The list of shipwrecks in April 1916 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1916.
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Ship | State | Description |
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Ashburton | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France by
SM U-44 (![]() |
Bengairn | ![]() |
World War I: The four-masted
barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 165 nautical miles (306 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-28 (![]() |
Perth | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south east by east of the
Cross Sand Lightship (![]() |
Peter Hamre | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the
Kentish Knock Lightship by
SM UB-10 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anniel E. Larder | ![]() |
The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew survived. [6] |
Arena | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
North Sea (
57°29′N 5°26′E / 57.483°N 5.433°E) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
HMT Commandant | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [8] |
Simla | ![]() |
World War I: The
passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of
Gozo,
Malta (
36°25′N 13°12′E / 36.417°N 13.200°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Clan Campbell | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 29 nautical miles (54 km) south east of
Cape Bon,
Tunisia (
36°47′N 11°33′E / 36.783°N 11.550°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ellaston | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) north west by west of
Cape Serrat,
Tunisia (
37°41′N 7°59′E / 37.683°N 7.983°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Enrichetta | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and damaged in the
Black Sea west of
Lazistan by
SM U-33 (![]() |
Giuseppe Padre | ![]() |
World War I: The
brigantine was sunk in the
Strait of Sicily (
36°55′N 11°20′E / 36.917°N 11.333°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ino | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the
Kentish Knock Lightship (![]() |
HMT Pecheur | ![]() |
The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the Irish Sea off the Smalls Lighthouse. [15] |
Sneaton | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north north east of
Cape de la Garde,
Algeria by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bendew | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-1 (![]() ![]() |
Maria Carmella Findari | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Strait of Sicily by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baus | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west north west of
Cap de la Hève,
Seine-Inférieure, France by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Chantala | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of
Cape Bengut
Algeria (
37°12′N 3°48′E / 37.200°N 3.800°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Jeanette | ![]() |
World War I: The
lugger was sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) off
St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
SM UB-26 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB II submarine was trapped in anti-submarine nets and was scuttled. Subsequently salvaged by the French, repaired and entered French Navy service at Roland Morillot. |
Zent | ![]() |
World War I: The
refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 28 nautical miles (52 km) west by south of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Asger Ryg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel west of
Beachy Head,
Sussex,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Beicos | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in the Black Sea. [26] |
Binicaise | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the English Channel (
50°20′N 7°00′W / 50.333°N 7.000°W) by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Stjerneborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea south of
Sardinia, Italy (
38°45′N 9°15′E / 38.750°N 9.250°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Vesuvio | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of the
Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Yonne | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) north north west of
Cape Cherchell,
Algeria by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Braunton | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south by west of
Beachy Head,
Sussex (
50°39′N 1°11′E / 50.650°N 1.183°E) by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Clyde | ![]() |
World War I: The
brig was scuttled in the English Channel 32 nautical miles (59 km) north of
Dieppe, Seine-Inférieure, France by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Eemdijk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south west of
St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight,
United Kingdom (
50°30′N 1°19′W / 50.500°N 1.317°W) by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Halcyon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south west by south of Folkestone, Kent ( 51°01′N 1°10′E / 51.017°N 1.167°E). Her crew survived. [34] |
Marguerite | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of
Cap de la Hève,
Seine Maritime by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Rijndijk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west north west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly United Kingdom by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Sainte Marie | ![]() |
World War I The
barquentine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of the
Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (
49°45′N 7°10′W / 49.750°N 7.167°W) by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Adamton | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of
Skerryvore (
56°32′N 7°26′W / 56.533°N 7.433°W) by
SM U-22 (![]() |
Moss Rose | ![]() |
The tug foundered at Barry, Glamorgan. Her crew were rescued. [39] |
Sal'dagan | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Black Sea (
