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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.

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

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 86–209 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
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.

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.

208 vol iii

Research summary for source page 208. The page concerns Sursum-corda. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Fredanja, Hebe, Hebe II and Westward. Indexed surnames include Brooks, Dover, Philpotts, Poole 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, Ramsgate, Dover and Calais. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 370; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. 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.