List of shipwrecks in October 1942

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

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1 October

For the sinking of the British cargo ship Siam II on this day, see the entry for 30 September 1942.

List of shipwrecks: 1 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Achilles Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) south east of Trinidad ( 9°06′N59°48′W / 9.100°N 59.800°W / 9.100; -59.800 ) by U-202 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 36 crew. [1]
Camila Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean ( 08°10′N77°41′E / 8.167°N 77.683°E / 8.167; 77.683 ) by I-166 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). She was beached and declared a total loss. [2]
Empire Tennyson Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea ( 9°27′N60°05′W / 9.450°N 60.083°W / 9.450; -60.083 ) by U-175 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PG-58 (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [3] [4]
Katsuragi Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The aircraft ferry was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea ( 05°38′S153°08′E / 5.633°S 153.133°E / -5.633; 153.133 ) by USS Sturgeon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Two of her crew and 27 gunners were killed. [5] [6]
V 2003 Loodsboot 7 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by HMMGB 18, HMMGB 21, HMMGB 81, HMMGB 86, HMMTB 230 and HMMTB 234 (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). 21 crew were killed. [7] [8]
M-118 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk in the Black Sea off Cape Burnas ( 45°53′N30°19′E / 45.883°N 30.317°E / 45.883; 30.317 ) by Sublocotenant Ghiculescu and Locotenant-Commandor Stihi Eugen (both Naval Ensign of Romania (1922-1947).svg  Royal Romanian Navy), or the next day by a Luftwaffe aircraft. All 21 crew were lost. [9] [10]
HMMGB 18Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The motor gun boat was sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling during an attack on a German convoy. One of her crew was killed. [7] [11] [12]
Salzburg Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea east of Lake Shahany ( 45°54′N30°19′E / 45.900°N 30.317°E / 45.900; 30.317 ) by M-118 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). She was carrying more than 2,000 Soviet prisoners of war and, depending on sources, between 1,200 and 2,080 of them were lost, together with between two and six Germans. [9] [10] [13]
Thule Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by HMMGB 18, HMMGB 21, HMMGB 81, HMMGB 86, HMMTB 230 and HMMTB 234 (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of nine of her 22 crew. [7] [14] [15]
Tosei Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Japan by USS Nautilus (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [7]
Yomei Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Kingfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [16]
Zuiyo Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean ( 16°15′N119°43′E / 16.250°N 119.717°E / 16.250; 119.717 ) by USS Cabrilla (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [17]

2 October

List of shipwrecks: 2 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Alcoa Transport Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Trinidad ( 9°03′N60°10′W / 9.050°N 60.167°W / 9.050; -60.167 ) by U-201 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PC-490 (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [18]
Aneroid Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) off Georgetown, British Guiana ( 8°24′N59°12′W / 8.400°N 59.200°W / 8.400; -59.200 ) by U-175 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by Ivan (Flag of Yugoslavia (1918-1943).svg  Yugoslavia ) and Olambura (Flag of Honduras (1866-1898).svg  Honduras). [19]
HMS Curacoa Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Ceres-class cruiser was rammed, cut in half, and sunk north of Ireland ( 55°50′N08°38′W / 55.833°N 8.633°W / 55.833; -8.633 ) by RMS Queen Mary (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). Only 26 of her crew 460 survived. [20]
Hans Rolshoven War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Hans Rolshoven-class seaplane tender was sunk by a mine at Bornholm, Denmark. She was salvaged in July 1943 and towed to Sassnitz.
Lisbon Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Lyons Maru-class transport ship, carrying 1,816 British prisoners of war (POWs) and 778 Imperial Japanese Army troops, sank due to torpedo damage inflicted the previous day 20 mi (32 km) north of Chushan Island, China ( 29°57′N122°56′E / 29.950°N 122.933°E / 29.950; 122.933 ) by USS Grouper (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Three guards and 826 POWs were killed; most of the POWs killed were shot by guards while attempting to abandon ship. Troops were rescued by a destroyer, by Toyokuni Maru (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ), POWs by Chinese junks, along with the auxiliary gunboat Unkai Maru No, 10 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) which rescued 57 troops, and the auxiliary transport Hyakufuku Maru (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) which rescued 348 troops. [21]
HMT Lord Stonehaven Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off the Eddystone Lighthouse by S-112 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all eighteen crew. [22]
U-512 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC submarine was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 6°50′N52°25′W / 6.833°N 52.417°W / 6.833; -52.417 ) by a Douglas B-18 Bolo aircraft of the 99th Bombardment Group, United States Army Air Force, with the loss of 51 of her 52 crew. The survivor was rescued by USS Ellis (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy).
T-57 Udarnik Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Udarnik-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland off Seiskari. [7]
Veglia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and shelled in the Adriatic Sea off Korcula, Yugoslavia by HMS Safari (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) ( 42°56′N17°17′E / 42.933°N 17.283°E / 42.933; 17.283 ). She was beached at Sabioncello with four killed, ten wounded and 25 reported missing. The damaged ship was later salvaged but was declared a total loss. [7] [23]

3 October

For the sinking of the American tanker Esso Williamsburg on this day, see the entry for 22 September 1942

List of shipwrecks: 3 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Kinkai Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan ( 38°46′N142°02′E / 38.767°N 142.033°E / 38.767; 142.033 ) by USS Greenling (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [24] [25]
HMS MGB 78 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The BPB 72 foot-class motor gun boat was shelled and sunk off the Netherlands by Kriegsmarine surface ships. One of her crew was killed. [26] [12]
Mikoyan Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Bengal by I-162 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [27] [28] [29] Her 99 crew survived. [30]

4 October

List of shipwrecks: 4 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Camden Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon by I-25 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). One of her 48 crew drowned when he jumped overboard. Survivors were rescued by Kookaburra (Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden). Camden sank under tow on 10 October at 46°47′N124°31′W / 46.783°N 124.517°W / 46.783; -124.517 . [31] [32]
Caribstar Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the mouth of the Orinoco River, Venezuela ( 8°30′N59°37′W / 8.500°N 59.617°W / 8.500; -59.617 ) by U-175 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 35 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PC-469 (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [33]
Robert H. Colley Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy HX 209: The cargo ship was torpedoed by U-254 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She broke in two and the bow section foundered in the Atlantic Ocean ( 58°57′N26°20′W / 58.950°N 26.333°W / 58.950; -26.333 ) with the loss of eight gunners and twenty of her crew. The stern section remained afloat and was scuttled the next day at 58°44′N24°54′W / 58.733°N 24.900°W / 58.733; -24.900 by HMS Borage (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). HMS Borage also rescued her survivors, nine gunners and 24 crewmen. [34] [35]
Setsuyo Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo shi was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Greenling (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [24]
Willemsplein Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands The cargo ship was driven ashore near Cape English, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was a total loss. [36]

5 October

List of shipwrecks: 5 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Eneo Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and damaged in the Adriatic Sea by HMS Safari (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She put into Split, Yugoslavia. Two tugs were sent to her assistance. They rescued 173 survivors (including 43 seriously wounded). There were 35 killed and sixteen missing. She was not repaired until after the end of the war. [7] [23]
F 138 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was damaged beyond repair in the Black Sea off Ak-Burnu by a German mine and was towed to Kertch, Soviet Union, or sank while under tow. There were two wounded. [37] [38]
Larry Doheny Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean ( 42°20′N125°02′W / 42.333°N 125.033°W / 42.333; -125.033 ) off the coast of Oregon by I-25 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). Four gunners and two crew were killed. Survivors rescued by USS Coos Bay (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Larry Doheny sank the next day. [39]
SG-12 Pommern War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minelayer struck a mine and sank 1+12 nautical miles (2.8 km) south of Sanremo, Italy. [40]
U-582 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Iceland ( 58°52′N21°42′W / 58.867°N 21.700°W / 58.867; -21.700 ) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 46 crew. [41]
U-619 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Iceland ( 58°41′N22°58′W / 58.683°N 22.967°W / 58.683; -22.967 ) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew. [42]
William A. McKenney Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Corocoro Island, Venezuela ( 8°35′N59°20′W / 8.583°N 59.333°W / 8.583; -59.333 ) by U-175 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 35 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Blakeley (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [43]

