The list of shipwrecks in July 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during July 1943.
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Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Ibex | ![]() |
The Design 1079 ship (7,208 or 6,990 GRT, 1918) collided in the Atlantic Ocean (53°30′N 36°25′W / 53.500°N 36.417°W / 53.500; -36.417) with Empire MacAlpine (![]() ![]() |
Hokaze | ![]() |
World War II: The Minekaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the bow by USS Thresher (![]() |
Tutoya | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 6 nautical miles (11 km) off IguapebyU-513 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Banshu Maru No. 7 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril IslandsbyUSS S-35 (![]() |
Bloody Marsh | ![]() |
World War II: The T2 tanker was on her maiden voyage. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°33′N 78°57′W / 31.550°N 78.950°W / 31.550; -78.950) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
Canton Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off FormosabyUSS Flying Fish (![]() |
Empire Kohinoor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,225 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°20′N 16°30′W / 6.333°N 16.500°W / 6.333; -16.500) by U-618 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hoihow | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (2,798 GRT, 1933) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 103 nautical miles (191 km) north west of Mauritius (19°30′S 55°30′E / 19.500°S 55.500°E / -19.500; 55.500) by U-181 (![]() ![]() |
Isuzu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Isuzu Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea off Marinduque (13°45′N 121°50′E / 13.750°N 121.833°E / 13.750; 121.833) by USS Trout (![]() |
Kashi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The net layer was bombed and sunk by American aircraft at Bairoko, Solomon Islands. One crew was killed.[5][9][15] |
USS PT-153 | ![]() |
The Elco 80' PT boat ran aground and was abandoned off Munda Point, New Georgia, Solomon Islands.[16] |
USS PT-158 | ![]() |
The Elco 80' PT boat ran aground and was abandoned off Munda Point.[17] |
Sisman | ![]() |
World War II: The motorboat was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Charpay Island by HMS Trident (![]() |
Yoneyama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Somedono Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea (01°30′N 119°30′E / 1.500°N 119.500°E / 1.500; 119.500) north east of Cape Talok, BorneobyUSS Thresher (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Anzan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea (38°20′N 138°24′E / 38.333°N 138.400°E / 38.333; 138.400) by USS Scorpion (![]() |
Elihu B. Washburne | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil (24°05′S 45°23′W / 24.083°S 45.383°W / -24.083; -45.383) by U-513 (![]() |
Kherzon | ![]() |
The Liberty ship ran aground on the east coast of Kamchatka and broke in two on her delivery voyage to the Soviet Union. Both halves were refloated and later scrapped.[23] |
Kokuryu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea (38°20′N 138°24′E / 38.333°N 138.400°E / 38.333; 138.400) by USS Scorpion (![]() |
HMS LST 429 | ![]() |
The MK 2-class landing ship tank burned and sank north of Zuwarah, Libya (33°05′N 11°52′E / 33.083°N 11.867°E / 33.083; 11.867).[24] |
U-126 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (46°02′N 11°23′W / 46.033°N 11.383°W / 46.033; -11.383) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 55 crew.[25] |
U-628 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (44°11′N 8°45′W / 44.183°N 8.750°W / 44.183; -8.750) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[26] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Breiviken | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy DN 50: The cargo ship (2,669 GRT, 1911) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Portuguese East Africa (21°50′S 37°50′E / 21.833°S 37.833°E / -21.833; 37.833) by U-178 (![]() |
Changri Lá | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic off Arraial do CabobyU-199 (![]() |
City of Venice | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy KMS 18B: The troopship (8,762 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Cape Ténès, Algeria (36°44′N 1°25′E / 36.733°N 1.417°E / 36.733; 1.417) by U-409 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Koki Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 172: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Naha, Okinawa (28°29′N 124°15′E / 28.483°N 124.250°E / 28.483; 124.250) by USS Snook (![]() |
Liverpool Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 172: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Naha, Okinawa (28°29′N 124°15′E / 28.483°N 124.250°E / 28.483; 124.250) by USS Snook (![]() |
Michael Livanos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,774 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozambique Channel (22°52′S 36°47′E / 22.867°S 36.783°E / -22.867; 36.783) by U-178 (![]() |
Nikkyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off southeast coast of Honshu (34°33′N 138°37′E / 34.550°N 138.617°E / 34.550; 138.617) by USS Jack (![]() |
Pelotaslóide | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil (0°24′S 47°36′W / 0.400°S 47.600°W / -0.400; -47.600) by U-590 (![]() |
Sabbia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed in the Mediterranean sea south of Capo LinarobyHNLMS Dolfijn (![]() ![]() |
St. Essylt | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy KMS 18B: The cargo ship (5,634 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Cape Tenez (36°44′N 1°31′E / 36.733°N 1.517°E / 36.733; 1.517) by U-375 (![]() ![]() |
V 50 / Adalia | ![]() |
World War II: The three-masted armed patrol schooner was sunk west of Civitavecchia by gunfire from HNLMS Dolfijn (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Alcoa Prospector | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Oman (24°21′N 59°04′E / 24.350°N 59.067°E / 24.350; 59.067) by I-27 (![]() |
Devis | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy KMS 18B: The assault command ship (6,054 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cap Bengut, Algeria (37°01′N 4°10′E / 37.017°N 4.167°E / 37.017; 4.167) by U-593 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
M-106 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was depth charged and damaged by UJ 1206, UJ 1212, UJ 1214, and UJ 1217 (all ![]() |
Maltran | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy GTMO 134: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°11′N 74°57′W / 18.183°N 74.950°W / 18.183; -74.950) by U-759 (![]() ![]() |
USS Strong | ![]() |
