List of shipwrecks in February 1943
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The list of shipwrecks in February 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1943.
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1 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS De Haven | United States Navy | World War II: Operation Ke: The Fletcher-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Savo Island, Solomon Islands with the loss of 167 of her 329 crew. 146 survivors rescued by USS LCT-63 and USS LCT-181 both ( United States Navy). |
Fushimi Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tarpon ( United States Navy).[1] |
Joseph Elise | France | World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 12 crew.[2] |
Makigumo | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer struck a mine and was damaged in the Pacific Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south south west of Savo Island (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.). The 237 crew were taken off by Yūgumo ( Imperial Japanese Navy), which scuttled the ship. |
Othmarschen | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off the North Cape, Norway.[3] |
Pozzuoli | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy).[1] |
USS PT-37 | United States Navy | World War II: The Elco 80' PT Boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy) off Guadalcanal.[4] |
USS PT-111 | United States Navy | World War II: The Elco 80' PT Boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy) off Guadalcanal.[5] |
USS PT-123 | United States Navy | World War II: The Elco 77' PT Boat was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft off Guadalcanal.[6] |
UJ 1101 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in Porsangerfjord by L-20 ( Soviet Navy).[1] |
UJ 1108 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in Porsangerfjord by L-20 ( Soviet Navy).[1][7] |
V 5909 Coronel | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Seeteufel class Naval Whaler Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in Varangerfjord.[1] |
V 6115 Ostwind | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Polarkreis class Naval Whaler Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk by M-172 ( Soviet Navy) off Kiberg, Norway (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) .[8] |
HMS Welshman | Royal Navy | World War II: The Abdiel-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk, Libya (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 152 of her 242 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Belvoir and HMS Tetcott (both Royal Navy).[9] |
2 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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LCT 326 | Royal Navy | World War II: The Mk. 3 Landing Craft Tank foundered in the Irish Sea off the Isle of Man.[10] |
Jeremiah van Rensselaer | United States | World War II: Convoy HX 224: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Greenland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 47 of her 71 crew. Survivors were rescued by Accrington ( United Kingdom).[11][12] |
Salemi | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri by HMS Safari ( Royal Navy).[1] |
Valsavoia | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri by HMS Safari ( Royal Navy).[1] |
3 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cordelia | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy HX 224: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-632 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 47 crew. The survivor was rescued by U-632 and made a prisoner of war.[13] |
Dorchester | United States Army | World War II: Convoy SG 19: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Cape Farewell, Greenland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-223 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 675 of the 904 people aboard including fifteen Navy Gunners and four Army Chaplains. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Comanche and USCGC Escanaba (both United States Coast Guard).[14] |
Greylock | United States | World War II: Convoy RA 52: The Design 1133 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-255 ( Kriegsmarine). All 70 crew were rescued by HMS Harrier, HMT Lady Madeleine and HMT Northern Wave (all Royal Navy).[15] |
Inverilen | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy HX 224: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of her 47 crew. She was abandoned by the survivors, who were rescued by HMS Asphodel ( Royal Navy). Inverilen later sank at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[16] |
Rhexenor | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-217 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 70 crew. One survivor was taken aboard U-217 as a prisoner of war. Others were rescued by HMY Conqueror ( Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats.[17] |
Saetta | Regia Marina | World War II: The Freccia-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[18] |
U-265 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[19] |
Uragano | Regia Marina | World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[18] |
USS YC-886 and USS YC-887 | both ( United States Navy): The Open Lighters sank in heavy weather at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.[20] |
4 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Le Tre Sorrelle Marie | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at "Pt. Alice" by HMS Unseen ( Royal Navy).[1] |
No 2 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The Bolinder Type Landing Barge was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[21] |
No 4 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The Bolinder Type Landing Barge was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[22] |
No 6 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The Bolinder Type Landing Barge was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[23] |
SKA-051 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Novorossiysk.[1] |
SKA-0141 | Soviet Navy | World War II: TheMO-4-class patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Novorossiysk.[1] |
