Of ten Norwegian ships which attempted to escape to Britain from Gothenburg

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Of ten Norwegian ships which attempted to escape to Britain from Gothenburg

Of ten Norwegian ships which attempted to escape to Britain from Gothenburg, Sweden in March, 1941, only one, a new 10, 000 ton tanker the B.P. Newton, arrived safely at a British port. Only her speed enabled her to outdistance the German armed service craft.
The ship was one of the many Kvarstad vessels, Norwegian ships held in arrest in Gothenburg after the Germans moved into invade and occupy Norway.
Thirteen stowaways, including a young Norwegian nurse, were found on board the ship when it docked.
Picture shows: The thirteen stowaways on board the B.P Newton, safe at a British port after her dash for freedom.
Centre is Miss Inger Johnson, the Norwegian nurse.
March 1941

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