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B. o: LIST OF VESSELS LOST DURING 'DYNAMO', 'CYCLE' and 'AERIAL' OPERATIONS. Dns Approx. 20thMay/1st July, 1940. of Vessel G.R.T. Date. Cause and Position Remarks. nd S. WORTHTOWN 27/5 Bombed by Aircraft, Stores. set on fire and abandoned LOST 868 on Dunkirk Beach. M. 1206 708 .T.S.O MAID OF KENT. 21/5 YEJSSVAW Bombed in Dieppe Harbour SUNK. Pass. .T.S.O R.T. W. EIDAR GATSESO 04\8\08 OLD .R.H.O BRIGHTON. S. Hospital Carrier 24/5 Bombed in Dieppe Harbour SUNK .T.M.D S. QUEEN OF THE 28/5 Bombed Position. CHANNEL. 51°N25'N. 2° 40'E. SUNK: Pass. Troops and crew R.T. 1162 all transferred .W. to "DORIEN ROSE". JB .S. SPINEL 25/5 Blown up at Dunkirk. ABANDONED. d: Petrol. CONSIDERED LOST R.T. 650 W. 592 S. ABUKIR. 28/5 Torpedoed by surface craft SUNK. Tramp. 50 miles N.E.of N. d. .T. 694 Foreland. 900 LORINA 29/5 Bombed. Sunk in Dunkirk SUNK SS. harbour. 8 of crew were lost. A.T. 1578 W. 365 SSA S.NORMANNIA. 30/5 Bombed whilst in tow SUNK. Pass. 2.71 Survivors in Dunkirk breakwater 4 H.M.S.ROSS-& G.R.T. 1567. miles. H.M.S. MOSQUITO. D.W. 243 YOS BOX 3.S. FENELLA. 30/5 Bombed at Dunkirk. SUNK. P.C. Milla MOTHOISE R.T. 2376 01\8\88 808 .T.S.D .W. 520 30/5 Bombed atDunkirk. SUNK. АТИОУИС .S.CLAN 02\8\18 888 .T.F.O MACALISTER. C.L. EQUAIM RICANO G.R.T. 6787 04\8\08 828 .T.H.O D.W. 10905 EVIRD S.S.SCOTIA 1/6 Bombed at Dunkirk SUNK .T.S.O G.R.T. Pass 3454 УЯРО DNIX D.W. 540 05\8\08 TVSL.T.S.O S.S. PARIS 2/6 Attacked by aircraft WADAS .78 Pass approx. 51°11.5'N 2.07E. SUNK .BUT .R.T. 1790 650
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Source: The National Archives, Kew, CAB 103 191. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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MINISTRY minnire Hotel OF Group, HOTEL LIST B. PITX Lorge her B LIST OF VESSELS LOST DURING 'DYNAMO', 'CYCLE' and 'AERIAL' OPERATIONS. Approx. 20thMay/1st July, 1940. Name of Vessel and G.R.T. Date. Cause and Position Remarks. S.S. WORTHTOWN 27/5 Bombed by Aircraft, Stores. set on fire and abandoned LOST G.R.T. 868 on Dunkirk Beach. D.W. 1206 OL S.S. MAID OF KENT. 21/5 Bombed in Dieppe Harbour SUNK. Pass. G.R.T. wa D.W. S.S. BRIGHTON. Hospital Carrier 24/5 Bombed in Dieppe Harbour SUNK il PS S.S. QUEEN OF THE 28/5 Bombed Position. ti CHANNEL. 510N25'N. 2° 40'E. SUNK Pass. Troops and crew G.R.T. 1162 all transferred to "DORIEN ROSE". D.W. S.S.SPINEL 25/5 Blown up at Dunkirk. ABANDONED. ) Petrol. CONSIDERED LOST G.R.T. 650 D.W. 592 + S.S.ABUKIR. 28/5 Torpedoed by surface craft SUNK. Tramp. 50 miles N.E.of N. a G.R.T. 694 Foreland. D.W. 900 SUNK S.S. LORINA 29/5 Bombed. Sunk in Dunkirk 8 of crew harbour. Pass. were lost. B) G.R.T. 1578 D.W. 365 S.S.NORMANNIA. 30/5 Bombed whilst in tow SUNK. 2.71° Survivors in Pass. Dunkirk breakwater 4 H.M.S.ROSS & G.R.T. 1567. 243 miles. H.M.S.MOSQUITO. D.W. 30/5 Bombed at Dunkirk. SUNK. S.S.FENEILA. 1 P.C. G.R.T. 2376 D.W. 520 30/5 Bombed atDunkirk. SUNK. S.S.CLAN MACALISTER. C.L. G.R.T. 6787 D.W. 10905 S.S.SCOTIA 1/6 Bombed at Dunkirk SUNK G.R.T. Pass 3454 D.W. 540 S.S. PARIS 2/6 Attacked by aircraft Pass G.R.T. 1790 approx. 51°11.5'N 2.07E. SUNK D.W. 650 -1-
