List of shipwrecks in March 1943

The list of shipwrecks in March 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1943.

March 1943
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1 March

List of shipwrecks: 1 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Eugenio	Italy	World War II: The motor schooner was bombed and sunk at Naples by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.
Fitz-John Porter	United States	World War II: Convoy BT 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-518 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 55 crew. Survivors were rescued by Carioca (Marinha do Brasil).
Monsone	Regia Marina	World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Naples in an Allied air raid.
SF 54	Luftwaffe	World War II: The Siebel ferry was mined and sunk at Palermo.
SF 56	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.
SF 220	Luftwaffe	World War II: The Siebel ferry was mined and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunis.
San Vincenzo	Italy	World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Turbulent (Royal Navy).
Tromøsund	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of all 42 people aboard.

2 March

List of shipwrecks: 2 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Kyokusei Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off New Guinea () by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. Nine hundred surviving troops were rescued by Yukikaze and Asagumo (both (Imperial Japanese Navy)), with the troops run to Lae, New Guinea.
Meriwether Lewis	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-634 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 72 crew.
USS SC-1024	United States Navy	The submarine chaser was sunk in a collision off North Carolina.
Toen Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	): World War II: The fleet oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait () by USS Thresher (United States Navy).

3 March

For the destruction of the German cargo ship Macedonia on this date, see the entry for 12 December 1942.

List of shipwrecks: 3 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Affonso Penna	Brazil	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil by Barbarigo (Regia Marina).
Aiyo Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The transport was bombed and sunk by American and Australian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (). Forty-five crewmen and 278 troops were killed.
Arashio	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Asashio-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea near Finschhafen () by Royal Australian Air Force Bristol Beaufort and Bristol Beaufighter and United States Army Air Forces Douglas A-20 Havoc, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, North American B-25 Mitchell, Lockheed P-38 Lightning, Bell P-39 Airacobra, and Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk aircraft. One hundred and seventy-six survivors were rescued.
Clairette	France	World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Taurus (Royal Navy).
Doggerbank	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The blockade runner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-43 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 364 of 365 people on board, 108 crewmen and 257 prisoners of war. The survivor was rescued by Campoamor (Spain).
Harvey W. Scott	United States	World War II: Convoy DN 21: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean () by U-160 (Kriegsmarine. Survivors were rescued by Ombu (Argentina) or reached land in their lifeboats.
Keizan Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The transport ship was bombed and sunk by American and Australian aircraft south east of Finschhafen.
Kembu Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	Kembu Maru. World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The transport was bombed and sunk by American and Australian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen (). Seventeen crewmen and fifteen gunners were killed.
Nirpura	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy DN 21: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Port St. Johns, South Africa () with the loss of 38 of the 126 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by R-8 ( South African Air Force).
Nojima	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The transport was bombed and damaged by American and Australian aircraft 31 nautical miles (57 km) east south east of Finschhafen (). Following a collision with Arashio (Imperial Japanese Navy), she sank 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Finschhafen.
Oigawa Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The transport was bombed and damaged by American and Australian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (). Finished off that night by USS PT-143 and USS PT-150 (both(United States Navy)). Seventy-eight crewmen and 1,151 troops were killed.
Penthièvre	Vichy France	World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the English Channel by shore-based artillery stationed at Dover, Kent, United Kingdom.
Shinai Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The transport was bombed and sunk by American and Australian aircraft south east of Finschhafen (). Eighteen crewmen and 45 Gunners were killed.
Shirayuki	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea near Finschhafen () by Royal Australian Air Force and United States Army Air Forces aircraft. Thirty-two crewmen were killed.
Stag Hound	United States	World War II: The Type C2-SU-R ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil by Barbarigo (Regia Marina).
Taimei Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The transport was bombed and sunk by American and Australian aircraft 31 nautical miles (57 km) east south east of Finschhafen ().
Taiyo Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The transport was bombed and sunk by American and Australian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (). Her Commanding Officer, seventeen crewmen and 1,880 troops were killed.

4 March

List of shipwrecks: 4 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Asashio	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Asashio-class destroyer was bombed and damaged on 3 March. She was bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea near Finschhafen, New Guinea () by Royal Australian Air Force and United States Army Air Force aircraft. Lost with all hands.
California Star	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 380 nautical miles (700 km) north west of the Azores, Portugal () by U-515 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 50 of her 74 crew. One survivor was taken aboard U-515 as a prisoner of war.
City of Pretoria	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was topedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Azores () by U-172 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 145 crew.
Empire Mahseer	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy DN 21: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean () by U-160 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eighteen of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Norwich City (Royal Navy).
Hokuto Maru	Empire of Japan	World War II: Convoy No. 2303B: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Miyako () by USS Permit (United States Navy). All crew and passengers were rescued by Hiyoshi Maru No. 2 (Imperial Japanese Navy).
Marietta E	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy DN 21: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean () by U-160 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by R-8 ( South African Air Force).
S 70	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Schnellboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.
SF 219	Luftwaffe	World War II: The Siebel ferry was mineded and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunis.
Sheaf Crown	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy DN 21: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean () by U-160 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 48 crew. She was abandoned, but later towed to East London, South Africa. Later repaired and returned to service.
Tokitsukaze	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Kagero-class destroyer was bombed and damaged on 3 March with nineteen crewmen killed. She was bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea near Finschhafen () by Royal Australian Air Force and United States Army Air Force aircraft on the 4th.
U-87	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMCS Shediac and HMCS St. Croix (both Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.

