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

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

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 41–373 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
41 vol iii

Research summary for source page 41. The page concerns -1-. The factual index links this page to the vessels Gravelines and Rouen. Indexed surnames include Bell, Dover, Miles, Ross, Thomas and Wright. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June, 3 June, 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 800; 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. 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.

42 vol iii

Research summary for source page 42. The page concerns Routes to dunkirk. The factual index links this page to the vessels Gravelines, Skipjack and Westward. Indexed surnames include Bell, Dover, Miles, Roads and Ross. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. 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 Routes X, Y and Z, 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.

43 vol iii

Research summary for source page 43. The page concerns Routes to dunkirk - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessels Gravelines, Manxman, Paris and Prague. Indexed surnames include Apps, Coulthard, Day, Delamain, Dover, Johnson and Paterson. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 2 June and 28 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Margate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action, operated in convoy or with other vessels and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. It discusses the operational routing system, including Routes X, Y and Z, 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.

47 vol iii

Research summary for source page 47. The page concerns Royal eagle - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bullfinch, Gravelines, Paris, Royal Eagle and Royal Sovereign. Indexed surnames include Cordeaux, Farrow, Le, Miller, Munn and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 47; 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.

48 vol iii

Research summary for source page 48. The page concerns Royal sovereign. The factual index links this page to the vessels Bullfinch, Gravelines, Paris, Princess, Princess Maud and Royal Sovereign. Indexed surnames include Aldis, Maud, Roads and West. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 47; 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.

60 vol iii

Research summary for source page 60. The page concerns St. andrew. The factual index links this page to the vessels Anthony, Gravelines, Kyno, Newhaven, Royal Daffodil, St. Andrew, St. Helier and St. Julien. Indexed surnames include Bond and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 31 May and 1 June. 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, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. Additional factual points include 130 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.

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.

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.

119 vol iii

Research summary for source page 119. The page concerns Seaplane tender 243( 1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Gravelines and Mavis. Indexed surnames include Clouston, Collings, Dover, Kernohan, Miles and Solomon. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject operated in convoy or with other vessels 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. 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.

284 vol iii

Research summary for source page 284. The page concerns Verity (d.63) 19th destroyer flotilla lt.cdr. a.r.m.black,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Archangel, Biarritz, Calvi and Gravelines. Indexed surnames include Black, Church, Dover, Jones and Somerville. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 29 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, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 400; 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.

290 vol iii

Research summary for source page 290. The page concerns Viewfinder. The factual index links this page to the vessels Advance, Bobeli, Dianthus, Elizabeth Green, Gravelines, Hanora, London, Reda and Viewfinder. Indexed surnames include Dann, Dover and Green. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover, Margate, Sheerness and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels 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 La Panne and arrival at or return to Margate. Additional factual points include 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.

293 vol iii

Research summary for source page 293. The page concerns Vimy (d.33). The factual index links this page to the vessels Anthony, Boat, Gravelines, Kyno, Royal Daffodil, St. Andrew, St. Helier, St. Julien and Wolsey. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Dover, Knowling, Miles, Northey, Wentworth and West. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 28 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover 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 arrival at or return to Downs. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 600, 613 and 591; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. It discusses the operational routing system, including Routes Y and Z, 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.

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.

347 vol iii

Research summary for source page 347. The page concerns Wolfhound (d.56). The factual index links this page to the vessels Gravelines, Queen and Wolsey. Indexed surnames include Dover, McCoy and Tennant. The indexed activity is dated 27 May and 28 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, was exposed to enemy action, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. Additional factual points include 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.

359 vol iii

Research summary for source page 359. The page concerns X.209(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, C.9, Foremost 101, Gravelines, Prima, Progress and Racia. Indexed surnames include Banks, Miles and Williams. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 3 June and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate 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, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dunkirk. 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.

373 vol iii

Research summary for source page 373. The page concerns Yvonne et moabe. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Gravelines, Yvonne and Yvonne et Moabe. Indexed surnames include Wilson. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action. 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.