List of shipwrecks in February 1941

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

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1 February

List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Kai Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship struck a submerged object and sank in the Bristol Channel off Trevose Head, Cornwall. [1]
Königsberg-Preussen Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Elbe I Lightship (Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany ). [2] [3] [4]
Nicolas Angelos Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 59°N17°W / 59°N 17°W / 59; -17 ) by U-48 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her crew took to the lifeboats, but were not seen again. [5] [6]
Rockpool Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 19: The cargo ship ran aground on Little Cumbrae and was declared a constructive total loss. She was repaired and re-entered service in 1941 as Empire Trent . [7] [8]

2 February

List of shipwrecks: 2 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Almond Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Tree-class trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall with the loss of 19 of her crew. [5] [9]
Jonathan Holt Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 289: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands ( 61°10′N11°55′W / 61.167°N 11.917°W / 61.167; -11.917 ) by U-97 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Jonathan Holt was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to an American port. [10]
Pallieter Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium The cargo ship foundered in the Firth of Clyde ( 55°15′N5°18′W / 55.250°N 5.300°W / 55.250; -5.300 ) after her cargo shifted during a storm. [11]
The Sultan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the North Sea ( 51°43′N1°26′E / 51.717°N 1.433°E / 51.717; 1.433 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two of her fourteen crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing trawler Lord St Vincent (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [5]
Uso Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The armed tug was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea between the islands of Korčula and Lastovo, Yugoslavia. [12]

3 February

List of shipwrecks: 3 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Arctic Trapper Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea east of Ramsgate, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of seventeen of her crew. [5] [13]
HMS Crispin Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The ocean boarding vessel was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Ireland ( 56°38′N20°05′W / 56.633°N 20.083°W / 56.633; -20.083 ) by U-107 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine), with the loss of twenty of her 141 crew. Survivors were rescued by Copeland (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and HMS Harvester (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). HMS Crispin sank the next day ( 56°52′N20°22′W / 56.867°N 20.367°W / 56.867; -20.367 ). [5] [14] [15]
Dione II Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 20. The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°40′N14°23′W / 55.667°N 14.383°W / 55.667; -14.383 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe. She straggled behind the convoy and was torpedoed and sunk the next day ( 55°50′N10°30′W / 55.833°N 10.500°W / 55.833; -10.500 ) by U-93 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by Flowergate (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [5] [16] [17] [18]
Empire Citizen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 279: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 58°12′N23°22′W / 58.200°N 23.367°W / 58.200; -23.367 ) by U-107 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine), [19] with the loss of 78 of the 83 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Clarkia (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy).
HMS MGB 12 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The BPB 70-foot-class motor gun boat was damaged by a mine off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. She sank on 6 February while under tow. [20]
HMT Midas Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the English Channel off Dungeness, Kent. [5]
Multedo Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy The cargo ship sank in the Gulf of Sirte. [5]
RelianceFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States With no-one aboard, the fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Ketchikan, Territory of Alaska. [21]

4 February

List of shipwrecks: 4 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Aghios Georgios Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Suez Canal with the loss of three of her 27 crew. The wreck was subsequently removed. [5] [22]
Calafatis Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece World War II: Convoy SC 20: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 56°27′N13°40′W / 56.450°N 13.667°W / 56.450; -13.667 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe with the loss of eighteen of her 31 crew. [5] [16] [17] [23]
DuriFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The fishing vessel was wrecked on the coast of Biorka Island, near Sitka, Territory of Alaska. Both people aboard survived. [24]
Empire Engineer Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 20: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 54°21′N23°15′W / 54.350°N 23.250°W / 54.350; -23.250 ) by U-123 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 39 crew. [25] Empire Engineer was on a voyage from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada to Newport, Monmouthshire. [26]
Forbach War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The tanker was bombed and severely damaged at Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France by Royal Air Force aircraft. [16]
Gwynwood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by a parachute mine with the loss of eleven of her crew. [5]
HMT Imbat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands. [5]
John A. Essberger Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The coastal tanker was bombed and sunk at Le Havre by Royal Air Force aircraft. [16]
MarieFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The fishing vessel was wrecked near Kake, Territory of Alaska. The only person aboard survived. [27]
Ringhorn Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy OB 280: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°46′N22°36′W / 55.767°N 22.600°W / 55.767; -22.600 ) by U-52 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her nineteen crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Harvester (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [5] [28]

