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NMM / 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i
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NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

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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940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Showing only pages tagged with the vessel name Dawn. Tags are exact matches from this collection’s OCR tag index. Clear vessel filter ×

8 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 47–324 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
47 vol i

Research summary for source page 47. The page concerns Amethyst. The factual index links this page to the vessels Amethyst, Amiens, Boat and Dawn. Indexed surnames include Dover and West. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, operated in convoy or with other vessels and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Clacton. It discusses the operational routing system, including Route X, 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.

48 vol i

Research summary for source page 48. The page concerns Amiens. The factual index links this page to the vessels Amiens, Boat and Dawn. Indexed surnames include Dover, Monick and West. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Clacton. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. It discusses the operational routing system, including Route X, 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.

136 vol i

Research summary for source page 136. The page concerns (1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Beal, Bullfinch, Dawn, Forsa and Silver Dawn. Indexed surnames include Beal. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 600; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. 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.

139 vol i

Research summary for source page 139. The page concerns Eystander. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, Bystander, Dawn, Fidget, Fisher Boy, Jacketa, Silver Dawn and The King. Indexed surnames include Barge, Cook, Cubison, Elton, Fisher, King and Scott. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject encountered mechanical trouble or damage, operated in convoy or with other vessels, was associated with a service award or official recognition and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 74; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel. 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.

207 vol i

Research summary for source page 207. The page concerns Constant nymph. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Constant Nymph, Count Dracula, Dawn, Drifter, Johanna, Jutland, Laudania and Twente. Indexed surnames include Adderley, Barge, Miles and Smith. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Margate. Additional factual points include boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. 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.

208 vol i

Research summary for source page 208. The page concerns Constant nymph. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Constant Nymph, Count Dracula, Dawn, Drifter, Johanna, Jutland, Laudania and Twente. Indexed surnames include Adderley, Barge, Miles and Smith. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Margate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 350; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. 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.

254 vol i

Research summary for source page 254. The page concerns Dorrien rose. The factual index links this page to the vessels Canterbury, Dawn, Dorrien Rose, Newhaven, Queen and Rose. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hughes, Rose, Thompson and West. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 904 and 590; 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.

324 vol i

Research summary for source page 324. The page concerns Fisher boy. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Drifter, Fidget, Fisher Boy, Jacketa, Lord Cavan and Silver Dawn. Indexed surnames include Brown, Cubison and Fisher. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Fidget. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 144, 200 and 233; 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.