List of shipwrecks in November 1942

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The list of shipwrecks in November 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during November 1942.

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1 November

List of shipwrecks: 1 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Agnes Flag of Finland.svg  Finland World War II: Continuation War: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north of Rixhöft, Germany by Shch-406 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). Four of her crew were killed. [1] [2] [3]
Biwa Maru Flag of Japan.svg Japan The cargo ship collided with Satsuma Maru (War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army) and sank in the Karimata Strait. [4]
Elmdale Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 0°17′30″N34°55′00″W / 0.29167°N 34.91667°W / 0.29167; -34.91667 ) by U-174 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Therezina M. ( Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil). [5] Elmdale was on a voyage from Baltimore, Maryland, United States to Alexandria, Egypt. [6] [7]
George Thatcher Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 1°50′S8°00′E / 1.833°S 8.000°E / -1.833; 8.000 ) by U-126 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eighteen of the 66 people on board. Survivors were rescued by two Free French corvettes. George Thatcher was on her maiden voyage, she burned for two days and sank on 3 November. [8] [9]
Mendoza Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean ( 29°20′S32°13′E / 29.333°S 32.217°E / -29.333; 32.217 ) by U-178 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 26 of the 408 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Cape Alava ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States) and HMSAS Nigel (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  South African Navy). [10] [11]
Tripolino Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Bomba off the coast of Libya ( 32°21′N23°24′E / 32.350°N 23.400°E / 32.350; 23.400 ) by British aircraft. There was only one survivor. [12] [13]

2 November

List of shipwrecks: 2 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Aegeus Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic off Cape Columbine, Union of South Africa ( 32°30′S16°00′E / 32.500°S 16.000°E / -32.500; 16.000 ) by U-177 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 29 crew. [14]
Brioni Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Regia Marina World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was bombed at Tobruk, Libya by American bombers and exploded. There were 33 dead and eighteen wounded. [12] [15] [16]
Dalcroy Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of Belle Isle, Dominion of Newfoundland ( 52°30′N45°30′W / 52.500°N 45.500°W / 52.500; -45.500 ) by U-402 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 49 crew were rescued by Stockport ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [17]
Empire Antelope Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 52°26′N45°22′W / 52.433°N 45.367°W / 52.433; -45.367 ) by U-402 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). [18] Her 50 crew were rescued by Stockport ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom).
Empire Gilbert Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea ( 70°15′N13°50′W / 70.250°N 13.833°W / 70.250; -13.833 ) by U-586 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 64 of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by U-586. [19]
Empire Leopard Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 52°26′N45°22′W / 52.433°N 45.367°W / 52.433; -45.367 ) by U-402 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 38 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by Stockport ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [20]
Empire Sunrise Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-402 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She was then torpedoed and sunk by U-84 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 51 crew were rescued by Stockport ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [21] [22]
Empire Zeal Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 0°30′S30°45′W / 0.500°S 30.750°W / -0.500; -30.750 ) by Leonardo da Vinci (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina). Two of her crew were killed. [23] [24] [25]
Gifu Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army
Gifu Maru seen through the periscope of USS Seawolf Sinking Japanese ship.jpg
Gifu Maru seen through the periscope of USS Seawolf
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Davao Gulf by USS Seawolf ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [26] [27]
Hartington Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-438 and U-522 (both War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Winchelsea (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Hartington was later torpedoed and sunk at 52°30′N45°30′W / 52.500°N 45.500°W / 52.500; -45.500 by U-521 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). [28]
Llandilo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic south east of Saint Helena ( 27°03′S2°59′W / 27.050°S 2.983°W / -27.050; -2.983 ) by U-172 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by Olaf Bergh (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway). [29]
Maritima Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) north east of St. John's, Dominion of Newfoundland ( 52°20′N45°40′W / 52.333°N 45.667°W / 52.333; -45.667 ) by U-522 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 32 of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Arvida (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [30]
Mount Pelion Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) north east of St. John's ( 52°20′N45°40′W / 52.333°N 45.667°W / 52.333; -45.667 ) by U-522 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 39 crew. [31]
Parthenon Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 53°30′N42°15′W / 53.500°N 42.250°W / 53.500; -42.250 ) by U-522 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 29 crew. [32]
P.L.M. 27 Flag of Free France (1940-1944).svg  Free France World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk off Bell Island, Dominion of Newfoundland ( 47°36′N52°58′W / 47.600°N 52.967°W / 47.600; -52.967 ) by U-518 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 49 crew. [33]
Rinos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of Belle Isle ( 52°30′N45°30′W / 52.500°N 45.500°W / 52.500; -45.500 ) by U-402 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 31 crew. [34]
Rose Castle Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk off Bell Island ( 47°36′N52°58′W / 47.600°N 52.967°W / 47.600; -52.967 ) by U-518 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Fairmile B motor launch (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [35]
Yasukawa Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Yasukawa Maru-class anti-aircraft transport was bombed and damaged in Huon Bay, New Guinea by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States 5th Air Force. She was kater scuttled by escorts in the Dampier Strait. [36]
Zaandam Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north of Cape São Roque, Brazil ( 1°25′N36°22′W / 1.417°N 36.367°W / 1.417; -36.367 ) by U-174 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 134 of the 299 people on board, including survivors of Chickasaw City ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States) six gunners and twelve crewmen, Firethorn ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States) fourteen gunners and fourteen crewmen, Coloradan ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States) six men, Examelia ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States) fifteen crewmen, and Swiftsure (Flag of Panama.svg  Panama) fifteen crewmen. Survivors were rescued by Gulfstate ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States) and USS PC-576 ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy), or reached land in their lifeboats. [37]
Zara Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The auxiliary cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Tobruk by Bristol Beaufort aircraft of 39 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Three of her crew were killed. [12] [16] [38]

3 November

List of shipwrecks: 3 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
HMS Baia Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The tug was lost while under tow in the Indian Ocean between Mombasa, Kenya and Mogadishu, Somaliland. [39]
Chikugo Maru Flag of Japan.svg Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Hainan Strait by USS Tambor ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [40]
Chr. J. Kampmann Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada World War II: Convoy TAG 18: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north west of Grenada ( 12°06′N62°42′W / 12.100°N 62.700°W / 12.100; -62.700 ) by U-160 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nineteen of her 27 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Lea ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [41]
Dagomba Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Ammiraglio Cagni (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina), about 500 nautical miles (930 km) southwest of Freetown, Sierra Leone ( 2°29′N19°00′W / 2.483°N 19.000°W / 2.483; -19.000 ). Of her complement of 56 crew, six gunners and one passenger, 23 were picked up by a French warship and interned, 21 including the captain were landed at Luanda by a Portuguese ship. [42] [43]
East Indian Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of the Cape of Good Hope, Union of South Africa ( 37°23′S13°34′E / 37.383°S 13.567°E / -37.383; 13.567 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six passengers and seventeen crew in the sinking. eighteen crew, eleven gunners and three passengers survive the sinking, but are never found. Two passengers, four gunners and thirteen crew were rescued by Durando ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) on 16 November. [44] [45]
Empire Lynx Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°20′N40°01′W / 55.333°N 40.017°W / 55.333; -40.017 ) by U-132 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 41 crew were rescued by Titus (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands). [46] [47]
Gypsum Express Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy TAG 18: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea west of Grenada ( 12°27′N64°04′W / 12.450°N 64.067°W / 12.450; -64.067 ) by U-160 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 40 crew were rescued by Gobeo (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg  Spain). [48]
Hahira Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: Convoy SC 107: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south west of Cape Farewell, Greenland ( 54°15′N41°57′W / 54.250°N 41.950°W / 54.250; -41.950 ) by U-521 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 56 crew. Survivors were rescued by Stockport ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [49]
Jeypore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°30′N40°16′W / 55.500°N 40.267°W / 55.500; -40.267 ) by U-89 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 91 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Pessacus and USS Uncas (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [50]
Leda Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: Convoy TAG 18: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea west of Grenada ( 12°16′N64°06′W / 12.267°N 64.100°W / 12.267; -64.100 ) by U-160 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow but later foundered north west of Trinidad ( 11°12′N62°18′W / 11.200°N 62.300°W / 11.200; -62.300 ). Her 48 crew survived. [51]
Porto Alegre Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Port Elizabeth, Union of South Africa ( 35°27′S28°02′E / 35.450°S 28.033°E / -35.450; 28.033 ) with the loss of one of the 52 people on board. [52]
Sagami Mari Flag of Japan.svg Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Davao Gulf ( 7°02′N125°33′E / 7.033°N 125.550°E / 7.033; 125.550 ) by USS Seawolf ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [27] [53]
Tekkai Maru Flag of Japan.svg Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Haddock ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [54]
RFA Thorshavet British-Royal-Fleet-Auxiliary-Ensign.svg  Royal Fleet Auxiliary World War II: Convoy TAG 18: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea west of Grenada ( 12°16′N64°06′W / 12.267°N 64.100°W / 12.267; -64.100 ) by U-160 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 45 crew. She sank on 7 November. Survivors were rescued by one of the destroyers escorting the convoy. [55] [56]

4 November

List of shipwrecks: 4 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Andreas Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 2°00′S30°30′W / 2.000°S 30.500°W / -2.000; -30.500 ) by Leonardo da Vinci (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of ten of her 47 crew. [57] [58] [59]
Centauro Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was sunk at Benghazi, Libya by British aircraft. Thirty-four of her crew were killed. [60]
Daleby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 57°24′N35°54′W / 57.400°N 35.900°W / 57.400; -35.900 ) by U-89 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 47 crew were rescued by Brúarfoss ( Light Blue Flag of Iceland.svg Iceland). [61]
Hai Hing Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the Inhaca Lighthouse, Mozambique ( 25°55′S33°10′E / 25.917°S 33.167°E / -25.917; 33.167 ) by U-178 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by Chaimite (Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal). [62]
Hatimura Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by U-132 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She then straggled behind the convoy and was torpedoed and sunk at 55°28′N39°52′W / 55.467°N 39.867°W / 55.467; -39.867 by U-442 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 90 crew. The explosion of the ship sunk U-132 with the loss of all hands. Survivors were rescued by USS Pessacus and USS Uncas (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [63]
Hobbema Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: Convoy SC 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°18′N40°00′W / 55.300°N 40.000°W / 55.300; -40.000 ) by U-132 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Pessacus and USS Uncas (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy).
Maurice R. Shaw, Jr. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The barge foundered 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Jupiter Point Lighthouse, Florida. [64] [65]
Oued Grou Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea ( 4°53′N4°49′E / 4.883°N 4.817°E / 4.883; 4.817 ) by U-126 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 39 crew. [66]
Ro-65 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Type L4 submarine sank in Kiska Harbor, Alaska Territory ( 51°58′N171°33′E / 51.967°N 171.550°E / 51.967; 171.550 ), in a diving incident during an air raid when a hatch was left open. Nineteen of her crew were killed, 45 crew and her commanding officer were able to escape. [67]
Trekieve Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozambique Channel east of Lourenço Marques, Portuguese East Africa ( 25°46′S33°48′E / 25.767°S 33.800°E / -25.767; 33.800 ) by U-178 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 50 crew. [68]
U-132 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°28′N39°52′W / 55.467°N 39.867°W / 55.467; -39.867 ) by the explosion of Hatimura ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom), which had been torpedoed and sunk by U-442 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 47 crew were killed.
William Clark Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea ( 71°05′N13°10′W / 71.083°N 13.167°W / 71.083; -13.167 ) by U-354 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Forty-one gunners and crew were rescued by HMT Cape Palliser and HMT St Elstan (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) on 7 November. One lifeboat with thirteen gunners and eighteen crew was never seen again. [69] [70]

