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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 Crested Eagle. 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 46–286 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
46 vol iii

Research summary for source page 46. The page concerns Royal eagle. The factual index links this page to the vessels Crested Eagle, Drifter, Golden Eagle and Royal Eagle. Indexed surnames include Cordeaux, Dover, Farrow, Miles and West. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Margate, Sheerness, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 700 and 126; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. It discusses the operational routing system, including Routes X and Y, 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.

54 vol iii

Research summary for source page 54. The page concerns Sabre (h.18) 16th destroyer flotilla cdr. b. dean, r.n. (retd). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Crested Eagle and Queen. Indexed surnames include Bush, Dean, Dover, Few, Howson, Miles, Otway-Ruthven and Wardrop. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 100, 158, 800, 500 and 531; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include bomb-related damage or water ingress and 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.

62 vol iii

Research summary for source page 62. The page concerns St. clears,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Crested Eagle, Golden Eagle, Gravelines, London, Sun and Sun V. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hayward, Long, Penney and Penny. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover, Sheerness and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. 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.

75 vol iii

Research summary for source page 75. The page concerns St. seiriol. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Crested Eagle, Fenella, Progress, Queen and St. Seiriol. Indexed surnames include Dobb, Dover, Mackewn and Wales. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, was exposed to enemy action, operated in convoy or with other vessels, was associated with a service award or official recognition and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 600 and 178; 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.

285 vol iii

Research summary for source page 285. The page concerns Verity - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessel Crested Eagle. Indexed surnames include Black, Chivers, Dover, Dury, Jones and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 104; 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.

286 vol iii

Research summary for source page 286. The page concerns Verity - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessel Crested Eagle. Indexed surnames include Black, Chivers, Dover, Dury, Jones and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 104; 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.