List of shipwrecks in July 1918

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

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1 July

List of shipwrecks: 1 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Charing Cross Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east by north of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [1] [2]
USS Covington Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy
USS Covington USS Covington (ID-1409) sinking.jpg
USS Covington

World War I: Convoy OR 51: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 47°31′N7°09′W / 47.517°N 7.150°W / 47.517; -7.150 ) by SM U-86 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew. [3]

SMS M83 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.
SMS M92 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.
Monte Cristo Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The four-masted schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Lion ( 41°56′N4°52′E / 41.933°N 4.867°E / 41.933; 4.867 ) by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [4]
Origen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) west of Ouessant ( 47°28′N8°20′W / 47.467°N 8.333°W / 47.467; -8.333 ) by SM U-86 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [5]
Westmoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) west of Casablanca, Morocco ( 34°10′N11°47′W / 34.167°N 11.783°W / 34.167; -11.783 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [2] [6]

2 July

List of shipwrecks: 2 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Admiral Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tug was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7]
ErmeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock ( 52°30′N16°00′W / 52.500°N 16.000°W / 52.500; -16.000 ) by SM U-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [8]
Shirala Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north east by east of the Owers Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-57 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight of her crew. [2] [9]

3 July

List of shipwrecks: 3 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Agia Trias Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°05′N22°10′E / 36.083°N 22.167°E / 36.083; 22.167 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [10]
Evangelistria Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°39′N22°18′E / 36.650°N 22.300°E / 36.650; 22.300 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [11]
FreyeaFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States While the 15-gross register ton motor vessel was on the beach at Hadley ( 55°32′N132°17′W / 55.533°N 132.283°W / 55.533; -132.283 (Hadley) ), Territory of Alaska, for overhaul, she suffered an explosion and was destroyed by the ensuing fire. The only person aboard survived. [12]
Gripen Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The wooden barque was shelled and sunk in the Skagerrak 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Ryvingen Lighthouse, Vest-Agder, Norway by SM U-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy), [13] with the loss of two of the crew. [14]
Panaghia Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 36°05′N22°10′E / 36.083°N 22.167°E / 36.083; 22.167 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [15]
P. C. PetersenFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 55 nautical miles (102 km) west of Lindesnes, Vest-Agder by SM U-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [16]

4 July

List of shipwrecks: 4 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Cordova Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Taormina, Sicily ( 37°51′N15°25′E / 37.850°N 15.417°E / 37.850; 15.417 ) by SM UC-52 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [17]
MentorFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom by SM UB-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. She was towed in to port but was a constructive total loss. [18]
NapoliFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: Convoy GaG 36: The ship collided with a vessel from Convoy GaG 37 in the Mediterranean Sea and sank. [19]
SM U-20 Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy World War I: The U-20-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea ( 45°29′N13°05′E / 45.483°N 13.083°E / 45.483; 13.083 ) by the submarine F-12 (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of all 18 crew.

5 July

List of shipwrecks: 5 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Columbia Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The passenger ship capsized and sank in the Illinois River in 18 feet (5.5 m) of water after scraping a line of trees on the river bank in dense fog with the loss of 87 [20] or 175 lives. [21] [22]
Vera Elizabeth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The auxiliary schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 54 nautical miles (100 km) south by east of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands ( 60°42′N5°32′W / 60.700°N 5.533°W / 60.700; -5.533 ) by SM U-60 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [23]

6 July

List of shipwrecks: 6 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Bertrand Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 28 nautical miles (52 km) east south east of Cape Bon, Algeria ( 36°58′N11°36′E / 36.967°N 11.600°E / 36.967; 11.600 ) by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [24]
HMS C25 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The C-class submarine was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Orford Ness, Suffolk by Luftstreitkrafte aircraft with the loss of four of her crew. She was taken in tow by HMS E51 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) but was declared a constructive total loss.
Gullfaxi Flag of Denmark.svg Iceland World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by SM U-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [25]
Port Hardy Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 78 nautical miles (144 km) west of Cape Spartel, Morocco ( 35°44′N7°35′W / 35.733°N 7.583°W / 35.733; -7.583 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven of her crew. [2] [26]
San NicolaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°06′N25°19′E / 36.100°N 25.317°E / 36.100; 25.317 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [27]

