List of shipwrecks in May 1917

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The list of shipwrecks in May 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1917.

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1 May

List of shipwrecks: 1 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
AcaciaFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the Chassiron Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [1]
AlideFlag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [2]
AntigoneFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the Chassiron Lighthouse by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3]
Bagdale Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) north east of Creac'h Point, Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°41′N5°08′W / 48.683°N 5.133°W / 48.683; -5.133 ) by SM UC-66 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 23 of her crew. [4] [5]
Barreiro Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Suances, Cantabria, Spain by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [6]
British Sun Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 230 nautical miles (430 km) east south east of Malta by SM UB-43 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [7]
C. A. Jacques Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 26 nautical miles (48 km) west south west of Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France ( 50°27′N1°04′E / 50.450°N 1.067°E / 50.450; 1.067 ) by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [5] [8]
Camille AmelinFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 6 nautical miles (11 km) off the Baleines Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9]
Dora Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [10]
Genua Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk by a Luftstreitkräfte aircraft. [5] [11]
Firelight Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea ( 55°01′N1°21′W / 55.017°N 1.350°W / 55.017; -1.350 ) by SM UC-29 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [12]
Imberhorne Flag of Finland.svg  Finland World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west by west of the Stags of Broadhaven, County Mayo, United Kingdom ( 54°07′N13°04′W / 54.117°N 13.067°W / 54.117; -13.067 ) by SM UC-73 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [13]
Ladywood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall ( 49°52′N5°59′W / 49.867°N 5.983°W / 49.867; -5.983 ) by SM UB-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [14]
Helen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway, Wigtownshire by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [15]
Ivrig Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portpatrick, Wigtownshire by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [16]
John W. Pearn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon ( 49°42′N2°58′W / 49.700°N 2.967°W / 49.700; -2.967 ) by SM UC-66 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [17]
La Manche Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of the Les Hanois Lighthouse, Guernsey, Channel Islands by SM UC-66 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [18]
ProgressFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The barge sank in strong winds and rough seas off Ship John Light in the Delaware River. [19] [20]
Raymond EsterFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Pendeen, Cornwall ( 50°15′N5°53′W / 50.250°N 5.883°W / 50.250; -5.883 ) by SM UC-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [21]
Rockingham Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of Ireland ( 55°12′N12°30′W / 55.200°N 12.500°W / 55.200; -12.500 ) by SM U-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 2–13 of her crew, depending on sources. [22] [23] [24]
San Urbano Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock ( 51°33′N13°38′W / 51.550°N 13.633°W / 51.550; -13.633 ) by SM U-81 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [25]
SM U-81 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 81 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ( 51°33′N13°38′W / 51.550°N 13.633°W / 51.550; -13.633 ) by HMS E54 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 24 of her crew.
W. D. Potts Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portpatrick by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [26]

2 May

List of shipwrecks: 2 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Alessandria Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north of Benghazi, Libya by SM UC-74 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [27]
Amber Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) Ballyhalbert, County Down by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [28]
Beeswing Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°50′N13°00′W / 50.833°N 13.000°W / 50.833; -13.000 ) by SM U-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [29]
Camerata Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Djidjelli, Algeria by SM UC-37 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later refloated. [30]
Cancalais Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The three-masted schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée ( 46°55′N2°23′W / 46.917°N 2.383°W / 46.917; -2.383 ) by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [31]
Certo Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France. Her crew survived. [32]
Derrymore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea off Ballyhalbert by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Some of her crew survived. [5] [33]
HMS Derwent Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The River-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre ( 49°31′N0°02′W / 49.517°N 0.033°W / 49.517; -0.033 ) with the loss of 58 of her 70 crew.
DioneFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland ( 50°39′N11°45′W / 50.650°N 11.750°W / 50.650; -11.750 ) by SM U-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [34]
Earnest Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east by south of the Skulmartin Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [35]
Gena Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk by an Imperial German Air Corps aircraft. Her crew survived. [36]
Juno Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 17 nautical miles (31 km) east of the Barfleur Lighthouse, Manche, France ( 49°48′N0°51′W / 49.800°N 0.850°W / 49.800; -0.850 ) by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [37]
Keryado Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu ( 46°46′N2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W / 46.767; -2.683 ) by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of sixteen of her crew. [38]
Morion Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of the Skulmartin Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [39]
Natuna Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom ( 59°50′N3°10′W / 59.833°N 3.167°W / 59.833; -3.167 ) by SM U-44 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [40]
Nordzee Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The koff was scuttled in the North Sea off the Noord Hinder Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) by SM UC-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [41]
Rikard Noordrak Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of Whitby, Yorkshire ( 54°23′N0°22′W / 54.383°N 0.367°W / 54.383; -0.367 ) by SM UB-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [42]
Russie Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu ( 46°46′N2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W / 46.767; -2.683 ) by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [43]
Saint Mungo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north north east of the South Rock Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [5] [44]
Taizan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway ( 54°28′N5°20′W / 54.467°N 5.333°W / 54.467; -5.333 ) by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [45]
Tela Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north east of Cape Barfleur, Manche ( 49°50′N0°50′W / 49.833°N 0.833°W / 49.833; -0.833 ) by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [46]
Troilus Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Malin Head, County Donegal ( 53°22′N15°52′W / 53.367°N 15.867°W / 53.367; -15.867 ) by SM U-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [47]
UnitedCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall ( 50°13′N5°53′W / 50.217°N 5.883°W / 50.217; -5.883 ) by SM UC-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [48]
Vanduara Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland ( 50°24′N14°59′W / 50.400°N 14.983°W / 50.400; -14.983 ) by SM U-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [49]
Victoire Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay ( 46°46′N2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W / 46.767; -2.683 ) by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [50]
Warnow Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall ( 50°30′N5°10′W / 50.500°N 5.167°W / 50.500; -5.167 ) by SM UC-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen of her crew. [51]
WestlandFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the Terschelling Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) ( 53°47′N4°21′E / 53.783°N 4.350°E / 53.783; 4.350 ) by SM UC-71 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [52]
YvonneFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu ( 46°46′N2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W / 46.767; -2.683 ) by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [53]