World War II: The Fletcher-class destroyer was hit in Kula Gulf off New Georgia, Solomon Islands (8°05′S 157°15′E / 8.083°S 157.250°E / -8.083; 157.250) by one of the torpedoes fired by Niizuki, Nagatsuki and Yunagi (all ![]() ![]() |
U-535 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°38′N 9°13′W / 43.633°N 9.217°W / 43.633; -9.217) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 53 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 55 crew.[52] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Banshu Maru No.33 | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Japan west of Hokkaido (43°35′N 140°21′E / 43.583°N 140.350°E / 43.583; 140.350) by USS Permit (![]() |
Erg | ![]() |
The harbour tug (28 GRT, 1915) was in collision with Norelg (![]() |
GM 53 | ![]() |
World War II: The guard ship struck a mine and sank in the Aegean Sea off Saloniki, Greece. Four crew were killed and four survived.[5][55][56] |
USS Helena | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Kula Gulf: The St. Louis-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kolombangara, Solomon Islands (7°46′00″S 157°11′00″E / 7.76667°S 157.18333°E / -7.76667; 157.18333) by Suzukaze and Tanikaze (both ![]() |
Hydraios | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,476 GRT, 1902) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (24°44′S 35°12′E / 24.733°S 35.200°E / -24.733; 35.200) by U-198 (![]() |
Jasper Park | ![]() |
World War II: The Park ship (7,129 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (32°52′S 42°15′E / 32.867°S 42.250°E / -32.867; 42.250) by U-177 (![]() ![]() |
Nagatsuki | ![]() |
![]() World War II: Battle of Kula Gulf: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Kolombangara by United States Navy ships. She then ran aground near Bambari Harbour (7°57′S 157°12′E / 7.950°S 157.200°E / -7.950; 157.200) but was bombed and destroyed the same day by American aircraft. She has by then by almost totally evacuated by crew and troops and there were only 8 killed and 13 injured.[61] |
Niizuki | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Kula Gulf: The Akizuki-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean approximately five miles east of Tuki Point, Kolombangara (7°57′S 157°12′E / 7.950°S 157.200°E / -7.950; 157.200) by United States Navy ships. Commander Kaneda, Admiral Akiyama and the entire Desron 3 staff, along with almost all hands are lost in action. Approximately 290 officers and men lost, only a few later being taken prisoner by the Americans or reaching land, an unknown number of survivors, probably few, were rescued by Amagiri (![]() |
Poelau Roebiah | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAG 70: The cargo liner (9,251 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (17°56′N 75°57′W / 17.933°N 75.950°W / 17.933; -75.950) by U-759 (![]() ![]() |
Ritsa | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary schooner (possibly spelled Riza) was sunk near Arkhipo-Osipouka by S 28, S 40, S 47, and S 51 (all ![]() |
S 59 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939 E-boat was bombed and sunk by British aircraft at Porto Embedocle, Sicily, Italy.[5][67][68][69] |
Shahjehan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MWS 36: The cargo ship (5,454 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Benghazi, Libya (33°01′N 21°32′E / 33.017°N 21.533°E / 33.017; 21.533) by U-453 (![]() ![]() |
HNLMS TM 27 | ![]() |
World War II: The TM 22-class motor torpedo boat was sunk at Curacao by an explosion.[72] |
Tripoli | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Saracen (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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F 144 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was bombed in Yalta port by Soviet Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft and was damaged beyond repair and beached, later towed to Varna and scrapped. There were no casualties.[73][74] |
James Robertson | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy BT 18: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil (4°05′S 35°38′W / 4.083°S 35.633°W / -4.083; -35.633) by U-185 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Leana | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,742 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Zavora Point, Portuguese East Africa (25°06′S 35°33′E / 25.100°S 35.550°E / -25.100; 35.550) by U-198 (![]() |
MAS 536 | ![]() |
World War II: The MAS 526-class MAS boat was sunk off Leros in a collision with Rubattino (![]() |
Showa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Japan off Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan (43°14′N 139°53′E / 43.233°N 139.883°E / 43.233; 139.883) by USS Permit (![]() |
Thomas Sinnickson | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy BT 18: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Fortaleza, Brazil (3°51′S 36°22′W / 3.850°S 36.367°W / -3.850; -36.367) by U-185 (![]() ![]() |
U-951 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (37°40′N 15°30′W / 37.667°N 15.500°W / 37.667; -15.500) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 46 crew.[81] |
Wilhelmsburg | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea (39°55′N 25°50′E / 39.917°N 25.833°E / 39.917; 25.833) by HMS Rorqual (![]() |
William Boyce Thompson | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy BT 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) off Fortaleza, Brazil, by U-185 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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B. P. Newton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TJ 1: The tanker (10,324 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°50′N 50°20′W / 5.833°N 50.333°W / 5.833; -50.333) by U-510 (![]() ![]() |
Eldena | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TJ 1: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°50′N 50°20′W / 5.833°N 50.333°W / 5.833; -50.333) by U-510 (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCT 547 | ![]() |
The Mk 4 landing craft tank (350/640 t, 1942) foundered off Malta.[90] |
S 102 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939/40 E-boat was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea south of Kerch, Soviet Union. Eight crew were killed.[5][91][92][93] |
Sperrbrecher 165 Gebweiler | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank off Gothenburg, Sweden. 16 crew were lost[5][94][95] |
U-514 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 54 crew.[96] |
Valfiorita | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean SeabyHMS Ultor (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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De la Salle | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ST 71: The cargo ship (8,400 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Benin 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west of Lagos, Nigeria (5°50′N 2°22′E / 5.833°N 2.367°E / 5.833; 2.367) by U-508 (![]() ![]() |
