 troops.
2200
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 225
troops. (1)
Total 225( (2)
Authority - R.O.II, p.331.
8 Ramsgate report states 59. Not mentioned in D.R.
Not mentioned in D.R.
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VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING 35 Allocated OUT to WITH DOUBLE Remarks. L SWEEPS.
35A
M/S
Date of
Fitting out at
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Arrival.
Ship.
Probable com-
Ship.
Date of
pletion dates
arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
shown London. in brackets
Harwich.
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
Probable com-
Agnes Abronia Wickfield D
pletion dates
Victoria Docks.
shown in brackets
Avola Ben Bhula
-
Tyne Gateshead. Dock.
Skudd 3
-
Bowling.
-
Ben Gulvain
Dumbarton.
Skudd 4
-
Govan.
-
Dumbarton.
Skudd 5
-
Ben Heilem
Port Glasgow.
-
E. India Docks.
Skudd 6
-
Bristol.
Ben Breac
-
Ben Meidie
Leith.
Sluga D
-
Govan.
Ardrossan.
-
Birkenhead.
Soika
-
Govan.
Bjerk
-
Bouvet ID
Liverpool.
Sotra
-
Govan.
-
Bouvet II D
Liverpool.
Southern Chief
-
Milford.
-
Bouvet III D
Liverpool.
Southern Field
-
Hull.
-
Bouvet IV D
Woolwich.
Southern Foam
-
Hull.
-
British
Troon.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
-
Cadorna
Birkenhead.
Stefa D
-
Govan.
-
Caldy
Chatham.
Stina D
-
Penarth.
Swansea.
-
Capricornus
Grimsby.
Sukha D
-
Govan.
Scapa.
-
Cayrian D
**
Hull.
Grimsby.
Sulla D
-
Glasgow.
-
Cortina
:
Troon.
Liverpool.
Sumba
-
Port Talbot.
-
Darwen
**
Blackwall.
Svana
-
Govan.
-
Delphinus
:
Hull.
Sheerness.
Svega
-
Bristol.
Scapa.
-
Desiree
Humber.
Grimsby.
Swona
-
Govan.
Drummer Boy
-
-
Hartlepool.
The Roman D
-
Birkenhead.
Eileen Duncan
Deptford.
Plymouth.
[32] Tokyo II D
-
Woolwich.
Plymouth.
Elena
-
:
Hull.
Tornado
-
Falmouth.
Elsie Carn
-
:
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Valesca
-
Yarmouth.
Etruscan D
-
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Varanis D
-
Hull.
Grimsby.
Fazenta D
-
Chatham.
Velmont D
-
Hull.
Granton.
Fort Robert
-
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Friesland D
-
Glasgow.
Garola D
-
London.
Tyne.
Stephens.
Gwenllian D
-
Liverpool.
Hatuse
-
Dumbarton.
:
Hav
:
Irvine.
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
-
Hortensia
-
Grimsby.
Thrifty D
-
Hval
-
Leith.
f.o. Southampton.
Jean Edmunds
-
Hartlepool.
Kindred Star
-
-
Lacenia D
-
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Libra p
Victoria Dock.
Castle Bay D
-
-
-
Libyan D
-
Woolwich.
f.o. Grimsby.
Malacolite
Ocean Lux D
-
-
-
London.
Manx Prince D
I
Grimsby.
Marjorie M.
Grimsby.
[62] Lord Barham
-
-
-
Hastie
Hartlepool.
f.o. Aberdeen.
Marano
[62] Lord Hood
-
-
-
Moonrise D
Blackwall.
-
-
-
Falmouth.
Glow
-
Nab Wyke
f.o. Dundee.
-
Northward Ho
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Jenny Irvine
-
-
-
Olympia
Tyne
Lowestoft.
I
Orpheus
Hull,
Granton.
Unicity
-
-
-
Peken
Grimsby.
f.o. N. Shields.
I
Polar V D
Grimsby,
Tweenways
-
-
I
Polar VI D
Liverpool.
Ratapiko
-
Birkenhead.
