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ADVANCE( 1)
M/Y
C.P. Dick, Owner, Skipper.
28th May
0730
Left Teddington.
1330
Arrived Sheerness.
1630
Left Sheerness with 8 other boats.
29 th May
0300
The Advance arrived Dover. The
remaining boats arrived at intervals,
except one which had been sunk in
collision.
0645
Slipped and proceeded, led by the M/B
Viewfinder, with the M/B's Elizabeth
Green, Bobeli, Hanora and one
other (which turned back) in company.
0700
Joined by the M/B Reda, which brought
the convoy up to six.
1230
Approaching Dunkirk, machine-gunned
by 2 aircraft. Advance's signal
mast was carried away by the under-
carriage of the second aircraft.
1300ca
Sent whaler inshore; it was swamped
on reaching the beach. Emptied and
righted the whaler, which was then
taken in tow by the Advance.
With this and another whaler which
was picked up, ferried troops to a
destroyer and a drifter. Air attacks.
Whaler sunk. Ferried troops to an
escort vessel and a transport, and
towed boats to off-lying ships.
1900ca
Received from a destroyer [the Sabre]
a radio transmitter, which, with 2
operators, was transported to La
Panne.
2045
The M/B Viewfinder was sighted aground.
The Advance and the M/B Elizabeth
Green, both of which had suffered
damage and were leaking, proceeded in
company.
30th May
0530
Arrived Ramsgate.
The Advance had to be beached to
save her from sinking alongside.
2nd June
1830ca
S/Lt. P. Snow, R.N. left Ramsgate in
the Advance for Dunkirk, in company
with 11 other M/B's and 3 skoots
(see White Wing).
-
Arrived Dunkirk.
While at Dunkirk, the M/B Bobeli
was sighted on the beach.
3rd June
-
Returned to Ramsgate.
[No other information of this 2nd
trip available].
Nil
Authority-- R.O.II, p.392.
TO.9144.
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BOAT (16 ft.)
Owner, W. Robertson.
Bonhum,
Hells
29th way
Did not return from Operation Dynamo.
0815
Lott Dover In compuny with 5 other
bosts, (see Viewfinder). Later
1730ca
joined by A/A Rediu
Arrived Le Panner Towed boats from
Authority - TO.9144.
bench to shipp. Received home damage
TO.9436.
while alongoide 13 dectroyer which
Buddenly went TUII shead.
2400ca
Lngines giving trouble; foal screw
and rudder.
-
linde fast to the 11/8 Albory, which
30th May
Belle
later proceeded to Margote. [The
Doheli was apparently left behind]
[s/Lt. Bonham transferred to the BK. Horst on
31st]
2nd June
-
Bobeli, stranded on the beach at
Donkirk, was sighted by the Ц/В
Advance. the did not return to
Englund.
N11
Authority - R.O.II, D**392, 393.
R.O.III, p.320.
TO.9436.
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R.N.
0300
h May
Arrived Dover from Sheerness.
0815
Left Dover in company with 5 other
boats, (see Viewfinder). Later
joined by M/B Reda.
1730ca
Arrived La Panne. Towed boats from
beach to ships. Received some damage
while alongside a destroyer which
suddenly went full ahead.
2400ca
Lngines giving trouble; foul screw
and rudder.
-
Made fast to the M/S Albury, which
th May
a.m.
later proceeded to Margote. [The
Boheli was apparently left behind]
[s/Lt. Bonham transferred to the Sk. Horst on
31st]
d June
-
Bobeli, stranded on the beach at
Dunkirk, was sighted by the M/B
Advance. She did not return to
England.
Nil
uthority - R.O.II, p..392, 393.
R.O.III, p.320.
TO.9436.
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DIANTHUS
M/Y
S/Lt. F.N. Dann, R.N.V.R.
[s/Lt. Dann had already been to Dunkirk in the
M/Y Viewfinder]
1st June
1700
Left Ramsgate. Engine trouble.
2200
Taken in tow by the M/B Thark.
Arrived Ramsgate.
2nd June
2030
Left Ramsgate. Helmsman injured.
2115
Returned to Ramagate.
Left Ramsgate.
2200
Engine very troublesome.
3rd June
0300
Between V and W buoys sighted "convoy"
returning. (1) Decided to return
to Ramsgate.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate.
Nil.
Took no part in the evacuation.
Authority - R.O.II, p.570.
(1) See White wing.
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Vessel,
Evacuation From
ELI ZABETH GREEN
M/B
S/Lt. E.T. Garside, R.N.V. R.
29th May
0600
Left Dover in company with 5 other
1500
yachts (see Viewfinder).
1900
Arrived La Panne. Ferried troops.
Embarked crew and C.O. (s/Lt. C.Minchin,
R.N.) of M/B Hanora (fouled screw),
Advance. and proceeded in company with the M/B
30th May
0530ca
Arrived Ramsgate.
[s/Lt. Garside then transferred to the
R.A.F. launch Andora and made a
trip to the beaches in her].
3rd June
S/Lt. Garside returned to the Elizabeth
1700
Green which left Ramsgate in tow of a
tug [the Sun IV]; 3 other M/B's were
in the tow.
2320ca
The tow was slipped in the vicinity of
the S.W. Ruytingen buoy.
4th June
-
Losing touch with the tug, the
Elizabeth Green returned under her
-
own power with a load of troops to
Ramsgate.
Total Troops Evacuated (Estimated) 10
Total (estimated) 10
Authority - R.O.II, p.393.
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HANORA
M/B (Owner,
s/Lt. C. Minchin, R.N.
C.E. Thompson)
29th May
0600
Sailed from Dover in company with the
M/Y's Viewfinder, Advance, Bobeli and
Elizabeth Green. Also in company
was a sixth yacht, which, however,
turned back.
0700
The flotilla of 5 yachts was joined by
the M/B Reda.
1500
All six vessels arrived off La Panne
S/Lt. Minchin who had arrived at La
Panne in the M/S Lydd, and had
ferried in the Lydd's M/B until she
broke down, thentook over the
Hanora, and towed small craft to
off-lying ships.
1900ca
The Hanora fouled her propeller, and
was abandoned. Her crew transferred
to the Elizabeth Green and thence
1250
to the Lydd.
The Hanora did not return from Dunkirk.
Off
fire Hieuport. Smoke
made to cover the approach of a
Division of French destroyers then
Authority - R.O.II, p.569.
coming down the channel.
