List of shipwrecks in November 1915

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

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1 November

List of shipwrecks: 1 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Edith May Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned off the coast of Ireland. Her crew were rescued by the Ballygarry Lifeboat. [1]
Glynn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore in South Bay, Wexford. Her crew survived. [1]
Maria Reed Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned off the coast of Ireland. Her crew were rescued by the Ballygeary Lifeboat. [1]
Marsden Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The tug was lost in the Mediterranean Sea on this date. [2]
Sea View Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore in South Bay, Wexford. Her crew survived. [1]
HM Torpedo Boat 96 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The torpedo boat collided with the troopship Tringa (British-Royal-Fleet-Auxiliary-Ensign.svg  Royal Navy) off Gibraltar and sank with the loss of eleven of her eighteen crew. [3] [4]

2 November

List of shipwrecks: 2 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Santa Clara Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The passenger steamer was wrecked on the bar at Coos Bay, Oregon. Two lifeboats swamped killing seven passengers and five crew. [5] [6]

3 November

List of shipwrecks: 3 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Friargate Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of two of her crew. [7]
Woodfield 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 south east of Ceuta, Spain ( 35°42′N4°28′W / 35.700°N 4.467°W / 35.700; -4.467 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight of her crew. [8] [9]
Woolwich Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 104 nautical miles (193 km) south of Cape Sidero, Greece ( 33°35′N26°30′E / 33.583°N 26.500°E / 33.583; 26.500 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [10]
Yakusuni Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alboran, Morocco ( 35°46′N3°42′W / 35.767°N 3.700°W / 35.767; -3.700 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [11]

4 November

List of shipwrecks: 4 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Dahra Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Arzew, Algeria ( 36°22′N0°25′W / 36.367°N 0.417°W / 36.367; -0.417 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [12]
Ionio Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Ivi, Algeria ( 36°28′N0°04′E / 36.467°N 0.067°E / 36.467; 0.067 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [13]
Le Calvados Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The troopship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north west of Cape Ivi, Algeria by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 740 lives. [14] Lady Plymouth (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom rescued 55 survivors. [15]
SM UC-8 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Type UC I submarine ran aground on Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands ( 52°23′N5°05′E / 52.383°N 5.083°E / 52.383; 5.083 ). She was subsequently interned and taken into Dutch Navy service as HNLMS M 1. [16]

5 November

List of shipwrecks: 5 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Abbas Flag of Egypt (1882-1922).svg Egyptian Coast Guard World War I: The ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sollum by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [17]
BureskCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north by west of Cape Bengut, Algeria by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [18]
Dagö Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Osmussaar, Estonia ( 59°18′N23°22′E / 59.300°N 23.367°E / 59.300; 23.367 ) by SM U-9 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [19]
King WilliamCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east by north of the Spurn Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of two of her crew. [20]
SMS S129 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The S90-class torpedo boat ran aground and sank in the North Sea near the island of Scharhörn with no casualties. [4] [21]
Sidi Ferruch Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off Algiers, Algeria by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [22]
HMS Tara Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The armed boarding steamer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sollum by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twelve lives. [23]
Dagmar Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The steel-hulled, four-masted barque departed from Glasgow, Scotland for Gothenburg, Sweden. Lost with all hands, 24 men, without a trace. [24]

6 November

List of shipwrecks: 6 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Abdul MoneimFlag of Egypt (1882-1922).svg  Egyptian Navy World War I: The torpedo boat was shelled and sunk at Sallum by a German submarine. [25]
Alastair Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Southwold, Suffolk with the loss of seven of her crew. [26]
Birgit Flag of Finland.svg  Finland World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of the Vestra Bank Lightship (flag unknown) ( 60°51′N17°47′E / 60.850°N 17.783°E / 60.850; 17.783 ) by SM U-10 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [27]
Caria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) south by east of Cape Martello, Crete, Greece ( 33°14′N25°47′E / 33.233°N 25.783°E / 33.233; 25.783 (SS Caria) ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [9] [28]
Clan Macalister 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) south by east of Cape Martello ( 33°10′N22°50′E / 33.167°N 22.833°E / 33.167; 22.833 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [29]
HMS E20 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The E-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Marmara by SM UB-14 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 21 of her 30 crew.
Elisa Francesca Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria ( 37°22′N6°33′E / 37.367°N 6.550°E / 37.367; 6.550 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [30]
Glenmoor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) northeast of the Cap de Fer, Algeria ( 37°06′N7°12′E / 37.100°N 7.200°E / 37.100; 7.200 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [31]
Lumina Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) east by south of Cape Martello ( 33°04′N25°56′E / 33.067°N 25.933°E / 33.067; 25.933 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [32]
Prince AbbasFlag of Egypt (1882-1922).svg  Egyptian Navy World War I: The torpedo boat was shelled and sunk at Sallum by a German submarine. [25]
Ticino Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off the Cap de Fer ( 37°17′N7°12′E / 37.283°N 7.200°E / 37.283; 7.200 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [33]
Yser Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north northwest of the Cap de Fer ( 37°00′N7°15′E / 37.000°N 7.250°E / 37.000; 7.250 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [34]

