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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9 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 41 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 41. The page concerns Alouette ii. The factual index links this page to the vessels Alouette II and Gravelines. Indexed surnames include Barge, Fenwick, Lee, Roads and Wyatt. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 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 was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 35 and 140; 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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| 134 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 134. The page concerns Brock. The factual index links this page to the vessels Gravelines and Roberts. Indexed surnames include Dover, Jappy and Roberts. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 6; 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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| 158 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 158. The page concerns Canterbury p/v. The factual index links this page to the vessels Canterbury, Gravelines, Maid of Orleans and Worthing. Indexed surnames include Day, Dover, Hancock, Prior and Soper. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Calais and Boulogne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 457; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include bomb-related damage or water ingress. 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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| 186 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 186. The page concerns Chasseur 42. The factual index links this page to the vessels Chasseur 42 and Gravelines. Indexed surnames include Dover, Jule, King and Landriau. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Calais and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject encountered mechanical trouble or damage. Additional factual points include an air attack involving about 12 bombers 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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| 235 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 235. The page concerns Denis papin (a.d.48). The factual index links this page to the vessels Gravelines, Moussaillon, President Buars and Venus. Indexed surnames include Dover, Le, Miles and Raquez. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 29 May, 30 May and 1 June. 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, operated in convoy or with other vessels and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 177, 166 and 117; 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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| 269 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 269. The page concerns Dwarf. The factual index links this page to the vessels Drifter, Dwarf, Gravelines and Viking. Indexed surnames include Barge, Coussens, Dover, Miles and O'Hare. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was exposed to enemy action and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 34; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include 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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| 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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| 370 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 370. The page concerns Gava. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dhoon, Edwina, Evelyn Rose, Evening, Gava, Gravelines, Jacinta, Jordan, Leader, Princess, Princess Maud and Rose. Indexed surnames include Day, Dover, Jordan, King, Maud, Miles, Rose and West. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 2 June, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Fleetwood. 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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| 432 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 432. The page concerns Guillemot. The factual index links this page to the vessels Autocarrier, Gravelines, Horst, Speedwell and Sprite. Indexed surnames include Bonham, Fardell, Mann and Sargent. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Margate and Sheerness. 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 arrival at or return to Guillemot. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 460; 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. |