5 March

List of shipwrecks: 5 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Empire Tower	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy XK 2: The cargo ship was torpeded and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal () by U-130 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 42 of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Loch Oskaig (Royal Navy).
Executive	United States	World War II: Convoy RA 53: The Design 1022 cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Norwegian Sea () by U-255 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Pride and HMT St. Elstan (both Royal Navy). Executive was later scuttled by a Royal Navy destroyer.
Fidra	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy XK 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-130 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Coreopsis (Royal Navy).
Ger-y-Bryn	United Kingdom	world War II: Convoy XK 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-130 (Kriegsmarine). All 47 crew were rescued by HMS Coreopsis (Royal Navy).
USS Grampus	United States Navy	World War II: Battle of Blackett Strait: The Tambor-class submarine was shelled and sunk off Kolombangara, Solomon Islands by Minegumo and Murasame (both Imperial Japanese Navy).
Minegumo	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of Blackett Strait: The Asashio-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Vila, Solomon Islands () by ships of Task Force 68, United States Navy, with the loss of 106 of her 230 crew.
Murasame	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of Blackett Strait: The Shiratsuyu-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Vila, Solomon Islands () by ships of Task Force 68, United States Navy, with the loss of 128 of her 181 crew.
Richard Bland	United States	World War II: Convoy RA 53: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Iceland () by U-255 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Impulsive or reached land in their lifeboat. Richard Bland was torpedoed on 10 March by U-255 and split in two. The stern section sank, the bow section was towed to Akureyri but was declared a total loss.
S 75	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot sank after an air attack by Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Typhoon aircraft of the Royal Air Force.
Thomas Hooker	United States	Convoy ONS 168: The Liberty ship started to break in two in the Atlantic Ocean (). All 62 crew were rescued by HMS Pimpernel (Royal Navy). The drifting wreck was scuttled on 12 March by U-653 (Kriegsmarine).
Trefusis	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy XK 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-130 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Coreopsis (Royal Navy).

6 March

List of shipwrecks: 6 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Bartolo	Spain	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Taurus (Royal Navy).
DB-10,	Soviet Navy	World War II: The No. 1 class landing boat was lost on this date.
Engøy	Norway	World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank at Sunnfjodleia.
Fort Battle River	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy KMS 10: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-410 (Kriegsmarine). All 65 people aboard were rescued by Empire Flamingo (United Kingdom) and HMCS Shediac (Royal Canadian Navy).
Kiriha Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Triton (United States Navy).
M 4041 Dr. August Held	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank at Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Gironde, France.
HMML 251	Royal Navy	The Motor Launch was sunk in a collision in the Atlantic Ocean.
S 119	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Schnellboot was in collision with S 114 (Kriegsmarine) off the Sunk Lightship (United Kingdom) during an attack on a Royal Navy destroyer. Her crew were rescued by S 114. She was scuttled by HMMGB 20. (Royal Navy).
Thorstrand	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-172 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 47 people aboard.

7 March

List of shipwrecks: 7 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Arubatan	Brazil	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by U-155 (Kriegsmarine).
Balzac	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea.
Ciclone	Regia Marina	World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Egyptian	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland () by U-230 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Rosthern (Royal Canadian Navy).
Empire Impala	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to being ordered to rescue survivors from Egyptian (United Kingdom). She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately ) by U-591 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 46 crew.
Empire Light	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy ON 168: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-638 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 45 of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Beverley (Royal Navy). Empire Light was torpedoed and sunk on 12 March () by U-468 (Kriegsmarine).
Henri Estier	France	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Ines Corraldo	Regia Marina	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea.
Jamaica	Norway	World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately ) by U-221 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 of her 38 crew. Some of the survivors were rescued by HMS Borage (Royal Navy) whilst others reached land in their lifeboats.
R 40	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Sabor	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of Mossel Bay, South Africa () by U-506 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 58 crew. Survivors were rescued by R-7 (South African Navy).
Tamesis	Norway	The cargo ship was in collision with Alcoa Guard (United States) in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north east of Bermuda and sank. All 66 people aboard were rescued by Richard H. Alvey (United States).

