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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7 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
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| 107 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 107. The page concerns Scimitar (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Eileen, Eileen Emma, Evening, Gervais Rentoul, Hilda and Prague. Indexed surnames include Ball, Dover, Franks, Pasmore and Tyler. The indexed activity is dated 1 June and 2 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft, 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. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 500, 584 and 376; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include 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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| 273 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 273. The page concerns Vanquisher (continued). The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Holland and Tynwald. Indexed surnames include Alers-Hankey, Bushell, Dover, Hankey and Miles. The indexed activity is dated 2 June, 3 June and 4 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 and towed or assisted another craft. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 35, 37 and 414; 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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| 299 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 299. The page concerns Vivacious (1) (d.36).. The factual index links this page to the vessels Drifter and Wolsey. Indexed surnames include Day, Dechaineux, Dover, King, Miles, Parish and Roads. The indexed activity is dated 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May and 31 May. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk, Dover and Sheerness. 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 353, 302, 553 and 359; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include an air attack involving about 2 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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| 300 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 300. The page concerns When in company with the drs shikan and. The factual index links this page to the vessels Edvard Nissen, Holland, Mosquito, Westcove, Westgrove and Westward. Indexed surnames include Dangerfield, Dover, Miles and West. The indexed activity is dated 1 June, 2 June, 3 June, 4 June 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 transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Portsmouth. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 650 and 463; these figures may be approximate or affected by OCR error. Additional factual points include a vessel being lost following a collision. 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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| 301 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 301. The page concerns Vivacious (continued).. Indexed surnames include Baker, Bennett, Ch., Flint, Ford, Gilhespy, Loynes and Revolta. 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. |
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| 320 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 320. The page concerns Blockship. The factual index links this page to the vessels Boat, Edvard Nissen and Westcove. Indexed surnames include McKillop, Pryor and West. The indexed activity is dated 2 June and 3 June. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Dunkirk and The Downs. The page appears to record that the subject 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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| 348 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 348. The page concerns Wolsey. The factual index links this page to the vessels Roebuck and Wolsey. Indexed surnames include Day and Dover. 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 and Sheerness. The page appears to record that the subject operated in convoy or with other vessels. The OCR indicates movements including arrival at or return to Dover. OCR-derived troop figures mentioned on the page include 206, 500 and 800; 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. 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. |