The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships

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VIA: Forces War Records

The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (official) (ADLS) has decided to postpone the Return to Dunkirk event scheduled for May 2020 until 2021.

This year up to 76 Little Ships planned to cross the Channel to Dunkirk from Ramsgate to mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Dynamo where the vessels assisted with the rescue of more than 300,000 British and Allied Forces from the beaches and Mole of Dunkirk in late May and early June of 1940.

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Dozens of the ships sail back to France each year to honour the bravery and sacrifices of all involved in the mission.
More than 70 ships were due to take part in this year's commemorations, but the event was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dunkirk's Little Ships: Up Close With A Vessel Still Sailing Today

Hundreds of the small vessels were sent to help rescue trapped Allied troops from the shores of Dunkirk 80 years ago.

Dunkirk's Little Ships: Up Close With A Vessel Still Sailing Today

Hundreds of the small vessels were sent to help rescue trapped Allied troops from the shores of Dunkirk 80 years ago.

During Operation Dynamo, the name given to the evacuation, Britain called on assistance from every available seaworthy vessel that could get close enough to the French shoreline - everything from yachts and speedboats to ferries and pleasure cruisers.
More than 860 'little ships' were brought into service, setting off from Ramsgate on the Kent coast, to cross the English Channel.

In ten days, they helped rescued more than 330,000 troops, beating the odds to succeed.

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