6 October

List of shipwrecks: 6 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Empire Tarpon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was in distress in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Lewis, Outer Hebrides ( 57°20′N15°09′W / 57.333°N 15.150°W / 57.333; -15.150 ). She was taken in tow but was abandoned on 13 October. She capsized and sank the next day 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of South Uist, Outer Hebrides ( 57°24′N7°45′W / 57.400°N 7.750°W / 57.400; -7.750 ). [44]
I-22 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Type C1 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea south east of San Cristobal Island ( 11°22′S162°20′E / 11.367°S 162.333°E / -11.367; 162.333 ) by a United States Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft with the loss of all 100 hands. [45]
HMMGB 76Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The BPB 72 foot-class motor gun boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by Kriegsmarine Schnellboote. [46]
HMMTB 29Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The BPB 70 foot-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in a collision in the North Sea with a Kriegsmarine Schnellboot. [47]
Mina Daniel Flag of Romania.svg  Romania World War II: The tug was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea north east of Sulina ( 45°47′N30°19′E / 45.783°N 30.317°E / 45.783; 30.317 ) by M-31 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). [48]
TakuFlag of the United States.svg  United States The motor vessel was wrecked on the north end of Kayak Island, Territory of Alaska. [49]

7 October

List of shipwrecks: 7 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Andalucia Star Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Palmas, Liberia ( 6°38′N15°46′W / 6.633°N 15.767°W / 6.633; -15.767 ) by U-107 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 252 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Petunia (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [50] [51]
Boringia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Cape Town, Union of South Africa ( 35°09′S16°32′E / 35.150°S 16.533°E / -35.150; 16.533 ) by U-159 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of her 60 crew. Survivors were rescued by Matheran and Clan Mactavish (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [52] [53]
HMS Caroline Moller Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy FN 32: The Saint-class tug was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Cromer, Norfolk by S-80 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her crew. [22] [54]
Chickasaw City Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic]85 nautical miles (157 km) south south west of Cape Town ( 34°15′S17°11′E / 34.250°S 17.183°E / -34.250; 17.183 ) by U-172 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Rockrose (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [55]
Elbe Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The tug was sunk by Allied action. [56]
Firethorn Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Cape Town ( 34°10′S17°07′E / 34.167°S 17.117°E / -34.167; 17.117 ) by U-172 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 61 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Rockrose (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and HMSAS Springs ( Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg South African Navy). [57] [58]
Ightham Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire. [59]
Ilse Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy FN 32: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer by S 105 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [22]
Jessie Maersk Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy FN 32: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer ( 53°06′00″N1°24′30″E / 53.10000°N 1.40833°E / 53.10000; 1.40833 ) by S 117 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 20 of her 29 crew. The wreck was subsequently dispersed. [22] [60]
HMML 339Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy FN 32: The Fairmile B motor launch was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer by S-62 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine. [22] [61]
Manon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk east south east of Masulipatam, India ( 15°00′N80°30′E / 15.000°N 80.500°E / 15.000; 80.500 ) by I-162 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) in the Indian Ocean 400 miles (640 km). Eight of her crew were killed. Survivors sailed in lifeboats to Pallaur, India. [62]
Milcrest Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Empire Lightning (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ( 43°53′N62°25′W / 43.883°N 62.417°W / 43.883; -62.417 ). [63] [64]
Naminoue Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Oki Transportation Movement: Convoy Oki Part 1: The Naminoue Maru-class auxiliary troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Rabaul, New Britain Papua New Guinea ( 3°14′S150°01′E / 3.233°S 150.017°E / -3.233; 150.017 ) by USS Sculpin (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). There were 279 survivors. They were rescued by Takanami (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). Two people were killed. [65] [66]
Senkai Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Senkai Maru-class auxiliary stores ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea ( 1°55′N153°42′E / 1.917°N 153.700°E / 1.917; 153.700 ) by USS Amberjack (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Three of her crew were killed. [67] [68]
Sheaf Water Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy FN 32: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer ( 52°48′04″N01°37′02″E / 52.80111°N 1.61722°E / 52.80111; 1.61722 ) by S 46 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) Her 29 crew survived. [22] [69]

8 October

List of shipwrecks: 8 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
City of Athens Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of Cape Town, Union of South Africa ( 33°40′S17°03′E / 33.667°S 17.050°E / -33.667; 17.050 ) by U-179 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 99 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Active (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [70]
Clan Mactavish Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 100 nautical miles (190 km) west south west of Cape Town ( 34°53′S16°45′E / 34.883°S 16.750°E / -34.883; 16.750 ) by U-159 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 61 of the 128 people on board, including eight survivors from Boringia (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). Survivors were rescued by Matheran (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [52] [71]
Dandolo Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) off Ras el Tin, Egypt by British aircraft. There were no casualties. [7] [72] [73] [74]
Gaasterkerk Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa ( 34°20′S18°10′E / 34.333°S 18.167°E / -34.333; 18.167 ) by U-68 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 64 crew were rescued by HMAS Nizam (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Australian Navy). [75]
Glendene 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) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone ( 4°29′N17°41′W / 4.483°N 17.683°W / 4.483; -17.683 ) by U-125 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by Agapenor (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [76]
Hague Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The Hague Maru-class cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū ( 34°01′N135°06′E / 34.017°N 135.100°E / 34.017; 135.100 ) by USS Drum (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Five of her crew were killed. [77] [78]
John Carter Rose Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea ( 10°27′N45°37′W / 10.450°N 45.617°W / 10.450; -45.617 ) by U-201 and U-202 (both War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 61 crew. Survivors were rescued by Santa Cruz (Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina) and West Humhaw (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States). [79] [80]
Koumoundouros Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Cape Point, Union of South Africa ( 34°10′S17°07′E / 34.167°S 17.117°E / -34.167; 17.117 ) by U-68 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Foxhound (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and HMAS Nizam (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Australian Navy). [81] [82]
RO 46 Lauterfels War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The troopship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands ( 53°34′N5°05′E / 53.567°N 5.083°E / 53.567; 5.083 ). [7] [83]
Lupa Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 33°41′N11°44′E / 33.683°N 11.733°E / 33.683; 11.733 ) by HMS Unbending (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Two of her crew were wounded. [72] [84]
Pantelis Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south west of Cape Town ( 34°20′S17°50′E / 34.333°S 17.833°E / -34.333; 17.833 ) by U-172 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Rockrose (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [85]
V 6102 Polarstern War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Polarstern-class naval whaler capsized and sank in dock at Moss, Norway. She was raised 24 October 1942. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.
R 77,
R 78,
R 82, and
R 86
War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The R 41-class R boats were sunk by mines in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France ( 51°02′N1°22′E / 51.033°N 1.367°E / 51.033; 1.367 ). [22]
Sarthe Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south south west of the Cape of Good Hope, Union of South Africa ( 34°50′S18°40′E / 34.833°S 18.667°E / -34.833; 18.667 ) by U-68 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 57 crew were rescued by HMSAS Vereeniging (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  South African Navy). [86] [87]
Swiftsure Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east of the Cape of Good Hope ( 34°40′S18°25′E / 34.667°S 18.417°E / -34.667; 18.417 ) by U-68 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 33 crew were rescued by a Royal Navy minesweeper. [88]
U-179 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic off Cape Town ( 33°28′S17°05′E / 33.467°S 17.083°E / -33.467; 17.083 ) by HMS Active (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 61 crew. [89]
Varøy Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy FN 33: The cargo ship collided with Francis Fladgate (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and sank in the North Sea ( 52°58′24″N1°28′45″E / 52.97333°N 1.47917°E / 52.97333; 1.47917 ). Her 23 crew were rescued by HMML 201 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [90]
No. 21 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The No. 33-class armored motor gunboat was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]

