List of shipwrecks in May 1915

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The list of shipwrecks in May 1915 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1915.

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1 May

List of shipwrecks: 1 May 1915
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SMS A2 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: Action off Noordhinder Bank. The A1-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by HMS Laforey, HMS Lark, HMS Lawford and HMS Leonidas (all Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1]
SMS A6 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: Action off Noordhinder Bank. The A1-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by HMS Laforey, HMS Lark, HMS Lawford and HMS Leonidas (all Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [1]
Balduin Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea ( 56°58′N3°15′E / 56.967°N 3.250°E / 56.967; 3.250 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [2]
HMT Columbia Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Action off Noordhinder Bank. The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off the Noord Hinder Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands) by two German torpedo boats. Three of her crew were rescued by one of the torpedo boats, both of which were subsequently sunk by HMS Laforey, HMS Lark, HMS Lawford and HMS Leonidas (all Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [3]
Edale Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west by north of the Isles of Scilly ( 50°09′N7°30′W / 50.150°N 7.500°W / 50.150; -7.500 ) by SM U-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her 24 crew survived. [4] [5]
ElsaFlag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east of the Isle of May, Fife, United Kingdom by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [6]
Europe Flag of France.svg France World War I: The cargo ship was captured by, and sunk by gunfire from, SM U-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north west of the Bishop's Rock ( 49°54′N6°30′W / 49.900°N 6.500°W / 49.900; -6.500 ). Her crew survived. [7]
Joule Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: Gallipoli campaign: The Brumaire-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Dardanelles with the loss of all hands. [8]
Gulflight Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew and was beached. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.
HMS Recruit Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The C-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of 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) with the loss of 34 of her crew. [9]

2 May

List of shipwrecks: 2 May 1915
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America Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) off Bergen, Norway ( 57°20′N1°09′W / 57.333°N 1.150°W / 57.333; -1.150 ) by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her 39 crew were rescued by Sterling (Flag of Norway.svg Norway). [5] [10]
CruiserCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east of Aberdeen by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her eleven crew. The survivors were rescued by T. W. Stewart (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [11] [12]
Ellida Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was reported to have been torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. All eighteen people on board were rescued by Jeno (Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark). [5]
MartabanCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The 103.7-foot (31.6 m), 148-ton steam trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) east of Aberdeen by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, rowing to shore in 17 hours. [13] [14] [15] [16]
MercuryCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) east by north of Girdleness, Aberdeenshire by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [17]
SintramFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States During a voyage from San Francisco, California, to Naknek, Territory of Alaska, with 105 cannery employees, a crew of 74, and a cargo of 1,400 tons of salmon cannery supplies aboard, the 1,656-gross register ton, 215.4-foot (65.7 m) wooden ship was wrecked in fog without loss of life on the coast of the Alaska Peninsula 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi) northwest of the mouth of the Egegik River, becoming a total loss. The steamer Kadiak took off her crew on 3 May. [18]
St. GeorgeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) east of Aberdeen by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived but were taken as prisoners of war. [14] [19]
St. Louis No.1Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east by north of the Isle of May, Fife by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [20] [21]
SunrayCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 56 nautical miles (104 km) north by east of the Longstone Lighthouse by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [22]

