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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5 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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| 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. |
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| 249 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 249. The page concerns Marlborough. The factual index links this page to the vessels Autocarrier, Haig, Marlborough, Swallow, Vulture and Wolfe. Indexed surnames include Cox, Don, Edge-Partington, Euman, Haig, Hunt, Lewis and Matthews. 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 and Ramsgate. 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. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 51, 21 and 40; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include no reported casualties 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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| 453 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 453. The page concerns M/b (owner c.l. hunt). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Deal, England, Hilda, Hurlingham, Quest and Swallow. Indexed surnames include Hunt and Revoir. The indexed activity is dated 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action. Additional factual points include 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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| 454 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 454. The page concerns Quicksilver. The factual index links this page to the vessels Deal, Hilda, Quicksilver and Swallow. Indexed surnames include Jones, Phillips, Revoir and Satterford. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June, 3 June, 4 June and 31 May. 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 and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 20; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the recovery of the crew 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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| 455 | vol ii |
Research summary for source page 455. The page concerns Quicksilver. The factual index links this page to the vessels Deal, Hilda, Quicksilver, Ryegate II and Swallow. Indexed surnames include Jones, Phillips, Revoir and Satterford. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June, 3 June, 4 June and 31 May. 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 and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 20; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the recovery of the crew 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. |