Thelist of shipwrecks in July 1943 includesships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost duringJuly 1943.
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| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Ibex |  United Kingdom | Convoy HX245: TheDesign 1079 ship (7,208 t) collided in theAtlantic Ocean (53°30′N36°25′W / 53.500°N 36.417°W /53.500; -36.417) withEmpire MacAlpine (United Kingdom) and was severely damaged. There were no casualties. She was abandoned the next day by her crew, who were rescued byPerth (United Kingdom).Empire Ibex sank on 3 July at53°36′N36°16′W / 53.600°N 36.267°W /53.600; -36.267.[1][2] |
| Hokaze |  Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheMinekaze-classdestroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the bow byUSS Thresher ( United States Navy) in theMakassar Strait. She was beached atMakassar to prevent sinking, and was later repaired and returned to service.[3] |
| Kronborg |  Denmark | World War II: The passenger ship (118 t) was sunk by an explosion, probably due to a mine, 3 miles (4.8 km) off Mosede Havn, Denmark. One crew was killed.[4] |
| Tutoya |  Brazil | World War II: The cargo ship (1,125 t) was torpedoed and sunk in theSouth Atlantic 6 nautical miles (11 km) offIguape byU-513 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 37 crew.[5] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Banshu Maru No. 7 |  Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off theKuril Islands byUSS S-35 ( United States Navy).[6][7] |
| Bloody Marsh | United States | World War II: TheT2 tanker was on her maiden voyage. She wastorpedoed and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean (31°33′N78°57′W / 31.550°N 78.950°W /31.550; -78.950) byU-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 77 crew. Survivors were rescued byUSS SC-1048 ( United States Navy).[8] |
| Canton Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk offFormosa byUSS Flying Fish ( United States Navy) with the loss of 56 crewmen and 3 gunners.[6][9][10] |
| Empire Kohinoor | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship (5,225 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°20′N16°30′W / 6.333°N 16.500°W /6.333; -16.500) byU-618 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 87 crew. Survivors were rescued byGascony (United Kingdom) andHMS Wolverine ( Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboat.[11][12] |
| Hoihow | United Kingdom | World War II: The passenger ship (2,798 GRT, 1933) was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean 103 nautical miles (191 km) north west ofMauritius (19°30′S55°30′E / 19.500°S 55.500°E /-19.500; 55.500) byU-181 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 145 of the 149 people aboard (the master, 90 crew members, seven gunners and 47 passengers). The four survivors, three crew members and one passenger, were rescued byMormacswan (United States).[13] |
| Isuzu Maru |  Imperial Japanese Army | World War II: TheIsuzu Maru-class transport wastorpedoed and sunk in thePhilippine Sea offMarinduque (13°45′N121°50′E / 13.750°N 121.833°E /13.750; 121.833) byUSS Trout ( United States Navy). Four gunners and five crewmen were killed.[14][15] |
| Kashi Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The net layer was bombed and sunk by American aircraft atBairoko,Solomon Islands. One crew was killed.[6][10][16] |
| USS PT-153 | United States Navy | TheElco 80' PT boat ran aground and was abandoned off Munda Point, New Georgia,Solomon Islands.[17] |
| USS PT-158 | United States Navy | TheElco 80' PT boat ran aground and was abandoned off Munda Point.[18] |
| Sisman |  Turkey | World War II: The motorboat was shelled and sunk in theAegean Sea off Charpay Island byHMS Trident ( Royal Navy). One crew member was lost.[6][19][20] |
| Yoneyama Maru | Imperial Japanese Army | World War II: TheSomedono Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in theCelebes Sea (01°30′N119°30′E / 1.500°N 119.500°E /1.500; 119.500) north east of Cape Talok,Borneo byUSS Thresher ( United States Navy). Eight gunners and 44 crewmen were killed.[3][10] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breiviken |  Norway | World War II:Convoy DN 50: The cargo ship (2,669 GRT, 1911) straggled behind the convoy. She wastorpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean offPortuguese East Africa (21°50′S37°50′E / 21.833°S 37.833°E /-21.833; 37.833) byU-178 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 36 crew.[28][29] |
| Changri Lá | Brazil | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in theSouth Atlantic offArraial do Cabo byU-199 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all ten crew.[30] |
| City of Venice | United Kingdom | World War II:Convoy KMS 18B: Thetroopship (8,762 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in theMediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north ofCape Ténès,Algeria (36°44′N1°25′E / 36.733°N 1.417°E /36.733; 1.417) byU-409 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of the 482 people aboard. Survivors were rescued byHMS Honeysuckle,HMS Restive,HMS Rhododendron andHMS Teviot (all Royal Navy). The landing craftHMS LCE-14 ( Royal Navy), which was aboardCity of Venice, was lost as well.[31][32] |
| Koki Maru | Japan | World War II: Convoy No. 172: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in thePacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west ofNaha, Okinawa (28°29′N124°15′E / 28.483°N 124.250°E /28.483; 124.250) byUSS Snook ( United States Navy). 1 crewman was killed.[33][34] |
| Liverpool Maru | Japan | World War II: Convoy No. 172: TheDaifuku 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′N124°15′E / 28.483°N 124.250°E /28.483; 124.250) byUSS Snook ( United States Navy). Three crewmen were killed.[33][34] |
| Michael Livanos |  Greece | World War II: The cargo ship (4,774 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in theMozambique Channel (22°52′S36°47′E / 22.867°S 36.783°E /-22.867; 36.783) byU-178 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 41 crew.[35] |
| Nikkyo Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in thePacific Ocean off southeast coast of Honshu (34°33′N138°37′E / 34.550°N 138.617°E /34.550; 138.617) byUSS Jack ( United States Navy). 17 crewmen were killed.[10][16][36] |
| Pelotaslóide | Brazil | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil (0°24′S47°36′W / 0.400°S 47.600°W /-0.400; -47.600) byU-590 ( Kriegsmarine). There were 5 dead and 37 survivors.[6][37][38] |
| Sabbia |  Italy | World War II: Thecargo liner was torpedoed in the Mediterranean sea south ofCapo Linaro byHNLMS Dolfijn ( Royal Netherlands Navy). Sabbia was escorted by the German auxiliary submarine chaserUJ 2207 ( Kriegsmarine) which also towed the damaged ship intoCivitavecchia where she was beached, partly blocking the entrance. She was declared aconstructive total loss.[6][39][40][41] |
| St. Essylt | United Kingdom | 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′N1°31′E / 36.733°N 1.517°E /36.733; 1.517) byU-375 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 401 people aboard. Survivors were rescued byHMS Honeysuckle,HMS Restive andHMS Rhododendron (all Royal Navy).[42] |
| V 50 / Adalia |  Regia Marina | World War II: The three-masted armed patrol schooner was sunk west ofCivitavecchia by gunfire fromHNLMS Dolfijn ( Royal Netherlands Navy). The whole crew escaped in a lifeboat and reached the coast at Torre Chiaruccia the following morning.[40][43] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoa Prospector | United States | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in theGulf of Oman (24°21′N59°04′E / 24.350°N 59.067°E /24.350; 59.067) byI-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). There was no casualty. She was subsequently laid up atKarachi, and later atBombay,India, and finally consequently scrapped in 1950.[44][45] |
| Devis | United Kingdom | World War II:Convoy KMS 18B: The assault command ship (6,054 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in theMediterranean Sea north east ofCap Bengut,Algeria (37°01′N4°10′E / 37.017°N 4.167°E /37.017; 4.167) byU-593 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 52 of the 343 people aboard. All dead were Canadian soldiers. Survivors were rescued byHMS Cleveland ( Royal Navy). The landing craftHMS LCM-1123 ( Royal Navy), which was aboardDevis, was lost as well.[46][47] |
| M-106 |  Soviet Navy | World War II: TheM-class submarine wasdepth charged and damaged byUJ 1206,UJ 1212,UJ 1214, andUJ 1217 (all Kriegsmarine). She was rammed and sunk byUJ 1217 after surfacing. All 23 crew were lost.[48][49] |
