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VISCOUNT
Thames M/B (J. Mears)
S/Lt. D.L. Satterford,
R.N.
1800
28th May
Left Sheerness for Ramsgate.
ordered". "Followed M/Y Prince of Wales as
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Viscount's engine stopped. Repairs
were effected.
2330
Having no compass, anchored until dawn.
29th May
0400
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump
defective.
[s/Lt. Satterford then took command of
the M/B Ryegate II]
There is no evidence to show that the Viscount took any part
in Dynamo.
Authority - TO.9436/40.
R.O.II, p.571.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
BEACH PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION
OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR.
About 35 Naval Officers and 330 Naval ratings
number worked unceasingly without relief or rest, exposed
employed for varying periods on these duties. A great were
to consistent air attacks, and periodical bombardments
from artillery, for up to 7 days. The work of these
Officers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed
largely to the success of the operation.
(of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated
in the London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation).
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.
Acted as Senior Naval Officer (afloat) off the
beaches until the arrival of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker,
thereafter continued as assistant in control of sea
traffic and distribution of evacuation craft.
Displayed exceptional energy, and devotion to duty
under fire.
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N.
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood (R.N. Retired).
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N.
These Officers performed outstanding work under
fire in charge of various sections of the beach
organisation, working unceasingly for 5 days.
Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
Commodore Gilbert Owen Stephenson, C.B., C.M.G. (Vice Admiral
Commodore Theodore John Hallett, R.N. (Vice Admiral Retired). Retired).
Captain John Montagu Howson, R.N.
Commander Harold Pitcairn Henderson, R.N.
Commander Robert Jocelyn Oliver Otway Ruthven, R.N.
Commander Harold Robson Conway. R.N.
Commander Herbert James Buchanan, R.A.N.
Lieutenant-Commander Bruce Balfour Junor, R.N.
Lieutenant-Commander James Whaley McClelland, R.N.
Lieutenant Viscount Kelburn. R.N.
Paymaster Lieutenant Frank Neil Brockett, R.N.R.
These officers were employed on various duties
in the Dunkirk area, and carried out their duties
with conspicuous success.
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In any further communication
on this subject, please quote
REGISTRY CENTRAL
429
No. K 9032/7083/217.
and address-
not to any person by name
but to
FOREIGN OFFICE. S.W.L
The Under-Secretary of State,"
18550
6th June, 1940.
Foreign Office,
London, S.W.1.
1940
Sir,
I am directed by Viscount Halifax to state, for the
information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. that in
the course of his report on the closure of the British Vice-
Consulate at Dunkirk on May 21st, Mr. Pro-Consul Wild pays
tribute to the Sea Transport Officer, Lieutenant Commander Dunnet
R.N.R., who was extremely useful in providing transport for the
large number of refugees leaving Dunkirk for the United Kingdom.
Mr. Wild mentions that he understands that this officer was later
very seriously wounded by a bomb.
2. The Pro-Consul further states that Commander H. Henderson
R.N., Naval Liaison Officer attached to Amiral Nord, was also
invaluable in supplying Destroyers and other craft at the Pro-
Consul's request for transport at Boulogne, Calais, Ostend and
Dunkirk. At one point Mr. Wild had heard that some fifteen
hundred British subjects were stranded in Ostend. He informed
Commander Henderson of this, and a vessel was made available at
Ostend by dawn on the following day.
3. Mr. attached to the Vice-Consulate as Assistant remained Naval calm
Wild adds that Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant H. Penn R.N.R., Control
who was also extremely helpful. This officer considerably
under Officer, very was bad conditions and his cheerful attitude
alleviated the despondency of the refugees.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Secretary
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7.
Finally when the helm jambed he continued to loong her under control.
avoiding action at high speed in very confined inters full of shipping.
Commodore
Did most valuable work off the beaches in a motor boat at
La Parme and Bray, organizing and controlling small craft and the
embarkation of Lord Gart. When La Farme because unternable ording to shell
fire he moved to Bray and only left the coast when driven off by the air
attack of 1st June.