5 February

List of shipwrecks: 5 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Empire Breeze Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on Bondicar Rocks, off Amble, Northumberland. She was refloated on 13 March with assistance from the tug Bullger (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). Empire Breeze was subsequently repaired and returned to service. [29]
Ioannis M. Embiricos Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece World War II: Convoy SC 20: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°41′N12°26′W / 55.683°N 12.433°W / 55.683; -12.433 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe. She sank the next day. Her crew were rescued. [5] [16] [17]
Minnie de Larrinaga Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was sunk as a blockship at Dover, Kent. [30]
Politician Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground off Eriskay, Outer Hebrides and was wrecked.
Ranee Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and broke in two in the Suez Canal with the loss of nine of her 79 crew. The bow section was taken in to Port Said, Egypt; the stern section sank. [5] [31]
Ryfylke Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Stadlandet by HMS Sealion (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). All 45 people aboard were rescued by Christian Bugge (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway). [5] [32]
Snia Amba Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Benghazi, Libya. She was later salvaged. [5]
HMT Tourmaline Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Agate type naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off North Foreland, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. [33]

6 February

List of shipwrecks: 6 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Angularity Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by S 30 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her crew. One survivor was taken as a prisoner of war. [5]
Maplecourt Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada World War II: Convoy SC 20: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°39′N15°56′W / 55.650°N 15.933°W / 55.650; -15.933 ) by U-107 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 37 crew. [5] [34]
34 and 39Flags unknownWorld War II: The dredgers struck mines and sank in the Suez Canal. [16]

7 February

List of shipwrecks: 7 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Bay Fisher Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north east of Bell Rock, Scotland with the loss of eight of her crew. [5] [35]
Scottish Cooperation Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Solway Firth off Workington, Cumberland. She was beached but refloated later that day. [5]

8 February

List of shipwrecks: 8 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Ramon de Larrinaga Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship sprang a leak in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) off the coast of New Jersey, United States. She was beached the next day at Lewes, Delaware. She was refloated on 26 June but was declared a constructive total loss. Ramon de Larrinaga was repaired and returned to service in 1942 as Empire Mersey. [36]
Thala Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Hartimeal, South Uist, Outer Hebrides and broke in two. She was declared a total loss. [37]

9 February

List of shipwrecks: 9 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
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 Kondor aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of a crew member. [5] [38]
Ciss Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her crew survived. [39]
Courland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HG 53: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 35°53′N13°13′W / 35.883°N 13.217°W / 35.883; -13.217 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by Brandenburg (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [5] [38] [40]
Dagmar I 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 Kondor aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of five of her crew. [5] [38]
Estrellano Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HG 53: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 35°53′N13°13′W / 35.883°N 13.217°W / 35.883; -13.217 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Deptford (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) [5] [38] [41]
IV Novembre Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Sirte, Libya. [5]
Jura 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 Kondor aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of seventeen of her 25 crew. [5] [38] [42]
Kervégan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 22: The cargo ship foundered off "Cape Agulhas", Nova Scotia, Canada ( 43°40′N61°33′W / 43.667°N 61.550°W / 43.667; -61.550 ) with the loss of all 26 crew. [43] [44] She was on a voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Loch Ewe. [45]
Rosanna Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Sirte. [5]
Tejo Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 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 Kondor aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of four of her fifteen crew. [5] [38] [46]
Tenax Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Sirte. [5]
Varna Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HG 53: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 35°42′N14°38′W / 35.700°N 14.633°W / 35.700; -14.633 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Kondor aircraft of the Luftwaffe. Her crew were rescued. Varna sank on 16 February at 44°55′N22°30′W / 44.917°N 22.500°W / 44.917; -22.500 . [5] [38]

10 February

List of shipwrecks: 10 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Boy Alan Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the Thames Estuary. There were no casualties. [5] [47]
Brandenburg Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HG 53: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Madeira, Portugal ( 36°10′N15°38′W / 36.167°N 15.633°W / 36.167; -15.633 ) by U-37 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 24 crew, plus all 30 survivors from Courland (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). The survivor was rescued by HMS Velox (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [5] [48] [49]
Canford Chine Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OG 52: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire ( 55°51′N17°35′W / 55.850°N 17.583°W / 55.850; -17.583 ) by U-52 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of her 36 crew. [5] [50] [51]
Heina Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy SC 67: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 56°09′N31°09′W / 56.150°N 31.150°W / 56.150; -31.150 ) by U-136 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 36 crew were rescued by HMCS Dauphin (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [52]