5 November

List of shipwrecks: 5 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Astrell Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy TAG 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 12°21′N69°21′W / 12.350°N 69.350°W / 12.350; -69.350 ) by U-129 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by HNLMS TM-23, HNLMS Van Kinsbergen (both Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy) and USCGC CG-475 ( Ensign of the United States Coast Guard (1915-1953).png United States Coast Guard). [71] [72]
Chulmleigh Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Greenland Sea by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of II Gruppe, KG 30 , Luftwaffe. She was beached at Sørkapp, Spitzbergen but was torpedoed, shelled and sunk the next day by U-625 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 45 of her 58 crew. [73]
Dekabrist Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft in the Greenland Sea near Hope Island ( 75°30′N27°10′E / 75.500°N 27.167°E / 75.500; 27.167 ) east of Spitzbergen Island and abandoned. She was torpedoed and sunk early the next morning by Junker Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. Seventy-seven of her crew died in the sinking or the ordeal afterwards. Two of her crew and the ship's female doctor rescued from Hope Island by U-703 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) on 7 October 1943. [74]
La Cordillera Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) east of Barbados ( 12°02′N58°04′W / 12.033°N 58.067°W / 12.033; -58.067 ) by U-163 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 41 crew. [75] Half the crew declined to join an American Hog Islander that came upon the stranded crew. The other half landed at Carlisle Bay, Barbados.[ citation needed ]La Cordillera was on a voyage from Suez, Egypt to New York, United States. [76]
Meton Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: Convoy TAG 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north of Curaçao, Curaçao and Dependencies ( 12°21′N69°21′W / 12.350°N 69.350°W / 12.350; -69.350 ) by U-129 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by HNLMS TM-23 (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy). [77]
New Toronto Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea ( 5°57′N2°30′E / 5.950°N 2.500°E / 5.950; 2.500 ) by U-126 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 106 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMML 263 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [57] [78]
Shch-305 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was rammed and sunk in the Baltic Sea ( 60°03′N19°12′E / 60.050°N 19.200°E / 60.050; 19.200 ) by Vetehinen (Military Flag of Finland.svg  Finnish Navy) with the loss of all 39 crew. [79] [80]
U-408 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Iceland ( 67°40′N18°32′W / 67.667°N 18.533°W / 67.667; -18.533 ) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 45 crew. [81]

6 November

For the foundering of the British cargo ship Silverwillow on this day, see the entry for 30 October 1942

List of shipwrecks: 6 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Antonio Sciesa Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Balilla-class submarine was bombed and severely damaged at Tobruk, Libya by American aircraft. Of the 55 crewmen aboard, 23 were killed and fourteen were wounded. She was scuttled on 12 November. [82] [83]
Arica Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy TRIN 24: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of Galeta Point, Trinidad ( 10°58′N60°52′W / 10.967°N 60.867°W / 10.967; -60.867 ) by U-160 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Lady Elsa (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [84]
City of Cairo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 480 nautical miles (890 km) south of Saint Helena ( 23°30′S5°30′W / 23.500°S 5.500°W / -23.500; -5.500 ) by U-68 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 108 of the 302 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Bendoran, Clan Alpine (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom), Caravelas (Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazilian Navy) and Rhakotis (Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany ). [85] One of the survivors was taken as a prisoner of war. [86]
Elbing IX Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea. There were four dead and seven survivors. Her attacker may have been Shch-306 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) but she was more likely to have been sunk by a mine. [26] [87]
Empire Sky Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of Spitzbergen, Norway ( 76°20′N17°30′E / 76.333°N 17.500°E / 76.333; 17.500 ) by U-625 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 51 crew. [88] [89]
Etiopia Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and burnt out in an Allied air raid on Tobruk. She was subsequently scrapped. [90] [91]
HMS LCP(L) 209 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Personnel (Large) was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Lidingo Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The ore carrier struck a mine and sank in the Fehmarn Belt ( 54°32′54″N11°19′05″E / 54.54833°N 11.31806°E / 54.54833; 11.31806 ). Her crew survived. [26] [92] [93]
HMS MGB 19 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The BPB 70'-class motor gun boat was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft at Oulton Bank, England. [94]
Portofino Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk at Benghazi, Libya during a British air raid. [12]
Selve Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Galeb-class minelayer was bombed and sunk by British aircraft at Benghazi. Twenty-two of her crew were killed. Her wreck was scrapped in 1948. [95] [96] [97]

7 November

List of shipwrecks: 7 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Donbass Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The tanker was sunk in the Barents Sea ( 76°24′N41°30′E / 76.400°N 41.500°E / 76.400; 41.500 ) with gunfire from Z27 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Forty-nine of her 65 crew were killed. The 16 survivors were rescued by Z27 and made prisoners of war. [98] [99]
Elsa Essberger Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and severely damaged at Bordeaux, Gironde, France during an Allied air raid. She was declared a total loss. [26]
Eveleen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The coaster collided with Orchy ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) in Belfast Lough and sank. She was raised in November 1943, repaired and returned to service as Empire Eveleen. [100]
Gladys Moller Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on the Baker Rocks, 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of Trincomalee, Ceylon. She was abandoned as a total loss on 11 November. [101] [102]
Glenlea Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 142: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (approximately 50°N30°W / 50°N 30°W / 50; -30 ) by U-566 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 44 of her 49 crew. Her captain was taken on board U-566 as a prisoner of war. The other survivors were rescued by Thorstrand (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway). [103]
Ha-11 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The midget submarine ran aground in shallow water off Marovovo Island, Solomon Islands, and was scuttled. Her two crew made it to shore, the first Japanese midget submarine crew to survive a mission. [104]
La Salle Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, causing her cargo of ammunition to explode, sinking her with the loss of all 60 crew in the South Atlantic 350 nautical miles (650 km) south east of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa ( 40°00′S21°30′E / 40.000°S 21.500°E / -40.000; 21.500 ) by U-159 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). [105]
Lindenhall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy TAG 19: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north of Margarita Island, Venezuela ( 11°34′N63°26′W / 11.567°N 63.433°W / 11.567; -63.433 ) by U-508 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 42 of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Surprise ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [106]
USS Majaba Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Lunga Point, Guadalcanal by Ha-11 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy) and beached near the mouth of the Tenaru River, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. She was later refloated and repaired as a non-self propelled auxiliary. [107] [104] [108] [109]
Nathaniel Hawthorne Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: Convoy TAG 19: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north of Margarita Island ( 11°34′N63°26′W / 11.567°N 63.433°W / 11.567; -63.433 ) by U-508 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of a passenger, seven gunners and 30 of her crew. Survivors, a passenger, three gunners, and ten of her crew, were rescued on 9 November by USS Biddle ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [110] [111]
Ocean Justice Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Trinidad ( 10°06′N60°00′W / 10.100°N 60.000°W / 10.100; -60.000 ) by U-505 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). All 56 people on board, including two survivors from Belgian Fighter (Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium) were rescued by Royal Navy motor torpedo boats. [112]
Roxby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 142: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 49°35′N30°32′W / 49.583°N 30.533°W / 49.583; -30.533 ) by U-613 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by Irish Beech (Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland). [113]
SKR-23 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The auxiliary guard boat was sunk with gunfire by Z27 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) in the Barents Sea. Sixteen of her 43 crew were killed or died of wounds, the survivors were captured. [114]
USS Thomas Stone Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: The President Jackson-class attack transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) off Algiers, Algeria by U-205 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She was towed to Algiers, where she was bombed and damaged on 25 November, then driven aground in a storm. Salvage was abandoned on 1 April 1944 and she declared a constructive total loss. The wreck was broken up in situ in 1947. [115]

8 November

List of shipwrecks: 8 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Actéon Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Torch: Naval Battle of Oran: The Redoutable-class submarine was depth charged and sunk off Oran, Algeria by HMS Westcott (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 65 crew. [116] [117]
Albatros Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The Aigle-class destroyer was shelled off Casablanca, Morocco by USS Augusta, USS Wichita, and USS Tuscaloosa (all Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy), then bombed by aircraft from USS Suwanee ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). Albatros was beached to prevent sinking. She was repaired and returned to service post-war. [118]
Amphitrite Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The Diane-class submarine was bombed, shelled and sunk at Casablanca ( 33°06′30″N07°36′58″W / 33.10833°N 7.61611°W / 33.10833; -7.61611 ) by Allied ships and aircraft. A crew member was killed and two died of wounds. [119] [120] [121]
Argonaute Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The Argonaute-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria, by either the destroyer HMS Achates (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy), [122] the destroyer HMS Westcott (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy), [123] or both, [124] with the loss of all 43 crew. [122]
Brestois Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The L'Adroit-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Casablanca by USS Brooklyn. [125] Seven of her crew were killed. [126] [127]
HMS Broke Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Operation Terminal: The Shakespeare-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria. She sank under tow on 10 November.
Boulonnais Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The L'Adroit-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Casablanca by USS Augusta ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). Twelve of her crew were killed. [128] [127]
Capo Olmo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 10°56′N61°14′W / 10.933°N 61.233°W / 10.933; -61.233 ) by U-67 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She was beached at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Capo Olmo was refloated in June 1943, arriving at Baltimore, Maryland, United States for repairs on 18 August. She was returned to service in December 1943. [129]
Chene Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The Crabe-class patrol tug was scuttled at Oran.
D'Entrecasteaux Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Barbados ( 15°30′N57°00′W / 15.500°N 57.000°W / 15.500; -57.000 ) by U-154 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 66 crew. [130]
Dubourdieu Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The decommissioned Dubourdieu-class gunboat was sunk by American forces at Casablanca. [131]
Fougueux Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The L'Adroit-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Casablanca. [132]
Frondeur Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The L'Adroit-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Casablanca. [133]
HMS Hartland Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The Banff-class sloop was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean sea off Oran by Typhon ( Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg Vichy French Navy) and shore-based artillery. [134]
Ile De Edienruder Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The ocean liner was shelled and sunk in Casablanca Harbour by USS Massachusetts ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [135]
Ile D'Ouessant Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The tanker was shelled and sunk in Casablanca Harbour by USS Massachusetts ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [136]
Keiko Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in Davao Gulf off Cape San Augustin, Mindanao, Philippines ( 06°22′N126°53′E / 6.367°N 126.883°E / 6.367; 126.883 ) by USS Seawolf ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [137]
USS Leedstown Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The troopship was torpedoed, bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Cape Matifon, Algeria by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26 , Luftwaffe and was immobilised. She was torpedoed and sunk the next day by U-331 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 59 of the 163 people on board. [138]
Lilias Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Lipari Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The cargo liner was shelled and sunk in Casablanca Harbour by USS Massachusetts ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [139]
Lorrain Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Oran. [140]
Maloja Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 11°58′N27°08′W / 11.967°N 27.133°W / 11.967; -27.133 ) by U-128 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by Egyptian Prince ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [141]
Milan Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The Aigle-class destroyer was bombed, shelled and beached off Casablanca. [142]
Mitidja Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in an Allied air raid on Oran. [143]
Moron Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Bizerte, Algeria. [143]
Oréade Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The Diane-class submarine was bombed by aircraft from USS Ranger and USS Suwanee (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) in the harbor at Casablanca. She capsized and sank with four dead, her commanding officer mortally wounded, and five others injured. [144]
P-13 Victoria Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The auxiliary patrol vessel was sunk off the coast of Morocco by Royal Navy ships. [145]
Plaudit Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Port Elizabeth, Union of South Africa ( 36°00′S26°32′E / 36.000°S 26.533°E / -36.000; 26.533 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMSAS Africana (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  South African Navy). [146]
Porthos Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The ocean liner was shelled and sunk in Casablanca Harbour by USS Massachusetts ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [147] She was refloated on 7 June 1945 and subsequently scrapped. [143]
Primauguet Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The Duguay-Trouin-class cruiser was shelled and sunk at Casablanca by USS Massachusetts and USS Wichita (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) with the loss of 45 of her 578 crew.
La Psyché Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The Diane-class submarine was sunk in the harbor at Casablanca ( 33°06′30″N007°36′58″W / 33.10833°N 7.61611°W / 33.10833; -7.61611 (La Psyché) ) by SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of eleven killed and many wounded. She was refloated in 1944 but was not repaired. [148] [149]
Roubaisien Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled by the French Navy at Bizerte. She was refloated in December 1947 and scrapped in 1950. [143]
Saint Blaize Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The tanker was bombed and damaged in Casablanca Harbour by American aircraft. Salvage was abandoned on 18 December 1945. She was broken up in situ in 1951. [150] [151]
Saint Pierre Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Casablanca. She was subsequently scrapped. [152] [153]
Savoie Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The ocean liner was shelled and sunk in Casablanca Harbour by USS Massachusetts ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). She was later refloated, beached and scrapped. [135] [154]
Sentinelle Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The fishing trawler was shelled and sunk in Casablanca Harbour. [155]
St. Hugues Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Port-Lyautey, Morocco. [156]
Surprise Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The Chamois-class minesweeper was shelled and sunk off Oran by HMS Brilliant (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [157]
Tornade Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The Bourrasque-class destroyer was shelled off Oran by HMS Aurora and HMS Calpe (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and was beached. [158]
Tramontane Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The Bourrasque-class destroyer was shelled off Oran by HMS Aurora and HMS Calpe (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and was beached. [159]
Ville du Havre Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Casablanca ( 33°34′N7°52′W / 33.567°N 7.867°W / 33.567; -7.867 ) by USS Herring (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [160] [161]
HMS Walney Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy
HMS Walney HMS Walney (USS SEBAGO) Lying on Its Side by the Inner Breakwater of Oran Harbour 1942.jpg
HMS Walney
World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The Banff-class sloop was shelled and sunk at Oran by Surprise ( Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg Vichy French Navy) with only fourteen survivors of 281 people on board.
West Humhaw Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: Convoy ST 40: The Design 1013 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of Takoradi, Gold Coast ( 4°19′N2°44′W / 4.317°N 2.733°W / 4.317; -2.733 ) by U-161 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). All 59 crew were rescued by HMML-281 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [162]

