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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8 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 87 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 87. The page concerns Salamander (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Skipjack and Westward. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Dover, Ward and West. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. 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 29 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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| 112 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 112. The page concerns Sea falcon. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, Dawn, Falcon, Gravelines and Sea Falcon. Indexed surnames include Dover and Westbrook. The indexed activity is dated 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another 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. |
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| 142 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 142. The page concerns Silicia. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bullfinch, Dawn, Forsa, Silicia and Silver Dawn. Indexed surnames include White. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 314 and 200; 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. |
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| 143 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 143. The page concerns Silver dawn. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bullfinch, Dawn, Drifter, Fidget, Forsa, Fredanja, Jacketa, Lord Cavan and Silver Dawn. Indexed surnames include Cubison, Fisher and White. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 200 and 294; 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. |
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| 153 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 153. The page concerns Skipjack (n.38). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Dawn, Hilda, Patricia, Sambre, Skipjack and Westward. Indexed surnames include Dover and Proudfoot. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, La Panne 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 Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 184, 231 and 450; 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. 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. |
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| 297 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 297. The page concerns Viscount. The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Prince, Prince of Wales, Ryegate II, Thames and Viscount. Indexed surnames include Prince, Satterford and Wales. The indexed activity is dated 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Ramsgate and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject encountered mechanical trouble or damage. 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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| 333 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 333. The page concerns Whitshed. The factual index links this page to the vessels Autocarrier, Condor, Dawn and Holland. Indexed surnames include Clouston, Conder, Dover, Few, Kernohan and West. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 512, 80, 82 and 200; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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. |
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| 368 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 368. The page concerns Yewdale( 1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Beal, Boat, Bullfinch, Dawn, Deal and Sequacity. Indexed surnames include Beal, Jones and Stewart. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Sheerness, Calais and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 5 people reported killed. 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. |