11 February

List of shipwrecks: 11 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Blink Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 35°00′N72°27′W / 35.000°N 72.450°W / 35.000; -72.450 ) by U-108 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 30 crew. [53]
EamontCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and damaged in the North Sea ( 58°15′N3°26′W / 58.250°N 3.433°W / 58.250; -3.433 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her ten crew were rescued. She came ashore the next day and broke up. [5]
Iceland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HG 53: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by Admiral Hipper (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [54]
John DunkinCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 13 nautical miles (24 km) north by east of Buckie, Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member. [5]
HMS Snapper Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The S-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 47°25′N5°47′W / 47.417°N 5.783°W / 47.417; -5.783 ) by M-2, M-13 and M-25 (all War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 41 crew. [5] [16]
HMSAS Southern Floe Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  South African Navy World War II: The naval whaler struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya with the loss of all but onenof her crew. The survivor was rescued by HMAS Voyager (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Australian Navy). [5] [55]

12 February

List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Borgestad Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy SLS 64: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Madeira, Portugal ( 37°10′N21°20′W / 37.167°N 21.333°W / 37.167; -21.333 ) by Admiral Hipper (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 31 crew. [5] [56]
CaledonianCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The fishing boat struck a mine and sank. [5]
Carso Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Kismaya, Italian Somaliland. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered British service as Empire Tana. [5]
Derrynane Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SLS 64: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Madeira ( 37°12′N21°20′W / 37.200°N 21.333°W / 37.200; -21.333 ) by Admiral Hipper (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all hands. [5]
Integritas Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Kismaya. [5]
Gullmarn Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The hulked barque was wrecked off Madeira. [57]
Marghera Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Kismaya. [5] [58] The wreck was broken up in situ . [59]
Oswestry Grange Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SLS 64: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Madeira ( 37°10′N21°20′W / 37.167°N 21.333°W / 37.167; -21.333 ) by Admiral Hipper (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Lornaston (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom. [5]
Perseus Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece World War II: Convoy SLS 64: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Madeira ( 37°12′N21°20′W / 37.200°N 21.333°W / 37.200; -21.333 ) by Admiral Hipper (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 36 crew. [5] [60]
René CamaleyreFlag of France (1794-1958).svg  Vichy France World War II: The fishing trawler was sunk in the Bay of Biscay ( 43°30′N1°42′E / 43.500°N 1.700°E / 43.500; 1.700 ) by HMS Tigris (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy. [5]
Shrewsbury Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SLS 64: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Madeira ( 36°12′N20°12′W / 36.200°N 20.200°W / 36.200; -20.200 ) by Admiral Hipper (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of her 39 crew. [5] [61]
Uckermark Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted off Massawa, Italian Somaliland by HMS Hawkins (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [5] [62] Her crew attempted to scuttle her. She was taken in tow but subsequently sank. [58]
Warlaby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SLS 64: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Madeira ( 37°12′N21°20′W / 37.200°N 21.333°W / 37.200; -21.333 ) by Admiral Hipper (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 39 crew. [5] [63]
Westbury Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SLS 64: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Madeira ( 37°10′N21°20′W / 37.167°N 21.333°W / 37.167; -21.333 ) by Admiral Hipper (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 38 crew. [5] [64]

13 February

List of shipwrecks: 13 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Arthur F. Corwin Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 106: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 60°25′N17°11′W / 60.417°N 17.183°W / 60.417; -17.183 ) by U-103 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was then torpedoed and sunk by U-96 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 46 crew. [5] [65]
Askari Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off Kismayu, Italian Somaliland by aircraft based on HMS Eagle (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She came ashore and was a total loss. [5] [58]
Clea Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 106: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 60°25′N17°10′W / 60.417°N 17.167°W / 60.417; -17.167 ) by U-96 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 59 crew. [5] [66]
Moncalieri Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: Operation Composition: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Massawa, Italian Somaliland by aircraft based on HMS Formidable (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was later scuttled. [5]
Pensilvania Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk off Mogadishu, Italian Somaliland by HMS Hawkins, HMS Shropshire and aircraft based on HMS Eagle (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [5] [58]
HMT Rubens Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy OG 52: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 48°50′N14°20′W / 48.833°N 14.333°W / 48.833; -14.333 ) by a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe with the loss of all 21 hands. [5] [16]