Ideutenant R.C.H.G.Evre - K.A/S.B. 10
Handled his boat with the greatest coolness and skill inside
Dunicize in crowled waters, darkness, and under shell fire. His good
work greatly facilitated my task of control.
Lieutenant Commander
+
This officer assisted no throughout the operations and was
invaluable. Unspering of himself be net any call on In with the greatest
efficiency. On two occasions he carried out difficult tasks with complete
success, controlling small cruft and directing Herchant ships to beach
themselves so that they could be boarded at low tide.
Lieutement Viscount Kalburn
Acted as my Signal Officer and carried out Ida dirties with the
greatest efficiency under most trying conditions.
I have the honour to be,
Story
Your obstitum servent,
W.R. WAKE-WALKER.
VIO ADMIRAL
9-JUN 1940
Bear Admiral.
DOVER
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7.
Finally when the helm jambed he continued to keep her under centrol.
avoiding action at high speed in very confined waters full of shipping.
C
Commodore G. 0.Stephenson
Did most valuable work off the beaches in a noter boat at
La Panne and Bray, organising and controlling small craft and the
embarkation of Lord Gort. When La Parme because untenable owing to shell
fire he moved to Bray and only left the coast when driven off by the air
attack of 1st June.
Ideutenant - IL.A/S.B. 10
Handled his boat with the greatest coolness and skill inside
Dunicirk in crowded waters, darkness, and under shell fire. His good
work greatly facilitated my task of control.
Lieutenant Commander C.J.Vynna-Edwarts
This officer assisted no throughout the operations and vas
invaluable. Unsparing of himself he not any call on him with the greatest
efficiency. On two occasions he carried out difficult tasks with complete
success, controlling small craft and directing Merchant ships to beach
themselves so that they could be boarded at low tide.
Lieutenant Viscount Kelburn
Acted as my Signal Officer and carried out Ida duties with the
greatest efficiency under most trying conditions.
I have the honour to be,
Stiry
Your obsident servent,
W.F. WAKE-WALKER.
VICE AD MIRAL
Bear Admiral.
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FLAG OFFICEN IN N CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWY
THE
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
571
Yes,
541
From:- Sub. Lt. D.L. Satterford, R.N.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1d
28th May.
1800
Left Sheerness in Thames Pleasure Craft "Viscount" for
Ramsgate. Followed M.Y. "Prince of Wales" as
ordered. "Viscount's" engine stopped on the way.
After repairs continued on course until 2330; having
no compass we anchored till 0400 Wednesday.
29th May.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump defective; I asked
for another boat.
lled
30th May.
g
1030
Took command M.Y. "Rygate II" with crew of 4 civilians.
in
Left for Dunkirk keeping station on the schoot
ien
"Horst".
"Rygate II" broke down and was towed by
out
"Horst".
Found impossible to effect repairs.
1 all
Anchored "Rygate II" and boarded "Horst" with crew.
to to
1600
Arrived Dunkirk in "Horst" (Lt. Sarjent R.N.R.) *
worked 3 pulling boats with 2 men in each. Operation
rendered difficult by bombing and heavy surf. One
A.B. wounded in groin by machine-gun bullet. One
Mar
boat capsized but was righted.
2300
Lieut. Sarjent decided to move closer inshore. Found
ved
anchor fouled by another cable. Donkey broke down.
Cut cable. Chief E.R.A. reported engine failure.
400 troops aboard taken off by another boat.
31st May.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Found M.Y. "Quicksilver" with take crew
of naval ratings. Obtained permission to
"Quicksilver" across.
2000
Left for Dunkirk at 20 knots.
2400
Arrived Dunkirk; ferried troops to ransports.
1st June.
0600
Fuel running short; left for Ramsgate.
1030
Arrived Ramsgate.
2nd June.
1930
Left Ramsgate; followed schoot "Hilda" out.
3rd June.
0100
Arrived Dunkirk Beach and being searched shelled. for British Sent by troops whalers direct according to hit.