Go Ahead
-
-
Raymont D
I
f.o. London.
Dundee.
Royallieu D
I
Welcome Home
Hull.
Revello D
-
London.
Harwich.
Rolls Royce
Banshee
-
I
Sabra D
Victoria Dock.
f.o. Irvine.
-
Grimsby.
Ocean Lifebuoy
-
Sabreur
-
Salvo
Irvine.
/
London.
Sweet Promise -
Sanson
I
Sama D
Tyne.
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Troon.
/
-
Sasebo
London.
Sea Holly
/
Sevra
/
Greenock.
Sheerness.
Shera D
/
Dumbarton.
EXPERIMENTAL L/L DRIFTERS.
Shika D
/
Govan.
Shusa D
/
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Feaco D
Silja D
/
Liverpool.
f.o. Southampton.
Sirra D
/
Birkenhead.
B.T.B.
/
Avonmouth.
Fleetwood.
Swansea,
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35
M/S VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING Allocated OUT to WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS
35A
Com-
Fitting out at
pletion
Remarks.
Ship.
Date.
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Harwich.
Ship.
arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
18/7
London.
Remarks.
Abronia Agnes Wickfield D
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
-
Probable com-
21/8
Victoria Docks.
Sheerness.
pletion dates
Avola
Tyne Dock.
shown in brackets
-
Ben Bhula
..
Gateshead.
-
Ben Gulvain
Dumbarton.
-
Skudd 3
End Aug.
Bowling.
Ben Heilem
Yarmouth.
Dumbarton.
-
Skudd 4
End Aug.
Govan.
Yarmouth.
Ben Breac
E. India Docks.
-
Skudd 5
End Aug.
Port Glasgow.
Ben Meidie
Granton.
Leith.
Rosyth.
-
Skudd 6
End Aug.
Bristol.
Swansea.
Bjerk
25/8
Birkenhead.
Yarmouth.
Bouvet I D
Sluga D
21/7
Govan.
Scapa.
25/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Soika
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Bouvet II D
30/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Sotra
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Bouvet III D
19/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Southern Chief
15/8
Milford.
Swansea.
Bouvet IV D
Woolwich.
Southern Field
20/8
Hull.
Granton.
-
British
..
Cadorna
5/8
Troon.
Liverpool.
Southern Foam
15/8
Hull.
Swansea.
..
Birkenhead.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
-
Caldy
: .
Chatham.
Stefa D
10/8
Govan.
Ardrossan.
-
Capricornus
Stina D
20/7
Penarth.
Cayrian D
Grimsby.
Scapa.
-
..
Hull.
Grimsby.
Sukha D
22/7
Govan.
Scapa.
Cortina
-
..
Troon.
Liverpool.
Sulla D
15/8
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Darwen
: .
20/7
Delphinus
18/8
Blackwall.
Sumba
10/8
Port Talbot.
Ardrossan.
Sheerness.
:
Svana
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Desiree
23/7
Hull.
Sheerness.
Svega
30/7
Bristol.
Swansea.
Drummer Boy D
-
Humber.
Grimsby.
Swansea Castle
-
Birkenhead.
Eileen Duncan
-
Hartlepool.
Swona
End Aug.
Govan.
Swansea.
Elena
:
20/7
Deptford.
Plymouth.
The Roman D.
4/8
Birkenhead.
Harwich.
Elsie Cam
5/8
Hull.
:
Grimsby.
[32] Tokyo II D
23/7
Woolwich.
Plymouth.
Etruscan D
29/7
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Tornado
2/8
Falmouth.
Dundee.
Fazenta D
-
**
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Valesca
5/8
Yarmouth.
Tyne.
Fort Robert
-
Chatham.
Varanis D
22/7
Hull.
Grimsby.
Friesland D
-
Glasgow.
Velmont D
-
Hull.
Granton.
Garola D
22/7
London.
Tyne.
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Gwenllian D
25/8
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
Stephens.
Hatuse
-
:
Dumbarton.
Hav
25/8
Irvine.