9 November

List of shipwrecks: 9 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Ariane Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The disarmed Ariane-class submarine was scuttled at Oran, Algeria . [163]
Cambraisien Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy The cargo ship was wrecked. She was on a voyage from Sfax, Tunisia, to Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône. [164]
Carl Zeiss War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The training ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea. She was refloated in 1944. [165]
HMS Cromer Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Bangor-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Mersa Matruh, Egypt ( 31°26′N27°16′E / 31.433°N 27.267°E / 31.433; 27.267 ) with the loss of 46 of her 60 crew.
Dahomey Flag of Free France (1940-1944).svg  Free France World War II: Operation Torch: The cargo ship ran aground off Bouznika, Morocco during Allied landings. She was set afire and burnt out, a total loss. [164]
Danaé Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The disarmed Ariane-class submarine was scuttled at Oran. [166]
Diane Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The disarmed Diane-class submarine was scuttled at Oran. [167]
Divona Flag of France.svg  France World War II: Operation Torch: The cargo ship was scuttled at Bizerta, Algeria by Vichy French forces. She was refloated in October 1946 and scrapped. [168]
Épervier Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The Aigle-class destroyer was shelled and damaged by HMS Aurora (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and was then beached off Oran. [169]
Fidelio Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy FN 861: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by S-46 and S-83 (both War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 27 crew. [170]
HMS Gardenia Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The Flower-class corvette collided with HMT Fluellen (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran with the loss of three crew. [171]
Granito Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea near San Vito Siculo ( 38°34′N12°09′E / 38.567°N 12.150°E / 38.567; 12.150 ) by HMS Saracen (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew. [172] [173]
La Bonoise Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The naval trawler was scuttled at Oran. [174]
L'Ajaccienne Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The naval trawler was scuttled at Oran. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. [174]
La Setoise Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The naval trawler was scuttled at Oran. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. [174]
La Toulonnaise Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The naval trawler was scuttled at Oran. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. [174]
Margot Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk at Nantes, Loire-Inférieure, France during an Allied air raid. [26]
Nidarland Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 11°41′N60°42′W / 11.683°N 60.700°W / 11.683; -60.700 ) by U-67 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 35 crew. [175]
Nurmahal Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Martinique ( 14°45′N55°45′W / 14.750°N 55.750°W / 14.750; -55.750 ) by U-154 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 88 crew. [176]
Ostland Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was wrecked in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Sweden, between Arköbådan and Hävringe. [177]
Spahi Flag of France.svg  France World War II: Operation Torch: The cargo ship was scuttled at Oran. She was scrapped in Savona, Italy, in August 1950. [178]
Pigeon Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy The minesweeping tug was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Tourterelle Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The Pluvier-class tug was scuttled at Oran.
Typhon Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Oran: The Bourrasque-class destroyer was scuttled at Oran. [179]
V 88 Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy The SC-1-class submarine chaser was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Wolfram Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea off Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands. She sank the next day. Vp 806 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) recovered the survivors and 1 body. [26] [180]

10 November

List of shipwrecks: 10 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Cerinthus Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km; 210 mi) south west of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal ( 12°27′N27°45′W / 12.450°N 27.750°W / 12.450; -27.750 ) by U-128 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Bridgewater (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and Kentuckian ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States). [181]
Angelo Emo Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea near Algiers, Algeria ( 36°50′N02°50′E / 36.833°N 2.833°E / 36.833; 2.833 ) by HMT Lord Nuffield (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Thirteen of her 62 crew were killed. Survivors were captured by HMT Lord Nuffield. [182] [183]
Garlinge Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 21 nautical miles (39 km) north of Cape Ivi, Algeria by U-81 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Minna (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [184]
Ghambria Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The Admiralty-requisitioned cargo ship was scuttled in Kirk Sound, Scapa Flow as a blockship. She was salvaged in 1943. [185]
I-15 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk the Solomon Sea at the southern end of Indispensable Sound, off the north west tip of San Cristobal Island, Solomon Islands ( 10°13′S161°09′E / 10.217°S 161.150°E / -10.217; 161.150 ) by USS Southard ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) with a loss of all 91 crew. [186] [187]
HMS Ibis Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Black Swan-class sloop was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea near Algiers by a Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. [26]
Jean Bart Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Casablanca: The incomplete Richelieu-class battleship was bombed and sunk at Casablanca, Morocco by aircraft based on USS Ranger ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). She was raised in 1944 and completed in 1952.
K. G. Meldahl Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off East London, Union of South Africa ( 34°59′S29°46′E / 34.983°S 29.767°E / -34.983; 29.767 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by a South African Navy minesweeper. [188]
Marcus Whitman Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 5°40′S32°11′W / 5.667°S 32.183°W / -5.667; -32.183 ) by Leonardo da Vinci (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina). [189]
HMS Martin Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The M-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria ( 37°53′N3°57′E / 37.883°N 3.950°E / 37.883; 3.950 ) by U-431 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 158 of her 221 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Quentin (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy).
Méduse Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: The Diane-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cap Blanc, Morocco by aircraft based on USS Philadelphia ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [190]
Sendai Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Minoo Maru-class naval trawler/auxiliary storeship was torpedoed, broke in two, and exploded in the Pacific Ocean 38 nautical miles (70 km; 44 mi) west south west Nishi Shima (Pianu (Torres) atoll), Truk, Marshall Islands ( 7°12′N150°47′E / 7.200°N 150.783°E / 7.200; 150.783 ) by USS Grayling ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). She sank with the loss of all ten crew. [26] [191]
Start Point Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Cape Verde Islands ( 13°12′N27°27′W / 13.200°N 27.450°W / 13.200; -27.450 ) by U-128 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 47 crew. Two of her crew were taken on board U-128 as prisoners of war, other survivors were rescued by Eskdalegate ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [192]

11 November

List of shipwrecks: 11 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Awatea Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The troopship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bougie, Algeria by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no dead and four wounded. [26] [193] [194]
Benghazi War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine depot ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy ( 39°10′N9°39′E / 39.167°N 9.650°E / 39.167; 9.650 ) by HMS Turbulent (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Three of her crew were killed; 78 survivors (including five wounded) were rescued. [26] [195] [196]
HMS Cathay Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bougie ( 36°44′35″N5°06′41″E / 36.74306°N 5.11139°E / 36.74306; 5.11139 ) with the loss of one life. [197] [198]
City of Ripon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo shi was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north west of Georgetown, British Guiana ( 8°40′N59°20′W / 8.667°N 59.333°W / 8.667; -59.333 ) by U-160 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 56 of her 78 crew. Survivors were rescued by Midosi ( Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil). [199]
Edgar Allan Poe Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean south east of Noumea, New Caledonia by I-21 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). She was towed to Noumea by HMNZS Kiwi and HMNZS Matai (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal New Zealand Navy), where she was declared a total loss. [26]
Ha-30 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The midget submarine's rudder was damaged when she was released from I-16 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy), about 10.8 nautical miles (20.0 km) from Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, and she was scuttled. Both crewm made it to shore at Marovovo. [200]
Hōkoku Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Hokoku Maru-class auxiliary cruiser was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean south west of the Cocos Islands ( 19°45′S90°40′E / 19.750°S 90.667°E / -19.750; 90.667 ) by HMIS Bengal (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Indian Navy) and the merchant tanker Ondina (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands). Seventy-six of her 334 crew were killed. Survivors were rescued by Aikoku Maru ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). [201] [202] [ circular reference ]
USS Joseph Hewes Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Convoy UGF 1: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Fedhala, Morocco ( 33°40′N7°30′W / 33.667°N 7.500°W / 33.667; -7.500 ) by U-173 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of approximately 100 of her 358 crew.
Kobe Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy The requisitioned cargo liner was sunk 87 miles (140 km) off the mouth of the Yangtze River in a collision with Tenzan Maru ( Flag of Japan.svg ). There were no casualties. Survivors rescued by Takashima ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy), Reizan Maru and Unzan Maru (both Flag of Japan.svg ). [203] [204] p
Nieuw Zeeland Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: Operation Torch: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) east of Gibraltar ( 35°57′N3°58′W / 35.950°N 3.967°W / 35.950; -3.967 ) by U-380 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of the 256 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HNLMS Isaac Sweers (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy) and HMS Porcupine (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [205]
Sidi Ferruch Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The Redoutable-class submarine was sunk off Fedhala by aircraft from USS Suwanee ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) with the loss of all 66 crew. [206] [207]
Tenzan Maru Flag of Japan.svg The WWI British C-class standard ore carrier was sunk 87 nautical miles (161 km) off the mouth of the Yangtze River in a collision with Kobe Maru (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ). There were no casualties. Survivors were rescued by Takashima ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy), Reizan Maru and Unzan Maru (both Flag of Japan.svg ). [203] [204] [208]
Thessalia Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk 20 nautical miles (37 km) southwest of Benghazi, Libya by Royal Air Force aircraft. [209] [210]
TKA-74 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was damaged by a Luftwaffe aircraft on 7 November and sank under tow in the Black Sea off Lazarevskoye four days later. Her crew were rescued. [211]
HMS Unbeaten Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The U-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 36 crew.
Veerhaven Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic east of Brazil by Leonardo da Vinci (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) ( 3°51′S29°22′W / 3.850°S 29.367°W / -3.850; -29.367 ). Her crew survived. [212] [213] [214]
Venice Maru Flag of Japan.svg World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Qingdao, China ( 33°36′N123°44′E / 33.600°N 123.733°E / 33.600; 123.733 ) by USS Haddock ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). Four passengers and 39 of her crew were killed. [54] [215] [216]
Viceroy of India Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Operation Torch: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 34 nautical miles (63 km) north west of Oran, Algeria by U-407 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 454 people on board. She was taken in tow by HMS Boadicea (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) but later foundered at 36°24′N0°35′W / 36.400°N 0.583°W / 36.400; -0.583 . Survivors were rescued by HMS Boadicea. [217]