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.017978/41.
9.11.41.
(R.A., 1st C.S. 461/K.16)
Rear-Admiral 29th May to 4th Wake-Walker's June, 1940. account of the evacuation from Dunkerque, 200
29th May.
293
1445
Asked there. by VCNS to go to Dunkerque to organise embarkation
Title:- R.-A., Dover. Not to supersede Captain Tennant
(SNO, Dunkerque), but to be i/c offshore at Dunkerque.
5
70,000 men already embarked.
Accompanied by Cdr. Norfolk, Lieut. -Cdr. Wynne-Edwards.
Own Flag-Lieut. then at Newcastle, so one lent from among
the signal officers at Dover (Viscount Kelburn) with some
signal ratings.
Told by ISL that the French were not thought to be pulling
their weight: ? to refuse them embarkation if British
troops were ready to embark. (On 31st May, signal to say
Government policy was for equal opportunities to British
and French troops.)
(2)
1600 Left for Dover by car. Arrived at 1800.
General idea:-
3 beaches, each in 3 sections, for British troops at
La Panne, Braye & St.Malo. French were using other
beaches between St. Malo & Dunkerque.
Dunkerque had been heavily bombed: GRENADE and other
ships sunk there. One Eastern approach to Dunkerque
could not be used at night as E-boats had sunk a destroyer
there: Western one being shelled from shore in daylight:
centre one difficult for navigational reasons.
Captain Bush (HEBE) i/c offshore until my arrival.
Arrangements:-
2 destroyers ready to sail from Dover to Dunkerque to take
over 2 lots of beach parties. One of 80 officers and men
(G. & T. Long Courses) was for disciplinary purposes on
the beaches. In the earlier stages the troops were
completely disorganised, discarding their rifles, lying
down on the beaches and refusing to get into the boats:
it was intended that men would not be taken off unless
they had their rifles. By the time I arrived things had
improved very considerably in this respect.
(3)
Another party of 200 were intended to act as beach parties
to assist the embarkation, but these never materialised.
I
Commodores Stevenson and Hallett arrived at Dover by train
after I did - thought they were already at Dunkerque.
2000
Sailed in ESK with all the above, except the 200 men of
the beach parties. Stevenson to take charge off La Panne
Hallett off Braye. Intended myself to be off St. Malo and
Dunkerque, or to put Bush i/c there.
ore
Warned officers of beach parties not to get caught, and
that it møght be impossible to give them any order as to
when to come off.
Had no clear idea of what might be possible or how to set
about it, nor any idea of local conditions, communications, I
General etc. plan was to put an officer in some small ship i/c
hit
offshore at each of the main beaches and try to organise
ore
the flow of ships to beaches myself from some central
and
position.
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The Vice Admiral, Dover, stressed that those Navol Ratings must
be got away and must not run the risk of getting caught schore at the
ond. I met the signal officer, Viscount Kelburn, who had been lont to
me, and arranged that he should collect a party of Signal Ratings to
accompany me.
I was also much surprised to meet Commodores Stevenson and Hallett,
who arrived at Dover by train after I did; I thought they were already
at Dunkirk.
I finally sailed in the "ESK" at 2000 with these two Officers, the
disciplinary beach parties and my signalmen and staff. There was no
news of the 200 men of the beach parties and I do not know to this day
what became of them.
On the way over I arranged that Commodore Stevenson would take
charge off La Panne, and Commodore Hallett off Braye, and at that time
I intended to be off St. Malo and Dunkirk myself or to put Captain Bush
in charge there. I also spoke to the officers in charge of the dis-
ciplinary parties and warned them not to get caught but said that it would
probably be impossible to give them any order as to when to come off,
It was thought that the embarkation could hardly go on for 1201'C than a
day or two and each day we expected to be the last.
At this time I must confess that I had very little idea of what it
was going to be possible to do or how to set about it. I knew that
large numbers of craft of all sorts, Destroyers Sloops and Minesweepers
were fetching troops back, but I had no idea at all of local conditions -
where they could borth, the possibilities of using the harbour - boat
facilities for off shore transport - or what communications oxisted.
