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…ne of these tr. Polly Johnson, was damaged. 1830ca The dr. Grenade was hit and also the Calvi. Both ships soon commenced settling down. The John Cattling was now fouled by the Calvi settling alongside her. Arley therefore towed her astern, clear of the Calvi. Arley then went alongside the pie…
…M/S command, Lieut. R. Bill, R.N. in tr. Fyldea, Senior Officer. 1330 Off Dunk1rk harbour. 1420 Entered harbour and berthed outside the tr. John Cattling which was alongside the tr. Arley. The Arley was secured alongside Dunkirk east pier. 1530- See under Fyldea. 1800 1800 The Calvi was hit b…
…0 Our Bairns 240 200 Relonzo 2) - Restrivo (2) - Thomas Bartlett( - Oropesa trawlers Arley 135 Botanic (4) - Brock 6 Calvi( 3) - Fyldea 180 John Cattling 77 Maretta( 4) - Polly Johnson(3) - Danlayers Comfort 3) - Grey Mist 4) - Gulzar 814 Nautilus(3) - Sargasso 605 Starlight Rays 610 Thomsons…
…ne-sinking duties, under orders of the M/S Skipjack. 29th May 0430 Sailed from Ramsgate, in company the 5 Oropesa trs. Arley, Brock, Calvi, John Cattling and Polly Johnson. 1330 Off Dunkirk harbour, Fyldea and Arley were ordered inside to pull the P/V Lochgarry away from the Western (1.e. inn…
…) The Verity cleared the entrance and 1815ca proceeded to Bray. The wreck of the Grenade was now drifting down on to the five trawlers; the John Cattling was ordered to attempt to pull her clear. [This trawler remained in the harbour until dark to assist the Piermaster]. The Polly Johnson and…
…s. Fyldea and Arley) and left the harbour. 1420ca The Fyldea, and the 5 trawlers Arley, Polly Johnson (the last 4 having just Brock, Calvi, John Cattling and entered the harbour), then occupied the berth vacated by the Lochgarry. The Fyldea and Arley secured along- 4 side the pier; the remain…
…JOHN CATTLING Oropesa trawler (Dover M/S Command) Ty. Lt. G. St.C. Rideal, R.N.V.R. Ty. Skipr. G.W. Aldan, R.N.R. 29th May 0430 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in company with 5 other Oropesa trawlers of the Dover M/S Command under the command of Lieut. R. Bill, R.N. in the tr. Fyldea (q.v.) 1330 A…
…sailed. The number of troops for embarkation fell away rapidly. At this time the Mistral was the only target afloat in the harbour [the tr. John Cattling was still there] a British destroyer [the Grenade was on fire and sinking by the bows; two trawlers were abandoned and sinking [only one, t…
…Howard - [25] Arley XD - Dover. - St. Helens, I.O.W. Dover. [25] Lord Howe - Base Ship.-Forward. Leonora Capt. MS Yacht. [25] Midas - [25] John Cattling D Sheerness. Alterations. Com- - pletes 10 July. - f.o. Portsmouth, Tug. [25] Netsukis - - Cordy [25] Reverberation - - Newhaven. [25] Ship…
…ne. Refit and modification. this flotilla. * On return from Mediterranean [5] Lydd will join [25] Brock X D - Chatham. Date uncertain. [25] John Cattling x/s Dover. Base Ship-Fervent. D Flare Burning Drifters. 6th Minesweeping Flotilla. [25] Northcoates X D Scapa. 5 C Halcyon X D Grimsby. (S.…
…M.R.F.). [25] Saon A D - [18] Bystander D (S.O.) I Arrived Ramsgate 11 May. [15] Elizabeth Angela f.o. Milford. [25] Spurs AD - Dover. [25] John Cattling x/s D Drifters. 6th Minesweeping Flotilla. Dorando-Pietri - [25] Stella Dorado AD [5] C Halcyon X D [25] Milford King L/L [25] Westella AD…
…2 Hercules 36A 14A Lady Estelle 4 Lord Hailsham John Alfred Golden Gift 10 Herdis 17 John and Norah 14A Lady Hogarth 17 Lord Hood 8 Hero 36 John Cattling Lady Lilian 16 Lord Hotham Golden Harvest 10 13 Lord Howard Golden Lily 27 Heron 17 John Fitzgerald 37 Lady Madeline Golden News 8 Hertford…
…fred 14 Dusky Queen 11 29 Girl Mary Larch 12A Fairy Knowe 22 Harvest Reaper 7 John and Norah 15 Falconet Girl Pamela Laroc 8 11 10 Hatano 2 John Cattling 11 Lass o'Doune 3 Faraday 17 Girl Pat 12 Haussa 14 John Fitzgerald 37 E. Laurel 16 Favour 27 Girl Winifred 23 Hav 35 John Stephen 36 Lavate…
…[25] Gervais Rentoul M L 102 [25] Girl Gladys- Whitstable. [25] Arley X D Portland. [25] Golden Gift Dover. M L 105 A [25] Torbay II D [25] John Cattling D - NEWHAVEN. [25] Lord Howard Dover. Leonora Capt. M/S Yacht. Base Ship.-Forward. [25] Lord Howe [25] Midas - f.o. Portsmouth. Tug. [25] N…
…[5] D Pangbourne x D [18] Lord Cavan X/M Ramsgate. [25] Arley XD - - [25] Kingston Olivine Dover. [18] Silver Dawn X/M - AD [5] P Ross X - John Cattling Arrived Ramsgate 11 May. - Arrived Harwich 1 June. - 10th A/S Group (Trawlers). [5] C Saltash XD - Sheerness. Group 61. Echo Sounding Yacht…
…tham 5 Namur Lady Philomena 2 Marconi 7 John and Norah 10 14A Mollusc Lady Rosemary 35A 8 36c Lord Howard Nancy Hague Mare 37 14 Monarch 9A John Cattling 37 Naneta Lady Shahrazad 19 Lord Howe 32 9 Maretta 10 Monarda John Fitzgerald 14A 23 Natal II Lady Shirley 14 10 12 Lord Inchcape Margaret…
…Hawthorn Bank 18 14 Lady Shirley Edwardian 13 John Alfred Laeso 23 Edwina Gladys 29 Hazard 29 John and Norah 15 12A Fenella 36A Glala 12 25 John Cattling 11 Laguna Belle Fentonian Hazel Lahloo E.&F 6 Fernmoor 12A Gleam On 29 Egeria Heather Sprig 27 5 John Fitzgerald 37 Larch 36 Ferry Belle 29…
…- [25] Midas Group 51. Dorando-Pietri - - [25] Netsukis [25] Arley XD Boom Defence Vessel. - - Dusky Queen - [25] Reverberation Dover [25] John Cattling D [25] Falconet I Dover. [25] Shipmates D Lord Collingwood - [25] The Boys Dover. Lord Keith D - [25] Golden Sunbeam Group 61. Ramsgate. [2…
…Armed Boarding Vessel. - [25] Netsukis - [25] Arley X D - - - [25] Reverberation - Dover. [18] P Monas Isle D Ramsgate. [25] Shipmates D - John Cattling X - Rescue Tug. [25] The Boys . Dover. S/S Lady Brassey Dover area. [25] Golden Sunbeam [25] Ut. Prosim Group 61. D Other C.C.B. Vessels. […
…ia 5 25 Fir George Bligh 24 Grimsby Town 3B John and Norah 14B 20 Hortensia 35 Firefly 24 George Cousins 27 10 Lacerta 3 37 Grit Hosanna 11 John Cattling Fisher Boy 26 28 John Fitzgerald 37 Lady Beryl 21 12A George D. Irvine Grosmont Castle 14 Grouville 5 Hoverfly 21 11 George Adgell 4 George…
…12 Hazard 29 John Alfred Laeso 17 John and Norah 14A 12A Glala Laguna Belle 23 14 Fernmoor 26 Hazel 25 10 5 29 Gleam On 31 Heather Sprig 27 John Cattling Lahloo 8 Ferry Belle 37 36 8 Gleaner 22 Hebe 29 John Fitzgerald Larch 12A Ferry Prince 36 8 Fertile Vale 8 Gleaners 23 Hekla 14 John Stephe…
…1 [25] Lord Howe Dover. Group 51. 1 [25] Midas - [25] Arley X D - Armed Boarding Vessel. 1 - [25] Netsukis Dover. I [25] Reverberation [25] John Cattling X S D Rescue Tug. [18] P Monas Isle D Ramsgate. - [25] Shipmates D S/S Lady Brassey Dover. [25] The Boys Dover. D Other C.C.B. Vessels. [25…
…40] Bystander AD Portsmouth To f.o. at [25] Lord Howard Gosport. [25] Lord Howe [25] Arley XD - Dover. - Dover. Drifters. [25] Midas - [25] John Cattling X D - Dorando-Pietri - [25] Netsukis Boom Defence Vessel. - [25] Reverberation D Dover. [18] Dusky Queen - [25] Falconet - [25] Shipmates D…
…Helen 5 Laeso Laguna Belle Eilla II 10 Fidget 11 Gleaners 23 John and Norah 10 Helen West 28 Lahloo 12A Fidra 11 Glen Avon 23 Helier II 36c John Cattling 37 Larch S Elbury 8 16 22 Glen Gower 3 John Fitzgerald 36 Eldorado Filey Bay Heliopolis 34 12 Laroc 36A E. Lauland 23 16 Glen Heather John…
…A 4 14A Ethel Taylor 9B Flora 27 Gilt Edge Guelder Rose 23 Hoverfly John and Norah 21 14B Ethfra 24 Girard Gulf Stream 20 Huddersfield Town John Cattling 20 24 4 10 Floreat Ethiopian 8 22 Girl Christian Guillemot 31 Hugh Walpole John Fitzgerald 30 37 7 Floreat II Etruria 37 Gula 14B 35 Florea…
…. [25] Girl Gladys- - Whitstable. [25] Arley X D Dover. ML 102 A - St. Helens, I.O.W. (for duty Base Ship.-Forward. [25] Golden Gift - [25] John Cattling XS D [25] Torbay II D - as training.boat, Portland). Tug. [25] Lord Howard - Dover. Cordy - Newhaven. M/S Trawlers. [25] Lord Howe - [25] M…
…Marina Glitter II 7 John Alfred 13 2 18 Helier II 36c Gloamin Lady Madeline Lord Keith Marinus 14A 9A 9A 29 Heliopolis 34 John and Norah 8 John Cattling Lady Philomena 10 Gloria Lord Lloyd Marion 14A I1 12 22 Glow Helvellyn Lady Rosemary 3 Lord Melchet Marmion 10 25 4 14B John Fitzgerald Go…
…I D - Base Ship.-Forward. M L 102 A [25] Lord Howard [25] Arley X D Dover. - St. Helens, I.O.W. (for duty Dover. Tug. [25] Lord Howe - [25] John Cattling x D Sheerness. as training boat, Portland). Cordy - Newhaven. [25] Midas - - M/S Trawlers. [25] Netsukis - - Group 61. Group 49. Examinatio…
…d Golden Gift 17 14A Lady Estelle 4 Lord Hood 35A Marion 10 Herdis John and Norah Lord Hotham 32 Marjor 8 36 Lady Hogarth 17 Golden Harvest John Cattling 10 Marmi Hero 10 Lady Lilian 16 Lord Howard Golden Lily 27 Heron 17 John Fitzgerald Lord Howe 10 Marsor 37 Golden News 8 Hertfordshire 9A J…
…Page 90 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M. Minesweeping Trawler - Skipper George William Aldan, R.N.R. JOHN CATTLING. (Decorated for this operation London Gazette 7th June, 1940). Besides enduring the worst air attacks of the whole operation and sharing the work of the ot…
…List "B' TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS. H.M.T. ARLEY. Commanding Officer. Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R. H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING. Ratings. Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O. A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717. Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX…
…. Woodhead, T. 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR Greaser Peter Blake, 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR Second Hand Charles Adams, L.H., JX. 173276, H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING Petty Officer George Albert Coussens, P/J.7788, H.M.S. DWARF. Ordinary Seaman Jack Randle, 182172, H.M.S. LLANTHONY. VXV Petty Officer B. P…
…Misc, J. Turner) JOUN ALFRED (J. Breach, Ltd, ) DR 19135) R(TS9BpD) £23 JOHN BAPTISH (i4141ford TL 1918) R(TS8p) £87 | Fisheries, Ltd,) | JOHN CATTLING (Iago steam TL ISi8/R(TSBp) - £82.16. 0 Trawler Co, Ltd.) : JCEN D. NIMMO (Orient j DB £20.16, 8 Lighterage Co, Ltd.) JOHN DORY (We J. Wood…
…OPPER GALLION'S REACH FYLDEA MARETTA VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON & ARLEY ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD. POLLY JOHNSON 1493. BROCK THYRA CALVI PUDGE JOHN CATTLING CABBY SEINE "M" DRIFTERS DETAILED FROM YARMOUTH. FEASIBLE SWIFT WING REED JOHN AND NORAH GENIUS ALCMARIA LORD HOOD LORD BARHAM OVERFALLS JE…
…rey X Clythness.x Relonzo. Restrivo. OROPESA TRAWLERS. Botanic. Dankink Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk Arleyx Polly Johnson. Brockx CalviX John Cattling. DANLAYERS. Gulzar.* Grey Mist.* Sargasso.r Comfort.* Nautilus* Starlight Rays Thomsons. ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS. Conidaw.* Chico. X (Continue…
…sso Dunkirk. Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley. 1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P. Lieut. M. Eynon. Gulzar. Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd. Dunkirk in John Cattling. Sub. LieutA Everitt. 1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded. Sub. Lieut. .Thompson. 1 Calais - Conidaw. Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale. 2 of…
…tterfield. Adam. Skipper S.Bindler. B.D. spridler Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1 in Dunkirk. Skipper. E. Smith. Botanic. Supper. Aldan. John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunitiplt. Sub. Lieut. Mason. Chico. 3 Dunkirk. Skipper. Selanius Clythness. 1 Dunkirk. Skipper. Snelgrove. Conidaw. 1 Calais,…
…er. Ord. Seaman. For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour. JOHN CATTLING / Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:- "I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition f…
…er. Ord. Seaman. For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour. JOHN CATTLING / rip imymentian Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:- $ "I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserv…
…ders of the foremost group and throughout the whole period remained cheerful, and encouraged their men. I subsequently discovered that the "John Cattling" was detained in Dunkerque by the Piermaster and remained there until dark, where, inspite of further bombing, she carried out the most use…
…ynella. ed her e picked Channel A - Polly Johnson gunfire 8 Brock. :000 Crested Eagle (barthed after C Fyldea. 190 raid) D Calvi inst our E John cattling F - Arzey. 000 e owing for Canterbury (Left after 2ⁿᵈ raid) lett's" French Destroyer (Laft after 1st raid) Position of bombs causing ******…
…70 picked 1st raid) 1 Channel A - Polly Johnson gunfire B Brock. :000 Created Eagle (barthed after c Fyldea. ⑇ raid) D - Calvi inst our E . John cattling F - Arzey. 000 .e owing for Canter Canterbury (Left after 2ⁿᵈ raid.) lett's" French Destroyer. (laft after 145 raid) . Position of bombs ca…
…and took up position astern of H.M.T. "Fyldea" and moored to Having completed this manoeuvre I e-entered harbour, Eastern arm, with H.M.T. "John Cattling" and "Calvi" berthed outside of me; H.M.T. "Calvi" being the outside ship. Soon after mooring, heavy bombing commenced by German Aircraft,…
…List 'B' TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS. H.M.T. ARLEY. Commanding Officer. Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R. H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING. Ratings. Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O. A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717. Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX…