U-187 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Beverley and HMS Vimy (both Royal Navy) with the loss of nine of her 54 crew.[24] |
5 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Corona | Norway | World War II: Convoy AW 22: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine). All 103 people aboard were rescued by HMML 356 and HMML 1012 (both Royal Navy). Corona was taken under tow by HMS Erica ( Royal Navy) and beached at Tobruk, Libya. She sank on 24 February but was refloated on 17 October 1947, only to sink two days later whilst under tow.[25] |
Henrik | Norway | World War II: Convoy AW 22: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by vessels escorting the convoy.[26] |
HMS Stronsay | Royal Navy | World War II: The Isles-class trawler struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Philippeville, Algeria. Her crew survived.[9] |
Tristan | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship disappeared en route from Danzig to Memel.[27] |
UJ 1108 Elbe | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk by K-3 ( Soviet Navy) off Berlevåg, Norway (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) .[28][29] |
Utilitas | Italy | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy) east of Palermo, Italy.[30] |
V 1602 La Provence | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Skaggerak.[1] |
West Portal | United States | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-413 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 77 crew.[31] |
6 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Grundsee | Germany | The cargo ship disappeared in the Baltic Sea north of Memel.[32] |
I-O-16 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[33][34][35] |
I-O-30 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[33][34][35] |
I-O-31 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[33][34][35] |
K-0154 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The MKM patrol vessel was sunk on this date.[36] |
HMCS Louisburg | Royal Canadian Navy | World War II: The Flower-class corvette was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria by Regia Aeronautica aircraft with the loss of 42 of her 92 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Lookout ( Royal Navy).[9] |
Nagisan Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Tinian by USS Flying Fish ( United States Navy) and was beached. Two crewmen were killed. She was refloated on 15 February. Repaired and returned to service in November, 1943.[37] |
Polyktor | Greece | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-266 ( Kriegsmarine). Only two crew survived, they were taken aboard U-266 as prisoners of war.[38] |
SF 207 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed, or mined, and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[1][35][39] |
Zagloba | Poland | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship struggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-262 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 26 crew.[40] |
7 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adamas | Greece | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship collided with one of the escorting destroyers in the Atlantic Ocean. She was scuttled by HMS Beverley ( Royal Navy). Lobelia ( Free French Naval Forces) rescued 13 survivors.[41][42] |
Afrika | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of the 60 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Campanula and HMS Mignonette (both Royal Navy).[43] |
Baltonia | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. with the loss of eleven of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kingsland ( United Kingdom.[44] |
Daghild | Norway | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 39 crew, who were rescued by Lobelia ( Free French Naval Forces). Daghild was torpedoed and sunk the next day at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-608 ( Kriegsmarine).[41] |
Empire Banner | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by U-77. She was then bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 72 people aboard were rescued by HMCS Camrose ( Royal Canadian Navy). |
Empire Mordred | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and broke in two. Both sections sank with the loss of 15 of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Scarborough ( Royal Navy).[45][46] |
Empire Webster | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy KMS 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 63 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Camrose ( Royal Canadian Navy).[45][47] |
Harmala | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-614 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 43 of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by Lobelia ( Free French Naval Forces).[48] |
Henry R. Mallory | United States | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) south west of Iceland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 272 of the 494 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Bibb and USCGC Ingham (both United States Coast Guard).[49] |
K-22 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The K-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Helnes Lighthouse, Norway.[1] |
Kalliopi | Greece | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 36 crew.[50] |
HMS LCI(L)-162 | Royal Navy | World War II: The Landing Craft Infantry (Large) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-596 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 18 lives.[51] |
Mary Slessor | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of 32 of the 80 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Landguard ( Royal Navy).[52] |
Nerva | Norway | The cargo ship ran aground in a blizzard off Rørvik, Nord-Trøndelag.[53][54] |
Robert E. Hopkins | United States | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 650 nautical miles (1,200 km) west of Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 15 of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mignonette ( Royal Navy).[55] |
HMT Tervani | Royal Navy | World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by Acciaio ( Regia Marina) with the loss of all 22 crew.[9] |
