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NMM / 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol iii

NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol iii

NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol iii
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NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol iii

Volume III 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 iii

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Showing only pages tagged with the vessel name CALCUTTA. 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 11–356 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
11 vol iii

Research summary for source page 11. The page concerns Reiger(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Reiger and Vrede. Indexed surnames include Perks, Roads, Tilbury and Tyson. 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, Tilbury, Sheerness, Southend and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include an air attack involving about 3 bombers and 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.

85 vol iii

Research summary for source page 85. The page concerns Saladin (h.54). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Hebe and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Dover, Holden and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject 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.

86 vol iii

Research summary for source page 86. The page concerns Salamander (n.86). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Dover, Ede, Holden and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 150, 289 and 393; 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.

93 vol iii

Research summary for source page 93. The page concerns Sandown (j.20). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Em, Princess, Princess Elizabeth, Progress, Queen and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Butler, Day, Dover and Greig. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Margate and La Panne. 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. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards La Panne. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 201, 800 and 860; 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. 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.

132 vol iii

Research summary for source page 132. The page concerns Corvette (2nd. The factual index links this page to the vessels Mallard, Mosquito and Sheldrake. Indexed surnames include Powlett. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Margate. The page appears to record that the subject 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.

209 vol iii

Research summary for source page 209. The page concerns Sutton (n.78). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Drifter, Nautilus, Sandown and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Day, Head, Miles and Temple. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. 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, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include a shortage of boats or powered craft. 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.

356 vol iii

Research summary for source page 356. The page concerns Worthing. The factual index links this page to the vessels Canterbury, Mallard, Queen and Worthing. Indexed surnames include Dover, Munton, Roads and Wilson. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 31 May, 2 June and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include 300 people reported wounded and 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.