Manchester Citizen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ST 71: The cargo ship (5,343 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Benin 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west of Lagos (5°50′N 2°22′E / 5.833°N 2.367°E / 5.833; 2.367) by U-508 (![]() ![]() |
PiLB 103 | ![]() |
World War II: The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was bombed and sunk at Vibo Valentia, Italy.[100] |
Samuel Heintzelman | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (approximately 9°S 81°E / 9°S 81°E / -9; 81) by U-511 (![]() |
Seiner No.20 | ![]() |
World War II: The oceanographic vessel was shelled and sunk in the Sea of Japan about 27 nautical miles off Kaiba by USS Permit (![]() |
U-232 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (39°48′N 14°22′W / 39.800°N 14.367°W / 39.800; -14.367) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 179 Squadron, Royal Air Force with all 46 hands.[106] |
U-435 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Figueira, Portugal (39°20′N 13°00′W / 39.333°N 13.000°W / 39.333; -13.000) by a Consolidated B-24 aircraft of 1st A/S Sqn, USAAF with the loss of all 48 crew.[107] |
U-590 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean of the mouth of the Amazon River (3°22′N 48°38′W / 3.367°N 48.633°W / 3.367; -48.633) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 45 crew.[108] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Alice F. Palmer | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (26°30′S 44°20′E / 26.500°S 44.333°E / -26.500; 44.333) by U-177 (![]() |
Cygnet | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground off Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was refloated and beached at Port Greville in a leaky condition. Although declared a constructive total loss, she was repaired and returned to service.[110] |
Gulfprince | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy LT 22: The tank ship tanker was torpedoed and heavily damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (37°13′N 5°12′E / 37.217°N 5.200°E / 37.217; 5.200) by U-371 (![]() |
HMS LCT 154 | ![]() |
The Mk 2 landing craft tank (296/460 t, 1941) foundered off Bizerte, Algeria.[113] |
HMS LCT 311 | ![]() |
The Mk 3 landing craft tank (350/640 t, 1942) foundered off Bizerte while under tow.[114] |
USS LST-313 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Gela: The Mk 1 landing craft tank was bombed, set on fire and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°01′N 14°15′E / 37.017°N 14.250°E / 37.017; 14.250) off Gela, Sicily, Italy. Between 21 and 27 men were killed depending on sources.[115][116][117][118] |
M 153 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class minesweeper was shelled off Ouessant, Britanny, France by HNoMS Glaisdale (![]() |
M 4451 Gauleiter Alfred Meyer | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Arcachon, France. 12 crew were killed.[122] |
USS Maddox | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Gela: The Gleaves-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) off Gela Sicily, Italy by an Italian Royal Air Force Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber. 210 of her 284 crew were killed.[116][123] |
Oriole | ![]() |
World War II: The M-1915-class minesweeper was bombed at Augusta, Sicily by British aircraft. She was subsequently scuttled.[124][125] |
Scandinavia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north of Cayenne, French Guiana (8°21′N 48°30′W / 8.350°N 48.500°W / 8.350; -48.500byU-510 (![]() |
USS Sentinel | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Gela: The Auk-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Licata, Sicily. 10 of the crew were killed and 51 wounded. Survivors were rescued by USS LCI-33, USS PC-550 and USS SC-530 (all ![]() |
Talamba | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Gela: The hospital ship (8,018 GRT, 1924) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft (36°55′N 15°14′E / 36.917°N 15.233°E / 36.917; 15.233) with the loss of five of the 568 people on board.[131] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Baarn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,621 GRT, 1927) was bombed and set on fire off Avola, Sicily, Italy (36°55′N 15°13′E / 36.917°N 15.217°E / 36.917; 15.217) by German aircraft. She was scuttled by Allied ships. Her 72 crew survived.[132][133] |
HMS California | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy Faith: The troopship (16,792 GRT, 1923) was bombed and set afire in the Atlantic Ocean west of Vigo, SpainbyFocke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe and was abandoned with the loss of 46 lives. Survivors were rescued by HMS Douglas, HMS Moyola (both ![]() ![]() |
Duchess of York | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy Faith: The troopship (20,021 GRT, 1929) was bombed and set afire in the Atlantic Ocean west of Vigo by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 40. Survivors were rescued by HMS Douglas, HMS Moyola (both ![]() ![]() |
Flutto | ![]() |
World War II: The Flutto-class submarine was sunk in the Straits of Messina (37°34′N 15°43′E / 37.567°N 15.717°E / 37.567; 15.717) by HMMTB 640, HMMTB 651, and HMMTB 670 (all ![]() |
USS LST-158 | ![]() |
World War II: The Mk. 1 landing ship tank was bombed, abandoned and sank in the Mediterranean Sea (37°05′N 13°55′E / 37.083°N 13.917°E / 37.083; 13.917) off Licata, Sicily.[137] |
Mary Livanos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozambique Channel (15°40′S 40°45′E / 15.667°S 40.750°E / -15.667; 40.750) by U-178 (![]() |
Robert Rowan | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Gela, Sicily, Italy (36°47′N 14°30′E / 36.783°N 14.500°E / 36.783; 14.500) by German bombers. All 421 crew and passengers left the ship before her ammunition cargo exploded and survived.[139][140] |
SG 13 | ![]() |
World War II: The escort vessel was torpedoed and damaged by Allied aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea and was beached. She was refloated on 23 July and taken to La Ciotat, Bouches-du-Rhône France.[5] |
Taiko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy O-404: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea (12°45′N 131°50′E / 12.750°N 131.833°E / 12.750; 131.833) by USS Gurnard (![]() |
Takatori Maru No. 8 | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off FormosabyUSS Flying Fish (![]() |
Tell | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Saracen (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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African Star | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C2 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (25°46′S 40°45′W / 25.767°S 40.750°W / -25.767; -40.750) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
