List of shipwrecks in December 1941

The list of shipwrecks in December 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1941.

December 1941
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1 December

List of shipwrecks: 1 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Alvise da Mosto	Regia Marina	World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Aurora (Royal Navy).
Hilde	Estonia	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by Luftwaffe aircraft. Scuttled at Hanko.
Iridio Mantovani	Italy	World War II: The tanker, already damaged by aerial bombing, was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Aurora (Royal Navy).
Python	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The supply ship was intercepted in the South Atlantic () by HMS Dorsetshire (Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew. A total of 414 survivors were rescued by U-A, U-68, U-124, U-129 (all Kriegsmarine), Calvi, Finzi, Tazzoli and Torelli (all Regia Marina).
St Leonard No.1	United Kingdom	World War II: The trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea () by Luftwaffe aircraft. All ten crew were rescued.
Tasuja	Estonia	World War II: The Icebreaker was hit by a German bomb that didn't detonate until the ship returned to Kronstadt Harbor, sinking her. 13 crewmen killed.

2 December

List of shipwrecks: 2 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Astral	United States	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-43 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 37 crew.
British Captain	United Kingdom	World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( with the loss of one of her 54 crew.
Cavarna	Romania	The passenger ship was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea 15 miles east of Burgas, Bulgaria.
Cordelia	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Constanța, Romania.
DPk 50 Hollandia	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The patrol boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Kolberg.
Fjord	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Estepona Point, Spain by U-557 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of her 35 crew.
Grelhead	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of Point Negri, Morocco by U-562 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 41 of her 43 crew.
M 529	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Kolberg.
Miguel de Larrinaga	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by Cappellini (Regia Marina).
Virsaitis	Soviet Navy	World War II: The Virsaitis class Minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland off Hanko.

3 December

List of shipwrecks: 3 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Iosif Stalin aka VT-521	Soviet Union	Iosif Stalin. World War II: The Iosif Stalin-class passenger ship was sunk when she struck three mines, and then was hit by a 12-inch (305 mm) shell from Finnish coast artillery while evacuating troops from the Hanko naval base. Only 1,740 of the 5,589 people on board could be rescued, some of them by M-205, M-211, M215, M-217 (all Soviet Navy) and five Soviet Navy patrol boats. The ship then drifted half-submerged till beaching at Lohusalu bay, Estonia where its wreck is still partly above water. About 3,000 were captured and 841 were killed. Raised, towed to Tallinn in July 1945 and scrapped.
Kuha 3	Finnish Navy	World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Björkösund. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.
Maclaren	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel south of Cardiff, Glamorgan () with the loss of three crew.
Sagadahoc	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-124 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 35 crew.
UJ-1708 Faroer	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The patrol boat (a converted trawler) was torpedoed and sunk off Rolvsøy by K-3 (Soviet Navy).

4 December

List of shipwrecks: 4 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Edith Faulbaum	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Warnemunde.
Eridano	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea off Argostoli, Greece by HMS Trusty (Royal Navy.
Vestri	Norway	World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged off the Tungenes Lighthouse, Rogaland by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was beached and burnt out.

5 December

List of shipwrecks: 5 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
HMS Chakdina	Royal Navy	World War II: The armed boarding vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Tobruk, Libya and Alexandria, Egypt () by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 16 lives among the 380-plus people on board. About 200 of the survivors were rescued by HMS Farndale and HMT Thorgrim (both Royal Navy)
Island	Norway	World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea () by HMS Sealion (Royal Navy).
Kai	Denmark	The cargo ship sank in the Wadden Sea between Terschelling and Ameland, Friesland in a storm.

6 December

List of shipwrecks: 6 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Equator	Finland	The cargo ship ran aground near Luleå, Sweden. She was refloated but consequently sank in the Baltic Sea (). Her crew survived.
Greenland	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea () with the loss of nine crew.
Hada County	Norway	The cargo ship ran aground on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada and was wrecked.
HMS Perseus	Royal Navy	World War II: The Parthian-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Ionian Sea off Zante Cephalonia, Greece with the loss of 60 of her 61 crew.
Scottish Trader	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 56: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-131 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 43 crew.
ShCh-204	Soviet Navy	World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea south south east of Varna, Bulgaria () by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of 161 Squadron, Bulgarian Air Force.

7 December

See also: List of United States Navy ships present at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941

