List of shipwrecks of Hong Kong

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This is a non-exhaustive list of shipwrecks located in or around Hong Kong by year.

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1835

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
August 5 1835 HMS Raleigh Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg East Indies Station 18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 317  GRT UnknownUnknownDismasted and wrecked in typhoon while at anchor off Hong Kong, later repaired and returned to service. [1] [2]

1841

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
July 21 1841 SS Prince George British Raj Red Ensign.svg Calcutta East Indiaman Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg East India Company 317  GRT 1841 Hong Kong TyphoonUnknownSmashed to pieces during typhoon at Hong Kong but her crew was saved and taken aboard Queen. [3]
July 21 1841 HMS Hebe Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg East Indies Station 46-gun Leda-class frigate Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 372.5  NRT (BOM)1841 Hong Kong TyphoonUnknownDismasted in typhoon while at anchor off Hong Kong, later repaired and returned to service. [1]
July 21 1841 HMS Louisa Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg East Indies Station 14-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 83  NRT (BOM)1841 Hong Kong TyphoonUnknownDismasted and wrecked in typhoon while at anchor off Hong Kong, later repaired and returned to service. [1] [4]
July 21 1841 HMS Royalist Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg East Indies Station Unknown Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 372.5  NRT (BOM)1841 Hong Kong TyphoonUnknownDismasted in typhoon while at anchor off Hong Kong, later repaired and returned to service. [1]
July 21 1841 HMS Sulphur Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg East Indies Station 10-gun Hecla-class bomb vessel Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 372.5  NRT (BOM)1841 Hong Kong TyphoonUnknownDismasted in typhoon while at anchor off Hong Kong, later repaired and returned to service. [1]

The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1842 states that the Typhoon of 1841 resulted in the total loss of 9 vessels: 2 barques, 1 ship, 1 brig, 4 schooners and the cutter HMS Louisa. In addition to this, a great number of smaller harbour going craft and Tanka boats were completely destroyed. 4 other large vessels and 6 prize junks were driven ashore and wrecked with the prize junks mostly wrecked on and around Cawee-Chow (Likely at modern-day Kau Yi Chau). 10 other ships were dismasted including HMS Sulphur, HMS Royalist and HMS Hebe. 11 ships suffered losses of bowsprits or one or more masts and 2 lost their rudders. Destruction also ravaged various shore establishments and it was estimated that around 300 people lost their lives in the disaster. [1]

1843

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
September 28 1843 SS Moira Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Calcutta brig Owen & Company650  GRT UnknownUnknownDisappeared without a trace while sailing from Chusan to Hong Kong, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands. [5]
November 30 1843 SS Ann Maria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom brig Unknown (British)UnknownUnknownUnknownRan aground and wrecked at Hong Kong. [6]

1846

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
June 20 1846 HMS Pluto British Raj Red Ensign.svg British Raj steamship Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg East India Company 396  GRT Unknown 1846 typhoonUnknownwrecked in a typhoon at "Chick Py-wan", Hong Kong. Refloated on 17 July. [7] [8] [9] [10]
October 1 1846SS Amy Robsart Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Bristol schooner Unknown (British)79  GRT UnknownUnknownDisappeared without a trace while sailing from Bristol to Hong Kong, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands. [11]

1847

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
July 17 1847SS Don Juan Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg Kingdom of Spain schooner Unknown (Spanish)UnknownUnknownUnknownDeparted from Hong Kong for Shanghai, disappeared without a trace, presumed lost with all hands. [12]