My general plan was to put an officer in some amall ship in charge
off shore at each of the main beaches and to try and organise the flow of
ships to the beaches myself from some central position.
In the "ESK" we were kindly given some sandwiches, and after a short
talk we made ourselves as comfortable as we could in the Captain's cabin
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C.W.22953
THE SECRETARY,
ADMIRALTY,
1940
LONDON, S.W.l.
Reference attached copy of a letter
received from the General Officer Commanding,
1st Division.
General the Viscount Gort, V.C., G.C.B.,
C.B.E., D.S.O., M.V.O., M.C., wishes me to
convey his thanks and appreciation for the
gallant aid given by all ranks of H.M.S.WORCESTER.
C.A. Jondane
to
58 Cadogan Square,
Brigadier,
London, S.W.1.
Military Secretary,
British Expeditionary Force.
17th July 1940.
YTT anougha crm9 TTAUS non TOO OTTM SMOTO arm? am TO
spite of suffering continual casualties among the crews was
the admiration of all. The Army owes a debt to this
gallant ship's company for the large number of lives saved
and brought safely into the home port.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(signed) J.C. Currio, Lt.Col. R.A.

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The Secretary,
Admiralty,
London, S.W.1.
General the Viscount Gort, V.C., G.C.B.,
C.B.E., D.S.O., M.V.O., M.C., wishes to bring to
the notice of the Lords of the Admiralty, the
following officers of the Royal Navy, and to
convey his thanks for their services :-
OMIT.
COMMODORE W.P. GANDELL, R.N., who was P.S.T.O. with
the B.E.F. from its inception. The greatest
PSTO
assistance was given by this officer throughout,
Clyde
and it is due to his loyal co-operation that
arrangements in regard to naval transport worked
79 Newanks
with such efficiency.
Greense
CAPTAIN H.A.B. DIGBY-BESTE, C.I.E., O.B.E., R.I.N.
to
who was assistant to the P.S.T.O., and to whom
the B.E.F. are greatly indebted for his
H.M.S. Victory Fore
unfailing co-operation and help, especially in
respect of the embarkation of the B.E.F. from
France.
Divisional Luwich Sea Transport
CAPTAIN TENNENT, R.N. and the Naval Officers and
ratings under his Command. The Royal Navy
assisting the Army in the evacuation of the
troops from Dunkirke displayed throughout
A
77n
this very difficult operation, skill,
determination, and devotion to duty worthy
2684
of the highest tradition of the Royal Navy.
COMMANDER LEWIS, R.N. who, in conjunction with
other officers, organised the docks and the
shipping and unloading of ships and was always
to be found in the docks area - the most
unpleasant and dangerous area in Dunkirke.
C.J.X.154411, ABLE SEAMAN BURROWS, R.N., H.M.S." PEMBROKE"
(ex "ESQUIMO"), whose name was forwarded under cover
of my letter dated 1st July 1940.
C A Jandane
58 Cadogan Square,
Brigadier,
London, S.W.1.
Military Secretary,
British Expeditionary Force.
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30th July, 40.
C.W.22953/40.
H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
Tune
Copies sent to the five names mentiohedoin the ext.
the Secretary,
Admiralty, London, S.W.1.
General the Viscount Gort, V.C., G.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.,M.V.O.
M.C., wishes to bring to the notice of the Lords of the Admiralty,
the following officers of the Royal Navy, and to convey his thanks
for their services:-
COMMODORE W.P.GANDELL. R.N., who was P.S.T.O. with the B.E.F. from
its inception. The greatest assistance was given by this officer
throughout, and it is due to his loyal co-operation that
arrangements in regard to naval transport worked with such
efficiency.
CAPTAIN H.A.B. DIGBY-BESTE. C.I.E., O.B.E. R.I.N. who was msistant
to the P.S.T.O., and to whom the B.E.F. are greatly indebted for
his unfailing co-operation and help, especially in respect of the
embarkation of the B.E.F. from France.