TO. 9436.
rived Dover. Disembarked 600 troops.
30th MAY
0500
sailed for Obserness, in company the
drs, Javelin, Ivanhoe, Introvid,
Icarge and Havent.
0836
Arrived Sheerness,
1651
Sailed in company with Ivanhoe, Icaros
and Impulsive.
2005
Detached with Carus to go to Le Penne,
21000a
Anchored and storted embarkation.
Ambarkation very slow.
2132
Signalled for extra boats to assist.
2210
Icarus reported enemy U.T.B's.
2306
Torpedo passed down the port side
missing the storn by about 5 yards.
2316
Another torpedo passed even less
distance shead. Hydrophone effect
heard on the searned bearing.
31st May
0426
Ordered to Dunkirk.
0635
Becored to Dunkirk pier, Filled
up with troops.
0655
Sailed.
0930
Arrived Dover, Disembarked 207 troops
1124
Bailed.
1400
Aprived punkirk. The motor boat took
letters from Toarus (for Lord Gort)
to H.Q. Proceeded alongside a
transport 4) and embarked troops.
(1) Mackey says the time was 0005 on 29th May.
(2) B/Lt. Croswell says that Lord Gort name to La Panne besch
on 30th May and ordered the pier to be built. Built
the direction of Col. Porter, it was ready for Use by
1400 the going day.
(3) 8/1/20 Croswel remained on La Panne batch until 1830/31st
Noy, when be embarked in the M/Y Thele, which entled
for Pasagate at 0325 on 1st June.
(4) Rot 1dentified.
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HILFRANOR
M/B (F. Parham)
S/Lt. C. Minchin, R.N.
When his M/B Hanora broke down at Dunkirk on 29th larly
May (see Viewfinder) S/Lt. Minchin returned to attack
Margate in the M/S Lydd on 30th May
3rd June
Against orders S/Lt. Minchin tried to
go over to Dunkirk in the Hilfranor
but she broke down.
May
In
the
the
This M/B took no effective part in
Dynamo. been torpedoed and BUNK
by an M.T.B., at about 0230 the
motor drifter Comfort had been
remmed and annic by the u/s Lydd,
and at about 0430, the dr. Grafton
Authority - R.O.II, p.391. been Bunk by gunfire by the dr.
Ivanhoe after having been torpedoed
by an M.T.B. - shouts were heard
from the water.
The Hird lowered & boat which was
manned by volunteers and picked up
survivors.
0515ca
Among the survivors, the Hird's boat
picked up Cdr. H.L. Fisher R.N.,
Captain of the Wukeful.
The Hird proceeded - to which
British port 18 not stated - but Cdr.
Fisher sent in a report from Chathsm,
dated 30th May, of the circumstances
attending the Wakeful's loas.
Total 3500(2)
Authority - H. and A. 8/42.
M. 017681/40.
The awards were made:
Home O.B.E. (civil)
Captain A.M. Prodhjem.
B.S.M. (civil)
A.B. И.И. Ree.
stude J. hikkelson.
Posthumous Commentation
Mr. K. Jonessen, 3rd Officer.
Corpenter N.I. Lode.
Commendation
Mr. X.X. Bloodje, Chief Eng.
We To Baba, 2nd Officer.
(1) 4950 gross tons. Owned by Jacobsen and Salvenen. Port of
- Oglo. Bot mentioned in D.R.
(2) Hot mentioned in D.R.
information this
and RL 1980, in
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REDA
M/B(1)
S/Lt. P. Snow, R.N.
P.O. R.W. Rawlings, Motorman.
28th May
1900
Left Sheerness for Ramsgate.
29th May
1000
Sailed from Ramsgate.
1700
Arrived off La Panne in company with
the M/B Viewfinder and 4 other M/B's.
Ferried troops to destroyers and
sloops for 3 hours.
2200
Sailed with 21 troops on board.
Air attack.
30th May
0600ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 21
troops. (2)
31st May
1100
Sailed from Ramsgate.
1730
Arrived off the beaches.
Ferried troops (about 50) to waiting
ships.
2015
Sailed with 23 French troops on board.
Anchored off N. Goodwin for the night.
1st June
0530
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 23
troops. (2)
Total 44
[On 2nd June, S/Lt. Snow went to Dunkirk in the
M/B Advance].
Authority - R.O.II, pp.194, 392.
(1) 12 tons: 8 knots.
(2) Not mentioned in Ramsgate or Dover repai dera:
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VIEWFINDER
M/Y (Owner,
L.A. London).
S/Lt. F.N. Dann, R.N.V.R.
1930
28th May
Left Sheerness for Dover, leading a
convoy of 6 yachts all towing whalers.
Other convoys followed astern.
29th May
0130
Arrived Dover.
0600
Left Dover leading a column of 5 yachts
viz:- Advance, Hanora, Bobeli,
Elizabeth Green and one other (which
however turned back).
0700
Joined by the M/B Reda making a total
of 6 vessels in company.
1400ca
Off Gravelines, machine gunned from the
air.
1500ca
All six vessels arrived off La Panne.
Towed whalers full of troops to off-
lying ships.
1830
The Viewfinder was dragged aground by
Belgian soldiers and became a total
loss.
1900
S/Lt. Dann, took off troops in whalers
to the M/S Lydd. The Hanora fouled
a
her screw and was abandoned.
The Elizabeth Green took off the
Hanora's officer and crew and towed
them and Viewfinder's whalers to the
Lydd.
S/Lt. Dann continued to ferry troops
in a whaler.
2030
S/Lt. Dann handed his charts to the
Reda, and embarked in the Lydd.
2100
The Lydd proceeded.
30th May
0510
The Lydd arrived Margate.
Nil
[s/Lt. Dann then went to the M/Y Dianthus]
Authority - R.O.II, p.569.
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3.
370
22.
Skipper beaches A. Gardner, at 2200 R.N.R. - Went in Tug "Tanga" arrived
bombed machine-gunned throughout the night, while
at the and on Friday, May 31st. They were
lying off an life inprovised boat jetty. He helped to ferry troops
life boat.
down and he returned on Saturday in "Leda", leaving the
in a power which "Tanga" had towed. This broke
23.
