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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| 64 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 64. The page concerns Archangel p/v. The factual index links this page to the vessels Archangel and Biarritz. Indexed surnames include Dover and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 27 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. 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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| 97 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 97. The page concerns Biarritz (p/v) southern railway co. capt. w.h.baker, master. The factual index links this page to the vessels Archangel and Biarritz. Indexed surnames include Baker, Crockart, Dover, Miles and Phillips. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover and Calais. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels 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. |
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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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| 362 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 362. The page concerns Fyldea (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Britannia, Polly, Polly Johnson, Skylark and Skylark 6. Indexed surnames include Bill, Dover and Johnson. The indexed activity is dated 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject 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 Dover and arrival at or return to Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 41; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and bomb-related damage or water ingress. 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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| 421 | vol i |
Research summary for source page 421. The page concerns Grenade (contd.). The factual index links this page to the vessels Calvi, Canterbury, Crested Eagle, Fenella, Polly and Polly Johnson. Indexed surnames include Boyle, Clouston and Johnson. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and 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. 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. |