8 March

List of shipwrecks: 8 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Empire Lakeland	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The refrigerated cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Rockall, Inverness-shire (approximately ) by U-190 with the loss of all 62 crew.
F 245A	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was wrecked on this date.
F 247A	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was wrecked on this date.
Fort Lamy	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland () by U-527 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Vervain (Royal Navy).
Guido	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship romped ahead of the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) south east of Cape Farewell () by U-633 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Spencer (United States Coast Guard).
Hisashima Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu by USS Permit (United States Navy).
James B. Stepphens	United States	World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Durban, South Africa () by U-160 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 63 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nigeria, HMT Norwich City (both Royal Navy) and a South African Air Force rescue boat.
J. L. M. Curry	United States	The Liberty ship broke in two and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Iceland ().
HMS LCT-2480	Royal Navy	World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank was being carried as deck cargo aboard Fort Lamy (United Kingdom) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-527 (Kriegsmarine).
Leadgate	United Kingdom	World War II: convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) west of Rockall, Inverness-shire () by U-642 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 30 crew.
S 119	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot sank from battle damage, or in a collision, in the English Channel.
's Jacob	Netherlands	World War II: Operation Lilliput: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Porlock Bay, Papua New Guinea with the loss of five of her 163 crew.
U-156	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Barbados () by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 53 crew.
Vojvoda Putnik	Yugoslavia	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to problems with her steering gear. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-591 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 44 crew.

9 March

List of shipwrecks: 9 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Bonneville	Norway	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-229 and/or U-405 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 37 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Bibb (United States Coast Guard) and Melrose Abbey (United Kingdom).
Braunfels	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Mormugão, Portuguese India.
Drachenfels	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Mormugão. Scrapped at Goa, Portuguese India, in 1948.
Ehrenfels	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was sunk with explosives by British raiders at Mormugão, Portuguese India.
Empire Standard	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria. She was placed under repair at Algiers but torpedoed and damaged on 26 March by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her back was broken and she was declared a constructive total loss. Empire Standard was towed out to sea and scuttled.
F 371A	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date.
James K. Polk	United States	World War II: Convoy BT 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea 175 nautical miles (324 km) off Cayenne French Guiana () by U-510 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 65 crew. All but eight crew were taken off by USS PC-592 (United States Navy). James K. Polk was towed to Trinidad by a British tug. She was towed to Mobile, Alabama, United States in March 1945 and declared a constructive total loss.
James Smith	United States	World War II: Convoy BT 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) north of Cayenne () by U-510 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 58 crew. Survivors abandoned ship, although some of them reboarded her the next day. The other survivors were rescued by USS PC-592 (United States Navy). Those aboard James Smith were ordered to abandon her on 12 March, but she did not sink and was again reboarded. She was towed to Trinidad by HMS Zwarte Zee (Royal Navy). Subsequently repaired and returned to service.
Kelvinbank	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy BT 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north of Paramaribo, Surinam () by U-510 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 60 crew. Survivors were rescued by George G. Meade (United States).
HMS LCT-2341	Royal Navy	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The Landing Craft, Tank was being transported as deck cargo aboard Bonneville (Norway) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by a Kriegsmarine U-boat.
Malantic	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-409 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Melrose Abbey (United Kingdom).
Milos	Sweden	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately ) by U-530 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 30 crew.
HMMTB 622	Royal Navy	World War II: The Motor Torpedo Boat was lost in an attack on German minesweepers off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands.
Puerto Rican	United States	World War II: Convoy RA 53: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea north east of Iceland () by U-586 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 64 of her 65 crew. The survivor was rescued by HMT St. Elstan (Royal Navy).
Rosewood	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland () by U-409 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew. The burning wreck broke in two. Both sections were scuttled on 11 March at by USCGC Bibb (United States Coast Guard).
Tabor	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean () by U-506 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of her 46 crew.
Thomas Ruffin	United States	World War II: Convoy BT 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) north of Cayenne () by U-510 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 58 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by USS Courage and USS PC-592 (both United States Navy). Thomas Ruffin towed to Port of Spain, Trinidad by HMS Milford (Royal Navy). She was later towed to Mobile where she was declared a constructive total loss.

10 March

List of shipwrecks: 10 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Andrea F. Luckenbach	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-221 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 20 of the 84 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by RFA Orangeleaf (Royal Fleet Auxiliary).
Coulmore	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-229 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of her 43 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by USCGC Bibb (United States Coast Guard) and HMCS Dauphin (Royal Canadian Navy). USCGC Bibb took Coulmore in tow, reaching the Clyde on 23 March. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service in July 1943.
Derna	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Taurus (Royal Navy).
James Sprunt	United States	World War II: Convoy KG 123: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Guantanamo Bay, Cuba () by U-185 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 69 crew.
Keijo Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The fleet oiler was bombed and damaged by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force and was beached. She was later torpedoed by USS Tautog (United States Navy to prevent salvage by the Japanese.
HMMGB 622	Royal Navy	World War II: The Motor Gun Boat was shelled and sunk off Terschelling, Netherlands by German warships.
Nailsea Court	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Reykjavík, Iceland () by U-229 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 45 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Dauphin (Royal Canadian Navy) and Melrose Abbey (United Kingdom).
Richard D. Spaight	United States	World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mozambique Channel 350 nautical miles (650 km) north east of Durban, South Africa () by U-182 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 67 crew.
Rosario	Italy	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Trooper (Royal Navy).
Tucurina	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy HX 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland () by U-211 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 81 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Roselys (Free French Naval Forces).
U-633	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by Scorton (United Kingdom) with the loss of all 43 crew.
Virginia Sinclair	United States	World War II: Convoy KG 123: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Cape Maysi, Cuba () by U-185 (Kriegsmarine with the loss of seven of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS SC-742 (United States Navy).
YC-1278	United States Navy	World War II: The unpowered covered lighter was lost off the US Atlantic coast.

