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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9 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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| 21 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 21. The page concerns Hazard. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Hazard, Hebe, Progress and Sea Hawk. Indexed surnames include Bush, Dover, Tennant, Wake, Wake-Walker and Walker. The indexed activity is dated 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Southend and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. 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. 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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| 22 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 22. The page concerns Hebe (n.24). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Crested Eagle, Dawn, Hebe and Progress. Indexed surnames include Burns, Bush, Dover, Gort, Temple, Tennant, Wake and Wake-Walker. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 550; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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. 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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| 39 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 39. The page concerns I. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bornrif, Holland and Progress. Indexed surnames include Few. The indexed activity is dated 3 June, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100; 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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| 40 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 40. The page concerns ?. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bornrif, Deal, Hondsrug, Progress and Rose. Indexed surnames include Renny, Roads, Rose and Senior. 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, Ramsgate and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 500 and 100; 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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| 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. |
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| 139 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 139. The page concerns Lady cable. The factual index links this page to the vessels Broke, City of Christchurch, Golden Sunbeam, Haig, Lady Cable, Progress, Rouen, Sun, Sun XI and Sunbeam. Indexed surnames include Dover, Fidler and Haig. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 40 and 24; 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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| 224 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 224. The page concerns Maid of orleans. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Canterbury, Maid of Orleans, Progress, Queen and St. Helier. Indexed surnames include Dover, Gallon, Larkins, Roads and Walker. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 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 transported or landed evacuated troops, 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 980; 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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| 382 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 382. The page concerns Holder. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Dorrien Rose, Oranje, Progress, Queen and Rose. Indexed surnames include Crispin, Dover, Miles, Ratledge, Rose and West. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May and 28 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Sheerness and Southend. 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. 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. |