List of shipwrecks in January 1918

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The list of shipwrecks in January 1918 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1918.

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1 January

List of shipwrecks: 1 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Egyptian Transport Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. She was beached near Bône, Algeria. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [1]
Eriksholm Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea [2] south of Aberdeen, United Kingdom ( 57°10′N1°51′W / 57.167°N 1.850°W / 57.167; -1.850 ) by SM UC-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [3]
E. S. Hocken Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was set afire and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew were rescued. [4]
Sandon Hall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north north east of Linosa, Italy ( 36°15′N13°00′E / 36.250°N 13.000°E / 36.250; 13.000 ) by SM U-40 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [6]

2 January

List of shipwrecks: 2 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Boston City Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire ( 51°40′N5°26′W / 51.667°N 5.433°W / 51.667; -5.433 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [7]
Christos Markettos Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north west of Gurnard's Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°13′N5°42′W / 50.217°N 5.700°W / 50.217; -5.700 ) by SM U-95 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [8]
Gallier Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) east north east of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall ( 50°00′N5°39′W / 50.000°N 5.650°W / 50.000; -5.650 ) by SM U-95 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9]
HMS Hirpa Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The whaler was lost on this date. [10]
HDMS Lossen Naval Ensign of Denmark.svg  Royal Danish Navy The minelayer ran aground near Omø. She was refloated on 19 February. [11]
Nadejda Flag of Russian SFSR.svg Russia World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of the Chicken Rock, Isle of Man by SM U-19 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [12]
VedaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [13]

3 January

List of shipwrecks: 3 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Allanton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Cape Bon, Algeria ( 37°26′N11°00′E / 37.433°N 11.000°E / 37.433; 11.000 ) by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [14] [10]
Asborg Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east by east of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight ( 50°31′N1°16′W / 50.517°N 1.267°W / 50.517; -1.267 ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [15]
Birchwood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of the Blackwater Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM U-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [10] [16]
HMS Blackwhale Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Fife Ness ( 56°19′N0°45′W / 56.317°N 0.750°W / 56.317; -0.750 ) with the loss of twelve of her crew. [17]
Gartland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east south east of the Owers Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [6] [18]
Steelville Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Cape Bon ( 37°25′N11°06′E / 37.417°N 11.100°E / 37.417; 11.100 ) by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [19] [20]

4 January

List of shipwrecks: 4 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Day SpringCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [21] [22]
Goeland I Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Penmarc'h, Finistère, France by SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of sweven of her crew. [23]
HMT Golden Sunset Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the English Channel off the Shambles Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [10] [24]
GratitudeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Berry Head by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [25] [22]
Otto Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south west of St. John's Point, County Down ( 54°11′N5°32′W / 54.183°N 5.533°W / 54.183; -5.533 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [26]
Regina Elena Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tripoli, Libya by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [27]
HMHS Rewa Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ( Flag of the Red Cross.svg Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 19 nautical miles (35 km) west of Hartland Point, Devon ( 50°55′N4°49′W / 50.917°N 4.817°W / 50.917; -4.817 ) by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of the 566 people on board. [28] [29]
Storebror Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The neutral vessel was sunk by gunfire by SMS Wolf (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) in the Atlantic Ocean ( 17°32′S26°50′W / 17.533°S 26.833°W / -17.533; -26.833 ) to prevent the ship from disclosing Wolf's position. [30] [31]
VarunaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) east south east of Berry Head by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [32] [22]

5 January

List of shipwrecks: 5 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Birtley Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UB-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her crew. [33]
EllenvilleFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The barge sank near Captains Island off Stamford, Connecticut. [34]
Glenarm Head Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west by south of the Brighton Lightship ( 50°34′N0°12′W / 50.567°N 0.200°W / 50.567; -0.200 ) by SM UB-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [6] [35]
Iolanthe Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east by east of Portland Bill, Dorset ( 50°28′N2°12′W / 50.467°N 2.200°W / 50.467; -2.200 ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [36]
Knightsgarth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west north west of the Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [6] [10] [37]
Rio Claro Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) of Riva Trigoso, Liguria, Italy ( 44°13′N9°29′E / 44.217°N 9.483°E / 44.217; 9.483 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. The stern section of the ship was refloated in March 1919 and subsequently returned to service with a new bow. [38]
Rose E. HanleyFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The canal boat sank at Glen Cove, New York. [34]
Rose Marie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) south east of the North Arklow Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM U-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [6] [19] [39]
War Baron Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall ( 50°18′N5°35′W / 50.300°N 5.583°W / 50.300; -5.583 ) by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two lives. [40]