| Maltran | United States | World War II:Convoy GTMO 134: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in theCaribbean Sea (18°11′N74°57′W / 18.183°N 74.950°W /18.183; -74.950) byU-759 ( Kriegsmarine). All 47 crew were rescued bySC-1279 ( United States Navy).[50] |
| USS Strong | United States Navy | World War II: TheFletcher-classdestroyer was hit inKula Gulf off New Georgia,Solomon Islands (8°05′S157°15′E / 8.083°S 157.250°E /-8.083; 157.250) by one of the torpedoes fired byNiizuki,Nagatsuki andYunagi (all Imperial Japanese Navy), then shelled by shore batteries and sank with the loss of 46 of her 329 crew. Most of the survivors were rescued byUSS Chevalier ( United States Navy).[51][52] |
| U-535 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean north east ofCape Finisterre, Spain (43°38′N9°13′W / 43.633°N 9.217°W /43.633; -9.217) byConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of53 Squadron,Royal Air Force with the loss of all 55 crew.[53] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Banshu Maru No.33 | Japan | World War II: Thecoaster wastorpedoed and sunk in theSea of Japan west of Hokkaido (43°35′N140°21′E / 43.583°N 140.350°E /43.583; 140.350) byUSS Permit ( United States Navy). Three crew were killed.[10][54] |
| Erg |  Canada | Theharbour tug (28 GRT, 1915) was in a collision withNorelg (Norway) atHalifax,Nova Scotia and sank with the loss of all three crew and 16 of the 21 passengers nineteen lives. She was later refloated, but declared aconstructive total loss and was scuttled on 24 August.[55] |
| GM 53 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: Theguard ship struck amine and sank in theAegean Sea offSaloniki, Greece. Four crew were killed and four survived.[6][56][57] |
| USS Helena | United States Navy | World War II:Battle of Kula Gulf: TheSt. Louis-classcruiser wastorpedoed and sunk in thePacific Ocean offKolombangara,Solomon Islands (7°46′00″S157°11′00″E / 7.76667°S 157.18333°E /-7.76667; 157.18333) bySuzukaze andTanikaze (both Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 168 of her 888 crew.[6][16][52][58] |
| Hydraios | Greece | World War II: The cargo ship (4,476 GRT, 1902) was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean (24°44′S35°12′E / 24.733°S 35.200°E /-24.733; 35.200) byU-198 ( Kriegsmarine). All 40 crew survived.[59] |
| Jasper Park | Canada | World War II: ThePark ship (7,129 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean (32°52′S42°15′E / 32.867°S 42.250°E /-32.867; 42.250) byU-177 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 55 crew. Survivors were rescued byHMAS Quiberon andHMAS Quickmatch (both Royal Australian Navy).[60][61] |
| Nagatsuki | Imperial Japanese Navy |  World War II:Battle of Kula Gulf: TheMutsuki-classdestroyer was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Kolombangara byUnited States Navy ships. She then ran aground near Bambari Harbour (7°57′S157°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.[62] |
| Niizuki | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II:Battle of Kula Gulf: TheAkizuki-classdestroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean approximately five miles (8.0 km) east ofTuki Point,Kolombangara (7°57′S157°12′E / 7.950°S 157.200°E /-7.950; 157.200) byUnited 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 byAmagiri ( Imperial Japanese Navy). The wreck's was discovery announced on 17 April 2019.[52][63] |
| Poelau Roebiah |  Netherlands | World War II:Convoy TAG 70: Thecargo liner (9,251 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in theCaribbean Sea (17°56′N75°57′W / 17.933°N 75.950°W /17.933; -75.950) byU-759 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of the 123 people aboard. Survivors were rescued byUSS PC-1253 ( United States Navy).[64] |
| Ritsa |  Soviet Union | World War II: The auxiliary schooner (possibly spelledRiza) was sunk near Arkhipo-Osipouka byS 28,S 40,S 47, andS 51 (all Kriegsmarine). 6 people were killed.[65][66][67] |
| S 59 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type 1939E-boat was bombed and sunk by British aircraft atPorto Embedocle, Sicily, Italy.[6][68][69][70] |
| Shahjehan | United Kingdom | World War II:Convoy MWS 36: The cargo ship (5,454 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and damaged in theMediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west ofBenghazi,Libya (33°01′N21°32′E / 33.017°N 21.533°E /33.017; 21.533) byU-453 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 328 people aboard. She was taken in tow but sank the next day at32°55′N21°10′E / 32.917°N 21.167°E /32.917; 21.167. Survivors were rescued byHMS Aphis andHMS St. Monance (both Royal Navy).[71][72] |
| HNLMS TM 27 | Royal Netherlands Navy | TheTM 22-class motor torpedo boat was sunk atCuracao by an explosion.[73] |
| Tripoli | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea byHMS Saracen ( Royal Navy). There were 34 people missing and 19 survivors.[6][43] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F 144 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type AMarinefahrprahm was bombed inYalta port by SovietDouglas A-20 Havoc aircraft and was damaged beyond repair and beached, later towed to Varna and scrapped. There were no casualties.[74][75] |
| James Robertson | United States | World War II:Convoy BT 18: TheLiberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean off Brazil (4°05′S35°38′W / 4.083°S 35.633°W /-4.083; -35.633) byU-185 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued byJaguarão ( Brazilian Navy) andUSS PC-575 ( United States Navy) or reached land in theirlifeboat.[76][77] |
| Leana | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship (4,742 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) east ofZavora Point,Portuguese East Africa (25°06′S35°33′E / 25.100°S 35.550°E /-25.100; 35.550) byU-198 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 66 crew. Her captain was taken aboardU-198 as a prisoner of war. The rest of the survivors reached land in their lifeboats.[78] |
| MAS 536 | Regia Marina | World War II: TheMAS 526-classMAS boat was sunk offLeros in a collision withRubattino ( Italy).[79] |
| Showa Maru | Japan | World War II: Thecargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in theSea of Japan off Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan (43°14′N139°53′E / 43.233°N 139.883°E /43.233; 139.883) byUSS Permit ( United States Navy). 24 crew were killed.[10][54] |
| Thomas Sinnickson | United States | World War II:Convoy BT 18: TheLiberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean offFortaleza, Brazil (3°51′S36°22′W / 3.850°S 36.367°W /-3.850; -36.367) byU-185 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued byUSS Surprise ( United States Navy), which scuttled the ship by gunfire the next day.[80][81] |
| U-951 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west ofCape St. Vincent, Portugal (37°40′N15°30′W / 37.667°N 15.500°W /37.667; -15.500) by aConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of theUnited States Navy with the loss of all 46 crew.[82] |
| Wilhelmsburg |  Germany | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in theAegean Sea (39°55′N25°50′E / 39.917°N 25.833°E /39.917; 25.833) byHMS Rorqual ( Royal Navy). All 66 crewmen survived and were rescued by accompanying escort vessels.[57][83][84][85][86] |
| William Boyce Thompson | United States | World War II:Convoy BT 18: Thetanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) off Fortaleza, Brazil, byU-185 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued byJaguarão ( Brazilian Navy) andUSS Surprise ( United States Navy).[87] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B. P. Newton | Norway | World War II:Convoy TJ 1: The tanker (10,324 GRT, 1940) wastorpedoed and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean (5°50′N50°20′W / 5.833°N 50.333°W /5.833; -50.333) byU-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued byUSS PC-495 ( United States Navy).[88][89] |
| Eldena | United States | World War II:Convoy TJ 1: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°50′N50°20′W / 5.833°N 50.333°W /5.833; -50.333) byU-510 ( Kriegsmarine). All 66 crew were rescued byUSS PC-592 ( United States Navy).[90] |
| HMS LCT 547 | Royal Navy | The Mk 4landing craft tank (350/640 t, 1942) foundered off Malta.[91] |
| S 102 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type 1939/40E-boat was sunk by amine in theBlack Sea south ofKerch, Soviet Union. Eight crew were killed.[6][92][93][94] |