List of shipwrecks: 7 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
USS Arizona	United States Navy	USS Arizona World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Pennsylvania-class battleship was torpedoed, bombed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of 1,177 of her 1,400 crew after her forward ammunition magazine ignited from an armor-piercing bomb.
USS California	United States Navy	World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Tennessee-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of 100 of her 1,083 crew. She was refloated on 25 March 1942, repaired and returned to service.
USS Cassin	United States Navy	USS Downes and USS Cassin World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Mahan-class destroyer was bombed and damaged by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. Initially assessed as a total loss, she was later repaired and returned to service.
HMS Chantala	Royal Navy	World War II: The armed boarding vessel struck a mine and sank at Tobruk, Libya with the loss of four crew.
Cynthia Olson	United States	World War II: The steam cargo schooner was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean () by I-26 (Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 35 lives.
USS Downes	United States Navy	World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Mahan-class destroyer was bombed and damaged by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. Initially assessed as a total loss, she was later repaired and returned to service.
Ha-19	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The midget submarine ran aground a number of times near the entrance to Pearl Harbor. Crew was temporarily overcome by chlorine gas leaking from the battery. Scuttling charges were lit and her crew abandoned ship. The charges failed to detonate. Her C.O. survived and was captured, becoming the 1st P.O.W. captured by the US in the War, her other crewman drowned.
M-16 and M-22	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: One went missing near/around Pearl Harbor due to unknown causes. The other one successfully entered the Harbor firing torpedoes at US ships. She was fired upon by USS Curtiss, USS Tangier, and USS Medusa. She was then rammed, depth charged and sunk by USS Monaghan north west of Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.
M-18	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: Possibly the midget submarine that was depth charged and sunk in Keehi Lagoon near Pearl Harbor.
M-20	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: Possibly the midget submarine that was shelled, depth charged and sunk by USS Ward (United States Navy) while trying to follow USS Antares (United States Navy) into Pearl Harbor.
USS Nevada	United States Navy	USS Nevada World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Nevada-class battleship was torpedoed and damaged by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. She was beached at Hospital Point. Refloated on 12 February, repaired and returned to service.
USS Oglala	United States Navy	File:USS Oglala (CM-4) capsized at Pearl Harbor 1941.jpeg USS Oglala World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The minelayer was torpedoed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. She was refloated on 3 July 1942, repaired and returned to service.
USS Oklahoma	United States Navy	World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Nevada-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of 429 of her 1,398 crew.
Sauternes	Free France	The cargo ship foundered in Fugloyarfjørður, Faroe Islands with the loss of all 25 people on board.
Severn Transport	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel (). All four crew survived.
USS Shaw	United States Navy	USS Shaw. World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Mahan-class destroyer was bombed and sunk while drydocked in USS YFD-2 (United States Navy) by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.
USS Sotoyomo	United States Navy	World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Harbor Tug was sunk while drydocked in USS YFD-2 (United States Navy) when USS Shaw (United States Navy), also in the drydock, was bombed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.
U-208	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar () by HMS Harvester and HMS Hesperus (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 45 crew.
USS Utah	United States Navy	USS Utah World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The target ship, a former Florida-class battleship, was torpedoed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of 58 of her 519 crew.
USS Vestal	United States Navy	File:USSVestal.jpg USS Vestal World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The repair ship was bombed and damaged at Pearl Harbor by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft and was beached. She was refloated within a week, repaired and returned to service.
Welsh Prince	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Spurn Head, Yorkshire. All crew were rescued.
USS West Virginia	United States Navy	File:Pearlharbour bb48 bb43.jpg USS West Virginia (right) World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Colorado-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of at least 69 of her 1,407 crew. She was refloated on 17 May 1942, repaired and returned to service.
HMCS Windflower	Royal Canadian Navy	World War II: Convoy SC 58: The Flower-class corvette collided with Zypenberg (Netherlands) in the Grand Banks () and sank with the loss of 23 of her 85 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Pictou (Royal Canadian Navy) and HMS Nasturtium (Royal Navy).

8 December

List of shipwrecks: 8 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Awazisan Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The troopship (also called Awajisan Maru) was bombed by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 1 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, caught fire and was abandoned off Kota Bharu, Malaya. She was later sunk on the 12th at () by HNLMS K-XII (Royal Netherlands Navy). 1 crewman killed. Survivors rescued by CH-9, and possibly by Ayanami and Shikinami (all (Imperial Japanese Navy)).
Capillo	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in Manila Bay, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. Scuttled in shallow water off Corregidor by a US Army demolition team on 11 December. Wreck was bombed again and set afire on the 29 or 31st.
Celebes Maru No. 3	Japan	World War II: The fishing lugger was strafed and damaged by a Dutch Navy Dornier Do 24 aircraft 5 miles south of Sajang Island (). She was beached on the south west tip of Tobi Island () on December 11 to prevent sinking and was abandoned.
Fireglow	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea and sank with the loss of one crew member.
Gertie	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north east of the Tuskar Rock Lighthouse. All crew were rescued by the Rosslare lifeboat.
Hsin Peking	United Kingdom	World War II: The ship was beached to prevent capture at the mouth of the Yangtse Estuary. Refloated and put in Japanese service as Rakuzan Maru.
Lord Shrewsbury	United Kingdom	World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of all ten crew.
HMT Milford Earl	Royal Navy	World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in Lunan Bay, Angus by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of five of her ten crew.
No. 310	Soviet Navy	World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.
Nisqually	United States	World War II The Scow was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft at Wake Island.
USS Penguin	United States Navy	World War II: Battle of Guam: The Lapwing-class minesweeper was scuttled in Agana Harbor.
HMS Peterel	Royal Navy	World War II: The river gunboat was shelled and sunk at Shanghai, China by Izumo (Imperial Japanese Navy).
HMT Phineas Beard	Royal Navy	World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 12 crew.
HMIS Prabhavati	Royal Indian Navy	World War II: The patrol vessel, mistaken for a surfaced Japanese submarine, was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean by HMS Glasgow (Royal Navy) with the loss of one of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Glasgow.
Ravnaas	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Philippine Sea east of Samar Island by Japanese aircraft.
HMS St. Dominic	Royal Navy	World War II: The Saint-class tug was sunk by IJN surface ships south of the Saddle Islands, near the mouth of the Yangtze river.
Sumatra	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Phuket, Thailand.
Volpi	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Phuket.
XXVIII Ottobre	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Phuket.

9 December

List of shipwrecks: 9 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Bjønn	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Hustadvika, Møre og Romsdal with the loss of four crew.
Donerail	Panama	World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (approximately ) by I-10 (Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 32 lives. 8 crewmen survive the sinking and the 38 day voyage in the lifeboat to Tarawa.
Kantung	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Anking, China.
Kokoku Maru	Japan	World War II: The motor schooner, serving as a pearling boat mother ship, was bombed and sunk by a Dutch Navy Dornier Do 24 aircraft east of Halmahera Island. 10 crewmen killed. 6 survivors rescued by Celebes Maru No. 3 (Japan).
M 1206 Bürgermeister Schmidt	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Brest, Finistère, France by Royal Air Force aircraft.
Macau	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Anking.
Madrid	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands by Royal Air Force aircraft.
On Lee	United Kingdom	World War II: The passenger ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Sebastiano Venier	Italy	World War II: The prisoner of war-carrying cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Navarino by HMS Porpoise (Royal Navy). She was torpedoed and sunk on 15 December off Cape Methene by HMS Torbay (Royal Navy. 200 P.O.W.s killed. 1,800 P.O.W.s rescued by Arno (Italy).
Saint Denis	Vichy France	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Balearic Islands, Spain by U-652 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three crew.
Steinbek	Germany	World War II: In a notable instance of naval friendly fire, the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Tanafjord, Finnmark, Norway () by U-134 (Kriegsmarine), uninformed of the German convoy proceeding in the area. 12 crew survived.

