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BORNRIF (D.B.11)
Skoot (121 tons)
Lieut. A.N. Blundell,
Lieut. S.C. Minard, R.N.R.
R.N.V.R., V. 1st Lieut.
25th May
1100
Lieut. Blundell took over the ship at
Tilbury from the Dutch captain.
27th May
1330
Sailed to Southend for routeing orders
for Dunkirk.
1530
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2300ca
An unknown skoot [see Tilly] hailed that
Dunkirk was in enemy hands and to
return at once to the Downs. The
Bernrif decided to continue on to
Dunkirk.
28th May
-
When approaching Kwinte buoy, four
vessels coming from Dunkirk reported
that the port had fallen (see
Centerbury). The Bornrif returned
with these vessels to the Downs.
1100
Anchored off Deal.
1700
Sailed for Dunkirk, the skoots
Patria, Twente, Rian and Tilly in
company.
29th May
0100
Arrived off Dunkirk beach [probably
Malo beach near the Sk. Hondsrug.
Embarked about 50 troops. A rope
having fouled the Hondsrug's
propeller, she drifted ashore. After
0300ca
some time the Bornrif managed to tow
the Hondsrug off and back to the
Downs.
1400
Anchored both vessels off Deal. The
Bornrif disembarked 50 troops. (1)
30th May
1600
Sailed for Ramsgate with the Hondsrug
in tow.
1930
Arrived Ramsgate.
Bornrif under repair.
3rd June
1500
Sailed for Dunkirk in company with the
Sks. Pascholl, Hondsrug, Reiger and
Lena.
2230
Secured alongside Dunkirk [west] Mole.
Embarked troops. Endeavoured,
unsuccessfully to tow off the grounded
Sk. Lena
4th June
0100
Cleared Dunkirk harbour.
0700
Arrived Ramsgate in thick fog and
grounded off the harbour entrance.
Disembarked troops by motor boats. (2)
Total 146
Authority - R.O.II, pp.27, 40.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
(2) Ramsgate report states that between 0820-0850, two launches
brought in 96 troops. D.R. does not mention any
disembarkation.
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CONSTANT NYMPH
M/C
Dr. B.A. Smith, Owner/Skipper
30th May
1530
Left Ramsgate in tow of the Sk.
Jutland, which also towed a cutter,
2130ca
a whaler, and the eel-boat Johanna.
Arrived some miles east of Dunkirk.
Towed the cutter and whaler to the
beach after the Jutland had anchored.
Ferried several loads of French
troops to the Jutland.
-
Shifted nearer to Dunkirk and ferried
British troops.
31st May
0300ca
The Jutland having filled with troops(1)
proceeded.
0500ca
The Constant Nymph, with the cutter
and whaler, then attached herself to
a "similar ship", a skoot(2)
[i.e. the Twente] and commenced
filling her with troops.
0800ca
The skoot was full; (3) the cutter
was aground under a stranded barge;
the Constant Nymph's propeller was
fouled and her petrol tank empty.
Constant Nymph's crew were transferred
to the skoot, and the M/B and whaler
were turned over to a drifter.
The skoot proceeded.
1730ca(4) The skoot arrived Margate and
disembarked her troops. She then
Constant Nymph was eventually found
proceeded to Ramsgate.
stranded at Broadstairs and was
returned to her owner.
[On 1st June, Dr. Smith was appointed to the
M/C Count Dracula (q.v.)]
Nil
(2) Dr. Ramsgate report and the only
(1) states 205 troops (but see Jutland). that
R.N.V.R. 2 cannot Smith officers remember states Dr. on Smith board this why were he was is the rather was the a names Lieut. BO "Laudania", deaf sure of R.N.R. the and of 2 the states officers. and name a that S/Lt. he
"Laudania".
He did not ascertain that the so-called "Laudania" A.W. was in
It 1B considered commanded by Lieut. R.N.V.R.), McMullon for the
R.N.R., fact the (lst skoot Lieut. Twente, was s/Lt. Adderley all the
The following following Twente requisite reason: is the only conditions; skoot them. which indeed satisfies s/Lt. no other R. N. V.R. skoot
satisfies more than one of
(b) (a) (c) Officers She She a M/B embarked disembarked and - "a a Lieut. troops cutter about about and R.N.R. 400 whaler" dawn troops and a 31st [or at wargute at at about at assisted Ramagate] by
(a) [D.R. 1800 She after mentions left on the May. a troops a
(3) Margate name which report evidently states that Twente disembarked 350
on arrival.
(4) Margate report states 1845.
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CONSTANT NYMPH
M/C
30th May
1530
Dr. B.A. Smith, Owner/Skipper
Left Ramsgate in tow of the
Jutland, a which also towed Sk.
2130ca
Arrived Towed some miles east of Johanna.
whaler, and the eel-boat a cutter,
beach after the Jutland had anchored. the
the cutter and whaler Dunkirk. to
Ferried several loads of French
-
troops to the Jutland.
Shifted nearer to Dunkirk and ferried
British troops.
31st May
0300ca
The proceeded. Jutland having filled with troops(1)
0500ca
The Constant Nymph, with the cutter
and whaler, then attached herself to
a "similar ship", a skoot(2)
[i.e. the Twente] and commenced
filling her with troops.
0800ca
The skoot was full; (3) the cutter
was aground under a stranded barge;
the Constant Nymph's propeller was
fouled and her petrol tank empty.
Constant Nymph's crew were transferred
to the skoot, and the M/B and whaler
were turned over to a drifter.
The skoot proceeded.
1730ca(4) The skoot arrived Margate and
disembarked her troops. She then
proceeded to Ramsgate.
Constant Nymph was eventually found
stranded at Broadstairs and was
returned to her owner.
[on 1st June, Dr. Smith was appointed to the
M/C Count Dracula (q.v.)]
Nil
(1) Ramagate report states 205 troops (but see Jutland).
(2) Dr. Smith states this was the"Laudania", and that the only
2 officers on board were a Lieut. R.N.R. and a S/Lt.
R.N.V.R. Dr. Smith is rather deaf and states that he
cannot remember why he was BO sure of the name "Laudania".
He did not ascertain the names of the 2 officers.
It 1B considered that the so-called "Laudania" was in
fact the skoot Twente, commanded by Lieut. A.W. McMullon for the
R.N.R., (lst Lieut. was s/Lt. Adderley R.N. V.R.),
The following reason: only skoot which satisfies all the
following Twente requisite is the conditions; indeed no other skoot
satisfies than one of them.
(b) (a) Officers more - a Lieut. R.N.R. about dawn and a 31st s/Lt. May, cutters"]. R.N.V.R. assisted by
(c) (a) She She a 1800 M/B embarked disembarked on and 31st Margate "a May. cutter troops about [to and return 400 whaler" troops to her [or at base Margate "2 at Ramagate] at about
[D.R. name She after mentions which left the evidently a the a
(3) Margate report states that Twente disembarked 350 troops
on arrival.
(4) Margate report states 1845.
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KESTREL
W.D/M.L.
A.E. Cains, Mate.
Lt. Cdr. H.G. Boys-Smith,
L/Sea. R.W. Legg, Coxswain. R.N.R.
31st May
0815
Arrived Ramsgate from Portsmouth, the
a.m.
W.D/M.L. Grouse in company.
Lt. Cdr. Boys-Smith (ex the Sk. Twente)
embarked in the Kestrel, took command
1415
of Kestrel and Grouse and sailed via
U, V and W buoys for Dunkirk beaches.
-
Arrived off the beaches. Embarked a
full load of troops using the M/L's
dinghy. When the dinghy capsized,
went alongside a grounded vessel and
embarked troops from her.
-
Sailed for Ramsgate, Grouse in company.
-
When off the Goodwin Sands, the Kestrel
began to sink, owing to a fault in
the self-baling device. The Grouse
took off some of the men, and Kestrel
was able to proceed at slow speed -
baling hard.
2215ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Kestrel disembarked
35 troops.
1st June
1200
The Kestrel left for the beaches via
U, V and W buoys.
1530
Approaching Dunkirk, great air activity
was observed. The sky was filled with
German bombers and shell bursts.
1600
Arrived off the beach. Went alongside
a wreck and acquired one of her boats
which ferried troops to the Kestrel.
French troops were unwilling to embark
so shifted further east.
-
Proceeded with a full load. Repeated
air attacks. One soldier wounded by
m.g. fire.
2230
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 20 troops.
[Lt. Cdr. Boys-Smith transferred to
a fast Dutch M/L, taking with him
his Coxswain L/Sea. Legg].
-
The Kestrel went over to Dunkirk.
3rd June
0500
Returned to Ramsgate empty and leaking
badly.
-
Reported sunk off Dunkirk.
-
Towed into Margate with engine disabled.
Total 55
Authority - R.O.II, pp.140, 491.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
Mr. J.H. Spain, Third Engineer.
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M.74
M.
74
Dutch M/B
Lt. Cdr. H.G. Boys-Smith,
L/Sea. R.W. Legg, Coxewain. R.N.R.
[Lt. Kestrel] Cdr. Boys-Smith transferred from the W.D/M.L.
2nd June
p.m.
Lt. Cdr. Boys-Smith commandeered
"a large fast Dutch motor launch".
2000
Sailed for Dunkirk harbour via U, V and
W buoys.
-
On arrival, found the port of Dunkirk
under heavy and continuous shell fire. E
3rd June
-
Secured alongside the east pier. No
sign of troops. Collected 30 French
but they refused to embark, and
boarded a larger ship. The N.O.I.C.
ordered the Dutch M/L to return.
0230ca
Proceeded.
-
Arrived Ramsgate, empty.
4th June
Lt. Cdr. Boys-Smith re-assumed command
of the Sk. Twente and sailed for
Tilbury.
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Authority - - R.O.II, p. 142.
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OCEAN BREEZE
Drifter
Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N.
Skipper Bailley (?)
30th May
1245
Sailed from Ramsgate with 2 whalers in
1920ca
tow, by X route for Dunkirk.
Arrived off Malo beach. Commenced
embarking troops. A motor boat,
manned by civilians, towed the Ocean
Breeze's boats to and from the beach
had been embarked.
until dark, by which time 170 troops
Contacted Lieut. McMullan in the Sk.
Twente.
2300
Turned over the 2 whalers to a tug.
Sailed for Ramsgate by X route.
31st May
0400
Arrived Ramagate. Disembarked 107
British and 2 French troops. (1)
0830
Sailed by route X for Dunkirk.
1340ca
Arrived off Malo beach. No boats
available.
1500
Was able to borrow a whaler. Air
attacks commenced and continued
almost without pause. Seven bombers
were brought down by gunfire.
1530
The whaler had by now made one trip.
Contacted S/Lt. Cornish in a N/B
[the Lansdowne] who was of great
assistance.
1700
Having embarked mostly French troops,
shifted to La Panne, with S/Lt.
Cornish and his M/B and embarked
British troops.
2030
Turned over the whaler to S/Lt. Cornish
and asked him to report to the sk.
Atlantic which needed boats.
Sailed by route X (during an air
attack) with about 150 troops on board
lst June
1600
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 150
troops. (2)
Total 259
[On 2nd June, Lieut. de Mauny went over in the
W.D/M.L. Haig].
Authority - R.O.II, p.547.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N.
(2)
(2)
(2) Estimated. Ramsgate report. Ramsgate report states "sandown, Ocean Breeze
(1)
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RIAN( 1)
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. J.I. Miller, D.S.O.,
R.N.
Lt. R.H.W. Jackson, R.N.V.R.
(1st Lieut)
[There is no report of proceedings of this
skoot. The following account has been
compiled from the reports of the vessels
mentioned].
28th May
1745ca
Left Deal for Dunkirk with 5 skoots
in company, including the Tilly, the
Patria, the Twente and the Bornrif.
There is little information about the
Rian's activities at Dunkirk, but
30th May
p.m.
on the night of 30/31st May - she left
Dunkirk for Ramsgate with troops on
board.
Her engines were in a bad state and
2 of the crew of the Ramsgate
life boat [the Prudential were
embarked to assist in navigating her.
Near Ramsgate, the skoot Jutland
found the Rian with her engines
disabled. She took Rian in tow and
anchored her within 2 mile of
Ramsgate Pier.
31st May
1120
The Rian arrived at Ramsgate and
disembarked 257 troops. (2)
Total 257
(1) Rian was a Dutch vessel of 232 tons gross (Lloyds Register)
She is not mentioned in D.R's list of ships nor in the
Director of Sea Transport's list of skoots. She was
however a Dutch skoot.
(2) Ramsgate report.
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TILLY
Lt. Cdr. W.R.T. Clements, R.N.R.
Lt. Cdr. C.M. Ramus, R.N.R.
Lt. L.H. Holman, R.N.V.R., lst
Lieut.
27th May
1035
Arrived in the Downs, from Southend,
1500
Lt. Cdr. Clements in command.
Left for Dunkirk, via West Hinder,
Dyck and Middelkerke buoys, 5 small
motor vessels [ the skoots,
Brandaris, Hondsrug,
2300
Jutland and Twente in company.
8/9 miles from Dunkirk, an "armed
merchant cruiser" the P/V Canterbury
escorting two hospital carriers
[the Isle of Thanet and the Worthing],
signalled, "Dunkirk has fallen and
is in enemy hands. Keep clear".
One of the 5 small motor vessels
with which Tilly had sailed in
company was in charge of Lt. Barwell
[i.e. the Jutland], and she was now
2 a mile distant. The Tilly
repeated the above signal to her.
-
Proceeded towards Dunkirk, but when
close to Nieuport buoy altered course
for the Downs. On passage, met the
Sk. Brandaris which, having received
the same information was also
returning.
28th May
1745
Left Deal for Dunkirk, followed by 6
small motor vessels.
Proceeded via "U", and "W" buoys,
followed close astern by 5 other
skoots, including the Patria, the
Twente, and the Rian.
2300ca
Off Dunkirk.
2400ca
Entered Dunkirk harbour with Patria.
Moored alongside the mole, outside
the Patria. The M/S Medway Queen
berthed outside the Tilly.
Embarked troops.
29th May-
0330ca
Full of troops, the Tilly was towed
out stern first by the Patria, and
proceeded, followed by Patria.
0845
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 107
troops. (1)
[Lt. Cdr. Clements left the Tilly,
and (on 30th May) took command of the
Sk. Jutland].
Lt. Cdr. C.M. Ramus took command of
the Tilly.
p.m.
Proceeded via X route to Dunkirk,
towing 2 cutters.
30th May
a.m.
Off Bray. Sent cutters ashore for
troops which were embarked.
Left the cutters to assist other ships.
-
0940
Arrived Proceeded. Ramsgate. Disembarked 295
troops. (2)
(1) D.R.
(2) Ramsgate report. D.R. gives 294.
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Skoot
TWENTE
Lt. Cdr. H.G. Boys-Smith,
Lt. N.J. Mountfield, R.N.R. R.N.V.R.
(lst Lieut.)
25th May
p.m.
Sailed from Tilbury to Sheerness.
27th May
p.m.
Sailed from Sheerness to Dunkirk via
West Hinder Buoy, in company with
other skoots.
28th May
0330
When approaching beaches, was ordered
by a Naval M/L to return to
Ramsgate.
0400
Air attack.
a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate.
1745ca
Sailed for Dunkirk via U, V, W, buoys.
2345ca
Arrived Dunkirk harbour. Embarked 380
troops, which were ferried off by
drifters.
-
Proceeded. "Fierce fires were blazing
all over Dunkirk, lighting up the
sea".
29 th May
a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 390
troops. (1)
a.m.
Sailed for La Panne, via West Hinder
Buoy.
p.m.
Air attack. In the vicinity of
Middel Kerke buoy, the P.M/S
Gracie Fields was bombed and hit
amidships. She was "unable to stop
her engines". Her "upper deck [was]
enveloped in clouds of steam.
Operation of going alongside had to be
performed whilst both ships were
proceeding ahead. Secured alongside.
Terrible mortality and shambles on
board. Transferred as many injured
and others as the Twente would hold".
Another skoot [the Jutland], secured
on the other side of the Gracie
Fields and took off the remainder.
-
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
30th May
0400ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 399
troops. (1)
Entire ships company relieved for
24 hours. The Twente sailed
immediately with a relief crew,
commanded by Lt. A.W. McMullan, R.N.R.
with S/Lt. Adderley R.N.V.R. as
1st Lieutenant.
2230
Arrived off Dunkirk roads. Anchored.
31st May
0500
Embarked 400 troops, assisted by a
"motor boat and two cutters"
[actually these were the M/B
Constant Nymph, with a cutter and a
whaler]. Proceeded.
[a.m.
As the Twente had not returned, Lt. Cdr.
Boys-Smith took command of the 2
W.D/M.L's Kestrel and Grouse]
(1) D.R.
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TWENTE - Continued
1845
31st May
The Twente arrived at Margate.
(contd.
Disembarked 350 troops. (1) The Twenke then
rehemed to Ramsgate and anchored df the harbour
1st June
As the Twente was not required,
Lt. Haig. McMullan joined the W.D/M.L.
Total 1139.
Authority - R.O.II, p.138.
R.O.III, p.271.
The following awards were made:
1
D.S.O.
Lt. Cdr. H.G. Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
D.S.M.
L/Sea. T.W. Legg.
A.B.
G.H. Baker.
(1) Margate report.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. PATRIA)
W.D. Fast Launch HAIG
Lieutenant-Commander N.L. Pisani R.N. (Ret.).
Decorated with the D.S.O. for this
operation, London Gazette 7th June, 1940.
Recommendation.
RATING.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873. R.F.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative, leadership and
gallantry under fire as coxswain in working an
inexperienced crew of Ordinary Seamen, thereby
enabling the PATRIA to embark over 1,000 troops off
Bray beach. Subsequently in HAIG further large
numbers of men from the Malo beaches, Haggar going
ashore in a small boat on several occasions taking
charge and marshalling the troops. He also worked
the A.A. Lewis gun on board with such skill that
Messerschmitt attacks were repulsed.
Recommended that this remarkable rating should be
decorated for gallantry and noted for early advancement
to Petty Officer, for which his qualities of leadership
fully qualify him.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. REIGER - Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Operated from 26th May to the 3rd June. Steering
compass was so unreliable as to be given up as hopeless,
and in spite of considerable navigational difficulties
of the locality, completed 3 trips to Dunkirk and the
beaches, a performance above the average for the 40
skoots employed in the operation.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Displayed marked pertinacity throughout the
operation and coolness under fire when in the
Dunkirk area. Handled about 800 Allied troops.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE - Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert
Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative and a high
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Operati on "DYNAMO" Recommendations of Personnol.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE (Continued).
rest 3 nights continuous work under way without
from whatsoever recovered a large number of any troops
Dunkirk harbour and La Panne beach, and
displayed great seamanship and judgment going
alongside H.M.P.S. GRACIE FIELDS when she was bombed
and reduced to a sinking condition by enemy aircraft
with about 800 troops on board. GRACIE FIELDS was
unmanageable and unable to stop her engines. TWENTE
secured alongside under way and removed injured and
other survivors until full. Subsequently,
Lieutenant-Commander Boys-Smith commanded two army
motor launches and a Dutch motor launch, and completed
3 other trips to Dunkirk beaches and Dunkirk harbour,
the majority of which were executed during the worst
periods of intensive air attack. Many difficulties
determination. were encountered and overcome with the greatest
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, D/J.107221.
Displayed coolness and resource under fire during
the several trips as coxswain of the TWENTE and later
in the motor launch KESTREL. Largely responsible
for the successful rescues from the sinking GRACIE
FIELDS by his seamanlike actions. His conduct at
all times was admirable.
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman George Henry Baker. D/SSX. 27349.
This rating was Leading Seaman Legg's right-hand
man and distinguished himself by displaying unusual
coolness and initiative for one of his age (19 years).
In addition, accompanied his Commanding Officer in
the fast Dutch motor launch to Dunkirk Mole, where
he displayed conspicuous courage whilst under fire.
This rating has unusual qualities for his age and
experience.
Recommended for special advancement
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recommendation, they following awards as each
For the rest, submit after the a careful review of
appropriate:-
CBE. (Military)
To be Additional Excellent Commanders Order of of the the Military Division
of the Most British
X
Captain William Raigersfeld de Styrap Phillimore, R.N.
x
Commodore Edward Glyn O.B.E. (Military) Jukes-Hughes, (Retired) (Reta.
To be an Additional Excellent Officer Order of of the the Military Division
of the Most British Empire:
Commander Robert Gordon Hood Linzee, R.N. (Retd.)
M.B.E. (Military)
To be an Additional Member of the Military Division
of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
Inspector of Shipwrights D.S.O. F.H. Harvey (ex Chatham Dockyard)
To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Captain Jack Grant Bickford, D.S.C., R.N., H.M.S. EXPRESS.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.,
Commander Eric Percival Hinton, R.N., H.M.S. HALCYON
Commander Reginald Wastell English, Group Officer, Dover
Commander Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S.,
L.R.C.P., R.N., (Retd. .) H.M.S. ROYAL
Commander Jeffery Elliott, R.N.R., H.M.S. KING ORRY
Commander John Charles Keith Dowding, R.D., R.N.R.,
H.M.S. MONA'S ISLE
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N.
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood, R.N., (Retd.),
(Beach Organisation)
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N.,
(Beach Organisation)
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, R.N.,
H.M.S. SUTTON
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.,
H.M.S. SALAMANDER
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE.
Lieutenant Robert Bill, R.N., Dover Minesweeping
Trawlers,
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N., Dutch Skoot
H.M.S. HILDA
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., R.N.,
H.M.S. BIDEFORD
2sc
The Distinguished Service Cross:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N., H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Richard John
Hullis Couch, R.N.,
ESK.
Lieutenant Clifford Woodreiff Carter, R.N., H.M.S. H.M.S.
Lieutenant David Hugh R.N.
ESK.
Surgeon Lieutenant
Mr. Reginald William Clare, wishart Shield, M.S.ORATO Gunner (T), R.N.,
Lieutenant Francis Bruen, R.N., H.M.S. GRENADE. JAGUAR.
Lieutenant Adams, R.N., H.M.S. KETTH.
Lieutenant Derek Peel Willan, R.N., H.M.S. H.M.S. ICARUS ICARUS
Gregson Roper, R.M.,
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DSM
Able Seaman W.J. Morris,
Able Seaman S. Palmer, P/JX.26097, 148052, Motor
Leading Stoker W.A.S. Horn,
Stoker D.T. Banks, KX/86174, R.F.R., Motor Boats Motor
Able Seaman L.F. Strand, C/J.69009, Motor
Lewis Gunner T.W. Watson, SoSo: DORIEN ROSE.
Able Seaman J. O'Rawe, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Ordinary Seaman W. Bassett, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Fireman A. Gilson, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Mr. A.B. Devine, Motor Doat LITTLE ANN.
Deckhand W. Absolom, S.S. QUEENSLAND.
Deckhand M. Hains, S.S. QUEENSLAND.
Leading Officer Steward Edmund Samuel Lawrence, P/L 8649,
H.M.Tug St. ABBS.
Seaman Harry Griffith, Tug JAVA.
Sub. Officer Aubrey John May, London Fire Brigade Fire Float
MASSEY SHAW.
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class William Hymas, MX. 49826,
VV
Able >eaman Albert R.C. Stephens, X.131369, M.T.B. 102.
MT.B. 102.
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham , P/JX. 194588, Newfoundland
Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class Eric Matthew Horne, MX. 62572,
Rating, Dutch Skoot H.M.S. AMAZONE.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK.
Acting Petty Officer Leslie Charles Curd, C/JX.155644, Dutch
Skoot H.M.S. HILDA.
Able Seaman George Edward Godfrey., C/JX.144633, Dutch Skoot
H.M.S.. HILDA.
Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92816,. Dutch Skoot H.M.S.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873, H.M.S. PATRIA HONDSRUG.. (Dutch
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, .107221, Dutch Skoot) Skoot
Able Seaman George Henry Baker, D/SSX. 27349, Dutch Skoot H.M.S.
H.M.S. TWENTE.
rxv Able Seaman Donald Joseph McKinnon - PERSONNEL TWENTE. SHIP KING
Viv
Fireman Merchant Navy Gunner George Knight, H.M. Transport LEVENWOOD.
GEORGE V.
(Private Frederick William John Rushy - PRAGUE.
Acting Boy Able Seaman Albert Edward Mellis, C/LDX. 5187, NEPHRITE.
Robert Moody, H.M. Transport LEVENWOOD.
George iam Crowther oth Field Ambulance, B. Co.
Chief Yeoman of Signals J. Collier, - C/J.69513 LYNX.)
Seaman Thomas Gimmin, TYNWALD.
73544861
Signalman Yeoman of Signals F. Laister, C/J.69665, (H.M.S. H.M.S. KEITH.
Signalman J. Mulheron,
Arthur Waters, JX.142009.
Able Signalman D.W. Simmons, JX. ..183281.
Acting Seaman William. C. Grainger, 133346.
Able Able Seaman Petty J.W. Officer Swales, E.W. Spickett, SSX.22139. JX.12846.
Able Signalman Seaman Seaman E. G.A. Hall JX. 12846.
Leading Able Able Ordinary Able Able Seaman Seaman Seaman Seaman Seaman T.D.D. FLetcher, John Doig, Spanton, JX. D.961. 145091. JX. .114468. 172487.
1XU Able Seaman C.Foster, D.112.
Able Able Seaman Seaman H. Fletcher SSX.20706. (J.99712) B.23221.
Able Seaman R.
Petty
Sick
Signalman Berth F.
are Scaman J. Jones,
Bar Fowles. to The John.144282. ISLE OF C/SBR.X.8022. GUERNSEY.
Able Seaman Arthur Victor Distinguished Johnson, P/J.24724. Service Medal

