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History of Bamse

Bamse (pronounced Bump-sa in Norway) grew up on the North Cape island of Mageroy at the northern tip of Norway.

picture of VigdisHe was owned by the Hafto family who lived in the small town of Honningsvag.

Captain and Mrs Erling Hafto had four children, and when the youngest, Vigdis (pictured right), became ill, Bamse immediately showed his loyalty and caring by guarding her bedside for twelve nights and days until the crisis was over.

Here are some more stories about Bamse:

1942
The War Years

1942
Knife Attack at Dundee

1942
Man Overboard! A Life Saved

1942
Mine's a Pint!

1943
Frostie's the Bakers

1943
The Fight in the Coal Hole

1944
Mutiny on the Thorodd

1944
Death in Montrose



More stories to follow!!

Websites associated with Montrose and the Bamse story.
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