1848

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
July 29 1848SS John Christian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Liverpool clipper Unknown (British)UnknownUnknownUnknownLast sighted in the South Atlantic whilst on a voyage from Liverpool to Hong Kong. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands. [13]
August 31 1848SS Charles Wirgman Flag of the United States (1847-1848).svg United States brig Unknown (American)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownDriven ashore and wrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong. [14]
August 31 1848SS Eliza Stewart Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom clipper Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong after being hit by British ship SS John Laird and subsequently smashing into Spanish ship SS Dos Hermanos. [14]
August 31 1848SS Helen Stewart Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom barque Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong after being driven ashore at Green Island. [14]
August 31 1848SS Hermes Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom barque Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong after being driven ashore, later refloated. [14]
August 31 1848SS Kein Heem Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands barque Unknown (Dutch)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong after being driven ashore at Shek O with the loss of all but three of her crew. [14]
September 1 1848SS Calder Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg London brig Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon while underway from Hong Kong to London and towed back to Hong Kong for repairs. [15] [16]
September 1 1848SS Constant Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg London barque Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon while underway from Hong Kong to Liverpool and towed back to Hong Kong for repairs. [16]
September 1 1848SS Daniel Watson Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg London brig Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong. [17]
September 1 1848SS Dos Hermanos Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg Kingdom of Spain brig Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong after being dashed against SS Eliza Stewart. [17]
September 1 1848SS Hindostan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom clipper Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong while underway from Hong Kong to Shanghai. [15] [16]
September 1 1848SS Island Queen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom schooner Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong while underway from Hong Kong to Shanghai. [15]
September 1 1848SS Juliane Landesdienstflagge der bremischen Schiffahrt 1952.svg Free Hanseatic City of Bremen schooner Unknown (Bremenese)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong. [17]
September 1 1848SS Salopian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom barque Unknown (British)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong and dismasted off Green Island. [15]
September 1 1848SS San F. XavierFlag Portugal sea (1830).svg  Portugal schooner Unknown (Portuguese)UnknownUnknown 1848 TyphoonUnknownWrecked in a typhoon at Hong Kong and driven ashore. [17]
October 1 1848 SS Kelpie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom opium clipper brig Unknown (British)UnknownUnknownUnknownEx-slave ship departed from Hong Kong for Shanghai, disappeared without a trace, presumed lost with all hands. [18] [19] [20]
October 1 1848SS Mischief Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom clipper Unknown (British)UnknownUnknownUnknownDisappeared without a trace while sailing from Hong Kong to Shanghai, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands. [20]

1855

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
August 4 185520 Chinese War Junks Kuhlan Pirate Fleet War Junks Chinese Pirates Unknown Battle of Tai O Bay 500Action off Tai O, Hong Kong to rescue captured merchant vessels held by a fleet of armed war-junks. British and American forces defeated the pirates in one of the last major battles between Chinese pirate fleets and western navies. An estimated 500 pirates were killed in action, drowned, or were wounded. Around 1,000 pirates were taken prisoner. [21]

1874

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
September 22 1874SS Leonor Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg Kingdom of Spain South America-Macao trade steamer Flag of Douglas Lapraik and Company.png Douglas Lapraik & Company408  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at the Douglas Lapraik & Company wharf after attempting to steam full astern while at anchor. Foundered and also damaged the wharf with loss of life including that of its Spanish captain. [22] [23]
September 22 1874SS Albay Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg Kingdom of Spain South America-Macao trade steamer Flag of Douglas Lapraik and Company.png Douglas Lapraik & Company (Consigned)260  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at the Douglas Lapraik & Company wharf shortly after arriving in Hong Kong. She was dragged from her moorings without power after previously shutting off her engines, foundered and wrecked. [22] [23]
September 22 1874SS Mindanao Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Barque Unknown (British)426  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Victoria Harbour, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Malvern Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Barque Unknown (British)410  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownShattered to pieces and sunk at Possession Point (while at anchor) when the barque SS Falcon was blown on top of her, lost with all hands including the captain, his wife and children, later refloated. [22] [23]
September 22 1874SS Courier Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Barque Unknown (British)385  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at the Sulphur Channel, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Imogen Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Barque Unknown (British)383  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at West Point, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Maury Flag of Germany (1867-1918).svg German Empire Barque Unknown (German)389  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Green Island, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Alderbaran Flag of Germany (1867-1918).svg German Empire Barque Unknown (German)305  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Green Island, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Macao Flag of Peru (1825-1950).svg Republic of Peru Steamer Unknown (Peruvian)603  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Tsing Yi, total loss. [22]
September 22 1874SS Lowtoe Flag of Siam (1855).svg Kingdom of Siam Schooner Unknown (Siamese)575  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Green Island, total loss. [22]
September 22 1874SS Dudu Flag of Siam (1855).svg Kingdom of Siam Barque Unknown (Siamese)322  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Green Island, total loss. [22]
September 22 1874SS Seaforth Flag of Siam (1855).svg Kingdom of Siam Barque Unknown (Siamese)311  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Green Island, total loss. [22]
September 22 1874SS Amoy Flag of Siam (1855).svg Kingdom of Siam Steamer Unknown (Siamese)262  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Green Island, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Lizzie H Flag of the United States (1847-1848).svg United States of America Barque Unknown (American)806  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Victoria Harbour, total loss. [22]
September 22 1874SS Alaska Flag of the United States (1847-1848).svg United States of America paddle steamer Unknown (American)4,011  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at Aberdeen, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Blue Bell Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Steamer Unknown (British)27  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Kennedy Town, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Early Bird Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Steamer Unknown (British)16  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSank at Victoria Harbour, later refloated. [22]
September 22 1874SS Everhard Flag of Germany (1867-1918).svg German Empire Barque Unknown (German)632  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sank northeast of Lantau Island, total loss. [22]
September 22 1874 HMS Flamer Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Albacore-class gunboat Queen's Colour for the Royal Navy (1952-2022).svg Royal Navy 232  GRT 1874 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and wrecked while tied up at the Central Praya, total loss.

