[Author's Preface]

I. [The Strategical Situation. The German Bases in Flanders. The Conception of the Plan]

II. [The Local Situation. The Local Defences]

III. [The Outlying Obstacles. Considerations of Salvage]

IV. [Past Experience. Smoke Screens. The Chances of Success]

V. [Planning The Operation. Matters Affecting the Plan. Attacks on the Mole]

VI. [The Vessels Involved: Their Duties. The Rescue Work]

VII. [Matters affecting the Passage. The Supporting Forces. The German Sea-Forces. The Preparatory Work]

VIII. [The Personnel. Secrecy. Training. Some Personalities]

IX. [The Waiting Period. The Volunteering Spirit]