44°52′N 32°40′E / 44.867°N 32.667°E) by
SM UB-7 (![]() |
Santanderino | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) off
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°20′N 5°33′W / 48.333°N 5.550°W) by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Zafra | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was scuttled in the
Mediterranean Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) north of
Oran,
Algeria (
36°26′N 1°00′E / 36.433°N 1.000°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Avon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south east by east of the
Tongue Lightship (![]() |
Caledonia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) south south east of the
Le Titan Lighthouse,
Île du Levant,
Var, France (
42°34′N 6°44′E / 42.567°N 6.733°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Eastern City | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) north by west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Glenalmond | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 27 nautical miles (50 km) north of Ouessant by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Gryoz | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Black Sea by
SM UB-7 (![]() |
Sjolyst | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Ouessant by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Dorthea | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 55°45′N 3°30′E / 55.750°N 3.500°E). Her crew were rescued by a Dutch trawler. [48] |
Silksworth | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 1.25 nautical miles (2.32 km) off the
Corton Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Angus | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 76 nautical miles (141 km) east by north of
Valencia, Spain (
39°57′N 1°08′E / 39.950°N 1.133°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Inverlyon | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 108 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-73 (![]() |
Margam Abbey | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) south west of
The Lizard,
Cornwall by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Robert Adamson | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea. Her 29 crew were rescued. [48] |
Unione | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Land's End, Cornwall by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Murjek | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship, en route from Philadelphia to Narvik, struck a mine 13 nautical miles north of Cape Wrath and sank immediately. One casualty. [54] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Orlock Head | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) south east of
Barcelona, Spain (
40°40′N 2°32′E / 40.667°N 2.533°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Prøven | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the
North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north of the
Smith's Knoll Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Vega | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) east of Barcelona (
40°42′N 2°09′E / 40.700°N 2.150°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Chic | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-22 (![]() |
Lipari | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) off
Cape Spartivento,
Calabria (
36°00′N 16°49′E / 36.000°N 16.817°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Alberta | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-7 (![]() |
HMT Orcades | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [16] |
Shenandoah | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by
SM UC-6 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Fairport | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 31 nautical miles (57 km) north by west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (
50°18′N 6°52′W / 50.300°N 6.867°W) by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Schwanden | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-69 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Cardonia | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the
Fastnet Rock (
50°57′N 10°06′W / 50.950°N 10.100°W) by
SM U-67 (![]() |
Demir Hissar | ![]() |
World War I: The
torpedo boat was sunk in the
Strait of Chios by
HMS Jed,
HMS Kennet and
HMS Wear (all ![]() |
Glendoon | ![]() |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west south west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom (
49°28′N 7°40′W / 49.467°N 7.667°W) by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Harrovian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Bishop Rock (
49°23′N 7°40′W / 49.383°N 7.667°W) by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Papelera | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Isles of Scilly by
SM U-69 (![]() |
HMT Sunbeam I | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [16] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Ernest Reyer | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère (
49°07′N 7°49′W / 49.117°N 7.817°W) by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Terje Viken | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Cabo Guia, Portugal. Her crew survived. [70] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Caroline Gray | ![]() |
The schooner was abandoned 128 miles (206 km) south of Frying Pan Shoals. [71] |
Emma Keeler | ![]() |
The barge went ashore on Latimer Reef near Stonington, Connecticut. [72] |
Ravenhill | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 72 nautical miles (133 km) west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Cairngowan | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west by north of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Libau | ![]() |
World War I:
Easter Rising: The freighter, masquerading as
Aud (![]() |
Lodewijk Van Nassau | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea off the
Galloper Lightship (![]() |
Sabbia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the
Isle of May,
Fife (
56°07′N 2°18′W / 56.117°N 2.300°W).