1906

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
September 18 1906SS Albatross Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Mirs Bay-Hong Kong ferryUnknown (British)83  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon 120Sank near the Nine Pins with 120 lives lost including the Captain (Patrick) and Chief Engineer (Wallace). [24]
September 18 1906SS Apenrade War Ensign of Germany (1903-1919).svg German Empire steamer Unknown (German)616  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon 27Foundered and sank west of Stonecutters Island with at least 27 lives lost. [24]
September 18 1906Canada Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Private launch of the late Mr. Rennie Alfred Herbert Rennie 51  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownTotal loss after blown ashore at Junk Bay. Scrapped on site. [24]
September 18 1906SS Castellano U.S. 13-star boat flag (1912-1916).svg United States hulk Unknown (American)171  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at Yau Ma Tei, scrapped. [24]
September 18 1906SS Changsha [25] Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong China-Australia trade and passenger steamer Australian Oriental Line
Swire logo.svg Butterfield & Swire
2,269  GRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon NoneFoundered at the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock, refloated on 20 September. [24]
September 18 1906Chiukai Maru Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Empire of Japan transport steamer Yoichimon Yamane 1,564  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown onto Kellett Island, later refloated and sank again due to the damage sustained in typhoon. [24]
September 18 1906 SS Fatshan Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Hong Kong-Canton passenger steamer Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Company house flag.svg Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Company
Swire logo.svg China Navigation Company
2,260  GRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon NoneFoundered at Hung Hom Bay after breaking loose from her company buoy and colliding with French mail steamer Polynesien, refloated on 28 September. [24]
September 18 1906 Fronde Ensign of France.svg French Empire Arquebuse-class destroyer French Navy 323  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon 5Foundered and sank at the Yaumati Bay Torpedo Depot. [24]
September 18 1906SS Heungshan Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong passenger steamer Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Company house flag.svg Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Company [26] 1,985  GRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownSeverely damaged and holed through bottom after blown ashore at San Chou Island. [24]
September 18 1906SS Hoichung Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong river steamer Unknown (British)Unknown 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and wrecked at Yaumati Bay, a total loss. Scrapped at Yaumati. [24]
September 18 1906SS Hongkong Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong river steamer Unknown (British-Chinese)413  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon 32Blown across the harbour and dashed against the wall of the Boat Club Lagoon (police chamber). Foundered and wrecked near the Yaumati Bay Torpedo Depot with the loss of 32 lives including its Captain (Maxfield) and Chief Officer (J. Williamson). [24]
September 18 1906SS Johanne War Ensign of Germany (1903-1919).svg German Empire steamer Unknown (German)1,531  GRT [27] 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownDamaged in collision with steamer SS Chow Tai and submerged, later refloated. [24]
September 18 1906SS Kat On Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamer Unknown (British)160  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and stranded at Hunghom Bay, total loss. [24]
September 18 1906SS Kinshan Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Hong Kong-Canton passenger steamer Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Company house flag.svg Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Company
Swire logo.svg China Navigation Company [28]
