The German blockade runner Düsseldorf in December 1939

British D-class light cruiser. ©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com

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. Ms. Düsseldorf. Not loaded. Left Valparaiso, Chile on 13 December 1939. Transfer for oil addition and holded by British cruiser HMS Despatch on 13 December 1939 and brought to Antofagasta.

Source

Bundesarchive RM 7-223.