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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17 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 18 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 18. The page concerns Harwich trawlers and drifters. The factual index links this page to the vessels Argyllshire, Ivanhoe, Jackeve, Mare, Mosquito, Pioneer, Rig, Saturn, Strive, Three Kings and Tweenways. Indexed surnames include Dover, Kings and Powell. The indexed activity is dated 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action 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. |
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| 47 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 47. The page concerns Howson. captain j.m., r.n. (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Amulree, Ankh, Boat, Caryanda, Lord Collingwood, Lord Keith, Mosquito and Westward. Indexed surnames include Day, Dover, Few, Howson and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action 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. Additional factual points include an air attack involving about 30 bombers, a vessel being lost following a collision, the recovery of the crew, bomb-related damage or water ingress, a shortage of boats or powered craft, boats grounding in the prevailing conditions and sea or weather conditions affecting the operation. 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. |
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| 175 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 175. The page concerns Letitia. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Letitia, Mosquito, Santosy, Sun and Sun XV. Indexed surnames include MacIntyre. The indexed activity is dated 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. 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 arrival at or return to Ramsgate. 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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| 185 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 185. The page concerns Locust. The factual index links this page to the vessels Hebe, Lotus, Mosquito, Royal Eagle and Success. Indexed surnames include Bush, Cordeaux and Costobadie. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Sheerness and La Panne. 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 and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Sheerness and arrival at or return to La Panne. Additional factual points include a shortage of boats or powered craft 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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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 312 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 312. The page concerns Seal. The factual index links this page to the vessels Mosquito, Normania and Westward. Indexed surnames include Day, Dover, Few, Flint, Gardiner, Miles, Robb and Seal. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Sheerness and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Braye-Dunes. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 550 and 563; 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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| 313 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 313. The page concerns La. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, England, Lord Cavan, Mosquito and Scotia. Indexed surnames include Dover, Flint, Gardiner, Hirschfield, Manwaring, Miles, Thirlwall and West. The indexed activity is dated 1 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, 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 620; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include 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. |
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| 314 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 314. The page concerns Mosquito - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessel Mosquito. Indexed surnames include Ch., Flint, Fox, Gardiner, Hirschfield, Manwaring, Riddell and Sawyer. The page appears to record that the subject 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. |
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| 321 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 321. The page concerns M.t.b.67. The factual index links this page to the vessels Felixstowe, Leader and Mosquito. Indexed surnames include Anderson, Dover, Gort, Head, Keyes and West. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject 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 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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| 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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| 359 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 359. The page concerns No rmania. The factual index links this page to the vessels Mosquito and Normania. Indexed surnames include Day, Dover, Few, Miles, Ross and Whiting. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. 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 Bray. 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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| 394 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 394. The page concerns Pangbourne - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, England, Mosquito, Rouen and Speedwell. Indexed surnames include Douglas, Douglas-Watson, Dover, Hoare, Reid, Robb and Watson. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 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, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 450, 23, 43 and 47; 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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| 434 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 434. The page concerns Skoot. The factual index links this page to the vessels Commodore, Mosquito, Princess and Triton. Indexed surnames include Bayley and Dover. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and encountered mechanical trouble or damage. 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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| 435 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 435. The page concerns River pleasure. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Hampton, Lily and Mosquito. Indexed surnames include Bayley, Dover and Whatford. The indexed activity is dated 30 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, encountered mechanical trouble or damage and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. 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. |