List of shipwrecks in February 1943

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The list of shipwrecks in February 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1943.

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1 February

List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
USS De Haven Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: Operation Ke: The Fletcher-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean two nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) east of Savo Island, Solomon Islands with the loss of 167 of her 329 crew. One hundred and forty-six survivors were rescued by USS LCT-63 and USS LCT-181 (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy).
Fushimi Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean ( 34°16′N138°17′E / 34.267°N 138.283°E / 34.267; 138.283 ) by USS Tarpon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). A crew member was killed. Kokai Maru (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ) rescued 214 survivors the next day. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Joseph EliseFlag of France.svg  France World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco ( 28°03′N12°54′W / 28.050°N 12.900°W / 28.050; -12.900 ) by U-66 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her twelve crew. [5]
HMS LCT 326 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Mk III tank landing craft was lost in bad weather with all fourteen crew off Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire. [6] [7] [8] [9]
Makigumo Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer struck a mine and was damaged three nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) south south west of Savo Island ( 9°15′S159°47′E / 9.250°S 159.783°E / -9.250; 159.783 ). Three of her crew were lost. The 264 survivors were rescued by Yūgumo (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy), which scuttled the ship in the early hours of 2 January. [10]
Othmarschen Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by L-20 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) off the Porsangerfjord ( 71°07′N27°30′E / 71.117°N 27.500°E / 71.117; 27.500 ). There were four dead and 39 survivors. [11] [12] [13]
Pozzuoli Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Vito, Sicily ( 38°13′N12°50′E / 38.217°N 12.833°E / 38.217; 12.833 ) by HMS Turbulent (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). There were eleven dead and sixteen survivors. [1] [14] [15]
USS PT-37 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The Elco 80-foot PT boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Ten of her eleven crew were killed. [16] [17] [18]
USS PT-111 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The Elco 80-foot PT boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) off Guadalcanal. Two of her crew were killed. [17] [18] [19] [20]
USS PT-123 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The Elco 77-foot PT boat was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft off Guadalcanal. Three of her crew were killed. [17] [18] [21]
V 5909 Coronel War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Seeteufel-class naval whaler/ Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in Varangerfjord. Twenty-six of her crew died in the sinking. [1] [22]
V 6115 Ostwind War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Polarkreis-class naval whaler/Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk off Kiberg, Norway ( 70°25′N31°02′E / 70.417°N 31.033°E / 70.417; 31.033 ) by M-172 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). Forty-five of her crew were killed. [23] [24]
HMS Welshman Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Abdiel-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk, Libya ( 32°12′N24°52′E / 32.200°N 24.867°E / 32.200; 24.867 ) by U-617 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 152 crew and thirteen passengers. One hundred and twenty-four survivors were rescued by HMS Belvoir and HMS Tetcott (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and by small boats from Tobruk. [25] [26]

2 February

List of shipwrecks: 2 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Jeremiah van Rensselaer Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy HX 224: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Greenland ( 55°13′N28°52′W / 55.217°N 28.867°W / 55.217; -28.867 ) by U-456 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 47 of her 71 crew. Survivors were rescued by Accrington (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [27] [28]
Salemi Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri by HMS P211 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Seven of her crew were killed. [1] [29] [30]
Valsavoia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri ( 40°35′N14°29′E / 40.583°N 14.483°E / 40.583; 14.483 ) by HMS P211 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). A crew member was killed. [1] [29] [30] [31]
USS YC-886 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The open lighter was being towed towards Curaçao, Curaçao and Dependencies by USS Algorma (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) when the tow broke. The boat then sank in heavy weather north of Curaçao. There were no casualties. [32] [33]

3 February

List of shipwrecks: 3 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Cordelia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 224: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland ( 56°37′N22°58′W / 56.617°N 22.967°W / 56.617; -22.967 ) by U-632 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 47 crew. The survivor was rescued by U-632 and made a prisoner of war. [34]
Dorchester Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Army World War II: Convoy SG 19: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km; 170 mi) west of Cape Farewell, Greenland ( 59°22′N48°42′W / 59.367°N 48.700°W / 59.367; -48.700 ) by U-223 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 675 of the 904 people aboard including fifteen navy gunners and four army chaplains. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Comanche and USCGC Escanaba (both Ensign of the United States Coast Guard.svg United States Coast Guard). [35]
Greylock Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy RA 52: The Design 1133 ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Norwegian Sea ( 70°52′N0°21′W / 70.867°N 0.350°W / 70.867; -0.350 ) by U-255 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 70 crew were rescued by HMS Harrier, HMT Lady Madeleine and HMT Northern Wave (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [36] She was scuttled by one of the Royal Navy vessels. [37]
Inverilen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 224: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 56°35′N23°30′W / 56.583°N 23.500°W / 56.583; -23.500 ) by U-456 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of her 47 crew. She was abandoned by the survivors, who were rescued by HMS Asphodel (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Inverilen later sank at 56°13′N20°35′W / 56.217°N 20.583°W / 56.217; -20.583 . [38]
Rhexenor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 24°59′N43°57′W / 24.983°N 43.950°W / 24.983; -43.950 ) by U-217 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 70 crew. One survivor was taken aboard U-217 as a prisoner of war. Others were rescued by HMY Conqueror (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats. [39]
RO 21 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The transport ship ran aground on the Pierres des Portes, off Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. The wreck was broken up in 1945. [40]
Saetta Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Freccia-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea. There were 170 dead and 25 survivors. [41] [42]
U-265 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 56°35′N22°49′W / 56.583°N 22.817°W / 56.583; -22.817 ) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew. [43]
Uragano Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea. There were 114 dead and 15 survivors. [41] [44]

