List of shipwrecks in August 1915

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The list of shipwrecks in August 1915 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during August 1915.

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1 August

List of shipwrecks: 1 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
AlertCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was set afire and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) southeast of the Newarp Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [1] [2]
Benvorlich Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [4]
Clintonia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 30 nautical miles (56 km) southwest by west of Ouessant by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten crew. [4] [5]
Fulgens Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Sea Palling, Norfolk by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6]
Koophandel Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 48°41′N8°25′W / 48.683°N 8.417°W / 48.683; -8.417 (SS Koophandel) ) by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [7] [8]
LarkCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [2]
Ranza Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 50 nautical miles (93 km) southwest of Ouessant by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [4] [9]

2 August

List of shipwrecks: 2 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Bencore Head Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Batiscan (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) off Cape Salmon, Quebec, Canada and was consequently beached. [10]
HMS Portia Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The fleet messenger was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [11]

3 August

List of shipwrecks: 3 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Costello Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°02′N8°30′W / 49.033°N 8.500°W / 49.033; -8.500 ) by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [4] [12]

4 August

List of shipwrecks: 4 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMS C33 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The C-class submarine struck a mine in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and sank with the loss of all sixteen crew.
ChallengerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) east by north of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-12 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [13]
GrimbarianCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 56 nautical miles (104 km) east by north of Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of six of her crew. [2]
HeliotropeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) off Lowestoft by SM UB-12 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14]
Knickerbocker Flag of the United States.svg  United States The schooner barge sank off Montauk Point. [15]
Midland Queen Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) southwest by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [16]

5 August

List of shipwrecks: 5 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMY Clementina Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The armed yacht collided with another vessel in the English Channel off Torpoint, Cornwall and was beached. She was a total loss. [17] [18]
Hans Emil Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea ( 57°07′N4°08′E / 57.117°N 4.133°E / 57.117; 4.133 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [19]
Nereide Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War I: The Nautlius-class submarine (1913) was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea ( 42°23′N16°16′E / 42.383°N 16.267°E / 42.383; 16.267 ) by SM U-5 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of all nineteen crew.
VanadisFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 56°49′N5°02′E / 56.817°N 5.033°E / 56.817; 5.033 by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [20]

6 August

List of shipwrecks: 6 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
C.E.S.Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) east north east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [21]
FishermanCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 37 nautical miles (69 km) east north east of Lowestoft by SM UB-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [22]
HesperusCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 37 nautical miles (69 km) east north east of Lowestoft by SM UB-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [23]
IvanCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) east north east of Lowestoft by SM UB-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [24]
HMT Leandros Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of seven of her crew. [25]
Maj Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea ( 56°58′N6°48′E / 56.967°N 6.800°E / 56.967; 6.800 ) by SM U-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [26]
Ocean QueenCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [27]
WestminsterCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea ( 60°38′N0°12′E / 60.633°N 0.200°E / 60.633; 0.200 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [28] Her crew were rescued by the drifter Maria Josepha (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands). [29]
Xmas RoseCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [30]

7 August

List of shipwrecks: 7 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Geiranger Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) east by southeast of Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom ( 59°33′N1°39′E / 59.550°N 1.650°E / 59.550; 1.650 ) by SM U-24 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [31]
Norman Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) off Arendal, Aust-Agder ( 58°15′N9°24′E / 58.250°N 9.400°E / 58.250; 9.400 ) by SM U-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [32]

8 August

List of shipwrecks: 8 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Arbor VitaeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east by north of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [33]
Barbaros Hayreddin Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy World War I: The Brandenburg-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Marmara off Bolayır, Turkey by HMS E11 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 253 of her 568 crew.
Benarthur Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged. She was beached but was a total loss. [4]
Berk-i-Satvet Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy World War I: The gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles by a Royal Navy submarine. [34]
HMT Ben Ardna Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel with the loss of two of her crew. [35]
Glenravel Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire ( 58°07′N2°01′W / 58.117°N 2.017°W / 58.117; -2.017 ) by SM U-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [36]
HMS India Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Bodø, Nordland, Norway by SM U-22 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 160 of the 311 people on board.
Malmland Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east by south of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire ( 57°35′N1°39′W / 57.583°N 1.650°W / 57.583; -1.650 ) by SM U-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [37]
HMS Ramsey Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The armed boarding steamer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea
SMS T52 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S43-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Riga. [38]
SMS T58 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S58-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Riga. [38]
SM U-12 Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy World War I: The U-5-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Venetian Lagoon with the loss of all seventeen crew.