9 October

List of shipwrecks: 9 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Alga Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship (1,851 t) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Djerba, Tunisia ( 34°02′N11°05′E / 34.033°N 11.083°E / 34.033; 11.083 ) by HMS Unbending (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 44 of her 52 crew. [7] [91]
Belgian Fighter Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south of Cape Town, Union of South Africa ( 35°00′S18°30′E / 35.000°S 18.500°E / -35.000; 18.500 ) by U-68 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by John Lykes (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) and Ocean Justice (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [92] [93]
BK-31 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: Battle of Stalingrad: The armoured motor gunboat was shelled and sunk in the Volga River at Stalingrad by German artillery. Four of her crew were killed.The wreck was salvaged in 2017 for restoration as a memorial. [94] [95]
Carolus Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada World War II: Convoy NL 9: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence ( 48°47′N68°10′W / 48.783°N 68.167°W / 48.783; -68.167 ) by U-69 with the loss of eleven of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Arrowhead and HMCS Hepatica (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [96]
Charlotte B.Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The fishing vessel sank after striking a reef in the Geese Island Channel ( 56°45′N153°53′W / 56.750°N 153.883°W / 56.750; -153.883 (Geese Island Channel) ) at the southern end of Kodiak Island, Territory of Alaska. [97]
Coloradan Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Cape Town ( 35°47′S14°34′E / 35.783°S 14.567°E / -35.783; 14.567 ) by U-159 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 54 crew. Twenty-three survivors were rescued by HMS Active (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) on 11 October, and 25 by a South African fishing vessel on 19 October. [98]
Examelia Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The Design 1022 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Cape of Good Hope, Union of South Africa ( 34°52′S18°30′E / 34.867°S 18.500°E / -34.867; 18.500 ) by U-68 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by John Lykes (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States). [99]
Flensburg Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) off the coast of Surinam ( 10°45′N46°48′W / 10.750°N 46.800°W / 10.750; -46.800 ) by U-201 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 48 crew were rescued by HNLMS Prinses Juliana (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy). [100]
Hachimanzan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū by USS Drum (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [77]
Kreta Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by HMS Turbulent (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). A crew member was lost. [7] [101]
Oronsay Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) south west of Monrovia, Liberia ( 4°29′N20°52′W / 4.483°N 20.867°W / 4.483; -20.867 ) by Archimede (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina) with the loss of five of the 48 people on board. Twenty-six of the survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [102] [103]
Pennington Court Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 103: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 58°18′N27°55′W / 58.300°N 27.917°W / 58.300; -27.917 ) by U-254 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 45 crew. [104]
Proserpina Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°45′N23°13′E / 35.750°N 23.217°E / 35.750; 23.217 ) by HMS Traveller (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [40]
Sperrbrecher 143 Lola War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Nieuwpoort, West Flanders, Belgium ( 51°13′N2°44′E / 51.217°N 2.733°E / 51.217; 2.733 ). One source says five of her crew were killed, another says there were no casualties. [22] [105] [106]
U-171 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Lorient, Morbihan, France ( 47°39′N3°34′W / 47.650°N 3.567°W / 47.650; -3.567 ) with the loss of 22 of her 52 crew.

10 October

List of shipwrecks: 10 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
AtlasFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands The ship was wrecked on Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom with the loss of eight of her nine crew. [107] [108]
Balaklava Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on "Chopi". [7]
Carpati Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the mouth of the Sulina River ( 44°57′N29°47′E / 44.950°N 29.783°E / 44.950; 29.783 ) by Shch-216 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). Three of her 50 crew were lost. [109] [110] [111]
Duchess of Atholl Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 200 nautical miles (370 km) east north east of Ascension Island ( 7°03′S11°12′W / 7.050°S 11.200°W / -7.050; -11.200 ) by U-178 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of the 832 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Corinthian (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [112]
Enrichetta Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo shi was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of the Peloponnese, Greece ( 37°11′N21°26′E / 37.183°N 21.433°E / 37.183; 21.433 ) by HMS Unison (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 88 of the 151 people on board. [7] [72] [113]
Kamishi Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on "Chopi". [7]
Lepse Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on "Chopi". [7]
MO-175 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The patrol boat was shelled and sunk by Kriegsmarine Siebel ferries in Lake Ladoga near Sukho Island. Nine of her crew were rescued and made prisoners of war. [114] [115]
HMT Orcades Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 220 nautical miles (410 km) southwest of Cape Town, Union of South Africa ( 35°51′S14°40′E / 35.850°S 14.667°E / -35.850; 14.667 ) by U-172 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 45 of the 1,067 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Narwik (Flag of Poland (with coat of arms).svg  Poland). [116]
Shigure Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Samarinda, Borneo, Netherlands East Indies ( 01°01′S117°22′E / 1.017°S 117.367°E / -1.017; 117.367 ) by USS Seadragon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [117]
Tonan Maru No. 2 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Tonan Maru No. 2-class auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and sunk in shallow water inside Kavieng Harbour, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea by USS Amberjack (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). She had been refloated by the end of November, and returned to service by end of the year. [67] [118]

11 October

List of shipwrecks: 11 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Agapenor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 6°53′N15°23′W / 6.883°N 15.383°W / 6.883; -15.383 ) by U-87 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 95 crew. The survivors, and all 38 survivors from Glendene (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) were rescued by HMS Petunia (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [119] [120]
El Lago Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 51°03′N46°15′W / 51.050°N 46.250°W / 51.050; -46.250 ) by U-615 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 57 of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by U-615 and made prisoners of war. [121]
Fubuki Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Fubuki-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal by ships of Task Force 64, United States Navy, [note 1] with the loss of 110 of her 219 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Hovey, USS McCalla and USS Trever (all Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy).
Furutaka Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Furutaka-class cruiser was torpedoed, shelled, damaged off Cape Esperance by ships of Task Force 64, United States Navy. She sank just after midnight on 12 October 22 miles (35 km) north west of Savo Island ( 09°02′N159°33′E / 9.033°N 159.550°E / 9.033; 159.550 ), with the loss of 33 or 101 of her 616 crew. Her captain and 517 other survivors were rescued by Hatsuyuki, Murakumo and Shirayuki (all Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). The other 115 survivors were rescued by American ships and taken as prisoners of war. [122]
L-16 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Leninets-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km; 580 mi) west of Seattle, Washington, United States ( 45°41′N128°56′W / 45.683°N 128.933°W / 45.683; -128.933 ) by I-25 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of all 50 hands. [123]
Laos Flag of France.svg  France World War II: The cargo ship foundered east of Tiền Hải, French Indochina ( 20°23′N106°56′E / 20.383°N 106.933°E / 20.383; 106.933 ). [124]
Regensburg Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Sunda Strait by USS Searaven (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) and was beached. She was subsequently towed to Singapore for repairs. [7]
SKR-23 Musson Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Barents Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Chernyj Kame Island in the Matochkin Shar Strait ( 73°15′N54°17′E / 73.250°N 54.283°E / 73.250; 54.283 ) with the loss of 25 of her 48 crew. [125] [126] [127]
HMS Thalia Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The armed trawler was lost following a collision with an unknown merchant vessel, resulting in her sinking in deep water south of Creag Island in the Lynn of Lorne, Scotland. [128]
Una Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Capri by HMS Unruffled (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Two men were reported missing, forty-five survivors were rescued, including fourteen wounded. [129] [130]
Waterton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy BS 31: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St Lawrence north of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada ( 47°07′N59°54′W / 47.117°N 59.900°W / 47.117; -59.900 ) by U-106 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 27 crew were rescued by HMCS Vison (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [131]

