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SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE, 17 OCTOBER, 1941 5919
On return from the meeting, orders were issued evacuation was carrie.d out under the orders of
to implement these decisions, and that evening the War Office, being completed on the night
I moved my command post to the Chateau de of 23/24th May.
Premesques, midway between Armenti&res and
Lille. The Administrative Situation.
37. During the whole of this period I had
The final severance of the L. of C. and the invest- been kept in the closest touch with the adminis-
ment of Boulogne. trative situation by the Quarter-Master-General
36. During the gist May the enemy penetra- (Lieutenant-General W. G. Lindsell). Up to
tion into the rearward areas increased and com- i6th May the administrative arrangements
munication across the Somme was finally which formed part of Plan D had worked well,
severed. Since the I7th May the Commander and although enemy air action steadily intensified
of the Lines of Communication Area (Major- during the period, there was no serious inter-
General P. de Fonblanque) had been taking ference with the maintenance of the force.
energetic steps for its defence, in so far as it was On i7th May, however, the Quarter-Master-
possible with the few and scattered troops General decided, in view of the situation south
available. of Arras, to discontinue the use of the railway
These consisted, apart from Armoured from the regulating station at Abancourt via
Division and 5ist Division now returning Amiens and Arras, and to switch all traffic via
from the Saar, of those portions of I2th and Eu and Abbeville to Bethune. He also ordered
46th Divisions (some nine battalions in all) forward every available trainload of ammunition
which could not be despatched forward, three to the Hazebrouck area.
unbrigaded infantry battalions and the contents On igth May, directly after the C.G.S. had
of the reinforcement depdts, together with spoken to the War Office as to the possibility
troops of the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps of enforced withdrawal, the Q.M.G. telephoned
and of the administrative services. to the War Office to discuss the opening of new
On '23rd May, however, the War Office bases. On the same day, one of his staff officers
appointed Lieutenant-General- Sir Henry .left for London to arrange an emergency ship-
Karslake to command the defences on the Lines ment programme for supplies and stores to
of Communication and I was not concerned in the ports of Boulogne, Calais and Dunkirk. It
the operations which ensued. Nevertheless, was to prove none too soon, for the railway
I did not immediately abandon hope of the at Abbeville was cut on 2ist May. A new plan
Armoured Division breaking through, and I had to be put into operation at once for the
urged the War Office to use their best endeavours. maintenance of the fcfrce north of the Somme,
to this end and to prevent its being used piece- estimated at 250,000 men and requiring a daily
meal in local operations at the request of the lift of ammunition, supplies and petrol, of some
French Command. 2,000 tons.
At about 3.30 p.m. on the 2ist May, I received The petrol situation, fortunately, gave no cause
information that an enemy column of all arms for concern since, although the dumps forward
was approaching Boulogne. The rear element of the Somme had been destroyed on evacuation,
of G.H.Q., consisting largely of the Adjutant- together with a large civil storage plant near
General's Branch and of headquarters of Douai, there still remained a large army bulk
Services, which had been sent to that town on filling station near Lille.
I7th and i8th May, had been moved to Wimereux The supply situation was however, bad, and
on 20th May as a result of enemy bombing. on 2ist May, Corps had only three days
* All possible steps had been taken to put R.A.S.C. supplies in the forward area. Matters
Boulogne in a state of defence with the troops might, at any time, have become serious had it
available, consisting of labour units and the not been for the success of the measures taken
personnel of rest camps. On igth May, an between 23rd and 26th May, to organise the
endeavour was made to bring up troops from supplies in Lille belonging to the Expeditionary
beyond the Somme, to hold the line of the Canche; Force Institutes and to civilian firms.
but the time for this was past and the troops The decision to maintain the force through
could not get beyond Abbeville. The hospitals the northern ports was finally taken on 2ist
in the Etaples area were now evacuated, and on May and the headquarters of a Base Sub-Area
2ist May a party of Engineers, supervised by established at Dunkirk, together with a section
my Director of Works, Brigadier W. Cave- of Q.M.G's staff, in close touch with the British
Browne, demolished most of the bridges over and French Naval authorities.
the Canche. Rail communication in the area was by now
As soon as the news of this new threat was precarious, and plans were worked out on the
received, the War Office was asked for bomber basis of establishing dumps, one in each Corps
. support, which was at once forthcoming. Enemy area, which could be wholly maintained by
tanks were located and bombed at Hesdin and road. The position was, by this time, greatly
Fruges, but no good targets were obtained on complicated by the numbers of improvised
the coast road. The War Office was also asked forces which the quickly changing situation
to send a detachment of Royal Marines for the had made necessary: most of these, like the
defence of Boulogne but had already done three divisions for pioneer duties, had no proper
so. Early on the 22nd May, 2oth Guards administrative echelons. Some were within
Brigade (Brigadier W. A. F.' L. Fox-Pitt) of reach of Corps, but others were not and these
two battalions with an anti-tank battery had to be dependent on fortuitous sources of
.landed, thus establishing the defence of the supply, or else live for a time on the country.
town and enabling those troops who were not The situation had" grown even worse by
required for the defence to be evacuated in 22nd May, when the ports at both Boulogne
good order. and Calais were out of action, and the greater
By the evening of 22nd May, the enemy part of the Railhead Mechanical Transport
armoured forces were within nine miles of Calais. Companies had been captured. Furthermore
if-g final a^ reconnaissance of Ostend had shewn that the
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5904 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 17 OCTOBER, 1941
The initial scheme provided for the formation The Welfare of the Force
of temporary maintenance dep&ts near the ports 23. The health of the Force has been good
of Brest and Nantes, but it was soon evident and the number of troops in the care of medical
that, with so long a line of communication, units has never exceeded 2-8 per cent, of the
an advanced base was required. strength of the Force, despite the unusually
The use of the port of Havre had at first severe weather conditions in December and
been considered undesirable owing to certain January.
geographical and technical difficulties in the I wish to express my appreciation of the work
air defence of the docks. These were, however, of the Royal Army Medical Corps under my
overcome in mid-November, and an Advanced Director of Medical Services, Major General
Base area is now being established near this J. W. L. Scott.
port with the co-operation of the French The arrangements for leave came into force
authorities, while Field Supply Depdts are being on i8th December. The numbers permitted
set up further forward. By mid-December, to be absent on leave at any one time are based
the staff of the Movement Control were working on the percentage of strength which can be spared
some ninety stations, while fourteen ports were from the Force. By the end of January ten
in use for landing personnel, animals and stores. days' leave home had been granted to some sixty
Through these ports, a quarter of a million men, thousand of all ranks and compassionate leave
forty-five thousand mechanical vehicles and a had also been granted in deserving cases.
monthly tonnage varying from sixty to one
hundred thousand tons of stores of all kinds The question of leave was worked out in
were imported and distributed to their various great detail by the Adjutant General, Lieutenant
areas and reserve dep6ts. General Sir Douglas Brownrigg, and the members
of his staff.