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LIST OF VESSELS LOST DURING 'DYNAMO', 'CYCLE' and 'AERIAL' OPERATIONS. Approx. 20th May/lst July,1940. Name of Vessel and G.R.T. Date Cause and Position Remarks. House S.S. WORTHTOWN. 27/5 Bombed by Aircraft, Stores. set on fire and abandoned LOST. G.R.T. 868 on Dunkirk Beach. D.W. 1206 ough S.S. MAID OF KENT. 21/5 Bombed in Dieppe Harbour. SUNK. Pass. intity was a G.R.T. D.W. S.S. BRIGHTON. in Hospital Carrier 24/5 Bombed in Dieppe Harbour. SUNK. OS as tish S.S.QUEEN OF THE 28/5 Bombed Position. SUNK. CHANNEL. 51°N 25'N. 2° 40'E. Troops and crew all Pass. transferred to le G.R.T 1162 "DORIEN ROSE" O D.W. S.S. SPINEL. 25/5 Blown up at Dunkirk. ABANDONED. Petrol. CONSIDERED LOST. G.R.T. 650 D.W. 592 S.S. ABUKIR. 28/5 Torpedoed by surface craft SUNK. Tramp. 50 miles N.E. of N.Foreland. G.R.T. 694. D.W. 900 S.S. LORINA. 29/5 Bombed. Sunk in Dunkirk SUNK. Pass. harbour. 8 of crew were G.R.T. 1578. lost. D.W. 365 S.S.NORMANNIA. 30/5 Bombed whilst in tow 2.71° SUNK. Pass. Dunkirk breakwater 4. miles. Survivors in G.R.T. 1567. H.M.S.ROSS & D.W. 243. H.M.S.MOSQUITO. S.S. FENELLA. 30/5 Bombed at Dunkirk. SUNK. P.C. G.R.T. 2376. D.W. 520. S.S. CLAN 30/5 Bombed at Dunkirk. SUNK. MACALISTER. C.L. G.R.T. 6787 D.W. 10905 S.S.SCOTIA 1/6 Bombed at Dunkirk 12 Pass. G.R.T. 3454 D.W. 540 S.S.PARIS 2/6 Attacked by aircraft approx. " Pass. 51° 11.5'N 2.07E. G.R.T. 1790 D.W. 650 -1-
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CSW S GULAR SERVICE c W 24 LL.TH S TELEPHONE: LEITH 37088-9 BOSTON TELEGRAMS: "TRANSHIP. EDINBURGH" LONDON SCOTTISH Co-operative WHOLESALE Society LTD. allow amm Lap - HB/MS COASTAL SHIPPING DEPARTMENT. 6 JOHN'S PLACE. LEITH, 20th June 19⁴⁰. The Private Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Berkeley Square, LONDON, W.1. Dear Sir, I have to thank you for your letter of 19th June, together with letter addressed to Captain Robertson of our ship "Scottish Co-operator" in relation to services rendered by his and other merchant ships during the evacuation of Dunkirk. We confirm that this covers the only ship owned by this Society which could be engaged on the service above mentioned and in accordance with your request, the letter is being sent on to Captain Robertson. Before doing so, however, we are making a slight correction as the initials of the Captain are "T.S." and not "T.F." as shown. The matter will now be in order if your own records are adjusted accordingly. as yours faithfully, Hunger Transport Manager. LORINA WORTHTOWN NORMANNI John " Stewart London, & E.Shipping Ltd., /CANTERBU YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street,1. Capt R. MAID OR John stewart Glasgow, & Co. Street, Shipping Ltd., /BIARRITZ AUTOCARRI YEWGLEN 308, Clyde C.1. Glasgow,
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PHONE:- CORHAM 2851. 23 22 24, NORTHLANDS ROAD, IF 21st June, 1940. Co. SOUTHAMPTON. AND House 20th June, 1940. 344, THE HIGHWAY Dear Sir, Thank you for your letter of the 20th LONDON, E.I. June and for pointing out the inaccuracies 19th June 1940 to the name of the Master of the m.v. as "Ngaroma". I am enclosing a new letter made out to the Master's correct name, and I shall be glad if you will destroy the other one. Yours faithfully, F. H. KEENLYCIDE the 19th instant ng forwarded /v "NGAROMA ment private Secretary. I beg to Dickenson and Crews. M Iteration, W. A. Wilson Esq. king part in The name of in this have therefore instance. their small vessels in that the evacuation they from DO Dunkirk. take our Officers and part with Yours faithfully, The for 1 FREE LORINA WORTHTOWN 2, NORMANNI John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., Lime London, E.C.2. Caps. /CANTERBU MAID OR YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, Glasgow, C.1. Capt R. /BIARRITZ John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., /AUTOCARRI YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, Glasgow, C.1. Wt.15908/5586 30m In all 6/44 C.
