List of shipwrecks in September 1918

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The list of shipwrecks in September 1918 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during September 1918.

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1 September

List of shipwrecks: 1 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Ami de DieuFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 47°32′N8°55′W / 47.533°N 8.917°W / 47.533; -8.917 ) by SM U-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [1]
City of Glasgow Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 21 nautical miles (39 km) east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland ( 52°17′N5°38′W / 52.283°N 5.633°W / 52.283; -5.633 ) by SM UB-118 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twelve lives. [2] [3]
Etoile PolaireFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 176 nautical miles (326 km) off Penmarc'h, Finistère ( 47°32′N8°55′W / 47.533°N 8.917°W / 47.533; -8.917 ) by SM U-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [4]
LibertadorFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The trawler was scuttled west of Gibraltar by SM U-22 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [5]
Mesaba Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 21 nautical miles (39 km) east of the Tuskar Rock ( 52°17′N5°38′W / 52.283°N 5.633°W / 52.283; -5.633 ) by SM UB-118 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twenty of her crew. [3] [6]
St. LouisFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer sank, partially submerged, in 25 feet (7.6 m) of water 22 miles (35 km) south of St. Louis, Missouri. One passenger killed. [7]

2 September

List of shipwrecks: 2 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
SMS Estebrugge War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. [8]
HirondelleFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°32′N8°55′W / 47.533°N 8.917°W / 47.533; -8.917 ) by SM U-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [9]
NicolazicFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 47°32′N8°55′W / 47.533°N 8.917°W / 47.533; -8.917 ) by SM U-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [10]
San Andres Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north by west of Port Said, Egypt by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [11]
Stortind Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 360 nautical miles (670 km) north of the Azores, Portugal by SM U-155 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [12]

3 September

List of shipwrecks: 3 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Brava Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°34′N5°06′W / 50.567°N 5.100°W / 50.567; -5.100 ) by SM UB-125 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seventeen of her crew. [13]
Bogstad Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The cargo ship departed from Brest, Finistère, France for Cardiff, Glamorgan, United Kingdom. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands. [14]
Highcliffe Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) south east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland ( 51°56′N5°54′W / 51.933°N 5.900°W / 51.933; -5.900 ) by SM UB-87 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [3] [15]
Lake Owens Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north west by west of Trevose Head ( 50°32′N5°08′W / 50.533°N 5.133°W / 50.533; -5.133 ) by SM UB-125 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [16]

4 September

List of shipwrecks: 4 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Arum Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Pantelleria, Italy ( 36°50′N12°50′E / 36.833°N 12.833°E / 36.833; 12.833 ) by SM UC-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [17]
Bogstad Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bristol Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-125 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all twelve of her crew. [18]
Dora Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of France ( 49°26′N12°36′W / 49.433°N 12.600°W / 49.433; -12.600 ) by SM U-82 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [19]
RichardFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Majorca, Spain ( 39°49′N1°51′E / 39.817°N 1.850°E / 39.817; 1.850 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [20]
Santa MariaFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Peniche by SM U-22 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [21]
Villa Franca Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The tug was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Lisbon by SM U-22 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [22]
War Firth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 33 nautical miles (61 km) south by west of The Lizard, Cornwall by SM U-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eleven crew. [3] [23]

5 September

List of shipwrecks: 5 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Dolphin Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy Red Movement Russian Civil War: The gunboat was shelled and sunk at Kazan on the Volga River by White Movement or Czech Legion artillery. [24]
Rio Mondego Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The schooner was damaged by scuttling charges in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The charges were placed by SM U-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was towed to the Isles of Scilly and beached. Despite being placed under guard, some of her cargo of port was liberated by the locals. [25]
SM UC-91 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Type UC III submarine collided with Alexandra Woermann (Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany ) in the Baltic Sea ( 54°21′N10°10′E / 54.350°N 10.167°E / 54.350; 10.167 (SM UC-91) ) and sank with the loss of 17 crew. She was raised on 6 September, repaired and returned to service.