Toward | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The convoy rescue ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of the 74 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mignonette ( Royal Navy).[56] |
U-609 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Lobelia ( Free French Naval Forces) with the loss of all 47 crew.[57] |
U-624 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[58] |
8 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Bredon | Royal Navy | World War II: The Hill-class trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-521 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 43 crew.[59] |
Iron Knight | UK | World War II: Convoy OC 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 15 miles off Montague Island, Australia (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by I-21 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 50 crew. Fourteen survivors were rescued by Le Triomphant ( Free French Naval Forces).[60] |
Kusuyama Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tunny ( United States Navy).[1] |
HMS LCT 2335 | Royal Navy | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The Landing Craft, Tank was being transported as deck cargo aboard Daghild ( Norway) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk.[61] |
No. 86 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[62] |
Newton Ash | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Ingham ( United States Coast Guard).[63] |
Northern Sword | United States | Freighter acquired by U.S. Army sunk by collision in the Caribbean Sea while in transit to the Southwest Pacific Area for Army service.[64][65] |
Roger B. Taney | United States | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bagé ( Brazil) and Penrith Castle ( United Kingdom).[66] |
SF 98 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia.[1][35][39] |
SF 208 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia.[1][35][39] |
Tatsuta Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (43 nautical miles (80 km))south east of Mikura-jima (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Tarpon ( United States Navy). All 1,223 troops and 198 crewmen were killed.[67] |
9 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Avorio | Regia Marina | World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HMCS Regina ( Royal Canadian Navy). She was taken in tow, but foundered the next day.[68] |
HMS Erica | Royal Navy | World War II: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya and sank with some loss of life. Over 70 survivors were rescued by HMSAS Southern Maid ( South African Navy).[9] |
Eritrea | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unbending ( Royal Navy) east of Monopoli, Italy (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[69] |
F 278A | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was wrecked on this date.[70] |
Kusuyama Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Taiwan Strait (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Tunny ( United States Navy).[71] |
Malachite | Regia Marina | World War II: The Perla-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HNLMS Dolfijn ( Royal Netherlands Navy).[1] |
Pan Royal | United States | World War II: Convoy UGS 5: The Design 1019 cargo ship collided in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with Evita ( Norway) and George Davis ( United States) and sank with the loss of eight of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Boyle ( United States Navy). |
Roger B. Taney | United States | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine).[72] |
10 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amari Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel ( United States Navy).[1] |
Cosala | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Una ( Royal Navy) off Punta Staletti, Italy.[73] |
Petrarch | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by HMS Una ( Royal Navy).[1] |
Queen Anne | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy CA 11: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Agulhas, South Africa (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-509 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT St. Zeno ( Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats.[74] |
SF 210 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][35][75] |
SF 210 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][35][75] |
Saroena | Netherlands | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 59 crew. The ship was beached near Beirut, Lebanon. Refloated on 12 February, later repaired and returned to service.[76] |
Starr King | United States |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by I-21 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Survivors were rescued by HMAS Warramunga ( Royal Australian Navy).[60][77] |
11 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Al Kasbanah | Egypt | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli, Libya (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[78] |
Dolphin | Palestine | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[79] |
Grete | Denmark | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Valencia off Caope Oropesa by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy).[1][80] |
Helmspey | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of Cape St. Francis, Cape Colony (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 46 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by R-4 ( South African Air Force).[81] |
Husni | Lebanon | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[82] |
I-18 | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The I-16-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of San Cristóbal, Solomon Islands (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Fletcher ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 102 crew.[83] |
Lola | Germany | World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unison ( Royal Navy).[1] |
Sabah el Kheir | Egypt | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Jaffa, Palestine by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[84] |