12 November

List of shipwrecks: 12 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Browning Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy KMS 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria ( 35°53′N0°33′W / 35.883°N 0.550°W / 35.883; -0.550 ) by U-593 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine), with the loss of one of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Fluellen (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [218]
Buchanan Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 52°06′N25°54′W / 52.100°N 25.900°W / 52.100; -25.900 ) by U-224 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 73 crew were rescued by HMS Clare, HMS Leamington (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and Lightning ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States). [219] [220]
USS Edward Rutledge Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Operation Torch / Convoy UGF 1: The Edward Rutledge-class transport (9,360 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Fedhala Roads ( 33°40′N7°35′W / 33.667°N 7.583°W / 33.667; -7.583 ) by U-130 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of her crew. [221]
USS Erie Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Convoy TAG 20: The Erie-class gunboat was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles by U-163 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). USS Erie was beached off Willemstad with the loss of seven of her 180 crew. Although later towed into Willemstad, she capsized during repairs. USS Erie was declared a constructive total loss. [222] [223]
F 137 Falco Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessel was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Ras Tayones, Libya. There were no casualties. [224]
HMS Hecla Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The Hecla-class destroyer tender was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar ( 35°43′N9°54′W / 35.717°N 9.900°W / 35.717; -9.900 ) by U-515 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She sank the next day with the loss of 283 of her 847 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Venomous and HMS Marne (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [171] [225]
Hokkai Maru Flag of Japan.svg World War II: The rescue tug was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of French Indochina by USS Grenadier ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [26]
USS Hugh L. Scott Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Operation Torch / Convoy UGF 1: The Hugh L. Scott-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Fedhala Roads ( 33°40′N7°35′W / 33.667°N 7.583°W / 33.667; -7.583 ) by U-130 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 59 of her 119 crew. [226]
HMS Karanja Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The landing ship infantry was bombed and sunk off Bougie, Algeria by Luftwaffe aircraft. Thirty-nine of her crew were killed and one died of wounds. [227] [228]
Rogist Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The vessel was sunk in a collision in the Atlantic Ocean 7 miles (11 km) south east of Cape Charles Lighthouse, Virginia with USS SC-330 ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [229]
SF 37 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine The Siebel ferry was sunk off Gazala, Libya by Allied aircraft. There were two dead and one wounded. [230]
USS Tasker H. Bliss Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Operation Torch / Convoy UGF 1: The Tasker H. Bliss-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Fedhala Roads ( 33°40′N7°35′W / 33.667°N 7.583°W / 33.667; -7.583 ) by U-130 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of the 235 people on board. [231]
HMS Tynwald Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The anti-aircraft ship was torpedoed by Argo off Bougie with the loss of ten of her crew. [232]
U-272 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-634 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) and sank off Hela with the loss of nineteen of her 48 crew. [233]
U-660 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north of Oran by HMS Lotus and HMS Starwort (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was consequently scuttled as a result of damage received with the loss of two of her 47 crew. [234]

13 November

List of shipwrecks: 13 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Akatsuki Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Akatsuki-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Savo Island, Solomon Islands ( 9°17′S159°56′E / 9.283°S 159.933°E / -9.283; 159.933 ) by United States Navy cruisers and destroyers with the loss of 181 of her 197 crew. Survivors were rescued by American warships and taken as prisoners of war.
Alsina Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Bougie, Algeria. She was refloated in 1943 and scrapped in 1953. [235]
USS Atlanta Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Atlanta-class cruiser was scuttled 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west of Lunga Point, Solomon Islands due to battle damage. Of the ship's complement of 735, a total of 172 men were killed and 79 wounded. [236]
USS Barton Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Benson-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by Amatsukaze ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 164 of her 206 crew. Survivors were rescued by Higgins boats from Guadalanal and by USS Portland ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy).
Bice Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sousse, Tunisia by HMS Safari (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). There were no casualties. [26] [237]
Canard Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy The minesweeping tug was lost.[ citation needed ]
USS Cushing Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Mahan-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Savo Island by Imperial Japanese Navy warships. About 70 men were killed or missing.
Excello Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south of Port St. John, South Africa ( 32°23′S30°07′E / 32.383°S 30.117°E / -32.383; 30.117 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMHS Atlantis (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats. [238]
Glenfinlas Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Bougie by Luftwaffe aircraft. [26] [239]
Hiei Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Kongō-class battlecruiser was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean by USS Laffey and USS San Francisco (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). She was then bombed by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force and torpedoed by Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft of the United States Navy. She was scuttled by an Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer with the loss of 188 of her 1,360 crew.
HNLMS Isaac Sweers Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The Gerard Callenburgh-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Algiers, Algeria ( 37°23′N2°12′E / 37.383°N 2.200°E / 37.383; 2.200 ) by U-431 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 108 of her 194 crew. [171] [240]
USS Juneau Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Atlanta-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged by Japanese destroyer Amatsukaze ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy) during the battle. After the battle while withdrawing for repairs she was torpedoed again and sunk at 10°34′S161°04′E / 10.567°S 161.067°E / -10.567; 161.067 by I-26 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). Five hundred and eighty-seven of her crew were killed in the sinking and another 100 died during the eight-day ordeal before ten survivors were rescued. The wreck was located on 17 March 2018.
USS Laffey Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Benson-class destroyer was shelled and sunk. Of the 247 crew members aboard, 59 were killed and 116 wounded.
Le Conquérant Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy During a voyage from Casablanca, Morocco, to Dakar, Senegal, the Redoutable-class submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Rio de Oro 700 nautical miles (1,296 km; 806 mi) south west of Casablanca by depth charges dropped by two Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats of Patrol Squadron 92 (VP-92), United States Navy after she failed to respond to their recognition challenges. Her entire crew of 57 was lost. [241] [242]
Lillian E. Kerr Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada The schooner collided with Alcoa Pilot ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States) and sank off the Bay of Fundy with the loss of all seven hands. [243]
Louise Moller Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) east south east of Durban, Union of South Africa ( 30°50′S35°54′E / 30.833°S 35.900°E / -30.833; 35.900 ) by U-178 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 63 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Douglas (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and Hopewell ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [244]
Maron Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Operation Torch: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°27′N0°55′W / 36.450°N 0.917°W / 36.450; -0.917 ) by U-81 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 81 crew were rescued by HMS Marigold (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [245]
USS Monssen Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Gleaves-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Savo Island. One hundred and forty-five of her crew were killed and 97 were wounded. [246] [247]
Star of Scotland Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic 900 nautical miles (1,700 km) south west of Luderitz Bay, South-West Africa 26°30′S0°20′W / 26.500°S 0.333°W / -26.500; -0.333 by U-159 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her seventeen crew. Survivors sailed in their lifeboat 1,000 nautical miles (1,900 km) to Portuguese West Africa, arriving on 1 December. [248]
U-411 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar ( 36°00′N9°53′W / 36.000°N 9.883°W / 36.000; -9.883 ) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 500 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew. [249]
Yūdachi Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Shiratsuyu-class destroyer was shelled and damaged by United States Navy ships and was abandoned with the loss of nineteen of her crew. Survivors were rescued by Samidare ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy, which attempted to scuttle Yūdachi. She was later scuttled by USS Portland ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy).

14 November

List of shipwrecks: 14 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Arizona Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Second Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga: The Hawaii Maru-class anti-aircraft transport was bombed and sunk 80 nautical miles (150 km) north-west of Savo Island, Solomon Islands ( 08°30′S158°45′E / 8.500°S 158.750°E / -8.500; 158.750 ) by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft from USS Enterprise ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). One thousand survivors were rescued by Makinami ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). [250]
Brisbane Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Second Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga: The Sydney Maru-class transport ship was bombed and sunk 80 nautical miles (150 km) north west of Savo Island ( 8°30′S158°45′E / 8.500°S 158.750°E / -8.500; 158.750 ) by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft from USS Enterprise ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) and Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Marine Corps from Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Five hundred and fifty survivors were rescued by Kawakaze ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). [251] [252]
Canberra Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Second Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga: The Canberra Maru-class transport ship was bombed and sunk off Guadalcanal ( 8°30′S158°45′E / 8.500°S 158.750°E / -8.500; 158.750 ) by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Marine Corps from Guadalcanal. [253] [252]
USS Electra Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: The Arcturus-class attack cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by U-173 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She was beached two days later at Casablanca, Morocco. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.
Kinugasa Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Aoba-class cruiser was bombed and sunk south west of Rendova ( 09°15′S157°45′E / 9.250°S 157.750°E / -9.250; 157.750 ) by Grumman TBF Avenger and Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft based on USS Enterprise ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) with the loss of her captain, executive officer, and 511 of her crew. [254]
Max Behrend Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Tobruk, Libya during a British air raid. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered British service. [26]
Nako Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Reinforcement Group convoy: The Nagara Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk 80 miles (130 km) north west of Savo Island ( 8°30′S158°45′E / 8.500°S 158.750°E / -8.500; 158.750 ) by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Marine Corps from Guadalcanal. One thousand, one hundred survivors were rescued by Suzukaze ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). [26] [255] [256]
Nagara Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Second Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga: The Nagara Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk off Guadalcanal ( 8°30′S158°45′E / 8.500°S 158.750°E / -8.500; 158.750 ) by Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft of VT-10, United States Navy. Survivors were rescued by Amigiri and Mochizuki (both Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). [251] [256]
Narkunda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The ocean liner was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bougie, Algeria ( 36°49′38″N5°00′44″E / 36.82722°N 5.01222°E / 36.82722; 5.01222 ) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 31 lives. [197] [257] [258]
USS Preston Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Mahan-class destroyer was shelled and sunk by Japanese warships off Savo Island. One hundred and sixteen of her crew were killed. [259]
Scapa Flow Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 12°N30°W / 12°N 30°W / 12; -30 ) by U-134 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 of her 47 crew and thirteen United States Navy Armed Guard. Six of the seven Navy gunners lost were by being trapped under the collapsed gun deck. Survivors were rescued by HMS Armeria (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [260] [261] [262]
Scillin Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) off Kuriat, Tunisia by HMS Sahib (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was carrying 814 or 830 British prisoners of war, 30 Italian guards and 84 crew; 79 Italians and between 788 and 805 prisoners died. Sahib rescued the 61 survivors (35 Italian and 25 or 26 prisoners). [15] [263] [264] [265]
Shinanogawa Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Second Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga: The Uyo Maru-class transport ship was bombed and sunk 80 nautical miles (150 km) north west of Savo Island ( 08°30′S158°45′E / 8.500°S 158.750°E / -8.500; 158.750 ) by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Marine Corps from Guadalcanal. Five hundred and seventy survivors were rescued by Naganami ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). [250]
U-595 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Oran, Algeria by two Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 608 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Her 45 crew survived. [266]
U-605 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria ( 36°20′N1°01′W / 36.333°N 1.017°W / 36.333; -1.017 ) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew. [267]
Warwick Castle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy MKF 1X: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north west of Cape Espichel, Portugal ( 39°12′N13°25′W / 39.200°N 13.417°W / 39.200; -13.417 ) by U-413 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 96 of the 462 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Achates, HMS Vansittart (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy), Leinster ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) and HMCS Louisburg (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [268]

