Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Nicolaas Hoogendam
Merchant Marine. Dutch
| Born | 8 Jul 1925 | Vlaardingen |
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Roster information listed for Nicolaas Hoogendam
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Firethorn | Motor merchant | Able Seaman | 7 Oct 1942 | U-172 |
 | Zaandam | Motor passenger ship | Repatriated Seaman | 2 Nov 1942 | U-174 |
Personal information
Nicolaas Hoogendam was one of five survivors from Zaandam who rescued themselves on a raft after the sinking. Two of them died before the remaining three men were rescued after 83 days at sea.
The raft as seen from USS PC-576
The survivors being helped to board the patrol craft
From left to right: Cornelis van der Slot, Nicolaas Hoogendam and Basil Dominic Izzi after being rescued
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