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Willing Boys

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Red List (1939–40) — OCR

21 records

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Ship Details

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  • Ship type: Naval Trawler

Lloyd’s Yacht Register (1939)

Source: Lloyd’s Register Foundation, Heritage & Education Centre, Lloyd’s Register of Yachts 1939, digitised via Internet Archive. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Images have been converted, resized and watermarked for web display; machine-generated table OCR has been added.

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Document Collections — Tagged Pages

35 pages

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0515 One aircraft
0630 Sailed for Allied troops
1040 route by Arrived
1415 French To Dunkirk
1800 Codringto Alongside
1940 Bailed for
31st my 0015 Dover.
0730 To Bray
1000ca Arrived
1645 owing Attack by
1832 Secured
1930 50
2345 the Jetty No Arrived
lat June 0130 To
0630
0745
0830
1100ca
2240 TO
June 0230
0300
2300
2341
3rd June
1330
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[25] Willing Boys x/s D
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5 C Gossamer X D (S.O.) Grimsby.
5 D Albury X Plymouth.
[32] C Kellet X D Sheerness.
5 P Leda E/S T/W X D Dover. uncertain. Boiler Cleaning. Date
5 D Pangbourne X- X Plymouth.
5 P Ross X Portsmouth. Repairs. Com-
5 C Saltash X pletes 8 April. Chatham. Defects and de-
[25] Arley X Yarmouth.
[25] Brock X D - Chatham.
[25] John Cattling x/s Dover.
D [25] Northcoates X D Scapa.
[25] Polly Johnston X Yarmouth. Repairs. Date uncertain.
5 C Halcyon X D (S.O.) Grimsby.
5 Speedwell X Grimsby.
5 D Hussar X Dover.
[5] C Harrier X Dover. B.C. Date uncertain.
[5] C Shipjack X D Dover.
Ship. Fitting Out at.
Boy Roy
3 Eileen Emma Forecast Deptford.
3 Gervais Rentoul
3 Girl Gladys- Tilbury.
3 Girl Pamela
3 Golden Gift Rochester.
3 Torbay II
3 Lord Howard Thames.
3 Lord Howe
Midas
3 Netsukis Colchester.
Paxton Hull.
3 Reverberation Hull. Completes
3 Shipmates Hull. 12 April.
3 The Boys Hull.
Golden Hull.
3 Sunbeam Ut. Prosim Completes 14 April.
Yorkshire
Lass Young Mon Grimsby. Date uncertain.
Flotilla.
[25] P Sandown X (S.O.) Dover.
[14] D Ambassador Dover.
[43] C Duchess of Rothesay X [43] P Emperor of India D Dover. Defective. To be taken under C. & M. in hand at Southampton Dover.
[25] P Gracie Fields X Dover.
[25] P Kylemore X C Medway Queen X D Southampton. (To be re- Dover. turned to owners).
P Princess Elizabeth X Dover.
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Token 26 Violet Flowers 29 Willing Boys 11
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Ship. Fitting Out at.
[25] Boy Roy -
[25] Eileen Emma -
[25] Forecast -
[25] Gervais Rentoul
[25] Girl Gladys- -
[25] Girl Pamela -
[25] Golden Gift
- [25] Torbay II D
- [25] Lord Howard
- [25] Lord Howe Dover.
- [25] Midas -
- [25] Netsukis
- [25] Paxton -
- [25] Reverberation
- [25] Shipmates D
- [25] The Boys
- [25] Golden Sunbeam
[25] Ut. Prosim
- [25] Yorkshire Lass Grimsby. Completed.
[25] Young Mon Dover.
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Thomas Altoft 26
Thos. Bartlett 12A
Thomas Conolly 12
Thomas Leeds 5
Thomsons 11
Thornwick Bay 21
Three Kings 14
Thrifty 9
Thunderstone 36B
Thuringia 10
Tiger 17
Tiger (tender) 18
Tilburyness 12A
Tilly Duff 12A
Titan 14
Token 26
Tokyo II 35A
Topaze 9
Torbay II 10
Torch 6
Touchstone 5
Tourmaline 25
Trade Wind 27
Tranio 3
Tranquil 36
T. R. Ferrens 9
Tritonia 29
Triumph 12
Trophy 26
Troubadour 36
Troup Ahead 19
True Accord 29
Tumby 35A
Tunisian 14
Turcoman 32
Turquoise 25
Tuscarora 19
Tweenways 14
Twinkling Star 20
U.
Uberty 14
Uberus 19
Ugie Bray 24
Ullswater 25
Unicity 14
Unicorn II 22
Utilise 19
Ut. Prosim 10
V.
Vadne 8 9
Valena
35A
Page
Vandyck 30
Varanga 29
Varanis 35A
Vascama 21
Velia 5
Velmont 35A
Venture 22
Vernal 12A
Vernon II 8
Victoria 9
Victorian 32
Victory 8
Victrix 7
Vilda 37
Viola 22
Violet Flowers 29
Virginia 5
Visenda 21
Viva II 2
Viviana 13
Vizalma 36B
W.
Wagtail 5
Waldemar 15
Wallena 12A
Walnut 24
Waltona 15
Walwyns Castle 27
Wanderer II 4
Wardour 21
War Duke 16
Warrior II 8
Warwick Deeping 3
War Wing 2
Wastwater 25
Watchful 14, 15
Waterfly 30
Watermeyer 23
Waveflower 13
Waverley 13
Wee Cumbrae 18
Welcome Home 12A
Wellard 25
Wellsbach 16
Wengan 17 10
Westella 28
West Haven 27
West Neuk 37
Westlyn
Westward Ho 21
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[25] Elizabeth Angela LL D Dover.
[25] Clythness X/LL D Dover. Defects.
Rodino LL D -
Taipo LL D -
[3] Emilion X/LL -
[3] Kingscourt LL/D Dover.
Athenian LL D -
Ben Glas LL D -
[25] Onetos LL/D -
[25] Saturn LL/D -
M/S Drifters.
[25] Hosanna x/s D
[25] Playmates x/s } Dover.
[25] Willing Boys x/s D
Danlaying Vessel.
[25] GreyMist (Yacht) D Dover.
Yachts armed with Lewis guns.
[18] Sargasso [25] Gulzar D D Ramsgate.
[25] Conidaw D Dover.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
[25] Chico - Dover.