6 September

List of shipwrecks: 6 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Almirante Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The United Fruit Company passenger-cargo ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean after colliding with the tanker USS Hisko (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) 16 nautical miles (30 km) off the coast of New Jersey near Atlantic City at approximately ( 39°21′N74°13′W / 39.350°N 74.217°W / 39.350; -74.217 (Amirante) ). All but five to seven of the 105 passengers and crew survived. [26] [27] [28]
Audax Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km) east by north of Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire ( 54°29′N0°21′W / 54.483°N 0.350°W / 54.483; -0.350 ) by SM UB-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. [29]
Milly Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2.25 nautical miles (4.17 km) west by south of Tintagel Head, Cornwall ( 50°30′N4°52′W / 50.500°N 4.867°W / 50.500; -4.867 ) by SM UB-87 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [30] [31]

7 September

List of shipwrecks: 7 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Bellbank Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south south west of the Île du Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône, France ( 42°48′N5°08′E / 42.800°N 5.133°E / 42.800; 5.133 ) by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [3] [32]
SMS M41 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type 1915 minesweeper struck a mine and sank. [33]
Ruysdael Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 228 nautical miles (422 km) west by south of Ouessant, Finistère, France ( 46°53′N10°07′W / 46.883°N 10.117°W / 46.883; -10.117 ) by SM U-105 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twelve crew. [3] [34]
Santa Maria Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal The barque was destroyed by fire in the Atlantic Ocean ( 13°25′S15°00′W / 13.417°S 15.000°W / -13.417; -15.000 ). Her crew survived. [35]
Sophia Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland by SM U-155 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [36]
Vicenza Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Salonica, Greece ( 39°42′N23°18′E / 39.700°N 23.300°E / 39.700; 23.300 ) by SM UB-42 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [37]

8 September

List of shipwrecks: 8 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
HMS Nessus Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Admiralty M-class destroyer collided with HMS Amphitrite (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) in the North Sea and sank.

9 September

List of shipwrecks: 9 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Dorisbrook Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The collier collided with HMS Orbita (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and sank in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru. Her crew were rescued by HMS Orbita. [38] [39]
Baywest Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was accidentally shelled by a French steamer, she caught fire and sank 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south west of Longships, Cornwall. [40]
HelvetiaFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) west south west of Lindesnes, Vest-Agder by SM U-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [41]
Missanabie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 51°11′N7°25′W / 51.183°N 7.417°W / 51.183; -7.417 ) by SM UB-87 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 45 lives. [3] [42]
Taurus Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north of Scarborough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-80 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew. [43]
SM U-92 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 87 submarine struck a mine in the North Sea ( 59°00′N1°30′W / 59.000°N 1.500°W / 59.000; -1.500 ) and sank with the loss of all 39 crew.
War Arabis Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 88 nautical miles (163 km) north by east of Cape Sigli, Algeria ( 38°08′N5°30′E / 38.133°N 5.500°E / 38.133; 5.500 ) by SM U-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [44]

10 September

List of shipwrecks: 10 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
SM UB-83 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine was depth charged and sunk in the North Sea off the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom ( 58°28′N1°50′W / 58.467°N 1.833°W / 58.467; -1.833 ) by HMS Ophelia (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 37 crew. [45]

11 September

List of shipwrecks: 11 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Governor Powers Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The schooner was sunk in a collision in western Nantucket Sound. [46]

12 September

For the scuttling of the Danish schooner Skjold on this date, see the entry for 3 August 1918.

