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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10 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 9 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 9. The page concerns Halcyon - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Ambleve, Boat, Prague, Progress and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Dover, Few, Miles, Roads, Thurston and West. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 422 and 508; 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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| 138 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 138. The page concerns Lady brassey. The factual index links this page to the vessels Fabia, Foremost 87, Golden Gift, Lady Brassey, London, Paris, Prague, Sandown, Shipmates, Simla, Sun and Sun V. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hopgood, Hopwood and Robinson. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, 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. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dover. 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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| 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. |
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| 189 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 189. The page concerns London and north eastern railway company. The factual index links this page to the vessels Archangel, London and Prague. 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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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 426 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 426. The page concerns Prague (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessel Prague. Indexed surnames include Rusby. 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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| 449 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 449. The page concerns Queen of thanet (j.30) p.m/s m.s.f. (7th actg. ty. cdr. s.p. herival,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Devonia, Emile, Prague, Queen, Westward and Westward Ho. Indexed surnames include Cooper and Herival. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Harwich. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 150; 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. |