12 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Fechenheim | Nazi Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged by K-3 ( Soviet Navy) off Batsfjord, Norway and was consequently beached. Later refloated and towed to Germany where she was deemed beyond repair.[29] |
Sveggsund | Norway | The coaster's cargo caught fire and she burnt and sank in Billefjord.[85] |
U-442 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 Squadron, Royal Air Force. |
13 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Mafalda | Regia Marina | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off Lungha by HMS Unbending ( Royal Navy).[1] |
U-620 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.[86] |
14 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Hirotama Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait 73 miles west of Cape Mandal, Celebes (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Trout ( United States Navy).[87][88] |
Hitachi Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The Koshin Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk off Buin by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[1][89] |
Krazny Profintern | Soviet Union | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by U-19 ( Kriegsmarine).[1] |
15 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Atlantic Sun | United States | World War II: Convoy ON 165: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to engine trouble. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-607 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 65 of her 66 crew. The survivor was taken aboard U-607 as a prisoner of war.[90] |
Modica | Italy | World War II: the cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples. She was raised in 1947, repaired and returned to service.[91] |
Molo Carmine | Italy | World War II: the cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples.[91] |
Suruya Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Georgia, Solomon Islands by USS Gato ( United States Navy).[92] |
Tateyama Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel ( United States Navy).[1] |
U-529 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[93] |
16 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Amberjack | United States Navy | World War II: The Gato-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, by a Japanese aircraft and Hiyodori and CH-18 (both Imperial Japanese Navy). |
Capo Orso | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft south-west of Marsala, Italy (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[94] |
Hyuga Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo shp was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Flying Fish ( United States Navy).[1] |
Kola | Soviet Union | The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Sawfish ( United States Navy). Her Master, 44 crewmen, 10 Soviet Navy personnel, and 16 other passengers killed in the sinking or died during the two weeks spent in lifeboats before reaching land.[95] |
Listo | Norway | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Spodsbjerg, Denmark.[96] |
Melilla | Nazi Germany | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off IJmuiden, North Holland, Netherlands.[97] |
Passubio | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Calabria by HMS Unrivalled ( Royal Navy).[1] |
SF 152 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked, or foundered, in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[1][35][39] |
Sparviero | Italy | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Calabria by HMS Unrivalled ( Royal Navy).[1] |
17 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Deer Lodge | United States | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Port Elizabeth, South Africa (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMSAS Africana ( South African Navy), HMHS Atlantis ( Royal Navy) and the trawler Havorn ( South Africa).[98] |
F 473 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Marinefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea south west of Feolent, Soviet Union.[99] |
Ilmen | Soviet Union | The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the east coast of Kyushu (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Sawfish ( United States Navy). 7 crewmen killed. 35 survivors rescued by Kashirstroy ( Soviet Union).[100] |
Llanashe | United Kingdom | The 4,836 grt freighter was torpedoed off Port Elizabeth (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) on voyage from New York by U-182 ( Kriegsmarine). There were 33 killed.[101] |
S-71 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was shelled, rammed and sunk by HMS Garth ( Royal Navy).[102] |
U-69 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Fame ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew. |
U-201 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Viscount ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew. |
U-205 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Bristol Bisley aircraft of the South African Air Force and also by HMS Paladin ( Royal Navy) with the loss of eight of her 50 crew.[103] |
XXI Aprile | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by HMS Splendid ( Royal Navy).[1] |
18 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Akagane Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean south west of Attu Island, Alaska, United States by USS Gillespie and USS Indianapolis (both United States Navy). She sank two days later at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[104] |
Betta | Germany | The cargo ship struck the breakwater at Valencia, Spain and sank. The wreck was broken up in situ in 1946.[105] |
Brasiloide | Brazil | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Garcia D'Avila Lighthouse (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-518 ( Kriegsmarine). All 50 crew survived.[106] |
Col di Lana | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft north-west of Palermo, Italy (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[107] |
RD 24 | Regia Marina | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper foundered in a storm off Egadi Island west of Sicily.[108] |