Works projects of great magnitude have been
in progress from the outset, and the problems The Expeditionary Force Institutes have now
of accommodation have been many and complex. established some ninety institutes open on the
An extensive programme of building and hutting Lines of Communication and bulk stores have
for depdts, hospitals and reinforcement camps been established in forward areas to enable units
was put in hand, together with installations for to replenish their own canteens. The same
electric light and power, the bulk storage of organisation is providing concert parties and
petrol and so on. A vast amount of minor mobile cinemas, and a proportion of the troops
work in connection with accommodation has are able to visit each week one of the enter-
been carried out by the Royal Engineers. tainments provided by the Entertainments
National Services Association.
Railway construction at depdts and aero-
dromes has been undertaken by the Trans- I am likewise grateful to those organisations
portation Services under very adverse weather which have co-operated so whole-heartedly with
conditions. the Royal Army Chaplains Department in
attending to the welfare of the troops.
The complicated nature of modern military
equipment has added greatly to the work of the Amongst these are the Catholic Women's
Royal Army Ordnance Corps, as regards both Guild, The Army Scripture Readers' Association,
storeholding and repair. Great difficulty has The Church Army, The Church of Scotland,
been experienced in finding suitable accommo- Toe H, The Salvation Army, The Young Men's
dation for depdts and workshops at the bases, Christian Association, and the Young Women's
more especially since the whole of the resources Christian Association.
of France are engaged at high pressure on her The despatch and delivery of mails takes place
own war industries. New installations have with regularity, and more than nine thousand
therefore been planned and are now under bags of mail have been handled in one day by
construction. the Postal Service. The necessity for censor-
The maintenance of mechanical vehicles has ship is fully realized, but there has been no
received constant attention and the number of delay in the time taken in the transit of mail
road accidents, and consequently of repairs, for an ever increasing force.
has been greatly reduced through measures The great distances between forward troops
taken by the Provost Service to enforce road and the base made it necessary to depart from
discipline. the old established procedure whereby the 2nd
The labour problem bids fair to become one Echelon of the Adjutant General's Branch has
of great magnitude, and its solution may be always been located in the theatre of war.
difficult. As no adequate labour force was This office is now established in Margate,
available on mobilisation, the gap was filled and the move has been fully justified by the
by the temporary use of cavalry and infantry increased speed with which matters are now
reservists. Later, the Auxiliary Military Pioneer handled.
Corps absorbed the various labour units already
in France. This Corps has carried out cheer- Training and Organisation.
fully and efficiently the important, but often 24. The absence of fighting has -afforded
unexciting tasks allotted to its units. opportunities to continue the training of the
I am grateful to the Government of India Force. Weapon training has been possible for
for the high standard of the animal transport almost every unit, and thanks to the co-opera-
units sent to France, which have proved their tion of the French Army, artillery practice
usefulness on many occasions. camps have been held and other training
Major General P. de Fonblanque, General facilities provided. Exercises with troops in-
Officer Commanding, Lines of Communication volving road movement on a large scale have
Area, has under his command the greatest part been held and much progress has been made
of the undertakings described above. They in the technique of co-operation with the Royal
now cover almost one third of France, stretching Air Force.
from Dunkirk to Brest and from Cherbourg to About eight hundred and fifty officers and
Marseilles. non-commissioned officers have been sent home
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5908 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 17 OCTOBER, 1941
There were also deficiencies in technical units, including anti-aircraft. My Adjutant-
apparatus for light anti-aircraft requirements, General's branch, in conjunction with the
such as Kenison Predictors, signal lights, Adjutant-General's branch at the War Office,
technical and specialised vehicles of many had in hand plans for the more economical use
types and a number of smaller items. The same of man-power, the elimination of fit men from
difficulties in provision of equipment were no sedentary or base duties and the reduction of
doubt the cause of delays in the despatch of new tradesmen in War Establishments. Investiga-
units to the B.E.F., particularly armoured and tions made by the War Office, which had my
anti-aircraft units, and while it is to some extent full co-operation, were directed towards a more
true that the shortness of the campaign pre- economical and more flexible system of replace-
vented the full effect of the shortages being felt, ment and repair of vehicles and equipment in
it is I think, justifiable to assume that the the Force.
presence of the Armoured Division and of a
complete Army Tank Brigade would have been The Royal Air Force.
an invaluable aid in the difficulties with which 13. On I5th January, 1940, Air Marshal A. S.
we were faced in meeting enemy armoured Barratt had assumed command of the British
formations. Ah- Force in France, including the Air Com-
ponent which, however, was to remain under my
The Administrative Situation. operational control. Under this arrangement,
11. The development of the rearward installa- in my opinion, the control of available air forces
tions had been proceeding systematically. was better allocated to meet the needs not only
The medical base installations had been of the British but also of the French Army for
extended and a hospital area was in course of whom considerable aerial reconnaissance was
rapid development near Boulogne in addition being carried out. The development of the
to the original medical base sub-area at Dieppe. Allied Central Air Bureau and of its communica-
tions to the headquarters of higher formations
The British Army requirements in the port of in France and to the Royal Air Force at home,
Brest, a French naval base, had been sub- was likewise to prove its worth in the 4^ys to
stantially reduced by the use of other ports come as an organisation for co-ordinating
such as St. Malo and Caen ; by May, seventeen information and requests for air action.
ports in all were being operated and 2,500 tons
of stores were being despatched to railheads At the same time I felt that the resources of
daily. the Air Component would prove insufficient for
the requirements of the Force during operations ;
At the same time, the construction of semi- so long, therefore, as this state of affairs existed
permanent dep6ts of all kinds in the neighbour- it was of prime importance that the machinery
hood of Nantes, Rennes and Rouen was in for obtaining the allotment of additional bomber
progress; this would later on have led to more and fighter support should be as simple and as
efficient and economical working than was swift in operation as it could be made.