List of shipwrecks: 12 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Galway Castle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock ( 48°50′N10°40′W / 48.833°N 10.667°W / 48.833; -10.667 ) by SM U-82 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She was taken in tow but sank on 15 September with the loss of 143 lives. [47]
Leixões Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) off the coast of the United States by SM U-155 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [48]
HMS Sarnia Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The armed boarding steamer was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt ( 31°58′N30°55′E / 31.967°N 30.917°E / 31.967; 30.917 ) by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 55 crew. [49]

13 September

List of shipwrecks: 13 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Amiral Charner Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) west of Pantellaria, Italy ( 36°36′N12°58′E / 36.600°N 12.967°E / 36.600; 12.967 ) by SM U-41 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). [50]
Buffalo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea of Corsewall Point, Wigtownshire by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew. [51]
M. J. Craig Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north east of Black Head, County Antrim by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [52]
Setter Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) north west of Stranraer, Wigtownshire by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of nine of her crew. [3] [53]

14 September

List of shipwrecks: 14 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Agios Nicolas Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Paphos by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [54]
ColumbiaFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 19-gross register ton, 41-foot (12.5 m) fishing vessel sank in Saint Matthews Bay ( 60°44′N146°20′W / 60.733°N 146.333°W / 60.733; -146.333 (Saint Matthews Bay) ) on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska. All five people on board survived. [55]
Gibel Hamam Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Portland Bill by SM UB-104 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 21 of her crew. [3] [56]
Ioanna No.45Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [57]
Moguchiy Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy Russian Civil War: Allied Intervention in the Russian Civil War; The gunboat was shelled and sunkin the Dvina River by British Monitors. 18 crewmen killed, 5 rescued, 7 POW. [24]
Neotsfield Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off the Skulmartin Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) ( 54°42′N5°23′W / 54.700°N 5.383°W / 54.700; -5.383 ) by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [58]
SM UB-113 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine departed Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium on patrol. No further trace, lost with all 39 crew. [59]
Unknown boatNaval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy Red Movement Russian Civil War: The minelaying boat was run aground and abandoned on the Volga River. [24]

15 September

List of shipwrecks: 15 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Ioanna No.37Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM U-65 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [60]
EnergyCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) east south east of the Codling Bank Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [3] [61]
Joseph Fisher Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The two-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east north east of the Codling Bank Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [62]
Kendal Castle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon by SM UB-104 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her crew. [3] [63]
Mary Fanny Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) east south east of the Codling Bank Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [64]

16 September

List of shipwrecks: 16 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Acadian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south west by west of Trevose Head, Cornwall ( 50°25′10″N5°15′58″W / 50.41944°N 5.26611°W / 50.41944; -5.26611 ) by SM UB-117 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 25 of her 26 crew. [3] [65]
USS Buena Ventura Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War I: Convoy OV 31: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north west of Spain ( 44°36′N13°10′W / 44.600°N 13.167°W / 44.600; -13.167 ) by SM UB-129 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her crew. [66] Survivors were rescued by Lola (BandMercante1785.svg  Spain) and Temeraire (Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy).
Dedushka Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Russian Civil War: Allied Intervention in the Russian Civil War; The ship was lost to enemy action. [24]
Ethel Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon by SM UB-104 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [67]
HMS Glatton Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Gorgon-classmonitor caught fire at Dover, Kent and was scuttled by HMS Cossack and HMS Myngs (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 79 of her 305 crew.
G. Voyazides Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Lion by SM UC-67 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her crew. [68]
Lord Stewart Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of Hope's Nose, Devon ( 50°30′N3°17′W / 50.500°N 3.283°W / 50.500; -3.283 ) by SM UB-104 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [3] [39] [69]
Madryn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north north east of Trevose Head ( 50°38′N5°01′W / 50.633°N 5.017°W / 50.633; -5.017 ) by SM U-82 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [30] [70]
Philomel Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) south east by east of the Glénan Islands, Finistère ( 47°43′N3°41′W / 47.717°N 3.683°W / 47.717; -3.683 ) by SM UB-88 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [71]
Serula Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 13.5 nautical miles (25.0 km) north east of Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seventeen crew. [3] [72]
Star of Poland Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship was wrecked at Chiba, Japan. [35]
Tasman Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 220 nautical miles (410 km) north by west of Cape Villano, Spain by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen crew. [3] [73]
Wellington Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) north west of Cape Villano ( 45°48′N10°58′W / 45.800°N 10.967°W / 45.800; -10.967 ) by SM U-118 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew. [74]

