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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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Collection reference
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 Manxman. 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 68–425 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
68 vol ii

Research summary for source page 68. The page concerns Isle of man steam packet co.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Fenella, Lady of Mann, Manxman, Newhaven, Paris, Queen, Tynwald and Worthing. Indexed surnames include Dover, Mann, 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 and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards June. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 608 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.

236 vol ii

Research summary for source page 236. The page concerns Manxman (p/v) i.o.m.s.p.co.ltd. capt. p.b. cowley, master.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Manxman, Paris, Prague and Queen. Indexed surnames include Cowley, Dover and Highes. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action, operated in convoy or with other vessels, was associated with a service award or official recognition and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 951 and 177; 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.

307 vol ii

Research summary for source page 307. The page concerns Mona's queen p/v i.o.m.s.p.co.ltd. capt. r.duggan, master.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Maid of Orleans, Manxman and Queen. Indexed surnames include Dover, Duggan, Gallagher, Holkham and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 29 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 and was exposed to enemy action. 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.

395 vol ii

Research summary for source page 395. The page concerns Hospital carrier. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Foremost 87, Lady Brassey, Manxman, Paris, Prague, Sun, Sun IV and Sun XV. Indexed surnames include Biles, Dover and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 28 May, 29 May, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 400 and 230; 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.

424 vol ii

Research summary for source page 424. The page concerns L.n.e.ry.co.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Deal, Foremost 87, Lady Brassey, Manxman, Paris, Prague, Queen and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Baxter, Dover and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover 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 bomb-related damage or water ingress and 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.

425 vol ii

Research summary for source page 425. The page concerns Prague (h.m.t.) 1830. The factual index links this page to the vessels Deal, Foremost 87, Lady Brassey, Manxman, Paris, Prague, Queen and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Baxter, Dover and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover 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 bomb-related damage or water ingress and 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.