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EM
GERBERA
M/L's
WINDSORA
(Owner, Charles Hill & son, Windsor)
[+++
10% June
0715
Taken in tow by the are. Thettix.
Other ships in the top sere the N.L/Ba
These vessels were unsuitable and took no 1975,
part 0725 in Dynamo. d White Bear.
Moid
Left Dover.
1537
Net the Yvonne of Mombe (of Oravalines)
with 1 English soldier heading for
England - she turned and headed
towards Dunicise.
1615
Air attach Tow broken by blast.
Men thrown in water; all picked up.
About this time, the Yvonne 03 Nombe
was sunk by a direct hit.
1635
Air attack continues.
1652
Bombe heard dropping. Drifters heading
home without leaving orders. Some
small boats turn back.
1710
Abdy Beanclork, only, in company.
1718
The life boat "Hosa Bood" [1.00 the
ROBS good and Phyllis Lunn Joined
company. The None Wood and Phyllis
Lunn decided to return to Dover.
1740
Closed B. drifter.
1821
Air attack continues, The Abdy
Resueler's and the Rosa wood turn back.
1854
Lieut. Meed in the carried on
towards Dunkirk.
1926
The M/B Cairngory in reply to B query,
signalled "steer 0.55 E. for Dustirk".
2030ca
Joined company with the tog SUN IV .
2044
Arrived off Dunking vith son IV.
2100
Lt. Mond boarded the Sen IT-
2135
Dunkirk harbour. PASSION Eroope to the
M/S Nisst and other ships lying out-
side the harbour, shilst coming
alongside the towing a boat in
which was Bee Codet Jest, 31dmouth-
Willing), a sholl exploded nearby;
Lientenent Head WSS mortally wounded,
and died in 15 minutes.(1)
2nd June
0423
The left Dankirk in tow of the
1010
Arrived Bun IV.
1030
The Bun XY and the LEER together
disembarked 142 $20000. (See Qua IV)
3rd June
1026
Left Benagate.
1355
Arrived Dover-
Total S
Authority - R.O.II, D.230+
The following evards
Hentton in Degratches (Posthunous)
17, Linot. R.H. Head, B.S.V.R.
Brassen in Despatchee
A.D. Tol. Wells Gooley*
Mecksnus.
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Not in Operation Dynamo - Continued
W.95
Warrior (M/L) (1)
White Lady
windsora
Wineton
Wolsey
(1) Shown in D.R's list of ships a8 having taken part in
Operation Dynamo.
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Not in Operation Dynamo - Continued
French
W.95
Warrior (M/L) (1)
(1)
White Lady
Windsora
Winston
Wolsey
mentions
(1) Shown in D. R's list of ships as having taken part in
Operation Dynamo.
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Not in Operation Dynamo - Continued
W.95
Warrior (M/L)(1)
White Lady
Windsora
Winston
Wolsey
(1) Shown in D. R's list of ships as havilend.com sone
Operation Dynamo.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
WINDSORA
Messrs. Hill
Returned - unsuitable
WHITE ORCHID
Mr. Chapman
A.P.S.
TAN
WHITE LADY
No report received from
list of missing vessels.
WESTALL ? 4B
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UB
Trading Co.
Returned to owner.
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WELCOME
N.J. Pitman
Returned to Owners.
US
WIDE HORIZON
R.B. Chillcott
Prepared but did not go.
WINIFRED
E. Stephens
Stood by - did not go.
WEYMOUTH BELLE
Cosens & Co.
Did not go.
V
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YAME
c/o Wilsons
Did not go
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YOLA
Captain Manley
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
WINDSORA
Messrs. Hill
Returned - Unsuitable
WHITE ORCHID
Mr.Chapman
A.P.S.
WHITE LADY
No report received from list
of Missing Vessels.
WESTALL hAB
London & Rochester
Trading Co.
Returned to Owner
WELCOME
E.J.Pitman
Returned to Owners. DNG
WIDE HORIZON
R.B. Chillcott
Prepared but did not go.
WINIFRED
E.Stephens
Stood by - did not go
WEYMOUTH BELLE
Cosens & Co.
Did not go
YAME
c/o Wilsons
Did not go.
YOLA
Capt. Manley
Returned to Owners.