…DGE, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, SKIPPER, W.S.3018, TEMPORARY PROBATIONARY GEORGE WILLIAM ALDAN, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE D.S.C. W.S.3014, H.M.TRAWLER "JOHN CATTLING", PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SKIPPER EDWARD FREDERICK DETTMAN, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, W.S.3306, H.M. DRIFTER "BOY ROY", D.S.C. PROBATIONARY TEMPO…
…O" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) SWEEPING CRAFT. ARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH REED TY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO NIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT CK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO I LORD CAVAN REWGA THNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE FORT LORD HOOD SARGASSO IDA…
…ndations of Personnel. H Commodore Alfred Anoh (namm Page 90 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M. Minesweeping Trawler - JOHN CATTLING. Skipper George William Aldan, R.N.R. in (Decorated for this operation London Gazette 7th June, 1940). Besides enduring the worst air attac…
…List "B" TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS. H.M.T. ARLEY. Commanding Officer. Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R. H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING. Ratings. Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O. A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717. Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX…
…Page 90 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M. Minesweeping Trawler - Skipper (Decorated George William Aldan, R.N.R. JOHN CATTLING. Gazette 7th June, 1940). for this operation London Besides enduring the worst air attacks of the whole operation and sharing the work of the ot…
…de Fenella Jaguar 000 Crested Eagle DOC Canterbury ASEA Guiding Inner Jetty. West GH Pier Key A: Polly Johnson B: Brock C: Fyldea D Calvi E:John Cattling F : Arley G: Mistral H: Siroco Ships Berthed at Dunkirk, Cyclone 1530,29ᵗʰMay,1940 The Tenb TSD/HS(545) This was the first occasion on whic…
…to tow her Cdr. R. C. Boyle, embarked with some ship's company Crested Eagle. Polly Johnson sunk to the five remaining her Oropesa and the John Cattling was instructed on The burning wreck of the Grenade trawlers. did, The in fact, commence to drift down attempt vivors to pull clear, out of…
…. C. Riley, R.N.V.R.)³ - Inverforth (Lt. Cdr. A. A. Martin, R.N.R. (Group Officer) ). - Jacinta - Jasper (Lieut. A.® Johnson, R.N.V.R.)3 77 John Cattling (Ty. Lt. G. St. C. Rideal, R.N.V.R.) (Ty. Skipper G. W. Aldan, R.N.R.) - Kingston Alalite (Ch. Skipper A. H. Foster, R.N.R.)³ Kingston Anda…
…6 SKIPJACK 297 41 French SCIMITAR 314 SHARPSHOOTER 261 12 Algerians WHITEHALL 643 7 French 5 Merchant Navy VANQUISHER 581 1 R.N. GERECHT 47 JOHN CATTLING 60 10 French 7 R.N. MOSQUITO 556 4 R.N. 3 French GOSSAMER 418 3 French P AHGBOURN 145 13 R.M. 17 French 24 Lascars VIVAGIOUS 534 WINCHELSEA…
…4TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) MINESWEEPING CRAFT. ALCHARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH REARD ARLEY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO BOTANIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT BROCK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO CALVI LORD CAVAN REWGA CLYTHNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CHICO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE COMFORT LORD H…
…TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) MINESWEEPING CRAFT. ALCMARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH RECERD ARLEY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO BOTANIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT BROCK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO # CALVI LORD CAVAN REWGA CLYTHNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CHICO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE / COMFORT LO…
…OPPER GALLION'S REACH FYLDEA MARETTA VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON & ARLEY ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD. POLLY JOHNSON 1493. BROCK THYRA CALVI PUDGE JOHN CATTLING CABBY SEINE "M" DRIFTERS DETAILED FROM YARMOUTH. FEASIBLE SWIFT WING REED JOHN AND NORAH GENIUS ALCMARIA LORD HOOD LORD BARHAM OVERFALLS JE…
…y x Clythness.x Relonzo. * Restrivo. OROPESA TRAWLERS. Botanic. Dankink Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk Arleyx Polly Johnson. Brocks CalviX John Cattling. DANLAYERS. Gulsar.* Grey Mist.) Sargasso.r Comfort.* Nautilus Starlight Rays Thomsons. ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS. Conidaw. Chico. X (Continued…
…sso Dunkirk. Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley. 1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P. Lieut. M. Eynon. Gulzar. Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd. Dunkirk in John Cattling. Sub. Lieut.AEveritt. 1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded. Sub. Lieut. M.Thompson. 1 Calais - Conidaw. Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale. 2 o…
…tterfield. Adam. skipper S.Bindler, B.D. spindler Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1 in Dunkirk. Skipper. E. Smith. Botanic. pipper. Aldan. John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunicipit. Sub. Lieut. Mason. Chico. 3 Dunkirk. Skipper. Selanius Clythness. 1 Dunkirk. Skipper. Snelgrove. Conidaw. 1 Calais,…
…er. Ord. Seaman. For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour. JOHN CATTLING / Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:- "I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition f…
…er. Ord. Seanan. For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour. JOHN CATTLING / mate gark when Dumarks she there rip - mymenterin Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:- "I have the honour to submit the f…
…ders of the foremost group and throughout the whole period remained cheerful, and encouraged their men. I subsequently discovered that the "John Cattling" vas detained in Dunkerque by the Piermaster and remained there until dark, where, inspite of further bombing, she carried out the most use…
…Fynella. ed her e picked Channel A - Polly Johnson gunfire B Brock. :000 Crested Eagle (borthed after c Fyldea. ⑇⑉ raid) D Calvi inst our E John cattling F - Arzey. 000 e owing for Canterbury bury. (left after 2ⁿᵈ raid) lett's" French Destroyer (Laft after 1st raid) Position of bombs causing…
…** picked 1st raid) 1 Channel A - Polly Johnson gunfire 8 Brock. c Fyldea. :000 Created Eagle (barthed after 1ˢᵗʰ raid) D Calvi inst our E John cattling F - Arzey. 000 e owing , for Canterbury Canter bury. (Left after 2nd raid.) lett's" French Destroyer. (laft after 145 raid) Position of bom…
…nd took up position astern of H.M.T. "Fyldea" and moored to Having completed this manoeuvre I re-entered harbour, Eastern arm, with H.M.T. "John Cattling" and "Calvi" berthed outside of me; H.M.T. "Calvi" being the outside ship. Aircraft, and although every ship in harbour put up full anti- S…
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ARLEY Oropesa Trawler Skr. Lt. G.W. Robinson, R.D., R.N.R. 27th May Ordered to Dunkirk as W/T link. Shelled off Calais. Returned to Dover. 29th May 0430 Left Ramsgate in company with 5 other Oropesa trawlers of the Dover n/s Command under the command of the tr. Fyldea (q.v.) 1430 Arrived off the entrance of Dunkirk harbour. Entered in company with tr. Fyldea and towed the P/V Lochgarry away from In the quayside. The Arley moored alongside the east pier, astern of the tr. Fyldea; the trs. John Cattling and Calvi then berthed out- side the Arley - Calvi being the outside ship (see Fyldea). 1530ca Air attack. Bombs dropped either side of the east pier. 1630ca Several air attacks followed at short intervals. During one of these tr. Polly Johnson, was damaged. 1830ca The dr. Grenade was hit and also the Calvi. Both ships soon commenced settling down. The John Cattling was now fouled by the Calvi settling alongside her. Arley therefore towed her astern, clear of the Calvi. Arley then went alongside the pier again and embarked troops. 1815ca Arley proceeded out of harbour. - Closed the tr. Polly Johnson which was leaking badly. Between Nieuport and Middelkerke buoys, transferred Polly Johnson's crew and troops to Arley; fired 2 rounds of common shell at Polly Johnson's waterline and proceeded for Dover. - Arrived Dover. Disembarked 90 troops. 30th May - Dover. Disembarked 45 troops. (1) Total 135 Authority - R.C.II, p.523. (1) D.R. Commander M/S does not mention this trip. 69
CALVI Oropesa trawler ? Unit Officer. Skipper B.D. Spindler, R.N.R. 29th May 0430 Left Ramsgate in company with 5 Oropesa trawlers of Dover M/S command, Lieut. R. Bill, R.N. in tr. Fyldea, Senior Officer. 1330 Off Dunk1rk harbour. 1420 Entered harbour and berthed outside the tr. John Cattling which was alongside the tr. Arley. The Arley was secured alongside Dunkirk east pier. 1530- See under Fyldea. 1800 1800 The Calvi was hit by a heavy bomb and sank immediately. The Unit Officer and the Skipper were both seriously wounded. See also John Cattling. to Nil Capt. Haneock informed the navel Authority - M. 017681/40. felt too VOTA R.O.II, p.517. to the May the had at Boulogne and Calais]. Lt. Cdr. R.W. R.N.R. Chief was sick, and and to Left the oren. for guard on board. Accived shelled on 1950 2 and ship to and 155
| John Cattling | 77 |
FYLDEA Oropesa trawler (Dover M/S Command) Lieut. R. Bill, R.N. Asst. to Cdr. M/S Dover. Lieut. J.K.N. Warde, R.N.V.R., Unit Officer. Skipper G. Whamond. 27th May - Mine-sinking duties, under orders of the M/S Skipjack. 29th May 0430 Sailed from Ramsgate, in company the 5 Oropesa trs. Arley, Brock, Calvi, John Cattling and Polly Johnson. 1330 Off Dunkirk harbour, Fyldea and Arley were ordered inside to pull the P/V Lochgarry away from the Western (1.e. inner) side of the East pier. 1420 The other 4 trawlers entered the harbour and all six of them (triple-banked) occupied the Lochgarry's berth. Ahead of the six trawlers was the dr. Grenade, and outside the Grenade was the dr. Jaguar. Astern of the use then trawlers was the P/V Canterbury, and astern of the Canterbury a French destroyer. On the eastern (or outer) side of the east pier was the P/V Fenella, and at about 1430, the Sp. S/V Crested Eagle berthed astern of her. Two French destroyers were on the opposite side of the harbour. 1530 First air attack, by 6 or 7 bombers; 20/30 bombs dropped, mostly wide. Polly Johnson damaged by a near miss. One bomber shot down by fighters. The six trawlers commenced embarking troops. 1550ca The Jaguar, full of trcops, left harbour to escort the Lochgarry. 1630 Second air attack; 20/30 bombs dropped. The Jaguar, off the harbour entrance severely damaged by a near miss. Raiders driven off by fighters. The P/V Canterbury left harbour, and a destroyer [the Verity] took her Third berth. air attack, by waves of bombers; 1800 about 100 bombs dropped. The Grenade and the Calvi hit; the latter sank immediately, the former shortly after. The east pier was hit abreast of the Fenella, which was so damaged that, after transferring her troops to the Crested Eagle, she had to be abandoned. [The Crested Eagle swung clear and proceeded; but she was hit almost at once, caught fire and (she was a wooden Verity slipped and turned ship in ship) had to be beached. The the channel. At this stage there was the troops who began climbing of an inclination to panic among out one [cdr. J.C. Clouston, ship into another. The R.N.] Piermast- instructed er Lieut. Bill to draw his revolver, and order was restored. 349
FYLDEA (continued) 29 th May 1805 (contd.) The Verity cleared the entrance and 1815ca proceeded to Bray. The wreck of the Grenade was now drifting down on to the five trawlers; the John Cattling was ordered to attempt to pull her clear. [This trawler remained in the harbour until dark to assist the Piermaster]. The Polly Johnson and the Brock picked up troops and survivors and proceeded out of harbour; the Arley was clear, and Lieut. Bill just managed to jump aboard the Fyldea as she was leaving the pier. These 4 trawlers then proceeded to the beaches, where, however, there were found to be adequate ships for the troops available. - Near Nieuport Bank buoy, the Arley, which had been standing by the Polly Johnson, which was leaking badly and whose engines were damaged embarked her crew and troops and sank her by gunfire. 1900ca With Brock in company, the Fyldea proceeded to the Jaguar, off Nieuport Bank buoy; a destroyer the Express was alongside her taking off her troops. The Fyldea was ordered to escort the Jaguar, which had no boats. The Brock was ordered to proceed independently. 1930ca Fourth air attack; four dive bombers attacked the Jaguar. A fifth bomber attacked the Fyldea and dropped 6 bombs. The Fyldea took evasive action; no damage. Jaguar was now able to increase speed and was soon out of sight. - Between T and S buoys, Fyldea overtook Brock, who could only steam at half speed. Fyldea embarked Brock's survivors and troops, 3 of whom were seriously wounded. 30th May 0300 Fyldea arrived at Dover. Disembarked 41 troops. (1) Lieut. Bill disem- barked. The report of the Fyldea's second trip is compiled from the reports of the tr. Brock and the M/B'E Britannia and Skylark'6]. 31st May 1030 The M/B Britannia made fast to the The Fyldea left Dover towing the M/B's Fyldea at a buoy. 1355(2) Britannia and Skylark 6, in company the tr. Brock, towing 4 M/B's, all bound for Dunkirk by Y route. A8 Middel Kerke Bank buoy could not be located, decided to return to R buoy and proceed by X route. logged and was abandoned]. [one of Brock's M/B's became water- (1) D.R. This appears to be an underestimate. (2) The Brock says it was 350 1410.