4 February

List of shipwrecks: 4 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Le Tre Marie Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south of Punta Alice ( 39°16′N17°11′E / 39.267°N 17.183°E / 39.267; 17.183 ) by HMS Unseen (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Her crew were rescued by a tug. A crew member was slightly wounded. [1] [45]
No 2 Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[ citation needed ]
No 4 Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[ citation needed ]
No 6 Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[ citation needed ]
SKA-051 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Novorossiysk. [1]
SKA-0141 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Novorossiysk. [1]
U-187 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°12′N36°35′W / 50.200°N 36.583°W / 50.200; -36.583 ) by HMS Beverley and HMS Vimy (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of nine of her 54 crew. [46]

5 February

List of shipwrecks: 5 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Corona Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy AW 22: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea ( 32°11′N24°46′E / 32.183°N 24.767°E / 32.183; 24.767 ) by U-617 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 103 people aboard were rescued by HMS ML 356 and HMS ML 1012 (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Corona was taken under tow by HMS Erica (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and beached at Tobruk, Libya. She sank on 24 February but was refloated on 17 October 1947, only to sink two days later whilst under tow. [47]
Henrik Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy AW 22: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 32°11′N24°46′E / 32.183°N 24.767°E / 32.183; 24.767 ) by U-617 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by vessels escorting the convoy. [48]
HMS Stronsay Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Isles-class trawler struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Philippeville, Algeria. Her crew survived. [25]
Tristan Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany The cargo ship disappeared en route from Danzig to Memel. [49]
UJ 1108 Elbe War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk off Berlevåg, Norway ( 70°12′N27°41′E / 70.200°N 27.683°E / 70.200; 27.683 ) by K-3 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) with the loss of nineteen of her 52 crew. [13] [50] [51]
Utilitas Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk east of Palermo, Italy ( 38°10′N13°43′E / 38.167°N 13.717°E / 38.167; 13.717 ) by HMS Turbulent (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of two of her 24 crew. [14] [15] [52] [53]
V 1602 La Provence War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Skaggerak with the loss of 39 of her crew. [1] [22]
West Portal Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 53°N33°W / 53°N 33°W / 53; -33 ) by U-413 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 77 crew. [54]

6 February

List of shipwrecks: 6 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Grundsee Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany The cargo ship disappeared in the Baltic Sea north of Memel. [55]
I-O-16 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa. [56] [57]
I-O-30 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa. [56] [57]
I-O-31 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa. [56] [57]
HMS LCM 80 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft mechanized was wrecked at Benghazi, Libya. [58]
HMCS Louisburg Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy World War II: The Flower-class corvette was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria by Regia Aeronautica aircraft with the loss of 42 of her 92 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Lookout (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [25]
Nagisan Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Nagisan Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Tinian, South Seas Mandate by USS Flying Fish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) and was beached. Two of her crew were killed. She was refloated on 15 February. Repaired and returned to service in November 1943. [59]
Polyktor Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 53°04′N33°04′W / 53.067°N 33.067°W / 53.067; -33.067 ) by U-266 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 32 of her 34 crew. Survivors were taken aboard U-266 as prisoners of war. [60] [61]
SF 207 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed, or mined, and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily, Italy and Tunisia. [1] [57]
SKA-0154 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The MKM Type patrol vessel was sunk by coastal artillery off Stanichka. [62]
Zagloba Flag of Poland (with coat of arms).svg  Poland World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship struggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°45′N27°25′W / 54.750°N 27.417°W / 54.750; -27.417 ) by U-262 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 26 crew. [63]

7 February

List of shipwrecks: 7 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Adamas Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship collided with one of the escorting destroyers in the Atlantic Ocean. She was scuttled by HMS Beverley (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) ( 56°35′N22°3′W / 56.583°N 22.050°W / 56.583; -22.050 ). Lobelia (Naval Ensign of Free France.svg  Free French Naval Forces) rescued thirteen survivors. [64] [65] [66]
Afrika Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland ( 55°16′N26°31′W / 55.267°N 26.517°W / 55.267; -26.517 ) by U-402 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of the 60 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Campanula and HMS Mignonette (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [67]
Baltonia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar ( 35°58′N5°59′W / 35.967°N 5.983°W / 35.967; -5.983 with the loss of eleven of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kingsland (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom. [68]
Daghild Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-402 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 39 crew, who were rescued by Lobelia (Naval Ensign of Free France.svg  Free French Naval Forces). Daghild was torpedoed and sunk the next day at 55°25′N26°12′W / 55.417°N 26.200°W / 55.417; -26.200 ) by U-608 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [64]
Empire Banner Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by U-77 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was then bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 72 people aboard were rescued by HMCS Camrose (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [69]
Empire Mordred Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine broke in two in the Strait of Gibraltar ( 35°58′N5°59′W / 35.967°N 5.983°W / 35.967; -5.983 ). Both sections sank with the loss of fifteen of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Scarborough (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [70] [71]
Empire Webster Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy KMS 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria 36°47′N1°37′E / 36.783°N 1.617°E / 36.783; 1.617 ) by U-77 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 63 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Camrose (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [72] [73]
Harmala Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°14′N26°37′W / 55.233°N 26.617°W / 55.233; -26.617 ) by U-614 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 43 of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by Lobelia (Naval Ensign of Free France.svg  Free French Naval Forces). [74]
Henry R. Mallory Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy SC 118: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) south west of Iceland ( 55°18′N26°29′W / 55.300°N 26.483°W / 55.300; -26.483 ) by U-402 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 272 of the 494 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Bibb and USCGC Ingham (both Ensign of the United States Coast Guard.svg United States Coast Guard). [75]
K-22 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The K-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Helnes Lighthouse, Norway with the loss of all 77 crew. [1] [76]
Kalliopi Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°27′N26°08′W / 55.450°N 26.133°W / 55.450; -26.133 ) by U-402 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 36 crew. [77]
HMS LCI(L) 162 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The landing craft infantry (large) (194/384 t, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-596 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 18 of the 25 on board. [78]
HMS LCT 2335 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy SC 118: The landing craft tank was being transported as deck cargo aboard Daghild (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk. [79]
Mary Slessor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship (5,027 GRT, 1930) struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar ( 35°55′N6°02′W / 35.917°N 6.033°W / 35.917; -6.033 ) with the loss of 32 of the 80 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Landguard (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [80]
Nerva Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship ran aground in a blizzard off Rørvik. [81]
Renne War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Aurocks-class patrol tugboat\tug was bombed by Allied aircraft at Lorient, Morbihan.
Robert E. Hopkins Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy SC 118: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 650 nautical miles (1,200 km; 750 mi) west of Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland ( 55°13′N26°22′W / 55.217°N 26.367°W / 55.217; -26.367 ) by U-402 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mignonette (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [82]
HMT Tervani Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by Acciaio (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of all 22 crew. [25]
Toward Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 118: The convoy rescue ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell ( 55°13′N26°22′W / 55.217°N 26.367°W / 55.217; -26.367 ) by U-402 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of the 74 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mignonette (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [83]
U-609 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°17′N26°38′W / 55.283°N 26.633°W / 55.283; -26.633 ) by Lobelia (Naval Ensign of Free France.svg  Free French Naval Forces) with the loss of all 47 crew. [84]
U-624 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°42′N26°17′W / 55.700°N 26.283°W / 55.700; -26.283 ) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew. [85]