11 March

List of shipwrecks: 11 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Aelybryn	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, South Africa () by U-160 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by Lourenço Marques (Portugal).
Baron Kinnaird	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy ONS 169: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Belle Isle, Newfoundland (approximately ) by U-622 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew.
Brant County	Norway	World War II: Convoy HX 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-86 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of the 58 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Stuart Prince (United Kingdom).
Empire Lakeland	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-190 (Kriegsmarine).
HMS Harvester	Royal Navy	World War II: Convoy HX 228: The H-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-444 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 145 crew and 39 survivors of William C Gorgas (United States).
Karin	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The blockade runner was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean by USS Eberle and USS Savannah. A boarding party from USS Eberle was placed on the ship, which was sunk by explosives killing 11 crew from USS Eberle. The remaining three members of the boarding party and 72 crew were rescued by USS Savannah.
HMS LCT-2398	Royal Navy	World War II: Convoy HX 228: The Landing Craft, Tank was lost as deck cargo aboard William C. Gorgas (United States) when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-767 (Kriegsmarine).
M 4620	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk by a Norwegian motor torpedo boat off Askvoll, Norway.
Olancho	Honduras	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape San Antonio, Cuba () by U-183 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Absecon and Choluteca (Honduras).
U-432	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk by in the Atlantic Ocean () Aconit (Free French Naval Forces) with the loss of 26 of her 46 crew.
U-444	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by Aconit (Free French Naval Forces) and HMS Harvester (Royal Navy) with the loss of 41 of her 45 crew.
William C Gorgas	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 228: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-767 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of her 73 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Harvester (Royal Navy), but only 12 of the survived the sinking of that ship.

12 March

List of shipwrecks: 12 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Dalila	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Gravelines, Pas-de-Calais, France by HMMTB 24, HMMTB 35 and HMMTB 38 (all Royal Navy).
Esterel	France	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Milazzo, Sicily, Italy by HMS Thunderbolt (Royal Navy).
Killisi	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by aircraft based on Malta.
HMS Lightning	Royal Navy	World War II: The L-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria by S-55 and S-158 (both (Kriegsmarine)).
R 74	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type R 41 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Taihosan Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Plunger (United States Navy).
HMS Turbulent	Royal Navy	World War II: The T-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off La Maddelena, Sardinia, Italy with the loss of all 61 crew.
U-130	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type IX submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by USS Champlin (United States Navy) with the loss of all 53 crew.

13 March

List of shipwrecks: 13 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Ceres	Netherlands	World War II: Convoy GAT 49: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea () by U-68 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by one of the escort vessels.
Cities Service Missouri	United States	World War II: Convoy GAT 49: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea () by U-68 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Biddle (United States Navy).
Clan Alpine	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy OS 44: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) west of Cape Finisterre, Spain () by U-107 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 94 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Scarborough (Royal Navy), which scuttled Clan Alpine.
Empress of Canada	United Kingdom	The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south of Cape Palmas, Liberia by Leonardo da Vinci (Regia Marina) with the loss of 392 lives.
Hermod	Sweden	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by Royal Navy Motor Torpedo Boats.
Kasuga Maru No. 2	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in Port Blair Harbor, Andaman Islands, in the Indian Ocean () by HNLMS O 21 (Royal Netherlands Navy). Twenty-one crewmen killed.
Keystone	United States	World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The Design 1013 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) west of the Azores, Portugal () by U-172 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one Gunner and one crewman. Survivors were rescued by Sines (Portugal).
Kosei Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Sunfish (United States Navy).
Liège	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling,ref name=seekrieg194303/> or was torpedoed and sunk by Royal Navy vessels.
Marcella	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy OS 44: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) west of Cape Finisterre ( by U-107 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 44 crew.
No. 92	Soviet Navy	World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.
Ocean Freedom	United Kingdom	World War II: The Ocean ship was bombed and sunk at Murmansk by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 1 June and beached, but was subsequently scrapped.
Oporto	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy OS 44: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) west of Cape Finisterre ( by U-107 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 43 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Spiraea (Royal Navy).
Sembilangan	Netherlands	World War II: Convoy OS 44: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) west of Cape Finisterre ( by U-107 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 86 of her 87 crew. The survivor was rescued by HMS Spiraea (Royal Navy)
U-163	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Finisterre () by HMCS Prescott (Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 57 crew.