9 August

List of shipwrecks: 9 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMS Lynx Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Acasta-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. There were 26 survivors from her crew, which numbered about 100. [39]
SMS Meteor War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy
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SMS Meteor
World War I: The auxiliary cruiser was scuttled in the North Sea. All on board were rescued by Royal Navy cruisers.
ThrushCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Eagle Island, County Mayo by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [40]
Turkmenets Stavropolskiy Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy The Ukranya-class destroyer ran aground in the Moonsund. She was refloated with assistance from the destroyer Molodetskiy (Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy). She was taken in to Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland the next day for repairs. [41]

10 August

List of shipwrecks: 10 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Aorangi Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The Admiralty requisitioned cargo ship was scuttled in Holm Sound, Scapa Flow as a blockship. Refloated in 1920, but broke lose and sank on a reef in Kirk Bay. [42]
Aura Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 13 nautical miles (24 km) off Marstenen, Nordland 60°05′N4°45′E / 60.083°N 4.750°E / 60.083; 4.750 by SM U-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [43]
EsperanceCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east north east of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [44]
François Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west by southwest of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°40′N10°51′W / 50.667°N 10.850°W / 50.667; -10.850 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [45]
MornaFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) southwest of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°40′N11°10′W / 50.667°N 11.167°W / 50.667; -11.167 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [46]
Oakwood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south by southeast of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [47]
Rosalie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Blakeney, Norfolk by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [48]
Utopia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was stopped, shelled and sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east of St. Abb's Head, Aberdeenshire by SM U-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [49]

11 August

List of shipwrecks: 11 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
FranconiaFlag of the United States.svg  United States The 136  GRT schooner while on voyage from Windsor to New York with a cargo of lumber ran into dense fog off Chatham. Soon after she started to take in sail, the schooner was struck on her starboard side by steamer Onondaga making a 20-foot wide hole and nearly sinking the sailing vessel. There were no injuries or fatalities and the damaged vessel was brought into Boston by Onondaga. Franconia was rebuilt and returned to coastal service in January 1916.
George BorrowCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east north east of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [50]
George CrabbeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 15 to 16 nautical miles (28 to 30 km) east north east of Cromer by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [51]
HumphreyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 48 nautical miles (89 km) east by south of Cromer by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [52]
IllustriousCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [53]
LeaderCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east by north of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-6 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [54]
Ocean's GiftCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east of Cromer by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [55]
PalmCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [56]
TrevearCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [57]
WelcomeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [58]
Young AdmiralCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [59]

12 August

List of shipwrecks: 12 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Grodno Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Sea 98 nautical miles (181 km) north west of the Lofoten Islands, Norway ( 68°55′N9°08′E / 68.917°N 9.133°E / 68.917; 9.133 ) by SM U-22 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [60]
Jacona Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The 2,969  GRT cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north west of Troupe Head, Banffshire with the loss of 29 of her crew. [4]
Osprey Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east by north of Nush Terrah, County Kerry by SM U-24 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [61]
SunflowerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east by north of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-5 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [62]