Ardrossan.
Hortensia
-
Grimsby.
Hval V
:.
-
Leith.
Invercauld
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
-
Jean Edmunds
Glasgow.
Allocated to-
-
Lacenia D
Hartlepool.
16/7
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Thrifty D
-
I
Libra D
f.o. Southampton.
Portland.
:
23/7
Libyan D
Victoria Dock.
Sheerness.
2/8
-
Woolwich.
Kindred Star
-
Malacolite
Tyne.
-
Manx Prince D
London.
Castle Bay D
-
-
17/7
Marjorie M.
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
f.o. Grimsby.
Grimsby.
-
Hastie
Hartlepool.
Ocean Lux D
-
-
Marano
:
10/8
Moonrise D
Blackwall.
[62] Lord Barham -
-
20/8
Sheerness.
Falmouth.
f.o. Aberdeen.
Aberdeen.
Northward Ho
Dundee.
-
Olympia
Tyne
[62] Lord Hood
-
-
Lowestoft.
-
Orpheus
Hull.
Granton.
Glow
I
-
-
Peken
I
Dundee.
Grimsby.
f.o. Dundee.
Polar V D
-
30/8
Grimsby.
Jenny Irwin D
-
-
Polar VI D
Ratapiko
30/8
Liverpool.
Birkenhead.
Belfast.
Unicity
-
-
-
f.o. N. Shields.
Tyne.
Raymont D
-
Belfast.
Dundee.
-
Royallieu D
I
22/8
Hull.
Tweenways
-
Revello D
London.
Harwich.
Rolls Royce
Victoria Dock.
Grimsby.
Go Ahead
-
5/8
Sheerness.
f.o. London.
Sabra D
-
Sabreur
30/7
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Welcome Home -
Salvo
Irvine.
-
London.
Scapa.
Banshee
-
-
Greenock.
Sanson
-
Tyne.
f.o. Irvine.
Sarna D
Troon.
I
Ocean Lifebuoy
Sasebo
End Aug.
London.
Greenock.
Sheerness.
Sevra
Sweet Promise -
Harwich.
/
Shera D
20/8
Dumbarton.
Abroad.
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Shika D
15/8
Govan.
Sea Holly
-
Shusa D
25/8
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Silja
25/8
Liverpool.
Ardrossan.
Sirra D
30/7
Birkenhead.
Yarmouth,
15/8
Avonmouth.
Yarmouth.
(C38488)
Fleetwood.
Swansea.
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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
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35A
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS
35B
Date of
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Ship.
arrival.
Remarks.
EX FRENCH VESSELS FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Probable com-
Name.
Fitting out at.
Allocated to.
pletion dates
Remarks.
shown in brackets
F.S. Andre et Louis
Hull.
End Aug.
Bowling.
Dundee.
Skudd 3
Govan.
Dundee.
F.S. Gaston Riviere
Penarth.
Skudd 4 D
End Aug.
End Aug.
Port Glasgow.
Dundee.
Skudd 5 D
End Aug.
Bristol.
Swansea.
F.S. Henriette
Hull.
Skudd 6
Sluga D
21/7
Govan.
Ardrossan.
Abroad.
F.S. Louis et Marie
Hull.
End Aug.
Govan.
Soika D
Sotra
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
F.S. Monique Andree
South Shields.
Southern Chief
15/8
Milford.
Swansea.
Southern Field
20/8
Hull.
Tyne.
F.S. Nadine
Hull.
Southern Foam
15/8
Hull.
Tyne.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
F.S. Nazareth
Birkenhead.
Stefa
10/8
Govan.
Belfast.
Stina D
-
Penarth.
Clyde.
F.S. Perdrant
South Shields.
Sukha D
-
Govan.
Clyde
Sulla D
15/8
Glasgow.
Belfast.
F.S. Roche Velen
South Shields.
Sumba
10/8
Port Talbot.
Swansea.
Svana
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
F.S. Aiglon
Hull.
Svega
30/7
Bristol,
Swansea.
F.S. President Briand
Hull.