7 November

List of shipwrecks: 7 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
SMS A3 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The A1-class torpedo boat foundered in the Baltic Sea with the loss of all hands. [4]
Bearnais Flag of France.svg  France The tanker, a schooner, was severely damaged by fire at Bordeaux, Gironde. She was later repaired and returned to service as a cargo ship. [35]
France Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 85 nautical miles (157 km) south west of Cape Teulada, Sardinia, Italy ( 38°08′N9°54′E / 38.133°N 9.900°E / 38.133; 9.900 ) by SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [36]
Moorina Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 105 nautical miles (194 km) south of Cape Martello Cape Martello, Crete, Greece ( 33°10′N25°10′E / 33.167°N 25.167°E / 33.167; 25.167 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [37]
Nord Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The tanker struck an uncharted rock off Port Arthur, South Australia and was abandoned. She foundered the next day. Her 42 crew survived. Nord was on a voyage from Melbourne, South Australia to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. [38]
HMT Princess Victoria Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant, Finistère, France. [39]
SMS Undine War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Gazelle-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of Scania, Sweden by HMS E19 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy).
Carl Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The wooden schooner departed Visby destined for Gävle, and has not been heard from since, presumed lost in the Baltic Sea with the crew of seven. [40]

8 November

List of shipwrecks: 8 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Ancona Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia ( 38°14′N10°08′E / 38.233°N 10.133°E / 38.233; 10.133 ) by SM U-38 ( Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg Imperial German Navy) with the loss of over 200 lives. [41]
Den of Crombie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 112 nautical miles (207 km) south west of ( 33°10′N24°50′E / 33.167°N 24.833°E / 33.167; 24.833 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [42]
Sesnon #3Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States With no crew on board, the 41-ton scow sank without loss of life at Nome, Territory of Alaska. [43]
Sesnon #8Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The barge was reported lost at Nome, Territory of Alaska. [43]
Sir Richard Awdry Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Gavdos, Greece ( 31°25′N25°38′E / 31.417°N 25.633°E / 31.417; 25.633 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [9] [44]
Wacousta Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Gavdos ( 33°46′N24°43′E / 33.767°N 24.717°E / 33.767; 24.717 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [45]

9 November

List of shipwrecks: 9 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Californian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 61 nautical miles (113 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece ( 36°26′N22°40′E / 36.433°N 22.667°E / 36.433; 22.667 ) by SM U-35 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.
Clare (or Clare of Juneau)Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States After her engine broke down and her anchor dragged during a gale, the 5-ton motor vessel was wrecked near Wedge Island ( 55°27′20″N131°29′15″W / 55.45556°N 131.48750°W / 55.45556; -131.48750 (Wedge Island) ) in Southeast Alaska. Her crew of two survived. [46]
Firenze Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 37 nautical miles (69 km) off Syracuse, Sicily ( 36°40′N16°04′E / 36.667°N 16.067°E / 36.667; 16.067 ) by gunfire from SM U-38 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [47] [48]
Irene Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The yacht, used as a lighthouse tender, struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east south east of the Tongue Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of 21 of her crew. [9] [49]
Jesus MarieFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the north Sea off Dunquerque, Pas-de-Calais by SM UB-17 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all six crew. [50]
Masséna Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The pre-dreadnought battleship was scuttled as a breakwater at Cape Helles, Ottoman Empire.
Skraastad Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship departed Port Talbot, Glamorgan, United Kingdom for Bordeaux, Gironde France. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands. [51]

10 November

List of shipwrecks: 10 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Bosnia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo liner was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south west of Crete, Greece ( 33°32′N23°10′E / 33.533°N 23.167°E / 33.533; 23.167 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [52]
FranceFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by a submarine. Her 73 crew were rescued by a tug. [53]

11 November

List of shipwrecks: 11 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Rhineland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km) south east of Southwold, Suffolk with the loss of twenty of her crew. [54]

