The list of shipwrecks in February 1918 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1918.
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Ship | State | Description |
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Arrino | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west by west of Île Vierge, Finistère, France ( 48°43′N4°54′W / 48.717°N 4.900°W ) by SM U-90 (![]() |
Cavallo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north west of Trevose Head, Cornwall ( 50°36′N5°10′W / 50.600°N 5.167°W ) by SM U-46 (![]() |
HMT Cleon | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Folkestone, Kent with the loss of twelve of her crew. [4] |
HMS E50 | ![]() | World War I: The E-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the South Dogger Lightship (![]() |
Kindly Light | ![]() | World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east north east of Trevose Head ( 50°38′N5°49′W / 50.633°N 5.817°W ) by SM U-101 (![]() |
La Dives | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 54 nautical miles (100 km) north west of Cape Carbon, Algeria ( 37°25′N4°18′E / 37.417°N 4.300°E ) by SM UB-52 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Avanti | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east by east of St. Alban's Head, Dorset by SM UB-59 (![]() |
Celia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) east by north of Cap de Creus, Spain ( 42°39′N4°08′E / 42.650°N 4.133°E ) by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Edilio | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east by north of Cap de Creus by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Esterel | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta, Algeria by SM UC-54 (![]() |
Ida | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta by SM UC-54 (![]() |
Jaffa | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east by south of the Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
SMS Kleiss | ![]() | World War I: The Kabeljau-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines north west of Sylt. |
Marie Magdeleine | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bristol Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom by SM U-101 (![]() |
Newminster Abbey | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) east by north of Cap de Creus by SM UB-48 (![]() |
HMT Remindo | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Seine Estuary by SM UC-79 (![]() |
SMS Rheinfels | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
SMS Seestern | ![]() | World War I: The Neuwerk-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines west of Horns Reef. |
Sofie | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Bristol Channel by SM U-101 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Aboukir | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east by south of Cap de Creus, Spain ( 42°20′N3°40′E / 42.333°N 3.667°E ) by SM UB-48 (![]() |
SMS Brockeswalde | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
SMS Flensburg | ![]() | World War I: The Flensburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off northern Friesland. |
Holmtown | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel off the Shambles Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Lofoten | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south east by east of Start Point, Devon ( 50°11′N3°29′W / 50.183°N 3.483°W ) by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Lutece | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of the Godrevy Lighthouse ( 50°14′N5°32′W / 50.233°N 5.533°W ) by SM U-46 (![]() |
Svanfos | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom ( 59°12′N3°55′W / 59.200°N 3.917°W ) by SM UB-72 (![]() |
SMS Weddigen | ![]() | World War I: The Greier-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Horns Reef. |
Ship | State | Description |
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Aurania | ![]() | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north west of Inistrahull, County Donegal by SM UB-67 (![]() |
Maid of Harlech | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) north by west of Cape Ivi, Algeria ( 36°46′N0°02′E / 36.767°N 0.033°E ) by SM UB-52 (![]() |
Participation | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Villajoyosa, Alicante, Spain ( 38°26′N0°13′W / 38.433°N 0.217°W ) by SM U-64 (![]() |
Standish Hall | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) west by north of Alexandria, Egypt by SM U-33 (![]() |
Treveal | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off The Skerries, Isle of Anglesey by SM U-53 (![]() |
SM UC-50 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was depth charged and sunk in the English Channel off Dungeness, Kent, United Kingdom by HMS Zubian (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Almanace | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Maiden's Head, Ireland by SM UB-57 (![]() |
Caprera | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea of Villajoyosa, Alicante, Spain ( 38°26′N0°09′W / 38.433°N 0.150°W ) by SM U-64 (![]() |
Cresswell | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) east by north of the Kish Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Cross Rip Lightship | ![]() | The lightship was swept off station by ice. She was last seen east of Great Round Shoal. Lost with all six hands. [30] [31] |
