Tjeerd van Rees Vellinga
1888–1943 (age 55)
Biography
Tjeerd van Rees Vellinga was a respected Dutch ship captain whose maritime career was interrupted by the turmoil of World War II. Born in 1888, he brought decades of experience and leadership to his profession before his life was claimed by the war in 1943.
Captain Vellinga's memory is honored at the Dutch Honorary Cemetery in Loenen, where he is remembered among those who served and sacrificed during the conflict. His legacy as a seafarer and his contributions to his nation remain part of Dutch maritime history.