| Sperrbrecher 165 Gebweiler | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheSperrbrecher struck a mine and sank offGothenburg, Sweden. 16 crew were lost[6][95][96] |
| U-514 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk by aConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of224 Squadron,Royal Air Force with the loss of all 54 crew.[97] |
| Valfiorita | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in theMediterranean Sea byHMS Ultor ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 13 crew.[6][43][98] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| De la Salle | United Kingdom | World War II:Convoy ST 71: The cargo ship (8,400 GRT, 1921) wastorpedoed and sunk in theGulf of Benin 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west ofLagos, Nigeria (5°50′N2°22′E / 5.833°N 2.367°E /5.833; 2.367) byU-508 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of the 249 people aboard. Survivors were rescued byCommandant Detroyat ( Free French Naval Forces).[99] |
| Manchester Citizen | United Kingdom | 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′N2°22′E / 5.833°N 2.367°E /5.833; 2.367) byU-508 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 29 of her 104 crew. Survivors were rescued byCommandant Detroyant ( Free French Naval Forces).[100] |
| PiLB 103 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was bombed and sunk atVibo Valentia, Italy.[101] |
| Samuel Heintzelman | United States | World War II: TheLiberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean (approximately9°S81°E / 9°S 81°E /-9; 81) byU-511 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 75 people aboard.[102] |
| Seiner No.20 | Soviet Union | World War II: Theoceanographic vessel was shelled and sunk in theSea of Japan about 27 nautical miles off Kaiba byUSS Permit ( United States Navy), which rescued all 12 survivors, but one died of wounds the same day. Another crew had been killed in the shelling.[6][54][103][104][105][106] |
| U-232 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (39°48′N14°22′W / 39.800°N 14.367°W /39.800; -14.367) by aVickers Wellington aircraft of179 Squadron,Royal Air Force with all 46 hands.[107] |
| U-435 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean west ofFigueira, Portugal (39°20′N13°00′W / 39.333°N 13.000°W /39.333; -13.000) by aConsolidated B-24 aircraft of 1st A/S Sqn, USAAF with the loss of all 48 crew.[108] |
| U-590 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean of the mouth of theAmazon River (3°22′N48°38′W / 3.367°N 48.633°W /3.367; -48.633) by aConsolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of theUnited States Navy with the loss of all 45 crew.[109] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alice F. Palmer | United States | World War II: TheLiberty ship wastorpedoed, shelled and sunk in theIndian Ocean (26°30′S44°20′E / 26.500°S 44.333°E /-26.500; 44.333) byU-177 ( Kriegsmarine). All 68 crew were rescued by aConsolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of theRoyal Air Force or reached land in theirlifeboats.[110] |
| Cygnet |  Panama | The cargo ship ran aground offCape d'Or,Nova Scotia,Canada. She was refloated and beached atPort Greville in a leaky condition. Although declared aconstructive total loss, she was repaired and returned to service.[111] |
| Gulfprince | United States | World War II: Convoy LT 22: Thetank ship tanker was torpedoed and heavily damaged in theMediterranean Sea (37°13′N5°12′E / 37.217°N 5.200°E /37.217; 5.200) byU-371 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 63 crew. She was towed toAlgiers,Algeria. Rather than declaring the vessel a total loss, the US War Shipping Administration bought her and chartered the tanker to the US Navy for use as a mobile storehouse in North Africa. She was laid up atTaranto,Italy in March 1945 and consequently sold for scrapping on 20 February 1948.[112][113] |
| HMS LCT 154 | Royal Navy | TheMk 2 landing craft tank (296/460 t, 1941) foundered offBizerte,Algeria.[114] |
| HMS LCT 311 | Royal Navy | TheMk 3 landing craft tank (350/640 t, 1942) foundered off Bizerte while under tow.[115] |
| USS LST-313 | United States Navy | World War II:Battle of Gela: TheMk 1 landing craft tank was bombed, set on fire and sunk in theMediterranean Sea (37°01′N14°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.[116][117][118][119] |
| M 153 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheM-classminesweeper was shelled offOuessant, Britanny, France byHNoMS Glaisdale ( Royal Norwegian Navy) and sank the next day. 18 crew were killed.[6][120][121][122] |
| M 4451 Gauleiter Alfred Meyer | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by a mine offArcachon, France. 12 crew were killed.[123] |
| USS Maddox | United States Navy | World War II: Battle of Gela: TheGleaves-classdestroyer was bombed and sunk in theMediterranean Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) off GelaSicily, Italy by anItalian Royal Air ForceJunkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber. 210 of her 284 crew were killed.[117][124] |
| Oriole | Regia Marina | World War II: The M-1915-classminesweeper was bombed atAugusta, Sicily by British aircraft. She was subsequently scuttled.[125][126] |
| Scandinavia |  Sweden | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north ofCayenne,French Guiana (8°21′N48°30′W / 8.350°N 48.500°W /8.350; -48.500 byU-510 ( Kriegsmarine). All 25 crew survived. She was on a voyage fromPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States toMontevideo, Uruguay.[127][128][129] |
| USS Sentinel | United States Navy | World War II:Battle of Gela: TheAuk-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea offLicata, Sicily. 10 of the crew were killed and 51 wounded. Survivors were rescued byUSS LCI-33,USS PC-550 andUSS SC-530 (all United States Navy).[117][130][131] |
| Talamba |  India | World War II: Battle of Gela: Thehospital ship (8,018 GRT, 1924) was bombed and sunk byLuftwaffe aircraft (36°55′N15°14′E / 36.917°N 15.233°E /36.917; 15.233) with the loss of five of the 568 people on board.[132] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Baarn | Netherlands | World War II: The cargo ship (5,621 GRT, 1927) was bombed and set on fire off Avola,Sicily, Italy (36°55′N15°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.[133][134] |
| HMS California | Royal Navy | World War II:Convoy Faith: Thetroopship (16,792 GRT, 1923) was bombed and set afire in the Atlantic Ocean west ofVigo, Spain byFocke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft ofKampfgeschwader 40,Luftwaffe and was abandoned with the loss of 46 lives. Survivors were rescued byHMS Douglas,HMS Moyola (both Royal Navy) andHMCS Iroquois ( Royal Canadian Navy). She was scuttled the next day by HMSDouglas.[135] |
| Duchess of York | United Kingdom | 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 ofKampfgeschwader 40. Survivors were rescued byHMS Douglas,HMS Moyola (both Royal Navy) andHMCS Iroquois ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of 27 lives. She was scuttled the next day. |
| Flutto | Regia Marina | World War II: TheFlutto-classsubmarine was sunk in theStraits of Messina (37°34′N15°43′E / 37.567°N 15.717°E /37.567; 15.717) byHMMTB 640,HMMTB 651, andHMMTB 670 (all Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.[43][136][137] |
| Fram III | Denmark | World War II: The fishing boat was sunk by a mine.[138] |
| USS LST-158 | United States Navy | World War II: TheMk. 1 landing ship tank was bombed, abandoned and sank in theMediterranean Sea (37°05′N13°55′E / 37.083°N 13.917°E /37.083; 13.917) off Licata, Sicily.[139] |
| Mary Livanos | Greece | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in theMozambique Channel (15°40′S40°45′E / 15.667°S 40.750°E /-15.667; 40.750) byU-178 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 36 crew.[140] |
| Robert Rowan | United States | World War II: TheLiberty ship was bombed and sunk in theMediterranean Sea offGela,Sicily, Italy (36°47′N14°30′E / 36.783°N 14.500°E /36.783; 14.500) by German bomber aircraft. All 421 crew and passengers left the ship before her ammunition cargo exploded and survived.[141][142] |
| SG 13 | Kriegsmarine | 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 toLa Ciotat,Bouches-du-Rhône France.[6] |
| Taiko Maru | Japan | World War II: Convoy O-404: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in thePhilippine Sea (12°45′N131°50′E / 12.750°N 131.833°E /12.750; 131.833) byUSS Gurnard ( United States Navy). Two gunners and ten crewmen killed.[143] |