GRENADE 28th May (H.86) 0500 Destroyer A (Nore Command) Cdr. R.C. Boyle, R.N. and patrol, established Kwinte between Bank light the N. Goodwin L.V. Javelin, by buoy, was 0700ca Survivors and of the S.S. Aboukir( of a F.A.A. Gladiator 1) detached transferred to the Grenade, were which Presumably, the Grenade landed these from the destroyer flotilla. was survivors and then proceeded to 1730 The Grenade sailed from Dunkirk with Dunkirk, where she embarked troops. over 900 troops on board. - Arrived Dover. Disembarked 1,000 troops. (2) 29th May(3) 0830 Proceeded to Dunkirk by route I, the drs. Gallant and Jaguar in company. 1155 Dive bomber attack off Snouw bank. The Gallant was damaged and retired. 1250 The Grenade berthed alongside the west side of the east pier; the Jaguar berthed outside her. Grenade did not embark troops, because S.N.O. Dunkirk stated that he wanted a destroyer to remain alongside. 1400 The P/V Lochgarry, which was berthed ahead of the Grenade, cast off (assisted by the trs. Fyldea and Arley) and left the harbour. 1420ca The Fyldea, and the 5 trawlers Arley, Polly Johnson (the last 4 having just Brock, Calvi, John Cattling and entered the harbour), then occupied the berth vacated by the Lochgarry. The Fyldea and Arley secured along- 4 side the pier; the remaining trawlers secured alongside them, Air three abreast. commenced. Grenade pier could 1530ca attacks fire because the the not on her side. was on Jaguar was ordered to provide She The Jaguar for the Lochgarry. Lochgarry A/A cover off and closed the harbour which cast was then off the Two a the two near also in trawlers S/V were There damaged; Crested casualties [See Fyldea] Eagle the and eastern which in was the side Sp. berthed of the Air alongaide east attack. pier. The Jaguar, off the 1630ca (1) The Abukir was 220 survivors including were killed crew, troops fire. the (2) (3) D.R. D.R. records in the a 29th May. This is of evidently an from error. Lad Grenade on
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JOHN CATTLING Oropesa trawler (Dover M/S Command) Ty. Lt. G. St.C. Rideal, R.N.V.R. Ty. Skipr. G.W. Aldan, R.N.R. 29th May 0430 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in company with 5 other Oropesa trawlers of the Dover M/S Command under the command of Lieut. R. Bill, R.N. in the tr. Fyldea (q.v.) 1330 Arrived off Dunkirk harbour. 1420 Entered the harbour and secured along- side the tr. Arley which was berthed at the east pier. The tr. Calvi secured outside the John Cattling. 1530- See Fyldea for proceedings for this 1800 period. 1800 The Calvi was bombed and sank immediately. Lieut. Robinson of the Arley says: "Owing to the serious position of John Cattling being fouled by Calvi sinking alongside her, I kept John Cattling moored to the Arley, whilst I towed her astern clear of the Calvi" The dr. Grenade had also been bombed and was sinking. Lieut. Bill says: 1815ca "As the wreck of the Grenade was drifting down on the trawlers, I instructed John Cattling to attempt to pull her clear and to follow the other ships out". - Thereafter, however, the John Cattling remained in the harbour to assist the Piermaster [car. J.C. Clouston, R.N.] After dark she proceeded to Dover. 30th May - Arrived Dover. Disembarked 77 troops. Total 77 Authority R.O.II, pp.519, 523. The following awards were made: D.S.C. Ty. Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal, R.N.V.R. Ty. Skipr. G.W. Aldan, R.N.R. D.S.M. Sea. W. Mills. 2nd Hand. C.B. Adams. Mention in Despatches P.O. Tel. S.M.W. Pepper. Engineman W.W. Jefferies. 96
MISTRAL French Torpedo boat (6th Capitaine de corvette Division, 2nd Lavene. Flotilla) Lieutenant de vaisseau Guillanton. 29th May 1010 The 6th Division (the Cyclone, Siroco, 1330 and Mistral) sailed from Dover. Fired on by shore batteries from 1530 Ostend, about 10,000 yards distant. The Mistral secured alongside the west pier, Dunkirk. 1535 The Siroco, assisted by 2 tugs, secured alongside the Mistral's port side. The Cyclone went alongside the east pier, but shifted, by order, to the Quai Felix Faure. 1540 Attack by 12 bombers. 1555 One bomb struck the edge of the quay and exploded. The Mistral had 3 killed, 4 seriously wounded, including the Captain, and 3 slightly wounded. The second officer, Lieutenant de vaisseau Guillanton, took command. 1700 Attack by 15 dive bombers on a group of British ships secured alongside the north end of the east pier. The group included 2 destroyers [1.e. Grenade and the Jaguar], 3 trawlers [actually there were six, viz: the Fyldea, Arley, Brock, Calvi, John Cattling and Polly Johnson and a personnel vessel the Fenella]. All the British ships were hit except a destroyer [the Jaguar] which got under way at the beginning of the attack [she was severely damaged by a near miss off the harbour entrance]. During the course of this attack there were no allied aircraft present. An enemy plane was shot down on to the beach to the west of the channel. 1705 French soldiers commenced to embark. The Captain of the Siroco decided to embark to full capacity. The Mistral was to take what she could. 1715 Air attack, directed against the troops embarking. 1730 The Siroco sailed. The number of troops for embarkation fell away rapidly. At this time the Mistral was the only target afloat in the harbour [the tr. John Cattling was still there] a British destroyer [the Grenade was on fire and sinking by the bows; two trawlers were abandoned and sinking [only one, the Calvi and the personnel ship Fenella hit, had taken a list. No French troops were in view and the bombardment continued. While getting under way, the Mistral - attempted to hoist in her motor boat; The she nearly capsized however, Bo the 4 troops in her were embarked and she was abandoned. 285
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| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| [25] Eileen Emma - | Whitstable. |
| [25] Forecast - - | Dover. |
| [25] Gervais Rentoul | |
| [25] Girl Gladys- - | Whitstable. |
| [25] Golden Gift - | |
| [25] Torbay II D - | |
| [25] Lord Howard - | Dover. |
| [25] Lord Howe - | |
| [25] Midas - - | |
| [25] Netsukis - - | |
| [25] Reverberation - | |
| [25] Shipmates D - | |
| [25] The Boys - | Dover. |
| [25] Golden Sunbeam | |
| [25] Ut. Prosim - | Grimsby. Completed. |
| [25] Yorkshire Lass - | |
| [25] Young Mon - | Dover. |
| [25] John Cattling x/s | Dover. |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. | |
| [25] Boy Roy - | ||
| [25] Eileen Emma - | ||
| [25] Forecast - | ||
| [25] Gervais Rentoul | ||
| [25] Girl Gladys- - | ||
| [25] Girl Pamela - | ||
| [25] Golden Gift | ||
| - [25] Torbay II D | ||
| - [25] Lord Howard | ||
| - [25] Lord Howe | Dover. | |
| - [25] Midas - | ||
| - [25] Netsukis | ||
| - [25] Paxton - | ||
| - [25] Reverberation | ||
| - [25] Shipmates D | ||
| - [25] The Boys | ||
| - [25] Golden Sunbeam | ||
| [25] Ut. Prosim | ||
| - [25] Yorkshire Lass | Grimsby. Completed. | |
| [25] Young Mon | Dover. |
| Golden Harvest | 8 | Hero | 36 | John Cattling | 10 |
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Laurel 16 Favour 27 Girl Winifred 23 Hav 35 John Stephen 36 Lavatera 27 Eager 29 Fawn 28 Gladys 29 Hawthorn 24 T. Hendry 12 Lavinia L 12 Eaglet II 5 Fazenta 35 Glala 12 Hawthorn Bank 18 Joseph Button 3 Laws 23 Earl Essex 2 Feaco 35A Gleam On 29 Hazard 29 Jubilee 22 Learig 30 Earl Kitchener 13 Feasible 15 Gleaner June Rose 31 Hazel 25 23 Leda 10 Easter Rose 27 23 Gleaners Heather Sprig 27 Juniper 25 Felicity 22 Leeds United 4 Ebor Jewel 17 Fenella 36A Hebe 29 Justifier 15 Glen Avon 23 Leeward 28 Ebor Wyke 29 Fentonian 12A Hekla 17 Glen Gower 23 Leicester City 26 Eccleshill 29 Helen 5 Fernmoor Glen Heather 3 Lephreto 3 29 Ecila 2 Helen West 28 Glen Kidston Leprechaun 8 Eden 2 Ferry Belle 8 17 Helier II 36B K. Le Tiger 25 29 Ferry Prince 8 Glen Strathallan 19 Edith M. Purdy Fertile Vale Heliopolis 34 Kalan 19 Letna 8 22 E. D. Walmsley 5 Glen Usk 23 Helvellyn 19 Kathleen 3 Leyland 32 Edwardian Fervent 11 12A Glitter II 12 Helvetia 17 Kellet 10 Libra 35 Edwina Fidget 11 5 Gloamin 7 Hendon 20 Kelpy 12 Libyan 35 Egeria Fidra 36 22 Gloria 29 Henriette 23 Kelt 32 Lichen 12A Eileen Emma 10 Filey Bay 16 Glow 22 Hertfordshire 9 Kennet 20 Liddoch 3 Eilla II 8 Fintray 5 Go Ahead 12A Hickory 24 Kennet (Tender) 12 Liffey 20 Elbury Fir 24 19 21 Kennymore 7 Lilac 24 16 Goatfell Hildena Eldorado 23 Firefly 21 Golden Eagle 12A Hinba 29 Keverne 12 Lily Oak 28 Elena 35 Fisher Boy 11 Golden Effort 19 Hiniesta 3 Kiddaw 12 Lincoln City 26 Elgin 16 Fisher Lad 28 Golden Emblem 22 Holdfast 11 Kiloran 3 Lincolnshire 19 Elizabeth Angela 11 Fitzroy 16 10 Holly 24 Kindred Star 9 Lizzie Birrel 24 Golden Gift 22 14 Llanthony S Elk 2 Flanders 23 Golden Harvest 8 Hollydale King Emperor Ellesmere 18 13 King Orry 11 Loch Aline 18 25 Fleming Golden Lily 27 Hopeful Elm 28 25 27 8 Kingscourt 16 Loch Alsh 16 Flora Golden News Horizon Elmenzala 5 17 Loch Buie 23 35 Floreat II 22 Golden Sunbeam 10 Hornbeam Kings Grey Elna 9 28 Hosanna 11 Floreat III King Sol 25 Loch Eribol 16 Eloquent 22 Loch Hope 17 Golden Thyme 19 Florence Brierley 37 Golden View 14 Hoverfly 20 Kingston Agate 8 Else Rykens Huddersfield Town 4 Kingston Alalite 10 Lochinvar 20 28 Flush Elsie Carn 20 Goodwill 22 30 Kingston Amber 8 Loch Inver 17 35 Elsie and Nellie Flying Admiral 5 Goodwin 11 Hugh Walpole Kingston Andalusite 10 Loch Laggan 12 10 12 El Tovar Flying Breeze 4 Gorse 28 Hussar Kingston Beryl 30 Loch Leven 16 37 22 Fontenoy 10 S Loch Long Embrace 15 Gossamer Kingston Cairngorm 27 Foray 16 8 Loch Melfort 32 Emilia Primeiro 27 Goth Force I. Kingston Ceylonite 37 14 Gowan 22 Kingston Chrysoberyl 8 Loch Monteith 25 Emilion 16 Forecast 12 Emperor of India 19 Idyll 32 Loch Oskaig 25 10 10 Gowan Craig S Kingston Chrysolite Empress Forerunner Ijiun 33 Loch Rannock 5 12A 10 Kingston Coral Loch Shin 29 9 Gracie Fields 29 Empyrean Fort Robert 15 Imelda Kingston Crystal 33 Englishman 8 35 Grampion 25 33 Loch Tulla 28 Fort Ryan 29 Grateful 28 Imperialist 19 36 Kingston Cyanite Forte 10 Lois 11 Enterprising Ephretah Fortitude 2 Gregory 17 Inchgower 20 26 Kingston Galena 30 London Pride 13 25 Indian Star Epine 28 Fort Rose 19 Greenfly 28 Kingston Jacinth Loon 29 10 2 Indian Summer Equerry 29 Forward 35A Green Howard 27 Kingston Olivine Lord Ashfield 26 30 Erimo 22 Foss 9 Green Pastures 29 Industry 29 Kingston Onyx 30 Lord Austin 19 3 29 4 Internos 28 Kingston Peridot Lord Barham 15 Erith Fox Greetings 30 Erna 16 Foyle 30 11 Invercairn Grey Mist 11 Kingston Sapphire 30 Lord Beaconsfield 17 10 Inverforth 37 12 Kingston Topaz Lord Cavan 11 Eroican Franc Tireur 20 30 Grimsby Town Escalonia 35A Friesland 17 Grosmont Castle 27 Inverugie 15 Kingston Turquoise 3 Lord Collingwood 11 Esmeralda 28 28 Irvana Freyer 18 Kirkella 35 17 Lord Essenden 19 Grouville Esperanza 9 Frons Olivae 36A Guava 5 Isle of May 28 Kopanes Essex Maid 4 Fumarole 22 Guide On 23 Istria 24 Fyldea 28 Guiding Light 28 11 Guelder Rose 23
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| [25] Eileen Emma | Whitstable. |
| [25] Forecast | Dover. |
| [25] Gervais Rentoul | |
| [25] Girl Gladys- | Whitstable. |
| [25] Golden Gift | |
| [25] Torbay II D | |
| [25] Lord Howard - | Dover. |
| [25] Lord Howe | |
| [25] Midas | |
| [25] Netsukis | |
| [25] Reverberation | |
| [25] Shipmates D | |
| [25] The Boys - | Dover. |
| [25] Golden Sunbeam | |
| [25] Ut. Prosim | Grimsby. Completed. |
| [25] Yorkshire Lass | |
| [25] Young Mon | Dover. |
| [18] Fisher Boy X/M | Arrived Ramsgate 11 May. |
| [18] Fidget X/M - - | Ramsgate. |
| [18] Jacketa X/M - | Dover. |