3 May

List of shipwrecks: 3 May 1915
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Bob WhiteCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east of Spurn Point, Yorkshire by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [14] [23] Her crew were rescued by the trawler Leonardo (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [24]
CoquetCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 160 nautical miles (300 km) east north east of Spurn Point by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [14] [25] Her nine crew were rescued by the trawler Etruscan (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [24]
Gul Djemal Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg Ottoman Empire The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Marmara by HMS E14 (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.
HectorCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 160 nautical miles (300 km) east north east of Spurn Point by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [14] [26] Her nine crew were rescued by the trawler Etruscan (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [24]
HeroCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) east north east of Hornsea, Yorkshire by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [14] [27] Her crew were rescued by the trawler Leonardo (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [24]
IolantheCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) east north east of Hornsea by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [14] [28] Her crew were rescued by the trawler Leonardo (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [24]
MartabanCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was reported to have been sunk in the North Sea off Aberdeen by a German submarine. [5]
MercuryCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was reported to have been sunk in the North Sea off Aberdeen by a German submarine. [5]
Minterne Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of the Wolf Rock by SM U-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two or her 25 crew. The survivors were rescued by two fishing vessels. [29] [30] [31]
Northward HoCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east north east of Hornsea by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [14] [32] Her crew were rescued by the trawler Leonardo (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [24]
OscarFlag of Norway.svg Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea south west of Lindesnes, Lister og Mandal county, Norway ( 56°55′N4°20′E / 56.917°N 4.333°E / 56.917; 4.333 ) by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [33] Her crew were rescued by the trawler Leonardo (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [24]
ProgressCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 155 nautical miles (287 km) east north east of Spurn Point by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [14] [34] Her eleven crew were rescued by the trawler Etruscan (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [24]
Scottish QueenCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east south east of Aberdeen by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [35]
UxbridgeCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler caught a mine in her nets and was sunk when it exploded. All nine crew were rescued by another trawler. [36]
Vanadis Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War I: The coaster was sunk off Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea after a collision with SMS Silvana (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [21] [37]

4 May

List of shipwrecks: 4 May 1915
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Elsa Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea south east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her five crew were rescued by Sernebo (Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden). [5] [38]
RugbyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east north east of the Spurn Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [39]

5 May

List of shipwrecks: 5 May 1915
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CathayFlag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea either by striking a mine or by being torpedoed. All 43 people on board survived. [21]
Earl of Lathom Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The three-masted schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of Kinsale, County Cork by SM U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [31] [40] Her five crew were rescued by a drifter. [21]
SceptreCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south east by south of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [41]
StratonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Hartlepool, County Durham by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [14] [42] Her crew were rescued by the trawler Loch Katrine (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [21]

6 May

List of shipwrecks: 6 May 1915
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Candidate Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) south by east of the Coningbeg Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [31] [43]
Centurion Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of the Coningbeg Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [31] [44]
DonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east by south of Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of seven of her crew. [14]
Merrie IslingtonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) north north east of Whitby, Yorkshire by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her nine crew survived. [14] [21] [45]
Truro Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 85 nautical miles (157 km) east north east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [31] [46] Her twenty crew were rescued by Tanjeu (Flag of Norway.svg Norway). [47]
Ward #17Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The scow stranded near Watch Hill, Rhode Island. [48]

7 May

List of shipwrecks: 7 May 1915
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BeningtonCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 180 nautical miles (330 km) south east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [49]
Lusitania Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
RMS Lusitania. Bundesarchiv DVM 10 Bild-23-61-17, Untergang der "Lusitania".jpg
RMS Lusitania.
World War I: Sinking of the RMS Lusitania: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea off the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork by SM U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 1,199 of the 1,959 people on board. About 100 survivors rescued by HMT Indian Empire (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [50]
HMS Maori Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Tribal-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium.

8 May

List of shipwrecks: 8 May 1915
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Don Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) east of Coquet Island by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [51] [52]
HellenicCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of three of her nine crew. [53]
Lilian Drost Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea ( 56°40′N4°00′E / 56.667°N 4.000°E / 56.667; 4.000 ) by SM U-36 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [54]
Queen Wilhelmina Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off the Longstone Lighthouse by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was beached at Amble, Northumberland and was a total loss. [55]

9 May

List of shipwrecks: 9 May 1915
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Junior Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The steamer struck the breakwater at Cleveland, Ohio and sank. Six crew were killed. [56]

12 May

List of shipwrecks: 12 May 1915
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HMS Goliath Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Naval operations in the Dardanelles Campaign: The Canopus-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk by Muâvenet-i Millîye (Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy) in the Dardanelles with the loss of 570 of her 700 crew.