15 November

List of shipwrecks: 15 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
HMS Algerine Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Algerine-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bougie, Algeria by Ascianghi (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of 80 of her crew. [171]
Azra Flag of Panama.svg  Panama The cargo ship collided with HMCS Saguenay (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). The collision dislodged two depth charges, which exploded and sank her in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) south of Cape Race, Dominion of Newfoundland with the loss of a crew member. [269]
Annie Hugo Stinnes 6 Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea south west of Borkum. [26]
HMS Avenger Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Operation Torch / Convoy MKF 1: The Avenger-class escort carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean near Gibraltar ( 36°15′N7°45′W / 36.250°N 7.750°W / 36.250; -7.750 ) by U-155 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 514 of her 526 crew. [270]
Ayanami Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Fubuki-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by USS Washington ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). with the loss of 27 of her 219 crew. The ship was abandoned, with the remaining crew being taken off by Uranami ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy), which scuttled Ayanami at 9°10′S159°52′E / 9.167°S 159.867°E / -9.167; 159.867 .
USS Benham Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Benham-class destroyer was scuttled following battle damage.
Ettrick Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy MKF 1Y: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north west of Gibraltar ( 36°13′N7°54′W / 36.217°N 7.900°W / 36.217; -7.900 ) by U-155 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of the 336 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HNoMS Glaisdale (Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy). [271]
Hirokawa Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Tanaka's Reinforcement Group: The Kamikawa Maru-class anti-aircraft transport was deliberately beached undamaged to unload troops at the mouth of the Bonegi River, Guadalcanal ( 9°20′S159°50′E / 9.333°S 159.833°E / -9.333; 159.833 ). She was destroyed when shelled by USS Meade ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) and bombed by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. [272] [273]
King Arthur Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 10°30′N59°50′W / 10.500°N 59.833°W / 10.500; -59.833 ) by U-67 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 40 crew were rescued by a United States Navy patrol ship. [274]
Kinugawa Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Tanaka's Reinforcement Group: The transport ship was deliberately beached undamaged to unload troops at the mouth of the Bonegi River, Guadalcanal ( 9°20′S169°50′E / 9.333°S 169.833°E / -9.333; 169.833 ). Destroyed when shelled by USS Meade ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) and bombed by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. [272] [275]
Kirishima Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Kongō-class battlecruiser was shelled and sunk in Ironbottom Sound ( 9°05′S159°42′E / 9.083°S 159.700°E / -9.083; 159.700 ) by USS Washington ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) with the loss of 212 of her 1,360 crew.
Kulibekov Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The tanker (1,754t) was sunk was sunk by German aircraft near Astrakhan. Four crew were killed, 43 crew and passengers were rescued. [276] [277]
Le Tonnant Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Torch: The Redoutable-class submarine was scuttled off Cadiz, Spain by her crew. [278]
HMCS Saguenay Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy
The wrecked stern of HMCS Saguenay HMCS Saguenay wrecked stern Nov 1942 LAC 3264016.jpg
The wrecked stern of HMCS Saguenay
World War II: The Canadian River-class destroyer collided with Azra (Flag of Panama.svg  Panama) off Cape Race and was severely damaged when two depth charges exploded under her stern. [269] She was declared a constructive total loss, [26] serving as a depot ship for the remainer of the war.
U-98 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal ( 36°09′N7°42′W / 36.150°N 7.700°W / 36.150; -7.700 ) by HMS Wrestler (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew.
U-259 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 37°20′N3°05′E / 37.333°N 3.083°E / 37.333; 3.083 ) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 500 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew. [279]
Unkai Maru Flag of Japan.svg World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air attack at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. [280]
USS Walke Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: The Sims-class destroyer was torpedoed, shelled and sunk with the loss of 82 of her crew.
Yumaura Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Tanaka's Reinforcement Group: The Yamabiko Maru-class auxiliary transport was deliberately beached undamaged to unload troops at Doma Cove, Guadalcanal. She was destroyed when shelled by USS Meade ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) and bombed by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. [272]
Yamatsuki Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Tanaka's Reinforcement Group: The Shinko Maru-class auxiliary transport was deliberately beached undamaged to unload troops at Arulingo Point, Guadalcanal. She was destroyed when shelled by USS Meade ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy), United States Marine Corps artillery, and bombed by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. Her wreck was scrapped in situ in the late 1950s. [272] [281]
Zvir Flag of Yugoslavia (1918-1943).svg  Yugoslavia The cargo ship collided with Skagerak (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) and sank in the Pacific Ocean ( 37°27′S150°17′E / 37.450°S 150.283°E / -37.450; 150.283 ). [154]

16 November

List of shipwrecks: 16 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Boston Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy Y: The Yoshida Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south east of Palau ( 06°16′N135°19′E / 6.267°N 135.317°E / 6.267; 135.317 ) by USS Seal ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). Two hundred and twenty-eight troops, two gunners and sixteen of her crew were killed. There were 472 survivors. [282]
Clan Mactaggart Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy MKS 1X: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Cádiz, Spain ( 36°08′N7°23′W / 36.133°N 7.383°W / 36.133; -7.383 ), by U-92 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of the 172 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Coreopsis (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [283] [284]
Hans Arp Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya ( 30°28′N18°48′E / 30.467°N 18.800°E / 30.467; 18.800 ) by HMS Safari (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Two people were killed and one was wounded; there were 83 survivors. [171] [237] [285]
Irish Pine Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland World War II: The Design 1013 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 42°45′N58°00′W / 42.750°N 58.000°W / 42.750; -58.000 ) by U-608 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 33 crew.
Libby, McNeill & Libby II No. 2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The scow sank in the waters of the Territory of Alaska. [286]
Libby, McNeill & Libby III No. 3 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The scow sank in the waters of the Territory of Alaska. [286]
Libby, McNeill & Libby III No. 7 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The scow sank in the waters of the Territory of Alaska. [286]
Libby, McNeill & Libby VII No 4 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The scow sank in the waters of the Territory of Alaska. [286]
MZ 716 Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The landing ship ran aground in Ras el Sultan Bay, Liby. There were no casualties, but salvage was impossible and she was destroyed by her crew one or two days later. [15] [287]
V 277 San Paolo Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The schooner/auxiliary patrol vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Gorgona by HMS Splendid (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) ( 43°34′N09°37′E / 43.567°N 9.617°E / 43.567; 9.617 ). Her fifteen crew survived. [15] [288]
SF 235 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine The Siebel ferry foundered on this date.[ citation needed ]
Triton Flag of Greece.svg  Hellenic Navy World War II: The Proteus-class submarine was sunk in the Aegean Sea off Euboia by UJ-2102 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 53 crew. [171] [289]
U-173 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IX submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Casablanca, Morocco ( 33°40′N07°35′W / 33.667°N 7.583°W / 33.667; -7.583 ) by USS Quick, USS Swanson and USS Woolsey (all Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) with the loss of all 57 crew. [290] [291]

17 November

List of shipwrecks: 17 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Aprile Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy The coaster was sunk by an explosion of unknown origin off La Goulette, Tunisia. There were eight dead and four survivors. [15] [292] [293]
City of Corinth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 10°55′N61°01′W / 10.917°N 61.017°W / 10.917; -61.017 ) by U-508 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 87 crew. She later foundered at 10°52′30″N61°03′30″W / 10.87500°N 61.05833°W / 10.87500; -61.05833 . Survivors were rescued by USS PC-536 ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). [294] Radio operator Walter Thorp returned to his cabin to rescue his canary and missed the lifeboat. But after jumping into the sea, with the bird in its bamboo cage, it kept him awake as he swam, by singing. Thorp and the canary were eventually rescued by a cargo ship. The bird lived for another 13 years. [295]
Giulio Giordani Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and heavily damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by British aircraft. Of the 141 men aboard (Italian crewmen and soldiers and German Flak gunners), 35 were killed and four died of their wounds later. The burning ship was abandoned and the wreck was sunk two days later by HMS Porpoise (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) ( 32°58′N15°38′E / 32.967°N 15.633°E / 32.967; 15.633 ). [26] [296] [297] [298]
Hindenburg Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine south of Utö, Finland ( 59°40′N21°20′E / 59.667°N 21.333°E / 59.667; 21.333 ). She was taken in tow by V 305 Ostpreussen ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) but consequently sank on 19 November. Six of 1,000 Soviet prisoners of war on board were killed. [299] [300] [301]
Mount Taurus Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy ON 144: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°30′N37°30′W / 54.500°N 37.500°W / 54.500; -37.500 ) by U-264 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 40 crew. [90] [302] Mount Taurus was on a voyage from Oban, Argyllshire, United Kingdom to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [303]
Nissei Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Standard Peacetime Type 1E cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island ( 10°30′S105°35′E / 10.500°S 105.583°E / -10.500; 105.583 ) by USS Searaven ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). A crew member was killed. [304]
Oregon Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy No. 726: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class auxiliary repair ship was torpedoed and sunk 36 miles (58 km) west of Olagapo ( 14°50′N119°45′E / 14.833°N 119.750°E / 14.833; 119.750 ) by USS Salmon ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy). Five hundred and thirty people, including seven gunners and 74 of her crew, were killed. [305] [306]
Piemonte Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north of Sicily by HMS Umbra (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was beached near Cape Rasocolmo and then put into Messina, where she was withdrawn from service. Piemonte was scuttled when Messina was evacuated in August 1943. Her crew survived; three were wounded. [26] [307]
U-331 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north of Algiers, Algeria by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 500 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Unable to dive, she surrendered, but was later torpedoed and sunk by a Fairey Albacore aircraft based on HMS Formidable (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 32 of her 49 crew. The crew of the Albacore were unaware that the ship had surrendered.
Widestone Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 144: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°30′N37°10′W / 54.500°N 37.167°W / 54.500; -37.167 ) by U-184 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew. [308]