Swansea Castle
-
Birkenhead.
Swona
End Aug.
Govan.
Swansea.
F.S. Antioch II
Birkenhead.
The Roman D..
4/8
Birkenhead.
Liverpool.
[32] Tokyo II D
23/7
Woolwich.
Yarmouth.
Portsmouth first to fit
F.S. Rosemonde
Hull.
special gear.
Tornado
2/8
Falmouth.
Harwich.
F.S. Charse Vaillant
Hull.
Valesca
5/8
Yarmouth.
Yarmouth.
Varanis D
Hull,
Grimsby.
F.S. Charles Marie
Northam.
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Stephens.
F.S. Marie Stella
Northam.
F.S. Gustave Denis
Northam.
F.S. Cap Ferrat
Northam.
DRIFTERS FQR L/L MINESWEEPING.
F.S. Freres Coquelin
Northam.
Thrifty D
Allocated to-
F.S. Elisabeth Therese
Northam.
Kindred Star
f.o. Southampton.
Portland.
Marie Elena
Blackwall.
Castle Bay D
Echo
North Shields.
Ocean Lux D
f.o, Grimsby.
Grimsby.
-
Argo
North Shields.
All subject to survey.
[62] Lord Barham
-
Engele Marie
Sunderland.
[62] Lord Hood
f.o. Aberdeen.
Aberdeen.
-
Vierge de Lourdes
Sunderland.
Glow
-
-
Jenny Irvin D
f.o. Dundee.
Dundee.
Unicity
Tweenways
f.o. N. Shields.
Tyne.
1
Go Ahead
Welcome Home
f.o. London.
Sheerness.
Banshee
Ocean Lifebuoy
f.o, Irvine.
Greenock,
Sweet Promise
Sea Holly
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Harwich.
Alcmaria
Bjerk
f.o. Leith.
Port Edgar.

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35A
35B
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
EX FRENCH VESSELS FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
Ship.
arrival.
Name.
Fitting out at.
Allocated to.
Remarks.
Probable com-
pletion dates
shown in brackets
F.S. Andre et Louis
Hull.
F.S. Gaston Riviere
Penarth.
Skudd 3
End Aug.
Bowling.
Tyne.
End Aug.
Govan.
Tyne
F.S. Henriette
Hull.
Skudd 4 D
Skudd 5 D
End Aug.
Port Glasgow.
Tyne
Skudd 6
End Aug.
Bristol.
Swansea.
F.S. Louis et Marie
Hull.
Complete
Govan.
Ardrossan.
Sluga D
Soika D
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
F.S. Monique Andree
South Shields.
Falmouth. Defective.
Sotra
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Hull.
Southern Chief
15/8
Milford.
Swansea.
F.S. Nadine
Southern Field
20/8
Hull.
Dundee.
Southern Foam
15/8
Hull.
Dundee.
F.S. Nazareth
Birkenhead.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
Stefa D
10/8
Govan.
Belfast.
F.S. Perdrant
South Shields.
Stina D
1/8
Penarth.
Clyde.
Sukha D
Govan.
Clyde.
F.S. Roche Velen
South Shields.
Sulla D
15/8
Glasgow.
Belfast.
Sumba
10/8
Port Talbot.
Swansea.
F.S. Aiglon
Hull.
Svana
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
30/7
Bristol.
F.S. President Briand
Hull.
Svega
Swansea.
Swansea Castle
Birkenhead.
Birkenhead.
Falmouth. Defects.
Swona
End Aug.
Govan.
Swansea.
F.S. Antioch II
The Roman
4/8
Birkenhead.
Liverpool.
F.S. Rosemonde
Hull.
[44] Tokyo II D
Complete
Woolwich.
Yarmouth.
Portsmouth
first
to
fit
special gear.
F.S. Charles Vaillant
Hull.
Tornado
28
Falmouth.
Harwich.
Valesca
5/8
Yarmouth.
Yarmouth.
F.S. Chasse Marie
Northam.
Varanis D
Hull.
Grimsby
William
3/8
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
F.S. Marie Stella
Northam.