6 January

List of shipwrecks: 6 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Dagny Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France by SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [41]
Halberdier Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in St George's Channel 27 nautical miles (50 km) west by north of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM U-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five crew. [6] [42]
Harry Luckenbach Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Penmarc'h by SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight of her crew. [43]
Henri Le Cour Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 9 nautical miles (17 km) off Penmarc'h ( 47°45′N4°28′W / 47.750°N 4.467°W / 47.750; -4.467 ) by SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [44]
Kanaris Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Penmarc'h ( 47°44′N4°13′W / 47.733°N 4.217°W / 47.733; -4.217 ) by SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [45]
Saint Mathieu Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Île d'Yeu, Vendée by SM U-22 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight crew. [46]
Spenser Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland by SM U-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [47]

7 January

List of shipwrecks: 7 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Arab Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) north by east of Cape Serrat, Tunisia ( 37°28′N9°23′E / 37.467°N 9.383°E / 37.467; 9.383 ) by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 21 of her crew. [48]
Egda Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the Tuskar Rock, Ireland ( 52°14′N5°40′W / 52.233°N 5.667°W / 52.233; -5.667 ) by SM U-110 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [49]
Gascony Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south east of the Owers Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [50]
Leon Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) north north east of the Triagoz Lighthouse, Finistère by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [51]
Olivette Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer was wrecked near Havana, Cuba, a total loss. [52]
Oued Sebou Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The troopship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cape Bojador, Río de Oro ( 26°30′N14°17′W / 26.500°N 14.283°W / 26.500; -14.283 ) by SM U-157 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [53]
PremierCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Loch Eynort ( 57°13′N6°28′W / 57.217°N 6.467°W / 57.217; -6.467 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [54]
SM U-95 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 93 submarine was originally thought to have been lost in the English Channel off Hardelot, Pas-de-Calais, France after 15 January with the loss of all 36 crew. [55] Following the examination of the propellers of a wreck off the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, divers found that it is this vessel and not SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [56]

8 January

List of shipwrecks: 8 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Lister Tief War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Kattegat-class Vorpostenboot was wrecked on Hohes Reef off Borkum.
San Guglielmo Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa off Loano, Liguria ( 44°07′N8°18′E / 44.117°N 8.300°E / 44.117; 8.300 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [57]

9 January

List of shipwrecks: 9 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Bayvoe Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the Glénan Islands, Finistère, France ( 47°30′N4°01′W / 47.500°N 4.017°W / 47.500; -4.017 ) by SM U-84 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [6] [58]
HMS Racoon Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Beagle-class destroyer was lost in the Atlantic Ocean off the Garvan Isles, County Donegal. [19] [59]
Taiyabi British Raj Red Ensign.svg  India The collier foundered in St George's Channel. [60]
SM UB-69 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerte, Algeria ( 37°30′N10°38′E / 37.500°N 10.633°E / 37.500; 10.633 ) with the loss of all 31 crew. [61]
Ula Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) east south east of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 49°55′N5°47′W / 49.917°N 5.783°W / 49.917; -5.783 ) by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [62]

10 January

List of shipwrecks: 10 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Atlas Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain ( 28°32′N12°52′W / 28.533°N 12.867°W / 28.533; -12.867 ) by SM U-156 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [63]
Cardiff Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Bay of Biscay 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Lorient, Morbihan, France by SM U-84 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight of her crew. She was beached but was later refloated. [64]
Hulda Maersk Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 24 nautical miles (44 km) off Cape Bojador, Río de Oro ( 26°26′N14°28′W / 26.433°N 14.467°W / 26.433; -14.467 ) by SM U-157 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [65]
Portland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The auxiliary schooner caught fire and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. Her crew were rescued. [66]
Ydun Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The schooner was abandoned in the North Sea off Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway. [66] She came ashore at Ulboer, Rogaland and was wrecked. [67]