3 May

List of shipwrecks: 3 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Antonio Sciesa Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) south south east of Sapientza, Greece ( 36°39′N21°15′E / 36.650°N 21.250°E / 36.650; 21.250 ) by SM U-14 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [54]
Carberry KingCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The drifter was scuttled in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall ( 49°44′N5°07′W / 49.733°N 5.117°W / 49.733; -5.117 ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [55] [56]
Clodmoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Newhaven, Sussex ( 50°43′N0°01′W / 50.717°N 0.017°W / 50.717; -0.017 ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [57]
EleanorCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel ( 49°45′N5°07′W / 49.750°N 5.117°W / 49.750; -5.117 ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [58]
FastnetCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel ( 49°45′N5°07′W / 49.750°N 5.117°W / 49.750; -5.117 ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [56] [59]
Fils du ProgresFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of the Île de Sein, Finistère by SM UC-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [60]
Frederick Knight Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock ( 51°43′N12°21′W / 51.717°N 12.350°W / 51.717; -12.350 ) by SM U-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [61]
Giovannina Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France by SM UC-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [62]
Glen Tanar Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire ( 57°10′N2°02′W / 57.167°N 2.033°W / 57.167; -2.033 ). Her crew survived. [63]
Helge Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the North Sea ( 56°28′N3°43′E / 56.467°N 3.717°E / 56.467; 3.717 ) by SM UC-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [64]
HiberniaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Baltimore, County Cork by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [65]
Lindisfarne Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland ( 49°20′N14°00′W / 49.333°N 14.000°W / 49.333; -14.000 ) by SM U-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [66]
Lucky LassCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel ( 49°34′N5°07′W / 49.567°N 5.117°W / 49.567; -5.117 ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [67]
Maria Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [68]
Mezly Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°15′N15°36′W / 50.250°N 15.600°W / 50.250; -15.600 ) by SM UC-73 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [69]
Misurata Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50°10′N17°15′W / 50.167°N 17.250°W / 50.167; -17.250 ) by SM UC-73 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [70]
North StarCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel ( 49°45′N5°05′W / 49.750°N 5.083°W / 49.750; -5.083 ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [71]
Polstad Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Ortegal, Spain ( 43°43′N7°06′W / 43.717°N 7.100°W / 43.717; -7.100 ) by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [72]
Sir Edward BirkbeckCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [73]
Truvor Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Mys Zyp-Navolok ( 70°08′N33°07′E / 70.133°N 33.117°E / 70.133; 33.117 ) by SM U-45 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [74]
Ussa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UC-26 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [75]
Washington Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Camogli, Liguria, Italy ( 44°14′N9°07′E / 44.233°N 9.117°E / 44.233; 9.117 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [76]

4 May

List of shipwrecks: 4 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Aghios Nikolaos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south east of Barfleur, Manche, France ( 49°43′N0°54′W / 49.717°N 0.900°W / 49.717; -0.900 ) by SM UB-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [77]
Assos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south east of Barfleur 49°43′N0°54′W / 49.717°N 0.900°W / 49.717; -0.900 by SM UB-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [78]
Caméléon Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The naval whaler struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Patras off Cape Pappas, Greece with the loss of a crew member. [79]
Doctor BrooksFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The barge went ashore on Santa Rosa Island, Florida in a storm. Later refloated. [19]
Francesco C. Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: the barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sardinia ( 40°18′N8°08′E / 40.300°N 8.133°E / 40.300; 8.133 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [80]
Herrington Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km) east south east of Red Head, Forfarshire ( 56°37′N2°27′W / 56.617°N 2.450°W / 56.617; -2.450 ). Her crew survived. [11] [81]
Ilva Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Coelleira Island, Galicia, Spain by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [82]
Ioannis p. Goulandris Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 23 nautical miles (43 km) east of the Punta de Estaca de Bares by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [83]
Jørgen Olsen Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Ireland by SM U-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived but she was declared a constructive total loss. [84] [85]
Joseph Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Caen, Calvados, France ( 49°39′N0°38′W / 49.650°N 0.633°W / 49.650; -0.633 ) by SM UB-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [86]
LocustFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The lighter sank near McQuestents Wharf, East Boston, Massachusetts. [87]
HMT Lord Salisbury Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [11]
Marie Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Aberdeen, United Kingdom ( 58°30′N1°04′W / 58.500°N 1.067°W / 58.500; -1.067 ) by SM UC-51 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [88]
MarieFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [89]
Mamelena IXBandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse, Landes, France by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) [90]
Mamelena XIIBandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [91]
Marne Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [92]
Neptunus Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the North Hinder Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) by SM UC-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [93]
New Design No.2 Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north by west of the South Bishop Lighthouse by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [94]
Pilar de Larrinaga Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedeoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east by south of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland ( 52°10′N6°08′W / 52.167°N 6.133°W / 52.167; -6.133 ) by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twenty of her crew. [5] [95]
SophieFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-42 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [96]
StrumbleCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [56] [97]
Transylvania Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cape Vado, Liguria, Italy ( 44°15′N8°30′E / 44.250°N 8.500°E / 44.250; 8.500 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 402 lives.
Tromp Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Rencardeida Point, Spain ( 43°46′N7°34′W / 43.767°N 7.567°W / 43.767; -7.567 ) by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [98]
Vale Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 68 nautical miles (126 km) east by north of the Isle of May, Fife, United Kingdom ( 56°02′N1°00′W / 56.033°N 1.000°W / 56.033; -1.000 ) by SM UC-77 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [99]
VerdunFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [100]
VictoriousCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Strumble Head by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [101]

5 May

List of shipwrecks: 5 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Angela Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the mouth of the River Tyne ( 54°59′N1°19′W / 54.983°N 1.317°W / 54.983; -1.317 ) with the loss of five of her crew. [102]
Asra Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom ( 55°40′N12°10′W / 55.667°N 12.167°W / 55.667; -12.167 ) by SM U-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [103]
Dina di LozenzoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Bizerte, Algeria by SM UC-37 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [104]
Edith CavellCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [56] [105]
Feltria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork ( 51°56′N7°24′W / 51.933°N 7.400°W / 51.933; -7.400 ) by SM UC-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 45 lives. [5] [106]
Greta Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork by SM UC-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [107]
Harmattan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Cape Bon, Algeria with the loss of 36 of her crew. [108]
HMS Lavender Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Acacia-class sloop was sunk in the English Channel south of Mine Head, Cornwall by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 22 of her 77 crew. [109]
Lodes Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of Ballycotton, County Cork with the loss of seven of her crew. [110]
Morzh Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The Morzh-class submarine was sunk by mine off the coast of Turkey. The wreck discovery in 2002 confirmed the cause of loss. [111]
Nydal Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 25 nautical miles (46 km) west south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime, France by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [112]
Odense Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east north east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom ( 55°56′N2°12′W / 55.933°N 2.200°W / 55.933; -2.200 ) by SM UC-77 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and was abandoned with the loss of two of her crew. Odense came ashore north of St Abb's Head and was declared a total loss. She sank on 2 August. [113]
Segovia Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south south east of Auskerry, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom ( 58°38′N2°00′W / 58.633°N 2.000°W / 58.633; -2.000 ) by SM UC-51 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [114]
SimonFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the Terschelling Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) ( 53°31′N3°40′E / 53.517°N 3.667°E / 53.517; 3.667 ) by SM UC-71 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all eleven crew. [115]
Snig Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Tory Island ( 54°08′N13°36′W / 54.133°N 13.600°W / 54.133; -13.600 ) by SM U-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [116]

