List of shipwrecks in September 1944

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The list of shipwrecks in September 1944 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during September 1944.

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1 September

List of shipwrecks: 1 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Aura Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The coaster (186 GRT, 1944) struck a mine and sank at Lepsøyrevet, Norway, with the loss of one crew. [1]
Capo Lena Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany The cargo ship was scuttled on the Charpentier Reef, off Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure, France. The wreck was raised in 1946 and broken up. [2]
F 198 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type B Marinefahrprahm foundered on this date.
F 539 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type CM Marinefahrprahm minelayer was sunk by artillery fire on the Danube near Gruia, Romania.
HMS Hurst Castle Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy CU 36: The Castle-class corvette (1,060/1,590 t, 1944) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland ( 55°27′N8°12′W / 55.450°N 8.200°W / 55.450; -8.200 ) by U-482 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seventeen of her 124 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Ambuscade (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [3]
Ina Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary naval vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of Chichijima by USS Pilotfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of 30 crew. [4] [5]
Kehdingen War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The weather ship was intercepted by USCGC Northland (Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard) and scuttled in the Greenland Sea ( 76°30′N19°02′W / 76.500°N 19.033°W / 76.500; -19.033 ). All 17 crew and 11 passengers (a meteorological team) were captured. [6] [7] [8]
HMS MMS 117 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper (255/295 t, 1942) was sunk by a mine off Civitavecchia, Italy. [9]
Oituz Flag of Romania.svg  Romania World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Constanţa by U-23 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Later refloated but declared a total loss. [10]
S-80 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 1939/40 motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea. [11]
SF 109 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.
SF 262 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.
Sekino Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Sekino Maru-class auxiliary transport was sunk in the Lembeh Strait, in the Celebes Sea ( 01°06′N122°21′E / 1.100°N 122.350°E / 1.100; 122.350 ) by US Navy land-based aircraft. [4] [12]
Tientsin Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the East China Sea off Woosung, China. [4]
Troilus Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship (7,422 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea 300 nautical miles (560 km) north east of Socotra Island, South Yemen ( 14°10′N61°04′E / 14.167°N 61.067°E / 14.167; 61.067 ) by U-859 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of the 101 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nadder and HMS Taff (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [13]
U-247 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the English Channel ( 49°54′N5°49′W / 49.900°N 5.817°W / 49.900; -5.817 ) by HMCS Saint John and HMCS Swansea (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 52 crew. [14]
USS YMS-21 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The YMS-1-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Toulon, Var, France ( 43°06′N05°54′E / 43.100°N 5.900°E / 43.100; 5.900 ).

2 September

List of shipwrecks: 2 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
AF 70 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Artilleriefährprahm was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France by Royal Navy motor torpedo boats. [4]
Empire Curzon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship (7,067 GRT, 1944) was driven ashore in the Seine Bay in gales. She struck the wreck of Iddesleigh (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). She was later refloated and towed to the United Kingdom. Declared a constructive total loss, she was laid up until December 1945 and then scrapped. [15]
HMS Glen Avon Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The auxiliary anti-aircraft vessel (509 or 678 GRT, 1912), a former paddle minesweeper, foundered in a storm in Seine Bay, Normandy. [16]
HMS LCP(L) 71 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft personnel (large) (5,9/8,2 t, 1941) was lost on this date.
M 3144 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was sunk at Vergi, Lithuania in a Soviet air raid. [4]
Miyakawa Maru No. 2 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Japan by USS Guardfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [17]
T-410 Vzryv Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea east of Varna, Romania ( 43°51′N29°12′E / 43.850°N 29.200°E / 43.850; 29.200 ) by U-19 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). All officers, 53 sailors and 22 troops carried aboard were lost. [18] [19]
Toso Maru No. 1 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean by HMS Strongbow (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
U-394 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Norwegian Sea south east of Jan Mayen, Norway ( 69°47′N4°10′E / 69.783°N 4.167°E / 69.783; 4.167 ) by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 825 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Vindex and depth charges and gunfire from HMS Keppel, HMS Mermaid, HMS Peacock and HMS Whitehall (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [20]
Weilburg Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Kiel. [4]

3 September

List of shipwrecks: 3 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Fjordheim Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: Convoy ON 251: The cargo ship (4,115 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 55°20′N9°58′W / 55.333°N 9.967°W / 55.333; -9.967 ) by U-482 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Mallory (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and HMCS Montreal (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [21] [22]
Livingston Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship (2,140 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Louisburg, Nova Scotia, Canada ( 46°15′N58°05′W / 46.250°N 58.083°W / 46.250; -58.083 ) by U-541 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Barrie (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Canadian Navy). [23]
Sperrbrecher 155 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Sperrbrecher was scuttled at Antwerp, Belgium. She was raised on 30 May 1945 and completed as the cargo ship Ardea. [24]

4 September

List of shipwrecks: 4 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Ambra Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The Perla-class submarine was sunk during Allied air raid on Genoa.
Bosworth Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship off the coast of Calvados, France. She was refloated in May 1949 and scrapped. [25]
Erlangen Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The hospital ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Genoa, Italy. [26]
Grenadier Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The incomplete cargo ship was scuttled in the Scheldt by German forces. She was raised on 19 February 1945 and completed in 1946 as Armand Grisar. [27]
Hinode Maru No. 6 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The guard ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by Bowfin (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
I-O-27 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebelgefäß landing craft was sunk on this date.
I-O-44 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebelgefäß landing craft was sunk on this date.
Musketier Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The uncompleted tanker was scuttled in the Scheldt at Antwerp. She was raised on 13 April 1945 and completed in 1946 as Gouvernor Galpin. [27]
S 184 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the English Channel by British shore-based artillery. [4]
TA28 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Ariete-class torpedo boat was destroyed in drydock at Genoa during and Allied air raid. [28]
TA33 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The incomplete Soldati-class destroyer was sunk during trials off Genoa by American aircraft with the loss of 14 lives. [29]
UIT-15 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The ex-Italian Flutto-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa by aircraft of the Royal Air Force. [30]
UIT-16 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The ex-Italian Flutto-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa by aircraft of the Royal Air Force. [30]
UIT-20 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The ex-Italian Flutto-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa, Italy by aircraft of the Royal Air Force. [30]
UnnamedFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War II: The uncompleted tanker was scuttled at Hoboken, Antwerp by German forces. She was raised on 6 December 1945 and completed in 1949 as Belgian Pride. [31]
UnnamedFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War II: The incomplete tanker was scuttled at Hoboken by German forces. She was raised on 27 December 1944 and completed in April 1946 as Stavelot. [32]
UnnamedFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium World War II: The incomplete cargo ship was scuttled at Hoboken by German forces. She was raised on 12 November 1944 and completed in 1946 as Houffalize. [33]

5 September

List of shipwrecks: 5 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Ioannis Fafalios Government Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The collier (5,670 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north east of Mombasa, Kenya ( 4°20′S43°57′E / 4.333°S 43.950°E / -4.333; 43.950 ) by U-861 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 33 crew. [34] [35]
Kokka Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy TAMO-25: The Type 1K ore carrier ran aground leaving Keelung Harbour, Formosa. She was refloated later in the day and returned to port. Sunk by a mine in Keelung Harbour on 5, 7 or 12 September. ( 25°12′N121°45′E / 25.200°N 121.750°E / 25.200; 121.750 ). [36]
M-274 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was scuttled in the Scheldt off Doel, Belgium. [37]
M-276 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was scuttled in the Scheldt. [38]
M 3631 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was scuttled in the Scheldt. [4]
R 12 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the northern Adriatic Sea off Umag. There were 10 dead and 4 wounded. [4] [39]
RA 261 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The RA 251-class minesweeper was sunk on this date.
RA 262 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The RA 251-class minesweeper was sunk on this date.
S-184 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 1939/40 motor torpedo boat was sunk in the English Channel by British shore batteries. [11]
Shingetsu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Shikoku by USS Albacore (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
Shiretoko Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Batavia, Netherlands East Indies by HMS Tantivy (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
Shonan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy MOTA-22: The Shonan Maru-class ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Kyushu ( 30°55′N129°45′E / 30.917°N 129.750°E / 30.917; 129.750 ) by USS Seal (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Five crewmen were killed. [40]
U-362 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Kara Sea off Krakovka, Soviet Union ( 75°51′N89°27′E / 75.850°N 89.450°E / 75.850; 89.450 ) by T-116 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew. [41]
UJ 106 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser was scuttled in the Danube at Prahovo, Romania. [42]
UJ 110 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser was scuttled in the Danube at Prahovo. [42]
UJ 6083 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Ape-class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.
UJ 6085 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser, a former Gabbiano-class corvette, was sunk at Genoa, Italy by Allied aircraft. [43]

6 September

List of shipwrecks: 6 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Breda Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship (1,260 GRT, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Emden, Lower Saxony by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force with the loss of twelve lives. [44]
Eguchi Maru No. 3 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Shikoku by USS Albacore (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
Eiji Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy TAMA-25: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine off the south west coast of Formosa.( 22°19′N120°30′E / 22.317°N 120.500°E / 22.317; 120.500 ). A total of 611 troops and six crewmen were killed. [45]
Norderney II Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The lightship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Emden by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 455 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force and 478 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force. [44]
R 304 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The R 301-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank off Ekkerøy, Norway. 23 of her 28 crew were killed. [46] [47]
Rosafred Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Roter Sand, Germany by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft, [4] [48] almost certainly of 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Sperrbrecher 185 Hans Burg War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Sperrbrecher was severely damaged in a British air raid on Emden. She was taken to Wilhelmshaven for repairs. She was further damaged there in Allied air raids on 30 March and 12 April 1945, being burnt out on the latter date. Subsequently repaired post-war and entered Bundesmarine service as Heidberg. [4]