Sub Lieut. E.T. Garside, R.N.V.R. - Went to Le Panne in
"Elizabeth Green" and ferried for larger craft. He
sighted "Viewfinder" on the beach. He got back to
Ramsgate on Thursday May 30th, transferred to the R.F.A.
launch "Andora II" and returned to beaches where he ferried
for a bit and then brought back 23 French. Arrived
Ramsgate on Friday. On Monday night he was towed over in
the "Elizabeth Green" by a tug, which he could not after-
wards find and so he brought his load home.
24. Sub Lieut. R. Shrimpton, R.N.V.R. - In an Admiralty, open
36 ft. launch he was towed over by a drifter and pent
Saturday night at the beaches. On a later night he went
into Dunkirk.
25. Sub Lieut. S.C. Allen, R.N.V.R. - Went over to Le Panne
in the "Frightened Lady" which was beached after fouling
the screw. He reported to an Admiral with side whiskers
who was escorting Gort. He was told to help some soldiers
getting abandoned pinnaces away. He also assisted to
build a jetty with trailers etc. Left the beaches in the
"Horst".
26. Sub Lieut. A.V. Weaver, R.N.V.R. - Went over in "Quijijana"
and brought back a party of 18 troops mostly Coldstream
Guards. He went over again in "Sun X".
27.
Sub Lieut. W.G.H. Bonham, R.N. went over in "BOBELI"
in the first batch and ferried until about midnight on
Wednesday night. His boat was broken up by a destroyer
which went full ahead while he was alongside. He went
on ferrying for a bit but had to abandon the "Bobeli" and
returned to Margate in the "Albury". He then went over
in the "Horst" which had to be abandoned owing to engine
trouble and a near miss.
28.
Sub Lieut. J.W. Culham, R.N. - in "Smolt" which broke
down on way over and was towed back by "Midas" ?. Went
over in "Glitter II" to the beaches about 6m East of
Dunkirk arrived at 1600 on Wed. 29th. Stayed ferrying
until 0200 on Thursday when she lost her rudder on some
wreckage and was towed back to Dover by a drifter. The
"Black Arrow" was seen aground at Dunkirk.
29. Sub Lieut. R.A.W. Pool, R.N. - Took lighter X.817 to
Dunkirk and then back to Ramsgate. He went over again
on last night to Dunkirk in the M.T.B. "Marlborough".
Mares
30.
Sub Lieut. E.G.B. Enxnish, R.N.V.R. - in "Skylark" but
she sank on the way over. He also saw "Mary Rose" sink
in mid ocean and the "Ellen Mary" run down by a life
boat and abandoned.
31,
Sub Lieut. E.A.E. Cornish, R.N.V.R. - was in the
"Lansdowne" which slipped her tow outside Dunkirk.

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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
good
569
the
533
From :- Sub.Lieut. F.N.Dann R.N.V.R.
Date :- June 5th 1940
To
:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Ld
*
May 27th Sent from H.M.S. King Alfred to H.M.S. Wildfire.
May 28th
1100
Ordered to fuel and provision about 20 motor yachts
in harbour basin and other yachts continuously
1930
Left arriving. Sheerness for Dover in M.Y. Viewfinder, leading
a convoy of six yachts all towing whalers. Other
convoys followed astern.
lled
May 29th
0130
Arrived Dover. Moored alongside destroyer and
&
requested 0.0.W. to signal shore for orders.
n
The following civilian volunteers refused further
on
0400
duty and were sent ashore :-
out
T.Lewis, John Bye, - Bye, J.Palmer
all
a total of six yachts and refuelled six them
a to
0600
Left Collected Dover in Viewfinder leading a column of motor
yachts viz.
Viewfinder
(myself) Three civilian volunteers)
Advance
S.L. Minchin R.N.)
Mann,
Hanora
(S.L. Bonham)
red
Bobeli Elizabeth Green (S.L. Snow)
Joined by One Reda other which fell in with us and re-completed
which turned back.
0700
the column arrived of six. in convoy off Gravelines. None hit. Repeatedly
1400
All dive six machine gunned Panne from Beach the air. and ferried whalers
1500
1830
Viewfinder All full aboard Put Took two off arrived off of in troops whaler dragged off to La THE with ships aground was two at all in by anchor. ratings whaler excited soldiers to with Belgian abtain from No us soldiers room Viewfinder and help. soldiers. my left for
1900
Hanora's whateremasing and crew my loaded
Hanora who took whalers off my
to H.M.S. Lydd

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Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
PRINCESS LILY
OWNER
31/5/40
REMARKS
Unknown
LOST
approx.
OUR BOYS (Boat)
"
11
RENOWN (Cockle Boat)
"
Lifebont
11
Dutah
Mined and sunk with
"
"
Duton
all hands.
ROBERTA
Unknown
"
ROSABELLE
"
Dutch
"
ST. PATRICK
"
Dutch
ASSUMED LOST
"
SANTOSY
"
Dutch
LOST
11
"
SARAH & EMILY
"
11
"
SEA FALCON (Boat)
11
Dutch
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
SHAMROCK
11
Dutch
"
"
17
SKYLARK 3. (SM281)
"
Dutch
11
Dutch
Unknown
19
SCENESHIFTER
11
"
SONIA
"
"
"
SKYLARK 2.
"
Duton
"
11
SKYLARK 3.
11
Dutals
"
"
SOUTHERN QUEEN
11
Dutan
"
"
STONEHAVEN
"
"
"
SUNSHINE
"
Dutch
"
"
SUE SUE (Rowboat)
"
Dutor
11
11
THETIS
If
Lost while being towed
"
from Dunkirk
TRITON
11
Unknown
"
TWO RIVERS
"
"
If
VIEWFINDER
"
"
11
VIKING 3.
"
"
12
VANITEE
11
"
"
WARRIOR
"
Abandoned off Dunkirk
"
WAVE QUEEN
"
Unknown
11
COMMODORE
"
"
11
WESTERLEY
"
On fire and abandoned -
If
Dunkirk
GRACE DARLING
If
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
"
Sunk in collision with
LOST
S.S. TILLY.
MARY SPEARING
"
Unknown
"
"
"
"
CANVEY QUEEN
"
HAZARD
Did not return from
Dunkirk
PREVIOUSLY
MISS JOSEPHONE I.
11
Do.
REQUISITIONED
If
"
MOSS ROSE
AND ON NAVAL
"
11
SERVICE BUT
PELLAG 2.
11
If
UTILISED FOR
SEAMEW
"DYNAMO".

