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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5 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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| 42 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 42. The page concerns Alphacca. The factual index links this page to the vessels Alphacca, Amazone, D.C., Foxglove, Fredanja and Pacific. Indexed surnames include Dover, Phillips and Poole. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May and 28 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover. The page appears to record that the subject encountered mechanical trouble or damage and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 400; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include bomb-related damage or water ingress. It discusses the operational routing system, including Route , and changes made in response to coastal gunfire, minesweeping or passage distance. 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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| 277 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 277. The page concerns Edward z. dresden. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, D.C., England, Lena, London, Success and Tanga. Indexed surnames include Day, Faulkner, Miles and Trotter. The indexed activity is dated 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. 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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| 305 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 305. The page concerns Eve. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, D.C. and Eve. Indexed surnames include Eve. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger 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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| 385 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 385. The page concerns Gipsy king (d.r.89) m/b (g. riley). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, D.C., Deal, Gipsy King and Hilda. Indexed surnames include Betts, Brown, Hook and King. The indexed activity is dated 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. The page appears to compare or qualify different accounts, so participation, sequence or figures may be disputed rather than established. 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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| 400 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 400. The page concerns Golden spray ii. The factual index links this page to the vessels D.C., Deal, Golden Spray, Golden Spray II, Hilda and Roberts. Indexed surnames include Cohen, Crowthall, Lloyd, O'Neill, Roberts and Spray. The indexed activity is dated 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. 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. |