Volume II 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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4 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 139 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 139. The page concerns Lady cable. The factual index links this page to the vessels Broke, City of Christchurch, Golden Sunbeam, Haig, Lady Cable, Progress, Rouen, Sun, Sun XI and Sunbeam. Indexed surnames include Dover, Fidler and Haig. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and The Downs. 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 and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 40 and 24; 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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| 299 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 299. The page concerns H.l.g.17(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels City of Christchurch, Drifter and Pauleter. Indexed surnames include Coleman, Dover, Miles and Towers. The indexed activity is dated 3 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 did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100; 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. |
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| 300 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 300. The page concerns M.l.c.21(1) landing craft. The factual index links this page to the vessels Anne, City of Christchurch, Fossa and Pauleter. Indexed surnames include Dover, Parsons, Thomas and Towers. 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 towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 51, 100 and 63; 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. |
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| 301 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 301. The page concerns K.l.c.22(1). The factual index links this page to the vessel City of Christchurch. Indexed surnames include Clouston, Miles and Mitten. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. 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. |