List of shipwrecks of North Carolina

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This is a list of shipwrecks located off the coast of North Carolina.

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ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
USS Aeolus Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy August 1988Sunk as an artificial reef. 34°16.685′N76°38.659′W / 34.278083°N 76.644317°W / 34.278083; -76.644317 (USS Aeolus (ARC-3))
AdventurePirate10 June 1718Sloop under the command of Blackbeard. Ran aground attempting to kedge Queen Anne's Revenge off the bar near Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina. [1]
Allan JacksonFlag of the United States.svg  United States 18 January 1942American tanker; torpedoed off Hatteras by U-66. [2] 35°37′N74°20′W / 35.617°N 74.333°W / 35.617; -74.333 (SS Alan Jackson)
USS Alligator Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 2 April 1863Submarine; Sank off of Cape Hatteras.
Altoona22 October 1878Ran aground at Cape Hatteras.
AmerikalandFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3 February 1942Swedish freighter; torpedoed off Cape Hatteras by U-106. [3] 36°36′N74°10′W / 36.600°N 74.167°W / 36.600; -74.167 (MV Amerikaland)
CSS Appomattox Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 10 February 1862 Steamboat that was scuttled to prevent capture near Elizabeth City.
Ario15 March 1942Torpedoed off Cape Lookout by U-158. [4] 34°20′N76°39′W / 34.33°N 76.65°W / 34.33; -76.65 (SS Ario)
Ashkhabad Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 29 April 1942Soviet tanker; torpedoed by U-402 off Cape Lookout. [5] 34°21.908′N76°21.081′W / 34.365133°N 76.351350°W / 34.365133; -76.351350 (SS Ashkhabad (1917))
Arabutan Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 7 March 1942Brazilian freighter; torpedoed off Hatteras by U-155. [4]
USS Aster Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 7 October 1864Ran aground at Kure Beach. [6]
USS Atik Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 26 March 1942Q-ship; torpedoed by U-123. [7] 34°52′N69°58′W / 34.867°N 69.967°W / 34.867; -69.967 (USS Atik)
USS Atlanta Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy December 1869 Ironclad warship that sank off Cape Hatteras. 35°15′16″N75°31′12″W / 35.25458°N 75.51995°W / 35.25458; -75.51995 (USS Atlanta (1861))
AtlasFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 9 April 1942American tanker; torpedoed off Cape Lookout by U-552. [8] 34°27′N76°16′W / 34.45°N 76.27°W / 34.45; -76.27 (Atlas (ship))
AustraliaFlag of the United States.svg  United States 16 March 1942American tanker; torpedoed off Cape Hatteras by U-332. [9] 35°07′N75°22′W / 35.12°N 75.37°W / 35.12; -75.37 (Australia (ship))
USS Bainbridge Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 21 August 1863Capsized off Cape Hatteras.
USS Bazely Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 9 December 1864Sank in Roanoke River near Jamseville after striking a mine while attempting to aid USS Otsego.
HMT Bedfordshire Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy 11 May 1942 Anti-submarine trawler torpedoed by German submarine U-588 off the coast of Ocracoke Island. [10] 34°10′N76°41′W / 34.167°N 76.683°W / 34.167; -76.683 (HMT Bedfordshire)
USCGC Bedloe Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard September 1944Formerly USCGC Antietam; sank off Oregon Inlet in the 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane. [11]
CSS Bendigo Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy January 1864Iron-hulled sidewheel blockade runner; ran aground in Lockwood's Folly Inlet. [6]
CSS Black Warrior Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 20 February 1859Burned at Elizabeth City.
