List of shipwrecks in May 1916

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

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1 May

List of shipwrecks: 1 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Bernadette Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°10′N11°00′W / 50.167°N 11.000°W / 50.167; -11.000 ) by SM U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [1]
Hendonhall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship stuck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 51°51′00″N1°54′45″E / 51.85000°N 1.91250°E / 51.85000; 1.91250 ). Her crew survived. [2]
Rio Branco Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east by north of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UB-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3]
SMS S123 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The S90-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. [4]

2 May

List of shipwrecks: 2 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Fridland Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off the Longsand Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 51°51′N1°56′E / 51.850°N 1.933°E / 51.850; 1.933 ) and was beached at Blyth, Northumberland without loss of life. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [5] [6]
Le Pilier Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay ( 47°50′N5°50′W / 47.833°N 5.833°W / 47.833; -5.833 ) by SM U-45 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [7]
Maud Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 47°50′N7°30′W / 47.833°N 7.500°W / 47.833; -7.500 ) by SM U-45 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [8] [9]
MarsFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barge was scuttled in the North Sea by SM UB-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [10]
MementoFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea ( 56°15′N2°46′E / 56.250°N 2.767°E / 56.250; 2.767 ) by SM UB-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [11]
Rochester City Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Southwold, Suffolk ( 52°10′N1°47′E / 52.167°N 1.783°E / 52.167; 1.783 ) with the loss of a crew member. [12]
Ruabon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was captured, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) west by south of Ouessant by SM U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [13] Her crew were rescued by Misurata (Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy ). [14]
Superb Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The lighter, a converted barque, was scuttled in the North Sea ( 56°16′N3°55′E / 56.267°N 3.917°E / 56.267; 3.917 ) by SM UB-27 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [15]

3 May

List of shipwrecks: 3 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Marie Molinos Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was intercepted, shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay ( 46°35′N5°05′W / 46.583°N 5.083°W / 46.583; -5.083 ) by SM U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew abandoned ship before she was scuttled and were rescued the next day by Wenceslao (BandMercante1785.svg  Spain). [16]

4 May

List of shipwrecks: 4 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Crownsin Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM U-73 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta with the loss of eleven crew. [17]

5 May

List of shipwrecks: 5 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Harald Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea by SM UB-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [18] [19]

6 May

List of shipwrecks: 6 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Galgate Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The four-masted full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) south west by west of The Lizard, Cornwall by SM U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [20]
James W. Fischer Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore at Bull Bay, Anglesey and was wrecked with the loss of all but one of her crew. [21]
Rosa Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The barquentine was driven ashore at North Sunderland, County Durham, United Kingdom and was wrecked. Her eight crew were rescued by the Seahouses Lifeboat. [21]
St. Catherine Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore at Genoa, Italy. Her crew were rescued. [21]

7 May

List of shipwrecks: 7 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Speed Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank in the Bristol Channel off Barry, Glamorgan, United Kingdom with the loss of five of her thirteen crew. [21]
Svanhild Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The wooden schooner, en route from Gävle to Århus, struck a mine off Sandhamn in the Baltic Sea. She was deep in the water but floating on the cargo. The crew managed to sail her back to harbour, but after inspection she was condemned. [22]

8 May

List of shipwrecks: 8 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Cymric Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by U-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five lives.
S. R. Kirby Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship either broke in two and foundered without warning or broke up on rocks in Lake Superior off Eagle Harbor, Michigan in a severe storm with the loss of her captain and 18 or 19 of her 22 crew. One crewman rescued by the barge Hartnell, one by Berwind, and two by Block (all flag unknown). The wreck was located in 2019. [23] [24] [25] [26] [27]

9 May

List of shipwrecks: 9 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Roanoke Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship owned by the North Pacific Steamship Company had left San Francisco bound for Valparaíso, Chile with a cargo of explosives, wheat, oil and gasoline. [28] It foundered in heavy seas in the Pacific Ocean off Point Buchon, California at about 3 p.m. [29] [28] 47 people died and three crew members were rescued from a lifeboat that beached near San Luis Obispo, California. [28] [30]

10 May

List of shipwrecks: 10 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Dolcoath Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.25 nautical miles (6.02 km) north north east of North Foreland, Kent with the loss of a crew member. [9]
PantherCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ketch was driven ashore at Hunstanton, Norfolk and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued. [31]
Pursuit Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner sprang a leak in The Wash and was beached at Hunstanton. Her crew were rescued by the Hunstanton Lifeboat. [31]
Som Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy The Som-class submarine accidentally collided with Ångermanland (Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden) and sank in the Sea of Åland, in the area between the island of Arholma and Svartklubben lighthouse. 18 crew were killed in the incident. [32] The discovery of a submarine wreck off the coast of Sweden in 2015, was confirmed by the Swedish Armed Forces in July of that year to in all likelihood be that of Som. [33] [34]

