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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2 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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| 69 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 69. The page concerns Isle of thanet. The factual index links this page to the vessels Canterbury, Foremost 22, Lady Brassey, Newhaven, Paris and Worthing. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hammond, Roads and White. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May and 28 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Calais and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 296 people reported wounded. 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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| 157 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 157. The page concerns Laroc. The factual index links this page to the vessels Adventuress, Boat, Foremost 22, Gravelines, Grive, Lady Sheila, Laroc, Prague and Sheila. Indexed surnames include Butler, Dover and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 75, 85, 60 and 12; 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. 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. |