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263
From:- Sub/Lt. K. Adderley, R.N.V.R.
Date:-
5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
27th May-
Assisted in collection and commissioning of
29th May
pulling boats and motor boats for beach work;
later assisted Act. C.B.O. (Lt. de Mauny, R.N.).
30th May.
0700
Detailed to act as Lieut. to Lieut. McMullan, R.N.R.
in Dutch schoot "Twente". (Lieut. McMullan has
reported separately on commissioning and voyage
to Dunkirk and back).
1st June.
1100
Arrived back Ramsgate; stood by awaiting orders.
3rd June.
1100
Found 45 ft. river motor launch "Madame Sans
Gene" arrived in harbour with crew from River
Emergency Patrol - already detailed to proceed
Dunkirk p.m. same day. Requested permission
assist equipping and victualling and command
in operation. Permission granted by Cdr.
Duffett, R.N.
1700
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk being towed in company
lifeboat and 3 other boats on tug "Tanga".
with warning, "Madame (a) a rope Sans fouling being Gene" streamed our was port disabled propeller, from tug en without route and, through on -
being hauled in by tug, either bending or
stripping blades or bending shaft.
starboard engine becoming waterlogged
(b) apparently by suction through exhaust owing to
speed of tow could (8 kts). be used for a short while entirely. but
Port engine its transmission gave could out still
subsequently arrival Dunkirk suggested boat towed by
be of Officer in charge of tug evidently
On use in transport of troops if approved
lifeboat. order to lifeboat, which Remained did
and gave and was not seen again. Gene"
not understand of tug after evacuating "Madame charge of Sans tug.
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From:- Lt. A.W. McMullan, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
30th May.
Left Ramsgate in schoot "Twente" with Sub.
Lt. Adderley, R.N.V.R. as 1st Lieut.
2230
Arrived 11/2 miles E. of Dunkirk roads.
Remained anchored off all night but due to
Jri
shortage of boats was unable to embark any
troops until 0500 on 31st May when a motor
boat and two cutters were requisitioned with
which 400 troops were embarked. These were
disembarked at Margate.
Returned to Ramsgate and anchored off the
harbour for further orders.
1st June.
Schoot "Twente" not required so joined power
boat "Hague" with Cmdr. Troop R.N., Lieut. de
Mauny R.N. and Sub. Lt. Hollingswear R.N.R.
and proceeded to the inner harbour at Dunkirk
where French soldiers were embarked and ferried
across to a waiting transport in the roads
3rd June.
0200
Were struck whilst leaving the harbour (with 39
on board) on the port side successively by a
by troops a French motor cutter and then again
French trawler.
"Westward Ho", being in the vicinity, "Hague" took off
all the as no time was allowed the by damage. "Westward
soldiers and crew and the the was
Ho" abandoned to ascertain the extent of
"Westward Ho" landed our troops and survivors of
the "Hague" at Margate.

