The list of shipwrecks in August 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during August 1917.
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Ship | Country | Description |
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Alcyone | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 45 nautical miles (83 km) north north west of the Roches-Douvres Lighthouse, Côtes-du-Nord, France by SM UB-31 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [1] |
Alexandre | France | World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north of the Azores, Portugal ( 33°33′N23°15′W / 33.550°N 23.250°W ) by SM U-155 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] |
Charlotte W. Miller | United States | The schooner sank on 31 July after a collision with USS D-2 ( United States Navy) near Bartletts Reef near New London, Connecticut. She was towed to the vicinity of Sarahs Ledge in Long Island Sound by USS Ontario ( United States Navy) where she sank again on 1 August. Raised and towed to New London, Connecticut, declared a total loss. [3] [4] |
Giacinto Pullino | Italian Royal Navy | The captured Pullino-class submarine sank in the Adriatic Sea while under tow to Pola by Austro-Hungarian forces. Her wreck was refloated on 28 February 1931 and scrapped in 1931. [5] |
Hersing | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Greier-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines south east of Gjedser. |
Karina | United Kingdom | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) south south west of Hook Point, County Waterford by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eleven lives. [6] [7] |
Laertes | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 1.25 nautical miles (2.32 km) south of Prawle Point, Devon by SM UB-31 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 14 of her crew. [7] [8] |
HMHS Letitia | Royal Navy | The hospital ship ran aground and sank in Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada with the loss of one life. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Halifax, Nova Scotia. [9] |
Llandudno | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) west by north of Porquerolles, Var, France by SM U-33 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [10] |
HMT Nina | Royal Navy | World War I: The naval trawler truck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Prawle Point with some loss of life. [11] |
Rokeby | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south west of Porquerolles. Her crew survived. [12] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Arvilla | United States Navy | The patrol boat collided with the fishing vessel Higo ( United States) at San Diego, California and sank. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. |
Aurum | United States | The 26-gross register ton, 50-foot (15.2 m) sternwheel cargo ship struck an obstruction and was lost near Golovin, Territory of Alaska. [13] |
HMS Ermine | Royal Navy | World War I: The fleet messenger struck a mine and sank in the Aegean Sea ( 40°39′N23°34′E / 40.650°N 23.567°E ) with the loss of 24 of her crew. [14] |
Libia | France | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Penmarc'h, Finistère ( 47°49′N5°55′W / 47.817°N 5.917°W ) by SM U-61 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 24 crew. [15] |
Marthe | France | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of the Azores, Portugal ( 33°38′N23°30′W / 33.633°N 23.500°W ) by SM U-155 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [16] |
Newlyn | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Prawle Point, Devon by SM UB-31 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [17] |
SMS Seeadler | Imperial German Navy | The auxiliary cruiser was wrecked when driven ashore by a tidal wave on Maupihaa, French Polynesia. Her crew survived. [18] |
Teesdale | United Kingdom | The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea three nautical miles (5.6 km) north of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire. [19] |
Young Bert | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all hands. [20] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aube | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France ( 46°56′N2°28′W / 46.933°N 2.467°W ) by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of one of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bouvreuil ( French Navy). [21] |
Beechpark | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of St Mary's, Isles of Scilly ( 49°51′N6°17′W / 49.850°N 6.283°W ) by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [22] |
Halldor | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Gibraltar ( 36°58′N6°51′W / 36.967°N 6.850°W ) by SM U-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [23] |
Hornchurch | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north east of Coquet Island, Northumberland with the loss of two of her crew. [24] |
Renée Marthe | France | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel west of Prawle Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-31 ( Imperial German Navy). [25] |
San Nicola | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UC-226 ( Imperial German Navy). [26] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Angelina T. | Italy | World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Cape Corse, Corsica, France ( 42°41′N10°04′E / 42.683°N 10.067°E ) by SM U-33 ( Imperial German Navy). [27] |
Azira | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east of Seaham, County Durham by SM UB-22 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [28] |
British Monarch | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south south west of Porquerolles, Var, France. Her crew survived. [29] |
Cairnstrath | United Kingdom | World War I: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 6 nautical miles (11 km) south south west of the Île du Pilier, Vendée, France ( 47°00′N2°29′W / 47.000°N 2.483°W ) by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 22 of her 23 crew. The survivor was rescued by Victoire ( France). [30] |
Countess of Mar | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 55 nautical miles (102 km) north of Bayonne, Basses-Pyrénées, France ( 44°27′N1°48′W / 44.450°N 1.800°W ) by SM U-61 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 20 crew. [7] [31] |