possible in the temporary accommodation,
taken up in September, 1939. By loth May, Throughout the period, construction of new
seven ammunition depdts were open, in addition aerodromes, landing grounds and communica-
to railhead dumps ; all these were intended, in tions for the British Air Force in France was
time, to be rail served; while the construction of proceeding as fast as resources would permit,
the regulating station at Abancourt, by French concrete runways being constructed in the
railway troops on behalf of the B.E.F., was well early part of the year until the season allowed
advanced. It opened on a limited scale in the for the sowing of grass. Upwards of 10,000 men
first week of May. A supply dep6t was being were employed on this work, and forty-seven
constructed close by so as to relieve the aerodromes and satellites (including 19 new
dangerous congestion at the ports of Rouen aerodromes) were under development or con-
and Havre. struction. By I5th May eight of the nineteen
new aerodromes were capable of use, and at
The progress of all these undertakings was least 50,000 tons of concrete had been laid.
adversely affected by the shortage of labour, to Constructional work was also undertaken on
which I referred in my first despatch, and it behalf of the Air Ministry at other R.A.F.
was decided, in March, to send three Divisions installations in central France.
to France to undertake labour duties and
at the same time continue their training, albeit The Dyle and Escaut Plans.
slowly. The Divisions selected were I2th
(Major-General R. L. Petre), 23rd (Major- 14. Very shortly after the arrival of the B.E.F.
General W. N. Herbert) and 46th (Major- in their positions on the Belgian frontier I had
General H. O. Curtis). These arrived in April; been invited by General Georges, commanding
23rd Division was allotted for work on aero- the French Front of the North East, under
dromes in the forward area, and the remaining whose Command I was, to study the part to be
two to the Lines of Communication area. played by the B.E.F. in the event of an advance
into Holland and Belgium, or into Belgium
alone. The question of such an advance was
Organisation. one of high policy with a political as well as a
12. The absence of actual operations up to military aspect; it was therefore not for me to
loth May gave opportunities to make a number comment on it. My responsibilities were con-
of changes in organisation. fined to ensuring that the orders issued by the
Divisional cavalry regiments were grouped French for the employment of the British
into Armoured Reconnaissance Brigades and the Expeditionary Force were capable of being
Lines of Communication area was re-organised carried out; and indeed events proved that the
into two districts. orders issued for this operation were well within
Infantry battalions were filled up to the new the capacity of the Force.
and higher establishments, and action was The subject presented difficulties greatly
initiated to raise the establishment of artillery complicated by the policy of neutrality to which
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233 - 248 PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.(CONTD). Page 2. Before leaving the beach, I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying no during the afternoon. On arrival onboard the ABRL TASHAN, Licutenent Doal informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykehm-Hartin had refloated the ALICE and achored her. He then received a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-PALOA which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Deal, or informing him of his intentions. The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant Beal decided that Lieutenant llykeham-Martin and his First Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who une remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the-ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and goar, this project was considered warrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel Commending the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne, and It was decided that I should take over the duties of First Lieutenant (Lleutenant Deal being single handed) and assist in bringing the ABSL TASMAN back to Dover as it was considered that I could serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation who reported to Commander-in-Chief, Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, I remained as second in command. The movements of ABRL TASHAH have been reported by the Commanding Officer. VIOE ADMIRA 10 JUN 1940 LIBUTENANT R.N. 's
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5 From It: H.R.Wykehem-Martin, 5 1st Lieut: Alice, & later 6 0.0. Kaspfalga. Date 13th June. To V.A.Dover. Recommendations, Dyhemo Operation. Alice and Kaap Falga, D.B.2 &D.B.3, spent 8 daylight hours beached off La Panne. During this time 4 bomb and machine gun sttacks were made on the ships and military Alice was put out of action and the crew had to embark in Kaap Falga, which Lieut: J. Culmer, R.N.V.R. had managed to refloat. letter to Commanding Officer, Devonport Barracks, on the behaviour of the crews of both Alice WSB with each draft when the ships In Alice's crew the were mentioned:- P.O. .Moore. A/E.R.A4.N. Somerville. in L/Sto: E.Sands. In Kaap Falga's crew the following names were mentioned:- ted B A/LS. Robinson. E.R.A.4. J.Olver. In view of the disappointingly small part both ships played in this no the further recomendations necessary. I have the honour to be, 23, Sir uned Your obedient Servant H. Rager to pheham Martin es Royal Navy. and 3.0. and Lieutenant Slater. three I saw I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut. Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the Slater ships. to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin went as down Commanding the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then unloading embarkation KAAP-FALGA and started ALICE at there. 1550 with tide rising fast. hailed At 1700 and a grass for him to tow my stern off. hands KAAP-FALGA The and ALICE floated and got under way. I There ALIOE anchors passed laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no broke to were them no out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then the down lay and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring engines and the time ship I had was becoming a moment water to spare borne. I saw ALICE's eight crew in her cables boats to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and by Lieutenant to The next and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about tried signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed
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SECRET Dynamo.206. Copy 6 SUBJECT LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS. FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ABRL TASMAN. DATE 7th June 1940. No. TO ...... THE COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH. Submitted: The following letter of proceedings of H.M. Ships KAAP-FALGA and ABEL TASMAN, in accordance with your verbal instructions. 2. KAAP-FAIGA - Sunday 26th May 2030. Sailed from Southampton for Dover for orders. Monday 27th May 1600. Arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La Panne. 2030. Sailed for La Panne. Tuesday 28th May 0800. Arrived at La Panne and anchored near ABEL TASMAN who was beached broadside on and unloading ammunition. We started unloading our deck cargo and landed part of it in the ships boats. At 1300 I went ashore with Lieutenant Slater, Commanding H.M.S. ALICE to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done. We met Lieutenant Commander Crick, commanding H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN, who told us he was evacuating troops and we should do the same when we had discharged some of our cargo. At 1400, the three ships were attacked by 20 German bombers, who dropped High Explosive and incendiary bombs and machine gunned the ships and troops on the beach. The ships were not hit by bombs except one incendiary which fell in the hold of ABRL TASHAN and luckily did not ignite. There were several Army casualties and the following Naval casualties from machine gunning :- Killed Fred. K. Brown, A.B. Wounded - Lieut. Commander T. Crick, R.N. Lieutenant Griffiths, R.N.V.R. (Died) Lieutenant Griffiths has since died of his wounds. All were from ABEL TASMAN. The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by Petty Officer v.c. Harding, the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of ABEL TASHAN. At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of R.A.S.C. and Lieutenant Slater. I saw Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the three ships. I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin as Commanding Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then went down the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about unloading KAAP-FALGA and ALICE there. The embarkation started at 1530 with tide rising fast. At 1700 KAAP-FALGA and ALICE floated and got under way. I hailed ALICE and passed a grass for him to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no hands to lay them out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then broke down and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring the engines and the ship was becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw ALICE's crew in her boats and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about eight cables to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed by Lieutenant