2,861  GRT [29] 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at Tai Lam Chow Island near the Capsuimun and Castle Peak are, later refloated. [24]
September 18 1906SS Kongnam Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Hong Kong-West River steamer Swire logo.svg Butterfield & Swire 402  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon 10Foundered at her moorings and sunk at Yaumati Bay with the loss of 10 lives including two (Donaldson) children. [24]
September 18 1906SS Kwongchow Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Hong Kong-West River steamer Shin On Steamship Company [30] 507  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon 400Foundered and sank at Kowloon Point with the loss of over 400 lives including its Captain (Mead) and 3rd Engineer (Morgan). After the typhoon, its masts and funnel were visible above the waterline between the Star Ferry Pier and the Godwin Company Wharf. [24]
September 18 1906SS Macau Flag of China (1889-1912).svg Qing Empire steamer Unknown (Chinese)237  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sank at Yaumati Bay, scrapped. [24]
September 18 1906SS Monteagle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Liverpool Hong Kong-West River steamer Canadian Pacific house flag.svg Canadian Pacific Railway Company 6,955  GRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBroke free from her moorings and was blown ashore near the ruins of The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company harbourfront wharfs. [24]
September 18 1906SS Pakkong Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Hong Kong-Canton steamer Unknown (British)295  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sunk at Yaumati Bay, total loss. [24]
September 18 1906 SS Petrarch War Ensign of Germany (1903-1919).svg German Empire steamer Unknown (German)1,693  GRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownStranded at Hong Kong, refloated and broken up at Hong Kong. [31]
September 18 1906 HMS Phoenix Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Phoenix-class sloop Queen's Colour for the Royal Navy (1952-2022).svg Royal Navy 1,050  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sunk at Yaumati Bay Torpedo Depot, total loss. [24]
September 18 1906Unknown Revenue Schooner Flag of China (1889-1912).svg Qing Empire schooner Ensign of Chinese Customs (Qing Dynasty).svg Viceroy of Liangguang 80  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sank at Yaumati Bay, scrapped. [24]
September 18 1906SS Sam Cheong Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong river steamer Unknown (British-Chinese)389  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sunk alongside Canton Wharf, total loss. [24]
September 18 1906SS Signal War Ensign of Germany (1903-1919).svg German Empire steamer Unknown (German)907  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownDashed against the rocks at Yaumati Bay and later beached. [24]
September 18 1906SS Sorsagen U.S. 13-star boat flag (1912-1916).svg United States steamer Unknown (American)420  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sank alongside the Kowloon docks. [24]
September 18 1906SS Sun On Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong river steamer Unknown (British-Chinese)113  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sunk at Yaumati Bay, later refloated. [24]
September 18 1906SS Takhing Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Canton-Wuchow Line steamer Swire logo.svg China Navigation Company
Jardine Mathieson and Co Flag.png Indo-China Steam Navigation Company
395  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at Sham Shui Po, later refloated. [24]
September 18 1906SS Wingchai Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Hong Kong-Macao line steamer Tata & Company [32] 548  NRT 1906 Hong Kong typhoon 20Blown ashore and dashed on the rocks at Sham Shui Po with at least 20 dead, scrapping rights sold at auction. [24]
October 13 1906SS Hankow Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong passenger paddle steamer Swire logo.svg China Navigation Company 3,073  GRT [33] Fire at wharfside111Completely gutted by fire while dockside at Sheung Wan and carrying around 2,000 passengers, at least 111 lives lost. Ship burned to skeleton, all cargo lost. [34]

