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ALCMARIA
M/S drifter
See under Yarmouth Base (H,M.S. Watchful)
32

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FEASIBLE
H/S drifter
Oubbon,
0917
May
See under 090068 Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful)
Left Dover.
1300
OTF Dunkink. Ale mid In progress,
berthed alongside Enstern Jetty,
Embarked troops and stretcher 00000.
Continuous boabing sitters,
1700ca
About 650 troops on board. Dive bonb
attack. Direct hit on promenade
deck. Jetty hit and split 10 two,
6000 of the concrete being blown
through the ship's side below the
water line, Another boab fell
between the Jetty and the ship's side,
wrecking the Penella's engine room,
ship listing and meking enter.
Transferred troops and urev to the
8p, 8/V Created Ingle, permita van
abandoned.
[1800ea
The Crested Engle USA readed and pet
DD fire fore and ass, and MM to
be beached. 16 02 the Penalla's
were killed.)
Authority - D.B. para 39.
TH,6213/40.
311

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GENIUS
M/S drifter
See under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful)
366

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THE MACINTOSH
H/S drifter
See under Yarmouth Base (E.W.S. Watchful)
D D.B.
" 11

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JEANNIE MACINTOSH
M/S drifter
See under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful)
88

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JOHN & NORAH
M/S drifter
The the 34.00 Rideol
COOTON
N: Alden,
See under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful)
9th XAP
0430
Left for Deskiek in company
WATE 5 other aregon Amiliers of Lite
Daver M/A Costoms under the
W Lien): 9a 26317 R.N. 15 the 1%
EXZANA (pr)
2330
AND STY DONKITS
3420
Entered the bazbous and concerci slongs
adds the is which THE borther
40 the meet mor. The tn CALTE
outside the Form Cattling.
15304
880 Velles for processings 102 this
1800
period.
1800
The Celvi was bonded and
Lieut. Robinson or the Action anys)
"Owing to the serious posttion or
John Carizing being Coulee N salvi
viniteg alempside may I kest John
CATTLERS to the whiles
+ 182 natern clear OF the CRIVA'
The B/A had 8180 been Bombed
and sme dinxings
Licut. B1J1
1813cm
the the week of the Granade SIG
Grifting down 00 the I
instructed JOHN to attent
to 0021 her clear and DO follow the
other ships out?.
Thereafter, Advever, the 2000 Cattling
emerisos to the burden to senist
the Piometter 100m J.O.
as. 1 After Seck on processed so
Doven
30th May
:
Arrived Dover, membership 77 STATES
Total 71
Authority - R.O.TI, DDv519, 523,
The following nunzdo were model
D.8.0. Ty. Lieut. 3. su de videals R.S.V.S.
17. Skips, 0.5. Aldon, E.N.K.
D.S.M.
Sea. Wa Mills.
2nd Hand. C.B. Address
Mention in Pennsiches
2.0. Tel. Pepper.
Engineman WeWs Jefferies.
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LORD BARHAM
DM
M/S drifter
Plotilla
J.R. Muggridge,
R.H.H.
28th May See under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful) nkirk in
company with the other 4 drifters
of the let M/R.F., viz: the Fisher
DOX. Pidget, Jacketa and Gilver Dawn.
2200
(See Pisher Doy).
Arrived Dynkirk.
29th May
The B.M.O. Dunkirk (Capt. W. Tennent,
R.N.), flow his flag in the Lord
Cavan which was being used de a
depot ship.
1st June
1330ca
The Lord Cavan picked up survivors of
the O/B Mogguito,and took them into
Dunkirk.
2200ca
Embarked a General officer and his
staff at Dunkirk Pier to trunsfer
them to a destroyer.
when shoving off from the pier, a
shell hit the Lord Cavon on the port
side, on the water line, and
passing out through the starbourd
side, burst on the pier. The ship
flooded and Bank in 3 minutes.
Cdr. A.J. Cubison, D.S.C., R.H.,.
Senior Officer of the group of
drifters, WAB on board at the time.
N11
Authority - R.O.III, pp=332, 446.
R.O. Case 6256
The following agards were made:
D.B.C.
Ty, skipper J.H. Moggridge, R.N.R.
184

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REED
M/S drifter
See under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful)
111 <<<<<< 1111 1111-1
10

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REWGA
M/S drifter
See under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful)
May
30th usy
Flat
May
1120
(1) Rian was a Dutch vessel or 032 tons (Lieyde Degister)
the 1a not mentioned in or the
Director
or
of
nowever a Dutch skoot.
(2) managate report.
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SWIFT WING
M/S drifter
French torpedo boats.
1.143
see under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful).
According troops to D. R., these three vessels transport 1
to England on 4th June G.B. follows:
T.112 - 117 troops.
T.113 - 275 troops.
T.143 - 406 troops.
Note: These HT" numbers are probably pendents,
but of which vessels is not known.
T. 112 et 113
are 4'Incomprise
and Branlebas
T 143 = la Flore
( hate by bdr.breo of
Fren eh Histon cal Section)
206

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M/S drifter
TARANSAY
30th
May
See under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful)
213