18 November

List of shipwrecks: 18 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Brilliant Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: Convoy SC 109: The tanker was torpedoed, set ablaze and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°45′N45°53′W / 50.750°N 45.883°W / 50.750; -45.883 ) by U-43 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She reached St. John's, Dominion of Newfoundland, departing under tow of HMS Frisky (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) on 18 January 1943. She broke in two at 46°13′N58°38′W / 46.217°N 58.633°W / 46.217; -58.633 on 20 January. The bow section sank with the loss of eleven of her 55 crew. Survivors on the stern section were rescued by on 24 January HMCS Goderich (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). The stern section was taken in tow but sank on 25 January at 45°18′N55°12′W / 45.300°N 55.200°W / 45.300; -55.200 . [309]
Columbia Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Columbia Maru-class auxiliary troop transport was torpedoed and damaged by HMS Trusty (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) off Penang, Malaya and was beached at ( 06°21′N099°09′E / 6.350°N 99.150°E / 6.350; 99.150 ). She was pumped out and refloated in December, repaired at an unknown location and returned to service. [310]
F 346 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was damaged by gunfire in the Mediterranean Sea near Ras el Aali, Libya by HMS Safari (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy. She ran aground and was wrecked. [237] [311]
Havana Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy No. 726: The Hague Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk off Kahili Airfield, Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea ( 06°48′S155°49′E / 6.800°S 155.817°E / -6.800; 155.817 ) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the 5th Air Force, United States Army Air Force. [312]
Krasnoye Znamya Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in Lavensaari Harbour by Syoksy (Military Flag of Finland.svg  Finnish Navy) with the loff of 64 of her crew. She was raised in November 1943, repaired, and recommissioned in September 1944. [313]
Linwood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary. [26]
HNoMS Montbretia Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy World War II: Convoy ONS 144: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 53°37′N38°15′W / 53.617°N 38.250°W / 53.617; -38.250 ) by U-262 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 40 Norwegian and two British crew. Twenty survivors were rescued by HNoMS Potentilla (Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy). [314] [315]
Parismina Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: Convoy ONS 144: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland ( 54°07′N38°26′W / 54.117°N 38.433°W / 54.117; -38.433 ) by U-624 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of the 75 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Perth ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom) and HNoMS Rose (Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy). [316]
President Sergent Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ONS 144: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of Cape Farewell ( 54°07′N38°26′W / 54.117°N 38.433°W / 54.117; -38.433 ) by U-624 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of the 59 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Perth ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [317]
Sado Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II:The Sakito Maru class auxiliary Anti-Aircraft transport was bombed and sunk while anchored at Elebenta, Shortland Islands ( 8°30′S158°45′E / 8.500°S 158.750°E / -8.500; 158.750 ) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. [318] [53]
Tortugas Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea east of Barbados by U-67 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 38 crew survived, but two were taken as prisoners of war. Of the other 36, eighteen were rescued by Herman F. Whiton ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States), ten reached land in their lifeboat and eight were rescued by a Yugoslavian ship. [319] [320]
Tower Grange Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) north east of Cayenne, French Guiana ( 6°20′N49°10′W / 6.333°N 49.167°W / 6.333; -49.167 ) by U-154 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by Castalia and Baron Belhaven (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [321]
Yaka Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: Convoy ONS 144: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by U-624 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She was later torpedoed and sunk at 54°07′N38°26′W / 54.117°N 38.433°W / 54.117; -38.433 by U-522 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 52 crew were rescued by HMS Vervain (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [322]

19 November

List of shipwrecks: 19 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Birgitte Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5.5 nautical miles (10.2 km) off the Eddystone Lighthouse, Devon by Kriegsmarine Schnellboote . Ten of her 23 crew were killed. [150]
Gunda Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean ( 25°40′S33°53′E / 25.667°S 33.883°E / -25.667; 33.883 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 38 of her 46 crew. [323] [324]
Ha-37 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The midget submarine developed a serious oil leak in her steering system six miles (9.7 km) off Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, and was scuttled. Her two crew made it to shore. [325]
Lab Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy PW 250: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Eddystone Lighthouse by S 116 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy minesweeper. [326]
MN-01 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The armed auxiliary was damaged by gunfire, and forced to beach in the Varangerfjord ( 69°56′N30°02′E / 69.933°N 30.033°E / 69.933; 30.033 ). [327]
Schiff 18 Alteland War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The decoy ship was sunk by mines off Petsamo, Soviet Union with the loss of 28 of her 42 crew. [328] [329] [330]
Scottish Chief Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km; 230 mi) east south east of Durban, Union of South Africa ( 30°39′S34°41′E / 30.650°S 34.683°E / -30.650; 34.683 ) by U-177 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Genista and HMS Jasmine (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [331]
Sperrbrecher 169 Ceres War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank off Norderney. A crew member was killed. [26] [332] [333]
Ullswater Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy PW 250: The Lake-class whaler was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel by S 112 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). [26] [326] [334]
USS YP-26 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy The patrol boat was destroyed by an explosion of undetermined origin while hauled out on a marine railway at Cristóbal, Panama Canal Zone. [137]

20 November

List of shipwrecks: 20 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
British Promise Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The Empire Pym-type tanker was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of the Newfoundland ( 43°53′N55°02′W / 43.883°N 55.033°W / 43.883; -55.033 ) by U-518 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She was subsequently repaired and returned to service. [335]
Corinthiakos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of the Inhaca Lighthouse, Portuguese East Africa ( 25°42′S33°27′E / 25.700°S 33.450°E / -25.700; 33.450 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Portuguese tug. [336]
RFA Dewdale British-Royal-Fleet-Auxiliary-Ensign.svg  Royal Fleet Auxiliary World War II: The Landing Ship, Gantry was bombed and damaged at Bougie, Algeria . [337]
F 358 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm went ashore in a storm south of Benghazi, Libya and was destroyed by her crew. Her passengers and crew survived. [338]
Grangepark Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy KMS 3: The cargo shi was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 35°55′N10°14′W / 35.917°N 10.233°W / 35.917; -10.233 ) by U-263 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 71 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Fowey (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [339] Grangepark was on a voyage from Barry, Glamorgan to Oran, Algeria. [340]
Lago Tana Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Regia Marina World War II: The auxiliary cruiser was sunk by British aircraft between Pantellaria and Lampedusa. Of the 90 crewmen and 127 military passengers, 215 died and only two were rescued.
HMS LCM 139 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was stranded and became a total loss at Ras Kanayis, Libya with the loss of a crew member. [341]
HMS LCT 120 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The LCT-2-class landing craft tank foundered in heavy weather off Bardia, Libya. A crew member was drowned. [342] [341]
Pierce Butler Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean ( 29°40′S36°35′E / 29.667°S 36.583°E / -29.667; 36.583 ) by U-177 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 62 crew were rescued by HMS Fortune (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [343]
Prins Harald Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy KMS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) west of Gibraltar ( 35°55′N10°14′W / 35.917°N 10.233°W / 35.917; -10.233 ) by U-263 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of the 52 people on board. [344] [345]
USS YP-405 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy The patrol boat burned and sank off the Smith Shoal Lighthouse, in the Florida Keys ( 24°43′N81°55′W / 24.717°N 81.917°W / 24.717; -81.917 ). [137] [346]

21 November

List of shipwrecks: 21 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Anneliese Essberger War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The supply ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean by USS Cincinnati, USS Milwaukee and USS Somers (all Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) and was scuttled by her crew 400 nautical miles (740 km) east of the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Archipelago, Brazil. Her 62 crew were rescued by USS Milwaukee and taken as prisoners of war. [347] [348] [349]
Bintang Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 650 nautical miles (1,200 km) east of Trinidad ( 10°30′N51°00′W / 10.500°N 51.000°W / 10.500; -51.000 by U-160 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of her 73 crew. Survivors were rescued by Black Point ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States), Monte Altube (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg  Spain) and Rodsley ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [350]
British Promise Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 145: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south east of Placentia Bay by U-518 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). She was subsequently repaired and returned to service. [351]
British Renown Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 145: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south east of Placentia Bay by U-518 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service. [351]
Empire Sailor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 145: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 43°55′N55°12′W / 43.917°N 55.200°W / 43.917; -55.200 ) by U-518 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of the 65 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Minas and HMCS Timmins (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [352] [353]
Empire Starling Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north east of Barbados ( 13°05′N56°20′W / 13.083°N 56.333°W / 13.083; -56.333 ) by U-163 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 55 crew survived, although her captain was taken on board U-163 as a prisoner of war. [21] [354]
Turksib Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union The cargo ship struck shoals at Seal Cape and was wrecked at Scotch Cap ( 54°24′15″N164°47′30″W / 54.40417°N 164.79167°W / 54.40417; -164.79167 (Scotch Cap) ), on Unimak Island, Alaska Territory. All on board – 31 men and four women – were rescued. Turksib was on a voyage from Portland, Oregon, United States to Vladivostok. She later broke in two and became a total loss. [355] [356] [357]
U-517 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland ( 46°16′N17°09′W / 46.267°N 17.150°W / 46.267; -17.150 ) by Fairey Albacore aircraft of 817 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Victorious (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of one of her 53 crew. [358]

22 November

List of shipwrecks: 22 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
A.G.T.N. No. 34 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The barge foundered in the Pass at Pensacola Bay. [359]
Alcoa Pathfinder Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The Type C1 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south of Lourenço Marques, Portuguese East Africa ( 26°45′S33°10′E / 26.750°S 33.167°E / -26.750; 33.167 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of the 61 people on board. [360]
Apalóide Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil World War II: Convoy BRN 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Trinidad ( 13°28′N54°42′W / 13.467°N 54.700°W / 13.467; -54.700 ) by U-163 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 56 crew. [361] [269]
Else Kunkel IIFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The lugger struck a mine and sank in the Samsø Belt. [26]
Favorita Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was severely damaged by British aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea east of Cagliari, Sardinia ( 39°00′N11°11′E / 39.000°N 11.183°E / 39.000; 11.183 ) and was abandoned by her crew. She was shelled and sunk by HMS Splendid (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [26] [288] [91]
Ha-12 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy The midget submarine vanished after being released from I-24 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy) 14 miles (23 km) north west of Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. [362]
Khai Dinh Flag of Japan.svg World War II: The ocean liner was bombed and sunk east of Haiphong, French Indochina ( 20°58′N106°40′E / 20.967°N 106.667°E / 20.967; 106.667 ) by aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. Seven people were killed. [363] [140]
Sokrushitelny Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: Convoy PQ 15: The destroyer was heavily damaged on 20 November, almost breaking in two, in heavy weather. She foundered in the Barents Sea ( 70°30′N43°00′E / 70.500°N 43.000°E / 70.500; 43.000 . Fifteen crew died in the sinking while 184 were rescued, but thirteen died before reaching shore. [364] [365] [366]

23 November

List of shipwrecks: 23 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Benlomond Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 750 nautical miles (1,390 km) east of the mouth of the Amazon River ( 0°30′N38°45′W / 0.500°N 38.750°W / 0.500; -38.750 ) by U-172 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 53 of her 54 crew. The only survivor was rescued by a Brazilian fishing vessel. [367]
Caddo Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The Type T2-SE-A1 tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 42°25′N48°27′W / 42.417°N 48.450°W / 42.417; -48.450 ) by U-518 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Seventeen gunners and 42 crew manned three lifeboats, except for her master and one other officer who were taken on board U-518 as prisoners of war. Two lifeboats were never seen again, and only three gunners and three crewmen survived in their lifeboat before they were rescued by Motomar (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg  Spain) on 8 December 1942. [368]
Cranfield Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean ( 08°26′N76°42′E / 8.433°N 76.700°E / 8.433; 76.700 ) by I-166 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). Nine of her crew were killed. Three gunners and 64 crew sailed in lifeboats to Travancore, India. [369]
Fertilia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Kerkennah, Tunisia ( 34°47′N11°42′E / 34.783°N 11.700°E / 34.783; 11.700 ) by HMS Porpoise (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of three of her eighteen crew. [26] [15] [297]
Goolistan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy QP 15: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea ( 75°50′N15°45′E / 75.833°N 15.750°E / 75.833; 15.750 ) by U-625 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 52 crew. [370]
Kuznets Lesov Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: Convoy QP 15: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea ( 75°30′N8°00′E / 75.500°N 8.000°E / 75.500; 8.000 ) by U-601 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 41 crew. [371]
Maggie Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Stolpmünde. [372]
Tilawa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean by I-29 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). Two hundred and fifty-two passengers and 28 crew were killed. Six hundred and twenty-eight survivors were rescued by HMS Birmingham (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and four by Carthage ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [373] [374]