Queen of Examination the Fleet I Service. Dover.
[25] Falconet Boom Defence Vessel. Dover.
S/S Lady Brassey Rescue Dover. D Tug.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[45] Aisha - - Sheerness
[43] Amalfi - -
[45] Caleta - -
[45] Caterina - -
[45] Chrystobel II - Sheerness.
[43] Clorinde - -
[45] Glala - -
Majesta - - f.o. Cowes.
[45] Ma Joie II - Sheerness.
Janetha IV -
Drifters.
[45] Constant Friend
Ocean Retriever
Ocean Toiler -
Peacemaker - Sheerness.
Receptive -
Phyllis Rose
Ocean Treasure -
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
[32] Cachelot -
[32] Curlew - -
[32] Fedalmo - -
Chatham.
[32] Jong -
[32] Lazy Days -
[32] Snow Bunting -
Boom Defence Tenders.
Boy Scout J. T. Hendry
Carry Oh Kiddaw
Citron Lavinia L.
Comely Bank Marinus
Constant Hope Newspray Sheerness.
Elsie and Nellie Our Kate
Ex Fortis Rose Emma
George and Albert Triumph
Inverugie Young Alfred
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[18] Fisher Boy X/M Arrived Ramsgate 11 May.
[18] Fidget X/M - - Ramsgate.
[18] Jacketa X/M - Dover.
[18] Lord Cavan X/M Ramsgate.
[18] Silver Dawn X/M - Arrived Ramsgate 11 May.
[5] C Halcyon X D (S.O.) Dover.
[5] Speedwell x D -
[5] D Hussar x - Tyne. Repairs. Date un- certain.
[5] C Harrier X D - Gravesend. Repairs. Completes end June approx.
[5] C Skipjack x D - Dover.
Ship. Fitting Out at.
[25] Boy Roy - Dunkirk. Beached.
[25] Eileen Emma -
[25] Forecast - -
[25] Gervais Rentoul
[25] Girl Gladys- -
[25] Golden Gift
- [25] Torbay II D Dover.
- [25] Lord Howard
- [25] Lord Howe
- [25] Midas -
- [25] Netsukis
- [25] Paxton - -
- [25] Reverberation Dunkirk. Beached.
[25] Shipmates D -
[25] The Boys - Dover.
[25] Golden Sunbeam -
[25] Ut. Prosim
[25] Yorkshire Lass - Grimsby.
[25] Young Mon - - Completed. Dover.
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The Way 29 Vascama 21 Willing Boys
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44
Page
45
Page
5
Slogan
Page
36
Sata
15
Sluga
Page
Rose
8
Saturn
Smeaton
13
22
Sublime
23
Page
Rosebud
Saucy
35
Tonny
28
8
Snaefell
7
Suilven
22
Topaze
18
Wardour
Roseden
12
Sawfly
30
Scalby Wyke
Snap
23
Sukha
35A
Torbay II
9
War Duke
Rose Emma
24
19
Solitaire
10
21
Sulara
5
Rose Haugh
Scawfell
Torch
Warland
15
7
Solomon
Sulla
35A
Rose Hilda
Touchstone
6
30
Sceptre
14
Warrior II
9
Solon
Schievan
16
Suma
15
Rose Valley
Tourmaline
5
War Star
24
37
Solstice
Sumba
35A
Trade Wind
25
Rosel
3
Scomber
15
Warwick Deeping
Rose Marie
22
Song
Summer Rose
23
Tranio
27
War Wing
10
Scotch Thistle
8
18
Sonnet
Sunbeam II
36A
Tranquil
13
Wastwater
Ross
27
Scotia II
12
Southcoates
Sunflower IV
14
12
T.R. Ferrens
36
Watchful
Ross Ard
31
15
Scott
Southern Breeze
Sunlight
15
Scottish
25
Tritonia
9
Waterfly
Rotha
17A
24
Sunnyside Girl
28
29
Rowan
Scourge
29
Southern Chief
36c
Triumph
Watermeyer
12
Superman
4
Waveflower
29
Rowan Tree
Scythe
13
Southern Field
35A
Trophy
36B
36B
Supporter
23
Troubadour
Wee Cumbrae
Roxano
Seabreeze
28
Southern Flower
35A
36
12A
Surly
7
Welcome Home
Royal Eagle
Seafarer
28
36c
Troup Ahead
Southern Foam
19
Wellard
14
Surprise
36
True Accord
Royallieu
Royalo
14
Seaflower
Southern Gem
35A
29
29
Susannah Jane
Wellsbach
2
Tumby
36c
23
Wengan
5
Seagull
29
Southern Pride
Susarion
36A
Tunisian
Ruby
17
Sea Holly
Southern Shore
36c
14
Westella
35
Sutton
16
Turcoman
Rugby
32
5
Sea King
16
36c
West Haven
Southern Spray
Svega
35A
Runswick Bay
Turquoise
13
Ryde
10
Sea Lord
11
36c
West Neuk
Southern Star
Swan II
36
Tuscarora
19
36c
Westlyn
16
Southern Wave
Sweet Promise
35A
Ryde (Special Service)
8
Sea Mist
Tweenways
14
Westward Ho
29
Southsea
36c
Sea Monarch
Swift Wing
15
Twinkling Star
20
Whirlpool
Seaman
17
Souvenir
23
Sycamore
24
Whitethorn
Secuta
Spaniard
13
5
Sylph
12A
Widgeon
S.
32
Sedulous
36B
Sylvana
21
Sparsholt
12
Selkirk
16
Spartiate
Syrian
17A
U.
Widgeon of Fearn
Sabra
35
Wigan
18
Syringa
24
Uberty
14
Wildfire
Sabreur
35
Semita
8
Speedwell
10
Uberus
19
Willa
Sailor King
22
Semnos
19
Speedy
29
Ugie Bray
24
William Brady
St. Abbs
9
Seriola
8
Sphene
13
Ullswater
25
William Caldwell
St. Achilleus
13
Servitor
14
Spina
T.