[76] Her crew were rescued by
Nordland (![]() |
Whitgift | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean south west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
47°51′N 6°10′W / 47.850°N 6.167°W) by
SM U-67 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Estafette | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-6 (![]() |
Feliciana | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 67 nautical miles (124 km) north north west of the
Fastnet Rock (
51°08′N 11°27′W / 51.133°N 11.450°W) by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Chanaral | ![]() |
World War I: The four-masted
barque was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom (
50°03′N 8°07′W / 50.050°N 8.117°W) by
SM U-67 (![]() |
József Agost Föherzeg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
49°36′N 10°06′W / 49.600°N 10.100°W by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ross | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 108 nautical miles (200 km) west by north of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Tregantle | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by enemy action. [2] [84] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Lena Melling | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea off the
Elbow Lightship (![]() |
Parisiana | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 82 nautical miles (152 km) west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
47°55′N 7°04′W / 47.917°N 7.067°W) by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Olga | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was reported to have been sunk by a German submarine. Her crew survived. [84] |
Ribston | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 66 nautical miles (122 km) west by south of Ouessant (
47°51′N 6°44′W / 47.850°N 6.733°W) by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Clover Bank | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [8] |
Hsin-Yu | ![]() |
The transport ship collided with
Hai Yung (![]() |
HMT King Stephen | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler, operating as a Q-ship, was sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [89] |
SM UB-13 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB I submarine was lost in action off the mouth of the River Thames with the loss of all seventeen crew. |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Au Fait | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [8] |
Berkelstroom | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
North Sea by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Carmanian | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock (
50°16′N 12°02′W / 50.267°N 12.033°W) by
SM U-19 (![]() |
HMS E22 | ![]() |
World War I: The
E-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Georgiy Pobedonosets | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Black Sea south west of
Cape Khersones by
SM UC-15 (![]() |
HMS Penelope | ![]() |
World War I: The
Arethusa-class
cruiser was damaged in the North Sea of
Lowestoft,
Suffolk by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Zhivuchi | ![]() |
World War I: The
Boiki-class destroyer struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-15 (![]() |
Niola | ![]() |
World War I: The iron barque, en route from Pensacola to Dundee, was scuttled by a German torpedo boat 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Smith's Knoll lightship. The crew was saved. [96] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alfred | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the
North Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) east by south of
Lowestoft,
Suffolk by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Dubhe | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea ( 51°49′30″N 1°57′30″E / 51.82500°N 1.95833°E). She was beached but was later refloated. [98] |
Noordzee | ![]() |
World War I: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 51°49′30″N 1°57′30″E / 51.82500°N 1.95833°E). [99] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Industry | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west by north of the
Fastnet Rock (
51°11′N 12°46′W / 51.183°N 12.767°W) by
SM U-45 (![]() |
HMS Nasturtium | ![]() |
World War I: The
Arabis-class sloop struck a
mine placed by
SM U-73 (![]() |
SMS Prangenhof | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
HMS Russell | ![]() |
World War I: The Duncan-class battleship struck two mines, laid by Imperial German Navy submarine U-73, and sank in the Mediterranean Sea at Malta and sank with the loss of 124 of her 720 crew. |
SM UC-5 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type UC I
submarine ran aground in the
North Sea (
51°59′N 1°38′E / 51.983°N 1.633°E) and was scuttled. Her crew were rescued by
HMS Firedrake (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMY Aegusa | ![]() |
World War I: The
armed yacht struck a
mine placed by
SM U-73 (![]() |
Anzhelika | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Black Sea off Adler by
SM U-33 (![]() |
Beatrice L. Corkum | ![]() |
The schooner broke up after going ashore on Catumb Reef near Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The crew were rescued by the United States Life Saving Service. [72] [104] |
Blessing | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the
Tyne Estuary by
SM UB-27 (![]() |
Christian | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was damaged in the
North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east north east of the
Souter Point Lighthouse,
Northumberland,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-27 (![]() |
Lyusya | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Black Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of
Pitsunda by
SM U-33 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Esmerelda | ![]() |
The schooner collided with another vessel and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwall. Her crew were rescued. [108] |
Saint Corentin | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-6 (![]() |
Teal | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off
Seaham,
County Durham by
SM UB-27 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bakio | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-20 (![]() |
City of Lucknow | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of
Malta (
36°03′N 15°45′E / 36.050°N 15.750°E) by
SM U-21 (![]() ![]() |
Mod | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east by north of the mouth of the
River Tyne (
55°45′N 0°25′W / 55.750°N 0.417°W) by
SM UB-27 (![]() |
Vinifreda | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay (
47°48′N 7°48′W / 47.800°N 7.800°W) by
SM U-45 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Chirketi Hairie | ![]() |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Marmara by a Royal Navy submarine. [117] |
Imperator | ![]() |
World War I: The
barquentine was torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean and was abandoned by her 33 crew. They were rescued by
Darentria (![]() ![]() |
The list of shipwrecks in April 1916 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1916.