HMT Idena | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost in the Arctic Sea on this date. [32] |
Mexico City | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west by south of South Stack, Anglesey by SM U-101 (![]() |
Panama Dredge No. 4 | ![]() | The dredge was lost at sea on a journey from Colon, Panama to Savannah, Georgia. [34] [35] |
Sebastian | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Madeira, Portugal ( 29°12′N19°15′W / 29.200°N 19.250°W ) by SM U-152 (![]() |
Tuscania | ![]() | World War I: Convoy HX 20: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Rathlin Island, County Donegal ( 55°37′N6°26′W / 55.617°N 6.433°W ) by SM UB-77 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Duca di Genova | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Cape Canet, Spain ( 39°36′N0°11′W / 39.600°N 0.183°W ) by SM U-64 (![]() |
Glenartney | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Cape Bon, Algeria by SM UC-54 (![]() |
Harry R. | ![]() | The barge was driven ashore at Saybrook, Connecticut. [39] |
Holkar | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwall ( 50°39′N5°10′W / 50.650°N 5.167°W ) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Marsouin | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head ( 50°55′N4°55′W / 50.917°N 4.917°W ) by SM U-53 (![]() |
HMT Nathaniel Cole | ![]() | The naval trawler foundered in Lough Swilly off Buncrana, County Donegal with the loss of all hands. [24] [43] |
Ville de Verdun | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Guardamar, Spain ( 38°03′N0°36′W / 38.050°N 0.600°W ) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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SMS A10 | ![]() | World War I: The A1-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Belgium with the loss of nineteen of her crew. [45] |
Albert A. Young | ![]() | The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 57°N28°W / 57°N 28°W ). Her crew were rescued. [46] |
Ardbeg | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) north of the Liverpool Bar Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Ayuthia | ![]() | The cargo ship caught fire and sank at Rangoon, Burma. [48] |
Beaumaris | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off the Longships Lighthouse by SM U-53 (![]() |
Ben Rein | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) west north west of the Liverpool Bar Lightship (![]() ![]() |
RFA Creosol | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east north east of Seaham, County Durham ( 54°52′N1°12′W / 54.867°N 1.200°W ) by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Elfi | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of Sunderland, County Durham by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Fridland | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the North Sea ( 54°34′N4°10′E / 54.567°N 4.167°E ) by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of six of her crew. [53] [54] [55] |
G32 | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa off Livorno, Tuscany by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Limesfield | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Maughold Head, Isle of Man by SM UB-57 (![]() |
Sturton | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east by east of Porquerolles, Var, France ( 42°54′N6°30′E / 42.900°N 6.500°E ) by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Agnes Madre | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Seas south of Sardinia ( 38°24′N8°10′E / 38.400°N 8.167°E ) by SM U-64 (![]() |
Artesia | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) north west of Madeira, Portugal by SM U-156 (![]() |
Basuta | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south south west of The Lizard, Cornwall ( 49°13′N5°21′W / 49.217°N 5.350°W by SM U-53 (![]() |
HMS Boxer | ![]() | The Ardent-class destroyer collided with St. Patrick (![]() |
Chariton | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Madeira ( 34°22′N14°00′W / 34.367°N 14.000°W ) by SM U-156 (![]() |
Emily Anderson | ![]() | The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 48°N27°W / 48°N 27°W ). Her crew survived. [48] |
Emma Felice | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia ( 38°25′N8°23′E / 38.417°N 8.383°E ) by SM U-64 (![]() |
Kia Ora | ![]() | World War I: The Thames barge was scuttled in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north by west of Dieppe, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Mette | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of La Ganoupe, France, by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Nuzza | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar ( 34°33′N13°40′W / 34.550°N 13.667°W ) by SM U-156 (![]() |
Straton | ![]() | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of the Humber Lightship (![]() |
SM UB-38 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 50°56′N1°25′E / 50.933°N 1.417°E ) with the loss of all 27 crew. [67] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Armenia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom by SM UB-30 (![]() |
