NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol ii

Research summary for source page 118. The page concerns Kestrel. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dinghy, Grouse, Kestrel and Twente. Indexed surnames include Boys-Smith, Legg, Smith and Spain. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Margate and Goodwin Sands. 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, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 35 and 20; 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.

Research summary for source page 218. The page concerns M.74. The factual index links this page to the vessels Kestrel and Twente. Indexed surnames include Boys-Smith, Legg, Smith and Tilbury. The indexed activity is dated 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Tilbury. 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. 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.

Research summary for source page 370. The page concerns Ocean breeze. The factual index links this page to the vessels Atlantic, Boat, Drifter, Haig, Jackeve, Lansdowne, Sandown and Twente. Indexed surnames include Bailley, Cornish, Haig and Mauny. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 150; 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.