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YARMOUTH BASE (H.M.S. WATCHFUL)
to H.M.S. The
following Watchful: flotilla of 13 M/S drifters was attached
Alcmaria
Feasible
(Skpr. Group A.C. Offord, R.N.R.)
Skpr. Officer, A.H. J. Turner, R.N.V.R.,
Genius
(Unit Skpr. Officer, S/Lt. J. N.W.A. Mann, R.N.V.R.
Finlay.
Skpr. A.W. West, R.N.R.
Green).
Gula Jeannie MacIntosh
Skpr. J. Nicholson).
John & Norah
Skpr. J. Sims, R.N.R.)
Lord Barham
Lord Hood
Skpr. J. McD. Masterton, R.N.R.)
Skpr. J.W. Lawn, R.N.R.
Overfalls
Skpr. D. Miller, R.N.R.
Reed
Skpr. G. Hattan, R.N.R.
Rewga
Swift Wing
Skpr. J.S. MacAuley, R.N.R.)
Skpr. G. Frosdick).
Taransay
( Skpr. G.S. Peak).
30th May
2345
The Ramsgate. flotilla sailed from Yarmouth for
31st May
1500
Arrived Ramsgate. Ordered to Dunkirk.
1515
Sailed for Dunkirk.
1900
On approaching Dunkirk roads, the
flotilla, attacked by about 60
bombers, was ordered to scatter.
The Lord Hood was severely damaged
by a near miss and had 1 killed and
2 wounded. She was abandoned, and her
crew were picked up by the Alcmaria.
Later, she was towed to Ramsgate.
British fighters drove off the
bombers, but the flotilla came under
fire from shore batteries.
2000
The 12 drifters secured alongside
Dunkirk north [?east] pier and
embarked troops.
2030
Ordered by a Commander R.N. to pick up
troops from the beaches. Five ships,
being already filled with troops,
were [These were Alcmaria, Genius, Gula,
ordered back to Ramsgate.
Lord Barham and Rewga
The to the From then
remaining seven followed the
Feasible drifters
on, returning the to
This back work to the continued the beaches 1st June, worldore.ceasing N.O.I.C.
2nd June
0300
all throughout were ordered by empty or
Ramsgate drifters to leave Dunkirk, roads.
0730ca
The 31st The Feasible full. were flotilla drifter May. engines disabled: by She anchored Ben a of near was the and taken miss following Lucy. in Ramsgate in - shell, bomb. tow stern. drifters by on
Lord the Hood by an by explosion under
(1)At 2345, 1st June, the Gula, Genius 100 picked yards up
Grive, saw her blow up.
She
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person not holding an official position in H.M. Service. It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
1.
Bacchante
25
32.
Pembroke IV
17
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
2.
Badger
13
33.
Proserpine
28,29
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
3.
Beaver I
16
34.
Pyramus
30
4.
Beaver II
16
35.
Racer
7
5.
Boscawen
9
36.
Skirmisher
4
6.
Calliope
23
37.
Spartiate
18
7.
Caroline
7
38.
Torch
6
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
39.
Unicorn II
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
9.
Clio
6
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
41.
Victory I
8
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
42.
Victory II
8
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
43.
Victory III
8
Portsmouth
P = Portsmouth Crew.
44.
Watchful
15
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
45.
Wildfire
12
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
After Name of Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
15.
Eaglet
5
A = Fitted with asdics.
47.
Lochinvar
20
16.
Elfin
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
Blyth
48.
Orlando
18
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
49.
Rooke
20
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
11
19.
Flora
26
51.
Nimrod
19
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
52.
Trelawney
27
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
53.
Nile
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
22.
Forward
9
54.
St. Angelo
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
23.
Fox
27
55.
Cormorant
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
24.
Lucifer
3
56.
Stag
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
10
57.
Sultan
P.L.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
27
58.
Tamar
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
8
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
Portland
60.
Lucia
f.o. = Fitting out.
29.
Paragon
24
61.
Pursuivant
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
30
Pembroke I
17
62.
Minos
14A
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
31.
Pembroke II
17
63,
Nemo
14A
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
(1) = Special complement.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
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vall,
be person communicated, not holding an official position in H.M. Service. It is to be
ACCOUNTING BASES.
rik-
by fire on receipt of new copy.
ith
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are be
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should
t.
their accounting base as shown below.]
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
P
1.
Bacchante
25
24.
Lucifer
2.
Badger
13
25.
Lynx
1
3.
Beaver I
16
26.
Mentor
:
27
4.
Beaver II
16
27.
Venon II
8
ABBREVIATIONS.
5.
Boscawen
9
48.
Orlando
18
Before Name of Ship.
6.
Calliope
23
28.
Osprey
Portland
C = Chatham Crew.
7.
Caroline
7
29.
Paragon
..
24
D = Devonport Crew.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
30.
Pembroke I
17
P = Portsmouth Crew.
9.
Clio
6
31.
Pembroke II
17
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
32.
Pembroke IV
17
After Name of Ship.
11.
Defiance
2
33.
Proserpine
28, 29
A = Fitted with asdics.
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
34.
Pyramus
30
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
35.
Racer
7
..
c = D.C. equipment only.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
36.
Skirmisher
4
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
15.
Eaglet
5
37.
Spartiate
18
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
38.
Torch
6
X = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
X/S = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
18.
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
Fervent
11
40.
Vernon
8
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
19.
Flora
26
41.
Victory I
8
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
20.
Forte
2
42.
Victory II
8
X/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep.
21.
Fortitude
19
43.
Victory III
8
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
22.
Forward
9
44.
Watchful
14, 15
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
23.
Fox
27
45.
Wildffre
12
f.o. = Fitting out.
47.
Lockinvar
20
46.
Woolwich
28
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
(1) = Special complement.
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections; etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
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This book is the property of H.M. or Government. indirectly to Its the contents are not
communicated, either directly in H.M. Service. Press, or to to
by fire on receipt of new copy.
person be not holding an official position It is to be destroyed
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective and movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
liable to alteration at short notice, has been no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
taken thereon until confirmation obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
1.
Bacchante
H.M.S.
Page
25
26.
Mentor
2.
Badger
27
13
27.
Venon II
3.
Beaver I
:
8
16
28.
Osprey
Beaver II
:
Portland
4.
16
29.
Paragon
24
5.
Boscawen
9
30.
Pembroke I'
17
ABBREVIATIONS.
6.
Calliope
23
31.
Pembroke II
17
7.
Caroline
Before Name of Ship.
7
32.
Pembroke IV
17
8.
Claverhouse
C = Chatham Crew.
20,21
33.
Proserpine
:
28,29
9.
Clio
D = Devonport Crew.
6
34.
Pyramus
30
10.
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
35.
Racer
:
7
11.
Defiance
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
2
36.
Skirmisher
4
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
37.
Spartiate
18
After Name of Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
38.
Torch
:
6
A = Fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
15.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
Eaglet
5
40.
Vernon
:
8
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
41.
Victory I
8
C = D.C. equipment only.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
42.
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
Victory II
8
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
18.
Fervent
11
43.
Victory III
8
X = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
19.
Flora
26
44.
Watchful
:
14, 15
X/S S = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
20.
Forte
2
45.
Wildfire
:
12
= Fitted to tow skid only.
21.
Fortitude
19
46.
Woolwich
28
:
X/M X/A = = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
9
47.
Lochinvar
:
20
X/LL Fitted to operate Double A
23.
Fox
27
48.
Orlando
18
LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double sweep. L Oropesa.
24.
Lucifer
3
49.
Rooke
20
E/S = = Fitted Fitted with to carry and tow Double L sweep sweep and but NOT convertable convertible to to Oropesa.
Lynx
10
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
25.
35 30 22 XN/4.B 20 T/W kw. f.o. kw. kw. kw. = = = = = = = Fitting Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with with with out. 30-kw. 22-kw. 20-kw. Taut Bow Echo Defence Wire Sounding. generators. generators. Gear.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Gear appropriate to class.
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(1) II Special Fitted with complement. 35-kw. generators. generators.
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Its
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are
H.M.
not
ACCOUNTING BASES.
to
this book is thed, property either directly of or in indirectly H.M. Service. to the It is Press, to be or destroyed to any
erson not holding an official position
fire on receipt of new copy.
The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
OTE.-The programmes and prospective movements executive contained action herein are
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
Proserpine
28,29
liable to alteration at short notice, and no the should be
2.
Badger
13
34.
Pyramus
30
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from Admiralty.
:
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
..
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
:
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
..
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
Unicorn II
..
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
:
8
G = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
:
8
D = Devonport Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
..
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
:
15
Portsmouth
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
45.
Wildfire
: .
12
F.S. = French Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
46.
Woolwich
28
:
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
After Name of Ship.
:
15.
Eaglet
5
A = Fitted with asdics.
48.
Orlando
18
16.
Elfin
Blyth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
49.
Rooke
20
..
a/a = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
18.
Fervent
51.
Nimrod
19
11
..
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
Trelawney
27
19.
Flora
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
26
52.
:
S X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
53.
Nile
21.
Fortitude
19
54.
St. Angelo
S Fitted to tow skid only.
= = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
22.
Forward
9
55.
Cormorant
M
= Fitted Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
23.
Fox
27
56.
Stag
LL A = = to operate Double A sweep.
24.
Lucifer
3
57.
Sultan
P.L.
= Fitted Fitted to to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible
25.
Lynx
10
58.
Tamar
S L = Fitted with carry Echo and Sounding. tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa. to Oropesa.
26.
Mentor
27
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
W B = = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
0. = Fitting Fitted with out. Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
W. W. W. V. = = = Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with 20-kw. 22-kw. 30-kw. generators. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
17
63.
Nemo
14A
31.
Pembroke II
17
64.
Beehive
14B
= = Special with 35-kw. generators. generators.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
complement.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
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of
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Its
be communicated, not holding an either official directly position or in indirectly H.M. to the contents Press, are not
by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to any to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The
programmes
and
prospective
movements
taken liable thereon to alteration until confirmation at short notice, has been and no executive contained action herein should are be
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
obtained from the Admiralty.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
26.
Mentor
..
27
2.
Badger
:
13
27.
Venon II
:
8
3.
Beaver I
:
16
28.
Osprey
:
Portland
4.
Beaver II
16
29.
Paragon
:
24
ABBREVIATIONS.
5.
Boscawen
9
30.
Pembroke I'
17
6.
Calliope
23
31.
Pembroke II
Before Name of Ship.
17
7.
Caroline
7
32.
Pembroke IV
C = Chatham Crew.
17
8.
Claverhouse
20,21
33.
D = Devonport Crew.
Proserpine
:
28,29
9.
Clio
6
34.
= Portsmouth Crew.
Pyramus
:
30
P
10.
II
Rosyth
35.
Racer
:
7
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
11.
Defiance
2
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
After Name of Ship.
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
37.
Spartiate
:
18
A = Fitted with asdics.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
38.
Torch
6
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
A/A
= Anti Aircraft.
15.
Eaglet
5
40.
Vernon
8
C = D.C. equipment only.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
41.
Victory I
8
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
18.
Fervent
11
43.
Victory III
8
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
19.
Flora
26
44.
Watchful
14, 15
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
20.
Forte
2
45.
Wildfire
12
_S II: Fitted to tow skid only.
21.
Fortitude
19
46.
Woolwich
28
X/M X/A = = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
9
47.
Lochinvar
20
Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
27
48.
Orlando
18
X/LL L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L and convertable to Oropesa.
Lucifer
3
49.
Rooke
:
20
24.
= Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
Lynx
10
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
25.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
XN/4.B f.o. = = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
20 22 30 35 kw. kw. kw. kw. = = II = Fitting Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with with out. 20-kw. 22-kw. 30-kw. generators. generators. generators.
bases Naval and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement. 35-kw.
generators.
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book is the property of H.M. Government. to Its the contents are not to
This communicated, either directly or indirectly It is Press, to or to any
person be not holding an official position in H.M. Service. be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
Page
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
Proserpine
28, 29
2.
Badger
13
34.
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
Pyramus
30
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
ABBREVIATIONS.
Unicorn II
22
8.
Claverhouse
20,21
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
8
C = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
8
D = Devonport Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
15
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
:
D.S. = Dutch Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
F.S. = French Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
14.
Drake IV
N.S. = Norwegian Ship.
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
15.
Eaglet
5
48.
Orlando
18
:
After Name of Ship.
16.
Elfin
Blyth
49.
Rooke
20
A = Fitted with asdics.
:
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
Portsmouth
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
51.
Nimrod
19
18.
Fervent
11
C = D.C. equipment only.
52.
19.
Flora
Trelawney
27
26
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
20.
2
53.
Nile
Forte
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
54.
21.
Fortitude
19
St. Angelo
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
22.
Forward
9
55.
Cormorant
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
23.
Fox
27
56.
Stag
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
3
57.
Sultan
Lucifer
P.L.
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
24.
58.
Tamar
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
25.
Lynx
10
59.
Edinburgh
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
26.
Mentor
27
Castle
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
f.o. = Fitting out,
30
Pembroke I
17
63.
Nemo
14A
Pembroke II
17
64.
Beehive
14B
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
31.
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting by
(1) = Special complement.
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Page
45
Page
5
Slogan
Page
36
Sata
15
Sluga
Page
Rose
8
Saturn
Smeaton
13
22
Sublime
23
Page
Rosebud
Saucy
35
Tonny
28
8
Snaefell
7
Suilven
22
Topaze
18
Wardour
Roseden
12
Sawfly
30
Scalby Wyke
Snap
23
Sukha
35A
Torbay II
9
War Duke
Rose Emma
24
19
Solitaire
10
21
Sulara
5
Rose Haugh
Scawfell
Torch
Warland
15
7
Solomon
Sulla
35A
Rose Hilda
Touchstone
6
30
Sceptre
14
Warrior II
9
Solon
Schievan
16
Suma
15
Rose Valley
Tourmaline
5
War Star
24
37
Solstice
Sumba
35A
Trade Wind
25
Rosel
3
Scomber
15
Warwick Deeping
Rose Marie
22
Song
Summer Rose
23
Tranio
27
War Wing
10
Scotch Thistle
8
18
Sonnet
Sunbeam II
36A
Tranquil
13
Wastwater
Ross
27
Scotia II
12
Southcoates
Sunflower IV
14
12
T.R. Ferrens
36
Watchful
Ross Ard
31
15
Scott
Southern Breeze
Sunlight
15
Scottish
25
Tritonia
9
Waterfly
Rotha
17A
24
Sunnyside Girl
28
29
Rowan
Scourge
29
Southern Chief
36c
Triumph
Watermeyer
12
Superman
4
Waveflower
29
Rowan Tree
Scythe
13
Southern Field
35A
Trophy
36B
36B
Supporter
23
Troubadour
Wee Cumbrae
Roxano
Seabreeze
28
Southern Flower
35A
36
12A
Surly
7
Welcome Home
Royal Eagle
Seafarer
28
36c
Troup Ahead
Southern Foam
19
Wellard
14
Surprise
36
True Accord
Royallieu
Royalo
14
Seaflower
Southern Gem
35A
29
29
Susannah Jane
Wellsbach
2
Tumby
36c
23
Wengan
5
Seagull
29
Southern Pride
Susarion
36A
Tunisian
Ruby
17
Sea Holly
Southern Shore
36c
14
Westella
35
Sutton
16
Turcoman
Rugby
32
5
Sea King
16
36c
West Haven
Southern Spray
Svega
35A
Runswick Bay
Turquoise
13
Ryde
10
Sea Lord
11
36c
West Neuk
Southern Star
Swan II
36
Tuscarora
19
36c
Westlyn
16
Southern Wave
Sweet Promise
35A
Ryde (Special Service)
8
Sea Mist
Tweenways
14
Westward Ho
29
Southsea
36c
Sea Monarch
Swift Wing
15
Twinkling Star
20
Whirlpool
Seaman
17
Souvenir
23
Sycamore
24
Whitethorn
Secuta
Spaniard
13
5
Sylph
12A
Widgeon
S.
32
Sedulous
36B
Sylvana
21
Sparsholt
12
Selkirk
16
Spartiate
Syrian
17A
U.
Widgeon of Fearn
Sabra
35
Wigan
18
Syringa
24
Uberty
14
Wildfire
Sabreur
35
Semita
8
Speedwell
10
Uberus
19
Willa
Sailor King
22
Semnos
19
Speedy
29
Ugie Bray
24
William Brady
St. Abbs
9
Seriola
8
Sphene
13
Ullswater
25
William Caldwell
St. Achilleus
13
Servitor
14
Spina
T.
36
Unicity
14
William Cale
St. Adrian
5
Settsu
37
Spindrift
9
Taeping
22
Unicorn II
22
William Hannen
St. Apollo
36c
Sevra
35
Spinet
29
Taipo
16
Unitia
7
William Purdy
St. Cathan
25
Shako
14
Spitfire III
17
Tamarisk
12A
Utilise
19
Wm. Stephens
St. Celestin
29
Shandwick
5
Spranza
23
Tamora
15
Ut. Prosim
10
William Wesney
St. Cyrus
17
Sharpshooter
29
Sprig o' Heather
27
Taransay
15
Willing Boys
St. Dominica
5
Shearwater
31
Springdale
13
Tarret
10
Wilna
St. Donats
16
Sheen
28
Springtide
Tartan
13
Willow
St. Elstan
20
V.
25
Sheldon
4
Spurs
Tea Rose
28
Windermere
St. Fagan
10
9
Sheldrake
21
Tekoura
30
Vadne
8
Windward Ho
St. Katherine
31
Stafnes
12
Shemara
Terje I-V
36c
Valena
9
Wistaria
St. Kenan
9
Stalberg
37
25
Shera
Teroma
24
Valesca
35A
Witham
St. Loman
35
Stalwart
9
25
Shika
Tervani
17A
Vandyck
30
Withernsea
St. Magnus
35
Star of Deveron
12A
26
Shila
Tessie
36A
Varanga
29
Wolborough
St. Melante
36
12A
Star of Hope
28
Tewara
26
Varanis
35A
Wolves
Shiona
St. Mellons
6
Star of the Realm
37
30
36
Vascama
21
Shipmates
Thalia
Wyoming
St. Modwen
10
Star of Orkney
15
23
Velia
6
9
St. Nectan
Shower
Thames (Dutch Tug)
28
Star of the Wave
5
Thames Queen
23
Velmont
35A
36A
St. Olaves
Shusa
35
Starlight Ray
11
26
Ventsyssel
18
9
Thaw
X.
St. Olive
Sicyon
5
29
Staunch
35A
The Boys
10
Venture
22
St. Sunniva
Signa
36
Stefa
35A
15
Vernal
12A
Xmas Rose
St. Tudno
30
The Brit
Signet
21
Vernon II
8
15
12A
Silanion
29
Stella Canopus
Their Merit
St. Wistan
36A
Silja
37
Stella Capella
25
Thele
8
Victoria
9
17A
Thermopylae
Victorian
32
St. Zeno
Silva
35
Stella Carina
22
Y.
Salamander
36c
13
Victory
8
36
Stella Leonis
The Provost
28
Salpa
16
Silver Cloud
Victrix
7
Yarta
Saltash
2
Silver Crest
2
Stella Orion
24
The Roman
35A
37
Yehonala
15
Stella Pegassi
25
The Tower
36B
Vilda
10
Vine
36B
Yehonala II
Salvini
Silver Dawn
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Way
29
Salvo (Tug)
36B
22
Yesso
Silver Fox
13
Thirlmere
25
Viola
Salvo
14
Silver Grey
19
Stella Rigel
29
Yezo
33
26
Violet Flowers
Salvonia
35
Silver Line
4
Stella Sirius
Thomas Altoft
5
York City
35A
Thomas Conolly
12
Virginia
21
Yorkshire Belle
Sandown
3
Silver Queen
27
Stina
Thomas Leeds
13
Visenda
26
2
Yorkshire Lass
Sandringham
10
Silver Seas
11
Stoke City
26
11
Viva II
Thomsons
13
Young Alfred
Sangarius
8,16
Silver Sky
14
Stonefly
Thora
17
Viviana
Sanson
3
13
36c
Young Cliff
Sindonis
26
Stour
21
Vizalma
Saon
Sir John Baker
32
8
Thornwick Bay
Young Ernie
35
Strathcoe
14
Young Jacob
Sapphire
10
23
Three Kings
Sir John Lister
8
Sappho
Strathderry
Thrifty
9
W.
Young Mon
13
7
3
Sarah Hyde
Sir Richard Grenville
Strath Devon
Thunderstone
36B
5
3
Sir Sydney
2
Strathelliot
12A
Tiger
17
Wagtail
15
Sarah Sarba A. Purdy
14
29
Sir Siren Walter Raleigh
14
19
Tiger (tender)
18
Waldemar
Strathgarry
12A
z.
19
12A
Wallena
Sargasso
2
Strathmaree
24
12
Sirra
Sargon
2
5
Tilburyness
10
Sisapon
Strath Rannock
22
Tilly Duff
12A
Walnut
15
Zaza
35
Titan
14
Waltona
27
Zwartze Zee (Dutch)
Sarna
21
Skidaw
Strathspey
3
26
Walwyns Castle
4
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Sarpedon
35
16
Strathugie
Token
Skipjack
21
14
Skirmisher
17
Tokyo II
35A
Wanderer II
17
Strive
10
Student Prince
4
22
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by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The liable to alteration programmes at and short prospective notice, movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
taken thereon until confirmation has been and no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
29.
Paragon
24
2.
Badger
13
30.
Pembroke I'
17
3.
Beaver I
16
31.
Pembroke II
17
4.
Beaver II
16
32.
Pembroke IV
17
5.
Boscawen
9
ABBREVIATIONS.
33.
Proserpine
:
28,29
6.
Calliope
23
34.
Pyramus
:
30
Before Name of Ship.
7.
Caroline
7
35.
Racer
:
7
C = Chatham Crew.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
D = Devonport Crew.
9.
Clio
6
37.
Spartiate
:
18
P = Portsmouth Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
38.
Torch
:
6
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
11.
Defiance
2
39.
Unicorn II
:
22
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
After Name of Ship.
40.
Vernon
8
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
A = Fitted with asdics.
41.
Victory I
8
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
42.
Victory II
8
15.
Eaglet
5
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
43.
Victory III
8
:
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
44.
Watchful
:
14,15
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
45.
Wildfire
12
18.
Fervent
11
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
46.
Woolwich
28
19.
Flora
26
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
47.
Lochinvar
20
20.
Forte
2
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
48.
Orlando
18
21.
Fortitude
19
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
49.
Rooke
20
:
22.
Forward
9
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
27
51.
Nimrod
19
:
24.
Lucifer
3
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
10
52.
Trelawney
27
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
27
53.
Nile
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
8
54.
St. Angelo
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
-
P.L.
Portland
55.
Cormorant
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
f.o. = Fitting out.
22 20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order requested to report should arrive by
to keep the information in respect all of initial accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw.
bases Naval and Authorities any subsequent concerned changes are that may be made. Corrections, etc.,
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement.
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ACCOUNTING BASES.
This book is the property of H.M. or Government. indirectly to Its the contents are
be communicated, either directly in H.M. Service. Press, or not to to
person not holding an official position It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
Proserpine
28,29
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should are be
2.
Badger
13
34.
Pyramus
30
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
..
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
- -
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
Unicorn II
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
40.
Vernon
8
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
8
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
8
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
8
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
15
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
..
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
D.S. = Dutch Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
..
F.S. = French Ship.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
N.S. = Norwegian Ship.
15.
Eaglet
5
48.
Orlando
18
:
16.
Elfin
Blyth
49.
Rooke
20
After Name of Ship.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
A = Fitted with asdics.
Portsmouth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
51.
Nimrod
19
:
18.
Fervent
11
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
52.
Trelawney
27
19.
Flora
26
C = D.C. equipment only.
53.
Nile
20.
Forte
2
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
54.
St. Angelo
21.
Fortitude
19
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
55.
Cormorant
22..
Forward
9
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
56.
Stag
23.
Fox
27
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
57.
Sultan
3
P.L.
Lucifer
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
24.
58.
Tamar
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
25.
Lynx
10
59.
Edinburgh
26.
Mentor
27
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
Castle
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
30
17
63.
Nemo
14A
Pembroke I
XN/4.B f.o. = = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
64.
Beehive
14B
Pembroke II
17
31.
Fitting out.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
20 22 kw. kw. = Fitted with 20-kw.
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases to up accounting to date
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In concerned are requested to report all initial allocations should arrive by
(1) = = Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
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Saturday in each week.
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ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The liable to alteration programmes at and short prospective notice, and movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
taken thereon until confirmation has been no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
29.
Paragon
24
2.
Badger
13
30.
Pembroke I'
17
3.
Beaver I
16
31.
Pembroke II
17
4.
Beaver II
16
32.
Pembroke IV
17
5.
Boscawen
9
33.
Proserpine
28,29
ABBREVIATIONS.
6.
Calliope
23
34.
Pyramus
30
7.
Caroline
7
Before Name of Ship.
35.
Racer
:
7
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
C = Chatham Crew.
36.
Skirmisher
4
9.
Clio
6
D = Devonport Crew.
37.
Spartiate
18
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
P = Portsmouth Crew.
38.
Torch
6
11.
Defiance
2
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
39.
Unicorn II
22
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
40.
Vernon
8
After Name of Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
41.
Victory I
8
A = Fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
42.
Victory II
8
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
15.
Eaglet
5
43.
Victory III
8
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
44.
Watchful
14, 15
c = D.C. equipment only.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
11
46.
Woolwich
28
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
19.
Flora
26
47.
Lochinvar
20
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
48.
Orlando
18
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
Rooke
20
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
49.
Forward
9
22.
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
27
23.
Fox
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
51.
Nimrod
19
3
24.
Lucifer
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
52.
Trelawney
27
10
25.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
Lynx
53.
Nile
27
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
St. Angelo
P.L.
8
54.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
Portland
55.
Cormorant
XN/4.B f.o. = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
= Fitting out.
20 22 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
the information in respect of accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw.
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
bases Naval NOTE,-In and Authorities any subsequent order concerned to keep changes are requested that may to be report made. all Corrections, initial etc., should arrive by
kw. If Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
Saturday in each week.
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person not holding of an new copy. It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets their before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
accounting base as shown below.]
NOTE.-The programmes and short prospective notice, and movements contained herein
H.M.S.
Page
liable to alteration confirmation at has been no executive action should are be
No.
No.
H.M.S.
Bacchante
25
Page
31.
taken thereon until obtained from the Admiralty.
1.
Pembroke II
17
Badger
13
2.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
3.
Beaver I
16
33.
Proserpine
28,29
Beaver II
16
4.
34.
Pyramus
30
5.
Boscawen
9
35.
Racer
7
Calliope
23
6.
36.
Skirmisher
4
7.
Caroline
7
37.
Spartiate
18
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
38.
Torch
6
Clio
6
Before Name of Ship.
9.
39.
Unicorn II
22
C = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
40.
Vernon
8
D = Devonport Crew.
Defiance
2
11.
41.
Victory I
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
43.
Victory III
8
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
After Name of Ship.
Plymouth
44.
Watchful
14, 15
14.
Drake IV
A = Fitted with asdics.
Wildfire
12
5
45.
15.
Eaglet
Woolwich
28
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
Elfin
Blyth
46.
16.
Gunnery School,
47.
Lochinvar
20
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
C = D.C. equipment only.
Portsmouth
48.
Orlando
18
20
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
11
18.
49.
Rooke
Fervent
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
26
19.
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
Flora
19
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
2
20.
Forte
51.
Nimrod
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
27
19
21.
52.
Trelawney
Fortitude
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
9
53.
Nile
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
27
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
Fox
54.
St. Angelo
23.
3
Lucifer
55.
Cormorant
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
24.
10
56.
Stag
P.L.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
27
57.
Sultan
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
8
58.
Tamar
27.
Venon II
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
Portland
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
28.
f.o. = Fitting out.
Osprey
24
20 22 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
29.
Paragon
17
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
order to keep the information to in of accounting bases should to up accounting arrive to date by
(1) = Special complement.
bases Naval NOTE.-In and Authorities any subsequent concerned changes are requested that may be
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be communicated, either directly or in indirectly H.M. to the Press, or to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
person not holding an official position Service. It is to be destroyed any
by fire on receipt of new copy.
[The numbers shown in brackets their before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
accounting base as shown below.]
No.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
No.
25
H.M.S.
Page
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
2.
Badger
31.
Pembroke II
13
17
3.
Beaver I
32.
16
Pembroke IV
17
4.
Beaver II
33.
16
Proserpine
28, 29
5.
Boscawen
34.
Pyramus
9
30
6.
Calliope
35.
Racer
23
7
7.
Caroline
36.
Skirmisher
7
4
8.
Claverhouse
37.
Spartiate
ABBREVIATIONS.
20, 21
18
9.
Clio
38.
Torch
6
6
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
39.
Unicorn II
Rosyth
22
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
40.
Vernon
8
2
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
41.
Submarine School,
Victory I
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
43.
Victory III
8
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
44.
Watchful
After Name of Ship.
14, 15
A = Fitted with asdics.
15.
Eaglet
5
45.
Wildfire
12
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
16.
Elfin
Blyth
46.
Woolwich
28
A/A
= Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
47.
Lochinvar
20
Portsmouth
C
= D.C. equipment only.
48.
Orlando
18
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
11
49.
Rooke
20
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
19.
Flora
26
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
51.
Nimrod
19
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
52.
Trelawney
27
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
9
53.
Nile
22.
Forward
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
27
54.
St. Angelo
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
55.
Cormorant
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
3
24.
Lucifer
56.
Stag
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
10
25.
Lynx
57.
Sultan
P.L.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
27
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
26.
Mentor
58.
Tamar
8
27.
Venon II
59.
Edinburgh
XN/4.B f.o. = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
Castle
Portland
= Fitting out.
28.
Osprey
60.
Lucia
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
24
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
30 22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
17
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
the information in respect all of initial accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
(1) = Special complement.
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STATEMENT OF CONTENTS.
Pages,
Destroyers
...
...
...
...
1
1
43
Minesweepers : .
...
...
...
44
I
69
Sloops
...
...
...
...
70
1
71
A.A. Vessel
...
...
...
...
72
Corvettes
...
...
...
...
73
on
Gunboats
...
...
...
...
74
1
77
a
Portsmouth Inner Patrol Yachts
:
78
-
80
)
Flare-Burning Drifters of the
Dover Command
...
...
...
81
I
84
Thames Local Defence Flotilla
...
85
-
86
"M" Drifters attached to
is
H.M.S. WATCHFUL ... ...
...
87
Minesweeping Vessels
...
...
88
-
90
,
Miscellaneous, including Tugs,
Motor Boats, Civilian Small Craft,
Yachts, &c.
...
...
...
91 -
114
M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's
...
...
115 -
118
Skoots
...
...
...
...
119 -
126
"A" Personnel Ships .
...
...
127 -
134
Beach Parties
...
...
...
135 -
136
Base Personnel
...
...
...
137 93
142
Vice Admiral's Staff, Dover
...
143 -
144
Base Staff
...
...
...
...
145 -
149
Sea Transport Officers
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner, R .N.V.R. Group Officer
troops Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. They taking were
Thirteen from Drifters were used in the operation,
continually being bombed and also shelled by shore
batteries. Three ships of the flotilla were put out of
action by near misses. The remainder all received
superficial damage from splinters and concussion.'
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutanant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination, pertinacity and
devotion to duty under very trying circumstances.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his unit whilst off the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
Skipper George Hattan, W.S., 3022. R.N.R.-REED.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his Drifter whilst off the beaches,
enabling a large number of troops to be evacuated.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, E.S. - FEASIBLE.
After his Drifter had broken down due to near
miss from shell-fire, showed great devotion to duty
and determination in trying to maintain steam in face
of continuous bombing and shell-fire.
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings all showed a splendid
example under trying circumstances when under constant
bombing and shell fire, and they are accordingly
recommended for mention:
Stoker R. Whiteley, KX. 100149 - "John and Norah".
Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX. 173174 "Swift Wing".
Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X. 7814 C. "Jeannie McIntosh".
Seaman John Guyan Mearns. LT/JX.179790 - "Gula".