8 February

List of shipwrecks: 8 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
HMT Bredon Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Hill-class trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands, Spain ( 29°49′N14°05′W / 29.817°N 14.083°W / 29.817; -14.083 ) by U-521 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 43 crew. [86]
Iron Knight Civil Ensign of Australia.svg AustraliaWorld War II: Convoy OC 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) off Montague Island, Australia ( 36°51′S149°44′E / 36.850°S 149.733°E / -36.850; 149.733 ) by I-21 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by Le Triomphant (Naval Ensign of Free France.svg  Free French Naval Forces). [87]
Kusuyama Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The British WWI B-class standard cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west of Takao, Formosa, China ( 22°30′N119°03′E / 22.500°N 119.050°E / 22.500; 119.050 ) by USS Tunny (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew. [1] [88]
HMS LCM 61 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft mechanized sank in a storm in Benghazi Harbor, Libya. [58]
No. 86 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Newton Ash Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland ( 56°25′N22°26′W / 56.417°N 22.433°W / 56.417; -22.433 ) by U-402 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Ingham ( Ensign of the United States Coast Guard.svg United States Coast Guard). [89]
Northern Sword Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy GZ 1: The cargo ship collided with Fisher Ames (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States and sank in the Caribbean Sea ( 10°28′N79°32′W / 10.467°N 79.533°W / 10.467; -79.533 ). [90] [91] [92]
Roger B. Taney Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic ( 22°00′S7°45′W / 22.000°S 7.750°W / -22.000; -7.750 ) by U-160 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bagé ( Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil) and Penrith Castle (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [93]
SF 98 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia. [1] [57]
SF 208 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia. [1] [57]
Tatuta Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Asuma Maru-class troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 43 nautical miles (80 km; 49 mi) south east of Mikura-jima ( 33°45′N140°25′E / 33.750°N 140.417°E / 33.750; 140.417 ) by USS Tarpon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). All 1,223 troops and 198 crew were killed, either in the sinking, or they could not be found in the fierce gale in the night. [94]

9 February

List of shipwrecks: 9 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Avorio Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HMCS Regina (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). She was taken in tow, but foundered some hours later. Nineteen Italian sailors were killed and the 27 survivors, including seven wounded, were captured by HMCS Regina. [95] [96]
HMS Erica Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Derna, Libya. All of her officers and 71 ratings were rescued by HMSAS Southern Maid (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  South African Navy). Casualties were one rating missing and another who died of wounds. [25]
Eritrea Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk east of Monopoli ( 40°56′N17°36′E / 40.933°N 17.600°E / 40.933; 17.600 ) by HMS Unbending (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [97]
F 278 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The MFP-A landing craft ran aground on Blassfjord, Norway and was lost. [98]
Malachite Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Perla-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk off Cagliari, Sardinia ( 38°42′N08°52′E / 38.700°N 8.867°E / 38.700; 8.867 ) by HNLMS Dolfijn (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy) with the loss of 35 of her 48 crew. [1] [99]
Pan Royal Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy UGS 5: The Design 1019 ship collided with Evita (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) and George Davis (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean ( 36°40′N67°20′W / 36.667°N 67.333°W / 36.667; -67.333 ) with the loss of eight of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Boyle (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy).

10 February

List of shipwrecks: 10 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Amari Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [1]
Cosala Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off Punta Staletti by HMS Una (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [14] [100] [101] She was beached 2.3 nautical miles (4.2 km) from Marina di Badolato and was declared a total loss. [102]
Queen Anne Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy CA 11: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Agulhas, Union of South Africa ( 34°53′S19°51′E / 34.883°S 19.850°E / -34.883; 19.850 ) by U-509 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT St Zeno (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats. [103] [104]
SF 205 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia. [1] [57] [105]
SF 206 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon. [1] [57] [106]
Saroena Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea ( 33°47′N35°09′E / 33.783°N 35.150°E / 33.783; 35.150 ) by U-81 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 59 crew. The ship was beached near Beirut, Lebanon. Saroena was refloated on 12 February. She was later repaired and returned to service. [107]
Starr King Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States
Starr King Starr King (AWM 128144).jpg
Starr King

World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed in the Pacific Ocean ( 34°15′S154°20′E / 34.250°S 154.333°E / -34.250; 154.333 ) by I-21 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). All aboard (37 crewmen, sixteen armed guards and two passengers) survived and were rescued by HMAS Warramunga (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Australian Navy), that attempted to tow the damaged ship but failed. Starr King sank the next night. [108] [109] [110]

