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NMM / 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i
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NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

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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940.542.1 1940 Orde vol i

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Showing only pages tagged with the vessel name Thames. Tags are exact matches from this collection’s OCR tag index. Clear vessel filter ×

7 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 71–247 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
71 vol i

Research summary for source page 71. The page concerns A/s trawlers - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessel Thames. Indexed surnames include Barge and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 300; 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.

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.

196 vol i

Research summary for source page 196. The page concerns Cockle bawley boats. The factual index links this page to the vessels Defender, Endeavour, Letitia, Reliance, Renown, Resolute, Thames and Tilly. Indexed surnames include Dench, Dover, Halls, Legget, Long, Noakes, Osborne and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Margate and Southend. 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 departure from or passage towards Southend. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 200; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include 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.

197 vol i

Research summary for source page 197. The page concerns Cockle bawley boats - (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Fossa and Thames. Indexed surnames include Day and Dover. 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 was associated with a service award or official recognition. 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.

215 vol i

Research summary for source page 215. The page concerns Count dracula m/c (owner, k. greiner). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Constant Nymph, Count Dracula, Cruiser and Thames. Indexed surnames include Barge, Few, Greiner, Little, Richmond and Smith. The indexed activity is dated 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, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was exposed to enemy action, was associated with a service award or official recognition 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 Ramsgate. Additional factual points include a reported 4 passages to Dunkirk and a reported load of 75 service personnel on each 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.

242 vol i

Research summary for source page 242. The page concerns Diana mary. The factual index links this page to the vessels Diana, Diana Mary, Goole, Mary, Rye, Thames and Viewfinder. Indexed surnames include Dover, Miles and White. The indexed activity is dated 4 June, 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. Additional factual points include fuel or lubricating-oil difficulties. 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.

247 vol i

Research summary for source page 247. The page concerns Doggersbank. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Doggersbank and Thames. Indexed surnames include Day, Dickens and McBarnet. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate, Sheerness and La Panne. 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 350; 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.