List of shipwrecks in February 1940

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The list of shipwrecks in February 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1940.

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1 February

List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1940
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Ellen M. Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea ( 52°33′N2°15′E / 52.550°N 2.250°E / 52.550; 2.250 ) by U-59 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all nine crew. [1] [2]
Fram Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off New Aberdour, Morayshire, United Kingdom ( 57°43′N2°06′W / 57.717°N 2.100°W / 57.717; -2.100 ) by U-13 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 23 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Khartoum and HMT Viking Deeps (both Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [3] [4] [ circular reference ] [5]
Picardie Flag of France.svg France The tanker struck a submerged object in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) north west of the Azores, Portugal ( 39°00′N39°30′W / 39.000°N 39.500°W / 39.000; -39.500 ) and broke in two. The bow section sank. Seven crew and five gunners were lost. There were 28 survivors. The stern section was towed to Oran, Algeria in April 1940. Surviving wartime damage, it was sold to Norway in 1949, a new bow section was built and she returned to service as Sirefjell. [6] [7] [8]

2 February

List of shipwrecks: 2 February 1940
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British Councillor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy AN 8442: The tanker struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off Withernsea, Yorkshire ( 53°48′N2°25′E / 53.800°N 2.417°E / 53.800; 2.417 ). All 43 crew members were rescued by HMS Gallant, HMS Griffin and HMS Whitley (all Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). The tug Yorkshireman (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) was despatched to tow British Councillor into port, but she sank the next day. [1] [9] [10] [11]
Creofield Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk ( 52°33′N2°25′E / 52.550°N 2.417°E / 52.550; 2.417 ) by U-59 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all seventeen crew. [1] [12] [13]
Portelet Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk ( 52°40′N2°13′E / 52.667°N 2.217°E / 52.667; 2.217 ) by U-59 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her eleven crew. Survivors were rescued by Oscar Midling (Flag of Finland.svg Finland). [1] [14] [15] [16]
Teresa Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg Spain The coaster ran aground at Azemmour, Morocco and was wrecked. [17]

3 February

List of shipwrecks: 3 February 1940
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Armanistan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OG 16: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the mouth of the Tagus ( 38°15′N11°15′W / 38.250°N 11.250°W / 38.250; -11.250 ) by U-25 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 54 crew were rescued by Monte Abril (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg Spain). [18] [19]
Beechwood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and shelled in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of the Smith's Knoll Lightship ( Trinity House Ensign (pre-1937).svg Trinity House) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Beechwood was on a voyage from the River Tyne to Gibraltar. She became waterlogged and put in to the River Thames in a sinking condition. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. [20]
Charles Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium The cargo ship was driven ashore by bad weather in Saltwick Bay near Whitby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom ( 54°29′24″N0°35′00″W / 54.49000°N 0.58333°W / 54.49000; -0.58333 ) with the loss of six of her ten crew. [21] [22] [23] [24]
Pallas Flag of Norway.svg Norway The coaster collided in the North Sea off Haugesund, Rogaland with Wipunen (Flag of Finland.svg Finland) and sank. All seventeen people aboard were rescued by Wipunen. [25] [26] [ circular reference ]
Reet Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea east of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom by U-58 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all eighteen crew. [27] [28] [29]
HMS Sphinx Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Halcyon-class minesweeper was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26 , Luftwaffe with the loss of 55 crew. She was taken in tow by HMS Speedwell (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) but the tow parted. HMS Speedwell and HMS Harrier (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) then attempted to take HMS Sphinx in tow but were unsuccessful. The survivors were rescued by HMS Boreas (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). HMS Sphinx capsized the next day and drifted ashore. She was declared a total loss. [1] [30]
Tempo Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off St Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom 55°59′N1°35′W / 55.983°N 1.583°W / 55.983; -1.583 by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe. All fifteen crew left the ship safely in two lifeboats. The nine men in the first were rescued by the lifeboat Frank and William Oates ( Flag of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.svg Royal National Lifeboat Institution), but the other capsized in the breakers while trying to reach land at Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland with the loss of five of the six men aboard. [1] [24] [31] [32] [33]