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
TAMARA
J. Taylor & Bates
Prepared did not go
IV
.8.71
.80.1
XI
you
of
X
UBIQUE II
D.
Neville
Returned unsuitable
out of
to
UNIQUE Jacohurchille
Returned to owners 19.6.
a
USANCO Halls
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
of
.C.D
DES
VALERIE Fuller
A.P.S.
VANGUARD
Smith Bros.
T.98. Returned to owners
VANITEE TORID! Wetherell
T.98 No information of return
from Dunkirk.
VERA
ToMrs. C.M. Smith
Returned to owner.
YAR
VICTORIA
Smith
Bros
Returned to owners.
s
VIEWFINDER
-TOLITA. London
T.98. No trace of return from
Dunkirk.
VIKING
P.H. Tranter
T.98. Returned to owner.
20
Damaged.
VISCOUNT
J. Mears
Being returned to owners 11.6.40.
VEDETTES
F. Lycett
-allocated
to
A.P.S
VENTURE
N.O.I.C. Shereham No report received from List of
Missing Vessels.
VOLANTE R.110
R.J. Solly
Returned to owner.
VIKING III
J.S. Houlton
Reported
lost.
VENUS (WY.67)
Cole
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk
VOLO
G. Denny
Returned to owner.
wepiche Marocaine
VICTORY
Bolitho
Stood by - did not go.
WANDA
E.A.L. Midgely
A.P.S.
WARRIOR
G.H. Warrell
Abandoned off Dunkirk.
Presumed lost.
WARRIOR
W. Douglas
A.P.S.DWOH
WAVE QUEEN
G.H: Kent
T.98. No report received from
List of Missing Vessels.
WAIKAKEI II
Lieut. Leyland
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
WESTERLEY
R.A.B. Christie
No report received from List
of Missing Vessels.
WESTWARD
F.H. Porter
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
WEYMOUTH QUEEN
Cosens & Co.
Released 3.6.40.
WHITE BEAR
.AB
The Hon. Clive Pearson Survived.
WHITE SPRAY
Mrs. Helyar
Did not leave.
WHITE WATER
W.H. Richards
T.98. Returned to owner.
WHITEWING
F.J. Cook
A.P.S.
WILLIE & ALICE
W.G.B. Crouch
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
Returned used by N.O.I.C.
Ramagate, given back to owner.
WINDSONG
O.L. Dalton
A.P.S.
NEW WINDSOR CASTLE
c/o Toughs
Returned to owners.
WINGS OF THE
MORNING
Lord Dunboyne
A.P.S.
WINMABET
J. Gummerson
Returned to owner.
WINSTON
A.J. Fuller
To V.A. Dover.
Now returned
to owners.
WOLSEY
A. Malcolm
Returned to owner.
WOODLAND LILY
Messrs. Jacobs
Returned - unsuitable.

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WEDNESDAY, 29TH MAY
CHAP. VI
M/B Sceneshifter swamped and lost
The M/B Silver Moon, from Ramsgate, arrived off the beaches at 0800 and
ferried troops to ships at anchor. Without charts or compass she returned to
Ramsgate that night. The M/B Sceneshifter, on arrival, was rushed by French
troops, swamped, and became a total loss.
M/B Viewfinder dragged aground and lost
The six motor yachts, Advance, Bobeli, Elizabeth Green, Hanora, Reda and
Viewfinder sailed from Dover for La Panne beach and were machine-gunned
from the air off Gravelines. They arrived off La Panne beach at about
1500/29, and at once began towing whalers full of troops to off-lying ships.
At 1830, the Viewfinder was dragged aground by Belgian soldiers and became
a total loss.
M/B's Hanora and Bobeli abandoned
At 1900, the Hanora fouled her propeller and was abandoned; her crew
transferred to the Elizabeth Green and thence to the minesweeper Lydd. At
1900 also, the dr. Sabre requisitioned the Advance and embarked in her a W/T
transmitter and 2 operators for transportation to G.H.Q. at La Panne. The
Reda, having ferried troops, sailed for Ramsgate at 2200 with 21 troops on
board. The Bobeli having received some damage while alongside a destroyer
which suddenly went full ahead on account of an air attack, subsequently
fouled her screw and rudder; she made fast. to the minesweeper Albury, but
was abandoned when the Albury departed and became stranded on the beach.
The Elizabeth Green and Advance sailed in company that night for Ramsgate.
M/B Glitter II brings drinking water
The Glitter II arrived off Bray beach at 1600 on the 29th May, loaded with
tins of fresh water. She then ferried troops. Next day she lost her rudder and
was towed to Dover by a drifter.
M/B Queen of England sunk
A number of other small motor craft left Southend, Sheerness or Dover for
the beaches on the 29th May, but did not arrive until 30th May. Among them
was the Shamrock, and in company with her were the Princess Maud, Canvey
Queen and Queen of England. On the way over on the night of the 29th/30th
May the Queen of England was rammed amidships by the skoot Tilly and sank
immediately ; her crew were picked up by the Shamrock and transferred to
the Tilly1. The remaining three motor boats were all abandoned and lost next
day after ferrying troops to various destroyers, among them the Anthony;
the Canvey Queen and Shamrock fouled their propellers, and the Princess Maud
went aground.
The Mirasol², alongside Dunkirk mole, was damaged by a near miss. She
was taken in tow by a trawler, but later sank.
Other M/B's that sailed for the beaches on 29th May
The Triton and Silver Queen, with 6 motor launches in company, sailed for
La Panne at 2200. Three of the motor launches broke down on the way over
I Shamrock's report, unconfirmed. The name of the vessel is in doubt; the matter is
not referred to in Tilly's report.
2 Commonly, but erroneously referred to in reports as the " Marasole."
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WEDNESDAY, 29TH MAY
CHAP. VI
Ships lost or damaged on 29th May
H.M. SHIPS SUNK
The destroyers Wakeful, Grafton and Grenade.
The armed boarding vessel King Orrry
The Special Service Vessel Crested Eagle.
The Paddle Minesweepers Waverley and Gracie Fields.¹
The Personnel Vessels Normania,1 Lorina, Fenella and Mona's Queen.
The trawlers Polly Johnson and Calvi.
The danlayers Comfort and Nautilus.
The drifter Girl Pamela².
H.M. SHIPS DAMAGED AND PUT OUT OF ACTION.
The destroyers Saladin, Greyhound, Intrepid, Montrose, Mackay, Gallant
and Jaguar.