SM UC-44 | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was sunk by one of her own mines off the coast of Ireland ( 52°07′N6°59′W / 52.117°N 6.983°W ) with the loss of 25 of 26 crew; its commander, Kurt Tebenjohanns, was the sole survivor. The wreck was raised in September 1917 and scrapped. |
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Bovic | Royal Navy | The naval trawler was lost on this date. [32] |
HMS Bracondale | Royal Navy | World War I: The Q-ship was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM U-44 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. She was taken in tow, but sank on 7 August. [33] |
Campo Libre | Spain | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Bilbao, Biscay ( 44°10′N2°45′W / 44.167°N 2.750°W ) by SM U-61 ( Imperial German Navy). [34] |
Kathleen | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Skellig Islands, County Kerry ( 52°10′N12°20′W / 52.167°N 12.333°W ) by SM U-100 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [35] |
Ryton | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship rammed SM U-39 ( Imperial German Navy) in the Atlantic Ocean ( 35°57′N7°07′W / 35.950°N 7.117°W ) and sank due to damage received. Her crew survived. [36] |
Sauternes | France | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 9 nautical miles (17 km) off Cap Ferrat, Alpes-Maritimes by SM U-61 ( Imperial German Navy). [37] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alfred | France | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off Dunquerque, Nord by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy). [38] |
Argalia | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 81 nautical miles (150 km) north west by west of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM U-94 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [7] [39] |
Baysoto | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) south east by east of Girdleness, Aberdeenshire ( 56°58′N1°50′W / 56.967°N 1.833°W ) by SM UC-42 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [40] |
Bill | United States | The 624-ton scow barge sank at St. Michael, Territory of Alaska. [41] |
Campana | United States | World War I: The tanker was captured and sunk with explosives in the Atlantic Ocean 143 nautical miles (265 km) off the Île de Ré, Charente Maritime, France ( 46°08′N5°30′W / 46.133°N 5.500°W ) by SM U-61 ( Imperial German Navy). Two or six survivors were taken as prisoners of war. The rest of the crew were rescued from lifeboats by Audacieuse ( French Navy) [42] [43] |
El Kaddra Nr. 53 | Tunisia | World War I: The boat was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy). [44] |
Eugenia | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [45] |
Fane | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( United Kingdom ) ( 53°21′N0°38′E / 53.350°N 0.633°E ) with the loss of four of her crew. [46] |
Jenny | Denmark | World War I: The brig was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east north east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom ( 54°55′N0°53′W / 54.917°N 0.883°W ) by SM UB-22 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [47] |
Lucky | United States | The 8-gross register ton, 33.6-foot (10.2 m) fishing vessel sank near Cape Fox ( 54°46′10″N130°50′45″W / 54.76944°N 130.84583°W ) in Southeast Alaska. All three people on board survived. [48] |
Mamook | United States | The 17-gross register ton, 42-foot (12.8 m) motor vessel was destroyed by fire at Eagle Reef ( 58°27′40″N134°49′15″W / 58.46111°N 134.82083°W ) in Southeast Alaska. The two people on board survived. [49] |
Matunga | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Pacific Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Riche Island, New Guinea by SMS Wolf ( Imperial German Navy). [7] |
Narcissus | United Kingdom | World War I: The drifter was scuttled in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south east of the mouth of the River Tyne ( 54°55′N1°05′W / 54.917°N 1.083°W ) by SM UB-22 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [50] |
Polanna | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Whitby, Yorkshire by SM UC-40 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [7] [51] |
Rosemount | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by north of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands by SM U-101 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [52] |
Talisman | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) east south east of Hartlepool ( 54°44′N1°10′W / 54.733°N 1.167°W ) by SM UB-41 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [53] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Blesvig | United Kingdom | The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank. [54] |
Christiane | United States | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) east of São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal ( 37°40′N20°40′W / 37.667°N 20.667°W ) by SM U-155 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [55] |
Esemplare | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°00′N11°37′E / 35.000°N 11.617°E ) by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy). [56] |
Iran | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) east south east of Santa Maria Island, Azores by SM U-155 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [57] |
Jarl | Sweden | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of the Faroe Islands ( 59°45′N9°28′W / 59.750°N 9.467°W ) by SM U-22 ( Imperial German Navy). [58] The ship had previously been taken by a British prize crew for visitation in a British port. One of the British prize crew was killed by the explosion. [59] |
Onesta | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( United Kingdom ) by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [60] |
Othalia | Sweden | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom [61] ( 59°00′N0°58′W / 59.000°N 0.967°W ) by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Othalia was towed in to Kirkwall where she was declared a constructive total loss. Subsequently fitted with a new stern section and returned to service. [62] |
Port Curtis | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France ( 47°30′N6°00′W / 47.500°N 6.000°W ) by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [63] |
