Over the fifty years since their notable service, the Little Ships have been dispersed widely, often adopting new names that complicate their identification. The list of Dunkirk Little Ships extends globally. One such vessel, currently located in Ontario, Canada—approximately 3,000 miles from Dunkirk and beyond the range of a modest 8-knot motor yacht—is known as L'Aventurier. However, during Operation Dynamo, this vessel was named Dragonfly.

Originally built for Mr. J. D. Leech and named Sea Leech II, the vessel was stationed on the Thames prior to the war. She was requisitioned for wartime service, painted battleship grey, and after completion of her military duties, returned to civilian ownership.

In 1962, a Canadian officer, General Allard, purchased the vessel while attending a staff course in England and renamed her L'Aventurier. Upon his posting to Germany to command a British brigade, he transported the vessel with him. Subsequently, General Allard cruised through the French canals to the Mediterranean. When recalled to Canada as Chief of the Defence Staff, he arranged for the Canadian aircraft carrier Bonaventure, returning from NATO service in the Mediterranean, to transport L'Aventurier back to Canada.

In 1965, Ottawa architect John Flanders acquired the vessel from General Allard. The following year, Jocelyn and Cameron Graham became her owners. Over the years, they have devoted extensive time and resources to restoring and maintaining the vessel, earning six major awards for craftsmanship and elegance at shows in Clayton, New York, and Ottawa. While some modern comforts and equipment have been installed, the Grahams have meticulously preserved L'Aventurier's original design and appearance.

The vessel has remained operational, fulfilling her intended role. The Grahams have enjoyed hundreds of hours of cruising through the scenic Canadian waters of the Rideau River and the Thousand Islands with their children and grandchildren. However, like many owners of classic wooden boats, they faced challenges, particularly when professional commitments limited their time for yachting.

Between 1979 and 1982, the vessel was laid up and suffered damage from weather exposure affecting her metal fittings, wooden hull, and superstructure. In 1983, Cameron Graham undertook extensive restoration work, including renewing ribs and bulkheads, installing a new electrical system, and fitting a pair of new Bukh diesel engines. Following these efforts, the vessel was restored to a proud and well-maintained condition.

In September 1999, the vessel was featured in a three-day commercial shoot on the Rideau Canal in central Ottawa, aimed at promoting tourism in Canada. The commercial was broadcast throughout the United States and Europe in the spring of that year.

In June 2012, due to registry requirements, L'Aventurier (formerly Dragonfly) was officially registered under the name L'Aventurier at the Port of Ottawa, Canada. Most recently, the vessel has reverted to her original name, Dragonfly.