14 March

List of shipwrecks: 14 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Caraïbe	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Marettimo, Italy () by aircraft based on Malta.
Città di Bergamo	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unbending (Royal Navy).
F 136A	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date.
Glenalough	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.
M-10	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type 1935 minesweeper was sunk off Dunkirk by HMMTB 353 (Royal Navy).
HNoM MTB 631	Royal Norwegian Navy	World War II: Convoy FS 1753: The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat was wrecked at Floro. Later salvaged by the Germans and entered service as S 631.
HMT Moravia	Royal Navy	World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.
Optima	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was either bombed and sunk by aircraft, or torpedoed and sunk by HNoM MTB 619 and HNoM MTB 631 (both Royal Norwegian Navy) off Florø, Norway.
Peli	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Palermo by HMS Sibyl (Royal Navy).
HMS Thunderbolt	Royal Navy	World War II: The T-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy by Cicogna (Regia Marina) with the loss of all 62 crew.

15 March

List of shipwrecks: 15 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Castor	Germany	World War II: The icebreaker struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Warnemünde.
F 475A	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date.
Hontesroom	Netherlands	The cargo ship foundered off the coast of Iceland.
Momoha Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean () by USS Trigger (United States Navy). Survivors rescued by CH-23 (Imperial Japanese Navy).
Ocean Seaman	United Kingdom	World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea () by U-380 (Kriegsmarine). She was beached at Algiers, Algeria but was declared a total loss.
Snurp II	Norway	The fishing vessel sank in Skorafjorden due to overloading.
USS Triton	United States Navy	World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kairiru Island, New Guinea by CH-24, Akikaze and Satsuki (all Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of all 60 crew.
Wyoming	France	World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-524 (Kriegsmarine). All 127 people aboard were rescued by USS Champlin (United States Navy).

16 March

List of shipwrecks: 16 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Agnete	Denmark	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by HMMTB 88 and HMMTB 93 (both Royal Navy).
Benjamin Harrison	United States	World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-172 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 72 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alan-a-Dale (Panama and USS Rowan (United States Navy), which scuttled the ship.
HMT Campobello	Royal Navy	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The Isles-class trawler developed severe leaks and was scuttled by HMS Godetia (Royal Navy).
Elin K	Norway	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-603 (Kriegsmarine). All 40 crew were rescued by HMS Pennywort (Royal Navy).
F 153A	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date.
Hadleigh	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy ET 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Oran, Algeria () by U-77 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Tynedale (Royal Navy). Hadleigh was taken in tow by the tug HMS Restive (Royal Navy) and beached at Mers El Kébir, Algeria. She later broke in two and was declared a total loss.
HMS Horsa	Royal Navy	The Assurance-class tug ran aground near Osfles Rock, Iceland and was wrecked.
Johannisberger	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by M-122 (Soviet Navy) and beached off Kirkenes, Norway.
Maria Toft	Denmark	The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by HMMTB 88 and HMMTB 93 (both Royal Navy).
Medici	Regia Marina	World War II: The torpedo boat was sunk in an air raid on Catania by United States Army Air Force aircraft.
Merchant Prince	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy ET 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Oran () with the loss of one of her 51 crew. She was abandoned, but reboarded the next day and beached at Oran. Later repaired and returned to service.
SF 153	Luftwaffe	World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.
SF 154	Luftwaffe	World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.

