Home   Thanet   News   Article

Dunkirk's little ships ride again on 70th anniversary

KentOnline reporter
multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk
09:07, 27 May 2010  | Updated: 10:00, 27 May 2010
Little Ships prepare to leave Ramsgate harbour for DunkirkCrowds packed the harbour wall in Ramsgate to give the Little Ships a rousing send offThe crew of Wanda wave to the crowds as they leave Ramsgate harbourMTB 102 was the third from last warship to leave Dunkirk during Operation DynamoAround 50 Little Ships, including Margo II, took part in the 70th anniversary of Operation DynamoYoungsters wave off the Little Ships from Ramsgate, 70 years on from the Dunkirk evacuationA local girl watches as two Little Ships leave Ramsgate harbourThe sailing barge Greta was one of the largest vessels to take part in the return sailing to DunkirkThe distinctively-coloured LOrage sets sail from Ramsgate to DunkirkThe Little Ships were the star attraction in Ramsgates Royal Harbour on Thursday morningThe Little Ships gathered outside Ramsgate Harbour before setting sail for DunkirkOne of the Little Ships, Fermain V, sets sail from Ramsgate harbour as part of the 70th anniversary of Operation Dynamo

Fifty ships, small and smaller, have left Ramsgate to recreate a journey they took 70 years ago.

The vessels are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation, known as Operation Dynamo.

Under slate grey skies and with rain falling, the ships have begun to plough across the Channel, escorted by royal Navy ship HMS Monmouth.

  • For more on Operation Dynamo, see our Dunkirkspecial report.
Thanet KentOnline reporter

Most popular

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More