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CONFIDENTIAL. A14/0/1352 Dynom 239. Alu/o/ 9 1352 8 TER OF PROCEEDINGS - EVACUATION. 9 stsmouth. mmanding Officer, H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN ommunication of 7th June 1940) FICERS OF REQUISITIONED OPERATION DYNAMO. II. over at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May 1 proceeded in Company with Vice Admiral, Dover. 1 arrival at Dover orders there and discharge. When 4 miles it pilot of a Hurricane fighter :rival at the beach 0830 May 28th. Forwarded. The behaviour of bading and the Kaap Falga ALICE would appear to need some and grounded. It. Condr. Crick lanation. for orders, and on his return y Duries and discharge there. ild float again at H.W. In British H.Q for definite Whilst ashore we were and we had to take cover with I could be driven to H.Q. at Barracks, Portsmouth. 2. Company with the Kaap Falga June 1940. COMMODORE. the ships to be beached and 1 went down to the beach to enbark in and 1st. Licut. of the Abel a redistribution of Officers. md Lieut. Beale the Senior ADMIRAL rival at the beach I found see moving off to the Westward 11 JUN 1940 ility distance, There appeared * :he Abel Tasman was endeavouring DOVER to attract the attention of the for me. Before leaving the int of the R.A.S.C. who had tval on board the Abel Tassan he had refloated the Alice è from the Alice informing him broken down. He also informed me E which weighed and prodeeded him of his intentions mo ). LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself n and first first Lieut. were tad arison. The adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this project was considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Ideut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Licut. (Lieut. Beale being single handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Sasman back to Dover, as it was considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment I remained second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported by the Commanding Officer. Signed Slater Lieut. KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN. Kaap Falga. ailed Sunday 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover for orders. Monday 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. Arrived at La Panne and anchored near Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on and unloading Ships boats. At 13.00 I went ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S. Coodr Alice ammunition. Ce started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part of it in to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done. We met Lieut. and Crick commanding H.M.S. Abel Tasman who told us he was evacuating troops the should do the when we had discharged some of our Cargo. At 14.00 bombs three we same 20 German bombers who dropped H.E. and Incendiary bombs ships were attacked the ships by and troops on the beach and were not hit did by not ignite. except machine one incendiary gunned which fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily
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From! Resident Naval Officer, Poole. Dynom 239. A14/0/ 9 1352 To:-' Flag Officer in Charge, Portland. 9 Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth. REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO. "ALICE". H. II. S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in Company with H.M.S. Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover orders there received to proceed immediately to Le Panne and discharge. When 4 miles from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship On arrival at the beach 0830 May 28th. we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore unloading and the Kaap Falga anchored close to. I closed the Abel Tasman and grounded. Lt. Condr. Crick had disembarked and proceeded to Local H.Q. for orders, and on his return he informed me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there. This was not possible until 17.00 when we would float again at H.W. In consequence I decided myself to go ashore to British H.Q for definite instructions and to arrange hands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were subjected to various forms of areial attack and we had to take cover with the result that some time had elapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at Bray. I was then given orders to roceed in Company with the Haap Falga to Bray Dunes to arrive at 21.00 28th. May, the shins to be beached and unloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach to embark on my ship. Later in the afternoon the Captain and 1st. Lieut. of the Abel Tasman had been wounded which neccessitated a redistribution of Officers. I was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior X Officer took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found only two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the Westward about two miles away which was then the visibility distance. There appeared to be no signs of life aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring to refloat. After about 20 minutes I managed to attract the attention of the Abel Tasman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the beach I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman Lieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice and anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing him that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed and prodeeded without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his intentions The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself and beale decided that XX first Lieut. Martin and first first Lieut. were capable of dealing with the situation which had arison. The adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this project was considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Lieut. (Licut. Beale being was considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation single handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Basman back to Dover, as it was reported to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment I remained second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported by the Commanding Officer. Signed H.M. Slater Lieut. KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN. Kaap Falga. ailed Sunday 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover ordered for orders. Monday 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was at to Downs for a route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. Arrived unloading La proceed and to anchored near Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on and of it in Panne started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part H.M.S. ammunition. Ce 13. I went ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding met Lieut. Condr Alice Ships boats. authorities At ashore about what they wanted done. We troops and Crick to see the Abel Tasman who told us he was evacuating 14.00 the commanding H.M.S. when we had discharged some of our Cargo. Incendiary At bombs three we should do attacked the same by 20 German bombers who dropped H.E. not and hit by bombs ships were troops on the beach and were not ignite. except machine one incendiary gunned which the ships fell and in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
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10 There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from mohine gunning. Brown A.B. /ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Licut Griffiths 10 ias since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman. The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of bitte R.A.S.C. and lieut. Stater. I sew Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here. The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship 78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward The hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board. The ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows y moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice got took into leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage X2 of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on a 0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units Vesterley course accross the Banks. 22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons lso about 20 French Staff Officers. 08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of 03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and myself to Examination far as Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders. vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as Dungeness returning to anchor. Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst from Sun. whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven 18.30 Arrived Newhaven. ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven Tues. 4th. June Compketed discharging Ved. 5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole. L8.00 wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the W. C. Harding PO DJX149987 R. Shortose E.R.A. DMX64780 J.J. Iyall O.D. DJX 184099 9 4 II. To. 1476/07. 'he Vice Admiral, Dover. Forwarded. FLAGICEPPICER-IN-CHARGE. Portland. Oth June, 1940. 12JUN 1940 * R E DO