11 February

List of shipwrecks: 11 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Al KasbanahFlag of Egypt (1922-1958).svg  Egypt World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) west of Tripoli, Libya ( 35°02′N34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E / 35.033; 34.583 ) by U-81 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [111]
DolphinFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  Palestine World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) west of Tripoli ( 35°02′N34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E / 35.033; 34.583 ) by U-81 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [112]
Grete Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Valencia off Cape Oropesa by HMS Torbay (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Her crew were rescued by a Spanish ship. [1] [113] [114] [115]
Helmspey Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) south of Cape St. Francis, Union of South Africa ( 34°22′S24°54′E / 34.367°S 24.900°E / -34.367; 24.900 ) by U-516 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 46 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by R-4 ( Ensign of the South African Air Force 1940-1951.svg South African Air Force). [116]
Hoeisan Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Horaisan Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and damaged off Corregidor, Philippines ( 14°16′N120°28′E / 14.267°N 120.467°E / 14.267; 120.467 ) by USS Grayling (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) and was beached in Sissiman Cove, Luzon, Philippines. Four of her crew were killed. Later the wreck was refloated and converted into a floating anti-aircraft battery at Manila, Philippines. [117]
Husni Lebanese French flag.svg Lebanon World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli 35°02′N34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E / 35.033; 34.583 by U-81 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [118]
I-18 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The I-16-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of San Cristóbal, Solomon Islands ( 14°15′S161°53′E / 14.250°S 161.883°E / -14.250; 161.883 ) by USS Fletcher (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of all 102 crew. [119]
Kurt Hartwig Siemers Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany The cargo ship was driven ashore at Nidingen, Norway. She was declared a total loss. [120]
Lola Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unison (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1]
Sabah el KheirFlag of Egypt (1922-1958).svg  Egypt World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Jaffa, Palestine by U-81 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [121]

12 February

List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Castilian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship struck East Platters Rocks, near The Skerries, Anglesey, and sank.
Fechenheim Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off Båtsfjord, Norway by K-3 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) and was consequently beached. She was refloated on 16 March and was towed to Germany in January 1944. She was deemed beyond repair. [51] [122]
Sveggsund Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The coaster's cargo caught fire and she burned and sank in Billefjord, Norway. [123]
U-442 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal ( 37°32′N11°56′W / 37.533°N 11.933°W / 37.533; -11.933 ) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 Squadron, Royal Air Force.

13 February

List of shipwrecks: 13 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
August Blume Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany The cargo ship departed from Danzig for Aalborg but then vanished in the Baltic Sea with the loss of all hands.
Bolshoi Shantar Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union The cargo ship was wrecked on Bering Island. [124]
Mafalda Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off Isola Molat, Yugoslavia by HMS Thunderbolt (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [125]
Sagami Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The Sakito Maru-class cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at anchor in Talomo Bay ( 07°02′N125°33′E / 7.033°N 125.550°E / 7.033; 125.550 ) by USS Seawolf (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with an unknown number of casualties. [126]
U-620 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal ( 39°18′N11°17′W / 39.300°N 11.283°W / 39.300; -11.283 ) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew. [127] [128]

14 February

List of shipwrecks: 14 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Hirotama Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Peacetime Standard Type D auxiliary transport was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Makassar Strait 73 miles (117 km) west of Cape Mandal, Celebes, Netherlands East Indies ( 03°59′S117°30′E / 3.983°S 117.500°E / -3.983; 117.500 ) by USS Trout (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of 29 crew. [129] [130]
Hitachi Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Koshin Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk off Buin, Papua New Guinea by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force or by Consolidated PB4Y aircraft of the United States Navy at 06°45′S155°50′E / 6.750°S 155.833°E / -6.750; 155.833 . Four of her crew were killed. [1] [131]
Krasny Profintern Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south west of Tuapse by U-19 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of a crew member. [124]

15 February

List of shipwrecks: 15 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Atlantic Sun Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy ON 165: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to engine trouble. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 51°N41°W / 51°N 41°W / 51; -41 ) by U-607 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 65 of her 66 crew. The survivor was taken aboard U-607 as a prisoner of war. [132]
Lecce Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples. [133]
Modica Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples. [134] She was raised in March 1947, repaired and returned to service. [135] [136]
Petrarca Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) of Cotrone, Sicily by HMS Una (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). There were 79 dead and five survivors. The ship had run aground whilst avoiding an air attack and 31 men ashore at the time of the attack also survived. [1] [14] [101] [137] [138]
Suruga Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Suraga Maru-class auxiliary storeship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km; 40 mi) north east of Buin, Papua New Guinea ( 6°25′S156°05′E / 6.417°S 156.083°E / -6.417; 156.083 ) by USS Gato (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Two of her crew were killed. [139] [140]
Tateyama Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [1]
U-529 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°45′N31°09′W / 55.750°N 31.150°W / 55.750; -31.150 ) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew. [141]

16 February

List of shipwrecks: 16 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
USS Amberjack Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The Gato-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, by a Japanese aircraft and by Hiyodori and CH-18 (both Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy).
C I P No. 1Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The scow sank off Otter Point, Umnak Island, Territory of Alaska ( 53°24′50″N167°50′35″W / 53.41389°N 167.84306°W / 53.41389; -167.84306 (Otter Point) ). [142]
Capo Orso Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft south-west of Marsala ( 37°40′N12°07′E / 37.667°N 12.117°E / 37.667; 12.117 ). [143]
Hyuga Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Hyuga Maru-class naval trawler/auxiliary storeship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 13.5 nautical miles (25.0 km; 15.5 mi) off Agrihan Island, Mariana Islands ( 04°10′S116°05′E / 4.167°S 116.083°E / -4.167; 116.083 ) by USS Flying Fish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Four of her crew were killed. A naval trawler rescued the survivors. [1] [144]
Kola Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Sawfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Her master, 44 crewmen, ten Soviet Navy personnel, and sixteen other passengers were killed in the sinking or died during the two weeks spent in lifeboats before reaching land. There were four survivors. [145] [146] [147]
Listo Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Spodsbjerg, Denmark. [148] [149]
Melilla Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off IJmuiden, North Holland, Netherlands. [150]
Passubio Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Calabria ( 38°18′N16°29′E / 38.300°N 16.483°E / 38.300; 16.483 ) by HMS Unrivalled (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [138]
SF 152 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked, or foundered, in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily, Italy and Tunisia. [1] [57]
Sparviero Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Calabria by HMS Unrivalled (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1]