7 September

List of shipwrecks: 7 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
A R B 8Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 26-gross register ton, 49.1-foot (15.0 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at the mouth of the Dangerous River ( 59°20′55″N139°18′00″W / 59.34861°N 139.30000°W / 59.34861; -139.30000 (Dangerous River) ) on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska. [49]
Eiyo Maru No. 2 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy C-076: The oiler was torpedoed and damaged in the Sulu Sea off Mindanao, Philippines by USS Paddle (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Towed to Sindugon Point, Cebu ( 08°10′N122°40′E / 8.167°N 122.667°E / 8.167; 122.667 ) and beached on 9 September, declared damaged beyond repair. Bombed and sunk 12 September. Two passengers and 43 crew were killed. [50]
F 332 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 337 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm Sperrbrecher was sunk on this date.
F 339 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 342 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 359 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 534 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
John C. Calhoun Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The Liberty ship was damaged at Finschhafen, New Guinea by the explosion of her cargo. She was declared a constructive total loss. [51]
Kehl War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk on this date.
MAL 27 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The incomplete MAL 1A type landing fire support lighter was sunk at Krupp Shipyard, Rheinhausen.
MAL 30 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The incomplete MAL 1A type landing fire support lighter was sunk at Krupp Shipyard, Rheinhausen.
Mainz War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk on this date.
Mosel War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk on this date.
PiLB 512 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The PiLB 41 type landing craft was lost on this date.
Shinyō Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy C-076: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea off Mindanao by USS Paddle (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) while carrying 1 British and 749 US prisoners of war (POWs). A total of 667 American POWs, 47 guards and 15 crew were killed. [50] [52] Eighty-three POW survivors make it to shore where one died, the rest were helped by Filipino guerillas. 31 were picked up by USS Narwhal (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) on 29 September. [4]
SM 243 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
Ulm War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk on this date.
Westfalen War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The seaplane tender was sunk by mines in the Skagerrak off Marstrand, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Aboard were 200 German soldiers and 75–80 German and Norwegian prisoners. There were 65 or 78 survivors, and around 200 dead. [53]

8 September

List of shipwrecks: 8 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
ElbeFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank. [4]
Empire Heritage Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 305: The tanker (15,702 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north north east of Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland ( 55°27′N8°01′W / 55.450°N 8.017°W / 55.450; -8.017 ) by U-482 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 112 of the 163 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Wave (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) and Pinto (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). [54] [55]
Kong Alf Flag of Norway.svg  Norway The coaster (687 GRT, 1921) foundered in the Baltic Sea ( 57°11′30″N12°04′36″E / 57.19167°N 12.07667°E / 57.19167; 12.07667 ). All crew were rescued by Fritiof (Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden). Later raised, repaired and returned to service. [56]
M-96 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk by a mine in Narva Bay. [4] [57]
Nichian Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy TAKA-808: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west north west of Ishigaki Island ( 24°45′N123°20′E / 24.750°N 123.333°E / 24.750; 123.333 ) by USS Spadefish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Fifty-one crewmen killed. [58]
Nichiman Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy TAKA-808: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west north west of Ishigaki Island ( 24°45′N123°20′E / 24.750°N 123.333°E / 24.750; 123.333 ) by USS Spadefish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Fifty-three crewmen were killed. [58]
Pinto Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 305: The rescue ship (1,346 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north north east of Tory Island ( 55°27′N8°01′W / 55.450°N 8.017°W / 55.450; -8.017 ) by U-482 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eighteen of the 59 people on board, including two survivors from Empire Heritage (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Wave (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [55] [59]
R-235 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type R-218 minesweeper was scuttled or sunk in a collision in the Merwe Canal. [4] [60]
Rex Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy
Rex SS Rex capsized.gif
Rex

World War II: The ocean liner was bombed and sunk at Koper, Yugoslavia by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force. The wreck was raised and scrapped in situ in August 1947. [61]

Ryuka Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy C-076: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea off Mindanao, Philippines ( 08°19′N121°30′E / 8.317°N 121.500°E / 8.317; 121.500 ) by USS Bashaw (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). 328 troops, two gunners and 16 crewmen were killed. [62]
Shinten Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy TAKA-808: The Shinten Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west north west of Ishigaki Island ( 24°45′N123°20′E / 24.750°N 123.333°E / 24.750; 123.333 ) by USS Spadefish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Two gunners and eight crewmen were killed. [58]
Shokei Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy TAKA-808: The Shokei Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west north west of Ishigaki Island ( 24°45′N123°20′E / 24.750°N 123.333°E / 24.750; 123.333 ) by USS Spadefish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Two crewmen were killed. [63]
StuBo 1038 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The StuBo42 type landing craft/motor launch was sunk on this date.
StuBo 1039 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The StuBo42 type landing craft/motor launch was sunk on this date.
T-353 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Narva Bay. [4]
UJ 2224 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Ape-class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.
Yanagigawa Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea west of Mindanao by USS Bashaw (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
Zagreb War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The auxiliary river minesweeper was wrecked when her Croat crewmembers mutinied and ran her ashore and looted the vessel. [64]

9 September

List of shipwrecks: 9 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Bukun Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Malacca. [4]
CHa-8 and CHa-9 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The CHa-1-class submarine chasers were sunk off Sumatra, Netherlands East Indies by mines.
Erna Oldendorff Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure, France by Allied aircraft. The wreck was dispersed by explosives on 14 April 1949. [65]
F 623 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
FR 118 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Redoutable-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa, Italy. [66]
Hindoo Flag of Panama.svg  Panama The cargo ship, one of the seized Danish ships, Broholm, operated under Panamanian flag for the War Shipping Administration, on passage from Guantanamo to Barranquilla under escort by PC-616, collided with Australia Star (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and sank. Thirty one survivors were rescued. The collision set case law as PC-616 was found liable for not supervising movement of the escorted vessel and warning Hindoo of collision. [67] [68] [69] [70]
KT-337 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The KM-4-class river minesweeping launch was sunk on this date.
Kuniyama Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Sulu Sea by United States Navy aircraft. [4]
Kurenai Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Sulu Sea by United States Navy aircraft. [4]
LerøyFlag of Norway.svg  Norway The cutter (26 GRT, 1904) collided with Saude (Flag of Norway.svg  Norway) off Klokkarvik, Norway and sank. All seven people on board survived. [71]
M 5631 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The KFK-2-class naval drifter/minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Romsdalsfjord. [4]
Manshu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy TAMA-25: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 43 nautical miles (80 km) north west of Calayan Island, Philippines ( 19°45′N120°55′E / 19.750°N 120.917°E / 19.750; 120.917 ) by USS Queenfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Nine hundred troops and crewmen were killed. [72]
Mihaya Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Sulu Sea by United States Navy aircraft. [4]
R-304 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type R-301 minesweeper was sunk by mine off Eggeroy. [73]
Rozan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship (6,638 GRT) was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft. [74]
Saiwai Maru No. 8 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and severely damaged in an American air raid on Okinawa. She was declared a total loss. [4]
Sava Flag of Independent State of Croatia.svg Croatian Navy World War II: The river monitor was scuttled by her crew near Slavonski Brod. Raised and repaired post war and returned to Yugoslavian service.
Shonan Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Okhotsk north of Etorofu, Kurile Islands ( 47°03′N148°18′E / 47.050°N 148.300°E / 47.050; 148.300 ) by USS Seal (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [75] Her crew were rescued by USS Seal. [4]
Shoryu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy 3908: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by USS Bang (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) off Tateyama ( 28°58′N137°45′E / 28.967°N 137.750°E / 28.967; 137.750 ). Sixty-four troops and four crewmen were killed. [76]
Taiyu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Sulu Sea by United States Navy aircraft. [4]
TK-224 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The A-1 (Vosper 72-foot)-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.
Tokiwasan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy 3908: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by USS Bang (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) off Tateyama ( 28°58′N137°45′E / 28.967°N 137.750°E / 28.967; 137.750 ). Fourteen troops and nine crewmen were killed. [76]
Toyooka Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy TAMA-25: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 43 nautical miles (80 km) north west of Calayan Island ( 19°45′N120°55′E / 19.750°N 120.917°E / 19.750; 120.917 ) by USS Queenfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). A total of 1,036 troops and nine crewmen were killed. [72]
Tsinan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Woosung, China. [4]
U-484 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 west of Ireland ( 55°45′N11°41′W / 55.750°N 11.683°W / 55.750; -11.683 ) by HMS Helmsdale and HMS Portchester Castle (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 52 crew. [77]
UJ 2142 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Crete by Allied aircraft. [4]
V 1303 Freiburg War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.

10 September

List of shipwrecks: 10 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
AF 43 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in an Allied air raid on Hoedekenskerke, Zeeland, Netherlands. Four crew were killed. [4] [78]
AF 48 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in an Allied air raid on Hoedekenskerke, Zeeland, Netherlands. [4]
Bukun Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Straits of Malacca ( 3°54′N98°42′E / 3.900°N 98.700°E / 3.900; 98.700 ). Her cargo of aviation gasoline burned on the water, destroying the lifeboats and killing all 44 crew and 29 passengers as well as a fishing boat and her crew. [79] [80]
Chihaya Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy MI-19: The auxiliary tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Tsushima Strait east of Quelpart Island ( 33°39′N127°43′E / 33.650°N 127.717°E / 33.650; 127.717 ) by USS Sunfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Seventy-six troops, one gunner, and eight crewmen were killed. 6 Daihatsu landing craft go down with the ship. [81] [82] [83]
F 185 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk in an Allied air raid on Hoedekenskerke, Zeeland, Netherlands. [84]
F 186 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk in an Allied air raid on Hoedekenskerke, Zeeland, Netherlands. [85]
Hinoki Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Hinoki Maru-class auxiliary netlayer was torpedoed in the Java Sea by USS Pargo (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). The vessel sank the next day 75 nautical miles (139 km; 86 mi) east north east of Kangean Island, Netherlands East Indies ( 06°17′S116°27′E / 6.283°S 116.450°E / -6.283; 116.450 ). [4] [86]
Hoei Maru No. 2 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Woosung. [4]
Korei Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean west of Sumatra, Netherlands East Indies by HNLMS O 19 (Naval Jack of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy). [4]
Misago Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy MR 1: The submarine chaser was attacked and sunk in the Indian Ocean by Hawker Hurricane and Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force. [4]
PK-234 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The MO-4-class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.
U-20 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IIB submarine was scuttled in the Black Sea ( 41°10′N30°47′E / 41.167°N 30.783°E / 41.167; 30.783 ).
U-23 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IIB submarine was scuttled in the Black Sea ( 41°11′N30°00′E / 41.183°N 30.000°E / 41.183; 30.000 ).