10 December

List of shipwrecks: 10 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
HMS Banka	Royal Navy	World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the South China Sea off Tioman Island, Philippines with the loss of 43 of her 49 crew.
USS Bittern	United States Navy	World War II: The Lapwing-class minesweeper was scuttled in Manila Bay, Philippines following damage received in an Imperial Japanese Navy air raid on Cavite Navy Yard.
Cetus	Philippines	World War II: The freighter was scuttled in the Philippines. Raised, repaired, put in Japanese service.
Chungshan	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Harledawins	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by I-124 (Imperial Japanese Navy), in the South China Sea 8 miles west of Barigayos Point, Luzon, Philippines. All crew were rescued.
Helena A	United Kingdom	The auxiliary sailing ship ran aground on Butaritari, Gilbert Islands and was wrecked.
Hsin Fuhle	United Kingdom	World War II: The tug was sunk at Hong Kong by enemy action.
I-70	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was sunk in the Pacific Ocean () by United States Navy aircraft based on USS Enterprise (United States Navy).
Kincorth	United Kingdom	World War II: The drifter struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Point Lynas Lighthouse, Anglesey. All 11 crew were lost. They are named on the Tower Hill Memorial, Commonwealth_War_Graves_Commission.
Kirnwood	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 57: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-130 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Dewsbury (United Kingdom).
Kurdistan	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 57: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-130 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of the 66 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Kingcup (Royal Navy).
Mauna Ala	United States	The cargo ship ran agrount at Clatsop Beach, Oregon and was wrecked.
Oigawa Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The transport was bombed and damaged off Luzon by B-17s of the Far East Air Forces' 14th Bomb Squadron. She was beached at Aparri, Philippines. Later refloated, repaired, returned to service.
Oregon	United States	The tanker collided with USS New Mexico (United States Navy) in the Atlantic Ocean () and sank with the loss of 17 crew.
HMS Prince of Wales	Royal Navy	World War II: Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse: The King George V-class battleship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Kuantan, Malaya by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. with the loss of 327 of her 1,521 crew.
HMS Repulse	Royal Navy	World War II: Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse: The Renown-class battlecruiser was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Kuantan by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of 508 of her 967 crew.
USS Santa Rita	United States Navy	World War II: The Ferry Launch was bombed and sunk during the Imperial Japanese Navy air raid on Cavite Navy Yard.
Sagoland	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Manila by Japanese aircraft. She sank the next day.
USS Sealion	United States Navy	World War II: The Sargo-class submarine was bombed and damaged at Cavite Navy Yard, Manila, Philippines by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. She was scuttled on 25 December owing to damage received and damage done to the navy yard which precluded repairs being carried out.
Star of Luxor	Egypt	World War II: Convoy SC 57: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-130 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 56 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Sunflower (Royal Navy).
Takao Maru	Japan	World War II: The passenger/cargo ship was bombed by USAAF aircraft at Santa, Ilocos Sur, Luzon, Philippines (). The ship was beached. Destroyed on March 5, 1942 by Philippine Guerrillas. The ship was later stripped for usable parts.
W-10	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The No.7-class minesweeper was strafed, blown up, and sunk off Vigan, Philippines by a Seversky P-35 flown by Capt. Samuel H. Marrett, C.O. of the Far East Air Forces' 34th Pursuit Squadron. The ship's explosion blew a wing off his airplane and it crashed into the sea.
W-19	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The No.19-class minesweeper was bombed and damaged off Luzon by B-17s of the Far East Air Forces' 14th Bomb Squadron. She was beached at Aparri, Philippines . Declared a total loss.

11 December

List of shipwrecks: 11 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Alcione	Regia Marina	World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea () off Suda Bay, Crete by HMS Truant (Royal Navy) and was towed close to shore where she capsized and sank with a loss of 20 crewmen.
Alphar	Norway	World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk off Mylingen, Norway by K-22 (Soviet Navy).
Ammiraglio Caracciolo	Regia Marina	World War II: The Cagni-class submarine was depth charged, shelled, and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea ( by HMS Farndale (Royal Navy) and was subsequently scuttled by her crew. One passenger, an Army General, was killed. 53 survivors were rescued by HMS Farndale.
Apsheron	Soviet Union	World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Sevastopol.
Borgar	Norway	World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk off Mylingen, Norway by K-22 (Soviet Navy).
Calitea	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) off Cape Matapan ( by HMS Talisman (Royal Navy).
Hai Tung	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South China Sea () by I-156 (Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.
Hayate	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of Wake Island: The Kamikaze-class destroyer was sunk off Wake Island, United States by shore based artillery with the loss of 168 crew. Only one survivor was rescued.
HMS Jackal	Royal Navy	World War II: The J-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Regia Aeronautica aircraft. Repairs would take until May 1942 to complete.
Kanchow	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Kisaragi	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: Battle of Wake Island: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of Wake Island () by a Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft of the VMF-211, United States Marine Corps with the loss of all 154 crew.
HMT Lady Shirley	Royal Navy	World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Gibraltar () by U-374 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 33 crew.
Lahaina	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean () by I-9 (Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of four of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Tiger (United States Coast Guard).
No. 12		and No. 42 (Soviet Navy): World War II: The D-3 class motor torpedo boats were lost on this date.
No. 303		No. 307 (): and No. 407 (Soviet Navy): World War II: The MO-4 class motor anti-submarine boats were lost on this date.
HMY Rosabelle	Royal Navy	World War II: The Armed Yacht was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Gibraltar () by U-374 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss off 30 of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMY Sayonara (Royal Navy).
Sofia	Greece	World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk north west of Suda Bay, Crete by HMS Torbay (Royal Navy).
Tinley	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Veidingen	Norway	World War II: The fishing lugger was shelled and sunk off the coast of Norway by K-22 (Soviet Navy).
Wawa	Panama	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Awa Maru.