Trento | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM U-61 ( Imperial German Navy). [64] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Berlengas | Portugal | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 47°00′N5°15′W / 47.000°N 5.250°W ) by SM UC-77 ( Imperial German Navy). [65] |
Breton | France | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 37°30′N9°19′E / 37.500°N 9.317°E ) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [66] |
George A. Marsh | United States | The schooner sank in Lake Ontario during a storm with the loss of twelve lives. |
HMS Dunraven | Royal Navy | World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and shelled in the Bay of Biscay off Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Survivors were rescued by HMS Christopher ( Royal Navy). HMS Dunraven sank on 10 August. |
Llanishen | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north by east of Cape Creus, Spain 42°25′N3°20′E / 42.417°N 3.333°E ) by SM U-33 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [7] [67] |
Marie Jesus Protegez Nous | France | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy). [68] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Agne | Sweden | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea [69] at ( 60°46′N3°32′E / 60.767°N 3.533°E ) by SM U-60 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [70] |
Alfonso | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 37°25′N12°05′E / 37.417°N 12.083°E ) by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy). [71] |
Blagdon | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) east by south of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands by SM U-78 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twelve of her crew. She was abandoned by the survivors and was later sunk by SM U-100 ( Imperial German Navy). [7] [72] |
Export | Russia | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) west of Sognefjord, Norway by SM U-60 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [73] |
Flora | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Lyons by SM U-33 ( Imperial German Navy). [74] |
Industria | Spain | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Lyons by SM U-33 ( Imperial German Navy). [75] |
Jack | United Kingdom | The tug was wrecked on the Bondicarr Rocks, in the North Sea off Amble, Northumberland. [76] |
Jeanne | France | The cargo ship collided with a Norwegian merchant vessel and sank. Her crew were rescued. [77] |
HMS Recruit | Royal Navy | World War I: The R-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with some loss of life. [78] Another source indicates the ship was sunk by a torpedo from German submarine UB16. |
S. Gerlano | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 37°25′N12°05′E / 37.417°N 12.083°E ) by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [79] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Capella I | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of Galway, United Kingdom by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [80] |
Koln | Imperial German Navy | The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Lealta | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea ( 35°45′N16°05′E / 35.750°N 16.083°E ) by SM U-31 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [81] |
Margherita | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea by SM UC-53 ( Imperial German Navy). [82] |
Orion I | Norway | World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom ( 57°42′N0°45′W / 57.700°N 0.750°W ) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [83] |
Solglimt | Norway | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 61°44′N3°05′W / 61.733°N 3.083°W ) by SM U-75 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [84] |
Tito Speri | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Palinuro, Campania ( 40°01′N15°11′E / 40.017°N 15.183°E ) by SM UC-53 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached at Pisciotta but was declared a constructive total loss. [85] |
War Patrol | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) west of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France ( 47°48′N4°25′W / 47.800°N 4.417°W ) with the loss of 14 of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by Taureau ( French Navy). [86] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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City of Athens | United Kingdom | World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank off Cape Town, South Africa with the loss of 19 of the 213 people on board. [87] |
Cumberland | Australia | World War I: The coastal cargo ship was damaged by a mine off Gabo Island and was beached, partially sunk on 5 July. Temporary repairs were made and she was refloated and towed off on 11 August but developed a leak in bad weather and sank five miles (8.0 km) from Green Cape. The salvage crew was rescued by Merimbula ( Australia). [88] |
Gloriosa | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by east of Caldey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-51 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [89] |
Holar | Denmark | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [90] |
HMT Jay | Royal Navy | World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk ( 55°19′N1°49′E / 55.317°N 1.817°E ) by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of nine of her crew. [91] |
Sonnie | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north west of the Le Four Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°34′N4°55′W / 48.567°N 4.917°W ) by SM UC-77 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eleven of her crew. [7] [92] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ansedonia | Italy | World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea ( 39°24′N15°35′E / 39.400°N 15.583°E ) by SM UC-53 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [93] |
Ardita Carrara | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Naples by SM UC-53 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [94] |
Bestum | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [95] |
Bogatyr | Denmark | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea ( 57°04′N1°04′W / 57.067°N 1.067°W ) by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [96] |
Cumberland | United Kingdom | The passenger ship foundered in the Bass Strait. [97] |
HMT Dewey | Royal Navy | The naval trawler was lost on this date. [32] |