1908

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
July 27 1908SS Ying King Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Canton-Hong Kong Line ferry Sing On Steamship Company 768  NRT 1908 Hong Kong typhoon 421Sank north of the Lantau Island with 421 lives lost including the Captain (Page) and Officers (Fotheringham and Newman). [34]
July 27 1908 SS Pocahontas Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Liverpool steamer Watts, Watts & Company 2,675  GRT 1908 Hong Kong typhoon 0Blown ashore at southern Stonecutters Island and severely damaged, refloated and broken up at Hong Kong. [35]
July 27 1908SS Lai Sang Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamerUnknown (British)Unknown 1908 Hong Kong typhoon 0Blown ashore at southern Stonecutters Island and severely damaged. [34]

1936

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
August 17 1936 HMS Hydrangea Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Arabis-class sloop Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 1,250  GRT Unknown 1936 Hong Kong typhoonUnknownWrecked at Stonecutters Island, later sold to breakers. [36] [37]

1937

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
March 26 1937 SS Jinkai Maru Flag of Japan.svg Kobe steamerSugaya KK3,835  GRT UnknownUnknownRan aground at Waglan Island, sank on 26 March. [38]
September 2 1937 SS An Lee Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamerUnknown (British)1,668  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBuilt by Schiffsw. V.Henry Koch of South Africa in 1905. Blown ashore and wrecked after slamming into HMS Diamond, HMS Duchess and HMS Suffolk and finally dashing upon the Praya at Central, later refloated on 28 December. 3 of her crew were rescued by HMS Suffolk. Captured by the IJN in WWII and sunk after striking a mine on 25 June 1944 off Shimonoseki. [36] [39] [40] [41]
September 2 1937 Asama Maru Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama Yokohama-San Francisco Line NYK Line house flag.svg Nippon Yusen 16,975  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownGrounded at Chai Wan near the Lyemun Pass after being ripped from her moorings while at anchor at Kowloon Bay (far opposite side of Victoria Harbour) and colliding with several other ships including the SS Conte Verde and SS Talamba, later refloated in 1938 and resumed service with NYK. [36] [42] [43] [41]
September 2 1937 SS Bonneville Flag of Norway.svg Kingdom of Norway steamerUnknown (Norwegian)4,665  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off Stonecutters Island, later refloated. [36] [39]
September 2 1937 SS Conte Verde Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Genoa Far East Line Steamer Lloyd Triestino 18,761  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownRan aground off the shores of Cape Collinson after smashing into the Asama Maru , later refloated. [36] [41]
September 2 1937 HMS Cornflower Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Arabis-class sloop Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 1,250  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and ran aground off Causeway Bay, later refloated. [36] [44]
September 2 1937 SS Emmy Flag of Greece.svg Cephalonia steamer Rokos Vergottis 3,895  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked at Hong Kong, later refloated on 16 September. [36]
September 2 1937 SS Eng Lee Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamerUnknown (British)1,394  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off Hung Hom, later refloated. [36]
September 2 1937 SS Dahun Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamerUnknown (British)2,709  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off Tsing Yi. [36]
September 2 1937 SS Feng Lee Civil Ensign of the Republic of China.svg  China Steamer Ching Kee Steam Navigation Company 2,061  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore near Hung Hom, later refloated. [36] [45]
September 2 1937 SS Gertrude Maersk Flag of Denmark.svg Copenhagen Steamer A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S 5,038  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and ran aground off Sai Ying Pun, later refloated. [36] [46]
September 2 1937 SS Hong Peng Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1925-1946).svg Singapore Hong Kong-Canton Line steamer Ho Hong Steamship Company
Lim Peng Siang
4,055  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon 0Blown ashore near Quarry Bay, later refloated. [47] [36] [41]
September 2 1937 SS Hsin Ming Flag of the Republic of China.svg Shanghai Passenger and cargo steamer Guo Ying Zhao Shang Ju Qi .jpg China Merchants Steam Navigation Company 2,133  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBuilt by Napier and Miller for China Merchants Steam Navigation Company in 1907 as the SS Hsin Tsieh. Renamed as the Hsin Ming in 1909. Apparently in Hong Kong for repairs after being scuttled on the Yangtze on 12 August as a blockship. Blown ashore and wrecked off Ma Wan. [36] [48] [49]