Chikuzan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Haiphong, French Indochina (20°52′N 106°41′E / 20.867°N 106.683°E / 20.867; 106.683) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the American Fourteenth Air Force.[5][143] |
MS 62 | ![]() |
World War II: The MS 51-class MS boat was sunk at Milazzo by Allied aircraft.[144] |
Niitaka Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Plunger (![]() |
Ocean Peace | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean ship (7,173 GRT, 1942) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Avola, Sicily, Italy (36°55′N 15°13′E / 36.917°N 15.217°E / 36.917; 15.217) by enemy aircraft.[145] |
Rahmani | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (5,463 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (14°52′N 52°06′E / 14.867°N 52.100°E / 14.867; 52.100) by I-29 (![]() |
Ro-107 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Kula Gulf: The Ro-100-class submarine was sunk off Kolombangara, Solomon IslandsbyUSS Taylor (![]() |
Tairyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Haiphon by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the American Fourteenth Air Force.[5] |
U-409 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Algiers, Algeria (37°12′N 0°40′E / 37.200°N 0.667°E / 37.200; 0.667) by HMS Inconstant (![]() |
U-506 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Vigo, Galicia, Spain (42°30′N 16°30′W / 42.500°N 16.500°W / 42.500; -16.500) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces with the loss of 48 of her 54 crew. |
U-561 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Straits of MessinabyHMMTB 81 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Acciaio | ![]() |
World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was sunk off Calabria (38°30′N 15°49′E / 38.500°N 15.817°E / 38.500; 15.817) by HMS Unruly (![]() |
Cosenza | ![]() |
World War II: The steamer was sunk west off the Italian coast (39°58′N 14°18′E / 39.967°N 14.300°E / 39.967; 14.300) by Allied aircraft. There were 11 dead and 40 survivors.[42][152][153] |
USS Gwin | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Kolombangara: The Gleaves-class destroyer was scuttled in the Pacific Ocean off the Solomon Islands (7°41′S 157°27′E / 7.683°S 157.450°E / -7.683; 157.450) by USS Ralph Talbot (![]() |
Jintsū | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Kolombangara: The Sendai-class cruiser was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Solomon Islands (7°38′S 157°06′E / 7.633°S 157.100°E / -7.633; 157.100) by Allied cruisers and destroyers. 482 crewmen were killed. 21 crew were rescued by I-180 (![]() |
Nereide | ![]() |
World War II: The Sirena-class submarine was sunk south east of the Straits of Messina (37°25′N 16°07′E / 37.417°N 16.117°E / 37.417; 16.117) by HMS Echo and HMS Ilex (![]() |
Ste. Christophe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Messina, Sicily, Italy by Allied aircraft.[155] |
Timothy Pickering | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was bombed and set on fire in the Mediterranean Sea off Avola, Sicily (37°00′N 15°21′E / 37.000°N 15.350°E / 37.000; 15.350) by Luftwaffe aircraft. A total of 127 of the 128 British troops, 16 of the 23 gunners, and 22 of the 43 crewmen on board were killed. She was then scuttled by a Royal Navy destroyer.[79] |
U-487 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type XIV submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (27°15′N 34°18′W / 27.250°N 34.300°W / 27.250; -34.300) by Grumman TBF Avenger and Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft based on USS Core (![]() ![]() |
U-607 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°02′N 9°14′W / 45.033°N 9.233°W / 45.033; -9.233) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 228 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of 45 of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Wren (![]() |
V 105 / Stefano Galleano | ![]() |
World War II: The armed patrol schooner was sunk west of Ostia by gunfire from HNLMS Dolfijn (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Capitaine Le Diabat | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Montecristo, Italy by Allied aircraft.[156] |
Harvard | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary schooner (114 GRT, 1891) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Trinidad (10°05′N 60°20′W / 10.083°N 60.333°W / 10.083; -60.333) by U-572 (![]() ![]() |
HMMGB 641 | ![]() |
World War II: The motor gun boat (90/107 t, 1942) was sunk in the Strait of Messina by coastal battery fire and return fore from Nichelio (![]() ![]() |
I-179 | ![]() |
The Kaidai VII (I-176-class) submarine sank in the Inland Sea of Japan off the Akizaki Lighthouse in a diving drill when a hatch was left open. Seventy-nine crew were killed. Raised and scrapped between April 1956 and March 1957.[158] |
USS LCT-19 | ![]() |
World War II: The Mk. 5 landing craft tank was bombed and sunk by German aircraft off Salerno, Italy.[159] |
Robert Bacon | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Portuguese East Africa (15°25′S 41°13′E / 15.417°S 41.217°E / -15.417; 41.217) by U-178 (![]() ![]() |
San Francisco | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Cape Corso, Corsica, France by British aircraft.[161][162] |
U-160 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by Grumman TBM Avenger and Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft based on USS Santee (![]() |
V 265 Cesena | ![]() |
World War II: The armed patrol schooner was sunk west off Calabria (39°16′N 17°13′E / 39.267°N 17.217°E / 39.267; 17.217) by gunfire from HMS Unshaken (![]() |
Venezia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Messina, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[5] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Aquitania | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft off Barcelona, Spain,[166] or was bombed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Civitavecchia by Allied aircraft.[5] |
Empire Lake | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,852 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) east of Madagascar (21°27′S 51°47′E / 21.450°S 51.783°E / -21.450; 51.783) by U-181 (![]() |
Gilbert B. Walters | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner (176 GRT, 1919) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Trinidad (9°40′N 59°50′W / 9.667°N 59.833°W / 9.667; -59.833) by U-572 (![]() |
Harmonic | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,558 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) east of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (23°00′S 33°00′W / 23.000°S 33.000°W / -23.000; -33.000) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