11 May

List of shipwrecks: 11 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Ivie Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The schooner barge sank in Hampton Roads, Virginia after colliding with Berkshire (flag unknown). [35]
Tategami Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan The cargo ship collided with Omi Maru (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ) in the Inland Sea of Japan and was consequently beached. [29]

12 May

List of shipwrecks: 12 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
KlotawahFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The yacht was destroyed by fire when Thomas Thurston's shipyard at Alexandria Bay, New York, burned down. [36]
Unknown yachtFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The yacht was destroyed by fire when Thomas Thurston's shipyard at Alexandria Bay, New York, burned down. [37]

13 May

List of shipwrecks: 13 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Eretria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France. [9]
SMS Hamberg War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The naval drifter/ Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.

14 May

List of shipwrecks: 14 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMS M30 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The M29-class monitor was shelled and sunk in the Gulf of Smyrna by Ottoman shore-based artillery.
Sappho Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The 1694 grt cargo ship became stuck in ice in December 1915 in the White Sea and was abandoned. During salvage attempts she sank, [38] [39] though some sources have final sinking date of 16 May. [40]

15 May

List of shipwrecks: 15 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Mira Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily, Italy ( 36°15′N15°54′E / 36.250°N 15.900°E / 36.250; 15.900 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [41]

16 May

List of shipwrecks: 16 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Batavier V Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 51°58′00″N1°57′45″E / 51.96667°N 1.96250°E / 51.96667; 1.96250 ) with the loss of four lives.
HMS Clifford Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The fleet messenger was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 34°02′N27°32′E / 34.033°N 27.533°E / 34.033; 27.533 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [42]
Etretria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France. [43]
Sant' Andrea Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Mediterranea Sea20 nautical miles (37 km) off Port Torres, Majorca, Spain ( 40°51′N6°48′E / 40.850°N 6.800°E / 40.850; 6.800 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [44]

17 May

List of shipwrecks: 17 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Boy PercyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk by SM UB-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all hands. [45]
Boy SamCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea off Southwold by SM UB-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [46]
InstallerFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 18-gross register ton motor vessel was wrecked without loss of life on Forrester Island in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska. [47]
Lucia Porter Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The lumber schooner went ashore in a gale at Swampscott, Massachusetts, 15 miles (24 km) north of Boston, Massachusetts, a total loss. The crew were rescued by the United States Life Saving Service. [35] [48]
ResearchCivil 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 by south of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [49]
Stura Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Adriatic Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east of Brindisi, Apulia, Italy ( 40°47′N19°00′E / 40.783°N 19.000°E / 40.783; 19.000 ) by SM U-15 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [50]
Trave Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Kattegat off the Kullen Lighthouse, Sweden, by a Royal Navy submarine. Her fourteen crew survived. [51] [52]
SM U-74 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UE I submarine sank in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) off Dunbar, Lothian, United Kingdom after the accidental explosion of a mine she was laying.
WandererCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea off Southwold by SM UB-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her five crew took to the lifeboat but were not recovered. [53]

18 May

List of shipwrecks: 18 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Adamantios Korais Flag of Greece.svg  Greece World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south east of Toulon, Var, France ( 42°38′N6°13′E / 42.633°N 6.217°E / 42.633; 6.217 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [54]
HMT Carbineer Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler hit the Crim Rocks in the Isles of Scilly and was run ashore on Great Crebawethan becoming a total loss. [55] [56]
HMML 40Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The motor launch was lost on this date. [57]
OspreyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 13 nautical miles (24 km) east north east of the Spurn Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-19 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [58]
Ponto Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship collided with Fredsael (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) off Barry, Glamorgan, United Kingdom and sank. Her crew were rescued. [59]

19 May

List of shipwrecks: 19 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Hermion Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship caught fire and sank at New York, United States. [60]

20 May

List of shipwrecks: 20 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Erminios Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The barque was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of Palma, Majorca, Spain ( 41°05′N3°50′E / 41.083°N 3.833°E / 41.083; 3.833 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [61]
Fabricotti F. Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Gulf of Lion 45 nautical miles (83 km) off Cape San Sebastian, Spain ( 41°37′N3°59′E / 41.617°N 3.983°E / 41.617; 3.983 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [62]
Kin Ling Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship caught fire and sank at Kiangyin, China. [60]
Languedoc Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Lion off Cape San Sebastian ( 41°55′N4°15′E / 41.917°N 4.250°E / 41.917; 4.250 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [63]
Manu BandMercante1785.svg  Spain The cargo ship was driven ashore 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west of St. Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom and was abandoned by her crew. [60]
Redentore Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Straits of Messina ( 37°19′N13°17′E / 37.317°N 13.283°E / 37.317; 13.283 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [64]
ValsesiaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Straits of Messina ( 36°54′N13°35′E / 36.900°N 13.583°E / 36.900; 13.583 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [65]