| [18] Lord Cavan X/M | Ramsgate. |
| [18] Silver Dawn X/M - | Arrived Ramsgate 11 May. |
| [5] C Halcyon X D (S.O.) | Dover. |
| [5] Speedwell x D - | |
| [5] D Hussar x - | Tyne. Repairs. Date un- certain. |
| [5] C Harrier X D - | Gravesend. Repairs. Completes end June approx. |
| [5] C Skipjack x D - | Dover. |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| [25] Boy Roy - | Dunkirk. Beached. |
| [25] Eileen Emma - | |
| [25] Forecast - - | |
| [25] Gervais Rentoul | |
| [25] Girl Gladys- - | |
| [25] Golden Gift | |
| - [25] Torbay II D | Dover. |
| - [25] Lord Howard | |
| - [25] Lord Howe | |
| - [25] Midas - | |
| - [25] Netsukis | |
| - [25] Paxton - - | |
| - [25] Reverberation | Dunkirk. Beached. |
| [25] Shipmates D - | |
| [25] The Boys - | Dover. |
| [25] Golden Sunbeam - | |
| [25] Ut. Prosim | |
| [25] Yorkshire Lass - | Grimsby. |
| [25] Young Mon - - | Completed. Dover. |
| John Cattling | 37 | 19 | Lord Howe | 32 | Maretta |
| John Cattling | 11 |
| [25] John Cattling D | Dover |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| [25] Eileen Emma - [25] Forecast - | Whitstable. |
| - [25] Gervais Rentoul - | Dover. |
| [25] Girl Gladys- . [25] Golden Gift | Whitstable. |
| - [25] Torbay II D - [25] Lord Howard - [25] Lord Howe | Dover. |
| [25] Midas - | |
| - [25] Netsukis - - | |
| [25] Reverberation - [25] Shipmates D - | |
| [25] The Boys . [25] | Dover. |
| Golden Sunbeam [25] Ut. Prosim | |
| [25] Yorkshire Lass [25] Young Mon , | Grimsby. Completed. Dover. |
| [18] P Lormont D - | Ramsgate. |
| [18] P Goodwin - | Arrived Ramsgate 7 June. |
| [18] D Holdfast - | Ramsgate. |
| John Cattling | 37 |
| 14 5 | Fernmoor | 29 | Gleam On | 31 | Heather Sprig | 27 | John Cattling | 37 | Lahloo | 12A |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| [25] Eileen Emma - | Whitstable. |
| [25] Forecast - | |
| [25] Gervais Rentoul | Dover. |
| [25] Girl Gladys- - | Whitstable. |
| [25] Golden Gift 1 | |
| [25] Torbay II D 1 | |
| [25] Lord Howard | |
| 1 [25] Lord Howe | Dover. |
| 1 [25] Midas - | |
| - [25] Netsukis - | |
| I [25] Reverberation | |
| [25] Shipmates D | |
| [25] The Boys | Dover. |
| [25] Golden Sunbeam | |
| [25] Ut. Prosim | |
| 1 [25] Yorkshire Lass | Grimsby. Completed. |
| [25] Young Mon - | Dover. |
| [25] John Cattling X D | Dover. |
| 2 | ||
| Elk | 25 | |
| Ellesmere | 25 | |
| Elm | 35 | |
| El Menzala | 9 | |
| Elna | 19 | |
| Eloquent | ||
| Else Rykens | 28 | |
| Elsie Carn | 35 | |
| Elsie and Nellie | 12 | |
| El Tovar | 22 | |
| Embrace | 27 | |
| Emerald Wings | 8 | |
| Emilion | 11 | |
| Emperor of India | 10 | |
| Empress | 9 | |
| Englishman | 19 | |
| Enterprising | 20 | |
| Ephretah | 28 | |
| Epine | 15 | |
| Equerry | 22 | |
| Erimo | 2 | |
| Erin | 36c | |
| Erith | 16 | |
| Erna | 18,37 | |
| Eroican | 17 | |
| Escalonia | 28 | |
| Esmeralda | 9 | |
| Esperanza | 4 | |
| Essex Maid | 24 | |
| Ethel Taylor | 23 | |
| Ethfra | 9 | |
| Etruria | 4 | |
| Etruscan | 35 | |
| Euclase | 14A | |
| Eunice and Nellie | 14A | |
| Europa | 14A | |
| Evadne | 5 | |
| Evelyn Rose | 14 | |
| Evening Primrose | 14A | |
| Everton | 14B | |
| Evesham | 14B | |
| Ewald | 36A | |
| Exchequer | 36A | |
| Exyáhne | 14 | |
| E.&T.S. | 22 | |
| Ex Fortis | 12 | |
| Explorer | 36A | |
| F. | ||
| Fairhaven | 36B | |
| Fairway | 14 | |
| Fair Weather | 28 | |
| Fairy Knowe | 14A | |
| Falconet | 11 | |
| Faraday | 14B | |
| Favour | 27 | |
| Fawn | 28 | |
| Fazenta | 35 | |
| Feaco | 35A | |
| Feasible | ||
| Felicity | 15 | |
| Fenella | 23 | |
| Fentonian | 36A | |
| Fernmoor | 12A 29 | |
| Ferry Belle | ||
| Ferry Prince | 8 | |
| Fertile Vale | 8 | |
| Fervent | 22 | |
| Fidget | 11 | |
| Fidra | 11 | |
| Filey Bay | 22 | |
| Fintray | 16 | |
| Fir | 5 | |
| Firefly | 24 | |
| Fisher Boy | 12A | |
| Fisher Lad | 11 | |
| Fitzroy | 28 | |
| 16 | ||
| Flanders | Page | |
| Flandre | 23 | |
| Fleming | 14 | |
| Flora | 13 | |
| Floreat II | 27 | |
| Floreat III | 22 | |
| Florence Brierley | 22 | |
| Florio | 18 | |
| Flush | 4 | |
| Flying Admiral | 20 | |
| Flying Breeze | 14A | |
| Flying Wing | 4 | |
| Fontenoy | 7 | |
| Foray | 15 | |
| Force | 27 | |
| Forecast | 14a | |
| Forerunner | 10 | |
| Forte | 12A | |
| Fortitude | 2 | |
| Fort Robert | 19 | |
| Fort Rose | 35 | |
| Fort Ryan | 14B | |
| Fortuna | 29 | |
| Forward | 23 | |
| Foss | 9 | |
| Fox | 29 | |
| Foyle | 30 | |
| Franc Tireur | 20 14 | |
| Friesland | 35 | |
| Freyer | 36A | |
| Frons Olivae | 22 | |
| Fumarole | 28 | |
| Fyldea | 10 | |
| G. | ||
| Gadfly | 22 | |
| Gael | 17 | |
| Galvani | 14B | |
| Garola | 35 | |
| Garry | 20 | |
| Gava | 14 | |
| Gelert | 8 | |
| Geneva | 17 | |
| General Botha | 36A | |
| Genius | 15 | |
| Geordie | 23 | |
| George and Albert | 12 | |
| George Cousins | 27 | |
| George D. Irvine | 14 | |
| George Edgell | 11 | |
| George Robb | 16 2 | |
| Georgette | 10 | |
| Gervais Rentoul | 37 | |
| Girard | 8 | |
| Gilt Edge | 22 | |
| Girl Christian | 23 | |
| Girl Ellen | 10 | |
| Girl Gladys | 23 | |
| Girl Helen | 22 | |
| Girl Mary | 12 | |
| Girl Pat | 23 | |
| Girl Winifred | 29 | |
| Gladys | 12 | |
| Glala | 26 | |
| Gleam On | 31 | |
| Gleaner | 22 | |
| Gleaners | 23 | |
| Glen Avon | 23 | |
| Glen Gower | 3 | |
| Glen Heather | 17 | |
| Glen Kidston | 19 | |
| Glen Strathallan | 23 | |
| Glen Usk | 12 | |
| Glitter II | 7 | |
| Gloamin | 29 | |
| Gloria | ||
| Eager | 14A | |
| Eaglet II | 5 | |
| Earl Essex | 2 | |
| Earl Kitchener | 14 | |
| Easter Rose | 27 | |
| Ebor Abbey | 27 | |
| Ebor Jewel | ||
| Ebor Wyke | 17 | |
| Eccleshill | 29 | |
| Ecila | 29 | |
| Eden | 2 | |
| Edith M. Purdy | 2 | |
| E.D. Walmsley | 29 | |
| Edwardian | 13 | |
| Edwina | 12A | |
| E. & F. | 14 | |
| Egeria | 5 | |
| Eileen Emma | 12A | |
| Eilla II | 10 | |
| Elbury | 8 | |
| Eldorado | 16 | |
| E. Lauland | 23 | |
| Electra II | 17 | |
| Elena | 5 | |
| Elgin | 35 | |
| Elizabeth Angela | 16 | |
| 11 |
| 24A | ||
| Finnah | 20 | |
| Fintray | 24 | |
| Fir | 12A | |
| Firefly | 11 | |
| Fisher Boy | ||
| Fisher Boy (M.F.V.) | 27 | |
| Fisher Lad | 28 | |
| Fitzroy | 16 | |
| Flanders | 21 | |
| Flandre | 14 | |
| Fleetwing | 14A | |
| Flixton | 17 | |
| Flora | 27 | |
| Floreat | 24 | |
| Floreat II | 22 | |
| Floreat III | 22 | |
| Floral Queen | 24 | |
| Florence Brierley | 18 | |
| Florio | 4 | |
| Flush | 20 | |
| Fly Away | 14A | |
| Flying Admiral | 14A | |
| Flying Breeze | 4 | |
| Flying Wing | 7 | |
| Foam II | 24 | |
| Fontenoy | 15 | |
| Foray | 27 | |
| Force | 12A | |
| Forecast | 10 | |
| Forerunner | 12A | |
| Forfeit | 26 | |
| Forget-me-not | 3A | |
| Forrard Away | 11A | |
| Forte | 3 | |
| Fortitude | 19 | |
| Fort Robert | 35 | |
| Fort Rose | 14B | |
| Fort Ryan | 29 | |
| Fortuna | 23 | |
| Forward | 9B | |
| Foss | 29 | |
| Fox | 30 | |
| Foyle | 20 | |
| Fragrance | 9A | |
| Franc Tireur | 14 | |
| Francis | 3A | |
| French Vessels | 30A-B | |
| Frene | 2 | |
| Freres Coquelin | 35B | |
| Friesland | 35 | |
| Freyar | 21 | |
| Friarage | 24 | |
| Frons Olivae | 9 | |
| Fulmar | 26 | |
| Fumarole | 28 | |
| Fyldea | 10 | |
| G. | ||
| Gadfly | 22 | |
| Gael | 17 | |
| Galatea | 5 | |
| Gallalee | 23 | |
| Galtea | 3B | |
| Galvani | 14B | |
| Gamebird | 10 | |
| Garola | 35 | |
| Garry | 20 | |
| Gaston Riviere | 35B | |
| Gava | 14 | |
| Gay Crusader | 14B | |
| Gay Venture | 14A | |
| Gelert | 9 | |
| Genberdina Geneva Johanna | 6 | |
| Genius | 17 | |
| 15 | ||
| Page | ||
| 16 | ||
| Erith | 9 | |
| Erna | 18 | |
| Erna (Danish) | 17 | |
| Eroican | 28 | |
| Escalonia | 9B | |
| Esmeralda | 4 | |
| Esperanza | 24 | |
| Espuma | 23 | |
| Essex | 24A | |
| Essex Maid | 24 | |
| Esther | 23 | |
| Ethel Taylor | ||
| Ethfra | 9B | |
| Ethiopian | 20 | |
| Etruria | 7 | |
| Etruscan | 35 | |
| Euclase | 14A | |
| Eunice and Nellie | 14B | |
| Eun Mara | 20 | |
| Europa | 14A | |
| Evadne | 5 | |
| Eveline | 36A | |
| Evelyn Rose | 14 | |
| Evening Primrose | 14A | |
| Everton | 17 | |
| Evesham | 14B | |
| Ewald | 36A | |
| Exchequer | 36A | |
| Exile | 11A | |
| Exyáhne | 14 | |
| E.&T.S. | 22 | |
| Ex Fortis | 12 | |
| Explorer | 21 | |
| Eyaine | 11A | |
| F. | ||
| Fairhaven | 36B | |
| Fairway | 14 | |
| Fair Weather | 28 | |
| Fair Wind | 9A | |
| Fairy Knowe | 14B | |
| Falcon II | 9A | |
| Falconet | 11 | |
| Falaise | 11A | |
| Family | 3A | |
| Fandango | 19 | |
| Fano | 24A | |
| Faraday | 14B | |
| Faune | 3B | |
| Favour | 27 | |
| Fawn | 28 | |
| Fazenta | 35 | |
| Feaco | 8 | |
| Fear Not | ||
| Feasible | 30 | |
| Fedalma II | 15 | |
| Felicity (M.B.) | 12A | |
| Felicity | 23 | |
| Femina | 23 | |
| Fenella | 3B | |
| Fentonian | 36A | |
| Ferida | 12A | |
| Fernmoor | 24 | |
| Ferry Belle | 29 | |
| Ferryman | 9 | |
| Ferry Prince | 17 | |
| Fertile Vale | 9 | |
| Fervent | 22 | |
| Fessonia | 11 | |
| Fianola | 20 | |
| Fidalga | 9A | |
| Fidget | 11A | |
| Fidra | 11 | |
| Filey Bay | 22 | |
| Finisterre | 16 | |
| 9A | ||
| Page | ||
| Hiniesta | ||
| Holland | 3 | |
| Holly | 8 | |
| Hollydale | 8, 15 | |
| Hondsrug | 22 | |
| Hopeful | 9 | |
| Horizon | 18 | |
| Hornbeam | 28 5 | |
| Hortensia | 35 | |
| Hosanna | ||
| Hoverfly | 4 21 | |
| Huddersfield Town | 4 | |
| Hugh Walpole | 30 | |
| Hurrying Angel | 9A | |
| Hussar | 13 | |
| Hval V | 35 | |
| Hyperion | 20 | |
| I. | ||
| Idahoe | 9A | |
| Idyll | 12 | |
| Iere | 11 | |
| Ijiun | 8 | |
| Imelda | 29 | |
| Impala | 14A | |
| Imperia | 17A | |
| Imperialist | 25 | |
| Inchgower | 2 | |
| Indian Star | 2 | |
| Indian Summer | 28 | |
| Ineen Dhu | 11A | |
| Industry | 26 | |
| Ingloo | 11A | |
| Interloper | 9B | |
| Internos | 14B | |
| Invercairn | 28 | |
| Invercauld | 35 | |
| Inverforth | 3 | |
| Inverugie | 12 | |
| Iona | 7 | |
| Iris (M.B.) | 11A | |
| Iroana | 9A | |
| Irvana | 15 | |
| Isis | 9A | |
| Isis (M.B.) | 11A | |
| Islanda | 9A | |
| Isle of May | 18 | |
| Istria | 28 | |
| Ivaly | 11A | |
| J. | ||
| Jacketa | 11 | |
| Jacinta | 14 | |
| Jack Eve | 14B | |
| Jacqueline Clasine | 36A | |
| Jacques | 3 | |
| Jade | 32 | |
| Jake II | 11A | |
| James Barrie | 37 | |
| James Lay | 15 | |
| Janetha IV | 12 | |
| Jano | 11A | |
| Jan Van Gelder | 36A 31 | |
| Jason | 13 | |
| Jasper | 35 | |
| Jean Edmunds | 19 | |
| Jeanie Deans | 27 | |
| Jeannie Howie | 8 | |
| Jeannie Leask | 22 | |
| Jeannie Mackay | ||
| Jeanny McIntosh | 14B 2 | |
| Jennet | 17 | |
| Jennifer | 35A | |
| Jenny Irvin |
| Ship. | Fitting Out at. |
| [25] Eileen Emma - | Whitstable. |
| [25] Forecast - - | Dover. |
| [25] Gervais Rentoul - | |
| [25] Girl Gladys- - | Whitstable. |
| [25] Golden Gift - | |
| [25] Torbay II D - | |
| [25] Lord Howard - | Dover. |
| [25] Lord Howe - | |
| [25] Midas - - | |
| [25] Netsukis - - | |
| [25] Reverberation - | |
| [25] Shipmates D | |
| [25] The Boys - | Dover. |
| [25] Golden Sunbeam | |
| [25] Ut. Prosim - | Grimsby. Completed. |
| 25] Yorkshire Lass | |
| [25] Young Mon - | Dover. |
| John Cattling | 10 |
| [25] John Cattling x D | Sheerness. |
| Page | |
| Kingston Ceylonite | |
| Kingston Chrysoberyl | 8 |
| Kingston Chrysolite | 8 |
| Kingston Coral | 32 |
| Kingston Crystal | 33 |
| Kingston Cyanite | 33 |
| Kingston Galena | 33 |
| Kingston Jacinth | 10 30 |
| Kingston Olivine | 10 |
| Kingston Onyx | 30 |
| Kingston Peridot | 30 |
| Kingston Sapphire | 30 |
| Kingston Topaz | 30 |
| Kingston Turquoise | 30 |
| Kirkella | 3 |
| Kismet | 6 |
| Kopanes | 23 |
| Kredemnon | 9A |
| Kunishi | 21 |
| Kurd | 16 |
| Kuroki | 2 |
| Kylemore | 9 |
| L. | |
| Lacenia | 35 |
| Lacerta | 4 |
| Lady Beryl | 21 |
| Lady Blanche | 5 |
| Lady Brassey | 11 |