11 September

List of shipwrecks: 11 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
CHa-165 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The CHa-1-class submarine chaser was sunk off Kagashima ( 32°20′N131°50′E / 32.333°N 131.833°E / 32.333; 131.833 ) by USS Albacore (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy).
Eurofeld War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The replenishment oiler was scuttled at Saint-Nazaire, France. Wreck raised and scrapped in 1950. [87]
F 190 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type AM Marinefahrprahm minelayer was sunk by a mine off Lister. The crew was saved. [88]
FC 45 Fortis War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval trawler was lost on this date.
Giulio Cesare Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Regia Marina World War II: The hospital ship was bombed and sunk at Vallone di Zaule by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 16 Squadron, South African Air Force. She was refloated in 1948 and scrapped in 1949. [89] [90]
Hakuun Maru No. 2 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Finback (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
Hassho Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy 1910B : The Hassho Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was attacked north of Chichijima by American Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft and damaged by near misses. She was scuttled by shelling by Oki and Chidori (both Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [91]
Horai Maru No. 1 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Palau by United States Navy aircraft. [4]
HMS LCM 263 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft mechanized (21/35 t, 1942) was lost on this date.
M-462 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk north east of Skagen, Denmark by Allied aircraft. [4] [92]
R-80 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft off Hoofdplaat, Zeeland, Netherlands. [93]
U-19 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IIB submarine was scuttled in the Black Sea ( 41°34′N31°50′E / 41.567°N 31.833°E / 41.567; 31.833 ).
Vang Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lista, Norway ( 58°03′N6°34′E / 58.050°N 6.567°E / 58.050; 6.567 ) by HMS Venturer (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). All crew survived. [94]

12 September

List of shipwrecks: 12 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Ayazono Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy C-067: The tanker was sunk by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft northwest of Cebu, Philippines ( 10°20′N124°0′E / 10.333°N 124.000°E / 10.333; 124.000 ). 37 crewmen were killed. [95]
Bali Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands. She was refloated in 1945, repaired and returned to service in 1947. [96]
Eiyo Maru No. 2 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary oiler was sunk by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft near Cebu, Philippines. 43 crewmen and two passengers were killed. [62]
F 184 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 249 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 616 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 863 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type D Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
Genkai Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy M-103: The Genkai Maru-class auxiliary transport was sunk by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft near Cebu, Philippines. 50 crewmen were killed. [97]
Gyoraitei 52, Gyoraitei 62 and Gyoraitei 67 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The motor torpedo boats were sunk by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft near Cebu, Philippines. [98]
Honor Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Sanremo, Italy. She was refloated in 1947 and scrapped. [99]
HR 82 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval drifter was lost on this date.
Hakutetsu Maru No. 7 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The collier, a Hakutetsu Maru No. 7-class auxiliary transport ship, was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 2.7 miles (4.3 km) east of Kashinozaki, Japan ( 33°32′N135°55′E / 33.533°N 135.917°E / 33.533; 135.917 ) by USS Pipefish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Four crewmen and six passengers were killed. [4] [100]
Hirado Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy HI-72: The Etorofu-class escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south east of Hong Kong ( 17°54′N114°49′E / 17.900°N 114.817°E / 17.900; 114.817 ) by USS Growler (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). One hundred and seven crewmen including the captain and Rear Admiral Kajioka were killed. The admiral's staff, 26 others and 74 crewmen were rescued. [101] [102]
Kachidoki Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy HI-72: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south east of Hong Kong ( 19°25′N112°23′E / 19.417°N 112.383°E / 19.417; 112.383 ) by USS Pampanito (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). The ship was carrying Australian and British prisoners of war (POWs); 431 POWs, 145 troops and twelve crewmen were killed. 521 POWs were rescued by the escort ships. 159 survivors were rescued by USS Sealion, USS Queenfish, and USS Pampanito (all Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) on 15 September, with 7 dying before they could be landed at Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, Mariana Islands. [102] [103]
Keian Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy C-067: The cargo ship was sunk by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) near Cebu, Philippines. 80 soldiers and 24 crewmen were killed. [104]
Kiso Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Fuji Maru-class auxiliary gunboat was sunk by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft at 11°18′N124°04′E / 11.300°N 124.067°E / 11.300; 124.067 near BulalaQui Point, Cebu, Philippines. Four crewmen were killed. [62]
Korei Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Shinto Maru No. 2-class auxiliary netlayer (540 GRT 1939) was bombed and sunk by Task Force 38 aircraft at Cebu, Philippines. 22 crew killed. [105]
M 426 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk off Kristiansand, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force with the loss of 22 lives. [4] [106] [107]
Nankai Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy HI-72: The Nankai Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) south of Hong Kong ( 18°15′N114°21′E / 18.250°N 114.350°E / 18.250; 114.350 ) by USS Sealion (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). One hundred and ninety-six troops and three crewmen were killed. [108]
Nichiei Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Shokei Maru-class auxiliary transport (2,446 GRT 1939) was bombed and sunk in the Camotes Sea off Mactan Island, Philippines ( 10°20′N124°00′E / 10.333°N 124.000°E / 10.333; 124.000 ) by US Navy aircraft. One crewman was killed. [109]
USS Noa Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The high-speed transport, a former Clemson-class destroyer, was rammed in the Pacific Ocean off Palau by USS Fullam (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) and sank. All 150 crew were rescued by USS Fullam.
Ostland Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was damaged off Stad, Norway by aircraft based on HMS Furious and HMS Trumpeter (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was beached. [4]
PC-75Yugoslav Partisans flag (1942-1945).svg Yugoslav Partisans World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk by six Hawker Hurricane aircraft. [110]
R 178 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: the minesweeper was scuttled at Thessaloniki, Greece. [4]
Rakuto Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy C-067: The Shinkyo Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk in the Camotes Sea off Mactan Island, near Pangian Cape's south coast, Cebu ( 10°20′N124°20′E / 10.333°N 124.333°E / 10.333; 124.333 ) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. One hundred and seventy troops and 29 crewmen were killed. [104]
Rakuyo Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy HI-72: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) south of Hong Kong by USS Sealion (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). The ship was carrying Australian and British prisoners of war (POWs); 1,159 of the 1,318 POWs were killed in the sinking, 54 survivors were rescued by USS Sealion, USS Queenfish, and USS Pampanito (all Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) on 15 September, with four dying before they could be landed at Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, Mariana Islands. Nine crewmen were killed. [102] [111]
SF 306 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebelfahre Type 43 was sunk on this date.
Schnelles Geleitboot 19 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The escort ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at the mouth of the Ebro. [112]
Shikinami Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy HI-72: The Fubuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) south of Hong Kong ( 18°16′N114°40′E / 18.267°N 114.667°E / 18.267; 114.667 ) by USS Growler (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of 91 of her 219 crew. 128 survivors were rescued by Mikura (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [102]
T-61 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The unfinished Type 1940 torpedo boat was being towed to Germany when she was torpedoed by Allied aircraft and beached at Den Helder. Scrapped post war. [113] [114]
Toyo Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy C-067: The cargo ship was sunk by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft near Cebu, Philippines. Five crewmen were killed. [104]
V 5105 Wirbel War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was damaged off Stad by aircraft based on HMS Furious and HMS Trumpeter (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was beached. [4]
V 5307 Felix Scheder War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Steiermark-class Vorpostenboot was bombed and sunk off Stad by aircraft based on HMS Furious and HMS Trumpeter (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 22 lives. [4] [115] [116]
V 5309 Seerobbe War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk off Stad by aircraft based on HMS Furious and HMS Trumpeter (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
USS YMS-409 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The YMS-1-class minesweeper foundered off the east coast of the United States with the loss of all 33 hands. [117]
Zuiho Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy HI-72: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) south of Hong Kong ( 19°23′N111°50′E / 19.383°N 111.833°E / 19.383; 111.833 ) by USS Pampanito (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [102]

13 September

List of shipwrecks: 13 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
CH-55 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The No.28-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north of Cebu, Philippines ( 10°20′N124°00′E / 10.333°N 124.000°E / 10.333; 124.000 ) by United States Navy aircraft. [118]
Democratia Flag of Greece.svg  Greece World War II: The Greek Partizan gunboat was sunk by German ships in the harbor at Ithaca Island. [119]
Empire Archer Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore on Rathlin Island, County Donegal, Ireland. She was on a voyage from Sunderland, County Durham to an American port. She was later refloated and beached at Bangor, County Down. Subsequently repaired at Glasgow, Renfrewshire and returned to service. [120]
Etashima Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged just before midnight in the Yellow Sea ( 34°31′N124°46′E / 34.517°N 124.767°E / 34.517; 124.767 ) by USS Sunfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). She broke in half with the forward part sinking an hour later on 13 September. 369 passengers and 7 crew were killed. Her aft section drifts until sinking on 30 September off the Yangtze River mouth. [81] [121]
M 5603 Albatros War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in a Soviet air raid on Kiberg, Norway. Three of her 19 crew were killed. [4] [47] [122]
HMS MFV 1032 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The MFV 1001-class motor fishing boat (93/114 t, 1944) sank in the western Mediterranean Sea while in tow. [123]
Maria Antonietta Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The tugboat was sunk by German ships in the harbor at Ithaca Island after being captured earlier in the day by Greek Partizans. [119]
USS Perry Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The high-speed minesweeper, a former Clemson-class destroyer, struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Anguar, Palau. All 133 crew were rescued by USS Preble (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy).
SS-14 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The SS-class landing ship was sunk by United States aircraft near Cebu.
Toni Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk off Santorini, Greece, by HMS Troubridge and HMS Tuscan (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [124]
USS Warrington Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The Somers-class destroyer foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) off Vero Beach, Florida with the loss of 248 of her 321 crew.