4 February

List of shipwrecks: 4 February 1940
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Eminent Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium The cargo ship ran aground on the east coast of the United Kingdom. All eleven crew were rescued by the lifeboat Augustus and Laura ( Flag of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.svg Royal National Lifeboat Institution). The ship was raised and resumed service, being lost in 1941. [24] [34] [35]
Flores Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The coaster ran aground in the Thames Estuary near the Kentish Knock Lightship ( Trinity House Ensign.svg Trinity House) and was wrecked. All seven crew were rescued, one of them after drifting three days. [24] [36] [37]
Hop Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea ( 58°55′N0°14′W / 58.917°N 0.233°W / 58.917; -0.233 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all seventeen crew. [1] [38] [39] [40]
Leo Dawson Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands ( 60°10′N0°39′W / 60.167°N 0.650°W / 60.167; -0.650 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 35 crew. [1] [41] [42]

5 February

List of shipwrecks: 5 February 1940
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Beaverburn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 84: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cornwall ( 49°20′N10°07′W / 49.333°N 10.117°W / 49.333; -10.117 ) by U-41 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 77 crew. Survivors were rescued by Narraganset (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States). [1] [43] [44] [45]
Ceronia Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by German submarine U-41 (1939) (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Subsequently repaired and returned to service. [46]
Karen Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark The schooner was sunk in the North Sea off Methil, Fife, United Kingdom by an accidental engine explosion. Two crew were killed, seven survived. [47] [48]
U-41 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXA submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 49°21′N10°04′W / 49.350°N 10.067°W / 49.350; -10.067 ) by HMS Antelope (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew. [1] [49]

6 February

List of shipwrecks: 6 February 1940
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Anu Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine off the mouth of the Tay and sank, killing the master, his wife and five crewmembers of the nineteen people on board. [1] [29] [50] [51] [52]
Delfina Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg Spain The cargo ship ran aground at the mouth of the Guadalquivir near Bonanza and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued. [53] [54]
Highcliffe Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on Forewick Holm, off Melby, Shetland Islands ( 60°19′08″N1°39′35″W / 60.31889°N 1.65972°W / 60.31889; -1.65972 ). All 35 crew survived. She was declared a constructive total loss. [24] [55] [56]
Verbormilia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Fast Castle Point, Berwickshire ( 55°56′10″N1°14′30″W / 55.93611°N 1.24167°W / 55.93611; -1.24167 ) and was wrecked. All 32 people aboard were rescued by the lifeboats Annie Ronald and Isabella Forrest (both Flag of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.svg Royal National Lifeboat Institution). [24] [57] [58]
Veteran Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy The auxiliary minesweeper collided with Alert (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) in the English Channel off Cap Griz Nez, Pas-de-Calais ( 58°50′20″N1°43′54″E / 58.83889°N 1.73167°E / 58.83889; 1.73167 ) and sank. Her crew were rescued. [1] [59]
Wirgo Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Winter War: The coaster was bombed by Soviet Air Force aircraft on 5 February when at anchor at Berghamn, Åland and was damaged by near misses. Damage seemed minor and she sailed during the night to Gärso where the crew went ashore. In the morning she suddenly heeled over to starboard and sank 20 minutes later. There were no casualties. [60] [61] [62] [63]
Zitella Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Boddam, Aberdeenshire ( 57°28′15″N1°46′30″W / 57.47083°N 1.77500°W / 57.47083; -1.77500 ) and broke in two. All 33 crew were rescued by Coastguard life-saving apparatus. She was declared a total loss. [24] [64] [65] [58]

7 February

List of shipwrecks: 7 February 1940
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Eldonpark Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground and was wrecked near Port Eynon, Glamorgan. Her 37 crew were rescued by the Mumbles Lifeboat. [24] [66]
Munster Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The ferry struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay ( 53°56′N3°24′W / 53.933°N 3.400°W / 53.933; -3.400 ). All 235 people aboard were rescued by Ringwall (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [1] [9] [67] [68] [69] [70]
Poling Brothers No. 2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The tanker sank without loss of life in 65 feet (20 m) of water in Long Island Sound north of Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, and 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) south of Great Captain Island off Greenwich, Connecticut, at 40°57.350′N073°37.500′W / 40.955833°N 73.625000°W / 40.955833; -73.625000 (Poling Brothers No. 2) after striking pack ice. [71] [72]