12 October

List of shipwrecks: 12 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
BringhiFlag of Egypt (1922-1958).svg  Egypt World War II: The sailing ship was machine gunned and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria by U-559 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was beached on a reef and was declared a total loss. [132]
USS Duncan Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Gleaves-class destroyer sank in the Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Savo Island following battle damage inflicted by Furutaka (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 81 of her 276 crew. [133]
Murakumo Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: Whilst retiring from the battle, the destroyer was bombed and severely damaged by American aircraft from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. She was scuttled by Shirayuki (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) 90 nautical miles (170 km) west north west of Savo Island. [133]
Natsugumo Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: Whilst retiring from the battle, the destroyer was bombed and sunk by American aircraft from Henderson Field, 90 nautical miles (170 km) west north west of Savo Island. [133]
Shch-311 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by patrol boats VMV 13 and VMV 15 (both Military Flag of Finland.svg  Finnish Navy). [134]
Steel Scientist Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) north of Cayenne, French Guiana ( 5°48′N51°50′W / 5.800°N 51.833°W / 5.800; -51.833 ) by U-514 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 47 crew. Survivors sailed in lifeboats to British Guyana, arriving on 19 and 20 October. [135]
Stornest Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°25′N27°42′W / 54.417°N 27.700°W / 54.417; -27.700 ) by U-706 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 49 crew. [136]
U-597 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 Iceland ( 56°50′N28°05′W / 56.833°N 28.083°W / 56.833; -28.083 ) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew. [137]

13 October

List of shipwrecks: 13 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Ashworth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait ( 53°05′N44°06′W / 53.083°N 44.100°W / 53.083; -44.100 ) by U-221 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 49 crew. [138]
Empire Nomad Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the Union of South Africa ( 37°50′S18°16′E / 37.833°S 18.267°E / -37.833; 18.267 ) by U-159 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by Elisha Walker (Flag of Panama.svg  Panama), HMAS Norman (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Australian Navy) and Tynebank (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [139] [140]
Fagersten Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait ( 53°05′N44°06′W / 53.083°N 44.100°W / 53.083; -44.100 ) by U-221 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nineteen of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Potentilla (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [141]
I-30 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Type B1 submarine was sunk by a mine 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Keppel Harbor, Singapore. Thirteen of her crew were killed; 96 crew and her commanding officer were rescued. [142]
Loreto Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy World War II: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unruffled (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) west of Palermo, Sicily, killing 123 British Indian Army prisoners of war and an Italian soldier. There were 321 survivors. [143] [144]
Nautilus Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk off Capo Figari by HMS Utmost (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). There were Three dead and 29 survivors. [7] [72] [145]
Senta Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait (approximately 53°N44°W / 53°N 44°W / 53; -44 ) by U-221 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 35 crew. [146] [147]
Shch-318 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The Shchuka-class submarine collided with the Volodarsky Bridge, Leningrad and was damaged. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service. [148]

14 October

List of shipwrecks: 14 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Azumasan Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: First Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga, Guadalcanal: The Azumasan Maru-class transport ship was bombed by American Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft from Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides. She was burned out and beached. The wreck was bombed again by B-17 aircraft from Esperitu Santo on 15 October, the ship slid off the reef and sank 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of Bunina Point, Tassafaronga ( 09°21′S159°52′E / 9.350°S 159.867°E / -9.350; 159.867 ). [149]
Caribou Flag of the Dominion of Newfoundland.svg Dominion of Newfoundland World War II: The passenger ferry was torpedoed and sunk in the Cabot Strait ( 47°19′N59°29′W / 47.317°N 59.483°W / 47.317; -59.483 ) by U-69 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 136 of the 237 people on board. [150]
Edward SchenkFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The tug sank with the loss of all hands near Tree Point ( 54°48′15″N130°55′45″W / 54.80417°N 130.92917°W / 54.80417; -130.92917 (Tree Point) ), between Ketchikan, Territory of Alaska, and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. [151]
Empire Mersey Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland ( 54°00′N40°15′W / 54.000°N 40.250°W / 54.000; -40.250 ) by U-618 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of sixteen of her 55 crew. Survivors were rescued by Gothland (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) [152] [153]
George Balfour Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by S69, S71, S73, S74, S75 and S76 (all War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow but consequently broke in two and sank. She was raised, repaired, and returned to service in 1944. [7]
Jacobus Fritzen Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Ystad, Sweden by D-2 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) with the loss of a crew member and three others wounded. [7] [154] Also reported as striking a mine and sinking north of Cap Arkona. [155]
Komet War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The auxiliary cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off La Hague, Manche, France by HMMTB 236 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all hands.
Kyushu Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: First Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga, Guadalcanal: The Kyushu Maru-class transport ship was bombed by American aircraft off Tassafaronga. She was beached and burned out. The vessel was bombed again by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft from Esperitu Santo on 15 October and sank two miles (3.2 km) southeast of Bunina Point, Tassafaronga ( 09°21′S159°52′E / 9.350°S 159.867°E / -9.350; 159.867 ). [156]
HMS LCM 611,
HMS LCM 613,
HMS LCM 632,
HMS LCM 633,
HMS LCM 634,and
HMS LCM 636
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Landing Craft, Mecanized were reported lost on this day, cause unknown.[ citation needed ]
Nellie Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 53°41′N41°23′W / 53.683°N 41.383°W / 53.683; -41.383 ) by U-607 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 32 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by Gothland (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [157]
Nikolina Matkovic Flag of Yugoslavia (1918-1943).svg  Yugoslavia World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 53°41′N41°23′W / 53.683°N 41.383°W / 53.683; -41.383 ) by U-661 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 35 crew. [158]
Sasako Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: First Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga, Guadalcanal: The Sakito Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed off Tassafaronga by a Douglas SBD Dauntless or a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the US "Cactus" Air Force from Guadalcanal. She was beached and burned out ( 09°30′S160°00′E / 9.500°S 160.000°E / -9.500; 160.000 ). Eighty-five of her crew survived. [159]
Shch-213 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Tulcea, Romania.
Shch-302 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Finnish Air Force aircraft with the loss of all hands. [7] [160]
Shchors Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Yugor Strait ( 69°45′N60°45′E / 69.750°N 60.750°E / 69.750; 60.750 ). She was taken in tow by T-879 and T-905 (both Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) but foundered at 69°38′N60°09′E / 69.633°N 60.150°E / 69.633; 60.150 ). Her crew survived. [161]
Syunko Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Eastern Shore-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau ( 04°36′N146°59′E / 4.600°N 146.983°E / 4.600; 146.983 ) by USS Skipjack (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). All on board evacuate on three lifeboats and a Daihatsu landing barge. They arrived at Toasu Island on 21 October and were rescued by an unknown submarine chaser on 28 October. [162] [163] [164]
Southern Empress Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 104: The whale factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of St. John's, Dominion of Newfoundland ( 53°40′N40°40′W / 53.667°N 40.667°W / 53.667; -40.667 ) by U-221 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 48 of her 125 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Potentilla (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [165] Ten landing craft carried as deck cargo were also lost. [note 2] [165]
Sumiyoshi Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea ( 3°51′S151°21′E / 3.850°S 151.350°E / -3.850; 151.350 ) by USS Sculpin (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Eight of her crew were killed. [7] [65]
Susana Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of St. John's ( 53°41′N41°23′W / 53.683°N 41.383°W / 53.683; -41.383 ) by U-221 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 38 of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by Gothland (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [166]
Takusei Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Greenling (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [24]
Teison Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Formosa Straits 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Kirun, Formosa, China ( 25°20′N121°25′E / 25.333°N 121.417°E / 25.333; 121.417 ) by USS Finback (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). The entire crew were rescued, without suffering any casualties, by Chohukusan Maru (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). Teison Maru sank on 17 October at 25°20′N121°01′E / 25.333°N 121.017°E / 25.333; 121.017 . [167]

