To mark the 85th anniversary of the Dunkirk Little Ships toiling over nine days to evacuate Allied soldiers in 1940 during World War Two, a fleet of over 70 Little Ships used in the operation will sail from Ramsgate to Dunkirk. The Little Ships participated in Operation Dynamo, Cycle, and Aerial, which involved Ramsgate as a major departure point. Thanks to the combined effort of the Dunkirk Little Ships, Navy, and RAF, around 338,000 were rescued, including French soldiers. Article continues below…The Dunkirk Little Ships Anniversary EventNamed the Dunkirk 85, the anniversary voyage is long-awaited for those in the Association. The public is welcome to view the Little Ships from the harbour or pontoon to get a sense of life during the historical evacuation.