BluefieldsFlag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua 15 July 1942Nicaraguan freighter; torpedoed off Cape Hatteras by U-576. [12] [13]
Bounty Flag of the United States.svg  United States 29 October 2012Replica of the original HMS Bounty. Sank during Hurricane Sandy with 16 people aboard. 33°54′N73°50′W / 33.900°N 73.833°W / 33.900; -73.833 (HMS Bounty)
British Splendour Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 7 April 1942British tanker; torpedoed by U-552 off the coast of Ocracoke Island. [14] [15] 35°04′N75°11′W / 35.07°N 75.19°W / 35.07; -75.19 (British Splendour)
BuarqueFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 15 February 1942Brazilian passenger and cargo ship; torpedoed by U-432. [16] 36°35′N75°20′W / 36.58°N 75.33°W / 36.58; -75.33 (SS Buarque)
Byron D. Benson4 May 1942Tanker; torpedoed by U-552. [17]
Carroll A. Deering Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States January 1921Five-masted commercial schooner that ran aground in late January off the coast of Cape Hatteras. When the wreck was discovered and boarded, it was found to have been completely abandoned. Its crew were never heard from again. 35°15′45″N75°29′30″W / 35.262440°N 75.491695°W / 35.262440; -75.491695 (Carroll A. Deering)
Caribsea11 March 1942Torpedoed by U-158 off Cape Lookout. [18] 34°40′N76°10′W / 34.67°N 76.16°W / 34.67; -76.16 (Caribsea)
Carl Gerhard23 September 1929Ran aground off Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Cassimer26 February 1942Sank following collision with Lara off Cape Lookout.
Catherine M. Monahan24 August 1910Four-masted schooner; foundered after running aground on Diamond Shoals.
Central America Flag of the United States.svg  United States 12 September 1857Sidewheel steamer carrying 10 tons of gold when it was caught up in a Category 2 hurricane. 31°35′N77°02′W / 31.583°N 77.033°W / 31.583; -77.033 (SS Central America)
Chilore15 July 1942Freighter; torpedoed by U-576 and subsequently ran aground off Cape Hatteras. [19]
USS Chopper Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 21 July 1976Sunk off Cape Hatteras, while being rigged as a tethered underwater target.
Ciltvaira Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 19 January 1942 Latvian freighter; torpedoed off Nags Head. [20] 34°58′N75°10′W / 34.967°N 75.167°W / 34.967; -75.167 (SS Ciltvaira)
City of Atlanta Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 19 January 1942American freighter; torpedoed by U-123. [2] 35°42′N75°21′W / 35.7°N 75.35°W / 35.7; -75.35 (City of Atlanta (ship))
City of Houston Flag of the United States.svg  United States 23 October 1878Foundered off Frying Pan Shoals in a storm.
USS Columbia Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 14 January 1863Ran aground off Masonboro Inlet.
USS Comte de Grasse Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 7 June 2006Sunk as a target, along with her sister ship, Stump.
CSS Curlew Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 7 February 1862Sunk in battle off Roanoke Island. 35°53′08″N75°45′41″W / 35.88565°N 75.76131°W / 35.88565; -75.76131 (CSS Curlew)
USS Cythera Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 2 May 1942 Patrol boat that was torpedoed by U-402. [21] 33°30′N75°40′W / 33.500°N 75.667°W / 33.500; -75.667 (USS Cythera (PY-26))
USS Dionysus Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 1978Sunk off Pea Island as an artificial reef.
Dixie ArrowFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 26 March 1942American tanker; torpedoed off Cape Hatteras by U-71. [22] 34°59′N75°33′W / 34.98°N 75.55°W / 34.98; -75.55 (Dixie Arrow)
CSS Ellis Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 24 November 1862 Gunboat that ran aground in New River and was destroyed to prevent capture. 34°43′04″N77°25′31″W / 34.7179°N 77.4254°W / 34.7179; -77.4254 (CSS Ellis)
E.M. Clark Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 18 March 1942American tanker; torpedoed off Diamond Shoals by U-124. [23] 34°50′N75°35′W / 34.84°N 75.58°W / 34.84; -75.58 (E. M. Clark (ship))
Empire Gem Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 24 January 1942British tanker; torpedoed off Diamond Shoals by U-66. [24] 35°06′N74°58′W / 35.100°N 74.967°W / 35.100; -74.967 (Empire Gem)
Empire Thrush 14 April 1942Torpedoed by U-203.