14 February

List of shipwrecks: 14 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Belcrest Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 21: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 54°N21°W / 54°N 21°W / 54; -21 ) by Michele Bianchi (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of all 36 crew. [5] [67]
Elisabeth Marie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 21: The coaster straggled behind the convoy. She was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°58′N12°30′W / 54.967°N 12.500°W / 54.967; -12.500 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe with the loss of one of her 25 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Ottawa (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [5] [16] [67]
Holystone Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 284: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-123 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 40 crew. [5] [68]
HM MTB 41Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The White 73-foot-class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of two of her crew. [5]

15 February

List of shipwrecks: 15 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Alnmoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 21: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire ( 55°40′N25°15′W / 55.667°N 25.250°W / 55.667; -25.250 ) by Michele Bianchi (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) or by U-123 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all hands, variously reported as 42 or 55. [67] [69] [70] [71]
Furão Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal The tug foundered at the mouth of Sado with the loss of seven of her crew. [72]
Marguerite I Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium The cargo ship collided with Robert (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and sank in the North Sea off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire ( 53°51′N0°25′E / 53.850°N 0.417°E / 53.850; 0.417 ) with the loss of two of her crew. [73]
Paris Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The collier collided with Woodstock (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) in the North Sea off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire ( 54°26′N0°24′W / 54.433°N 0.400°W / 54.433; -0.400 ). She was beached at Boggle Hole. She broke her back on 25 February and was consequently declared a total loss. [74] [75]
Woodstock Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The collier collided with André Thomé (Flag of France.svg  France) and sank in the North Sea. [76]

16 February

List of shipwrecks: 16 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Coryton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off the Farne Islands, Northumberland by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached in Budle Bay with the loss of one of her 40 crew. Coryton was declared a total loss. [77] [78]
Empire Otter Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of Hartland Point, Devon. Her crew were rescued. [69]
Juventus Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north east of Kuriat Island, Tunisia by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 830 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. Her 24 crew survived. [69] [79]
NaniwaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 52°15′N12°30′W / 52.250°N 12.500°W / 52.250; -12.500 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe with the loss of five of her crew. [16] [69]
HMT Ormonde Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of eighteen of her crew. [80]
HMT Southsea Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine in the North Sea off the mouth of the River Tyne and was beached with the loss of seven of her crew. She was declared a total loss. [69]
Thomas DeasCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of all thirteen hands. [69] [81]

17 February

List of shipwrecks: 17 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Ben Rein Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall with the loss of three of her crew. [69]
Casamance Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy WN 83: The cargo ship ran aground in the North Sea off Skinningrove, Yorkshire ( 54°34′30″N0°54′00″W / 54.57500°N 0.90000°W / 54.57500; -0.90000 ) with the loss of nine of her 47 crew. She broke in two and was declared a total loss. [82] [45]
Edwy R. Brown Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 107: The tankerstraggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 61°N18°W / 61°N 18°W / 61; -18 ) by U-103 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 50 crew. [69] [83]
Empire Knoll Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The collier came ashore in a gale at Tynemouth, Northumberland and was wrecked. She was on a voyage from Hartlepool, County Durham to Lisbon, Portugal. [84]
Gairsoppa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 64: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (she was last reported at 50°00′N14°00′W / 50.000°N 14.000°W / 50.000; -14.000 ) by U-101 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 85 of her 86 crew. [85]
Kyle Rona Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The coaster departed from Maryport, Cumberland for Portreath, Cornwall. She was subsequently reported missing, presumed foundered, with the loss of all eight crew. [86] [87]
Patriotismo Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal The schooner foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off Peniche with the loss of one of her eight crew. [88]
Siamese Prince Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°53′N12°12′W / 59.883°N 12.200°W / 59.883; -12.200 ) by U-69 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 57 people aboard. [89]