CALTAIN TENNENT. R.N. and the Naval Officers and ratings under his
Command. The Royal Navy assisting the Army in the evacuation of the
troops from Dunkirke displayed throughout this very difficult
operation, skill, determination, and devotion to duty worthy of the
highest tradition of the Royal Navy.
COMMANDER LEWIS. R.N. who, in conjunction with other officers,
organised the docks and the shipping and unloading most of ships and was
always to be found in the docks area - the unpleasant and
dangerous area in Dunkirke.
C.J.X. 154411, ABLE SEAMAN BURROWS, R.N., H.M.S. letter PEMBROKE (ex ESQUIMO)
whose name was forwarded under cover of my dated 1st July,
1940.
(signed) C.A. Jardine,
Brigadier,
Military Secretary,
58 Cadogan Square,
British Expeditionary Force.
London, S.W.1.
17th July, 1940.
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30th July, 40.
C.W.22953/40.
H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
June lst.
Commander-in-Chier,
H. M. Ships and Vessels, Nore.
I am to inform you that General the Viscount Gort has
requested that an expression of his thanks and appreciation
may be conveyed to the Commanding Officer, the Officers and
men of H.M. WORCESTER for the gallant assistance rendered
by them on June 1st, when a number of Officers and men of the
2nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, was embarked at Dunkerque
and brought to England. to the
at
Lord Gort has expressed warm admiration of the cool
and skilful handling of WORCESTER during and after enemy air
attacks; he has emphasized the calmness and efficiency with
which the troops were assisted during the embarkation and he
has drawn attention to the bravery and persistence of the
guns' crews who served their guns throughout in spite of
casualties.
Their Lordships cordialls endorse Lord Gort's
appreciation and 1 am to request you to cause it to be
conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
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appreciation and I am to request you to cause it to be
conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDGHIPS,
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30th July, 40.
C.W.22953/40.
to
H.M.S. WORCESTER: Aid given to the Royal
Artillery at Dunkerque,
June lst.
Commander-in-Chief,
H. M. Ships and Vessels, Nore.
I am to inform you that General the Viscount Gort has
requested that an expression of his thanks and appreciation
4
may be conveyed to the Commanding Officer, the Officers and
men of H.M.S. WORCESTER for the gollant assistance rendered
by them on June lst, when a number of Officers and men of the
2nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, was embarked at Dunkerque
and brought to England.
Lord Gort has expressed warm admiration of the cool
and skilful handling of WORCESTER during and after enemy air
attacks; he has emphasized the calmness and efficiency with
which the troops were assisted during the embarkation and he
has drawn attention to the bravery and persistence of the
guns' crews who served their guns throu hout in spite of
casualties.
Their Lordships cordially endorse Lord Gort's
appreciation and I am to request you to cause it to be
conveyed to WORCESTER accordingly.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDGHIPS,
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Recommendations of Personnel.
Page 135
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. 4).
BEACH PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION
OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR.
About 35 Naval Officers and 330 Naval ratings were
employed for varying periods on these duties. A great
number worked unseasingly without relief or rest, exposed
to consistent air attacks, and periodical bombardments
from artillery, for up to 7 days. The work of these
Officers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed
largely to the success of the operation.
(of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated
in the London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation).
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C. R.N.
Acted as Senior Naval Officer (afloat) off the
DSO
beaches until the arrival of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker,
thereafter continued as assistant in control of sea
traffic and distribution of evacuation craft,
Displayed exceptional energy, and devotion to duty
under fire.
DSO
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.No
DSO
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood (R.N. Retired).
DSO
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson. R.N.
These Officers performed outstanding work under
fire in charge of various sections of the beach
organisation, working unceasingly for 5 days.
Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
M
Commodore Gilbert Owen Stephenson, C.B., C.M.G. (Vice Admiral
Commodore Theodore John Hallett, R.N. (Vice Admiral Retired). Retired).