9 February

List of shipwrecks: 9 February 1940
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Agnes AllenCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea. She was on a voyage from Holyhead, Anglesey to Workington, Cumberland. Six crew were killed. [1] [73]
Britannic Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HG 53: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 35°42′N14°38′W / 35.700°N 14.633°W / 35.700; -14.633 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of one of her 37 crew. [74]
Chagres Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea off Liverpool, Lancashire with the loss of two of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Loch Montreith (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [75] [76] [77]
ChaumoiseFlag of France.svg France The motorboat struck rocks off Les Sables d'Olonne, Vendée and was wrecked. Hwe crew were rescued. [78] [79]
HMT Fort Royal Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The 100.4-foot (30.6 m), 351-ton naval trawler was strafed, bombed and sunk in the North Sea north east of Aberdeen by two Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26 , Luftwaffe with the loss of six crew including her Captain. Survivors were rescued by HMT Ohm and HMT Thomas Altoft (both Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [30]
HMT Robert Bowen Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Castle-class trawler was strafed, bombed, blown in half and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of Aberdeen ( 57°09′N02°00′W / 57.150°N 2.000°W / 57.150; -2.000 )by two Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe with the loss of all sixteen crew. [1] [30] [80] [81]

10 February

List of shipwrecks: 10 February 1940
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Branksea Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship sank in the North Sea off Montrose, Angus. At the time she was being towed by the tug Prizeman (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) to Scapa Flow to be used as a blockship. The mate of the tug was lost attempting to free the tow. [1] [82]
Burgerdijk Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Bishop Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom 49°45′N6°30′W / 49.750°N 6.500°W / 49.750; -6.500 ) by U-48 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 48 people on board were rescued by Edam (Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands). [1] [23] [83] [84] [85]
Charles-MargueriteFlag of France.svg France The fishing boat struck rocks off Île d'Yeu, Vendée and was wrecked. All five crew members were lost. [79]
Sea Rambler Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship foundered in a storm in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Azores, Portugal ( 47°16′N41°18′W / 47.267°N 41.300°W / 47.267; -41.300 ). The 25 crew members were rescued in difficult conditions by Mosdale and Kaia Knudsen (both Flag of Norway.svg Norway). [86] [87] [88] [58]
Silja Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland ( 51°21′N11°32′W / 51.350°N 11.533°W / 51.350; -11.533 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all fifteen crew. [1] [89] [90] [91]
Theresa BoyleCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The 120.7-foot (36.8 m), 224-ton steam fishing trawler was strafed and damaged by bombs and causing her to sink from leaks in the North Sea 115 nautical miles (213 km) east by north of Aberdeen by an Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26 , Luftwaffe. All ten crew were rescued by HMT Almandine and HMT Brabant (both Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) 50 hours later. [1] [92] [93]