| Lady Elena | 3 |
| Lady Elsa | 25 |
| Lady Enid | 9A |
| Lady Estelle | 4 |
| Lady Hogarth | 17 |
| Lady Lilian | 16 |
| Lady Madeline | 13 |
| Lady Philomena | 10 |
| Lady Rosemary | 3 |
| Lady Shahrazad | 19 14 |
| Lady Shirley | 17 |
| Lady Stanley | 17 |
| Laeso | 23 |
| Laguna Belle | 8 |
| Lahloo | 12A |
| Larch | |
| Laroc | 36A |
| Lassie Main | |
| Lass o'Doune | 16 |
| Laurel | 27 |
| Lavatera | |
| Lavinia L | 23 |
| Laws | |
| Lazy Days | |
| Learig | |
| Leda | |
| Leeds United | |
| Leeward | |
| Leicester City | |
| Lemnos | |
| Lephreto | |
| Leprechaun | |
| Le Tiger | |
| Letna | |
| Leyland | |
| Libra | |
| Libra (Dutch) | |
| Libyan | |
| Lichen | |
| Liddoch | |
| Liffey | |
| Lilac | |
| Lily Oak | |
| (C38488) |
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Page 90 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M. Minesweeping Trawler - Skipper George William Aldan, R.N.R. JOHN CATTLING. (Decorated for this operation London Gazette 7th June, 1940). Besides enduring the worst air attacks of the whole operation and sharing the work of the other 5 Dover minesweeping trawlers, this vessel was detained for a further period in Dunkirk Harbour by the Piermaster to be subjected to prolonged air attacks, during which she carried out most useful work. Recommendation. The following rating was specially selected as having fire:- been conspicuous in devotion to duty under Second Hand Charles Adams, L.Hs JX.173276. Recommended for decoration. H.M. Danlayer SARGASSO - Lieutenant Charles C. L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R. SARGASSO made 3 successful round trips to Dunkirk and the beaches, during the period of the worst enemy air activity, returning on each occasion with a full load of troops, and was of assistance to other ships working off the beaches. Recommendation. OFFICER. Lieutenant Charles C. L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R. Displayed marked devotion to duty and seamanlike qualities. Recommended for mention.
Page 8. Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "B' TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS. H.M.T. ARLEY. Commanding Officer. Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R. H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING. Ratings. Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O. A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717. Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX.63925. H.M.T. STRATHELLIOTT. Commanding Officer. Sub.Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer, R.N.V.R. Officer. Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin, R.N.R., W.S.3263. Rating. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare, H.O. H.M.D. MONARDA. Commanding Officers. Skipper Robert Herbert Soanes, R.N.R., W.S.2984. Lieutenant Pearce Trewhella Lovelock, R.N.V.R. Ratings. William Joseph Kingston, H.52. S.P.O. Herbert Ralph Help, D/K.5111. Seaman John Henry Williams, LT/JX.173534. H.M.D. RENASCENT Commanding Officer. Skipper Richard Hannaford, W.S.294. Ratings. 2nd Hand James Cowie, X.5780. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Mackay, LT/JX.170562. RAMSGATE DRIFTERS. Commander John Stephen McCabe Glendenning, R.N.R. (Retd.) Robert Durrant, Master of LORD RODNEY. Victor Smith, Mate of JAVA. DWARF/
(1977) Wt. 20777/4432 50M 10/38 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671. DS M Register No. Minute Sheet No. Leading Seaman Murdo Macleod, R.N.R., 5849D, H.M.S. SKIPJACK Chief Petty Officer William Cobley, C/J.22075, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden, 106164, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL Able Seaman Thomas James Kesby, C/J.87250, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL Petty Officer Harold Beasley, C/J.93287, H.M.S. SUTTON Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017, H.M.S. SUTTON Fireman William Mitchell, T.124, - QUEEN OF THANET Chief Mechanician Arthur Frederick Ford, P/K.21534, H.M.S. WHIPPINGHAM Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly, D/K.5995, H.M.S. BIDEFORD Acting Cook Albert Victor Hocking, D/MX.58549, H.M.S. BIDEFORD Stoker 1st Class F.F. Beer, C/KX.86684, H.M.S. KINGFISHER Able Seaman Cecil Arthur Leonard Hirschfield, C/J.100099, H.M.S. MOSQUITO Stoker Petty Officer William Edward White, C/K.64353, H.M.S. MOSQUITO Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T.124, H.M.Y. ANLAH LXV Able Seaman W.F. Lunn, 107117, H.M.Y. ANLAH Engine Room Artificer A. Ferris, T.124, H.M.Y. BOUNTY Signalman H.G. Hayes, C/JX.140933, H.M.Y. BOUNTY HXV Ordinary Signalman W.A. Denny, TP/X.1790, H.M.Y. BOUNTY Able Seaman E. Fenton, P/JX.145044, H.M.Y. BOUNTY Acting Petty Officer H.H. Smith, P/JX.125648, H.M.Y. CARYANDA Able Seaman T.W. Schofield, 26827, H.M.Y. CARYANDA Chief Petty Officer A.A.H. Gutsell, P/J.28475, H.M.Y. THELE Chief Engineman Harry S. Sharman, LT/KX.105182, H.M.Drifter Boy Roy Cook Reginald G.A. Remblance, LT/SX.181854, H.M.Drifter GOLDEN GIFT Seaman Joseph Allen Peters, S.G.G.L., H.O., LT/JX.180429, H.M. Drifter GOLDEN SUNBEAM Mate James Bettess, R.N.R. LT/JX.187263, H.M. Drifter MIDAS Seaman William Omar Blowers, R.N.R., LT/JX.181818, H.M. Drifter MID'AS Mate Sidney Rose, 185667, H.M. Drifter PAXTON Mate Herbert Cuthbertson, LT/JX. 1858584, H.M. Drifter SHIPMATES Stoker John J. Collins, LT/KX.105201, H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS Seaman Samuel William George Bauldry, LT/JX.181750, (Acting Second Enginemen) H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS Chief Petty Officer Percy S.T. Munn, C/J.10033, Torpedo Coxswain Pensioner, H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE Able Seaman George Frend, 95190, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, - FEASIBLE. Stoker R. Whiteley, 100149, - JOHN AND NORAH Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX.173174, - SWIFT WING LXV Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X.7814C, - JEANNIE MCINTOSH Seaman John Guyan Mearns, LT/JX.179790, - GULA Engineman W. Kennedy, R.N.R. EX. 369, H.M. Drifter DORIENTA Coxswain Edward S. Woodhead, T. 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR Greaser Peter Blake, 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR Second Hand Charles Adams, L.H., JX. 173276, H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING Petty Officer George Albert Coussens, P/J.7788, H.M.S. DWARF. Ordinary Seaman Jack Randle, 182172, H.M.S. LLANTHONY. VXV Petty Officer B. Pope, R.N.R., D.5672, H.M.S. MONA'S ISLE. Able Seaman Frederick Henry Herbert Wyatt, R.N.V.R., B.9/1806, H.M.Y. ALOUETTE 11. Chargehand B.A. Smith, Little Ship Club, Motor Boat NYMPH. CONSTANT KXV Skipper G.D. Olivier, Motor Yacht MASAYRU.
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| JOHN CATTLING (Iago Steam Trawler Co. Ltd.) | TL | 1918 | R(T98D) | 276 | E & MS | 29.8.39 | £82.16. o |
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25a 241 ST. CLEARS 428 LADY BRASSEY 130 DANLAYERS. FOREMOST 87 ST. OLAF GULZAR GREY MIST M.T.B's, M.A.S.B's. SARGASSO D.C.M.B. & W.D.M.I. +39 COMFORT NAUTILUS M.T.B. 107 447 STARLIGHT RAYS M.T.B. 68 405 THOMSONS M.T.B. 67, M.T.B. 16 , ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS. M.T.B. 1020 459 CONIDAW M.A.S.B. 10/474 D.C.M.B., 484 CHICO M.A.S.B. 61468 RAMSGATE M.L. 100 x476 M.A.S.M. No. 7x479 MOTOR BOATS. W.D.M.L's 8V487 8 491 SMALL CRAFT UNDER CONTROL OF DOVER M/S COMMAND. 193 CONTRABAND CONTROL BASE VEYMOUTH. LL. TRAWLERS. M.B. FORTY TWO THOMAS BARTLETT LIGHTER Y.C.72 INVERFORTH X M.B. TWO RIVERS LORD INCHCAPE M.L. MERMAIDEN OUR BAIRNS LORD GREY REPORTS OF SMALL CRAFT RECEIVED CLYTHNESS FROM, CAPTAIN, H.M.S. EXCELLENT, RELONZO PORTSMOUTH. RESTRIVO H.M.S. ST. FAGAN OROPESA TRAWLERS. D/C MOTOR BOATS. H.M.S.EXCELLENT'S A.A. MOTOR BOAT BOTANIC HOPPER GALLION'S REACH FYLDEA MARETTA VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON & ARLEY ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD. POLLY JOHNSON 1493. BROCK THYRA CALVI PUDGE JOHN CATTLING CABBY SEINE "M" DRIFTERS DETAILED FROM YARMOUTH. FEASIBLE SWIFT WING REED JOHN AND NORAH GENIUS ALCMARIA LORD HOOD LORD BARHAM OVERFALLS JEANNIE MACINTOSH GULA REWGA x TARANSAY
38. G.D.309/58 SECRET. - 45496 5th June, 1940. 467 To: The Vice Admiral, Dover. Report of Operations Carried out by Ships Under the Command of Commender M/S, Dover during the period 26th May to 3rd June in accordance with V.A.D's 2050/4. I have the honour to report the following operations carried out by M/S Vessels under my command during the period 26th May to 4th June, 1940. The list of vessels employed in these operations is as follows:- LL TRAWLERS. Thomas Bartlett." Inverforthx Lord Inchcape.⁴ Our Bairnsr Lord Grey X Clythness.x Relonzo. Restrivo. OROPESA TRAWLERS. Botanic. Dankink Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk Arleyx Polly Johnson. Brockx CalviX John Cattling. DANLAYERS. Gulzar.* Grey Mist.* Sargasso.r Comfort.* Nautilus* Starlight Rays Thomsons. ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS. Conidaw.* Chico. X (Continued over).
5th June, 1940. G.D. 501 - fonmander W.V.H. Harris C.M.S. M/S Forces ashore and afloat. Command and organisation of 472 all Lieutenant R. Bill. Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk (6 ships). Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal. Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and Calais W/T Link. Lieut. C.L. Lambert. Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen) 3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle. Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews. Operations Staff. Conidaw. Life saving duties ditto Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin. Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL". Continuous "LL" off Dover. theut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade. Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic & (Maretta. } Lieut. W.E. Gelling. Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &) (Nautilus Lieut. L.J. Wyatt. D.Y. Officer. Lieut. H.S. Warren. Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - Dunkirk. Lieut. J.K.M. Warde. 1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND / To BEACHES. Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson. 2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk. Lieut. C.B. Sharp. Sick. Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills. 1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen. 1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Life- saving). Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts. 1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and beaches. Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins. 2 Sargasso Dunkirk. Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley. 1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P. Lieut. M. Eynon. Gulzar. Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd. Dunkirk in John Cattling. Sub. LieutA Everitt. 1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded. Sub. Lieut. .Thompson. 1 Calais - Conidaw. Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale. 2 off Calais - Grey Mist. Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans. Gulzar then sick. Lieut. C.V. Brammall. 5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais. Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen. 3 Dunkirk. Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall. 1 Bougogne W/T link. 1 off Calais. Sub. Lieut. J. Mason. 3 Dunkirk. Skipper R. Snelgrove. 1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party. (Contd over).