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Sir,
I have to acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated 24th September 1940
2A, WESTON CHAMBERS,
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
WESTON ROAD,
Operations insofar as your "TIGRIS I"
took part in these operations, and to
thank you for the most interesting
D-ON-SEA, 17th September, 1940.
information which you have been good
ESSEX.
enough to supply. It is anticipated
that this report will be of value in
compiling the final report which will
be drawn up on these operations.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) A. P. MEREDITH.
Director of Sea Transport.
H. Hastings, Esq.,
The Gloucester Arms,
The Bittorns,
of the 16th instant,
Kingston.
a cutting from our
th your requirements,
ours faithfully,
P. "Ardmore", H. Tranter Esq.,
8, Branksome Road,
Southend-on-Sea,
Essex.
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after taking
About 10.30 a.m., on we arrived at Southend Pier and
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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his Rigin
EMBERA
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ESSEX.
The Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON. W.1.
Ref., T.0.9144/STN.6B.
Dear Sirs,
I am in receipt of your letter of the 16th instant,
and have much pleasure in enclosing a cutting from our
local paper, which I think meets with your requirements,
Yours faithfully,
R
H
P. "Ardmore", H. Tranter Esq.,
8, Branksome Road,
Southend-on-Sea,
Essex.
1 SEP BI
after taking On
About 10.30 a.m., m we arrived at Southend Pier and
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were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE
WINDSORA
has
EMBERA
H.O.
WINDSONG WIND
COPY FOR INSERTION IN REGISTERES
Ext. 2161.
LETTER SENT
WARRIOR
30SEP1940
T.09144/S.T.N.6B.
POST ROOM
191
8.
S
&
Sons
192
30th September 1940.
LIMITED
Sir,
SCOTTISH BRANCH
I have to acknowledge receipt of
68 FOUNTAINBRIDGE
your letter dated 17th September 1940,
EDINBURGH
TELEGRAMS
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
OZONE EDINBURGH"
TELEPHONE
Operations insofar as your "VIKING"
28039
EDINBURGH
took part in these operations and to
thank you for the most interesting
HARF
information which you have been good
enough to supply. It is anticipated
ND
that this report will be of value in
PT.
DATE
compiling the final report which will
be drawn up on these operations.
Sep. 18th 1940
I am, Sir,
The of Sea Transport,
of Shipping (H.O.)
(Sgd.) A.P. MEREDITH.
Your obedient Servant, GREAT
RECEIVED
Square,
19 SEP P.M. 21
Director of Sea Transport.
R. H. Tranter, Esq.,
"Ardmore",
THE
8, Branksome Road,
above Southend-on-Sea, to your circular letter, under the
Essex. on of Lieut. W. L. Douglas, M.C.
serving in the R. A. F.
requistioned
for
Warrior" was originally
Dunkirk,
tion of the B.E.F. from
and
al Authorities when she
activities that time.
ved no advice as to her
and whence report, relating to the passage from Chichester (from
I am however, enclosing a copy of the Master's Log,
she was requistioned) to Ramsgate, in the hope that
some of the remarks contained therein may be of interest to you.
Yours Faithfully,
Enc.
after taking Uni
m
About 10.30 a.m. we arrived at Southend Pier and
s/he
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
her COMMITTEE WINDSORA GERBERA EM
H.O.
WINDSONG
WARRIOR
William Douglas & Sons LIMITED 192
HEAD OFFICE:
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DOUGLAS WHARF PUTNEY
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LOND ON
PUTNEY 6666
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EDINBURGH
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PUTNEY
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OUR REF.
YOUR REF.
DEPT.
DATE
WHB/ES
Sep. 18th 1940
aucd.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping (H.O.)
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square, W. 1.
2711 RECEIVED 19 SEP P.M. 21 1 OF
Sir,
Your Ref. T.0.9144/STN.6
B
I am replying to your circular letter, under the
above reference, on behalf of Flight Lieut. W. L. Douglas, M.C.
owner of "Warrior", who is at present serving in the R. A. F.
Although I understand that "Warrior" was originally
requistioned for service in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from
Dunkirk, she was taken over by the Naval Authorities when she
reported at Ramsgate, and I have received no advice as to her
activities since that time.
I am however, enclosing a copy of the Master's Log,
and report, relating to the passage from Chichester (from
whence she was requistioned) to Ramsgate, in the hope that
some of the remarks contained therein may be of interest to you.
Yours faithfully,
Enc.
after taking
About 10.30 a.m. on we arrived at Southend Pier and
s/in
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
has COMMITTEE Regards WINDSORA GERBERA
H.O.