12 December

List of shipwrecks: 12 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Admiral Y. S. Williams	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Bencleuch	United Kingdom	The cargo ship caught fire and was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. She later sank.
Dromore Castle	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south south east of the mouth of the Humber (). All crew were rescued.
Governor Wright	Philippines	World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk at about by Japanese aircraft.
Haraldsvang	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised by the Japanese in June 1942 and renamed Toryu Maru, the ship ran aground and sank off Chōshi, Japan, on 17 May 1944.
Hydra II	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Mindoro, Philippines by USS S-38 (United States Navy) with the loss of 41 of her 50 crew.
Kampar	Royal Navy	World War II: The anti-submarine ship was bombed and damaged at Penang, Malaya by Japanese aircraft. She was bombed again the next day and sunk. All crew were rescued.
Manatawny	United States	World War II: The tanker was bombed and damaged in Manila Bay by Japanese aircraft. Sinks on 11 January 1942.
Marion	Panama	World War II: The frieghter was scuttled in the Philippines.
HMS Moth	Royal Navy	World War II: The Insect-class gunboat was scuttled at Hong Kong. She was later salvaged by the Japanese and entered Imperial Japanese Navy service as Suma.
P III	Greece	World War II. The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Drepano, Greece by HMS Torbay (Royal Navy).
Southern Sea	United Kingdom	The ocean liner ran aground off Libreville, French Equatorial Africa and was wrecked.
HMS Tamar	Royal Navy	World War II: The receiving ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Tanjong	United Kingdom	World War II: The ferry was bombed and sunk at Penang by Japanese aircraft.
Toro Maru	Japan	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean () by HNLMS K-XII (Royal Netherlands Navy).
Tung Wo	United Kingdom	World War II: The examination vessel was bombed and damaged at Penang. She was abandoned the next day.
V 5101 Blitz	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in Nordfjord by Royal Air Force aircraft.
Vincent	United States	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Pitcairn Island by Aikoku Maru and Hokoku Maru (both Imperial Japanese Navy).
Warrian	United Kingdom	The cargo ship sank in the Gulf of Guinea.

13 December

List of shipwrecks: 13 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Alberico da Barbiano	Regia Marina	World War II: Battle of Cape Bon: The Giussano-class cruiser was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia by the 4th Destroyer Flotilla, Royal Navy.
Alberto da Giussano	Regia Marina	World War II: Battle of Cape Bon: The Giussano-class cruiser was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon by the 4th Destroyer Flotilla, Royal Navy.
Asosan Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: The Asosan Maru class transport was torpedoed and beached at Pattani, Siam in the Gulf of Siam by HNLMS O-16 (Royal Netherlands Navy).
Badalona	Spain	World War II: The tanker was stopped, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-453 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three crew.
Carlo del Greco	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpoedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Capo Vito, Sicily by HMS Upright (Royal Navy).
Chung On	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Fabio Filzi	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpoedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Capo Vito by HMS Upright (Royal Navy).
Kinka Maru	Imperial Japanese Army	World War II: The transport was torpedoed and beached at Pattani, Siam in the Gulf of Siam by HNLMS O-16 (Royal Netherlands Navy).
No. 307		No. 405 (): and No. 406 (Soviet Navy): World War II: The MO-4 class motor anti-submarine boats were lost on this date.
Nikkoku Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The transport (A.K.A. Nichikoku Maru) ran aground off Samah, Hainan Island. Broke in two and sank on the 18th due to heavy wave action.
Taizan Maru	Japan	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Cape Ca Mau, French Indo-China by HNLMS K-XII (Royal Netherlands Navy).

14 December

List of shipwrecks: 14 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Cassequel	Portugal	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-108 (Kriegsmarine). All 57 crew were rescued, 13 of them by HMS Campion (Royal Navy).
HMS Galatea	Royal Navy	World War II: The Arethusa-class cruiser may have been torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt () by Dagabur (Regia Marina). She was torpedoed and sunk at by U-557 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 469 crew. A total of 144 survivors were rescued by HMS Griffin and HMS Hotspur (both Royal Navy).
Høegh Merchant	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 29 nautical miles (54 km) off Cape Makapuu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States by I-4 (Imperial Japanese Navy). All crew and passengers were rescued by USS Trever(United States Navy).
Lofjord	Kriegsmarine	The accommodation ship caught fire at Danzig-Neufahrwasser with the loss of 28 lives and was declared a total loss. She was subsequently used as a target ship. Scrapped in 1951.
HMS MA/SB 30	Royal Navy	World War II: The Motor Anti-Submarine Boat sank after hitting the Humber boom.
HMS MTB 68	Royal Navy	World War II: The Thorneycroft 55 foot class Motor Torpedo Boat collided with MTB 215 off Tobruk, Libya and sank.
Miharu Maru	Japan	The cargo ship foundered south of Hokkaido.
Topaz	Norway	World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off the coast of Norway by Allied aircraft with the loss of all six crew.
Zuiko Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The auxiliary gunboat drags anchor in a storm and grounds on a reef off Matsura Jima, Kurile Islands. All of her crew, except 13 who remain aboard, are rescued by Ishigaki and Kaiko Maru (both (Imperial Japanese Navy)). Abandoned by remaining crew on 30th and sinks at some later date.

15 December

List of shipwrecks: 15 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Empire Barracuda	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-77 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Coltsfoot (Royal Navy).
Indira	United Kingdom	World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft.
HNLMS O 16	Royal Netherlands Navy	World War II: The submarine struck a mine and sank off Troman Island with the loss of all but one crew.
USS PT-33	United States Navy	World War II: PT Boat was lost to grounding off cape Santiago, Luzon, Philippine Islands.
U-127	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal () by HMAS Nestor (Royal Australian Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.
Viscaya	Philippines	World War II: The steamer was scuttled in Manila Bay, the Philippines.

16 December

List of shipwrecks: 16 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Atsutasan Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south of Samah, China () by USS Swordfish (United States Navy).
Halldor	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled or bombed and sunk at Hong Kong. She was salvaged by the Japanese, repaired and entered service as Haruna Maru.
LCT 11	Royal Navy	World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank foundered off Sollum.
MTB 8	Royal Navy	World War II: The BPB 60 foot Class Motor Torpedo Boat was bombed, set on fire, and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft.
Nidardal	Norway	World War II: Convoy SC 58: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean (). All 25 crew were rescued by HMCS Pictou (Royal Canadian Navy).
Thracian	Royal Navy	World War II: The Admiralty S-class destroyer ran aground off Round Island, Hong Kong and was scuttled. She was later salvaged by the Japanese and entered Imperial Japanese Navy service as Patrol Boat No. 101.
U-557	Kriegsmarine	The Type VIIC submarine was accidentally rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Crete by Orione (Regia Marina) with the loss of all 43 crew.

