The Game
Can you help solve the mystery of the Berenice?
 
 
 
 
The Berenice sank off the coast of France in June 1940. I am attempting to learn more about the ship and the passengers that were on board. In my notebook below you can read about some of the people on board on the day it sank, I am however still missing some information.
 
Can you help me fill out the missing data? Search the Internet for the missing information and complete all information on the missing person on the last page of this book.
 
A good place to start may be the MaSS map: https://mass.cultureelerfgoed.nl/
 

A historical shipwreck scene with the ocean in the background and a mysterious, foggy atmosphere, depicting the 1940s era.

Solve the Mystery of the Berenice

Join us on a historical journey to explore the sinking of the Berenice, a ship that met its fate off the coast of France in June 1940. Dive into the lives of the passengers on board, their stories, and the events that led to this maritime disaster.

Through a series of engaging questions, you will have the chance to uncover missing information and piece together the mystery of those who traveled aboard the Berenice.

  • Test your knowledge about maritime history.
  • Learn about the lives of the passengers.
  • Engage in a fun and educational experience.

17 Questions4 MinutesCreated by ExploringWaves42
Will you help me?
Yes
Yes
Look for the following pieces of information online:
 
Sinking location of Berenice.
Cause of sinking.
Find the missing information of the following person
Find the missing information of the following person
Name: Hendrik Marsman
 
Date of birth: 30/09/1899
 
From: Rotterdam
 
Reason for travelling: Fleeing the occupied Netherlands
 
Occupation: ____
Name: ___ Marsman
 
Date of birth: 05/08/1897
 
From: Rotterdam
 
Reason for travelling: Fleeing the occupied Netherlands
 
Occupation: Writer
Well done!
I've found information on Rien Marsman's diary which I posted on my Facebook page. Maybe you can find some information about the missing person there.
https://www.facebook.com/boris.boek.988
Well done!
I've found information on Rien Marsman's diary which I posted on my Facebook page. Maybe you can find some information about the missing person there.
https://www.facebook.com/boris.boek.988
Name: Tjerk Bottema
 
Date of birth: 04/03/1882
 
From: Friesland
 
Reason for travelling: Fleeing the occupied Netherlands
 
Occupation: ____
Name: ____
 
Date of birth: 1890
 
Reason for travelling: Working aboard the ship
 
Occupation: Captain
Good job!
I found records of the Captains logbook containing all passengers on the Berenice. I posted it on my facebook page, maybe you can find some information on our missing person.
https://www.facebook.com/boris.boek.988
Good job!
I found records of the Captains logbook containing all passengers on the Berenice. I posted it on my facebook page, maybe you can find some information on our missing person.
https://www.facebook.com/boris.boek.988
The journals and notes I have found frequently mention another person which I can't make sense of. Can you figure out who this person was?
First and last name:
Date of birth:
Current occupation:
Past occupation:
Reason for travelling:
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