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

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

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 37–391 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
37 vol ii

Research summary for source page 37. The page concerns Holland. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Edvard Nissen, Foremost 87, Holland, Newhaven, Rouen, Tynwald and Westcove. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Coats, Dover, Hollands, Long, Malcolm, Thomas and Wright. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Calais and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels 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 Downs and departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. 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.

38 vol ii

Research summary for source page 38. The page concerns Holland. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Edvard Nissen, Foremost 87, Holland, Newhaven, Rouen, Sun, Sun X, Tynwald and Westcove. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Coats, Dover, Few, Hollands, Long, Malcolm and Thomas. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Calais and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels 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 Downs and departure from or passage towards Dunkirk. 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. 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.

262 vol ii

Research summary for source page 262. The page concerns M.a/s.b.7. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Deal, Doria, Edvard Nissen, Felixstowe, Holland, The King, Westcove and Westward. Indexed surnames include Dover, King and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 30 May, 31 May, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 38; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include a vessel being lost following a collision. 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.

318 vol ii

Research summary for source page 318. The page concerns Moyle. The factual index links this page to the vessels Gourko, Moyle, Pacifico and Westcove. Indexed surnames include Clapson, Dangerfield, Lane and West. The indexed activity is dated 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject 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. Additional factual points include a vessel being lost following a collision. 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.

326 vol ii

Research summary for source page 326. The page concerns M.t.b.107(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Edvard Nissen, Felixstowe, Gourko, Holland, Moyle, Pacifico and Westcove. Indexed surnames include Dangerfield and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. 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, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include a vessel being lost following a collision. 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.

390 vol ii

Research summary for source page 390. The page concerns G. The factual index links this page to the vessels Edvard Nissen, Gourko, Pacific, Pacifico and Westcove. Indexed surnames include Johnson, Owles, Phillpott and Wilson. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Ramsgate. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Total. 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.

391 vol ii

Research summary for source page 391. The page concerns Pacifico. The factual index links this page to the vessels Edvard Nissen, Gourko, Moyle, Pacifico and Westcove. Indexed surnames include Ch., Johnson, MacDonald, Owles, Phillpott and Wilson. The indexed activity is dated 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. The page appears to record that the subject operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. Additional factual points include the recovery of the crew. 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.