21 May

List of shipwrecks: 21 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Birmania Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The passenger ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo ( 38°20′N11°32′E / 38.333°N 11.533°E / 38.333; 11.533 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [66] All on board were rescued by Taormina (Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy ). [67]
Blue BellFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The barge sank at New Haven, Connecticut, after colliding with RCNE (flag unknown). [35]
MyosotisFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) off Port Soller, Majorca, Spain by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [68]
Rosalia MadreFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing ship was sunk in the Straits of Messina by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [69]
Tjømø Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north north west of Formentor, Mallorca, Spain ( 40°21′N2°51′E / 40.350°N 2.850°E / 40.350; 2.850 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [70]
Rosalind Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine in the Baltic Sea close to the Stockholm archipelago and sank. The crew was saved. [71]

22 May

List of shipwrecks: 22 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Australia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) south east of Barcelona ( 40°23′N1°50′E / 40.383°N 1.833°E / 40.383; 1.833 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [72]
Genista Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Balearic Islands, Spain ( 40°37′N1°47′E / 40.617°N 1.783°E / 40.617; 1.783 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [73]
Istros Flag of Greece.svg  Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) of Farragona, Alicante, Spain ( 40°36′N1°43′E / 40.600°N 1.717°E / 40.600; 1.717 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [74]
Orealla Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Barcelona, Spain ( 40°24′N1°53′E / 40.400°N 1.883°E / 40.400; 1.883 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [75]
Rhenass Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) east by north of Orfordness, Suffolk ( 52°08′30″N1°48′00″E / 52.14167°N 1.80000°E / 52.14167; 1.80000 with the loss of six of her crew. [76]
Roberto G. Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off the Balearic Islands ( 40°36′N1°56′E / 40.600°N 1.933°E / 40.600; 1.933 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [77]

23 May

List of shipwrecks: 23 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Cornigliano Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south of the Columbretes Islands, Spain by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [78]
Hercules Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) south south west of Genoa ( 43°18′N8°30′E / 43.300°N 8.500°E / 43.300; 8.500 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [79]
Maria Porto di SalvezzaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Elba by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [80]
Peresvet Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy The Peresvet-class battleship ran aground off Cape Yrodova. She was refloated on 7 June with assistance from the cruiser Kasagi (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) and taken in to Maizuru, Japan for repairs. [81]
Regina Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The barque was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Balearic Islands, Spain by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [82]
Washington Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Piombino ( 42°51′N9°27′E / 42.850°N 9.450°E / 42.850; 9.450 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [83]

24 May

List of shipwrecks: 24 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Aurrera BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Corsica, Italy ( 43°16′N8°25′E / 43.267°N 8.417°E / 43.267; 8.417 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [84]
Zanrak Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark The barque ran aground at Sumboe, Faroe Islands. Her crew were rescued. [85]

25 May

List of shipwrecks: 25 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Fratelli Bandiera Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south east of Hyères, Var, France ( 42°23′N5°28′E / 42.383°N 5.467°E / 42.383; 5.467 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [86]
RitaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [87]

26 May

List of shipwrecks: 26 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Denewood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk ( 52°13′25″N1°47′00″E / 52.22361°N 1.78333°E / 52.22361; 1.78333 ). Her crew survived. [88]
El Argentino Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) south east by south of Southwold, Suffolk ( 52°12′45″N1°49′10″E / 52.21250°N 1.81944°E / 52.21250; 1.81944 ). Her crew survived. [89]
VolhardingFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The barge was scuttled in the North Sea north of the Noord Hinder Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) by SM UC-6 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [90]

27 May

List of shipwrecks: 27 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Lincairn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north by east of the Shipwash Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 52°08′N1°53′E / 52.133°N 1.883°E / 52.133; 1.883 ). Her crew survived. [55] [91]
Mar Terso Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Balearic Islands, Spain ( 39°08′N5°02′E / 39.133°N 5.033°E / 39.133; 5.033 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [92]
Moravia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. [67]
Trunkby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south by east of Port Mahon, Spain by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [57] [93]
SM UC-3 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC I submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium with the loss of all eighteen crew. [94]

28 May

List of shipwrecks: 28 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Lady Ninian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 106 nautical miles (196 km) north east of Algiers, Algeria by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [9] [95]
St. Louis Flag of France.svg  France The schooner foundered in the English Channel. Her crew were rescued by São Miguel (Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal). [96]

