The list of shipwrecks in January 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1917.
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| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | Unknown date | |||
| References | ||||||
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Baycraig | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 84 nautical miles (156 km) east south east of Malta ( 35°32′N16°10′E / 35.533°N 16.167°E ) by SM UC-22 ( | |
| Britannic | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km) west of Leixões, Portugal ( 40°58′N9°30′W / 40.967°N 9.500°W ) [3] by SM UC-37 ( | |
| Goosebridge | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France [5] ( 48°39′N5°13′W / 48.650°N 5.217°W ) by SM UC-46 ( | |
| Holly Branch | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) north east by north of the Île de Batz, Finistère, France ( 48°59′N3°56′W / 48.983°N 3.933°W ) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Ivernia | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 58 nautical miles (107 km) south east of Cape Matapan, Greece ( 35°30′N22°53′E / 35.500°N 22.883°E ) by SM UB-47 ( | |
| Laupar | World War I: the cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west north west of Porto, Portugal [9] by SM U-79 ( | |
| Leon | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north north east of the Triagoz Lighthouse, Finistère by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Sussex | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Gravelines, Pas-de-Calais, France. She was beached without loss of life. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [12] | |
| Tsiropinas | | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ferrol, Galicia, Spain ( 45°35′N8°19′W / 45.583°N 8.317°W ) by SM U-70 ( |
| Venus II | The submarine decoy ship was lost on this date. | |
| Wanola | The schooner went ashore near Allerton Point, Massachusetts. Rigging, gear and some cargo salvaged. Later sold and raised. [14] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aconcagua | World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay ( 46°11′N7°26′W / 46.183°N 7.433°W ) by SM U-70 ( | |
| Aristotelis C. Ioannou | | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Roca, Portugal ( 38°55′N9°48′W / 38.917°N 9.800°W ) by SM UC-37 ( |
| Asnières | World War I: The crew were captured by the merchant raider SMS Möwe ( | |
| Bestik | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom [18] by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Carlyle | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west south west of the Île de Sein Lighthouse, Finistère, France by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Dimitrios Goulandris | | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Roca ( 39°10′N9°50′W / 39.167°N 9.833°W ) by SM UC-37 ( |
| Edward Arthur | The schooner was wrecked on Lundy Island, Devon. [22] | |
| Ellik | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south west of the Bishop Rock by SM UB-18 ( | |
| El Toro | The tanker foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north west of Clogherhead, County Louth. [26] [27] | |
| Gallier | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-95 ( | |
| Johannes | The schooner was wrecked at Cadiz, Spain. [29] | |
| Notre Dame du Verger | World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cape Roca by SM UC-37 ( | |
| Odda | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère [31] ( 47°30′N6°20′W / 47.500°N 6.333°W ) by SM U-70 ( | |
| Older | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of Porto, Portugal [33] ( 41°07′N9°42′W / 41.117°N 9.700°W ) by SM U-79 ( | |
| Omnium | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère ( 47°26′N7°10′W / 47.433°N 7.167°W ) by SM U-82 ( | |
| San Leandro | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 46°40′N7°00′W / 46.667°N 7.000°W ) by SM U-70 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Angela | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by SM U-79 ( | |
| Capricieuse | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west south west of Cape St. Vincent by SM UC-37 ( | |
| Columbia | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime ( 46°27′N2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W ) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Diamant de la Couronne I | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle ( 46°27′N2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W ) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Diamant de la Couronne II | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle ( 46°27′N2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W ) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Fama | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Spain ( 36°47′N8°43′W / 36.783°N 8.717°W ) by SM UC-37 ( | |
| Formidable | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Helgøy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the Chassiron Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime ( 45°55′N1°35′W / 45.917°N 1.583°W ) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Honneur et Devouement | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Jeanne Mathilde | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| La Pensee | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Marie Henriette | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Moderne | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Petite Emile | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Baleines Lighthouse, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Père Montfort | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Pierre le Grand | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Richelieu | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Saint Jacques | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle ( 46°27′N2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W ) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Saint Paul II | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Thomas Edison Mulqueen | The barge foundered in a gale and heavy seas six miles (9.7 km) west of Point Judith, Rhode Island, a total loss. [57] | |
