Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Frans De Wever
Merchant Navy. Belgian
Roster information listed for Frans De Wever
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gandia | Steam merchant | Fireman and Trimmer | 22 Jan 1942 | U-135 (1) |
| Emile Francqui | Steam merchant | Trimmer | 16 Dec 1942 | U-664 (1) |
| Persier | Steam merchant | Fireman and Trimmer | 11 Feb 1945 | U-1017 (1) |
Personal information
He survived the sinking of Gandia and was rescued by USS Bernadou.
He was rescued by HMS Pink after the sinking of Emile Francqui and transferred to Katanga at Ponta Delgada.
He was injured in the sinking of Persier.
Sources
- “De Belgische Koopvaardij in de Tweede Wereldoorlog” by Roger Machielsen
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