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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24 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 76 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 76. The page concerns Aura. The factual index links this page to the vessels Aura, Dinghy, Girl Gladys, Queen and Thames. Indexed surnames include Chodzko and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 2 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, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was associated with a service award or official recognition and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. 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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| 128 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 128. The page concerns Brighton belle. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Queen, Sandown, Surrey and Tiny. Indexed surnames include Miles and Perrin. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 28 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, La Panne and The Downs. 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 304; 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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| 129 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 129. The page concerns Brighton belle. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Queen, Sandown, Surrey and Tiny. Indexed surnames include Miles and Perrin. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 28 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, La Panne and The Downs. 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 304; 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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| 130 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 130. The page concerns Brighton queen. The factual index links this page to the vessels Colonial, Queen and Scotia. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Little and Stubbs. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Margate. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Margate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 160; 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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| 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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| 160 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 160. The page concerns Canvey queen. The factual index links this page to the vessels Canvey Queen, Queen and Shamrock. Indexed surnames include Dover and Lebon. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 2 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 291; 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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| 177 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 177. The page concerns Charles cooper henderson. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat and Queen. Indexed surnames include Cooper and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Margate. 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. |
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| 203 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 203. The page concerns Commodore 1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Commodore, Eastbourne Queen and Queen. Indexed surnames include Dover and Thompson. The indexed activity is dated 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 and 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. |
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| 253 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 253. The page concerns Doris. The factual index links this page to the vessels Doris, Newhaven and Queen. Indexed surnames include Read and West. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 30 May. 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, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 904 and 590; 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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| 254 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 254. The page concerns Dorrien rose. The factual index links this page to the vessels Canterbury, Dawn, Dorrien Rose, Newhaven, Queen and Rose. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hughes, Rose, Thompson 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 The Downs. 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 904 and 590; 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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| 271 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 271. The page concerns Eastbourne queen(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Commodore, Eastbourne Queen and Queen. Indexed surnames include Sayers. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards 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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| 296 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 296. The page concerns Enterprise. The factual index links this page to the vessels Amazone, Enterprise, Excellent's, Foremost 102, Queen and Wave Queen. Indexed surnames include Kent and Martin. The indexed activity is dated 30 May and 31 May. 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 and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Enterprise. 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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| 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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| 313 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 313. The page concerns Fair breeze. The factual index links this page to the vessels Atlantic, Boat, Canvey Queen, Drifter, Fair Breeze, Queen, Royal Eagle and Westward. Indexed surnames include Gabbett-Mulhallen, Sayle and Washbourn. The indexed activity is dated 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Bray. 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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| 323 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 323. The page concerns The. The factual index links this page to the vessels Duke, Fishbourne, Princess, Queen, Sun and Sun III. Indexed surnames include Dover and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 2 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 and 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. |
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| 337 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 337. The page concerns Foam queen(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Foam Queen and Queen. Indexed surnames include Mastin. The indexed activity is dated 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 98; 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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| 344 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 344. The page concerns Foremost 102. The factual index links this page to the vessels Enterprise, Foremost 101, Foremost 102, Lady Southborough, Queen and Wave Queen. Indexed surnames include Attwaters and Martin. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 6 and 254; 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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| 368 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 368. The page concerns Gallion's reach. The factual index links this page to the vessels Foremost 101, Lady Southborough, Newhaven and Queen. Indexed surnames include Head, Johnstone and Mason. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 123; 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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| 377 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 377. The page concerns General steam navigation co. ltd.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bullfinch, Crested Eagle, Golden Eagle, Queen, Royal Daffodil, Royal Eagle and Royal Sovereign. 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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| 391 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 391. The page concerns Glen gower - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Grive and Queen. Indexed surnames include Dover and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 2 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 and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 800; 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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| 407 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 407. The page concerns Gondolier queen. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Gondolier Queen and Queen. Indexed surnames include Pool. 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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| 415 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 415. The page concerns Gracie fields p.m/s 10th m.s.f.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Queen and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Larkin and Weeks. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Margate 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 operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards La Panne. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 281; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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. |
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| 424 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 424. The page concerns Greyhound 1st destroyer flotilla cdr. w.r.warshall-a'deane,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dorrien Rose, Queen and Rose. Indexed surnames include Deane, Dover, Rose, Saunders, Settersfield, Teichert and West. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 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, 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. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to La Panne. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 134, 681, 720 and 506; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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. |