Eleazar | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west by west of St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-51 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [98] [99] |
Falkland | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south by east of Mine Head, Cornwall by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 10 crew. [100] |
Lynorta | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 102 nautical miles (189 km) north west by north of Tory Island, County Donegal ( 56°25′N10°30′W / 56.417°N 10.500°W ) by SM U-94 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of here crew. [7] [101] [102] |
Marie Alfred | France | World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy). [103] |
Pauline Louisa | France | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel north east of Ouessant ( 48°41′N4°39′W / 48.683°N 4.650°W ) by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [104] |
Roanoake | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides ( 58°39′N9°08′W / 58.650°N 9.133°W ) by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [105] |
SM U-44 | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Type U 43 submarine was rammed and sunk in the North Sea south of Norway ( 58°50′N4°20′E / 58.833°N 4.333°E ) by HMS Oracle ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 44 crew. [106] |
Ursus Minor | Norway | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Ireland ( 55°29′N15°33′W / 55.483°N 15.550°W ) by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [107] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Akassa | United Kingdom | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Galley Head, County Cork ( 51°23′N8°47′W / 51.383°N 8.783°W ) by SM UC-33 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven lives. [7] [108] |
Arcangelo Michele | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Naples by SM UC-53 ( Imperial German Navy). [109] |
HMS Bergamot | Royal Navy | World War I: The Anchusa-class sloop, operating as a Q-ship, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) off Killybegs, County Donegal ( 55°13′N10°17′W / 55.217°N 10.283°W ) by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 14 of her 93 crew. [110] |
Emilie Galline | France | World War I: The barque was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south south west of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom ( 49°58′N4°03′W / 49.967°N 4.050°W ) by SM UC-79 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [111] |
Il Nuovo Leonardo | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Naples by SM UC-53 ( Imperial German Navy). [112] |
Maston | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) east north east of Cape Spartivento, Calabria, Italy ( 38°25′N16°43′E / 38.417°N 16.717°E ) by SM U-28 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [7] [113] [114] |
Turakina | United Kingdom | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 48°30′N8°34′W / 48.500°N 8.567°W ) by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [7] [115] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Asti | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 220 nautical miles (410 km) west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom ( 48°15′N10°15′W / 48.250°N 10.250°W ) by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [116] |
Costanza | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south east by east of the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( United Kingdom ) by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [117] |
Jane S. | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire. [118] |
Julita | Spain | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) off Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-22 ( Imperial German Navy). [119] |
Eugenia | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Cape Serrat, Tunisia ( 37°12′N10°20′E / 37.200°N 10.333°E ) by SM UC-67 ( Imperial German Navy). [120] |
Luna | Norway | World War I: The coaster was damaged in the North Sea 16 to 18 nautical miles (30 to 33 km) north of the Humber Lightship by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached at Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom but was later refloated. [121] |
Majorka | Norway | World War I: The full-rigged ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Scotland ( 58°34′N5°14′W / 58.567°N 5.233°W ). Her crew survived. [122] |
N. Verbeckmoens | Netherlands | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°47′N4°45′W / 50.783°N 4.750°W ) by SM UC-51 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [123] |
HMS Prize | Royal Navy | World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all 27 crew. [124] |
Thames | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea ( 53°42′N0°24′E / 53.700°N 0.400°E ) by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all ten crew. [125] |
Tuddal | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 46°45′N7°00′W / 46.750°N 7.000°W ) by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [126] |
Umberto I | Regia Marina | World War I: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea off Gallinara ( 44°04′N8°15′E / 44.067°N 8.250°E ) by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 26 of her crew. [127] |
Wisbech | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Trevose Head by SM UC-51 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [7] [128] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Albertha | Denmark | World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom ( 57°00′N9°54′W / 57.000°N 9.900°W ) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [129] [130] |
Alice | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber ( 53°38′N0°55′E / 53.633°N 0.917°E ) by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all five crew. [131] |
Bandai Maru | Japan | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon, Tunisia ( 37°20′N11°32′E / 37.333°N 11.533°E ) by SM U-33 ( Imperial German Navy). She was consequently scuttled. [132] |
Brodstone | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 47°50′N7°20′W / 47.833°N 7.333°W ) by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [7] [133] |
Ethel & Millie | Royal Navy | World War I: The fishing smack, operating as a naval auxiliary (Ethel & Millie), was sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all seven crew. [134] |