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Dynams Alu/o/ Resident Naval Officer, Poole. 1352 Flag Officer-in-Charge, Portland. 11 copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth. REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO. ALICE". H.M.S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th ay loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in company 1th H.M.S.Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover rders there received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge. hen 4 miles from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship. On arrival t the beach 0830 May 28th we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore nloading and the Kaap Falga anchored close to. I closed the Abbl Tasman nd grounded. Lt. Comdr. Crick had disembarked and proceeded to Local R for orders, and on his return he informed me that we were to proceed o Bray Dunes and discharge there. This was not possible until 17.00 hen we would float again at H.W. In consequence I decided myself to o ashore to British H.Q. for definite instructions and to arrange ands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were subjected to various orms of aerial attack and we had to take cover with the result that ome time had alapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at Bray. was then given orders to proceed in Company with the Kaap Falga to ray Dunes to arrive at 2100 28th May, the ships to be beached and nloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach embark on my ship. Later in therafternoon the Captain and 1st ieut. of the Abel Tasman which necessitated a redistribution of Officers was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior fficer. took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found nly two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the estward about two miles to the Westward about two miles away which as then the visibility distance. There appeared to be no signs of ife aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring to refloat. fter about 20 minutes I managed to attact the attention of the Abel 'asman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the each I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman ieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice nd anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing im that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also informed that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his intentions. The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. La Panne Lieut. Beale and myself and Beale decided that first Lieut. Martin and 'irst Lieut. were capable of dealing with the situation which had arisen. The adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders hat had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs as considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear ;his project was considered unwarrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior ficer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties of 1st Lieut. (Lieut. Beale being single handed, and assist him in taking EXEX the Abel Tasman back to Dover, as it was considered that I iould serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to :., in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment I remained second in command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported y the Commanding Officer. Signed H.M. Slater Lieut. KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN. Kaap Falga sailed Sunday 26th May 1600 from Southampton for Dover for orders. Monday 27th May 1600 arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered Co proseed to Downs for à route to La Panne. 0800 Tuesday 28th. proadside on and unloading ammunition. We started unloading our Deck Arrived at La Panne and anchored near Abal Tasman who was beached /cargo
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats. ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1 the authorities ashore about what they wanted Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did There were several Army casualties and the follo Killed Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K. Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All Abel Tasman. The two wounded officers were very eff dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W. P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. and took command of the three ships. I appointed Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S. arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here The embarkation started at 1530 with ti fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via 1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h Lieut. Slater and took him on board. The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed the stern clear by putting troops forward and then by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8 heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A were still present we took advantage of a rain squar sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00 course across the Banks. 0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an 1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the cleared to Examination vessel. At road Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid Entered Saturday 1st. June at 2nd 3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil. to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015. arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole. discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June. by the following I wish ratings to draw :- attention to the admirable W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987. J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099. E.R.A. DMX. 64780, date stamp. 9th. June, 1840. 6)
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats. ashore with Lieut. Slater, about Commanding what the authorities ashore they Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops of and we had discharge some our Cargo. were attacked bombs by machine 20 German bombers who dropped th beach Indendiary and were not hit by gunned bombs the ships and troo H.E except one killed Casualties fell There in were the several from hold machine of Army Abel casualties Tasman and luckily incendi did wounded Wounded Lieut. gunning. Abel Tasman. Griffiths has since died of Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. P.O. dealt the with and taken to the first aid post by effici The two wounded officers were very of the At this time I was still ashore with 01 Tasman. Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. W.C.H and took R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. the C Abel command of the three ships. I appointed Con Wykeham-Martin down to as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. his Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint F1 my arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here. the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. Slater way. fast. I At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and tide The embarkation started at 1530 with and I off. There were no anchors laid out him to stern hailed Alice and passed a Grass for got 1745. had no hands to lay them out at the from Abel time I Alice then broke down and I removed time. viz. spare borne. I Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time ship was water was manouvering the engines and the my grass, Falga who saw Alice's crew in her boats I had a mon Lieut. was about eight cables to Seaward rowing then over hail to Slater and took him on board. being driven The ship was by now (1745) OIV :- the admirable W.C.Harding P.O. DJX. 149987. Shortose. E.R.A. 64780, O.D. DJX.184099. DMX. 9th. date stamp. June, 1840. 6)
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14 PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE (CONTD). Page 2. Adjutant Before leaving of the the beach, I explained the situation during the afternoon. R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying to the the had refloated the ALICE and schored her. He then received informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykeham-Martin On arrival onboard the ABEL TASMAN, Licutenant Boal a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-FALGA which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Beal, or informing him of his intentions. The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant Beal decided that Lieutenant Wykehem-Martin and his First Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and gear, this project was considered warrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel Commanding the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne, and it was decided that I should take over the duties of First Lieutenant (Lieutenant Beal being single handed) and assist in bringing the ABEL TASMAN back to Dover as It vas considered that I could serve no iseful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to Commander-in-Chief, Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, 1 remained as second in command. The movements of ABEL TASMAN have been reported by the Commanding Officer. VICE AD MIRAL 1940 DIRUTENANT R.N. * R E the
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Fire was opened and WALK effective SO 201 COPY. ue nowot THE SHIPPING FEDERATION, 21 Limited. VEDITE Captain N.A. Moore. West India Docks, LONDON, E.14 24th June, 1940. 14 The Director of Sea Transport Ministry of Shipping, Berkeley Square, London, W.1. teem of and For Mr. Bellamy's attention. 983 ni TOINO SHI Dear Sir, EVE re Mr. Joseph McNamee, ex Chief Officer, "ST. SERIOL". to In response to your request for & report on the above named at Officer, I can do no better than relate as accurately as possible hrte shil to the whole story concerning the relief of the "St. Seriol's Crew. NJ Early on Thursday, May, 30th., I was informed by the P.S.T.O., Dover, that the Crew of the "St. Seriol" has complained they were no longer fit to continue their duties and, if it was considered 03 el To necessary they were to be relieved as soon as possible. to I immediately went on board to investigate the complaint and it was only as & result of my inquiries, that I became fully aware of the prevailing conditions and the arduous tasks the men concerned with the evacuation were performing. The "St. Seriol", & small, unarmed, coasting passenger vessel, had already made several trips to Dunkirk in circumstances, which as you know, would be most trying to Crews of warships. I found most of the Crew in a very fatigued and nervous state, even though many of them were quite young and of good physique. After interviewing several of the men I consulted the ship's Adjutant and Army Doctor to ascertain their views. They were younger men but they had not the dightest hesitation in saying that alightly doubtful about the necessity of relieving some of the which rendered him incapable of standing for any length of suffering from a form of nervous paralysis from the waist downwards, time. Mr. McNamee would have to be relieved immediately as he was The Doctor then informed me that in his opinion Mr. McNamee's condition was entirely due to the excellent work he had been contact with a vessel which was sinking from the result enemy performing during the night. Apparently, the "St. Seriol" of had made action and went to the rescue. remained at the time. This was quickly launched and Mr. McNamee Unfortunately, only one of the St. Seriol's four lifeboats GIV 10 took were rescued, he worked untiringly, directing the operations the charge of it. Throughout the period, in which a large number and of men assisting in pulling the survivors from the water into braweju 19100 901 lifeboat which, apart from anything else would impose at great physical/ DID толод олвзатерду on gated BW DRS astique add OJ D980 919W JhomJasq94 DRIG ord SAITUD wase 0118 nexeda 0961090 JIINO made BT9W OJ OJ