WINDSONG
SANG
193
T.S.M.Y. "WARRIOR" CHICHESTER to RAMSGATE
2.6.1940
Returned to "Warrior" 2 a.m. from Club, turned in 3 a.m.
heard creaking and found that we had grounded. Tide left her
12 inches, slight list, tide turned and we floated about 6 a.m.
Left mooring 6.30 a.m.
Piloted to bar by yacht cleared bar 8 a.m. Steered S.13 E to
Bullock Patch and NAB.S. 62 E to Boulder By and Owers, passed
Owers 10 a.m. streamed log S.85. E.
Some drifting timber loose and cans passed, and school of
porpoises 3.45 p.m. Log showing 44 shifted to N.25.E passed
Beachy Head about 4 miles off. Due east and passed "Royal
Sovereign Lightship". Passed about 1 ² miles inside "Sovereign"
4.30 p.m. Engine speeds between 850 to 950. Gave my log
reading at intervals to "Falcon" "Letitia" and "Idaho".
East wind increased after rounding Beachy Head and met strong
head swell. "Warrior" running very easily and quite comfortable,
considerable amount of flotsam everywhere, inner tubes, boxes
and timber - had to keep a sharp look out. Swell increased,
saw right under "Letitia" several times.
5.15 p.m. noticed "Idaho" sheer hard to Port, eased engines and
watched her for a few minutes, decided she was out of control,
and blew for rounding to port. Rounded and drew alongside.
Much crashing from galley when getting round, owing to very
heavy rolling. Got hands to pack everything possible, nursed
"Warrior" to leeward of "Idaho" and slowly closed to. Managed
had been pulled in showing 57 miles.
to get a line to her and heard she had lost her rudder. Log
"Idaho" extremely hard to handle, running in either direction and
parted line after 10 minutes, got after anchor cable up, and floated
pitching badly. Passed wire rope back to him, got it fast, wire
pulled round after cable aboard and made fast. I rigged a rope spring
a back to him on petrol can. "Idaho" picked up can and
and saloon roof to take snatch of cable. Pitching
run headway against wind, and must try to get both boats round and
rolling very heavily, decided I could not make enough
Managed had to get both round and headed for Beachy Head.
xxxxxxxxwxxd before wind to get shelter of Beachy Head.
slow a to trip round saloon during this. Had to ease down Radio to dead
keep head ease snatch of tow with occasional burst of engines
to Beachy Head owing to "Idaho" almost pulling me round. to
after taking on Petrol
About 10.30 a.m. an we arrived at Southend Pier and
15
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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has COMMITTEE WINDSORA EMBERA
H.O.
195
-3-
log reading 57 miles. 8.25 a.m. S.85 E Log showed 621 passed
Beachy Head light 9.15 a.m.
9.25 a.m. log 71 Beachy Head bearing N.28 W Eastbourne Pier bearing
11.am Bexhill 2½ miles abeam 11.20 St. Leonards abeam log 84.
N.25 E
11.55 a.m. Farlight 12.55 passed Dungeness. Passed 1.30 p.m. N.52 E
log 105. 3.45 p.m. Log 1121 Considerable swell whole time. Engine
revs. 850 both. Dover abeam 6.10 p.m. Log 126 Strong ebbtide.
Increasedrevs to 950 both engines. Considerable amount of flotsam,
inner tubes, etc. South Foreland 6.45 p.m. log 130. Deal Pier abeam
8. p.m. Log 140 Ramsgate anchorage 9.15 p.m. Log 148.
Berthed in Harbour 10 p.,. told to report to Senior Naval Officer
9.30 a.m. next morning.
ll.p.m. had to shift to allow tug "Fabia" to berth. Had Fire float
"Massey Shaw" alongside. Got rope foul of starboard screw, could
not free it. Turned in 12.30 a.m. cleared rope from propellor
7.30 a.m. Reported 9.30 a.m. Explained full details of "Warrior"
to Naval E.R.A. Left 3.15 p.m. Caught 3.25 train to London.
Said goodbye to Doctor and Westwood.
REMARKS
Crew. Doctor Brydon worth his weight in gold. Worked as hard as anyone
despite his years. Am very glad of the opportunity to make his
acquaintance and hope to renew it one day.
Brian Westwood Hemis one of the best. Pulled his weight in very
unpleasant circumstances, nothing too much trouble and always looking
for something to do. Another acquaintance I was glad to make and
hope to renew.
P. Gabriel Have known him for years and came well up to my
expectations. A very useful man in adverse weather conditions.
