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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3 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 89 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 89. The page concerns Saltash (n.62). The factual index links this page to the vessels Clan Macalister, Colonial, Pioneer, Queen and Scotia. Indexed surnames include Fowke, Gaughan, Little and West. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100 and 400; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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. |
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| 136 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 136. The page concerns Sherfield( 1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Clan Macalister, Nanette II, Sherfield, Sun and Sun XI. Indexed surnames include Amner, Barge, Dover, Kealey and West. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject 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. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. Additional factual points include 15 people reported wounded. 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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| 138 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 138. The page concerns Shikari (d.85). The factual index links this page to the vessels Ahola, Boat and Clan Macalister. Indexed surnames include Dover, Gort, Malcolm, Richardson and West. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject 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. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 396, 417 and 600; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. It discusses the operational routing system, including Route , 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. |