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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| 26 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 26. The page concerns Rika. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Hilda, Rika, Skylark, T.113 and Vrede. Indexed surnames include Dover, Miles, Miller, Roads and Youngs. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Sheerness, 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 295 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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| 38 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 38. The page concerns Rose marie (d.r.78). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, D.C., Deal, England, Hilda, Marie, Mosquito, Normania, Rose and Rose Marie. Indexed surnames include Apps, Bridge, Button, Gadd, Le, Rose and Ross. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 453; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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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| 52 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 52. The page concerns Rummy ii. The factual index links this page to the vessels Hilda, Horst, Quicksilver, Rummy II, Sun and Sun IV. Indexed surnames include Sargent, Satterford, Smith and Willing. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Margate. 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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| 72 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 72. The page concerns St. patrick. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Hilda, Sandown and St. Patrick. Indexed surnames include Few, Patrick and Thompson. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels and towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. 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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| 107 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 107. The page concerns Scimitar (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Eileen, Eileen Emma, Evening, Gervais Rentoul, Hilda and Prague. Indexed surnames include Ball, Dover, Franks, Pasmore and Tyler. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 2 June. 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, towed or assisted another craft, 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 500, 584 and 376; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include sea or weather conditions affecting the operation. 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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| 154 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 154. The page concerns Skipjack (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Hilda and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Day, Few, Lewis and Proudfoot. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. 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. 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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| 332 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 332. The page concerns White wing. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Commodore, Hilda, Little Ann, Rika, Singapore, Tilly and White Wing. Indexed surnames include Cook, Divine, Head, Little, Mullins, White and Willing. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 6; 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. |