| Valladares | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 43°30′N9°48′W / 43.500°N 9.800°W ) by SM U-79 ( | |
| Viking | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by SM U-82 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Calabro | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°30′N7°02′W / 48.500°N 7.033°W ) by SM U-82 ( | |
| Chinto Maru | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Spain ( 36°29′N9°36′W / 36.483°N 9.600°W ) by SM U-79 ( | |
| Gabrielle François | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Gironde Estuary by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Liberté | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal ( 35°49′N6°10′W / 35.817°N 6.167°W ) by SM UC-37 ( | |
| Lonclara | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-31 ( | |
| Luigi Ciampa | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Sagres Point, Portugal by SM UC-37 ( | |
| Næsborg | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel west of Guernsey, Channel Islands ( 49°26′N3°40′W / 49.433°N 3.667°W ) by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Peresvet | World War I: The Peresvet-class battleship struck two mines and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Port Said, Egypt, with the loss of 167 of her 771 crew. | |
| Ruby | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom ( 49°53′N8°24′W / 49.883°N 8.400°W ) by SM U-70 ( | |
| Seemel | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 36°32′N8°09′W / 36.533°N 8.150°W ) by SM UC-37 ( | |
| Storebror | World War I: The barque was sunk by SMS Wolf ( | |
| HMT Teal | The 118.1-foot (36.0 m), 165-ton steam minesweeping naval trawler was wrecked on rocks about a mile offshore to the north of Buckie, East Mucks, Moray Firth. She broke up in a storm sometime before daylight the next morning. [70] [71] [72] [73] | |
| Wragby | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west by north of Cape Spartel, Morocco ( 35°57′N6°49′W / 35.950°N 6.817°W ) by SM UC-37 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Allie | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off the Île de Ré, Charente-Maritime ( 46°15′N1°48′W / 46.250°N 1.800°W ) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Asta | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of the Casquets, Channel Islands ( 50°09′N2°34′W / 50.150°N 2.567°W ) by SM UB-37 ( | |
| Case | The steamer sprung a leak in a storm in Lake Erie and was beached on Middle Sister Island. She caught fire, burned and broke up. Her cargo, engine and boilers were salvaged. [77] [78] | |
| Combermere | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cabo de Gata, Almería, Spain by SM UC-37 ( | |
| Danevirke | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 49°14′N4°17′W / 49.233°N 4.283°W ) by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Ebro | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west south west o the Créac'h Lighthouse, Finistère by SM U-82 ( | |
| Lesbian | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east by south of Malta ( 35°48′N17°06′E / 35.800°N 17.100°E ) by SM U-35 ( | |
| Markland | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of the Île de Ré by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Salvatore Padre | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM U-35 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alphonse Conseil | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of A Coruña, Spain by SM U-48 ( | |
| Beaufront | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 76 nautical miles (141 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM U-82 ( | |
| Hudworth | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 94 nautical miles (174 km) east south east of Malta ( 35°31′N16°24′E / 35.517°N 16.400°E ) by SM U-35 ( | |
| Ville du Havre | World War I: The cargo liner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) north west of Cape Villano, Spain ( 44°00′N10°00′W / 44.000°N 10.000°W ) by SM U-48 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Borgholm | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) off Cape Finisterre, Spain ( 43°19′N11°07′W / 43.317°N 11.117°W ) by SM U-48 ( | |
| Brenda | World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south west of Beachy Head, Sussex by SM UB-23 ( | |
| HMT Donside | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-4 ( | |
| Evangelos | | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Cape Finisterre by SM U-48 ( |
| Hansi | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) north north west of Île Vierge, Finistère, France ( 48°56′N4°55′W / 48.933°N 4.917°W ) by SM UB-37 ( | |
| Mohacsfield | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south east by east of Malta by SM U-35 ( | |
| Radnorshire | The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) east of Pernambuco, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( | |
| Rosalia L. | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta ( 35°07′N16°53′E / 35.117°N 16.883°E ) by SM U-32 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Andoni | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) south east of Malta ( 35°19′N15°07′E / 35.317°N 15.117°E ) by SM U-35 ( | |
| HMT Cape Colony | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-11 ( | |