19 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ockenfels | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Borkum.[1] |
Mogamigawa Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea north of the Mariana Islands by USS Whale ( United States Navy).[109] |
Somedono Maru | Imperial Japanese Army | World War II: The Somedono Maru class transport was bombed and sunk at Buin, Bouganville. 2 passengers and 26 crewmen are killed.[110] |
U-268 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew. |
U-562 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Benghazi, Libya by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force and also by HMS Hursley and HMS Isis (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.[111] |
Zeus | Greece | World War II: Convoy ONS 165: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-403 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 38 crew.[112] |
V 408 Haltenbank | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Spain by USS Blackfish ( United States Navy).[1][113] |
20 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kjøbenhavn | Denmark | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Borkum, Lower Saxony, Germany.[80] |
Oshio | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The Asashio-class destroyer was torpedoed off Wewak, New Guinea by USS Albacore ( United States Navy) and sunk under tow in the Pacific Ocean 70 miles north-west of Manus Island, Admiralty Islands (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of eight of her crew. Survivors were rescued by Arashio ( Imperial Japanese Navy.[114] |
Radhurst | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy ONS 165: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) north north west of St. John's, Newfoundland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-525 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew.[115] |
SF 99 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was wrecked in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia.[35][39] |
SF 209 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was wrecked in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea at Cape Bon Tunisia.[35][39] |
SF 215 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[35][39] |
SF 216 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[35][39] |
Shinkoku Maru | Japan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Halibut ( United States Navy).[1] |
USS YMS-133 | United States Navy | The minesweeper foundered in a storm at Coos Bay, Oregon.[116] |
21 February
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Artemis Pitta | Greece | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Melos, Greece by Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of 14 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[117] |
Baalbeck | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Algeria by HMS Unruffled ( Royal Navy).[1] |
Empire Trader | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal by U-92 ( Kriegsmarine). All 106 crew were rescued by Stockport ( United Kingdom) before Empire Trader was scuttled at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by HMCS Dauphin ( Royal Canadian Navy) following orders received from the Admiralty.[45][118] |
H. H. Rogers | Panama | World War II: Convoy ONS 167: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-664 ( Kriegsmarine). All 73 crew were rescued by Rathlin ( United Kingdom).[119] |
Kuwayama Maru | Japan | World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Flores Sea by USS Thresher ( United States Navy). After evading Japanese anti-submarine defences, USS Thresher torpedoed and sunk her the next day.[120] |
Rosario | United States | World War II: Convoy ONS 167: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-664 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 3 Gunners and 30 crewmen. Survivors were rescued by Rathlin ( United Kingdom).[121] |
SF 211 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][35][39] |
Stigstad | Norway | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-332 and U-604 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Thomas Boot ( United Kingdom).[122] |
Thorsheimer | Germany | World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Marettimo, Italy by British aircraft.[1][123] |
U-623 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[124] |
22 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Chattanooga City | United States | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine). All 58 crew were rescued by HMCS Trillium ( Royal Canadian Navy).[125] |
Empire Redshank | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine). All 47 crew were rescued by HMCS Trillium ( Royal Canadian Navy), which scuttled the ship.[126] |
Expositor | United States | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Design 1022 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 60 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMCS Trillium ( Royal Canadian Navy). Expositor was torpedoed and sunk the next day by U-303 ( Kriegsmarine).[127] |
Gerd | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Allied aircraft based on Malta.[1][105] |
N. T. Nielsen Alonso | Norway | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The factory ship straggled behind the convoy, was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) east of Cape Race, Newfoundland by U-92 and U-753 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 53 crew. She was scuttled at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by ORP Burza ( Marynarka Wojenna Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej). Survivors were rescued by USCGC Campbell ( United States Coast Guard).[128][129] |
Roxburgh Castle | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine). All 64 crew survived.[130] |
U-225 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew.[131] |
U-606 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by ORP Burza ( Polish Navy) and USCGC Campbell ( United States Coast Guard) with the loss of 36 of her 47 crew.[132] |
