Thanks CoastieJohn, fascinating stories, interesting link on the SS
Buskø. A confusing and dubious episode showing how often the 'two sides' of war can be much more complex.
At this stage Norway had been invaded and a puppet government set up so the
country technically was allied with the Axis powers, though with the king, and his existing government in exile, being recognised as the legitimate leadership of the country, with free forces and a resistance fighting on the side of the Allies.
Mark Allen M wrote:
There's one obvious clue though in the 109 photos. See if anyone catches it
Well, I've had a good, hard look, and confess it beats me!
Hunterfan wrote:
Not confusing really, 'Norge' is Norwegian for Norway, hence its widespread appearance on the side of their vessels in wartime.
Sorry, quite right. There were some famous ships called
Norge, but these are national markings on SS
Buskø - obviously didn't work.
Regards,
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