SS Volendam War time spoon souvenir

SS Volendam War time spoon souvenir

SS Volendam 90% silver spoon souvenir
SS Volendam was a 15,434 GRT ton ocean liner operated by Holland America Line (Nederlandsch-Amerikaansche Stoomvaart Maatschappij). She was built in 1922 by Harland & Wolff Ltd, in Govan, she served in the Allied cause. She was then chartered to the British Ministry of War Transport and put into service. On 30 August 1940 whilst several hundred miles off Malin Head, Ireland and heading into the Atlantic, she was attacked about 2300 hrs by the German submarine U-60, firing two torpedoes that hit No. 1 hold and damaged and caused flooding in No. 2 hold. Captain Wepster then gave the order to abandon ship, and despite rough seas all 18 lifeboats got away safely. It was night-time and pitch-black. only One person lost.

There is more information on YouTube and Wikipedia about this ship This is a unique and close to one-of-a-kind souvenir a piece of history this ship helped in the aid of thousands of people during World War II Souvenir Size 4 3/4”