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PLAGE OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Vatchful"
547
Great Termouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Tarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo",
30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Tarmouth for Ramagate,
Good
46
567
From:- Sub. Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.
Mm
537
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate.
30th May. Arrived Ramsgate from Portsmouth with lighter. X.209
Ordered to sands between Gravelines and Calais.
Compass error 20°. Fixed green Bight buoy
appeared to be missing.
Anchored off sands; landed in boat and searched
inland. Encountered enemy, engaged two and believe
I shot both; returned to my ship.
31st May. Followed tug to East beach at dawn. Took aboard
500 men from my boats. One boat destroyed by
bomb, two struck submerged lorries.
Left for Ramagate.
1715
Landed soldiers at Ramagate and returned Dunicipe.
led
2150
Arrived Dunkirk at dusk, heavy bombing and shelling.
Soldiers very steady and cheerful.
1st June. Landed soldiers at Ramagate at noon. Ship had been
n
in collision off Dunkirk; left her in Ramagate
us
inner harbour. Took command of a tug whose
Master refused to go to Dunkirk again and left
of
for Dunkirk. Arrived evening: very few soldiers
on beaches. Went alongside small pier at back or
harbour. Went ashore to look for troops; found
no English so loaded up with French.
2nd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate 0730. Obtained Captain Duka's
Mann,
permission to arm and command Power Boat "Swallow". xi
Arrived Dunkirk in "Swallow" at dusk. Entered
inner harbour; took off 15 men and towed & full
cutter in addition.
3rd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate in morning with loaded cutter in
tow. Left for Dunkink in afternoon; entered
inner harbour. Ordered to embark some French
staff but could find none; loaded with English
and French troops. Purthest end of harbour now
in German hands.
Returned Ramsgate.
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FLAG OFFICER IN N CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
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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,
568
V.Goodines
533
From:- Lieut. C.W. Read, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
a
9
Arrived at Ramsgate from Falmouth ex H.M.S.
Forte II 0330 29.5.40 and took command of Chris
Kraft Motor Launch "Bonnie Heather" - Length 35 ft;
speed 18 knots.
Lled
Made 7 complete return trips to Dunkirk beaches;
MA
1
average number soldiers carried - 60; approximately
R
out
420 soldiers. Made 10 trips from Mole at Dunkirk
all
a to
to Transports lying off (under shrapnel) - 600
soldiers.
Rescued Chief Steward and 39 soldiers from water
Mann,
ed
ex S/S Scotia and bombed whilst doing SO.
On last return journey was caught in parachute
flares, bombed and then machine-gunned but escaped
without damage owing to speed and quickness on helm
of "Bonnie Heather".
Service finished at 5.0 p.m. on 4th June.
Estimated number of soldiers handled in launch:- 420/450
Dunkirk Dunkirk Mole to transports lying off.
beaches to Ramsgate
600/650
40.
Rescued from S/S Scotia

