Bamse Documentary

This documentary gives an overview of Bamse’s story and how he sails on the KNM Thorodd from Norway to Montrose with Captain Hafto, to escort King Haakon to Great Britain and his continued adventures when he arrives.

BBC video about Bamse from 'On The Road'

Bamse is celebrated for saving the lives of two Norwegian sailors, stationed in Montrose and Dundee during World War Two. These acts of bravery earned him a PDSA gold medal, the animal equivalent of the George Cross. On his visit to Montrose, Fred discovers more about Bamse from St Bernard lovers, meets a woman who remembers him fondly from her childhood, and spends some quality time with the dogs themselves.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Bamse’s death and the town of Montrose is preparing to pay their respects and celebrate his achievements. The Norwegian Navy will dock in Montrose for the final time on 21 July to join the town in their celebrations, with a parade of sea cadets, bagpipers and St Bernards.

Watch the BBC video here

Norwegian navy vessel visits Scotland to honour heroic sea dog.

Here is an article about Bamse and his adventures featuring a visit to Scotland by a vessel from the Nowegian Navy

In 2014, the Norwegian navy visited Scotland to mark the 70th anniversary of the death of heroic Second World War sea dog Bamse. The St Bernard was bought in Oslo in 1937 by Captain Erling Hafto and was taken to sea aboard the whale catcher Thorodd. When the Second World War broke out, the vessel was drafted into the Royal Norwegian Navy and Bamse became an official member of the crew. 

Read it here.