Atlantide | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Madeira, Portugal ( 34°40′N14°00′W / 34.667°N 14.000°W ) by SM U-156 (![]() |
Ceferino | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rio de Oro ( 15°42′N19°06′W / 15.700°N 19.100°W by SM U-152 (![]() |
Express | ![]() | The cargo-passenger ship, on a voyage from Leith to Kirkwall was struck by HMS Grenville (![]() |
Fantoft | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Belle Île, Morbihan, France ( 47°31′N3°13′W / 47.517°N 3.217°W ) with the loss of six of her crew. [73] |
Lydie | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east by south of The Manacles, Cornwall ( 50°03′N5°01′W / 50.050°N 5.017°W ) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Maggie Smith | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north of the Bell Rock with the loss of three of her crew. [75] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Mae | ![]() | The steamer was beached on Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, after she hit a reef. [39] |
Pilgrim | ![]() | The ketch was driven ashore and wrecked at Beaumaris, Anglesey. Her crew were rescued. [46] |
Romford | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia ( 36°54′N10°24′E / 36.900°N 10.400°E ) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Baku Standard | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south by west of Tod Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-58 (![]() |
Bo | ![]() | The cargo ship sank in La Palice after two subsequent collisions, one within a convoy and the last, fatal one while maneuvring into the harbour. The crew survived. [78] [79] |
Diane | ![]() | The Diane-class submarine was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Pallice, Vendée by an internal explosion with the loss of all 43 crew. [80] |
Golden Light | ![]() | The schooner sank in the Bristol Channel off Lundy Island, Devon. Her crew survived. [81] [82] |
Merton Hall | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north by west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°38′N4°56′W / 48.633°N 4.933°W ) by SM U-53 (![]() |
HMS Westphalia | ![]() | World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Drogheda, County Louth ( 53°48′N5°51′W / 53.800°N 5.850°W ) by SM U-97 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Aghios Nicholaos | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea ( 38°28′N23°49′E / 38.467°N 23.817°E ) by SM UC-37 (![]() |
Eleanor | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) off St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight ( 50°30′N1°30′W / 50.500°N 1.500°W ) by SM UB-57 (![]() |
Italia | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with another vessel while in convoy and sank. Her twenty crew were rescued. [46] [79] [87] |
Montenegro | ![]() | The schooner foundered in the Mediterranean Sea. [88] |
Polo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east by east of St. Catherine's Point by SM UB-57 (![]() |
St. Magnus | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire ( 57°32′15″N1°43′36″W / 57.53750°N 1.72667°W ) by SM UC-58 (![]() |
SM U-89 | ![]() | World War I: The Type U 87 submarine was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Malin Head, County Donegal, United Kingdom ( 55°38′N7°32′W / 55.633°N 7.533°W ) by HMS Roxburgh (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Bernoulli | ![]() | World War I: The Brumaire-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Durres, Albania. [80] |
Italia | ![]() | The ship collided with Carperby (![]() |
HMT Sardius II | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost on this date. [24] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Atlas | ![]() | World War I: Convoy HZ 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east south east of Hartlepool, County Durham by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Bessie Stephens | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Bristol Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west by south of Lundy Island, Devon by SM U-86 (![]() |
Carlisle Castle | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) east by north of the Royal Sovereign Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Chrysopolis | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground in the Irish Sea off Southport, Lancashire. [97] |
Donetsk | ![]() | Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War: The gunboat was damaged at Valcov on the Danube River by Romanian artillery and beached. [98] |
Hugh Bourne | ![]() | The tug struck a submerged wreck and foundered. Her crew were rescued. [79] |
Lenore | ![]() | The brigantine collided with another vessel and sank. Her crew were rescued. [79] |
Margaret | ![]() | The barge sank in the channel leading to Shop Dock at New Haven, Connecticut. [39] |
Saga | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east north east of Sunderland, County Durham ( 54°56′N1°19′W / 54.933°N 1.317°W ) by SM UB-64 (![]() |
SMS Vegesack | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Ventmoor | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west by south of Skyros, Greece ( 38°41′N24°36′E / 38.683°N 24.600°E ) by SM UC-37 (![]() |