-3- idpper Lieut. Robinson. Arley. 503 gipper Lieut. Lake. thief Skipper. Mayhew. Lt.Polly Johnson - sunk - 1 dalais.4 Maretta. 1 Calais - bonbed. }kipper. Whammond. Fyldea. 1 Buoy laying, 1 1 Beaches. ikipper. Jappy. Brock. 1 Dunkirk, 1 Beaches. skipper. Tucker. Burke. $kipper. Setterfield. Adam. Skipper S.Bindler. B.D. spridler Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1 in Dunkirk. Skipper. E. Smith. Botanic. Supper. Aldan. John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunitiplt. Sub. Lieut. Mason. Chico. 3 Dunkirk. Skipper. Selanius Clythness. 1 Dunkirk. Skipper. Snelgrove. Conidaw. 1 Calais, 1 Duniciple, 1 Life saving party. Sub. Lieut. Liddall Weale. } Grey Mist. 1 Boulogne, 1 off Calate. Sub. Lieut. Lieut. CV Brammall Gulzar. See report under name of Sub. Lieut. RE Evans. individual Officers. Lieut. Eynon. Skipper. Johnson. Hosanna. Skide off Dover. Skipper. Self. Inverforth. Skipper. Kaye. Tiller. Lord Grey. Skipper. Littleproud. Milford King. 1 off Calais LL. Skipper. Miller. Our Bairns. 1 off Calais LD. Skipper. Playmates. 1 off Calata. Stather. Skipper. Restrivo. LL Dover. Skipper. Slater. Relonzo. LL Dover. Skipper. Buchan. Starlight Rays. 2 Dunkirk. Lieut. Gaussen. Sargasso. See report under name Sub. Lieut. Sub. Lieut. Mills. Thompson. w of individual Officers. Skipper. Thomsons. Examination. Drake. Willing Boys. 1 Flushing, Calais, Skipper. Burrows. Skide off Dover. Skipper. Mair (dead). Comfort - sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk Skipper. McLean. - late -Nautilus. sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
-2- 347/58. 506 Name. Ship. Rank or Rating. 508 SARGASSO. 30-1/6 Charles L. Gaussen. Licutenant R.N.V.R. (Cormanding 477 Officer) For constant devotion to duty under trying Kip Dunkirk and beaches, returning on each conditions whilst operating three trips to/ Trup occasion with a full load of troops. LORD GREY J John A. Simson. William Tiller. Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (Unit Commander). 2nd Skipper R.H.R. Malcolm McLeod. 2nd hand. Ivan Lennox. Chief Engineman. 400thorp William Palmer. Ord. Seaman. For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour. JOHN CATTLING / Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:- "I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition for conspicuous misli dark when hig, she gallantry displayed" (See Lieutenant Robert Bill's report No. 5a). wnt hulher the for mat Charles Adams. 2nd hand. LT/JX 173276. William W.Jefferies. Chief Engineman. H.O. Arthur Baul. Stoker P.O. (Pens.D/K 737 Pen.No.26717 in Ernest RichardA Emery. Wireman. BROCK. William A. Moss. A.B. (Gunlayer). R.F.R. J86490. Herbert C. Bidle. 2nd Hand. 46SD. Francis Greenhill. Sto. P.O. C/K14122. Behaved with great gallantry under hazardous and trying conditions in Dunkirk Harbour. picuota $ Bil
347/58. -2- 506 8 Ship. Name. Rank or Rating. 477 SARGASSO / Charles L. Gaussen. Licutenant R.N.V.R. (Commanding Officer 3 kip 30-1/6 For constant devotion to duty under trying conditions whilst operating three trips to/ Trip Dunkirk and beaches, returning on each occasion with a full load of troops. LORD GREY. J John A. Simson. Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (Unit Connander). William Tiller. 2nd Skipper R.N.R. Malcolm McLeod. 2nd hand. hip 20ap Ivan Lennox. Chief Engineman. 400 thap William Palmer. Ord. Seaman. For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour. JOHN CATTLING / rip imymentian Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:- $ "I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition for conspicuous gallantry displayed" (See Lieutenant Robert Bill's mate til gark for when maturely mat she report No. 5a). Charles Adams. 2nd hand. LT/JX 173276. wint further the William W.Jefferies. Chief Engineman. H.O. Arthur Baul. Stoker P.O. (Pens.D/X 737 Pen.No.26717 m Ernest RichardA Emery. Wireman. BROCK. William A. Moss. A.B. (Gunlayer). R.F.R. J86490. Herbert C. Bidle. 2nd Hand. 468D. Francis Greenhill. Sto. P.O. C/K14122. Behaved with great gallantry under hazardous and trying conditions in Dunkirk Harbour. icuous ert
-4-, 520 - 491 heavy type. the could be quite easily seen as they fell The They bombs dropped during the raids appeared to be of a 7 waves of the or three, releasing two bombs at a time, which in looked about about two size of a 15" shell. The bombers attacked and prolonged period and disorganised the embarking and tended to cause panic. Most of these bombs fell within 70 yards of the trawlers. The ships were also attacked with "cannon". This was not noticed at the time due to the intensity of the bombing, but inch iron shells were picked up afterwards. The behaviour of all Officers and men was at all times exemplary, and at no time did I notice any man shew any disinclination to do his utmost or shew any sign of panic even when others were paniding. I would like to mention Skipper Lieutenant Lake, whose ship was badly damaged. He retained complete control of his men and assured me that he would take his ship back to port if it was possible. This afterwards proved to be impossible, and her crew were taken off by "Arley", who fired two rounds into her and left her to sink.clear of the channel. "Arley" was not able to fire again as she was attacked by bombs. Lieutenant Warde and Sub. Lieutenant Roberts R.N.V.R. were also of the greatest assistance. They supervised the placing of the ladders of the foremost group and throughout the whole period remained cheerful, and encouraged their men. I subsequently discovered that the "John Cattling" was detained in Dunkerque by the Piermaster and remained there until dark, where, inspite of further bombing, she carried out the most useful work. I authorised provisions and rum to be issued in moderation to survivors and troops, and morphia to the seriously wounded, at the discretion of Commanding Officers. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Lieutenant R.N.
| FROM: | GROUP OFFICER "LL" TRAWLERS. Dyrams G.D. 522 |
| DATE: | 28TH MAY, 1940. No 3.493 |
| TO: | COMMANDER M/S. |
| FROM: | GROUP OFFICER "LL" TRAWLERS. Dyrams G.D. 522 |
| DATE: | 28TH MAY, 1940. No: 3 493 |
| TO: | COMMANDER M/S. |
Dynamo NE 523 H.M.T. "ARLEY". N°. 494 2nd June, 1940. To: Commander M/S, Dover. Sir, May 29th at harbour received orders from H.M.T. "Fyldea" to On 1430, arrival I at the entrance of Dunkirk on Wednesday head steamer to seaward Garry" in tow out of harbour. After proceed up "Loch and turn, whilst he took the transport then gained the most favourable position for the manoeuvre. I was ordered to tow transport out, as turning I had I took the stern rope from "Loch Garry", and while the steamer came astern with engines. towing her stern clear of destroyers, commenced pushing after ahead harbour all clear stern first, but for some reason, which I This operation would have taken the vessel out of cannot explain, she reversed engines and went ahead, causing the towing hawser to be slacked away to prevent parting. On resuming pushing operation on "Loch Garry's" her, causing it to take fire. This was caused by the lengthened starboard quarter, my boat deck pressed on to D.G. wiring of towing hawser allowing my ship to go too far ahead, a position which I had no time to adjust, as the tide was carrying us both very close to Western Pier head, and I was compelled to go full speed ahead to clear us both. and took up position astern of H.M.T. "Fyldea" and moored to Having completed this manoeuvre I e-entered harbour, Eastern arm, with H.M.T. "John Cattling" and "Calvi" berthed outside of me; H.M.T. "Calvi" being the outside ship. Soon after mooring, heavy bombing commenced by German Aircraft, and although every ship in harbour put up full anti- aircraft barrage, the bombs were dropped either side of the Eastern arm. Several raids were carried out at short intervals, and during one of these a bomb dropped very close to "Polly Johnson", wounding several of her guns crew. During a later raid the Destroyer "Grenade" was hit, also H.M.T. "Calvi". The "Calvi" was hit by a bomb on the port quarter, and soon commenced to settle down, taking a very heavy list to port - at the same time H.M.S. "Grenade" commenced settling down. The next raid was directed more on the harbour, and shore end of the Eastern arm causing a delay on the troopa coming along the pier. At this period the position became serious, and it was decided all trawlers should clear harbour. Owing to the serious position of "John Cattling" being fouled by "Calvi" sinking alongside of her, I kept "John Cattling" moored to me, whilst I towed her astern clear of "Calvi", I then hove ahead, again close to pier, and embarked as many soldiers as possible; the remainder of the troops going to the paddle steamer berthed on the eastern side of the pier. (Continued over).
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Page 8. peration "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B' TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS. H.M.T. ARLEY. Commanding Officer. Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R. H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING. Ratings. Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O. A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717. Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX.63925. H.M.T. STRATHELLIOTT. Commanding Officer. Sub.Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer, R.N.V.R. Officer. Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin, R.N.R., W.S.3263. Rating. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare, H.O. H.M.D. MONARDA Commanding Officers. Skipper Robert Herbert Soanes, R.N.R., W.S.2984. Lieutenant Pearce Trewhella Lovelock, R.N.V.R. Ratings. William Joseph Kingston, H.52. S.P.O. Herbert Ralph Help, D/K.5111. Seaman John Henry Williams, LT/JX.173534. H.M.D. RENASCENT. Commanding Officer. Skipper Richard Hannaford, W.S.294. Ratings. 2nd Hand James Cowie, X.5780. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Mackay, LT/JX.170562. RAMSGATE DRIFTERS. Commander John Stephen McCabe Glendenning, R.N.R. (Retd.) Robert Durrant, Master of LORD RODNEY. Victor Smith, Mate of JAVA. DWARF/
a ENCLOSURE No.1 TO DOVER LETTER No.B23/862/40 dated 4 June 1940. Page 2. RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVACUATION OF THE ALLIED FORCES FROM DUNKIRK. (contd.) CAPTAIN THOMAS EDGAR HALSEY, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "MALCOLM", D.So 50 D.S.O.Lay. CAPTAIN GEORGE FREDERICK STEVENS-GUILLE, D.S.O., O.B.E., DSO is the ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "CODRINGTON", COMMANDER BRIAN DEAN, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED), H.M.S. "SABRE" ,D.S.O. COMMANDER RALPH LINDSAY FISHER, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "WAKEFUL" ,DSO COMMANDER JOHN HAMILTON ALLISON, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "WORCESTER" D.S.O COMMANDER RICHARD CYRIL VESY ROSS, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "GOSSAMER" ACTING COMMANDER KENNETH MORLAND GREIG, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED) H.M.S. "SANDOWN", DSC, \ LIEUTENANT COMMANDER COLIN HENRY CAMPBELL, ROYAL NAVY, DSC H.M.S. "WOLSEY", sqs,DSOL LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOHN BRUCE GOODENOUGH TEMPLE, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "HEBE", DSC LIEUTENANT COMMANDER HAROLD UNWIN, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "LEDA", LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOHN MARK SYMONDS COX, D.S.C., ROYAL NAVY, ? This should Ge Commander Hinton. H.M.S. "HALCYON", LIEUTENANT COMMANDER CECIL JOHN WYNNE-EDWARDS, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "PRESIDENT", D.S.C. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER REDVERS MICHAEL PRIOR, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED) H.M.S. "LYNX", LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ARTHUR JELFS CUBISON, D.S.C., ROYAL NAVY (RETIRED), D.S LIEUTENANT COMMANDER NEVILLE LIONEL JOHN PISANI, D.S.C., D.S.O ROYAL NAVY (RETIRED), H.M.S. "FERVENT", D.SC TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT CEDRIC VICTOR BRAMMELL, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE H.M.S. "GULZAR", D.SC D.S.C TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT E. L. DAVIES, ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE H.M.S. "ORIOLE", D.S.C PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SUB. LIEUTENANT JACK MASON, ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE, H.M.S. "CHICO", D.S.C.V TEMPORARY SKIPPER JAMES HENRY MUGRIDGE, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, SKIPPER, W.S.3018, TEMPORARY PROBATIONARY GEORGE WILLIAM ALDAN, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE D.S.C. W.S.3014, H.M.TRAWLER "JOHN CATTLING", PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SKIPPER EDWARD FREDERICK DETTMAN, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, W.S.3306, H.M. DRIFTER "BOY ROY", D.S.C. PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SKIPPER ALFRED MANNING LOVIS, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, W.S. 3397, DRIFTER "PAXTON", 70 LIEUTENANT VAN HAMILEN, ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY. For distinguished service while serving in His Majesty's Ships carrying Troops from Dunkerque to Dover. Ships were the target for continual attacks from enemy aircraft, submarines, and M. T. B'S. They were required to berth under exceptionally difficult conditions in darkness, and in a confined harbour obstructed by wrecks and crowded with small craft under way. : Commander Cronin of Nigu. Sevin officer 4 ᵃ Maicsweepoing Aistilla. (Continued
Page 2. PS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) SWEEPING CRAFT. ARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH REED TY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO NIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT CK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO I LORD CAVAN REWGA THNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE FORT LORD HOOD SARGASSO IDAW LORD INCHCAPE SATURN TENTA LORD KEITH SILVER DAWN SIBLE LORD MELCHETT STARLIGHT RAYS GET LORD RODNEY STELLA RIGEL HER BOY LORD ST. VINCENT STRATHELLIOTT DEA MARE STRIVE NIUS MARETTA SWIFT WING A NAUTILUS TARANSAY ZAR OLIVAE THOMAS BARTLETT VERFORTH OUR BAIRNS THOMSONS CKETA OVERFALLS THREE KINGS CKEVE F POLLY JOHNSON TWEENWAYS UNICITY S TRAWLERS. GYLLSHIRE KINGSTON ANDALUSITE SPURS ACKBURN ROVERS KINGSTON OLIVINE STELLA DORADO PE ARGONA LADY PHILOMENA THURINGIA YTON WYKE OLVINA TOPAZE IMSBY TOWN ST. ACHILLEUS WESTELLA INGSTON ALALITE SAON WOLVES HAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS. RESTED EAGLE GOLDEN EAGLE ROYAL EAGLE .A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC. M. A/S. B. 10 M.T.B. 68 .C. MOTOR-BOAT ( ex "EXCELLENT") M.T.B. 16 M.L. 100 A/S. B. 6 M.T.B. 22 M.T.B. 102 .A/S. B. 7 M.T.B. 67 M.T.B. 107 OVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS PAXTON BOY ROY GOLDEN GIFT SHIPMATES EILEEN EMMA GOLDEN SUNBEAM THE BOYS FORECAST LORD HOWARD TORBAY II GERVAIS RENTOUL LORD HOWE UT PROSIM GIRL GLADYS MIDAS YORKSHIRE LASS GIRL PAMELA NETSUKIS YOUNG MUN (Continued) Sunk.