6 May

List of shipwrecks: 6 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Adansi Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The Elder Dempster 2,644  GRT cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°40′N11°05′W / 50.667°N 11.083°W / 50.667; -11.083 ) by SM U-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) while en route from Sierra Leone to Liverpool. Her crew survived. [5] [117]
Annie H. Smith Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The schooner barge sank 25 miles (40 km) south west of the Fire Island Lightship, a total loss. The crew left in her lifeboat and were rescued by a steamer. [19] [118]
SMS Felix War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
Francesco Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime, France by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [119]
Gurth Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Vaca de Luanco, Spain ( 43°39′N5°48′W / 43.650°N 5.800°W / 43.650; -5.800 ) by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [120]
Harold Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the North Sea [121] 76 nautical miles (141 km) north east by north of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five crew. [122]
Hebble Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east of Roker, County Durham ( 54°55′N1°18′E / 54.917°N 1.300°E / 54.917; 1.300 ) with the loss of five of her crew. [123]
Kaparika Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Aberdeen, United Kingdom by SM UC-77 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [124]
Poseidon IFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of the Dogger Bank North Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UC-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [125]
President Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°31′N5°21′W / 50.517°N 5.350°W / 50.517; -5.350 ) by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [126]
Voss Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Vaca de Luanco ( 43°39′N5°47′W / 43.650°N 5.783°W / 43.650; -5.783 ) by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [127]

7 May

List of shipwrecks: 7 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Crown of Leon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Genoa ( 44°08′N8°14′E / 44.133°N 8.233°E / 44.133; 8.233 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. She was beached but was torpedoed again on 16 May by SM U-32 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [128]
H. H. Petersen Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 to 25 nautical miles (37 to 46 km) west of St. Kilda, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom ( 57°30′N9°00′W / 57.500°N 9.000°W / 57.500; -9.000 ) by SM U-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [129]
Kinross Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall ( 49°49′N5°33′W / 49.817°N 5.550°W / 49.817; -5.550 ) by SM UC-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [130]
Leikanger Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west north west of the Machico Lighthouse, Madeira, Portugal by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [131]
Lowmount Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Nab Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of five of her crew. [132]
Martha MariaFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea ( 52°50′N4°08′E / 52.833°N 4.133°E / 52.833; 4.133 ) by SM UB-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [133]
Maude Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [134]
Polamhall 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 south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°02′N8°04′W / 49.033°N 8.067°W / 49.033; -8.067 ) by SM U-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [135]
Prins Hendrik de NederlandeFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea ( 52°50′N4°10′E / 52.833°N 4.167°E / 52.833; 4.167 ) by SM UB-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [136]
Repton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) south south east of Cape Matapan, Greece ( 35°42′N22°57′E / 35.700°N 22.950°E / 35.700; 22.950 ) by SM UB-43 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [5] [137] [138]
Sophie Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) east south oeast of St. Kilda ( 57°40′N9°05′W / 57.667°N 9.083°W / 57.667; -9.083 ) by SM U-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [139]
Tiger Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west north west of Cabo Machico, Madeira ( 43°27′N2°50′W / 43.450°N 2.833°W / 43.450; -2.833 ) by SM UC-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [140]
Tore Jarl Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) south of Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [141]
SM UB-39 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 51°20′N2°09′E / 51.333°N 2.150°E / 51.333; 2.150 ) with the loss of all 24 crew. [142]
HMY Zarefah Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval yacht struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of Mull Head, Mainland, Orkney Islands with the loss of sixteen of her crew. [143]

8 May

List of shipwrecks: 8 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
IrisCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ketch was sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France, probably by SM UC-26 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy), with the loss of four of her crew. [144]
Jos. F. Clinton or Joseph F. Clinton Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The schooner barge sank 12 miles (19 km) east south east of Hog Island or Chincoteague, Virginia, a total loss. [19] [145]
Killarney Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°55′N14°44′W / 50.917°N 14.733°W / 50.917; -14.733 ) by SM U-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [146]
Nelly Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 44 nautical miles (81 km) south south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère ( 47°18′N4°55′W / 47.300°N 4.917°W / 47.300; -4.917 by SM UC-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [147]
Petunia 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) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [5] [148]
SM UC-26 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC II submarine was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France ( 51°03′N1°40′E / 51.050°N 1.667°E / 51.050; 1.667 ) by HMS Milne (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 26 crew.

9 May

List of shipwrecks: 9 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Dio ti GuardiFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello, Sicily by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [149]
Hans Broge Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Teelin Head, County Donegal, United Kingdom ( 54°38′N9°30′W / 54.633°N 9.500°W / 54.633; -9.500 ) by SM U-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [150]
Harpagus Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 62 nautical miles (115 km) south west of the Île du Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône, France ( 42°32′N4°39′E / 42.533°N 4.650°E / 42.533; 4.650 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. Two crew were taken as prisoners of war. [151]
KittyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire ( 56°11′N1°45′W / 56.183°N 1.750°W / 56.183; -1.750 ) by SM UC-42 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but two of them were taken as prisoners of war. [56] [152]
L'OrienteFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [153]
Marchiena Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Beachy Head, Sussex, United Kingdom by SM UC-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew took to the lifeboats but were not rescued. [154]
Mettlerkamp War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Augustenburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines north of Borkum.
No. 1 Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The No. 1-class submarine was lost in the Barents Sea.
Peppino AielloFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [155]
San PietroFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [156]
Windward Ho!Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire ( 57°28′N1°42′W / 57.467°N 1.700°W / 57.467; -1.700 ) with the loss of eight of her crew. [157]

10 May

List of shipwrecks: 10 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Berangère Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland ( 50°06′N11°30′W / 50.100°N 11.500°W / 50.100; -11.500 ) by SM U-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). All 22 crew survived. [158]
Broomhill Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset ( 50°25′N2°32′W / 50.417°N 2.533°W / 50.417; -2.533 ) by SM UC-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [5] [11] [159]
Carmen BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south of Barcelona by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [160]
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 east of North Foreland, Kent ( 51°26′N1°28′E / 51.433°N 1.467°E / 51.433; 1.467 ) with the loss of a crew member. [161]
GazelleFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock ( 49°45′N10°50′W / 49.750°N 10.833°W / 49.750; -10.833 ) by SM U-62 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [162]
GrunoFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south west of the Noord Hinder Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) by SM UC-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [163]
James Hogan Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The tow steamer, towing the barge Kingston (flag unknown), capsized and sank in heavy seas near the Southwest Ledge Light, off the mouth of the harbor at New Haven, Connecticut in six fathoms (36 ft; 11 m) of water. Two of her crew were rescued by the lighthouse keeper. Her captain and chief engineer died. The vessel was scheduled to be raised. [164] [165] [166]
Leone Decimo TerzoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [167]
HMT Lord Ridley Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire ( 54°31′N0°37′W / 54.517°N 0.617°W / 54.517; -0.617 ) with the loss of ten of her crew. [168]
Minerva Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Portland Bill by SM UC-61 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [169]
Sebastian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The tanker caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean. She was taken in tow by a United States Navy gunboat but subsequently sank. [137] [170]
Veni Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Portland Bill ( 50°32′N2°47′W / 50.533°N 2.783°W / 50.533; -2.783 ) by SM UC-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [171]

