List of shipwrecks in March 1916

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The list of shipwrecks in March 1916 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1916.

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1 March

List of shipwrecks: 1 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HaroldCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [1]
Kilbride Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Galeta Island, Tunisia ( 37°40′N9°31′E / 37.667°N 9.517°E / 37.667; 9.517 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2] [3]
HMT Manx Queen Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was driven ashore and wrecked at Filey, Yorkshire. [4]
RelianceCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east by south of Lowestoft by SM UB-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5]
TrevoseCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) east by north of Lowestoft by SM UB-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6]
Try OnCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) east by south of Lowestoft by SM UB-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7]

2 March

List of shipwrecks: 2 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Bathampton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was wrecked at Hambantota, Ceylon. Her crew were rescued. [8]

3 March

List of shipwrecks: 3 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Boy Harold Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-12 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Brindisi, Italy with the loss of seven of her crew. [9]
Lyderhorn Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship collided with Leander (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) in the North Sea west of Bergen, Hordaland and sank. [10]
Unknown bargesFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Two barges went adrift in heavy seas when their tow line to Swatara (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) parted off Boston. A heavy snowstorm then set in during which both sank. All four crew of one of the barges died, the crew of the other were rescued by the United States Coast Guard. [11]

4 March

List of shipwrecks: 4 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Flicker Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Dover, Kent with the loss of fourteen of her crew. by SM UC-6 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [12]
Teutonian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 36 nautical miles (67 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°55′N10°20′W / 50.917°N 10.333°W / 50.917; -10.333 ) by SM U-32 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [13] [14]

5 March

List of shipwrecks: 5 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Príncipe de Asturias BandMercante1785.svg  Spain The ocean liner ran aground off Ilhabela, São Paulo, Brazil and sank with the loss of 445 of the 588 people on board.
Rothesay Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) off the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°31′N7°22′W / 49.517°N 7.367°W / 49.517; -7.367 ) by SM U-32 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [15]

6 March

List of shipwrecks: 6 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Cora A. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 36°N57°W / 36°N 57°W / 36; -57 ). [16]
SpringflowerCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [17]
Trois FrèresFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 50 nautical miles (93 km) west north west of Penmarc'h, Finistère by SM U-32 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [18]
Young HarryCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) east of Lowestoft by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [17]

7 March

List of shipwrecks: 7 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMS E5 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The E-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Juist, Lower Saxony, Germany.
HMS Coquette Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The D-class destroyer struck a mine placed by SM UC-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea ( 51°45′N1°30′E / 51.750°N 1.500°E / 51.750; 1.500 ) with the loss of 22 of her crew. [19]
HMS TB 11 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The torpedo boat struck a mine placed by SM UC-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea ( 51°48′N1°34′E / 51.800°N 1.567°E / 51.800; 1.567 ) with the loss of 23 of her crew. [20]
Ville de Havre Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The four-masted barque was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Brest, Finistère by SM U-32 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [21]

8 March

List of shipwrecks: 8 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Enterprise II Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-12 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Brindisi, Italy with the loss of eight of her crew. [22]
Harmatris Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [23]
WesternFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The car float sank at Union Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. [24]

9 March

List of shipwrecks: 9 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Ellen Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The schooner ran aground on the Ross Sands, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued by the Lindisfarne Lifeboat. [25]
HMS Fauvette Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The armed boarding steamer struck two mines placed by SM UC-7 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off North Foreland, Kent with the loss of fourteen of her crew. The wreck was dispersed post-war. [26]
Louisiane Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Cap de la Hève, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [27]
Silius Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [28]
Lieutenant Pustshin Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The Boiki-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea south of Varna, Bulgaria. Fifteen crew were rescued. [29] [30]

11 March

List of shipwrecks: 11 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Gertrude Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The Thames barge foundered in the River Medway at Rochester, Kent with the loss of a crew member. [31]

12 March

List of shipwrecks: 12 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMY Mekong Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval yacht was lost on this date. [32]
Seyyar Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg Ottoman Turkey World War I: The banana boat was shelled and sunk in the Black Sea off Karasu by Russian warships.