36
Unicity
14
William Cale
St. Adrian
5
Settsu
37
Spindrift
9
Taeping
22
Unicorn II
22
William Hannen
St. Apollo
36c
Sevra
35
Spinet
29
Taipo
16
Unitia
7
William Purdy
St. Cathan
25
Shako
14
Spitfire III
17
Tamarisk
12A
Utilise
19
Wm. Stephens
St. Celestin
29
Shandwick
5
Spranza
23
Tamora
15
Ut. Prosim
10
William Wesney
St. Cyrus
17
Sharpshooter
29
Sprig o' Heather
27
Taransay
15
Willing Boys
St. Dominica
5
Shearwater
31
Springdale
13
Tarret
10
Wilna
St. Donats
16
Sheen
28
Springtide
Tartan
13
Willow
St. Elstan
20
V.
25
Sheldon
4
Spurs
Tea Rose
28
Windermere
St. Fagan
10
9
Sheldrake
21
Tekoura
30
Vadne
8
Windward Ho
St. Katherine
31
Stafnes
12
Shemara
Terje I-V
36c
Valena
9
Wistaria
St. Kenan
9
Stalberg
37
25
Shera
Teroma
24
Valesca
35A
Witham
St. Loman
35
Stalwart
9
25
Shika
Tervani
17A
Vandyck
30
Withernsea
St. Magnus
35
Star of Deveron
12A
26
Shila
Tessie
36A
Varanga
29
Wolborough
St. Melante
36
12A
Star of Hope
28
Tewara
26
Varanis
35A
Wolves
Shiona
St. Mellons
6
Star of the Realm
37
30
36
Vascama
21
Shipmates
Thalia
Wyoming
St. Modwen
10
Star of Orkney
15
23
Velia
6
9
St. Nectan
Shower
Thames (Dutch Tug)
28
Star of the Wave
5
Thames Queen
23
Velmont
35A
36A
St. Olaves
Shusa
35
Starlight Ray
11
26
Ventsyssel
18
9
Thaw
X.
St. Olive
Sicyon
5
29
Staunch
35A
The Boys
10
Venture
22
St. Sunniva
Signa
36
Stefa
35A
15
Vernal
12A
Xmas Rose
St. Tudno
30
The Brit
Signet
21
Vernon II
8
15
12A
Silanion
29
Stella Canopus
Their Merit
St. Wistan
36A
Silja
37
Stella Capella
25
Thele
8
Victoria
9
17A
Thermopylae
Victorian
32
St. Zeno
Silva
35
Stella Carina
22
Y.
Salamander
36c
13
Victory
8
36
Stella Leonis
The Provost
28
Salpa
16
Silver Cloud
Victrix
7
Yarta
Saltash
2
Silver Crest
2
Stella Orion
24
The Roman
35A
37
Yehonala
15
Stella Pegassi
25
The Tower
36B
Vilda
10
Vine
36B
Yehonala II
Salvini
Silver Dawn
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Way
29
Salvo (Tug)
36B
22
Yesso
Silver Fox
13
Thirlmere
25
Viola
Salvo
14
Silver Grey
19
Stella Rigel
29
Yezo
33
26
Violet Flowers
Salvonia
35
Silver Line
4
Stella Sirius
Thomas Altoft
5
York City
35A
Thomas Conolly
12
Virginia
21
Yorkshire Belle
Sandown
3
Silver Queen
27
Stina
Thomas Leeds
13
Visenda
26
2
Yorkshire Lass
Sandringham
10
Silver Seas
11
Stoke City
26
11
Viva II
Thomsons
13
Young Alfred
Sangarius
8,16
Silver Sky
14
Stonefly
Thora
17
Viviana
Sanson
3
13
36c
Young Cliff
Sindonis
26
Stour
21
Vizalma
Saon
Sir John Baker
32
8
Thornwick Bay
Young Ernie
35
Strathcoe
14
Young Jacob
Sapphire
10
23
Three Kings
Sir John Lister
8
Sappho
Strathderry
Thrifty
9
W.
Young Mon
13
7
3
Sarah Hyde
Sir Richard Grenville
Strath Devon
Thunderstone
36B
5
3
Sir Sydney
2
Strathelliot
12A
Tiger
17
Wagtail
15
Sarah Sarba A. Purdy
14
29
Sir Siren Walter Raleigh
14
19
Tiger (tender)
18
Waldemar
Strathgarry
12A
z.
19
12A
Wallena
Sargasso
2
Strathmaree
24
12
Sirra
Sargon
2
5
Tilburyness
10
Sisapon
Strath Rannock
22
Tilly Duff
12A
Walnut
15
Zaza
35
Titan
14
Waltona
27
Zwartze Zee (Dutch)
Sarna
21
Skidaw
Strathspey
3
26
Walwyns Castle
4
333
Sarpedon
35
16
Strathugie
Token
Skipjack
21
14
Skirmisher
17
Tokyo II
35A
Wanderer II
17
Strive
10
Student Prince
4
22
Sturton
(C38230) 380 6/40
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Dorbett II
Elizabeth - -
Gamebird -
Grilse- - -
Iris - -
Kinuna
Narija - Dover.
Sajo -
Samaki - -
Sheemaun - -
Silver Vanity
Tinamu
Whittington
Widgeon II- -
Minesweeping Attendant Craft.
P M.A.C. 2 I Dover.
M/S Trawlers.
Group 22. (.0.2)
[29] Stella Orion XD
[29] Oku XD Dover. A
[29] Mount Keen XD-
Group 25.
[29] Acacia XD
[29] Ash XD - -
[29] Birch XD Dover.
[29] Chestnut XD
Group 50.
[25] Botanic X D Blackwall. Repairs.
[25] Maretta XD - uncertain.
[25] Fyldea XD Dover.
[25] Burke XD -
Group 51.
[25] Arley XD
[25] John Cattling D Dover
Group 61.
[25] Brock XD
[25] Adam XD
[21] Lois XD Dover.
[25] Wigan XD
[18] Starlight Ray X/M Ramsgate.
[18] Thomsons X/M Dover.
[18] Jacketa X/M
[18] Silver Dawn X/M-
[18] Fisher Boy X/M Ramsgate.
[18] Fidget x/m
Aberdonia. Minnehaha.
Autricia. Nayland.
Dulcibella. No Name II.
Dusky Queen. Pathway.
Iere. Pride of Essex.
Jinty. Sun Seeker.
Little Mariner. Walker I.
Maimonde. Zelea.
Mare Nostrum.
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Ship. Fitting Out at.
[25] Eileen Emma - [25] Forecast - Whitstable.
- [25] Gervais Rentoul - Dover.