17 December

List of shipwrecks: 17 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Corregidor	USA	World War II: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in Manila Bay off Corregidor Island, Philippines. Of the approximately 1,200 people on board, 275 survivors rescued by USS PT-32, USS PT-34, and USS PT-35 (all United States Navy).
Lina	Italy	World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Tripoli, Libya () by British aircraft.
Manini	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was torpoedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 108 nautical miles (200 km) south of Hawaii by I-75 (Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of two crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Allen on the 27th, and USS Patterson (both United States Navy) on the 28th.
Ro-66	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The Ro-60-class submarine collided with Ro-62 (Imperial Japanese Navy) in the Pacific Ocean off Wake Island, United States and sank.
Shinonome	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed, blew up and sunk with all hands in the South China Sea off Miri, Sarawak () by Dornier Do 24 aircraft of GVT-7, Royal Dutch Naval Air Group.
U-131	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Madeira, Portugal () by ships of the 36th Escort Group and Grumman Martlet aircraft of 802 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Audacity (Royal Navy). All 55 crew were rescued by HMS Stanley (Royal Navy).

18 December

List of shipwrecks: 18 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Navarga	Soviet Navy	World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Vostochnaya Liza by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.
Perekop	Soviet Union	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea east of the Natuna Islands, Dutch East Indies by Japanese aircraft.
U-434	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Madeira, Portugal () by HMS Blankney and HMS Stanley (both Royal Navy) with the loss of two of her 44 crew.

19 December

List of shipwrecks: 19 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
HMS Aldgate	Royal Navy	World War II: The boom defence vessel was scuttled at Hong Kong.
HMS Alliance	Royal Navy	World War II: The Alliance-class tug was scuttled in Deepwater Bay, Hong Kong.
HMS Barlight	Royal Navy	World War II: The boom defence vessel was scuttled at Hong Kong.
HMS Cornflower	Royal Navy	World War II: The Arabis-class sloop was scuttled at Hong Kong.
RFA Ebonol	Royal Fleet Auxiliary	World War II: The tanker was scuttled at Hong Kong. She was later salvaged by the Japanese, repaired and entered Japanese service as Enoshima Maru (Imperial Japanese Navy).
Ferruccio	Italy	World War II: The coaster collided with another ship at Tripoli, Libya and sank.
HMS Kandahar	Royal Navy	World War II: First Battle of Sirte: The K-class destroyer struck a mine and was damaged off Sirte, Libya whilst attempting to rescue HMS Neptune (Royal Navy). She was scuttled the next day by HMS Jaguar (Royal Navy). 73 of her crew were killed.
Krechet	Soviet Union	World War II: Among a group of four Soviet cargo ships set up at Hong Kong for overhauling and lost on or about this date in consequence of the Japanese attack upon the city. Reported as bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft., but other sources say they were sunk by Japanese artillery or point out that they might have also been targeted by British artillery from Kowloon(see here).
HMS MTB 12	Royal Navy	World War II: The Motor Torpedo Boat was sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese landing craft.
HMS MTB 26	Royal Navy	World War II: The Motor Torpedo Boat was sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese landing craft.
Man Kim	United Kingdom	World War II: The ferry was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Man Kung	United Kingdom	World War II: The ferry was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Mouette	United Kingdom	World War II: The fishing boat struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Minehead, Somerset with the loss of two crew.
HMS Neptune	Royal Navy	World War II: First Battle of Sirte: The Leander-class cruiser struck a mine and was sunk off Sirte with the loss of all but one of her 767 crew.
HNLMS O 20	Royal Netherlands Navy	World War II: The O 19-class submarine was shelled and sunk by Uranami (Imperial Japanese Navy) in the South China Sea.
HMS Poet Chaucer	Royal Navy	World War II: The tug was scuttled in Deepwater Bay, Hong Kong.
Prusa	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south of Hawaii () by I-72 (Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of eight of her 33 crew. 14 survivors were rescued by USCGC Tiger (United States Coast Guard) on the 27th, and a Fijian Government ship rescued 11 later after a 2,700 mile journey in a lifeboat.
HMS Redstart	Royal Navy	World War II: The minelayer was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Ruckinge	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy HG 76: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-108 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 42 crew. The survivors were rescued by Finland (United Kingdom) and HMS Stork (Royal Navy). Ruckinge was scuttled by HMS Samphire (Royal Navy).
Sergei Lazo	Soviet Union	World War II: Among a group of four Soviet cargo ships set up at Hong Kong for overhauling and lost on or about this date in connequence of the Japanese attack upon the city. Reported as bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft., but other sources say they were sunk by Japanese artillery or point out that they might have also been targeted by British artillery from Kowloon (see here).
Simferopol	Soviet Union	World War II: Among a group of four Soviet cargo ships set up at Hong Kong for overhauling and lost on or about this date in connequence of the Japanese attack upon the city. Reported as bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft., but other sources say they were sunk by Japanese artillery or point out that they might have also been targeted by British artillery from Kowloon (see here).
HMS Stanley	Royal Navy	World War II: Convoy HG 76: The Town-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-574 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 95 of her 120 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Samphire and HMS Stork (both Royal Navy).
Svirstroi	Soviet Union	World War II: Among a group of four Soviet cargo ships set up at Hong Kong for overhauling and lost on or about this date in connequence of the Japanese attack upon the city. Reported as bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft., but other sources say they were sunk by Japanese artillery or point out that they might have also been targeted by British artillery from Kowloon (see here).
HMS Tern	Royal Navy	World War II: The gunboat was scuttled at Hong Kong.
U-574	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by HMS Stork (Royal Navy) with the loss of 22 of her 42 crew.
Varlaam Avanesov	Soviet Union	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cape Babakele, Turkey () by U-652 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one crew member.
HMS Watergate	Royal Navy	World War II: The boom defence vessel was scuttled at Hong Kong.

20 December

List of shipwrecks: 20 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
HMCS Adversus	Royal Canadian Navy	World War II: The patrol vessel ran aground on McNutts Island, Nova Scotia in a blizzard and was wrecked.
Emidio	United States	World War II: The tanker was shelled, torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Cape Mendocino, California by I-17 (Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of five crew. Survivors reached the Blunt's Reef Lightship and were rescued by USCGC Shawnee (United States Coast Guard). Emidio drifted 85 miles to the north west and came ashore at Crescent City, California. The wreck was refloated, towed to Long Beach, Ca. and scrapped in 1969.
Taishan	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Tathong Channel by Japanese aircraft.

