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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7 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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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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| 152 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 152. The page concerns Cairngorm. The factual index links this page to the vessels Cairngorm, Reiger and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Green, Miles and Wright. The indexed activity is dated 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. 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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| 153 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 153. The page concerns Calcutta. The factual index links this page to the vessels Cruiser, England, Golden Sunbeam, Java, Lord Collingwood, Lord Keith, Lord Rodney, Lord St. Vincent, Reiger, Sandown and Sunbeam. Indexed surnames include Gort, Green, Lees, March and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Sheerness, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. Additional factual points include 70 people reported wounded. 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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| 250 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 250. The page concerns Doria. The factual index links this page to the vessels Deal, Doria, Kenia, Royal Daffodil and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Day, Dover, English and Mastin. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. 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 90; 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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| 332 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 332. The page concerns Flare burning drifters - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessels Eileen, Eileen Emma, Forecast, Gervais Rentoul, Girl Gladys, Golden Gift, Golden Sunbeam, Lady Brassey, Lord Howard, Lord Howe, Midas and Netsukis. Indexed surnames include Dover, Graham and Young. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 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 and towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel, boats grounding in the prevailing conditions and sea or weather conditions affecting the operation. 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. |