G & E (as Nelson) | Royal Navy | World War I: The fishing smack, operating as a naval auxiliary was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [135] The captain of the Nelson, Thomas Crisp was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in this engagement. |
Hylas | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of the Butt of Lewis ( 58°39′N5°49′W / 58.650°N 5.817°W ) by SM U-80 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [136] |
Phoebe | France | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay south by west of Penmarc'h, Finistère ( 47°48′N4°25′W / 47.800°N 4.417°W ). Her crew were rescued by Tauron ( French Navy). [137] |
Stroynyi | Imperial Russian Navy | The destroyer ran aground in the Gulf of Riga and was severely damaged. She was bombed by a German aircraft on 21 August and further damaged. She was abandoned as a total loss on 2 September. [138] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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SMS A13 | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The A1-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium by a British Handley Page O/100 aircraft. [139] |
Athenia | United Kingdom | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal ( 55°33′N7°23′W / 55.550°N 7.383°W ) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 15 lives. [7] [140] |
HMS Bradford City | Royal Navy | World War I: The Q-ship was sunk in the Strait of Messina ( 38°10′N15°36′E / 38.167°N 15.600°E ) by SM U-28 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [141] |
Caroline Kock | Denmark | World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-80 ( Imperial German Navy with the loss of a crew member. [142] |
Delphic | United Kingdom | World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 135 nautical miles (250 km) south west by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 48°30′N9°10′W / 48.500°N 9.167°W ) by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five lives. [7] [143] |
Eastgate | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached by was later refloated. [144] |
Manchester Engineer | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [145] |
Palatine | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west north west of Canna, Inner Hebrides by SM U-75 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [7] [146] |
Svanholm | Denmark | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by SM U-94 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [147] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Edina | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Stóra Dímun, Faroe Islands by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [148] |
Esperance | France | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Tréport, Seine-Inférieure with the loss of ten of her crew. [149] |
Lorenz Aiello | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Ligurian Sea off Sanremo, Liguria by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy). [150] |
Meuse II | France | World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). [151] |
Pontoporos | Greece | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Glénan Islands, Finistère ( 47°33′N3°15′W / 47.550°N 3.250°W ) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy). [152] |
Susie | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing ketch was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east by east of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [99] [153] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alfred J. Murray | United States | The tug was sunk in a collision with the 39th Street ferry in New York City, New york. The crew climbed aboard the ferry. [154] |
Ardens | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Filey, Yorkshire by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [155] |
HMT Benjamin Stevenson | Royal Navy | World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Fetlar, Shetland Islands by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [156] |
Dunkerquois | France | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west by north of the Île de Batz, Finistère ( 48°50′N4°19′W / 48.833°N 4.317°W ) by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 16 of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by Phenix ( France) [157] |
Kongsli | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 172 nautical miles (319 km) off Punta de Estaca de Bares, Galicia, Spain ( 46°10′N10°12′W / 46.167°N 10.200°W ) by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [158] |
Politania | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west by west of Cape Sigli, Algeria ( 36°56′N4°38′E / 36.933°N 4.633°E ) by SM UC-67 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [159] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aghios Georgios | Greece | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Ionian Sea ( 36°23′N21°44′E / 36.383°N 21.733°E ) by SM UC-74 ( Imperial German Navy). [160] |
Brema | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km) south of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew were rescued by Lonfanny ( United Kingdom ). [7] [161] |
Eika II | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of Sulen, Sogn og Fjordane by SM U-87 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [162] |
Gartness | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 180 nautical miles (330 km) east south east of Malta ( 34°52′N18°14′E / 34.867°N 18.233°E ) by SM U-40 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of 13 of her crew. [7] [163] |
General Dutemple | France | World War I: The dredger struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure ( 49°43′N1°34′W / 49.717°N 1.567°W ) with the loss of seven of her crew. [164] |
Glocliffe | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) east north east of Berry Head, Devon ( 50°29′N3°17′W / 50.483°N 3.283°W ) by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [7] [32] [165] |
Monksgarth | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles (31 km) north by east of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [166] |
Rosario | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM UC-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 20 of her crew. Two survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [167] |
Spectator | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south East of Galley Head, County Cork ( 51°28′N8°41′W / 51.467°N 8.683°W ) by SM UC-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [168] |