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Captain John Montagu Howson, R.N.
Commander Harold Pitcairn Henderson, R.N.
Commander Robert Jocelyn Oliver Otway Ruthven, R.N.
Commander Harold Robson Conway. R.N.
Commander Herbert Jemes Buchanan, R.A.N.
Lieutenant-Commander Bruce Balfour Junor. R.N.
Lieutenant-Commander James Whaley McClelland, R.N.
Lieutenant Viscount Kelburn. R.N.
Paymaster Lieutenant Frank Neil Brockett, R.N.R.
These officers were suployed on various duties
in the Dunkirk area, and carried out their duties
with conspicuous success.
LS
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Recommended for mention.
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PARTIES, PIER PARTIES, CONTROL OF EVACUATION
OFF THE COAST AND IN DUNKIRK HARBOUR.
out ed for 35 Naval varying Officers and 330 Naval ratings
worked periods on these duties. A were
sistent for attacks, and periodical bombardments
unseasingly air without relief or rest, great exposed
rtillery, up to 7 days. The work of these
ers and men was of the greatest value, and contributed
y to the success of the operation.
of the above, 6 officers and 11 ratings were decorated
e London Gazette of 7th June, 1940 for this operation).
Recommendations.
n Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C. R.N.
Acted as Senior Naval Officer (afloat) off the
beaches until the arrival of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker,
thereafter continued as assistant in control of sea
traffic and distribution of evacuation craft.
5
Displayed exceptional energy, and devotion to duty
86
under fire.
nder Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N.
nder Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood (R.N. Retired).
ander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N.
These Officers performed outstanding work under
fire in charge of various sections of the beach
organisation, working unceasingly for 5 days.
Displayed conspicuous devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
odore Gilbert Owen Stephenson, C.B., C.M.G. (Vice Retired). Admiral
hodore Theodore John Hallett, R.N. (Vice Admiral Retired),
tain John Montagu Howson, R.N.
mander mander Harold Robert Jocelyn Oliver Otway Ruthven, R.N.
Pitcairn Henderson, R.N.
utenant-Commander utenant-Commander mander Herbert Bruce James Whaley Balfour McClelland, Junor, R.N. R.N.
mander James Buchanan, R.A.N.
Harold Robson Conway, R.N.
master utenant Lieutenant Viscount Frank Neil Brockett, R.N.R.
Kelburn, R.N.
These Dunkirk officers area, were and employed carried on out various their duties duties
with in the conspicuous success.
Recommended for mention.
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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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353
7.
avoiding action at high speed in very confined waters full of shipping.
Finally when the helm jambed he continued to keep her under control.
Commodore G. 0.Stephenson
Did most valuable work off the beaches in a motor boat at
La Panne and Bray, organising and controlling small craft and the
embarkation of Lord Gort. When La Fanne became untenable owing to shell
fire he moved to Bray and only left the coast when driven off by the air
attack of Ist June.
Lieutenant R.G.H.G.Eyre - M.A/S.B. 10
Handled his boat with the greatest coolness and skill inside
Dunkirk in crowded waters, darkness, and under shell fire. His good
work greatly facilitated my task of control.
Lieutenant Commander C.J.Wynne-Sdwards
This officer assisted no throughout the operations and was
invaluable. Unsparing of himself he net any call on him with the greatest
efficiency. On two occasions he carried out difficult tasks with complete
success, controlling small craft and directing Merchant ships to beach
themselves so that they could be boarded at low tide.
Ideutenant Viscount Kelburn
Acted as my Signal Officer and carried out his duties with the
greatest efficiency under most trying conditions.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servent,
VICE AD MIRAL
*
DOVER
Rear Admiral.
The Vice Admiral Commanding,
Dover.

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CENTRAL
429
In any further communication
8 JUN 1940
on this subject, please quote
REGISTRY
No. K 9032/7083/217.
and address
not to any person by name
FOREIGN OFFICE. S.W.1
but to-
18550
6th June, 1940.
