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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27 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 5 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 5. The page concerns Abel dewulf (n.58). The factual index links this page to the vessels Abel Dewulf, Abel Tasman, Alice, Andre Lucienne, Beal, Broke, England and Newhaven. Indexed surnames include Beal, Crick, Dover, Griffiths and Senior. The indexed activity is dated 3 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, 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. |
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| 6 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 6. The page concerns Abel tasman. The factual index links this page to the vessels Abel Tasman, Alice, Beal, Broke, England and Newhaven. Indexed surnames include Adam, Beal, Crick, Dover, Griffiths and Senior. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 200 and 900; 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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| 18 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 18. The page concerns In. The factual index links this page to the vessels Albatross, Auguster, Boat, England, Evening, Progress and Speedwell. Indexed surnames include Burns, Churchill and Copeland. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Margate and Sheerness. 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 130; 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. |
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| 19 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 19. The page concerns Albury (n.41). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Crested Eagle, England, Evening, Progress and Speedwell. Indexed surnames include Burns, Churchill and Corbet-Singleton. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Margate, Sheerness and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, 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 161, 445 and 130; 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. |
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| 29 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 29. The page concerns A.l.c.16. The factual index links this page to the vessels A.L.C. 16, Boat, Clan Macalister and England. Indexed surnames include Few, Gill, Hardstaff and Wilcoxon. The indexed activity is dated 29 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, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was exposed to enemy action 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. 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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| 82 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 82. The page concerns Bart. The factual index links this page to the vessels Barbara, Bart and England. Indexed surnames include Day and Raoul. The indexed activity is dated 3 June, 27 May and 28 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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| 108 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 108. The page concerns R.n.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Advance, Bobeli, England, Horst, Reda and Viewfinder. Indexed surnames include Bonham and Dover. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Sheerness and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject 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. |
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| 133 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 133. The page concerns Britannic (d.r.85). The factual index links this page to the vessels Britannic, Deal, England and Hilda. Indexed surnames include Budd and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 65; 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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| 153 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 153. The page concerns Calcutta. The factual index links this page to the vessels Cruiser, England, Golden Sunbeam, Java, Lord Collingwood, Lord Keith, Lord Rodney, Lord St. Vincent, Reiger, Sandown and Sunbeam. Indexed surnames include Gort, Green, Lees, March and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Sheerness, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. Additional factual points include 70 people reported wounded. 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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| 175 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 175. The page concerns Chamois( 1). The factual index links this page to the vessels A 5, Boat, Chamois and England. Indexed surnames include Brown, Church, Day and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action 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 England. 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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| 233 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 233. The page concerns Demok i(1). The factual index links this page to the vessel England. Indexed surnames include Lloyd. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100; 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. |
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| 234 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 234. The page concerns Deneb. The factual index links this page to the vessels Deneb, England and London. The indexed activity is dated 31 May. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include 30 people reported killed. 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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| 263 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 263. The page concerns Du guesclin (d.g.910). The factual index links this page to the vessels Ada Mary, Boat, Broke, Duke, England, Fishbourne, Margaux, Mary, Princess, Progress, Sun and Sun III. Indexed surnames include Miles. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Remagate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 35; 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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| 270 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 270. The page concerns Eastbourne belle. The factual index links this page to the vessels Eastbourne Belle, England, Skylark and Skylark 6. Indexed surnames include Allchorn. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to England. 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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| 273 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 273. The page concerns Edina. The factual index links this page to the vessels Edina and England. Indexed surnames include Read. The indexed activity is dated 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. 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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| 274 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 274. The page concerns Edmond rene. The factual index links this page to the vessel England. Indexed surnames include West. The indexed activity is dated 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 210; 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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| 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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| 284 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 284. The page concerns Em. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bee, Boat, Drifter, Em, England, Gerbera, Sun, Sun IV, White Bear, Windsora and Yvonne. Indexed surnames include Dover, English, Head, Hill, Lunn, White and Willing. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. 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. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dankirk. 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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| 285 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 285. The page concerns X. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Cairngorm, Drifter, England, Gravelines, London, Summer Maid, Sun, Sun IV, White Bear, Yvonne and Yvonne et Moabe. Indexed surnames include Cooley, Dover, English, Lunn, MacManus, Mead, White and Willing. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. 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, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 142; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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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| 286 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 286. The page concerns Emile deschamps. The factual index links this page to the vessels Emile, England, King George, King George V, Leader and Massey Shaw. Indexed surnames include George, King, Miles, Shaw and Tellier. The indexed activity is dated 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and was exposed to enemy action. 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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| 288 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 288. The page concerns Emma of india french trawler. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bluebird, Broke, England, Marie, Mary and Pierre. Indexed surnames include Dover and Scott. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 215; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. It discusses the operational routing system, including Routes X and Y, 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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| 289 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 289. The page concerns Emperor of india (p.m/s) 10th m.s.f ty.lieut. c. pawley,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bluebird, Broke, England and Mary. Indexed surnames include Dickinson, Dover, Pawley, Scott and Stephens. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 214, 215 and 213; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include fuel or lubricating-oil difficulties. It discusses the operational routing system, including Routes X, Y and Z, 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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| 350 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 350. The page concerns Foudroyant. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, England, Gava, Naiad Errant and Speedwell. Indexed surnames include Dover, Fontaine, Landriau and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. The page appears to record that the subject operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 763 and 487; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel. 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. |
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| 359 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 359. The page concerns Fronsac (517 tons) french cargo ship. The factual index links this page to the vessels England, Fronsac, Margaux and Normanville. Indexed surnames include Dover. The indexed activity is dated 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dover. 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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| 375 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 375. The page concerns Gavine. The factual index links this page to the vessels England, Gavine, Mary, Mary Spearing and Mary Spearing II. Indexed surnames include Cooper. The indexed activity is dated 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to England. 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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| 399 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 399. The page concerns Golden lily. The factual index links this page to the vessels Chantecler, England, Golden Lily, Johanna and Lily. Indexed surnames include Cullen. The indexed activity is dated 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to England. 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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| 430 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 430. The page concerns Guide of dunkirk(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, England, Iote and Sun. Indexed surnames include Amos and Wallace. The indexed activity is dated 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. 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. |