24 November

List of shipwrecks: 24 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Aurora Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was attacked and sunk by Axis aircraft at Phillippeville, Algeria. She was refloated in 1953. [375]
Dorington Court Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 105 nautical miles (194 km) east south east of Inhaca Island, Portuguese East Africa ( 27°00′S34°45′E / 27.000°S 34.750°E / -27.000; 34.750 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 43 crew. [376]
Hayashio Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the Huon Gulf ( 07°00′S147°30′E / 7.000°S 147.500°E / -7.000; 147.500 ) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Force and Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force. Fifty of her crew were killed and six were wounded. Shiratsuyu ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy) rescued the survivors and then scuttled her with a torpedo. [377]
Klaus Oldendorff Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland. [378]
M 3610 Leyden War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium with the loss of four lives. [26] [379]
Luigi Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea, east of Sardinia ( 40°02′N11°20′E / 40.033°N 11.333°E / 40.033; 11.333 ) by British aircraft. There were three dead and 23 survivors. [15] [380] [298]
Mount Helmos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean ( 26°38′S34°59′E / 26.633°S 34.983°E / -26.633; 34.983 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 34 crew. [381]
Nathaniel Bacon Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The Liberty ship collided with Esso Belgium (Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium) in New York Harbor and was beached. She was later repaired and returned to service. [110]
Shusha Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The minesweeper foundered in the Barents Sea off the Kola Peninsula. [26]
Trentbank Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy KMS 3: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Cape Ténès, Algeria by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two of her 77 crew. [26] [382]

25 November

List of shipwrecks: 25 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
V 1514 Beuthen War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Dieppe, Seine-Inférieure, France with the loss of five lives. [26] [383]
Erika Hendrik Fisser Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was struck by an air-launched torpedo and sank off the Oksøy Lighthouse, Norway with the loss of 46 of her 50 crew. [384] [385]
V 281 L’Eroe di Caprera Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The schooner/auxiliary patrol vessel was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Levanzo ( 38°08′N12°20′E / 38.133°N 12.333°E / 38.133; 12.333 ). There were four survivors. [15] [292] [386]
HMT Leyland Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost in a collision off Gibraltar. [387]
M-101 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine The Type 1935 minesweeper was sunk in a collision with Levante (Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany ) off Roan, Norway. Thirteen of her crew were lost. [388] [389]
HMS Utmost Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The U-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by Groppo (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina).

26 November

List of shipwrecks: 26 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Algerino Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Zliten, Libya by Allied aircraft. There were no casualties. [26] [15]
Barberrys Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 110: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°36′N47°10′W / 50.600°N 47.167°W / 50.600; -47.167 ) by U-663 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 32 of the 53 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Mohawk ( Ensign of the United States Coast Guard (1915-1953).png United States Coast Guard). [390]
Cheribon Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Samarang Maru-class transport ship was bombed and set on fire in the west arm of Holtz Bay on the coast of Attu Island, Territory of Alaska ( 52°45′N173°15′E / 52.750°N 173.250°E / 52.750; 173.250 ) by Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. Fifteen seamen and six ship's gunners were killed. She capsized and sank in 100 feet (30 m) of water on 14 December. [391] [392] [273]
Deep Sea Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States The cargo ship was wrecked at Anchorage, Territory of Alaska. [393]
Indra Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 2°10′N28°52′W / 2.167°N 28.867°W / 2.167; -28.867 ) by UD-3 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 39 crew were rescued by Eurybates ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [394]
Ocean Crusader Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 216: The Ocean ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°30′N45°30′W / 50.500°N 45.500°W / 50.500; -45.500 ) by U-262 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 49 crew. [395] [396]
R 109 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Fécamp, Seine-Inférieure, France. [26]

27 November

List of shipwrecks: 27 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Achéron Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Redoutable-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon, Var.
L'Adroit Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Le Hardi-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina and designated FR 33. [397]
Aigle Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Aigle-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Algérie Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The cruiser was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Aurore Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Aurore-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Baliste Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The La Melpomène-class torpedo boat was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina. Later taken into Kriegsmarine service as TA12. [398]
Blairatholl Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 110: The cargo ship collided with John Bakke (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) in the Atlantic Ocean on 26 November and sank in the early hours of the next day ( 51°25′N48°20′E / 51.417°N 48.333°E / 51.417; 48.333 ). Thirty-four crew and three gunners were lost. There were probably no survivors. [399] [400] [401] [402] [403] [404] [405]
Bordelais Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The L'Adroit-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was salvaged and scrapped by the Germans.
C-25 Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The SC-1-class submarine chaser was scuttled at Toulon. [406]
Caiman Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Requin-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged.
Cap Noir Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Casque Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Le Hardi-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon.
Cassard Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Vauquelin-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon.
CH-1 Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The SC-1-class submarine chaser was scuttled at Toulon. She was raised by the Regia Marina, and was subsequently captured by the Germans. [407]
CH-4 Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The SC-1-class submarine chaser was scuttled at Toulon. She was raised by the Regia Marina, captured by the Germans and put into service as UJ 6077. [407]
Chamois Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Chamois-class minesweeper was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina.[ citation needed ]
Circe Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was sunk in a collision with Città di Napoli (Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy ) north of Sicily ( 38°14′N12°27′E / 38.233°N 12.450°E / 38.233; 12.450 ). Sixty-six of her crew were killed and 99 survived. [26] [408]
Clan Macfadyen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) north east of Galeota Point, Trinidad ( 8°57′N59°48′W / 8.950°N 59.800°W / 8.950; -59.800 ) by U-508 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 82 of her 92 crew. Survivors were rescued by Harvard ( Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom). [409]
Colbert Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Colbert Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-027-1451-10, Toulon, Panzer IV.jpg
Colbert
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The cruiser was scuttled at Toulon.
Commandant Teste Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The seaplane carrier and tender was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later raised and scrapped.
Curieuse Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Elan-class minesweeper was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina. [410]
Dédaigneuse Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Ardent-class gunboat was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina and entered service as FR 56.[ citation needed ]
Diamant Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Saphir-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
D'Iberville Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Bougainville-class aviso was scuttled at Toulon.
Dunkerque Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Dunkerque-class battleship was scuttled at Toulon.
Dupleix Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Suffren-class cruiser was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later raised.
Espoir Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Redoutable-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.[ citation needed ]
Eurydice Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Ariane-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina.[ citation needed ]
Foch Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Suffren-class cruiser was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Foudroyant Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Foudroyant (centre left) Le Hardi-class destroyers scuttled at Toulon in November 1942.jpg
Foudroyant (centre left)
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Le Hardi-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina, designated FR 36.
Fresnel Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Redoutable-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Galatée Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Sirène-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.[ citation needed ]
Gerfaut Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Aigle-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon.
Gladiateur Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The net layer was scuttled at Toulon. She was salvaged by the Germans in March 1943, and pressed into Kriegsmarine service as anti-aircraft corvette SG 18 in January 1944. [411]
Granit Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Granit-class minesweeper was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina, put in Kriegsmarine service as SG 26. [412]
Guépard Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Guépard-class destroyer (2,398/3,170 t, 1929) was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Le Hardi Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Le Hardi (centre right) Le Hardi-class destroyers scuttled at Toulon in November 1942.jpg
Le Hardi (centre right)
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Le Hardi-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. [397]
Harvesthude Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by HNoMS MTB 620 (Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy) at Askevoll, near Bergen, Norway, and was beached. [413] [414]
Henri Poincaré Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Redoutable-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Heron II Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Pluvier-class patrol tugboat was scuttled at Toulon. She was raised post-war and scrapped.[ citation needed ]
Hertha Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by HNoMS MTB 623 (Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy) at Askevoll, near Bergen and was beached. She was raised and repaired in 1943. [413] [414]
Jean de Vienne Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The La Galissonnière-class cruiser was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off the coast of the Union of South Africa ( 39°25′S22°23′E / 39.417°S 22.383°E / -39.417; 22.383 ) by U-178 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Nineteen survivors are rescued by John Lykes ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States) and twenty by another ship on 5 December. A further eighteen survivors were rescued by HMS Alcantara (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) the next day. [415] [416]
Kachosan MaruWar flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Attu Island, Territory of Alaska by United States Army Air Force aircraft. [417]
Kersaint Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Kersaint (right) French destroyers Vauquelin and Kersaint scuttled at Toulon in November 1942.jpg
Kersaint (right)
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Vauquelin-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon.
La Bayonnaise Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The La Melpomène-class torpedo boat was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina. [398]
La Galissonnière Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The La Galissonnière-class cruiser was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
La Havraise Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessel/naval trawler was scuttled, probably at Toulon. She was salvaged by the Germans in 1943, and put into service as UJ 6078. [418]
Lansquenet Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Lansquenet French destroyer Lansequenet sunk at Toulon in 1942.jpg
Lansquenet
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Le Hardi-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina, and entered service as FR 34.
La Poursuivante Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The La Melpomène-class torpedo boat was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina.[ citation needed ]
Les Eparges Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Arras-class gunboat was scuttled at Toulon. She was raised by the Regia Marina, captured by the Germans and put in Kriegsmarine service as M 6060. [419]
L'Impetueuse Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Elan-class minesweeper was scuttled at Toulon. [410]
Lion Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Guépard-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina, and entered service as FR 21.
Loup Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Loup-class patrol tugboat was scuttled at Toulon. She was later raised by the Germans.
Lynx Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Chacal-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged. It was scrapped by the Germans in 1944. [420]
Maj Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Swinemünde, Germany with the loss of one of her eight crew. [26] [421] [ circular reference ]
Mameluk Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Le Hardi-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon.
Marcassin Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Loup-class patrol tugboat was scuttled at Toulon. She was later raised by the Germans.[ citation needed ]
Mars Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Mars French destroyer Le Mars capsizing at Toulon in 1942.jpg
Mars
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The L'Adroit-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was salvaged and scrapped by the Germans.[ citation needed ]
Marseillaise Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The La Galissonnière-class cruiser was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Mogador Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Mogador-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Naïade Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Sirène-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Palme Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The L'Adroit-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was salvaged and scrapped by the Germans.[ citation needed ]
Panthère Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Chacal-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina, entering service as FR 22. [420]
Pascal Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Redoutable-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Polydorus Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo shipwas torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Freetown, Sierra Leone ( 9°01′N25°38′W / 9.017°N 25.633°W / 9.017; -25.633 ) by U-176 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 81 crew. Survivors were rescued by Eolo (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg  Spain). [422] [423]
Provence Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Bretagne-class battleship was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later raised.
Redoutable Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Redoutable-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Roche Bleue Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Roche Francoise Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Sirène Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Sirène-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Siroco Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Le Hardi-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina, and entered service as FR 32.
Strasbourg Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Strasbourg ToulonScuttling1942view7.jpg
Strasbourg
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Dunkerque-class battleship was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later raised and scrapped.
Szechuen Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship suffered an explosion and sank off Port Said, Egypt. The cause was probably sabotage. [424]
Tartu Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Tartu French destroyer Tartu sunk at Toulon in November 1942.jpg
Tartu
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Vauquelin-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon.
Thétis Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Circé-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and scrapped.
Tigre Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Chacal-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged, repaired, and put in service by the Regia Marina as FR 23. [420]
Trombe Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Bourrasque-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina, and entered service as FR 31.
Valmy Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Guépard-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina, and entered service as FR 24. [425]
Vauban Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Guépard-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Vauquelin Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy
Vauquelin (left) French destroyers Vauquelin and Kersaint scuttled at Toulon in November 1942.jpg
Vauquelin (left)
World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Vauquelin-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon.
Vautour Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Aigle-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Vengeur Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Redoutable-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Vénus Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Minerve-class submarine was scuttled at Toulon.
Verdun Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Guépard-class destroyer was scuttled at Toulon. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.
Yser Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War II: Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: The Somme-class gunboat was scuttled at Toulon. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Regia Marina.[ citation needed ]