Stephens.
F.S. Gustave Denis
Northam.
F.S. Cap Ferrat
Northam.
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
F.S. Freres Coquelin
Northam.
Allocated to
Thrifty D
F.S. Elisabeth Therese
Northam,
f.o. Southampton.
Portland.
Kindred Star
Echo
North Shields.
Castle Bay D
Ocean Lux D
f.o. Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Argo
North Shields.
All subject to survey.
[62] Lord Barham
[62] Lord Hood
f.o. Aberdeen.
Aberdeen.
Engele Marie
Sunderland.
Glow
Vierge de Lourdes
Sunderland.
Jenny Irvin D
f.o. Dundee.
Dundee.
Unicity
Tweenways
f.o. N. Shields.
Tyne.
IV
Go Ahead
f.o. London. Complete
Welcome Home
31/8.
Sheerness.
[48] Banshee
Ocean Lifebuoy
f.o. Irvine.
Greenock.
-
Sweet Promise
Sea Holly
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Harwich.
Alcmaria
Bjerk
f.o. Leith.
Port Edgar.
Glen Heather
One Accord
I
f.o. Birkenhead.
Tilly Duff
Monarda
f.o. N. Woolwich.
Devon County
F.S. Marie Ellena
f.o. Blackwall.
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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
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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
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M/S VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Ship.
Arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
35A
Probable com-
pletion dates
VESSELS Ship. REQUISITIONED Date of AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
shown in brackets
London.
Harwich.
arrival.
Fitting out at
Abronia
-
Agnes Wickfield
-
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
Allocated to
Remarks.
D
Avola
Victoria Docks.
-
Probable com-
Ben Bhula
-
Tyne Dock.
pletion dates
Ben Gulvain
Gateshead.
-
To be relieved by Sedulous.
shown in brackets
Ben Heilem
Dumbarton.
-
Soika
:.
Ben Breac
Dumbarton.
Sotra
-
-
: .
Govan.
E. India Docks.
1
Ben Meidie
-
: .
Southern Chief
Govan.
Birkenhead.
-
Bouvet I D
-
: .
Southern Field
Milford.
-
Bouvet II D
-
Liverpool.
Southern Foam
Hull.
-
Bouvet III D
-
Liverpool.
Star of Britain
Hull.
-
Bouvet IV D
-
Liverpool.
Staunch
Hartlepool.
Grimsby.
-
British
Woolwich
Stefa D
Woolwich.
-
Harwich.
-
Cadorna
-
Troon.
Stina D
Govan.
:
-
Caldy
-
Birkenhead.
Sukha D
Penarth.
Swansea.
:
-
Capricornus
-
Chatham.
Sulla D
Govan.
Scapa.
-
Cayrian D
-
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Sumba
Glasgow.
-
Cortina
Hull.
Grimsby.
Svana
Port Talbot.
-
:
-
Darwen
-
Troon.
Liverpool.
Svega
Govan.
:.
-
Swona
Bristol.
Delphinus
Blackwall.
Scapa.
-
-
:
Govan.
Desiree
-
Hull.
Sheerness.
Tewara D
-
Barrow.
Drummer BoyΓ
Humber.
Grimsby.
The Roman D
Swansea.
-
-
Birkenhead.
Eileen Duncan
-
Hartlepool.
[32] Tokyo II D
-
Woolwich.
Elena
Deptford.
Plymouth.
Tornado
Plymouth.
-
-
Falmouth.
Elsie Carn
:.
-
Hull.
Valesca
-
Yarmouth.
Etruscan D
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Varanis D
-
Hull.
:-
-
Grimsby.
Fazenta D
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Velmont
-
Hull.
-
Tyne.
:
Fort Robert
-
Chatham.
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Friesland D
Glasgow.
Stephens.
-
Garola D
-
London.
Portland.
Gwenllian D
-
Liverpool.
Hatsuse
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
-
Dumbarton.
Hav
-
Irvine.
Thrifty D
-
Horteusia
-
Grimsby.
f.o. Southampton.