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Ship | State | Description |
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Ashburton | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France by
SM U-44 (![]() |
Bengairn | ![]() |
World War I: The four-masted
barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 165 nautical miles (306 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-28 (![]() |
Perth | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south east by east of the
Cross Sand Lightship (![]() |
Peter Hamre | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the
Kentish Knock Lightship by
SM UB-10 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anniel E. Larder | ![]() |
The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew survived. [6] |
Arena | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
North Sea (
57°29′N 5°26′E / 57.483°N 5.433°E) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
HMT Commandant | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [8] |
Simla | ![]() |
World War I: The
passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of
Gozo,
Malta (
36°25′N 13°12′E / 36.417°N 13.200°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Clan Campbell | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 29 nautical miles (54 km) south east of
Cape Bon,
Tunisia (
36°47′N 11°33′E / 36.783°N 11.550°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ellaston | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) north west by west of
Cape Serrat,
Tunisia (
37°41′N 7°59′E / 37.683°N 7.983°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Enrichetta | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and damaged in the
Black Sea west of
Lazistan by
SM U-33 (![]() |
Giuseppe Padre | ![]() |
World War I: The
brigantine was sunk in the
Strait of Sicily (
36°55′N 11°20′E / 36.917°N 11.333°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ino | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the
Kentish Knock Lightship (![]() |
HMT Pecheur | ![]() |
The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the Irish Sea off the Smalls Lighthouse. [15] |
Sneaton | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north north east of
Cape de la Garde,
Algeria by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bendew | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-1 (![]() ![]() |
Maria Carmella Findari | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Strait of Sicily by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baus | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west north west of
Cap de la Hève,
Seine-Inférieure, France by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Chantala | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of
Cape Bengut
Algeria (
37°12′N 3°48′E / 37.200°N 3.800°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Jeanette | ![]() |
World War I: The
lugger was sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) off
St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
SM UB-26 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB II submarine was trapped in anti-submarine nets and was scuttled. Subsequently salvaged by the French, repaired and entered French Navy service at Roland Morillot. |
Zent | ![]() |
World War I: The
refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 28 nautical miles (52 km) west by south of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Asger Ryg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel west of
Beachy Head,
Sussex,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Beicos | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in the Black Sea. [26] |
Binicaise | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the English Channel (
50°20′N 7°00′W / 50.333°N 7.000°W) by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Stjerneborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea south of
Sardinia, Italy (
38°45′N 9°15′E / 38.750°N 9.250°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Vesuvio | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of the
Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Yonne | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) north north west of
Cape Cherchell,
Algeria by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Braunton | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south by west of
Beachy Head,
Sussex (
50°39′N 1°11′E / 50.650°N 1.183°E) by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Clyde | ![]() |
World War I: The
brig was scuttled in the English Channel 32 nautical miles (59 km) north of
Dieppe, Seine-Inférieure, France by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Eemdijk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south west of
St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight,
United Kingdom (
50°30′N 1°19′W / 50.500°N 1.317°W) by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Halcyon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south west by south of Folkestone, Kent ( 51°01′N 1°10′E / 51.017°N 1.167°E). Her crew survived. [34] |
Marguerite | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of
Cap de la Hève,
Seine Maritime by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Rijndijk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west north west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly United Kingdom by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Sainte Marie | ![]() |
World War I The
barquentine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of the
Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (
49°45′N 7°10′W / 49.750°N 7.167°W) by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Adamton | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of
Skerryvore (
56°32′N 7°26′W / 56.533°N 7.433°W) by
SM U-22 (![]() |
Moss Rose | ![]() |
The tug foundered at Barry, Glamorgan. Her crew were rescued. [39] |
Sal'dagan | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Black Sea (
44°52′N 32°40′E / 44.867°N 32.667°E) by