Page 91. Operation "DYNAMO" Recommendations of Personnel. H Commodore Alfred Anoh (namm Page 90 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M. Minesweeping Trawler - JOHN CATTLING. Skipper George William Aldan, R.N.R. in (Decorated for this operation London Gazette 7th June, 1940). Besides enduring the worst air attacks of the whole operation and sharing the work of the other 5 Dover minesweeping trawlers, this vessel was detained for a further period in Dunkirk Harbour by the Piermaster to be subjected to prolonged air attacks, during which she carried out most useful work. e Recommendation. m t The following rating was specially selected as having been conspicuous in devotion to duty under fire:- n Second Hand Charles Adams, L.H. JX.173276. D.S.M Recommended for decoration. H.M. Danlayer SARGASSO - Lieutenant Charles C. L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R S, urin SARGASSO made 3 successful round trips to ster Dunkirk and the beaches, during the period of the ivor worst enemy air activity, returning on each occasion with a full load of troops, and was of assistance to was other ships working off the beaches. whom Recommendation. OFFICER. Lieutenant Charles C. L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R. M Displayed marked devotion to duty and seamanlike qualities. 3. Recommended for mention. es ed
Page 8. Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List "B" TRAWLERS, DRIFTERS AND TENDERS. H.M.T. ARLEY. Commanding Officer. Skipper Lieutenant George William Robinson, R.D., R.N.R. H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING. Ratings. Chief Engineman William W. Jefferies, H.O. A.P.O. Arthur Baul, Pens. D/K.737, Pens.No.2.6717. Wireman Ernest Richard A. Emery, MX.63925. H.M.T. STRATHELLIOTT. Commanding Officer. Sub. Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer, R.N.V.R. Officer. Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin, R.N.R., W.S.3263. Rating. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare, H.O. H.M.D. MONARDA. Commanding Officers. Skipper Robert Herbert Soanes, R.N.R., W.S.2984. Lieutenant Pearce Trewhella Lovelock, R.N.V.R. Ratings. William Joseph Kingston, H.52. S.P.O. Herbert Ralph Help, D/K.5111. Seaman John Henry Williams, LT/JX.173534. H.M.D. RENASCENT. Commanding Officer. Skipper Richard Hannaford, W.S.294. Ratings. 2nd Hand James Cowie, X.5780. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Mackay, LT/JX.170562. RAMSGATE DRIFTERS. Commander John Stephen McCabe Glendenning, R.N.R. (Retd.) Robert Durrant, Master of LORD RODNEY. Victor Smith, Mate of JAVA. DWARF/
Page 90 Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel. H.M. Minesweeping Trawler - Skipper (Decorated George William Aldan, R.N.R. JOHN CATTLING. Gazette 7th June, 1940). for this operation London Besides enduring the worst air attacks of the whole operation and sharing the work of the other 5 Dover minesweeping trawlers, this vessel was detained for a further period in Dunkirk Harbour by the Piermaster to be subjected to prolonged air attacks, during which she carried out most useful work. Recommendation. The following rating was specially selected as having been conspicuous in devotion to duty under fire:- Second Hand Charles Adams, L.H. JX.173276. Recommended for decoration. H.M. Danlayer SARGASSO - Lieutenant Charles C. L. Gaussen.R.N.V.R SARGASSO made 3 successful round trips to Dunkirk and the beaches, during the period of the worst enemy air activity, returning on each occasion with a full load of troops, and was of assistance to other ships working off the beaches. Recommendation. OFFICER. Lieutenant Charles C. L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R. Displayed marked devotion to duty and seamanlike qualities. Recommended for mention.
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK CHAP. VI West Pier Grenade Fenella Jaguar 000 Crested Eagle DOC Canterbury ASEA Guiding Inner Jetty. West GH Pier Key A: Polly Johnson B: Brock C: Fyldea D Calvi E:John Cattling F : Arley G: Mistral H: Siroco Ships Berthed at Dunkirk, Cyclone 1530,29ᵗʰMay,1940 The Tenb TSD/HS(545) This was the first occasion on which a massed target of ships had been pre- sented in Dunkirk harbour, and the scene was thus set for one of the most that disastrous air onslaughts of the operation ; indeed, it was only by good fortune this early date. The air onslaught, which took place between 1530 and 2000, the vital Dunkirk harbour channel was not blocked by sinking ships at appears follows : to - have comprised 4 separate air attacks; the manner of it was as Air onslaught begins bombers¹. The first air attack over Dunkirk commenced at and made by 12 wide, but The 20 or 30 bombs which were 1530, harbour was fell mostly One bomber the Polly Johnson was severely damaged dropped by on a the near miss (see p.44). was shot down by fighters². 2 I See Mistral's report. Fyldea's report. 40
CHAP. VI THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK straddled by bombs for and 35 minutes), the seeing burning that Grenade traffic all along the east proceeded out of harbour, out of a into drifter in the Calvi, had ceased, cast off, skirting grounding slightly on sunk and the sunken pier The troops now of began the Piermaster climbing Cdr. J. one C. Clouston, ship restored the instructions order. having arrangements of his in the clear of the fairway,', R.N., At 1815 made the Grenade was abandoned with the Piermaster and her Captain, to tow her Cdr. R. C. Boyle, embarked with some ship's company Crested Eagle. Polly Johnson sunk to the five remaining her Oropesa and the John Cattling was instructed on The burning wreck of the Grenade trawlers. did, The in fact, commence to drift down attempt vivors to pull clear, out of the remaining harbour 4 trawlers, with troops and to on board, proceeded towards the beaches. A sur- later, of the near Nieuport caused Bank buoy, miss the in Polly Johnson, leaking badly as a result little engine, was abandoned; Arley embarked her crew and troops and sank damage by a the near the first air attack, and with damaged her by gunfire. Grenade blown up She burned fiercely for some hours and then blew up. The Grenade was guided into a pocket to the westward of the main channel. Crested Eagle blazing, is beached swung clear of the east pier and proceeded on an easterly course. Shortly Meanwhile, when the Verity left the harbour at 1755, the Crested Eagle afterwards, she however, she was hit by 4 bombs and caught fire; out of control, about she might transfer her troops; but the Crested Eagle could not stop. At that continued under way. The Verity instructed the Crested Eagle to stop so in Eagle ran aground west of Bray beach. The 200 survivors, who could be seen 1830, blazing fiercely fore and aft (she was a wooden ship) the Crested to the the water, were heavily machine-gunned from the air, and the ships that came rescue were bombed. Some of the survivors, several with severe burns, Captain and other survivors of the Grenade, by the minesweeper Albury. were picked up by the minesweepers Hebe and Lydd; others, including the Among those picked up by the Sabre was the Second Engineer of the Crested Eagle and a stoker from the Grenade. Normania sunk gunboat Ross took Mosquito, but then began to sink. The Mosquito and the minesweeper by by a bomb off 11 W buoy. She was towed clear of Dunkirk channel was the In the course of this third air attack the personnel vessel Normania hit sank off off the crew and the few troops that on board. The Normania 11 W buoy at about 0245 the following were day. Saladin and attacks The 2000. fourth off severely Ships Bray air attack, returning beach damaged, which to was England Lorina widespread, sunk were bombed. took place There between were about continuous 1830 was so company there were attacked; the destroyers attacked Sabre, 10 times, Saladin in and its vicinity; the Verity and severely damaged in the engine room by Saladin, a near miss that she had to 44
| TROOPS TRANSPORTED | |
| TRAWLERS (contd.) | - |
| Spurs (Skipper H. H. Jarvis, R.N.R.)³ | 120 |
| Edwina (Skipper P. Bedford (?) ) | 130 |
| Evelyn Rose (Tempy-Skipper (F.R.) A. J. Lewis)³ | 180 |
| Fyldea (Lieut. R. Bill, R.N., Asst. to Cdr. M/S Dover) (Lieut. J. K. M. Warde, R.N.V.R., Unit Officer) (Skipper G. Whamond) | 502 |
| Gava (Lieut. F. J. Jordan, R.N.R.) (Skipper Day, R.N.R.) | [ ] 1 |
| Grimsby Town (Lieut. W. C. Riley, R.N.V.R.)³ | [ ] - |
| Inverforth (Lt. Cdr. A. A. Martin, R.N.R. (Group Officer) ). | [ ] - |
| Jacinta | - |
| Jasper (Lieut. A.® Johnson, R.N.V.R.)3 Cattling | 77 |
| John (Ty. Lt. G. St. C. Rideal, R.N.V.R.) (Ty. Skipper G. W. Aldan, R.N.R.) | [ ] |
| Kingston Alalite (Ch. Skipper A. H. Foster, R.N.R.)³ | [ ] - |
| Kingston Andalusite | - |
| (Skipper J. Bruce (Act.) R.N.R.)3 | [ ] |
| Kingston Galena | - |
| (S/Lt. J. L. Pringle, R.N.V.R.) | [ ] |
| Kingston Olivine (Lieut. G. W. Gregorie, R.N.R.)³ | [ ] - |
| Lady Philomena | - |
| (Skipper J. Hodson, R.N.R.)³ | |
| Lord Grey | 400 |
| (Ty. Lt. J. A. Simson, R.N.V.R.) Proby. Skipper W. J. Tiller, R.N.R.) | |
| Lord Inchcape | 240 |
| (S/L S. J. Longsdon, R.N.V.R.) (Unit Officer) | [ ] |
| Lord Melchett | - |
| (Skipper R. C. Raylor, R.N.R.) (Group Officer Lt. W. H. Ward, R.N.V.R.) Malabar | 26 |
| Nautilus1 (Lieut. W.E. Gelling, R.N.R.) (Skipr. R. Maclean, R.N.R.) | [ ] - |
| Ocean Reward | - |
| Olvina | 347 |
| (S/Lt. J. H. Cooper, R.N.V.R.) (Unit Officer, 40th A/S Group) | |
| Our Bairns | 200 |
| (Skipper J. H. Miller) | [ ] |
| Polly Johnson1 | - |
| (Skipper Lieut. L. Lake, R.D., R.N.R.) | [ ] |
| Relonzo | - |
| (Skipper Slater) Restrivo | [ ] - |
| (Tempy.-Skipper J. Fountain, R.N.R.)³ | [ ] |
| St. Achilleus1 | - |
| (Ty. Lt. H. A. Gellett, R.N.V.R.) (S.O. 11th A/S Group) | |
| Saon | 359 |
| (Lt. Com. A. G. G. Webb, R.N. (Ret.) )³ Sphene | [ ] I |
| Saturn (Skipper C. Pennington, R.N.R.) (Ty. Skipper H. C. Watson, R.N.R.) | 1,177 |
Source: The National Archives, Kew, CAB 103 191. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
| JOHN CATTLING | 60 | 10 French |
Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40 36. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Page 2. IST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) MINESWEEPING CRAFT. ALCHARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH REARD ARLEY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO BOTANIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT BROCK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO CALVI LORD CAVAN REWGA CLYTHNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CHICO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE COMFORT LORD HOOD SARGASSO CONIDAW LORD INCHCAPE SATURN DORIENTA LORD KEITH SILVER DAWN FEASIBLE LORD MELCHETT STARLIGHT RAYS FIDGET LORD RODNEY STELLA RIGEL FISHER BOY LORD ST. VINCENT STRATHELLIOTT FYLDEA MARE STRIVE GENIUS MARETTA SWIFT WING GULA NAUTILUS TARANSAY GULZAR OLIVAE THOMAS BARTLETT INVERFORTH OUR BAIRNS THOMSONS JACKETA OVERFALLS THREE KINGS JACKEVE POLLY JOHNSON TWEENWAYS UNICITY A/S TRAWLERS. ARGYLLSHIRE KINGSTON ANDALUSITE SPURS BLACKBURN ROVERS KINGSTON OLIVINE STELLA DORADO CAPE ARGONA LADY PHILOMENA THURINGIA CAYTON WYKE OLVINA TOPAZE GRIMSBY TOWN ST. ACHILLEUS WESTELLA KINGSTON ALALITE SAON WOLVES THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS. # CRESTED EAGLE GOLDEN EAGLE ROYAL EAGLE M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC. D.C. MOTOR-BOAT M. A/S. B. 10 M.T.B. 68 ( ex "EXCELLENT") M.T.B. 16 M.L. 100 M.A/S.B.6 M.T.B. 22 M.T.B. 102 M.A/S.B. 7 M.T.B. 67 M.T.B. 107 DOVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS BOY ROY GOLDEN GIFT PAXTON EILEEN EMMA GOLDEN SUNBEAM SHIPMATES FORECAST LORD HOWARD THE BOYS GERVAIS RENTOUL LORD HOWE TORBAY II GIRL GLADYS MIDAS UT PROSIM GIRL PAMELA NETSUKIS YORKSHIRE LASS YOUNG MUN Sunk. (Continued)
Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40 66. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Page 2. LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940. PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued) MINESWEEPING CRAFT. ALCMARIA JEANNIE MACINTOSH RECERD ARLEY JOHN AND NORA RELONZO BOTANIC JOHN CATTLING RENASCENT BROCK LORD BARHAM RESTRIVO # CALVI LORD CAVAN REWGA CLYTHNESS LORD COLLINGWOOD RIG CHICO (E.S.) LORD GREY SARAH HYDE / COMFORT LORD HOOD SARGASSO CONIDAW LORD INCHCAPE SATURN DORIENTA LORD KEITH SILVER DAWN FEASIBLE LORD MELCHETT STARLIGHT RAYS FIDGET LORD RODNEY STELLA RIGEL FISHER BOY LORD ST. VINCENT STRATHELLIOTT FYLDEA MARE STRIVE GENIUS MARETTA SWIFT WING GULA # NAUTILUS TARANSAY GULZAR OLIVAE THOMAS BARTLETT INVERFORTH OUR BAIRNS THOMSONS JACKETA OVERFALLS THREE KINGS JACKEVE POLLY JOHNSON TWEENWAYS UNICITY A/S TRAWLERS. ARGYLLSHIRE KINGSTON ANDALUSITE SPURS BLACKBURN ROVERS KINGSTON OLIVINE STELLA DORADO CAPE ARGONA LADY PHILOMENA THURINGIA CAYTON WYKE OLVINA TOPAZE GRIMSBY TOWN ST. ACHILLEUS WESTELLA KINGSTON ALALITE SAON WOLVES THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS. CRESTED EAGLE GOLDEN EAGLE ROYAL EAGLE M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC. D.C. MOTOR-BOAT M. A/S. B. 10 M.T.B. 68 ( ex "EXCELLENT") M.T.B. 16 M.L. 100 M. A/S. B.6 M.T.B. 22 M.T.B. 102 M.A/S. B. 7 M.T.B. 67 M.T.B. 107 DOVER FLARD-BURNING DRIFTERS BOY ROY GOLDEN GIFT PAXTON EILEEN EMMA GOLDEN SUNBEAM SHIPMATES FORECAST LORD HOWARD THE BOYS GERVAIS RENTOUL LORD HOWE TORBAY II GIRL GLADYS MIDAS UT PROSIM GIRL PAMELA NETSUKIS YORKSHIRE LASS YOUNG MUN Sunk.