[25] Girl Gladys- . [25] Golden Gift Whitstable.
- [25] Torbay II D - [25] Lord Howard - [25] Lord Howe Dover.
[25] Midas -
- [25] Netsukis - -
[25] Reverberation - [25] Shipmates D -
[25] The Boys . [25] Dover.
Golden Sunbeam [25] Ut. Prosim
[25] Yorkshire Lass [25] Young Mon , Grimsby. Completed. Dover.
[18] P Lormont D - Ramsgate.
[18] P Goodwin - Arrived Ramsgate 7 June.
[18] D Holdfast - Ramsgate.
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Vadne 9
Vailema 9A
Valena 9B
Valerier 3
Valesca 35A
Valiant 3B
Valmont 21
Valva 23
Vandyck 30
Van Oost 36c
Varanga 29
Varanis 35A
Vascama 21
Vedette 14B
Velia 14
Ventsyssel 18
Venture 22
Venus 3B
Venus (M.F.V.) 24
Verbena 24
Vernal 14A
Vernon II 8
Vesterland 26
Victor 3A
Victoria 9B
Victorian 32
Victory (drifter) 26
Victory I, II and III 8
Victrix 7
Vidonia 14
Vierge de Jourdes 35B
Vigilant 27
Viking Bank 6
Vilda 17A
Vindelicia 14A
Vine 36B
Viola 22
Violet Flowers 29
Virginia 5
Visenda 21
Vivace 11A
Viva II 2,5
Viviana 13
Vixen 3B
Vixen (M.B.) 9A
Vizalma 36c
W.
Wagtail 5
Wairakei 3A
Wairakei II 12A
Waldemar 15
Wallena 21
Walnut 24
Waltona 23
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Walwyns Castle 27
Wanda 9A, 11A
Wanderer II 4
Wanderhind 11A
Wanderlust 11A
Wanganui 11A
Wardour 12A
War Duke 16
Warland 5
Warrior 9A
War Star 5
Warwick Deeping 3
War Wing 14
Wastwater 25
Watchful 15
Waterfly 15
Watergypsy 11A
Watermeyer 23
Waveflower 13
Waverley 3
Wayfarer 9A, 14B
Wee Cumbrae 18
Welbeck 4
Welcome Home 35A
Wellard 8,25
Wellesley 5
Wellsbach 16
Welwyn 36A
Wengan 17
Weno 11A
West Breeze 11A
Westcliffe Belle 11A
West Haven 28
West Holme 4
West Neuk 27
Westlyn 2
Westward 22
Westward Ho 21
Westwind (M.B.) 9A
Westwind 6
Westwood 14A
Whirlpool 28
White Astor 6
White Fox 14A
White Ghost II 11A
White Lady 3B
White Orchid 9A
Whitethorn 25
Whittington 10
Widgeon 31
Widgeon II 10
Widgeon of Fearn 28
Wigan 10
Wildfire 12A
Willa 17
William Bell 4
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8,16
Sandringham 17
Sangarius 35A
Sanson 10
Saon 13
Sapphire 3
Sappho 14
Sarah Hyde
Sarah A. Purdy 29 12
Sarba 11
Sargasso 21
Sargon
Sarna 35A
Saronta 14A
Sarpedon 11
Sata 5
Saturn 15
Saucy 22
Sawfly 8
Scalby Wyke 30
Scarron 4
Scawfell 19
Sceptre 7
Schelde 6
Schievan 9
Scomber 37
Scotch Thistle 22
Scotia II 18
Scott 31
Scottish 25
Scourge 29
Scythe 13
Seabreeze 28
Seafarer 28
Seaflower 29
Seagull 29
Sea Holly 35A
Sea King 16
Sea Lord 11
Sea Mist 16
Sea Monarch 29
Seaman 17
Secuta 5
Seddon 4
Sedulous 36B
Selkirk 16
Semita 8
Semnos 14B
Seriola 8
Servitor 12A
Sethon 14
Settsu 37
Sevra 35A
Shako 12A
Shandwick 5
Sharpshooter 29
Shearwater 31
Sheen 28
Sheldon 4
Sheldrake 31
Shemara 9
Shera 35A
Sheraton
Shika 14B
Shila 35A
Shiona 36
Shipmates 6
Shower 10
Shusa 28
Sicyon 35A
Signa 29
Signet 36
Silanion 29
Silja 37
Silva 35A
Silver Cloud 36
Silver Crest 2
15
The Boys Page
The Brit 10
The Provost 15
The Roman 28
The Tower 35A
The Way 36B
Their Merit 29
Thele 15
Thermopylae 8
Thirlmere 22
Thomas Altoft 25
Thomas Conolly 26 12%
Thomas Leeds
Thomsons 13
Thora 11
Thornwick Bay 17 21
Three Kings 14
Thrifty 9
Thunderstone 36B
Tiger 17
Tiger (tender) 18
Tilburyness 12A
Tilly Duff 14A
Titan 14
Token 26
Tokyo II 35A
Tonny 18
Topaze 9
Torbay II 10
Torch 6
Touchstone 5
Tourmaline 25
Trade Wind 27
Tranio 13
Tranquil 36
T. R. Ferrens 9
Tritonia 29
Triumph 12
Trophy 36B
Troubadour 36
Troup Ahead 19
True Accord 14A
Tumby 17
Tunisian 14
Turcoman 32
Turquoise 13
Tuscarora 19
Tweenways 14
Trelawney 27
Twinkling Star 20
U.
14
Uberty 19
Uberus 24
Ugie Bray 25
Ullswater 14
Unicity 22
Unicorn II 7
Unitia 19
Utilise 10
Ut. Prosim
V.
8
Vadne 9
Valena 35A
Valesca 30
Vandyck 29
Varanga 35A
Varanis 21
Vascama
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[25] Eileen Emma - Whitstable.
[25] Forecast -
[25] Gervais Rentoul Dover.
[25] Girl Gladys- - Whitstable.
[25] Golden Gift 1
[25] Torbay II D 1
[25] Lord Howard
1 [25] Lord Howe Dover.
1 [25] Midas -
- [25] Netsukis -
I [25] Reverberation
[25] Shipmates D
[25] The Boys Dover.
[25] Golden Sunbeam
[25] Ut. Prosim
1 [25] Yorkshire Lass Grimsby. Completed.
[25] Young Mon - Dover.