11 May

List of shipwrecks: 11 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Anna Alwina Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [172]
August Brohan War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Augustenburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines northwest of Romo, Denmark.
Barrister Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) south of Mine Head, County Waterford by SM U-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [173]
HMT Bracklyn Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk ( 52°42′N2°10′E / 52.700°N 2.167°E / 52.700; 2.167 ) with the loss of ten of her crew. [174]
Calchas Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west by south of Tearaght Island, County Donegal ( 52°00′N10°40′W / 52.000°N 10.667°W / 52.000; -10.667 ) by SM U-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [175]
Conger Coal Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada The steamer burned to the waterline and sank in Little Sodus Bay near Fair Haven, New York on Lake Ontario when Lloyd S. Porter (Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada) which was tied up alongside caught fire. Her machinery was salvaged. The wreck removed in late 1956 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a hazard to navigation. [176]
Hermes Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea off Vardø, Finnmark, Norway ( 71°16′N33°45′E / 71.267°N 33.750°E / 71.267; 33.750 ) by SM U-45 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all 34 crew. [177]
Hindoo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea between Algiers and Ténès, Algeria ( 36°37′N1°55′E / 36.617°N 1.917°E / 36.617; 1.917 ) by SM U-47 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and was beached. She was later refloated. [178]
Italia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy The cargo ship ran aground and sank on the Wingletang Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. [179] [180]
Lady Charlotte Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The collier ran aground and sank at Porth Hellick Point, Isles of Scilly. Her crew survived. [11] [180]
Lefkosia Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Tortosa, Spain ( 40°49′N1°00′E / 40.817°N 1.000°E / 40.817; 1.000 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [181]
LimassolCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Montecristo, Italy, by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [5] [182]
Lloyd S. Porter Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada The steamer burned to the waterline and sank in Little Sodus Bay near Fair Haven, New York on Lake Ontario. Also burned was Lloyd S. Porter (Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada) that was tied up alongside, along with 125 feet (38 m) of trestle belonging to the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Her machinery was salvaged. The wreck was removed in late 1956 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a hazard to navigation. [176]
Luisa MadreFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari, Sardinia by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [183]
CarolinaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [184]
Medjerda Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Cape Tortosa ( 40°45′N1°12′E / 40.750°N 1.200°E / 40.750; 1.200 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 344 lives. [185]
Rosalia MadreFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [186]
Sant’ AntonioFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [187]
Tarpeia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of Port-en-Bessin, Manche, France ( 49°30′N0°49′W / 49.500°N 0.817°W / 49.500; -0.817 ) by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [188]

12 May

List of shipwrecks: 12 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Egyptian Prince Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 240 nautical miles (440 km) south south east of Malta ( 34°20′N18°52′E / 34.333°N 18.867°E / 34.333; 18.867 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [189]
Galicia 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) east of Teignmouth, Devon ( 50°32′N3°24′W / 50.533°N 3.400°W / 50.533; -3.400 ). Her crew survived. [190]
G.L.C.Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UC-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [56] [191]
Locksley Hall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east by south of Malta 35°23′N14°56′E / 35.383°N 14.933°E / 35.383; 14.933 ) by SM U-32 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six crew. [192]
Refugio Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal ( 55°10′N11°35′W / 55.167°N 11.583°W / 55.167; -11.583 ) by SM U-57 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [5] [193]
San Onofre Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 64 nautical miles (119 km) north west of the Skelligs ( 52°25′N11°42′W / 52.417°N 11.700°W / 52.417; -11.700 ) by SM U-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [5] [194]
Waterville 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. She was beached but was later refloated. Her crew survived. [195]
Wirral Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) north west of Utvær, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway by SM U-19 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [196]
Zanoni 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 by east of Cape Oropesa, Spain ( 40°10′N0°25′E / 40.167°N 0.417°E / 40.167; 0.417 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [5] [197]

13 May

List of shipwrecks: 13 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
A. G. Pease Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The Schooner sank in the Connecticut River at Saybrook Point, Connecticut. [87]
Anna Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The three-masted barque was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of the Île de Batz, Finistère, France ( 49°12′N4°26′W / 49.200°N 4.433°W / 49.200; -4.433 ) by SM UC-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [84] [198]
Hudson Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Ouessant, Finistère ( 48°48′N7°56′W / 48.800°N 7.933°W / 48.800; -7.933 ) by SM UC-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [199]
Jessmore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [200]
L'Independiente FFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Cabo de Gata, Spain ( 36°31′N2°02′W / 36.517°N 2.033°W / 36.517; -2.033 ) by SM U-47 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [201]
Rio Amazonas Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Crete, Greece ( 33°40′N20°46′E / 33.667°N 20.767°E / 33.667; 20.767 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [202]

14 May

List of shipwrecks: 14 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Bel LilyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire with the loss of ten of her crew. [203]
Cairnmoney Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [204]
Elizabeth Hampton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south by west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [205]
Farley Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 48°56′N7°22′W / 48.933°N 7.367°W / 48.933; -7.367 ) by SM UC-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [206]
Francesco Raiola Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily ( 37°41′N15°29′E / 37.683°N 15.483°E / 37.683; 15.483 ) by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [207]
SMS Fulda War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
GravelinoiseFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) east of Valencia, Spain ( 39°27′N0°05′W / 39.450°N 0.083°W / 39.450; -0.083 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [208]
Pentacost Mitchell Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer was sunk in a collision with Saxona (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) off Frying Pan Shoal in the Soo River. Raised, taken to Toledo, Ohio for repairs and returned to service. [209] [210]
Saint FrancisFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States During a voyage from San Francisco, California, to the Libby McNeil & Libby Ekuk Cannery at Kvichak on the Bristol Bay coast of the Territory of Alaska with a crew of 17 and a 1,500-ton cargo of general merchandise and cannery supplies aboard, the 1,898-gross register ton, 231.4-foot (70.5 m) wooden ship was wrecked 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) south of Middle Point ( 54°29′00″N164°54′30″W / 54.48333°N 164.90833°W / 54.48333; -164.90833 (Middle Point) ) on Unimak Island in the Aleutian Islands and became a total loss. The steamers Goliah and Norwood (flags unknown) rescued her entire crew. [211]
Saint KatherineFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 1,201-gross register ton, 202-foot (62 m) bark ran aground at Ugashik, Territory of Alaska, and broke her keel. She was refloated late in the summer of 1917 and repaired. [211]
StandardFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States During a voyage from San Francisco, California, to the Libby McNeil & Libby Ekuk Cannery at Kvichak on the Bristol Bay coast of the Territory of Alaska with 162 passengers, a crew of 15 men, and a cargo of 2,707,349 pounds (1,228,033 kg) of cannery supplies aboard, the 1,534-gross register ton, 212-foot (65 m) wooden ship was wrecked without loss of life during a storm in Bristol Bay at Cape Constantine. All on board were rescued by the steamers George F. Haller and North Star (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States). [211]
Saxona Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer was sunk in a collision with Pentacost Mitchell (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) off Frying Pan Shoal off the south end of Pipe Island in the Soo River. Raised and moved into shoal water by October, later taken to Collingwood, Ontario for repairs and returned to service. [209] [210] [212]
Tamon Maru No.11 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan The cargo ship sank at Aburatsu, Hyūga, Miyazaki. [179]
TejoFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea ( 38°58′N0°18′E / 38.967°N 0.300°E / 38.967; 0.300 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [213]
SM U-59 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 57 submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 55°33′N7°15′E / 55.550°N 7.250°E / 55.550; 7.250 ) with the loss of 33 of her 37 crew.
Volga Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later refloated. [214]