Thérèse et Marie | France | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 13 nautical miles (24 km) north west of the Île du Pilier, Vendée ( 47°04′N2°40′W / 47.067°N 2.667°W ) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [169] |
Ytterøy | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east north east of the Île de Batz, Finistère ( 48°44′N4°29′W / 48.733°N 4.483°W ) by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [170] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bulysses | United Kingdom | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 142 nautical miles (263 km) west north west of the Butt of Lewis by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [171] |
Claverley | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew. [172] |
HMS E47 | Royal Navy | World War I: The E-class submarine was lost in the North Sea with the loss of all 30 crew. |
Edernian | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of Southwold, Suffolk by SM UB-10 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 14 of her crew. [7] [173] |
Elswick Lodge | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 260 nautical miles (480 km) west by south of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [7] [174] |
Ilya Muromets | Imperial Russian Navy | World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Worms Sound with the loss of eleven of her crew. by SM UC-58 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [175] |
Incemore | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 52 nautical miles (96 km) south east by south of Pantelleria, Italy ( 36°27′N13°02′E / 36.450°N 13.033°E ) by SM U-38 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [176] |
HMT Kirkland | Royal Navy | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Papa Stour, Shetland Islands ( 60°21′N1°47′W / 60.350°N 1.783°W ) with the loss of eleven crew. [177] |
Serra do Marco | Portugal | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy). [178] |
Serra do Pilar | Portugal | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy). [179] |
Skagerrack | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Kattegat-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines south of Horns Reef. |
HMS Vala | Royal Navy | World War I: The Q-ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west of the Isles of Scilly ( 48°37′N9°28′W / 48.617°N 9.467°W ) by SM UB-54 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 43 of her crew. [180] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Devonian | United Kingdom | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two lives. [7] [181] |
Goodwood | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 28 nautical miles (52 km) north west by west of Cape Bon, Tunisia by SM UC-67 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [182] |
HS 4 | United Kingdom | World War I: The tug was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [183] |
Mountpark | United Kingdom | The collier collided with Alexandra ( United Kingdom ) and sank in the Bristol Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) north west of the Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon. [184] |
USS Nemes | United States Navy | The 50-foot (15 m) patrol vessel exploded, caught fire and sank in Cotteral Bay, Florida. [185] |
Norhilda | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south east of Scarborough, Yorkshire ( 54°15′N0°10′W / 54.250°N 0.167°W ) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [113] [186] |
Oslo | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east by north of the Out Skerries, Shetland Islands by SM U-87 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [7] [187] |
RB 6 | United Kingdom | World War I: The refrigerated barge was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west south west of Ouessant by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [188] |
Roscommon | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of Tory Island by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [189] |
Stroini | Imperial Russian Navy | World War I: The Storozhevoi-class destroyer ran aground in the Gulf of Riga whilst minelaying. She was then bombed and sunk by Imperial German Navy Friedrichshafen FF.41 aircraft. [139] |
SM UC-41 | Imperial German Navy | The Type UC II submarine sank in the Tay estuary after an internal explosion. All 27 crew and 7 British prisoners of war were killed. |
Volodia | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 285 nautical miles (528 km)) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew. [190] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alexander Shukoff | Denmark | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Norwegian Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Florø, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway by SM U-87 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [191] |
Golo II | French Navy | World War I: The armed boarding steamer was sunk in the Ionian Sea off Corfu, Greece by SM UC-22 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 42 lives. [192] |
Gro | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UC-47 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [193] |
HMT Sophron | Royal Navy | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Tay with the loss of eight of her crew. [194] |
Verdi | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west by north of Eagle Island, County Mayo ( 55°15′N13°20′W / 55.250°N 13.333°W ) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six crew. [7] [195] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Boniface | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) north east by north of Arranmore, County Donegal ( 55°08′N8°27′W / 55.133°N 8.450°W ) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [196] |
Carl F. Cressy | United States | World War I: The four-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [197] |
Constance | France | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 142 nautical miles (263 km) north east of Malta ( 36°15′N17°25′E / 36.250°N 17.417°E ) by SM U-14 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). [198] |
Fratelli Danielli | France | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily, Italy by SM UC-67 ( Imperial German Navy). [199] |