17 March

List of shipwrecks: 17 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Alderamin	Netherlands	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-338 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 15 of her 64 crew. She later sank at .
Coracero	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-384 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of the 58 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mansfield (Royal Navy).
Devoli	Italy	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Splendid (Royal Navy), six nautical miles from Cape San Vito, Italy.
Forli	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Trooper (Royal Navy).
Fort Cedar Lake	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The Fort ship, on her maiden voyage, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland () by U-338 (Kriegsmarine). She was later torpedoed and sunk by U-665 (Kriegsmarine). All 50 crew were rescued by Zamalek (United Kingdom).
Granville	Panama	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-338 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Lavender (Royal Navy).
Harry Luckenbach	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-91 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 80 crew.
Irénée Du Pont	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The Type C2 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-91 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of the 84 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mansfield (Royal Navy) and Teoka (United Kingdom).
James Oglethorpe	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-758 (Kriegsmarine). Some of those aboard abandoned ship and were either drowned or rescued by HMS Pennywort (Royal Navy). An attempt was made to sail James Oglethorpe to St. John's, Newfoundland but she either foundered or was sunk by a coup de grâce from U-91 (Kriegsmarine. 44 of the 74 people aboard were lost.
King Gruffydd	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell () by U-338 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by Zamalek (United Kingdom).
Kingsbury	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-338 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by Zamalek (United Kingdom).
Molly Pitcher	United States	World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The Liberty ship, on her maiden voyage, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Lisbon, Portugal () by U-167 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Champlin, USS Rowan (both United States Navy) and William Johnson (USA). Molly Pitcher was later sunk by U-521 (Kriegsmarine.
No. 088	Soviet Navy	World War II: The MO-4 Type minesweeper was sunk on this date.
Nariva	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-600 and U-91 (both Kriegsmarine). All 94 crew were rescued by HMS Anemone and HMS Mansfield (both Royal Navy) before the former scuttled Nariva.
Port Auckland	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-305 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of the 118 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Godetia (Royal Navy).
USS PT-67	United States Navy	The Elco 77' PT Boat was destroyed by fire in a refuelling accident at Tufi, New Guinea ().
USS PT-119	United States Navy	The Elco 80' PT Boat was destroyed by fire in a refuelling accident at Tufi ().
Southern Princess	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The whaling factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-600 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 199 crew. Survivors were rescued by Tekoa (United Kingdom).
Terkoelei	Netherlands	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-631 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of her 97 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mansfield (Royal Navy).
William Eustis	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-435 (Kriegsmarine). All 72 crew were rescued by HMS Volunteer (Royal Navy), which scuttled the ship.
Zaanland	Netherlands	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-758 (Kriegsmarine). All 53 crew were rescued by the convoy's escorts.
Zouave	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-305 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Godetia (Royal Navy).

18 March

List of shipwrecks: 18 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Canadian Star	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland () by U-221 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of the 84 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Anemone and HMS Pennywort (both Royal Navy).
Clarissa Radcliffe	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 700 nautical miles (1,300 km) west of Cape Farewell () by U-663 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 55 crew.
Dafila	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Derna, Libya () by U-593 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMSAS Southern Maid (South African Navy).
Kaying	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Derna ( by U-593 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 81 crew.
Walter Q. Gresham	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell () by U-221 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of the 70 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Anemone and HMS Pennywort (both Royal Navy).

19 March

List of shipwrecks: 19 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Alpino	Regia Marina	World War II: The Soldati-class destroyer was sunk at La Spezia during an air raid by the Royal Air Force. She was later raised and taken to Genoa for repairs.
Carras	Greece	World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-666 (Kriegsmarine). All 34 crew were rescued by Zamalek (United Kingdom). Carras was later scuttled by U-333 (Kriegsmarine).
Mathew Luckenbach	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-527 (Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 68 crew. They were rescued by USCGC Ingham (United States Coast Guard). Mathew Luckenbach was later torpedoed and sunk at by U-523 (Kriegsmarine).
No. 35	Soviet Navy	World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.
Ocean Voyager	United Kingdom	World War II: The Ocean ship was sunk at Tripoli, Libya Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 30, Kampfgeschwader 54 and Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe. This was the Luftwaffe's first mass attack utilizing Italian design Motobomba circling torpedoes.
R-40	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type R-25 minesweeper was sunk in the Aegean Sea by a British submarine.
Svend Foyn	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy HX 229A: The tanker was sunk by ice off the coast of Greenland.
Takachiho Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: The Takachiho Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Formosa Strait off North Keelung, Formosa () by USS Kingfish (United States Navy) with the loss of 844 lives.
U-5	Kriegsmarine	The Type IIB submarine sank in the Baltic Sea near Pillau East Prussia in a diving accident with the loss of sixteen of her 37 crew.
U-384	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.
Varvara	Greece	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Tripoli by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 30, Kampfgeschwader 54 and Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe. She was consequently declared a total loss.
Zogen Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Wahoo (United States Navy) with the loss of all hands.

20 March

List of shipwrecks: 20 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Bourghieh	Egypt	World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa, Palestine () by U-81 (Kriegsmarine). All eight crew survived.
Fort Mumford	United Kingdom	World War II: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north west of Ceylon () by I-27 (Imperial Japanese Navy). The crew survived the sinking, but all but one gunner are machine gunned and killed in their lifeboats. The gunner is rescued by an Arab dhow.
Mariso	Netherlands	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) off Bahia, Brazil () by U-518 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 111 crew. Two survivors were taken aboard U-518 as prisoners of war.
Mawahab Allah	Syria	World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa () by U-81 (Kriegsmarine).
Nortun	Panama	World War II: Convoy CN 13: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean () by U-516 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 47 crew.
YP-438	United States Navy	The Yard Patrol Craft struck a submerged breakwater and sank at the entrance to Port Everglades, Florida.
Shinsei Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The patrol boat was shelled and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Sawfish (United States Navy).

