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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28 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 2 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 2. The page concerns Racia. The factual index links this page to the vessels Racia, Sun, Sun IV and Swallow. Indexed surnames include Addison, Malcolm, Miller, Tilbury and Williams. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Tilbury and Southend. 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, was associated with a service award or official recognition and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. 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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| 52 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 52. The page concerns Rummy ii. The factual index links this page to the vessels Hilda, Horst, Quicksilver, Rummy II, Sun and Sun IV. Indexed surnames include Sargent, Satterford, Smith and Willing. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Margate. 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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| 62 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 62. The page concerns St. clears,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Crested Eagle, Golden Eagle, Gravelines, London, Sun and Sun V. Indexed surnames include Dover, Hayward, Long, Penney and Penny. The indexed activity is dated 28 May, 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dover, Sheerness and La Panne. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. 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. |
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| 95 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 95. The page concerns Santosy. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, Encore, Letitia, Santosy, Sun and Sun IV. Indexed surnames include Chappell, MacIntyre, Miles and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Ramsgate. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage and was exposed to enemy action. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Ramsgate, arrival at or return to Ramsgate and arrival at or return to Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 16; 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. |
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| 118 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 118. The page concerns Seaplane tenders. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Sun and Sun VII. Indexed surnames include Collings and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Calshot, departure from or passage towards Dover, arrival at or return to Ramsgate, arrival at or return to Dover and arrival at or return to Calshot. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel, boats grounding in the prevailing conditions and 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. |
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| 136 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 136. The page concerns Sherfield( 1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Clan Macalister, Nanette II, Sherfield, Sun and Sun XI. Indexed surnames include Amner, Barge, Dover, Kealey and West. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Sheerness. 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. Additional factual points include 15 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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| 159 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 159. The page concerns Skylark iii(1). The factual index links this page to the vessels Skylark, Skylark III, Sun, Sun X and Sun XI. Indexed surnames include Bramhall and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 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 and 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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| 170 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 170. The page concerns Southern queen. The factual index links this page to the vessels Broke, Halfway, Queen, Rika, Southern Queen, Sun, Sun X, Sun XI and Vrede. Indexed surnames include Dover, Mattos, Miles, Roads and West. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. 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 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. |
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| 190 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 190. The page concerns Sun. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Racia, Sun, Sun IV and Tanga. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Cole, Dover, Le, Little, Lloyd, Tilbury and Tyler. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and Tilbury. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft and did not complete, or was reported unwilling or unable to undertake, an intended passage. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 45, 50 and 175; 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. |
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| 191 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 191. The page concerns Sun iii. The factual index links this page to the vessels Ada Mary, Broke, Burton, Duke, Fishbourne, Haste Away, Mary, Shannon, Sun and Sun III. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Barge, Burton, Le and Russell. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Southend. 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 and operated in convoy or with other vessels. 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. |
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| 192 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 192. The page concerns Sun iv. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Paris, Sun, Sun IV and Sun XV. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Dover, Fletcher, Glasboro, Martin, Mead, Tilbury and Tyler. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and Tilbury. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, 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 Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 39; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include an air attack involving about 3 bombers 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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| 193 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 193. The page concerns Sun vi (continued).. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Commodore, Diana, Diana Mary, Marlborough, Mary, Mermaiden, Racia, Santosy, Sun, Sun IV and Sun XV. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Barge, Dover, Le, Malcolm, Masters and Miller. The indexed activity is dated 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, encountered mechanical trouble or damage, operated in convoy or with other vessels and was associated with a service award or official recognition. The OCR indicates movements including departure from or passage towards Quai and arrival at or return to Dunkirk. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 12 and 28; 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. |
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| 194 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 194. The page concerns Tug (w.h.j. alexander &. The factual index links this page to the vessels Lady Brassey, Sun and Sun V. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Day, Dover, Hayward, Masters and Mastin. The indexed activity is dated 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Sheerness 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. |
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| 195 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 195. The page concerns Sun vii. The factual index links this page to the vessels Broke, Sun, Sun VII and Sun XI. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Cawsey and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June and 2 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. 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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| 196 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 196. The page concerns Sun viii. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Sun and Sun VIII. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Dover, Miles, Roads, Smith and Tilbury. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Tilbury and Bray-Dunes. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 120; 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. |
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| 197 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 197. The page concerns Tug (w.h.j. alexander. The factual index links this page to the vessels Fairplay I, Foremost 87, Skylark, Skylark III, Sun, Sun X, Sun XI and Westward. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Black, Dover, Fothergill, Philpotts and Weaver. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 211; 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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| 198 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 198. The page concerns Tug (w.h.j. alexander. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Challenge, Contest, Crested Cock, Drifter, Fairplay I, Foremost 87, Holland, Paris, Queen, Skylark and Skylark III. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Dover, Fraser, Lukes, Stephens, Tilbury and West. The indexed activity is dated 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and Tilbury. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft, was exposed to enemy action 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 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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| 199 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 199. The page concerns Tug (w.h.j. alexander. The factual index links this page to the vessels Beatrice Maud, Ethel Everard, Fairplay I, H.A.C., Maid of Orleans, Royalty, Sun, Sun XI, Sun XII, Thyra and Tollesbury. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Dover, Mastin, Maud, Miles and Tilbury. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover and Tilbury. 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. 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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| 200 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 200. The page concerns Sun xv. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, Drifter, L.H.W.D., Paris, Sun, Sun IV and Sun XV. Indexed surnames include Alexander, Belton, Elliott, Galloway, Head, Miles, Tilbury and West. The indexed activity is dated 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Tilbury, Southend 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. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Ramsgate. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 75 and 31; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include an air attack involving about 28 bombers and 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. |
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| 221 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 221. The page concerns Tanga. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, Madame Sans Gene, Pudge, Racia, Sun, Sun IV, Sun XV and Tanga. Indexed surnames include Dover, Gardner, Gouge, Lewis and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 31 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June and 4 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. 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 and was exposed to enemy action. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 160, 170 and 37; 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. |
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| 228 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 228. The page concerns Thank. The factual index links this page to the vessels Marlborough, Sun, Sun IV, Thames and Thark. Indexed surnames include Ambler and Hunt. The indexed activity is dated 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Sheerness. 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 Remegate. 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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| 229 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 229. The page concerns M/b (owner, c.g.. The factual index links this page to the vessels Liebestraum, Marlborough, Sun, Sun IV and Thark. Indexed surnames include Ambler, Hunt and Thompson. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Sheerness. 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 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. |
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| 244 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 244. The page concerns Auxy. barge (lond. &. The factual index links this page to the vessels Empire Henchman, Glenway, H.A.C., Lark, Sun, Sun XII and Thyra. Indexed surnames include Barge, Dover, Filley and Tilbury. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate, Dover, Tilbury and Southend. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 11 and 19; 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. |
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Research summary for source page 250. The page concerns Tollesbury. The factual index links this page to the vessels Cervia, Ivanhoe, Sun, Sun XII and Tollesbury. Indexed surnames include Barge, Dover and Webb. The indexed activity is dated 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 200; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. 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. |
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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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Research summary for source page 367. The page concerns Lighter. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Broke, Sun and Sun XV. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Ramsgate and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject ferried personnel between beaches and larger vessels, towed or assisted another craft and 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. |
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Research summary for source page 369. The page concerns Yorkshire lass. The factual index links this page to the vessels Aura, Drifter, Sun, Sun XI and Sun XV. Indexed surnames include Bauldry, Chodzko, Collins, Dover, Prior and Wilson. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 1 June, 2 June, 3 June, 28 May and 4 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 and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 103; 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. |