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4715
FRIDAY, 31ST MAY, 1940.
0005.
"HORST".
800.
0535.
"LEDA".
380.
X
0705.
502
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
1100.
+
3 Refugees.
0835.
"HOPPER. V24".
400.
0915.
"K.G.V.".
500.
1015.
"WOLVES".
50.
1100.
"ADVENTURESS".
85.
1320.
"STELLA DURADO".
22.
1320.
"PRINC. ELIZABETH".
374.
1445..
"KING FISHER".
91.
1450.
"LIFEBOAT".
17.
1450.
"SCOTTISH OP".
525.
gendalk
1655.
"DUNDALL".
450.
"ALBURY".
130.
1700.
1730.
"LYDD".
450.
1815.
"AEGIR".
350.
1845.
"TWENTE".
350.
"ANTJE".
300.
1850.
"DOGGERS BANK".
400.
1855.
"BRIGHTON QUEEN".
160.
1900.
"PLINLIMMON".
900.
2100.
Total.
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477 501
Total.
Carried Forward. 33107.
"DUNDALL".
730.
450. 280.
"TWENTE".
350.
"ANTJE".
450.
300. 150.
"BRIGHTON QUEEN".
160.
"LADY SOUTHBORO".
350.
"GALLEONS REACH".
123.
PLIMIMMON
"PHINLIMON".
900.
"QUEEN OF THANET". 2500.
850. 1500. 150.
5000
MOTOR BOAT.
23.
"SALTASH".
750.
"WESTWARD HO".
1686.
720.
918.
48.
3372
"VINCIA".
108.
"HALCYON".
58.
"QUEENS CHANNEL".
52.
"WHIPPINGHAM".
2500.
"FOREMOST".
200.
"ORIEL".
2020.
470.
750.
750.
50.
4040
"RAPID I".
25.
"OFFENIA".
50.
"TANGELLE MARIE".
25.
"GUILLEMOT".
460.
L2 TRAWLER.
85.
AD.389 TRAWLER.
60.
46722.
TOTAL.

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H.M.S. *rangbourne*
158
At Sea.
5th.June 1940.
Sir,
1 have the honour to forward the following narrative
in accordance with your signal 2049/4/6.
At approximately midnight on Sunday 26th. say, H.M.S.
of
the
Sthen.s.
2
148
153
conditions quiet.
a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Sailed
immediately for La Panne beaches via Test Hinder Buoy.
afternoon. When several miles from coast many Terman bombers
were encountered. Bombs were dropped but utesed. Ships
two Lewis @ guns in constant action. Although
ineffective in fact, this gunfire probably kept them ups
machines up. Many ships in vicinity being bombed. Some
British fighters sighted. then nearer to shore the
Paddle Steamer "Gracie Fields" was sighted homeward
bound packed with approximately 800 troops. aftnessed
a bomb attack on her during which & direct bit Y&S
secured amidships. Nent to render assistance. "Gracie
Fields" was unable to stop her engines. Upper deck
enveloped in clouds of steam. Operation of going
alongeide had to be performed whilst both ships more
proceeding shead. Secured alongside. Terrible
mortality and shambles on board. Transferred as sany
injured and others as "Twente" would hold. During
operation another scoot secured alongaide opposite side
of "Gracie Fields" and took off remainder. Cost off
and proceeded full speed to Hamsgate. Arrived dawn,
May 30th. Disembarked wounded and other troops.

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H.M.S. Pangbourne"
158
At Sea.
5th.June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following narrative
in accordance with your signal 2049/4/6.
At approximately midnight on Sunday 26th. May, H.M.S.
with the remainder of the 5th.m.s.
149
3
154
Entire Ship's Company of "Twente" relieved for
24 hours 88 sleep had been unobtainable for 3 nights and
2 days running. "Twente" sailed immediately with relief
crew.
st. a.m.
"Twente" unaccountably not returned. Took cormand
of two Army Metor Launchee, "Kestrel" and "Grouse" instead,
and seiled for Dunkirk Beaches via U, 1, and * bucys.
Embarked a full load of French troops during afternoon.
Slow process. Motor Launches' dinghy *** used to begin
with but capsized. Slight swell. Troope then boarded
a grounded craft whilst Motor Launches were manosuvred
alongside seaward and of this. Considerable air
activity and bombing throughout operations. Returned
immediately to Ramsgate.
Whan off Goodwin Sands Launon I HAS In, "Kestrel",
began to sink. "Grouse" came alongaide and took off
some men. By hard baling and slow speed Ramagate was
somehow reached at midnight. Investigation and repairs
immediately put in hand. (Patent self-baling device
responsible for leak).
1st. Noon.
"Kestrel" fit for gea. Left for Dunkirk Baaches
via U, V, and * buoys. On approaching Dunkirk at 1530
most intense air activity was observed. Sky filled
with German bombers and shall bursts. Beach was reached

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the
- ledge ts enable the to concents ate on
for troop embarkation while he kept. pm
organizated the ship
bith regard to Patria this is an e
well. found . engined "Schuyt" of me
build More in Their Lisdships plan
tam Some of these ships in use, I fe
ship should certainly be considered
well Mas always been well kept.
May 24th 25ᵗʰ.
hurred from yearsend l
Tellury Landing Stage. The solul
measured "wrped", various movement
tell 0245 when she was again anchore
they 25h
Proceeded Sheerness with
and swring ship at No 19 Bu
later the 10, "Schuyls" Delta "Twente"
almpide may 26th
as Sheernese. Kedge and
deck gear Ii prepand Misle
ma 27th
lafts secured to 6 fm lanyards for me
Proceeded 0300 for Dons
with 5 other "Schuyto" anchose
at approx. 1045 wind strong S.W.
bottom dragged sent of in orders slightly small & Downs I wrti decided to pward at 1330, to move N.C.S. to D Is
northern Renli for Neemport r Dunkirk
I was under way, J proceeded indepen
weather During this passago,
continually I therefore the putting Casswain hor helm A.B. cenld creed ship the a
found some stiened deviations manigated the Is the veme
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139 14
133
11
conditions quiet.
ch a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Sailed
immediately for La Panne beaches via West Hinder Buoy.
th afternoon. When several miles from coast many German bombers
were encountered. Bombs were dropped but missed. Ships
two Lewis @ guns in constant action. Although
plant
ineffective in fact, this gunfire probably kept them apr
machines up. Many ships in vicinity being bombed. Some
British fighters sighted. When nearer to shore the
Paddle Steamer "Gracie Fields" was sighted homeward
bound packed with approximately 800 troops. Witnessed
des
a bomb attack on her during which a direct hit was
300.
secured amidships. Went to render assistance. "Gracie
Fields" was unable to stop her engines. Upper deck
and
enveloped in clouds of steam. Operation of going
alongside had to be performed whilst both ships were
proceeding ahead. Secured alongside. Terrible
T
mortality and shambles on board. Transferred as many
with
injured and others as "Twente" would hold. During
00
operation another scoot secured alongside opposite side
situa
of "Gracie Fields" and took off remainder. Cast off
and proceeded full speed to Famsgate. Arrived dawn,
ak.
May 30th. Disembarked wounded and other troops.
teh
20
4R
ICE ADMIRAL
Ell day light an air
9- JUN 1940
be durlsping at
on
*
DOVER
- disaubarked toops,
formism stares.