| Carrier F. Roberts | The Schooner sank at Block Island, Rhode Island. Wreck later removed. [14] | |
| Lynfield | World War I: The collier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) south east by south of Malta by SM U-35 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-84 ( | |
| Baynesk | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) north by west of Alexandria, Egypt 33°45′N29°24′E / 33.750°N 29.400°E by SM U-39 ( | |
| HMS Cornwallis | World War I: The Duncan-class pre-dreadnought battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by SM U-32 ( | |
| Excellent | World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of Noup Head, Orkney Islands ( 59°37′N4°19′W / 59.617°N 4.317°W ) by SM U-70 ( | |
| Fernebo | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine laid by SM UC-19 ( | |
| Gladys Royle | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of Santa Maria, The Azores, Portugal by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| Minieh | World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) east northeast of Pernamboco, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( | |
| Pyrin | | The cargo ship was abandoned in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk. Her crew were rescued by the Cromer Lifeboat. [102] |
| Schwarzwald | World War I: The minesweeper struck a mine in the North Sea north of Borkum Reef and sank. |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bergenhus | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea south east of Ireland ( 48°55′N10°05′W / 48.917°N 10.083°W ) by SM U-84 ( | |
| Brookwood | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) north by west of Cape Finisterre, Spain ( 45°50′N11°50′W / 45.833°N 11.833°W ) by SM U-79 ( | |
| Lundy Island | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) south east of Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| Majestic | The 103-foot (31 m), 159-ton steam trawler was wrecked at Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire. [107] [108] | |
| Netherby Hall | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east by north of Pernambuco, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( | |
| Tholma | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean ( 43°23′N11°01′W / 43.383°N 11.017°W ). Formerly a Norwegian cargo ship, she had been captured on 8 January by SM U-48 ( | |
| Tuborg | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel ( 49°38′N4°45′W / 49.633°N 4.750°W ) by SM UB-37 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Ben-my-Chree | World War I: The aircraft carrying cruiser was shelled and sunk off Kastelorizo, Greece by Ottoman shore based artillery. All 250 crew were rescued. Ben-my-Chree was refloated in 1920 but found to be a total loss and was scrapped in 1923. | |
| Ole Bull | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Her crew survived. [111] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Auchencrag | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°28′N5°35′W / 48.467°N 5.583°W ) by SM U-84 ( | |
| Brentwood | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-43 ( | |
| Emeraude | World War I: The schooner was sunk off the coast of Spain by SM U-48 ( | |
| Saint Michel | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel off the Owers Lightship ( | |
| Vestfold | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain ( 43°46′N11°49′W / 43.767°N 11.817°W ) by SM U-48 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USS Milwaukee | The St. Louis-class ran aground at Eureka, California. All 438 crew were rescued. Milwaukee broke in two in November 1918 and was a total loss. Her remains were scrapped in situ . | |
| Solvang | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Cape Finisterre, Spain ( 43°17′N9°25′W / 43.283°N 9.417°W ) by SM U-59 ( | |
| Toftwood | World War I The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) north of Sept Îles, Côtes-du-Nord, France ( 49°15′N3°43′W / 49.250°N 3.717°W ) by SM UC-18 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Martin | World War I: The cargo ship shelled and was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north by west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°36′N5°08′W / 48.600°N 5.133°W ) by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Norma | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel ( 50°13′N2°00′W / 50.217°N 2.000°W ) by SM UB-37 ( | |
| Sydney | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north west of Cape Villano, Spain ( 44°13′N10°41′W / 44.217°N 10.683°W ) by SM U-48 ( | |
| Tsukuba | The Tsukuba-class cruiser exploded and sank at Yokosuka, Kanagawa with the loss of 305 of her 879 crew. [122] | |
| SM UB-37 | World War I: The Type UB II submarine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 50°07′N1°47′W / 50.117°N 1.783°W by HMS Penshurst ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bernadette | World War I: The brig was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south east of the Glénan Islands, Finistère ( 47°27′N3°50′W / 47.450°N 3.833°W ) by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Brabant | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-43 ( | |
| Esperanca | World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean by SM U-48 ( | |
| Garfield | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east by north of Alexandria, Egypt ( 36°05′N19°57′E / 36.083°N 19.950°E ) by SM U-39 ( | |
| Graafjeld | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Flamborough Head. Her crew survived. [128] | |
| Independant | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UB-38 ( | |
| Kinpurney | World War I: The full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°20′N9°10′W / 49.333°N 9.167°W ) by SM U-84 ( | |