17 September

List of shipwrecks: 17 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Blackford Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship sprung a leak on her maiden voyage 250 miles (400 km) south of Magdalena Bay and was abandoned. She eventually drifted ashore off Rodo Sinaloa near Mazatlan, Mexico a total loss. [75] [76]
CairoFlag of Egypt.svg  Egypt World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by an enemy submarine. [3]
Coos Bay Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The steamer sank south west of the tip of Baja California. [77]
Igor Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship sank after an explosion in the North Sea, south of Longstone, while in convoy. Whether it was a torpedo or mine is unknown. Her crew survived. [78]
Lavernock Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Trevose Head, Cornwall 50°28′N5°06′W / 50.467°N 5.100°W / 50.467; -5.100 by SM UB-117 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [79]
Muriel Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire ( 57°32′06″N1°44′16″W / 57.53500°N 1.73778°W / 57.53500; -1.73778 ) by SM UC-58 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [30] [80]
No. 1 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy Red Movement Russian Civil War: The gunboat was grounded in a trap and then shelled by artillery and abandoned on the Kama River. One crewman was killed, another was wounded, and three were captured. [24]
PortaritissaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°39′N26°08′E / 35.650°N 26.133°E / 35.650; 26.133 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [81]
SofiaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 35°39′N26°08′E / 35.650°N 26.133°E / 35.650; 26.133 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [82]
Ursa Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay [83] by SM UB-104 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [84]
Wigbert War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The minesweeper struck a mine in the mouth of the Elbe at Cuxhaven, Germany, and became a constructive total loss. [85]

18 September

List of shipwrecks: 18 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Adelphotis Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°14′N25°25′E / 36.233°N 25.417°E / 36.233; 25.417 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [86]
Agios Amma Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°14′N25°25′E / 36.233°N 25.417°E / 36.233; 25.417 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [87]
Buffalo Flag of France.svg  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of St Agnes Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom ( 50°19′N5°18′W / 50.317°N 5.300°W / 50.317; -5.300 ) by SM UB-117 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [88]
Helena Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship ran aground on West Chicken Island, Lake Erie. She broke in two on 25 September and was a total loss. [89]
John O. Scott Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) west by north of Trevose Head, Cornwall ( 50°32′N5°16′W / 50.533°N 5.267°W / 50.533; -5.267 ) by SM UB-117 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her crew. [90]
Ledaal Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean ( 33°50′N20°05′W / 33.833°N 20.083°W / 33.833; -20.083 ) by SM U-157 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [91]
Primo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north north west of the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall ( 50°17′N5°28′W / 50.283°N 5.467°W / 50.283; -5.467 ) by SM UB-117 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [92]
USS Scout Patrol No. 907 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The patrol vessel caught fire and burned to water line at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. [93]

19 September

List of shipwrecks: 19 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Agios Spiridon Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°04′N24°00′E / 36.067°N 24.000°E / 36.067; 24.000 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [94]
Barrister Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of the Chicken Rock Lighthouse, Isle of Man by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 30 crew. [95]
BelliqueuxFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The vessel struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off the Tevenec Lighthouse, Île de Sein, Finistère. [96]
Erik Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west of Cape Roca, Spain ( 38°05′N10°17′W / 38.083°N 10.283°W / 38.083; -10.283 ) by SM UB-129 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). She foundered three days later. [97]
Fanny Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Raz de Sein by SM UB-88 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy), [98] with the loss of two crew members. [99]
Gordon C. Dominion of Newfoundland Red Ensign.svg  Newfoundland The cargo ship was destroyed by fire 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Grate's Cove. [35]

