SS FRIGGA: Cargo ship of 1.600 dwt. Built at the Frederikshavn Shipyard and Floating Dock in 1922 for DFDS in Copenhagen. Flag Denmark

Today, the 1st of July 2015, exactly 75 years ago, my grandfather Julius Alexander Nielsen, at the age of 48, lost his life on board the SS FRIGGA, while he was performing service on board for the Allied Forces, during WW II.

On April 9th 1940 – the day Nazi Germany occupied Denmark, the SS FRIGGA was lying off Pentlands Firth between Scotland and the Orkneys. The ship sailed into harbour, where it was taken over by the Ministry of War Transport. The ship was during the WW II operated by the Wilson Line on behalf The Ministry of War Transport.

COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION: For all you third part copyright claimers: As this photo is over 70 years old there are no longer any copyright associated with the publication of this image, but of course I show respect for the photographer Hans J. Hansen, who took this photo of SS FRIGGA.

Photo credit: Hans J. Hansen