World War IIDS Hjalmar Wessel SS Hjalmar Wessel served under Nortraship throughout the entire war and survived an attack by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer on November 5, 1940. In 1962, the ship was converted into a barge and sold to Sweden. About DS Hjalmar Wessel Nationality Norway Built 1935 Wrecked - Carrier A/S Borregaard, Sarpsborg Tonnage 2400 dvt Casualties World War II Hallvard Halgjem Born: 26.02.1897 Position: 2. Styrmann Read More Read more on Krigsseilerregisteret.no