11 February

List of shipwrecks: 11 February 1940
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Aghia Zoni P. Flag of Greece.svg Greece The cargo ship ran aground near Kyparissia. She was raised in April but was declared a total loss. [94]
Erna Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Australia The launch burned after an engine explosion off Shark Island in Sydney Harbour. All six occupants were rescued. [95] [96]
Imperial Transport Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
The stern section of Imperial Transport beached in Kilchattan Bay. Build-the-ships-8a-2-001.jpg
The stern section of Imperial Transport beached in Kilchattan Bay.
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Outer Hebrides (approximately 59°N12°W / 59°N 12°W / 59; -12 ) by U-53 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Two crew were killed. Imperial Transport broke in two. The bow section sank. The stern section was taken in tow by the tugs Englishman and St Martin (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) and beached at Kilchattan Bay, Bute on 26 February. A new bow section was constructed and the ship was repaired and re-entered service in 1941. [1] [97] [98]
Linda Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Utsira, Norway ( 58°15′N1°54′E / 58.250°N 1.900°E / 58.250; 1.900 ) by U-9 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her fifteen crew. Survivors were rescued by Birgitta (Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden). [1] [99] [100] [101]
Orania Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east of the Shetland Islands United Kingdom by U-50 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of the 24 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Fearless (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [102] [103] [104]
Philip GodbyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The 125.6-foot (38.3 m), 209-ton steam trawler, a sold off Castle-class naval trawler, was shelled and sunk by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) 70 miles (110 km) west of Fastnet ( 50°40′N11°02′W / 50.667°N 11.033°W / 50.667; -11.033 ). The crew was rescued from her boats by Monte Navajo (Flag of Spain.svg Spain) 28 hours later. [105]
Snestad Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom 58°40′N13°40′W / 58.667°N 13.667°W / 58.667; -13.667 ) by U-53 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew were rescued by Albert L. Ellsworth (Flag of Norway.svg Norway), but two of them died when that ship was damaged by a torpedo from U-50 two days later. [1] [106] [107] [108]
TogimoCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cornwall ( 50°40′N11°02′W / 50.667°N 11.033°W / 50.667; -11.033 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her eleven crew. Survivors were rescued by Monte Navajo (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg Spain). [1] [109] [110] [111]

12 February

List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1940
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Dalarö Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland ( 56°44′N11°44′W / 56.733°N 11.733°W / 56.733; -11.733 ) by U-53 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing trawler Jan de Waele (Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium). [1] [112] [113] [114]
Doris Hamlin Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The schooner disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all ten crew. She was carrying coal from Hampton Roads, Virginia to the Canary Islands. [95] [115] [116]
Flandres Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium The cargo ship collided with Kabalo (Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium) in The Downs ( 51°12′51″N1°27′41″E / 51.21417°N 1.46139°E / 51.21417; 1.46139 ) and sank. Her crew survived. [24] [117] [118] [119]
Nidarholm Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°50′N14°10′W / 50.833°N 14.167°W / 50.833; -14.167 ) by U-26 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) The ship was split in two, with the bow section sinking that day and the stern section sometime afterwards. All 25 crew were rescued by Berto (Flag of Norway.svg Norway). [1] [120] [121]
Ons Heer Bewaar OnsFlag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium The fishing trawler sank in the North Sea after hitting a submerged object. Her crew were saved by another trawler. [1] [122] [123]
U-33 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIA submarine (616/733 t, 1936) was depth charged and sunk in the Firth of Clyde by HMS Gleaner (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 25 of her 42 crew. [124] [125] [126]
Vierge de BoulogneFlag of France.svg France The fishing trawler ran aground near Omonville-la-Rogue, Manche ( 49°43′N01°51′W / 49.717°N 1.850°W / 49.717; -1.850 ) and was wrecked. All 21 crew were rescued by the local lifeboat. [95] [127] [128]

13 February

List of shipwrecks: 13 February 1940
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British Triumph Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy FS 93: The tanker struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk ( 53°06′N1°25′E / 53.100°N 1.417°E / 53.100; 1.417 ) with the loss of four of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by British Officer (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) and HMS Stork (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). British Officer attempted to tow British Triumph. The tug Irishman (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) was sent out, but British Triumph sank before she arrived. [1] [112] [129]
Chastine Mærsk Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Norway ( 61°30′N2°00′E / 61.500°N 2.000°E / 61.500; 2.000 ) by U-25 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 30 crew were rescued by Hilda (Flag of Norway.svg Norway). [48] [130] [131] [132]
Norna Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°30′N11°00′W / 55.500°N 11.000°W / 55.500; -11.000 ) by U-53 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all eighteen crew. [1] [133] [134]
Wakama Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Frio, Brazil ( 22°42′S41°38′W / 22.700°S 41.633°W / -22.700; -41.633 ) by HMS Dorsetshire (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew. Her 46 crew were rescued by HMS Dorsetshire. [135] [136]