MAS 535, MAS 548 | ![]() |
World War II: The MAS 526-class MAS boats were sunk at Termini Imerese by Allied aircraft.[78] |
Remo | ![]() |
World War II: The R-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Straits of Messina (39°19′N 17°30′E / 39.317°N 17.500°E / 39.317; 17.500) by HMS United (![]() |
Twickenham | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 51: The cargo ship was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands (28°36′N 13°18′W / 28.600°N 13.300°W / 28.600; -13.300byU-135 (![]() |
U-135 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (28°20′N 13°17′W / 28.333°N 13.283°W / 28.333; -13.283) by HMS Balsam, HMS Mignonette, HMS Rochester (all ![]() |
U-509 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Madeira, Portugal (34°02′N 26°01′W / 34.033°N 26.017°W / 34.033; -26.017) by Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft based on USS Santee (![]() |
U-759 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (15°58′N 73°44′W / 15.967°N 73.733°W / 15.967; -73.733) by a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 47 crew. |
Unknown landing craft | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft was sunk alongside the cruiser Nagara (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Bjørkhaug | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was destroyed by the explosion of her cargo of land minesatAlgiers, Algeria with the loss of nine of her 30 crew. Fort Confidence (![]() |
HMS Cleopatra | ![]() |
World War II: The Dido-class cruiser was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Mediterranean SeabyDandolo (![]() |
Fort Confidence | ![]() |
The Fort ship (7,135 GRT, 1942) caught fire at Algiers following the explosion of Bjørkhaug (![]() ![]() |
Fort Franklin | ![]() |
World War II: The Fort ship (7,135 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of Réunion (22°36′S 51°22′E / 22.600°S 51.367°E / -22.600; 51.367) by U-181 (![]() |
Nippon | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing boat was sunk by a mine in the Skagerrak. The whole crew survived.[128] |
Richard Caswell | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 150 nautical miles (280 km) off Floranapolis, Brazil (28°10′S 46°30′W / 28.167°S 46.500°W / -28.167; -46.500) by U-513 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-67 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (30°05′N 44°17′W / 30.083°N 44.283°W / 30.083; -44.283) by aircraft based on USS Core (![]() |
Urado Maru | ![]() |
The cargo ship was sunk in a collision with Seizan Maru (![]() |
William F. Humphrey | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 miles (800 km) west of Pointe Noire, West Africa by Michel (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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City of Canton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,692 GRT, 1916) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean north east of Beira, Portuguese East Africa (13°52′S 41°10′E / 13.867°S 41.167°E / -13.867; 41.167) by U-178 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hatsuyuki | ![]() |
World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed by US aircraft at Kahili, Shortland Islands (06°50′S 155°47′E / 6.833°S 155.783°E / -6.833; 155.783) detonating the aft magazine and sinking her in shallow water. A total of 82 crewmen and 38 soldiers were killed.[186] |
M 346 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk by Shch-403 (![]() |
HMS MTB 316 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 77' PT boat (30/54 t, 1942) was shelled and sunk with the loss of all 11 hands by Scipione Africano (![]() |
Ransæter | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (236 GRT, 1927) struck a mine and sank off Sørfolda, Norway, with the loss of four of the 12 people aboard.[194] |
UJ 1705 Mob FD 61 | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was sunk off Sognesjøen, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 235 Squadron, Royal Air Force and 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. Two crew died.[5][195] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Amalia | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the northeastern coast of Sardinia (40°42′N 9°49′E / 40.700°N 9.817°E / 40.700; 9.817) by HMS Safari (![]() |
Costante Neri | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and sunk east of the island of Gorgona, Italy by HMS Sickle (![]() |
Dunarea 1 | ![]() |
World War II: The lighter was sunk in the Kerch StraitbyM-111 (![]() |
Incomati | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (7,369 GRT, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of Lagos, Nigeria (3°09′N 4°15′E / 3.150°N 4.250°E / 3.150; 4.250) by U-508 (![]() ![]() |
USS LST-342 | ![]() |
World War II: The Mk 1 landing ship tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Solomon SeabyRo-106 (![]() |
Romolo | ![]() |
World War II: The R-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Ionian Sea east of Augusta, Sicily (37°20′N 16°18′E / 37.333°N 16.300°E / 37.333; 16.300) by Vickers Wellington aircraft of 221 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[5][202] |
Rosa Madre | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and sunk east of the island of Gorgona, Italy by HMS Sickle (![]() |
USS YF-487 | ![]() |
The self-propelled covered lighter sank in the Caribbean Sea.[15] |
Ship | State | Description |
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F 147 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Allied fighter-bombers in the port of Riposto, Sicily. The whole crew was saved.[210] |
F 466 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Allied fighter-bombers in the port of Riposto, Sicily.[211] |
Fort Pelly | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,131 GRT, 1942) was bombed, caught fire, exploded and sank at Augusta, Sicily, Italy during a raid by enemy aircraft. Out of a crew of 47 and 23 gunners, 32 crew and 6 gunners were killed.[212][213][214] |
Kiyonami | ![]() |
World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north north west of Kolombangara, Solomon Islands (7°13′S 156°45′E / 7.217°S 156.750°E / -7.217; 156.750) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. Lost with all hands, including survivors of Yūgure (![]() |
USS PT-166 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was sunk by friendly fire from North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Force in the Ferguson Passage, off Vonavona Island, south of Kolombangara (08°15′S 156°53′E / 8.250°S 156.883°E / -8.250; 156.883).[216] |
Silvio Onorato | ![]() |
World War II: The armed yacht was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