15 October

List of shipwrecks: 15 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Amsterdam Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north of Misrata, Libya by British aircraft. She was towed to Khoms by Circe (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina). Amsterdam was torpedoed and sunk on 23 October by HMS Umbra (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [7] [168]
Borneo Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Celebes Maru No. 1-class transport ship was bombed and damaged off Western Beach, Kiska, Territory of Alaska ( 51°56′N177°27′E / 51.933°N 177.450°E / 51.933; 177.450 ), by aircraft of the United States Eleventh Air Force. She was beached and abandoned in Gertrude Cove. Bombed again and burned out on 21 October. Reportedly her hulk was still (partially?) afloat until sinking sometime post war. [169] [170]
Drazki Naval Ensign of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgarian Navy The torpedo boat sank at Varna, due to a magazine explosion. She was refloated and repaired.
Kyusyu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was attacked by United States Army Air Force, United States Marine and United States Navy aircraft in the Pacific Ocean ( 9°25′S159°55′E / 9.417°S 159.917°E / -9.417; 159.917 ). She was beached and was consequently declared a total loss. [171]
USS Meredith Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The Gleaves-class destroyer was torpedoed, bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Guadalcanal ( 11°53′S163°20′E / 11.883°S 163.333°E / -11.883; 163.333 ) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 180 of her 261 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Grayson, USS Gwin, USS Seminole and a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft (all Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy).
Newton Pine Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-410 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 46 crew. [172] [173]
U-661 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 53°42′N35°56′W / 53.700°N 35.933°W / 53.700; -35.933 ) by HMS Viscount (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 44 crew. [174]

16 October

List of shipwrecks: 16 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
10V3 Byron War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval trawler was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
HMS Castle Harbour Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy TRIN 19: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east north east of Trinidad ( 11°00′N61°10′W / 11.000°N 61.167°W / 11.000; -61.167 ) by U-160 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 23 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS SC-53 (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [175]
HMIS Lady Craddock Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Indian Navy The minesweeper/naval trawler capsized and sank in the Hooghli River when struck by a 30-foot (9.1 m) wave during a cyclone while at anchor at Diamond Harbour off Haldi River Buoy. [176] [177]
Polaris Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The seal catcher caught fire and sank in the Hudson Strait and was abandoned by her sixteen crew. She may have struck a mine. [178]
Teti Flag of Greece.svg Greece The cargo ship ran aground and was wrecked off Volos. [179] [180]
Trafalgar Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km) north west of Guadeloupe ( 25°30′N52°00′W / 25.500°N 52.000°W / 25.500; -52.000 ) by U-129 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 43 crew survived. [181] [182]
U-353 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 53°54′N29°30′W / 53.900°N 29.500°W / 53.900; -29.500 ) by HMS Fame (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of six of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HNoMS Andenes (Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy) and HMS Fame.

17 October

List of shipwrecks: 17 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Empire Chaucer Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 450 nautical miles (830 km) south of Cape Town, Union of South Africa by U-504 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss off three of the 50 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Empire Squire and Nebraska (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [183]
Holland Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bungo Channel ( 21°21′N132°04′E / 21.350°N 132.067°E / 21.350; 132.067 ) by USS Trigger (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [184] [185]
Holtenau Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel north east of Calais, France. [7] [186]
Oboro Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Bering Sea either 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) northeast of Kiska Island in the Aleutian Islands, Territory of Alaska ( 52°17′N178°08′E / 52.283°N 178.133°E / 52.283; 178.133 ), or 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Pillar Rock ( 52°07′20″N177°22′00″E / 52.12222°N 177.36667°E / 52.12222; 177.36667 (Pillar Rock) ) off Kiska Island (sources disagree) in an attack by six Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of the Eleventh Air Force, United States Army Air Forces. Her commanding officer and sixteen of her crew were rescued by Hatsuharu (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy); the rest of her probable complement of 219 men were lost. [187] [188]

18 October

List of shipwrecks: 18 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Angelina Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy ON 137: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 49°39′N30°20′W / 49.650°N 30.333°W / 49.650; -30.333 ) by U-618 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with thirteen gunners and 33 of her crew drowning in exceptionally high seas. Survivors, four gunners and four of her crew, were rescued by Bury (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [189]
Hakonesan Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Hakubasan Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 15 miles (24 km) east of Horamachi-shi, Fukushima Prefecture ( 37°35′N141°30′E / 37.583°N 141.500°E / 37.583; 141.500 ) by USS Greenling (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Fourteen of her crew were killed. [24] [190]
Libau Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off Vilnesfjord, Norway by Uredd (Flag of Norway, state.svg  Royal Norwegian Navy). [22] She was beached, but was declared a constructive total loss. [30]
Panuco Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Una (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was abandoned by her crew. Panuco was later towed to Taranto. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service. [7]

19 October

For the loss of USS O'Brien on this day, see the entry for 15 September 1942.

List of shipwrecks: 19 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Beppe Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°45′N12°01′E / 35.750°N 12.017°E / 35.750; 12.017 ) by HMS Unbending (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [7] [74]
Giovanni da Verrazzano Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Lampedusa ( 35°52′N12°02′E / 35.867°N 12.033°E / 35.867; 12.033 ) by HMS Unbending (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). There were twenty dead and 255 survivors. [191] [72]
Nordland Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Saltfjorden ( 67°12′N12°57′E / 67.200°N 12.950°E / 67.200; 12.950 ) by Junon (Naval Ensign of Free France.svg  Free French Naval Forces) with the loss of seventeen of the 22 people on board. [192]
Roma Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper, a former tug, was shelled and sunk off Stampalia, Greece ( 36°43′N26°41′E / 36.717°N 26.683°E / 36.717; 26.683 ) by HMS Thrasher (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). There were no survivors from her 30-plus crew. [7] [72] [193]
Rothley 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 Barbados ( 13°34′N54°34′W / 13.567°N 54.567°W / 13.567; -54.567 ) by U-332 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 40 crew. [194]
Steel Navigator Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy ON 137: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 49°45′N31°20′W / 49.750°N 31.333°W / 49.750; -31.333 ) by U-610 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of her 52 crew. Survivors, six gunners and ten of her crew, were rescued by HMS Decoy (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) on 27 October. Seventeen survivors on another life raft were lost. [195]
Titania Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Allied aircraft, or by HMS Unbroken (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was taken in tow by Ascari (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina), but was torpedoed and sunk the next day ( 34°45′N12°31′E / 34.750°N 12.517°E / 34.750; 12.517 ) by HMS Safari (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). There were 78 survivors. [7] [72] [196]

20 October

List of shipwrecks: 20 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Africa Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Hawaii Maru-class transport ship was torpedoed just before midnight in the South China Sea west of Formosa, China ( 24°26′N120°25′E / 24.433°N 120.417°E / 24.433; 120.417 ) by USS Finback (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) sinking just after midnight on 21 October. Three of her crew were killed. [167]
Lero Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Thrasher (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of four lives. [7] [72] [193]
Mahrous Flag of Syria (1932-1958; 1961-1963).svg Syria World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of Saida, Lebanon by U-77 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her crew survived. [197]
Nanshin Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The guard ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tautog (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [7]
Ryunan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū ( 34°08′N136°46′E / 34.133°N 136.767°E / 34.133; 136.767 ) by USS Drum (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [77] [198]
Scalaria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The tanker was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in the Red Sea off Ras Gharib, Egypt by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of eleven of her 48 crew. [7] [199]
Yamafuji Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Formosa ( 24°26′N120°25′E / 24.433°N 120.417°E / 24.433; 120.417 ) by USS Finback (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [167]
U-216 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIID submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland ( 48°21′N19°25′W / 48.350°N 19.417°W / 48.350; -19.417 ) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew. [200]