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14th June, 1940. Report from Mr. D.D.mcMahon. Purser. "St.Seiriol". "St. 236 To.Mr.T.G.Brew. T. Secretary. The Liverpool & North Wales S.S.Co., utd. 40, Chapel Street, Liverpool. Dear Sir, On Tuesday 21st May we travelled to Calais light, and on entering the Harbour we were bombed, and i was rather surprised to see that none of the Shore Datteries opened fire on the enemy plane, and our own Gunners were the first to discover they were enemy planes and opened fire. When the bombing had discontinued we proceeded and tied up at the quayside. The Master then went ashore for instructions and other bombers appeared but all bombs fell on the land side. 7 understand the Master received instructions to return to Dover. On Monday 27th May. We received orders and travelled to Dunkirk and tied up alongside the quay, but I understand instructions were received to go and pick up troops from the shore by the smaller boats. The boats were Lowered and I volunteered to go into one of them, but told that this was not necessary. Later on a message was given to the Captain to return to the uay when the Adjutant on the Ship and others went into the Town to see to the Troops ready to be evacuated. Troops were put aboard and we returned to Dover for instructions. There was very heavy bombing during these operations, and our Lifeboats having already been Launched we had to return without them. When we arrived at Folkestone In the early hours or the morning + went ashore to telephone the Office and 1 was very pleased to see the arrival of our 2nd Officer (B.Jones) and his crew who had been picked up by a Destroyer. Wednesday 29th May. We again went to Dunkirk in heavy bombing. We saw the "Fenella" had been bombed also the "Crested Eagle". On arrival we were toia to go and pick up troops from the Beach, as the Pier was not being used. The "Crested Eagle" had now become a mass of flames and we proceeded to rescue those who
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2. 239 oceed to Admiraity Pier. We found out which Pier this was and S all ships going in had gone stern first, we did the same. I was standing on the Top Deck at the Stern and as we passed the other entrance the tide swept the vessel off its course. I could see we were going to hit the wall if he kept on and could not understand why the 2nd Officer aid not signal the Master, as I could see he was on the wrong side of the bridge to see this wall and had probably forgotten about it. 1 ran along the Deck to tell him but it was too late. He made a second attempt to come in stern first, but this time the tide took him even more over towards the wall, so he came in head first quite easily and then turned. After tying up they wanted to know who we were and what we had come in for. The Master spoke to other Captains who said his accident was nothing unusual and that he should have had a Pilot the first time. The Master telephonea the damage to Head uarters and they promised to examine it in half an hour. We filled up with Water and Oil and got, 1 think, some stores on board. Later on one of the officials who came down to give some orders was taken by the Master and shown the damage and told that they had promised to send some one to inspect same. He made a note of it. Friday 24th May. We took on the Canadian Mounted Police including about 80 Motor Cycles. Sailing cancelled. Saturday 25th May. The Motor Cycles were disembarked and we received orders to go to the Downs. Whilst at Anchor a Captain and Sergeant joined the Ship and reported to the Master that he was to be the Ship's Adjutant. I showed him round the ship and gathered his duties put him in command of any thing in connection with our Vessel and the Military. Sunday 26th May. At Anchor in the Downs and still under orders for immediate sailing. Monday 27 27th May. Orders to proceed to Dover when orders were given to proceed to Dunkirk. When the master asked for a Pilot he was to o Col TOUNK -nt want to take the vessel some one else would, but to to Dunki the msssel with a Pilot on board, which mashe received a warm reception. ve Viing. DS. 1 was standing by the ve vessel the Massel May. Orders to to
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3. 240 ,he half doors looking out when there was a terrific explosion on the other side of the Channel and I lost my pipe. On making en, uiries 1 learnt it was a bomber brought down with his bombs still aboard. We eventually received orders to leave the Pier and go to a Destroyer for instructions. We were then ordered to lower our Lifeboats and bring the soldiers from the Shore about half a mile away. The boats were soon in the water and everyone seemed anxious to man them. We could see very little prospects of getting many from the shore so we got permission to go back to the Pier. We soon got to the Pier and tied up our own boat. The Ship's Adjutant then went along to the Pier and found Soldiers. These we soon pulled on board and as no others were to be seen we cut our ropes and returned to The Destroyer. We picked up one of our boats and the Destroyer said he would look after the other and ordered us home. We had a warm reception the whole time we were there, but on this occasion some of our fighters were about as two planes fell into the sea near us and a third was shot down by the Destroyer, just as he was about to attack us as we left. Tuesday 28th May. On our arrival at Dover we were tola to proceed to Folkestone. We discharged our men and filled up with water and oil. Wednesday 29th May. We received orders to go to Dover on arrival we received orders to proceed to Dunkirk. On our way over we saw numerous ships of all sizes returning loaded down with troops. Everything was peaceful until shortly after we reached the Belgium Coast then from then until we reached the Downs enemy planes hardly ever left us and this time we had no assistance from our own planes. As we approached the Pier we saw the "Fenelia" had been hit alongside the Pier and her passengers were Leaving and going on board the "Crested Eagie". We tried to fina a berth but were ordered away to the Beach. The "Crested Eagie" left the Pier and in less than five minutes 1 saw her passing very close and 1 could see she had been hit and wondered why she dia not come alongside us and embark her passengers, Instead of making for the shore. She had no sooner grounded than she was a roaring furnace. We got as close as we
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5 From It: H.R.Wykehem-Martin. 5 1st Lieut: Alice, & later 6 0.0. Kaspfalga. Date 13th June. To V.A.Dover. Recommendations, Dyhemo Operation. Alice and Kaap Falga, D.B.2 &D.B.3, spent 8 daylight hours beached off La Panne. During this time 4 bomb and machine gun sttacks were made on the ships and military Alice was put out of action and the crew had to embark in Kaap Falga, which Lieut: J. Culmer, R.N.V.R. had managed to refloat. letter to Commanding Officer, Devonport Barracks, on the behaviour of the crews of both Alice and KaspFalga, was with each draft when the ships off. In Alice's crew the following were mentioned:- P.O. Moore. A/E.R.A4.N. Somerville. L/Sto: E.Sands. in In Kaap Falga's crew the following names were mentioned:- B A/LS. Robinson. E.R.A.4. J.Olver. ted done. In view of the disappointingly small part both ships played in this operation no the further recomendation necessary. I have the honour to Sir 23, Servant, uned Your obedient Rager to pheham Lieut: Martin es Royal Navy. and 3.0. and Lieutenant Slater. three I saw I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut. Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the Slater ships. to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin then went as down Commanding the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater unloading KAAP-FALGA and started ALICE at there. 1530 with tide rising fast. hailed At 1700 grass for him to tow my stern off. hands KAAP-FALGA The embarkation and ALICE floated and got under way. I There ALIOE and passed laid a out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no broke to were no anchors out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then the down lay and I them removed my grass. By this time I borne. was manoeuvring engines and the time ship I had was becoming a moment water to spare I saw ALICE's eight crew in her boats to seaward and of me have to. We hailed hailed them by Lieutenant to The next rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about and tried cables signal but no notice was taken. I was then