17 February

List of shipwrecks: 17 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
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 ( 53°17′04″N1°11′30″E / 53.28444°N 1.19167°E / 53.28444; 1.19167 ) with the loss of two of her 36 crew. [151]
Deer Lodge Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km; 69 mi) east of Port Elizabeth, Union of South Africa ( 33°46′S26°57′E / 33.767°S 26.950°E / -33.767; 26.950 ) by U-516 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMSAS Africana (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  South African Navy), HMHS Atlantis (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and the fishing trawler Havorn (Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  Union of South Africa). [152]
F 473 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Marinefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea south west of Feolent, Soviet Union. [153]
Ilmen Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the east coast of Kyushu, Japan ( 30°56′N135°30′E / 30.933°N 135.500°E / 30.933; 135.500 ) by USS Sawfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of seven of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kashirstroi (Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union). [32] [147]
Llanashe Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed off Port Elizabeth, Union of South Africa ( 34°00′S28°30′E / 34.000°S 28.500°E / -34.000; 28.500 )by U-182 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 lives. [154]
S 71 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was shelled, rammed and sunk by HMS Garth (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [155]
U-69 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°36′N41°07′W / 50.600°N 41.117°W / 50.600; -41.117 ) by HMS Fame (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew.
U-201 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°50′N40°50′W / 50.833°N 40.833°W / 50.833; -40.833 ) by HMS Viscount (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.
U-205 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 32°56′N22°01′E / 32.933°N 22.017°E / 32.933; 22.017 ) by a Bristol Bisley aircraft of the South African Air Force and also by HMS Paladin (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of eight of her 50 crew. [156]
XXI Aprile Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The Design 1017 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily ( 38°13′N12°43′E / 38.217°N 12.717°E / 38.217; 12.717 ) by HMS Splendid (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [157]

18 February

List of shipwrecks: 18 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Akagane Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean south west of Attu Island, Territory of Alaska by USS Gillespie and USS Indianapolis (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Akagane Maru sank two days later at 53°05′N171°22′E / 53.083°N 171.367°E / 53.083; 171.367 . [158]
Brasiloide Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean five nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) off the Garcia D'Avila Lighthouse ( 12°38′S37°57′W / 12.633°S 37.950°W / -12.633; -37.950 ) by U-518 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 50 crew survived. [159]
Col di Lana Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by British aircraft north-west of Palermo, Sicily ( 38°29′N12°49′E / 38.483°N 12.817°E / 38.483; 12.817 ). [160] [161]
RD 24 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Regia Marina The RD-class minesweeper foundered in a storm off Egadi. [162]
Saint Albert Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany The cargo ship struck the breakwater at Valencia, Spain and sank. The wreck was broken up in situ in 1946. [163]

19 February

List of shipwrecks: 19 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Ockenfels Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Borkum. [1]
Somedono Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Somedono Maru-class transport ship was bombed and sunk at Buin, Papua New Guinea by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft. Two passengers and 26 of her crew were killed. [164]
U-268 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay ( 47°03′N5°56′W / 47.050°N 5.933°W / 47.050; -5.933 ) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew.
U-562 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Benghazi, Libya by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force and also by HMS Hursley and HMS Isis (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew. [165]
V 408 Haltenbank War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Spain by USS Blackfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [1] [166]
Zeus Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy ONS 165: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 49°28′N44°50′W / 49.467°N 44.833°W / 49.467; -44.833 ) by U-403 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 38 crew. [167]

20 February

List of shipwrecks: 20 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Kjøbenhavn Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Borkum, Germany. All aboard survived, three of them being wounded. [113] [115]
Ōshio Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Asashio-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk off Wewak, New Guinea, at 00°50′S146°06′E / 0.833°S 146.100°E / -0.833; 146.100 by USS Albacore (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) while under tow in the Pacific Ocean 70 miles (110 km) north-west of Manus Island, Admiralty Islands, with the loss of eight of her crew. Survivors were rescued by Arashio (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [168]
Radhurst Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ONS 165: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km; 580 mi) north north west of St. John's, Dominion of Newfoundland ( 49°50′N41°50′W / 49.833°N 41.833°W / 49.833; -41.833 ) by U-525 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew. [169]
SF 99 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was wrecked in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia. [57]
SF 209 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was wrecked in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea at Cape Bon, Tunisia. [57]
SF 215 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was lost in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily, Italy and Tunisia. [57]
SF 216 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was lost in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia. [57]
Shinkoku Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Kasuga Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk 450 nautical miles (830 km) north of Ponape, Caroline Islands, 280 nautical miles (520 km) north west of Eniwetok ( 15°09′S159°30′E / 15.150°S 159.500°E / -15.150; 159.500 ) by USS Halibut (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Either lost with all hands, or with eleven of her crew killed. [170] [171]
USS YMS-133 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The minesweeper foundered in a storm at Coos Bay, Oregon. Eight of her 29 crew were reported missing. The 21 survivors were rescued by a United States Coast Guard surf boat and a fishing boat, but the weather was so bad that they could not be landed for 24 hours and five of them died of wounds and exposure. [172] [173]