The sloop Bideford.
The minesweeper Pangbourne (required dockyard repairs).
The personnel vessel Canterbury.
The hospital carrier Isle of Guernsey.
OTHER VESSELS
SUNK A.L.C.16, the S.S. Clan Macalister (6,900 tons), the M/B's Minikoi,
Viewfinder, Bobeli, Hanora, Sceneshifter and Queen of England.
DAMAGED AND PUT OUT OF ACTION The tug Sun V.
Destroyers of the "H," "I" and "J" Classes withdrawn
As a result of the heavy casualties and losses amongst the destroyer force,
particularly the misfortunes which befell those of the larger and more modern
types, a consultation was held between the Admiralty and the Vice-Admiral,
Dover, on 29th May, which led to a decision to withdraw the 7 destroyers of
the "H", "I" and "J" Classes from "Dynamo"3; they were the only
modern destroyers remaining with Vice-Admiral, Dover. All destroyers of
the "G" class⁴ were already out of action.
There remained available for "Dynamo" 15 destroyers : :-
Esk
Malcolm
Verity
Express
Whitehall
Vanquisher
Anthony
Winchelsea
Sabre
Keith
Worcester
Scimitar
Codrington
Windsor
Shikari
Excluding any casualties, this number of destroyers might be expected to
maintain a flow of one destroyer per hour to the coast and would lift 17,000
troops in 24 hours⁵. It is noteworthy that in spite of their unsuitability for
the work of troop carrying, the 39 destroyers so employed in Dynamo"
brought off more troops-96,000-than any other type of ship (see Table 1).
The 45 personnel vessels brought off 87,000; the 36 minesweepers 46,000;
the 39 skoots 22,000 ; and among the smaller vessels, the 51 drifters brought
off 12,000.
I Actually sank on 30th May, as a result of damage received on 29th May.
2 In collision with the Lydd off Dunkirk harbour on the night of 28th/29th May.
3 The Icarus, Impulsive, Intrepid, Ivanhoe, Harvester, Havant and Javelin.
4 The Gallant, Grafton, Grenade and Greyhound.
5 D.R. p.11, para. 37.
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WEDNESDAY, 29TH MAY
CHAP. VI
Ships lost or damaged on 29th May
H.M. SHIPS SUNK
The destroyers Wakeful, Grafton and Grenade.
The armed boarding vessel King Orrry
The Special Service Vessel Crested Eagle.
The Paddle Minesweepers Waverley and Gracie Fields.¹
The Personnel Vessels Normania,1 Lorina, Fenella and Mona's Queen.
The trawlers Polly Johnson and Calvi.
The danlayers Comfort and Nautilus.
The drifter Girl Pamela².
H.M. SHIPS DAMAGED AND PUT OUT OF ACTION.
The destroyers Saladin, Greyhound, Intrepid, Montrose, Mackay, Gallant
and Jaguar.
The sloop Bideford.
The minesweeper Pangbourne (required dockyard repairs).
The personnel vessel Canterbury.
The hospital carrier Isle of Guernsey.
OTHER VESSELS
SUNK A.L.C.16, the S.S. Clan Macalister (6,900 tons), the M/B's Minikoi,
Viewfinder, Bobeli, Hanora, Sceneshifter and Queen of England.
DAMAGED AND PUT OUT OF ACTION The tug Sun V.
Destroyers of the "H," "I" and "J" Classes withdrawn
As a result of the heavy casualties and losses amongst the destroyer force,
particularly the misfortunes which befell those of the larger and more modern
types, a consultation was held between the Admiralty and the Vice-Admiral,
Dover, on 29th May, which led to a decision to withdraw the 7 destroyers of
the "H", "I" and "J" Classes from "Dynamo"3; they were the only
modern destroyers remaining with Vice-Admiral, Dover. All destroyers of
the "G" class4 were already out of action.
There remained available for "Dynamo" 15 destroyers :-
Esk
Malcolm
Verity
Express
Whitehall
Vanquisher
Anthony
Winchelsea
Sabre
Keith
Worcester
Scimitar
Codrington
Windsor
Shikari
Excluding any casualties, this number of destroyers might be expected to
maintain a flow of one destroyer per hour to the coast and would lift 17,000
troops in 24 hours⁵. It is noteworthy that in spite of their unsuitability for
the work of troop carrying, the 39 destroyers so employed in ' Dynamo "
brought off more troops-96,000-than any other type of ship (see Table 1).
The 45 personnel vessels brought off 87,000; the 36 minesweepers 46,000 ;
the 39 skoots 22,000 ; and among the smaller vessels, the 51 drifters brought
off 12,000.
I Actually sank on 30th May, as a result of damage received on 29th May.
2 In collision with the Lydd off Dunkirk harbour on the night of 28th/29th May.
3 The Icarus, Impulsive, Intrepid, Ivanhoe, Harvester, Havant and Javelin.
4 The Gallant, Grafton, Grenade and Greyhound.
5 D.R. p.11, para. 37.
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INDEX
await embarkation, 82; surf stops embarkation, 82; evacuation from beaches and
harbour compared, 124;
Bray, 23, 28, 29, 31 (bombed), 36, 42n (bombed), 50, 52, 58-60, 69, 71, 78-82.
Coxyde, 26.
doned), 83 (Devonia used as pier), 86.
La Panne, 23, 26, 27-28, 30-32, 42n (bombed), 46-7, 50, 52, 58-60, 66, 70, 75-83 (aban-
Malo, 23, 27, 31, 71-2, 84, 101.
Zuydcoote, 27, 31.
Beaching boats, See small craft.
Beal, 47.
Beatrice Maud, 60, 114n, 118 (towed to Dover), 120.
Beckwith-Smith, Brig. M. B., 66.
Belgium invaded, 1; Belgium Army bad news of, 1; withdraws 2, 12; collapses, 15
craft, 73, 86.
Belgians, King of 6, 19 (surrenders); Belgian troops sink Viewfinder, 53; Belgian fishing
Ben and Lucy, 71m, 73.
Benlawers, 11.
Ben-My-Chree, in collision, 110.
Bennett, S/Lt. P. H.E. Wounded, 74.
Bernadette, 92.
Berthon, Capt. E. L. 90 (two ships sunk under him).
Biarrits, 19, 28.
Biddulph, Act. Com. M. A. 0., 101.
