Vogel was a German sailor aboard the Fleiger Hollander who was promoted to First Mate by Captain Vanderdecken upon the death of Scraggs. Previously, he was a night watchman with Ranshoff.
Vogel was driven mad with hunger and suggested to the Captain that the ship change direction from the inclement weather and dangerous seas. In response, Vanderdecken blasted him with a musket, killing him.
Vogel, Scraggs, Sindh, Petros, and the Captain were eventually cursed by the Angel to roam the seas for eternity.