Jean Edmunds
-
Hartlepool.
Kindred Star
Lacenia D
:
-
Barrow.
Libra D
Liverpool.
:
-
Victoria Dock.
Castle Bay D
Libyan D
-
Woolwich.
f.o. Grimsby.
Malacolite
-
London.
Ocean Lux D
Manx Prince D
-
Grimsby.
Marjorie M.
Grimsby.
Lord Barham
-
-
Hartlepool.
Aberdeen.
Hastie
Marano
Lord Hood
-
-
Blackwall.
Moonrise D
-
Falmouth.
Nab Wyke
Glow
-
-
-
Barrow.
Olympia
Liverpool.
Dundee.
-
Hull.
Granton.
Orpheus
Jenny Irvine
-
Grimsby.
Peken
-
Grimsby.
Unicity
-
Polar V D
N. Shields.
—
Liverpool.
Polar VI D
-
Birkenhead.
Tweenways
-
Raymont D
-
Hull.
Royallieu D
Harwich.
-
London.
Go Ahead
-
Revello D
London.
-
Victoria Dock.
Rolls Royce
Sheerness.
-
Grimsby.
Welcome Home
Sabra D
-
Irvine.
Sabreur
-
London.
Portland.
Banshee
Irvine.
Salvo
-
Troon.
Sanson
-
London.
Ocean Lifebuoy
Sarna D
Sheerness.
-
Greenock.
Sasebo
-
Dumbarton.
EXPERIMENTAL L/L DRIFTERS.
Sevra
-
Shera D
Govan.
Ardrossan.
-
Glasgow.
Feaco D
f.o. Southampton.
Shika D
-
Shusa D
Liverpool.
-
Silja D
Birkenhead.
B.T.B.
-
Sirra D
Avonmouth.
Swansea.
-
Skudd 3
Fleetwood.
Sweet Promise
f.o. Brightlingsea.
-
Skudd 4
Bowling.
-
Skudd 5
Govan.
Sea Holly
-
Skudd 6
Port Glasgow,
-
Sluga D
Bristol.
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Sub.
Lt.
Don
reported
efloat. later He did went not in render abandoning unserviceable "YSER" which he could not
308
im.
He the Army M.B's and showed for much which keenness. I admonished
Sub. Lt. Liddell R.N. Took charge of"Bonny Heather"
Sub. Lt. Mac Intyre. Took charge of S/D "FAIRBURN".
Mr. Butler. I/C"LAROIC
X 209 Sub.Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.R.
up. Sub. Made Lt. G.N. excuses Blake, for R.N.V.R., not H.M.S. VERNON. Bad case of
ut aving ind picked in charge up R.A.F. of Admiral Officer going, from sea., returned Considered 3 hours after departure
warrant him back. Barge again and sent him it to inadvisable office to get to
asten this was supposed to Reported be no water. Gave in speedboat to
Wippingham her to Dunkirk. paddle steamer arrived p.m. Visited
ommander S Powell, R.N.R. last night's trip Mde by order Flotilla to use Drifters sea water, under
"MAIE
1 Trip.
"SARAH HYDE"
"TWEENWAYS"
1 Trip.
"UNI
1 Trip.
"RIGG"
1 Trip.
"JACK EVE"
2 Trips.
"THREE KINGS"
1 Trip.
2 Trips.
"JACINTA" reported sunk on Goodwin and abandoned, officers name
ot noted, was seen floating near RAMSGATE next day when one of the
rawlersof same company went out and fetched her. Regret no record of
his ship's name.
Block Ship party: Lt. Lloyd R.N.
Sub. Lt. Satterford.
Sub Lt. Don.
Sub Lt. E.R. Davis, R.N.R.
Sub Lt. Mulholland
Sub Lt. cantron
?
This party was not required taking off block ship officers,
hough they were ready, instead they worked at Dunkirk ferrying.
Mr. Sidmouth-Welling, Sea Cadet Lt, showed great keenness and was
ways to the fore to get over to Dunkirk.
