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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4 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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| 283 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 283. The page concerns Minesweeper flotillas. The factual index links this page to the vessels Devonia, Duchess, Dundalk, Hebe, Princess, Princess Elizabeth, Queen, Sandown, Skipjack, Speedwell and Westward. Indexed surnames include Button, Church, Dover and Le. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. 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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| 430 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 430. The page concerns Tug (saml. williams &. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Contest, Duke, Fishbourne, Princess and Princess Elizabeth. Indexed surnames include Baker, Coalbran, Miles, Wallis, Williams and Wilson. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Margate, Southend and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 400; 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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| 431 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 431. The page concerns Elizabeth. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Princess, Princess Elizabeth, Queen and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Baker, Coalbran, Dover, Tomkin and Wilson. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover, Margate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to La Panne and arrival at or return to Margate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 450, 460 and 374; 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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| 432 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 432. The page concerns Princess elizabeth 0735 - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessels Princess and Princess Elizabeth. Indexed surnames include Baker, Coalbran, Dover, Savidge and Tomkin. The indexed activity is dated 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Margate and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 510 and 380; 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. |