21 February

List of shipwrecks: 21 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Artemis Pitta Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Melos by Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of 14 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Fifteen Greek crew members and eleven German soldiers were killed. [174] [175]
Baalbeck Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Algeria by HMS Unruffled (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1]
H. H. Rogers Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: Convoy ONS 167: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°30′N24°38′W / 50.500°N 24.633°W / 50.500; -24.633 ) by U-664 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 73 crew were rescued by Rathlin (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [176]
Kuwayama Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Flores Sea 7°54′S119°13′E / 7.900°S 119.217°E / -7.900; 119.217 USS Thresher (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Twelve soldiers and a crew member were killed. The ship went dead in the water and was abandoned. USS Thresher torpedoed and sunk her the next day. [177] [178]
Rosario Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy ONS 167: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°30′N24°38′W / 50.500°N 24.633°W / 50.500; -24.633 ) by U-664 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three gunners and 30 of her crew. Survivors were rescued by Rathlin (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [179]
SF 211 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon. [57]
Stigstad Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 49°26′N29°08′W / 49.433°N 29.133°W / 49.433; -29.133 ) by U-332 and U-604 (both War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing trawler Thomas Boot (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [180]
Thorsheimer Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Marettimo, Italy by British aircraft. [1] [181]
U-623 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 48°08′N29°37′W / 48.133°N 29.617°W / 48.133; -29.617 ) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew. [182]

22 February

List of shipwrecks: 22 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Chattanooga City Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°53′N34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W / 46.883; -34.533 ) by U-606 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 58 crew were rescued by HMCS Trillium (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [183]
Empire Redshank Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Design 1022 ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°53′N34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W / 46.883; -34.533 ) by U-606 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 47 crew were rescued by HMCS Trillium (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy), which scuttled the ship. [184] [185]
Expositor Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Design 1022 ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°53′N34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W / 46.883; -34.533 ) by U-606 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 60 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMCS Trillium (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). Expositor was torpedoed and sunk the next day ( 47°00′N34°30′W / 47.000°N 34.500°W / 47.000; -34.500 ) by U-303 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [186] [37]
Gerd Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 37°45′N11°37′E / 37.750°N 11.617°E / 37.750; 11.617 ) by Allied aircraft based on Malta. [1] [163]
N. T. Nielsen Alonso Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy ON 166: The factory ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) east of Cape Race, Dominion of Newfoundland ( 48°00′N31°24′W / 48.000°N 31.400°W / 48.000; -31.400 ) by U-92 and U-753 (both War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 53 crew. N. T. Nielson Alonso was scuttled at 48°N34°W / 48°N 34°W / 48; -34 by ORP Burza (Naval Ensign of Poland.svg  Polish Navy). Survivors were rescued by USCGC Campbell ( Ensign of the United States Coast Guard.svg United States Coast Guard). [187] [188]
Roxburgh Castle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal ( 38°12′N26°22′W / 38.200°N 26.367°W / 38.200; -26.367 ) by U-107 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 64 crew survived. [189]
U-225 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 48°37′N30°35′W / 48.617°N 30.583°W / 48.617; -30.583 ) by HMS Dianthus (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew. [190]
U-606 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°44′N33°43′W / 47.733°N 33.717°W / 47.733; -33.717 ) by ORP Burza (Naval Ensign of Poland.svg  Polish Navy) and USCGC Campbell ( Ensign of the United States Coast Guard.svg United States Coast Guard) with the loss of 36 of her 47 crew. [191]
HMCS Weyburn Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy World War II: Convoy MKS 8: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar ( 35°46′N6°02′W / 35.767°N 6.033°W / 35.767; -6.033 ) with the loss of nine of her 77 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Black Swan and HMS Wivern (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [25]
USS YP-72 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank either at Spruce Cape, Kodiak, Territory of Alaska, [32] or at Adak Island, Territory of Alaska. [192]

23 February

List of shipwrecks: 23 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Alexander Ulyanov Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Tuapse by Luftwaffe aircraft. Fifty-two crew members and stevedores were killed. [193]
Athelprincess Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy UC 1: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Madeira, Portugal ( 32°02′N24°38′W / 32.033°N 24.633°W / 32.033; -24.633 ) by U-522 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Weston (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [194]
Empire Norseman Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy UC 1: The Norwegian-type tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Azores, Portugal by U-382 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 53 crew were rescued by HMS Totland (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Empire Norseman was later torpedoed and sunk at 31°18′N27°20′W / 31.300°N 27.333°W / 31.300; -27.333 ) by U-558 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [195] [196]
Esso Baton Rouge Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy UC 1: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 31°15′N27°22′W / 31.250°N 27.367°W / 31.250; -27.367 ) by U-202 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Totland (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [197]
Eulima Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°48′N36°18′W / 46.800°N 36.300°W / 46.800; -36.300 ) by U-186 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 62 of her 63 crew. The survivor was taken aboard U-186 as a prisoner of war. [198] [199]
Fintra Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Algiers, Algeria ( 36°57′N3°41′E / 36.950°N 3.683°E / 36.950; 3.683 ) by U-371 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of the 35 people aboard. [200]
Glittre Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°00′N36°20′W / 47.000°N 36.333°W / 47.000; -36.333 ) by U-628 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Dianthus (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [201] [202]
Hastings Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°30′N36°23′W / 46.500°N 36.383°W / 46.500; -36.383 ) by U-186 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Chilliwack (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [203]
Jonathan Sturges Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°15′N38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W / 46.250; -38.183 ) by U-707 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Seven gunners were rescued by USS Belknap (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) on 12 March, two gunners and four crewmen were rescued and made prisoners of war by U-336 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) on 6 April. [204]
Kuroshio Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air attack at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. [205]
Kyleclare Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 48°50′N13°20′W / 48.833°N 13.333°W / 48.833; -13.333 ) by U-456 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all eighteen crew. [206]
Monte Igueldo Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg  Spain World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 4°46′S31°55′W / 4.767°S 31.917°W / -4.767; -31.917 ) by Barbarigo (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of one of her 35 crew. [207]
SF 87 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia. [57]
SF 210 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon. [57]
Stockport Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The convoy rescue ship had fallen behind the convoy whilst rescuing survivors from Empire Trader (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). She had transferred them to HMCS Dauphin (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy) and was attempting to regain the convoy when she was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°22′N34°10′W / 47.367°N 34.167°W / 47.367; -34.167 ) by U-604 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 64 crew. [208]
U-443 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria ( 36°55′N2°25′E / 36.917°N 2.417°E / 36.917; 2.417 ) by HMS Bicester, HMS Lamerton and HMS Wheatland (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew.
U-522 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 31°27′N26°22′W / 31.450°N 26.367°W / 31.450; -26.367 ) by Totland (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew. [209]
Winkler Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to the breakdown of one of her four engines. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-628 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was later torpedoed and sunk ( 46°48′N36°18′W / 46.800°N 36.300°W / 46.800; -36.300 ) by U-223 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nineteen of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Dianthus (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [210]
USS YP-336 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank in the Delaware River. [32]