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PHONE:- TEMPORARY ADDRESS CORHAM 2851. 22 W. A. WILSON, 24, NORTHLANDS ROAD, TRADE WHARF Shipober and Broker, Co. SOUTHAMPTON. Stebedore and Chartering Agent. Your REF. OUTHERLAND 20th House June, 1940. TELEPHONE 888/844, THE HIGHWAY SOUTHAMPTON 3189. LONDON, E.I. TELEGRAMS : ING 3 SONWIL, SOUTHAMPTON. F. E. Keenlyside, 19th June 1940 F.H. Keenlyside Esq, Private Secretary, of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Square House, Berkeley Square House, W. 1. Berkeley Square, LONDON. W.1. Dear Dear Sir: thank for your the 29th instant to of I am extremely grateful to you for having forwarded letter of recognition to the Master of the m/v "NGAROMA". In These accordance with your inquiry however, I beg to inform you the Masters! name is Captain J.W. Dickenson and not T. Dickinson as given. by Crews. Do you wish me to return the letter for alteration, you the or will you issue another letter? is part the The of and we have of therefore in this instance. W/S 11 allowed Yours faithful Millisa Crews Feel that to take part with Officers and their in the evacuation Dunkirk. Yours faithfully, The Capt. E. LORINA WORTHTOWN NORMANNI John Stewart & street, Ltd., 3, /CANTERBU YEWDALE John stewart Glasgow, & Co. Street, Shipping Ltd., 308 Clyde C.1. Capt R. /MAID OR /BIARRITZ YEWGLEN 308, Clyde C.1. /AUTOCARRI Glasgow, (4182) 30m all 6/41 O. & Co. 745(8) and
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'PHONE:- TEMPORARY ADDRESS COBHAM 2851. OHE AMS: "FREETRADER, PHONE, LONDON." CITY OFFICE: 37 MARK LANE, E.C.3. HONE: STEPNEY GREEN 1200 (16 LINES). TELEPHONE: MANSION HO. 2394 & 3997. GIE 914069028 FREE TRADE WHARF Co. LTD. 21 DIRECTORS SUTHERLAND HOUSE, CHAIRMAN SIR ARTHUR M. SUTHERLAND. BART.. K.B.E., D.L., J.P. CLAUD E. PEASE. J.P. 338/344, THE HIGHWAY, H. ARMSTRONG. F. WHITTOCK, MANAGING DIRECTOR. F. G. HOSKING. SECRETARY. LONDON, E.1. 3 TYNE-TEES STEAM SHIPPING Co., Ltd., NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. 19th June 1940 F. H. Keenlyside, Esq., Private Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Berkeley Square House, London, W. 1. Dear Sir, We thank you for your kind letter of the 19th instant, enclosing separate letters to each Captain of the Tyne-Tees Steam Shipping Company's vessels who took part in the recent evacuation from Dunkirk. These letters will be handed over to the Officers concerned, and we are quite sure the sentiments expressed therein will be very highly valued by the Officers and Crews. We would mention that the four ships to whose Masters you have addressed letters were the only ones taking part in the evacuation, so that there is no omission. The name of the BEAL's Captain was Liley, not "Miley", and we have therefore corrected the spelling of the Captain's name in this instance. If we may be allowed to say so, all our Officers and Crews feel very proud that they were able to take part with their small vessels in the evacuation from Dunkirk. Yours faithfully, For and sh behalf of Forerwhestock FREE TRADE WHARF CO. LTD. Managing Directure Capt. E. LORINA WORTHTOWN John Stewart & Street, Ltd., 3, NORMANNI Capt R. /CANTERBU YEWDALE MAID OR John stewart & streat, Shiping States Ltd., /BIARRITZ /AUTOCARRI YEWGLEN 308, C.1. Glasgow, (4182) 1508/558686 30m in all 6/41 & Co. 745(8) and should NOT be exhibited
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LBEF TEMPORARY ADDRESS AMER, LEGRAMS:- COBHAM." Tudor Court, PHONE:- COBHAM, COBHAM 2851. SURREY. To F.H. Keenlyside, Esq., 20 OM erman & Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd., Private Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, 104-106, Leadenhall Street, E.C. 3. Berkeley Square House, LONDON. W.L. Thursday, 20th June, 1940. COASTWISE KINGSTON-ON-THAMES Crescent Road, Dear Sir, KINGSTON We have to acknowledge receipt, with thanks, of letter of the 19th instant, which enclosed a letter with to your the Master of our "CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH" in connection from this Dunkirk. We are sure that the expression of the Minister's Master vessel's services in the recent evacuation gratitude will