14 February

List of shipwrecks: 14 February 1940
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AlizéFlag of France.svg France The fishing sloop sank off Brest, Finistère, after a collision with the submarine Archimède (Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy). All five crew were killed. [95] [137] [138]
Giorgio Ohlsen Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 53°17′N1°10′E / 53.283°N 1.167°E / 53.283; 1.167 ) with the loss of sixteen of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by Lolworth (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [1] [139] [140] [141]
Glendun Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Cornaa, Isle of Man and was wrecked. All ten crew members were rescued by the lifeboat Lady Harrison ( Flag of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.svg Royal National Lifeboat Institution). [24] [142] [143]
Gretafield Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 18: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and set on fire in the North Sea south east of Noss Head, Shetland Islands ( 58°27′N2°33′W / 58.450°N 2.550°W / 58.450; -2.550 ) by U-57 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten crew members and one gunner. Thirty survivors were rescued by HMT Peggy Nutten and HMT Strathalladale (both Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). The burning wreck came ashore at Dunbeath, Caithness on 15 February and broke in two four days later. She was declared a total loss. [1] [144] [145]
Langleeford Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 18: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock ( 51°40′N12°40′W / 51.667°N 12.667°W / 51.667; -12.667 ), by U-26 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 34 crew. [1] [146] [147] [148]
Martin Goldschmidt Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland ( 55°53′N12°37′W / 55.883°N 12.617°W / 55.883; -12.617 ) by U-53 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of her twenty crew. The survivors were rescued by Berto (Flag of Norway.svg Norway). [1] [48] [149] [150]
Sultan Star Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Land's End, Cornwall ( 48°54′N10°03′W / 48.900°N 10.050°W / 48.900; -10.050 ) by U-48 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 73 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Whitshed. [1] [112] [151] [152]

15 February

List of shipwrecks: 15 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Aase Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 49°17′N8°15′W / 49.283°N 8.250°W / 49.283; -8.250 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of her sixteen crew. The survivor was rescued on 17 February by HMS Verity (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [48] [153] [154] [155] [156]
Den Haag Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay ( 48°02′N8°26′W / 48.033°N 8.433°W / 48.033; -8.433 ) by U-48 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 26 of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by Glenorchy (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [23] [153] [157] [158]
Maryland Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom ( 57°09′N12°00′W / 57.150°N 12.000°W / 57.150; -12.000 ) by U-50 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 34 crew. [48] [153] [159] [160] [161]
Rhone Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea east of Caithness, United Kingdom, by U-14 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her twenty crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Kipling (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and the fishing trawler Standard (Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden). [48] [153] [162] [163] [164]
Sleipner Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Moray Firth ( 58°18′N1°48′W / 58.300°N 1.800°W / 58.300; -1.800 ) by U-14 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Kipling (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and the fishing trawler Standard (Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden). [48] [153] [162] [165] [166]
Steinstad Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km)west of County Clare, Ireland by U-26 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her 24 crew. [153] [167] [168] [169]
USS Wicomico Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The tug collided with USS Goff (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) in the Hampton Roads, Virginia and sank. The damaged destroyer rescued her eleven crew. The wreck was later raised and scrapped. [170]

16 February

List of shipwrecks: 16 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Altmark War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Altmark Incident: The tanker ran aground in Jøssingfjord, Norway trying to evade HMS Cossack (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). British sailors boarded the ship and liberated the 299 British merchant sailors held aboard after a fight during which 7 German sailors were killed and eleven were wounded. Altmark was later refloated. She was repaired and returned to service as Uckermark. [171] [172]
Baldur Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: Altmark Incident: The cargo ship was intercepted west of Jøssingfjord by HMS Ivanhoe (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew. [173]
Liana Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by U-14 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her twenty crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing trawler Loch Hope (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) and the cargo ship Santos (Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden. [146] [153] [174] [175]
Osmed Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by U-14 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her twenty crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Loch Hope (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [146] [153] [176] [177]