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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
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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
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ELAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
57
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,
Report by Sub,Lieut. F.N.Dann (Contd)
570
540
1900
Took charge of empty whaler, made up scratch crew
of two ratings and one soldier and continued to ferry
troops from beach to motor boats.
2030
Many badly wounded men taken aboard H.M.S.Lydd no
skilled help available. Went aboard and did what I
could with others until ship reached Margate.
Handed charts to Reda.
1d
May 30th
Early morning landed from H.M.S.Lydd at Margate.
R
Sent on to Chatham.
May 31st
Returned to H.M.S.Wildfire Sheermess.
June 1st
Assisted at Sheerness with supplies and victualling.
1700
Left for Ramsgate in M.Y. Dianthus. Engine giving
much trouble. Taken in tow by M.Y.Thark.
2200
Arrived Ramsgate
June 2nd.
Attempted to repair engine of Dianthus.
1600
Ordered to attempt to leave on tide and to contact
Rear Admiral Taylor's convoy.
lled
1930
Left inner basin. Raided stranded yacht for compass
of
etc.
in
2030
Left Ramsgate.
ien
2045
Helmsman badly cut by flying glass from window.
out
Brought him ashore for attention.
1 all
2115
Left Ramsgate again.
be to
2200
very troublesome. Stopping every mile or till 30.
Only Engine making good 21/2 knots, carried on course
daylight.
June 3rd
0300
Between V and W Bouys sighted convoy returning. Decided
Man
ved
to return with convoy.
0900
June 4th
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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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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
57%
17JUN1940
*
HARWYOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Termouth.
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,
to
eport from Sub. Ltd. D.L. Satterford, R.N. (contd).
572
542
Searched for survivors, found none. One of crew
wounded by shrapnel. Found no British on beach.
Went into the mole and took off about 20 French.
0900 Arrived Ramsgate. Left later with French Naval
Attache aboard. Delayed by choppy sea.
4th June. Arrived Dunkirk early morning; saw transports
leaving so returned Ramsgate. Rested.
5th June.
Ordered to proceed to Sheerness.
14
us
>
illed
ng
on
hen
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PLAG 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,
arreed
to
good
Yes
a
the
544
From:- Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
as
28th May.
1430
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in the tug JAVA with the
following ships in company:-
Drifters. Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
and Lord St. Vincent.
Motor Launches. Walker I, Walker II, New Brittanic,
Nayland and Angler II.
29th May.
D
illed
0100
Arrived off Bray dunes and anchored in 3 fthms water
and sent Walker I and Walker II in to the beach to
ng
try to find men; all troops seemed to be hiding in
on
the sands. Walker I and Walker II then proceeded
then
hour
As up dawn came I lowered all small boats from the Java
to Dunkirk Harbour.
in all
its to
and the beach filling motor boats and transferring shore. from
all drifters and worked with them right into
1000
Ordered motor a destroyer to take all ships to Dunkirk to fill
boats to bigger ships lying off
pier, On possible and return, leaving Dunkirk. I
by arrival there I received orders Walker
i. Mann,
ived
up as much II as for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, by H.M.S.
On Calcutta leaving to transfer all troops worked on board all afternoon
and Walker Tuydercoot Pass I was ordered herand on
return to the beaches. army We collapsible boats off shore. off the
beaches the beaches, and filling towing larger more ships ships lying lying off to to fill
1900
At
up, this so time filled there all were craft no possible and returned
Ramsgate.
30th May.
0930
Arrived THE
During but were 30th.
arrival the chance in harbour of a at 1100 on May

