NMM 940.542.1 1940 Orde vol iii
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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4 matching pages. Summaries are research aids and should be checked against the original records.
| Page | Volume | Research summary | Factual index tags |
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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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| 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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| 295 | vol iii |
Research summary for source page 295. The page concerns Vimy - continued. The factual index links this page to the vessels Aid, London and Vincia. Indexed surnames include Brewerton, Ch., Comben, March, Martindale, Morgan, Northey and Paget. Places identified in the OCR-derived metadata include Ramsgate and Margate. The page appears to record that the subject transported or landed evacuated troops, towed or assisted another craft and was associated with a service award or official recognition. 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. |
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| 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. |