7 July

List of shipwrecks: 7 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
AbyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east by north of Spurn Point, Yorkshire by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [28] [29]
AlbionCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east by north of Spurn Point by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [29] [30]
Carl Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland ( 49°20′N9°40′W / 49.333°N 9.667°W / 49.333; -9.667 ) by SM U-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen crew. [31]
SMS T172 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S138-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of sixteen of her crew. [32]
Giuseppino PadreFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 37°30′N18°30′E / 37.500°N 18.500°E / 37.500; 18.500 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [33]
Marosa Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean ( 40°00′N50°35′W / 40.000°N 50.583°W / 40.000; -50.583 ) by SM U-156 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [34]
SMS T138 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S138-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 32 of her crew. [32]
Vergine di LourdesFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-52 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [35]

8 July

List of shipwrecks: 8 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Ben Lomond Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of the Daunt Rock by SM U-92 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 23 crew. [2] [36]
Chicago Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UB-107 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [2] [37]
Horta Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-73 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [38]
Manx King Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean ( 40°05′N52°00′W / 40.083°N 52.000°W / 40.083; -52.000 ) by SM U-156 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [39]
Mars Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 74 nautical miles (137 km) west by north of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°44′N8°20′W / 49.733°N 8.333°W / 49.733; -8.333 ) by SM U-92 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [40]
San Nicola Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea off Andros by SM UC-37 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [41]
War Crocus Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east by north of Flamborough Head by SM UB-107 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [42]

9 July

List of shipwrecks: 9 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
HM CMB-2Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. [43]
FrederikaFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) off the Maas Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) by SM UC-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [44]
Fryken Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Humber Estuary [45] ( 53°27′N0°29′E / 53.450°N 0.483°E / 53.450; 0.483 ) by SM UB-107 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [46] Her crew survived.
Sewalls Point Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship was wrecked when she ran aground near Halifax, Nova Scotia.( 44°40′N63°42′W / 44.667°N 63.700°W / 44.667; -63.700 ). [47]
Silvia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar ( 35°54′N7°18′W / 35.900°N 7.300°W / 35.900; -7.300 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [48]
Tris Adelphi Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°47′N25°19′E / 35.783°N 25.317°E / 35.783; 25.317 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [49]

10 July

List of shipwrecks: 10 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
SMS A79 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The A56-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 53 of her crew. [32]
Agios Georgios Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°47′N25°19′E / 35.783°N 25.317°E / 35.783; 25.317 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [50]
Agios Loukis Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°45′N25°19′E / 35.750°N 25.317°E / 35.750; 25.317 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [51]
USS ML-3429 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The motor launch was shelled and sunk near Nieuport, Belgium by German shore batteries. [52]
SMS S62 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The V25-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 27 of her crew. [32]
SMS S66 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The V25-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 76 of her crew. [32]

11 July

List of shipwrecks: 11 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Agios Constantinos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°38′N25°12′E / 35.633°N 25.200°E / 35.633; 25.200 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [53]
Bacchus Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea 78 nautical miles (144 km) south west of Sapienza ( 36°25′N20°19′E / 36.417°N 20.317°E / 36.417; 20.317 ) by SM UB-51 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 28 crew. [54]
Kong Guttorm Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UB-103 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eleven of her crew. [55]
Marigo Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°59′N34°08′E / 36.983°N 34.133°E / 36.983; 34.133 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [56]
Roberto BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north of Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-74 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [57]
USS Westover Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland ( 46°36′N12°21′W / 46.600°N 12.350°W / 46.600; -12.350 ) by SM U-92 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eleven of her crew. [58]

12 July

List of shipwrecks: 12 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Kawachi Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy The Kawachi-class battleship suffered an onboard explosion and sank at Tokuyama with the loss of 621 of her 1,059 crew. The hulk was subsequently scrapped. [59]

13 July

List of shipwrecks: 13 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Badagri Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The Elder Dempster 2,956 grt cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 425 nautical miles (787 km) west north west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal ( 35°17′N16°50′W / 35.283°N 16.833°W / 35.283; -16.833 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [2] [60]
Evelyn M. Thompson Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The fishing steamer went to pieces after going ashore on Nantucket, Massachusetts. [61]
Plawsworth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 105 nautical miles (194 km) west by north of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°36′N9°10′W / 49.600°N 9.167°W / 49.600; -9.167 ) by SM U-60 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [2] [62]
Ponta Delgada Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Oran, Algeria by SM UC-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [63]
Ramon de Larrinaga BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) off Cape Finisterre by SM U-92 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [64]