12 November

List of shipwrecks: 12 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Carthese Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore in a gale at Goodwick, Pembrokeshire. [55]
Dinorwic Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore in a gale at Goodwick. She was later refloated. [55]
Emerald Ray Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was wrecked in a gale at Kingstown, County Dublin. [55]
Echo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore in a gale at Goodwick. [55]
Holme Wood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore in a gale at Goodwick. [55]
Industry Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The schooner was wrecked in a gale at Kingstown. [55]
Inveresk Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The barque was wrecked in a gale at Kingstown. [55]
Moorside Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France with the loss of eight of her crew. [56]
Nigel Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Boulogne with the loss of five of her crew. [57]
HMY Resource II Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval yacht was lost on this date. [2]
SusitnaFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 11-gross register ton, 45.6-foot (13.9 m) motor passenger vessel was wrecked on the south end of Kalgin Island in Cook Inlet on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska. All three people on board survived. [43]
ThoraCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The ketch was wrecked in a gale at Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Her crew were rescued by the Fishguard Lifeboat. [55]
Tryfilia Flag of Greece.svg  Greece The cargo ship was wrecked at Wexford, Ireland. Her twenty crew were rescued [55]

13 November

List of shipwrecks: 13 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Silvery Wave Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date. [2]
St. Malo Flag of France.svg  France The cargo ship capsized and sank in the English Channel off Guernsey, Channel Islands with the loss of eleven of her crew. [55]

14 November

List of shipwrecks: 14 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Harry W. Lewis Canadian Red Ensign (1868-1921).svg  Canada The schooner struck on Sow and Pigs Reef, near Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, and was run ashore at Tarpaulin Cove, Massachusetts. Repaired and returned to service. [58]
Treneglos Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of Gavdos, Greece ( 34°30′N22°42′E / 34.500°N 22.700°E / 34.500; 22.700 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. [59]

15 November

List of shipwrecks: 15 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Orange Prince Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 85 nautical miles (157 km) south west by west of Gavdos, Greece ( 33°56′N22°46′E / 33.933°N 22.767°E / 33.933; 22.767 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. [9] [60]
Wandra Civil Ensign of Australia.svg  Australia The cargo ship was wrecked in Jervis Bay, New South Wales.

16 November

List of shipwrecks: 16 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Oksfjord Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The barque was driven ashore on Île Houat, Morbihan, France with the loss of six of her crew. [61]
Unknown bargeFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The barge, under tow of Albert J. Stone (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) sank in a severe gale off Minots Light. Lost with all three hands. [62] [6]
HMT Xerxes Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the North Sea off Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire with the loss of a crew member. [63]

17 November

List of shipwrecks: 17 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMHS Anglia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
HMHS Anglia HMHS Anglia sinking.jpg
HMHS Anglia

( Flag of the Red Cross.svg Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship struck a mine in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Folkestone, Kent ( 51°02′N1°19′E / 51.033°N 1.317°E / 51.033; 1.317 ) and sank with the loss of 134 lives. [64]

Lusitania Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east of Folkestone. Her crew survived. [65]
Ulriken Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) east of the Galloper Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) with the loss of four of her crew. [66]

18 November

List of shipwrecks: 18 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Enosis Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) east south east of Malta by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [9] [67] [68]
Helen W. Martin Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The schooner was sunk by a mine in the White Sea three miles (4.8 km) east north east of Cape Orlov, Russia. Raised, repaired and put in Danish service. [69] [70]
RuthFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The scow capsized at Port Jefferson, New York. [58]
Scow #38Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The scow capsized at Port Jefferson, New York. [58]

19 November

List of shipwrecks: 19 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Falmouth III Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel of Dover, Kent with the loss of seven of her crew. [71]
Hallamshire Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west by south of Cerigotto, Greece ( 35°38′N23°01′E / 35.633°N 23.017°E / 35.633; 23.017 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [68] [72]
KnickerbockerFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The ocean-going barge, under tow by Coastwise (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) sank in a heavy gale off Barnegat Light, New Jersey. Lost with three hands killed. [73]
San MiguelFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. Her 25 crew were rescued by the trawler Viceroy (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [74]
Senju Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Malta ( 35°26′N16°23′E / 35.433°N 16.383°E / 35.433; 16.383 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all hands. [75]

20 November

List of shipwrecks: 20 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Edith GFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 5-net register ton motor vessel dragged her anchor and was wrecked in Lynn Canal in Southeast Alaska. Her crew of two survived. [76]
Merganser Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk by gunfire in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west-northwest of Gozo, Malta ( 36°30′N13°00′E / 36.500°N 13.000°E / 36.500; 13.000 ), by the submarine SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [77]
SMS Norburg War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.