September 2 1937 SS Hsing Lee Flag of the Republic of China.svg Chefoo steamer Ching Kee Steam Navigation Company 1,174  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off Stonecutters Island. [36] [49]
September 2 1937 SS Hsin Ping Flag of the Republic of China.svg Shanghai Passenger and cargo steamer Tai Ping Steamship Company
Chunghsing Steamship Company
1,833  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBuilt by American Steamboat Company for Tai Ping Steamship Company in 1917. Blown ashore and wrecked off northern Lantau Island. [36] [49]
September 2 1937 SS Hunan Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Steamer Swire logo.svg China Navigation Company 2,827  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at western Peng Chau, later refloated and repaired at the Taikoo Dockyard. [36] [50]
September 2 1937 SS Kalgan Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamer Swire logo.svg China Navigation Company 2,655  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off Tsimshatsui, later refloated. [36] [51] [50]
September 2 1937 SS Kwangchow Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Steamer Swire logo.svg China Navigation Company 2,626  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at western Sunshine Island, total loss. [36] [50]
September 2 1937 SS Kausing Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong tugHarbour Department3,790  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off Green Island. [36] [52]
September 2 1937 SS Luhsing Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Cargo Steamer Unknown (British)4,130  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off northern Lantau Island. [36] [53] [54]
September 2 1937 SS Moa Lee Civil Ensign of the Republic of China.svg  China SteamerUnknown (Chinese)1,946  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownFoundered and sunk off Sai Ying Pun. [36]
September 2 1937 SS Produce Flag of Norway.svg Oslo steamer Nylands Mekaniske Verksted
Hans Kiær & Company
1,171  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked at Hong Kong, later refloated. [36] [39]
September 2 1937 SS Shenandoah Unknown (Possibly American)SteamerUnknown (Possibly American)720  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at Kowloon Bay. [36]
September 2 1937 SS Sheng Lee Civil Ensign of the Republic of China.svg  China SteamerUnknown (Chinese)3,087  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore near Quarry Bay, later refloated. [36] [45]
September 2 1937 SS Shuntien Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Shanghai-Tianjin Line steamer Swire logo.svg China Navigation Company 3,059  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at Tsing Yi while undergoing maintenance, later refloated. [36] [50]
September 2 1937 SS Talamba British Raj Red Ensign.svg Calcutta Calcutta-Japan Line Steamer British India Steam Navigation Company House Flag.png British India Steam Navigation Company 8,018  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownRan aground off the shores of Cape Collinson after smashing into the Asama Maru as she dragged in the shallow waters, stuck for several months on the rocks at Lyemun Pass, later refloated on 21 November 1937. [36] [55] [41]
September 2 1937 SS Teh Hsing Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamerUnknown (British)1,625  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off Lantau Island, later refloated on 4 September. [36]
September 2 1937 SS Tin Sang Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamerUnknown (British)398  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore and wrecked off Tsing Lung Tau, later refloated. Captured by Japanese during invasion of Hong Kong. [36]
September 2 1937 SS Tymeric Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Glasgow Bank Line Steamer Andrew Weir & Company 5,228  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore near Quarry Bay, later refloated and sunk by German submarine U-123 in 1940. [36] [56] [57] [41]
September 2 1937Unknown Ferry Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong FerryUnknown (British)Unknown 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore at Eastern Kowloon. [36]
September 2 1937Unknown Steam Launch Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong LaunchUnknown (British)Unknown 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBattered against the Praya and sunk at the Osaka Shosen Kaisha wharf. [41]
September 2 1937 MS Van Heutsz Flag of Netherlands.svg Batavia, Dutch East Indies Ocean Liner KPM Logo 2.jpg Koninklijke Paketvaart-Maatschappij 4,588  GRT 1937 Great Hong Kong typhoon UnknownBlown ashore after breaking loose from her anchor at Sai Ying Pun and ran aground at Green Island. The ship was carrying 1,200 refugees from Shanghai fleeing the ongoing war. Later refloated on 10 September. [36] [41]

