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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6 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 55 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 55. The page concerns Sabre (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Advance, Drifter, Fair Breeze, Lorina, Speedwell and Vincia. Indexed surnames include Bridge and Dover. The indexed activity is dated 29 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 500; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include the loss or sinking of a vessel, bomb-related damage or water ingress and boats grounding in the prevailing conditions. 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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| 283 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 283. The page concerns 11 & 12 verity. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Canterbury, Gulzar, Maid of Orleans, Paris and Westward. Indexed surnames include Dover and Somerville. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Calais. 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 no reported casualties. 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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| 284 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 284. The page concerns Verity (d.63) 19th destroyer flotilla lt.cdr. a.r.m.black,. The factual index links this page to the vessels Archangel, Biarritz, Calvi and Gravelines. Indexed surnames include Black, Church, Dover, Jones and Somerville. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May and 29 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 400; 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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| 285 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 285. The page concerns Verity - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessel Crested Eagle. Indexed surnames include Black, Chivers, Dover, Dury, Jones and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 104; 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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| 286 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 286. The page concerns Verity - continued.. The factual index links this page to the vessel Crested Eagle. Indexed surnames include Black, Chivers, Dover, Dury, Jones and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 29 May and 30 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and Dover. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops and was associated with a service award or official recognition. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 104; 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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| 341 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 341. The page concerns Windsor (l.94). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Fervent and Hebe. Indexed surnames include Dover, Gort, Pelly and Tennant. The indexed activity is dated 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover, Calais and La Panne. 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 606 and 658; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include bomb-related damage or water ingress. 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. |