15 May

List of shipwrecks: 15 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
HMT Admirable Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
HMT Avondale Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
Borea Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The Nembo-class destroyer was sunk by gunfire in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Albania by the destroyer Csepel (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). [216] [217]
BoreasFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of IJmuiden, North Holland by SM UC-71 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [218]
Boutefeu Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The Bouclier-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Otranto off Brindisi, Apulia, Italy. [219]
Carroccio Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Kingdom of Italy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The cargo ship was sunk by gunfire in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Albania by the destroyer Balaton (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). [217]
HMT Coral Haven Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
HMT Craignoon Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
Cuba Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of the Owers Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [220]
HMT Felicitas Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
Ferrara Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later refloated. [221]
HMT Girl Gracie Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
HMT Girl Rose Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
Grosholm Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Ireland ( 55°53′N12°15′W / 55.883°N 12.250°W / 55.883; -12.250 ) by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [222]
SMS Heinrich Rathjen War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
HMT Helenora Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
Meuse Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°49′N15°27′W / 50.817°N 15.450°W / 50.817; -15.450 ) by SM U-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [223]
Omilak ChiefFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 65-gross register ton, 70-foot (21.3 m) sternwheel paddle steamer was crushed by ice on the Fish River in the Territory of Alaska. [224]
Pancras Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Punta Sabinal, Spain by SM U-47 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) and was beached. She was later refloated. [225]
Panaghi Lykiardopoulo Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel west of the Roches-Douvres Lighthouse ( 49°00′N3°32′W / 49.000°N 3.533°W / 49.000; -3.533 ) by SM UB-18 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [226]
Polymnia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of The Lizard, Cornwall by SM UC-75 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight of her crew. [227]
HMT Quarry Knowe Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
Rosina Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The brigantine ran aground at Ribeirinha Point, Faial, Azores, Portugal and was a total loss. Her crew were rescued. [228]
Scorpione Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina The Sirio-class torpedo boat collided with Surveillante (Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy) and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantelleria Island, Italy. [216]
HMT Selby Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
HMT Serene Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
St. Frances Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship ran aground at Unimak Pass, Alaska and was a total loss. [228]
HMT Taits Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
HMT Transit Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]
Tung Shan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Cape San Antonio, Spain ( 39°02′N0°19′E / 39.033°N 0.317°E / 39.033; 0.317 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Three crew were taken as prisoners of war. [229]
HMT Young Linnet Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian Navy warship. [215]

16 May

List of shipwrecks: 16 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
HMS Dartmouth Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The Town-class cruiser was torpedoed and totally disabled in the Strait of Otranto off Brindisi, Apulia, Italy by SM UC-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her 433 crew. [230] She was later repaired and returned to service.
Dorothy Duff Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) off Cape Cullera, Spain ( 39°16′N0°08′E / 39.267°N 0.133°E / 39.267; 0.133 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [231]
Friso Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The schooner was sunk in the English Channel south east of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [232]
Hendrika JohanaFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea north of the Maas Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) ( 52°31′N4°20′E / 52.517°N 4.333°E / 52.517; 4.333 ) by SM UC-71 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [233]
Highland Corrie 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 of the Owers Lightship (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 50°28′N0°38′W / 50.467°N 0.633°W / 50.467; -0.633 ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [234]
Hilonian Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Albenga by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [235] [23] [236]
SMS M14 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The M1-class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the North Sea.
Middlesex Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal ( 56°03′N12°30′W / 56.050°N 12.500°W / 56.050; -12.500 ) by SM U-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [237]
Pagenturm Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) west of Beachy Head, Sussex ( 50°40′N0°10′W / 50.667°N 0.167°W / 50.667; -0.167 ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [5] [238]
SMS S17 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 25 of her crew. [216]

17 May

List of shipwrecks: 17 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
AlfonsoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Denia, Spain ( 39°00′N0°10′E / 39.000°N 0.167°E / 39.000; 0.167 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [239]
Cito Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of the Noord Hinder Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) by a Kaiserliche Marine torpedo boat with the loss of eleven of her crew. [5]
Eirini Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south south west of Cadiz, Spain ( 36°55′N6°31′W / 36.917°N 6.517°W / 36.917; -6.517 ) by SM U-47 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [240]
Florence Louisa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) off The Needles, Isle of Wight by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [241]
George Pyman Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of Tearaght Island, County Kerry by SM U-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [242]
JakobaFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland by SM UC-71 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [243]
Kilmaho Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west north west of The Lizard, Cornwall ( 49°58′N5°19′W / 49.967°N 5.317°W / 49.967; -5.317 ) by SM UB-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 21 of her crew. [244]
Lewisham Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 24 crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [245]
Margareta Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The four-masted barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 51°00′N12°18′W / 51.000°N 12.300°W / 51.000; -12.300 ). [246]
MercuriusFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) north west of Noordwijk, North Holland by SM UC-71 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [247]
HMS Setter Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The R-class destroyer collided with HMS Sylph (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex. [216]
Vesterland Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Lerwick, Shetland Isles, United Kingdom by SM U-19 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [248] Three casualties. [249]
Viken Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk with the loss of eight crew in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom [250] by SM UC-31 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [251]

18 May

List of shipwrecks: 18 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
AdventureCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM UB-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [252]
Annetta Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off IJmuiden, North Holland by SM UC-71 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [253]
Camberwell Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east by south of Dunnose Head, Isle of Wight ( 50°35′N1°03′W / 50.583°N 1.050°W / 50.583; -1.050 ) with the loss of seven of her crew. [254]
C.E.C.G.Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon ( 50°48′N4°48′W / 50.800°N 4.800°W / 50.800; -4.800 ) by SM UC-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [255]
Dromore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of St. Martin's Point, Guernsey, Channel Islands by SM UC-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [256]
Elford Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of the Nab Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 50°38′N0°58′W / 50.633°N 0.967°W / 50.633; -0.967 ). Her crew survived. [257]
Frances M.Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar ( 35°29′N8°18′W / 35.483°N 8.300°W / 35.483; -8.300 ) by SM U-47 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but a crew member of U-47 was lost during the scuttling operation. [258]
Llandrindod Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 165 nautical miles (306 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock ( 51°45′N13°58′W / 51.750°N 13.967°W / 51.750; -13.967 ) by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [5] [259]
HMT Lucknow Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of the Owers Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of nine of her crew. [260]
Mary Baird Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) west of Pendeen Cove, Cornwall ( 50°10′N5°44′W / 50.167°N 5.733°W / 50.167; -5.733 )with the loss of seven of her crew. [261]
Millicent Knight Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) east by south of Malta ( 35°37′N17°13′E / 35.617°N 17.217°E / 35.617; 17.217 ) by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [137] [262]
Penhale Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 72 nautical miles (133 km) north west by north of Tearaght Island, County Kerry by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [263]
PrimroseCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 22 nautical miles (41 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock by SM UB-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [264]