17 February

List of shipwrecks: 17 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Alkmaar Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The cargo ship ran aground on Ilhéu de Cima, Cape Verde Islands and was wrecked. Her crew was rescued by a Portuguese warship. [178]
Baron Ailsa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Inverness-shire ( 53°17′N1°12′E / 53.283°N 1.200°E / 53.283; 1.200 ) with the loss of two of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Beech (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [179] [180]
Cheldale Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Greystoke Castle (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) in the Indian Ocean 24 nautical miles (44 km) off Durban, South Africa ( 29°49′S31°30′E / 29.817°S 31.500°E / -29.817; 31.500 ) with the loss of sixteen of her 35 crew. [181] [182] [183]
Kvernaas Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north west of the Schouwenbank, Netherlands ( 51°50′N3°19′E / 51.833°N 3.317°E / 51.833; 3.317 ) by U-10 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All twenty crew were rescued by Oranjepolder (Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands). [153] [184] [185] [186] [187]
Pyrrhus Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OG 18: The cargo liner straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cape Finisterre ( 44°02′N10°18′W / 44.033°N 10.300°W / 44.033; -10.300 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 86 crew. The ship broke in two, with the stern section sinking. The bow section sank two days later. Survivors were rescued by Sinnington Court and Uskside (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [153] [188] [189]
Wilja Flag of Finland.svg Finland World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom ( 49°00′N6°33′W / 49.000°N 6.550°W / 49.000; -6.550 ) by U-48 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 27 crew were rescued by Maasdam (Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands) and HMS Vanessa (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [153] [190] [191]

18 February

List of shipwrecks: 18 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Ameland Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off the Maasbank Buoy ( 51°54′N3°01′E / 51.900°N 3.017°E / 51.900; 3.017 ) by U-10 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 48 crew were rescued by Montferland (Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands). [23] [153] [184] [192] [193]
Banderas Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg Spain World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north west of Cape Villano by U-53 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing vessel Tritonia (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg Spain). [153] [194] [195] [196]
Bore III Flag of Finland.svg Finland Winter War: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Mäntyluoto by Soviet Air Force aircraft. [197]
Bore IV Flag of Finland.svg Finland Winter War: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Mäntyluoto by Soviet Air Force aircraft. [197]
HMS Daring Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy HN 12: The D-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Duncansby Head, Caithness ( 58°40′N1°35′W / 58.667°N 1.583°W / 58.667; -1.583 ) by U-23 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 156 of her 161 crew. [198]
Ellin Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her crew were rescued by the fishing boat Manin (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg Spain) and landed at Á Coruña. [153] [194] [199] [200]
El Sonador Flag of Panama.svg Panama World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by U-61 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all seventeen crew. [153] [201]
Ilsenstein Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship in Skerry Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands. [202] [203]
PLM 15 Flag of France.svg France World War II: Convoy RS 10: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Finisterre ( 43°37′N9°15′W / 43.617°N 9.250°W / 43.617; -9.250 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine)with the loss of all 42 crew. [153] [204] [205]
Rigel Flag of Finland.svg Finland Winter War: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Mäntyluoto by Soviet Air Force aircraft. [197]
Sangstad Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea east of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom ( 59°03′N1°08′E / 59.050°N 1.133°E / 59.050; 1.133 ) by U-61 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Brazen and HMS Diana (both Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [206] [207] [208]

19 February

List of shipwrecks: 19 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Busk Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The Admiralty-requisitioned cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship in Kirk Sound, Scapa Flow. She broke up in a gale in the winter of 1940–41 and was scrapped. [203] [209] [210]
FoxCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The motorboat sank in the Solent after a collision with the paddle steamer Lord Elgin (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). Her three crew were rescued. [211]
Shch-421 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The Shchuka-class submarine ran aground in Skorbeevskaya Bay. She was refloated on 6 March and taken in to Polyarny for repairs. [212]
Tiberton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Moray Firth ( 58°07′N2°39′W / 58.117°N 2.650°W / 58.117; -2.650 ) by U-23 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 34 crew. [153] [213]

20 February

List of shipwrecks: 20 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
HMT Fifeshire Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea ( 59°00′N0°25′E / 59.000°N 0.417°E / 59.000; 0.417 ) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26 , Luftwaffe with the loss of twenty of her 21 crew. [153] [214] [215]