18 February

List of shipwrecks: 18 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Black Osprey Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 107: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 61°30′N18°10′W / 61.500°N 18.167°W / 61.500; -18.167 ) by U-96 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 crew of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mosdale (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway).
Duquesa Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The stores ship, which had been captured by Admiral Scheer (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) on 18 December 1940, was scuttled. [69] [90]
Herzogin Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The captured British cargo liner was scuttled in the South Atlantic. [91]
Marie Gilberte Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.
Middleton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 21: The cargo ship collided with Tungsha (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°07′30″N5°27′00″W / 55.12500°N 5.45000°W / 55.12500; -5.45000 ). Her crew survived. [67]
Seaforth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 58°48′N18°17′W / 58.800°N 18.283°W / 58.800; -18.283 ) by U-103 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 59 people aboard. [69] [92]

19 February

List of shipwrecks: 19 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Algarve Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Sheringham, Norfolk by S-102 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 27 hands. [69]
Benjamin Franklin Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy HX 107: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 58°50′N16°30′W / 58.833°N 16.500°W / 58.833; -16.500 ) by U-103 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew were rescued; seven by HMS Pimpernel (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and 29 by Memphis (Flag of Egypt (1922-1958).svg  Egypt), but the latter would be lost when that vessel foundered on 28 February. [69] [93] [94]
Empire Blanda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 107: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-69 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 40 crew. [95]
Enak Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Ems. [16]
Fulham II Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea off the mouth of the River Tyne and was beached. She was later refloated and towed to Jarrow, Northumberland. [69]
Gracia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 287: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°39′N7°24′W / 59.650°N 7.400°W / 59.650; -7.400 ) by a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. Her 48 crew were rescued. [69] [96]
Guilvinec Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Saint Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure ( 44°48′N3°01′W / 44.800°N 3.017°W / 44.800; -3.017 ) by HMS Tigris (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [97]
Housatonic Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 287: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°39′N7°24′W / 59.650°N 7.400°W / 59.650; -7.400 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of three of her 34 crew. [69] [98]
Jacobsen Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Bayonne, Basses-Pyrénées by HMS Tigris (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [69]
Jessmore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship (4,099 GRT, 1921) collided with Baron Haig (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Ireland ( 54°00′N16°56′W / 54.000°N 16.933°W / 54.000; -16.933 ). She was taken in tow, but sank on 21 February. [99] [78]
Lycia Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The Admiralty-requisitioned cargo ship was sunk in Scapa Flow as a blockship. [100]

20 February

List of shipwrecks: 20 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Fort Médine Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 21: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Swansea, Glamorgan ( 51°35′N3°56′W / 51.583°N 3.933°W / 51.583; -3.933 ) with the loss of one of her 47 crew. [67] [69] She was on a voyage from Wabana, Dominion of Newfoundland to Swansea. [101]
Grigorios C. II Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece World War II: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Indian Ocean west of the Seychelles ( 2°00′N15°30′W / 2.000°N 15.500°W / 2.000; -15.500 ) by Admiral Scheer (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 27 crew were rescued and made prisoners of war. [69] [102]
Marjory M. Hastie Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine off the mouth of the River Tyne and was beached at Whitburn, County Durham. She was refloated on 14 March. [69]
HMT Ouse Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Mersey-class trawler struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya and sank with the loss of twelve of her 21 crew. [103]
Rigmor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall ( 49°54′N5°51′W / 49.900°N 5.850°W / 49.900; -5.850 ) by an aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 2 , Luftwaffe. All twenty crew were rescued by HMS Clare (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [16] [69] [104] [105]
Queenforth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Swansea by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was raised in 1942. [69]

21 February

List of shipwrecks: 21 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Canadian Cruiser Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean ( 6°36′S47°18′E / 6.600°S 47.300°E / -6.600; 47.300 ) by Admiral Scheer (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her crew were rescued and made prisoners of war. [69]
HMT Lincoln City Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Tórshavn, Faroe Islands by Luftwaffe aircraft. [69]

