In a letter dated 13 April 1942 No. 1329 to the O.K.M./1 Abteilung Skl. was the so-called ‘Etappen’-organisation of the navy described. In the attachment were the blockade runners decribed used for this purpose. Klaus Schoke. Not loaded. Left Horta, Azores on 23 November 1940, arrived at Ponta Delgada for repairs on 25 November 1940 and left Ponta Delgada on 2 December 1940. Was to be transferred by OKW/Ausl. IV to Vigo, Spain. Halted by British warsship on 26 December 1940 and crew brought to England.(1)
Note
1. The Australian newspaper The Canberra Times dated Tuesday 17 December 1940 reported that she was underway towards Germany when halted on 6 December 1940. Her crew numbered 8 officers and 22 sailors.
Source
Bundesarchiv RM 7/223
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