20 September

List of shipwrecks: 20 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Aghios Nicolaos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°57′N22°05′E / 36.950°N 22.083°E / 36.950; 22.083 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [100]
Aghios Nicolas Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°26′N22°20′E / 36.433°N 22.333°E / 36.433; 22.333 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [101]
Aghios Spiridon Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°26′N22°20′E / 36.433°N 22.333°E / 36.433; 22.333 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [102]
Angelina PasqualeFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UB-105 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [103]
Circé Civil and Naval Ensign of France.svg  French Navy World War I: The submarine was sunk in the Adriatic Sea ( 41°39′N19°25′E / 41.650°N 19.417°E / 41.650; 19.417 ) by SM U-47 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of all but one of her crew. [104] [105]
Dragonos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°59′N21°59′E / 36.983°N 21.983°E / 36.983; 21.983 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [106]
Igor Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The cargo ship sprang a leak and sank. [35]
KingfisherFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ( 43°31′N61°53′W / 43.517°N 61.883°W / 43.517; -61.883 ) by SM U-155 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [107]
Prof. Elias Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°42′N22°12′E / 36.700°N 22.200°E / 36.700; 22.200 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [108]
San MicheleFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UB-105 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [109]
Theologos Flag of Greece.svg Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ( 36°57′N22°05′E / 36.950°N 22.083°E / 36.950; 22.083 ) by SM U-27 (Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg  Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived. [110]
Von Jonquieres War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy The Max Kochen-class Vorpostenboot capsized and sank in a storm off Helgoland. [111]

21 September

List of shipwrecks: 21 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Downshire Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of Rockabill by SM UB-64 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [112]
Santo FortunatoFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UB-105 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [113]
Staithes Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east by south of Sunderland, County Durham by SM UB-115 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew. [3] [114]

22 September

List of shipwrecks: 22 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
HMT Elise Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north east of St. Mary's Lighthouse, Northumberland ( 55°06′N1°27′W / 55.100°N 1.450°W / 55.100; -1.450 ) by SM UB-34 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen of her crew. [115]
EuthamiaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east by north of the Humber Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [116]
GaiaFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores ( 37°13′N23°19′W / 37.217°N 23.317°W / 37.217; -23.317 ) by SM U-157 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [117]
Gorsemore Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) south east of Cape Colonne, Italy ( 38°28′N17°51′E / 38.467°N 17.850°E / 38.467; 17.850 ) by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [39] [118]
Polesley Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north of the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall ( 50°13′N4°46′W / 50.217°N 4.767°W / 50.217; -4.767 ) by SM UB-88 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 43 of her crew. [119]

23 September

List of shipwrecks: 23 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Aldershot Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east south east of Dartmouth, Devon by SM UB-104 or SM UB-113 (both War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. [120]
Edlington Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) east by south of Cape Passaro, Sicily, Italy ( 36°42′N16°37′E / 36.700°N 16.617°E / 36.700; 16.617 ) by SM UC-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [3] [121]

24 September

List of shipwrecks: 24 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Erik Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden The schooner sprang a leak and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Huelva, Andalusia, Spain. Her crew were rescued by two Spanish merchant vessels. [122]
Scow No. 21Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The scow sank near the dock of the Groton Iron Works, Groton, Connecticut. [123]

25 September

List of shipwrecks: 25 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Gloire a JesusFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM U-46 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [124]
Hebburn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) off Mine Head, Cornwall ( 51°40′N7°13′W / 51.667°N 7.217°W / 51.667; -7.217 ) by SM UB-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew. [3] [39] [125]
Shitomu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan The cargo ship sank at Shinagawa, Tokyo. [122]
SM U-156 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 151 submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of all 77 crew.
Unknown boatNaval Ensign of Russia.svg  Russian Navy White Movement Russian Civil War: The boat was shelled and damaged by Sergei (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy), run aground and abandoned on the Volga River. [24]