Will see it out with the best. Not easily rattled amd does not
complain.
Engine etc. The R.N. engines ran perfectly the whole time under
very trying conditions. Never missed a beat and gave not the
slightest eause for anxiety. Port engine used more lubricating
oil than the other, and oil pressure was slightly lower (25-20)
respectively. Gear boxes not so good. Did not like the tendency
Ramsgate Harbour in very congested conditions, Port engine gave In full
of the clutches to stick in when supposed to be in neutral.
it
speed astern with control lever at full ahead. Rather unnerving while
lasted. Should sugest fiting of shaft indicators near wheel as
after taking on Petrol au
About 10.30 a.m. on we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE
WINDSORA
has
GERBERA
EM
H.O.
WINDSONG
-4-
196
in the dark it is difficult to keep looking down engine room
hatch to see what shafts are doing. Should also suggest fitting
two rear view mirrors in wheel house to givebetter view astern.
In connection with the towage of "Idaho" should suggest fitting
a heavy ring plate on top of petrol and gas store to enable tow
rope to be made fast and all gear, rails etc. aft of this made
removable to allow for sweep of tow rope. Control was very
difficult when towing from right aft in a heavy sea.
Should
finally suggest the carrying of a long 9" bass warp for towing
if required as it has so much more spring.
Finally I came to like "Warrior" very much and respect her. A
good sea boat and no great vices, obviously the product of
practical knowledge and great interest. X Log appears to
over register.
K. S. BROWN
Skipper for trip.
X Note
This log was borrowed
from POPSJOIE.
after taking on retrol
About 10.30 a.m., an Wednutay we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
WINDSORA
has
EM
H.O.
GERBERA
61.
LETTER SENT
WINDSONG
(S)
TELEPHONE: BRIGHTON No 5711/2.
+/S.T.N.6B.
1
OCT1940
30th POST September 1940
ance Company Limited
Gentlemen,
197
District Branch,
I have to acknowledge
198
receipt of your letter dated 18th
ORTH STREET,
September 1940, enclosing reports on
the Dunkirk Operations insofar as
your "WARRIOR" took part in these
Brighton!
1st
October,
1940.
operations, and to thank you for the
most interesting information which you
have been good enough to supply. It
is anticipated that this report will
be of value in compiling the final
- Small Craft - Yacht -
report which will be drawn up on these
IG".
operations.
your of the 16th instant, I now have
I am, Gentlemen,
L desire for your records of the part
Your obedient Servant,
the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
(Sgd.) A. P. MEREDITH.
len of 29, Hill Road, Littlehampton,
ehampton.
The following is a
Director of Sea Transport.
r its own power on May 30th, arriving
de until the following morning, when
Messrs. William Douglas & Sons Ltd.,
ave orders to proceed to east of
S.
Late that afternoon instructions
Douglas Wharf,
nte
Putney, S.W.5.
Early on the morning of June 1st
djoining Basin where, with five other
a trawler, to Dunkirk.
W e made
we
.ers had already been given by the Captain
We were on the point of making for the
w
Jy dive bombers, one large salvo just missing
our trawler. We were ordered to cut adrift and make back, it was every man for
himself. Two or three times we were lifted or shot up with the detonations, in
fact, it was marvellous how the boat stuck it.
There were several small and
has
two large transports put down quite close to us. Every moment we thought it
would be our turn for the machine guns which the Huns were using on small craft.
of
Meanwhile, there was wreckage all around us. One of the craft alongside was in
trouble with its engines, and we gave them a hand getting their engines going,
after which we proceeded on our course back to Dover.
Eventually we got
by
across the Goodwins when darkness set in. We made the "Downs" and moored to a
tug until daybreak, finally reaching the east harbour of Dover about 7. a.m. on
as
June 2nd, where we reported our return. After a while a naval crew took over
the yacht and we then made our way back to Littlehampton where we reported.
ther
P.T.O.
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 we arrived at has Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
WINDSORA
her
EM
61. OR INSERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
H.O.
GERBERA
LETTER SENT
I
WINDSONG
144/STN6B.
(S)
TELEPHONE: BRIGHTON N° 5711/2.
-5DEC1940
POST ROOM
5th December
1940.
6
ance Company Limited
Sir,
15
District Branch,
198
I have to acknowledge receipt of
ORTH STREET,
your letter dated 27th November, 1940,
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations, insofar as your Motor Boat
"ADVANCE" took part in these operations
Brighton!1.