Bideford: damaged, 45-6, 52; ashore off Bray, 58 calls for towing ropes, 61.
Bill, Lt. R. 39, 44 (restores order).
Billotte, General, 1, 3, 6.
Black, Lt. Cdr. A. R. M., died of wounds, 10.
Black Arrow, 60n.
Blackburn Rovers, 34n, 38 (sinking of), 110 (sunk).
Blanchard, General, 1, 11, 13, 14, 19, 26.
Blount, Air V.M., C. H., 4.
Blyskawica, 34, 42, 69.
Board of Trade Officials, 94.
Boatkeepers, lack of, 60, 81.
Boats, See Small Craft.
Bobeli, abandoned, 53 ; sunk, 55.
Bonny Heather, 60n, 120.
Bornrif, 20n, 24, 114n, 116-7.
Botanic, 13.
Bouclier, 62n, 69, 107n, 109.
Boulogne, evacuated, 8-10.
Bounty, 66, 71n, 83.
Bourrasque, sunk, 62-3.
Boy Roy, 23n, 31 (damaged).
Boyle, Cdr. R. C., 44.
Brandaris, 20n, 24.
Branlebas, 62n, 63.
Bray. See Beaches.
Brighton Belle, 23n, 27, 31 (sunk).
Brighton Queen, sunk, 92.
Britannic, 72n.
British Expeditionary Force ; movements 10th May-4th June, XIV ; reaches Dyle R., 1;
withdraws, 2, 3, 6, 14, 15; communications cut, 3, 6 ; evacuation foreseen, 4, 14
put on half rations, 8; short of ammunition, 11; discipline, 36n, 58, 80, 127-8; in
good heart, 57 evacuation of rearguard, 65, 70, 108; under Adm. Abrial's orders, 66 ;
rearguard held up, 103; evacuation complete, 108.
Brock, 13n, 39.
Brooke, Lt. Gen. A. F., 2.
Buchanan, Cdr. H. J., R.A.N., 118.
Buffalo Bill, 73n.
Bullfinch, 47.
Bush, Capt. E. W., S.N.O. afloat off Beaches, 49, 50 ; hands over to R.A. Dover, 58
goes home to press for more boats, 58.
Butler, Pay S/Lt., W. J., R.N.V.R., killed, 31.
Buttercup Force, 8.
Bystander, 51n.
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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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Londonus
LOUIS LONDON & SONS
CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS
LONDONUS WORKS
J. L. LONDON.
TELEPHONE:
E.L. LONDON. M.B.E.
ROYAL 5822
(6 LINES)
ALIE STREET
L.S. LONDON.
L. A. LONDON.
TELEGRAPHIC &
CABLE ADDRESS
LONDON, E.I
ESTABLISHED 1859.
ADAPTNESS, EDO, LONDON
"Wannsee",
REF. LAL/BJ
Sandy Lodge Road,
Moor Park,
Herts.
8th October 1940.
W. B. Luard Esq.,
14, Wood Lane,
Falmouth,
CORNWALL.
Dear Sir,
evacuation of Dunkirk, whilst I personally did Teddington not take
any part Re in the this, my boat "VIEWFINDER" was requisitioned from
and I had to get her ready in five hours.
time of getting her ready I was not aware for what wanted; purpose
however, she was I was informed that the Naval Crew had been
required, At the but volunteered to take the boat wherever prepared. it was
only giving you this information as you may like to know chance how
the I am Club's boats were used in the evacuation. If, by hear any of
many any members of were on this job, I should be most interested to
their experiences.
Yours truly,
difficulties were experienced 111
that there was a bit of a breeze and a little popple on
the other side on the morning of the 31st May, which made it
very difficult to embark troops, except on the lee side of
the ship, during the previous night the water was so smooth
that it did not matter which side was used.
(4) .- It is quite clear, from the time at which I was
first warned for duty, that the Navy collected the small
boats by way of intelligent anticipation, many of us were

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She
UNCH
OF SHIPPING,
.8.
E.C.
"
VESSEL
$411
OWNER
TAMARA
king
Cayto
J. Taylor & Bates
REMARKS
REMARKS
UBIQUE II
Prepared did not go SEL
OWNER
UNIQUE
USANCO
D. Neville
Returned - unsuitable
of
ing
Ham
J. Churchills.
Returned
Messrs. Hill
ORA
Mr. Chapman
CC
VALERIE
ORCHID
tion
VANGUARD
VANITEE
A.S. Fuller
to A.P.S. $ LADY
London & Rochester
Returned to owner.
Smith Bros.
Returned to Owners.
Co.
VERA
R.D. Wetherell
A.P.S.
CALL ? 4B
Trading Co.
T.98.
N.J. Pitman
Prepared but did not go. go.
VICTORIA
VIEWFINDER
Mrs. C.M. Smith
T.98. Returned to Owner)E NIFRED COME
R.B. Chillcott
Stood by - did not
FRev
Smith Bros.
HORIZON
E. Stephens
Did not go.
VIKING
L.A. London
Cosens & Co.
YMOUTH BELLE
auring
VISCOUNT
P.H. Tranter
T.98.
VEDETTES
Did not go
VENTURE
J. Mears
T.98. retum
Re
F. Lycett
Returned to owner, AME
c/o Wilsons
Returned to owners.
Captain Manley
6
VIKING III
VOLANTE R.110
c/o N.O.I.C. Shereham
to
YOLA
VENUS (WY.67)
R.J.
who
VOLO
VICTORY
G. Denny
Reported lost.
to owner.
WANDA
Bolitho
Dunkirk. Prepared but did not go to
WARRIOR
Stood Returned to
WARRIOR
G.H. Warrell
E.A.L. Midgely
by - did owner. not go.
WAVE QUEEN
A.P.S.
WESTERLEY
WAIKAKEI II
G.H.Kent
A.P.S.
Presumed Abandoned lost. off Dunkirk.
WESTWARD
Lieut. Leyland
WHITE BEAR
WEYMOUTH QUEEN
R.A.B. Christie
T.98. No received f
WHITE WATER WATER
P.H. Porter.Co. P.H. Porter.
Vessels.
1
Cosensorter
of from List
I
I
Mrs. Helyarive Pearson Survived. 3.6.40. A.P.S.
I
WILLIE & ALICE
Dusch
R
T.98. t leave.
R
WINDSONG
Crouch
c/o Toughs
Noturned
A.P.S. Returned to owner.
