MK X11 "Bremnes" 7 MK DUEN H-73-T
Beskrivelse
22/10-41 24/10-41 23:00 Bremnes to Sumburg Escape Brun and Bremnes Group
Departed Øklandsvågen in Bremnes on Oct. 22-1941 with 38 people, arriving Lerwick on the 25th.
This voyage was organised by the Brun & Bremnes Group and MS Duen had been purchased for the purpose of escaping. Again, several of the passengers were wanted by Gestapo in connection with the recent arrests in Bergen of members of the Stein organisation.
Warsailors; MK Duen
SECRET 57B 15 COPYRef.S./M 380. Subject: Norwegian Refugees.
To:- Lt.Col. J.H.Adam, G.S.
P.O.Box 500,
OXFORD.
Dear Colonel Adam,
As I am in rather a quandary about sendin a certain matter forward to you, I thought that the best a and quickest to do so was to send it via R.A.F; to DYCE, thence ELLMAN and ask him to sent it to you as rapidly as possible.
The subject matter is one brass container which was brought over by Bjarne THORSEN on the M/V "DUEN" which has just arrive SUMBURGH 23.00hrs 24.l0.41.) ex BREMNES, Norway.
The bearer was most persistent in asking us to have this forwarded to LONDON as soon as possible. I had a talk with MITCHELL about it and it would appear to be a keyword for a code to be used on England - Norway transmissions by the Norwegians. The bearer says that his orders to bring this over emanated from Norwegian officers in BERGEN, and that his own superiors have been arrested. Whether this is true or not is not for me to say, but as there is a doubt and as the natter may be genuinely urgent, I am sending it by the a/m method and hope it is correct.
Please acknowledge receipt of this brass container which has the man's name scratched thereon and also bears my initials.
Yours sincerely,
Sgd. Vere.J,V.HUNT, Captain(141141), Assistant Security Officer, No. 2 Protected Area.
Lerwick 25.10.41.
Letter written 25.10.41 from RN HQ Lerwick HS2-231-p21.
TO: AD/S From S. 6th. November 1941The attached papers are a translation from the Norwegian miniature photographs which were recently brought over from Bergen by a refugee called Thorson. The photographs were concealed in a bolt-shaped brass cylinder. After considerable delay it was finally discovered that the paper3 were intended for to whom they have been passed after translation,
[Rognes] is not aware that the cylinder was opened by S.O.E.
The paragraphs on the attached paper marked in red may possibly be of interest as offering an indication that
a) C's organisation and the Military Organization in Bergen appear to be crossing lines in very much the same way as they did in Trondheim at an earlier date.
P.T.O.
Letter written 6th November 1941 from S.2 to AD/S HS2-231-p7.
CONTENTS OF BRASS CYLINDER BROUGHT OVER BY BJARNE THORSEN FROM BERGEN.October 1941.
Page 1
Plan
On the night of Sunday the 26th we will be on the north side of Børilden in a little boat at the point marked on the attached map, Between zero hours and 0,05 hours and 0,25 to 0.30 hours"we will light a white light. The beam will be cast in the direction shown on the map. When we hear you coming we will light the light until you reach land.
We shall expect telegraphic answer (modulated) between 44 and 45 metres on the 23rd and 24th October 21 hours and 23 hours,five minutes each time. Norwegian summer time.
If you are coming; "understood, O.K." ... -.- --- -.-
If you are not coming: "Understood, NO." ... -.- -. ---
I hope you will come.
Signed Ole Knudsen (cover name)
Page 2
Bill of requirements
- Two "tranceivers" (England - Norway) 220 volts. A.C. Wavelength: Short wave about 25/50 metres, and in the event of short distance traffic, 30/160 metres.
- Two transformers from 6 volt D.C. to 220 volts A.C.
- One transmitter(England - Norway) plus photocell machinery for use in automatic telegraphy (tape machine)
- One tape machine.
- One receiver with typewriter and clock by which we can receive from you at fixed times without being dependent on a telegraphist.
- Three light transportable field station "transceivers" for short distance use 20/100 Km. with telephone.
- One light small wavelength gauge (?)(Bølgemåler),
- Ten piece of (six L. six GX) 6L6G.X. tubes (for transmitters at present under construction), five light Morsenøkler.
- This is for the military.
- One receiver 10/200 metres 220 volt A.C.
- Three Leica cameras, or similar, with complete equipment and film.
- Three long distance telescopes, largest type.
- Arms. 2 Tommy guna
- 8 revolvers preferably 7.65 with ammunition.
- Two Codes and 50,000 Kr.
Signed Ole Knudsen (cover name)
Alteration of plan
The arrival of your boat postponed to the 2nd or 9th November, according to your wish.
Answer: We will receive your answer on 44.5 metres.
We will range between 44 to 45 metres. Send modulated.
Transmitting times: On 27th and 28th October 21 and 23 hours.
Call P.K. for two minutes, followed by the telegram which will be repeated twice. Our code is from the military authorities in Bergen.
It is a double transposition with the key-word agreed upon.
Our present key-word is "Tomatplantasje" 14 letters.
We transmit on approx, 22 metres with 10 to 15 watt.
We can answer on 29th November whenever it suits you.
Page 4
To Lieut. Col. Stenersen. We got your message from your daughter, about helping her and your wife over to you. We understand you are considering the matter. We have asked that a boat should be sent to us with wireless material. If it comes your wife and daughter could return on it to England. Further particulars can be got through the Secret Service. Hilsen. Ole Knudsen. (cover name)
Page 5
Handwritten letter. No address. (Included probably for Stenersen)
"Dearest, a thousand thanks for the letters which it was a great pleasure to receive. Grateful to hear you are well. The object with this letter is to provide you with a guarantee that the following is correct. We understand from your letters that you consider it possible for us to come to you, which is our very dearest desire, and if this is possible, I hope it will be all right by you. Hope we meet soon. Your Wench (?)
Translated letter BERGEN to ROGNES HS2-231-p9-10.
Vedlagte 5 bilder som fulgte med Messingsylinderen fra BERGEN i galleri.
Fra Sted
| Tittel | Lenke |
|---|---|
| Bremnes | Se mer |
Til Sted
| Tittel | Lenke |
|---|---|
| Sumburgh Head | Se mer |
Deltakere
| Navn | Lenke |
|---|---|
| Bjarne Thorsen THETA | Se mer |
| Petter Dragebø | Se mer |
| John Rognes kaptein | Se mer |
| Gunnar Wiig-Andersen Fenrik | Se mer |
| 37 flyktninger fra Bremnes | Se mer |
| Leif Tjellaug Fenrik (KS) | Se mer |
Fremdrift
| Navn | Lenke |
|---|---|
| MK DUEN H-73-T | Se mer |
Galleri
Nyttige lenker
| Tittel | Lenke |
|---|---|
| Warsailors, MK DUEN | Se mer |
| Om Stein organisasjonen: Men bølgene er jo fri : Shetland/Norge forbindelsene 1940-1945 | Se mer |
| BRUN gruppen; Men bølgene er jo fri : Shetland/Norge forbindelsene 1940-1945 | Se mer |
| BREMNES gruppen; Men bølgene er jo fri : Shetland/Norge forbindelsene 1940-1945 | Se mer |
| Bilde fra turen til Shetland med MK DUEN | Se mer |