21 December

List of shipwrecks: 21 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Agwiworld	United States	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by I-23 (Imperial Japanese Navy).
Annavore	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy HG 76: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-567 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of the 38 people on board.
HMS Audacity	Royal Navy	World War II: Convoy HG 76: The escort carrier was torpedoed sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 430 nautical miles (800 km) west of Cape Finisterre, Spain () by U-751 (Kriegsmarine). Survivors were rescued by HMS Convolvulus, HMS Marigold and HMS Penstemon (all Royal Navy).
Benmacdhui	Royal Navy	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea () with the loss of two crew.
Cicala	Royal Navy	World War II: The Insect-class gunboat was bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft with the loss of one crew member. Survivors were rescued by MTB 10 (Royal Navy).
Dorothy Philips	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was hit by Japanese submarine I-23 (Imperial Japanese Navy) and ran aground near Monterey Bay, California. (see here)
Emshörn	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Petsamo, Finland by M-174 (Soviet Navy).
Hellen	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cape Negro, Morocco () by U-573 (Kriegsmarine). All 41 crew were rescued by HMT Arctic Ranger (Royal Navy).
HNLMS K XVII	Royal Netherlands Navy	World War II: The submarine was mined and sunk in the South China Sea off Tioman Island,()
U-451	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel, Morocco by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 812 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm with the loss of 44 of her 45 crew. The survivor was rescued by HMS Myosotis (Royal Navy).
U-567	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by HMS Deptford and HMS Samphire (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.

22 December

List of shipwrecks: 22 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Hayo Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Lingayen Gulf by USS S-38 (United States Navy).
Stylianos Chandris	Greece	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber. All crew were rescued.
Spezia	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west of Misrata, Libya ().
Tinos	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Benghazi, Libya by Royal Air Force aircraft.
Umbro Cadamosto	Italy	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west of Misrata, Libya ().

23 December

For the loss of the Italian coastal tanker Speranza on this day, see the entry for 30 November 1941.

List of shipwrecks: 23 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Benno	Germany	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Bay of Biscay by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. The next day, she was torpedoed and sunk at Cariño, Spain by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force.
Hayataka Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the southern Philippine Sea off Vigan, Philippines by USS Seal (United States Navy).
Hiyoshi Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching, Malaya by K XIV (Royal Netherlands Navy). 5 crewmen killed.
Hokkai Maru	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea off Kuching, Malaya by K XIV (Royal Netherlands Navy) and beached. Refloated September, 1942 and towed to Singapore. Repairs finished and returned to service September, 1943.
Katori Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching, Malaya by K XIV (Royal Netherlands Navy). 10 crewmen and many troops killed.
Léopold II	Belgium	World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea () with the loss of 35 of her 41 crew.
Montebello	United States	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled, and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 4 miles south of Piedras Blancas Lighthouse California ( by I-21 (Imperial Japanese Navy). All crew were rescued.
PB-32		and PB-33 (both Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of Wake Island: The Momi-class patrol boats were run aground on Wake Island, United States () to land troops and were destroyed by 3" shore guns.
Rokos Vergottis	Greece	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk, United Kingdom. She was taken in tow but ran aground at and was abandoned.
Soryu Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Badoc, Philippines by USS Seal (United States Navy).
Shuntien	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy TA 5: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-559 in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Alexandria, Egypt () with the loss of at least 800 lives, mostly Italian and German POWs. Many survivors were rescued by HMS Salvia and a few by HMS Heythrop (Royal Navy), but Salvia was sunk a few hours later (see 24 December, below) with the loss of all aboard.
Tiberio	United Kingdom	The coaster foundered in the Mediterranean Sea off Mersa Matruh, Egypt. All crew were rescued.
U-79	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bardia Libya () by HMS Hasty and HMS Hotspur (both Royal Navy). 44 crew were rescued.

24 December

List of shipwrecks: 24 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Absaroka	United States	World War II: The Lumber carrier was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Point Fermin, California by I-19 (Imperial Japanese Navy). She is beached off Fort MacArthur. One crewman is killed by shifting cargo.
Bratton	United Kingdom	World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Gladys	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Kuching, Malaya.
HNLMS K XVI	Royal Netherlands Navy	World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Kuching, Borneo by I-66 (Imperial Japanese Navy).
Kim Chin Seng	United Kingdom	World War II: The lighter was scuttled at Kuching.
Margaret	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Kuching.
Merchant	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth () with the loss of one crew member.
Phenix	United Kingdom	World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank at Haifa, Palestine with the loss of four crew.
Rejang	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Kuching.
USS Rochester	United States Navy	World War II: The hulk of the old discarded ex-cruiser was scuttled as a blockship at Subic Bay, Philippines to prevent capture by Japanese forces.
Sagiri	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk about 65 km off Kuching in the South China Sea by HNLMS K XVI (Royal Netherlands Navy) with the loss of 120 of her 241 crew. Survivors were rescued by Shirakumo (Imperial Japanese Navy).
HMS Salvia	Royal Navy	World War II: Convoy TA 5: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Alexandria, Egypt () by U-568 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 106 crew, and all the survivors rescued from Shuntien (United Kingdom).
Si Kiang	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft with the loss of ten crew.
Stanmount	United Kingdom	World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth (). All crew were rescued.