22 February

List of shipwrecks: 22 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
A. D. Huff Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°12′N40°13′W / 47.200°N 40.217°W / 47.200; -40.217 ) by Gneisenau (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her crew. Survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [69]
Harlesden Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°12′N40°18′W / 47.200°N 40.300°W / 47.200; -40.300 ) by Gneisenau (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 41 crew. Survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [69] [106]
Kantara Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°12′N40°13′W / 47.200°N 40.217°W / 47.200; -40.217 ) by Gneisenau (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [69]
Kingston Hill Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged north west of the Outer Hebrides by Luftwaffe aircraft and was abandoned by her crew. She was towed in to Loch Ewe on 25 February. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. [107]
Lustrous Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°12′N40°13′W / 47.200°N 40.217°W / 47.200; -40.217 ) by Scharnhorst (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 37 crew were taken as prisoners of war. [69] [108]
Marcello Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, Scotland by HMS Montgomery (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [69]
Rantaupandjang Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean ( 8°24′S51°35′E / 8.400°S 51.583°E / -8.400; 51.583 ) by Admiral Scheer (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her crew. Survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [69]
Scottish Standard Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 287: The tanker straggled behind the convoy after being bombed and damaged by a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Kondor aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe on 20 February. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°20′N16°12′W / 59.333°N 16.200°W / 59.333; -16.200 ) by U-96 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Montgomery (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [16] [69] [109]
Texelstroom Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) off the coast of Iceland ( 63°15′N20°30′W / 63.250°N 20.500°W / 63.250; -20.500 ) by U-108 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 25 crew. [69] [110]
Trelawny Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°12′N40°13′W / 47.200°N 40.217°W / 47.200; -40.217 ) by Gneisenau (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 40 crew. Survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [111]

23 February

List of shipwrecks: 23 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Anglo Peruvian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 288: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°30′N21°00′W / 59.500°N 21.000°W / 59.500; -21.000 ) by U-96 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 29 of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by Harberton (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [69] [112]
Cape Nelson Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 288: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°30′N21°00′W / 59.500°N 21.000°W / 59.500; -21.000 ) by U-95 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 37 crew. [69] [51]
Huntingdon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 288: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 58°25′N20°23′W / 58.417°N 20.383°W / 58.417; -20.383 ) by Michele Bianchi (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina). All 62 crew were rescued by Papalemos (Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece ). [69] [98]
HMS Manistee Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy OB 288: The ocean boarding vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 58°55′N20°50′W / 58.917°N 20.833°W / 58.917; -20.833 ) by U-107 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) and Michele Bianchi (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of all 141 crew. [69]
Marslew Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°18′N21°30′W / 59.300°N 21.500°W / 59.300; -21.500 ) by U-69 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Cheetah (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) [69] [113]
Shoal Fisher Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel ( 50°40′N4°50′W / 50.667°N 4.833°W / 50.667; -4.833 ). Her crew were rescued. [69]
Silvia Tripcovich Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Kuriat Island, Tunisia ( 33°34′N11°45′E / 33.567°N 11.750°E / 33.567; 11.750 ) by HMS Upright (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all hands. [69] [114]
Svein Jarl Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy OB 288: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°30′N21°00′W / 59.500°N 21.000°W / 59.500; -21.000 ) by U-95 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 22 crew. [115]

24 February

List of shipwrecks: 24 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
British Gunner Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 289: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 273 nautical miles (506 km) north East of Cape Wrath, Sutherland ( 61°09′N12°04′W / 61.150°N 12.067°W / 61.150; -12.067 ) by U-97 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Petunia (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [69] [116]
Cape Nelson Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland ( 59°30′N21°00′W / 59.500°N 21.000°W / 59.500; -21.000 ) by U-95 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Haberton (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [117] [118]
HMS Dainty Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The D-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1 , Luftwaffe with the loss of sixteen of her 145 crew.
Grootekerk Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 56°57′N23°48′W / 56.950°N 23.800°W / 56.950; -23.800 ) by U-123 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 52 crew. [69] [119]
Jonathan Holt Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 289: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 61°10′N11°55′W / 61.167°N 11.917°W / 61.167; -11.917 ) by U-97 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 51 of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Copeland (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom and HMS Petunia (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [69] [120]
Linaria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 59°45′N20°48′W / 59.750°N 20.800°W / 59.750; -20.800 ) by U-96 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 34 crew. [121]
Louis Charles Schiaffino Flag of Free France (1940-1944).svg  Free France World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Philippeville east of Collo, Algeria by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26 , Luftwaffe. [16] [122]
Mansepool Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 289: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 61°01′N12°00′W / 61.017°N 12.000°W / 61.017; -12.000 ) by U-97 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Petunia (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and Thomas Holt (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [69] [123]
Nailsea Lass Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SLS 64: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by U-48 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 36 crew. Two of the survivors were taken as prisoners of war. The rest reached land in their lifeboats. [69] [124]
Sirikishna Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 58°N21°W / 58°N 21°W / 58; -21 ) by U-96 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 43 crew. [69] [125]
Temple Moat Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 288: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 59°27′N20°20′W / 59.450°N 20.333°W / 59.450; -20.333 ) by U-95 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew. [126]
HMS Terror Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Erebus-class monitor was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea at Benghazi, Libya by Luftwaffe aircraft on 22 February. She then triggered two mines as she left port. She was again bombed by Luftwaffe aircraft on the evening of the next day and was taken in tow by HMS Fareham and HMS Salvia (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was scuttled on the morning of 24 February off Derna, Libya. Her crew were evacuated to HMS Fareham and HMS Salvia. [127]
Waynegate Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 58°50′N21°47′W / 58.833°N 21.783°W / 58.833; -21.783 ) by U-73 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 41 crew were rescued by Léopard (Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  Marine Nationale). [69] [128]