U-558 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (45°10′N 9°42′W / 45.167°N 9.700°W / 45.167; -9.700) by two Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the 19th Bombardment Squadron, United States Army Air Forces and a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of 45 of her 50 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMCS Athabaskan (![]() |
UJ 1423 Emanuella | ![]() |
The submarine chaser struck a sunken wreck and foundered off Lorient, Morbihan, France.[5] |
V 805 Island | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands (53°26′N 5°14′E / 53.433°N 5.233°E / 53.433; 5.233) with the loss of 22 lives.[217][218] |
V 1014 Richard Ohlrogge | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Great Belt.[219] |
V 6114 | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Gamvik, Norway.[220] |
Yūgure | ![]() |
World War II: The Hatsuharu-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north north west of Kolombangara (7°25′S 156°45′E / 7.417°S 156.750°E / -7.417; 156.750) by Grumman TBM Avenger aircraft of the United States Marine Corps. Survivors were rescued by Kiyonami (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Florizel | ![]() |
World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: The cargo ship (7,056 GRT, 1943) was bombed and sunk at Augusta, SicilybyLuftwaffe aircraft. Two of her crew, four gunners and three passengers were killed.[222] |
Harbor Minesweeper No. 3 | ![]() |
The small harbor minesweeper was sunk in a collision with transport Hakozaki Maru (![]() |
Manolo | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured and scuttled by HMCS Iroquois (![]() |
MO-123 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was bombed and sunk by Focke-Wulf Fw 190 aircraft of 14.(Jabo)/JG 5 in Motovsky Bay while trying to rescue Soviet soldiers stranded on German held coast. There were 26 dead and 1 survivor. The other vessel involved in the rescue attempt, MO-111 (![]() |
Ocean Virtue | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean ship (7,174 GRT, 1942) was bombed and sunk at Augusta by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was salvaged later that year and converted with passenger accommodation in 1946.[225] |
Saipan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of Palau (16°29′N 123°57′E / 16.483°N 123.950°E / 16.483; 123.950) by USS Haddock (![]() |
U-662 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Amazon Estuary (3°56′N 48°46′W / 3.933°N 48.767°W / 3.933; -48.767) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of 44 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Siren (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Durazzo | ![]() |
World War II: The Fasana-class minelayer was sunk east of CorsicabyHMS Safari (![]() |
Empire Moon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,472 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (36°42′N 15°20′E / 36.700°N 15.333°E / 36.700; 15.333) by U-81 (![]() |
F 149 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm, damaged by Allied fighter-bombers, ran aground on the northern coast of Sicily. She was scuttled after the failure of a rescue operation.[232] |
F 546 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C Marinefahrprahm ran aground on the northern coast of Sicily while trying to help F 149. She was scuttled after the failure of a rescue operation.[233] |
Hudayi Bahri | ![]() |
World War II: The vessel was shelled and sunk in the BosphorusbyL-4 (![]() |
Isolina Costade | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured and scuttled by HMCS Iroquois (![]() |
HMS MTB 288 | ![]() |
World War II: The Vosper 72'-class motor torpedo boat (37/45 t, 1943) was bombed and sunk by German aircraft off Augusta, Sicily.[234] |
Nisshin | ![]() |
World War II: The seaplane carrier was bombed and sunk by American aircraft off the south east tip of Bougainville Island, Solomon Islands (06°33′S 156°10′E / 6.550°S 156.167°E / -6.550; 156.167). Five hundred and thirty-nine troops and an undetermined number of crew were killed; 91 troops and 87 crew were rescued.[235] |
Vivero | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured and scuttled by ORP Orkan (![]() |
VU-61 | ![]() |
World War II: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat had been converted into a remotely-controlled boat and was used in an attack against Anapa. There was no crew aboard.[236] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Aderno | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Civitavecchia, Italy (42°04′N 11°47′E / 42.067°N 11.783°E / 42.067; 11.783) by HMS Torbay (![]() |
RFA Alcides | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,634 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (approximately 3°S 68°E / 3°S 68°E / -3; 68) by I-10 (![]() |
Ascianghi | ![]() |
World War II: The Adua-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Augusta, SicilybyHMS Eclipse and HMS Laforey (both ![]() |
F 432 | ![]() |
The Type C Marinefahrprahm was damaged beyond repair by Allied fighter-bomber aircraft off the northern coast of Sicily and was scuttled by her crew. All aboard survived, 8 being wounded.[242] |
F 460 | ![]() |
World War II: The MFP-C landing craft was heavily damaged by Allied fighter-bomber aircraft off the northern coast of Sicily and was scuttled after a failed tow attempt. All aboard survived, two being wounded.[243] |
Gurpinar | ![]() |
World War II: The vessel was shelled and sunk in the BosphorusbyL-4 (![]() |
M-152 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1935 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gironde estuary, France, with the loss of 50 crew.[244][245] |
HMS Newfoundland | ![]() |
World War II: The Crown Colony-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Syracuse, Sicily by U-407 (![]() |
U-527 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°25′N 27°56′W / 35.417°N 27.933°W / 35.417; -27.933) by Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft based on USS Bogue (![]() |
U-598 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Natal, Brazil (4°05′S 33°23′W / 4.083°S 33.383°W / -4.083; -33.383) by two Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of 43 of her 45 crew.[249] |
U-613 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Azores, Portugal (35°35′N 28°36′W / 35.583°N 28.600°W / 35.583; -28.600) by USS George E. Badger (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Cicogna | ![]() |
World War II: The Gabbiano-class corvette was wrecked off Messina after being damaged by American aircraft.[251] |
Fort Chilcotin | ![]() |
World War II: The Fort ship (7,133 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 420 nautical miles (780 km) east south east of Bahia, Brazil (15°03′S 32°35′W / 15.050°S 32.583°W / -15.050; -32.583) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
Henzada | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,161 GRT, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (25°30′S 44°00′W / 25.500°S 44.000°W / -25.500; -44.000) by U-199 (![]() ![]() |