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SECRET Dynamo.205. 6 Cofor 6 SUBJECT LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS. FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN. DATE .... 7th June 1940. No. TO THE COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH. Submitted: The following letter of proceedings of H.M. Ships KAAP-FALGA and ABEL TASMAN, in accordance with your verbal instructions. 2. KAAP-FAIGA - Sunday 26th May 2030. Sailed from Southampton for Dover for orders. Monday 27th May 1600. Arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La Panne. 2050. Sailed for La Panne. Tuesday 28th May 0800. Arrived at La Panne and anchored near ABEL TASMAN who was beached broadside on and unloading ammunition. We started unloading our deck cargo and landed part of it in the ships boats. At 1300 I went ashore with Lieutenant Slater, Commanding H.M.S. ALICE to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done. We met Lieutenant Commander Crick, commanding H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN, who told us he was evacuating troops and we should do the same when we had discharged some of our cargo. At 1400, the three ships were attacked by 20 German bombers, who dropped High Explosive and incendiary bombs and machine gunned the ships and troops on the beach. The ships were not hit by bombs except one incendiary which fell in the hold of ABRL TASHAN and luckily did not ignite. There were several Army casualties and the following Naval casualties from machine gunning :- Killed Fred. K. Brown, A.B. Wounded - Lieut. Commander T. Crick, R.N. Lieutenant Griffiths, R.N.V.R. (Died) Lieutenant Griffiths has since died of his wounds. All were from ABEL TASMAN. The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by Petty Officer v.c. Harding, the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of ABEL TASMAN. At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of R.A.S.C. and Lieutenant Slater. I saw Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the Slater to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin three ships. I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut. as Commanding Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then went down the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about unloading KAAP-FALGA and ALICE there. The embarkation started at 1530 with tide rising fast. At 1700 KAAP-FALGA and ALICE floated and got under way. I hailed ALICE and passed a grass for him to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no hands to and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring the lay them out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then broke down engines and the ship was becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw ALICE's crew in her boats and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about eight cables to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed by Lieutenant
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CONFIDENTIAL dispanizes A14/0/1352 Dynam 239. Alu/o/ 9 1352 8 TER OF PROCEEDINGS - EVACUATION. 9 stsmouth. mmanding Officer, H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN ommunication of 7th June 1940) FICERS OF REQUISITIONED DPERATION DYNAMO. II. over at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May 1 proceeded in Company with Vice Admiral, Dover. 1 arrival at Dover orders there and discharge. When 4 miles it pilot of a Hurricane fighter Forwarded. The behaviour of :rival at the beach 0830 May 28th. bading and the Kaap Falga ALICE would appear to need some and grounded. It. Condr. Crick lanation. for orders, and on his return y Duries and discharge there. ild float again at H.W. In British H.Q for definite Whilst ashore we were and we had to take cover with I could be driven to H.Q. at Barracks, Portsmouth. 2, Company with the Kaap Falga June 1940. COMMODORE. the ships to be beached and 1 went down to the beach to enbark in and 1st. Licut. of the Abel a redistribution of Officers. md Lieut. Beale the Senior ADMIRAL vival at the beach I found see moving off to the Westward 11 JUN 1940 ility distance, There appeared * the Abel Tasman was endeavouring DOVER to attract the attention of the for me. Before leaving the int of the R.A.S.C. who had tval on board the Abel Tasman he had refloated the Alice ) from the Alice informing him broken down. He also informed me A which weighed and proceeded him of his intentions ). LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself in and first first Lieut. were tad arison. The adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this project was considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Licut. (Lieut. Beale being single handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Basman back to Dover, as it was considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment I remained second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported by the Commanding Officer. Signed H.M.Slater Lieut. KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN. Kaap Falga. ailed Sunday 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover for orders. Monday 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. Arrived at La Panne and anchored near Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on and unloading ammunition. Ce started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats. At 13.00 I went ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S. Alice to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done. We met Lieut. Coodr and Crick commending H.M.S. Abel Tasman who told us he was evacuating troops the we should do the same when we had discharged some of our Cargo. At 14.00 bombs three ships were the ships and troops on the beach and were not hit by not ignite. except attacked by 20 German bombers who dropped H.E. and Incendiary bombs machine one incendiary gunned which fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
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From! Resident Naval Officer, Poole. Dynam 239. A14/0/ 9 1352 To:-' Flag Officer in Charge, Portland, 9 Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth. REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO. "ALICE". H. 11. S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in Company with H.M.S. Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover orders there received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge. When 4 miles from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship On arrival at the beach 0830 May 28th. we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore unloading and the Kaap Falga anchored close to. I closed the Abel Tasman and grounded. Lt. Condr. Crick had disembarked and proceeded to Local H.Q. for orders, and on his return he informed me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there. This was not possible until 17.00 when we would float again at H.W. In consequence I decided myself to go ashore to British H.Q for definite instructions and to arrange hands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were subjected to various forms of areial attack and we had to take cover with the result that some time had elapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at Bray. I was then given orders to roceed in Company with the laap Falga to Bray Dunes to arrive at 21.00 28th. May, the shins to be beached and unloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach to enbark on my ship. Later in the afternoon the Captain and 1st. Lieut. of the Abel Tasman had been wounded which neccessitated a redistribution of Officers. I was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior X Officer took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found only two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the Westward about two miles away which was then the visibility distance. There appeared to be no signs of life aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring to refloat. After about 20 minutes I managed to attract the attention of the Abel Tasman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the beach I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman Lieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice and anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing him that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed and prodeeded without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his intentions The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself and beale decided that XX first Lieut. Martin and first first Lieut. were capable of dealing with the situation which had arison. The adjutant of The the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this Beale project considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut. was and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Lieut. (Lieut. Beale being it was to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment single considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Basman back to Dover, situation as was I remained reported second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported by the Commanding Officer. Signed H.M. Slater Lieut. KAAP FALGA and ailed ABEL Sunday TASMAN. 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover ordered for Kaap Falga. 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was Arrived at to orders. Monday route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. and unloading La proceed to Downs for near a Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on of it in Panne and anchored started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part H.M.S. ammunition. Ce ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding Lieut. Condr Alice Ships boats. At 13.00 ashore I went about what they wanted done. We met troops and to Crick see commanding the authorities H.M.S. when Abel we Tasman had discharged who told us some he of was our evacuating Cargo. and Incendiary At 14.00 bombs the three we should were do attacked the same by 20 German bombers the who beach dropped and were H.E. not hit by bombs except machine one ships incendiary gunned which the ships fell and in troops the hold on of Abel Tasman and luckily did not ignite.