| Omsk | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Bishop's Rock ( 49°12′N8°39′W / 49.200°N 8.650°W ) by SM U-84 ( | |
| Otto | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France ( 47°32′N3°41′W / 47.533°N 3.683°W ) by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Port Nicholson | World War I: The cargo liner struck a mine placed by SM UC-1 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Baron Sempill | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock ( 48°49′N11°45′W / 48.817°N 11.750°W ) by SM U-44 ( | |
| Brenn | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north of Cape Ortegal, Spain ( 45°25′N7°49′W / 45.417°N 7.817°W ) by SM U-59 ( | |
| City of Tampico | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south east of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France ( 47°43′N4°19′W / 47.717°N 4.317°W ) by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Manuel | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UB-38 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMT Amplify | The naval trawler was lost on this date. [27] | |
| Jeune France | World War I: The ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-18 ( | |
| John W. Davidson | The barge was damaged in a collision with Gaston (flag unknown) off Lambert's Point, Virginia, became waterlogged and was beached. [57] | |
| Valle | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Ouessant by SM UC-18 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Asp | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom ( 50°37′N6°43′W / 50.617°N 6.717°W ) by SM UB-38 ( | |
| Dagmar | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk, United Kingdom ( 52°07′30″N1°45′30″E / 52.12500°N 1.75833°E ). Her crew survived. [141] | |
| HMS Ferret | World War I: The Acheron-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel south east of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Louise | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) south south west of the Glénan Islands, Finistère by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Louis Joseph | World War I: The auxiliary schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay six nautical miles (11 km) east south east of Guilvinec, Finistère by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Manchester Inventor | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-57 ( | |
| Pilot | The ferry was wrecked on Red Island in the St. Lawrence River. [146] | |
| Taormina | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 60 nautical miles (110 km) off Jersey, Channel Islands by SM UC-16 ( | |
| Unknown towboat | Unknown | The towboat was sunk in a collision with China ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anna | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°29′N7°12′W / 48.483°N 7.200°W ) by SM UC-16 ( | |
| HMS E36 | The E-class submarine collided with HMS E43 ( | |
| Gaea | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 21 nautical miles (39 km) north by east of Bilbao, Biscay, Spain by SM U-59 ( | |
| Joseph Rosalie | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of the Roches-Douvres Lighthouse, Côtes-du-Nord by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Klampenborg | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Audierne, Finistère, France ( 47°56′N4°42′W / 47.933°N 4.700°W ) by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Lilian H. | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south by east of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork by SM UB-38 ( | |
| Marietta di Giorgio | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of Ouessant ( 47°38′N6°23′W / 47.633°N 6.383°W ) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Nailsea Court | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) west of the Skelligs by SM U-48 ( | |
| Parahyba | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the La Vieille Lighthouse, Finistère ( 47°57′N4°45′W / 47.950°N 4.750°W ) by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Reinunga | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM UC-16 ( | |
| Theresdal | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant by SM UC-16 ( | |
| Tremeadow | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east by north of Ouessant ( 49°03′N4°50′W / 49.050°N 4.833°W ) by SM UC-21 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-84 ( | |
| Dalzelline | The tug went ashore on Plum Island, New York. [14] | |
| Kisagata Maru No.3 | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Neuquen | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by west of the Skellig Islands ( 51°50′N10°52′W / 51.833°N 10.867°W ) by SM U-84 ( | |
| HMT New Comet | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-4 ( | |
| HMT Pansy | The naval trawler was lost on this date. [70] | |
| Planudes | World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-43 ( | |
| Standard | World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) off Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UC-17 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Gounod | World War I: The barque was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| Couronne | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM UC-16 ( | |
| Ellen Roberts | The schooner sprang a leak and foundered in the Irish Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Baltimore, County Cork. [168] | |
| Gladys | World War I: The 129.9-foot (39.6 m), 275-ton steam trawler was captured, then shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by west of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal ( 55°46′N8°20′W / 55.767°N 8.333°W ) by SM U-45 ( | |
| Leontine | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Lucy | World War I: The 122.4-foot (37.3 m), 280-ton steam trawler was captured, then shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by west of Inistrahull Island by SM U-45 ( | |