14 September

List of shipwrecks: 14 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
USCGC Bedloe Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard World War II: The Active-class patrol boat foundered off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina during the 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane with the loss of 26 lives while on a mission to assist the crew of George Ade, which had been torpedoed by U-518 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). There were 12 survivors. [125] [126] [127] [128]
BorgheimWar ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The cutter was sunk in a Soviet air raid on Ekkerøy, Norway. Two of her six crew were killed. [47] [122]
F 223 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Marinefährprahm was sunk in a Soviet air raid on Vardø, Norway. [4]
F 406 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type C Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date. Salvaged and put in Soviet service as BDB-2 (Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy).
F 561 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 563 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 579 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 583 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 586 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
Irene Oldendorff Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The uncompleted cargo ship was sunk at Copenhagen, Denmark by saboteurs. She was later repaired, completed and entered service.
USCGC Jackson Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard World War II: The Active-class patrol boat foundered off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina during the 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane with the loss of 21 lives while on a mission to assist the crew of George Ade, which had been torpedoed by the U-518 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). There were 20 survivors. [125] [126] [127]
HMS MMS 278 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The MMS-class minesweeper (255/295 t, 1943) was wrecked off Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. [129]
USS Natchez Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The River-class frigate was driven ashore on the coast of Virginia. [4] Later refloated and returned to service.
Schnelles Geleitboot 19 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The escort ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off "Ebromündung" by Allied aircraft. [4]
T-2 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The No.1-class landing ship was bombed and damaged off Chichi Jima ( 27°07′N142°12′E / 27.117°N 142.200°E / 27.117; 142.200 ) by aircraft from USS Bunker Hill (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Later in a storm she struck a reef and sank at 27°05′N142°09′E / 27.083°N 142.150°E / 27.083; 142.150 . [130]
T-3 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The No.1-class landing ship ran aground in the Gulf of Davao near the entrance to Saragani Strait, off Pagobas, Mindanao ( 05°35′N125°24′E / 5.583°N 125.400°E / 5.583; 125.400 ). Her props, prop shaft and steering gear were damaged and she was beached. The next day she was torpedoed and sunk there by USS Guavina (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). There were 10 dead and 25 wounded. [131] [132] [133]
T-5 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The No.1-class landing ship was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Davao off Davao, Philippines ( 06°10′N126°00′E / 6.167°N 126.000°E / 6.167; 126.000 ) by United States Navy aircraft. Only two of her 180 crew survived. [134] [135]
USS Temptress Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The Flower-class corvette was driven ashore on the coast of Virginia. [4] Later refloated and returned to service.
Thomas Tracey Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and broke in two. All 31 crew were rescued. [136]
UJ 2216 L'Incomprise II War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The armed yacht/submarine chaser was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy by USS PT-559 (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
V 1608 Hamburg War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Max Kochen-class Vorpostenboot was sunk off Kristiansand, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. [4]
V 5105 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and damaged in the Aramsund Channel by Fleet Air Arm aircraft based on HMS Furious and HMS Trumpeter (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was beached. [4]
V 5307 Felix Scheder War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and sunk in the Aramsund Channel by Fleet Air Arm aircraft based on HMS Furious and HMS Trumpeter (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
V 5309 Seerobbe War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and damaged in the Aramsund Channel by Fleet Air Arm aircraft based on HMS Furious and HMS Trumpeter (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). She was beached. [4]
Vinyard Sound Lightship Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The lightship foundered in Vineyard Sound with the loss of all twelve crew.
USS YAG-17 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The amphibious training hulk, a dismasted barquentine, was forced ashore in Lynnhaven Roads, Chesapeake Bay near Little Creek, Virginia ( 36°57′N76°13′W / 36.950°N 76.217°W / 36.950; -76.217 ) and suffered a broken back. Later refloated, towed to Norfolk and abandoned in 1946. [137]
USS YMS-409 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The YMS-1-class minesweeper foundered in the Atlantic Ocean. All 33 crew were lost. [136]

15 September

List of shipwrecks: 15 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
CHANT 4Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: The CHANT was shelled and damaged in the Strait of Dover by German artillery. She was repaired and returned to service. [138]
DB 50 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The light gun carrier was sunk on this date.
F 173 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Lapland War: Operation Tanne Ost: The Type A Marinefährprahm was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Gogland, Soviet Union. [4]
F 175 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Lapland War: Operation Tanne Ost: The Type A Marinefährprahm was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Gogland. [4]
F 177 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Lapland War: Operation Tanne Ost: The Type A Marinefährprahm was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Gogland. [4]
F 822 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type D Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 868 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type D Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
I-O-102 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebelgefäß landing craft was sunk on this date.
Kehrweider Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: Operation Paravane: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Altafjord by Avro Lancaster aircraft of 9 and 617 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. [4]
Konstanz War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk on this date.
Kuha 6 Naval Jack of Finland.svg  Finnish Navy World War II: Lapland War: The minesweeper was mined and sunk off Kirkonmaa, Koktka. Seven crew were killed, one crewman was rescued. [139]
KT 26 Erpel War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spatha by HMS Royalist and HMS Teazer (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
LAT 15 Margarethe War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The light gun carrier was sunk on this date.
HMS LCF(L) 31 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The anti-aircraft support landing craft (370/510 t, 1943) was lost on this date.
HMS LCF(L) 35 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The anti-aircraft support landing craft was lost on this date.
HMS LCP(L) 348 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft personnel (large) (5.9/8.2 t, 1943) was lost on this date.
PC-73 PionirNaval Ensign of Yugoslavia (1949-1993).svg  Yugoslav Navy (Partizans)World War II: The small patrol boat was captured by S 152, S 154, and S 158 (all War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). Later sunk. [140]
R 29 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Lapland War: Operation Tanne Ost: The R 25-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk at Gogland by Taisto 5 (Naval Jack of Finland.svg  Finnish Navy). [4]
R 76 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Lapland War: Operation Tanne Ost: The minesweeper was damaged in the Baltic Sea and consequently beached on Gogland. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service. [4]
TA14 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Turbine-class destroyer was sunk in an American air raid on Salamis, Greece with the loss of six lives. [4] [141]
Tirpitz War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: Operation Paravane: The Bismarck-class battleship was bombed and severely damaged in Altafjord by Avro Lancaster aircraft of 9 and 617 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.
TKA-13 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The D-3-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in the Baltic Sea by Vorpostenboote of 61 Vorpostenflotille , Kriegsmarine, or sunk by German R boats in the Arctic Sea. Nine crewmen were taken as prisoners of war. [4] [142]
UJ-1224 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The KUJ-class submarine chaser was sunk in Kongsfjord ( 70°43′N29°19′E / 70.717°N 29.317°E / 70.717; 29.317 ) by Soviet aircraft. One crew was killed. [143] [144]
UJ 2107 Milos War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The armed yacht/submarine chaser was lost on this date.
UJ 2171 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper (formerly KT 4 Heidelberg) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spatha, Greece by HMS Royalist and HMS Teazer (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). 65 crewmen were killed. [4] [145]
VMV 10 and VMV 14 Naval Jack of Finland.svg  Merivoimat World War II: Lapland War: Operation Tanne Ost: The patrol ships were shelled and sunk in Suurkyla Harbor, Suursaari by Kriegsmarine ships. [146]

16 September

List of shipwrecks: 16 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Daressalam War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The depot ship was bombed and set afire at Kiel in an Allied air raid. She was refloated in 1945 and converted to an accommodation ship. [147]
F 801 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type DM Marinefahrprahm minelayer was sunk on this date.
GP 91 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The KFK 2-class naval drifter was sunk on this date.
Hedgehog Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Kiel, Germany. Later salvaged. [148]
I-364 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Type D1 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of the Boso Peninsula ( 34°30′N145°23′E / 34.500°N 145.383°E / 34.500; 145.383 ) by USS Sea Devil (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [149]
Imaji Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Sunda Strait near Laban, Philippines. [150]
M 3202 Gotland War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was sunk at Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands by Allied aircraft. There was no casualty. [4] [151]
Ogura Maru No. 2 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy HI-74: The 1TL-class replenishment oiler (possibly named Kokura Maru No. 2) was damaged by the explosion of Tokushima Maru (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy); then she was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel ( 21°42′N121°41′E / 21.700°N 121.683°E / 21.700; 121.683 ) by USS Redfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Three guards, 23 passengers and fifteen crewmen were killed. [152]
RO 20 Wolsum War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, exploded, and sunk at Kirkenes, Norway ( 69°44′N30°07′E / 69.733°N 30.117°E / 69.733; 30.117 ) in a Soviet air raid. [4] [96]
S 145 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Brest, Finistère, France. [4]
Shinai Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea ( 4°07′S122°44′E / 4.117°S 122.733°E / -4.117; 122.733 by United States Navy aircraft. [153]
TA14 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Turbine-class destroyer was sunk by US aircraft at Salamis, Greece. [28]
Tokusima Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy HI-74: The Tokushima Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel ( 21°57′N121°35′E / 21.950°N 121.583°E / 21.950; 121.583 ) by USS Picuda (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). 44 gunners, 82 passengers and 52 crewmen were killed. [154]

17 September

List of shipwrecks: 17 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Azusa Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy HI-74: The 1TL-class replenishment oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 220 nautical miles (410 km) southeast of Hong Kong ( 19°08′N116°33′E / 19.133°N 116.550°E / 19.133; 116.550 ) by USS Barb (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). She blew up and sank with all hands. [155]
F 373 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 962 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type D Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
HHa 06 Johan Adriaan War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval drifter was lost on this date.
HHa 07 Odin War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval drifter was lost on this date.
PiLB 213 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The PiLB 40 type landing craft was lost on this date.
R-171 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk by hitting a wreck in the North Sea. [156]
T18 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 37 torpedo boat was sunk by Soviet rocket-armed aircraft, or bombed by Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft at Paldiski, Estonia. 30 crewmen killed. [4] [157] [158]
TA17 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Palestro-class torpedo boat was severely damaged in an Allied air raid on Piraeus, Greece. She was not repaired. [4]
Unyō Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy HI-74: The Taiyō-class escort carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 220 nautical miles (410 km) south east of Hong Kong ( 19°08′N116°36′E / 19.133°N 116.600°E / 19.133; 116.600 ) by USS Barb (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of approximately 240 lives. A total of 761 people were rescued by Chiburi and CD-27 (both Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [159]
V 1201 Juno War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine in the North Sea west of Heligoland and was damaged. She was then sunk by an Allied de Havilland Mosquito aircraft. [4]
V 1202 Friedrich Suthmeyer War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine in the North Sea west of Heligoland. She was then sunk by an Allied de Havilland Mosquito aircraft. [4]
Wotan War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk by a mine at km 1805 of the Danube with the loss of two lives. [160]