21 October

List of shipwrecks: 21 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Le Progrès Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Black Sea by M-35 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). She was consequently scuttled by Kriegsmarine R-boats. [7]
Nichiho Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea, north of Formosa, China ( 27°03′N122°42′E / 27.050°N 122.700°E / 27.050; 122.700 ) by USS Guardfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [201]
Palatia War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The prisoner transport ship was sunk off Lindesnes, Norway ( 57°58.1′N07°14′E / 57.9683°N 7.233°E / 57.9683; 7.233 ) by a Handley Page Hampden aircraft of 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force, with the loss of 986 of the 1,034 people on board.
S 7 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The S-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea ( 59°51′N19°32′E / 59.850°N 19.533°E / 59.850; 19.533 ) by Vesihiisi (Military Flag of Finland.svg  Finnish Navy) with the loss of 44 of her 48 crew. Survivors were taken as prisoners of war. [202]
Tyoko Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Eastern Shore-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea ( 3°30′S150°30′E / 3.500°S 150.500°E / -3.500; 150.500 ) by USS Gudgeon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Five crew were killed. [203] [204] [205]

22 October

List of shipwrecks: 22 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Azov Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Tuapse by Luftwaffe aircraft. One crew was killed. [206]
Donax Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 139: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 49°51′N27°58′W / 49.850°N 27.967°W / 49.850; -27.967 ) by U-443 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Donax was taken in tow by HMS Marauder and HMS Nimble (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) but foundered on 29 October at 48°04′N24°41′W / 48.067°N 24.683°W / 48.067; -24.683 . Her 63 crew were rescued by HMCS Drumheller (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy), HMS Nimble and a Royal Navy destroyer. [207]
Hakkaisan Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Kinsen Maru-class auxiliary gunboat was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of Rotcher Island, Gilbert Islands ( 03°00′N175°15′E / 3.000°N 175.250°E / 3.000; 175.250 ) by USS Lamson and USS Mahan (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). She was lost with all hands. [7] [208]
HMS LCM 89 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]
Ocean Vintage Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean ( 21°37′N60°06′E / 21.617°N 60.100°E / 21.617; 60.100 ) by I-27 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). A Royal Air Force crash boat towed the survivor's lifeboats to Ras al Hadd Harbor. [209]
Remmaren Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off the coast of Norway ( 58°29′N3°50′E / 58.483°N 3.833°E / 58.483; 3.833 ). [210] Her 47 crew were rescued. [211] [15]
Ronaldsay Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The dredger was torpedoed and sunk at Safaga, Egypt by Luftwaffe aircraft. [7]
SF-12 Luftwaffe World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry ran aground and was shelled and sunk, or scuttled, in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga. [114]
SF-13 Luftwaffe World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry ran aground and was shelled and sunk, or scuttled, in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga. [114]
SF-21 Luftwaffe World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry was shelled and sunk by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga. [212]
SF-22 Luftwaffe World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry was shelled and damaged by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga and ran aground, or was partially scuttled in shallow water. She was later shelled and sunk by Nora (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) [212]
SF-26 Luftwaffe World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry ran aground and was shelled and sunk in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga. Later salvaged and put into Soviet Navy service as DB-51. [212]
U-412 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 east of the Faroe Islands ( 63°55′N0°24′E / 63.917°N 0.400°E / 63.917; 0.400 ) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 179 Squadron, Royal Air Force. [213]
Winnipeg II Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 139: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 49°51′N27°58′W / 49.850°N 27.967°W / 49.850; -27.967 ) by U-443 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 192 people on board were rescued by HMCS Morden (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [214]

23 October

List of shipwrecks: 23 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Arco Azurro Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Luranna-class minesweeper was sunk at Genoa by Allied aircraft.[ citation needed ]
City of Johannesburg Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of East London, Union of South Africa ( 33°20′S29°30′E / 33.333°S 29.500°E / -33.333; 29.500 ) by U-504 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 89 crew. Survivors were rescued by Fort George, King Edward (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and Zypenburg (Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands). [215] [216]
Empire Star Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 48°14′N26°22′W / 48.233°N 26.367°W / 48.233; -26.367 ) by U-615 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 42 of the 103 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Black Swan (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [217]
Empire Turnstone Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°40′N28°00′W / 54.667°N 28.000°W / 54.667; -28.000 ) by U-621 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 46 crew. [218] [219]
HMS Phoebe Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Dido-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Pointe Noire, French Equatorial Africa by U-161 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 42 of her crew. She was beached at Pointe Noire. Later salvaged, she was repaired and returned to service in August 1943. [220]
Pronta Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The salvage tug was torpedoed and sunk at Khoms, Libya by HMS Umbra (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) while working on the beached Amsterdam (Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy ). [7] [221]
Reuben Tipton Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The Type C2-S-AJ1 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north east of Trinidad ( 14°33′N54°51′W / 14.550°N 54.850°W / 14.550; -54.850 ) by U-129 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her crew. Her master and a crew member were rescued by a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft of the United States Navy on 25 October, and a motor torpedo boat of the Royal Navy rescued 39 crewmen and 10 gunners on 26 October. [222]
Seikyo Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Shinkyo Maru-class transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan ( 33°12′N135°14′E / 33.200°N 135.233°E / 33.200; 135.233 ) by USS Kingfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of 43 lives. [7] [16] [223]
Sperrbrecher 11 Belgrano War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and broke in two in the North Sea off Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands. Her stern section was towed to Hamburg. She was repaired and returned to service post-war. [7]
No. 104 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]

24 October

For the foundering of the Norwegian cargo ship SS Vestland on this day, see the entry for 15 January 1942.

List of shipwrecks: 24 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Batavier III Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands World War II: The cargo liner was sunk by a mine off Ålborg, Denmark. Her 47 crew, including five slightly wounded, were rescued. [224] [225] [226]
Holmpark Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 900 nautical miles (1,700 km) east of Barbados ( 13°11′N47°00′W / 13.183°N 47.000°W / 13.183; -47.000 ) by U-516 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 50 crew. [227] A lifeboat with survivors reached Saint Lucia on 9 November. Holmpark was on a voyage from Lourenço Marques, Mozambique to Trinidad. [228]
Jon Olafsson Light Blue Flag of Iceland.svg Iceland World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-383 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all thirteen crew. [229]
Kenun Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Japan ( 24°00′N141°50′E / 24.000°N 141.833°E / 24.000; 141.833 by USS Nautilus (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Her crew survived. [7] [17]
Molot Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union The cargo ship was lost with all hands in the Caspian Sea between Baku and Krasnovodsk from unknown causes. [230]
RF-02 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The patrol craft was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft of the Soviet Naval Air Force. [231]
U-599 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 east of the Azores, Portugal ( 46°07′N17°40′W / 46.117°N 17.667°W / 46.117; -17.667 ) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew. [232]