14 July

List of shipwrecks: 14 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Branksome Hall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (68 nautical miles (126 km) north west of Marsa Susa, Libya by SM UB-105 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [65]
Djemnah Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea of the coast of Libya ( 33°12′N23°55′E / 33.200°N 23.917°E / 33.200; 23.917 ) by SM UB-105 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 436 of the 754 people on board. [66]
Hagios Zion Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailboat was sunk in the Aegean Sea ( 38°20′N25°35′E / 38.333°N 25.583°E / 38.333; 25.583 ) by SM UC-37 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [67]
HMT Loch Tummel Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [43]
Maria JoséFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bristol Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [68]
MauriceFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Barra Head, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-98 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [69]
SM UC-77 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of West Flanders, Belgium.
Waitemata Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east by north of Marsa Susa ( 33°12′N24°10′E / 33.200°N 24.167°E / 33.200; 24.167 ) by SM UB-105 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [70] [71]

15 July

List of shipwrecks: 15 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Barunga Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°00′N15°00′W / 49.000°N 15.000°W / 49.000; -15.000 ) by SM U-108 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). All on board survived. [72]
Cap Breton Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gironde Estuary 14 nautical miles (26 km) south west of the Cordouan Lighthouse by SM UB-103 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [73]
HMS Speedwell II Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Q-ship was lost on this date. [70]
Vendée Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Soulac-sur-Mer, Gironde by SM UB-103 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [74]

16 July

List of shipwrecks: 16 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
HMS Anchusa Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Anchusa-class sloop was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Ireland by SM U-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 78 of her 93 crew. [75]
Fisherman Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 380 nautical miles (700 km) north west by west of Cabo da Roca, Portugal ( 40°17′N18°20′W / 40.283°N 18.333°W / 40.283; -18.333 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [76]
Garibaldino Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina The Soldati-class destroyer was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France by the destroyer HMS Cygnet (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [32]
Lyndiane Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UB-103 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her fourteen crew. The submarine then rammed a raft with a number of survivors before departing the area, killing many of them. Eight survivors of the sixteen people on board were rescued by Villanil (Flag of the First Spanish Republic.svg  Spanish Navy) and some Spanish fishing vessels. [77] [78]
Miefield Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was shelled and scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 82 nautical miles (152 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°44′N11°21′W / 50.733°N 11.350°W / 50.733; -11.350 ) by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [79]
Southborough Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north by east of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UB-110 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 30 of her crew. [2] [80]
VanlockFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom [81] by SM U-92 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [82]
War Swallow Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 72 nautical miles (133 km) south west by south of Malta ( 34°35′N15°00′E / 34.583°N 15.000°E / 34.583; 15.000 ) by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven crew. [2] [83]

17 July

List of shipwrecks: 17 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Carpathia Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
RMS Carpathia. R.m.s carpathia Sinking.jpg
RMS Carpathia.
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celtic Sea 170 nautical miles (310 km) west by north of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 50°25′N10°49′W / 50.417°N 10.817°W / 50.417; -10.817 ) by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of the 280 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Snowdrop (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy).
Harlseywood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Hartland Point, Devon by SM U-60 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later refloated. [84]
Saint Georges Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Hartland Point ( 50°47′N4°38′W / 50.783°N 4.633°W / 50.783; -4.633 ) by SM U-60 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [85]

18 July

List of shipwrecks: 18 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Lance II Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler sank in the English Channel 3.2 nautical miles (5.9 km) south west of Newhaven, Sussex. [86]
Scow No. 12Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The scow sank near the United States Army Quartermasters Terminal, South Boston, Massachusetts. [61]

19 July

List of shipwrecks: 19 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Adria 1 Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Strait of Sicily ( 37°10′N11°12′E / 37.167°N 11.200°E / 37.167; 11.200 ) by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [87]
Australien Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) north east of Cap Bon, Tunisia by SM UC-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her 951 passengers and seventeen of her crew. [88] [89]
HM CMB-50Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. [43]
Eguskia BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) north of Bardia, Libya by SM UB-105 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [90]
Justicia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Malin Head, County Donegal by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was taken in tow but was torpedoed and sunk the next day ( 55°38′N7°39′W / 55.633°N 7.650°W / 55.633; -7.650 ) by SM UB-124 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew. [91]
RangerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Barra Head, Outer Hebrides by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [92]
USS San Diego Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy
USS San Diego Uss San Diego sinking.jpg
USS San Diego

World War I: The Pennsylvania-class armored cruiser struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the Fire Island Lightship (Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Navy) with the loss of six of her 830 crew.