| Saint Pierre | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) west of the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Star of the Sea | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 43 nautical miles (80 km) north west by west of Inishtrahull Island by SM U-45 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anna | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off the coast of Finistère 49°12′N4°26′W / 49.200°N 4.433°W by SM U-53 ( | |
| Aurelie | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel ( 49°31′N3°28′W / 49.517°N 3.467°W ) by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Bearnais | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime ( 45°31′N1°36′W / 45.517°N 1.600°W ) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Duc d'Aumale | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean ( 45°21′N8°50′W / 45.350°N 8.833°W ) by SM U-43 ( | |
| Ethel | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon ( 49°50′N3°54′W / 49.833°N 3.900°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Euphrates | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-57 ( | |
| Gaulois | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel ( 49°05′N5°14′W / 49.083°N 5.233°W ) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Kamma | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-40 ( | |
| Minho | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-57 ( | |
| O. A. Brodin | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Precurseur | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Steinmachos | | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse ( 45°40′N1°30′W / 45.667°N 1.500°W ) by SM UC-21 ( |
| Trevean | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock (approximately 48°N13°W / 48°N 13°W ) by SM U-57 ( | |
| SM U-76 | The Type UE I submarine collided with a Russian trawler and sank in the Arctic Ocean (approximately 71°N23°E / 71°N 23°E ) with the loss of a crew member. | |
| Zeta | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south south west of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom( 49°43′N5°37′W / 49.717°N 5.617°W ) by SM U-53 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clan Shaw | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-29 ( | |
| Donstad | World War I: The coaster was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north east of Cape Villiano, Spain by SM U-43 ( | |
| Eden | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM U-55 ( | |
| Egypte | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel ( 48°18′N6°10′W / 48.300°N 6.167°W ) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Jevington | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 52 nautical miles (96 km) north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain ( 44°08′N9°00′W / 44.133°N 9.000°W ) by SM U-43 ( | |
| Ophelia | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Salland | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 48°50′N6°40′W / 48.833°N 6.667°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Sardinia | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Ouessant ( 46°56′N6°42′W / 46.933°N 6.700°W ) by SM U-59 ( | |
| HMS Simoom | World War I: The R-class destroyer was torpedoed and badly damaged in the North Sea by SMS S50 ( | |
| Ymer | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France by SM UC-16 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dan | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 17 nautical miles (31 km) south of Belle Île, Morbihan, France ( 47°08′N2°57′W / 47.133°N 2.950°W ) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Gladiateur | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Loire III | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Marie 3 | World War I: The pilot boat was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Perce | World War I: The schooner was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| Quebec | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Gironde Estuary. Her crew survived. [210] | |
| Vega | World War I: The brig was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Belle Île ( 46°40′N2°38′W / 46.667°N 2.633°W ) by SM UC-21 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Laurentic | World War I: The armed merchant cruiser struck two mines and sank in Lough Swilly with the loss of 354 of the 475 people on board. | |
| Myrdal | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south south east of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France ( 47°44′N4°22′W / 47.733°N 4.367°W ) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| O. B. Suhr | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea ( 56°12′N3°15′E / 56.200°N 3.250°E ) by SM UC-31 ( | |
| Sunniva | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) east north east of the mouth of the Tyne by SM UC-29 ( | |
| Sylvie | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 190 nautical miles (350 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece ( 36°00′N18°50′E / 36.000°N 18.833°E ) by SM U-38 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bisagno | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland ( 48°42′N11°26′W / 48.700°N 11.433°W ) by SM U-57 ( | |
| Dicax | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Ryvingen Lighthouse, Vest-Agder by SM U-85 ( | |
| Matheran | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of Dassen Island, South Africa with the loss of a crew member. [2] | |