25 October

List of shipwrecks: 25 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Kotobuki Maru No. 5 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The netlayer was bombed and sunk at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. [7]
Primero Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 13°38′N53°55′W / 13.633°N 53.917°W / 13.633; -53.917 ) by U-67 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 33 crew. [233]
USS Seminole Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The Navajo-class fleet tug was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tulagi, Solomon Islands by Akatsuki, Ikazuchi and Shiratsuyu (all Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of one of her 80 crew.
Shinyu Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed by HNLMS O 23 (Naval Jack of the Netherlands.svg  Koninklijk Marine) in the Straits of Malacca. [7]
Valencia Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The ore carrier struck a ]mine and sank in the Kattegat north of Sjællands Odde, Denmark ( 56°11′01″N12°16′06″E / 56.18361°N 12.26833°E / 56.18361; 12.26833 ). Her crew survived. [7] [15]
USS YP-284 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The naval trawler/patrol boat was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tulagi by Akatsuki, Ikazuchi and Shiratsuyu (all Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [234] [235]
Yura Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Nagara-class cruiser was bombed, torpedoed and damaged in the Indispensable Strait off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by Bell P-39 Airacobra, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Army Air Force, United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. Her crew were rescued. She broke in two, with the bow section sinking; the stern section was scuttled by Harusame and Yūdachi (both Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) at 8°15′S159°07′E / 8.250°S 159.117°E / -8.250; 159.117 . [236]

26 October

List of shipwrecks: 26 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
AmerikaFlag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The barge was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by Luftwaffe aircraft. A crew member was killed. Eight survivors were rescued by M-14 (Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Navy). [230]
Anglo Mærsk Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Canary Islands, Spain ( 27°50′N22°15′W / 27.833°N 22.250°W / 27.833; -22.250 ) by U-509 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was torpedoed and sunk the next day at 27°15′N17°55′W / 27.250°N 17.917°W / 27.250; -17.917 by U-604 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Her 35 crew survived. [237]
Anne Hutchinson Flag of the United States.svg  United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of East London, Union of South Africa ( 33°10′S28°30′E / 33.167°S 28.500°E / -33.167; 28.500 ) by U-504 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Steel Mariner (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) and a South African fishing vessel. An attempt was made to tow Anne Hutchinson by HMSAS David Haigh (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  South African Navy). She was later split in two by explosive charges, with the stern section sinking. The bow section was towed to Port Elizabeth by HMSAS David Haigh, where the ship was declared a total loss. [238]
Arca Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of Chios, Greece by HMS Taku (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Her 25 crew survived the sinking. [72] [239]
Betty H. Flag of Finland.svg  Finland World War II: Continuation War: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south of Mariehamn, Åland 59°54′N19°45′E / 59.900°N 19.750°E / 59.900; 19.750 ) by ShCh-307 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). [240] [241]
USS Hornet Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy
USS Hornet Listing USS Hornet (CV-8) is abandoned in the late afternoon of 26 October 1942.jpg
USS Hornet
World War II: Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands: The Yorktown-class aircraft carrier was severely damaged by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 140 of her 2,919 crew. She was abandoned at 01:35 on 27 October and was subsequently sunk by Makigumo and Akigumo (both (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) 08°38′S166°43′E / 8.633°S 166.717°E / -8.633; 166.717 ). The wreck was discovered in January 2019. [242]
Keizan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk off the Kuril Islands by USS S-31 (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Eight crew were killed. [7] [243]
MercatorFlag of Finland.svg  Finland World War II: The lugger was sunk at Brüsterort, Germany by Shch-406 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). [7]
USS Porter Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands: The Porter-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean north east of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by a torpedo from a crashed Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft United States Navy. She was subsequently scuttled by USS Shaw (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) due to damage received. Fifteen of her crew were killed or died of their wounds. [244]
President Coolidge Flag of the United States.svg United States Army
President Coolidge The Beached Transport SS President Coolidge--October 1942.jpg
President Coolidge
World War II: The troopship struck a mine in the Pacific Ocean off Espiritu Santo, Solomon Islands and sank. Of the 5,342 people on board, two lost their lives.
Teifu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan The cargo ship was run ashore off the coast of Fukien Province, China ( 23°33′N117°21′E / 23.550°N 117.350°E / 23.550; 117.350 ). The vessel was pulled off on 28 October and sailed to Hong Kong for repairs. [245]
Tergestea Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by British aircraft. All 80 men aboard were killed. [7] [72]
UJ 1204 Böhmen War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine hunter struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland with the loss of 45 of her crew. [7] [246]
Udarnik Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The tug was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of thirteen of her passengers and crew. [230]

27 October

List of shipwrecks: 27 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Gurney E. Newlin Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°51′N30°06′W / 54.850°N 30.100°W / 54.850; -30.100 ) by U-436 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 59 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by Bic Island ( Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada) and HMCS Alberni (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). Gurney E. Newlin was torpedoed and sunk the next day by U-606 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [247]
Hokuango Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off the coast of French Indochina by USS Tautog (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [248] [ unreliable source? ]
LoraFlag of Greece.svg  Greece World War II: The auxiliary sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Taku (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [7]
Malgache Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Baltic Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Liepāja, Latvia ( 56°52′N20°59′E / 56.867°N 20.983°E / 56.867; 20.983 ) by S-12 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) and was beached. She was later salvaged. [249]
Pacific Star Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 29°15′N20°57′W / 29.250°N 20.950°W / 29.250; -20.950 ) by U-509 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was abandoned the next day at 29°21′N19°28′W / 29.350°N 19.467°W / 29.350; -19.467 but did not sink until 30 October. Her 96 crew survived. [250] [103]
Shch-308 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was lost in the Baltic Sea. Possibly sunk in the Sodra-Kvarken Channel. The attacker was Iku-Turso (Military Flag of Finland.svg  Finnish Navy). [7] [251]
Sourabaya Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 212: The whale factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°32′N31°02′W / 54.533°N 31.033°W / 54.533; -31.033 ) by U-436 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 77 of the 154 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Bic Island ( Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada), HMCS Alberni and HMCS Ville de Quebec (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). A landing craft carried as deck cargo was also lost. [note 3] [252]
Stentor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 29°13′N20°53′W / 29.217°N 20.883°W / 29.217; -20.883 ) by U-509 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 44 of the 246 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Woodruff (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [253]
U-627 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 of Iceland ( 59°14′N22°49′W / 59.233°N 22.817°W / 59.233; -22.817 ) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew.

28 October

List of shipwrecks: 28 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Bengt Sture Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by Shch-406 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy). Four survivors were rescued by Shch-406 and sent to Leningrad but were never heard of again. A source gives a total of fourteen men and a woman killed, but it may include the above survivors. [254] [255]
Butia Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil The cargo ship ran aground and was wrecked off Piauí. [256]
Hopecastle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Canary Islands, Spain ( 31°39′N19°23′W / 31.650°N 19.383°W / 31.650; -19.383 ) by U-509 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was torpedoed, shelled and sunk the next day at 31°30′N19°35′W / 31.500°N 19.583°W / 31.500; -19.583 by U-203 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mano (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) or reached land in their lifeboat. [257]
Kosmos II Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy HX 212: The factory ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°15′N28°10′W / 55.250°N 28.167°W / 55.250; -28.167 ) by U-606 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was then torpedoed and sunk by U-624 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 of the 133 people on board on 29 October. Survivors were rescued by Barrwhin (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and HMCS Kenogami (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [258] Three landing craft carried as deck cargo were also lost. [note 4] [259]
Luisiano Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by British aircraft. There were 25 dead and eight survivors. [7] [72] [260]
Nagpore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean northwest of the Canary Islands ( 31°30′N19°35′W / 31.500°N 19.583°W / 31.500; -19.583 ) by U-509 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of her 73 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Crocus (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats. [86] [261]

