NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol iii
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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5 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 162 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 162. The page concerns Skylark 6. The factual index links this page to the vessels Britannia, Eastbourne Belle, Ferry Nymph, Prince, Skylark and Skylark 6. Indexed surnames include Dover and Prince. 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 ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 71 and 70; 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. |
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| 254 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 254. The page concerns Triton. The factual index links this page to the vessels Beverley, Boat, Bounty, Caleta, Commodore, Cruiser, Mosquito, New Prince of Wales, Prince, Prince of Wales, Queen and Silver Queen. Indexed surnames include Dover, Irving, Prince and Wales. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Sheerness and La Panne. 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, encountered mechanical trouble or damage and was exposed to enemy action. Additional factual points include 2 people reported wounded and 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. |
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| 255 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 255. The page concerns Triton - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessels Challenge, Crested Cock, Empire Henchman, Fossa, Prince, Sun, Sun III, Sun V and Triton. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Irving, Prince and Williams. The indexed activity is dated 26 May. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and was associated with a service award or official recognition. 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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| 256 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 256. The page concerns Tugs. The factual index links this page to the vessels Cervia, Challenge, Contest, Crested Cock, Doria, Duke, Empire Henchman, Fabia, Fairplay I, Foremost 22, Foremost 87 and Fossa. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Prince and Williams. The indexed activity is dated 26 May. 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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| 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. |