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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Termouth.
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,
to
Report by Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R. (contd).
575
545
The following men worked particularly well for no:
Robert Durrant, Master, Drifter Lord Rodney, helping
me to keep the convoy together during the two night
passages and during the day he manned 8 boat himself
working into the beach.
Walker I.
Walker II.
New Brittanic.
A. Cadman (cox)
Percy King (cox)
William Matthews (cox)
de
G. Stavely
Edward Parker
Walter Reid
T. Davies
John Ellard
Norman Reid (aged 15).
Java.
Victor Smith (mate)
Harry Griffiths (deck hand).
Arthur Westcott Act. A.B. No. LDX/5046 - H.M.S. Pervent.
Lord Collingwood.
Lord Keith.
9
Lord Rodney.
illed
Edmund Marr (mate).
Robert Eye (master)
William Gladwell
Jg
(deck hand)
Thomas Durrant
(deck hand)
an
Charles Fisk
then
Fred Goddard
( deck hand)
your
= all
These worked particularly well in the boats on the and beach
ate to
and also men in boats picking up survivors from aeroplane
H.M.S. Waverly, which was bombed close to us.
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ived

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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful
54
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 Remsgate,
to proceed to
Dyrama 35%
Biulo
TEAG OFFICER 207 IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
Subject:
Report on Operation "Dynamo".
HARWICH
by
ould
From
Naval Officer in Charge, Great Yarmouth.
Date
15th June, 1940.
0.2/1697/40.
To
Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich.
The enclosed report in triplicate from the Group
up
Commander of "M" Drifters detailed from Yarmouth for Operation
fille
ring
"Dynamo" is submitted for your information and any action which
chen
when
ighout
you consider necessary.
ien al
gate t
Insurall
W. Ma
NAVAL CAPTAIN, OFFICER IN CHARGE.
rived
II.
No. 207/40.
Vice-Admiral,
(Copy The Nore.)
and the Group 9th June, Commander In continuation I beg of to enclose "M" Drifters a
of my letters the June
for Operation "Dynamo".
REAR ADMIRAL
Harwich.
FLAG OFFICER
18th June,
1940 VICE ADMIRAL
21 JUN 1940
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PLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
HARWYOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
31.5.40. 1500.
Arrived Ramsgate and received orders to proceed to
Dunkirk forthwith to assist in evacuation of troops.
31.5.40. 1515.
Flotilla sailed for Dunkirk.
1900.
On approaching Dunkirk Roads, Flotilla vas subjected to
intense bombing attack by about sixty onemy bombers.
Consequently, I gave the order to "scatter".
Drifter "Lord Hood" was severaly damaged by & "near riss*,
Three casualties, one seaman being killed outright, and two
wounded. I took "Feasible" alongside "Lord Hood* and
removed the C.Bs, the Ship's Company having been picked up by
"Alcmaria".
After ascertaining that nothing further could
be done and nobody left on board, I ordered flotilla to take up
formation again and proceeded into Dunicirk. bombers
had in the meantime been driven off by British Pighters Sub
ships coming under heavy gunfire from shore batteries.
2000.
Secured alongside North Pier, Dunkirk with twelve ships
and proceeded to embark troops.
2030.
Orders were received from a Commander R.N. ashore to
discontinue embarkation and proceed out of harbour to piok up
troops from North Beaches.
Five ships, being already filled
with troops, were ordered back to Ramagate,
The remaining
ships followed me out of harbour to the Beaches,
From then
onwards, ships worked independently, returning to Ramagate then
full and back to Beaches for more, This continued throughout
the night and the bllowing day and night of lat/2nd June when all
drifters were ordered by the Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate to
leave Dunkirk by 0300, 2nd June, empty or full. Plotilla
anchored in Ramsgate Roads awaiting further instructions.
4.6.40.
0600.
"Alcmaria" with "Genius" in tow and "Swift Wing* with
"Feasible" in tow, under the command of Sub. Ideutenant 5. N. Mann,
R.N.V.R., were ordered to proceed to Yarmouth.
They arrived
Yarmouth, 5th June.
5.6.40.
1300.
I received orders to proceed with remaining ships to
Yarmouth, arriving Yarmouth, 6th June,
The following ships took part in the Operation :
M/S Drifter Motilla.
Skipper.
J. Finlay.
"Feasible".
G. Prosdick.
"Swift Wing".
#
G. Hatton.
"Reed".
"John and Norah".
#
J. Sims.
J. Green.
"Genius".
A. Offord.
"Alcmaria".
J. W. Lawn.
"Lord Hood".
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548
"Lord Barham".
Skipper.
"Overfalls".
C. Masterman.
If
"Jeannie MacIntosh".
D. Miller.
If
"Gula".
J. Nicholson.
If
"Rewga".
A. #, West,
#
"Taransay".
J. Macauley.
#
G. S. Peak.
Lieut. A. H. Turner in "Feasible" - Group Officer.
Sub. Lieut. L. W. Mann in "Genius" Unit Officer.
Casualities and damage received during the Operation 1-
"Lord Hood".
Damaged by "near miss" bomb. Engines disabled.
"Feasible".
Near miss - shell. Engines disabled.
"Genius".
Explosion under stern - unknown. Engines disabled,
All ships received a certain amount of superficial damage due
to splinters and concussion which in several instances put the degmasing
circuits out of action.
Remarks.
I cannot pay too high a tribute to all the Officers and ships
companies concerned. During the course of the operation, the personnal
were on continuous duty for more than 36 hours during which time 70 were
being exposed to constant attack by enemy bombers, shore batteries, mohine
guns and enemy M.T.B's. flying the White Ensign.
Navigation, especially at night, was extremely hazardous is no
charts of the locallity were available at such short notice, and 1 consider
a splendid example of team work, commonsense and initiative was displayed
by the Skippers in bringing all ships back to Ramagate din conclusion.
It is very hard to pick out any individual for special mention
where all did so well.
I regret to have to report the undermentioned casualties which
occurred in "Lord Hood".
Killed :-
J. P. Reed, Seaman. Official No.JX.173103.
Severely
J. R. Purland, AB/ST.
#
wounded :-
D/J. 32592.
Wounded :-
L. Wills, Sea. cook.
#:
- imoun. H.O.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
a
LIEUTENANT, R.N.V.R.
The Naval Officer in Charge,
H.M.S. "Watchful",
Great Yarmouth.
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Location (17/7/40
Name
Appointment
KING ORRY PEMBROKE addl.
Tempy.Lieut.J.
Not to join;
Lee, R.N.R.
Home address:
59, Cambridge Avenue,
Great Crosby,
Liverpool, 23.
GRIVE
R.N.Hospital,
Tempy.Sub-
Chatham.
Lieut.J.K.B.
Miles, R.N.V.R.
Proby.Sub-Lieut.
MOSQUITO
Sick Leave.
E.S.Flint.R.N.R.
(is a nominee for
Submarine Course)
Attached "Victory."
(Home address S2 Preston Road.
Newport, Mon.).
Tic.Skeat
for HEAD OF C.W.
22nd July, 1940.
The following information as to Skipper Class
officers is forwarded as requested:-
Name.
ex.
Present
appointment.
Tempy. Skipper
THOMAS
EUROPA for VELMONT
J.J.Tomlinson, R.N.R.
BARTLETT.
3144 W.S.
Tempy. Skipper
CALVI
EUROPA.
B.D.Spindler, R.N.R.,
3170 W.S.
Skipper Lt. (retd)
POLLY
L.Lake, R.N.R., 2347 W.S. JOHNSTON
WATCHFUL for
BERVIE BRAES.
Skipper W. Martin, R.N.R., BLACKBURN
2645 W.S.
RACER for VICTRIX.
ROVERS
Chief Skipper A.Gove, R.N.R., WESTELLA
2345 W.S.
EUROPA.
Skipper C.E. Chaney, RNR.,
2952 W.S.
-do-
EUROPA.
Tempy. Skipper
A.M.Lovis, R.N.R.,
PAXTON.
LYNX for GOLDEN
Tempy. Skipper
SUNBEAM.
E.F.Dettman, R.N.R.,
BOY ROY.
3306 W.S.
LYNX for BILEEN
EMMA
Tempy. Skipper
C. Sanson, R.N.R.,
3394 W.S.
GIRL PAMELA
LYNX for YOUNG MON.
Tempy. Skipper
J.Solewidge,
R.N.R.,
LORD CAVAN.
CLIO for GAVA
Skipper R.A. MacLean