| Takatori Maru No. 8 | Japan | World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk in thePacific Ocean offFormosa byUSS Flying Fish ( United States Navy).[6] |
| Tell | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea byHMS Saracen ( Royal Navy).[6] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| African Star | United States | World War II: TheType C2 cargo ship wastorpedoed and sunk in theSouth Atlantic (25°46′S40°45′W / 25.767°S 40.750°W /-25.767; -40.750) byU-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one gunner. Survivors were rescued byMaranhao ( Brazilian Navy.[144] |
| Chikuzan Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in theIndian Ocean offHaiphong,French Indochina (20°52′N106°41′E / 20.867°N 106.683°E /20.867; 106.683) byConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the AmericanFourteenth Air Force.[6][145] |
| MS 62 | Regia Marina | World War II: TheMS 51-classMS boat was sunk at Milazzo by Allied aircraft.[146] |
| Niitaka Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in thePacific Ocean off the coast of Japan byUSS Plunger ( United States Navy).[6] |
| Ocean Peace | United Kingdom | World War II: TheOcean ship (7,173 GRT, 1942) was bombed and sunk in theMediterranean Sea offAvola,Sicily, Italy (36°55′N15°13′E / 36.917°N 15.217°E /36.917; 15.217) by enemy aircraft.[147] |
| Rahmani | United Kingdom | World War II: Thepassenger ship (5,463 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in theGulf of Aden (14°52′N52°06′E / 14.867°N 52.100°E /14.867; 52.100) byI-29 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of twenty of the 306 people on board.[148][149] |
| Ro-107 | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II:Battle of Kula Gulf: TheRo-100-classsubmarine was sunk offKolombangara,Solomon Islands byUSS Taylor ( United States Navy). Lost with all 42 hands.[6][150] |
| Tairyo Maru | Japan | 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.[6] |
| U-409 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north ofAlgiers,Algeria (37°12′N0°40′E / 37.200°N 0.667°E /37.200; 0.667) byHMS Inconstant ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 11 of her 48 crew.[151] |
| U-506 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west ofVigo,Galicia, Spain (42°30′N16°30′W / 42.500°N 16.500°W /42.500; -16.500) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of theUnited States Army Air Forces with the loss of 48 of her 54 crew. |
| U-561 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in theStraits of Messina byHMMTB 81 ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 42 of her 47 crew.[152] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acciaio | Regia Marina | World War II: TheAcciaio-classsubmarine was sunk off Calabria (38°30′N15°49′E / 38.500°N 15.817°E /38.500; 15.817) byHMS Unruly ( Royal Navy) and was lost with all 46 crew.[43][153] |
| Cosenza | Italy | World War II: The steamer was sunk west off the Italian coast (39°58′N14°18′E / 39.967°N 14.300°E /39.967; 14.300) by Allied aircraft. There were 11 dead and 40 survivors.[43][154][155] |
| USS Gwin | United States Navy | World War II:Battle of Kolombangara: TheGleaves-classdestroyer was scuttled in thePacific Ocean off theSolomon Islands (7°41′S157°27′E / 7.683°S 157.450°E /-7.683; 157.450) byUSS Ralph Talbot ( United States Navy) after battle damage. |
| Jintsū | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II:Battle of Kolombangara: TheSendai-classcruiser wastorpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Solomon Islands (7°38′S157°06′E / 7.633°S 157.100°E /-7.633; 157.100) by Alliedcruisers anddestroyers. 482 crewmen were killed. 21 crew were rescued byI-180 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) and two by United States Navy ships.[156] |
| Nereide | Regia Marina | World War II: TheSirena-classsubmarine was sunk south east of theStraits of Messina (37°25′N16°07′E / 37.417°N 16.117°E /37.417; 16.117) byHMS Echo andHMS Ilex ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 21 lives.[153][43] |
| Ste. Christophe | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk atMessina,Sicily, Italy by Allied aircraft.[157] |
| Timothy Pickering | United States | World War II: TheLiberty ship was bombed and set on fire in theMediterranean Sea offAvola, Sicily (37°00′N15°21′E / 37.000°N 15.350°E /37.000; 15.350) byLuftwaffe 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 aRoyal Navy destroyer.[80] |
| U-487 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType XIV submarine was sunk in theAtlantic Ocean (27°15′N34°18′W / 27.250°N 34.300°W /27.250; -34.300) byGrumman TBF Avenger andGrumman F4F Wildcat aircraft based onUSS Core ( United States Navy) with the loss of 31 of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued byUSS Barker ( United States Navy). |
| U-607 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west ofCape Ortegal, Spain (45°02′N9°14′W / 45.033°N 9.233°W /45.033; -9.233) by aShort Sunderland aircraft of228 Squadron,Royal Air Force with the loss of 45 of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued byHMS Wren ( Royal Navy). |
| V 105 / Stefano Galleano | Regia Marina | World War II: The armed patrol schooner was sunk west ofOstia by gunfire fromHNLMS Dolfijn ( Royal Netherlands Navy). One of the crew was killed, two were reported missing and three were wounded.[43][40] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Capitaine Le Diabat | Germany | World War II: Thecargo ship was bombed and sunk offMontecristo,Italy by Allied aircraft.[158] |
| Harvard | United Kingdom | World War II: The auxiliaryschooner (114 GRT, 1891) was shelled and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean east ofTrinidad (10°05′N60°20′W / 10.083°N 60.333°W /10.083; -60.333) byU-572 ( Kriegsmarine). All eight crew were rescued byUSAT State of Virginia ( United States Army).[159] |
| HMMGB 641 | Royal Navy | World War II: Themotor gun boat (90/107 t, 1942) was sunk in theStrait of Messina by coastal battery fire and return fore fromNichelio ( Regia Marina). The whole crew survived and were rescued by MGB 643 and MGB 646 (both Royal Navy).[6] |
| I-179 | Imperial Japanese Navy | TheKaidai VII (I-176-class)submarine sank in theInland 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.[160] |
| USS LCT-19 | United States Navy | World War II: TheMk. 5 landing craft tank was bombed and sunk by German aircraft offSalerno, Italy.[161] |
| Robert Bacon | United States | World War II: TheLiberty ship wastorpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean offPortuguese East Africa (15°25′S41°13′E / 15.417°S 41.217°E /-15.417; 41.217) byU-178 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 71 crew. Survivors were rescued byEnglish Prince andSteaua Romana (bothUnited Kingdom) or reached land in theirlifeboat.[141][162] |
| San Francisco | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk 35 nautical miles (65 km) west ofCape Corso,Corsica, France by British aircraft.[163][164] |
| U-160 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean byGrumman TBM Avenger andGrumman F4F Wildcat aircraft based onUSS Santee ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 57 crew.[165][166] |
| V 265 Cesena | Regia Marina | World War II: The armed patrol schooner was sunk west offCalabria (39°16′N17°13′E / 39.267°N 17.217°E /39.267; 17.217) by gunfire fromHMS Unshaken ( Royal Navy). There were six survivors, two of them wounded, nine were missing.[43][167] |
| Venezia | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk atMessina,Sicily by Allied aircraft.[6] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aquitania | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship wastorpedoed and sunk by aircraft offBarcelona, Spain,[168] or was bombed and sunk in theTyrrhenian Sea offCivitavecchia by Allied aircraft.[6] |
| Empire Lake | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship (2,852 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) east of Madagascar (21°27′S51°47′E / 21.450°S 51.783°E /-21.450; 51.783) byU-181 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of her 38 crew.[169][170] |
| Gilbert B. Walters | United Kingdom | World War II: Theschooner (176 GRT, 1919) was shelled and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean south east ofTrinidad (9°40′N59°50′W / 9.667°N 59.833°W /9.667; -59.833) byU-572 ( Kriegsmarine). All 11 crew survived.[171] |