18 September

List of shipwrecks: 18 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Ångermanland Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden World War II: The hulk, formerly a cargo liner, was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft at Wesermünde, Pomerania Germany. [161]
Ampetco, and
Punta Gorda
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
The tanker Ampetco collided with the cargo ship Punta Gorda in the Caribbean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Cape San Roman, Venezuela ( 12°15′15″N70°04′30″W / 12.25417°N 70.07500°W / 12.25417; -70.07500 ). Punta Gorda exploded and sank, setting Ampteco on fire. Ampetco was declared a constructive total loss. In April 1945, she was sunk as target off Aruba, Netherlands Antilles. [162]
V 601 Dr. Heinrich Wiegand War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary cruiser was sunk in a Allied air attack on Wesermünde. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. [163]
F 972 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type D Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 4751 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type MZA Marinefährprahm was shelled and sunk in the Ligurian Sea by Allied destroyers. [4]
Gyōkū Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea ( 35°02′N124°24′E / 35.033°N 124.400°E / 35.033; 124.400 ) by USS Thresher (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). 643 troops and 39 crew were killed. [121]
Gyokurei Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea ( 35°05′N124°24′E / 35.083°N 124.400°E / 35.083; 124.400 ) by USS Grayback (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy. [164]
Junyō Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Junyō Maru-class cargo ship, considered a hell ship, was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Sumatra, Netherlands East Indies ( 02°52′S101°12′E / 2.867°S 101.200°E / -2.867; 101.200 ) by HMS Tradewind (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). 5,620 prisoners of war (POWs) including 1,382 men of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) 10th Infantry Battalion, 56 British (mostly Royal Air Force), 8 American and 3 Australian and 4,171 Javanese romusha slave laborers were killed. only 880 survived: 680 POWs and 200 Javanese natives. [165]
KF 461 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Artilleriefährprahm was shelled and sunk in the Ligurian Sea by Allied destroyers. [4]
KF 597 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Artilleriefährprahm was shelled and sunk in the Ligurian Sea by Allied destroyers. [4]
KS 12 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The KS 7-class light schnellboot was lost on this date.
Katzback War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The trials ship was lost on this date.
M 3661 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The KFK-2-class naval drifter/minesweeper was sunk on this date.
M 3663 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the Meuse (Dutch: Maas) by Allied aircraft. [4]
M 3667 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was severely damaged in the Maas by Allied aircraft. [4]
M 4618 Boulonnais War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval trawler/minesweeper was lost on this date.
Punta Gorda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom The tanker (2,395 GRT, 1928) collided with Ampetco (Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium) in the Caribbean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Cape San Roman, Venezuela ( 12°15′15″N70°04′30″W / 12.25417°N 70.07500°W / 12.25417; -70.07500 ). Punta Gorda exploded and sank, setting Ampteco on fire. Ampetco was declared a constructive total loss. [162]
R-178 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was scuttled at Saloniki, Greece. [166]
Rokko Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pipefish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
S 145 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 1939/40 motor torpedo boat was sunk in an air attack at Brest. [11]
S 183 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the English Channel by HMS Stayner, HMMTB 724 and HMMTB 728 (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
S 200 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the English Channel by HMS Stayner, HMMTB 724 and HMMTB 728 (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
S 702 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the English Channel by HMS Stayner, HMMTB 724 and HMMTB 728 (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
Saigon Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary gunboat/minelayer was torpedoed and sunk off Manila Bay ( 14°20′N120°05′E / 14.333°N 120.083°E / 14.333; 120.083 ) by USS Flasher (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Six crewmen were killed. Survivors were rescued by Uzuki and Yūzuki (both Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [167]
UJ 1701 Posen War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval trawler/submarine chaser was sunk on this date.

19 September

List of shipwrecks: 19 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
AF 87 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type D Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in an Allied air raid on Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands. [4]
AF 89 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type D Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in the Scheldt during an Allied air raid. [4]
Edit H Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged. She was towed to Copenhagen, Denmark where she was declared a constructive total loss. Scrapped in October 1948. [168]
Fuchu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was damaged in an air attack at Rabaul, New Guinea and beached near the Vulcan Volcano. Salvaged in September, 1945 and towed to Newcastle, Australia, later sold. [169]
Generoso Civil Ensign of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland World War II: For the sweeping of German sea mines in the port of Marseilles by the US and Free French navies, the ship was ordered to move from her base at the Bassin de la Gare Maritime. During this relocation, the ship rammed a mine at 12:47, which sunk her and killed the master and two local carpenters. [170] [171]
Isoshima Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The escort ship (a.k.a. Isojima) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu ( 33°40′N138°20′E / 33.667°N 138.333°E / 33.667; 138.333 ) by USS Shad (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [172]
Jingei Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Jingei-class submarine tender was torpedoed and her bow damaged by USS Scabbardfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) 80 nautical miles (150 km) north west of Okinawa ( 27°35′N127°07′E / 27.583°N 127.117°E / 27.583; 127.117 ). She was towed to Okinawa and beached. [173]
USS LCI(G)-459 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The landing craft infantry (gunboat) sank off Palau. [174]
Lynx Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship (1,366 GRT, 1925) was bombed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Askvoll, Norway, by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. [4] [175]
M 4453 Cuxhaven War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary minesweeper/naval trawler was lost on this date.
MAL 14 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The MAL 1A type landing fire support lighter was scuttled in Lake Peipus to prevent capture. [176]
MAL 21 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The MAL 1A type landing fire support lighter was scuttled in Lake Peipus to prevent capture. [176]
Monica Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The coaster was sunk in a British air raid on Wesermünde, Lower Saxony. [4]
No. 49 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.
USS PT-371 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The Vosper 70 foot-class PT boat ran aground off Doitia Harbor, Halmahera Island and was scuttled. [177]
S-183, S-200 and S-702 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 1939/40 motor torpedo boats were shelled and sunk by HMS Stayner, HMS MTB 724 and HMS MTB 728 (all Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [11]
StuBo 1026 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The StuBo42 type landing craft/motor launch was sunk on this date.
StuBo 1040 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The StuBo42 type landing craft/motor launch was sunk on this date.
Stillesee Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a British air raid on Wesermünde. [4]
T-153 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The landing ship was bombed and sunk at Chichijima in an American air raid. [4]
Tosei Maru No. 2 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Formosa by USS Bang (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
Tsukiura Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in an American air raid on Chichijima. [4]
Tyrifjord Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship (3,080 GRT, 1919) was bombed and damaged off the Stavenes Lighthouse, Norway, by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 404 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force. [4] [178] She was beached at Askvol and was declared a total loss. [179]
U-407 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Milos, Greece ( 36°27′N24°33′E / 36.450°N 24.550°E / 36.450; 24.550 ) by ORP Garland (Naval Ensign of Poland.svg  Marynarka Wojenna Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej), HMS Terpsichore and HMS Troubridge (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of five of her 53 crew. [180]
U-565 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was badly damaged by bombs during an American air raid on Salamis Naval Base, Salamis, Greece. She suffered additional damage during another raid on 24 September and was scuttled on 30 September. [181]
U-867 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the North Sea west of Bergen, Norway ( 62°15′N1°50′E / 62.250°N 1.833°E / 62.250; 1.833 ) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 60 crew. [182]

20 September

List of shipwrecks: 20 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Asaku Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in an American air raid on a Formosan port. [4]
F 391 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.
F 926 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type DM minelayer Marinefährprahm was damaged beyond repair by an air attack in Zadar. [183]
Friesak War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk on this date.
Friesenland Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Norwegian Sea off the North Cape, Norway by Soviet aircraft. She was consequently beached. [4] She was refloated in October and repaired. [184]
Gokoku Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in an American air raid on a Formosan port. [4]
KT 18 Pelikan War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The torpedo boat was bombed and damaged in the Bay of Naoussa by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force. She was beached. [4]
M 132 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) off the Eigerøy Lighthouse, Norway ( 58°24′N5°34′E / 58.400°N 5.567°E / 58.400; 5.567 ) by HMS Sceptre (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 11 lives. [94] [185]
M 3133 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The KFK-2-class naval drifter/minesweeper was sunk on this date.
Shinsho Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in an American air raid on a Formosan port. [4]
Vela Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship (1,180 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) off the Eigerøy Lighthouse by HMS Sceptre (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [94]