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The following information as to Skipper Class
fficers is forwarded as requested:-
ame.
ex.
Present
appointment.
empy. Skipper
THOMAS
UROPA for VELMONT
J.J. Tomlinson, R.N.R.
BARTLETT.
3144 U.S.
Tempy. Skipper
ALVI
EUROPA.
B.D.Spindler, R.N.R.,
3170 7.8.
Skipper Lt. (retd)
POLLY
WATCHFUL for
L.Lake, R.N.R., 2347 W.S. JOHNSTON
BERVIE BRAES.
Skipper W. Martin, R.N.R. BLACKBURN
RACER for VICTRIX.
2645 W.S.
ROVERS
Chief Skipper A.Gove, R.N.R., WESTELLA
EUROPA.
2345 7.S.
Skipper C.E. Chaney, RNR.,
-do-
EUORPA.
2952 W.S.
Tempy. Skipper
PAXTON.
LYNX for GOLDEN
SUNB AM.
A. M.Lóvis, R.N.R.,
BOY ROY.
LYNX for EILEEN
Terpy. Skipper
EMMA
E.F. Dettman, R.N.R.,
3306 W.S.
GIRL PAMELA
LYNX for YOUNG MON.
Tempy. Skipper
C.Sanson, R.N.R.,
5394 W.S.
LORD CAVAN
CLIO for GAVA.
Tempy. Skipper
J.H. Mugridge, R.N.R.,
Skipper R.A.MacLean *****
3018 V.S.
The followi
Date
30th If
1st Ju
1st Jui
BO far as can be asce
complete accuracy can
2nd Jun
2nd June
*
COPYING BRANCH
a
E
AUG 1940
CENTRAL
POLLY JOHNSTON
STELLA DORADO
ARGELLSHIRE
BLACKBURN ROVERS
CH
*
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Skipper
U.S. 5159
July 1940.
ADMIRAL 25th COMMANDING RESERV S.
(Sd.) N, F. LAURENCE.
obtained their Red List when required. locations view can be of
officers 2. frequent from are The serving the present movements, have locationsof and not the been latest the inserted, ships in in which thes
R.A.Maclean, R.N.R.,
N.L. 6245/40.
XAXT ASTILLIA
for
FROM DUNKIRK.
next senior surviving officers of the ships in question,
in C.W. In view of numerous local changes in personnel,
ch follows is believed to be substantially correct.
ers
Present Appointment
Location
EUROPA
.R.
R.N.R.
WATCHFUL for BERVIE BRAES.
lle,
CALLIOPE for ANEMONE
Blyth
N.R.
CAROLINE addl. for
Belfast till
MALLOW (building)
complete, then
V.R.
Portland.
R.N.
2.
RACER for VICTRIX.
.N.R.
EUROPA
.
EUROPA
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Amc
ONIGINVINGO 2574
LAURENCE if 'N ('ps)
when required. latest inserted, in which which
JOJ UT XALXT ship the Dood the you pue 19TT for BUTAI quesed
6245/40.
OF DUNKIRK.
The following are the names of the senior and next senior surviving officers of the ships in question,
so far as can be ascertained from information available in C.W. In view of numerous local changes in personnel,
complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed, but the list which follows is believed to be substantially correct.
Ship
Date Lost
Senior surviving officers
Present Appointment
Location
Destroyers
GRAFTON
29th May
Lieutenant H.C.J. McRea, R.N.
BRANLEBRAS in command.
Lieutenant L.E. Blackmore, R.N.
WHADDON for duty with A.S.C.B.S. etc.
WAKEFUL
29th May
Commander R.L. Fisher, R.N.
PRESIDENT addl. for duty inside Admiralty.
Lieutenant W. Scott, R.N.
JERVIS as 1st. Lieutenant.
GRENADE
30th May
Commander R.C. Boyle, R.N.
PRESIDENT addl. for duty inside Admiralty.
Lieutenant E.C. Peake, R.N.
HORNET addl. for command of 10th.M.T.B. Flotilla.
KEITH
1st June
Captain E.L. Berthon, R.N.
VICTORY addl. for full pay sick leave.
Lieutenant G.J.A. Lumsden, R.N.
PHOEBE and for duty with A.S.C.B.S. etc.
HAVANT
1st June
Lieutenant-Commander A.F.
Burnell-Nugent, R.N.
HOSTILE in command.
Lieutenant A.H. Terry, R.N.
GANGES addl. for Battalion duties.
BASILISK
1st June
Commander M. Richmond, R.N.
LE TRIOMPHANT in command.
Lieutenant-Commander W.G.
Boaks, R.N.
RODNEY.
Paddle Minesweepers.
BRIGHTON BELLE
28th May
Temporary Lieutenant L.K.
BADGER addl. for G.
Harwich
Perrin, R.N.V.R.
of A.P.
Temporary Lieutenant W.J.C.
MEDWAY QUEEN (No.1)
Dover
Fuller, R.N.V.R.
30th May
ORIOLE in command
Lowestoft
BRACIE FIELDS
Temporary Lieutenant
A.C. Weeks, R.N.V.R.
Temporary Lieutenant
LYNX addl. for
Port Edgar
H. Jones, R.N.V.R
AMBASSADOR
WAVERLEY
Temporary Lieutenant S.F.
VICTORY addl. for
Hamble River
30th May
Harmer-Elliott, R.N.V.R.
A.P. Duties.
Temporary Lieutenent
BOSCAWEN addl. for
Portland
F.P. Tattersall, R.N.V.R.
A.P. Base Officer.
31st May
Temporary Lieutenant
Southsea in command
SOUTHAMPTON
DEVONIA
J. Brotchie, R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant A.P. Cox, R.N.V.R.
VERNON addl. for
Portsmouth
M/S Course.
Trawlers.
28th May
Temporary Skipper
EUROPA for VELMONT
THOMAS BARTLETT
J.J. Tomlinson, R.N.R.
Sub-Lieutenant D.J. Hutton,
On sick leave until
R.N.V.R.
8th July.
Temporary Lieutenant
BACCHANTE for LEICESTER
28th May
Scapa
THURINGIA
A.R. Cornish, R.N.R.
CITY. in command.
Probationary Temporary Sub-
BACCHANTE addl. for
Lieut. A.G. slemeck,R.N.V.R.
Scapa
LEICESTER CITY.
Temporary Skipper
EUROPA
30th May
B.D. Spindler, R.N.R.
CALVI
Chief Skipper L. Lake, R.N.R.
WATCHFUL for BERVIE BRAES.
POLLY JOHNSTON
30th May
STELLA DORADO
1st June
None
1st June
Sub-Lieutenant J.S. Weddle,
CALLIOPE for ANEMONE
Blyth
ARGELLSHIRE
R.N.R.
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant
CAROLINE addl. for
Belfast till
M.F. Villiers-Stuart,
MALLOW (building)
complete, then
R.N.V.R.
Portland.
2nd June
Commander R.W. English, R.N.
BLACKBURN ROVERS
(severely wounded)
Skipper W. Martin, R.N.R.
RACER for VICTRIX.
WESTELLA
E
2nd June
Chief Skipper A. Gove, R.N.R.
EUROPA
Skipper E. Chaney, R.N.R.
EUROPA
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Lieutenant Derek Peel Willan, Royal Navy,
Lieutenant H.M.S. Icarus. Frederick Worcester. Greville Woods, Royal
Captain John Henry Wh
Transport Tynwald.
Lieutenant Navy, H.M.S. Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R.,
Mr. Terence O' Hanlon, :
Dorrien Rose.
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Lieutenant Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R.,
Joseph Cox, R.N.R.
Mr. Hubert Donald F1
H.M. Hospital Carrier
Mr. Arthur Patrick Jo
Lieutenant Tom Preston Graham, R.N.R.
H.M.S. Ross.
Officer, H.M. Transpo
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.,
Mr. Frank Edward M
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, R.N.R.,
Motor Boat Triton.
H.M. Hospital Carrier
Mr. Allan Watterson,
H.M. Skoot Hondsrug.
Transport Tynwald.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R.,
Mr. Joseph Wilfred Coul
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
H.M.S. Speedwell.
H.M. Transport Royal
Mr. William McGregor,
Princess Elizabeth.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens,
Transport King Georg
Mr. Bernard Murphy,
R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Niger.
Lieutenant Alexander Harper Turner,
Transport Dorrien Ro
R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Watchful.
Mr. Walter Ernest Oxer
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing,
H.M. Transport Prag
H.M. Skoot Hilda.
Mr. David Douglas R
Surgeon Lieutenant Joseph Wishart Shield,
H.M. Hospital Carrie
M.B., B.Ch., R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Grafton.
Mr. Andrew Sinclair,
Sub-Lieutenant Edmund Charles Croswell,
Transport Royal Sove
Royal Navy, H.M.S. Harvester.
Mr. George Frederick To
Sub-Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-
H.M. Transport Maid
Mulhallen, Royal Navy.
Mr. James Lang Croc
Sub-Lieutenant William Ronald Williams,
Transport Biarritz.
Royal Navy, Motor Boat Swallow.
Mr. Charles Powell Maso
Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.,
Transport Tvnwald.
H.M.S. Mosquito.
Sub-Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Sub-Lieutenant John Cambridge Clarke,
R.N.V.R., Motor Boat Rapide.
+
Sub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman,
R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. Seriola.
Sub-Lieutenant R.N.V.R., H.M.S. William Sutton. Geoffrey Hewitt,
Sub-Lieatenant R.N.V.R., H.M. John Grive. Kenneth Barton Miles,
Herbert Bernhard
H
TOTAL
H.M.S.
John Ball, R.N.R.,
Bryce, R.N.R.,
Jones, Royal Engineer Navy, Engineer H.M.S. Reginald Sabre. Thomas
Gunner Reynolds, Royal Navy, H.M.S.Salamandr.
Gunner H.M.S. Frederick Wolsey. William Benoy, Royal
Skipper Navy, (T) H.M.S. Reginald Grenade. William Clare, Navy,
Skipper Drifter Andrew The Boys. Buchan, R.N.R., Royal
Skipper Reed. George Hattan, R.N.R., H.M. H.M.
Drifter Midas. Herbert Holden, R.N.R., Drifter
Skipper Captain H.M. Reynolds, R.N.R., H.M.
Captain Captain Card CANADA Captain Captain H.M. most Scotia. H.M. 87. Transport James Transport Robert Fryer, McCallum Prague. Rowland Master, Hughes, Baxter, H.M. Master, Tug Master, Master, Master, Fore- H.M. S.S.
Pitman, Master, H.M.
Master, Master, H.M.

