Ships hit by U-boats

Crew lists from ships hit by U-boats

Astra II

British steam merchant



Photo courtesy of Danish Maritime Museum, Elsinore

This is a listing of people associated with this ship.
We also have a detailed page on the British steam merchant Astra II.

Aboard Astra II when hit on 29 Aug 1940

You can click on any of the names for possible additional information

NameAgeRankServed on
BritishChambers, Reginald, Merchant Navy25Fireman and TrimmerAstra II +
CanadianGold, Sidney, Merchant Navy23SailorAstra II +
BritishHarkes, Douglas John, Merchant Navy19Radio OfficerAstra II +
BritishJorgensen, Joseph David, Merchant Navy22Deck Hand (Gunner)Astra II +
PolishKempinski, Stefan, Merchant Navy26Fireman and TrimmerAstra II +
DanishNielson, Carl Niels, Merchant NavyMasterAstra II

6 persons found.

Served on indicates the ships we have listed for the person, some were stationed on multiple ships hit by U-boats.

People missing from this listing? Or perhaps additional information?
If you wish to add a crewmember to the listing we would need most of this information: ship name, nationality, name, dob, place of birth, service (merchant marine, ...), rank or job on board. We have place for a photo as well if provided. You can e-mail us the information here.