War Monarch | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 11 nautical miles (20 km) east of the Royal Sovereign Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Christina Craig | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destropyer with the loss of all hands. [102] [103] |
HMT Clover Bank | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine warship with the loss of all but one of her crew. [102] [103] |
HMT Cosmos | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer. Three of her crew survived. [102] [103] |
HMT James Pond | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine warship with the loss of three of her crew. [102] [103] |
HMT Jamie Murray | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer. [102] [103] |
Kilgis | ![]() | Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War: The tugboat was damaged on the Danube River by No. 4 and No. 5 (both ![]() |
HMS Ludgate | ![]() | The tug was wrecked in Wigtown Bay. [104] |
HMML 12 | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The motor launch was shelled and sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserlich Marine destroyer. [103] |
Neguri | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 29°11′N20°30′W / 29.183°N 20.500°W ) by SM U-152 (![]() |
San Rito | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) south west of Chios, Greece ( 37°51′N25°33′E / 37.850°N 25.550°E ) by SM UC-37 (![]() |
HMT Silver Queen | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer. [102] [103] |
HMT Veracity | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer. [102] [103] |
HMT W. Elliott | ![]() | World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer. [102] [103] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Carlo | ![]() | The cargo ship was wrecked in the Adriatic Sea off Vegl, Austria-Hungary. [107] |
Commander | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south west of Beer Head, Devon by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Mar Caspio | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Canary Islands by SM U-152 (![]() |
Tea | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal ( 35°30′N10°28′W / 35.500°N 10.467°W ) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Thames | ![]() | The tug was lost on this date. [24] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Estrella da Bissao | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Freetown, Sierra Leone by SM U-157 (![]() |
Northville | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south east by east of Berry Head, Devon ( 50°23′N3°24′W / 50.383°N 3.400°W ) by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Pinewood | ![]() | World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Mine Head, County Cork ( 51°50′N7°35′W / 51.833°N 7.583°W ) by SM U-86 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Cecil L. Shave | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores, Portugal ( 35°30′N11°20′W / 35.500°N 11.333°W ) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Nagata Maru | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground off Kirosaki, Niigata. She broke up on 12 March and was a total loss. [115] |
Normand | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Marsa Sirocco, Malta by SM UB-52 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Barge No. 802 | ![]() | The barge sank at Penninger and Manchester's coal dock, Newport, Rhode Island. [39] |
Barrowmore | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 53 nautical miles (98 km) north west by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°58′N7°54′W / 49.967°N 7.900°W ) by SM U-94 (![]() |
Beacon Light | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides by SM U-91 (![]() |
Comandant Baratier | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south of Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Commonwealth | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Glencarron | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km)) south by east of The Lizard, Cornwall ( 49°20′N4°57′W / 49.333°N 4.950°W ) by SM U-82 (![]() |
Philadelphian | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) south by east of The Lizard by SM U-82 (![]() |
Wheatflower | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west by north of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland ( 52°09′N5°45′W / 52.150°N 5.750°W ) by SM U-86 (![]() |
Wilhelmina VII | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea ( 54°49′N3°37′E / 54.817°N 3.617°E ), probably by SM UB-64 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Balgray | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) south west by west of Dellimara Point, Malta ( 35°07′N14°01′E / 35.117°N 14.017°E ) by SM UB-52 (![]() |
Djerv | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north north west of The Skerries, Isle of Anglesey ( 53°41′N4°32′W / 53.683°N 4.533°W ) by SM U-86 (![]() |
USS Gallup | ![]() | The naval trawler/minesweeper was driven ashore at Cape Henlopen, Delaware. Her crew was rescued before she broke in two and became a total loss. |
Huntsmoor | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 23 nautical miles (43 km) south west of the Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Hagios Nicolaos | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Pelgonesi by SM UC-23 (![]() |