1st
October,
1940.
and to thank you for the most
interesting information which you have
been good enough to supply. It is
anticipated that this report will be
- Small Craft - Yacht -
of value in compiling the final report ONG".
which will be drawn up on these
operations.
favour of the 16th instant, I now have
ou desire for your records of the part
I am, Sir,
f the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
Your obedient Servant,
rden of 29, Hill Road, Littlehampton,
tlehampton.
The following is a
(Sgd.) A. P. MEREDITH.
for Director of Sea Transport.
ider its own power on May 30th, arriving
tside until the following morning, when
gave orders to proceed to east of
C. P.Dick Esq.,
ions.
Late that afternoon instructions
nte
25, Fountain Court,
sin.
Early on the morning of June 1st
Buckingham Palace Road,
D adjoining Basin where, with five other
S.W.1.
ar" a trawler, to Dunkirk.
W e made
we
rders had already been given by the Captain
We were on the point of making for the
beach when we were heavily raided by dive bombers, one large salvo just missing
our trawler.
We were ordered to cut adrift and make back, it was every man for
himself.
Two or three times we were lifted or shot up with the detonations, in
fact, it was marvellous how the boat stuck it.
There were several small and
two large transports put down quite close to us. Every moment we thought it
would be our turn for the machine guns which the Huns were using on small craft.
of
Meanwhile, there was wreckage all around us. One of the craft alongside was in
trouble with its engines, and we gave them a hand getting their engines going,
after which we proceeded on our course back to Dover.
Eventually we got
by
across the Goodwins when darkness set in.
We made the "Downs" and moored to a
as
tug until daybreak, finally reaching the east harbour of Dover about 7 a.m. on
June 2nd, where we reported our return.
After a while a naval crew took over
the yacht and we then made our way back to Littlehampton where we reported.
ther
P.T.O.
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 a.m. we arrived at Southend Pier and
29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
WINDSORA
her
EM
GERBERA
WINDSONG
TELEGRAMS: ROYAL INSURANCE, BRIGHTON."
(S)
TELEPHONE: BRIGHTON No 5711/2.
Royal Insurance 9M68 Company Limited
Lussex District Branch,
All Letters to be addressed
162, NORTH STREET,
198
to the Local Manager.
Brighton 1st October, 1940.
Dear Sir,
Your Reference TO.9144/STN.6B. - Small Craft - Yacht -
"WINDSONG".
With further reference to your favour of the 16th instant, I now have
pleasure in sending you the information you desire for your records of the part
played by small craft in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
The crew was comprised of A. Barden of 29, Hill Road, Littlehampton,
and T.H. Falkingham of 4, Talbot Road, Littlehampton. The following is a
description given to me by Barden.
The yacht left Littlehampton under its own power on May 30th, arriving
off Dover the same night and anchored outside until the following morning, when
contact was made with Inspection Boat who gave orders to proceed to east of
Harbour and there await further instructions.
Late that afternoon instructions
were received to proceed to Submarine Basin.
Early on the morning of June 1st
nted
it was refuelled and the next move was to adjoining Basin where, with five other
boats we were taken in tow by "Kinder Star" a trawler, to Dunkirk.
W e made
close to Dunkirk Beach about 4 p.m.
Orders had already been given by the Captain
of the Trawler to have engines running.
We were on the point of making for the
beach when we were heavily raided by dive bombers, one large salvo just missing
our trawler.
We were ordered to cut adrift and make back, it was every man for
himself. Two or three times we were lifted or shot up with the detinations, in
fact, it was marvellous how the boat stuck it.
There were several small and
had
two large transports put down quite close to us. Every moment we thought it
would be our turn for the machine guns which the Huns were using on small craft.
of
Meanwhile, there was wreckage all around us. One of the craft alongside was in
trouble with its engines, and we gave them a hand getting their engines going,
after which we proceeded on our course back to Dover.
Eventually we got
by
across the Goodwins when darkness set in. We made the "Downs" and moored to a
tug until daybreak, finally reaching the east harbour of Dover about 7 a.m. on
as
June 2nd, where we reported our return.
After a while a naval crew took over
the yacht and we then made our way back to Littlehampton where we reported.
there
P.T.O.
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 a.m. Wednutay we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMO
1
WINDSORA
should
WINDSONG
her Rigar
AMS ROYAL INSURANCE, BRIGHTON".
TELEPHONE BRIGHTON N°5711/2.