25 December

List of shipwrecks: 25 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Charruca	Philippines	World War II: The frieghter was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Cormead	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk. All crew were rescued.
Eldorado	Panama	World War II: The frieghter was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired, put in Japanese service as Gyoryu Maru.
Empire Dragon	United Kingdom	World War II: The incomplete Steamer was launched and sunk at Hong Kong. Raised, finished and put in Japanese service.
Empire Pagoda	United Kingdom	World War II: The incomplete Steamer was launched and sunk at Hong Kong. Raised, finished and put in Japanese service.
Haraldsvang	Norway	World War II: The frieghter was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired, put in Japanese service as Toryu Maru.
Kanchow	United Kingdom	World War II: The freighter was scuttled at Taikoo Dock, Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Gyoshin Maru, later renamed Kanshu Maru.
MTB 7, MTB 9,		MTB 10 (): and MTB 11 (all Royal Navy): World War II: The BPB 60 foot Class Motor Torpedo Boats were scuttled in Mirs Bay, Hong Kong.
MTB 27	Royal Navy	): World War II: World War II: The Thornycroft 55 foot Class Motor Torpedo Boat was scuttled in Mirs Bay, Hong Kong.
P. G. Halvorsen	Norway	World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Great Belt off the coast of Denmark.
HMS Robin	Royal Navy	World War II: The Boom Defence Depot Ship, a former Heron-class gunboat, was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Shantung	Sweden	World War II: Convoy HX 165: The cargo ship caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean (). She was subsequently scuttled by shellfire on 2 January 1942 at ).
Thracian	Royal Navy	World War II: The S-class destroyer was bombed and damaged at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft and was beached. She was subsequently salvaged by the Japanese and entered service in 1942 at Patrol Boat No. 101.

26 December

List of shipwrecks: 26 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
CKA-034	Soviet Navy	World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was shelled and sunk by coastal artillery off Reed-Burun.
Fanagoria	Soviet Union	World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft during landing operation (it is assumed, in Crimea) with the loss of 100 lives.
HMT Henriette	Royal Navy	World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.4 nautical miles (6.3 km) off Spurn Head, Yorkshire.
Kong Ring	Norway	World War II: The cargo liner struck a mine and sank in the Ullsfjorden. 30 of her 38 crew were killed. She was carrying over 300 German soldiers at the time of her loss.
Maikop	Soviet Union	World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Davao by Japanese aircraft.
Nancy Moran	United States	World War II: The Tug was rammed and sunk off the east coast of Florida by USS PC-451 (United States Navy).
Paz	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Hatsu Maru.
Tantalus	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manila by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. The 45 crew were taken as prisoners of war.
Unyo Maru No. 2	Japan	World War II: The collier was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching, Sarawak by Dutch Army Martin B-10 bombers. 8 crewmen killed.
V 5902	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk in the Vestfjorden by HMS Ashanti (Royal Navy).
V 5904 Geier	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk off Lofoten, Norway by HMS Ashanti (Royal Navy).
Voroshilov	Soviet Union	World War II: The dredger was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of about 450 troops of the 51st Army. 200 people were rescued.
W-6	Imperial Japanese Navy	World War II: The W-5 class minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching, Sarawak by Dutch Army Martin B-10 bombers.
Warszawa	Poland	World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea ( by U-559 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of the 468 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Avon Vale, HMS Burgonet and HMS Peony (all Royal Navy). Warszawa was taken in tow by HMS Peony but was later torpedoed and sunk at by U-552.

27 December

List of shipwrecks: 27 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Anhalt	Germany	World War II: Operation Archery: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Måløy Island, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway by HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Offa (both Royal Navy).
Anita M Russ	Germany	World War II: Operation Archery: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Måløy Island by HMS Onslow and HMS Oribi (both Royal Navy).
Arayat	Philippines	World War II: The Philippines Government Revenue/Customs cutter was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft. Raised, repaired, put in service as PB-105 (Imperial Japanese Navy).
Bohol	United States	World War II: The passenger/cargo ship was scuttled at Manila, Philippines.
Canlaon	United States	World War II: The Lighthouse Tender was bombed and sunk at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft.
Eismeer	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged by HMS Onslow and Oribi (both Royal Navy). She was consequently beached at Måløy Island.
Ethel Edwards	United States	World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk at Manilla by Japanese aircraft.
J B Paddon	United Kingdom	World War II: The collier was bombed and sunk in the North Sea () by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.
M-557	Kriegsmarine	): World War II: The Type 1915 minesweeper foundered north east of Rugen in a storm.
No. 85		and No. 105 (Soviet Navy): World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boats were lost on this date.
Nojima Maru	Japan	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea Sea south west of Hong Kong by USS Perch (United States Navy).
Norma	Germany	World War II: Operation Archery: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Måløy Island by HMS Onslow and HMS Oribi (both Royal Navy).
Penay	Soviet Union	World War II: The troopship was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 113 lives.
Reimar Edward Fritzen	Germany	World War II: Operation Archery: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Måløy Island by HMS Onslow and HMS Oribi (both Royal Navy).
Taurus	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Pasig River, Philippines.
V 5102 Donner	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk at Vaagsö by HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Offa (both Royal Navy).
V 5108 Föhn	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk by HMS Oribi (Royal Navy). Sixteen of her 20 crew were taken as prisoners of war. The wreck was raised and scrapped in October 1942.
V-6114	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk by HMS Onslow and HMS Oribi (both Royal Navy).

28 December

List of shipwrecks: 28 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Banahao	United States	World War II: The lighthouse tender was bombed and sunk at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. She was later raised by the Imperial Japanese Army.
Connecticut	United States	World War II: The tanker was torpedoed near Cape Disappointment (Washington) in the Pacific Ocean by I-25 (Imperial Japanese Navy) and ran aground. Later salvaged. (see here)
DCH-1	United States Navy	The damage control training ship, a former Wickes-class destroyer, was scuttled in the Pacific Ocean () by USS Neches (United States Navy) while being towed from San Diego to Pearl Harbor.
De Ruyter	Netherlands	World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) north north east of the South Bishop Lightship (United Kingdom) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached on the Goodwin Sands, Kent.
Forafric	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Celebes Sea ( by Japanese aircraft. All crew were rescued.
Hai Kwang	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. All crew were taken as prisoners of war.
Kaiping	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manilla by Japanese aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Kaihan Maru.
Mauban	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manilla by Japanese aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Manbo Maru.
No. 24	Soviet Navy	World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.
Research	United States	World War II: The survey vessel was bombed and damaged in Manilla Bay by Japanese aircraft. She was bombed again on each of the next two days and was beached.
Seistan	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Manilla Bay by Japanese aircraft. All crew were taken as prisoners of war.
U-75	Kriegsmarine	World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea () by HMS Kipling (Royal Navy) with the loss of 15 of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Kipling and HMS Legion (both Royal Navy).
Volo	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy ME 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean ( by U-75 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS LCT-11 (Royal Navy).