Harrogate | ![]() | The coaster foundered and sank in a storm off Norway [129] |
Kithira | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco ( 10°11′N16°04′W / 10.183°N 16.067°W ) by SM U-157 (![]() |
Maria Archis | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-23 (![]() |
Snowdrop | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse ( 50°03′N4°21′W / 50.050°N 4.350°W ) by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Taxi Arches | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-23 (![]() |
Taxiarchis | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 32°06′N29°08′E / 32.100°N 29.133°E ) by SM UB-53 (![]() |
Zeno | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 48 nautical miles (89 km) south west of Dellimara Point, Malta ( 35°04′N14°03′E / 35.067°N 14.050°E ) by SM UB-52 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Bør | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UC-49 (![]() |
Cheviot Range | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall by SM U-102 (![]() |
Hugin | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean [138] 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) off St Agnes, Cornwall ( 50°28′N5°12′W / 50.467°N 5.200°W ) by SM U-60 (![]() |
Idalia | ![]() | World War I: The fishing ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon ( 50°27′N3°14′W / 50.450°N 3.233°W ) by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Irex | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) east by south of Hope Cove, Devon ( 50°27′N3°14′W / 50.450°N 3.233°W ) by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Leonora | ![]() | World War I: The fishing ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 11 nautical miles (20 km) east of Hope's Nose, Devon ( 50°27′N3°14′W / 50.450°N 3.233°W ) by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Mercia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 85 nautical miles (157 km) east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom ( 57°43′N2°28′E / 57.717°N 2.467°E ) by SM UB-86 (![]() |
Oryx | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east by south of Berry Head, Devon ( 50°27′N3°14′W / 50.450°N 3.233°W ) by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Reaper | ![]() | World War I: The drifter struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north east of Tynemouth, Northumberland with the loss of eight of her crew. [146] |
Rio Verde | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in then Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Crammock Head, Wigtownshire by SM U-100 (![]() |
Rosebud | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south east of Hope Cove by SM UB-33 (![]() |
SM U-23 | ![]() | World War I: The U-20-class submarine was sunk in the Strait of Otranto by the Italian destroyer Airone (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Blue Ribbon | ![]() | The Barge sank at the wharf of the Connecticut Power Company, Shelton, Connecticut. [39] |
Haileybury | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east south east of The Maidens by SM U-91 (![]() |
Igotz Mendi | ![]() | World War I: The Spanish steamer was captured by SMS Wolf (![]() |
Reidar | ![]() | The cargo ship struck a rock and foundered with the loss of a crew member. [151] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Aspasia | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-23 (![]() |
Birchleaf | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and severely damaged in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) west by north of The Skerries, Anglesey by SM U-91 (![]() |
British Viscount | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by west of The Skerries, Anglesey by SM U-91 (![]() |
Edinorog | ![]() | The Bars-class submarine took on water and foundered while under tow in the Gulf of Finland after leaving Reval. [155] |
Florizel | ![]() | The passenger ship ran aground at Horn Head Point, Cappahayden and was wrecked with the loss of 94 lives. |
Henry Plauth | ![]() | The Barge sank at the wharf of R.E. Smith and Company, Providence, Rhode Island. Raised and returned to service. [39] |
Humberto | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Cape Tortosa, Spain by SM U-35 (![]() |
HMT Marion | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta ( 35°45′N14°23′E / 35.750°N 14.383°E ) with the loss of six of her crew. [157] |
Remus | ![]() | World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south south west of Copinsay, Orkney Islands ( 58°20′N2°42′W / 58.333°N 2.700°W ) with the loss of five of her crew. [24] [158] |
Sardinero | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar ( 34°30′N8°40′W / 34.500°N 8.667°W ) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Ulabrand | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Crammag Head, Wigtownshire, United Kingdom ( 54°40′N5°03′W / 54.667°N 5.050°W ) by SM U-86 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Amsterdam | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east by east of Coquet Island, Northumberland by SM UC-49 (![]() |
Gaetana Costanzo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rio de Oro ( 24°18′N15°49′W / 24.300°N 15.817°W ) by SM U-152 (![]() |