15 May

List of shipwrecks: 15 May 1915
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HMT Berkshire Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [52]
Martha Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Gregness, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM U-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [57]

16 May

List of shipwrecks: 16 May 1915
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SMS T78 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S66-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 26 of her crew. [1]

18 May

List of shipwrecks: 18 May 1915
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Drumcree Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) north by east of Trevose Head, Cornwall ( 50°41′N5°00′W / 50.683°N 5.000°W / 50.683; -5.000 ) by SM U-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [31] [58]
SMS V150 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The S138-class destroyer collided with SMS V157 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Jade Bight with the loss of 60 of her crew. [1]

19 May

List of shipwrecks: 19 May 1915
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ChrysoliteCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west by south of Lerwick, Shetland Islands by SM U-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14] [59]
CrimondCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Fair Isle by SM U-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [60]
Dumfries Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north of Trevose Head, Cornwall by SM U-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [31] [61]
LucerneCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The 106-foot (32 m), 154-ton steam trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north east by east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM U-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [62] [63] [64]

20 May

List of shipwrecks: 20 May 1915
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Scow #5Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The scow sank at Rogers Island, Stony Creek, Connecticut. [48]

21 May

List of shipwrecks: 21 May 1915
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AngeloCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Dogger Bank. [14]
George Hudson Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The fishing steamer became disabled and was stranded off Point Judith, Rhode Island. [48]
Glenholm Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 16 nautical miles (30 km) west south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [31] [65]
Oceaan Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The schooner collided with Voltaire (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) in the Atlantic Ocean off the Longships Lighthouse and sank. [66]
SabrinaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 160 nautical miles (300 km) east north east of the Spurn Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of nine of her crew. [14]

22 May

List of shipwrecks: 22 May 1915
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Minerva Flag of Norway.svg Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east by north of the Farne Islands, Northumberland, United Kingdom ( 55°50′N0°40′W / 55.833°N 0.667°W / 55.833; -0.667 ) by SM U-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [67]

23 May

List of shipwrecks: 23 May 1915
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Cromdale Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The full-rigged ship ran aground at Bass Point, Cornwall.
Hernodia Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War I: The cargo ship, en route from Gothenburg to Härnösand on her first voyage, sank after a mine explosion in the Sea of Åland. No casualties. [68]
Peleng-i Derya Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg  Ottoman Navy World War I: The Peleng-i Derya-class torpedo gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in shallow water off Istanbul by HMS E11 (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy).
SM UB-3 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Type UB 1 submarine was lost in the Gulf of İzmir 80 nautical miles (150 km) off İzmir with the loss of all fourteen crew.

24 May

List of shipwrecks: 24 May 1915
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Claremont Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The coaster came ashore at Coos Bay, Oregon and was a total loss. [69]
Turbine Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War I: The Nembo-class destroyer was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by SMS Helgoland and two destroyers (all Archduchy of Austria flag.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). [70]

25 May

List of shipwrecks: 25 May 1915
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Rijndam Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The ocean liner collided with Joseph J. Cuneo (Flag of Norway.svg Norway) in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the Nantucket Shoals, United States. Two hundred and thirty passengers were rescued by USS Louisiana, USS Michigan, USS South Carolina and USS Texas (all Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Rijndam was subsequently repaired and returned to service.
HMS Triumph Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Naval operations in the Dardanelles Campaign: The Swiftsure-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles by SM U-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 78 of her 803 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Chelmer (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy).

26 May

List of shipwrecks: 26 May 1915
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Betty Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 132 nautical miles (244 km) east of the Longstone Lighthouse by SM U-16 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [71] Her 22 crew were rescued by Waldemarand (Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden). [72]
Dredge No. 5Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The dredge sank at the Cold Storage Wharf, East Boston, Massachusetts. [48]
Morwenna Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 72 nautical miles (133 km) south east by east of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°27′N8°44′W / 50.450°N 8.733°W / 50.450; -8.733 ) by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Jacqueline (Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium). [72] [73]
M. Roosval Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom ( 56°53′N2°30′E / 56.883°N 2.500°E / 56.883; 2.500 ) by SM U-16 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [74] Survivors were rescued by the trawler Tres Fratres (Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands). [75] [76]

