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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| 1 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 1. The page concerns Sun hisk inthdrawal. The factual index links this page to the vessel Sun. 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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| 10 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 10. The page concerns Admiral superintendent portsmouth's barge. The factual index links this page to the vessels Drifter, Sun and Sun IV. Indexed surnames include Barge. 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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| 138 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 138. The page concerns Burton. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, Burton, Bystander, Sun, Sun III and The King. Indexed surnames include Barge, Burton, Fisher and King. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject encountered mechanical trouble or damage, operated in convoy or with other vessels and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramagate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 74; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel. 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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| 154 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 154. The page concerns Calcutta (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Mallard, Mosquito, Sun and Worthing. Indexed surnames include Senior. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Margate, Sheerness and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject operated in convoy or with other vessels. 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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| 167 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 167. The page concerns Caryanda. The factual index links this page to the vessels Ankh, Bounty, Caryanda, Commodore and Sun. Indexed surnames include Dover, Kings, Schofield and Smith. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 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, ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft, 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 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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| 174 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 174. The page concerns Challenge. The factual index links this page to the vessels Challenge, Sun and Sun XI. Indexed surnames include Elliott. The indexed activity is dated 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject operated in convoy or with other vessels. 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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| 210 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 210. The page concerns Contest. The factual index links this page to the vessels Contest, Drifter, Sun and Sun XI. Indexed surnames include Bates, Elliott and Solomon. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 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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| 219 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 219. The page concerns Gredo (d.g.924). The factual index links this page to the vessels Challenge, Glenway, Sun and Sun III. Indexed surnames include Cook, Dover and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. 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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| 220 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 220. The page concerns Crested cock. The factual index links this page to the vessels Challenge, Crested Cock, Glenway, Lark, Maid of Orleans, Spurgeon, Sun, Sun VII, Sun XI and Sun XII. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hills, Roads and Tilbury. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Tilbury and Southend. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. 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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| 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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| 272 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 272. The page concerns Eastern district fishing fleet(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Ace, Boy Fred, L.N.85, Liberty, Rose, Seagull, Sheringham, Sun, Sun IV and Tony. Indexed surnames include Le, Little, Neilson and Rose. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and 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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| 282 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 282. The page concerns Vessel,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Advance, Elizabeth Green, Hanora, Sun, Sun IV and Viewfinder. Indexed surnames include Dover, Garside, Green and Minchin. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Ramsgate, Dover and La Panne. 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 and arrival at or return to Elizabeth. 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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| 284 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 284. The page concerns Em. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bee, Boat, Drifter, Em, England, Gerbera, Sun, Sun IV, White Bear, Windsora and Yvonne. Indexed surnames include Dover, English, Head, Hill, Lunn, White and Willing. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 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, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dankirk. 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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| 285 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 285. The page concerns X. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Cairngorm, Drifter, England, Gravelines, London, Summer Maid, Sun, Sun IV, White Bear, Yvonne and Yvonne et Moabe. Indexed surnames include Cooley, Dover, English, Lunn, MacManus, Mead, White and Willing. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 3 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, was exposed to enemy action, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 142; 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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| 303 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 303. The page concerns Ethel everard. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Ethel Everard, Sun and Sun XII. Indexed surnames include Barge, Day, Dover, Little and Willis. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 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. 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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| 315 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 315. The page concerns Fairplay(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Claude, Foremost 87, Sun, Sun X, Sun XI and Sun XII. Indexed surnames include Dover, Finch and Wright. 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 operated in convoy or with other vessels. 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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| 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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| 340 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 340. The page concerns Foremost 22. The factual index links this page to the vessels Empire Henchman, Foremost 22, Leader, Maid of Orleans, Newhaven, St. Helier, Sun, Sun X and Sun XI. Indexed surnames include Dover, Fieldgate, Holden and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 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 towed or assisted another craft. 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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| 345 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 345. The page concerns Formidable. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Formidable, London, Paris, Sun and Sun IV. Indexed surnames include Le. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. 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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| 346 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 346. The page concerns Formidable. The factual index links this page to the vessels Formidable, London, Sun and Sun IV. Indexed surnames include Le. 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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| 347 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 347. The page concerns "40 ft. ship's fast motor boat". The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Commodore, Paris and Sun. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hamilton, Hamilton-Meikle and Somerville. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 3 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. 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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| 430 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 430. The page concerns Guide of dunkirk(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, England, Iote and Sun. Indexed surnames include Amos and Wallace. The indexed activity is dated 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Sheerness. 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. |