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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 Major. Tags are exact matches from this collection’s OCR tag index. Clear vessel filter ×

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

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 121–404 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
121 vol ii

Research summary for source page 121. The page concerns Kingfisher. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Duke, Laroc, Major, Progress and Sambre. Indexed surnames include Dover, Few, Harrison and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 30 May and 31 May. 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, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 180, 80, 91 and 157; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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.

186 vol ii

Research summary for source page 186. The page concerns I. The factual index links this page to the vessels Fossa, Major and Mosquito. Indexed surnames include Dover and Holdsworth. 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 Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 620, 500, 93, 800, 200 and 196; 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.

261 vol ii

Research summary for source page 261. The page concerns M.a/3.b.6 - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, England, Girl Gladys, Hebe, Major and Thames. Indexed surnames include Barge, Dover, Gort and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Keith. 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.

356 vol ii

Research summary for source page 356. The page concerns Niger - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Major, Vrede and Westward. Indexed surnames include Dover, Few, Hichens and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 330, 310, 300 and 700; 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.

403 vol ii

Research summary for source page 403. The page concerns M/b (owner f. bridge). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, England, Major, Peggy IV and Pellag II. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Hughes and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. 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. 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.

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.