1941

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
December 11 1941 SS Tinley Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong coaster steamerUnknown (British)420  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled on 11 December at Hong Kong to prevent Japanese capture. [58]
December 11 1941 SS Wawa Flag of Panama.svg Panama steamer Wallem & Company 1,650  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled on 11 December at Hong Kong to prevent Japanese capture. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Awa Maru. [59] [60]
December 12 1941 SS Admiral Y. S. Williams Flag of the United States.svg Manila steamer American Trading Company 3,252  GRT Battle of Hong Kong 4Scuttled at its moorings on 12 December to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Later captured on 24 December by IJN, refloated and put into service. 29 of the crew captured and 4 killed. [61]
December 12 1941 HMS Moth Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Insect-class gunboat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 625  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at its moorings in Victoria Harbour to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Later refloated and put into service by the IJN as the Suma (須磨).
December 12 1941 HMS Tamar Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station troopship Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 4,650  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at its moorings in Victoria Harbour to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Later discovered during the construction of the Central–Wan Chai Bypass.
December 16 1941 MTB 8 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station motor torpedo boat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownBombed, set on fire, and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft.
December 19 1941 HMS Aldgate Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station boom defence vessel Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 345  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at its moorings in Victoria Harbour to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
December 19 1941 HMS Alliance Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Alliance-class tugboat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 300  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at its moorings in Deep Water Bay to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. [62]
December 19 1941 HMS Barlight Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station boom defence vessel Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 730  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at its moorings in Victoria Harbour to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Later refloated and put into service by IJN as the Ma-101.
December 19 1941 HMS Cornflower Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Arabis-class Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 1,250  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at its moorings in Victoria Harbour to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. [63]
December 19 1941 RFA Ebonol British-Royal-Fleet-Auxiliary-Ensign.svg China Station Arabis-class British-Royal-Fleet-Auxiliary-Ensign.svg Royal Fleet Auxiliary 1,175  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at Hong Kong to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Later refloated and put into Japanese service as Enoshima Maru.
December 19 1941 HMS MTB 12 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station motor torpedo boat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownSunk at Hong Kong by Japanese landing craft. [64]
December 19 1941 HMS MTB 26 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station motor torpedo boat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownSunk at Hong Kong by Japanese landing craft. [65]
December 19 1941 HMS Poet Chaucer Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Alliance-class tugboat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 239  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at its moorings in Deep Water Bay to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. [66]
December 19 1941 HMS Watergate Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station boom defence vessel Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 300  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at its moorings in Deep Water Bay to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
December 19 1941 HMS Redstart Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Linnet-class minelayer Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 425  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at Hong Kong to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
December 19 1941 HMS Tern Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Tern class gunboat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at Hong Kong to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
December 21 1941 Cicala Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Insect-class gunboat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 645  GRT Battle of Hong Kong 1bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft with the loss of one crew member. Survivors were rescued by MTB 10.
December 21 1941 Krechett 99 USSR, Flag auxiliary fleet 1950.svg Soviet Far East Fleet transport ship Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1935-1950).svg Soviet Navy 2,017  GRT Battle of Hong Kong 0Sunk after being hit by Japanese bombers and land based artillery while moored near the Taikoo Dockyard at Lei Yue Mun, crew left ships prior to their sinking with permission from Japanese troops. [67] [68]
December 21 1941 Sergei Lazo 09 USSR, Flag auxiliary fleet 1950.svg Soviet Far East Fleet transport ship Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1935-1950).svg Soviet Navy 1,981  GRT Battle of Hong Kong 0Sunk after being hit by Japanese bombers and land based artillery while moored for overhaul at Tsuen Wan Bay off West Kowloon, crew left ships prior to their sinking with permission from Japanese troops. [69] [70]
December 21 1941 Simferopol 12 USSR, Flag auxiliary fleet 1950.svg Soviet Far East Fleet transport ship Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1935-1950).svg Soviet Navy 2,750  GRT Battle of Hong Kong 0Sunk after being hit by Japanese bombers and land based artillery while being repaired at dry dock 1 of the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock, crew left ships prior to their sinking with permission from Japanese troops. Later repaired and retained by the Japanese. [71]
December 21 1941 Svirstroi 19 USSR, Flag auxiliary fleet 1950.svg Soviet Far East Fleet transport ship Naval Ensign of the Soviet Union (1935-1950).svg Soviet Navy 4,376  GRT Battle of Hong Kong 0Sunk after being hit by Japanese bombers and land based artillery while moored for overhaul at Tsuen Wan Bay off West Kowloon, crew left ships prior to their sinking with permission from Japanese troops. Later repaired and retained by the Japanese. [72]
December 25 1941MTB 7 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled in Mirs Bay.
December 25 1941MTB 9 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled in Mirs Bay.
December 25 1941MTB 10 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled in Mirs Bay.
December 25 1941MTB 11 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled in Mirs Bay.
December 25 1941MTB 27 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station 55-foot-class motor torpedo boat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy Unknown Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled in Mirs Bay.
December 25 1941 HMS Robin Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station Heron-class gunboat Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 236  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownScuttled at Hong Kong to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
December 25 1941 HMS Thracian Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg China Station S-class destroyer Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy 1,092  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownRan aground off Round Island on 16 December. Scuttled to prevent its capture and use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Later refloated and put into service by the IJN as Patrol Boat No. 101. [73]
December ? 1941 SS An Lee Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamerUnknown (British)1,668  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownSeized by the Imperial Japanese Navy at Hong Kong after being scuttled. [58]
December ? 1941 SS Tai Poo Sek Flag of Free France (1940-1944).svg Kwang Chow Wan Hong Kong-Kwang Chow Wan Line steamer Shun Cheong Steamship Company 1,960  GRT Battle of Hong Kong UnknownSeized by the Imperial Japanese Navy at Hong Kong after being scuttled. [58]