EquipoiseFlag of Panama.svg  Panama 27 March 1942Panamanian freighter; torpedoed by U-160. [25] 36°36′N74°45′W / 36.6°N 74.75°W / 36.6; -74.75 (SS Equipoise)
Esso Nashville Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 21 March 1942American tanker; torpedoed by U-124; stern section was salvaged. [26] 33°35′N77°22′W / 33.58°N 77.37°W / 33.58; -77.37 (Esso Nashville)
Explorer12 December 1919A tugboat that sunk off Nags Head.
CSS Fanny Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 10 February 1862 Steamboat and balloon carrier that ran aground near Elizabeth City.
CSS Forrest Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 10 February 1862 Gunboat that was burned to prevent capture at Elizabeth City.
F.W. AbramsFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 15 June 1942American tanker; struck a naval mine at Diamond Shoals. [27]
Fenwick Island7 December 1968Foundered in a storm.
Francis E. Waters 23 October 1889Blown ashore by a storm, and now on display at Nags Head town hall. [28] 35°56.067′N075°36.721′W / 35.934450°N 75.612017°W / 35.934450; -75.612017 (Francis E. Waters (ship))
G.A. Kohler23 August 1933Victim of the 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane. Wrecked two miles (3.2 km) south of Gull Shoal Coast Guard Station. Nine men and one woman from the ship were saved by breeches buoy. [29] 35°28′08″N75°28′52″W / 35.469°N 75.481°W / 35.469; -75.481 (G.A. Kohler)
General E. L. F. Hardcastle17 August 1899Merchant sailing vessel; sank during the 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane in Pamlico Sound.
George E. KlinckFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 7 March 1941American lumber schooner; foundered in a storm near Diamond Shoals Lightship.
George Weems20 May 1909Burned and sank off Frying Pan Shoals.
GlanayronCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 22 May 1896British cargo ship; ran aground on outer Diamond Shoals.
Governor Ames Flag of the United States.svg  United States 13 December 1909 Schooner that was wrecked in a gale off Cape Hatteras. 35°43′37″N75°20′24″W / 35.727°N 75.340°W / 35.727; -75.340 (Governor Ames)
Gray GhostSunk and later recovered near Belhaven.
Helen H. Benedict1914Wooden schooner; ran aground two miles south of Nag's Head.
Hereford Flag of Norway.svg  Norway April 1907Norwegian barque; wrecked off Hatteras Island.
HesperidesCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 9 October 1897British cargo ship; stranded on Diamond Shoals.
Home Flag of the United States.svg  United States 10 October 1837Steam packet ship wrecked off the beach of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, in the 1837 Racer's Storm hurricane. 35°14′42″N75°30′53″W / 35.2451°N 75.5146°W / 35.2451; -75.5146 (SS Home)
USS Home Flag of the United States.svg  United States 12 October 1870 Steamship that sank off Cape Hatteras.
USS Huron Flag of the United States.svg  United States 24 November 1877Ran aground off Nags Head.
Idaho18 February 1895The paddle steamer foundered in a storm while under tow
USS Indra Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 4 August 1992Sunk as artificial reef.
USS Iron Age Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 11 January 1864Ran aground at Lockwood's Folly Inlet while attempting to refloat CSS Bendigo. [6]
Isle of IonaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 14 December 1914British cargo ship; wrecked near Hatteras Inlet.
USCGC Jackson Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard September 1944Sank off Oregon Inlet in the 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane.
John D. Gill12 March 1942Torpedoed by U-158. [4]
John Hunter10 October 1910Disappeared off Cape Hatteras.