"The Under-Secretary of State,"
Foreign Office,
London, S.W.I.
1940
Sir,
I am directed by Viscount Halifax to state, for the
information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. that in
the course of his report on the closure of the British Vice-
tribute to the Sea Transport Officer, Lieutenant Commander Dunnet
Consulate at Dunkirk on May 21st, Mr. Pro-Consul Wild pays
R.N.R., who extremely useful in providing transport for the
Mr. Wild mentions that he understands that this officer was later
large number was of refugees leaving Dunkirk for the United Kingdom.
very seriously wounded by a bomb.
R.N., Officer attached to Aniral Nord, was the Pro-
2. The Pro-Consul further states that Commander H. Henderson also
Dunkirk. request point Mr. Wild had heard that some He
Consul's in for transport as Boulogne, Calais, fifteen Ostend
invaluable Naval Liaison supplying Destroyers and other craft at and
hundred Commander British Henderson of this, and a vessel was made at
At one subjects were stranded in Ostend. available informed
Ostend by dawn on the following day.
who was attached to extremely the helpful. This attitude officer considerably
3.Mr. Wild adds Vice-Consulate as Assistant remained calm
that Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant H. Naval Penn R.N.R., Control
under Officer, was bad also conditions and his cheerful
alleviated very the despondency of the refugees.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
18 Secretary
or the Admiralty.

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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
unsuitable.

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TO DOVER LETTER OF 6 ans. 19to
ENCLOSURE No
- 2 -
VI Yachts and Small Craft. (Continued).
Pioneer.
Chelsea.
Two Rivers.
Charlotte.
Unique.
Diana Mary. - DOVER
Eothen.
Cuisisana.
Ramagete 18/6
Princess Lily.
/
The King.
Count Dracula.
Royal Thames.
Gayfly.
Formosa.
Sallyforth.
Margherita.
Kayell.
Maldon Annie.
Anthony.
Canvey Queen.
Imshi.
Miss Ming.
Sinbad II.
Princess Maud.
Curlew.
Empress.
Skylark.
Faversham.
Bream.
Queen Boadicea.
Pike.
Queen Boadicea. II.
Windsor Castle.
Vera.
Omega.
Daphne.
Tinker.
Kingwood.
Black Arrow.
Hurlingham.
Thetis.
The Viscount.
Aljanor.
His Majesty.
Silvery Breeze.
The Marchioness.
Rummy II.
Mutt.
Thark. ih,Dovier 18/6
Jeff.
Thurne.
Beverley.
Fleetwing.
St. Patrick.
Miss Modesty.
Skylark. (whech of may ?)
Gay Venture.
Spinaway.
Westerly.
Mary Rose.
Sylvia.
Advance.
Lorna Doone.
Hanora.
Hazard.
Maid of Honour.
Tigris I.
Cordelia.
Iote.
View Finder.
Shamrock.
Karina.
Queen of England.
Triton.
Wolsey.
Stonehaven.
X
Sceneshifter.
1 name unknown (Thames Conservancy).
1 Seaschool Yacht (Shipping Federation, Cmdr. Cavill).
VII Power Driven Lifeboats.
26 out of 27 have not been returned. It is
understood that 3 are still at Ramsgate.
VIII Ordinary Lifeboats.
34 out of 87 have not been returned.

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THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY
OR SEAFARERS)]
DIXON HOUSE, NUE, LONDON, E.C.3.
7th September, 1940.
Telegrams: SHIPADOP, LONDON.
Admiral SIR EDWARD EVANS, E.C.B. D.S.O.
Vice
Presidents
69
And at TRIDENT HOUSE,
70
Dear S1PON
Please Reply
116, DOCK STREET,
VISCOUNT SANDON
NEWPORT, MON.
SIR F. VERNON THOMSON
E. H. WMT. Cross has asked me to
Telephone: NEWPORT (Mon.) 3128
Telegrams: SHIPADOP, NEWPORT (Mon.)