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140 14
131
41
Entire Ship's Company of "Twente" relieved for
24 hours as sleep had been unobtainable for 3 nights and
h
2 days running. "Twente" sailed immediately with relief
crew.
st. a.m.
"Twente" unaccountably not returned. Took command
of two Army Motor Launches, "Kestrei" and "Grouse" instead, plan
and sailed for Dunkirk Beaches via U, V, and W buoys.
Embarked a full load of French troops during afternoon.
Slow process. Motor Launches' dinghy was used to begin
with but capsized. Slight swell. Troops then boarded
a grounded craft whilst Motor Launches were manceuvred
did
alongside seaward end of this. Considerable air
300.
activity and bombing throughout operations. Returned
immediately to Ramsgate.
When off Goodwin Sands Launch I was in, "Kestrel",
ans
began to sink. "Grouse" came alongside and took off
some men. By hard baling and slow speed Ramsgate was
1
somehow reached at midnight. Investigation and repairs
Erik
immediately put in hand. (Patent self-baling device
00
responsible for leak).
1st. Noon.
situme
"Kestrel" fit for sea. Left for Dunkirk Beaches
via U, V, and W buoys. On approaching Dunkirk at 1530
*
ak.
most intense air activity was observed. Sky filled
leh
with German bombers and shell bursts. Beach was reached
I
4R
ICE ADMIRAL
ill day light an air
9- JUN 1940
Vo
*
the durlsping at
DOVER
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147
137
41
find) and a report that all British had left. These
Frenchmen refused to come in so small a blogy craft
and insisted on boarding a large ship which was also
alongside/ the mole.
A British Naval Officer
apparently in charge of embarkation on mole informed me
that there were no more troops to come and that I must
plain
return empty. I took on board a Brenn gun which was
lying on the mole and returned to Ramsgate.
It was afterwards learnt that although there were
no more troops to come in the area that night, therewere
some more further from the port who succeeded later
did
in reaching the port and were embarked the following
300.
night by other ships.
rd. a.m.
Returned Ramsgate arriving dawn.
!th
Re-assumed command of Dutch Scoot "Twente" and
ans
sailed to Tilbury and Surrey Commercial Docks.
5th
Handed ship over to Dock authorities and returned
-
with Ship's Company to Chatham Barracks.
Erik
00
without
Lieut.-Commander, R.N.R.
ak.
teh
21
4R
ICE ADMIRAL
Ell day light an air
9- JUN 1940
the durlsping at
Vo
*
DOVER
R
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V request of
147
mander Duffilt 138
RN
141
Yamrs of Ratings thering under me in
144,
Iding
rarions much during the wascuation of
Tyne.
Dunkish who are waithy of special mention.
Leading draman R.W. Lagg D/J 107221
V.G.
3. Captain
the particular cooluers and resource
during surnal brip to Dunkin K as
Caxswan of the Dulet s coup "TWENTE"
and later in the M.L. "Kechiel
Particularly worthy of mentia was his
grounded
behaviour an lte afternon of may 29"
when lte "TWENTE" what alangside etc
4 2300.
Paddle strawer "Gracia fields (afthi
had
she had received a direct hil with
means
two bunks when packed with troop) to
lake off as many of the wi/mid and
during
alter as she could hold.
The "Glacia Fields could not top
Junkink
her Engines and lte whole operation had
300
without
Is br preformed which butt and are
t
proceding at half speed
sgak
Lady Tranam Lug's cantial of his
catch
to Dorn.
about 2300 was
CAPTAIN, R.N.
- misswerpors that 4R
Ell day light an air
ICE ADMIRAL
be durlipuing at
9- JUN 1940
*
DOVER
R
at disaurban had troops,
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at request of
147
an mander. 138 RN
141
Yames of Ratings thering under me in
144,
Iding
rarions much during the wascuation of
Tyne.
Dunkish who are waithy of special writin.
Crading draman R.W. Lagg D/J 107221
V.G.
3. Captain
the particular cooluers and resource
during surnal brips to as
Caxswan of the Dulet Scoop "TWENTE"
and later in the M.L. "Kechirl
Particularly worthy of mentia was his
grounded
behaviour an lte afternoon of may 29"
when lte "TWENTE" what alangside lte / 2300.
Paddle strawer "Gracia fields (afhi
had
she had received a direct hil with
means
two bunks when packed with troop) to
lake off as many of the wi/mid and
during
athers as she could hold.
The "Glacia Fields could not top
Junkisk Jun kink
her Engines and lte whole operation had & 300
to br preformed which butt and are - without
proceding at half speed
sgak
Lady Tranam Lug's cantial of his
catch
Dorn.
about 2300 was
CAPTAIN, R.N.
- misswerpors that 45
Ell day light an air
ICE ADMIRAL
the durlipuing at
9- JUN 1940
*
DOVER
R
at disaubar had two ps,
formium stares.

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Statement from S.Y. Vincen: (Re, Dankish
522
C. B.O.
Sir,
7
Gn Imday the 31° M May. are the S.Jay Vincia
left Ramagah in taw of three skiffs for Dunkinh at
2.45pm.
at 7pm see were off the Sandetha Bany, ohn
I
Yes.
From:- Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N.
See
1
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
$
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
that
30th May.
1245
Proceeded from Ramsgate in drifter Ocean Breeze"
(Skipper Bailley) with 2 whalers in tow.
14.00
Passed N. Goodwin L/V and proceeded by Route X
to Dunkirk Roads.
1915
Arrived off Dunkirk East Pier. Proceeded forthwith
to position 1½ miles east of Pier and commenced
embarking troops. Whalers were used for taking
troops off beach - naval crew in 1 whalerand
and
drifter's crew in other.
Found motor boat with civilian crew and coxswain
continued to tow our boats to and from shore to
"Ocean Breeze" until dark having embarked 170
(approx) British troops. Contacted Lieut.
McMullan in Schoot "Twente", turned whalers over
to officer in charge of a tug as I realised that,
without small boats, tugs and drifters etc.
could not operate.
2300
Left Dunkirk Roads by Route X and arrived Ramagate
0400 on 31st May and discharged troops.
31st May.
0830
Proceeded in "Ocean Breeze" by Route X to Dunkirk
1330
Arrived Roads. off Dunkirk East Pier: proceeded to point
1½ miles east of Dunkirk Pier and owing to
absence of small boats and inability to contact
any power driven craft of shallow draft I was
not able to embark any troops until
1500
When I succeeded in borrowing a whaler from tug
to which I had turned mine over on previous day.
Effected one trip ashore with whaler under oars
but owing to surf and tide this operation took
over half an hour. Then was fortunate in
contacting Sub. Lt. Cornish R.N.V.R. in motor
boat. This officer assisted me greatly by
towing my whaler as far in shore as possible and
hauling her off again by means of a warp for
which we utilised the Dan mooring which happened
to be in "Ocean Breeze". Without this officer's
assistance I should not have been able to embark
any troops that day.

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whith
Admiralty,
on.
whitehall.
August, 1940.
Order for good services in the withdrawal of the Allied
for the following Appointments to the Distinguished Service
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders
Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk:-
To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Captain Jack Grant Bickford, D.S.C., Royal Navy, H.M.S. Express.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., Royal Navy.
hanspos
Commander captain Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.,
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Royal Navy (Retired) H.M.S. Royal Eags.
Shapling
Commander Reginald Wastell English, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Commander Eric Perceval Hinton, M.V.O., Royal Naty.
e
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, Royal Navy.
Commander John Charles Keith Dowding, R.D., R.N.R., H.M.S. Mona's
(RD)
Isle.
Commander Jeffery Elliott R.N.R., H.M.S. King Orry.
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, Royal Navy, H.M.S.
Sutton.
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Salamander.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.,
H.M.Skoot Twente.
Lieutenant Robert Bill, Royal Navy.
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, Royal Navy, H.M.Skoot Hilda.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., Royal Bideford. Navy, H.M.S.
His Majesty has also been graciously pleased to approve
the following Awards for like good services:-
The Distinghished Service Cross.
Acting
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, Royal Glengower. Navy, H.M.S.
0/1
Lieutenant -Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Albury.
Lieutenant-Commander Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, Royal
Navy, H.M.S. Locust.
Lieutenant-Commander Richard John Hullis Couch, Royal Esk. Navy, H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Stratford Hercules Dennis, Royal Navy.
Lieutenant-Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Winchelsea.
Lieutenant-Commander John Hugh Lewes, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Bideford.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Shikari.
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5.
petty Officer Edward William Higgs, C/JX.133416, H.M.S. Gossamer.
Petty Officer Walter Alfred Reginald Hooper, D/JX.142642,
Petty Officer Henry Joseph McAllister, C/J.16046, Pensioner 23168,
H.M.S. Malcolm.
Petty Officer Ernest Richard Meredith, P/J.95625, H.M.S.
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
OWE
Petty Officer$ James Owen Paget, .129854, H.M.S. Vivacious. Vimy.
Petty Officer Frederick William Parker, C/J.84930.
Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92186, H.M.Skoot Hondsrug.
7.
Petty Officer Cecil Kenneth Souster, D/J.102935, H.M.S. Whitehall,
Petty Officer Joseph William Frederick Tibbles, P/J.108799,
H.M.S. Icarus.
Petty Officer Leonard Bertram Kearley-Pope, R.N.R., D.5762, H.M.S.
Mona's Isle.
re
ACting Petty Officer Leonard Charles/ Purd, C/JX.155644, H.M.Skoot S.
Hilda.
e.
Acting Petty Officer Herbert Henry Smith, P/JX.145044, H.M.Y.
Bounty.
Se.
Acting Petty Officer Ernest Wilfred Spickett, JX.128246.
Acting Petty Officer Ernest Francis Standley, C/JX.137068, H.M.S.
of Signals James Collins, C/J.69665, H.M.S.Lynx. keith.
Yeoman of Signals Alfred Charles Halls, C/JX.129457, H.M.S.
Malcolm.
Stoker Petty Officer George Albert Aitchison, C/K.61056, H.M.S.
Sabre.
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly, D/K.59925, H.M.S.
Bideford.
Stoker Petty Officer Thomas Rochford, D/K.61034, H.M.S. Salamander
Stoker Petty Officer John Henry Salmon, D/K.66881, H.M.S. Hal cyon
la
Stoker Petty Officer William Edward White, C/K.64353, H.M.S.
Mosquito.
Acting Stoker Petty Officer James William Carr, D/K.63042, H.M.S.
Jaguar.
Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017,
#
H.M.S. Sutton.
r.
Petty Officer Steward John Lysaght, D/L.13388, H.M.S. Havant.
Leading Seaman David Anderson, 0/J.107567, H.M.S. Vanquisher.
Leading Seaman Oliver Frederick Mane Cooper, C/JX.137062, Niger. H.MS.
Leading Seaman John William Flattery, PYJX.131896, H.M.S.
Worcester.
Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Godden, P/JX.129206, H.M.S. Worceste. on. &4
e
Leading Seaman Willie Hagger, P/J.95873, H.M.Skoot Patria.
Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden, C/J.106164, H.M.S. Speedwell
.
Leading Seaman Eldric Ivan John Alfrd Gent Joplin, 138400,
H.M.S. Keith.
Leading Seaman Walter George Harold Last, P/JX.132139, Winchelsea. H.M.S.
41.
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, D/J.107221, H.M.Skoot Twente
.S.
C.
Leading Seaman Frederick Martindale, P/JX.136855, H.M.S. Vimy.
Leading Seaman Douglas Nicholas, D/JX.137869, H.M.S. Codrington..
11".
Leading Seaman James Sowerby, C/JX.109521, R.F.R. B.24793, Malcolm. H.M.S
4.
Leading Seaman Hugh James Spanton, C/J.114468.
Shaw
Leading Seaman Murdo Macleod, R.N.R., 5849D, H.M.S. Skipjack. are