21 September

List of shipwrecks: 21 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Amahi Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Awaji Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy TAMA-26: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea of Bangui Bay, Luzon, Philippines ( 18°34′N120°53′E / 18.567°N 120.883°E / 18.567; 120.883 ) by USS Picuda (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Two hundred and eighty-four passengers, three troops, and 40 crewmen were killed. Survivors were rescued by Nichinan Maru (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ). [187]
CD-5 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Type C escort ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea by United States Navy aircraft west of Masinloc, Luzon, Philippines ( 15°30′N119°50′E / 15.500°N 119.833°E / 15.500; 119.833 ). [188]
China Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . Three killed. [186]
Choapa Flag of Chile.svg  Chile The cargo ship collided with Empire Garrick and Voco (both Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off New York, United States ( 40°16′N73°47′W / 40.267°N 73.783°W / 40.267; -73.783 ). [189]
Eiku Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Fukuei Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Fumi Maru No. 2 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Shad (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
HA-58Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Type C Kō-hyōteki-class midget submarine, inoperable because of earlier air attacks, was scuttled in Kaoe Bay, Halmahera Island. [190]
Hioki Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The Type 1K ore carrier was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft in Manila Bay ( 14°35′N120°35′E / 14.583°N 120.583°E / 14.583; 120.583 ). [191]
Hōfuku Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by United States Navy aircraft west of Masinloc. One hundred and forty four troops, 1,047 prisoners of war (POWs), and eleven crewmen were killed. 242 Dutch/British POWs swam to shore. 44 POWs were rescued by the escort ships. [192]
Horai Maru No. 2 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
HygeaFlag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The coaster (98 or 104 GRT, 1914) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Lista, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 144, 235, and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of one of her four crew. [193]
Katsuriki Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The survey ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) south west of Manila ( 13°35′N119°06′E / 13.583°N 119.100°E / 13.583; 119.100 ) by USS Haddo (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). 40 crew survived the sinking, but drowned themselves to prevent capture. [194] [195]
Kyokutō Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The oiler (a.k.a. Oyashima Maru in non military records) was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft in Manila Bay ( 14°25′N120°55′E / 14.417°N 120.917°E / 14.417; 120.917 ). Survivors were rescued by Shoryu Maru (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ). Raised in October 1944. Bombed and sunk again on 19 November 1944. Raised, repaired and put back into service post-war as California Maru. [196] [197]
M 3153 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Ventspils, Lithuania by Soviet aircraft. [4]
M 3155 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The KFK-2-class naval drifter/minesweeper was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Ventspils by Soviet aircraft. [4]
Max Strinsky War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The seaplane tender struck a mine and was severely damaged in Altafjord. She was beached. [4]
Mizuho Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy TAMA-26: The Mizuho Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Bangui Bay, Luzon ( 18°37′N120°41′E / 18.617°N 120.683°E / 18.617; 120.683 ) by USS Redfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). A total of 1,313 passengers, three gunners, and 81 crewmen were killed. W-20 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy) rescued 370, Toyo Maru No. 3 (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ) rescued 980, the rescue tug Keishu Maru (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ) rescued 1,630, and motor sailers Bangi and Saromage (Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan ) rescued 268. [187] [198]
Nansei Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The oiler was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Masinloc by United States Navy aircraft. Twelve gunners and seventeen crewmen were killed. [188]
Niyo Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The government-owned, use allotted to the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA), Type 1TL Standard Wartime civilian merchant tanker was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay ( 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 ) by United States Navy aircraft. 21 crewmen were killed. [199]
Norway Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay ( 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 ) by United States Navy aircraft. [200]
Noshiro Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Nagara Maru-class auxiliary cruiser was bombed and damaged in Manila Bay by United States Navy aircraft. Three troops and six crewmen were killed. She was beached 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the South Lighthouse ( 14°33′N120°57′E / 14.550°N 120.950°E / 14.550; 120.950 ) by 24 September. [201]
Ogura Maru No. 1 War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Ogura Maru No. 1-class auxiliary oiler (possibly named Kokura Maru No. 1) was bombed and damaged in the South China Sea west of Masinloc ( 15°25′N110°50′E / 15.417°N 110.833°E / 15.417; 110.833 ) by United States Navy aircraft. She drifted ashore on the coast near San Marcellino. The wreck was bombed and burned out by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 345th Bomb Group during bombing practice in March–April 1945. [188] [202] [203]
Okikawa Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The oiler was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Risshun Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The Risshun Maru-class cargo ship (a.k.a. Rissyun Maru) was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in the outer harbor of Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [204]
Rizan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy KIRA-803: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Okhotsk ( 49°36′N145°30′E / 49.600°N 145.500°E / 49.600; 145.500 ) by USS Searaven (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). A total of 173 troops, 33 gunners, and 81 crewmen were killed. [205]
Rozan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea ( 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 ) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. [206]
Sarakaruta Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Type 2A Wartime Standard cargo ship (a.k.a. Surakarta Maru and Soerakarta Maru) was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Masinloc by United States Navy aircraft. A crewman was killed. [188] [207]
Satsuki Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay ( 15°35′N120°55′E / 15.583°N 120.917°E / 15.583; 120.917 ) by United States Navy aircraft. Fifty-two crewmen were killed and 15 were wounded. Some survivors were rescued by Irako (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [208]
Shch-402 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea by Douglas Boston aircraft of the 36th Mines Torpedo Regiment, Soviet Air Forces with all 45 hands. [4] [209]
Shichiyo Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The oiler was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Masinloc by United States Navy aircraft. Twelve crewmen were killed. [188]
SF 297 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.
SF 300 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.
Soerabaya Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Sunosaki Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Sunosaki-class oiler was bombed and wrecked by United States Navy aircraft while drydocked in the Dewey Drydock at Cavite Navy Yard, Manila, Philippines. Towed into Manila Bay and abandoned on 4 October. [210]
Toyofuku Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Tsukubasan Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Vangsnes Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The coaster (215 GRT, 1910) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Lista, Norway, by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 144, 235 and 248 Squadrons, RAF and de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 404 Squadron RCAF with the loss of one crew member. [4] [94]
Wakashiro Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Yamabuki Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Yamakaze Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Yozan Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Type 1A Standard cargo ship class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft while anchored in Manila Bay off Manila, the Philippines, at 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 . [186]
Yuki Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The oiler was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Masinloc by United States Navy aircraft. Forty-two crewmen were killed. [188]
Three unknown submarinesNaval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Three unidentified Imperial Japanese Navy midget submarines were scuttled at Saipan. [211]

22 September

List of shipwrecks: 22 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Ceram Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The Standard Type 2TM class tanker was bombed and sunk in Manila Harbor, Luzon ( 14°35′N120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 ) by carrier aircraft from Task Force 38. Raised in late 1945 during harbor clearance, taken to deep water and scuttled. [212]
Drache War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minelayer was bombed and sunk at Vathy, Samos, Greece by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force.
Jungen Go War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy MATA-27B: The transport was torpedoed and sunk north west of Manila, Philippines ( 15°28′N118°45′E / 15.467°N 118.750°E / 15.467; 118.750 ) by USS Lapon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of 20 crewmen. [4] [213]
KT-709 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The R type minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Narva Bay. [4]
Moero Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The transport was sunk by Soviet Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft with bombs and torpedoes in the Baltic Sea off Riga, Latvia ( 57°26′N20°18′E / 57.433°N 20.300°E / 57.433; 20.300 ). There were 1,273 refugees and wounded aboard. 655 men lost their lives. [4] [214] [158] [215]
Orion Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Naxos, Greece by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force. [4]
Peter Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Volos by HMS Vampire (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
Shun Yuan Civil Ensign of the Republic of China.svg  China World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Lapon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [216]
SK-361 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The patrol boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland north of Juminda, Estonia. [4]
SK-381 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The patrol boat struck a mine and sank in Narva Bay. [4]
T-49 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Narva Bay.
W. H. Fuller Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa The tug (551 GRT, 1934) struck Doddington Rock, in Algoa Bay, and sank. [217]
XXIV Maggio Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. She was later refloated and scrapped. [218]
Zuiderdam Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship in the Nieuwe Waterweg at Maassluis, South Holland Netherlands. She was refloated on 13 November 1946 and scrapped in 1948. [96]

23 September

List of shipwrecks: 23 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Brilliant Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: Convoy VD 1: The Brilliant-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Kara Sea ( 76°10′N87°45′E / 76.167°N 87.750°E / 76.167; 87.750 ) by U-957 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine with the loss of all 64 crew. [219]
Chios Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea off Brunsbüttelkoog. She sank the next day. [4] [220]
CHa-94 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy The CHa-1-class submarine chaser sank off Luzon during a typhoon.
Dinteldijk Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands. [221]
Heiho Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Celebes Sea by Allied Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft. [4]
Hermann Schulte Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Borkum, Lower Saxony by Allied aircraft. [222]
Hokkai Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The Kenai Maru-class auxiliary transport ship (8,416 GRT, 1933) was damaged by a mine 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) east of Sebuku Island (Seboefoe Island), south east of Borneo, towed to and beached on Sebuco Island. She was refloated 16 November 1944 and towed to Soerabaya. [223]
Hokki Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Lapon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [216]
Nankai Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The gunboat, a former Regulus-class minelayer, was damaged by a mine 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) east of Sebuku Island (Seboefoe Island), south east of Borneo, towed to and beached on Sebuco Island. Salvaged, repaired and returned to service. [224]
PiLB 363 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The PiLB 40 type landing craft was lost on this date.
Taranto War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Magdeburg-class cruiser was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft off La Spezia, Italy. Scrapped in 1946–1947.
Tosho Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Tosho Maru-class auxiliary transport (1,289 GRT 1937) was bombed and sunk by US Navy land based aircraft off Wowoni, Celebes ( 04°23′S122°43′E / 4.383°S 122.717°E / -4.383; 122.717 ). [225]
U-859 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca ( 5°46′N100°04′E / 5.767°N 100.067°E / 5.767; 100.067 ) by HMS Trenchant (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) with the loss of 47 of her 67 crew. Eleven survivors were rescued by HMS Trenchant and made prisoners of war. The other nine were rescued by the Japanese.