28 November

List of shipwrecks: 28 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Alaskan Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km; 920 mi) northeast of Natal, Brazil ( 3°58′N26°19′W / 3.967°N 26.317°W / 3.967; -26.317 ) by U-172 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 58 crew. Three gunners and eleven crewmen were rescued by Cilurnum (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg  Spain) on 13 December. Twelve gunners and seventeen crewmen sailed a lifeboat to Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, arriving 15 December. Nine other survivors sailed via lifeboat to French Guiana, arriving on 5 January 1943. [426]
USS Alchiba Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: The Arcturus-class attack cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Lunga Point, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by Ha-10 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy). She was beached and salvage operations were commenced. On 7 December, she was again torpedoed and damaged by Ha-38 ( Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of three crew. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.
Città di Napoli Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Regia Marina World War II: The armed merchant cruiser struck a mine and sank in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Aeolian Islands with the loss of one life. [15] [26]
Dessiè Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Adua-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Bône, Algeria ( 37°48′N02°14′E / 37.800°N 2.233°E / 37.800; 2.233 ) by HMS Quentin (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and HMAS Quiberon (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Australian Navy). All 48 of her crew were killed. [427] [428]
Empire Cromwell Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km; 180 mi) southeast of Trinidad by U-508 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by Royal Navy motor torpedo boats. [429]
Evanthia Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Lourenço Marques, Portuguese East Africa ( 25°13′S34°00′E / 25.217°S 34.000°E / -25.217; 34.000 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Her 32 crew survived. [430]
Ha-10 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The midget submarine was lost with both crew after torpedoing USS Alchiba ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) off Lunga Point. [431]
HMS Ithuriel Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The I-class destroyer was bombed and damaged beyond repair at Bône by Luftwaffe aircraft on the night of 27/28 November. She was beached on 29 November. Partially repaired, refloated, and towed to Gibraltar in February 1943 where she was used as an accommodation and training ship. She was towed to Plymouth, Devon in 1944. Ithuriel was scrapped post-war. [432]
Kiungchow Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The tanker caught fire at Tobruk, Libya and was scuttled. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [433]
RMS Nova Scotia Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The troop ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off the coast of the Natal Province, Union of South Africa ( 28°30′S33°00′E / 28.500°S 33.000°E / -28.500; 33.000 ) by U-177 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 858 of the 1,052 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by NRP Afonso de Albuquerque (Flag of Portugal.svg  Portuguese Navy). [434]
Ramses War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Indian Ocean by HMAS Adelaide (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Australian Navy) and HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy) and was scuttled by her crew. Jacob van Heemskerck rescued 78 German crewmen and ten Norwegian prisoners. [26] [435] [436]
Selbo Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) north of Cape Cavallo, Sardinia, Italy by Regia Aeronautica aircraft. The convoy was attacked by 3 S.79s from 131° Gruppo (Marini, Di Bella, Terzi) and 3 from 132° Gruppo (Graziani, Pfister and Aichner). This caused the loss of thirteen of her 28 crew. Some of the survivors were rescued by HMT Lord Nuffield (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy), others reached land in their lifeboat. [437]
Thomas T. Tucker Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States
Thomas T. Tucker, June 2006 Thomas Tucker shipwreck 24 Jun 2006.JPG
Thomas T. Tucker, June 2006

World War II: The Liberty ship came ashore at Olifants Bosch Point, Union of South Africa ( 34°16′S18°23′E / 34.267°S 18.383°E / -34.267; 18.383 ) and broke in three, a total loss. Her crew survived. [438] [439]

29 November

List of shipwrecks: 29 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Akka War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine World War II: The cargo ship was damaged by a mine and beached off Varangerfjord. She was later salvaged and returned to service. [440]
Argo Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 34°53′S17°54′E / 34.883°S 17.900°E / -34.883; 17.900 ) by Ammiraglio Cagni (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of eighteen of the 36 people on board. [441]
RFA Dewdale British-Royal-Fleet-Auxiliary-Ensign.svg  Royal Fleet Auxiliary World War II: The landing ship, gantry was damaged by a mine at Algiers, Algeria. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service. [337]
Dunedin Star Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom After striking an underwater obstacle, the refrigerated cargo liner was beached and wrecked on the Skeleton Coast of South-West Africa. Her 85 crewmen and 21 passengers were eventually rescued, but during rescue operation an aircraft, a tug and two of the tug's crew were lost.
Fukken Maru Flag of Japan.svg World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Tonkin north west of Hainan, China. [26]
Sirio Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Tripoli, Libya in an Allied air raid. [26]
Sawokla Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States World War II: The cargo ship was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south east of Madagascar ( 28°00′S54°00′E / 28.000°S 54.000°E / -28.000; 54.000 ) by Michel ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine). Four gunners and sixteen crewmen were killed. five passengers, five gunners, and 25 crewmen were rescued by Michel. She rescued four more gunners the next day. Survivors were later turned over to the Japanese as prisoners of war. [442]
Tjileboet Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5°34′N25°02′W / 5.567°N 25.033°W / 5.567; -25.033 ) by U-161 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 62 crew. [443]

30 November

List of shipwrecks: 30 November 1942
ShipStateDescription
Canton Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine laid by USS Tautog ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) and sank off Cape Padaran, French Indochina ( 11°10′N108°47′E / 11.167°N 108.783°E / 11.167; 108.783 ). Two of her crew were killed. [26] [444] [445]
Cleanthis Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Portuguese Mozambique ( 24°29′S35°44′E / 24.483°S 35.733°E / -24.483; 35.733 ) by U-181 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 34 crew. On 2 December Lourenço Marques (Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal) rescued 22 survivors. [446]
Dirschau Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea. [300]
Hans Rickmers Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine off Petsamo, Finland, and was beached. The wreck was then shelled and destroyed by Soviet coastal guns. Her crew lost three killed and eleven wounded. [365] [447]
Leuthen Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany The cargo ship was destroyed by the accidental explosion and fire of Uckermark ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) at Yokohama, Japan. [448]
Llandaff Castle Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of Lourenço Marques ( 27°20′S33°40′E / 27.333°S 33.667°E / -27.333; 33.667 ) by U-177 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of the 313 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Catterick (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [449]
USS Northampton Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy World War II: Battle of Tassafaronga: The Northampton-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in Ironbottom Sound by Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers. She sank in the early hours of 1 December.
HMCS Quinte Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy The Bangor-class minesweeper ran aground and sank at entrance to St. Peter's Canal, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. [450]
Takanami Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Battle of Tassafaronga: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in Ironbottom Sound south east of Savo Island, Solomon Islands ( 9°14′S159°49′E / 9.233°S 159.817°E / -9.233; 159.817 ) by USS Minneapolis ( Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg United States Navy) with the loss of 197 of her 228 crew. She sank in the early hours of 1 December.
Teresa Odero Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. She was later refloated and repaired, entering Argentinian service in 1944 as Quilmes. [451]
Thor War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine The auxiliary cruiser (3,862 GRT, 1939) was destroyed by the accidental explosion and fire of Uckermark ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) at Yokohama. Twelve of her crew were killed. [452]
Uckermark War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine The tanker was destroyed by an accidental explosion at Yokohama. Fifty-three of her crew were killed. [452]
Unkai Maru No. 3 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy The Unkai Maru No. 3-class auxiliary storeship was destroyed by the accidental explosion and fire of Uckermark ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) at Yokohama, Japan. A crew member was killed. [452] [453]
Westsee Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship (5,911 GRT, ) struck a mine off Petsamo and was beached. The wreck was then shelled and destroyed by Soviet coastal guns. Her crew lost nine killed and 15 wounded. [26] [365]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1942
ShipStateDescription
Belgien Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Port Lyautey, Morocco. She was salvaged, repaired and entered British service in 1943. [454]
Cyril Flag of France.svg Vichy France The cargo ship was scuttled at Port Lyautey. She was refloated in January 1943. Subsequently repaired, and returned to Danish service in 1945. [454]
Essex Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom World War II: The ocean liner was bombed and severely damaged at Malta. She was salvaged in 1945, towed to the United Kingdom, repaired and returned to service. [197]
I-172 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg Imperial Japanese Navy The Kaidai VIa type submarine sank off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands on or after 3 November from unknown causes. Lost with all 91 hands. [455]
Koutoubria Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was attacked and sunk off Bône, Algeria by Axis aircraft. She was refloated in 1944, repaired and returned to service in 1946. [456]
HMS LCM 63 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 64 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 65 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ].
HMS LCM 69 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 72 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 73 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 100 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 147 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 153 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 161 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy TheLanding Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 169 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 186 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 518 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 520 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy TheLanding Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 528 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 539 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 543 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 551 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 555 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 556 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 558 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 564 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 596 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 606 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 609 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 624 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCM 635 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 138 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 507 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 543 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 544 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 550 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 560 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 562 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 565 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 566 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 568 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 573 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 575 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 576 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(L) 579 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 603 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 620 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 629 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 721 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy TheLanding Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 783 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 794 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 837 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 850 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 858 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 901 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 909 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 1009 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 1029 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCP(R) 1036,Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost some time in November.[ citation needed ]
HMS LCT 2187 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The LCT-1-class landing craft tank was lost in transit from the United States to the United Kingdom, probably as cargo on a ship. [457]
M-121 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk by a mine in Varangerfjord between 8 and 14 November. [458]
Menhir Bras Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Oran, Algeria. She was refloated in November 1943 but was not repaired. She was scrapped in 1950. [143]
Nyhorn Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Port Lyautey. She was refloated in 1943 and returned to Norwegian service. [459]
Saint Benoit Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Port Lyautey. She was refloated in 1943 and repaired. [460]
Saint Edmond Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Port Lyautey. She was refloated in January 1943, repaired and returned to service.
Shch-304 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The Shchuka-class submarine was lost between 29 October and mid-November in the Gulf of Finland. [461]
Shch-306 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The Baltic Fleet Shchuka-class submarine was lost in the Gulf of Finland after 12 November. [26] [462]
Sibylle Flag of France.svg Vichy French Navy World War II: The Diane-class submarine was lost after leaving Casablanca, Morocco on 8 November. [463]
Ste Jacqueline Flag of France.svg Vichy France World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Port Lyautey. She was refloated in January 1943, repaired and entered British service. [464]
U-184 War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine The Type IXC/40 submarine disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean sometime after 17 November with the loss of all 50 crew. Cause unknown.

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