13 August

List of shipwrecks: 13 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
AmethystCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) east southeast of Lowestoft, Suffolk. Her crew survived. [63]
Cairo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) south by southwest of the Tuskar Rock ( 51°44′N6°33′W / 51.733°N 6.550°W / 51.733; -6.550 ) by SM U-24 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [64]
Campania 1915 Galveston hurricane: The ship was driven ashore at Galveston, Texas, United States. She was refloated on 21 August. [65]
Curaçao Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was wrecked on Cayman Brac with the loss of all hands. [66]
Eaton Hall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 1915 Galveston hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Galveston. [67]
E.M.W.Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 29 nautical miles (54 km) north east by east of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-5 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [68]
El Mar Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer went ashore in the harbor at Boston, Massachusetts after a steering failure. [69]
Harlesden Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 1915 Galveston hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Galveston. [67]
Hawkhead Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 1915 Galveston hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Galveston. [67]
J.W.F.T.Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 29 nautical miles (54 km) north east by north of Cromer by SM UB-5 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [70]
Ribston Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 1915 Galveston hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Galveston. [67]
HMT Royal Edward Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Kandeloussa, Greece ( 36°31′N25°51′E / 36.517°N 25.850°E / 36.517; 25.850 ) by SM UB-14 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 935 of the 1,596 people on board.
Summerfield Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Lowestoft with the loss of three of her crew. [71]
Sverige Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) southeast of Lowestoft. Her crew survived. [72] [73]
SM U-3 Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy World War I: The U-3-class submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk by Bisson (Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy) with the loss of seven of her 21 crew.

14 August

List of shipwrecks: 14 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Albis Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Barents Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of Stat ( 62°20′N3°15′E / 62.333°N 3.250°E / 62.333; 3.250 ) by SM U-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [74]
Bona FideCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) east north east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-4 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [75]
GloriaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 55 nautical miles (102 km) east by north of Aberdeen by SM U-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [76]
Princess Caroline Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) northeast of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire with the loss of four of her crew. [4]
Samsun Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy World War I: The auxiliary minelayer was lost on this date. [77]
White CityCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-5 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [78]
HMT Worsley Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of a crew member. [79]

15 August

List of shipwrecks: 15 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Lackawanna Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 137-foot (42 m), 340-gross register ton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad tug sank with the loss of two members of her crew in up to 50 feet (15 m) of water off the coast of Massachusetts in Nantucket Sound southwest of Handkerchief Shoal at 41°28.2′N070°08.1′W / 41.4700°N 70.1350°W / 41.4700; -70.1350 (Lackawanna) after colliding with the barge Nanticoke. [80] [69] [81]
Ladoga Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The minelayer struck a mine laid by the submarine SM UC-4 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Baltic Sea off Örö with the loss of five of her crew. [82] [83]
Marie Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM U-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [84]
Sverige Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The cargo ship was beached at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She broke in two and was a total loss. [85]
SMS T46 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S43-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Riga. [38]
SM UB-4 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB I submarine was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom ( 52°43′N2°18′E / 52.717°N 2.300°E / 52.717; 2.300 ) by HM Armed Smack Inverlyon (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all fourteen crew.

16 August

List of shipwrecks: 16 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Crockett Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1915 Galveston hurricane: The schooner dragged anchor and was thrown over the breakwater by the force of the hurricane and went to pieces. Her crew was rescued by soldiers from Fort Crockett. [86] [87]
FavoriteFlag of the United States.svg  United States The 12-net register ton motor vessel was wrecked on the coast of Hinchinbrook Island on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska after her gasoline engine broke down during a gale and she drifted ashore. All five people aboard – two passengers and three crew members – survived and were rescued on 21 August by the lighthouse tender USLHT Kukui ( Pennant of the United States Lighthouse Service.png United States Lighthouse Service). [88]
Helen Henderson Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1915 Galveston hurricane: The tow steamer was sunk in the Texas City, Texas shipping channel during the hurricane. Six crew killed. [89]
Linnea Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Worms Island. [90]
HMT Japan Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Shipwash Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of five of her crew. [91]
HMT Lundy Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the Dardanelles. [92]
Romulus Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west southwest of Lindesnes, Vest-Agder ( 56°30′N3°50′E / 56.500°N 3.833°E / 56.500; 3.833 ) by SM U-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [93] Her crew were rescued by Else (Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark). [94]
Serbino Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off the Worms Lighthouse by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [95]
Tello Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the North Sea ( 57°00′N5°03′E / 57.000°N 5.050°E / 57.000; 5.050 ) by Götaland (Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany ), which had a prize crew on board from SM U-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy).