Kassandra LouloudisFlag of Greece.svg  Greece 17 March 1942Greek cargo ship; torpedoed off Diamond Shoals by U-124. [30]
KentuckyFlag of the United States.svg  United States 4 February 1910The 996-gross register ton and 203-foot (62 m) long steamer headed from New York to the Pacific Coast for Tacoma to Alaska service. Leaking, she stopped for repairs at Newport News, Virginia where she was deemed seaworthy. She developed catastrophic leaks and sank 110 nautical miles (200 km; 130 mi) off North Carolina. The use of radio to communicate "S.O.S." messages were among the first recorded, saving 46 lives. [31] [32] 32°28′N76°25′W / 32.46°N 76.42°W / 32.46; -76.42 (Steamship Kentucky)
USS KeshenaFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 19 July 1942Naval tug; struck a naval mine off Cape Hatteras while attempting to rescue Chilore. [19]
KollFlag of Norway.svg  Norway 6 April 1942Norwegian tanker; torpedoed by U-571. [33]
KyzickesRan aground near Kill Devil Hills.
Lancing Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 7 April 1942Norwegian tanker; torpedoed by U-552 off Cape Hatteras. [34]
Laura A. BarnesRan ashore on Coquina Beach.
Liberator 19 March 1942Freighter; torpedoed off Diamond Shoals by U-552. [35] 35°05′N75°30′W / 35.08°N 75.50°W / 35.08; -75.50 (SS Liberator)
Ljubica MatkovicFlag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 24 June 1942Yugoslavian freighter; torpedoed by U-404. [36]
Lois JoyceSank in surf in Oregon Inlet.
USS Louisiana Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 24 December 1864Set afire and exploded at Fort Fisher. [6]
USS MahackemoFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 11 September 1948Sank off Cape Hatteras while under tow.
MalchaceFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 9 April 1942American freighter; torpedoed by U-160. [37] 34°28′N75°56′W / 34.47°N 75.93°W / 34.47; -75.93 (Malchace (ship))
ManuelaFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 25 June 1942American freighter; torpedoed off Cape Lookout by U-404. [38]
USS Margaret Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 14 April 1942 Cargo ship that was sunk by U-571 off Cape Hatteras. 35°12′N75°14′W / 35.2°N 75.23°W / 35.2; -75.23 (USS Margaret)
MarlinFlag of Liberia.svg  Liberia 18 October 1965Liberian cargo ship; foundered after her cargo shifted.
Marore27 February 1942Torpedoed off Kinnakeet station by U-432. 35°33′N74°58′W / 35.55°N 74.97°W / 35.55; -74.97 (SS Marore)
MerakFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 6 August 1918American tanker; ran aground on Diamond Shoals while avoiding torpedoes from U-140.
Metropolis1878Sunk off Corolla.
Mirlo16 August 1918Torpedoed by U-117 off Wimble Shoal Buoy.
Modern Greece1862Sunk at Kure Beach.
USS Monitor Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 31 December 1862Lost off Cape Hatteras while under tow by USS Rhode Island. [6] 35°0′6″N75°24′23″W / 35.00167°N 75.40639°W / 35.00167; -75.40639 (USS Monitor)
Naeco23 March 1942Tanker; torpedoed off Cape Lookout by U-124. [39]
CSS Neuse Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy March 1865Burned to avoid capture in Neuse River; currently installed beside the river at the Governor Caswell Memorial. 35°16′1.33″N77°37′17.8″W / 35.2670361°N 77.621611°W / 35.2670361; -77.621611 (CSS Neuse)
USS New Jersey Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 5 September 1923Bombed as a target off Cape Hatteras.
NordalFlag of Panama.svg  Panama 25 June 1942Panamanian cargo ship; torpedoed by U-404. [36]
Normannia17 January 1924Foundered in a storm at Frying Pan Shoals.
NortheasternFlag of the United States.svg  United States 30 December 1904American tanker; ran aground on Diamond Shoals.
NorvanaFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 19 January 1942American freighter; torpedoed off Cape Hatteras by U-123. [40]
CSS North Carolina Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 27 September 1864 Gunboat that sank off Southport. 33°54′49″N78°1′8″W / 33.91361°N 78.01889°W / 33.91361; -78.01889 (CSS North Carolina)
OlympicFlag of Panama.svg  Panama 22 January 1942Panamanian tanker; torpedoed off Hatteras by U-130. [41] 36°01′N75°30′W / 36.017°N 75.500°W / 36.017; -75.500 (SS Olympic)
Oriental16 May 1862Sank near Oregon Inlet.
USS Otsego Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 9 December 1864Sank in the Roanoke River after striking two mines near Jamesville.
Papoose Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 19 March 1942Tanker; torpedoed and sank off Oregon Inlet. [42] [43] [44] 34°17′N76°39′W / 34.283°N 76.650°W / 34.283; -76.650 (Papoose (tanker))
USS Peterhoff Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 6 March 1864Mistaken for a blockade runner and rammed by USS Monticello off Kure Beach. [6]
PevenseyFlag of the Confederate States of America (1865).svg  Confederate States Blockade runner, sank off Atlantic Beach.
PhantomFlag of the Confederate States of America (1865).svg  Confederate States 1863Steel-hulled blockade runner; sunk at Topsail Inlet.
USS Pilgrim Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 1935 Patrol vessel that was scuttled off Harkers Island as a breakwater. 34°42′44″N76°35′20″W / 34.71226°N 76.58878°W / 34.71226; -76.58878 (USS Pilgrim (SP-1204))
Porta AllegraDredge; sank for unknown reasons. [45]
PortlandRan aground at Cape Lookout.
Proteus19 August 1918Sank following a collision with tge tanker Cushing in heavy fog, southwest of Diamond Shoals. 34°45.918′N75°47.010′W / 34.765300°N 75.783500°W / 34.765300; -75.783500 (Proteus)
Pulaski Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States 14 June 1838The American steam packet Pulaski was lost thirty miles off the coast of North Carolina when its starboard boiler exploded.
Queen Anne's Revenge Pirate10 June 1718French frigate that was captured by pirates and became Blackbeard's flagship, eventually running aground at Beaufort Inlet. She was discovered in 1996, near Atlantic Beach by Intersal, Inc. [46]
CSS Raleigh Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 7 May 1864Ran aground at Cape Fear. [6]
El Salvador Bandera de Espana 1701-1748.svg  Spain 29 August 1750Spanish merchantman ran aground during a hurricane near Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina [47] 34°41.44′N76°41.20′W / 34.69067°N 76.68667°W / 34.69067; -76.68667 (El Salvador)
San Delfino Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 9 April 1942British tanker; torpedoed by U-203. [48]
SantiagoFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 12 March 1924American cargo and passenger ship; foundered off Cape Hatteras in a storm.
USS Schurz Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 21 June 1918Sank in a collision with Florida.
CSS Sea Bird Naval ensign of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States Navy 10 February 1862Rammed and sunk by USS Commodore Perry off Elizabeth City. 36°17′07″N76°10′30″W / 36.285242°N 76.175079°W / 36.285242; -76.175079 (CSS Sea Bird)
HMT Senateur Duhamel Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy 5 June 1942Rammed by USS Semmes which mistook it for a U-boat. [49]
USS South Wind Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 11 October 1861 Schooner that was scuttled in the Ocracoke Inlet.
Southern IslesFlag of the United States.svg  United States 5 October 1951American bulk carrier; broke apart and sank.
USS Southfield Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 19 April 1864Sank following collision with CSS Albemarle on the Roanoke River, near its mouth at Albemarle Sound.
USCGC Spar Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard October 2004Scuttled in 108 feet (33 m) of water, 30 miles (48 km) off Morehead City, as an artificial reef.
HMCS St. Laurent Naval ensign of Canada.svg  Canadian Maritime Forces 12 January 1980Canadian destroyer; sank off Cape Hatteras while under tow to breakers.
