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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5 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
| Page | Volume | Research summary | Factual index tags |
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| 45 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 45. The page concerns Ambleve. The factual index links this page to the vessels Ambleve, Boat, Minikoi, Sambre and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Blows and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 30 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 Dover. 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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| 172 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 172. The page concerns Cervia. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Cervia, Duchess, Hilda, Ivanhoe, Java, Persia, Royalty, Sark, Shetland, Skipjack and Tollesbury. Indexed surnames include Barge, Dover, Head, Roads and West. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, 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. 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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| 325 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 325. The page concerns Fitzroy (n.03). The factual index links this page to the vessels Hebe, Hebe II and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Dover, Forbes and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 109, 678, 3 and 67; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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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| 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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| 411 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 411. The page concerns Cossamer (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Ivanhoe, Major and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hockney, McClelland, Phipps and West. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Sheerness and La Panne. 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 675 and 170; 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. |