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Denonnnel.
STATEMENT OF CONTENTS.
Ga,
Guille,D,S,O.,
his operation
Pages.
made
Destroyers
...
...
1
-
43
1
Minesweepers
..
...
...
...
44
-
69
Sloops
...
70
-
71
A.A. Vessel
...
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72
R.N.
Corvettes
...
...
...
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73
turn
h
Gunboats
...
...
...
...
74
1
77
the
the
Portsmouth Inner Patrol Yachts
:.
78
-
80
t the
ing
ing
Flare-Burning Drifters of the
ion
Dover Command
...
...
...
81
-
84
Thames Local Defence Flotilla
...
85
I
86
"M" Drifters attached to
ith
H.M.S. WATCHFUL
...
...
...
87
Minesweeping Vessals
...
...
88
-
90
the
Miscellaneous, including Tugs,
peration
Motor Boats, Civilian Small Craft,
ship,
91
114
ace of a
Yachts, &c.
1
...
manship
M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's
115
-
118
...
...
Skoots
119 -
126
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...
"A" Personnel Ships
...
127 -
134
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Beach Parties
135 -
136
ng trips
001
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1, took
to this
1
Base Personnel
137 -
142
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tion. He
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Vice Admiral's Staff, Dover
...
143 -
144
nkirk
11
and
Base Staff
145 -
149
...
...
...
Sea Transport Officers
150 -
151
...
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sical
ented
cks.
S
spirit with living which
spaces with troops, accepted with the Everyone consequent filling 0000 of litter, his all heat. the not at. to all sa
dirt, was remarkable.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner N. Group Officer
troops from Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. They were
Thirteen Drifters were used in the operation, taking
continually being bombed and also shelled by shore
batteries. Three ships of the flotilla were put out of
action by near misses. The remainder all received
superficial damage from splinters and concussion.
k
Recommendations.
Page 35
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
e
R.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE. - Lieutenant Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.
t
During the aerial bombardment of the pier, and the
subsequent bombing, beaching and burning of CRESTED EAGLE
off Dunkirk on 29th May, the following officers and men
displayed great gallantry, devotion to duty and were
n
conspicuous amongst a gallant ship's company.
Remaining steady at their posts when overtaken by
disaster, their effort resulted in the rescue of a large
number of survivors.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
iring
stere
M
Lieutenant Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.
ivors
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124.
was
whom
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
DS
M Able Seaman George Frend, C/J.95190.
M Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124.
MY Able Seaman George Tilleny, 0/88.7050, R.F.R. B.17336.
M
Able Seaman Frederick James Slack, C/J 93546.R.F.R. B.21781.
M
Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner Group Officer
troops continually being Harbour and off the beaches. They taking were
Thirteen from Dunkirk Drifters were used in the operation,
batteries. bombed and also shelled by
action by Three ships of the flotilla were shore of
superficial damage from splinters and concussion.
near misses. The remainder all received put out
in
k
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
L
Lieutanant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination, pertinacity and
devotion to duty under very trying circumstances.
n.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Sub. Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
t
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his unit whilst off the beaches.
n
Recommended for mention.
/
Skipper George Hattan, W.S. 3022, R.N.R. -REED.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his Drifter whilst off the beaches,
enabling a large number of troops to be evacuated.
Dse
Recommended for decoration.
iring
stere
ivors
was
whom
RATINGS:
Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, E.S. - FEASIBLE.
After his Drifter had broken down due to near
miss from shell-fire, showed great devotion to duty
and determination in trying to maintain steam in face
of continuous bombing and shell-fire.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings all showed a splendid
example under trying circumstances when under constant
bombing and shell fire, and they are accordingly
recommended for mention:
SM
Stoker R. Whiteley, KX. 100149 - "John and Norah".
M
Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX. 173174 "Swift Wing".
M
Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X.7814 C. "Jeannie McIntosh".
M
Seaman John Guyan Mearns. LT/JX.179790 - "Gula".
Accomended for decoration.
W.Kennedy/

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Pages,
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1
-
43
Minesweepers
: 5
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...
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44
-
69
Sloops
...
...
...
...
70
-
71
A.A. Vessel
...
...
...
...
72
Corvettes
...
...
...
...
73
Gunboats
...
...
...
...
74 -
77
Portsmouth Inner Patrol Yachts
: .
78
-
80
Flare-Burning Drifters of the
Dover Command
...
...
...
81
-
84
Thames Local Defence Flotilla
...
85 -
86
"M" Drifters attached to
H.M.S. WATCHFUL ... ... ...
87
Minesweeping Vessels
...
...
88
-
90
Miscellaneous, including Tugs,
Motor Boats, Civilian Small Craft,
Yachts, &c.
...
...
...
91 -
114
M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's
...
...
115 -
118
Skoots
...
...
...
...
119 -
126
"A" Personnel Ships a
...
...
127 -
134
Beach Parties
...
...
...
135 -
136
Base Personnel
...
...
...
137 -
142
Vice Admiral's Staff, Dover
...
143 -
144
Base Staff
...
...
...
...
145 -
149
Sea Transport Officers
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151

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
"M" DRIFTERS attached to H.M.S. WATCHFUL - Lieutenant Alexander Harper-
Turner.R.N.V.R. Group Officer
Thirteen Drifters were used in the operation, taking
troops from Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. They were
continually being bombed and also shelled by shore
batteries. Three ships of the flotilla were put out of
action by near misses. The remainder all received
superficial damage from splinters and concussion.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutanant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination, pertinacity and
devotion to duty under very trying circumstances.
Recommended for decoration.
Sub. Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his unit whilst off the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
Skipper George Hattan, W.S. 3022. R.N.R.-REED.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
in the handling of his Drifter whilst off the beaches,
enabling a large number of troops to be evacuated.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Chief Engineman A.A.Storr, X.6082. E.S. - FEASIBLE.
After his Drifter had broken down due to near
miss from shell-fire, showed great devotion to duty
and determination in trying to maintain steam in face
of continuous bombing and shell-fire.
Recommended for decoration.
The following ratings all showed a splendid
bombing and shell fire, and they are accordingly
example under trying circumstances when under constant
recommended for mention:
Stoker KX. 100149 - "John and Norah".
Second R. Whiteley, William Crawford, 173174 "Swift Wing".
Able Seaman Hand John Alan Morrison, X. 7814 C. "Jeannie McIntosh".
Seaman John Guyan Mearns. LT/JX.179790 - "Gula".

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STATE
MERMAIDEN
97
OF
H.M.S. "Watchful",
Great Yarmouth.
26th September, 1940.
Sir,
In reply to your letter T.O. 9144/STN. 6B,
I regret that I can give you very few particulars of the
part played by my yacht "MERMAIDEN" in the evacuation of
Dunkirk as I was, myself, in charge of a different vessel
working from the beaches.
I have heard, however, that she made four
trips from the harbour to vessels lying off, carrying
two hundred men each time, and as a result she is leaking
rather badly from near misses of bombs and that her
decks and wheelhouse have been well riddled with machine-
gun bullets.
I am sorry I cannot give you any further in-
formation, as I have been nowhere near her since.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Lieut. Commander, R.N.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
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Berkeley Square House,
T
Berkeley Square, LONDONS W.1.
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Sir,
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have to acknowledge receipt of
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your enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofar as your vessel
"MERMAIDEN" took part in these
and to you for the
operations, information which you
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to supply. It value in
that compiling the final report which
be drawn up on these operations.
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to localise our difficulty and to remedy it, that I felt very relieved
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PLAGE OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Vatchful"
547
Great Termouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Tarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo",
30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Tarmouth for Ramagate,
Good
46
567
From:- Sub. Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.
Mm
537
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate.
30th May. Arrived Ramsgate from Portsmouth with lighter. X.209
Ordered to sands between Gravelines and Calais.
Compass error 20°. Fixed green Bight buoy
appeared to be missing.
Anchored off sands; landed in boat and searched
inland. Encountered enemy, engaged two and believe
I shot both; returned to my ship.
31st May. Followed tug to East beach at dawn. Took aboard
500 men from my boats. One boat destroyed by
bomb, two struck submerged lorries.
Left for Ramagate.
1715
Landed soldiers at Ramagate and returned Dunicipe.
led
2150
Arrived Dunkirk at dusk, heavy bombing and shelling.
Soldiers very steady and cheerful.
1st June. Landed soldiers at Ramagate at noon. Ship had been
n
in collision off Dunkirk; left her in Ramagate
us
inner harbour. Took command of a tug whose
Master refused to go to Dunkirk again and left
of
for Dunkirk. Arrived evening: very few soldiers
on beaches. Went alongside small pier at back or
harbour. Went ashore to look for troops; found
no English so loaded up with French.
2nd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate 0730. Obtained Captain Duka's
Mann,
permission to arm and command Power Boat "Swallow". xi
Arrived Dunkirk in "Swallow" at dusk. Entered
inner harbour; took off 15 men and towed & full
cutter in addition.
3rd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate in morning with loaded cutter in
tow. Left for Dunkink in afternoon; entered
inner harbour. Ordered to embark some French
staff but could find none; loaded with English
and French troops. Purthest end of harbour now
in German hands.
Returned Ramsgate.
Completed 5 journeys in all.

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PLAC OFFICER IN IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWICH
ND
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,
568
V.Goodines
533
From:- Lieut. C.W. Read, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
d
9
Arrived at Ramsgate from Falmouth ex H.M.S.
Forte II 0330 29.5.40 and took command of Chris
Kraft Motor Launch "Bonnie Heather" - Length 35 ft;
speed 18 knots.
Lled
Made 7 complete return trips to Dunkirk beaches;
MA
1
average number soldiers carried - 60: approximately
R
out
420 soldiers. Made 10 trips from Mole at Dunkirk
all
a to
to Transports lying off (under shrapnel) - 600
soldiers.
Rescued Chief Steward and 39 soldiers from water
Mann,
ed
ex S/S Scotia and bombed whilst doing SO.
On last return journey was caught in parachute
flares, bombed and then machine-gunned but escaped
without damage owing to speed and quickness on helm
of "Bonnie Heather".
Service finished at 5.0 p.m. on 4th June.
Estimated number of soldiers handled in launch:-
Dunkirk beaches to Ramsgate
420/450
Dunkirk Mole to transports lying off.
600/650
Rescued from S/S Scotia
40.

