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NMM / 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol ii

NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol ii

NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol ii
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NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol ii

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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940.542.1 1940 Orde vol ii

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

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

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

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 22–423 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
22 vol ii

Research summary for source page 22. The page concerns Hebe (n.24). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Crested Eagle, Dawn, Hebe and Progress. Indexed surnames include Burns, Bush, Dover, Gort, Temple, Tennant, Wake and Wake-Walker. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. 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 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 550; 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. It discusses the operational routing system, including Route , and changes made in response to coastal gunfire, minesweeping or passage distance. 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.

36 vol ii

Research summary for source page 36. The page concerns His majesty. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, His Majesty, Holland, Newhaven, Rouen and Tynwald. Indexed surnames include Bown, Bridge, Coats, Dover, Hollands, Long, Malcolm and Thomas. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Sheerness and Calais. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, 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 departure from or passage towards 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.

37 vol ii

Research summary for source page 37. The page concerns Holland. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Edvard Nissen, Foremost 87, Holland, Newhaven, Rouen, Tynwald and Westcove. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Coats, Dover, Hollands, Long, Malcolm, Thomas and Wright. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Calais and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, 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. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Downs and departure from or passage towards 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.

38 vol ii

Research summary for source page 38. The page concerns Holland. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Edvard Nissen, Foremost 87, Holland, Newhaven, Rouen, Sun, Sun X, Tynwald and Westcove. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Coats, Dover, Few, Hollands, Long, Malcolm and Thomas. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Calais and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, 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. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Downs and departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. 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.

171 vol ii

Research summary for source page 171. The page concerns Leopold anna (h.76). The factual index links this page to the vessels Chalutier, Commodore, Dawn, England, Leader, Marie and Pierre. Indexed surnames include Dover, English, Terrier, Vigne and Young. 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 and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, 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. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover and arrival at or return to Ramsgate. 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.

190 vol ii

Research summary for source page 190. The page concerns Lord barham. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Drifter, Jacketa, Lord Barham, Lord Cavan and Watchful. Indexed surnames include Cubison, Fisher, Muggridge and Senior. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action, 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.

191 vol ii

Research summary for source page 191. The page concerns Lord cavan. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Drifter, Fidget, Fisher Boy, Jacketa, Lord Cavan, Mosquito and Silver Dawn. Indexed surnames include Cubison, Fisher, Muggridge, Senior and Tennant. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. 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.

355 vol ii

Research summary for source page 355. The page concerns Niger (n.73). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Dawn, Dundalk, Sun, Sun VIII and Tanga. Indexed surnames include Craig, Cronyn, Dover, Hichens and Robb. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Sheerness and La Panne. 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 and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 205; 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.

410 vol ii

Research summary for source page 410. The page concerns W.d./m.l.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Dawn, Pigeon, Vernon and Vernon I. Indexed surnames include Gabbett-Mulhallen, Troup, Wilson and Yealland. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 20; 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.

414 vol ii

Research summary for source page 414. The page concerns W.d./m.l.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Dawn, Pigeon, Vernon and Vernon I. Indexed surnames include Gabbett-Mulhallen, Troup and Yealland. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 20; 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.

421 vol ii

Research summary for source page 421. The page concerns P/s. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Burton, Dawn and Portsdown. Indexed surnames include Burton, Church, Clouston, Kent, Ramel, West and White. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and was associated with a service award or official recognition. 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.

422 vol ii

Research summary for source page 422. The page concerns Portsmouth inner yechts. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Foremost 101, Foremost 102, Lady Southborough, Prima and Queen. Indexed surnames include Barge, Tilbury and Wilson. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Ramsgate, Tilbury and La Panne. 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.

423 vol ii

Research summary for source page 423. The page concerns Portsmouth inner patrol yachts. The factual index links this page to the vessels Ahola, Ankh, Bounty, Caryanda, Dawn, Lahloo, Noneta, Seriola, Thele and Westward. Indexed surnames include Baxter, Bone, Gort and Senior. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger 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.