New Britannic

70th Anniversary Commemorative Return to Dunkirk

Every 5 years the Association organises a cross-channel return to Dunkirk. 2010 is the 70th anniversary of Operation Dynamo and so far over 50 Little Ships have indicated that they will make the crossing from Ramsgate to Dunkirk. Subject to urgent operational commitments, the Royal Navy has confirmed that it will provide HMS Monmouth, a Type 23 Duke Class Frigate to act as escort ship for this anniversary crossing and ceremonies in Dunkirk. HMS Raider, a P2000 University Royal Naval Unit Vessel will also be present to provide close support if required.

27. May 2010 (All day) - 31. May 2010 (All day)

New Britannic

Boat Specification
Boat Name: 
New Britannic
Boat Type: 
Passenger Boat
Boat Length: 
54ft
Boat Beam: 
15ft 6ins
Boat Draft: 
3ft 6ins
Boat Displacement: 
22 tons
Boat Engine: 
Ford 4cyl + Ford 6cyl
Boat Construction: 
Carvel, pitch pine on oak
Boat Builder: 
Frank Maynard, Chiswick
Boat Year: 
1930
Member of the Restoration Trust

New Britannic, a 56' passenger launch, originally built to carry up to 117 passengers operating trips from Ramsgate, was ideal for the job of rescuing men from the beaches. Coxswain W. Mathews of the Royal Navy took her over from her owner, Charlie Priddle of Ramsgate to go to Dunkirk. Built to carry a full load of passengers in safety, with easy access to her 54ft. open deck, a shallow 3ft. 6in. draft and a powerful 65hp Lister engine to pull her clear of the sands, she was the ideal boat for the job.

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