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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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. |