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[25] Playmates x/s [25] Willing Boys x/s D } Dover.
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Welbeck 4 Willing Boys 11 Yorkshire Lass 17
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Stella Capella 14
Stella Carina 13
Stella Leonis 10
Stella Orion 25
Stella Pegassi 36c
Stella Polaris 13
Stella Rigel 32
Stella Sirius 35A
Stina 25
Stoke City
Stonefly 26 36c
Stora
Storm Cock 3A
Stour 13
Strathcoe 8
Strathderry 25
Strath Devon 25
Strathelliot 14A
Strathgarry 14B
Strathmaree 14B
Strath Rannock 14B
Strathspey 22
Strathugie 21
Strenuous 30
Strive 14
Student Prince 17
Sturton 22
Sublime 23
Success 17
Suilven 22
Sukha 35A
Sulara 5
Sulla 35A
Suma 15
Sumba 35A
Summer Girl 9A
Summer Maid 14B
Summer Rose 23
Sunbeam II 36A
Sunbeam III 22
Sundowner 14A
Sunflower IV 14A
Sunlight 12A
Sunrise 37
Sunnyside Girl 28
Sunseeker 11
Superman 4
Supporter 23
Surly 7
Surprise 8
Susannah Jane 2
Susarion 17
Sussex County 3A
Sutherness 3
Sutton 16
Svana 35A
Svega 35A
Swan II 23
Swiftsure 23
Sylvia 14B
Swansea Castle 35A
Sweet Promise 35A
Swift 3A
Swift Wing 15
Swona 35A
Sycamore 24
Sylph 12A
Sylvana
21
Syrian (Norg.) 36A
Syringa 8
T.
Taeping
Taipo 22
Tamarisk 11
12A
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Head 19
Troup Trout 9A
True Accord 14B
Tumby 17
Tunisian 14
Turcoman 32
Turquoise 13
Tuscarora 19
Tweenways 35A
Twente 9
Twinkling Star 20
Two Boys 3A
Typhoon 17A
U.
Uberty 14
Uberus 19
Ugie Bray 24
Uiver 36A
Ullswater 9B
Umbriel 14A
Unicity 35A
Unicorn II 22
Unitas 20
United Boys 3
United Boys II 3A
Unitia 7
Usenco 14B
Utilise 27
Ut. Prosim 10
V.
Vadne 9
Vailima 9A
Valda 23
Valena 9B
Valerier 3
Valesca 35A
Valiant 3B
Valmont 21
Valva 23
Vanessa 9A
Van Oost 36c
Varanga 29
Varanis 35A
Vascama 21
Vedette 14B
Velia 14
Ventose 36A
Ventsyssel 18
Venture 22
Venus 3B
Venus Star 20
Venus (M.F.V.) 23
Verbena 22
Vernal 14A
Vernon II 8
Vesterland 26
Victor 3A
Victoria 9B
Victorian 32
Victory (drifter) 26
Victory I, II and III 8
Victrix 7
Vidonia 14
Vierge de Lourdes 35B
Vigilant 27
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Viking Bank 36A
Viking Deeps 36c
Vilda 17A
Vindelicia 14A
Vine 36B
Viola 22
Violet Flowers 29
Virginia 5
Visenda 21
Vivace 11A
Viva II 3,5
Viviana 13
Vixen 3,3B
Vixen (M.B.) 3
Vizalma 36c
W.
Wagtail 5
Wairakei 3A
Wairakei II 12A
Waldemar 15
Walker I 11
Wallena 21
Walnut 2
Waltona 23
Walwyns Castle 27
Wanda 11A
Wanderer II 4
Wanderhind 11A
Wanderlust 11A
Wanganui 11A
Wardour 12A
War Duke 16
Warland 5
Warrior 9A
War Star 5
Warwick Deeping 3
War Wing 14
Wastwater 25
Watchful 15
Waterfly 15
Watergypsy 11A
Watermeyer 23
Waveflower 13
Waverley 3
Wayfarer 9A, 14B
Wee Cumbrae 18
Welbeck 4
Welcome Home 35A
Wellard 8,25
Wellesley 5
Wellsbach 16
Welwyn 36A
Wengan 17
Weno 11A
West Breeze 11A
Westcliffe Belle 11A
West Haven 28
West Holme 4
West Neuk 27 2
Westlyn 21
Westward Ho 9A
Westwind (M.B.) 6
Westwind 14A
Westwood 28
Whirlpool 6
White Astor 14A
White Fox
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Commander Nasmith guns). Requisitioned at Hull.
Commander Holbrook Ramsgate.
George Edgell - * To fit Requisitioned at Hull. 6-pounders.
- - [45] Aisha Sheerness.
[43] Amalfi - - f.o. Southampton.
[45] Caleta - - Sheerness.
[45] Caterina - -
[45] Chrystobel II - Ramsgate.
[43] Clorinde - - f.o. Southampton.
[45] Glala - - Ramsgate.
Majesta - - f.o. Cowes.
[45] Ma Joie II - - Sheerness.
Constant Friend Sheerness.
Ocean Retriever Ocean Toiler f.o. Rowhedge, Essex.
Peacemaker f.o. Lowestoft.
Receptive - f.o. Oulton Broad.
Phyllis Rose Ocean Treasure f.o. Brightlingsea.
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Trelawney 19
T.R. Ferrens 27
Trevo Terceiro 9A
Tritonia 36 29
Triumph 12
Trojan 2
Trophy 36B
Troubadour 36
Troup Ahead 19
True Accord 14A
Tumby 17
Tunisian 14
Turcoman 32
Turquoise 13
Tuscarora 19
Tweenways 35A
Twente 9
Twinkling Star 20
U.
Uberty 14
Uberus 19
Ugie Bray 24
Uiver 36A
Ullswater 9A
Umbriel 14A
Unicity 35A
Unicorn II 22
Unitia 7
Utilise 19
Ut. Prosim 10
Utrecht 36A
V.
Vadne 9
Valena 9A
Valesca 35A
Vandyck 30
Varanga 29
Varanis 35A
Vascama 21
Velia 14
Velmont 35A
Ventsyssel 18
Venture 22
Vernal 14A
Vernon II 8
Vesterland 26
Victor 3
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Victoria 9A
Victorian 32
Victory I, II and III 8
Victrix 7
Vidonia 14
Viking Bank 36A
Vilda 17A
Vindelicia 14A
Vine 36B
Viola 22
Violet Flowers 29
Virginia 5
Visenda 21
Viva II 2,5
Viviana 13
Vizalma 36c
W.