| Tabasco | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west north west of the Skelligs ( 51°50′N12°00′W / 51.833°N 12.000°W ) by SM U-45 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Artist | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 58 nautical miles (107 km) west of the Smalls Lighthouse ( 51°20′N7°00′W / 51.333°N 7.000°W ) by SM U-55 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland by SM UC-31 ( | |
| Amiral Magon | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) west of Antikythera, Greece ( 35°49′N20°02′E / 35.817°N 20.033°E ) by SM U-39 ( | |
| Argo | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east of the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( | |
| Daisy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain by SM U-67 ( | |
| Egret | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( | |
| Foz do Douro | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west of A Coruña, Spain by SM U-43 ( | |
| Fulton | World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by SM U-43 ( | |
| Heimland I | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( | |
| HMT Jacamar | The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the English Channel off the Folkestone Lightship ( | |
| Nueva Montana | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Point Penmarc'h, Finistère, France ( 47°38′N5°15′W / 47.633°N 5.250°W ) by SM U-53 ( | |
| Perce | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north east by east of the St Paul Rocks, Brazil by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| HM Torpedo Boat 24 | The torpedo boat collided with a breakwater and sank at Dover, Kent. [231] |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Algorta | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-53 ( | |
| Edda | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea [233] ( 56°00′N3°40′E / 56.000°N 3.667°E ) by SM UC-32 ( | |
| HMS K13 | The K-class submarine sank in Gareloch with the loss of 32 of the 80 people on board. She was subsequently salvaged, repaired and returned to service as HMS K22. | |
| Punta Teno | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Spain ( 44°00′N7°25′W / 44.000°N 7.417°W ) by SM U-67 ( | |
| Shamrock | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 115 nautical miles (213 km) north north east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland by SM UC-31 ( | |
| Thistle | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) north east by north of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UC-31 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Euonymus | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) off Trevose Head, Cornwall ( 50°30′N5°31′W / 50.500°N 5.517°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Helena and Samuel | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Trevose Head ( 51°00′N5°34′W / 51.000°N 5.567°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Marcelle | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off north west by west of Trevose Head ( 50°45′N5°30′W / 50.750°N 5.500°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Merit | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north by east of Trevose Head ( 50°50′N4°46′W / 50.833°N 4.767°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Minnetonka | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by U-64 ( | |
| Trevone | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of Trevose Head ( 50°50′N5°30′W / 50.833°N 5.500°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| W.A.H. | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) north west of Trevose Head ( 50°46′N5°38′W / 50.767°N 5.633°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Wetherill | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north west of Trevose Head ( 50°50′N5°30′W / 50.833°N 5.500°W ) by SM U-55 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of St Ives, Cornwall ( 50°22′N5°36′W / 50.367°N 5.600°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Epsilon | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km) south of St Anthony's Lighthouse, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°08′N5°01′W / 50.133°N 5.017°W ) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Famiglia | World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-43 ( | |
| Hekla | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM U-53 ( | |
| Ida Duncan | World War I: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Middlesbrough, Yorkshire ( 54°39′00″N1°07′15″W / 54.65000°N 1.12083°W ) with the loss of six of her crew. [250] | |
| HMML 197 | The motor launch was lost on this date. [70] | |
| Modiva | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire ( 53°46′N0°17′E / 53.767°N 0.283°E ) with the loss of three of her crew. [251] | |
| Ravensbourne | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine, set by SM UC-31, and sank in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of the mouth of the River Tyne ( 54°56′N1°14′W / 54.933°N 1.233°W ) ( | |
| Rigel | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Cape Villano, Spain by SM U-43 ( | |
| Saint Léon | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) north north west of the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall ( 50°21′N5°48′W / 50.350°N 5.800°W ) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Tampico | The steamer went ashore on Great Point Rip, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Later refloated. [14] | |
| Yvonne | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Pendeen Lighthouse by SM U-55 ( |
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Agnes | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [221] | |
| Ava | World War I: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of 92 lives. [2] | |
| Lux | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of 29 lives. [2] | |
| Vera | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [221] |