| Harmonic | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship (4,558 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in theSouth Atlantic 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) east ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil (23°00′S33°00′W / 23.000°S 33.000°W /-23.000; -33.000) byU-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued byImhambane ( Portugal).[172] |
| MAS 535,MAS 548 | Regia Marina | World War II: TheMAS 526-classMAS boats were sunk atTermini Imerese by Allied aircraft.[79] |
| Remo | Regia Marina | World War II: TheR-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in theStraits of Messina (39°19′N17°30′E / 39.317°N 17.500°E /39.317; 17.500) byHMS United ( Royal Navy). 55 crew were killed. The four survivors were rescued by the British submarine.[173][174] |
| Twickenham | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy OS 51: Thecargo ship was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off theCanary Islands (28°36′N13°18′W / 28.600°N 13.300°W /28.600; -13.300 byU-135 ( Kriegsmarine).Twickenham was on a voyage fromHull,Yorkshire toBuenos Aires, Argentina. Initially taken under tow, she subsequently put in toDakar, Senegal under her own steam. Following temporary repairs, she departed from Dakar on 21 October 1944 forSouth Shields,County Durham, where she was repaired and subsequently returned to service.[175] |
| U-135 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean (28°20′N13°17′W / 28.333°N 13.283°W /28.333; -13.283) byHMS Balsam,HMS Mignonette,HMS Rochester (all Royal Navy) and an AmericanConsolidated PBY Catalina aircraft with the loss of five of her 46 crew.[176] |
| U-509 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west ofMadeira, Portugal (34°02′N26°01′W / 34.033°N 26.017°W /34.033; -26.017) byGrumman TBF Avenger aircraft based onUSS Santee ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 54 crew.[177] |
| U-759 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in theCaribbean Sea (15°58′N73°44′W / 15.967°N 73.733°W /15.967; -73.733) by aMartin PBM Mariner aircraft of theUnited States Navy with the loss of all 47 crew. |
| Unknown landing craft | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The landing craft was sunk alongside the cruiserNagara ( Imperial Japanese Navy) when a mine detonated againstNagara atKavieng, New Britain.[178] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bjørkhaug | Norway | World War II: The cargo ship was destroyed by the explosion of her cargo ofland mines atAlgiers,Algeria with the loss of nine of her 30 crew.Fort Confidence (United Kingdom) was set on fire. Around 1,000 people were killed in the port.[179] |
| HMS Cleopatra | Royal Navy | World War II: TheDido-classcruiser wastorpedoed and severely damaged in theMediterranean Sea byDandolo ( Regia Marina). Repairs took until November 1944 to complete. |
| Fort Confidence | United Kingdom | TheFort ship (7,135 GRT, 1942) caught fire at Algiers following the explosion ofBjørkhaug (Norway). She was taken under tow by the tugHudson (Netherlands) and was beached. She was declared a total loss.[179][180] |
| Fort Franklin | United Kingdom | World War II: TheFort ship (7,135 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean south east ofRéunion (22°36′S51°22′E / 22.600°S 51.367°E /-22.600; 51.367) byU-181 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 55 crew.[181] |
| Nippon | Sweden | World War II: The fishing boat was sunk by a mine in theSkagerrak. The whole crew survived.[129] |
| Richard Caswell | United States | World War II: TheLiberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in theSouth Atlantic 150 nautical miles (280 km) offFloranapolis, Brazil (28°10′S46°30′W / 28.167°S 46.500°W /-28.167; -46.500) byU-513 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued byUSS Barnegat ( United States Navy),Mexico ( Argentina) or reached land in theirlifeboats.[182] |
| U-67 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXCsubmarine wasdepth charged and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean (30°05′N44°17′W / 30.083°N 44.283°W /30.083; -44.283) by aircraft based onUSS Core ( United States Navy) with the loss of 48 of her 51 crew.[183][184] |
| Urado Maru | Japan | The cargo ship was sunk in a collision withSeizan Maru ( Japan) off Hojo. Survivors rescued bySeizan Maru.[185] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| City of Canton | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship (6,692 GRT, 1916) wastorpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean north east ofBeira,Portuguese East Africa (13°52′S41°10′E / 13.867°S 41.167°E /-13.867; 41.167) byU-178 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 103 crew. One survivor was taken aboardU-178 as aprisoner of war, the rest were rescued byLubao (Portugal) andSuffren ( Free French Naval Forces).[186] |
| Hatsuyuki | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheFubuki-classdestroyer was bombed by US aircraft at Kahili,Shortland Islands (06°50′S155°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.[187] |
| M 346 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheM-classminesweeper was torpedoed and sunk byShch-403 ( Soviet Navy) inTanafjord, Norway (71°07′N28°19′E / 71.117°N 28.317°E /71.117; 28.317). 32 of her 76 crew were killed.[188][189][190] |
| HMS MTB 316 | Royal Navy | World War II: TheElco 77' PT boat (30/54 t, 1942) was shelled and sunk with the loss of all 11 hands byScipione Africano ( Regia Marina) offReggio, Italy.[191][192][193][194] |
| Ransæter | Norway | World War II: The coaster (236 GRT, 1927) struck amine and sank offSørfolda, Norway, with the loss of four of the 12 people aboard.[195] |
| UJ 1705 Mob FD 61 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: Thesubmarine chaser was sunk offSognesjøen, Norway byBristol Beaufighter aircraft of235 Squadron,Royal Air Force and404 Squadron,Royal Canadian Air Force. Two crew died.[6][196] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amalia | Regia Marina | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the northeastern coast of Sardinia (40°42′N9°49′E / 40.700°N 9.817°E /40.700; 9.817) byHMS Safari ( Royal Navy). The 13 crew all survived. Themaster was captured by the British.[197][198] |
| Costante Neri | Regia Marina | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and sunk east of the island ofGorgona, Italy byHMS Sickle ( Royal Navy). The whole crew was rescued.[199][200] |
| Dunarea 1 |  Romania | World War II: Thelighter was sunk in theKerch Strait byM-111 ( Soviet Navy).[6] |
| Incomati | United Kingdom | World War II: Thepassenger ship (7,369 GRT, 1934) wastorpedoed and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south ofLagos, Nigeria (3°09′N4°15′E / 3.150°N 4.250°E /3.150; 4.250) byU-508 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 223 people aboard. Survivors were rescued byHMS Boadicea andHMS Bridgewater (both Royal Navy).[201] |
| USS LST-342 | United States Navy | World War II: TheMk 1 landing ship tank was torpedoed and sunk in theSolomon Sea byRo-106 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) south east ofNew Georgia (09°03′S158°11′E / 9.050°S 158.183°E /-9.050; 158.183).[202] |
| Romolo | Regia Marina | World War II: TheR-classsubmarine was bombed and sunk in theIonian Sea east ofAugusta, Sicily (37°20′N16°18′E / 37.333°N 16.300°E /37.333; 16.300) byVickers Wellington aircraft of221 Squadron,Royal Air Force.[6][203] |
| Rosa Madre | Regia Marina | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and sunk east of the island ofGorgona, Italy byHMS Sickle ( Royal Navy). The whole crew was rescued.[199][200] |
| USS YF-487 | United States Navy | The self-propelled covered lighter sank in the Caribbean Sea.[16] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F 147 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type AMarinefahrprahm was sunk by Allied fighter-bombers in the port ofRiposto, Sicily. The whole crew was saved.[211] |
| F 466 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type CMarinefahrprahm was sunk by Allied fighter-bombers in the port ofRiposto, Sicily.[212] |
| Fort Pelly | United Kingdom | World War II: Thetanker (7,131 GRT, 1942) was bombed, caught fire, exploded and sank atAugusta, Sicily, Italy during a raid by enemy aircraft. Out of a crew of 47 and 23 gunners, 32 crew and 6 gunners were killed.[213][214][215] |
| Kiyonami | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheYūgumo-classdestroyer was bombed and sunk in thePacific Ocean north north west ofKolombangara,Solomon Islands (7°13′S156°45′E / 7.217°S 156.750°E /-7.217; 156.750) byNorth American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of theUnited States Army Air Force. Lost with all hands, including survivors ofYūgure ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[216] |