24 February

List of shipwrecks: 24 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Alcamo Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Royal Air Force aircraft. She sank the next day 62 nautical miles (115 km) north north east of Marettimo, Sicily. [211]
F 143 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Marinefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Kerch, Soviet Union with the loss of all thirteen people aboard. [1] [212]
Ingria Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 45°12′N39°17′W / 45.200°N 39.283°W / 45.200; -39.283 ) by U-600 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Ingria was abandoned by her 37 crew and was then scuttled by U-628 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her crew were rescued by HMCS Rosthern (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [213]
Jonathan Sturges Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°15′N38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W / 46.250; -38.183 ) by U-707 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 51 of her 75 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Belknap (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [214]
Madoera Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°02′N39°20′W / 46.033°N 39.333°W / 46.033; -39.333 ) by U-653 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 86 crew. Sixteen of her crew reboarded the ship at daybreak and she reached St. John's, Dominion of Newfoundland on 1 March. Other survivors were rescued by USS Belknap (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy), U-591 and U-753 (both War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) but 62 of her crew were lost. [215]
HMS MTB 262 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Elco 70-foot motor torpedo boat was scuttled by her crew after engine failure in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Serrat, Tunisia. Five of her crew drowned while trying to reach the coast, the survivors being captured by Germans. Sources also say the boat was bombed and sunk by German aircraft, that may have attacked the drifting wreck. [9] [216] [217]
Nathanael Greene Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy MKS 8: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) north east of Oran, Algeria with the loss of four of her 57 crew. She was then torpedoed and further damaged by a Luftwaffe aircraft. Nathanael Green was taken in tow by HMS Brixham (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy), which rescued the survivors. The tow was later transferred to HMS Restive (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and the ship was beached at Salamanda. She was declared a total loss. [218]
Partizan Yugoslav Partisans flag (1942-1945).svg Yugoslav Partisans World War II: The patrol boat was sunk at Pogdara by a Regia Aeronautica aircraft. [219]
U-649 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-232 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) in the Baltic Sea ( 55°15′N17°15′E / 55.250°N 17.250°E / 55.250; 17.250 ) and sank with the loss of 35 of her 46 crew. [220]
HMS Vandal Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The U-class submarine sank in the Sound of Bute off Inchmarnock, Argyllshire with the loss of all 37 crew.
V 1249 Mewa VIII War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Borkum. [1]

25 February

List of shipwrecks: 25 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
HMS LCP(L) 87 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft personnel (large) was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Manchester Merchant Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 390 nautical miles (720 km; 450 mi) south east of Cape Race, Dominion of Newfoundland ( 45°10′N43°23′W / 45.167°N 43.383°W / 45.167; -43.383 ) by U-628 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 35 of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Montgomery and HMCS Rosthern (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [221] [222] [223]
Takao Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
V 2008 Ritzebüttel War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Broad Fourteens off Westkapelle, West Flanders, Belgium. Ten of her crew were killed. [1] [224]
W 6Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The water boat was bombed and sunk in a Royal Air Force raid on Wilhelmshaven. [1]

26 February

List of shipwrecks: 26 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Brosäter Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The cargo ship ran aground near Hallands Väderö. She had to be abandoned and was wrecked by the sea. There were no casualties. [225]
Empire Portia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Murmansk Soviet Union by Junkers Ju 88 aricraft of the Luftwaffe. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service. [226]
F 176 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was severely damaged by Soviet aircraft at Taman, Soviet Union. There were one person killed and six wounded. She was towed to Kerch, Soviet Union for repairs but was sunk by another air attack on 1 March. F 176 was salvaged in October 1944 and put into Soviet service as BDB-13. [227]
Hohenfriedburg Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Spain ( 41°48′N20°50′W / 41.800°N 20.833°W / 41.800; -20.833 ) by HMS Sussex (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Her crew were rescued by U-264 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [228]
Juan de Astigarraga Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg  Spain World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea off Genoa, Italy by HMS Torbay (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of four of her 26 crew. [1] [114]
Kyo Maru No. 3 GO Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine off Rangoon, Burma ( 15°36′N96°15′E / 15.600°N 96.250°E / 15.600; 96.250 ) and sank. [32]
Mariaeck Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk with gunfire in the Ligurian Sea about 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) south of Cape Mele, Italy ( 43°27′N08°08′E / 43.450°N 8.133°E / 43.450; 8.133 ) by HMS Torbay (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1] [114]