13 March

List of shipwrecks: 12 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Matatua Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom After a fire and subsequent series of explosions, later attributed to its cargo of calcium carbide, she sunk pierside in Saint John, New Brunswick with the loss of her commander and designer, Captain L. B. Gilham. Refloated within four months. [33]
SuccessFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 33-foot (10 m) halibut-fishing vessel was wrecked on West Amatuli Island ( 58°56′N152°03′W / 58.933°N 152.050°W / 58.933; -152.050 (West Amatuli Island) ) in the Kodiak Archipelago. Two of her four crewmen were lost while transiting the coast of the island in a skiff. The other two survived. [34]

14 March

List of shipwrecks: 14 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Herman Winter Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer burned and sank in the harbor at Portland, Maine. Raised, repaired and returned to service. [24]

16 March

List of shipwrecks: 16 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Alpha Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The fishing steamer swamped and sank near Rachel Island, Chatham Strait, British Columbia. Lost with five of six hands. [35]
Ekonom Flag of Russia.svg  Russia The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean near the English Channel. The derelict was shelled, rammed and abandoned to sink by HMS Swiftsure (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) 100 miles (160 km) north of Madeira on 5 July 1916. [36]
Kanawha Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship sprung leaks in a severe gale off Cape Hatteras on 15 March, sinking on 16 March off Charleston, South Carolina. One lifeboat swamped killing seven crew. 21 survivors rescued by Santa Maria (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States). [37] [38] [39]
Lawson Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada The schooner ran on the rocks at the Bug light at the entrance to the harbor at Boston, Massachusetts. Refloated and returned to service. [24]
Ottensen War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The minesweeper sank in the North Sea off Borkum after striking two mines and colliding with the minesweeper Niederwald (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy).
Tubantia Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea four nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Noord Hinder Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) ( 51°50′N2°49′E / 51.833°N 2.817°E / 51.833; 2.817 ) by SM UB-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). All 374 people on board were rescued by Breda, Krakatau (both Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) and La Campine (Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium).
SM UC-12 Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC I submarine was sunk by the explosion of a mine whilst engaged in minelaying operations off Taranto, Italy. She was later raised by the Italians, repaired, and entered service as X-1.
WillieCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [40]

17 March

List of shipwrecks: 17 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Lindfield Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) southwest of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [41]

18 March

List of shipwrecks: 18 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Ameer Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [3]
City of Midland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was destroyed by fire at Toronto, Ontario. [42]
Lowlands 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 east by east of North Foreland, Kent by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [14]
Palembang Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 51°50′45″N1°58′30″E / 51.84583°N 1.97500°E / 51.84583; 1.97500 ). [43]
Renaudin Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The Bisson-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Durrës, Albania ( 41°17′N19°22′E / 41.283°N 19.367°E / 41.283; 19.367 ) by SM U-6 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). [44]

19 March

List of shipwrecks: 19 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Kanawha Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off Charleston, South Carolina with the loss of seven of her crew. [42]
Nominoe Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom by SM UB-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [45]
Port Dalhousie Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the Kentish Knock Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of nineteen of her crew. [46]
HMT Valpa Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of three of her crew. [47]

20 March

List of shipwrecks: 20 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Ginette Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-14 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Ionian Sea off Corfu, Greece. [48]
Langeli Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south east of the Corton Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [49]
Skodsborg Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south east of the Corton Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [50]

21 March

List of shipwrecks: 21 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Aranmore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 24 nautical miles (44 km) off Eagle Island, County Mayo by SM U-43 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [51]
HMS E24 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The E-class submarine was last reported in the Heligoland Bight on this date. Believed to have subsequently struck a mine and sank with the loss of all 30 crew.

22 March

List of shipwrecks: 22 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Bougainville Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of the Coningsby Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 51°39′N6°36′W / 51.650°N 6.600°W / 51.650; -6.600 ) by SM U-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [52]
Kelvinbank Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France ( 49°27′N000°03′E / 49.450°N 0.050°E / 49.450; 0.050 ) by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [14] [53]
SM U-68 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 66 submarine was shelled, depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 51°54′N10°53′W / 51.900°N 10.883°W / 51.900; -10.883 ) by HMS Farnborough (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and sank with the loss of all 38 crew.