24 September

List of shipwrecks: 24 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Akitsushima Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Akitushima-class seaplane tender was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, Palawan ( 11°59′N119°58′E / 11.983°N 119.967°E / 11.983; 119.967 ) by United States Navy aircraft. Eighty-six crewmen were killed. Survivors were rescued by W-41 and T-102 (both Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [226]
CH-32 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The CH-28-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk south of Mindoro, Philippines ( 12°15′N121°00′E / 12.250°N 121.000°E / 12.250; 121.000 ) by United States Navy aircraft. [227]
CHa-39 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The CHa-1-class submarine chaser was sunk in the Sibuyan Sea by United States Navy aircraft.
Chuka Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Type 1A Standard cargo ship (a.k.a. Chukwa Maru) was bombed and sunk in the Visayan Sea at ( 11°13′N123°11′E / 11.217°N 123.183°E / 11.217; 123.183 ) by carrier aircraft from Task Force 38. [228]
Ekkai Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, two miles (3.2 km) south of Conception, Palawan ( 12°01′N119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967 ) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. Fifteen passengers and 44 crewmen were killed. [229] [230]
Hayabusa Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Otori-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk south of Mindoro ( 13°00′N122°00′E / 13.000°N 122.000°E / 13.000; 122.000 ) by United States Navy aircraft. [231]
I-O-100 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was sunk by gunfire from three British destroyers east of Scarpanto. [232]
I-O-107 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was sunk by gunfire from three British destroyers east of Scarpanto. [233]
Irako Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Irako-class victuals supply ship was bombed and damaged by United States Navy aircraft in Coron Bay and was beached on Busuanga Island ( 11°58′N120°02′E / 11.967°N 120.033°E / 11.967; 120.033 ). She slid off the beach and sank. [234]
Kenwa Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Type 1A Standard cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Visayan Sea at ( 11°13′N123°11′E / 11.217°N 123.183°E / 11.217; 123.183 ) by carrier aircraft from Task Force 38. [235]
Kogyo Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Koshin Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk in Coron Bay, off Busuanga Island, Palawan ( 12°00′N120°00′E / 12.000°N 120.000°E / 12.000; 120.000 ) by United States Navy aircraft. Thirty-five crewmen were killed. [236]
Kyokuzen Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, two nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) south of Conception, Palawan ( 12°01′N119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967 ) by United States Navy aircraft. [229]
Meyersledge Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Pärnu by Soviet Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft. [4] [158] [215]
Nissho Maru No. 16 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Nissho Maru No. 16-class auxiliary transport was sunk by a mine near Ikulong Island, Philippines with the loss of 13 crewmen. [237]
NS 01 Hexe War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval whaler was lost on this date.
Okikawa Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The 1TL-class oiler (a.k.a. Okigawa Maru) was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Conception, Palawan ( 12°01′N119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967 ) by United States Navy aircraft. Three gunners and five crewmen were killed. [229]
Olympia Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Columbia Maru-class aeronautical repair ship was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, two nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) south of Conception, Palawan ( 12°01′N119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967 ) by United States Navy aircraft. Two passengers, three gunners and fourteen crewmen were killed. [238]
Shinyo Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: Convoy C-203: The Shinsei Maru-class auxiliary storeship (4,736 GRT 1918) was bombed and sunk eight nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) south east of Kahidokan, Sibuyan Island, Philippines ( 12°23′N122°50′E / 12.383°N 122.833°E / 12.383; 122.833 ) by US Navy carrier aircraft. [239]
Siberia Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Siberia Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk in Jintololo Channel, Asid Gulf, north west of Pulandata Point, Musbate, Philippines ( 11°56′N123°08′E / 11.933°N 123.133°E / 11.933; 123.133 ) by United States Navy aircraft. A total of 95 troops and 63 crewmen were killed. Wreck salvaged by USS Chanticleer (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) from 28 June to 14 July 1945. [240]
T-120 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The Admirable-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Kara Sea (at 75°15′N84°30′E / 75.250°N 84.500°E / 75.250; 84.500 ) by U-739 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine). 41 crew died during the sinking and the next days, 44 were rescued. [241]
T-127 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The No.101-class landing ship was bombed and sunk off Ticao Island, near San Fernando, Philippines ( 14°35′N120°59′E / 14.583°N 120.983°E / 14.583; 120.983 ) by US carrier aircraft from Task Force 38. [242]
Taiei Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The oiler was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, two nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) south of Conception, Palawan ( 12°01′N119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967 ) by United States Navy aircraft. Three passengers, three gunners and five crewmen were killed. [229]
U-565 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine, already damaged by bombs during an American air raid on Salamis Naval Base, Greece, on 19 September, suffered additional bomb damage during another American air raid there, losing five crew members during the two raids. She was consequently scuttled on 30 September off the Salamis Naval Base. [181]
U-596 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine suffered bomb damage in an American air raid on Salamis Naval Base, Greece, with one crew member killed. She subsequently was scuttled on 30 September. [243]
UJ 2108 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser was scuttled at Piraeus, Greece. [4]
V 5502 Biber War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot /naval whaler was bombed and sunk in Hjeltefjorden, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 248 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of one of her eight crew. [94]
USS YMS-19 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The YMS-1-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Angaur, Palau ( 06°53′N134°10′E / 6.883°N 134.167°E / 6.883; 134.167 ). Nine of her 36 crew were killed. [244] [245] [246]
Yaeyama Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Yaeyama-class minelayer was bombed and sunk south of Mindoro ( 12°15′N121°00′E / 12.250°N 121.000°E / 12.250; 121.000 ) by United States Navy aircraft. [247]

25 September

List of shipwrecks: 25 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Bushu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tokara Islands by the submarine USS Barbel (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
Fisher BoyFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The 18-gross register ton, 41.6-foot (12.7 m) fishing vessel was lost after colliding with the motor vessel Admiralty (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) in Washington Bay ( 56°43′00″N134°23′20″W / 56.71667°N 134.38889°W / 56.71667; -134.38889 (Washington Bay) ) in Southeast Alaska. [248]
M 471 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, the Netherlands, by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 236 & 255 Squadrons, Royal Air Force, 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force. [4]
USS Miantonomah Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The minelayer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel ( 49°26′29″N0°11′31″E / 49.44139°N 0.19194°E / 49.44139; 0.19194 ) with the loss of 58 of her 202 crew.
Nissei Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by the submarine USS Thresher (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [249]
Miyakawa Maru No. 2 Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Korea by the submarine USS Guardfish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
Rokkosan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea south west of Formosa by aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces Fourteenth Air Force. [4]
V 6101 Gaulieter Bohle War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and sunk off Northern Norway by Soviet Curtiss Kittyhawk, Ilyushin Il-2, and Yakovlev Yak-9 aircraft, with 34 crewmen killed and nine wounded. [4] [250] [46]
V 6105 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and damaged off Northern Norway by Soviet Curtiss Kittyhawk, Ilyushin Il-2, and Yakovlev Yak-9 aircraft. She was beached to prevent her from sinking. [4] [250] [46]
VolFlag of Greece.svg  Greece World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk by gunfire in the Aegean Sea off Cape Drepanum by the submarine HMS Vigorous (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]

26 September

List of shipwrecks: 26 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Aotaka Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Hatsutaka-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea ( 07°00′N116°00′E / 7.000°N 116.000°E / 7.000; 116.000 ) 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of northern Borneo by USS Pargo (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [247]
Don Marquis Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The Liberty ship collided with Missionary Ridge (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States) in the Pacific Ocean ( 2°10′S147°32′E / 2.167°S 147.533°E / -2.167; 147.533 ). She caught fire and was beached. Declared a constructive total loss, she subsequently served with the United States Navy as a hulk. [251]
Elihu Thompson Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: The freighter was damaged by a mine and beached at Nouméa, New Caledonia. Thirty-two troops were killed. Survivors were rescued by USS Apache (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [252]
Koetsu Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: `The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Thresher (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [249]
Kuzbass Flag of the USSR (1936-1955).svg  Soviet Union The cargo ship was driven ashore and wrecked in Lake Krasnoye. [253]
HMS LCA 848 and HMS LCA 1378 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft assaults (5,9/8,2 t, 1943) were lost on this date.
HMS LCP(R) 999 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft personnel (ramped) (8,5/11,5 t, 1942) was lost on this date.
M 3247 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The KFK 2-class naval drifter/minesweeper was lost on this date.
Ro-47 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Kaichu type submarine was depth charged, hedgehogged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS McCoy Reynolds (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with all 76 hands. [254] [255]
Saga Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Saga-class river gunboat was mined and sunk at Hong Kong. Later raised, repaired and returned to service. [256]
U-871 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Azores, Portugal ( 43°18′N36°28′W / 43.300°N 36.467°W / 43.300; -36.467 ) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress of 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 69 crew. [257]
UJ 1106 Grönland War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank off Feiestein, Norway. [4]
V 6719 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Swinemünde, Pomerania. [4]

27 September

List of shipwrecks: 27 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Breisgau Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The tanker was scuttled as a blockship at Waalhaven, South Holland, Netherlands. She was refloated on24 June 1946. Subsequently repaired and entered French service in June 1948 as Salomé. [258]
CD-10 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Type D escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north north east of the Amami O Shima ( 29°26′N128°50′E / 29.433°N 128.833°E / 29.433; 128.833 ) by USS Plaice (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). One hundred and forty-eight crewmen were killed. Eight survivors were rescued by CD-11 (Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy). [259]
Cläre Hugo Stinnes I Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine laid by a French submarine and sank in the North Sea off Jæren, Norway ( 58°45′N5°24′E / 58.750°N 5.400°E / 58.750; 5.400 ) with the loss of 52 lives. [260] [220]
F 203 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type AM Marinefahrprahm minelayer was sunk on this date.
Hachirogata Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands by USS Apogon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Two survivors were rescued. [261]
Hokki Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: Convoy MIMA 11: The British World War I Standard War Z Class tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Cape Bolinao, Luzon, Philippines ( 15°50′N117°41′E / 15.833°N 117.683°E / 15.833; 117.683 ) by USS Lapon (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Two crewmen were killed. [262]
PC-62 IvoYugoslav Partisans flag (1942-1945).svg Yugoslav Partisans World War II: The small patrol boat ran aground and was captured later by German assault boats. One crewman was killed. [140]
Knute Nelson Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship (5,749 GRT, 1926) struck a mine laid by a submarine and sank off Jæren ( 58°45′N5°24′E / 58.750°N 5.400°E / 58.750; 5.400 ) with the loss of seventeen lives. [260] [263]
KT-407 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The KM-II-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland north of Juminda, Estonia. [4]
USS LCT-823 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy World War II: The LCT-1-class landing craft tank ran aground and sank off Palau. [264] [265]
HMS Rockingham Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: The Clemson-class destroyer (1,190/1,590 t, 1919) struck a mine in the North Sea and was damaged. She was taken under tow but later sank 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Aberdeen ( 56°29′N00°57′W / 56.483°N 0.950°W / 56.483; -0.950 ).
Salomea Flag of Greece.svg  Greece World War II: The coaster (751 GRT, 1897) was torpedoed and sunk at Cassandreia by HMS Vigorous (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
San Blas Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The tanker exploded and sank in the River Plate. The wreck was subsequently broken up. [266]
SF 121 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Siebel ferry was torpedoed and sunk at Cassandreia by HMS Vigorous (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [4]
TA7 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The torpedo boat was sunk at Horten, Norway by Norwegian saboteurs. [4]
Tachibana Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk west of Luzon by USS Lapon and USS Flasher (both Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
Tateishi Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Eastern Guide-class auxiliary transport was attacked and severely damaged by US Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft at ( 06°02′N121°29′E / 6.033°N 121.483°E / 6.033; 121.483 ). She was beached on Jolo, Philippines. [4] [267]
UJ 1715 Lesum War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine laid by a submarine and sank off Jæren with the loss of 59 of the 61 people on board. [4] [260]
Ural Maru War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army (1868-1945).svg  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy MIMA 11: The Ural Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Cape Bolinao, Luzon, Philippines ( 15°55′N117°16′E / 15.917°N 117.267°E / 15.917; 117.267 ) by USS Flasher (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). A total of 144 troops, five gunners, and 40 crewmen were killed. Survivors were rescued by Imperial Japanese Navy submarine chasers. 120 nurses and passengers were transferred to Zuiho Maru. She was sunk on 1 October killing 45 of the survivors. [268]
V 1214 Joannes Giorgius War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Sylt. [4]
USS YG-39 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy The self-propelled garbage lighter was lost on this date. [137]