SM UB-110 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the North Sea ( 54°39′N0°55′E / 54.650°N 0.917°E / 54.650; 0.917 ) by HMS Garry (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of thirteen of her crew. [93]

20 July

List of shipwrecks: 20 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
HMS E34 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The E-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Wadden Sea between Texel, North Holland and Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands with the loss of all 30 crew.
Gemini 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) north west of the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall ( 50°17′N5°36′W / 50.283°N 5.600°W / 50.283; -5.600 ) by SM U-60 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [94]
Hermes Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Bergen, Hordaland, Norway by SM U-113 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [95]
Kosseir Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east by north of Alexandria, Egypt ( 31°45′N30°11′E / 31.750°N 30.183°E / 31.750; 30.183 ) by SM UB-51 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 39 crew. [2] [96]
Orfordness Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) west by north of Newquay, Cornwall ( 50°24′N5°11′W / 50.400°N 5.183°W / 50.400; -5.183 ) by SM U-60 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [97]
SM UB-124 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ireland. She was consequently scuttled with the loss of two of her crew. [98]

21 July

List of shipwrecks: 21 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Anna Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) off Bergen, Hordaland, Norway by SM U-113 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [99]
Arvor Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 27 nautical miles (50 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère ( 48°55′N4°09′W / 48.917°N 4.150°W / 48.917; -4.150 ) by SM UB-103 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [100]
KongenFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was damaged in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of Lindesnes, Rogaland by SM UB-113 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was abandoned by her crew. The derelict was scuttled on 5 August by HMS G1 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [101]
Lansford Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: Attack on Orleans: The schooner barge, being towed by Perth Amboy (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States), was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Orleans, Massachusetts by SM U-156 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her captain was wounded. [102] [103]
Mongolian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south east of Filey, Yorkshire ( 54°10′N0°58′W / 54.167°N 0.967°W / 54.167; -0.967 ) by SM UC-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 36 lives. [2] [104]
703Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: Attack on Orleans: The barge, being towed by Perth Amboy (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States), was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Orleans, Massachusetts by SM U-156 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [105] [103]
740Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: Attack on Orleans: The barge, being towed by Perth Amboy (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States), was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Orleans, Massachusetts by SM U-156 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [106] [103]
766Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: Attack on Orleans: The barge, being towed by Perth Amboy (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States), was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Orleans, Massachusetts by SM U-156 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [107] [103]

22 July

List of shipwrecks: 22 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Delo Sovetov Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy Red Movement Russian Civil War: The gunboat was damaged by Czech Legion gunboats and was beached and abandoned on the Volga River. [108]
HMT Ijuin Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt ( 32°42′N28°25′E / 32.700°N 28.417°E / 32.700; 28.417 ) by SM UB-51 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [109]
L 1Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The barge was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 32°37′N28°39′E / 32.617°N 28.650°E / 32.617; 28.650 ) by SM UB-51 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [110]
Robert & Richard Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south east of Cape Porpoise, Maine by SM U-156 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [111]

23 July

List of shipwrecks: 23 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Anna Sofie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north of Trevose Head, Cornwall by SM U-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [2] [112]
HMS Marmora Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The armed merchant cruiser was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland ( 50°24′N8°48′W / 50.400°N 8.800°W / 50.400; -8.800 ) by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew. [113]
Messidor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 73 nautical miles (135 km) south east by south of Port Mahon, Spain by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [2] [114]

24 July

List of shipwrecks: 24 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Kilkis Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off the South Gare Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 54°42′N1°01′W / 54.700°N 1.017°W / 54.700; -1.017 ) by SM UC-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [115]
HMT Lochiel Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler was either torpedoed or struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 54°36′30″N0°4′00″W / 54.60833°N 0.06667°W / 54.60833; -0.06667 ) with the loss of twelve of her crew. [116]
HMS Pincher Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Beagle-class destroyer ran aground on the Seven Stones reef and was wrecked. [117]
Rutherglen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east south east of Port Mahon, Spain by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [118]
Scow 111Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The scow sank at the Crowninshield Shipbuilding Company, Fall River, Massachusetts. [61]