23 March

List of shipwrecks: 23 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Corona Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-6 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Ramsgate, Kent ( 51°08′50″N1°25′00″E / 51.14722°N 1.41667°E / 51.14722; 1.41667 ) with the loss of thirteen of her crew. [54]
Kannik Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure ( 49°27′N000°3′E / 49.450°N 0.050°E / 49.450; 0.050 ) by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [55]
Minneapolis Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 195 nautical miles (361 km) east of Malta ( 36°30′N18°22′E / 36.500°N 18.367°E / 36.500; 18.367 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She sank on 25 March with the loss of twelve lives ( 36°20′N17°57′E / 36.333°N 17.950°E / 36.333; 17.950 ). [14] [56]
Sea Serpent Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-6 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the English Channel off Folkestone, Kent ( 51°01′50″N1°11′30″E / 51.03056°N 1.19167°E / 51.03056; 1.19167 ) with the loss of fourteen of her crew. [57]

24 March

List of shipwrecks: 24 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Christianssund Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom ( 51°01′30″N1°11′20″E / 51.02500°N 1.18889°E / 51.02500; 1.18889 ). All on board survived. [58]
Englishman Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Malin Head, County Donegal by SM U-43 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten crew. [14] [59]
Fenay Bridge Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 54 nautical miles (100 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°32′N7°43′W / 49.533°N 7.717°W / 49.533; -7.717 ) by SM U-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [60]
Fulmar Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank southwest of Kentish Knock Lightvessel (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) east of the Thames estuary 7 nautical miles (13 km) north east of North Foreland, Kent with the loss of the master. [14]
HMY Marcella Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval yacht collided with another vessel and sank in The Downs. [61]
Salybia 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) south west by west of Dungeness, Kent by SM UB-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [62]
Sussex Flag of France.svg  France
Sussex Ferry "Sussex" torpedoed 1916.jpg
Sussex

World War I: The passenger ferry was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel by SM UB-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of at least 50 lives. She was beached at Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais. Sussex was repaired post-war and returned to service.

25 March

List of shipwrecks: 25 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Braunschweig War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
Duiveland Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel ( 51°33′00″N1°42′30″E / 51.55000°N 1.70833°E / 51.55000; 1.70833 ). [63]
HMT Grateful Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was wrecked at Torr Head, County Antrim. She was salvaged in 1917, repaired and sold into merchant service in 1918. [64]
HMT Hilary II Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [3]
HMS Medusa Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Medea-class destroyer collided with HMS Laverock (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) in the North Sea whilst under attack by Luftstreitkrafte aircraft and sank. Her crew were rescued by HMS Laverock. [65] [66]
OttomarFlag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 to 45 nautical miles (74 to 83 km) south east of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-44 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [67]
SMS Otto Rudolf War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.

26 March

List of shipwrecks: 26 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Cerne Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary. Her 23 crew survived. [14] [68]
Ekonom Flag of Russia.svg  Russia The schooner was abandoned in the English Channel off St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued by Westerdijk (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands). [69]
SMS G194 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The G192-class torpedo boat was rammed by HMS Cleopatra (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Tønder, Denmark. [66]
Hebe Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of the Sunk Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 51°53′00″N1°46′30″E / 51.88333°N 1.77500°E / 51.88333; 1.77500 ). Her eighteen crew survived. [68] [70]
Khartoum Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fish carrier struck a mine placed by SM UC-5 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) north east of the Longstone Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of nine of her eleven crew. [68] [71]
Norne Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay ( 47°28′N7°00′W / 47.467°N 7.000°W / 47.467; -7.000 by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [72]
SMS S22 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 76 of her crew. [66]
Saint Cecilia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of Folkestone, Kent. Her crew survived. [73]
Tabora Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany ( Flag of the Red Cross.svg ): World War I: The hospital ship, suspected by the Allies of being a disguised troopship and ammunition transport, was sunk in the harbor at Dar es Salaam, German East Africa, by the battleship HMS Vengeance (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy), the protected cruisers HMS Challenger and HMS Hyacinth (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy), and the light cruiser HMAS Pioneer (Naval Ensign of Australia.svg  Royal Australian Navy). [74]