GERBERA
Royal Insurance Company Limited.
es Hill & Son
Sussex District Branch.
T AND LAUNCH 201
162, NORTH STREET19th Sept. 1940.
All Letters to be addressed
ROPRIETORS
to the Local Manager.
Brighton
W.G. Hynard Esq.,
Director of Sea Transport,
199
erry, WINDSOR
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
Hynard Esg. 25.9.40
LONDON. W.1.
Dear Sir,
letter the Launches, taking
Your Ref: TO.9144/STN.6B.
nkirk. may I state I
I am in receipt of your letter of the 16th
Hill to answer This
instant.
in The buisness of a)
I am collecting further details from the
with our other Crews
men who ent with "Windsong" and hope to let
self The "Windsora" we
you have the full informatin you desire for
hi, CP "Gerbera". with crew
your records towards the end of next week.
Yours A.C.Wallon faithfully,
is that we were disapointed
accross, as apparantly we
outh-End.on Sea in case we
D/M.
onal There That They had
on as for as we were
POPULAR TRIPS lasting 1 ±
The last moment as very large number of
and 21 hours for parties of
28 and upwards.
at Shrimping Drifters Than was anticapated x they as
more suitable withheld I quite agree.
been They could cross the Channel instructions under There
in charge of "Eternal Wave" to
deliver the vessel at Southend Pier, where we proceeded
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
an Wednesday
About 10.30 a.m. we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
WINDSORA
her Riger
GERBERA
Charles Hill & Son
BOAT AND LAUNCH 201
PROPRIETORS
ALSO AT 15, ALBANY ROAD, actail.
The Ferry, WINDSOR
WINDSOR
Motor Launches
UnBellamy w.g. Hynard Esgs. 25.9.40
for Hire :
M.L. "EM"
seats 32
Dear Sir
M.L. GERBERA" " 28
In reference to your letter, Re Launches, taking
M.L. "WINDSORA" 28/
M.L. "AVONDALE" 12
part in Evacuation of Dunkirk, may I state I
have been asked by Ins.. Hill to answer This
SKIFFS, PUNTS
letter as I am a partner in The buisness of a)
DINGHIES & CANOES
CAMPING PUNTS
volenteered to go down with our other Crews
A SPECIALITY.
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Taking one Launch myself The "Wendsora" with we
On Hire by the Hour, Day
also sent The m.L. Ehi, CP "Gerbera". crew
or Week.
-
of 2 men each Launch,
All First-Class Comfortable
Craft.
my account of the above is that we were disapointed we
did not have to go accross, as apparantly
-
Terms Reasonable.
we on reserve at south- End. on Sea in case we
-
were wanted, The reason as far as we were
Write for Quotations.
I
told were by The havel personal There That number They had
POPULAR TRIPS lasting 11
at The last moment a very large of
and 21 hours for parties of
28 and upwards.
Shrimping Drifters Than was anticapated x they
more suitable withheld I quite agree. as
been They could cross the Channel Instructions under There
in charge of "Eternal Wave" to
deliver the vessel at Southend Pier, where we proceeded
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
on
About 10.30 a.m. ^ we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
to ARTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
of
LETTER SENT
Ext. 2161.
1 OCT1940
WOLSEY
my
1.09144/S.T.N.6B
POST 4 ROOM
Cottage,
There
Lower Teddington Road,
30th September 1940.
ampton Wick.
middle
Gentlemen,
202
September, 1940.
I have to acknowledge receipt of
203
your letter dated 25th September 1940
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofar as your "WINDSORA",
"EM" and "GERBERA" took part in these
operations and to thank you for the
information which you have been good
enough to supply. It is anticipated
that this report will be of value in
compiling the final report which will
be drawn up on these operations.
I am, Gemtlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
MASSACHUSETTS
MEREDITH,
Director of Sea Transport.
Messrs. Charles Hill & Son,
ar had served as one
The Ferry,
Windsor.
ection Officer at
Service, and he
so Sheerness. He
lock and in the
running order and the
filled, but had no time to clean out the
filters and carburetters or to attend to other details
which would have been seen to in ordinary circumstances.
We left Teddington Lock about midnight and arrived
at Greenwich Pier about 2 a.m. when the tide turned and
we endeavoured to sleep for about an hour, and then con-
tinued our journey. At Tilbury we received instructions
from the Naval Officer in charge of "Eternal Wave" to
deliver the vessel at Southend Pier, where we proceeded
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 a.m. on we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
Wednutay
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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