Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


Herman Brandenburg

Merchant Navy. Dutch

Born  29 Jun 1901Vlissingen

Roster information listed for Herman Brandenburg


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
PolyphemusMotor merchantChief Officer27 May 1942U-578

Personal information

Herman Brandenburg, of Utrecht, was questioned by the commander of U-578 after the sinking of Polyphemus. He was in charge of a lifeboat with 14 occupants and was rescued by the Maria Amelia.


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