1947

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
February 4 1947SS Sai On Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Canton-Hong Kong ferrySai On Navigation Company1,950  NRT Fire300Caught fire at its moorings near Connaught Road Central resulting in the loss of 300 lives. [34]

1962

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
September 1 1962SS Tai Kwong 1 Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong steamerUnknown (British)Unknown Typhoon Wanda 0Sunk near a public pier with bow in the air and dashed against the pier during Typhoon Wanda. [34]

1971

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
August 16 1971 SS Fatshan [74] Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong Hong Kong-Macao passenger steamer Tai Tak Hing Shipping Company [75] 2,639  GRT Typhoon Rose 88sunk 120 metres (390 ft) offshore of Lantau Island at a depth of about 6 metres (20 ft).

1972

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
January 9 1972 SS Seawise University Flag of Hong Kong (1876-1955).svg Hong Kong World Campus Afloat program ship Orient Overseas Container Line 83,673  GRT Suspicious fire0Destroyed by suspicious fire and sunk after being capsized by large volume of water taken on to extinguish said fire at 22°19.717′N114°06.733′E / 22.328617°N 114.112217°E / 22.328617; 114.112217 . [76]

1983

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
September 9 1983 SS City of Lobito Flag of Greece.svg Limassol Refrigerated Cargo ShipLifedream Cia Nav SA6,256  GRT Typhoon Ellen 0Wrecked off Cheung Chau during Typhoon Ellen, broken up in Hong Kong in 1984. [77] [78]

2008

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
March 22 2008 SS Neftegaz-67 Flag of Ukraine.svg Guangzhou Anchor handling tug supply vessel Naftogaz of Ukraine 2,723  GRT Collision at sea.18Collided with Chinese bulk carrier Yao Hai off The Brothers and began listing to starboard and sinking shortly after the collision resulting in the deaths of 18 Ukrainian crew members. Salvaged 27 April 2008, refloated and reflagged as Chinese ship De Shun. [79] [80]

2012

Date
(M D Y)
NameNational Affiliation / HomeportTypeOwner/OperatorTonnageCauseDeathsNotes
October 1 2012 SS Lamma IV Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong Pleasure craft Hongkong Electric Company 184  GRT [81] collision at sea with Sea Smooth 39collided with Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry ship Sea Smooth off Lamma Island, killing 39 of the 127 on board. [82]

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