Dr. Wrighinneve. rain Mouth Street, W. 1. did one trip in"CAIRNGORM".
m K Common Chantry ashbyRd waltn Searomer
The Averatich were unarmed showed great keenness in
towing over amilite "PRIMA", "DUKE", "PRINCESS master 2
ТЛЬ WALLISE_6IUR & Sons, Dagenham Dock, Essex. It is
they Benefit. owners for their willing and gallant
111. 61 tieds 30.2.
US. whelle BUBOR Shere: - Gordon Thomas, 4, Berners Street, London,
ISCS.). Har 1181 mizza herive, Wembley Park., Wm.Joseph Fir Mason, Tree Road, 55, Oakley Banstead, Gdns,
Mark son, R.N.V.R., Moorings,
HOUDS: Groanitz lavendoned Brook, Glen Haven, Taplow.
toegr. Ebrecume nder Admiral Capt. Taylor: Hammond took command of the 4 school.
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DV 26 BLUEBIRD.
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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"
)
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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.
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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.
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"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,
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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
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308
Sub. Lt. Don reported abandoning "YSER" which he could not
Cloat. He did not render her unserviceable for which I admonished
1. He later went in the Army M.B's and showed much keenness.
Sub. Lt. Liddell R.N. Took charge of"Bonny Heather"
Sub. Lt. Mac Intyre.
Took charge of S/D "FAIRBURN".
Mr. Butler. I/C"LAROR".
X 209 Sub.Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.R.
Sub.Lt. G.N. Blake, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. VERNON. Bad case of
d up. Made excuses for not going, returned 3 hours after departure
ing picked up R.A.F. Officer from sea. Considered it inadvisable to
: him in charge of Admiral Barge again and sent him to office to get
arrant back.
Wippingham paddle steamer arrived p.m. Visited in speedboat to
iten her to Dunkirk. Reported no water. Gave order to use sea water,
this was supposed to be last night's trip Mie by Plotilla Driftersunder
mander Powell, R.N.R.
"MAIE
1 Trip.
"SARAH HYDE"
1 Trip.
"TWEENWAYS"
1 Trip.
"UNI
1 Trip.
"RIGG"
2 Trips.
"JACK EVE"
I Trip.
"THRICE KINGS".
2 Trips.
"JACINTA" reported sunk on Goodwin and abandoned, officers name
noted, was seen floating near RAMSGATE next day when one of the
wlersof same company went out and fetched her. Regret no record of
S ship's name.
Block Ship party: Lt. Lloyd R.N.
Sub. Satterford.
Sub Lt. Don.
Sub Lt. E.R. Davis, R.N.R.
Sub Lt. Mulholland
?
Sub Lt. canhon
This party was not required taking off block ship officers,
ugh they were ready, instead they worked at Dunkirk ferrying.
Mr. Sidmouth-Welling, Sea Cadet Lt, showed great keenness and was
ays to the fore to get over to Dunkirk.
Dr. Weymouth Street, W. 1, did one trip in"CAIRNGORM". Secrnier
ring over of 3 tugs "PRIMA", "DUKE", "PRINCESS masti 2
The Master which were unarmed showed great
Mr Wright EW. wheatly of 9, 7th Chantry ashlyRd walton minome keenness - in
ed they be thanked Owner Sam through the owners for their willing and gallant
A. WALLIS", boats. The tugs William were & Sons, Dagenham Dock, Essex. It is
don Gentlemen who were there:- Wembley Park., Mm.Joseph Mason, 55, Banatead, Gdns,
operation. Gordon Thomas, 4, Berners Street, Oakley London,
1. 3., Martel, Lt. R.A. 88, Nicholson, The Drive, R.N.V.R., Moorings, Fir Tree Road,
rey, Mr. Kayell. J.H. Brook, Glen Haven, Taplow.
Flotilla under Admiral
Capt. Taylor: Hammond took command of the 4 school.
REGWA
HILDA
RAR
TILLY
LIKA
Lt. Commander Miller. 330
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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.
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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
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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"
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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
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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.
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"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.