Wagtail 5
Waldemar 15
Wallena 21
Walnut 24
Waltona 15
Walwyns Castle 27
Wanderer II 4
Wardour 12A
War Duke 16
Warland 5
Warrior II 8
War Star 5
Warwick Deeping 3
War Wing 14
Wastwater 25
Watchful 14A, 15
Waterfly 15
Watermeyer 23
Waveflower 13
Wee Cumbrae 18
Welbeck 4
Welcome Home 35A
Wellard 8,25
Wellesley 5
Wellsbach 16
Welwyn 36A
Wengan 17
West Haven 28
West Holme 4
West Neuk 27
Westlyn 37
Westward Ho 21
Whirlpool 28
Whitethorn 25
Widgeon 31
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-2-
497.8
sailed for
On Calais the night Roads:- of 25th/26th May, the following vessels
468
Botanic.
Fyldea.
7
Maretta.
Arley.
Polly Johnson.
Brock.
Calvi.
Grey Mist.
Conidaw.
Chico.
Playmates.
Willing Boys.
of Calais.
The object of the expedition was the possible evacuation
"Grey Mist" in charge of forces employed.
Commander M/S (Commander W.V.H. Harris R.N.) sailed in
The orders to form the expedition were received at 1900,
and vessels sailed at 2130, the first five trawlers to leave,
towing motor boats.
Vessels were ordered to rendezvous at No. 3 Buoy Calais
Roads, and await instructions from Commander M/S. Destroyer
force was in support.
On receipt of signal which had been wrongly decoded, two
motor boats were ordered into Calais Harbour. These boats had
left for the harbour when a further signal was received that
Calais was to be held at all costs, and the signal was ordered to
be sent by hand to the Brigadier Commanding Forces. "Conidaw"
was ordered to proceed immediately and deliver the message.
A further signal was then received recalling all forces
to the Downs. On receipt of this signal "Botanic" and "Maretta"
were ordered to remain until boats and "Conidaw" returned, and
Destroyer escort was asked to be provided. All other vessels
returned to the Downs.
Reports from Lieutenant Commander P.F. Cammiade R.N.V.R.,
Sub. Lieutenant M.R. Mills R.N.V.R., and Skipper R. 9nelgrove,are
attached (la, lb, lc, ld).
There was constant enemy air activity during the night,
and a considerable amount of firing ashore.
26th May. Danlaying Yachts"Gulzar" and "Grey Mist"
to Calais P.M. with Commodore W.P. Gandell, P.S.T.O. France. Report
of Lieutenant C.V. Brammall R.N.R. attached (No. 2).
"Arley" ordered to Dunkirk as W/T link.
She 27th May. shelled off Calais, and returned with engineer
seriously was heavily wounded. Operation was then cancelled.
"Fyldea" sailed, buoy laying, under the orders of "Skipjack"
employed on mine sinking duties.
"Thomas Bartlett", recalled on report of returned to
"Inverforth", & "Our shelling Bairns" of were "Arley". sailed
for Dunkirk, but ordered were to sweep the Admiral war channel, Dover. and
They harbour were p.m. then on orders from Vice
(Continued over).
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-3-
idpper Lieut.
Robinson.
Arley.
503
gipper Lieut.
Lake.
thief Skipper.
Mayhew.
Lt.Polly Johnson - sunk - 1 dalais.4
Maretta.
1 Calais - bonbed.
}kipper.
Whammond.
Fyldea.
1 Buoy laying, 1
1 Beaches.
ikipper.
Jappy.
Brock.
1 Dunkirk, 1 Beaches.
skipper.
Tucker.
Burke.
$kipper.
Setterfield.
Adam.
Skipper
S.Bindler.
B.D. spridler
Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1
in Dunkirk.
Skipper.
E. Smith.
Botanic.
Supper.
Aldan.
John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunitiplt.
Sub. Lieut.
Mason.
Chico.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Selanius
Clythness.
1 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Snelgrove.
Conidaw.
1 Calais, 1 Duniciple,
1 Life saving party.
Sub. Lieut.
Liddall
Weale.
}
Grey Mist. 1 Boulogne, 1 off Calate.
Sub. Lieut.
Lieut.
CV
Brammall
Gulzar. See report under name of
Sub. Lieut.
RE
Evans.
individual Officers.
Lieut.
Eynon.
Skipper.
Johnson.
Hosanna.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Self.
Inverforth.
Skipper.
Kaye.
Tiller.
Lord Grey.
Skipper.
Littleproud.
Milford King.
1 off Calais LL.
Skipper.
Miller.
Our Bairns.
1 off Calais LD.
Skipper.
Playmates.
1 off Calata.
Stather.
Skipper.
Restrivo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Slater.
Relonzo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Buchan.
Starlight Rays. 2 Dunkirk.
Lieut.
Gaussen.
Sargasso. See report under name
Sub. Lieut.
Sub. Lieut.
Mills.
Thompson.
w
of individual Officers.
Skipper.
Thomsons.
Examination.
Drake.
Willing Boys.
1 Flushing, Calais,
Skipper.
Burrows.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Mair (dead).
Comfort - sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
Skipper.
McLean. - late -Nautilus. sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
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0/4/87) (1228) Wt. 14976/6959 40M 6/37 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
8
Register No. N.L. 6245/40.
Minute Sheet No.
Skipper
NAUTILUS.
LYNX for WILLING BOYS.
R.A.MacLean, R.N.R.,
3159 W.S.
2. The present locations of the ships in which these
officers are serving have not been inserted, in view of
their frequent movements, and the latest locations can be
obtained from the Red List when required.
N.7.Laurence
ADMIRAL COMMANDING RESERVES.
25th July 1940.
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NAME OF OFFICER AND SHIP
RANK
SHIP IN WHICH NOW SER
PORTSMOUTH
H.C.J. McRae,
Lieutenant, R.N.
BRANLEBRAS
GRAFTON
Temp, Montesset,
WILDFIRE
R.E.Y.R.
D.J.R. Davies.
Pby. Temp.
VICTORY For Boom Defer es
CRESTED EAGLE
Lt, Cmdr. Cedra,
PERMISE for EMPEROR -
R.N.R.