Chairman :
thank you for your letter of the
Secretary :
th tember with which you were
6th September,1
good enough to send him a copy of
Minister of Shipping,
the first Bulletin issued by your
Berkeley Square,
Society. Mr. Cross was much
interested in the contents of this
Dear Mr. Cross,
publication.
Yours faithfully,
your acceptance a copy
1. M of Hynand - interesting you may like to ther for
and which we trust you
unBellamy & your Dunkirk collection
similar bulletin at
Footain KEENLYSIDE
nost encouraged by the
on our first effort.
2. M. Dailbe P.
Private Secretary.
respectfully,
S.E.Britten, Esq.
Secretary.
SEB/DW.
Enclosure
tide was ebb, it being about 21/2 hours after high water. and
ATTA
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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THE BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY
(AND COMFORTS SERVICE FOR SEAFARERS)
DIXON HOUSE, I, LLOYDS AVENUE, LONDON, E.C.3.
Telephone: ROYAL 6016-7
Telegrams: SHIPADOP, LONDON.
President :
Admiral SIR EDWARD EVANS, K.C.B., D.S.O.
And at TRIDENT HOUSE,
70
Vice-Presidents
116, DOCK STREET,
LORD ESSENDON
Please Reply to:-
NEWPORT, MON.
VISCOUNT SANDON
SIR F. VERNON THOMSON
LONDON.
Telephone: NEWPORT (Mon.) 3128
E. H. WATTS, Esq.
Telegrams: SHIPADOP, NEWPORT (Mon.)
Chairman :
E. H. WATTS, Esq.
Secretary :
S. E. BRITTEN.
6th September, 1940.
The Rt. Hon. R.H. Cross, M.P.
Minister of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON. W.1.
Dear Mr. Cross,
I am submitting for your acceptance a copy
of the first Bulletin we have issued and which we trust you
will find interesting.
We hope to publish a similar bulletin at
regular intervals, and we have been most encouraged by the
number of congratulatory messages upon our first effort.
Yours respectfully,
Secretary.
SEB/DW.
Enclosure
THE
the
tide was ebb, it being about 21/2 hours after high water.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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FLAG AG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWICH
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
571
Yes
541
From:- Sub. Lt. D.L. Satterford, R.N.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1d
28th May.
.ip
1800 Left Sheerness in Thames Pleasure Craft "Viscount" for
Ramsgate. Followed M.Y. "Prince of Wales" as
ordered. "Viscount's" engine stopped on the way.
After repairs continued on course until 2330; having
29th May.
no compass we anchored till 0400 Wednesday.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump defective; I asked
for another boat.
lled
30th May.
g
1030
Took command M.Y. "Rygate II" with crew of 4 civilians.
in
Left for Dunkirk keeping station on the schoot
ien
"Horst".
"Rygate II" broke down and was towed by
out
"Horst". Found impossible to effect repairs.
1 all
Anchored "Rygate II" and boarded "Horst" with crew.
to to
1600
Arrived Dunkirk in "Horst" (Lt. Sarjent R.N.R.) *
worked 3 pulling boats with 2 men in each. Operation
rendered difficult by bombing and heavy surf. One
A.B. wounded in groin by machine-gun bullet. One
boat capsized but was righted.
Mann,
2300
Lieut. Sarjent decided to move closer inshore. Found
ved
anchor fouled by another cable. Donkey broke down.
Cut cable. Chief E.R.A. reported engine failure.
31st May.
400 troops aboard taken off by another boat.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Found M.Y. "Quicksilver" with crew
of naval ratings. Obtained permission to take
"Quicksilver" across.
2000
Left for Dunkirk at 20 knots.
2400
1st June.
Arrived Dunkirk; ferried troops to transports.
0600
Fuel running short; left for Ramsgate.
1030
2nd June.
Arrived Ramsgate.
1930
3rd June.
Left Ramsgate; followed schoot "Hilda" out.
0100
Dunkirk and searched for British troops whalers according to
Arrived order. Beach being shelled. Sent direct
continue to search. One whaler blown up by hit.