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

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

List page 1 of 1 Showing document pages 5–296 of this collection
PageVolume Research summaryFactual index tags
5 vol iii

Research summary for source page 5. The page concerns Raphael-raymonde (h.43). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Mary, Mosquito, Rapid I, Rose, Skipjack and Strathelliot. Indexed surnames include Clarke, Flint, Miles, Rose and Ruck. The indexed activity is dated 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate, La Panne and The Downs. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 72 and 32; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 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.

6 vol iii

Research summary for source page 6. The page concerns Rapid i(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Antje, Black Java, Boat, Java, Mary, Mary Rose, Mosquito, Rapid I, Rose, Scotia, Skipjack and Strathelliot. Indexed surnames include Black, Clarke, Flint, Miles, Rose and Ruck. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate, Sheerness, La Panne and The Downs. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 72 and 32; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 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.

7 vol iii

Research summary for source page 7. The page concerns Rapid i(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Antje, Black Java, Boat, Java, Mary, Mary Rose, Mosquito, Rapid I, Rose, Scotia, Skipjack and Strathelliot. Indexed surnames include Black, Clarke, Flint, Miles, Rose and Ruck. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Margate, Sheerness, La Panne and The Downs. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 72 and 32; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 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.

42 vol iii

Research summary for source page 42. The page concerns Routes to dunkirk. The factual index links this page to the vessels Gravelines, Skipjack and Westward. Indexed surnames include Bell, Dover, Miles, Roads and Ross. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. 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 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.

58 vol iii

Research summary for source page 58. The page concerns St. abbs.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Broke, Doris, Duchess, H.A.C., Skipjack and Thyra. Indexed surnames include Brooker, Dover, Lawrence and Miles. 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 towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action and was associated with a service award or official recognition. 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.

85 vol iii

Research summary for source page 85. The page concerns Saladin (h.54). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Hebe and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Dover, Holden and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject operated in convoy or with other vessels. 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.

86 vol iii

Research summary for source page 86. The page concerns Salamander (n.86). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Dover, Ede, Holden and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, La Panne and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject was exposed to enemy action and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 150, 289 and 393; 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.

87 vol iii

Research summary for source page 87. The page concerns Salamander (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Dawn, Skipjack and Westward. Indexed surnames include Bridge, Dover, Ward and West. 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 transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and was exposed to enemy action. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel and 29 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.

90 vol iii

Research summary for source page 90. The page concerns Sambre. The factual index links this page to the vessels Ambleve, Boat, Cordelia, Drifter, England, Sambre and Skipjack. Indexed surnames include Dover and Thompson. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Dover, arrival at or return to Dover and arrival at or return to England. 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.

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.

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.

155 vol iii

Research summary for source page 155. The page concerns Skipjack (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessel Skipjack. The page appears to record that the subject 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.

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.

296 vol iii

Research summary for source page 296. The page concerns Vincia. The factual index links this page to the vessels Aid, Skipjack and Vincia. Indexed surnames include Hoiles and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and towed or assisted another craft. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. 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.