| USS PT-166 | United States Navy | World War II: TheElco 80' PT boat was sunk byfriendly 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′S156°53′E / 8.250°S 156.883°E /-8.250; 156.883).[217] |
| Silvio Onorato | Regia Marina | World War II: Thearmed yacht wastorpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea byHMS Safari ( Royal Navy).[6] |
| U-558 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in theBay of Biscay (45°10′N9°42′W / 45.167°N 9.700°W /45.167; -9.700) by twoConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the19th Bombardment Squadron,United States Army Air Forces and aHandley Page Halifax aircraft of58 Squadron,Royal Air Force with the loss of 45 of her 50 crew. The survivors were rescued byHMCS Athabaskan ( Royal Canadian Navy). |
| UJ 1423 Emanuella | Kriegsmarine | Thesubmarine chaser struck a sunken wreck and foundered offLorient,Morbihan, France.[6] |
| V 805 Island | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheVorpostenboot struck amine and sank in the North Sea offTerschelling,Friesland, Netherlands (53°26′N5°14′E / 53.433°N 5.233°E /53.433; 5.233) with the loss of 22 lives.[218][219] |
| V 1014 Richard Ohlrogge | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheVorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in theGreat Belt.[220] |
| V 6114 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheVorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine offGamvik, Norway.[221] |
| Yūgure | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheHatsuharu-classdestroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north north west ofKolombangara (7°25′S156°45′E / 7.417°S 156.750°E /-7.417; 156.750) byGrumman TBM Avenger aircraft of theUnited States Marine Corps. Survivors were rescued byKiyonami ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[222] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Florizel | United Kingdom | World War II:Allied invasion of Sicily: The cargo ship (7,056 GRT, 1943) was bombed and sunk atAugusta, Sicily byLuftwaffe aircraft. Two of her crew, four gunners and three passengers were killed.[223] |
| Harbor Minesweeper No. 3 | Imperial Japanese Navy | The small harbor minesweeper was sunk in a collision with transportHakozaki Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy) atYokosuka.[224] |
| Manolo |  Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured and scuttled byHMCS Iroquois ( Royal Canadian Navy) in a prohibited area ofBay of Biscay. Her 14 crew were put aboard the destroyer.[225] |
| MO-123 | Soviet Navy | World War II: TheMO-4-classpatrol vessel was bombed and sunk byFocke-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 ( Soviet Navy), had 2 killed and 11 wounded. |
| Ocean Virtue | United Kingdom | World War II: TheOcean 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.[226] |
| Saipan Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship wastorpedoed and sunk in thePacific Ocean north ofPalau (16°29′N123°57′E / 16.483°N 123.950°E /16.483; 123.950) byUSS Haddock ( United States Navy) with the loss of 2 crew and 33 passengers.[227][228] |
| U-662 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in theAmazon Estuary (3°56′N48°46′W / 3.933°N 48.767°W /3.933; -48.767) by aConsolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of theUnited States Navy with the loss of 44 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued byUSS Siren ( United States Navy).[229] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Durazzo | Regia Marina | World War II: TheFasana-classminelayer was sunk east ofCorsica byHMS Safari ( Royal Navy). There were four killed and three wounded.[43][198][230] |
| Empire Moon | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship (7,472 GRT, 1941) wastorpedoed and damaged in theMediterranean Sea (36°42′N15°20′E / 36.700°N 15.333°E /36.700; 15.333) byU-81 ( Kriegsmarine). She was towed toSyracuse, Sicily and beached. All 48 crew survived. Although declared a total loss, she was refloated in June 1945, repaired and returned to service.[231][232] |
| F 149 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type AMarinefahrprahm, damaged by Allied fighter-bombers, ran aground on the northern coast ofSicily. She was scuttled after the failure of a rescue operation.[233] |
| F 546 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type CMarinefahrprahm ran aground on the northern coast ofSicily while trying to help F 149. She was scuttled after the failure of a rescue operation.[234] |
| Hudayi Bahri | Turkey | World War II: The vessel was shelled and sunk in theBosphorus byL-4 ( Soviet Navy).[6] |
| Isolina Costade | Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured and scuttled byHMCS Iroquois ( Royal Canadian Navy) in a prohibited area ofBay of Biscay.[225] |
| HMS MTB 288 | Royal Navy | World War II: The Vosper 72'-class motor torpedo boat (37/45 t, 1943) was bombed and sunk by German aircraft off Augusta, Sicily.[235] |
| Nisshin | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The seaplane carrier was bombed and sunk by American aircraft off the south east tip ofBougainville Island,Solomon Islands (06°33′S156°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.[236] |
| Vivero | Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured and scuttled byORP Orkan ( Polish Navy) in a prohibited area ofBay of Biscay.[225] |
| VU-61 | Soviet Navy | World War II: TheG-5-classmotor torpedo boat had been converted into a remotely-controlled boat and was used in an attack againstAnapa. There was no crew aboard.[237] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aderno | Italy | World War II: Thecargo liner wastorpedoed and sunk in theTyrrhenian Sea offCivitavecchia, Italy (42°04′N11°47′E / 42.067°N 11.783°E /42.067; 11.783) byHMS Torbay ( Royal Navy). There were 40 survivors.[43][145][238] |
| RFA Alcides |  Royal Fleet Auxiliary | World War II: Thetanker (7,634 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean (approximately3°S68°E / 3°S 68°E /-3; 68) byI-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Twelve of her 52 crew were killed. The 40 survivors took to thelifeboats. Three officers were taken aboardI-10 asprisoners of war; the other 37 crew were massacred in the lifeboats.[239][240] |
| Ascianghi | Regia Marina | World War II: TheAdua-classsubmarine wasdepth charged and sunk in theMediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) offAugusta, Sicily byHMS Eclipse andHMS Laforey (both Royal Navy). 21 sailors were lost, while the British destroyers captured the 27 survivors, one of which died of wounds.[241][242] |
| F 432 | Kriegsmarine | The Type CMarinefahrprahm was damaged beyond repair by Allied fighter-bomber aircraft off the northern coast ofSicily and was scuttled by her crew. All aboard survived, 8 being wounded.[243] |
| F 460 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheMFP-C landing craft was heavily damaged by Allied fighter-bomber aircraft off the northern coast ofSicily and was scuttled after a failed tow attempt. All aboard survived, two being wounded.[244] |
| Gurpinar | Turkey | World War II: The vessel was shelled and sunk in theBosphorus byL-4 ( Soviet Navy).[6] |
| M-152 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType 1935 minesweeper struck amine and sank in theGironde estuary, France, with the loss of 50 crew.[245][246] |
| HMS Newfoundland | Royal Navy | World War II: TheCrown Colony-classcruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea offSyracuse, Sicily byU-407 ( Kriegsmarine). One crew was killed and 6 wounded. Repairs took until November 1944 to complete.[247] |
| U-527 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°25′N27°56′W / 35.417°N 27.933°W /35.417; -27.933) byGrumman TBF Avenger aircraft based onUSS Bogue ( United States Navy) with the loss of 40 of her 49 crew.[248][249] |
| U-598 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean offNatal, Brazil (4°05′S33°23′W / 4.083°S 33.383°W /-4.083; -33.383) by twoConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of theUnited States Navy with the loss of 43 of her 45 crew.[250] |
| U-613 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of theAzores, Portugal (35°35′N28°36′W / 35.583°N 28.600°W /35.583; -28.600) byUSS George E. Badger ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew.[251] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cicogna | Regia Marina | World War II: TheGabbiano-classcorvette was wrecked off Messina after being damaged by American aircraft.[252] |