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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
(Continued)
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. PATRIA)
Lisutenant-Commander N.L. Pisani R.N. (Ret
W.D. Fast Launch HAIG
Decorated with the D.S.O. for this
operation, London Gazette 7th June, 1940
Recommendation.
RATING.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873, R.F.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative, leadership and
gallantry under fire as coxswain in working an
inexperienced crew of Ordinary Seamen, thereby
enabling the PATRIA to embark over 1,000 troops off
Bray beach. Subsequently in HAIG further large
numbers of men from the Malo beaches, Haggar going
ashore in a small boat on several occasions taking
charge and marshalling the troops. He also worked
the A.A. Lewis gun on board with such skill that
Messerschmitt attacks were repulsed.
Recommended that this remarkable rating should be
DSM
decorated for gallantry and noted for early advanceme
to Petty Officer, for which his qualities of leadersh
fully qualify him.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. REIGER - Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Operated from 26th May to the 3rd June. Steering
compass was so unreliable as to be given up as hopeless,
AM
and in spite of considerable navigational difficulties
of the locality, completed 3 trips to Dunkirk and the
beaches, a performance above the average for the 40
skoots employed in the operation.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Displayed marked pertinacity throughout the
operation and coolness under fire when in the
Dunkirk area. Handled about 800 Allied troops.
M
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE - Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilber
Boys-Smith. R.N.R
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative and a high
order of pertinacity under fire. During 2 days and
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Page 125
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE (Continued).
3 nights continuous work under way without any
rest whatsoever recovered a large number of troops
from Dunkirk harbour and La Panne beach, and
displayed great seamanship and judgment going
alongside H.M.P.S. GRACIE FIELDS when she was bombed
and reduced to a sinking condition by enemy aircraft
with about 800 troops on board. GRACIE FIELDS was
unmanageable and unable to stop her engines. TWENTE
secured alongside under way and removed injured and
other survivors until full. Subsequently,
Lieutenant-Commander Boys-Smith commanded two army
motor launches and a Dutch motor launch, and completed
3 other trips to Dunkirk beaches and Dunkirk harbour,
the majority of which were executed during the worst
periods of intensive air attack. Many difficulties
were encountered and overcome with the greatest
determination.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, D/J.107221.
Displayed coolness and resource under fire during
the several trips as coxswain of the TWENTE and later
in the motor launch KESTREL. Largely responsible
for the successful rescues from the sinking GRACIE
FIELDS by his seamanlike actions. His conduct at
all times was admirable.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
Able Seaman George Henry Baker. D/SSX.27349.
This rating was Leading Seaman Legg's right-hand
man and distinguished himself by displaying unusual
coolness and initiative for one of his age (19 years).
In addition, accompanied his Commanding Officer in
D-SM
the fast Dutch motor launch to Dunkirk Mole, where
he displayed conspicuous courage whilst under fire.
This rating has unusual qualities for his age and
experience.
Recommended for special advancement
to Leading Seaman.
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126
Dutch Coaster H.M.S. H.M.S. REIGER ZEUS de Lieutenant-Commander Cecil Brooke
Dutch Skoot from - Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
compass Operated was so unreliable 26th May as to to the be 3rd June. Steering
and the in locality, spite of considerable navigational given up as hopeless,
of beaches, a performance completed 3 trips to Dunkirk difficulties the
skoots employed in above the average for the and 40
the operation.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
y
Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Displayed marked pertinacity throughout the
operation and coolness under fire when in the
Dunkirk area. Handled about 800 Allied troops.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE - Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert
Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
order of pertinacity under fire. During 2 days and et ed
Displayed exceptional initiative and a high
3 night:
E
a
ete
jur,
periods of intensive air attack. Many difficulties
the majority of which were executed during the worst
were encountered and overcome with the greatest
determination.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, D/J.107221.
coolness and resource the under TWENTE fire and during later
in the motor rescues from conduct at
the several trips launch as KESTREL. Largely the sinking GRACIE
Displayed coxswain of responsible
FIELDS for the by successful his seamanlike actions. His
all times was admirable.
Recommended for decoration.

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126
utch ZEUS de Lieutenant-Commander Cecil Brooke
Recommendation.
Hoggan, R.N.R.
RATING.
Petty Officer Acted Francis as Herbert Franklin, P/J.96765.
Petty successful great deal round of coxswain useful trips. work of Ship ZEUS, was which not carried well out 2
He helped was Officer cool on board in every preparing soldier was the carried vessel. out by found this a
example to the and younger cheerful members under of fire, the crew. good
Recommended for mention.
Page 125
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnol.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE (Continued).
3 nights continuous work under way without any
rest whatsoever recovered a large number of troops
from Dunkirk harbour and La Panne beach, and
displayed great seamanship and judgment going
alongside H.M.P.S. GRACIE FIELDS when she was bombed
and reduced to a sinking condition by enemy aircraft
with about 800 troops on board. GRACIE FIELDS was
unmanageable and unable to stop her engines. TWENTE
secured alongside under way and removed injured and
other survivors until full. Subsequently,
Lieutenant-Commander Boys-Smith commanded two army
motor launches and a Dutch motor launch, and completed
3 other trips to Dunkirk beaches and Dunkirk harbour,
the majority of which were executed during the worst
periods of intensive air attack. Many difficulties
were encountered and overcome with the greatest
determination.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, D/J.107221.
the several trips launch KESTREL. Largely sinking GRACIE
Displayed as coxswain of the responsible
coolness and resource under TWENTE fire and during latel
FIELDS for the by successful his seamanlike actions.
in the motor rescues from the His conduct at
all times was admirable.
Recommended for decoration.

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To
C. in C. Nore 445
DATE
Repeated F.O.i/c London 62.
22.5.40.
V.A.Dover.
P/L by T/P.
mont
From Admiralty.
to
IMMEDIATE.
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91009
1. From the following list of Dutch Coasters lyin
THE
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in the Port of London four in ballast and of about 200-300
Беппат
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Subject
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by naval crews after arrival at Deptford, and will work
under the War Office.
in
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to
ROBBIT
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4. Names of ships to be reported as they become
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ready for service.
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5. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts
to be sent to Chart Depot Sheerness.
6. Further signal will be made re disposal of
Dutch crews and provision of personnel for manning.
7. It is a matter of great important that these
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3,000
Prite
reason
mane
MESSAGE.
SECRET.
From C.in 0. Nore.
RECEIVED:-
DATE
26.5.40
TIME
P/L By I/P.
1938
Addressed V.A. Dover Reptd. Cdre. 1/c Sheerness.
Admiralty F.O.1/c London
275. My 1254/25. Pollowing ships for operation
DYNAMO now ready for service at Sheerness.
existise Up
(a) Loaded ORANOE
(b) Unloaded PATRIA JUILAND DELTA HONSDROO ANTJE
twolfor od:
TWENTE TILLY BRONDARIS AMAIR.
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relosss
(a) Loaded BART
(b) Unloaded VREDE HILDA CARIBIA RETURN DOCUMES SAME of
to
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BORNRIFF
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All ships are bing held at four hours notice as they
To
тебт0
become ready for service.
1736/26
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1st S.L.
2nd S.L.
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Dep. Controller.
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4th S.L.
D.of Y.
BATH
V.C.N.S.
Sub War Red.
A.C.N.S.
11.36
A.C.N.S.(A) (A)
0.8.0.10 1st B.L.
ADDITIONAL MARKING BY 5
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O.D.(3).
w.o.(15).
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MESSAGE.
1335/27/May.
RECEIVED
RECEIVE
From Combrax, Chatham.
DATE 27.5.40.
DATE
TIME 1420.
CORRECTION receive
P/L BY T/P.
1635/30.
*MORT
Addressed Admiralty. Repeated C.in C., Nore.
Your 2019/24 to C.in C., Nore.
ELEMARO
Name of ship. Name of
Name of
Date of
Commanding
1st Lieut.
Commissionir
and
Officer.
remmo0
ORANGE
Lt.H.P.Crispin.R.N. Lt.K. W.Ratledge. 23rd May,
severe
/BART.
Lt.E.G. Ball.R.N. Lt.J.R.Dean,R.N.V.R.23rd May.
tood
HONSDRUG.
Lt.F. T.Renny,R.N.R.Lt.E. N.Rose.R.N.V.R. 24th Ms
901770
DELTA.
Lt.Cdr.D.F.Lawrence,Lt.E.Little,R.N.R. 24th May,small
R. N.
JUTLAND.
Lt.G.L.Barwell,R.N. Lt.L Hutchinson, 24th May,
WAID
R.N.R.
PATRIA.
Lt. Cdr.H.L.J.
Lt.J.Dupree,
24th My.
address
Pisani, R.N.
R.N.V.R.
TWENTE.
Lt.Cdr.H.G.Boys-
Lt.N.J. Mountfield,
25th May.s to
9d
Smith, R.N.R.
of
R.N.V.R,
TILLY.
Lt.Cdr.W.R.T.
Lt. L.H.Holman,
25th May
motal
Clements R. N.R.
R.N.V.R.
VLENA.
Lt.Cdr.R.P.C.
Lt.R.Morton,
25th Maycame
VITTE
Hawkins, R.N.
R.N.V.R.
loaded
BRANDARIS.
Cdr.C.Euman, R. N.
Lt.W. F.Flowerdew,
25th May.
RNR
se
BORNRIFF.
Lt.A.N. Blundell,
Lt.S.C.Minard,
25th May
R.N.R.
R.N.V.R.
AEGIR.
Lt.W.B.Whitworth.
Lt.R.W.Thomson,
25th May,
R.N.
R.N.V.R.
K.O.A
ANJE or ACTJE.Lt. M.Buist, R.N.
Lt.A.J.Anderson,
26th May.
R.N.V.R.
to
.0
REIGER.
Lt.A. Tyson, R.N.
Sub.Lt.R.Perks,
26th May
R.N.V.R.
to
.0
HILDA.
Lt.A.Gray,R.N.
Lt.H.J.Berry,
26th May 1
M
R.N.V.R.
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DOGGER BANK. Lt.D. T. Macbarnet,
Lt.P.G.C.Dickens,
26th May
R.N.
R.N.
9.4.0
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VEREDE.
Lt.Cdr.R.T.Lampard, Lt.J.K.Hamilton,
26th May
R.N.
R.N.
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Lt.M.G.Morris,R.N.R.Lt.D. H.Swift,R.N. 26th May harge
RIKA
Lt.Cdr.T. T.Youngs, Lt.M.E. Melbourne,
27th May
R.N.R.
R.N.V.R.
GORECHT.
Sub Lt.D.M. Edwards, Sub Lt.G.I.Russell, 27th May
R.N.R.
R.N.V.R.
PRINCESS
Lt.Cdr.C.Gwinner,
Lt.R.N.Irving,
27th May
R. N.
R.N.R.
JULIANA.
Lt.Cdr. J.I.Millor, Lt.R.H.W.Jackson,
No date.
RION.
R.N.R.
R.N.V.R.
crews
TINY......
Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393 /40 dated 30/5/40
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From
Flag Officer in Charge, London.
P.L.A. Building, E.C.3.
To
Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
(Copy to:- Secretary to Commander In Chief,
The Nore, ref.477.c.c./40 of 13/6/40.)
Date
15th June 1940.
No.414/15/40.
Subject
"DYNAMO".
With reference to M.010027/40, the following
are the dates on which the crews of the Dutch Coasters
taken into service for operation "Dynamo" were returned
to their Depots.
Dates of commissioning were notified in
message 2. 1335 D of 27th May from Combrax, Chatham.
Name.
Date paid off.
Name.
Date paid off.
Bornriff.
6th June.
Orange.
6th June.
Bart.
Aegir.
5th June.
11th June.
Honsdrug.
5th June.
Antje.
5th June.
Delta.
5th June.-
Reiger.
6th June.
5th June.
Jutland.
5th June.
Hilda.
ked
Dogger Bank.
5th June.
Patria.
6th June.
Twente.
5th June.
Vrede.
6th June.
copy
6th June.
Caribia.
5th June.
Tilly.
Lena.
5/6
Not returned Rika.
5th June.
to London.
Gorecht.
7th June.
Brandaris
(at Sheerness)
11/10
5th June.
Princess Juliana.
Tiny.
6th June.
Rion.
6th June.
Java.
Rign
to
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Subject
DUTCH SCHUYTES.
The Secretary to
From THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
Date
26th July, 1940.
No. 8520/601
49
To
The Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
Former:- Head of M. Branch M. 010027/40 of 12th June, 1940.
-do-
M.010027/40 of 17th July,1940.
The attached statement regarding the dates of
commissioning and paying off Dutch Schuytes is forwarded.
2. All those remaining in the command after
Operation Dynamo, except RUJA, were kept in commission
for operations Cycle and Aerial and were not paid off
until receipt of Admiralty Telegram 2258/25th June.
3. Among those Schuytes commissioned elsewhere
and paid off in the Portsmouth command were:-
TWENTE
-
Lost through enemy action.
Paid off from 12th June.
HONSDRUG
JUTLAND
CARIBIA
in
-
Paid off at Poole, 2nd July.
)
4. NOORSTAD and PINGUIN were commissioned at
Portsmouth on 15th June, for operation Cycle.
5. All Schuytes in this command were paid off at
Poole, and the Naval Officer-in-Charge has been requested
to forward to you direct the dates of paying off (if
known) of:-
RUJA, NOORSTAD, PINGUIN, GORECHT, DOGGERS BANK.
6.
Correspondence regarding the manning of the
RION, JAVA and TINY, is also enclosed.
Glane
for Paymaster Captain, R.N
Enclosures:-
Secretary.
1. Statement.
2. Portsmouth No. 8520/602 (Minute II) and Minute III.
*****
of 16th July, 1940.
,
placed onboard was P.M. 27th May 1940.
Nevernmith
R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH. NOSR-IN CHIEF
DRAFTING COMMANDER
19th July 1940.
for COMMODORE.
20 JUL 940
*
*
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Subject
DUTCH SCHUYTES.
The Secretary to
From THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
Date
26th July, 1940.
No. 8520/601
49
To
The Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
was
Former:- Head of M. Branch 1.010027/40 of 12th June, 1940.
-do-
M.010027/40 of 17th July,1940.
to
The attached statement regarding the dates of
commissioning and paying off Dutch Schuytes is forwarded.
2. All those remaining in the command after
Operation Dynamo, except RUJA, were kept in commission
of
for operations Cycle and Aerial and were not paid off
July
until receipt of Admiralty Telegram 2258/25th June.
3.
Among those Schuytes commissioned elsewhere
and paid off in the Portsmouth command were:-
as
to
ca
TWENTE
-
Lost through enemy action.
Paid off from 12th June.
HONSDRUG
in
)
JUTLAND
-
Paid off at Poole, 2nd July.
was
CARIBIA
)
4. NOORSTAD and PINGUIN were commissioned at
Portsmouth on 15th June, for operation Cycle.
539.
Poole, 5. and the Naval Officer-in-Charge has been requested
All Schuytes in this command were paid off at
to forward to you direct the dates of paying off (if
known) of:-
RUJA, NOORSTAD, PINGUIN, GORECHT, DOGGERS BANK.
6. Correspondence regarding the manning of the
RION, JAVA and TINY, is also enclosed.
Glane
for Paymaster Captain, R.N
Secretary.
Enclosures:-
1. Statement.
2. Portsmouth No. 8520/602 (Minute II) and Minute III.
of 16th July, 1940.
placed , onboard was P.M. 27th May 1940.
Nevernmith
R.R.N. R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
NOSR-IN- CHIEF
DRAFTING COMMANDER
1919th 19th July 1940.
for COMMODORE.
20 JUL 940
*
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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
II
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.
Circulation as for Specist Broret Branch Acquaint No. 539.