be much appreciated not only by the but by the personnel of the vessel as well. The Private Secretary, Yours faithfully, Ministry of Shipping. Berkeley Square Berkeley Square, ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP 5 LONDON We 1. DIRECTOR, of your communication to the the Master handing to him pleasure in We feel sure that the sentiments expressed by the Minister will be fully appreciated by Captain Hughes and all his ship's Company. We are, Sir, Your obedient Servants, Drme Secretary. LORINA WORTHTOWN /CANTERE I 3, Lime Street NORMANI London, E.C.3. Capt. E. John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., MAID OR YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, /BIARRIT John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., Glasgow, C.1. Capt R. /AUTOCAR YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, Glasgow, C.1.
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NE Temporary Addres TELEGRAMS: CONSTANT MIDDLESBROUGH Telephone: AMOUNT NUMBER &SCOTTISH PATIENT L.M.S. Headquarters, TELEPHONE 3445 17 WATFORD, HERTS. EUSTON 1234. TELEPHONE WATFORD 6051-8 *** Ext.29 GLYNNE ROBERTS, Secretary of the Company Custon Station, London, P.OULI. YORK HOUSE, &Assistant to President. MIDDLESBROUGH. 20th June, 1940 1 20th June 1940. Dear Sir, 3 I desire to acknowledge and thank you for your letter of yesterday's date transmitting sealed letters from the Minister of Shipping to the Officers who had command of the "Princess Maud" and "Scotia" in the recent evacuation from Dunkirk, which I have had much t of your letter of the pleasure in passing forward to the O note that the Minister Officers concerned. e the services of the ng the evacuation from Yours faithfully, Oseyme Robert 1 appreciated by the ws of these vessels. aged for Chartering Secretary. aken the liberty of # vest Shipping Co., Ltd., r. to forward this to their The Private Secretary to The Minister of Shipping, The Ministry of Shipping, Berkeley Square House, ly, Berkeley Square, LONDON, W.1. MSHIP LINE LTD, for SECRETARY. (J.LAMB.) Is CITY LORINA WORTHTOWN 3, Lime Street London, E.C.3. Capt. E. NORMANI John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., /CANTERI MAID OF YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, John stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., Glasgow, C.1. Capt R. /BIARRIT /AUTOCAR YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, Glasgow, C.1. (4182) Wt.15908/5536
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CONSTANTINE LINE TELEGRAMS: JOSEPH CONSTINTINE PING C Lip LINE LTD CONSTANT MIDDLESBROUGH TELEPHONE 3445 17 LONDON OFFICE YORK HOUSE, JOSEPH CONSTANTINE & NS,(LONDON) LTD. BALTIC EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, 19-21, BURY STREET, MIDDLESBROUGH. LONDON, E.C.3. CANADIAN OFFICE. JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD. 309, BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING, MONTREAL,P.Q. S/A.11 20th June 1940. The Private Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, LONDON, W.1. Dear Sir, We have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th June, and we are very pleased to note that the Minister of Shipping has seen fit to recognise the services of the Ships "Levenwood" and "Corinia" during the evacuation from Dunkirk. This letter will be very much appreciated by the Captain, Officers, Engineers and Crews of these vessels. The "Corinia" being only managed for Chartering purposes by this Company, we have taken the liberty of sending your letter on to The Northwest Shipping Co., Ltd., the Workington, who will no doubt prefer to forward this to their Master direct. Yours faithfully, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD, (J.LAMB.) SECRETARY. Is Comben 1 LORINA WORTHTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, enemy acti/ NORMAN London, E.C.3. Capt. E. /CANTER John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., MAID OF YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, Glasgow, C.1. Capt R. /BIARRIT John stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., /AUTOCAR YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, Glasgow, C.1.
