Also, I don't think it impossible that he remained in England for 6 months, if I remember correctly, those who arrived from occupied Norway had to go through extensive - can't for the life of me think of the English word, hoping you know what I mean!!! - before they were approved as "safe", and before everything was in order to join a ship. Not sure if this was the case for Captain Ugland, but again, a possibility.

I do think the Archives will be able to help you with the ship's previous captain though, and also with information on Ugland.

Regards Siri
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