21 February

List of shipwrecks: 21 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Georgios Karavias Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece The coaster disappeared in a storm in the Aegean Sea between Creta and Piraeus with the loss of all thirteen hands. [216]
Loch Maddy Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 19: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea east of the Orkney Islands ( 58°50′N2°28′W / 58.833°N 2.467°W / 58.833; -2.467 ) by U-57 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow but was torpedoed and sunk the next day by U-23 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) and broke in two. Four of her crew were killed. Thirty-three survivors were rescued by HMS Diana (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). The bow section sank, whilst the stern section was beached in Inganess Bay, Orkney Islands for the salvage of her cargo of aircraft, timber and wheat. She was declared a total loss. [153] [217] [218]
PettenFlag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands World War II: The fishing trawler was damaged in the North Sea by an explosion, possibly due to a British mine, and sank under tow before reaching a coast. All twelve crew were rescued by the fishing vessel Vikingbank (Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands). [153] [23] [219] [220] [221]
Tara Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Finisterre, Spain ( 42°45′N10°25′W / 42.750°N 10.417°W / 42.750; -10.417 ) by U-50 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 35 crew were rescued by Le Fantasque (Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  Marine Nationale) and the fishing trawler Milin (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg Spain). [153] [23] [222] [223]

22 February

List of shipwrecks: 22 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
British Endeavour Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OGF 19: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain ( 42°11′N11°35′W / 42.183°N 11.583°W / 42.183; -11.583 ) by U-50 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bodnant (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [153] [224] [225]
Z1 Leberecht Maass War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Operation Wikinger: The Type 1934-class destroyer was bombed and damaged by a Heinkel He 111 aircraft of X Fliegerkorps , Luftwaffe. She strayed into a minefield in the Dogger Bank, struck a mine and sank with the loss of 282 of her 342 crew. Survivors were rescued by Z13 Erich Koellner, Z16 Friedrich Eckoldt and Z4 Richard Beitzen (all War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [153]
Z3 Max Schultz War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Operation Wikinger: The Type 1934-class destroyer struck a mine in the Dogger Bank whilst attempting to rescue survivors from Leberecht Maass and sank with the loss of all 308 crew.

23 February

List of shipwrecks: 23 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Benvolio Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank off the mouth of the Humber with the loss of ten of her fifteen crew. [154] [226]
SteurFlag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of the West Hinder Lightship ( Trinity House Ensign.svg Trinity House) and sank with the loss of all four hands. [1] [227] [228]
Torbrand Flag of Norway.svg Norway The cargo ship ran aground at Skudenes and was wrecked. There were no casualties. [229]
U-53 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the North Sea off the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom ( 60°32′N6°14′W / 60.533°N 6.233°W / 60.533; -6.233 ) by HMS Gurkha (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 42 crew. [230]

24 February

List of shipwrecks: 24 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Clan Morrison Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy FN 102: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea north of Cromer Norfolk ( 53°07′N1°22′E / 53.117°N 1.367°E / 53.117; 1.367 ) and sank with the loss of one of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Nogi (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [231] [232] [233]
EjjamFlag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The fishing boat was rammed and sunk off the Dogger Bank, North Sea by M-1 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). The German ship deliberately avoided rescuing her crew. All four crewmen died. [197] [234] [235]
GerlisFlag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The fishing boat was rammed and sunk off the Dogger Bank by M-1 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). The German ship deliberately avoided rescuing her crew. All four crewmen died. [197] [234] [235]
Golconda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground near Chittagong, India and was wrecked. [95] [236]
Jevington Court Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy FS 103: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 8+1⁄4 nautical miles (15.3 km) off the Cromer Knoll Lightship ( Trinity House Ensign.svg Trinity House). All 35 crew were rescued by Dunoon (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [154] [237] [238] [239]
MerkatorFlag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The fishing boat was rammed and sunk off the Dogger Bank by M-1 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). The German ship deliberately avoided rescuing her crew. All four crewmen died. [197] [234] [235]
PolarisFlag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War II: The fishing boat was rammed and sunk off the Dogger Bank by M-1 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). The German ship deliberately avoided rescuing her crew. All four crewmen died. [197] [234] [235]
Royal Archer Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the Firth of Forth ( 56°06′N2°55′W / 56.100°N 2.917°W / 56.100; -2.917 ) and sank. All 27 crew were rescued by HMS Weston (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [153] [240] [241]
Santos Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War II: Convoy HN 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom, ( 59°17′N0°42′W / 59.283°N 0.700°W / 59.283; -0.700 ) by U-63 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of the 43 people on board, which included survivors from Liana (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy ), nine of them being killed. Survivors were rescued by HMS Gallant (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and landed at Invergordon, Ross-shire. [153] [242] [243]