Strathairly24 March 1891Ran aground near Chicomacomico.
Stormy Petrel1864Iron-hulled sidewheel blockade runner; sunk at Kure Beach. [6]
SuloideFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 26 March 1943Brazilian cargo ship; sank after striking the submerged wreck of W. E. Hutton.
TamaulipasFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 10 April 1942American tanker; torpedoed off Cape Lookout by U-552. [48] 34°25′N76°00′W / 34.42°N 76.0°W / 34.42; -76.0 (Tamaulipas)
USS Tarpon Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 8 June 1957Foundered off Cape Hatteras. 34°45.195′N75°46.025′W / 34.753250°N 75.767083°W / 34.753250; -75.767083 (USS Tarpon (SS-175))
Theodore Parker4 June 1974Sunk as an artificial reef.
TigerFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 1 April 1942American tanker; torpedoed by U-754 [33]
USS Tiru Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 19 July 1979 Balao-class submarine sunk as a target off Cape Hatteras. 36°N73°W / 36°N 73°W / 36; -73 (USS Tiru (SS-416))
U-352 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine 9 May 1942Sunk by depth charges from USCGC Icarus. [50] [51] 34°21′N76°35′W / 34.350°N 76.583°W / 34.350; -76.583 (German submarine U-352)
U-576 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine 15 July 1942Sunk off Hatteras by depth charges from aircraft and gunfire from SS Unicoi. [19] 34°31′N75°13′W / 34.51°N 75.22°W / 34.51; -75.22 (German submarine U-576)
U-701 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine 7 July 1942Sunk off Cape Hatteras by depth charges from aircraft. [52] 35°14.330′N75°06.690′W / 35.238833°N 75.111500°W / 35.238833; -75.111500 (German submarine U-701)
U-85 War ensign of Germany (1938-1945).svg  Kriegsmarine 14 April 1942Sunk off Bodie Island by gunfire from USS Roper. [53] 35°33′N75°08′W / 35.55°N 75.13°W / 35.55; -75.13 (German submarine U-85)
UlyssesCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 11 April 1942British passenger and cargo ship; torpedoed by U-160 south of Cape Hatteras. [54]
USS Underwriter Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 2 February 1864Captured and burned by Confederate forces off New Bern.
Valour Flag of the United States.svg  United States 18 January 2006Sank in a storm
VenoreFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 23 January 1942American freighter; torpedoed off Hatteras by U-66. [55] 34°50′N75°20′W / 34.833°N 75.333°W / 34.833; -75.333 (SS Venore)
VeturiaCivil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 20 February 1918British freighter; ran aground on Diamond Shoals in fog.
USS Virginia Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States Navy 5 September 1923Bombed as target off Cape Hatteras.
W.E. HuttonFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 18 March 1942American fuel tanker; torpedoed by U-124 off Cape Lookout. [42] [56] 34°05′N76°40′W / 34.08°N 76.67°W / 34.08; -76.67 (W. E. Hutton (ship))
West IvisFlag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 25 January 1942American freighter; torpedoed off Hatteras by U-125. [55] 35°03′N73°10′W / 35.050°N 73.167°W / 35.050; -73.167 (SS West Ivis)
EM [lower-alpha 1] Wilcox30 September 1943Foundered off Nags Head in a storm. [57]
William Rockefeller Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg  United States 28 June 1942American tanker, torpedoed by U-701. [58] 35°14′11″N75°2′1″W / 35.23639°N 75.03361°W / 35.23639; -75.03361 (SS William A. Rockefeller)
USS Yancey Flag of the United States.svg  United States Navy 1990Sunk as an artificial reef off Morehead City.
York22 January 1942Freighter; torpedoed by U-66.
Zane Gray Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1974 Liberty ship sunk off Pea Island as an artificial reef.

Notes

  1. ↑ "EM" was a Coast Guard prefix for "Emergency Manning" ships, not technically USCG cutters but chartered for patrols.

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