29 May

List of shipwrecks: 29 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Baron Vernon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 56 nautical miles (104 km) north east of Algiers ( 37°37′N3°58′E / 37.617°N 3.967°E / 37.617; 3.967 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her 24 crew survived. [9] [97] [98]
Elmgrove Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 96 nautical miles (178 km) north east of Algiers ( 38°10′N4°22′E / 38.167°N 4.367°E / 38.167; 4.367 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [99]
USCGC Mohawk Ensign of the United States Coast Guard (1915-1953).png United States Coast Guard The cutter ran aground on Bartlett Reef ( 41°17′09″N72°08′05″W / 41.2859°N 072.1348°W / 41.2859; -072.1348 (Bartlett Reef) ) in Long Island Sound. She was refloated, repaired, and returned to service. [100]
Southgarth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north east of Algiers ( 38°12′N4°09′E / 38.200°N 4.150°E / 38.200; 4.150 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [101]
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 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). [102]

30 May

List of shipwrecks: 30 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Baron Tweedmouth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east by north of Cape Carbon, Algeria ( 37°10′N5°15′E / 37.167°N 5.250°E / 37.167; 5.250 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [103]
Dalegarth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Cape Corbelin, Algeria ( 37°18′N4°44′E / 37.300°N 4.733°E / 37.300; 4.733 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [104]
Hermesberg Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bougie, Algeria ( 37°07′N5°27′E / 37.117°N 5.450°E / 37.117; 5.450 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [105]
Julia Park Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Cape Carbon ( 37°03′N5°14′E / 37.050°N 5.233°E / 37.050; 5.233 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [106]
Rauma Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Cape Carbon ( 37°08′N4°57′E / 37.133°N 4.950°E / 37.133; 4.950 ) by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [107]

31 May

List of shipwrecks: 31 May 1916
ShipCountryDescription
HMS Black Prince Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Duke of Edinburgh-class cruiser was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Jutland, Denmark by SMS Friedrich der Grosse, SMS Nassau, SMS Ostfriesland and SMS Thüringen (all War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and sank with the loss of all 857 crew.
HMS Defence Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Minotaur-class cruiser was shelled and sunk by SMS Derfflinger and four destroyers (all War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss off all 893 crew.
HMS Indefatigable Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy
HMS Indefatigable Indefatigable Blowing Up.jpg
HMS Indefatigable

World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Indefatigable-class battlecruiser was shelled and sunk by SMS Von der Tann (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and other battleships with the loss of 1,017 of her 1,019 crew.

HMS Invincible Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Invincible-class battlecruiser was shelled and sunk by SMS Derfflinger and SMS Lützow (both War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 1,026 of her 1,032 crew.
HMS Nestor Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: the Admiralty M-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk.
HMS Nomad Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Admiralty M-class destroyer was shelled and sunk with the loss of eight of her 80 crew. Survivors were rescued by the Germans and became prisoners of war.
HMS Queen Mary Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Queen Mary-class battlecruiser was shelled and sunk by SMS Derfflinger (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 1,266 of her 1,284 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Laurel, HMS Petard and HMS Tipperary (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy).
SMS S35 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The S31-class torpedo boat was sunk by Royal Navy battlecruisers. [4]
HMS Shark Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Acasta-class destroyer was shelled, torpedoed and sunk by SMS S54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Six survivors were rescued by a Danish ship.
HMS Tipperary Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Faulknor-class destroyer leader was shelled and sunk by SMS Westfalen (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 185 of her 197 crew.
SMS V27 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The V25-class torpedo boat was sunk by Royal Navy cruisers. [4]
SMS V29 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The V25-class torpedo boat was sunk by HMS Petard (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
SMS V48 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Grosses Torpedoboot 1913-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk by HMS Shark, HMS Valiant and another ship (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 90 of her 91 crew.
HMS Warrior Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of Jutland: The Warrior-class cruiser was shelled and damaged by SMS Derfflinger and four destroyers (all War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She foundered the next day due to damage sustained. HMS Engadine (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) rescued 743 survivors.

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1916
ShipCountryDescription
Bianca Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by an Imperial Russian Navy submarine. Her crew were rescued. [51]
HMS E18 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The E-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Hiiumaa, Estonia on or after 26 May with the loss of all 31 crew.
Ernest Reyer Flag of France.svg  France The barque foundered in the Atlantic Ocean north north west of Ouessant, Finistère on or before 13 May. [108]
Hera Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by a Royal Navy submarine. Her crew survived. [51]
Kolga Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by an Imperial Russian Navy submarine. Her crew were rescued. [51]
Northa Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea. [51]

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Ship events in 1916
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Shipwrecks: 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921