HMCS Weyburn | Royal Canadian Navy | World War II: Convoy MKS 8: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of nine of her 77 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Black Swan and HMS Wivern (both Royal Navy).[9] |
USS YP-72 | United States Navy | World War II: The Yard Patrol Craft ran aground and sank at Spruce Cape, Kodiak,Alaska.[133] |
23 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alexander Ulyanov | Soviet Union | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by German aircraft at Tuapse. 52 crew and stevedores killed.[134] |
Athelprincess | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy UC 1: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Madeira, Portugal (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-522 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Weston ( Royal Navy).[135] |
Empire Norseman | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy UC 1: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Azores, Portugal by U-382 ( Kriegsmarine). All 53 crew were rescued by HMS Totland ( Royal Navy). Empire Norseman was later torpedoed and sunk at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine).[136] |
Esso Baton Rouge | United States | World War II: Convoy UC 1: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-202 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Totland ( Royal Navy).[137] |
Eulima | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-186 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 62 of her 63 crew. The survivor was taken aboard U-186 as a prisoner of war.[138] |
Fintra | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Algiers, Algeria (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-371 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of the 35 people aboard.[139] |
Glitrefjell | Norway | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy).[140] |
Hastings | United States | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-186 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Chilliwack ( Royal Canadian Navy).[141] |
Jonathan Sturges | United States | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-707 ( Kriegsmarine). 7 Gunners rescued by USS Belknap ( United States Navy) on 12 March, 2 Gunners and 4 crewmen are rescued and made P.O.W.s by U-336 ( Kriegsmarine) on 6 April.[142] |
Kyleclare | Ireland | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 18 crew.[143] |
SF 87 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia.[35][75] |
SF 210 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[35][75] |
Stockport | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The convoy rescue ship had fallen behind the convoy due to rescuing survivors from Empire Trader ( United Kingdom). She had transferred them to HMCS Dauphin ( Royal Canadian Navy) and was attempting to regain the convoy when she was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-604 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 64 crew.[144] |
U-443 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Bicester, HMS Lamerton and HMS Wheatland (all Royal Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew. |
U-522 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Totland ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.[145] |
Winkler | Panama | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to the breakdown of one of her four engines. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine). She was later torpedoed and sunk (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-223 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 19 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy).[146] |
USS YP-336 | United States Navy | The Yard Patrol Craft ran aground and sank in the Delaware River.[147] |
24 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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F 143 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Marinefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Kerch, Soviet Union.[1] |
Ingria | Norway | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-600 ( Kriegsmarine). She was abandoned by her 37 crew and was then scuttled by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine). The crew were rescued by HMCS Rosthern ( Royal Canadian Navy).[148] |
Jonathan Sturges | United States | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-707 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 51 of her 75 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Belknap ( United States Navy).[149] |
HMS MTB 262 | Royal Navy | World War II: The Elco 70' motor torpedo boat was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Serrat, Tunisia by German aircraft.[150] |
Nathanael Greene | United States | World War II: Convoy MKS 8: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of Oran, Algeria with the loss of four of her 57 crew. She was then torpedoed and further damaged by a Luftwaffe aircraft. Nathanael Green was taken in tow by HMS Brixham ( Royal Navy), which rescued the survivors. The tow was later transferred to HMS Restive ( Royal Navy) and the ship was beached at Salamanda. She was declared a total loss.[151] |
U-649 | Kriegsmarine | The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-232 ( Kriegsmarine) in the Baltic Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and sank with the loss of 35 of her 46 crew.[152] |
V 1249 Mewa VIII | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Borkum.[1] |
HMS Vandal | Royal Navy | The U-class submarine sank in the Sound of Bute off Inchmarnock, Argyllshire with the loss of all 37 crew. |
25 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Manchester Merchant | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 390 nautical miles (720 km) south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 35 of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Montgomery and HMCS Rosthern (both Royal Canadian Navy).[153][154][155] |
V 2008 Ritzebüttel | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Broad Fourteens off Westkapelle, West Flanders, Belgium. Ten crew were killed.[1][156] |
W 6 | Germany | World War II: The water boat was bombed and sunk in a Royal Air Force raid on Wilhelmshaven.[1] |