25 February

List of shipwrecks: 25 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Castlemoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 20: The cargo ship was last seen in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all 41 crew. [153] [244] [245]
U-63 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IIC submarine was depth charged, torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea south of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom ( 58°35′N1°05′W / 58.583°N 1.083°W / 58.583; -1.083 ) by HMS Escort, HMS Inglefield, and HMS Imogen (both Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of one of her 25 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Inglefield and HMS Imogen. [153] [246]

26 February

List of shipwrecks: 26 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Efos Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with some flotsam in the North Sea and sank. All nineteen crew were rescued. [232] [247]
Ida Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The coaster sank in the Irish Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south west of the Smalls Lighthouse, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom. There were no casualties. [248] [249]
Nordia Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War II: Convoy ON 15: The cargo ship collided with HMS Imperial (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) ( 61°12′N3°08′E / 61.200°N 3.133°E / 61.200; 3.133 ) and sank in the North Sea with the loss of two of her crew. [153] [250] [251]
Orizaba Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The blockade runner ran aground off Skjervøya, Norway ( 70°40′N20°59′E / 70.667°N 20.983°E / 70.667; 20.983 ) and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued by Margareta (Flag of Finland.svg Finland). [153] [252] [253] [254]

27 February

List of shipwrecks: 27 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Ben AttowCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawler exploded and sank off the coast of Fife with the loss of all nine crew. She was sunk either by a mine or a Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26 , Luftwaffe. [153] [255] [256] [257]
Orion Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia The coaster sprang a leak and sank in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. All sixteen crew were rescued by the fishing trawler Avonside (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [29] [258]
PLM 25 Flag of France.svg France World War II: Convoy FS 106: The collier struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea ( 53°19′N1°12′E / 53.317°N 1.200°E / 53.317; 1.200 ). She was taken in tow by HMS Flamingo (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) but struck another mine and sank with the loss of four of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Wallace (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [255] [259] [260]
Storfors Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden The cargo ship collided with HMS Jackal (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and sank in the North Sea 12.8 nautical miles (23.7 km) off the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland, United Kingdom. All fourteen crew were rescued by HMS Jackal. [153] [261] [262]

28 February

List of shipwrecks: 28 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Ulster Queen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The passenger ship ran aground off Ramsey, Isle of Man. All on board, including 88 passengers, were rescued. She was abandoned, but was refloated on 27 March. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. [24] [263] [264] [265] [266]

29 February

List of shipwrecks: 29 February 1940
ShipStateDescription
Maria Rosa Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea south east of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom ( 52°24′30″N1°59′00″E / 52.40833°N 1.98333°E / 52.40833; 1.98333 ) by U-20 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 29 crew. [267] [268] [269] [270]
Troja Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted by HMS Despatch (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) off Aruba and was scuttled by her crew. [271]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown Date 1940
ShipStateDescription
K R Co. #1Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The scow sank in Nazil Bay ( 52°12′N174°06′W / 52.200°N 174.100°W / 52.200; -174.100 (Nazil Bay) ) on the coast of Atka Island in the Aleutian Islands, Territory of Alaska. [272]
U-54 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIB submarine departed from Wilhelmshaven, on her first patrol. No further trace. Presumed to have struck a mine in the Skagerrak ( 55°07′N5°05′E / 55.117°N 5.083°E / 55.117; 5.083 ) on or about 13 February with the loss of all 41 crew. [1] [273]

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