| Fort Chilcotin | United Kingdom | World War II: TheFort ship (7,133 GRT, 1942) wastorpedoed and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean 420 nautical miles (780 km) east south east ofBahia, Brazil (15°03′S32°35′W / 15.050°S 32.583°W /-15.050; -32.583) byU-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued byTacito (Argentina).[180][253] |
| Henzada | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship (4,161 GRT, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in theSouth Atlantic 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil (25°30′S44°00′W / 25.500°S 44.000°W /-25.500; -44.000) byU-199 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued byBaltic (Panama).[254] |
| Hoflein | Germany | World War II: The tugboat was sunk by mines nearTemryuk with the loss of 11 lives.[255][256] |
| Pegasus | Sweden | World War II: Thetanker was torpedoed and sunk in theIndian Ocean south west ofMadagascar (28°05′S37°40′E / 28.083°S 37.667°E /-28.083; 37.667) byU-197 ( Kriegsmarine). All 38 crew were rescued byR-2 (.svg) South African Air Force) andHMY Virginia ( Royal Navy).[257] |
| U-459 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType XIVsubmarine was attacked in the Atlantic Ocean offCape Ortegal, Spain (45°53′N10°38′W / 45.883°N 10.633°W /45.883; -10.633) byVickers Wellington aircraft of172 and547 Squadrons,Royal Air Force with the loss of 18 of her 59 crew. She was scuttled due to damage received.[258] |
| U-622 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was sunk atTrondheim, Norway (63°27′N10°23′E / 63.450°N 10.383°E /63.450; 10.383) in aUnited States Army Air Forces raid. There were no casualties.[259] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FO 16 Frundsberg | Kriegsmarine | The guard ship was sunk on this date. |
| Fasan | Germany | World War II: Thehospital ship was bombed and sunk during an American air raid onHamburg.[6] |
| FR.70 | Regia Marina | World War II: Theminelayer wastorpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea byHMS Safari ( Royal Navy). There were 6 dead and 29 survivors.[6][198] |
| G 1 | Germany | World War II: Thesubmarine chaser was destroyed on the stocks during an American air raid on Hamburg.[6] |
| General Artigas | Kriegsmarine | World War II: Theaccommodation ship was bombed. caught fire, capsized and sunk at Hamburg. The wreck was refloated 1945–46 and scrapped.[6][260][261] |
| Haakon Jarl | Norway | 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 asSvein Jarl.[262] |
| Hermod | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Hamburg in an Allied air raid. She was refloated in 1950, repaired and enteredWest German service.[263] |
| R-186 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType R-151 minesweeper was sunk offSpadafora, Italy (38°17′N15°29′E / 38.283°N 15.483°E /38.283; 15.483) by Allied aircraft with the loss of two lives.[6][264][265] |
| S 44 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type 1939/40E-boat was bombed and sunk atKiel, Germany. One crew was killed. She was raised the next day but declared a total loss.[92][266] |
| S 77 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type 1939/40E-boat was sunk byHMMGB 40 andHMMGB 42 (both Royal Navy) north ofDunkirk, France. 18 crew were killed.[92][267] |
| Suwa Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in thePacific Ocean byUSS Finback,USS Seadragon andUSS Tunny (all United States Navy).[6] |
| T-904 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The naval trawler struck amine and sank in theYugor Strait (69°34′N59°56′E / 69.567°N 59.933°E /69.567; 59.933) with the loss of ten of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued byT-879 andT-887 (both Soviet Navy).[6][268] |
| Thames Maru | Imperial Japanese Army | World War II: Convoy 2323: TheDaifuku Maru No. 1-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed, broke in two and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (02°46′N148°35′E / 2.767°N 148.583°E /2.767; 148.583) 240 miles (390 km) north of Manus byUSS Pompon ( United States Navy). Two gunners and four crewmen were killed.[269] |
| U-996 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC/41submarine was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.[6] |
| U-1011 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was destroyed on the stocks during an American air raid on Hamburg.[6] |
| U-1012 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was destroyed on the stocks during an American air raid on Hamburg.[6] |
| V 801 Max Gundelach | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheVorpostenboot was sunk in the North Sea west ofTerschelling,Friesland, Netherlands by Allied action. 11 crew were killed.[6][270] |
| Vaterland | Germany | World War II: Theocean liner was destroyed by fire during an American air raid on Hamburg.[6] Wreck scrapped in 1948.[271] |
| Veendam | Germany | World War II: The barge was bombed and sunk during an American air raid on Hamburg.[6] |
| Viminale | Italy | World War II: Thetroopship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (38°44′N15°50′E / 38.733°N 15.833°E /38.733; 15.833) byUSS PT-216, ( United States Navy) while under tow fromMelito di Porto Salvo toTaranto. Four crew were killed. There were 18 survivors.[43][272][273][274] |
| Weissesee | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Hamburg. Wreck raised and scrapped in 1949.[275] |
| Zhdanov |  Soviet Union | World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in theMatochkin Strait, Soviet Union.[276] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alberto Fassio | Italy | World War II: Thetanker struck amine and sank in theGulf of Patras, Greece.[277] |
| El Argentino | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean offLisbon, Portugal (39°50′N3°36′W / 39.833°N 3.600°W /39.833; -3.600) byFocke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of theLuftwaffe with the loss of four of the 104 people on board.[278] |
| Empire Brutus | United Kingdom | World War II: Thecargo ship was bombed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (39°50′N13°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 theTagus by thetugEmpire Samson ( United Kingdom).Empire Brutus was repaired and returned to service.[279] |
| Fishpool | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk offSyracuse, Sicily,Italy (37°03′05″N15°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.[280] |
| Gyoraitei No. 115 | Imperial Japanese Navy | The TM 4/No. 102-class motor torpedo boat burned at Rabaul.[281] |
| U-359 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in theCaribbean Sea south off the south west tip of Haiti (18°06′N75°00′W / 18.100°N 75.000°W /18.100; -75.000) by aMartin PBM Mariner aircraft of theUnited States Navy with the loss of all 47 crew.[282] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Akademik Shokalski | Soviet Union | World War II: The survey ship was shelled and sunk offSporyji Navolok in theKara Sea byU-255 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 25 crew. Survivors were rescued byPoljarnik (Soviet Union).[283] |
| Château Yquem |  France | World War II: The cargo ship wastorpedoed and sunk in theMediterranean Sea (42°04′N8°20′E / 42.067°N 8.333°E /42.067; 8.333) byHMS Usurper ( Royal Navy).[6][158] |
| Empire Highway | United Kingdom | World War II: Thecargo ship was bombed and damaged west ofGibraltar. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[284] |
| Halizones | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy OS52: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon (38°04′N12°59′W / 38.067°N 12.983°W /38.067; -12.983 byFocke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. She was taken in tow, but sank on 30 July at37°22′N13°03′W / 37.367°N 13.050°W /37.367; -13.050. There were no casualties.[6][285][286][287] |
| Hamburg | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The decommissioned barracks ship, a formerBremen-classcruiser, was sunk in an American air raid onHamburg. The wreck was raised in 1949 and scrapped in 1956. |
| Hirashima | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheSokuten-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in theEast China Sea west of the Goto Islands, off Cape Ose, Fukue Jima (02°50′S149°01′E / 2.833°S 149.017°E /-2.833; 149.017) byUSS Sawfish ( United States Navy).[288] |
| I-168 | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheKaidai-classsubmarine was torpedoed and sunk in theSteffen Strait (31°00′N130°33′E / 31.000°N 130.550°E /31.000; 130.550) byUSS Scamp ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 97 hands. |