Renfrew | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire by SM U-91 (![]() |
Sarpfos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea off Holyhead, Anglesey, United Kingdom ( 53°46′N5°04′W / 53.767°N 5.067°W ) by SM U-105 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Apollo | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in St. George's Channel by SM U-60 (![]() |
Golden West | ![]() | After her gasoline engine broke down and her anchor lines parted in strong winds and heavy seas, the 23-gross register ton fishing vessel was wrecked when she drifted onto rocks on the west coast of Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands off the coast of British Columbia in Canada. Her crew of three escaped to the beach, from which the motor vessel Libanon (flag unknown) rescued them on 4 March. [166] |
HMS H15 | ![]() | The British H-class submarine sank at the Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts while under construction. Refloated and finished. [39] |
Rubio | ![]() | World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north of the Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
Santa Maria | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was sunk in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, United Kingdom ( 55°14′N6°19′W / 55.233°N 6.317°W ) by SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Berkley | ![]() | The barge went to pieces after going ashore on Block Island, Rhode Island. Some gear was salvaged. [39] |
USS Cherokee | ![]() | The tug foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 12 miles (19 km) off the Fenwick Island Lightship ( ![]() ![]() |
Dalewood | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of the Isle of Man ( 53°48′N5°09′W / 53.800°N 5.150°W ) by SM U-105 (![]() |
Eumaeus | ![]() | World War I: Convoy HE 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) north north east of Île Vierge, Finistère, France by SM U-55 (![]() ![]() |
HMHS Glenart Castle | ![]() | ( ![]() ![]() |
Greavesash | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of Cape Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UB-74 (![]() |
Maltby | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) west by south of Pantelleria, Italy, by SM UC-27 (![]() |
USS Mariner | ![]() | The tug foundered in a storm off Long Island, New York. The crew were rescued by USS Wadena (![]() |
Mouche | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM U-55 (![]() |
Pytheas | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south by east of Cape Palos, Murcia, Spain by SM U-35 (![]() |
Rambler | ![]() | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Blyth, Northumberland with the loss of nine of her crew. [41] |
Romny | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Barfleur by SM UB-74 (![]() |
Saida | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Cyprus by SM UB-53 (![]() |
Siljestad | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 23°36′N16°16′W / 23.600°N 16.267°W ) by SM U-152 (![]() |
Snyg | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north by east of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°51′N5°12′W / 48.850°N 5.200°W ) by SM U-94 (![]() |
South America | ![]() | The barge sank at New Haven, Connecticut. [39] |
Tiberia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Belfast Lough ( 54°47′N5°39′W / 54.783°N 5.650°W ) by SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Elmwood | ![]() | The schooner was driven ashore and wrecked. [182] |
Largo | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of the Calf of Man, Isle of Man ( 53°52′N5°02′W / 53.867°N 5.033°W ) by SM U-105 (![]() |
Machaon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by east of the Cani Rock ( 38°40′N10°35′E / 38.667°N 10.583°E ) by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Bellande | ![]() | The galeas was driven ashore near the Gjeita Lighthouse, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued. [182] |
HMS Brown Mouse | ![]() | The Q-ship was lost on this date. [32] |
Hagios Triast | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-23 (![]() |
Heenvliet | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of the Swartebank Lightship (![]() ![]() |
HMT Nerissa II | ![]() | The naval trawler was wrecked on the Valanhidi Shoal, in the Aegean Sea off Lemnos, Greece. [187] |
Savoyarde | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel struck a mine sank in the La Galite Channel. [188] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Caroline | ![]() | The steamer was destroyed by fire at Sausalito, California either on 18 November 1917 or in February 1918. [189] [190] |
Colleen | ![]() | The schooner was abandoned. She came ashore and was wrecked. [191] |
Crescendo | ![]() | The schooner foundered in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland in late February with the loss of four of her six crew. [151] |
LV-6 | ![]() | The lightship was dragged off station and carried out to sea by moving ice while on Cross Rip Station off Nantucket, Massachusetts, and sank. All six crewmen perished. [192] [193] |
Maria Lorenza | ![]() | The brigantine foundered in the Bay of Biscay 90 nautical miles (170 km) off Santander, Spain. [191] |