Volume I of Lt Col G. P. Orde’s alphabetical research report on vessels associated with Operation Dynamo. This site provides independently written summaries and factual index metadata, not source images or transcriptions.
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8 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
| Page | Volume | Research summary | Factual index tags |
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| 67 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 67. The page concerns Arley. The factual index links this page to the vessels C.II, Calvi, Lochgarry, Polly and Polly Johnson. Indexed surnames include Dover, Johnson and Robinson. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and Calais. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 90 and 45; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. This is an independently generated discovery note based on factual signals extracted from OCR, not a transcription or reproduction of the source wording; consult the original record before relying on it. |
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| 157 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 157. The page concerns Calvi. The factual index links this page to the vessel Calvi. Indexed surnames include Bill, Dover, Senior and Spindler. The indexed activity is dated 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Calais and Boulogne. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel. This is an independently generated discovery note based on factual signals extracted from OCR, not a transcription or reproduction of the source wording; consult the original record before relying on it. |
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| 221 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 221. The page concerns Crested eagle. The factual index links this page to the vessels Calvi, Crested Eagle, Fenella and Royal Eagle. Indexed surnames include Booth, Ch., Frend, Gooch, Head, Jones, Pattrick and Slack. The indexed activity is dated 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Tilbury and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel. This is an independently generated discovery note based on factual signals extracted from OCR, not a transcription or reproduction of the source wording; consult the original record before relying on it. |
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| 258 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 258. The page concerns Dover m/s command. The factual index links this page to the vessels Botanic, Calvi, Chico, Comfort, Conidaw, Grey Mist, Gulzar, Maretta, Nautilus, Polly, Polly Johnson and Relonzo. Indexed surnames include Bill, Dover, Harris, Johnson, Roads and Thomas. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. The page appears to record that the subject was associated with a service award or official recognition. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel. This is an independently generated discovery note based on factual signals extracted from OCR, not a transcription or reproduction of the source wording; consult the original record before relying on it. |
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| 361 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 361. The page concerns Fyldea. The factual index links this page to the vessels Calvi, Canterbury, Crested Eagle, Fenella, K.N., Lochgarry, Polly, Polly Johnson and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Bill, Clouston, Dover, Johnson, Warde and Whamond. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include an air attack involving about 7 bombers, the loss or sinking of a vessel and bomb-related damage or water ingress. This is an independently generated discovery note based on factual signals extracted from OCR, not a transcription or reproduction of the source wording; consult the original record before relying on it. |
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| 419 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 419. The page concerns Great western railway company. The factual index links this page to the vessels Calvi, Polly, Roebuck, St. Andrew, St. Helier and St. Julien. Indexed surnames include Johnson and West. The indexed activity is dated 29 May. This is an independently generated discovery note based on factual signals extracted from OCR, not a transcription or reproduction of the source wording; consult the original record before relying on it. |
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| 420 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 420. The page concerns Grenade. The factual index links this page to the vessels Abukir, Calvi, Lochgarry, Polly and Polly Johnson. Indexed surnames include Boyle, Dover, Johnson and West. The indexed activity is dated 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. Additional factual points include bomb-related damage or water ingress. This is an independently generated discovery note based on factual signals extracted from OCR, not a transcription or reproduction of the source wording; consult the original record before relying on it. |
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| 421 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 421. The page concerns Grenade (contd.). The factual index links this page to the vessels Calvi, Canterbury, Crested Eagle, Fenella, Polly and Polly Johnson. Indexed surnames include Boyle, Clouston and Johnson. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel. This is an independently generated discovery note based on factual signals extracted from OCR, not a transcription or reproduction of the source wording; consult the original record before relying on it. |