| HMS LCT 353 | Royal Navy | World War II: TheMk 3 landing craft tank (350/640 t, 1942) was bombed and sunk offSyracuse,Sicily by Italian aircraft. One sailor was killed.[192][289] |
| Lighter No. 3032 | Soviet Union | Thetankerlighter was wrecked in theCaspian Sea near theMakhachkala.[65] |
| No. 014 | Soviet Navy | TheMO-4-classpatrol vessel was lost on this date. |
| No. 125 | Soviet Navy | TheMO-4-classpatrol vessel was lost on this date. |
| Teikin Maru | Japan | World War II: The government-chartered British Wartime Standard Type C7 cargo ship (1,972 GRT, 1919) (a.k.a.Teikun Maru) struck amine in theSouth China Sea offHainan Island (19°57′N109°05′E / 19.950°N 109.083°E /19.950; 109.083) and sank.[290] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ariake | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheHatsuharu-classdestroyer was bombed and sunk offCape Gloucester,New Guinea byNorth American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of theUnited States Army Air Forces. |
| Mikazuki | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheHatsuharu-classdestroyer was bombed and sunk off Cape Gloucester by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces. |
| Buena Esperanca | Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured byHMS Kite,HMS Woodpecker,HMS Woodcock andHMS Wild Goose (all Royal Navy) north west ofCape Ortgal and was scuttled. Her crew were put aboard the fishing vesselH. De Valterra (Spain) and allowed to return to Spain.[6] |
| Comparrel | Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured byHMS Kite,HMS Woodpecker,HMS Woodcock andHMS Wild Goose (all Royal Navy) north west of Cape Ortgal and was scuttled. Her crew were put aboard the fishing vesselH. De Valterra (Spain) and allowed to return to Spain.[6] |
| Don Antonio | Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured byHMS Kite,HMS Woodpecker,HMS Woodcock andHMS Wild Goose (all Royal Navy) north west of Cape Ortgal and was scuttled. Her crew were put aboard the fishing vesselH. De Valterra (Spain) and allowed to return to Spain.[6] |
| El Viro X | Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured byHMS Kite,HMS Woodpecker,HMS Woodcock andHMS Wild Goose (all Royal Navy) north west of Cape Ortgal and was scuttled. Her crew were put aboard the fishing vesselH. De Valterra (Spain) and allowed to return to Spain.[6] |
| Europe 5 | Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured byHMS Kite,HMS Woodpecker,HMS Woodcock andHMS Wild Goose (all Royal Navy) north west of Cape Ortgal and was scuttled. Her crew were put aboard the fishing vesselH. De Valterra (Spain) and allowed to return to Spain.[6] |
| Gapern | Sweden | World War II: The steamer was sunk during an air attack onHamburg, Germany. One crew was killed. She was later raised and repaired.[6][291][292] |
| Montenegro Costas | Spain | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured byHMS Kite,HMS Woodpecker,HMS Woodcock andHMS Wild Goose (all Royal Navy) north west of Cape Ortgal and was scuttled. Her crew were put aboard the fishing vesselH. De Valterra (Spain) and allowed to return to Spain.[6] |
| Ro-103 | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: TheRo-100-classsubmarine struck amine and sank north ofNew Georgia,Solomon Islands. Lost with all 43 hands.[6][293] |
| Rosalia | Netherlands | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in theCaribbean Sea (12°07′N69°13′W / 12.117°N 69.217°W /12.117; -69.217) byU-615 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued byHNLMS H-8 andHNLMS MBR-50 (both Royal Netherlands Navy).[294] |
| Tamishima Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in theAndaman Sea south ofRangoon,Burma byConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the AmericanFourteenth Air Force.[6] |
| U-159 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXC submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in theCaribbean Sea south of the Dominican Republic (15°47′N68°30′W / 15.783°N 68.500°W /15.783; -68.500) by aMartin PBM Mariner aircraft of theUnited States Navy with the loss of all 53 crew.[295] |
| U-404 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in theBay of Biscay north west ofCape Ortegal, Spain (45°53′N9°25′W / 45.883°N 9.417°W /45.883; -9.417) byConsolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of224 Squadron,Royal Air Force and 4th Anti-Submarine Squadron,United States Army Air Forces. |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cornish City | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship (4,952 GRT, 1936) wastorpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (27°20′S52°10′E / 27.333°S 52.167°E /-27.333; 52.167) byU-177 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 37 of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued byHMAS Nizam ( Royal Australian Navy).[296] |
| Empire Darwin | United Kingdom | World War II: Thecargo ship was bombed and damaged byLuftwaffe aircraft west ofCape Finisterre, Spain (44°52′N16°00′W / 44.867°N 16.000°W /44.867; -16.000). Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[297] |
| Pietro Micca | Regia Marina | World War II: ThePietro Micca-classsubmarine was sunk in the entrance to theAdriatic Sea (39°48′N18°43′E / 39.800°N 18.717°E /39.800; 18.717) byHMS Trooper ( Royal Navy).[298] |
| S 137 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheS 38-classSchnellboot 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.[6][92][299] |
| USS Tuna | United States Navy | World War II: TheTambor-classsubmarine wasdepth charged and severely damaged by aConsolidated PBY Catalina of theRoyal Australian Air Force.[6] Repairs took until 21 August to complete. |
| U-614 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west ofCape Finisterre, Spain (46°42′N11°03′W / 46.700°N 11.050°W /46.700; -11.050) by aVickers Wellington aircraft of172 Squadron,Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[300] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation | United States | The schooner was driven onto a reef, or the wreck ofNorth Carolina ( United Kingdom), by strong currents 8.5 nautical miles (15.7 km) south west ofGibbs Hill Lighthouse, Bermuda.[309] |
| Mogamigawa Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: Convoy 3724: The aircraft transport wastorpedoed and sunk in theSouth China Sea (11°04′N153°18′E / 11.067°N 153.300°E /11.067; 153.300) north ofTruk byUSS Pogy ( United States Navy). A total of 130 crew and passengers were killed; 600 survivors were rescued bySeiko Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[310] |
| U-199 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType IXD2 submarine wasdepth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic (23°54′S42°54′W / 23.900°S 42.900°W /-23.900; -42.900) by aConsolidated PBY Catalina and anA-28 aircraft of theBrazilian Navy and aMartin PBM Mariner aircraft of theUnited States Navy with the loss of 49 of her 61 crew. Her captain and eleven crewmen were rescued byUSS Barnegat ( United States Navy) and made prisoners of war.[311] |
| V 624 Köln | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was heavily damaged by a mine off theLoire estuary. She was towed toSaint-Nazaire and was not repaired until the end of the war.[312][313] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Katendrecht | Netherlands | The cargo ship was damaged in a collision with another vessel and further damaged by weather. She put in toNew York, United States and was laid up. She was scrapped in 1946–47.[314] |
| Magdaleine Vinnen | Germany | World War II: Thecargo ship was severely damaged in an Allied air raid onHamburg. She was towed toCopenhagen, Denmark for repairs. Seized as aprize of war in 1945, she was later repaired and entered service asEmpire Ribble under the British flag.[315] |
| P. B. 5 | United Kingdom | The concrete petrol barge was beached as part of alanding exercise nearTenby,South Wales, but suffered a broken back sometime in July.[316] |
| HMS Parthian | Royal Navy | World War II: TheParthian-classsubmarine (1,760/2,040 t, 1931) was lost in theAdriatic Sea sometime after 28 July with the loss of all 65 crew.[317] |
| ShCh-422 | Soviet Navy | World War II: TheShchuka-classsubmarine struck amine and sank off northern Norway between 5 and 28 July with all 45 crew.[6][318][319] |
| U-647 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: TheType VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in theAtlantic Ocean north of theShetland Islands, United Kingdom on or after 28 July with the loss of all 48 crew. Cause unknown.[320] |