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241
263
From:- Sub/Lt. K. Adderley, R.N.V.R.
Date:-
5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
27th May. Assisted in collection and commissioning of
29th May.
pulling boats and motor boats for beach work;
later assisted Act. C.B.O. (Lt. de Mauny, R.N.).
30th May.
0700
Detailed to act as Lieut. to Lieut. McMullan, R.N.R.
in Dutch schoot "Twente". (Lieut. NcMullan has
reported separately on commissioning and voyage
to Dunkirk and back).
1st June.
1100
Arrived back Ramsgate; stood by awaiting orders.
3rd June.
1100
Found 45 ft. river motor launch "Madame Sans
Gene" arrived in harbour with crew from River
Emergency Patrol - already detailed to proceed
Dunkilek p.m. same day. Requested permission
assist equipping and victualling and command
in operation. Permission granted by Cdr.
Duffett, R.N.
1700
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk being towed in company
with lifeboat and 3 other boats on tug "Tanga".
"Madame Sans Gene" was disabled en route through -
(a) a rope being streamed from tug without
warning, fouling our port propeller, and. on
being hauled in by tug, either bending or
stripping blades or bending shaft.
(b) starboard engine becoming waterlogged
apparently by suction through exhaust owing to
Port engine could be used for a short while but
speed of tow (8 kts).
On arrival Dunkirk suggested boat could still
subsequently its transmission gave out entirely.
be of use in transport of troops if towed by
lifeboat. Officer in charge of tug approved
not understand gave and was not seen again. Remained
and order to lifeboat, which evidently did
in tow of tug after evacuating "Madame Sans Gene"
to tug on orders of officer in charge of tug.

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From:- Lt. A.W. McMullan, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
30th May.
Left Ramsgate in schoot "Twente" with Sub.
Lt. Adderley, R.N.V.R. as 1st Lieut.
2230
Arrived 1/2 miles E. of Dunkirk roads.
Remained anchored off all night but due to
shortage of boats was unable to embark any
troops until 0500 on 31st May when a motor
boat and two cutters were requisitioned with
which 400 troops were embarked. These were
disembarked at Margate.
Returned to Ramsgate and anchored off the
harbour for further orders.
1st June.
Schoot "Twente" not required so joined power
boat "Hague" with Cmdr. Troop R.N., Lieut. de
Mauny R.N. and Sub. Lt. Hollingswear R.N.R.
and where French soldiers were embarked and ferried
proceeded to the inner harbour at Dunkirk
across to & waiting transport in the roads
3rd June.
0200
Were struck whilst leaving the harbour (with 39
by a French motor cutter and then again by
troops on board) on the port side successively &
French trawler.
"Westward Ho", being in the vicinity, took off
Ho" to ascertain the extent of the damage.
all abandoned as no time was allowed by the "Westward
the soldiers and crew and the "Hague" was
"Westward Ho" landed our troops and survivors of
the "Hague" at Margate.

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471
FRIDAY, 31ST MAY, 1940.
0005.
"HORST".
800.
0535.
"LEDA".
380.
502
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
1100.
+
3 Refugees.
0705.
0835.
"HOPPER.V24".
400.
0915.
"K.G.V.".
500.
1015.
"WOLVES".
50.
"ADVENTURESS".
85.
1100.
"STELLA DURADO".
22.
1320.
"PRINC. ELIZABETH".
374.
1320.
"KING FISHER".
91.
1445..
17.
1450.
"LIFEBOAT".
"SCOTTISH OP".
525.
1450.
1655.
"DUNDALL".
450.
1700.
"ALBURY".
130.
450.
"LYDD".
1730.
350.
"AEGIR".
1815.
350.
"TWENTE".
1845.
300.
"ANTJE".
1850.
"DOGGERS BANK".
400.
1855.
"BRIGHTON QUEEN".
160.
1900.
"PLINLIMMON".
900.
2100.
1
7834.
Total.

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Total.
Carried Forward. 33107.
"DUNDALL".
730.
450. 280.
"TWENTE".
350.
"ANTJE".
450.
300. 150.
"BRIGHTON QUEEN".
160.
"LADY SOUTHBORO". 350.
"GALLEONS REACH".
123.
permimmere
"PHINLIMON".
900.
"QUEEN OF THANET". 2500.
850. 1500. 150.
MOTOR BOAT.
23.
"SALTASH".
750.
"WESTWARD HO".
1686.
720. 918.
48.
"VINCIA".
108.
"HALCYON".
58.
"QUEENS CHANNEL".
52.
2500.
"FOREMOST".
200.
470.
750.
750.
50.
"ORIEL".
2020.
"RAPID I".
25.
"OFFENIA".
50.
"TANGELLE MARIE".
25.
"GUILLEMOT".
460.
L2 TRAWLER.
85.
AD.389 TRAWLER.
60.
46722.
TOTAL.

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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
CHAP. IV
round trip from 80 to 172 miles, and the for route the had to be swept before it
and thence into the Dunkirk Impulsive, the THE
be used. Orders were therefore given the North Goodwin
route (the middle Route X), from road, and at 1140
commenced by the destroyer Vessel Patricia. This
advantage of shortening the round trip to 108 miles.
Halcyon, and the Trinity House from 172 route X had the great and
Helier¹ and Royal Daffodil, which left at 1054 under escort of the des- St.
Among the earliest ships to use the Dover northern Route Y were the P/V's
The convoy was joined en route by the hospital carriers St. Andrew and St.
troyer Vimy; in company was the destroyer Anthony, escorting the S.S. Kyno.2
Julien. Route Y was certainly, at that time, out of range of gunfire, but two
bombing attacks were made on the hospital carriers between the West Hinder
and Kwint Bank buoys, and when the convoy arrived off Dunkirk heavy air
attacks were in progress there. The Royal Daffodil and the St. Helier entered
the harbour, but the latter was ordered to withdraw, and she and the 2 hospital
carriers returned empty to the Downs under escort of the Vimy. The Royal
Daffodil embarked 840 troops before returning to Dover.
Sea and Air Patrols
The principal patrol line covered in the morning of the 27th May by Fighter
Command, was Calais-Dunkirk, as it was not known that the Calais garrison
had ceased fire. From 1450 onwards, however, Calais fell out of the picture,
and it became possible to concentrate fighter protection more exclusively on
the work of evacuation³. Sixteen squadrons, varying in strength from 9 to 20
aircraft, were engaged on these activities from 0500-2130; patrols were, how-
ever, limited to squadron strength. Most squadrons carried out 2 patrols,
and 287 sorties in all were flown during the day.4
To cover the passage of ships between Dunkirk and the Downs destroyer
patrols had been established to the northward during the forenoon, and Vice-
Admiral, Dover, asked for 6 additional destroyers to strengthen the Dover
forces. The Admiralty immediately ordered 4 destroyers from the Western
Approaches Command, and 2 from the Portsmouth Command, to proceed
to Dover.⁵
Ex-Dutch skoots for Dunkirk
Other vessels were on their way to Dunkirk during the day, among them
being 15 skoots⁶. Of these the Lena, Hebe II, and later the Oranje, arrived
off the beaches and embarked troops during the night of 27th/28th May the
Abel Tasman, Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with ammunition and food,
arrived off La Panne early in the morning of 28th May; the Hilda and Doggers-
bank reached Dunkirk by noon the 28th May, and were sent to the beaches;
while the remainder⁷, in error, returned to the Downs, after having got within
a few miles of Dunkirk.
2 Off R buoy the Anthony, with the Kyno, was ordered back to the Downs and sub-
I Eleven of the St. Helier's crew had been replaced by naval ratings.
sequently 3 to Portsmouth. The Kyno took no further part in Operation "Dynamo".
R.A.F. Narrative, p. 319.
5 4 R.A.F. Narrative, P. 320.
Scimitar were sent.
Appendices D. 1 and D. 2. The Wakeful, Mackay, Worcester, Montrose, Shikari and
6 7 See Appendix F.
The Bornrif, Brandaris, Hondsrug, Jutland, Patria, Tilly, and Twente.
20