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10 There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from mohine gunning. Brown A.B. [ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Lieut Griffiths 10 has since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman. The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of title R.A.S.C. and lieut. Stater. I saw Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here. The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down nd I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship 78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward Wome hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board. 'he ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice X got took into y leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage a of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on 0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units Vesterley course accross the Banks. 22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons lso about 20 French Staff Officers. 08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of 03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and reported myself to Examination far as Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders. vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as Dungeness returning to anchor. Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst Sun. from whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven 18.30 Arrive Newhaven. ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven Pues. 4th. June Compketed discharging ed.5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole. L8.00. wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the W. C. Harding PO DJX149987 R. Shortose E.R.A. DMX64780 Iyall O.D. DJX 184099 OFFICER-IN-CB 9 4 II. To. 1476/07. 'he Vice Admiral, Dover. Forwarded. Portland. Oth June, 1940. 12JUN 1940 R * DOVE E
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A14/0/ r. Resident Naval Officer, Poole. 1352 Flag Officer-in-Charge, Portland. 11 copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth. REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO. ALICE". H.M.S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th ay loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in company 1th H.M.S.Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover rders there received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge. hen 4 miles from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship. On arrival t the beach 0830 May 28th we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore nloading and the Kaap Falga anchored close to. I closed the Abal Tasman nd grounded. Lt. Comdr. Crick had disembarked and proceeded to Local R for orders, and on his return he informed me that we were to proceed o Bray Dunes and discharge there. This was not possible until 17.00 hen we would float again at H.W. In consequence I decided myself to o ashore to British H.Q. for definite instructions and to arrange ands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were subjected to various orms of aerial attack and we had to take cover with the result that ome time had alapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at Bray. was then given orders to proceed in Company wi th the Kaap Falga to ray Dunes to arrive at 2100 28th May, the ships to be beached and nloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach membark on my ship. Later in therafternoon the Captain and 1st ieut. of the Abel Tasman which necessitated a redistribution of Officers was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior fficer took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found nly two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the estward about two miles to the Westward about two miles away which as then the visibility distance. There appeared to be no signs of ife aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring to refloat. fter about 20 minutes I managed to attact the attention of the Abel 'asman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the each I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman ieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice nd anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing im that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also nformed that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his intentions. The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. La Panne Lieut. Beale and myself and Beale decided that first Lieut. Martin and 'irst Lieut. were capable of dealing with the situation which had arisen. The adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders .hat had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs as. considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear his project was considered unwarrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior fficer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties f 1st Lieut. (Lieut. Beale being single handed, and assist him in taking ever the Abel Tasman back to Dover, as it was considered that I lould serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to :., in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment I remained econd in command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported y the Commanding Officer. Signed H.M. Slater Lieut. AAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN. Kaap Falga sailed Sunday 26th May 1600 from Southampton for Dover for orders. Monday 27th May 1600 arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered o proseed to Downs for a route to La Panne. 0800 Tuesday 28th Arrived at La Panne and anchored near Abal Tasman who was beached proadside on and unloading ammunition. We started unloading our Deok /cargo
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats. ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1 the authorities ashore about what they wanted Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did There were several Army casualties and the follo Killed Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K. Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All Abel Tasman. The two wounded officers were very eff dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W. P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. and took command of the three ships. I appointed Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S. arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here The embarkation started at 1530 with ti fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via 1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h Lieut. Slater and took him on board. The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed the stern clear by putting troops forward and then by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8 heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A were still present we took advantage of a rain squar sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00 course across the Banks. 0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an 1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the cleared to Examination vessel. At road Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid Entered Saturday 1st. June at 2nd 3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil. to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015. arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole. discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June. by the following I wish ratings to draw :- attention to the admirable W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987. J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099. E.R.A. DMX. 64780, date stamp. 9th. June, 1840. 6)
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats. ashore with Lieut. Slater, about Commanding what the authorities ashore they Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops of and we had discharge some our Cargo. were attacked bombs by machine 20 German bombers who dropped th beach Indendiary and were not hit by gunned bombs the ships and troo H.E except one killed Casualties fell There in were the several from hold machine of Army Abel casualties Tasman and luckily incendi did wounded Wounded Lieut. gunning. Abel Tasman. Griffiths has since died of Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. P.O. dealt the with and taken to the first aid post by effici The two wounded officers were very of the At this time I was still ashore with 01 Tasman. Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. W.C.H and took R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. the C Abel command of the three ships. I appointed Con Wykeham-Martin down to as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. his Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint F1 my arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here. the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. Slater way. fast. I At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and tide The embarkation started at 1530 with and I off. There were no anchors laid out him to stern hailed Alice and passed a Grass for got 1745. had no hands to lay them out at the from Abel time I Alice then broke down and I removed time. viz. spare borne. I Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time ship was water was manouvering the engines and the my grass, Falga who saw Alice's crew in her boats I had a mon Lieut. was about eight cables to Seaward rowing then over hail to Slater and took him on board. being driven The ship was by now (1745) OIV :- the admirable W.C.Harding P.O. DJX. 149987. Shortose. E.R.A. 64780, O.D. DJX.184099. DMX. 9th. date stamp. June, 1840. 6)
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- 14 PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE. (CONTD). Page 2. Before leaving of the the beach, I explained the situation Adjutant during the afternoon. R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying to the me had refloated the ALICE and schored her. He then received informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykeham-Martin On arrival onboard the ABEL TASMAN, Lieutenant Beal a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-FALGA which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Beal, or informing him of his intentions. The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant Beal decided that Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin and his First Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and gear, this project was considered warrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel Commanding the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne, and it was decided that I should take over the duties of First Lieutenant (Lieutenant Beal being single handed) and assist in bringing the ABEL TASMAN back to Dover as it vas considered that I could serve no iseful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to Commander-in-Chief, Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, I remained as second in command. The movements of ABEL TASMAN have been reported by the Commanding Officer. VICE ADMIRAL LIEUTENANT R.N. JUN 1940 * R DOV E
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