SM UB-7 (![]() |
Santanderino | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) off
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°20′N 5°33′W / 48.333°N 5.550°W) by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Zafra | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was scuttled in the
Mediterranean Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) north of
Oran,
Algeria (
36°26′N 1°00′E / 36.433°N 1.000°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Avon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south east by east of the
Tongue Lightship (![]() |
Caledonia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) south south east of the
Le Titan Lighthouse,
Île du Levant,
Var, France (
42°34′N 6°44′E / 42.567°N 6.733°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Eastern City | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) north by west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Glenalmond | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 27 nautical miles (50 km) north of Ouessant by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Gryoz | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Black Sea by
SM UB-7 (![]() |
Sjolyst | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Ouessant by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Dorthea | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 55°45′N 3°30′E / 55.750°N 3.500°E). Her crew were rescued by a Dutch trawler. [48] |
Silksworth | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 1.25 nautical miles (2.32 km) off the
Corton Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Angus | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 76 nautical miles (141 km) east by north of
Valencia, Spain (
39°57′N 1°08′E / 39.950°N 1.133°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Inverlyon | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 108 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-73 (![]() |
Margam Abbey | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) south west of
The Lizard,
Cornwall by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Robert Adamson | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea. Her 29 crew were rescued. [48] |
Unione | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Land's End, Cornwall by
SM U-66 (![]() |
Murjek | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship, en route from Philadelphia to Narvik, struck a mine 13 nautical miles north of Cape Wrath and sank immediately. One casualty. [54] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Orlock Head | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) south east of
Barcelona, Spain (
40°40′N 2°32′E / 40.667°N 2.533°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Prøven | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the
North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north of the
Smith's Knoll Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Vega | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) east of Barcelona (
40°42′N 2°09′E / 40.700°N 2.150°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Chic | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-22 (![]() |
Lipari | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) off
Cape Spartivento,
Calabria (
36°00′N 16°49′E / 36.000°N 16.817°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Alberta | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-7 (![]() |
HMT Orcades | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [16] |
Shenandoah | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by
SM UC-6 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Fairport | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 31 nautical miles (57 km) north by west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (
50°18′N 6°52′W / 50.300°N 6.867°W) by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Schwanden | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-69 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Cardonia | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the
Fastnet Rock (
50°57′N 10°06′W / 50.950°N 10.100°W) by
SM U-67 (![]() |
Demir Hissar | ![]() |
World War I: The
torpedo boat was sunk in the
Strait of Chios by
HMS Jed,
HMS Kennet and
HMS Wear (all ![]() |
Glendoon | ![]() |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west south west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom (
49°28′N 7°40′W / 49.467°N 7.667°W) by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Harrovian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Bishop Rock (
49°23′N 7°40′W / 49.383°N 7.667°W) by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Papelera | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Isles of Scilly by
SM U-69 (![]() |
HMT Sunbeam I | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [16] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Ernest Reyer | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère (
49°07′N 7°49′W / 49.117°N 7.817°W) by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Terje Viken | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Cabo Guia, Portugal. Her crew survived. [70] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Caroline Gray | ![]() |
The schooner was abandoned 128 miles (206 km) south of Frying Pan Shoals. [71] |
Emma Keeler | ![]() |
The barge went ashore on Latimer Reef near Stonington, Connecticut. [72] |
Ravenhill | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 72 nautical miles (133 km) west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Cairngowan | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west by north of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-69 (![]() |
Libau | ![]() |
World War I:
Easter Rising: The freighter, masquerading as
Aud (![]() |
Lodewijk Van Nassau | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea off the
Galloper Lightship (![]() |
Sabbia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the
Isle of May,
Fife (
56°07′N 2°18′W / 56.117°N 2.300°W).