19 May

List of shipwrecks: 19 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Askild Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 19 nautical miles (35 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UB-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [265]
Elise Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea ( 57°28′N3°10′E / 57.467°N 3.167°E / 57.467; 3.167 ) by SM U-45 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six crew. [266]
Erik Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland ( 60°15′N19°44′E / 60.250°N 19.733°E / 60.250; 19.733 ) by SM UC-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [267]
Farnham 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) north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-57 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seventeen crew. [5] [268]
Kjell Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland [269] by SM UC-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [270]
Kyros Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland [271] by SM UC-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [272]
Mardinian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south by west of Tabarka Island, Spain ( 38°05′N0°31′W / 38.083°N 0.517°W / 38.083; -0.517 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [273]
Mordenwood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) south east by south of Cape Matapan, Greece ( 35°02′N22°05′E / 35.033°N 22.083°E / 35.033; 22.083 ) by SM U-28 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of 21 of her crew. [274]
OlgaFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland by SM UC-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [275]
Pauline Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Baltic Sea off Rauma, Finland by SM UC-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [276]
Therese Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland [277] by SM UC-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [278]
Vasca Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The schooner barge capsized one mile (1.6 km) off Tampico, Mexico. The vessel drifted ashore six miles (9.7 km) north of Tampico the next day, a total loss. [19] [145]

20 May

List of shipwrecks: 20 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Arnfinn Jarl Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) west of Holmengrå, Finnmark by SM U-19 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [279]
Caspian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Cape Cervera, Spain ( 37°53′N0°22′W / 37.883°N 0.367°W / 37.883; -0.367 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 25 crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [5] [280]
Dana Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Guernsey, Channel Islands by SM UC-36 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [281]
HMS Paxton Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The Q-ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Skelligs ( 51°42′N13°13′W / 51.700°N 13.217°W / 51.700; -13.217 ) by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 31 crew. Two survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [282]
MientjiCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) off the Les Hanois Lighthouse, Guernsey by SM UC-36 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [283]
Normand Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UB-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [284]
Porthkerry Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) west by south of Beachy Head, Sussex ( 50°38′N0°08′W / 50.633°N 0.133°W / 50.633; -0.133 ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven of her crew. [5] [137] [285]
Tijuca Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of the Pierres Noires Lighthouse, Finistère, France by SM UC-36 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. Some salvaging was done. [286] [287]
Tycho Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) west of Beachy Head by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fifteen of her crew. [5] [288]
VoorwaartsFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The sailing vessel was damaged in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland by SM UC-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was towed in to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom but was declared a total loss. [289]

21 May

List of shipwrecks: 21 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
HMS Ampleforth Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west south west of Gozo, Malta ( 36°10′N13°30′E / 36.167°N 13.500°E / 36.167; 13.500 ) by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [5] [11] [290]
City of Corinth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west of The Lizard, Cornwall ( 49°54′N5°30′W / 49.900°N 5.500°W / 49.900; -5.500 ) by SM UB-31 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [291]
Don Diego Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east by south of Linosa, Italy ( 35°50′N13°40′E / 35.833°N 13.667°E / 35.833; 13.667 ) by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [5] [292]
Ferdinand A. Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 to 15 nautical miles (19 to 28 km) off the Stiff Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère ( 48°40′N5°10′W / 48.667°N 5.167°W / 48.667; -5.167 ) by SM UC-36 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [293]
Jupiter Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Beachy Head, Sussex ( 50°38′N0°05′W / 50.633°N 0.083°W / 50.633; -0.083 ) by SM UB-40 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of nineteen of her crew. [5] [294]
Lanthorn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire by SM UB-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.
Lynton Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The four-masted barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom by SM U-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [295]
Madura Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Queenstown by SM U-48 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [296]
Saint Michel Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Balearic Islands ( 37°55′N1°15′E / 37.917°N 1.250°E / 37.917; 1.250 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [297]
HMT Senator Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Tory Island, County Donegal ( 55°15′N8°10′W / 55.250°N 8.167°W / 55.250; -8.167 ) with the loss of eleven crew. [298]
SM UC-36 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC II submarine was rammed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Ouessant ( 48°42′N5°14′W / 48.700°N 5.233°W / 48.700; -5.233 ) by Molière (Flag of France.svg  France) with the loss of all 26 crew.

22 May

List of shipwrecks: 22 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
HMT Epworth Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [11]
Jeune AlbertFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [299]
Lanthorn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Whitby, Yorkshire ( 54°30′N0°29′W / 54.500°N 0.483°W / 54.500; -0.483 ) by SM UB-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [300]
Lapa Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west south west of Gibraltar ( 35°28′N8°03′W / 35.467°N 8.050°W / 35.467; -8.050 ) by SM U-47 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [301]
Max Schinkel War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Neuwerk-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines northeast of Ameland.
HMT Merse Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Clyde 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east of Garroch Head, Isle of Bute with the loss of all seventeen crew. [302]
Milo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The collier collided with another vessel and sank in the English Channel off St. Alban's Head, Dorset. [303]
Nann Smith Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay between Belle Île and Groix, Morbihan, France ( 47°13′N3°14′W / 47.217°N 3.233°W / 47.217; -3.233 ). Her crew survived. [304]
Tansan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Annagh Head, County Mayo, United Kingdom ( 54°10′N12°40′W / 54.167°N 12.667°W / 54.167; -12.667 ) by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [305]