21 March

List of shipwrecks: 21 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
City of Christchurch	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy KMS 11: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal by a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. She sank the next day
Giorgio	Italy	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Splendid (Royal Navy).
Hozen Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Wahoo (United States Navy). There were about 30 survivors.
I-O-21	Luftwaffe	World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Marsala and Tunis.
K-3	Soviet Navy	World War II: The K class submarine was depth charged and sunk by UJ-1102, UJ-1106, and UJ-1111 (all Kriegsmarine) off Batsfjord, Norway ().
Nittsu Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Wahoo (United States Navy) with the loss of all but four crew.
U-163	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type IXC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay () by USS Herring (United States Navy).

22 March

List of shipwrecks: 22 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Eurosee	Germany	World War II: The tanker was sunk at Wilhelmshaven in an American air raid.
Kenyo Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea off Tanapag Harbor by USS Whale (United States Navy).
HMML 1157	Royal Navy	World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch was lost as cargo when City of Christchurch (United Kingdom), bombed by a Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Fw 200 the day before, sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal.
HMML 1212	Royal Navy	World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch was lost as cargo when City of Christchurch (United Kingdom), bombed by a Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Fw 200 the day before, sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal.
Manzoni	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea.
Meigen Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon (United States Navy).
Monti	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea.
U-524	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in theAtlantic Ocean by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force with the loss of all 52 crew.
U-665	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland () by an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.

23 March

List of shipwrecks: 23 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Delfino	Regia Marina	The submarine was scuttled after a collision off Augusta, Italy.
Katyosan Maru	Japan	World War II: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Laotiehshan Channel by USS Wahoo (United States Navy).
Kenyo Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk 122 miles north north west of Saipan () by USS Whale (United States Navy). 130 passengers, 30 "Comfort Women", and four crewmen were killed.
Tosca	Italy	World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Sahib (Royal Navy).
Windsor Castle	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy KMF 11: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of Algiers by a Heinkel He 111 aircraft of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe with the loss of one crewman. Survivors were rescued by HMS Whaddon, HMS Eggesford, and HMS Douglas (all (Royal Navy)).
YC-869	United States Navy	The unpowered Open lighter ran aground and sank off Imperial Beach, California.
Zeila	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Splendid (Royal Navy).

24 March

List of shipwrecks: 24 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Ascari	Regia Marina	World War II: The Soldati-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Città di Savona	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Ferryville, Tunisia by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.
Lanzerotto Malocello	Regia Marina	World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer struck a mine and sank north of Cape Bon, Tunisia.
R 10	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The minesweeper was sunk at Ferryville by the explosion of Umbrino (Regia Marina).
Takaosan Maru	Japan	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Laotiehshan Channel by USS Wahoo (United States Navy).
Umbrino	Regia Marina	World War II: The submarine was bombed, exploded and sunk at Ferryville by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.

25 March

List of shipwrecks: 25 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Industria	Sweden	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Aracaju, Brazil () by U-518 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 26 crew. Three survivors were taken aboard U-518 as prisoners of war. The rest of them were rescued by St. Cergue (Switzerland).
PiLB 256	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The PiBL 40 type landing craft was lost on this date.
Satsuki Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Laotiehshan Channel by USS Wahoo (United States Navy).
U-469	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland ( by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft on 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.
VAS 216	Regia Marina	World War II: The VAS 201- class submarine chaser was sunk at Sfax, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.

26 March

List of shipwrecks: 26 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Chervony Kazak	Soviet Union	World War II: The schooner was sunk by German Schnellboots in the Black Sea near Novorossik.
City of Perth	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy MKS 10: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Oran, Algeria () by U-431 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 92 crew. She was taken in tow by HMT Man O'War (Royal Navy) and beached south of Cape Figalo, where she was declared a total loss.
Empire Standard	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged at Algiers, Algieria by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 30, Luftwaffe. Her back broken, she was declared a constructive total loss, towed out to sea and scuttled.
Prins Willem III	Netherlands	World War II: Convoy KMF 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe.
Sergent Gouarne	Free French Naval Forces	World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Ceuta, Spain () by U-755 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 56 of her 70 crew.
T-511	Soviet Navy	World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by mines in Tsemes Bight.

27 March

List of shipwrecks: 27 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Ceuta	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.
USCGC CG-85006	United States Coast Guard	The 85-foot patrol boat was sunk off Long Island, New York by an explosion probably caused by a gasoline leak. Only the Commanding Officer survived out of a crew of 10.
City of Guildford	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy XT 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Derna, Libya () by U-593 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 129 of the 142 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Exmoor (Royal Navy).
HMS Dasher	Royal Navy	The Avenger-class escort carrier sank in the Firth of Clyde after an internal explosion with the loss of 379 of her 528 crew.
Empire Rowan	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy KMF 12: The CAM ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Savoia-Marchetti S.79 aircraft of 105 Squadron, Regia Aeronautica.
Sidamo	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Sahib (Royal Navy).
Toko Maru	Japan	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon (United States Navy).
U-169	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland () by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 54 crew.

