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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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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 Skipjack. Tags are exact matches from this collection’s OCR tag index. Clear vessel filter ×

11 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 6–399 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
6 vol ii

Research summary for source page 6. The page concerns Haig. The factual index links this page to the vessels Haig, Ivanhoe, Patria, Persia and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Haig, Hills, Lewis, Miles, Pisani, Troup and Wales. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action, 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 57, 60 and 65; 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.

8 vol ii

Research summary for source page 8. The page concerns Halcyon (n.42). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Clan Macalister, Crested Eagle, Patricia and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Cox, Dover, Hinton and West. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, 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 192 and 232; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include sea or weather conditions affecting the operation. 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.

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.

32 vol ii

Research summary for source page 32. The page concerns Hilda - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Britannic, Deal, England, Gipsy King, Golden Spray, Golden Spray II, Haig, Hilda, Lady Haig, Marie and Moss Rose. Indexed surnames include George, Haig, Hammond, King, Little, Lloyd, Rose and Spray. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk 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 600 and 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.

55 vol ii

Research summary for source page 55. The page concerns Impulsive. The factual index links this page to the vessels Anthony, Boat, Ivanhoe, Patricia, Skipjack and Swallow. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hutchins and Thomas. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Sheerness, La Panne and The Downs. 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 operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 750, 675 and 779; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. It discusses the operational routing system, including Routes X and Y, 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.

111 vol ii

Research summary for source page 111. The page concerns Keith (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Bounty, Hebe, Hilda, Skipjack and Vincia. Indexed surnames include Dover and Gort. The indexed activity is dated 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, was exposed to enemy action and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and bomb-related damage or water ingress. 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.

164 vol ii

Research summary for source page 164. The page concerns Leda - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessels Ivanhoe, Skipjack, Speedwell and Success. Indexed surnames include Few, Miles, Roads and Unwin. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate, Sheerness and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 380 and 630; 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.

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.

284 vol ii

Research summary for source page 284. The page concerns Minesweeper groups. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dundalk, Skipjack, Speedwell and Westward. Indexed surnames include Church, Dover, Miles, Robb and West. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 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.

285 vol ii

Research summary for source page 285. The page concerns Minesweeper groups. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dundalk, Skipjack, Speedwell and Westward. Indexed surnames include Church, Dover, Miles, Ross and West. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 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.

399 vol ii

Research summary for source page 399. The page concerns Trinity house vessel.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Patricia and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Beard, Dover, Miles and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. 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.