Source: The National Archives, Kew, Unclassified 1. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
25a 241 ST. CLEARS 428 LADY BRASSEY 130 DANLAYERS. FOREMOST 87 ST. OLAF X3+30 GULZAR GREY MIST M.T.B's, M.A.S.B's. SARGASSO D.C.M.B. & W.D.M.I. +39 COMFORT NAUTILUS STARLIGHT RAYS M.T.B. 107. 447 THOMSONS M.T.B. 68 405 M.T.B. 67, 443 M.T.B. 16 , ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS. M.T.B. 1020 459 CONIDAW M.A.S.B. 10/474 CHICO D.C.M.B., 484 M.A.S.B. 61468 RAMSGATE M.L. 100 476 M.A.S.M. No.7x479 MOTOR BOATS. W.D.M.L's 8.V487 SMALL CRAFT UNDER CONTROL OF DOVER M/S COMMAND. 493 CONTRABAND CONTROL BASE WEYMOUTH. LL. TRAWLERS. M.B. FORTY TWO THOMAS BARTLETT LIGHTER Y.C.72 INVERFORTH M.B. TWO RIVERS LORD INCHCAPE M.L. MERMAIDEN OUR BAIRNS LORD GREY REPORTS OF SMALL CRAFT RECEIVED CLYTHNESS FROM, CAPTAIN, H.M.S. EXCELLENT, RELONZO PORTSMOUTH. RESTRIVO H.M.S. ST. FAGAN OROPESA TRAWLERS. D/C MOTOR BOATS. H.M.S.EXCELLENT'S A.A. MOTOR BOAT BOTANIC HOPPER GALLION'S REACH FYLDEA MARETTA VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON & ARLEY ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD. POLLY JOHNSON 1493. BROCK THYRA CALVI PUDGE JOHN CATTLING CABBY SEINE "M" DRIFTERS DETAILED FROM YARMOUTH. FEASIBLE SWIFT WING REED JOHN AND NORAH GENIUS ALCMARIA LORD HOOD LORD BARHAM OVERFALLS JEANNIE MACINTOSH GULA REWGA TARANSAY
Department 38. G.D.309/58 SECRET. - 46496 467 5th June, 1940. To: The Dover. Vice Admiral, Report of Operations Carried out by Ships Under the Command of Commander M/S, Dover during the period 26th May to 3rd June in accordance with V.A.D's 2050/4. I have the honour to report the following operations carried out by M/S Vessels under my command during the period 26th May to 4th June, 1940. The list of vessels employed in these operations is as follows:- LL TRAWLERS. Thomas Bartlett." Inverforthx Lord Inchcape.⁴ Our Bairnsk Lord Grey x Clythness.x Relonzo. * Restrivo. OROPESA TRAWLERS. Botanic. Dankink Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk Arleyx Polly Johnson. Brocks CalviX John Cattling. DANLAYERS. Gulsar.* Grey Mist.) Sargasso.r Comfort.* Nautilus Starlight Rays Thomsons. ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS. Conidaw. Chico. X (Continued over).
5th June, 1940. G.D. 501 - formander W.V.H. Harris C.M.S. Command and organisation of 472 all M/S Forces ashore and afloat. ;ieutenant R. Bill. Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk (6 ships). Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal. Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and Calais W/T Link. Lieut. C.L. Lambert. Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen) 3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle. / Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for Life saving duties Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews. Operations Staff. Conidaw. ditto Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin. Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL". Continuous "LL" off Dover. tieut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade. Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic & (Maretta. } Lieut. W.E. Gelling. Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &) (Nautilus ) Lieut. L.J. Wyatt. D.Y. Officer. Lieut. H.S. Warren. Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - - Dunkirk. Lieut. J.K.M. Warde. 1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND / To BEACHES. Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson. 2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk. Lieut. C.B. Sharp. Sick. Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills. 1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen. 1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Life- saving). Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts. 1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and beaches. Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins. 2 Sargasso Dunkirk. Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley. 1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P. Lieut. M. Eynon. Gulzar. Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd. Dunkirk in John Cattling. Sub. Lieut.AEveritt. 1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded. Sub. Lieut. M.Thompson. 1 Calais - Conidaw. Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale. 2 off Calais = Grey Mist. Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans. Gulzar then sick. Lieut. C.V. Brammall. 5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais. Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen. 3 Dunkirk. Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall. 1 Boukogne W/T link. 1 off Calais. Sub, Lieut. J. Mason. 3 Dunkirk. Skipper R. Snelgrove. 1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party. (Contd over).
-3- adpper Lieut. Robinson. 503 Arley. gipper Lieut. Lake. Lt.Polly Johnson - sunk - 1 thief Skipper. Mayhew. Maretta. 1 Calais - bonbed. ;kipper. Whammond. Fyldea. 1 Buoy laying, 1 1 Beaches. ikipper. Jappy. Brook. 1 Dunkirk, 1 Beaches. $kipper. Tucker. Burke. Ekipper. Setterfield. Adam. skipper S.Bindler, B.D. spindler Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1 in Dunkirk. Skipper. E. Smith. Botanic. pipper. Aldan. John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunicipit. Sub. Lieut. Mason. Chico. 3 Dunkirk. Skipper. Selanius Clythness. 1 Dunkirk. Skipper. Snelgrove. Conidaw. 1 Calais, 1 Duniciple, 1 Life saving party. Sub. Lieut. Liddall Weale. } Grey Mist. 1 Boulogne, 1 off Calate. Sub. Lieut. Lieut. CV Brammall Gulzar. See report under name of Sub. Lieut. RE Evans. individual Officers. Lieut. Eynon. Skipper. Johnson. Hosanna. Skide off Dover. Skipper. Self. Inverforth. Skipper. Kaye. Tiller. Lord Grey. Skipper. Littleproud. Milford King. 1 off Calais LL. Skipper. Miller. Our Bairns. 1 off Calais ID. Skipper. Stather. Playmates. 1 off Calais. Skipper. Restrivo. LL Dover. Skipper. Slater. Relonzo. LL Dover. Skipper. Buchan. Starlight Rays. 2 Dunkirk. Lieut. Gaussen. Sargasso. See report under name Sub. Lieut. Sub. Lieut. Mills. w of individual Officers. Thompson. Skipper. Thomsons. Examination. Drake. Skipper. Willing Boys. 1 Plushing, Calais, Burrows. Skide off Dover. Skipper. Mair (dead). Comfort - sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk Skipper. McLean. - late -Nautilus. sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
-2- 347/58. 506 Name. Ship. Rank or Rating. 508 SARGASSO. 30-1/6 Charles L. Gaussen. Licutenant R.N.V.R. (Commanding 477 Officer) For constant devotion to duty under 1011 Dunkirk and beaches, returning on each conditions whilst operating three trips trying to/ Trup occasion with a full load of troops. LORD GREY. J John A. Simson. William Tiller. Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (Unit Commander). 2nd Skipper R.H.R. Malcolm McLeod. 2nd hand. 20ap Ivan Lennox. Chief Engineman. northisp William Palmer. Ord. Seaman. For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour. JOHN CATTLING / Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:- "I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition for conspicuous misli dark when she gallantry displayed" (See Lieutenant Robert Bill's report No. 5a). wnt huther for the mat Charles Adams. 2nd hand. LT/JX 173276. William W.Jefferies. Chief Engineman. H.O. Arthur Baul. Stoker P.O. (Pens.D/K 737 Pen.No.26717 in Ernest RichardA Emery. Wireman. BROCK. William A. Moss. A.B. (Gunlayer). R.F.R. J86490. Herbert C. Bidle. 2nd Hand. 46SD. Francis Greenhill. Sto. P.O. C/K14122. Behaved with great gallantry under hazardous and trying conditions in Dunkirk Harbour. 30-1/6
347/58. -2- 506 Ship. Name. Rank or Rating. 477 SARGASSO. / Charles L. Gaussen. Licutenant R.N.V.R. (Commanding Officer 3 Kip 30-1/6 For constant devotion to duty under trying conditions whilst operating three trips to/ Dunkirk and beaches, returning on each occasion with a full load of troops. LORD GREY. J John A. Simson. Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (Unit Connander). William Tiller. 2nd Skipper R.N.R. Malcolm McLeod. 2nd hand. hip 20ap Ivan Lennox. Chief Engineman. 400 hap William Palmer. Ord. Seanan. For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour. JOHN CATTLING / mate gark when Dumarks she there rip - mymenterin Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:- "I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition for conspicuous gallantry displayed" (See Lieutenant Robert Bill's report No. 5a). what further til the for mat hig, / Charles Adams. 2nd hand. LT/JX 173276. William W.Jefferies. Chief Engineman. H.O. Arthur Baul. Stoker P.O. (Pens.D/X 737 Pen.No.26717 m Ernest RichardA Emery. Wireman. William A. Moss. A.B. (Gunlayer). R.F.R. J86490. BROCK. Herbert C. Bidle. 2nd Hand. 46SD. Francis Greenhill. Sto. P.O. C/K14122. Behaved with great gallantry under hazardous and trying conditions in Dunkirk Harbour. Ship. hip 28ap 400 thorp 400
-4-, 520 - 491 heavy type. They could be quite easily seen as they fell and The bombs dropped during the raids appeared to be of a 7 waves of about two or three, releasing two bombs at a time, which looked about the size of a 15" shell. The bombers attacked in prolonged the period and disorganised the embarking and tended to cause panic. Most of these bombs fell within 70 yards of the trawlers. The ships were also attacked with "cannon". This was not noticed at the time due to the intensity of the bombing, but 1/2 inch iron shells were picked up afterwards. The behaviour of all Officers and men was at all times exemplary, and at no time did I notice any man shew any disinclination to do his utmost or shew any sign of panic even when others were paniding. I would like to mention Skipper Lieutenant Lake, whose ship was badly damaged. He retained complete control of his men and assured me that he would take his ship back to port if it was possible. This afterwards proved to be impossible, and her crew were taken off by "Arley", who fired two rounds into her and left her to sink.clear of the channel. "Arley" was not able to fire again as she was attacked by bombs. Lieutenant Warde and Sub. Lieutenant Roberts R.N.V.R. were also of the greatest assistance. They supervised the placing of the ladders of the foremost group and throughout the whole period remained cheerful, and encouraged their men. I subsequently discovered that the "John Cattling" vas detained in Dunkerque by the Piermaster and remained there until dark, where, inspite of further bombing, she carried out the most useful work. I authorised provisions and rum to be issued in moderation to survivors and troops, and morphia to the seriously wounded, at the discretion of Commanding Officers. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Lieutenant R.N.
| D Calvi E John cattling F - Arzey. 000 | inst our |
| FROM: | GROUP OFFICER "LL" TRAWLERS. Dyrams G.D. 522 |
| DATE: | 28TH MAY, 1940. No: 3.493 3 |
| TO: | COMMANDER M/S. |
Dynamo ME 523 H.M.T. "ARLEY". N°. $404 2nd June, 1940. To: Commander M/S, Dover. Sir, May proceed 29th at harbour received orders from H.M.T. "Fyldea" to On 1430, arrival I at the entrance of Dunkirk on Wednesday head to seaward Garry" I in tow out of harbour. After transport steamer up "Loch and turn, whilst he took the then was ordered to tow transport out, turning had gained the most favourable position for the manoeuvre. as I I took the stern rope from "Loch Garry", and while towing the her stern clear of destroyers, commenced pushing after ahead steamer came astern with engines. This operation would have taken the vessel harbour cannot all clear stern first, but for some reason, which out of the explain, she reversed engines and went ahead, causing I towing hawser to be slacked away to prevent parting. starboard quarter, my boat deck pressed on to D.G. On resuming pushing operation on "Loch Garry's" her, causing it to take fire. This was caused by wiring the lengthened of which towing hawser allowing my ship to go too far ahead, a position very close to Western Pier head, and I was compelled to us go full I had no time to adjust, as the tide was carrying both speed ahead to clear us both. and took up position astern of H.M.T. "Fyldea" and moored to Having completed this manoeuvre I re-entered harbour, Eastern arm, with H.M.T. "John Cattling" and "Calvi" berthed outside of me; H.M.T. "Calvi" being the outside ship. Aircraft, and although every ship in harbour put up full anti- Soon after mooring, heavy bombing commenced by German aircraft barrage, the bombs were dropped either side of the Eastern arm. during one of these a bomb dropped very close to "Polly Johnson", Several raids were carried out at short intervals, and Destroyer "Grenade" was hit, also H.M.T. "Calvi". The "Calvi" wounding several of her guns crew. During a later raid the was hit by a bomb on the port quarter, and soon commenced to H.M.S. "Grenade" commenced settling down. settle down, taking a very heavy list to port - at the same time The next raid was directed more on the harbour, and shore end of the Eastern arm causing a delay on the troops coming along the pier. At this period the position became serious, and it was decided all trawlers should clear harbour. fouled by "Calvi" sinking alongside of her, I kept "John Cattling" Owing to the serious position of "John Cattling" being moored to me, whilst I towed her astern clear of "Calvi", I then hove ahead, again close to pier, and embarked as many soldiers as possible; the remainder of the troops going to the paddle steamer berthed on the eastern side of the pier. (Continued over).
Movements recorded for JOHN CATTLING during the evacuation period, as plotted on the Operation Dynamo map.
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JOHN CATTLING Awarded D.S.C
Source: The London Gazette, Supplement 34933, 27 August 1940. Reproduced or linked for historical research. This is a potential research lead and has not been independently verified as relating to an Operation Dynamo award.
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