11 January

List of shipwrecks: 11 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
A. B. Covington Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The tug was caught in an ice flow and crushed by ice in inland waters near Newport News, Virginia. The crew were rescued from the open boat after 36 hours. [68]
Barsac Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) north west of Cap de la Hève, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [69]
HMML 356Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The motor launch was lost on this date. [19]
Kasuga Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy The Kasuga-class cruiser ran aground in the Bangka Strait. She was refloated in June, repaired and returned to service.
MereddioCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The steamer was sunk by SM U-84 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [70]

12 January

List of shipwrecks: 12 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Adolph Meyer Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea south east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom with the loss of all seventeen crew. [71] Adolph Meyer was part of a convoy, but struggled to keep her position and disappeared from view. [72]
Bosforo Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spartivento, ( 37°54′N16°06′E / 37.900°N 16.100°E / 37.900; 16.100 ) by SM U-28 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [73]
Château Laffite Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Penmarc'h, Finistère ( 47°35′N4°40′W / 47.583°N 4.667°W / 47.583; -4.667 ) by SM U-84 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [74]
Mica Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) west of Milos, Greece ( 37°09′N23°45′E / 37.150°N 23.750°E / 37.150; 23.750 ) by SM U-47 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of six of her crew. [75]
HMS Narborough Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Admiralty M-class destroyer ran aground on the Pentland Skerries and sank with the loss of all 92 crew.
HMS Opal Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Admiralty M-class destroyer ran aground on the Pentland Skerries and sank with the loss of 96 of her 97 crew.
Whorlton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel off the Owers Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 50°34′N0°45′W / 50.567°N 0.750°W / 50.567; -0.750 ) by SM UB-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all thirteen crew. [76]

13 January

List of shipwrecks: 13 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
SMS Fro War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
Kasuga Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy The Kasuga-class armored cruiser ran aground in the Banka Strait. She was salvaged in June and returned to service. [77]
Rapallo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south of Cape Peloro, Sicily, Italy ( 38°05′N15°34′E / 38.083°N 15.567°E / 38.083; 15.567 ) by SM U-28 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [6] [78]

14 January

List of shipwrecks: 14 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Alster Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east south east of Noss Head, Shetland Islands by SM UB-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [79]
Arthur Capel Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west of Barfleur, Manche ( 49°52′N0°47′W / 49.867°N 0.783°W / 49.867; -0.783 ) by SM UB-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [80]
Babin Chevaye Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 30 nautical miles (56 km) west south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère ( 47°36′N5°07′W / 47.600°N 5.117°W / 47.600; -5.117 ) by SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [81]
Centauro Flag of Greece.svg Greece The cargo ship ran aground at Estepona, Andalusia, Spain and was wrecked. [82]
HMS G8 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The G-class submarine was lost in the North Sea on this date.
Miranda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The trawler was wrecked in Pelwick Bay. [83]
SM UB-63 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine departed for a patrol in the North Sea and Irish Sea. No further trace, lost with all 33 crew. [84]

15 January

List of shipwrecks: 15 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Bonanova BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The coaster was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Cape Farrara ( 43°11′N4°37′E / 43.183°N 4.617°E / 43.183; 4.617 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was towed into Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France where she was declared a constructive total loss. [85]
HMT Ethnee Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [10]
HMML 278Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The motor launch was lost on this date. [19]
Spital Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 28 nautical miles (52 km) south west by west of St Anthony Head, Cornwall by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [6]
War Song Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of the Île de Sein, Finistère, France ( 48°02′N5°10′W / 48.033°N 5.167°W / 48.033; -5.167 ) by SM U-93 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of sixteen of her crew. [6] [86]
Westpolder Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea west of Scheveningen, South Holland ( 52°11′N3°57′E / 52.183°N 3.950°E / 52.183; 3.950 ). [87] Six of her eighteen crew were killed. [88]