27 May

List of shipwrecks: 27 May 1915
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Cadeby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) south west by south of the Wolf Rock Lighthouse ( 49°40′N6°10′W / 49.667°N 6.167°W / 49.667; -6.167 ) by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [77]
Delta Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled off Forcados, Nigeria. [78]
Elmer Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg Canada The schooner was wrecked off Parker's Cove, Nova Scotia, in the Bay of Fundy. [79]
Ely Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea. [80]
Harry Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg Canada The lumber schooner was abandoned 35 miles (56 km) south west of Cape Sable Island. [81]
Lizzie J. Call Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The schooner stranded on Bartletts Reef, off New London, Connecticut. [48]
HMS Majestic Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy
HMS Majestic. HMS Majestic sinking 27 May 1915.jpg
HMS Majestic.

World War I: Naval operations in the Dardanelles Campaign: The Majestic-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk by SM U-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) in the Dardanelles and sank with the loss of 49 of her 672 crew. Seven survivors rescued by trawler HMT Lord Wimborne (Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [82] [83]

HMS Princess Irene Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The minelayer, a converted ocean liner, exploded and sank in the River Medway off Sheerness, Kent with the loss of 350 lives. [84]
HMT Rolulu Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was wrecked on the Obb Rock, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides. [85]
Southward Ho Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was lost with all hands due to enemy action 88 miles (142 km) from Spurn Head. [86]
Thomas C. Rackett Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The schooner sank near Plum Beach Light in Narragansett Bay. [48]
Unknown bargesNaval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The two tow barges were sunk by SM U-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) in the Dardanelles. [87]
Winthrop Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The schooner barge foundered 15 miles (24 km) off Assateague. [88]

28 May

List of shipwrecks: 28 May 1915
ShipStateDescription
Ethiope Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 49°39′N4°16′W / 49.650°N 4.267°W / 49.650; -4.267 ) by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [31] [89] Her 32 crew were rescued by Wiltshire (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) and another vessel. [75]
MarsFlag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The sailing ship was sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-16 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [90]
Spennymoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Start Point by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five crew. [31] [91] [92]
Tullochmoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 52 nautical miles (96 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 49°19′N5°21′W / 49.317°N 5.350°W / 49.317; -5.350 ) by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [75] [93]
Yucatan Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico The cargo ship burned and capsized at Tampico, Mexico. Raised in 1918. [94] [95] [96]

29 May

List of shipwrecks: 29 May 1915
ShipStateDescription
CondorCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Scarborough, Yorkshire with the loss of all nine of her crew. [14] [97]
Cysne Flag of Portugal (official).svg Portugal World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [98]
Dixiana Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north of Ouessant by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [31] [99]
Glenlee Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 67 nautical miles (124 km) south south west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall by SM U-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [31] [100]
Merion Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by UB-8 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She sank on 31 May.
SMS T47 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S43-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea. [1]
SMS T51 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S43-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea. [1]
Virginia Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Adriatic Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north west of Capo Salvore, Ancona, Italy ( 43°35′N13°30′E / 43.583°N 13.500°E / 43.583; 13.500 ) by SM U-12 (Archduchy of Austria flag.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). [101]

30 May

List of shipwrecks: 30 May 1915
ShipStateDescription
Søborg Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of the mouth of the River Tyne ( 55°49′N0°22′E / 55.817°N 0.367°E / 55.817; 0.367 ) by SM U-16 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [102]

31 May

List of shipwrecks: 31 May 1915
ShipStateDescription
Montrosa Flag of Finland.svg Finland World War I: The barque sank in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire, United Kingdom following an explosion. She probably struck a naval mine. Her fourteen crew were rescued by Brunia (Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden). [97]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: unknown May 1915
ShipStateDescription
Rjinland Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The fishing ship left Ijmuiden on 27 May and vanished. [103]

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