J. Elliott
Cmdr. R.N.R.
VICTORY Additional
KING ORRY
warm STEAGAN
LACW RN
R.W.
HUSSAR breatlent the
PORTLAND
F.P. Tattersall
Temp. Lieut.
BOSCAMEN
WAVERLEY
Lieutenent, R.R.
GANGES
PLYMOUTH
Texp. Acting
BURTING B.O. A/P.
M. Richmond
BELLE
Comunder, R.N.V.R.
TRIOMPHANT
BASILISK
Exppor, J.N.R.
BEAVER for DRANGEY
DOVER
A.M. Lovis
Temp. Skipper,
LYNX For GOLDEN SUNBE
PAXTON
R.N.R.1pper,
BADDER for GAYA
C. Sanson,
Temp. Skipper
LYNX For YOUNG MON
GIRL PAMELA
R.N.R.
R. Maclean
Acting Skipper
LYNX For WILLING BOYS
NAUTILUS
R.N.R.
E.F. Dettman (WHITSTABLE)
Temp. Skipper
LYNX For EILEEN EMMA BCA
BOY ROY
R.N.E.
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NAME OF OFFICER AND SHIP
RANK
SHIP IN WHICH NOW SERV
PORTSMOUTH
H.C.J. McRae,
Lieutenant, R.N.
BRANLEBRAS
GRAFTON
D.J.R. Davies.
Pby. Temp.
VICTORY For Boom Defen
CRESTED EAGLE
Lt, Cmdr.
J. Elliott
Cmdr. R.N.R.
VICTORY Additional
KING ORRY
G.H when STEAGAN
LACW RN
Excellent -ma
PORTLAND
F.P. Tattersall
Temp. Lieut.
BOSCAREN
WAVERLEY
PLYMOUTH
M. Richmond
Comunder, R.N.
TRIOMPHANT
BASILISK
DOVER
A.M. Lovis
Temp. Skipper,
LYNX For GOLDEN SUNBE
PAXTON
R.N.R.
C. Sanson,
Temp. Skipper
LYNX For YOUNG MON
GIRL PAMELA
R.N.R.
R. Maclean
Acting Skipper
LYNX For WILLING BOYS
NAUTILUS
R.N.R.
E.F. Dettman (WHITSTABLE)
Temp. Skipper
LYNX For EILEEN EMMA
BOY ROY
R.N.E.
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avicea TX
BALCHX Bug for apo
THE SGST* gara Tuarge
agains for, for
TH r*a*c*B*e* ofc
Eur
esent Appointment
Location
X for GOLDEN SUNBEAM
X for EILEEN EMMA
X for YOUNG MON.
0 for GAVA
X for WILLING BOYS.
REY addl. for M/B
Portland
aining.
BROKE for GOLDEN EAGLE
Sheerness
TORY for Boom Defences
Portsmouth
rtsmouth.
EMARY addl.
Portsmouth
BROKE addl. Not to join;
e address: 59 Cambridge
nue, Great Crosby,
erpool, 23.
Hospital, Chatham.
c Leave. (is a nominee
Submarine Course)
ched VICTORY.
address: 52 Preston Road,
ort, Mon.
OCLUS
Northern Patrol
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Acting Skipper R.Maclean, R.N.R. NAUTILUS WILLING BOYS 28th August 1000
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THE WEEK BEFORE OPERATION "DYNAMO"
CHAP. II
the whole day, might at any time become impossible to close; were this to
happen, my last hope of reaching the coast would be gone".'
In order to secure the British northern flank Lord Gort decided to issue
orders for the occupation, as quickly as troops could be made available, of the
line of the Ypres - Comines canal and the positions covering Ypres. In the
absence of General Blanchard, who was visiting the Belgian G.Q.G. at Bruges,
Lord Gort communicated this decision that evening to the Headquarters of
the French First Group of Armies.¹
The necessity of evacuation was becoming a matter of paramount immediacy.
British destroyers bombard suburb of Calais
Meanwhile, on the 25th May, the trawler Lord Howe sailed to Calais with a
cargo of ammunition². She entered the port and discharged part of her cargo
in the face of heavy enemy fire from the dunes to the southward. In view of
the risk involved, Commodore W. P. Gandell, R.N. (P.S.T.O., French Ports),
who was on the quay, then ordered the Lord Howe to sail.
Outside Calais the destroyer Greyhound closed the Lord Howe, which was
carrying a request for bombardment support of the town. At the same time,
the Greyhound received a signal from the Vice-Admiral, Dover, ordering the
bombardment of the Calais suburb of St. Pierre. The Greyhound opened fire,
and at 2000, an H.A. battery east of Sangatte registered a hit on her, killing
2 and wounding 3. About this time the destroyer Grafton arrived and also
opened fire. The 2 destroyers returned to Dover as darkness set in.³
Evacuation of Calais countermanded
At 2130 a force of seven trawlers⁴, three yachts⁵ and two drifters⁶, sailed for
Calais road, ready to evacuate troops from Calais, the moment an order was
received to do so. Five of the trawlers towed motor boats. Commander
W. V. H. Harris, R.N. (Commander M/S, Dover), in the Grey Mist, was in
command. The destroyers Windsor and Verity left Dover at 2300, to cover
the withdrawal of this force.
On arrival off Calais, two of the motor boats were ordered into Calais harbour.
At about 0300/26, a signal was received that Calais was to be held at all costs;
furthermore, it was ordered that this signal was to be sent by hand to the
Brigadier commanding on shore. The Conidaw went in to deliver the signal.
All ships were then ordered back to the Downs, but the Botanic and Maretta
remained behind until the two motor boats and the Conidaw returned.⁷
The Botanic and Maretta were damaged by gunfire when returning on the
26th May, and were unable to take part in Operation "Dynamo".
I Lord Gort's Second Despatch, para. 43.
2 Lieut. L. C. Whittle, R.N.R., in the Lord Howe, says it was the 24th May.
3 Vice-Admiral, Dover's 1907/25/5.
4 The Botanic, Fyldea, Maretta, Arley, Polly Johnson, Brock and Calvi.
6 The Grey Mist, Conidaw and Chico.
5 The Playmates and Willing Boys.
7 Report by Commander M/S, Dover (R.O. II, p. 497).
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INDEX
Whitshed : at Boulogne, 9-10; in Dynamo, 97, 102-3, 107, 109 (sent back almost empty),
112n, 114n, 118 (takes over pier party).