Peer Gynt | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north of Pendeen Point, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°23′N5°20′W / 50.383°N 5.333°W ) by SM UC-47 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [200] |
Veghtstroom | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) north west of the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall ( 50°16′N5°35′W / 50.267°N 5.583°W ) by SM UC-47 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [7] [201] |
Winlaton | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of Cape Spartel, Morocco ( 35°40′N6°25′W / 35.667°N 6.417°W ) by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [7] [113] [202] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Henriette | France | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) north west of Penmarc'h, Finistère ( 48°00′N14°45′W / 48.000°N 14.750°W ) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). [203] |
Kilwinning | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 94 nautical miles (174 km) east south east of Malta ( 35°26′N16°30′E / 35.433°N 16.500°E ) by SM U-14 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [32] [204] |
Parana | France | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Aegean Sea between Andros and Euboea, Greece by SM UC-74 ( Imperial German Navy). She consequently sank in Karystos Bay with the loss of seven lives. [205] |
Penelope | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off the Swalfre Ort Lighthouse by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [7] |
Springhill | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east north east of Scarborough, Yorkshire ( 54°21′N0°22′W / 54.350°N 0.367°W ) by SM UB-21 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [206] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cymrian | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) south east by south of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew. [207] |
Frigga | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) east south east of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UB-54 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [208] |
Garm | Norway | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) east north east of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom ( 50°19′N3°29′W / 50.317°N 3.483°W ) by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [209] |
Heatherside | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain ( 46°14′N10°57′W / 46.233°N 10.950°W ) by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 27 of her crew. [32] [210] |
Junona | Russia | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in The Minch ( 58°32′N5°34′W / 58.533°N 5.567°W ) by SM U-80 ( Imperial German Navy). [211] |
Malda | United Kingdom | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-70 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 64 lives. [212] |
Nascent | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 27 nautical miles (50 km) south of the Bishop Rock ( 49°32′N6°25′W / 49.533°N 6.417°W ) by SM UC-49 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew. [213] |
Nerma | Denmark | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) west of Berry Head, Devon by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven of her crew. [214] |
Ovar | Portugal | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°05′N11°15′W / 46.083°N 11.250°W ) by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [215] |
Sycamore | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM UB-61 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eleven of her crew. [216] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Assyria | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) north west by north of Tory Island, County Donegal ( 55°40′N9°00′W / 55.667°N 9.000°W ) by SM UB-61 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [217] |
Cassiar | Canada | The passenger ship ran aground on Trivet Isle, British Columbia and sank. All on board were rescued. [218] |
Chacma | Norway | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the Casquets, Channel Islands by SM UC-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [219] |
Durango | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north west of Barra Head, Outer Hebrides ( 57°08′N8°55′W / 57.133°N 8.917°W ) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [220] |
Eirini | Greece | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2.75 nautical miles (5.09 km) west of Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom. [221] |
Feltre | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-32 ( Imperial German Navy). [222] |
Kenmore | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal ( 55°57′N7°30′W / 55.950°N 7.500°W ) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five crew. [7] [223] |
Lighter No. 9 | United States | The Lighter sank at L Wharf, South Boston, Massachusetts. [4] |
Maria del Carmine | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy). [224] |
Marmion | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west by south of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 46°18′N11°40′W / 46.300°N 11.667°W ) by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 17 of her crew. [7] [225] |
Matunga | Australia | World War I: The cargo-liner was captured on 6 August and was scuttled by SMS Wolf ( Imperial German Navy) on 26 August off Waigeu Island, Netherlands New Guinea. [226] |
Maurizio P. | Italy | World War I: the coaster was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°56′N0°15′E / 36.933°N 0.250°E ) by SM UC-20 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [227] |
Minas Queen | Canada | World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain ( 46°23′N10°24′W / 46.383°N 10.400°W ) by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew. [228] |
Titian | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 170 nautical miles (310 km) south east of Malta ( 34°20′N17°30′E / 34.333°N 17.500°E ) by SM U-14 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [229] |
W. H. Dwyer | Canada | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) east by north of Berry Head, Devon, United Kingdom ( 50°18′N3°11′W / 50.300°N 3.183°W ) by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [230] |
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Anna | Denmark | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-87 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [231] |
