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

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

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 72–209 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
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.

92 vol iii

Research summary for source page 92. The page concerns Sandhil( (1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Queen, Sandhill and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Dover and Wilson. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. 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.

93 vol iii

Research summary for source page 93. The page concerns Sandown (j.20). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Em, Princess, Princess Elizabeth, Progress, Queen and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Butler, Day, Dover and Greig. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Margate and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards La Panne. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 201, 800 and 860; 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. 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.

94 vol iii

Research summary for source page 94. The page concerns Sandown - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Doria, Queen and Sandown. Indexed surnames include Dover and Greig. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 120 and 900; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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.

209 vol iii

Research summary for source page 209. The page concerns Sutton (n.78). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Drifter, Nautilus, Sandown and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Day, Head, Miles and Temple. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. Additional factual points include a shortage of boats or powered 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.