17 August

List of shipwrecks: 17 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Bonny Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in St. George's Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south by east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [96]
George BakerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of the Bishop Rock by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [97]
Glenby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in St. George's Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [4] [17] [98]
Isidoro Flag of Spain.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by southeast of the Tuskar Rock by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [99]
Jalea Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War I: The Medusa-class submarine sank in the Gulf of Trieste after striking an Austro-Hungarian mine. [100]
Kirkby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) west by south of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [17] [101]
Maggie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of the South Arklow Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [102]
Mineral Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Marstenen, Nordland by SM U-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [103]
Paros Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Bardsey Island by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [104]
RepeatCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) west by south of Bardsey Island by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [105]
The Queen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was shelled and sunk in St. George's Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [106]
Thornfield Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in St. George's Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north east of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [107]
SMS V99 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: Battle of the Gulf of Riga: The V99-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Gulf of Riga by Novik (Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy). She then struck two mines and sank whilst attempting to escape. [38]

18 August

List of shipwrecks: 18 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Ben Vrachie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) north west by north of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [108]
HMS E13 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy
HMS E13. British submarine E 13.jpg
HMS E13.

World War I: The E-class submarine ran aground on Saltholm, Denmark. She was subsequently attacked by SMS G 132 and another torpedo boat (both War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fifteen of her 30 crew. The survivors were rescued by Royal Danish Navy torpedo boats. HMS E13 was later refloated but was declared beyond repair. She was scrapped in 1922.

Gladiator Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 68 nautical miles (126 km) north by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [109]
Magda Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°39′N5°09′W / 50.650°N 5.150°W / 50.650; -5.150 ) by SM U-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her 16 crew survived. [94] [110]
HMT Poonah Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in Suvla Bay. [111]
Sverresborg Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Trevose Head ( 50°50′N5°10′W / 50.833°N 5.167°W / 50.833; -5.167 ) by SM U-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [112]

19 August

List of shipwrecks: 19 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Arabic Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Old Head of Kinsale, County Donegal by SM U-24 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 47 lives.
Baron Erskine Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 50°12′N6°50′W / 50.200°N 6.833°W / 50.200; -6.833 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [113]
Ben Vrackie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The collier was lost on this date. [17]
Bras Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was captured, shelled and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Egerø Lighthouse by SM U-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [114]
Dunsley Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 48 nautical miles (89 km) south by west of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork ( 50°55′N8°18′W / 50.917°N 8.300°W / 50.917; -8.300 ) by SM U-24 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [4] [115]
New York City Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km) south by southeast of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-24 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [116]
Pena Castillo BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 33 nautical miles (61 km) north of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall United Kingdom ( 50°30′N5°49′W / 50.500°N 5.817°W / 50.500; -5.817 ) by SM U-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 23 crew. [117]
Restormel Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 28 nautical miles (52 km) north north west of the Bishop Rock ( 50°15′N6°52′W / 50.250°N 6.867°W / 50.250; -6.867 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [118]
SMS S31 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S31-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Riga. [38]
Samara Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of the Bishop Rock ( 49°45′N7°20′W / 49.750°N 7.333°W / 49.750; -7.333 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [119]
St. Olaf Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 58 nautical miles (107 km) off Galley Head, County Cork ( 50°33′N8°29′W / 50.550°N 8.483°W / 50.550; -8.483 ) by SM U-24 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [120]
Sivuch Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I, Battle of the Gulf of Riga: The Gilyak-class gunboat was sunk by gunfire in the Gulf of Riga by the battleships SMS Nassau and SMS Posen (both War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [121]
SM U-27 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: Baralong Incident: The Type U-27 submarine was shelled and sunk in the Western Approaches 50°43′N7°22′W / 50.717°N 7.367°W / 50.717; -7.367 by HMS Baralong (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 37 crew.

