Tamzine (1937)

The clinker-built, 15-foot wooden fishing boat Tamzine. Built at Margate, Kent in 1937, Tamzine was requisitioned for use in the evacuation of British Expeditionary Force personnel from the beaches of Dunkirk, France (Operation Dynamo) between 27 May and 4 June 1940. Tamzine was the smallest vessel known to have taken part in Operation Dynamo.

Tamzine is now displayed at the Imperial War Museum, London, UK.
 

Photo taken 18 August 2009

Photo taken 24 September 2015