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The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships

In May 1965 to mark the 25th anniversary of 'Operation Dynamo' Raymond Baxter the famous radio and TV presenter organised and assembled a fleet of 43 of the original Little Ships of Dunkirk to return to Dunkirk to commemorate the epic of the evacuation of the BEF in 1940, in which they played such a significant role.

It was decided that such a unique assembly should not be allowed to disperse into obscurity and the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships was subsequently formed in 1966. The object of the Association is to keep alive the spirit of Dunkirk by perpetuating for posterity the identity of those Little Ships that went to the aid of the British Expeditionary Force during Operation Dynamo (the evacuation of Dunkirk) in 1940 by forming a registered association of their present-day owners and of those closely associated.

Qualification for full membership is simple; the current ownership of a proven Dunkirk Little Ship. Membership wins the right for that vessel to wear the Association's warranted House Flag, the Cross of St George (the flag of the Admiralty) defaced with the Arms of Dunkirk. Little Ships are also entitled to display a plaque marked 'DUNKIRK 1940'.

Grove Ferry River Trips on board the "Ellen Mary" 

The  "Ellen Mary" is a Regatta 23 electric launch, built by Salters Steamers and can take up to 12 passengers.

Overlooking Whitstable Harbour., this alfresco cafe on the South Quay serves Breakfast, Lunch and special Saturday evening meals. With live music on most weekends this is THE place to be in when the sun shines on Whitstable.

Visit the harbour garden cafe website for further details http://www.harbourgardencafe.co.uk

A collection of photography and fine art by Nigel Wallace of the coast & countrysides of Dorset & Kent.