29 October

List of shipwrecks: 29 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Abosso Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The unescorted passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 700 nautical miles (1,300 km) northwest of the Azores, Portugal ( 48°30′N28°50′W / 48.500°N 28.833°W / 48.500; -28.833 ) by U-575 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 362 of the 393 people on board. She was on a voyage from Cape Town, Union of South Africa to Liverpool, Lancashire. Survivors were rescued by HMS Bideford (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [262]
No. 21Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The barge was sunk in the Volgo-Caspian Channel by Luftwaffe aircraft. Five of her passenger and crew killed. Nine passengers and crew were rescued by Bakinets (Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union). [230]
Barrwhin Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°02′N22°45′W / 55.033°N 22.750°W / 55.033; -22.750 ) by U-436 with the loss of 24 of the 114 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Kenogami (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [263]
Bic Island Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to rescuing survivors from the sinking of Gurney E. Newlin (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) and Sourabaya (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°05′N23°27′W / 55.083°N 23.450°W / 55.083; -23.450 ) by U-224 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 165 people on board. [264]
Corinaldo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 33°20′N18°12′W / 33.333°N 18.200°W / 33.333; -18.200 by U-503 with the loss of eight of her 58 crew. She was abandoned by the survivors, who were rescued by HMS Cowslip (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Corinaldo was torpedoed, shelled and sunk the next day by U-203 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). [265]
I-172 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was sunk west of San Cristobal by an American Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft. [7]
Laplace 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 Cape Agulhas, Union of South Africa ( 40°35′S21°35′E / 40.583°S 21.583°E / -40.583; 21.583 ) by U-159 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 63 people on board were rescued by George Gale (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States), Porto Alegre ( Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil) or a South African Air Force rescue boat. [266]
Macabi Flag of Panama.svg  Panama World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Port of Spain, Trinidad ( 10°01′30″N60°54′30″W / 10.02500°N 60.90833°W / 10.02500; -60.90833 ). [7] [267]
Pan-New York Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy HX 212: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 54°58′N23°56′W / 54.967°N 23.933°W / 54.967; -23.933 ) by U-624 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 43 of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Rosthern and HMCS Summerside (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy), which scuttled the ship. [268]
Primrose Hill Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 139: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 18°58′N28°40′W / 18.967°N 28.667°W / 18.967; -28.667 ) by UD-5 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by Sansu (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom).
Ross Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 370 nautical miles (690 km) south east of Cape Agulhas ( 38°51′S21°40′E / 38.850°S 21.667°E / -38.850; 21.667 ) by U-159 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Rockrose (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [269] [270]

30 October

List of shipwrecks: 30 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Baron Vernon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Madeira, Portugal ( 36°06′N16°59′W / 36.100°N 16.983°W / 36.100; -16.983 ) by U-604 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All 49 crew were rescued by Baron Elgin (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [271]
Brittany Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Madeira ( 33°29′N18°32′W / 33.483°N 18.533°W / 33.483; -18.533 ) by U-509 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of the 57 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Kelantan (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [272]
Bullmouth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-409 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She consequently straggled behind the convoy and was torpedoed and sunk at 33°20′N18°25′W / 33.333°N 18.417°W / 33.333; -18.417 by U-659 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 50 of her 56 crew. [273]
Komintern Flag of the Soviet Union (1936 - 1955).svg  Soviet Union World War II: The tanker was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by Luftwaffe aircraft. Three of her crew were killed. [230] [274]
Président Doumer Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Madeira ( 35°08′N16°44′W / 35.133°N 16.733°W / 35.133; -16.733 ) by U-604 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 260 of the 345 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Alaska (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) and HMS Cowslip (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [275]
Silverwillow Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ( 35°08′N16°44′W / 35.133°N 16.733°W / 35.133; -16.733 ) by U-408 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of the 67 people on board. She was abandoned on 5 November at 34°07′N14°39′W / 34.117°N 14.650°W / 34.117; -14.650 . Survivors were rescued by HMS Kelantan (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). Silverwillow foundered on 6 November at 37°24′N10°45′W / 37.400°N 10.750°W / 37.400; -10.750 . [276]
Tasmania Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-659 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). She was torpedoed and sunk the next day ( 36°06′N16°59′W / 36.100°N 16.983°W / 36.100; -16.983 ) by U-103 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of the 90 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Alaska (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) and Baron Elgin (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [277] [278]
U-520 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°47′N49°50′W / 47.783°N 49.833°W / 47.783; -49.833 ) by a Douglas Digby aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 53 crew.
U-559 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 32°30′N33°00′E / 32.500°N 33.000°E / 32.500; 33.000 ) by Dulverton, HMS Hero, HMS Hurworth, HMS Pakenham and HMS Petard (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of seven of her 45 crew.
U-658 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 50°32′N46°32′W / 50.533°N 46.533°W / 50.533; -46.533 ) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 145 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew. [279]
West Kebar Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north east of Barbados ( 14°57′N53°37′W / 14.950°N 53.617°W / 14.950; -53.617 ) by U-129 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 57 crew. Thirty-four survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy patrol boat on 8 November; eight survivors reached Guadalupe in their lifeboats on 10 November, and nine were rescued by Campero (Flag of Spain (1938-1945).svg  Spain) on 18 November. [280]
No. 34 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The Project 1125 armored motor gunboat was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]

31 October

List of shipwrecks: 31 October 1942
ShipStateDescription
Aldington Court Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic west of Port Nolloth, Union of South Africa ( 30°20′S2°10′W / 30.333°S 2.167°W / -30.333; -2.167 ) by U-172 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 of her 44 crew. One crew member was taken on board U-172 as a prisoner of war, the rest of them were rescued by City of Christiana (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [281]
Empire Guidon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) east south east of Durban, Union of South Africa ( 30°48′S34°11′E / 30.800°S 34.183°E / -30.800; 34.183 ) by U-504 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of the 57 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Clan Alpine (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [282]
HMS MTB 87 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Vosper 72 foot-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine in the North Sea. [283]
Marylyn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic ( 0°46′S32°42′W / 0.767°S 32.700°W / -0.767; -32.700 ) by U-174 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Ettrickbank and Pundit (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [284]
Reynolds Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) east of Durban ( 30°02′S35°02′E / 30.033°S 35.033°E / -30.033; 35.033 ) by U-504 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 47 crew. [285]
USS YP-345 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The yard patrol boat disappeared without trace with her seventee crew. She was on a voyage from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to Midway Island via the French Frigate Shoals. Cause is unknown. [286] [287]
No. 045 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat was lost on this date.[ citation needed ]

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List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1942
ShipStateDescription
HMS LCM 31 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in October.[ citation needed ]
Nojima Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Nagara Maru-class transport ship was damaged in a series of air attacks between mid-September and early October 1942, being beached sometime between 1 and 9 October in Trout Lagoon, Kiska, Alaska Territory. Her crew abandoned her on 13 October. She was bombed and burned out on 20 April 1943. The stern of the ship sank under tow to be scrapped in Japan in early 1956, while the bow remained beached. [288]
Shch-213 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank off Constanţa, Romania with the loss of all hands sometime in October. Originally thought to have been sunk on 14 October by a Kriegsmarine submarine chaser. [289]
Shch-320 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland between 3 and 10 October 1942. Her 37 crew were all lost. The wreck was found in the area of Bolshoy Tyuters Island on 1 May 2017. [290] [291] [292]
U-116 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type XB submarine disappeared without trace after a last radio report on 6 October 1942 from 45°00′N31°30′W / 45.000°N 31.500°W / 45.000; -31.500 . Lost with all 58 crew.
HMS Unique Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The U-class submarine was lost between 9 and 24 October between Land's End, Cornwall and Gibraltar with the loss of all 34 crew. [22]
No. 16 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost during the month.[ citation needed ]

Notes

  1. ^Note 1 Task Force 64 comprised USS Boise, USS Buchanan, USS Duncan, USS Farenholt, USS Helena, USS Laffey, USS McCalla, USS San Francisco and USS Salt Lake City.
  2. ^Note 2 The vessels lost with Southern Empress were: LCT 2006, and LCMs 508, 509, 519, 522, 523, 532, 537, 547, 620. [165]
  3. ^Note 3 The vessel lost with Sourabaya was LCT 2281. [252]
  4. ^Note 4 The vessels lost with Kosmos II were LCTs 2190, 2192 and 2284. [259]

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