16 January

List of shipwrecks: 16 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Genevieve Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°23′N5°20′W / 50.383°N 5.333°W / 50.383; -5.333 ) by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [89]
HMT John E. Lewis Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Cork Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 51°54′N1°24′E / 51.900°N 1.400°E / 51.900; 1.400 ) with the loss of two of her crew. [90]

17 January

List of shipwrecks: 17 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Kingsdyke Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east by east of Cape Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UB-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of sixteen of her crew. [6] [91]
Moama Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada The schooner sank at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. [34] [92]
Windsor Hall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of Alexandria, Egypt by SM UB-66 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 27 crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [6] [93]

18 January

List of shipwrecks: 18 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
HMS Blackcock Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Admiralty tug ran aground near Tsip Navalock, Russia and was abandoned. She was later crushed by ice and sank. [94]
Burgermeister Pauli War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Greta-class Vorpostenboot was wrecked on Hohes Riff.
HMT Gambri Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 0.75 nautical miles (1,390 m) off the Royal Sovereign Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of 21 of her crew. [95]
Maria P. Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The barquentine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) west of Cape Mannu, Sardinia, Italy ( 39°52′N6°36′E / 39.867°N 6.600°E / 39.867; 6.600 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [96]
SM UB-66 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: German Type UB III submarine or U-boat in the Imperial German Navy was sunk by HMS Campanula ( 38°30′N24°25′E / 38.500°N 24.417°E / 38.500; 24.417 ) on 18 January 1918, 30 crew members died in the event. [97]
Ville de Bordeaux Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The troopship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Caccia, Sardinia ( 40°29′N6°49′E / 40.483°N 6.817°E / 40.483; 6.817 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight lives. [98]

19 January

List of shipwrecks: 19 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Doggerbank War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Gronland-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines west of Amrum.
HMS H10 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The H-class submarine was lost in the North Sea.
Trocas Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of the Skyro Lighthouse, Greece by SM UC-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 24 of her crew. [6] [99]
SM UB-22 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the Heligoland Bight ( 54°27′N6°35′E / 54.450°N 6.583°E / 54.450; 6.583 ) with the loss of all 22 crew. [100]

20 January

List of shipwrecks: 20 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
SMS A73 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The A-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Jutland, Denmark with the loss of 40 of her 57 crew. [101] [102]
SMS A77 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The A-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Jutland with the loss of all 33 crew. [101] [102]
Faustina B.Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sardinia by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [103]
HirondelleFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel north of Le Tréport, Seine-Inférieure by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [104]
HMS M28 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Imbros: The M15-class monitor was shelled and sunk by Midilli and Yavûz Sultân Selîm (both Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy) with the loss of eleven of her 69 crew.
HMS Mechanician Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of thirteen of her crew. [6] [105]
Midilli Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy World War I: The Magdeburg-class cruiser struck five mines and sank in the Ionian Sea with the loss of 330 of her 492 crew.
HMS Raglan Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Imbros: The Abercrombie-class monitor was shelled and sunk by Midilli and Yavûz Sultân Selîm (both Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy) with the loss of 127 of her 198 crew.
SMS S16 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The V1-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 80 of her crew. [102]
Warspite Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The training ship – formerly the ship-of-the-line HMS Waterloo (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) – was destroyed by arson on the River Thames at Greenhithe, Kent, England. [106] [107] [108]
Yavûz Sultân Selîm Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy World War I: The Moltke-class battlecruiser struck three mines in the Aegean Sea and was beached at Nagara Point, in the Dardanelles. She was later repaired and returned to service.

21 January

List of shipwrecks: 21 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Alice May Flag of Australia (1901-1903).svg  Australia The cargo steamer was sunk in a hurricane off Mackay, Queensland. [109]
Brinawarr Flag of Australia (1901-1903).svg  Australia The cargo steamer was wrecked in a hurricane in the Pioneer River at Mackay, Queensland. [110]
De Soto Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The paddle wheel passenger steamer was sunk by ice at Memphis, Tennessee. [111] [112]
Georgia Lee Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The paddle wheel passenger steamer was sunk by ice at Memphis, Tennessee. [111] [113]
HMS Louvain Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The armed boarding steamer was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea ( 37°38′N24°10′E / 37.633°N 24.167°E / 37.633; 24.167 ) by SM UC-22 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 227 lives.
Maria CaterinaFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea ( 52°47′N3°28′E / 52.783°N 3.467°E / 52.783; 3.467 ) by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all seven crew. [114]
Ruth Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The paddle steamer was sunk by ice at McMechan, West Virginia. Her boilers were salvaged and placed in a new steamer. [115] [116]
Teelin Head Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south south west of the Owers Lightship by SM UC-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of thirteen of her crew. [6] [117]
West Wales Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) south east by south of Malta ( 34°00′N16°50′E / 34.000°N 16.833°E / 34.000; 16.833 ) by SM U-28 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [6] [19] [118]