21 November

List of shipwrecks: 21 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Endurance Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Endurance Endurance Final Sinking.jpg
Endurance
The three-masted barquentine – serving as Ernest Shackleton's ship in the British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition – was crushed by ice and finally sank in the Weddell Sea after being icebound since January.
SMS Island War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.

22 November

List of shipwrecks: 22 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
UkrainaFlag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Black Sea by SM UC-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [78]

23 November

List of shipwrecks: 23 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Marusja RajaFlag of Russia.svg  Russia World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Black Sea off Sochi by SM UC-13 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [79]
UnioneFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Adriatic Sea ( 41°46′N19°32′E / 41.767°N 19.533°E / 41.767; 19.533 ) by SM U-16 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [80]

24 November

List of shipwrecks: 24 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Daldorch Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore at Southport, Lancashire. She was refloated on 1 December. [81]
Liguria Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France ( 42°00′N3°59′E / 42.000°N 3.983°E / 42.000; 3.983 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew took to the lifeboats but were not seen again. [82]
HMT Ruby Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was wrecked in Grandes Bay, Crete, Greece. [83]
Sven Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship departed Middlesbrough, United Kingdom for Malmö, Sweden and has not been heard from since. Presumed foundered - possibly mined - in the North Sea with the crew of fifteen. [84]

25 November

List of shipwrecks: 25 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Algerien Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) north north west of San Pietro Island, Italy ( 39°22′N7°54′E / 39.367°N 7.900°E / 39.367; 7.900 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [85]

26 November

List of shipwrecks: 26 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Tivoli Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The passenger steamer burned off Bloody Point, Chesapeake Bay. Two crew and four passengers were killed. [86]
Tringa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of the Galite Islands, Tunisia ( 38°07′N9°28′E / 38.117°N 9.467°E / 38.117; 9.467 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. [87]

27 November

List of shipwrecks: 27 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Kingsway Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east south east of Cape Bon, Tunisia ( 37°00′N11°22′E / 37.000°N 11.367°E / 37.000; 11.367 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [9] [88] [89]
Klar Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off North Foreland, Kent. [90]
Omara Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Cape Bon ( 37°08′N10°55′E / 37.133°N 10.917°E / 37.133; 10.917 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [91]
Tanis Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north of Zembra, Tunisia ( 37°11′N10°49′E / 37.183°N 10.817°E / 37.183; 10.817 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [92]

28 November

List of shipwrecks: 28 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Akula Naval Ensign of Russia.svg  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The submarine struck a mine and sank off Hiiumaa with the loss of all 35 crew.
HM Gunboat Shaitan Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The auxiliary river gunboat was lost on this date. [2]
HMT William Morrison Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 51°53′N1°31′E / 51.883°N 1.517°E / 51.883; 1.517 ) with the loss of three of her crew. [93]

29 November

List of shipwrecks: 29 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Dotterel Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4.75 nautical miles (8.80 km) north by east of Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France with the loss of five of her crew. [94]
HMS Duchess of Hamilton Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine in the Thames Estuary ( 51°47′N1°40′E / 51.783°N 1.667°E / 51.783; 1.667 ) and sank with the loss of nine of her crew. [95]
Maliniche Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Malta ( 35°35′N15°22′E / 35.583°N 15.367°E / 35.583; 15.367 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [96]
SM UC-13 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC I submarine ran aground in the Black Sea ( 41°00′N30°08′E / 41.000°N 30.133°E / 41.000; 30.133 ) and was scuttled.
Zarifis Flag of Greece.svg  Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east of Malta ( 35°15′N16°33′E / 35.250°N 16.550°E / 35.250; 16.550 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [97]

30 November

List of shipwrecks: 30 November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Colenso Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) east south east of Malta ( 35°34′N16°33′E / 35.567°N 16.550°E / 35.567; 16.550 ) by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [9] [98]
Langton Hall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 112 nautical miles (207 km) east south east of Malta by SM U-33 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [9] [99]
Middleton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west by west of Gavdos, Greece by SM U-39 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four crew. [9] [100]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date November 1915
ShipCountryDescription
Ella M. Doughty Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The fishing schooner sailed from Gloucester, Massachusetts on 3 November to Little Bay Islands, Newfoundland on a fishing trip and vanished. Believed lost in a gale in November or on 5 December. Lost with all six hands. [101] [102] [103]

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