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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10 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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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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| 141 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 141. The page concerns The. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Progress and Queen. Indexed surnames include Knights. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. 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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| 142 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 142. The page concerns Tug (portsmouth). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, C.9, Ivanhoe, Persia, Progress, Queen and Scotia. Indexed surnames include Treleaven. The indexed activity is dated 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 and was exposed to enemy action. 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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| 238 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 238. The page concerns Despatch ii. The factual index links this page to the vessels Broke, Despatch II, Newhaven, Pascholl and Progress. Indexed surnames include Dover, Miles, Poole, West and Wilmot-Sitwell. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject encountered mechanical trouble or damage. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 263; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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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| 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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| 264 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 264. The page concerns Duke(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Ada Mary, Ashingdon, Boat, Broke, Contest, Duke, Fishbourne, Haste Away, Mary, Princess, Progress and Shannon. Indexed surnames include Barge, Mansfield, Miles and Williams. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Southend and The Downs. 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 Ramsgate. 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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| 318 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 318. The page concerns Feasible. The factual index links this page to the vessels Drifter, Feasible, Progress and Watchful. Indexed surnames include Dover. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops. 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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| 319 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 319. The page concerns Fenella p/v. The factual index links this page to the vessels Crested Eagle, Fenella and Progress. Indexed surnames include Dover and Gubbon. The indexed activity is dated 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 and was exposed to enemy action. 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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| 357 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 357. The page concerns Friso(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Friso, Hebe, Hebe II, Newhaven, Progress and Sursum Corda. Indexed surnames include Day, Dover, King, Miles, Roads, Symons 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 Calais. 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 354 and 648; 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. |