29 December

List of shipwrecks: 29 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Aloha	Philippines	World War II: The frieghter was scuttled in the Philippines.
BRP Banahaw	Philippine Navy	World War II: The presidential yacht was bombed and sunk at Fort Mills, Corregidor Island by Japanese aircraft.
Bicol	Philippines	World War II: The freighter was scuttled in the Philippines.
CKA-056	Soviet Navy	World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was shelled and sunk at Feodosiya by land-based artillery.
Eisk	Soviet Union	World War II: The passenger ship was shelled and sunk off Kerch by German shore-based artillery with the loss of seven crew and a number of soldiers.
No. 068	Soviet Navy	World War II: TheMO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.
Palawan	United States	World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Manilla, Philippines. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Paran Maru.
Ro-60	Imperial Japanese Navy	The Ro-60-class submarine ran aground on the Kwajalein Reef, Marshall Islands () and was wrecked. All 60 crewmen rescued by Jingei (Imperial Japanese Navy).

30 December

List of shipwrecks: 30 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Campina	Germany	World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea () by HMS Thorn (Royal Navy).
CKA-063	Soviet Navy	World War II: The MO class patrol vessel was shelled and sunk off the Kerch Peninsula by shore-based artillery.
HMS Kudat	Royal Navy	World War II: The Transport/ Depot Ship was bombed and sunk in the Klang Straits off Port Swettenham, Malaya by Japanese aircraft with the loss of three crew.,
Minrep	Soviet Navy	World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank off the Kerch Peninsula.
Salvatore lo Bianco	Italy	The sailing ship sank and was lost, possibly scuttled, at Bardia, Libya. (see here)

31 December

List of shipwrecks: 31 December 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Bagnoli	Italy	World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank at Navarino, Greece.
Cardita	United Kingdom	World War II: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean () by U-87 (Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Onslow (Royal Navy).
CKA-094	Soviet Navy	World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was bombed and sunk in the Strait of Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.
Dos Hermanos	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Manilla. She was later raised, repaired and entered Japanese service as Himeno Maru.
Krasnogvardeets	Soviet Union	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Feodosiya by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew survived.
Magallanes	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Manilla.
Montanes	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Manilla.
No. 023	Soviet Navy	World War II: TheMO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.
Ruth Alexander	Panama	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged off Balikpapan, Dutch East Indies by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of one crew member. The other 48 crewmen were rescued by a Dutch Dornier 24. Ship sank January 2, 1942.
		A lighter belonging to Luzon Stevedoring Co. is scuttled by capsizing by the US Navy in Manila Bay.

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1941

Ship	Country	Description
Anlee	China	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Apoey	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Argus	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Ariadne Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Chikuzan Maru.
Cambay Prince	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Chengtu	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Cyclope	French Navy	The tug sank at Bizerta, Tunisia.
Daylite	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Ethel Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The salvage tug was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Gyoun Maru.
Fausang	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Fusei Maru.
Frosty Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Fook On	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Gertrude Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The salvage tug was scuttled at Hong Kong.
HMS H31	Royal Navy	World War II: The H-class submarine departed on 24 December from Falmouth, Cornwall for a patrol in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Finisterre, Spain. She failed to return on 29 December. Lost with all 34 crew.
Hinsang	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Kensei Maru.
Hirondelle	United States	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Hsinlee	China	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
I-41	Soviet Navy	World War II: The KM-2 type motor launch was lost sometime in December.
Joan Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Gyoryu Maru.
Josephine Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The salvage ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Sagami Maru.
Kathleen Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Kau Tung	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
HMS MMS 95, HMS MMS 96, HMS MMS 123 and HMS MMS 124	Royal Navy)	World War II: The incomplete MMS-class minesweepers were scuttled on the stocks at Hong Kong.
Man Chiao	United Kingdom	World War II: The ferry was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Man Yeung	Royal Navy	World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Mao Lee	Royal Navy	World War II: The mine carrier was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Margaret Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The salvage tug was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Marion	Panama	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Merton	United Kingdom	World War II: Convoy SC 58: The cargo ship ran aground on the Pluckington Bank and broke her back.
Ming Sang	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Bisan Maru.
Nanning	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Nereus	Canada	World War II: The Proteus-class collier was lost in the Atlantic Ocean sometime after 10 December.
Ningpo	Sweden	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
O 22 S	Kriegsmarine	The tug sank. She was subsequently salvaged, repaired and returned to service.
Patricia Moller	United Kingdom	World War II: The tug was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Q-116, Q-117, Q-118 and Q-119	Philippines Army / United States Army	World War II: The incomplete Thornycroft 65 foot Class Motor Torpedo Boats (plus 2 un-numbered boats) were bombed and destroyed on the stocks at Cavite Navy Yard, Manilla, Philippines.
Samal	Philippines	World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manila by Japanese aircraft.
Shenglee	China	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Shun Chih	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Soochow	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
St. Vincent de Paul	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Kyuryu Maru
Sumatra	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Tai Hing	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Tai Lee	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Tai Ming	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Tai Poo Sek	France	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Tin Sang	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Tin Yat	United Kingdom	World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Hong Kong.
Viscaya	United States	World War II: The ship was scuttled in the Philippines.
Wave	United Kingdom	World War II: The water carrier was scuttled at Hong Kong.
USS YAG-2	United States Navy	World War II: The auxiliary net tender was probably bombed and sunk by the Japanese at the Cavite Navy Yard. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Yamashiro Maru.
USS YAG-3	United States Navy	World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was probably bombed and sunk by the Japanese at the Cavite Navy Yard.
Yat Shing	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Nissho Maru.
Yung Ning	United Kingdom	World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Canton.

Notes

1. ^ Force K comprised HMS Aurora, HMS Lance, HMS Lively and HMS Penelope (all Royal Navy).
2. ^ The 4th Destroyer Flotilla comprised HMS Legion, HMS Maori, HMS Sikh (all Royal Navy) and HNLMS Isaac Sweers (Royal Netherlands Navy).
3. ^ The 36th Escort Group comprised HMS Convolvulus, HMS Deptford, HMS Gardenia, HMS Marigold, HMS Penstemon, HMS Rhodedendron, HMS Samphire, HMS Stork and HMS Vetch (all Royal Navy)
4. ^ CKA are the Cyrillic letters. The English translation would be SKA.
5. ^ Luzon may have been sunk in early January 1942.