New naval museum in North Norway

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Written by Bjørn at 12 Feb 2000 15:39:10:

Hello!
According to our local newspapers, an new Naval museum is planned. The teacher Sindre Torp is working with the establishment at Helligvær. They have collected numerous objects from the British war ships HMS India (1915) and HMS Effingham (1940). The years in (..) are when they sank in the Helligvær/Bliksvær area.

Just for info!

• Written by Øistein Berge at 12 Feb 2000 19:23:23:

  As an answer to: New naval museum in North Norway written by Bjørn at 12 Feb 2000 15:39:10:

  Hello Bjørn.
  I have some more information on India 7940 tons own by Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.
  The liner India was taken over by the Admiralty in 1914 and commissioned ancillary cruiser under Cdr. W.G.A.Kennedy, having a complement of 301. On 8th, 1915, she was torpedoed by German submarine U 22 Cap. Hopper.
  The India sank in 6 min. with a loss of ten officers and 150 ratings, The survivors numbered 22 officers, including Cdr. Kennedy, and 119 ratings.
  Best regard Øistein.