25 February

List of shipwrecks: 25 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Armando Diaz Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Condottieri-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sfax, Tunisia ( 33°34′N11°45′E / 33.567°N 11.750°E / 33.567; 11.750 ) by HMS Upright (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy with the loss of 484 of her crew). [69]
HMS Exmoor Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy FN 417: The Hunt-class destroyer was either mined or torpedoed by S-30 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine), in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and sunk with the loss of 104 of her 136 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing trawler Commander Evans (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and HMS Shearwater (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy)
Globe Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The Thames barge struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off Sheerness, Kent with the loss of two of her crew. [69]
HMS Sarna Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval whaler struck a mine and was beached in the Suez Canal with the loss of a crew member. [69]
Torgeir I Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship was holed by ice and sank in the Skagerrak 10 nautical miles (19 km) off the Grønningen Lighthouse. [129] [130]

26 February

List of shipwrecks: 26 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Amstelland Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°12′N16°00′W / 54.200°N 16.000°W / 54.200; -16.000 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her crew left the ship but her captain fell in the sea and drowned. He was the only casualty. The ship was taken in tow by the tug Ierse See (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) but sank on 28 February ( 54°10′N14°38′W / 54.167°N 14.633°W / 54.167; -14.633 ). [69] [131] [132]
Beursplein Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°12′N16°00′W / 54.200°N 16.000°W / 54.200; -16.000 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 21 of her crew. She was abandoned and sank the next day. [69]
BrackelierCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The motor barge struck a mine and sank at Hull, Yorkshire. She was towing dumb barge Monarch (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom), which also struck a mine and sank. A total of three crew were lost from the two vessels. [69]
Borgland Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy OB 290: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rockall, Inverness-shire ( 55°50′N14°00′W / 55.833°N 14.000°W / 55.833; -14.000 ) by U-47 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 32 crew were rescued by HMS Pimpernel (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [69] [133]
Göteborg Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland by U-70 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 23 crew. [69] [134]
H 415 Schaumburg-Lippe War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The naval drifter struck a mine and sank in the Ems. [16] [69]
Kasongo Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War II: Convoy OB 290: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rockall ( 55°50′N14°20′W / 55.833°N 14.333°W / 55.833; -14.333 ) by U-47 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Campanula (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [69] [135]
Kyriakoula Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg  Greece World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°02′N16°25′W / 55.033°N 16.417°W / 55.033; -16.417 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 28 crew were rescued. [69] [136]
Llanwern Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 290: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°07′N17°06′W / 54.117°N 17.100°W / 54.117; -17.100 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 27 of her 39 crew. [69] [137]
Mahanada Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 290: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°07′N17°06′W / 54.117°N 17.100°W / 54.117; -17.100 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of three of her 94 crew. [69] [108]
Melmore Head Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 290: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°07′N16°00′W / 55.117°N 16.000°W / 55.117; -16.000 ) and was abandoned. She was taken in tow and beached in Kames Bay, Isle of Bute on 5 March. Later beached at Rothesay Bay awaiting repairs. [69]
Minorca Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk ( 53°04′N1°23′E / 53.067°N 1.383°E / 53.067; 1.383 ) by S-28 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nineteen of the 22 people aboard. [69]
Rydboholm Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: Convoy OB 290: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km)) west of Ireland ( 55°32′N14°24′W / 55.533°N 14.400°W / 55.533; -14.400 ) by U-47 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine. She was then bombed and sunk at 55°48′N14°25′W / 55.800°N 14.417°W / 55.800; -14.417 by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 28 crew were rescued by HMS Pimpernel (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [69] [138] [139]
Solferino Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°02′N16°25′W / 55.033°N 16.417°W / 55.033; -16.417 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Kondor aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of three of her 31 crew. [69] [140]
Springfontein Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship exploded, caught fire, and sank at Freetown, Sierra Leone. [141]
Swinburne Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 290: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°00′N16°58′W / 54.000°N 16.967°W / 54.000; -16.967 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 44 crew were rescued. [69] [142]
Teneriffa Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel ( 51°30′N4°55′W / 51.500°N 4.917°W / 51.500; -4.917 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 36 crew were rescued by Perdita (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [69] [143]