[76] Her crew were rescued by
Nordland (![]() |
Whitgift | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean south west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
47°51′N 6°10′W / 47.850°N 6.167°W) by
SM U-67 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Estafette | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-6 (![]() |
Feliciana | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 67 nautical miles (124 km) north north west of the
Fastnet Rock (
51°08′N 11°27′W / 51.133°N 11.450°W) by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Chanaral | ![]() |
World War I: The four-masted
barque was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom (
50°03′N 8°07′W / 50.050°N 8.117°W) by
SM U-67 (![]() |
József Agost Föherzeg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
49°36′N 10°06′W / 49.600°N 10.100°W by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ross | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 108 nautical miles (200 km) west by north of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Tregantle | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by enemy action. [2] [84] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Lena Melling | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea off the
Elbow Lightship (![]() |
Parisiana | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 82 nautical miles (152 km) west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
47°55′N 7°04′W / 47.917°N 7.067°W) by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Olga | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was reported to have been sunk by a German submarine. Her crew survived. [84] |
Ribston | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 66 nautical miles (122 km) west by south of Ouessant (
47°51′N 6°44′W / 47.850°N 6.733°W) by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Clover Bank | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [8] |
Hsin-Yu | ![]() |
The transport ship collided with
Hai Yung (![]() |
HMT King Stephen | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler, operating as a Q-ship, was sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [89] |
SM UB-13 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB I submarine was lost in action off the mouth of the River Thames with the loss of all seventeen crew. |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Au Fait | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [8] |
Berkelstroom | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
North Sea by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Carmanian | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock (
50°16′N 12°02′W / 50.267°N 12.033°W) by
SM U-19 (![]() |
HMS E22 | ![]() |
World War I: The
E-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Georgiy Pobedonosets | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Black Sea south west of
Cape Khersones by
SM UC-15 (![]() |
HMS Penelope | ![]() |
World War I: The
Arethusa-class
cruiser was damaged in the North Sea of
Lowestoft,
Suffolk by
SM UB-29 (![]() |
Zhivuchi | ![]() |
World War I: The
Boiki-class destroyer struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-15 (![]() |
Niola | ![]() |
World War I: The iron barque, en route from Pensacola to Dundee, was scuttled by a German torpedo boat 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Smith's Knoll lightship. The crew was saved. [96] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alfred | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the
North Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) east by south of
Lowestoft,
Suffolk by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Dubhe | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea ( 51°49′30″N 1°57′30″E / 51.82500°N 1.95833°E). She was beached but was later refloated. [98] |
Noordzee | ![]() |
World War I: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea ( 51°49′30″N 1°57′30″E / 51.82500°N 1.95833°E). [99] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Industry | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west by north of the
Fastnet Rock (
51°11′N 12°46′W / 51.183°N 12.767°W) by
SM U-45 (![]() |
HMS Nasturtium | ![]() |
World War I: The
Arabis-class sloop struck a
mine placed by
SM U-73 (![]() |
SMS Prangenhof | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
HMS Russell | ![]() |
World War I: The Duncan-class battleship struck two mines, laid by Imperial German Navy submarine U-73, and sank in the Mediterranean Sea at Malta and sank with the loss of 124 of her 720 crew. |
SM UC-5 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type UC I
submarine ran aground in the
North Sea (
51°59′N 1°38′E / 51.983°N 1.633°E) and was scuttled. Her crew were rescued by
HMS Firedrake (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMY Aegusa | ![]() |
World War I: The
armed yacht struck a
mine placed by
SM U-73 (![]() |
Anzhelika | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Black Sea off Adler by
SM U-33 (![]() |
Beatrice L. Corkum | ![]() |
The schooner broke up after going ashore on Catumb Reef near Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The crew were rescued by the United States Life Saving Service. [72] [104] |
Blessing | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the
Tyne Estuary by
SM UB-27 (![]() |
Christian | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was damaged in the
North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east north east of the
Souter Point Lighthouse,
Northumberland,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-27 (![]() |
Lyusya | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Black Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of
Pitsunda by
SM U-33 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Esmerelda | ![]() |
The schooner collided with another vessel and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwall. Her crew were rescued. [108] |
Saint Corentin | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-6 (![]() |
Teal | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off
Seaham,
County Durham by
SM UB-27 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bakio | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-20 (![]() |
City of Lucknow | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of
Malta (
36°03′N 15°45′E / 36.050°N 15.750°E) by
SM U-21 (![]() ![]() |
Mod | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east by north of the mouth of the
River Tyne (
55°45′N 0°25′W / 55.750°N 0.417°W) by
SM UB-27 (![]() |
Vinifreda | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay (
47°48′N 7°48′W / 47.800°N 7.800°W) by
SM U-45 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Chirketi Hairie | ![]() |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Marmara by a Royal Navy submarine. [117] |
Imperator | ![]() |
World War I: The
barquentine was torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean and was abandoned by her 33 crew. They were rescued by
Darentria (![]() ![]() |