22 January

List of shipwrecks: 22 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Andrea Costa Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). [119]
Anglo-Canadian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) south of Malta ( 35°15′N15°05′E / 35.250°N 15.083°E / 35.250; 15.083 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. [6] [120]
B. RedicanFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The barge sank at New Haven, Connecticut. [34]
Greatham Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of Dartmouth, Devon by SM UB-31 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven crew. [121]
Manchester Spinner Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) south of Malta ( 35°15′N15°05′E / 35.250°N 15.083°E / 35.250; 15.083 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [122]
Molina Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom ( 50°34′N1°29′W / 50.567°N 1.483°W / 50.567; -1.483 ) by SM UB-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [123]
Serrana Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of St. Catherine's Point by SM UB-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [6] [124]
Victor De Chavarri BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km) north west of Cherbourg, Manche, France ( 49°48′N1°45′W / 49.800°N 1.750°W / 49.800; -1.750 ) by SM U-90 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [125]

23 January

List of shipwrecks: 23 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Ålesund Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west by west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom ( 50°28′N1°33′W / 50.467°N 1.550°W / 50.467; -1.550 ) by SM UC-71 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew. [126]
Birkhall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of Cape Kafireas, Euboea, Greece by SM UC-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [6] [127]
Kerbihan Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Pomègues and Cap Croisette, Bouches-du-Rhône ( 43°14′N5°19′E / 43.233°N 5.317°E / 43.233; 5.317 ) by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [128]
La Drôme Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The supply ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône ( 43°14′N5°19′E / 43.233°N 5.317°E / 43.233; 5.317 ) by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 26 of her 60 crew. [129] [130]
Portaferry Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The coaster ran aground. She broke up on 3 March and was a total loss. [131]

24 January

List of shipwrecks: 24 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Aghia Arene Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea off Skyros ( 39°09′N25°17′E / 39.150°N 25.283°E / 39.150; 25.283 ) by SM UC-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [132]
Aghios Johannes Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea off Skyros ( 39°09′N25°18′E / 39.150°N 25.300°E / 39.150; 25.300 ) by SM UC-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [133]
Antonios J. Dracoulis Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [134]
Apostoles AndreasCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [6] [135]
Charles Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south west of the Casquets, Channel Islands ( 49°30′N2°45′W / 49.500°N 2.750°W / 49.500; -2.750 ) by SM U-90 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of one of her crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [136]
Corse Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The troopship was sunk at La Ciotat, Bouches-du-Rhône by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [137]
HMS Desire Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval tug was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) north east of Filey, Yorkshire ( 54°57′N0°35′W / 54.950°N 0.583°W / 54.950; -0.583 ) by SM UB-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew. [138]
Elsa Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east south east of Dartmouth, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-31 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [139]
Fylgia Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Bell Rock ( 56°23′N2°15′W / 56.383°N 2.250°W / 56.383; -2.250 ) by SM UC-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [140] Fylgia was part of the same convoy as Jönköping II. [141]
Jönköping II Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east north east of Bell Rock by SM UC-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [142] Jönköping II was part of the same convoy as Fylgia. One casualty. [143]
X6 and X110Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The barges were sunk in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) north east of Filey by SM UB-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six crew from X6. [138] [144] [145]

