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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8 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 7 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 7. The page concerns Abukir (p.v.). The factual index links this page to the vessels Abukir and Boat. Indexed surnames include Dover. The indexed activity is dated 27 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 200; 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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| 198 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 198. The page concerns Codrington (d.65) lst destroyer flotilla capt. (d) g.f. stevens- -. The factual index links this page to the vessel Anthony. Indexed surnames include Dover. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 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, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Bray Dune. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 866, 910, 830, 799 and 478; 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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| 308 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 308. The page concerns Excellent's motor boat. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Enterprise, Excellent's, Foremost 102, Queen and Wave Queen. Indexed surnames include Dixon and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. 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. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Portsmouth. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel. 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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| 309 | vol i |
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. |
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| 361 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 361. The page concerns Fyldea. The factual index links this page to the vessels Calvi, Canterbury, Crested Eagle, Fenella, K.N., Lochgarry, Polly, Polly Johnson and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Bill, Clouston, Dover, Johnson, Warde and Whamond. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 29 May. 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 and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include an air attack involving about 7 bombers, 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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| 362 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 362. The page concerns Fyldea (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Britannia, Polly, Polly Johnson, Skylark and Skylark 6. Indexed surnames include Bill, Dover and Johnson. The indexed activity is dated 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dover and arrival at or return to Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 41; 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. 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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| 419 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 419. The page concerns Great western railway company. The factual index links this page to the vessels Calvi, Polly, Roebuck, St. Andrew, St. Helier and St. Julien. Indexed surnames include Johnson and West. The indexed activity is dated 29 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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| 420 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 420. The page concerns Grenade. The factual index links this page to the vessels Abukir, Calvi, Lochgarry, Polly and Polly Johnson. Indexed surnames include Boyle, Dover, Johnson and West. The indexed activity is dated 28 May and 29 May. 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. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. Additional factual points include 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. |