NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

Research summary for source page 104. The page concerns Blockships. The factual index links this page to the vessels Edvard Nissen, Gourko, Holland, Moyle and Pacifico. Indexed surnames include Dangerfield, Heap and West. The indexed activity is dated 3 June, 4 June and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action and was associated with a service award or official recognition. Additional factual points include a vessel being lost following a collision. 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.

Research summary for source page 309. The page concerns Express (h.61) 20th destroyer flotilla capt. (d) j.g.bickford,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Gourko and Major. Indexed surnames include Bickford, Dover and Malcolm. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. 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, was exposed to enemy action, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 500, 650, 800 and 600; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 45 people reported wounded. 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.

Research summary for source page 412. The page concerns Gossamer (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessel Gourko. Indexed surnames include Cook, Higgs, Hockney, Ross and Ward. The indexed activity is dated 3 June and 4 June. The page appears to record that the subject was associated with a service award or official recognition. 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.

Research summary for source page 413. The page concerns Gourko( (1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Gourko, Moyle and Pacifico. Indexed surnames include Dangerfield and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action, 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 Gourko. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 8 people reported wounded. 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.