27 February

List of shipwrecks: 27 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Adele Ohlrogge Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Jade Bight. [69]
ChristabelleCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawlerstruck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean ( 61°27′N6°05′W / 61.450°N 6.083°W / 61.450; -6.083 ) with the loss of ten of her crew. [69]
Empire Tiger Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 109: The cargo ship was reported in the Atlantic Ocean heading for the Clyde. No further trace, lost with all 34 hands. [144] [145] [146]
Noss Head Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship sank in the North Sea off Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire with the loss of all twelve hands. [69] [147]
Old Charlton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel ( 51°57′N1°40′W / 51.950°N 1.667°W / 51.950; -1.667 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of a crew member. Survivors were rescued by Catherine Hawksfield (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [35] [69]
Ramb I Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina
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Ramb I
World War II: Action of 27 February 1941: The auxiliary cruiser was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean off the Maldive Islands by HMNZS Leander ( Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg (Royal New Zealand Navy). One hundred and twelve survivors were rescued by HMNZS Leander.
HMT Remillo Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Humber with the loss of seventeen of her crew. [69] [148]
Stanwold Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was last sighted in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west south west of Selsey Bill, Sussex. Presumed foundered with the loss of all hands. [69]
Stjørnfjord Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The auxiliary schooner ran aground at Madsøgalten, Leka, and was wrecked. [149] [150]

28 February

List of shipwrecks: 28 February 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Anchises Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Bloody Foreland, County Donegal, Ireland ( 55°30′N13°17′W / 55.500°N 13.283°W / 55.500; -13.283 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of sixteen of the 185 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Assiniboine (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy) and HMS Kingcup (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [69] [71]
Baltistan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 290: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 51°52′N19°55′W / 51.867°N 19.917°W / 51.867; -19.917 ) by Michele Bianchi (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of 51 of the 69 people aboard. [69]
Bore VIII Flag of Finland.svg  Finland The cargo ship foundered in the Hubertgat, off the coast of Lower Saxony, Germany. [151]
Cabenda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Swansea, Glamorgan ( 51°34′N3°54′W / 51.567°N 3.900°W / 51.567; -3.900 ) with the loss of a crew member. [69] She was on a voyage from Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex to Briton Ferry, Glamorgan. [101]
Effna Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The Design 1105 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 61°30′N15°45′W / 61.500°N 15.750°W / 61.500; -15.750 ) by U-108 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 34 crew. [69] [152] [153]
Holmelea Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 109: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°24′N17°25′W / 54.400°N 17.417°W / 54.400; -17.417 ) by U-47 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing trawler Baldur (Flag of Iceland (1918-1944).svg  Iceland). [69] [154]
MA/SB 3Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The motor anti-submarine boat struck a mine and was beached in the Suez Canal. There were no casualties. She was refloated on 3 March and towed to Suez, Egypt. [69]
Memphis Flag of Egypt (1922-1958).svg  Egypt The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean ( 56°40′N10°20′W / 56.667°N 10.333°W / 56.667; -10.333 ) with the loss of all aboard, including 29 survivors of Benjamin Franklin (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway). [94] [93]
Persier Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium The cargo ship ran aground off Myrdalladur, Iceland, during a storm and was severely damaged. She was later refloated and towed to Reykjavík for repairs.

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1941
ShipCountryDescription
Thor War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Thor-class gunboat was sunk at Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands by Allied aircraft sometime in February. [155]

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