25 January

List of shipwrecks: 25 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Aghios Dimitrios Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-22 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [146]
Carignano Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Stromboli ( 38°58′N15°08′E / 38.967°N 15.133°E / 38.967; 15.133 ) by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [147]
Eastlands Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) north west of Île Vierge, Finistère, France by SM UB-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [6] [148]
Folmina Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of Sunderland, County Durham, United Kingdom ( 55°00′N1°20′W / 55.000°N 1.333°W / 55.000; -1.333 ) by SM UB-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [149]
Giralda BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Cape Guardia ( 41°15′N9°20′W / 41.250°N 9.333°W / 41.250; -9.333 ) by SM U-152 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [150] Her crew were rescued by Cabo Meñor (BandMercante1785.svg  Spain). [151]
Giuseppe O.Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Corsica by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [152]
Humber Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Sunderland by SM UB-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven crew. [6] [153]
Normandy Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) east by north of the Cap de La Hague, Manche, France ( 49°46′N1°44′W / 49.767°N 1.733°W / 49.767; -1.733 ) by SM U-90 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen lives. [6] [154]

26 January

List of shipwrecks: 26 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Asimina Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Stromboli, Italy by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [155]
Athos Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east north east of Kettleness, Yorkshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [156]
CaterinaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [157]
Cork Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) north east of Point Lynas, Anglesey ( 53°34′N4°14′W / 53.567°N 4.233°W / 53.567; -4.233 ) by SM U-103 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twelve of the 35 people on board. [6] [158] [159]
Figaro Flag of France.svg  France World War I: On a voyage from Brest to Rouen carrying coal, the coaster was sunk, maybe by a mine, certainly after an explosion 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km; 4.0 mi) south west of Les Hanois Lighthouse, west of Guernsey Channel Islands. [160]
GermanoFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Mondego ( 40°11′N9°37′W / 40.183°N 9.617°W / 40.183; -9.617 ) by SM U-152 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [161]
USS Guinevere Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The patrol vessel ran aground in the Bay of Biscay and sank without loss of life.
Hartley Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north east of Skinningrove, Yorkshire ( 54°36′N0°49′W / 54.600°N 0.817°W / 54.600; -0.817 ) by SM UB-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [10] [162]
Louie Bell Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France ( 49°53′N1°44′W / 49.883°N 1.733°W / 49.883; -1.733 ) by SM UB-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [163]
MayCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon by SM UC-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [164]
Ministro Yriondo Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina World War I: The auxiliary schooner was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Toulon, Var, France ( 43°00′N5°46′E / 43.000°N 5.767°E / 43.000; 5.767 ) by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [165] [166]
Rob Roy Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight ( 50°17′N1°30′W / 50.283°N 1.500°W / 50.283; -1.500 ) by SM UC-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [167]
Serra do GerezFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean ( 40°04′N9°36′W / 40.067°N 9.600°W / 40.067; -9.600 ) by SM U-152 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [168]
SM U-84 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 81 submarine was depth charged and sunk in St George's Channel ( 51°53′N5°44′W / 51.883°N 5.733°W / 51.883; -5.733 ) by USS PC-62 (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of all 40 crew.
SM UB-35 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB II submarine was depth charged and sunk in the North Sea ( 51°03′N1°46′E / 51.050°N 1.767°E / 51.050; 1.767 ) by HMS Leven (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 26 of her 28 crew. [169]
Union Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Sept Îles, Côtes-du-Nord ( 48°58′N3°30′W / 48.967°N 3.500°W / 48.967; -3.500 ) by SM U-90 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [170]

27 January

List of shipwrecks: 27 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
RMS Andania Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Rathlin Island, County Antrim ( 55°20′N6°12′W / 55.333°N 6.200°W / 55.333; -6.200 ) by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven crew.
Attilio Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Liguria by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [171]
Carolus Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Dodman Point, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°11′N4°47′W / 50.183°N 4.783°W / 50.183; -4.783 ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [172]
Free to the CoreFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the English Channel ( 49°42′N0°32′W / 49.700°N 0.533°W / 49.700; -0.533 ) by SM UB-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [173]
Julia Frances Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Lisbon, Portugal ( 38°01′N11°28′W / 38.017°N 11.467°W / 38.017; -11.467 ) by SM U-152 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [174]
Minnie Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada The brig was abandoned in the Bay of Biscay 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the Sisaragas Islands, Spain. Her crew were rescued. [175]
Volonta di DioFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by SM UB-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [176]