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108E6H cowe COME 16 SALES & OFFERS ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF OUR FORM OF CONTRACT INCLUDING WAR, STRIKE, LOCKOUT & ACCIDENT CLAUSES & ACCEPTANCE ALL RETURN OF POST UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. DUES, WHARFAGE & EXPORT TAX, IF ANY, TO BE PAID BY PURCHASER, UNLESS OTHERWISE STIPULATED STEPHENSON CLARKE AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES LIMITED. TELEPHONE: MANSION HOUSE 3270. TELEGRAMS: STEPHENSON CLARKE, BILGATE, LONDON. DIRECTORS: LOCAL DIRECTORS AND BRANCHES: LORD HYNDLEY, G.B.E., CHAIRMAN EWART R EVANS. CARDIFF. JOHN P. STEPHENSON CLARKE. JAMES C. GALBRAITH, GLASGOW. VICE-CHAIRMAN H.R. STEVENS, MIDLAND AREA NORMAN BELLERBY. J.C. FLISHER EDWIN WILLIAM GANDERTON. WILLIAM WAUGH NEWCASTLE-UPON TYNE. JOHN CRANDON GRIDLEY. BELFAST. BIRMINGHAM. FORTH PORTS. WILLIAM R.HANN. HULL. LIVERPOOL. NEWPORT. WILLIAM McGILVRAY. 4, ST DUNSTANS ALLEY. NOTTINGHAM. SHEFFIELD. SOUTHAMPTON. FREDERICK CHARLES PILLEY, WEST HARTLEPOOL.ETC. JOSEPH W. RODGERSON, LONDON, E.C.3. GP 20th June, 1940. F. H. Keenlyside, Esq., The Private Secretary, Minister of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, W. I. Dear Sir, We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th instant, and the letter you have been kind enough to enclose for Captain C. G. West, O.B.E., who is in command of our S.S. "NEPHRITE" will be handed over in due course. As you are aware, this steamer is still running under Government requisition, and it may therefore be a few days before we can pass on your communication. With regard to the second paragraph of your letter, the S.S. "NEPHRITE" was the only one of our vessels that actively assisted in the evacuation from Dunkirk, but in addition, our S.S. "PETWORTH" was diverted from her regular trade and we understand, in accordance with orders, stood by at Dover in case she was required. Yours faithfully, Is N Comben, Longstaff & CO., Lta., WILLIAMSTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, London, E.C.3. Capt. R. Th LADY O Comben Longstaff & Square, Co., Ltd., essel acto LORINA WORTHTOWN 3, Lime street London, E.C.3. Capt. E. NORMAND John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., /CANTERE YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, MAID OR John stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., Glasgow, C.1. Capt R. /BIARRITI YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, AUTOCAR Glasgow, C.1.
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15 CMBEN LONGSTAFF & Co. LTD AND AT TELEGRAMS WILCOMLON, FEN, LONDON WHITSTABLE TELEPHONES MANSION HOUSE 1932 (2 LINES). SHIPOWNERS, SHIP AND INSURANCE BROKERS. 6, DIRECTORS: W.COMBEN LONGSTAFF. W.H. POWELL. CL 3& & 4, LIME STREET SQUARE, BROOK SHIPPING Co LTD WOODTOWN SHIPPING Co LTP WILLIAMSTOWN SHIPPING CO LTP LONDON, E.C.3. 20th June, 1940. F.H. Keenlyside Esq., Private Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square. W.1. Dear Sir, We have to acknowledge the letters addressed to the Masters of our vessels, which we are transmitting to them. We feel sure they will be gratified to receive the Minister's e appreciation of their services. Yours faithfully. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COMBEN LONGSTAFF & Co., LTD. DIRECTOR. S on. nal The Is London, B.U. caps. N Comben, Longstaff & Co., Ltd., WILLIAMSTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, LADY 01 Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd., London, E.C.3. Capt. R. Th enemy acto LORINA WORTHTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., London, E.C.3. Capt. E. NORMANN CANTERE MAID OR YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, C.1. Capt R. John Stewart Glasgow, & Co. Shipping Ltd., BIARRIT YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, AUTOCARI Glasgow, C.1.