23 May

List of shipwrecks: 23 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
AlberdinaFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of the Maas Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands) by SM UC-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [306]
Begona No.3 BandMercante1785.svg  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 29 nautical miles (54 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 48°55′N5°04′W / 48.917°N 5.067°W / 48.917; -5.067 ) by SM UC-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [307]
BeinirFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [308]
BritanniaFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [309]
ElseFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [310]
Elmmoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) east by south of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy ( 36°54′N16°09′E / 36.900°N 16.150°E / 36.900; 16.150 ) by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [5] [311]
Elve Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Scotland ( 59°39′N3°20′W / 59.650°N 3.333°W / 59.650; -3.333 ) by SM U-87 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [312]
England Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south by east of Cap Bon, Tunisia ( 36°20′N11°15′E / 36.333°N 11.250°E / 36.333; 11.250 ) by SM U-65 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy with the loss of three crew. [5] [11] [313]
Freden Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of the Butt of Lewis, United Kingdom by SM U-30 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [314]
Gran Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ryhope, County Durham, United Kingdom ( 54°54′N1°20′W / 54.900°N 1.333°W / 54.900; -1.333 ). Her crew survived. [315]
Harwood Palmer Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Loire Estuary 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west of the Île de la Banche ( 47°16′N2°30′W / 47.267°N 2.500°W / 47.267; -2.500 ) by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew were rescued by Cobra (Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy). [316]
Hector Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) north north east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, United Kingdom ( 56°05′N2°00′E / 56.083°N 2.000°E / 56.083; 2.000 ) by SM U-88 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [317]
Lesto Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of the Île du Pilier, Vendée, France ( 46°57′N2°30′W / 46.950°N 2.500°W / 46.950; -2.500 ) by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [5] [318]
MargretheFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [319]
Febronia Maria AntoninaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [320]
Monarch Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Seaham, County Durham, United Kingdom by SM UB-41 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew. [321]
OleariaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) west south west of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [56] [322]
SMS Othmarschen War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
Pipitsa Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Corsica, France ( 42°00′N9°59′E / 42.000°N 9.983°E / 42.000; 9.983 ) by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [323]
SisaponCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west south west of Suðuroy by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [324]
StreymoyFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [325]
HMT Tettenhall Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk ( 52°30′N1°54′E / 52.500°N 1.900°E / 52.500; 1.900 ) with the loss of six of her crew. [326]

24 May

List of shipwrecks: 24 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Barbara Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The sailing ship was captured and scuttled by burning in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Gibraltar ( 36°11′N7°58′W / 36.183°N 7.967°W / 36.183; -7.967 ) by SM U-47 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her captain, his wife, and the crew were rescued from her boats 24 hours later by a Spanish brig. [327] [23] [328]
Belgian 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) west of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°59′N10°42′W / 50.983°N 10.700°W / 50.983; -10.700 ) by SM U-57 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. [5] [329]
Biarritz Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east of Malta ( 35°12′N14°16′E / 35.200°N 14.267°E / 35.200; 14.267 ) by SM U-32 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [330]
BrestirFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [331]
Domenico Barone Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Kingdom of Italy World War I: The barquentine was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Passero, Sicily ( 36°53′N15°12′E / 36.883°N 15.200°E / 36.883; 15.200 by SM UC-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was declared a total loss. [332]
Gudrun Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UB-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [333]
Isabella InnesFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [334]
Jersey City Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north west of Flannan Island, Outer Hebrides ( 58°30′N8°36′W / 58.500°N 8.600°W / 58.500; -8.600 ) by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [5] [335]
Mcclure Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Cape Carbonara, Sicily, Italy ( 38°59′N10°15′E / 38.983°N 10.250°E / 38.983; 10.250 ) by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [336]
HMT Rosevine Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [137]
Sant Antonio di Padova Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Sicily ( 36°24′N12°27′E / 36.400°N 12.450°E / 36.400; 12.450 ) by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [337]
Thyra Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 45 nautical miles (83 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [338]
TravellerFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The fishing smack was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [339]
SM UC-24 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC II submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Kotor by Circé (Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy) with the loss of all 26 crew.

25 May

List of shipwrecks: 25 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
A. H. Frijs Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west south west of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [340]
ArgentinaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [341]
Denebola War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Aldebaran-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Westerems.
Diego RussoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south west of Policastro Bussentino, Campania by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [342]
Glyg Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles (31 km) north north west of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [343]
HMS Hilary Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Shetland Islands ( 60°33′N3°00′W / 60.550°N 3.000°W / 60.550; -3.000 ) by SM U-88 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [344]
IdaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [345]
Kohinur Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Alexandria, Egypt ( 33°20′N29°50′E / 33.333°N 29.833°E / 33.333; 29.833 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 37 crew. [346]
Magnus Manson Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The five-masted schooner was captured and scuttled by gunfire and explosives that set her afire in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west by south of Cape St. Vincent, Spain by SM U-47 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [347] [23] [348]
Natale MonacoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [349]
NicolinoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [350]
Rosina R.Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [351]
Sjaelland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) east by north of Start Point, Devon by SM UC-66 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [5] [352]
Vincenzino C.Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [353]
Whinlatter Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 61°04′N2°53′W / 61.067°N 2.883°W / 61.067; -2.883 ) by SM UC-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [354]

26 May

List of shipwrecks: 26 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Abd es SalaamFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy, by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [355]
Agragas Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Syrte, Libya by SM UC-73 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [356]
Angelo PadreFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Policastro Bussentino, Campania by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [357]
Aristides Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north north west of Cabo del Ajo, Spain by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [358]
Carlos de Eizaguirre Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg  Spain World War I: The ship struck a mine and sank off Cape Town, South Africa with the loss of 84 of the 108 people on board, or 126 of 150. There were 24 survivors. [359] [360]
DandoloFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [361]
Dorothy Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) off Cap d'Armi by SM UB-43 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [362]
HMHS Dover Castle Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy ( Flag of the Red Cross.svg Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of Bône, Algeria ( 37°45′N7°36′E / 37.750°N 7.600°E / 37.750; 7.600 ) by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Cameleon (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy).
Holmesbank Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) north by west of Alexandria, Egypt ( 32°26′N29°30′E / 32.433°N 29.500°E / 32.433; 29.500 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [11] [363]
Lucipara Flag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom ( 55°55′N8°25′W / 55.917°N 8.417°W / 55.917; -8.417 ) by SM U-87 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [364]
ManoubiaFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [365]
MessaoudaFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [366]
Norhaug Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure, France ( 47°13′N2°33′W / 47.217°N 2.550°W / 47.217; -2.550 ) with the loss of five of her crew. [367]
Norway Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo liner was sunk in the Norwegian Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of Holmengrå, Vestland by SM U-19 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). All passengers and crew survived. [368]
Risorgimento Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia ( 38°13′N9°46′E / 38.217°N 9.767°E / 38.217; 9.767 ) by SM UC-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [369]
Saint Hubert Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) north north west of Cap La Hague, Manche by SM UC-45 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [370]
Saint Mirren Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of Inistrahull Island ( 55°55′N8°25′W / 55.917°N 8.417°W / 55.917; -8.417 ) by SM U-87 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [371]
San FrancescoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [372]
Umaria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west by south of Policastro Bussentino ( 39°48′N15°12′E / 39.800°N 15.200°E / 39.800; 15.200 ) by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [5] [373]
Unione SalvatoreFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [374]
SMS V84 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The V67-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of five of her crew. [216]