25 July

List of shipwrecks: 25 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Asta Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The three-masted auxiliary schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) west north west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM UB-89 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [119]
Indore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north north west of Rathlin Island, County Donegal by SM UB-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. She was beached but was later refloated. [120]
Magellan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 53 nautical miles (98 km) north of Cape Serrat, Tunisia by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [2] [121]
Tippecanoe Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) off Brest, Finistère, France ( 40°57′N15°25′W / 40.950°N 15.417°W / 40.950; -15.417 ) by SM U-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of one of her crew. [122]

26 July

List of shipwrecks: 26 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Blairhall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north east of Sunderland, County Durham by SM UC-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [2] [123]
Boy JackCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of the Cross Sands Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [124]
GodesgenageFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the Cross Sands Lightship by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [125]

27 July

List of shipwrecks: 27 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Antonio S Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The barquentine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°27′N11°09′E / 35.450°N 11.150°E / 35.450; 11.150 ) by SM UB-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [126]
Chloris Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) south by east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire ( 53°52′N0°10′E / 53.867°N 0.167°E / 53.867; 0.167 ) by SM UB-107 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [2] [127]
CounsellorCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) north of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [128]
Crimdon Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of the Whitby Lighthouse, Yorkshire [129] by SM UC-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [130]
Fear NotCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north north east of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [131]
I'll TryCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north north east of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [29] [132]
John Rettig Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of Flamborough Head by SM UB-107 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [133] Her crew survived. [134]
Kirkham Abbey Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Winterton-on-Sea ( 52°44′N1°42′E / 52.733°N 1.700°E / 52.733; 1.700 ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight lives. [2] [135]
Le BijouCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) north east of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [136]
ParagonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [137]
Passion FlowerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north east of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [138]
Porto Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 340 nautical miles (630 km) off Cape Sable, Florida ( 39°18′N60°40′W / 39.300°N 60.667°W / 39.300; -60.667 ) by SM U-140 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [139]
Subadar Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 112 nautical miles (207 km) north by west of the Cabo da Roca, Portugal by SM U-43 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. [140]
SuccessCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north north east of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [29] [141]
ValourCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north north east of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [29] [142]

28 July

List of shipwrecks: 28 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
CapitalFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The dredge sank at South Boston, Massachusetts. [61]
Francis RobertCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of the Haisborough Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [143]
Hyperia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 84 nautical miles (156 km) north west by north of Port Said, Egypt ( 32°21′N31°25′E / 32.350°N 31.417°E / 32.350; 31.417 ) by SM UB-51 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 65 lives. [2] [144]

29 July

List of shipwrecks: 29 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Laie Cirystal Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer went ashore on Block Island, Rhode Island. [61]
Rio Pallaresa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 62 nautical miles (115 km) east north east of Malta by SM UC-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [2] [145]

30 July

List of shipwrecks: 30 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Addie and CarrieFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The lighter sank at New London, Connecticut after the swell from a submarine and a sub chaser forced her against some rocks. Raised, repaired and returned to service. [61]
HMS Stock Force Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of Start Point, Devon ( 49°49′N3°53′W / 49.817°N 3.883°W / 49.817; -3.883 ) by SM UB-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She counter-attacked and severely damaged UB-80, earning her commander Harold Auten a Victoria Cross. HMS Stock Force later sank in Bigbury Bay. [146]

31 July

List of shipwrecks: 31 July 1918
ShipCountryDescription
AlkorFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off the south coast of Norway by SM U-98 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [147]
HMT City of Liverpool Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in The Downs with the loss of ten of her crew. [148]
USS C. F. Sargent Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The schooner barge used as a collier foundered off the Hen and Chicken Shoals. [149]
SMS M6 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The M1-class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the North Sea.
Poseidon Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer sank in a collision with Somerset (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) five miles (8.0 km) north north east of the Five Fathom Bank light station. Five or six people were killed. [150] [151] [152]
Scow 36Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The scow sank near the state bulkhead at South Boston, Massachusetts. [61]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1918
ShipCountryDescription
USS Oosterdijk Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The cargo ship collided with San Jacinto (Flag of the United States.svg  United States) in the Atlantic Ocean on 9, 10 or 11 July. She foundered on 10 or 11 July. Her crew were rescued by San Jacinto. [52] [153]
SM UB-65 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine was lost in the Bristol Channel off Padstow, Cornwall, United Kingdom on or after 14 July with the loss of all 37 crew.
SM UB-108 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: the Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Belgium with the loss of all 36 crew. [154]

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