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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
CHAP. IV
from the St. Seiriol and Queen of the Channel, in addition to the drifters'
beaches during the night
dinghies, enabled these drifters of the to 27th/28th lift some May. 2,000 troops from Malo and Bray own
Results of S.N.O. Dunkirk's 2005/27
assembling off the beaches on 1 cruiser, 27th/28th May the Wolfhound,
As a result of the action taken the on night S.N.O. of Dunkirk's signals, there
3 Channel skoots and (the the Lena, St. Hebe Seiriol). other II and All small Oranje) these ships boats, were ordered to use Queen of thers, their own
Wolsey and 6 other destroyers¹, a
pulling boats, were yet available.
boats for ferrying, as no power cutters, whalers or other
S.N.O. Dunkirk's signals had therefore a big result; but owing to the diffi-
culty of passing orders at night in a shattered harbour his decision to divert
vessels to the beaches had unforeseen repercussions, and it was associated with
a false report that Dunkirk had fallen, and the failure of one personnel vessel
and 7 skoots to reach the beaches that night. The circumstances are described
below.
The P/V Canterbury, which had entered Dunkirk harbour at 2000, left at
2058 with 457 troops, including 140 stretcher cases. Before leaving, she was
ordered by the Sea Transport Officer to turn back ships attempting to
enter Dunkirk the order, evidently intended to divert ships to the beaches,
was misunderstood. In the Dunkirk road, the Canterbury passed the order
to the P/V Maid of Orleans and to the H/C's Isle of Thanet and Worthing, and
those vessels thereupon turned back to Dover. Later the order became
definitely garbled, for the skoot Tilly (which was in company with the 4 skoots
Hondsrug, Jutland, Patria and Brandaris) met the Canterbury (in company
with the 2 hospital carriers) 8 or 9 miles from Dunkirk, and received from her
the signal "Dunkirk is in enemy hands. Keep clear." This signal was
variously recorded by some of the other skoots, as Dunkirk has fallen. Re-
turn"; and all five of them, as well as the skoots Bornrif and Twente, did in
fact return to the Downs, although the Jutland and the Patria first closed
Nieuport Bank buoy in an unsuccessful endeavour to obtain more definite
information. Some of the skoots, in turn, promulgated this false report to
other ships, notably to the P/V Dorrien Rose; this ship, which received the
signal, unsafe to approach Dunkirk," did at first alter course to the north-
ward, but, shortly after, again set course for Dunkirk. It was subsequently
thought by some of the vessels concerned that the false information had been
passed by fifth columnists," though there is very little proof of this.³
Chronic shortage' of beaching boats
Such was the beginning of the great build-up of ships4 and of the inaugura-
tion of beach evacuation. The successful development of the latter was
necessarily good in into I the The of northern situation the dependent chronic having sector shortage changed on between the by continuation the south-west of beaching and of boats⁵. fine north-east weather, A wind would and and of any Wakeful the have strength making made went
from Dunkirk. The Windsor remained time they arrived, Anthony the Gallant had not yet returned
2 Portsmouth whither she had escorted on the patrol. S.S. Kyno. The
Canterbury's report.
4 3 See Appendices H.30 and H.32.
5 Appendices D, E and F.
D.R. page 3, para. 11.
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TUESDAY, 28TH MAY
CHAP. V
had all come under fire from the shore guns at Calais and Gravelines. At
0415 on the 28th May the Queen of the Channel, loaded with 904. troops, was
attacked by one aircraft; 3 or 4 bombs were dropped, which straddled the ship
abaft the mainmast and broke her back, the starboard propeller shaft and the
rudder. By good fortune the Dorrien Rose, en route for Dunkirk, was in the
vicinity and rescued the troops : the Queen of the Channel sank about 1/2 hour
later. The St. Seiriol, which left Dunkirk at about 0415 with 494 troops,
reached Folkestone in safety.
Civilian crews feel the strain
Some 45 personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"
Of these eight were sunk, at least six were so damaged by bombing or gunfire
as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were
damaged in collision. Nine of the largest of these personnel vessels had been
engaged prior to "Dynamo" in operations at Dunkirk, Calais and Boulogne,
and their Captains and crews were beginning to feel the strain when Operation
"Dynamo" started.
Thus it was that the Master of the Canterbury, which had already completed
2 round trips to Dunkirk in operation "Dynamo", reported, on the 28th May,
that he was too worn out to make a third trip. The P.S.T.O. went on board
and explained the gravity of the situation to the Master, and the Canterbury
sailed at 0930 the next day. On her return voyage from Dunkirk she was
bombed and damaged, and after landing her 1960 troops went into dock for
repairs. In the 3 trips she made the Canterbury brought back 4,416 troops;
her Master, Captain C. A. Hancock, was awarded the D.S.C.
Personnel vessels not to be employed during full daylight
On the 28th May, however, it had become apparent that development of
the German air threat over the evacuation area, and the increasing artillery
fire from shore batteries covering the sea approaches to Dunkirk, prohibited
the employment of personnel and similar vessels during daylight, until the
position was restored, and that evacuation from Dunkirk by day must for the
moment be confined to warships and small vessels².
It was not, therefore, until later in the day, that the P/V Royal Daffodil
sailed for Dunkirk, and eight other personnel vessels and a hospital carrier³
received their sailing orders during the afternoon and evening.
The northern Route Y was by this time in general use⁴, but ships proceeding
from Dover to Dunkirk were ordered to use the southern and shorter Route Z,
if the passage from Calais Bell buoy to Dunkirk could be made in darkness.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate responsible for servicing skoots
In these circumstances some 20 skoots reached Dunkirk, or arrived off the
beaches during the day and evening of the 28th May; others were on the way.
Their speed varied, but most of them were very slow. Eight of them went
into Dunkirk harbour⁵, and four to Bray beach⁶. The Abel Tasman, loaded
with ammunition, the Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with food, and three
I This number includes 3 store ships, 3 motor vessels and a few freighters, coasters and
tramps.
2 D.R. p. 4, para. 13.
3 The Scotia, Malines, Prague, Manxman, Royal Sovereign, Tynwald, Lochgarry, Killarney
and the H.C. Paris.
4 Appendix K.1.
5 The Caribia, Fredanja, Friso, Jutland, Tilly, Patria, Sursum-Corda, and Twente.
6 The Amazone, Doggersbank, Hilda, and Oranje.
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WEDNESDAY, 29TH MAY
CHAP. VI
Mistral damaged
At 1555 a bomb struck the west quay and damaged the Mistral, killing 3 and
seriously wounding 4, including her captain.
Jaguar severely damaged
Meanwhile, at 1550, the Jaguar was ordered out of Dunkirk harbour, to act
as escort to the Lochgarry then waiting outside. While taking station ahead
of the Lochgarry at about 1630 the second air attack over Dunkirk took place¹.
Dive-bombers attacked with salvoes of 4 bombs. About 14 salvoes were
aimed at the Jaguar and one at the Lochgarry. A near miss severely damaged
the Jaguar, holing her near the waterline and putting her engines and steering
gear out of action; a list to port developed. The destroyer drifted helplessly
until, at 1645, she was in danger of drifting on to a wreck 50 yards away. The
destroyer Express then sighted her and taking her in tow alongside transferred
some of her troops. The skoot Rika, en route for La Panne beach, although
she had been severely shaken by bombs off Middelkerke buoy, closed the
Jaguar and took off 295 troops. The Jaguar eventually reached Dover at
2350 (in spite of further high level bombing attacks at 2014 and 2026), making
the last part of the passage under her own power. She was unable to take any
further part in ' Dynamo."
Clan Macalister sunk
In the attack which damaged the Jaguar, the Lochgarry was also damaged
by a near miss; she was, however, able to proceed, and did so unescorted.
Near 6 W buoy, she passed the S.S. Clan Macalister which, after having hoisted
out 6 motor landing craft earlier in the day and subsequently embarked troops,
had just been bombed and was on fire and sinking. The destroyer Malcolm
had already taken off, the wounded members of the Clan Macalister's crew and
some of her troops, and the minesweeper Pangbourne had embarked the re-
mainder. The Clan Macalister settled on the sea bed on an even keel with
her upper works above water, and remained on fire for days. For days also,
she acted as a target for enemy airmen, who thought she was still afloat.
Gracie Fields abandoned
Continuing on her way near Kwint Bank buoy, the Lochgarry saw the paddle-
minesweeper Gracie Fields (which was carrying about 750 troops from La
Panne beach) hit amidships by a bomb. The Gracie Fields, unable to stop
her engines, and with her upper deck enveloped in clouds of steam, continued
underway at 6 knots with her helm jammed with 15° starboard wheel on.
Nevertheless, the skoot Twente, which was on her way to La Panne beach,
secured alongside the circling Gracie Fields and transferred as many injured
and others as she could. The skoot Jutland, returning from La Panne beach
with 275 French troops, also secured alongside the Gracie Fields' disengaged
side and took off some more of her troops.
Later, at about 1830, the minesweeper Pangbourne (which had just been
holed on both sides above and below the waterline and had had 13 killed and
11 wounded by near misses off Bray beach) went alongside the Gracie Fields,
transferred about 80 British troops, and took her in tow. The M/S Kellett,
carrying 550 troops from Bray beach, led the Pangbourne, whose compasses
had been put out of action by bomb blast. At 0130 next morning the Gracie
I At 1630 hours, a renewed spell of Luftwaffe activity began,
fighters was on the line.
when none of our
(R.A.F. Narrative, p.327).
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SIGNALS
APPENDIX G
7. It is a matter of great importance that these ships should be got ready as.
soon as possible.
Brabant1
Bart
8. Twente
Tilly
Antje
Hondsrug
Brandaris
Reiger
Delta
Lena
Princess Juliana
Borneo¹
Caribia
Oranje
Liberty
Vrede
Gorecht
Bernina
Fiducia'
Rika
Limburg'
Patria
Junior
Bornrif
Amstelroom
Deneb
Martha
Express
Mercurius¹
Aegiv
Jutland
1704/22
F.3. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, C.-IN-C. NORE, C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R)
F.O.I.C. London, F.O.I.C. Southampton, F.O.I.C. Portland
Admiralty 1703/22 and 1704/22 to certain addressees only. The operation for
which these ships are being prepared will be known as Dynamo.
1944/22
APPENDIX G
SIGNALS RE LACK OF SMALL CRAFT
Sunday, 26th May
1. ADMIRALTY to A/S CHATHAM, A/S PORTSMOUTH, (R) C.-IN-C. Nore, C.-in-C. Portsmouth,
V.A. Dover
Investigate and report how many cutters and whalers can be made available for
immediate service under V.A. Dover.
2028/26
2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Combrax Portsmouth,
Commandant 1st D.C. Fort Cumberland
8 A.L.C's. with crews complete are available and will be embarked in S.S. Clan
Macalister at Southampton a.m. 27th May.
2337/26
Monday, 27th May
3. (ADMIRALTY) D.S.V.P. to COMMODORE, SHEERNESS (R) C.-in-C. Nore V.A. Dover
About 40 motor launches have been ordered to Sheerness of which 30 should
arrive at daylight tomorrow Tuesday. The rest during the day. These will be
manned on arrival at Sheerness
Request you will inform V.A. Dover when
boats are ready for service.
2035/27
Tuesday, 28th May
Note: [At 0436. S.N.O. Dunkirk asked for all vessels to be sent alongside east
pier.]
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK (R) Fighter Command
Further destroyers and small craft are being sent now to Dunkirk.
0630/28
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SMALL CRAFT
5. N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
1st Mine Recovery Flotilla vessels Lord Cavan, Fidget, Jacketa, Silver Dawn
and Fisher Buoy. Tug Java. Drifters Lord Collingwood, Lord Rodney, Lord Keith,
Lord St. Vincent. Motor boats New Britannic, Walker I, Walker II, Angler, Nayland,
sailed Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1550/28
I Was not available.
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INDEX
I, 72n. small craft, 61.
29n, 53 (rams and sinks Queen of England).
Tilly Tolly, 71n.
Torbay 23n.
53, 60n, 74, 75n.
Tugs, Troup, use as transports, 41.
Triton, Cdr. H. R., 21, 118, 86. 128.
Twente, 20n, 24, 29n,
Two Rivers, 75n.
Tynwald, 29n, 54n, 64n, 107n, 109, 112n, 114n, 118 (record lift).
U-boats, see Submarines.
Ut Prosim, 23n, 63, 107n.
V.A. Dover, see Ramsay, Vice-Admiral B. H.
Vanguard, 60.
Vanquisher, 37-8, 54n, 55, 61, 62 (make two trips on 30th May), 87, 107n, 108 (sent back
empty), 112n, 114n, 118.
Vavasour, Lt. G. W., 79-81.
Vega, 34, 42, 69.
Venetia, at Boulogne, 9-10.
Venomous, at Boulogne, 9-10; in Dynamo, 61, 101, 107-8, 114n, 118.
Vénus, sunk, 93.
Verity, at Calais, 10; in Dynamo, 13, 19, 28n, 32, 43-4, 49, 51 (reports on Dunkirk),
54n, 55.
Victor-Erna, 73n.
Viewfinder, sunk by Belgian troops, 53.
Viking, 60.
Vimiera, at Boulogne, 9-10.
Vimy, at Boulogne, 8-9; in Dynamo, 20, 23, 27-8, 62 (makes two trips on 30th May), 64n,
69 (hunts S/M.), 74 (rams and sinks Amulree), 95.
Vivacious, 23, 27-8, 45, 61 (calls for more ships and boats), 74 ( -boats), 83 (damaged),
Vincia, 71n, 90.
87, 111-2 (in Operation CK), 127.
V.T.B.25, 116 (evacuates Admiral Abrial), 120 (towed to Dover).
Vulture, 72n.
W.24, 60.
W.26, 72n.
Wakeful, 20n, 23, 24n, 27, 32, 36 (sunk), 37, 85.
Wake-Walker, Rear-Adm. W.F. (R.A. Dover) Apptd. S.N.O. Afloat, 49, 50 ; takes over
duties, 58; tranships four times in 24 hours, 59; general policy, 71; urges M.B's. to
be sent back, 74; investigates position E. of Dunkirk, 85-6; transfers to M.T.B.102,
90 clears Dunkirk of ships, 103; activities night 2/3 June, 108; on the final night,
115; effect of his arrival, 126.
Walker I, 32n.
Walker II, 32n, 114n.
Wardrop, Lt. Cdr. R. G., R.N.R., 49.
Warren, Lt. Cdr. G. H., 88.
Water supply, shortage at Dunkirk and beaches, 26, 31, 62.
Wave Queen, 72n.
Waverley, 28n, 42 (sunk), 47n.
Weather, affects boat work, 36, 48.
Weddle, S/Lt. J. S., R.N.R., 85.
Wells, Lt. J. G., 79-82.
Welman, Lt. Cdr. A. E. P., 8, 9.
Westcove, 111-2, 120.
Westella, 34n, 38 (sinking of), 69 (hunts S/M.), 110 (sunk).
Westerley, 72n.
Westward-Ho, 89 (damaged), 107n.
Weygand, General, 5, 10 (Plan), 11, 27, 96.
Whalley, Lt. 49.
Whippingham, overloaded, 87.
Whitehall, 55, 83 (damaged), 84 (shoots down bomber), 91.
White Heather, 72n.
Whitfield, Col., 22.
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OWNER
TAMARA
king
Cayto
J. Taylor & Bates
REMARKS
REMARKS
UBIQUE II
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OWNER
UNIQUE
USANCO
D. Neville
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of
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Messrs. Hill
ORA
Mr. Chapman
CC
VALERIE
ORCHID
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VANGUARD
VANITEE
A.S. Fuller
to A.P.S. $ LADY
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Smith Bros.
Returned to Owners.
Co.
VERA
R.D. Wetherell
A.P.S.
CALL ? 4B
Trading Co.
T.98.
N.J. Pitman
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VICTORIA
VIEWFINDER
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Smith Bros.
HORIZON
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A.P.S.
WESTERLEY
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A.P.S.
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Lieut. Leyland
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Dutch
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TWENTE
Lord Dunboyne
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VREDE
Fuller
A.P.S.
WOODLAND LILY
Dutch
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Messrs. Jacobs
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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
VREDE
Dutch
WEGA
Dutch
ZEOS

