26 May – The mass evacuation of Dunkirk begins
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The first ship to sail to Dunkirk is the Mona’s Isle, an ideal choice as it had been built as a cross channel ferry at William Denny and Brothers’ shipyard. It leaves at 21.16
returning the following day with 1,420
troops onboard.