Hoflein | ![]() |
World War II: The tugboat was sunk by mines near Temryuk with the loss of 11 lives.[254][255] |
Pegasus | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south west of Madagascar (28°05′S 37°40′E / 28.083°S 37.667°E / -28.083; 37.667) by U-197 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-459 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type XIV submarine was attacked in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°53′N 10°38′W / 45.883°N 10.633°W / 45.883; -10.633) by Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 and 547 Squadrons, Royal Air Force with the loss of 18 of her 59 crew. She was scuttled due to damage received.[257] |
U-622 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Trondheim, Norway (63°27′N 10°23′E / 63.450°N 10.383°E / 63.450; 10.383) in a United States Army Air Forces raid. There were no casualties.[258] |
Ship | State | Description |
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FO 16 Frundsberg | ![]() |
The guard ship was sunk on this date. |
Fasan | ![]() |
World War II: The hospital ship was bombed and sunk during an American air raid on Hamburg.[5] |
FR.70 | ![]() |
World War II: The minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
G 1 | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was destroyed on the stocks during an American air raid on Hamburg.[5] |
General Artigas | ![]() |
World War II: The accommodation ship was bombed. caught fire, capsized and sunk at Hamburg. The wreck was refloated 1945–46 and scrapped.[5][259][260] |
Haakon Jarl | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,102 GRT, 1943) was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in an Allied air raid. She was on her maiden voyage at the time. Refloated in November 1943, repairs completed in February 1947 and re-entered service as Svein Jarl.[261] |
Hermod | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Hamburg in an Allied air raid. She was refloated in 1950, repaired and entered West German service.[262] |
R-186 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk off Spadafora, Italy (38°17′N 15°29′E / 38.283°N 15.483°E / 38.283; 15.483) by Allied aircraft with the loss of two lives.[5][263][264] |
S 44 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939/40 E-boat was bombed and sunk at Kiel, Germany. One crew was killed. She was raised the next day but declared a total loss.[91][265] |
S 77 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939/40 E-boat was sunk by HMMGB 40 and HMMGB 42 (both ![]() |
Suwa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific OceanbyUSS Finback, USS Seadragon and USS Tunny (all ![]() |
T-904 | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Yugor Strait (69°34′N 59°56′E / 69.567°N 59.933°E / 69.567; 59.933) with the loss of ten of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by T-879 and T-887 (both ![]() |
Thames Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy 2323: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed, broke in two and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (02°46′N 148°35′E / 2.767°N 148.583°E / 2.767; 148.583) 240 miles (390 km) north of Manus by USS Pompon (![]() |
U-996 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.[5] |
U-1011 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was destroyed on the stocks during an American air raid on Hamburg.[5] |
U-1012 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was destroyed on the stocks during an American air raid on Hamburg.[5] |
V 801 Max Gundelach | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk in the North Sea west of Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by Allied action. 11 crew were killed.[5][269] |
Vaterland | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner was destroyed by fire during an American air raid on Hamburg.[5] Wreck scrapped in 1948.[270] |
Veendam | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was bombed and sunk during an American air raid on Hamburg.[5] |
Viminale | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (38°44′N 15°50′E / 38.733°N 15.833°E / 38.733; 15.833) by USS PT-216, (![]() |
Weissesee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Hamburg. Wreck raised and scrapped in 1949.[274] |
Zhdanov | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the Matochkin Strait, Soviet Union.[275] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Alberto Fassio | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Patras, Greece.[276] |
El Argentino | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Lisbon, Portugal (39°50′N 3°36′W / 39.833°N 3.600°W / 39.833; -3.600) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of four of the 104 people on board.[277] |
Empire Brutus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (39°50′N 13°38′W / 39.833°N 13.633°W / 39.833; -13.633) by Luftwaffe aircraft and was abandoned by her crew. Subsequently reboarded, she was towed in to the Tagus by the tug Empire Samson (![]() |
Fishpool | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Syracuse, Sicily, Italy (37°03′05″N 15°17′10″E / 37.05139°N 15.28611°E / 37.05139; 15.28611) by Axis aircraft with the loss of 28 of her 53 crew. The wreck was removed in 1949.[279] |
Gyoraitei No. 115 | ![]() |
The TM 4/No. 102-class motor torpedo boat burned at Rabaul.[280] |
U-359 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Caribbean Sea south off the south west tip of Haiti (18°06′N 75°00′W / 18.100°N 75.000°W / 18.100; -75.000) by a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 47 crew.[281] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Akademik Shokalski | ![]() |
World War II: The survey ship was shelled and sunk off Sporyji Navolok in the Kara SeabyU-255 (![]() ![]() |
Château Yquem | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (42°04′N 8°20′E / 42.067°N 8.333°E / 42.067; 8.333) by HMS Usurper (![]() |
Empire Highway | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged west of Gibraltar. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[283] |
Halizones | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS52: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon (38°04′N 12°59′W / 38.067°N 12.983°W / 38.067; -12.983byFocke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. She was taken in tow, but sank on 30 July at 37°22′N 13°03′W / 37.367°N 13.050°W / 37.367; -13.050. There were no casualties.[5][284][285][286] |
Hamburg | ![]() |
World War II: The decommissioned barracks ship, a former Bremen-class cruiser, was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg. The wreck was raised in 1949 and scrapped in 1956. |
Hirashima | ![]() |
