Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Albert Wanders
Merchant Navy. Belgian
| Died | 19 Mar 1945 |
Roster information listed for Albert Wanders
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gandia | Steam merchant | Boatswain (Bosun) | 22 Jan 1942 | U-135 (1) |
| Belgian Fighter | Steam merchant | Boatswain (Bosun) | 9 Oct 1942 | U-68 (1) |
Personal information
Albert Wanders abandoned ship in the lifeboat in charge of the chief officer when Gandia was sunk and was rescued by João Corte Real. He was injured in the sinking of Belgian Fighter and eventually lost when Astrida I foundered in a hurricane off South Africa on 19 March 1945.
Sources
- “De Belgische Koopvaardij in de Tweede Wereldoorlog” by Roger Machielsen
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