NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde 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.

Research summary for source page 71. The page concerns St. olaves (1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Java, Lady Brassey and Prague. Indexed surnames include Dover, Forrester, Miles and Robinson. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was exposed to enemy action and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 500 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.

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.

Research summary for source page 116. The page concerns M/b. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Deal, Hazard, Prague and Sea Hawk. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Southend and The Downs. 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.