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M38 A.L. GIBSON Letters to be addressed NTINENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGER 14 KVW L.H. K. NEIL THE CONTINENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGER ASST. CONTINENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGER TELEPHONE BUCKHURST 2851 LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY REFERENCE CH/400 NAT SCHERE 26 GLENGALL ROAD DISABLEONER WOODFORD GREEN ESSEX F.H. Keenlyside, Esq. 20th June, 1940 Private Secretary to the Minister of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, LONDON, W. 1 Dear Sir, I am obliged for your communication of 19th June, and shall have pleasure in transmitting the letter you enclosed to the Officer concerned. Yours faithfully, any erts f e. value this mark or your appreciation. t Yours faithfully, S rts ald The Isl S NOTICE ALL GOODS ARE CARRIED SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COMPANY'S SHIPPING NOTE. Comben Longstaff & CO., BEN WESTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, London, E.C. 3. Capt. M. McInn Comben, Longstaff & Co., Ltd., LADY O1 WILLIAMSTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, London, E.C.3. Capt. R. Th Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd., Vessel lo LORINA WORTHTOWN 3, Lime street Square, enemy acti NORMANN London, E.C.3. Capt. E. CANTERB John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., MAID OR YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, John stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., Glasgow, C.1. Capt R. /BIARRIT2 /AUTOCARE YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, Glasgow, C.1.
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12 MINISTRY OF BERKELEY NOUSE, BERXELEY SQUARE, LONDON,W.I. 7th Juno, 1940. 19th June, 1940. convey to you Gentlemen, e gratitude The Minister of Shipping has asked me to forward to you the enclosed n and the letter to the Officer who had command of your vessel in the recent a the evacuation from Dunkirk. He would be grateful if you would transmit the letter to the Officer concerned. He is advised that in some cases the avy joined as Officers may wish to post the letter L to a in their ship. It will be observed that so far ties nevor as is known a letter has been addressed to every Officer who had command of any of your ships during the action. The Minister would be grateful if you would and that of draw his attention to any omissions or inaccuracies. enture Yours faithfully, ages of Private Secretary. S pping. ST ST SI PA IS DI wo ISI FENEL) MANXMA F.T. Everard London, & Sons Ltd., SADALITY 22-23 Gt. Tower Street, TYNWA London, E.C. 3. Car Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd., WESTOWN 3, Lime Street square, 3. BEN-M Comben, Longstaff & Co., Ltd., London, E.C. Ca WILLIAMSTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, LADY OF London, E.C.3. Ca Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd., L 3, Lime Street Square, Ф LORINA WORTHTOWN London, E.C.3. C NORMANN John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., CANTERB MAID OR YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., Glasgow, C.1. ( /BIARRITZ YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, AUTOCARE Glasgow, C.1.
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Master of the 17th Juno, 1940. R. I write on behalf of the Government to convey to you and to the members of your Ship's Company the gratitude olfenden by and admiration felt for the help frecly given and the courage and endurance displayed by you all in the ton. evacuation from Dunkirk. This operation, in which the Merchant Navy joined as vor. partnor of the fighting services, was carried to a Hughes. successful conclusion in the face of difficulties never mpson. before experienced in war. y enemy J.O.Roberts I am proud to pay tribute to your share and that of ng Chief Irvine. your Ship's Company in a great and humane adventure Mastin. K destined to occupy a place of honour in the pages of Linn. history. Young. Stewart s Minister of Shipping. West, & Dickenson. Dickinson. ST ST Vilson. ST F. Roberts S PAR ISL DIN MacDonal WOR sunk by e ISLI ¥. Roberts FENELI London, D.V. MANXMA F.T. Everard & Sons Ltd., SO ALITY 22-23 Gt. Tower Street, TYNWAL London, E.C. 3. Capt. R.A. Shan Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd., WESTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, BEN-MY London, E.C. 3. Capt. M. McInn Comben, Longstaff & Co., Ltd., WILLIAMSTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, LADY OF Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd., London, E.C.3. Capt. R. Th enemy acti LORINA WORTHTOWN 3, Lime Street Square, John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., London, E.C.3. Capt. E. NORMANN /CANTERBU YEWDALE 308 Clyde Street, MAID OR John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., Glasgow, C.1. Capt R. /BIARRITZ YEWGLEN 308, Clyde Street, /AUTOCARR Glasgow, C.1.
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