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Reference
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
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
M
is
TILLY
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
TWENTE
Dutch
*
Mr.Bellamy
FRED
(LT
VREDE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
WEGA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
H H H
ZEOS
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ENA
Dutch
Aground on Brady besch(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
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ned
TILLY
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
TWENTE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
VREDE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
WEGA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ZEOS
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy

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Page 3.
r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
Sunk
(Continued)

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Page 3.
LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
#
Sunk
(Continued)

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the
- ledge ts enable the to concents ate on
for troop embarkation while he kept. pm
organizated the ship
bith regard to Patria this is an e
well. found . engined "Schuyt" of me
build More in Their Lisdships plan
tam Some of these ships in use, I fe
ship should certainly be considered
well Mas always been well kept.
May 24th 25ᵗʰ.
hurred from yearsend l
Tellury Landing Stage. The solul
measured "wrped", various movement
tell 0245 when she was again anchore
they 25h
Proceeded Sheerness with
and swring ship at No 19 Bu
later the 10, "Schuyls" Delta "Twente"
almpide may 26th
as Sheernese. Kedge and
deck gear Ii prepand Misle
ma 27th
lafts secured to 6 fm lanyards for me
Proceeded 0300 for Dons
with 5 other "Schuyto" anchose
at approx. 1045 wind strong S.W.
bottom dragged sent of in orders slightly small & Downs I wrti decided to pward at 1330, to move N.C.S. to D Is
northern Renli for Neemport r Dunkirk
I was under way, J proceeded indepen
weather During this passago,
continually I therefore the putting Casswain hor helm A.B. cenld creed ship the a
found some stiened deviations manigated the Is the veme
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2
139 /
133
41
conditions quiet.
:h a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Sailed
immediately for La Panne beaches via West Hinder Buoy.
,
th afternoon. When several miles from coast many German bombers
were encountered. Bombs were dropped but missed. Ships
two Lewis @ guns in constant action. Although
plan
ineffective in fact, this gunfire probably kept them apr
machines up. Many ships in vicinity being bombed. Some
British fighters sighted. When nearer to shore the
Paddle Steamer "Gracie Fields" was sighted homeward
bound packed with approximately 800 troops. Witnessed
de
a bomb attack on her during which a direct hit was
300
secured amidships. Went to render assistance. "Gracie
Fields" was unable to stop her engines. Upper deck
enveloped in clouds of steam. Operation of going
an
alongside had to be performed whilst both ships were
proceeding ahead. Secured alongside. Terrible
1.
mortality and shambles on board. Transferred as many
like
injured and others as "Twente" would hold. During
00
operation another scoot secured alongside opposite side
sike
of "Gracie Fields" and took off remainder. Cast off
and proceeded full speed to Famsgate. Arrived dawn,
ak
May 30th. Disembarked wounded and other troops.
teh
I
as
ICE IOE ADMIRAL
Ell day light an air
JUN 1940
be developing at
Vo
*
DOVER
- disaubar had two ps,
promium stares.

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3
140 14
131 41
Entire Ship's Company of "Twente" relieved for
24 hours as sleep had been unobtainable for 3 nights and
h
2 days running. "Twente" sailed immediately with relief
crew.
st. a.m.
"Twente" unaccountably not returned. Took command
of two Army Motor Launches, "Kestrel" and "Grouse" instead, plan
and sailed for Dunkirk Beaches via U, V, and # buoys.
Embarked a full load of French troops during afternoon.
Slow process. Motor Launches' dinghy was used to begin
with but capsized. Slight swell. Troops then boarded
a grounded craft whilst Motor Launches were manoeuvred
did
alongside seaward end of this. Considerable air
300.
activity and bombing throughout operations. Returned
immediately to Ramsgate.
When off Goodwin Sands Launch I was in, "Kestrel",
ans
began to sink. "Grouse" came alongside and took off
some men. By hard baling and slow speed Ramsgate was
1
somehow reached at midnight. Investigation and repairs
like
immediately put in hand. (Patent self-baling device
00
responsible for leak).
1st. Noon.
"Kestrel" fit for sea. Left for Dunkirk Beaches
situal
via U, V, and W buoys. On approaching Dunkirk at 1530
ak.
most intense air activity was observed. Sky filled
Leh
with German bombers and shell bursts. Beach was reached
20
4R
ICE ADMIRAL
ill day light an air
9- JUN 1940
*
the durlsping at
DOVER
- disamber bed toops,
promium stan.

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request of
147
Vania mander Duffilt 138 RN
141
Names of Ratings thering under me in
144,
Iding
rarions much during the wascuation of
Tyne.
Dunkish who are waithy of special wretin.
Leading Seaman R.W. Lagg D/J 107221
V.G.
3. Captain
the particular cooluers and resource
during surnal brip to as
Caxswan of the Dulet coup "TWENTE"
and later in the M.L. "Kechiel
Particularly worthy of mentia was his
grounded
behaviour an lte afternon of may 29"
when lte "TWENTE" what alangside etc
4
2300.
Paddle strawer "Gracia Filds (afthi
and
she had received a direct hil with
means
two bunks when packed with troop) to
lake off as many of the w/mil and
during
athers as she could hold.
The "Glacia Fields could not top
Junkisk Jun kink
her Engines and lte whole operation had
300
&
Is br preformed which but and are
without
1
providing at half speed
sgak
Lady Tranam Lug's cantial of his
catch
Dorn.
about 2300 was
CAPTAIN, R.N.
- misswerpors that 4R
Ell day light an air
ICE ADMIRAL
be durlsping at
9- JUN 1940
*
DOVER E R
- disaurban had troops,
promium stares.

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Vannander Duffilt 138 144, RN
at request of
14
Yames of Ratings sering under me in
Iding
rarions much during the wascuation of
Tyne
Dunkish who are waithy of special mention.
Lrading Seaman R.W. Lagg D/J 107221.
V.G.
3. Cap
the particular cooluers and resource
during surnal brips to Aunkin K as
Caxswan of the Dulet Scoop "TWENTE"
and later in the M.L. "Kechirl
Particularly worthy of mentia was his
ground
behaviour an lte afternoon of may 29"
when lte "TWENTE" what alangside lte 6
230
Paddle strawer "Gracia fields (afhi
had
she had received a direct hil with
mean
two bunks when packed with troop) to
lake off as many of the wi/mid and
athers as she could hold.
The "Glacia Fields could not stop
Jun
kin
her Engines and lte whole operation had & 30
to br preformed which but and are - will
proceding at half speed
-sga /
Lady Tranam Lug's cantial of his
cate
to Dorn.
about 2300 was
CAPTAIN, R.N.
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Statement from S.Y. Vincea: (Re, Dankish
C.B.O.
Sir,
7
On Imday the 31° M May, are the S.Jay Vincia
left Ramagah in taw of three skiffs for which at
2.45pm. 2.45
at 4pm see were off the Sandetha Bany, ohn
Yes.
From:- Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
See & 4
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
that
30th May.
1245
Proceeded from Ramsgate in drifter Ocean Breeze"
(Skipper Bailley) with 2 whalers in tow.
14.00
Passed N. Goodwin L/V and proceeded by Route X
to Dunkirk Roads.
1915 Arrived off Dunkirk East Pier. Proceeded forthwith
to position 1½ miles east of Pier and commenced
embarking troops. Whalers were used for taking
troops off beach - naval crew in 1 whalerend
drifter's crew in other.
Found motor boat with civilian crew and coxswain
continued to tow our boats to and from shore to
"Ocean Breeze" until dark having embarked 170
(approx) British troops. Contacted Lieut.
McMullan in Schoot "Twente", turned whalere over
to officer in charge of a tug as I realised that,
without small boats, tugs and drifters etc.
could not operate.
2300
Left Dunkirk Roads by Route X and arrived Ramagate
0400 on 31st May and discharged troops.
31st May.
0830
Proceeded in "Ocean Breeze" by Route X to Dunkirk
Roads.
1330
Arrived off Dunkirk East Pier: proceeded to point
1½ miles east of Dunkirk Pier and owing to
absence of small boats and inability to contact
any power driven craft of shallow draft I was
not able to embark any troops until -
1500
When I succeeded in borrowing a whaler from tug
to which I had turned mine over on previous day.
Effected one trip ashore with whaler under oars
but owing to surf and tide this operation took
over half an hour. Then was fortunate in
contacting Sub. Lt. Cornish R.N.V.R. in motor
boat. This officer assisted me greatly by
towing my whaler as far in shore as possible and
hauling her off again by means of a warp for
which we utilised the Dan mooring which happened
to be in "Ocean Breeze". Without this officer's
assistance I should not have been able to embark
any troops that day.