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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4 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
| Page | Volume | Research summary | Factual index tags |
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| 44 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 44. The page concerns T.s s. diesel. The factual index links this page to the vessel Royal Daffodil. Indexed surnames include Coulthard, Delamain, Dover, Evans, Johnson, Paterson and Woodhouse. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Margate, Calais, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action, was associated with a service award or official recognition and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 840; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include 1 people reported killed. 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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| 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. |
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| 292 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 292. The page concerns Viking iii. The factual index links this page to the vessels Anthony, Boat, Dinghy, Kyno, Royal Daffodil, St. Andrew, St. Helier, Viking, Viking III and Wolsey. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Dover, Houlton, Knowling, Miles 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 Downg. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 600 and 613; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. It discusses the operational routing system, including Route , 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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| 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. |