Sekstant
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Sekstant
was on a journey from Foldafoss to Thames in England
when she had to anchor up in Urdshalsvågenwhen
in May 1940 to await for a convoy to England due to the
outbreak of war with Germany the previous month. 4.May
1940 German JU 87 Stuka dive bombers attacks the three
Norwegian ships Sekstant, Blaafjeld and Pan while they lay at
anchor. Sekstant is hit several times and quickly goes
down in the deep. Blaafjeld also receives damage and goes
down the following day. The wreck rest today at
Urdshalsvågen on a depth of 47 to 65 meter.
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| GPS: N: 64'51.980 E: 011'42.539  Picture: Sekstant
Originally from skovheim.org |
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