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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

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FLAG 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.
Report by Sub, Lieut. F.N.Dann (Contd)
570
540
1900
Took charge of empty whaler, made up scratch crew
of two ratings and one soldier and continued to ferry
troops from beach to motor boats.
2030
Many badly wounded men taken aboard H.M.S.Lydd no
skilled help available. Went aboard and did what I
could with others until ship reached Margate.
Handed charts to Reda.
Ld
May 30th
Early morning landed from H.M.S.Lydd at Margate.
R
Sent on to Chatham.
May 31st
Returned to H.M.S.Wildfire Sheermess.
June 1st
Assisted at Sheerness with supplies and victualling.
1700
Left for Ramsgate in M.Y. Dianthus. Engine giving
much trouble. Taken in tow by M.Y.Thark.
2200
Arrived Ramsgate
June 2nd.
Attempted to repair engine of Dianthus.
1600
Ordered to attempt to leave on tide and to contact
Rear Admiral Taylor's convoy.
lled
1930
Left inner basin. Raided stranded yacht for compass
g
etc.
in
2030
Left Ramsgate.
ien
2045
Helmsman badly cut by flying glass from window.
out
Brought him ashore for attention.
1 all
2115
Ramsgate again.
be to
2200
Left very troublesome. Stopping every mile or till 30.
Only Engine making good 2/2 knots, carried on course
June 3rd
0300
Between daylight. V and W Bouys sighted convoy returning. Decided
Mann,
ved
to return with convoy.
0900
June 4th
Standing Arrived Ramsgate. by and attempting to repair engine

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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.

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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
57
17JUN1940
*
HARWYOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Termouth.
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,
to
eport from Sub. Ltd. D.L. Satterford, R.N. (contd).
572
542
Searched for survivors, found none. One of crew
wounded by shrapnel. Found no British on beach.
Went into the mole and took off about 20 French.
0900 Arrived Ramsgate. Left later with French Naval
Attache aboard. Delayed by choppy sea.
4th June. Arrived Dunkirk early morning; saw transports
leaving so returned Ramsgate. Rested.
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HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Termouth.
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 Tarmouth for Ramagate,
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543
From:- Lt. P.R. Dancy, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
14
up
oldenLity 30th & 31st May. Two separate trips to Dunkirk, where all
ML 27305
available troops were boarded and discharged at
Ramsgate.
1st June. Boarded destroyer "Ivanhoe" after she had been
bombed off Dunkirk - rendered all assistance for 4
hours aboard; many dead and dying. Sventually
obtained medical assistance and took off remainder
illed
of troops.
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an
Before to to Bridge; he thanked me and for base assistance to an
leaving the Captain (Commander R.N.) sent
has
hour
officer, given and which I did. Later I discharged
for me requested go me to give my name troops at
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to to
Margate Jetty.
2nd, 3rd & 4th June. Sundry trips in "Haloyone" - ordinary
routine work.
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PLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
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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,
to
good
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544
From:- Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
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28th May.
1430 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in the tug JAVA with the
following ships in company:-
Drifters. Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
and Lord St. Vincent.
Motor Launches. Walker I, Walker II, New Brittanic,
29th May.
Nayland and Angler II.
0100
2
Arrived off Bray dunes and anchored in 3 fthms water
illed
and sent Walker I and Walker II in to the beach to
ng
try to find men; all troops seemed to be hiding in
on
the sands. Walker I and Walker II then proceeded
then
up to Dunkirk Harbour.
hout
As dawn came I lowered all small boats from the Java
in all
and all drifters and worked with them right into
its to
the beach filling motor boats and transferring from
motor boats to bigger ships lying off shore.
1000
Ordered by a destroyer to take all ships to Dunkirk
pier, On arrival there I received orders to fill
up as much as possible and return, leaving Walker I
i. Mann,
and Walker II for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, Dunkirk.
ived
On leaving Tuydercoot Pass I was ordered by H.M.S.
Calcutta to transfer all troops on board herand
return to the beaches. We worked all afternoon on
the beaches, towing army collapsible boats off the
At this time there were no more ships lying off to fill
beaches and filling larger ships lying off shore.
1900
up, so filled all craft possible and returned to
30th 0930 May.
Ramsgate.
Arrived Ramsgate.
During the daylight operations the boats attacks, crews
were subjected worked on with a good heart, until
all to continuous dive-bombing without
but all men of a meal from p.m. May 30th. 28th
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PLAC OFFICEN IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Tarmouth.
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,
I
to
Report by Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R. (conta).
575
545
The following men worked particularly well for no:
Robert Durrant, Master, Drifter Lord Rodney, helping
me to keep the convoy together during the two night
passages and during the day he manned @ boat himself
working into the beach.
Walker I.
Walker II.
New Brittanic.
A. Cadman (cox)
Percy King (cox)
William Matthews (cox)
de
G. Stavely
Edward Parker
Walter Reid
T. Davies
John Ellard
Norman Reid (aged 15).
Java.
Victor Smith (mate)
Harry Griffiths (deck hand).
Arthur Westcott Act. A.B. No. LDX/5046 - H.M.S. Pervent.
Lord Collingwood.
Lord Keith.
9
Lord Rodney.
illed
Edmund Marr (mate).
Robert Eye (master)
William Gladwell
Jg
(deck hand)
Thomas Durrant
(deck hand)
an
Charles Fisk
then
Fred Goddard
( deck hand)
your
as all
These particularly well in the boate on the and beach
ate to
and also men in worked boats picking up survivors from aeroplane
H.M.S. Waverly, which was bombed close to us.
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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
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HARWY
OH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
5
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 Remsgate,
to proceed to
Dyrama 35%
Biulo
FLAG OFFICER 207 IN 2 CHARGE
17JUN1940
-
Subject:
Report on Operation "Dynamo".
HARWICH
by
ould
From
Naval Officer in Charge, Great Yarmouth.
Date
15th June, 1940.
0.2/1697/40.
To
Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich.
The enclosed report in triplicate from the Group
Commander of "M" Drifters detailed from Yarmouth for Operation
"Dynamo" is submitted for your information and any action which
you consider necessary.
gate
Insurall
NAVAL CAPTAIN, OFFICER IN CHARGE.
II.
No. 207/40.
Vice-Admiral,
(Copy The Nore.)
of my
and the Group 9th June, Commander In continuation I beg of to enclose "M" Drifters a
for Operation "Dynamo".
REAR ADMIRAL
Harwich.
18th June, 1940
ADMIRAL
FLAG OFFICER
VICE 21 JUN 1940
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HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
30.5.40.
2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
31.5.40. 1500.
Arrived Ramsgate and received orders to proceed to
Dunkirk forthwith to assist in evacuation of troops.
31.5.40. 1515.
Flotilla sailed for Dunkirk.
1900.
On approaching Dunkirk Roads, Flotilla vas subjected to
intense bombing attack by about sixty enemy bombors.
Consequently, I gave the order to "scatter".
Drifter "Lord Hood" was severaly damaged by & "near riss",
Three casualties, one seaman being killed outright, and two
wounded. I took "Feasible" alongside "Lord Hood* and
removed the C.Bs, the Ship's Company having been picked up by
"Alcmaria".
After ascertaining that nothing further could
be done and nobody left on board, I ordered flotilla to take up
formation again and proceeded into Dunicirk. Themy bombers
had in the meantime been driven off by British Pighters Sub
ships coming under heavy gunfire from shore batteries.
2000.
Secured alongside North Pier, Dunkirk with twelve ships
and proceeded to embark troops.
2030.
Orders were received from a Commander R.N. ashore to
discontinue embarkation and proceed out of harbour to piok up
troops from North Beaches.
Five ships, being already filled
with troops, were ordered back to Ramagate,
The remaining
ships followed me out of harbour to the Beaches,
From then
onwards, ships worked independently, returning to Ramagate then
full and back to Beaches for more, This continued throughout
the night and the bllowing day and night of lat/2nd June when all
drifters were ordered by the Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate to
leave Dunkirk by 0300, 2nd June, empty or full. Plotilla
anchored in Ramsgate Roads awaiting further instructions,
4.6.40.
0600.
"Alcmaria" with "Genius" in tow and "Swift Wing* with
"Feasible" in tow, under the command of Sub. Ideutenant 5. 1. Mann,
R.N.V.R., were ordered to proceed to Yarmouth. They arrived
Yarmouth, 5th June.
5.6.40.
1300.
I received orders to proceed with remaining ships to
Yarmouth, arriving Yarmouth, 6th June,
The following ships took part in the Operation :
M/S Drifter Motilla.
Skipper.
J. Finlay.
"Feasible".
G. Prosdick.
"Swift Wing".
G. Hatton.
"Reed".
J. Sims.
"John and Norah".
J. Green.
"Genius".
A. Offord.
"Alcmaria".
J. W. Lawn.
"Lord Hood".
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"Lord Barham".
Skipper.
C. Masterman.
"Overfalls".
If
D. Miller.
"Jeannie MacIntosh".
If
J. Nicholson.
"Gula".
If
A. W. West.
"Rewga".
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J. Macauley.
"Taransay".
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G. S. Peak.
Lieut. A. H. Turner in "Feasible" - Group Officer.
Sub. Lieut. L. W. Mann in "Genius" Unit Officer.
Casualities and damage received during the Operation 1.
"Lord Hood".
Damaged by "near miss" bomb.
Engines
disabled.
"Feasible".
Near miss - shell. Engines disabled.
"Genius".
Explosion under stern - unknown. Engines disabled,
All ships received a certain amount of superficial damage due
to splinters and concussion which in several instances put the deganssing
circuits out of action.
Remarks.
I cannot pay too high a tribute to all the Officers and ships
companies concerned. During the course of the operation, the personnel
were on continuous duty for more than 36 hours during which time we vere
being exposed to constant attack by enemy bombers, shore batteries, mohine
guns and enemy M.T.B's. flying the White Ensign.
Navigation, especially at night, was extremely hazardous is no
charts of the locallity were available at such short notice, and 1 consider
a splendid example of team work, commonsense and initiative was displayed
by the Skippers in bringing all ships back to Ramagate din conclusion.
It is very hard to pick out any individual for special mention
where all did so well.
I regret to have to report the undermentioned casualties which
occurred in "Lord Hood".
Killed :-
J. P. Reed, Seaman. Official No.JX.173103.
Severely
J. R. Purland, AB/ST.
.
wounded :-
D/J. 32592.
Wounded :-
L. Wills, Sea. cook.
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18. H.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
a
LIEUTENANT, R.N.V.R.
The Naval Officer in Charge,
H.M.S. "Watchful",
Great Yarmouth.