28 January

List of shipwrecks: 28 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Djibouti Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Cape Bengut, Algeria ( 37°06′N3°55′E / 37.100°N 3.917°E / 37.100; 3.917 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [177]
HMS E14 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The E-class submarine was damaged by the premature explosion of one of her torpedoes. She was forced to surface and was sunk by coastal artillery off Kum Kale, Turkey with the loss of 21 of her 30 crew. The survivors were taken as prisoners of war.
Elsa Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea ( 41°23′N12°37′E / 41.383°N 12.617°E / 41.383; 12.617 ) by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [178]
HMS Hazard Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Dryad-class torpedo gunboat collided with Western Australia (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) in the English Channel and sank.
HMML 55Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The motor launch was lost. [19]
Ironton Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The paddle steamer was sunk by ice at Ironton, Ohio in the Ohio River. Raised and repaired. [179] [180]
Kong SverreFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States During a voyage in the Territory of Alaska from Craig to Hood Bay ( 57°22′57″N134°23′55″W / 57.3825°N 134.3986°W / 57.3825; -134.3986 (Hood Bay) ) with a crew of six and a cargo of 15 tons of lumber and provisions aboard, the 23-gross register ton fishing vessel was wrecked without loss of life during a gale on the northeastern tip of Warren Island in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska. [181]
Lysa Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sardinia ( 40°44′N9°50′E / 40.733°N 9.833°E / 40.733; 9.833 ) by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [182]
Neptuno Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) off Lisbon ( 37°12′N11°37′W / 37.200°N 11.617°W / 37.200; -11.617 ) by the submarine SM U-152 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [183]
SM U-109 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 93 submarine struck a mine and sank in the English Channel ( 50°53′N1°31′E / 50.883°N 1.517°E / 50.883; 1.517 with the loss of all 43 crew.
UraniaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia ( 40°15′N10°26′E / 40.250°N 10.433°E / 40.250; 10.433 ) by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [184]
W. H. L. Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south east of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [185]

29 January

List of shipwrecks: 29 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Ada Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea ( 41°20′N12°40′E / 41.333°N 12.667°E / 41.333; 12.667 ) by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [186]
AddaxCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east by east of Berry Head, Devon ( 50°21′N3°18′W / 50.350°N 3.300°W / 50.350; -3.300 ) by SM UB-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [22] [187]
Butetown Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south of Dodman Point, Cornwall ( 50°12′N4°48′W / 50.200°N 4.800°W / 50.200; -4.800 ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [10] [188]
De JuliaFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in Seine Bay ( 49°50′N0°17′W / 49.833°N 0.283°W / 49.833; -0.283 ) by SM UB-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [189]
De Twee MarcelsFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in Seine Bay ( 49°50′N0°17′W / 49.833°N 0.283°W / 49.833; -0.283 ) by SM UB-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [190]
HMT Drumtochty Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel with the loss of eleven of her thirteen crew. [191]
Ethelinda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north north west of The Skerries, Isle of Anglesey ( 53°29′N5°12′W / 53.483°N 5.200°W / 53.483; -5.200 ) by SM UC-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 26 of her crew. [6] [192]
FannyFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [193]
General LemanCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Berry Head ( 50°21′N3°10′W / 50.350°N 3.167°W / 50.350; -3.167 ) by SM UB-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [194]
Geo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) north by west of Cape Peloro, Sicily, Italy ( 38°19′N15°38′E / 38.317°N 15.633°E / 38.317; 15.633 ) by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of sixteen of her crew. [6] [195]
Giuseppe B.Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [196]
Glenfruin Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea by SM U-103 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all 32 crew. [197]
Guiana Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The tug was run down and sunk in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire by HMS Bat (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [198]
H. Debra HuyssemeFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the English Channel by SM UB-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [199]
IbexCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Berry Head ( 50°21′N3°10′W / 50.350°N 3.167°W / 50.350; -3.167 ) by SM UB-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [200] [22]
Jean MathildeFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in Seine Bay ( 49°50′N0°17′W / 49.833°N 0.283°W / 49.833; -0.283 ) by SM UB-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [201]
Le Jeune ArthurFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the English Channel by SM UB-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [202]
Maria S.S. del ParadisoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [203]
MarieFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in Seine Bay ( 49°50′N0°17′W / 49.833°N 0.283°W / 49.833; -0.283 ) by SM UB-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [204]
Montreal Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada The cargo ship collided with White Star Line ocean liner RMS Cedric (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) in Liverpool Bay and was severely damaged. She sank two days later. Her crew were rescued. [205]
Naha Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan The passenger ship struck a rock and sank in the Bungo Strait off Shimonoseki with the loss of 36 lives. [206]
Perriton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of Berry Head by SM UB-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [207]
PerseveranceCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east by east of Berry Head ( 50°21′N3°10′W / 50.350°N 3.167°W / 50.350; -3.167 ) by SM UB-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [22] [208]
TaxiarchisCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of Cape Gala, Cyprus by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [6] [209]
Tosho Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the La Galita Channel by SM UC-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [210]