28 September

List of shipwrecks: 28 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
AF 25 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Vadsø, Norway by Soviet aircraft. [4]
Anjo Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Anjo Maru-class tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Mindoro, Philippines ( 13°13′N120°04′E / 13.217°N 120.067°E / 13.217; 120.067 ) by USS Bonefish (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). Seventeen crewmen were killed. [269]
Dragoner War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was sunk off Mandal, Norway by Royal Air Force aircraft.
HMS ML 216 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The Fairmile B motor launch (76/86 t, 1941) sank in the North Sea off the east coast of England. [270]
No. 67 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy The KM-4-class river minesweeping launch was sunk on this date.
I/7 Orion War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.
Oslo Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Pomeranian Bight off Swinemünde, Pomerania. [4] [271]
Tone Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Makassar Strait by Allied Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft. [4]
TK-26 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The D-3-class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in Narva Bay. [4]
TK-67 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in Narva Bay. [4]
TK-86 Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The D-3-class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in Narva Bay. [4]
TK-194 Morshanskiy Textilshcik Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1950-1991).svg  Soviet Navy World War II: The D-3-class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in Narva Bay. [4]

29 September

List of shipwrecks: 29 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Edward H. Crockett Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States World War II: Convoy RA 60: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea ( 72°59′N24°26′E / 72.983°N 24.433°E / 72.983; 24.433 ) by U-310 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by Zamalek (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). HMS Milne (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy) later scuttled the ship. [272] [273]
Ekisan Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Skate (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [274]
Hoei Maru Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Okinawa by USS Skate (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy). [4]
K 2 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The gunboat was severely damaged in an Allied air raid on Delfzijl, South Holland, Netherlands. She was not repaired. [4]
Samsuva Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy RA 60: The Liberty ship (7,219 GRT, 1944) was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea off North Cape, Norway ( 72°58′N23°59′E / 72.967°N 23.983°E / 72.967; 23.983 ) by U-310 (War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by Rathlin (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom). The ship was scuttled by HMS Bulldog and HMS Musketeer (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy). [275] [276]
SF 264, SF 269, SF 291, SF 292
and SF 294
War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Siebel ferries were shelled and sunk at Karpathos, Greece by Royal Navy destroyers. [4]
U-863 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic east south east of Recife, Brazil ( 10°45′S25°30′W / 10.750°S 25.500°W / -10.750; -25.500 ) by two Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 69 crew. [277]

30 September

List of shipwrecks: 30 September 1944
ShipStateDescription
Herman von Salza War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The tanker was scuttled at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure, France. She was refloated on 4 January 1947, repaired and returned to French service in May 1947 as Vendée. [278] [258]
Kuha 3 Naval Jack of Finland.svg  Finnish Navy World War II: Lapland War: The minesweeper was mined and sunk off Suursaari. [279]
Mostun Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The cargo ship (2,713 GRT, 1938) struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea north west of Anholt, Denmark ( 56°51′05″N10°37′05″E / 56.85139°N 10.61806°E / 56.85139; 10.61806 ). She capsized and sank the next day with the loss of two crew. [280]
HMS Nabob Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy World War II: Operation Goodwood: The Bogue-class escort carrier (11,400/15,390 t, 1943) was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea by U-354 ( War Ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg Kriegsmarine) on 22 September, 1944 with the loss of 21 crew. She sailed to Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands where she arrived on 27 August. Declared a constructive total loss, she was beached on 30 September, 1944 and cannibalized for spare parts before being returned to the United States Navy in 1946. Refloated on an unknown date. Sold for scrap in The Netherlands in March, 1947, and subsequently repaired and converted for merchant service at AG Weser shipyard, Bremen, Germany October 1951-June 1952. [281] [282]
O. Re 73 Ostland War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The armed yacht was lost on this date.
U-565 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was scuttled off Skaramangas, Greece, at ( 37°57′N23°40′E / 37.950°N 23.667°E / 37.950; 23.667 ) after suffering bomb damage in raids by American aircraft on Salamis Naval Base on 19 and 24 September. [181]
U-596 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was scuttled in Salamis Bay, Greece, at ( 37°59′N23°34′E / 37.983°N 23.567°E / 37.983; 23.567 ) after suffering bomb damage in an American air raid on Salamis Naval Base on 24 September. [243]
U-1062 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIF submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Cape Verde Islands ( 11°36′N34°44′W / 11.600°N 34.733°W / 11.600; -34.733 ) by USS Fessenden (Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy) with the loss of all 55 crew.
V 405 J. Hinr. Wilhelms War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Vorpostenboot was sunk on this date.

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1944
ShipStateDescription
Arnuf War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk sometime in September.
Borneo Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The incomplete cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship. She was refloated in 1945, completed and entered Dutch service in 1947. [283]
CHa-160 Naval ensign of the Empire of Japan.svg  Imperial Japanese Navy The CHa-1-class submarine chaser sank off Yoshimi during a typhoon, either on 18 September 1944 or 18 September 1945.
Chenggong Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Navy The Shi 34-class motor torpedo boat was lost sometime in September.
Chungmu Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Navy The Shi 34-class motor torpedo boat was lost sometime in September.
Conmar Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States The cargo ship foundered south east of Fort Lauderdale, Florida at 26°00′N80°00′W / 26.000°N 80.000°W / 26.000; -80.000 sometime in September. [284] [285]
F 122 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September. Later salvaged by the Soviets.
F 137 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September.
F 142 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September.
F 382 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September.
F 401 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September.
F 537 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September.
F 558 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September.
F 578 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September.
F 0767 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The MZ-B Marinefährprahm was sunk sometime in September.
HNLMS Freyr War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Thor-class river gunboat was scuttled as a block ship at Den Helder sometime in September. Raised and scrapped in November 1947. [286]
HI 08 Twee Gebroeders War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval drifter was lost some time in September.
Hadju War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The auxiliary river minesweeper was sunk sometime in September.
Havre Maru Merchant flag of Japan (1870).svg  Japan After suffering a bent propeller shaft she was towed to Jolo on 24 August. After the next "few weeks" of repair she was driven aground by a heavy rain storm on a sand bar 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) north east of Jolo town at 06°03′N120°59′E / 6.050°N 120.983°E / 6.050; 120.983 . The ship was not refloated. [267]
Hugin Flag of Norway.svg  Norway World War II: The damaged coaster was scuttled at Vadsø sometime in September or October. [47] [193] [287]
Jacqueline Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Bayonne, Basses-Pyrénées, France by German forces. [288]
Kefa Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Navy The Shi 34-class motor torpedo boat was lost sometime in September.
HMS LCP(L) 84, HMS LCP(L) 85, HMS LCP(L) 88, HMS LCP(L) 97,
HMS LCP(L) 98, HMS LCP(L) 110, HMS LCP(L) 118, HMS LCP(L) 128,
HMS LCP(L) 137, HMS LCP(L) 145, HMS LCP(L) 146, HMS LCP(L) 149,
HMS LCP(L) 162, HMS LCP(L) 163, HMS LCP(L) 198, HMS LCP(L) 200,
HMS LCP(L) 230, HMS LCP(L) 231, HMS LCP(L) 232, HMS LCP(L) 233,
HMS LCP(L) 235, HMS LCP(L) 238, HMS LCP(L) 239, HMS LCP(L) 241,
HMS LCP(L) 242, HMS LCP(L) 246, HMS LCP(L) 247, HMS LCP(L) 269,
HMS LCP(L) 293, HMS LCP(L) 294
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy The landing craft personnel (large) were lost sometime in August or September.
LP 1 Banderole War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval trawler/Vosportenboot was lost some time in September.
M 25 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The minesweeper was scuttled in Western France in September 1944. [289]
M 4202 Joselle War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Jacqueline-class trawler/minesweeper was scuttled off the coast of France some time in September.
M 4205 Goulfar II War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval trawler/minesweeper was lost some time in September.
M 4230 Korab III War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The naval trawler/minesweeper was lost some time in September.
Neptun War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Type C Marinefahrprahm was sunk sometime in September.
Sperrbrecher 38 Porjus War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine The Sperrbrecher was lost sometime in September.
Sperrbrecher 155 Tanger War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Sperrbrecher was scuttled sometime in September while being converted to Sperrbrecher.
Sperrbrecher 187 Almeria War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Sperrbrecher was scuttled sometime in September while being converted to Sperrbrecher.
Tiangxiang Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Navy The Shi 34-class motor torpedo boat was lost sometime in September.
Tingbi Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Navy The Shi 34-class motor torpedo boat was lost sometime in September.
U-703 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Norwegian Sea on or after 16 September with the loss of all 54 crew. Cause unknown.
U-855 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was lost on patrol in the North Sea west of Bergen, Norway on or after 11 September with the loss of all 56 crew. Cause unknown. [290]
U-865 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was lost on patrol in the Norwegian Sea on or after 9 September with the loss of all 56 crew. Cause unknown. [291]
U-921 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Arctic Ocean north west of Norway between 24 and 29 September with the loss of all 51 crew. Cause unknown. [4] [292]
Vukovar War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine World War II: The auxiliary river minelayer was sunk sometime in September.
Wumu Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Navy The Shi 34-class motor torpedo boat was lost sometime in September.
Xiguan Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Navy The Shi 34-class motor torpedo boat was lost sometime in September.

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