Aurora | Denmark | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east south east of Lerwick ( 60°35′N0°07′E / 60.583°N 0.117°E ) by SM U-87 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [232] |
Hathor | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Cape Ténès, Algeria by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [7] [233] |
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Hidalgo | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north east of the North Cape, Norway by SM U-28 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 15 crew. [7] [234] |
Marselieza | Russia | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Barents Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) north west by north of the North Cape ( 72°30′N29°00′E / 72.500°N 29.000°E ) by SM U-28 ( Imperial German Navy). [235] |
Nairn | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) north by west of Benghazi, Libya ( 34°05′N19°20′E / 34.083°N 19.333°E ) by SM U-14 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [113] [236] |
Pasqualino Carmela | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM UC-38 ( Imperial German Navy). [237] |
Scilla | Italy | World War I: The ferry struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Messina. [238] |
Whitecourt | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north north east of the North Cape ( 72°48′N29°00′E / 72.800°N 29.000°E ) by SM U-28 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [239] |
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Cooroy | United Kingdom | World War I: The four-masted barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) south south east of Ballycotton, County Cork by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [240] |
Laura C. Anderson | United States | World War I: The four-masted schooner was captured and scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) east of Barfleur, Manche, France ( 49°43′N0°55′W / 49.717°N 0.917°W ) by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [241] |
Lynburn | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 0.5 nautical miles (0.93 km; 0.58 mi) south east of the Arklow Lightship ( United Kingdom ) with the loss of eight of her crew. [242] |
Milazzo | Italy | World War I: The bulk carrier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Malta ( 34°44′N19°16′E / 34.733°N 19.267°E ) by SM U-14 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). [243] |
Treloske | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) north north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [244] |
Vronwen | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by north of Gozo, Malta ( 36°12′N13°56′E / 36.200°N 13.933°E ) by SM UC-38 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [245] |
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Athinai | Greece | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Kassos Strait south east of Cape Sidero, Crete by SM UC-74 ( Imperial German Navy). [246] |
Eastern Prince | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse ( 49°41′N4°12′W / 49.683°N 4.200°W ) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five crew. [7] [247] |
Grelhame | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south west of Start Point by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [248] |
Hunter | United States | During a voyage from Chignik to Kodiak, Territory of Alaska, the 63-ton motor vessel sank without loss of life four minutes after striking a rock near Foggy Cape ( 56°32′N156°58′W / 56.533°N 156.967°W ) on Sutwik Island off the south coast of the Alaska Peninsula. [249] |
Liselotte | Imperial German Navy | The Anneliese-class Vorpostenboot foundered in a storm in the North Sea. |
Natal | France | The passenger ship collided with another French merchant vessel and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône. All 520 people on board were rescued. [250] |
Noya | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) west south west of The Lizard, Cornwall ( 49°52′N5°22′W / 49.867°N 5.367°W ) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [251] |
HMT Ocean's Gift II | Royal Navy | The naval trawler was lost on this date. [113] |
Ship | Country | Description |
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Eleni | Greece | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Kassos Strait by SM UC-74 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [252] |
Erissos | Greece | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 7 to 8 nautical miles (13 to 15 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later refloated. [253] |
Marques de Mudela | Spain | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Finistère, France ( 45°24′N1°17′W / 45.400°N 1.283°W ). Her crew survived. [254] |
Miniota | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel ( 49°50′N3°00′W / 49.833°N 3.000°W ) by SM U-19 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [7] [255] |
Vernon | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) south east by south of Spurn Head, Yorkshire by SM UB-30 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [7] [256] |
Westbury | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south east of the Fastnet Rock ( 51°18′N9°22′W / 51.300°N 9.367°W ) by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [113] [257] |
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Leitenant Burakov | Imperial Russian Navy | World War I: The dispatch vessel, a former Leitenant Burakov-class destroyer, struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off the Åland, Sweden on either 30 July or 12 August. [258] [259] |
Navajo | United States | The tanker caught fire mid-Atlantic Ocean and was abandoned on 1 or 11 August. [260] [261] |
SM UC-72 | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was lost after 21 August with the loss of all 31 crew. [262] |
Stroynyy | Imperial Russian Navy | World War I: The Storozhevoy-class destroyer was wrecked in the Gulf of Riga while trying to avoid attack by German Friedrichshafen FF.41 aircraft on 15 or 28 August. [263] |
W-4 | Italian Royal Navy | World War I: The W-class submarine was lost in the Adriatic Sea, probably sunk by an Austro-Hungarian mine off Cape Rodoni sometime between 4 and 6 August. [264] |
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