30 January

List of shipwrecks: 30 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Ange GardienFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Sept-Îles, Finistère. [211]
Empress Ekaterina II Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Bougie, Algeria by SM UB-52 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [212]
Ferryhill Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Cap d'Antifer, Seine-Inférieure, France ( 49°40′N1°11′W / 49.667°N 1.183°W / 49.667; -1.183 ) by SM UB-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6] [213]
Fratelli BarreraFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Italy by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [214]
Harlaw Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west north west of Corsica, France ( 43°02′N8°30′E / 43.033°N 8.500°E / 43.033; 8.500 ) by SM UB-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [215]
Lindeskov Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère ( 48°30′N5°17′W / 48.500°N 5.283°W / 48.500; -5.283 ) by SM U-90 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [216]
Maizar Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) north by west of Cap Ferrat, Algeria ( 36°32′N1°00′W / 36.533°N 1.000°W / 36.533; -1.000 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [217]
Michele PadreFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 39°15′N15°11′E / 39.250°N 15.183°E / 39.250; 15.183 ) by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [218]
Minnetonka Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east north east of Malta by SM U-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four lives. Ten survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [6] [219]
PrincessFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The excursion steamer was sunk by ice at Carrollton, Kentucky. Raised and rebuilt. [220] [221]
SMS Senator Westphal War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
HMS Wellholme Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Q-ship was shelled and sunk in the English Channel south west of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [222]

31 January

List of shipwrecks: 31 January 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Elephant Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The auxiliary patrol vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel north of the Île-de-Bréhat, Finistère ( 48°53′N3°00′W / 48.883°N 3.000°W / 48.883; -3.000 ) by SM UC-79 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fifteen of her crew. [223]
HMS K4 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy Operation E.C.1: The K-class submarine collided with HMS K6 and HMS K7 (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) in the Firth of Forth and sank with the loss of all 59 crew.
HMS K17 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy Operation E.C.1: The K-class submarine collided with HMS Fearless (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) in the Firth of Forth and sank with the loss of all 59 crew.
Martin Gust Flag of Russian SFSR.svg Russia World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-90 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [224]
Towneley Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) off Trevose Head, Cornwall ( 50°48′N4°48′W / 50.800°N 4.800°W / 50.800; -4.800 ) by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six crew. [6] [19] [225]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1918
ShipCountryDescription
LavoroFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa between 26 and 31 January by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [226]
Lucia MartiniFlag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa between 26 and 31 January by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [227]
Paola MerigaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa between 26 and 31 January by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [228]
Stamboul Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The cargo ship foundered in the Black Sea in early January. [229]
SM U-93 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 93 submarine was lost in the English Channel off Hardelot, France, sometime after 15 January, with the loss of all 39 crew. After examining the propellers of a wreck off the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, divers found that it is SM U-95 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and not, as was originally thought, SM U-93. [56]
SM UB-66 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine was lost in the Mediterranean Sea on or after 17 January with the loss of all 30 crew. [230]
W. C. McKayCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores, Portugal by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of six of her crew. [6]

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