27 February

List of shipwrecks: 27 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
Asakasan Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Asosan Maru-class auxiliary troop transport was sunk in the Indian Ocean 90 miles (140 km) southeast of Rangoon, Burma ( 15°53′N27°29′E / 15.883°N 27.483°E / 15.883; 27.483 ) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Tenth Air Force. Four of her crew were killed. [229] [230]
Bodø Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The coaster ran aground and sank at Bogskjærene. She was raised in 1960 and scrapped. [231]
HNLMS Colombia Naval Jack of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy World War II: The submarine tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Simonstown, Union of South Africa ( 33°36′S27°29′E / 33.600°S 27.483°E / -33.600; 27.483 ) by U-516 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 326 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Genista (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and a Royal Air Force launch. [232]
HMT Harstad Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy WP 300: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay ( 50°24′21″N3°01′41″W / 50.40583°N 3.02806°W / 50.40583; -3.02806 ) by S 68 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of her 26 crew (20 Norwegian and five British). [9] [233] [234] [235] [236] [237]
Kirikawa Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Shunko Maru-class auxiliary transport was severely damaged by American aircraft northeast of Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands and was scuttled by her escort ( 7°32′S156°44′E / 7.533°S 156.733°E / -7.533; 156.733 ). There were probably no survivors. [238]
Krasnaya Gruziya Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Elipidifor type auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and damaged in the Black Sea at Myskhato by S 28, S 51, S 72, and S 102 (all War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) and beached. She was later destroyed by German artillery and aircraft. At least thirteen of her crew were killed. [239] [240]
HMS LCT 381 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy WP 300: The landing craft tank was torpedoed in Lyme Bay by S 85 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). A crew member was killed. She was then finished by gunfire by S 65 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) after the eleven survivors had been rescued and captured by the German boats. [25] [233] [241] [242]
HMT Lord Hailsham Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy WP 300: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S 65 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). There were eighteen dead and nineteen survivors. [9] [25] [233] [241] [243]
Mius Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union World War II: The tug was sunk by S 28, S 51, S 72, and S 102 (all War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) in the Black Sea at Myskhato. Ten of her crew were killed. [193]
Modavia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy WP 300: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S 68 and S 81 (both War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 54 crew were rescued. [25] [233] [237] [243]
St Margaret Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 27°38′N43°23′W / 27.633°N 43.383°W / 27.633; -43.383 ) by U-66 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Hobson (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [244] [245]
HMS Tigris Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The T-class submarine was presumed sunk in a depth charge attack in the Mediterranean Sea six nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi) of Capri, Italy by UJ 2210 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 63 crew.
TM 25 Naval Jack of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy World War II: The TM 22-class motor torpedo boat was sunk south of Pont Kanon, Curaçao, Curaçao and Dependencies by an explosion. Her crew were rescued with only minor injuries. [246] [247]
T 403 Gruz Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Project 3 minesweeper was sunk in the Black Sea at Myskhato by S 28, S 51, S 72, and S 102 (all War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine).
V 276 Baicin Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessel was attacked with gunfire south-west of La Spezia ( 43°37′N09°25′E / 43.617°N 9.417°E / 43.617; 9.417 ) by HMS Torbay (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). After her crew abandoned her, she was boarded and sunk with demolition charges by the submarine crew. There were no casualties. [14] [114]
V 1318 Hans Pickenpack War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north west of Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands with the loss of 22 of her crew. [1] [248]

28 February

List of shipwrecks: 28 February 1943
ShipStateDescription
FR 111 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Requin-class submarine was bombed and sunk 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Murro di Porco, Sicily by Allied aircraft with the loss of 23 of her 49 crew. [249] [250]
Ischia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Portofino by HMS Torbay (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [114] [251] [252]
Loch AweCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The fishing trawler was last seen on this day off the Chicken Rock, Isle of Man. She disappeared with her eleven crew for an unknown reason. [253]
HMMGB79 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The BPB 72'-class motor gun boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the Hook of Holland, South Holland, Netherlands by V 1304 Eisenach, FlJ 23, V 1314 Gustav Hugo Deiters, V 1309 Kapitän Stemmer, M 379, V 1313 Uran, and V 1305 Wuppertal (all War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [1] [254]
Paolo Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was bombed by aircraft at Cagliari, Italy. She was set afire and sank. While the ship was under repair from the bombing she caught fire and was destroyed on 13 May or 11 June 1943. She was later refloated and scrapped. [255] [138]
RPT-1, and
RPT-3
Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Higgins 78'-class PT boats were being carried as deck cargo aboard Wade Hampton (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) and were both lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-405 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [256]
S 35 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The E-boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea ten nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) north west of Bizerte, Tunisia with the loss of all 22 of her crew. [1] [257] [258]
Santa Rita Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and partly sunk by Allied aircraft at Cagliari, Sicily. She was refloated in June 1945, repaired and returned to service. [259]
SF 220 Balkenkreuz.svg   Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was mined and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunis. Tunisia ( 37°39′N10°50′E / 37.650°N 10.833°E / 37.650; 10.833 ). There were one dead and eleven wounded. [57] [260]
Wade Hampton Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Liberty ship straggled 8 nautical miles (15 km) behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km; 290 mi) east of Cape Farewell, Greenland ( 59°49′N34°43′W / 59.817°N 34.717°W / 59.817; -34.717 ) by U-405 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Beverley and HMS Vervain (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [256] [261]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1943
ShipStateDescription
Benty Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Naples, Italy through war causes. She was refloated in 1947 and scrapped. [262]
GulfportFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The dredger foundered 18 nautical miles (33 km) off Clearwater, Florida ( 28°00′N82°00′W / 28.000°N 82.000°W / 28.000; -82.000 ) on 13 or 14 February. [263]
Shinkoku Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was reported missing after 18 February. Most sources states that she was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km; 320 mi) north west of Eniwetok Atoll ( 15°09′N159°30′E / 15.150°N 159.500°E / 15.150; 159.500 ) by USS Halibut (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Another source states the ship was en route from Ponape Island to Kwajalein, Marshall Islands when sunk. Casualties also are contradictory. Most sources state the ship sank with all hands but a Japanese source reports only eleven of her crew were killed. [1] [264]
SK-0164 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The KM-4 patrol vessel was sunk sometime in February.[ citation needed ]
HNoMS Uredd Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy World War II: Operation Seagull: The U-class submarine struck a mine and sank off Fugløyvær, Norway, on or after 10 February with the loss of all 40 people aboard.
USS YC-887 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The open lighter was reported by several United States Navy sources to have sunk on 3 February 1943 in heavy weather at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, together with YC-886. As the latter actually sank the day before and elsewhere in the Caribbean area, it is possible that the date and place in these sources are when and where the loss was reported, and not when and where it occurred. [32] [265]

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