R
S.
CASTLE
G.L. Dalton
S
Remsgate, of return from .
Dutch
WINMABET
T.
Dutch
WINSTON
TWENTE
Lord Dunboyne
Returned to owners.
back to Owner.
Dutch
WOLSEY
VREDE
Fuller
A.P.S.
WOODLAND LILY
Dutch
WEGA
A. Malcolm
Messrs. Jacobs
Returned Returned - to owner.
Dutch
ZEOS
returned
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Empire Hotel
Horrist
CS.-
me of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
PRINCESS LILY
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
approx.
"
OUR BOYS (Boat)
11
"
"
RENOWN (Cockle Boat)
"
Mined and sunk with
all hands.
"
"
ROBERTA
Unknown
N.
ROSABELLE
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
"
LOST
ST. PATRICK
"
"
"
SANTOSY
"
"
"
SARAH & EMILY
ough
"
SEA FALCON (Boat)
"
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
"
"
"
SHAMROCK
untit
"
SKYLARK 3. (SM281)
"
Unknown
was
"
"
"
SCENESHIFTER
"
"
"
SONIA
"
"
11
SKYLARK 2.
"
"
ff
SKYLARK 3.
in
"
"
"
SOUTHERN QUEEN
"
OS as
"
"
STONEHAVEN
"
tish
"
"
SUNSHINE
"
SUE SUE (Rowboat)
"
"
"
"
Lost while being towed
e
THETIS
from Dunkirk
"
"
TRITON
Unknown
"
"
"
TWO RIVERS
"
"
"
VIEWFINDER
11
"
"
VIKING 3.
"
"
"
VANITEE
"
"
Abandoned off Dunkirk
is
WARRIOR
"
"
WAVE QUEEN
Unknown
"
"
"
1
COMMODORE
"
"
On fire and abandoned -
WESTERLEY
Dunkirk
17
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
GRACE DARLING
"
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
Sunk in collision with
LOST
S.S. TILLY.
3)
"
"
MARY SPEARING
Unknown
"
"
"
CANVEY QUEEN
"
Did not return from
HAZARD
Dunkirk
PREVIOUSLY
"
Do.
REQUISITIONED
MISS JOSEPHONE I.
"
11
AND ON NAVAL
MOSS ROSE
"
"
SERVICE BUT
PELLAG 2.
"
"
UTILISED FOR
SEAMEW
"DYNAMO".

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Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
PRINCESS LILY
31.5.40
Unknown.
LOST
approx.
OUR BOYS (Boat)
"
"
"
RENOWN (Cockle Boat)
"
Mined & sunk with
"
all hands.
ROBERTA
"
Unknown.
"
ROSABELLE
"
If
ASSUMED LOST.
ST. PATRICK
"
"
LOST.
SANTOSY
"
"
"
SARAH & EMILY
If
11
"
SEA FALCON (Boat)
"
Abandoned - Dunkirk
11
SHAMROCK
"
"
"
If
SKYLARK 3. (SM281)
If
Unknown
"
SCENESHIFTER
If
"
"
SONIA
"
"
12
SKYLARK 2.
II
If
"
SKYLARK 3.
"
"
"
SOUTHERN QUEEN
"
11
"
STONEHAVEN.
"
11
"
SUNSHINE
"
"
"
SUE SUE (Rowboat)
11
11
"
THETIS
"
Lost while being towed
"
from Dunkirk.
TRITON
11
Unknown.
"
TWO RIVERS
11
It
11
VIEWFINDER
11
11
"
VIKING 3.
=
11
"
VANITEE
11
11
11
WARRIOR
11
Abandoned off Dunkirk.
11
WAVE QUEEN
"
Unknown.
11
COMMODORE
"
11
"
WESTERLEY
11
On fire & abandoned -
"
Dunkirk.
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SPATIS AND
OF
Committee to deal with Claims of Small
Craft evacuation employed in the Dunkirk and subsequent
operations.
Meeting held at 11 D.m. on
Wednesday 31st July, 1940 at
Room 8021A.
the Ministry of Shipping,
AGENDA.
1.
(
2.
Minutes of Mesting hold on the 24th July, 1940.
Matters arising.
3.
4,
Report of Payments for wook ending 30th July, 1%
Cases for discussion and settlement on the tables
I.
Total Loss:
B, "Warrior"
b. "Rocinunte"
-
G.H.Narrell.
-
C. "Viewfinder"
R.F.Fryers.
d.
-
L.A.London.
-
8. "Beverley"
A.R.Bell.
-
Thompson & Cordery.
II, Repairs:
N
B. "Meender"
b. "Sailing Burges:-
"Shannon"
"Hestaway"
"Ashingdon"
"Ada/Mary"
"Basildon"
"Burton",
III. Other Expenses:
8, "Elvin"
5.
Any other business.
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE
Meeting held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday 7th August, 1940
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 8021A.
Present: Mr. Allen (Chairman)
" Simmons
" Moore
" Riddell
" Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 31st July were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed.
(a) "Britannic": New evidence was considered and it was
agreed to offer the owner (Mr. Budd) £375 in full and
final settlement of all his claims.
(b) "Pote": Agreed to make a formal offer of £1,350 in
full and final settlement.
(c) "Count Dracula": Agreed to offer £250 in full and
final settlement of all claims of the owner, leaving
him to liquidate any outstanding charges arising from
any delay in arriving at a settlement.
(a) "Viewfinder": Agreed to approach the owner and arrange
settlement up to £950.
(e) "Beverley": Agreed to offer £500 in full and final
settlement of all claims.
(f) "Elvin": Agreed to pay for wages as claimed plus
2½% agency fee.
3. Report of Payments for week ended 6th August amounting to
£3,116.17.4₫. was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
(a) Total Loss:
"Little Ann": Agreed to offer £600 in full
settlement.
"Bobel$": Agreed to offer £1,100
=
=
4
"Westerley": Agreed not necessarily to accept
insured figure for Total Loss value,
but to obtain further evidence as to
date of purchase, condition etc.
"Kingfisher": Agreed to pay £70 in full and final
settlement of all claims.
his Williams
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Committee to deal with claims of small craft employed
in the Dunkirk and subsequent operations.
Meeting held at ll.a.m. on Wednesday 31st July 1940
at the Ministry of Shipping. Room 8021.A.
.......