26 September

List of shipwrecks: 26 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Belle Brice Flag of France.svg  France The schooner foundered in a gale at Castellón de la Plana, Spain. [126]
Paul Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire, United Kingdom ( 54°27′N0°30′W / 54.450°N 0.500°W / 54.450; -0.500 (SS Paul) ) by SM UB-21 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived. [127]
USCGC Tampa Ensign of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Navy World War I: Convoy HG 107: The Ungula-classcutter was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 50°40′N6°19′W / 50.667°N 6.317°W / 50.667; -6.317 by SM UB-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all hands. The numbers of the casualties vary; 131, or 111 Coast Guard, 8 US Navy and some civilian dock workers, or 112 US Navy, 10 Royal Navy and 5 dock workers. [93]

27 September

List of shipwrecks: 27 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
En AvantFlag of France.svg  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère by SM U-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [128]
Hatasu Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by west of Oran, Algeria ( 36°32′N0°53′W / 36.533°N 0.883°W / 36.533; -0.883 ) by SM UB-49 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [3] [129]

28 September

List of shipwrecks: 28 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Baldersby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) east of the Codling Bank Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ) by SM UB-91 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew. [130]
BenhaFlag of Egypt.svg  Egypt World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Ras el Dabas by an enemy submarine. [3]
Rye CliffFlag of the United States (1822-1836).svg  United States The 137-foot (42 m) sidewheel paddle steamer, a ferry, was destroyed by fire while moored at a pier just off Sea Cliff Park in Sea Cliff, Long Island, New York. [131]
SarasotaFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The dredge was blown ashore in a gale, probably at Port Sponge, Florida. The vessel was refloated the next day. [132]

29 September

List of shipwrecks: 29 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Libourne Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall ( 49°47′N5°10′W / 49.783°N 5.167°W / 49.783; -5.167 ) by SM U-54 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. [133]
USS Minnesota Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War I: The Connecticut-class battleship struck a mine in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off the Fenwick Island Lighthouse, Delaware and was severely damaged. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.
HMML 247Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The motor launch was lost on this date. [30]
Nyanza Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west by west of the Corsewall Lighthouse, Wigtownshire by SM UB-95 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of thirteen of her crew. [3] [134]
SM UB-115 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine was depth charged and sunk in the North Sea 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) off Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, United Kingdom ( 55°13′N1°22′E / 55.217°N 1.367°E / 55.217; 1.367 by HMS Ouse, HMS Star, HMT Viola (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and the R23X-class airship R27 (Ensign of the Royal Air Force.svg  Royal Air Force) with the loss of all 39 crew.

30 September

List of shipwrecks: 30 September 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Atlantico Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom ( 49°50′N6°35′W / 49.833°N 6.583°W / 49.833; -6.583 ) by SM UB-112 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [135]
Francesco PadreFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Salerno by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [136]
Gabriela CostelaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Salerno by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [137]
Giovanni CostaFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Salerno by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [138]
San Francesco P.Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Salerno by SM UC-53 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy). [139]
HMS Seagull Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The minesweeper, a converted Sharpshooter-class torpedo gunboat, collided with another vessel and sank in the River Clyde. [140]
HMT Sealark II Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank off St John's Point, County Donegal. [30] [141]
USS Ticonderoga Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War I: The transport ship was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 43°05′N38°43′W / 43.083°N 38.717°W / 43.083; -38.717 ) by SM U-152 (War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 213 of the 237 people on board, 112 crew and 101 troops. Two of the survivors were taken as prisoners of war, the rest were rescued by Moorish Prince (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom ). [93]
SM U-102 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 57 submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea east of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom with the loss of all 42 crew.
SM UB-127 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean south of Fair Isle, United Kingdom with the loss of all 34 crew. [142]

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1918
ShipCountryDescription
Blackford Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship either sprung a leak 250 miles (400 km) south of Magdalena Bay on 17 September, eventually drifting ashore at Mazatlán, Mexico a total loss, or foundered 125 miles (201 km) off Cape St. Lucas in a hurricane on 26 September. [143] [144]
SM UB-104 War Ensign of Germany 1903-1918.svg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB III submarine was lost in Lyme Bay on or after 17 September with the loss of all 36 crew. [145]

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