World War II: The Sokuten-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west of the Goto Islands, off Cape Ose, Fukue Jima (02°50′S 149°01′E / 2.833°S 149.017°E / -2.833; 149.017) by USS Sawfish (![]() |
I-168 | ![]() |
World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Steffen Strait (31°00′N 130°33′E / 31.000°N 130.550°E / 31.000; 130.550) by USS Scamp (![]() |
HMS LCT 353 | ![]() |
World War II: The Mk 3 landing craft tank (350/640 t, 1942) was bombed and sunk off Syracuse, Sicily by Italian aircraft. One sailor was killed.[191][288] |
Lighter No. 3032 | ![]() |
The tanker lighter was wrecked in the Caspian Sea near the Makhachkala.[64] |
No. 014 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date. |
No. 125 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date. |
Teikin Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The government-chartered British Wartime Standard Type C7 cargo ship (1,972 GRT, 1919) (a.k.a. Teikun Maru) struck a mine in the South China Sea off Hainan Island (19°57′N 109°05′E / 19.950°N 109.083°E / 19.950; 109.083) and sank.[289] |
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Ariake | ![]() |
World War II: The Hatsuharu-class destroyer was bombed and sunk off Cape Gloucester, New GuineabyNorth American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces. |
Mikazuki | ![]() |
World War II: The Hatsuharu-class destroyer was bombed and sunk off Cape Gloucester by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces. |
Buena Esperanca | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured by HMS Kite, HMS Woodpecker, HMS Woodcock and HMS Wild Goose (all ![]() ![]() |
Comparrel | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured by HMS Kite, HMS Woodpecker, HMS Woodcock and HMS Wild Goose (all ![]() ![]() |
Don Antonio | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured by HMS Kite, HMS Woodpecker, HMS Woodcock and HMS Wild Goose (all ![]() ![]() |
El Viro X | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured by HMS Kite, HMS Woodpecker, HMS Woodcock and HMS Wild Goose (all ![]() ![]() |
Europe 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured by HMS Kite, HMS Woodpecker, HMS Woodcock and HMS Wild Goose (all ![]() ![]() |
Gapern | ![]() |
World War II: The steamer was sunk during an air attack on Hamburg, Germany. One crew was killed. She was later raised and repaired.[5][290][291] |
Montenegro Costas | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was captured by HMS Kite, HMS Woodpecker, HMS Woodcock and HMS Wild Goose (all ![]() ![]() |
Ro-103 | ![]() |
World War II: The Ro-100-class submarine struck a mine and sank north of New Georgia, Solomon Islands. Lost with all 43 hands.[5][292] |
Rosalia | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (12°07′N 69°13′W / 12.117°N 69.217°W / 12.117; -69.217) by U-615 (![]() ![]() |
Tamishima Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Andaman Sea south of Rangoon, BurmabyConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the American Fourteenth Air Force.[5] |
U-159 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Caribbean Sea south of the Dominican Republic (15°47′N 68°30′W / 15.783°N 68.500°W / 15.783; -68.500) by a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 53 crew.[294] |
U-404 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°53′N 9°25′W / 45.883°N 9.417°W / 45.883; -9.417) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force and 4th Anti-Submarine Squadron, United States Army Air Forces. |
Ship | State | Description |
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Cornish City | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,952 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (27°20′S 52°10′E / 27.333°S 52.167°E / -27.333; 52.167) by U-177 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Darwin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by Luftwaffe aircraft west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (44°52′N 16°00′W / 44.867°N 16.000°W / 44.867; -16.000). Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[296] |
Pietro Micca | ![]() |
World War II: The Pietro Micca-class submarine was sunk in the entrance to the Adriatic Sea (39°48′N 18°43′E / 39.800°N 18.717°E / 39.800; 18.717) by HMS Trooper (![]() |
S 137 | ![]() |
World War II: The S 38-class Schnellboot was sunk during an Allied air raid on Kiel, Germany. She was raised on 2 August but was later written off as damaged beyond repair.[5][91][298] |
USS Tuna | ![]() |
World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was depth charged and severely damaged by a Consolidated PBY Catalina of the Royal Australian Air Force.[5] Repairs took until 21 August to complete. |
U-614 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (46°42′N 11°03′W / 46.700°N 11.050°W / 46.700; -11.050) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[299] |
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Constellation | ![]() |
The schooner was driven onto a reef, or the wreck of North Carolina (![]() |
Mogamigawa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy 3724: The aircraft transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (11°04′N 153°18′E / 11.067°N 153.300°E / 11.067; 153.300) north of TrukbyUSS Pogy (![]() ![]() |
U-199 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic (23°54′S 42°54′W / 23.900°S 42.900°W / -23.900; -42.900) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina and an A-28 aircraft of the Brazilian Navy and a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of 49 of her 61 crew. Her captain and eleven crewmen were rescued by USS Barnegat (![]() |
V 624 Köln | ![]() |
World War II: The naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was heavily damaged by a mine off the Loire estuary. She was towed to Saint-Nazaire and was not repaired until the end of the war.[308][309] |
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Katendrecht | ![]() |
The cargo ship was damaged in a collision with another vessel and further damaged by weather. She put in to New York, United States and was laid up. She was scrapped in 1946–47.[310] |
Magdaleine Vinnen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was severely damaged in an Allied air raid on Hamburg. She was towed to Copenhagen, Denmark for repairs. Seized as a prize of war in 1945, she was later repaired and entered service as Empire Ribble under the British flag.[311] |
HMS Parthian | ![]() |
World War II: The Parthian-class submarine (1,760/2,040 t, 1931) was lost in the Adriatic Sea sometime after 28 July with the loss of all 65 crew.[312] |
ShCh-422 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank off northern Norway between 5 and 28 July with all 45 hands.[5][313][314] |
U-647 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom on or after 28 July with the loss of all 48 crew. Cause unknown.[315] |
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