Present :-
Mr. Allen (Chairman)
" Moore
"
Riddell
" Wand
.....
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 24th July were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed
(a) "Britannic" : Rye Fishery Officer is endeavouring
to find a suitable boat.
(b) Sailing Barges:
"Ada
Mary" : Agreed to Repair and negotiate
settlement.
"Hastaway"
"
"
"
"
"
"
:
"Ashingdon"
"
"
"
"
"
"
:
"Basildon"
"
"
:
have valued.
"Burton"
"
If
:
"
If
"Shannon"
If
"
"
"
:
(c) "Iote" : Agreed to invite owner to call and discuss
terms of settlement at £1,250 - £1,400.
(d) "Count Dracula" : Agreed to obtain valuation from
Messrs Tough's.
3. Report of Payments for week ended 30th July amounting to
£1,541.17.10d was presented and passed.
4. The following Total Loss Cases were discussed:-
(a) "Warrior" : Agreed to offer £125 in full and
final settlement.
(b) "Rocinante" Agreed to offer £300 in full and final
settlement.
(c) "Viewfinder":
"
"
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£900
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If
It
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(a) "Beverley" :
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£425
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5. "Elvin": Claim for wages was deferred until next meeting.
6. Next Meeting fixed for ll.a.m. on Wednesday 7th August, 1940.
his alm 7/8/40.

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22.
Skipper A. Gardner, R.N.R. - Went in Tug "Tanga" arrived
at the beaches at 2200 on Friday, May 31st. They were
bombed and machine-gunned throughout the night, while
lying off an inprovised jetty. He helped to ferry troops
in a power life boat which "Tanga" had towed. This broke
down and he returned on Saturday in "Leda", leaving the
life boat.
23. Sub Lieut. E.T. Garside, R.N.V.R. - Went to Le Panne in
"Elizabeth Green" and ferried for larger craft. He
sighted "Viewfinder" on the beach. He got back to
Ramsgate on Thursday May 30th, transferred to the R.F.A.
launch "Andora II" and returned to beaches where he ferried
for a bit and then brought back 23 French. Arrived
Ramsgate on Friday. On Monday night he was towed over in
the "Elizabeth Green" by a tug, which he could not after-
wards find and so he brought his load home.
24. Sub Lieut. R. Shrimpton, R.N.V.R.- In an Admiralty, open
36 ft. launch he was towed over by a drifter and pent
Saturday night at the beaches. On a later night he went
into Dunkirk.
25. Sub Lieut. S.C. Allen, R.N.V.R. Went over to Le Panne
in the "Frightened Lady" which was beached after fouling
the screw. He reported to an Admiral with side whiskers
who was escorting Gort. He was told to help some soldiers
getting abandoned pinnaces away. He also assisted to
build a jetty with trailers etc. Left the beaches in the
"Horst".
26. Sub Lieut. A.V. Weaver, R.N.V.R. Went over in "Quijijana"
and brought back a party of 18 troops mostly Coldstream
Guards. He went over again in "Sun X".
27. Sub Lieut. W.G.H. Bonham, R.N. - went over in "BOBELI"
in the first batch and ferried until about midni on
Wednesday night. His boat was broken up by a destroyer
which went full ahead while he was alongside. He went
on ferrying for a bit but had to abandon the "Bobeli" and
returned to Margate in the "Albury". He then went over
in the "Horst" which had to be abandoned owing to engine
trouble and a near miss.
28. Sub Lieut. J.W. Culham, R.N. - in "Smolt" which broke
down on way over and was towed back by "Midas" ?. Went
over in "Glitter II" to the beaches about 6m East of
Dunkirk arrived at 1600 on Wed. 29th. Stayed ferrying
until 0200 on Thursday when she lost her rudder on some
wreckage and was towed back to Dover by a drifter. The
"Black Arrow" was seen aground at Dunkirk.
29. Sub Lieut. R.A.W. Pool, R.N. - Took lighter X.817 to
Dunkirk and then back to Ramsgate. He went over again
on last night to Dunkirk in the M.T.B. "Marlborough".
Mares
30.
Sub Lieut. E.G.B. R.N.V.R. - in "Skylark" but
she sank on the way over. He also saw "Mary Rose" sink
in mid ocean and the "Ellen Mary" run down by a life
boat and abandoned.
31,
Sub Lieut. E.A.E. Cornish, R.N.V.R. - was in the
"Lansdowne" which slipped her tow outside Dunkirk.

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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramagate,
good
569
the
From :- Sub.Lieut. F.N.Dann R.N.V.R.
533
Date :- June 5th 1940
To
:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Ld
May 27th Sent from H.M.S. King Alfred to H.M.S. Wildfire.
*
May 28th
1100
Ordered to fuel and provision about 20 motor yachts
in harbour basin and other yachts continuously
arriving.
1930
Left Sheerness for Dover in M.Y. Viewfinder, leading
a convoy of six yachts all towing whalers. Other
convoys followed astern.
May 29th
lled
0130
Arrived Dover. Moored alongside destroyer and
&
requested 0.0.W. to signal shore for orders.
n
0400
The following civilian volunteers refused further
on
duty and were sent ashore :-
out
T.Lewis, John Bye, - Bye, J.Palmer
all
Collected a total of six yachts and refuelled them
8 e
0600
Left Dover in Viewfinder leading a column of six motor
yachts viz.
Viewfinder (myself)
Advance
Three civilian volunteers)
Hanora
(S.L. Minchin R.N.)
Mann,
Bobeli Elizabeth Green (S.L. Snow)
(S.L. Bonham)
red
Joined by Reda which fell in with us and re-completed
One other which turned back.
0700
the six arrived in convoy off Gravelines. hit. Repeatedly
column of six.
1400
All dive arrived off La Panne Beach and ferried whalers
All machine gunned from the air. None
1500
1830
full of troops dragged to ships aground at by anchor. excited Belgian abtain help. soldiers.
Viewfinder in whaler with two ratings to with us and
Put off load of soldiers in whaler Put soldiers left
Took two ratings off aboard Lydd to and await contacted my return. Hanora Contacted (S.L.Minchin) my
aboard H.M.Sloop was abandoned.
1900
Hanora Pouled and took off all soldiers etc. from No room Viewfinder for my
whaler remaining two Elizabeth charts Green who took off
Hanora's personal also gear. officer Hailed and crew and towed my loaded whalers
to H.M.S. Lydd