Whittle, Lieut. L. C., R.N.R., 13n.
Widgeon, 34, 69.
Wilcoxon, S.Lt. R. O., R.N.V.R., mortally wounded, 52.
Wild Swan, at Boulogne, 9-10; at Dunkirk, 16.
Willing Boys, 13n.
Winche sea, 55, 64n, 70, 87, 97, 102-3, 107-8.
Windsor : at Boulogne, 9-10; at Calais, 13; in Dynamo, 16, 23, 24n, 30 (damaged), 55,
58 (hoists flag of R.A. Dover), 81, 97, 101-2 (quick turn round), 107-8, 127.
Wise, Lt. J. N., R.N.V.R., 115.
Wolfe, 72n.
Wolfhound, 21, 22 (damaged), 23-5, 27.
Wolsey, 16, 21, 67 (W/T. link), 23-5, 27, 54n, 61 (reports on conditions), 62 (makes two
trips on 30th May), 64n, 83 (in collision).
Wolves, 69.
Worcester, 20n, 27, 54n, 55, 58 (hoists flag of R.A. Dover), 60, 74, 76n, 79 (takes out beach
parties), 87-9, (damaged), 92.
Worthing, 17, 22n, 24, 104 (attacked).
Wounded, see Casualties.
Wrecks, growing number, 94: at Dunkirk, 115.
Wynne-Edwards, Lt. Cdr. C.J., 67, 71, 75.
X.95, 72m.
X.149, sunk, 72.
X.209, 72n.
X.213, sunk, 72.
X.217, 72.
Yarmouth base, drifters, 71n.
Y.C.63, 72n.
Yewdale, 19, 28, 47.
Yorkshire Lass, 23n, 62, 63, 107n.
Young Mun, 23n.
Yser, 27, 31.
Yvonne, 73.
Zuydcoote, see Beaches.
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497.8
sailed for
On Calais the night Roads:- of 25th/26th May, the following vessels
468
Botanic.
Fyldea.
Maretta.
Arley.
Polly Johnson.
Brock.
Calvi.
Grey Mist.
Conidaw.
Y
Chico.
Playmates.
Willing Boys.
of Calais.
The object of the expedition was the possible evacuation
Commander M/S (Commander W.V.H. Harris R.N.) sailed in
"Grey Mist" in charge of forces employed.
The orders to form the expedition were received at 1900,
and vessels sailed at 2130, the first five trawlers to leave,
towing motor boats.
Vessels were ordered to rendezvous at No. 3 Buoy Calais
Roads, and await instructions from Commander M/S. Destroyer
force was in support.
On receipt of signal which had been wrongly decoded, two
motor boats were ordered into Calais Harbour. These boats had
left for the harbour when a further signal was received that
Calais was to be held at all costs, and the signal was ordered to
be sent by hand to the Brigadier Commanding Forces. "Conidaw"
was ordered to proceed immediately and deliver the message.
A further signal was then received recalling all forces
to the Downs. On receipt of this signal "Botanic" and "Maretta"
were ordered to remain until boats and "Conidaw" returned, and
Destroyer escort was asked to be provided. All other vessels
returned to the Downs.
Reports from Lieutenant Commander P.F. Cammiade R.N.V.R.,
Sub. Lieutenant M.R. Mills R.N.V.R., and Skipper R. Smelgrove,are
attached (la, lb, lc, ld).
There was constant enemy air activity during the night,
and a considerable amount of firing ashore.
P.M. 26th May. Danlaying Yachts"Gulzar" and "Grey Mist"
to Calais with Commodore W.P. Gandell, P.S.T.O. France. Report
of Lieutenant C.V. Brammall R.N.R. attached (No. 2).
27th May.
"Arley" ordered to Dunkirk as W/T link.
She was heavily shelled off Calais, and returned with engineer
seriously wounded. Operation was then cancelled.
"Fyldea" sailed, buoy laying, under the orders of "Skipjack"
employed on mine sinking duties.
for "Thomas but were recalled on report of shelling and returned of to
Bartlett", "Inverforth",& "Our Bairns" were "Arley". sailed
They Dunkirk, then ordered to sweep the war channel, Dover.
harbour were p.m. on orders from Vice Admiral
(Continued over).
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adpper Lieut.
Robinson.
503
Arley.
gipper Lieut.
Lake.
Lt.Polly Johnson - sunk - 1
thief Skipper.
Mayhew.
Maretta.
1 Calais - bonbed.
;kipper.
Whammond.
Fyldea.
1 Buoy laying, 1
1 Beaches.
ikipper.
Jappy.
Brook.
1 Dunkirk, 1 Beaches.
$kipper.
Tucker.
Burke.
Ekipper.
Setterfield.
Adam.
skipper
S.Bindler,
B.D. spindler
Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1
in Dunkirk.
Skipper.
E. Smith.
Botanic.
pipper.
Aldan.
John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunicipit.
Sub. Lieut.
Mason.
Chico.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Selanius
Clythness.
1 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Snelgrove.
Conidaw.
1 Calais, 1 Duniciple,
1 Life saving party.
Sub. Lieut.
Liddall
Weale.
}
Grey Mist. 1 Boulogne, 1 off Calate.
Sub. Lieut.
Lieut.
CV
Brammall
Gulzar. See report under name of
Sub. Lieut.
RE
Evans.
individual Officers.
Lieut.
Eynon.
Skipper.
Johnson.
Hosanna.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Self.
Inverforth.
Skipper.
Kaye.
Tiller.
Lord Grey.
Skipper.
Littleproud.
Milford King.
1 off Calais LL.
Skipper.
Miller.
Our Bairns.
1 off Calais ID.
Skipper.
Stather.
Playmates.
1 off Calais.
Skipper.
Restrivo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Slater.
Relonzo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Buchan.
Starlight Rays. 2 Dunkirk.
Lieut.
Gaussen.
Sargasso. See report under name
Sub. Lieut.
Sub. Lieut.
Mills.
w
of individual Officers.
Thompson.
Skipper.
Thomsons.
Examination.
Drake.
Skipper.
Willing Boys.
1 Plushing, Calais,
Burrows.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Mair (dead).
Comfort - sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
Skipper.
McLean. - late -Nautilus. sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
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