26 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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F 176A | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date, salvaged October, 1944 and put in Soviet service as BDB-13 ( Soviet Navy).[70] |
HMT Harstad | Royal Navy | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Kriegsmarine E-boats with the loss of 22 of her 23 crew.[157] |
Hohenfriedburg | Germany | World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Spain (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Sussex ( Royal Navy). The crew were rescued by U-264 ( Kriegsmarine).[158] |
Kyo Maru No. 3 GO | Imperial Japanese Navy | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine off Rangoon, Burma (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and sank.[159][160] |
Strong | Sweden | World War II: The train ferry struck a mine and sank in the Great Belt. She was salvaged in April 1943.[1] |
27 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bodø | Norway | The coaster ran aground and sank at Bogskjærene, Nordland. She was raised in 1960 and scrapped.[161] |
HNLMS Colombia | Koninklijk Marine | World War II: The submarine tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Simonstown, South Africa (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 326 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Genista ( Royal Navy) and a Royal Air Force launch.[162] |
T 403 Gruz | Soviet Navy | World War II: The Project 3 minesweeper was sunk in the Black Sea at Myskhato by S 28, S 51, S 72, and S 102, all ( Kriegsmarine).[163] |
Krasnaya Gruziya | Soviet Navy | World War II: The Elipidifor type auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and damaged in the Black Sea at Myskhato by S 28, S 51, S 72, and S 102, all ( Kriegsmarine) and beached. Later destroyed by German artillery and aircraft.[164] |
Harstad | Royal Norwegian Navy | World War II: Convoy WP 300: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all Kriegsmarine).[9][165] |
HMS LCT 381 | Royal Navy | World War II: Convoy WP 300: The Landing Craft, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all Kriegsmarine).[9] |
HMT Lord Hailsham | Royal Navy | World War II: Convoy WP 300: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all Kriegsmarine).[9] |
Mius | Soviet Union | World War II: The tugboat was sunk by German Schnellboots in the Black Sea near Novorossik. 10 crewmen killed.[134] |
Modavia | United Kingdom | World War II: Convoy WP 300: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all Kriegsmarine).[9] |
St Margaret | United Kingdom | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Hobson ( United States Navy).[166] |
TM 25 | Royal Netherlands Navy | World War II: The TM 22-class motor torpedo boat was sunk south of Pont Kanon, Curacao by an explosion.[167] |
HMS Tigris | Royal Navy | World War II: The T-class submarine (posted missing on 10 March 1943) was presumed sunk in a depth charge attack in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) of Capri, Italy by UJ 2210 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 63 crew. |
V 1318 Hans Pickenpack | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north west of Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands.[1] |
28 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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FR 111 | Regia Marina | World War II: The Requin-class submarine was bombed and sunk 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Murro di Porco, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[168] |
Ischia | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy) off Portofino, Italy.[169] |
HMMGB 79 | Royal Navy | World War II: The BPB 72-class Motor Gun Boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the Hook of Holland, South Holland, Netherland by M 379, V 1304 Eisenach, V 1305 Wuppertal, V 1309 Kapitän Stemmer, V 1313 Uran, V 1314 Gustav Hugo Deiters and FlJ 23 (all Kriegsmarine).[1][170] |
Paolo | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed by aircraft at Cagliari, Italy. While the ship was under repair from the bombing she caught fire and was destroyed on 11 June 1943.[171] |
RPT-1 | and RPT-3 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Higgins 78' class PT Boats were being carried as deck cargo aboard Wade Hampton ( United States) and were both lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-405 ( Kriegsmarine).[172] | |
S 35 | Kriegsmarine | World War II: The E-boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Bizerte, unisia.[1][173] |
Wade Hampton | United States | World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Liberty ship straggled 8 nautical miles (15 km) behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-405 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Beverley and HMS Vervain (both Royal Navy).[172][174] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ischia | Italy | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea between 25 and 28 February by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy).[1] |
Juan de Astigarraga | 23x15px Spain | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea between 25 and 28 February by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy).[1] |
Krasnaya Gruziya | Soviet Navy | World War II: The K-boat was sunk in the Black Sea in late February.[1] |
Mariaeck | Germany | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea between 25 and 28 February by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy).[1] |
T-403 Gruz | Soviet Navy | The minesweeper was sunk in the Black Sea in late February.[1] |
HNoMS Uredd | Royal Norwegian Navy | World War II: Operation Seagull: The U-class submarine struck a mine and sank off Fugløyvær on or after 10 February with the loss of all 40 people aboard. |
SK-0164 | Soviet Navy | World War II: The KM-4 patrol vessel was sunk sometime in February.[175] |
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Ship events in 1943 | |||||||||||
Ship launches: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Ship commissionings: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Shipwrecks: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |