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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9 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 30 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 30. The page concerns High speed launch 120. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Dinghy, Doggersbank and Hilda. Indexed surnames include Berry, Dover and Tilbury. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Tilbury, Sheerness, Southend, La Panne and Bray-Dunes. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100 and 600; 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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| 31 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 31. The page concerns Hilda. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Dinghy, Doggersbank and Hilda. Indexed surnames include Berry, Dover, Gray and Tilbury. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Tilbury, Sheerness, Southend, La Panne and Bray-Dunes. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100, 600 and 305; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. 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. |
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| 118 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 118. The page concerns Kestrel. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dinghy, Grouse, Kestrel and Twente. Indexed surnames include Boys-Smith, Legg, Smith and Spain. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Margate and Goodwin Sands. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 35 and 20; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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. |
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| 266 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 266. The page concerns Massey shaw. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Dinghy, Emile, London, Massey Shaw and Thames. Indexed surnames include Lucey, Miles, Ray, Shaw, Walker and Wright. 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, ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 30, 60 and 46; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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. |
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| 278 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 278. The page concerns M.f.h.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dinghy and M.F.H.. Indexed surnames include Barnes, Saunders, Smith and West. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 140 and 87; 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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| 337 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 337. The page concerns Eujituan. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, Dinghy, Marsayru, Mosquito, Naval Steam Pinnace, Noneta and Portsdown. Indexed surnames include Godman, Morrison and West. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 2 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, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Remsgate. 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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| 338 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 338. The page concerns Naval steam pinnace. The factual index links this page to the vessels Broke, Dinghy, Doggersbank, Marsayru, Mosquito, Naval Steam Pinnace, Noneta and Seriola. Indexed surnames include Godman, Morrison and West. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 19; 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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| 351 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 351. The page concerns New prince of wales. The factual index links this page to the vessels Broke, Dinghy, Mosquito, New Prince of Wales, Prince, Prince of Wales and Triton. Indexed surnames include Bennett, Prince and Wales. The indexed activity is dated 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Sheerness and Southend. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, encountered mechanical trouble or damage and was exposed to enemy action. Additional factual points include boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. It discusses the operational routing system, including Route X, 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. |
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| 404 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 404. The page concerns Portland harbour. The factual index links this page to the vessels Berwick, Broke, Dinghy, Major and Pellag II. Indexed surnames include Dover, Martino and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. 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, 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 Air and departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. 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. |