27 March

List of shipwrecks: 27 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Empress of Midland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of the Kentish Knock Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 51°31′N1°43′E / 51.517°N 1.717°E / 51.517; 1.717 ). Her crew survived. [75]
Harriet Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east of the Sunk Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 51°53′30″N1°45′00″E / 51.89167°N 1.75000°E / 51.89167; 1.75000 ). Her eighteen crew survived. [68] [76]
HMT Lerwick Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [3]
Manchester Engineer Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) west by south of the Coningbeg Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM U-44 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [77]
SMS Volksdorf War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.

28 March

List of shipwrecks: 28 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Eagle Point Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west north west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [78]
Lavinia Westoll Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) south east by south of the Spurn Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [14]
OlgaFlag of Russia.svg  Russia The schooner was driven ashore at The Mumbles, Glamorgan, United Kingdom. Her crew survived. Although later refloated, she was declared a constructive total loss and sold for scrap. [79]
Rio Tiete Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 47°30′N8°25′W / 47.500°N 8.417°W / 47.500; -8.417 ) by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [32] [80]
HMT Saxon Prince Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler foundered in the English Channel off Dover, Kent with the loss of all hands. [81]

30 March

List of shipwrecks: 30 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Bell Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°55′N7°40′W / 48.917°N 7.667°W / 48.917; -7.667 ) by SM U-44 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [82]
John Pritchard Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Ionian Sea off Paxos, Greece ( 38°40′N20°20′E / 38.667°N 20.333°E / 38.667; 20.333 ) by SM U-4 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [83]
Portugal Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy ( Flag of the Red Cross.svg Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off Rizeh, Turkey ( 41°01′N41°19′E / 41.017°N 41.317°E / 41.017; 41.317 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [84]
Trewyn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ouessant ( 47°30′N7°30′W / 47.500°N 7.500°W / 47.500; -7.500 ) by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 23 crew. [85]
Saint Hubert Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barquentine was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay ( 47°35′N7°20′W / 47.583°N 7.333°W / 47.583; -7.333 ) by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [86] Her crew were rescued by Livonia (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [87]

31 March

List of shipwrecks: 31 March 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Achilles Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-44 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five crew. [14] [88]
Alacrity Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk by SM UB-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all fourteen crew. [89]
Chiyo Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan The cargo ship was wrecked on Lima Island south east of Hong Kong. She broke in two a few days later. Some salvage work was done. [90] [91]
Clinton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east of Pakefield, Suffolk ( 52°26′N1°49′E / 52.433°N 1.817°E / 52.433; 1.817 ). She was beached but was later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [92]
Egeo Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Taranto 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Punta Alice ( 39°39′N17°18′E / 39.650°N 17.300°E / 39.650; 17.300 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [93]
Goldmouth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of Ouessant by SM U-44 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [14] [94]
Hans Guide Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk on the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west by north of Ouessant by SM U-44 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [95]
Hollandia Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea near the Galloper Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-6 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [96] [97]
Memento Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by UC 5 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east of Pakefield ( 52°26′N1°49′E / 52.433°N 1.817°E / 52.433; 1.817 ) with the loss of a crew member. [98]
Rangatira Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The liner ran aground on Robben Island, South Africa and was wrecked. [99]
Riposto Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Taranto off Crotone ( 39°30′N17°36′E / 39.500°N 17.600°E / 39.500; 17.600 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [100]
Vigo BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Ouessant ( 47°10′N7°54′W / 47.167°N 7.900°W / 47.167; -7.900 ) by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [101]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Hermatrice Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [102]
Linfield Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by a German submarine. Her23 crew survived. [103]
Spartan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore at Cockburnspath, Berwickshire and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued. [68]

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