27 May

List of shipwrecks: 27 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
BeatriceFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [375]
Boldwell Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Linosa, Italy ( 36°12′N13°24′E / 36.200°N 13.400°E / 36.200; 13.400 ) by SM UC-20 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [5] [11] [376]
Dartmoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of the Fastnet Rock ( 51°09′N8°46′W / 51.150°N 8.767°W / 51.150; -8.767 ) by SM UC-50 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 25 of her crew. [5] [377]
Debora Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The three-masted schooner was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) west south west of Lista, Vest-Agder, Norway ( 57°56′N5°49′E / 57.933°N 5.817°E / 57.933; 5.817 ) by SM U-19 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [378]
Efstathios Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Cape Penus by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [379]
Général de Boisdeffre Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all hands. [380]
Luigi Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Ustica ( 38°58′N15°49′E / 38.967°N 15.817°E / 38.967; 15.817 ) by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [381]
Maria GiuseppeFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk off the south coast of Italy by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [382]
Michele ConstantinoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessels was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [383]
SM UC-66 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC II submarine was depth charged and sunk in the English Channel by HMT Sea King (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 26 crew. [384]

28 May

List of shipwrecks: 28 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Ancona Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-70 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all hands. [385]
Antinoe Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 48°50′N10°10′W / 48.833°N 10.167°W / 48.833; -10.167 ) by SM U-86 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 21 of her crew. [386]
Asters Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The passenger ship, a barque, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west by north of the Isles of Scilly ( 50°00′N7°00′W / 50.000°N 7.000°W / 50.000; -7.000 ) by SM UC-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). All on board survived. [387]
Bars Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The Bars-class submarine was sunk in the Baltic Sea, probably by a mine.
Detlef Wagner Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The barquentine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of Ar Men, Finistère, France by SM UC-72 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [388]
Hiram Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Vilano, Spain by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [389]
Limerick Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of the Bishop Rock ( 48°53′N9°45′W / 48.883°N 9.750°W / 48.883; -9.750 ) by SM U-86 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight of her crew. [5] [390]
Nuevo S. GiovanniFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Passero, Sicily by SM UC-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [391]
San DomenicoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Passero by SM UC-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [392]
Teie Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The full-rigged ship wasscuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of the Fastnet Rock ( 50°28′N9°20′W / 50.467°N 9.333°W / 50.467; -9.333 ) by SM UC-45 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [393]
Turid Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north east by east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UC-44 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [394]
Urna Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) east by north of Cabo Prior, Spain by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [395]
Waldemar Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cabo Moras, Spain ( 43°47′N7°28′W / 43.783°N 7.467°W / 43.783; -7.467 ) by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [396]

29 May

List of shipwrecks: 29 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Aghia Tom Aghion Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Crete by SM UC-74 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [397]
Argo Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Hebrides [398] ( 59°06′N8°49′W / 59.100°N 8.817°W / 59.100; -8.817 ) by SM U-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [399]
Ashleaf Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 48°40′N9°30′W / 48.667°N 9.500°W / 48.667; -9.500 ) by SM U-88 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [400]
Clan Murray 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) west by south of the Fastnet Rock( 50°57′N10°21′W / 50.950°N 10.350°W / 50.950; -10.350 ) by SM UC-55 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 64 lives. One survivor was taken as a prisoner of war. [5] [401]
Consul N. Nielsen Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Hebrides by SM U-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [402]
Fridtjof Nansen Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom ( 60°31′N1°41′E / 60.517°N 1.683°E / 60.517; 1.683 ) by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [403]
Ines Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The brig was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Hebrides [404] ( 58°59′N9°24′W / 58.983°N 9.400°W / 58.983; -9.400 ) by SM U-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was manned by a British prize crew of four, who were taken as prisoners of war. [405]
KarnaFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Kirkenes, Vest-Agder ( 61°21′N0°08′W / 61.350°N 0.133°W / 61.350; -0.133 ) by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [406]
Kirikos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Crete by SM UC-74 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [407]
Kodan Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of the Out Skerries, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-28 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [408]
Oswego Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 48°44′N10°15′W / 48.733°N 10.250°W / 48.733; -10.250 ) by SM U-86 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [409]
Yarra Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Cape Sidero, Crete ( 35°40′N25°35′E / 35.667°N 25.583°E / 35.667; 25.583 ) by SM UC-74 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of at least 16 lives. Survivors were rescued by Arbalete, La Dedaigneuse (both Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy) and HMS Lily (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [410]

30 May

List of shipwrecks: 30 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Bathurst 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 of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly ( 49°23′N8°43′W / 49.383°N 8.717°W / 49.383; -8.717 ) by SM U-87 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [5] [411]
Corbet Woodall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east of the Nab Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). Her crew survived. [412]
Hanley Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of the Bishop Rock ( 49°23′N8°43′W / 49.383°N 8.717°W / 49.383; -8.717 ) by SM U-87 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [5] [413]
HMT Ina William Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of the Bull Rock Lighthouse ( 51°43′N10°18′W / 51.717°N 10.300°W / 51.717; -10.300 ) with the loss of twelve of her crew. [414]
Italia Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The armed boarding steamer was torpedoed and sunk by the submarine SM U-4 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy) in the Mediterranean Sea 46 miles (74 km) southeast of Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy. [415]
Lisbon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the Royal Sovereign Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 50°38′N0°20′E / 50.633°N 0.333°E / 50.633; 0.333 ) with the loss of a crew member. [416]
Sørland Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 46°11′N8°20′W / 46.183°N 8.333°W / 46.183; -8.333 ) by SM UC-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [417]
Unknown submarineWorld War I: A submarine was shelled and sunk by Silver Shell (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) in a gun battle in the Mediterranean Sea. [418]

31 May

List of shipwrecks: 31 May 1917
ShipStateDescription
Dirigo Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The four-masted barque was shelled, captured and scuttled with explosives in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse ( 50°09′N4°28′W / 50.150°N 4.467°W / 50.150; -4.467 ) by SM UB-23 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [419] [23] [420]
Esneh Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) north west by west of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM U-69 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [421]
Jeanne Cordonnier Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM U-88 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [422]
Miyazaki Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Isles of Scilly ( 49°05′N9°35′W / 49.083°N 9.583°W / 49.083; -9.583 ) by SM U-88 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight lives. [423] [424]
N. Hadzikyiakos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 48°00′N12°00′W / 48.000°N 12.000°W / 48.000; -12.000 ) by SM U-86 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [425]
NinottoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily ( 36°35′N11°06′E / 36.583°N 11.100°E / 36.583; 11.100 ) by SM UC-25 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [426]
Ozarda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Port Said, Egypt. She was beached but was later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [427]
Rosebank Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north of Benghazi, Libya ( 34°09′N19°35′E / 34.150°N 19.583°E / 34.150; 19.583 ) by SM UC-73 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. [5] [428]

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List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1917
ShipStateDescription
HMS C17 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The C-class submarine sank after colliding with the destroyer HMS Lurcher (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was later raised and repaired. [429]
Kasaga II Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer was blown up and burned at unspecified location and date. [166]
SM UB-36 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB II submarine was lost on active service after 9 May. Possibly struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off West Flanders, Belgium. All 22 crew lost.
Vanetian Maid Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer sank in the Detroit River with the loss of one life. [430] [166]

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