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

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

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 56–356 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
56 vol iii

Research summary for source page 56. The page concerns Sabre (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Calvi, Canterbury, Mosquito, Newhaven and Paris. Indexed surnames include Dover and Green. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 451, 756, 500 and 592; 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.

172 vol iii

Research summary for source page 172. The page concerns Southern railway company. The factual index links this page to the vessels Autocarrier, Biarritz, Canterbury, Dinard, Foremost 22, Hythe, Lorina, Maid of Orleans, Normania, Paris, Whippingham and Whitstable. 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.

247 vol iii

Research summary for source page 247. The page concerns Skoot. The factual index links this page to the vessels Brandaris, Canterbury, Cruiser, Deal, Hondsrug, Jutland, Patria, Queen, Rian, Tilly, Twente and Worthing. Indexed surnames include Barwell, Clements, Holman, Miles and West. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, 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. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Tilly. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 107 and 295; 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.

283 vol iii

Research summary for source page 283. The page concerns 11 & 12 verity. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Canterbury, Gulzar, Maid of Orleans, Paris and Westward. Indexed surnames include Dover and Somerville. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and no reported casualties. 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.

336 vol iii

Research summary for source page 336. The page concerns Wild swan (d.62) 19th destroyer flotilla lt. cdr. j.l. young-. The factual index links this page to the vessels Canterbury, Gravelines, Maid of Orleans, Queen and Westward. Indexed surnames include Dover and Young. The indexed activity is dated 26 May and 27 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dunkirk and departure from or passage towards Arrived. 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.