28 March

List of shipwrecks: 28 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Archangelos	Greece	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Parthian (Royal Navy).
FR 111	Regia Marina	World War II: The submarine was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily by American aircraft.
Lagosian	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy RS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Canary Islands, Spain () by U-167 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 11 of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Denis (United Kingdom).
Lillois	France	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Torbay (Royal Navy).
Masaya	United States Army	World War II: The banana boat was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of New Guinea by Japanese aircraft.
Moanda	Belgium	World War II: Convoy RS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Río de Oro, Spanish Sahara () by U-172 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 29 out of her 56 crew.
Rousdi	Egypt	World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea () by U-81 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her ten crew.
Silverbeech	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-159 (Kriegsmarine) SE of the Canary Islands, Spain.
Suwa Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Wake Island by USS Finback and USS Tunny (both United States Navy).
U-77	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Nao, Spain ( by Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 and 233 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. She sank the next day with the loss of 38 of her 47 crew.
V 2018 Vogtland	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine in the North Sea and was damaged. She was taken in tow by V 801 Max Gundelach (Kriegsmarine) but struck another mine the next day and sank with the loss of four of her crew.

29 March

List of shipwrecks: 29 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Ajax	Nazi Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by S-55 (Soviet Navy) off Kongsfjord ().
Angela Mitylene	Greece	World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Parthian (Royal Navy).
Celtic Star	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ().
Ceuta	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands during a British air raid.
Egle	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Sicily by HNLMS Dolfijn (Royal Netherlands Navy).
Empire Whale	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SL 126: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-662 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 47 of the 57 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Spey (Royal Navy).
Nagara	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SL 126: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 425 nautical miles (787 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain () by U-404 (Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow by HMS Dexterous (Royal Navy) but foundered on 4 April at ). All 97 crew were rescued by HMS Wear (Royal Navy).
R-30	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type R-25 minesweeper was sunk by Soviet aircraft off Kerch, Soviet Union.
S 29	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The E-boat sank after a battle with HMMGB 321 and HMMGB 333 (both Royal Navy).
Tōhō Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait between Tarakan and Samarinda, Borneo () by USS Gudgeon (United States Navy).
UJ 2201 Bois Rose	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Palermo by HMS Sibyl (Royal Navy).
UJ 2204 Boréal	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Palermo by HMS Sibyl (Royal Navy).
Umaria	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SL 126: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-662 (Kriegsmarine). All 103 people aboard were rescued by HMS Wear (Royal Navy), which scuttled the ship.
William Pierce Frye	United States	World War II: Convoy HX 230: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-610 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 57 of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Shikari (Royal Navy).
Yamaboto Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Wahoo (United States Navy).

30 March

List of shipwrecks: 30 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
Brattholm	Norway	World War II: The fishing boat was scuttled by her own crew after being intercepted by a German warship during a Shetland bus mission to occupied Norway. Of the 12 people on board one was killed and two mortally wounded, while eight were captured and executed by the Germans. The final person on Brattholm, Jan Baalsrud, escaped to neutral Sweden.
Empire Bowman	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SL 126: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 425 nautical miles (787 km) west of Cape Finisterre, Spain () by U-404 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 50 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Wear (Royal Navy.
Fort a la Corne	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy ET 16: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( by U-596 (Kriegsmarine. All 54 crew were rescued by the convoy's escorts.
Hallanger	Norway	World War II: Convoy ET 16: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea () by U-596 (Kriegsmarine). All 44 crew survived.
Kurohime Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Bismarck Archipelago by USS Tuna (United States Navy).
Regensburg	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean between Greenland and Iceland by HMS Glasgow (Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew.
U-416	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VII submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Bornholm, Denmark () with the loss of a number of crew members. Raised on 8 April, repaired and returned to service as a training ship in October 1943.

31 March

List of shipwrecks: 31 March 1943

Ship	Country	Description
HMT Caulonia	Royal Navy	The naval trawler ran aground and foundered off Rye Bay Sussex, England.
MAS 530		and MAS 532 both (Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 526-class MAS boats were sunk at Cagliari by British aircraft.
MAS 560 and MAS 563		both (Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 552 class MAS boats were sunk at Cagliari by British aircraft.
Nuoro	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by aircraft based on Malta.
Sovetskaya Neft	Soviet Union	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in Gagry Bay bu German submarine U-24 (Kriegsmarine).
Tilsit	Germany	The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Southern Norway.

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1943

Ship	Country	Description
SF 189	Luftwaffe	World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk at Bizerta.
SF 241	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost sometime in March.
HMS Thunderbolt	Royal Navy	World War II: The T-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy either by Cicogna (Regia Marina) on the 12th, or by Libra (Regia Marina) on the 14th, with the loss of all 62 crew.
HMS Turbulent	Royal Navy	World War II: The T-class submarine was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Corsica, France with the loss of all 67 crew.

Notes

^[Note 1] Task Force 68 comprised USS Cleveland, USS Conway, USS Cony, USS Denver, USS Montpelier and USS Waller.