20 August

List of shipwrecks: 20 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Bittern Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Ouessant, Finistère, France 48°53′N6°18′W / 48.883°N 6.300°W / 48.883; -6.300 by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [122]
Carterswell Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 65 nautical miles (120 km) north west of Ouessant by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [123]
Daghestan Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The tanker was captured, shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Ouessant ( 48°35′N6°25′W / 48.583°N 6.417°W / 48.583; -6.417 (SS Daghestan) ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [124] [125]
Korietz Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I, Battle of the Gulf of Riga: The Gilyak-class gunboat was blown up after she ran aground in the Gulf of Riga. [121]
Martha Edwards Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 62 nautical miles (115 km) north north west of Ouessant by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [126]
Rhonda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk as a blockship at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands. Wreck blown up as a hazard to navigation in 1962. [127]
Sakiz Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy The guard ship was lost on this date. [128]
Silver Wings Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada and was abandoned. [65]

21 August

List of shipwrecks: 21 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Cober Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south by southwest of the Isles of Scilly ( 49°10′N6°30′W / 49.167°N 6.500°W / 49.167; -6.500 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [129]
Ruel Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) southwest of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°25′N7°10′W / 49.417°N 7.167°W / 49.417; -7.167 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [130]
William Dawson Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France with the loss of five of her crew. [131]
Windsor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) southwest of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [132]

22 August

List of shipwrecks: 22 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Diomed Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 57 nautical miles (106 km) west north west of the Isles of Scilly ( 50°21′N6°40′W / 50.350°N 6.667°W / 50.350; -6.667 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [133]
OrionFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil The passenger ship ran aground at Macucos and was wrecked. All on board were rescued. [134]
Palmgrove Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west by north of the Isles of Scilly ( 49°25′N7°40′W / 49.417°N 7.667°W / 49.417; -7.667 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [135]

23 August

List of shipwrecks: 23 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
SMS A15 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The A1-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the coast of Belgium by Branlebas and Oriflamme (both Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy). [38]
Boy BertCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-12 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [136]
Commander BoyleCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north by west of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire with the loss of three of her crew. [2]
IntegrityCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) east by southeast of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-12 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [137]
HMT Miura Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk ( 52°36′N1°54′E / 52.600°N 1.900°E / 52.600; 1.900 ) by SM UB-2 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eleven crew. [138]
Silvia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) west of the Fastnet Rock ( 51°50′N10°46′W / 51.833°N 10.767°W / 51.833; -10.767 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [139]
Trafalgar Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 54 nautical miles (100 km) southwest by west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°53′N10°48′W / 50.883°N 10.800°W / 50.883; -10.800 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [4] [140]

25 August

List of shipwrecks: 25 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Disa Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 to 6 nautical miles (9.3 to 11.1 km) north by east of the Shipwash Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 52°09′N1°39′E / 52.150°N 1.650°E / 52.150; 1.650 ). Her crew survived. [141] [142]
Petshora Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by SM U-26 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [143]
Young FrankCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) north by east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-12 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [144]

26 August

List of shipwrecks: 26 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Jasper Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [17]
Sahina NoriaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea off Orak, Rabbit Islands, Turkey by SM UC-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [145]

28 August

List of shipwrecks: 28 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Dane Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of five of her crew. [146]
HMY Dolores Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval yacht was destroyed by fire at Douglas, Isle of Man. [17] [147]

29 August

List of shipwrecks: 29 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMS C29 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The C-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Humber Estuary with the loss of all sixteen crew.
Gangut Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy The Gangut-class battleship ran aground off Porkkalanniemi, Grand Duchy of Finland. She was refloated. [41]
Sevastopol Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy The Gangut-class battleship ran aground of Porkkalanniemi. She was refloated and taken in to Cronstadt for repairs. [41]
Sir William Stephenson Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Cockle Lightship with the loss of two lives. [148]

30 August

List of shipwrecks: 30 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Bretwalda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of the Longsand Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). She was beached but was later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [149]
Honiton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of the Longsand Lightship . She was beached at Shoeburyness, Essex but was declared a total loss. [150]
Zemlya Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Worms Island ( 59°02′N23°02′E / 59.033°N 23.033°E / 59.033; 23.033 ) by SM U-26 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [151]

31 August

List of shipwrecks: 31 August 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Edith Flag of the United States.svg  United States The cargo ship foundered in the Pacific Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) east of Cape St. Elias, Alaska. Her crew were rescued by Mariposa (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States). [152]

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