The list of shipwrecks in April 1918 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1918.
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Ship | State | Description |
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Ardglass | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north east of
Larne,
County Antrim by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
HMS Falcon | ![]() |
The
C-class
destroyer collided with the trawler John Fitzgerald (![]() |
Lusitano | ![]() |
World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the
Atlantic Ocean off the
Azores (
38°50′N 18°24′W / 38.833°N 18.400°W) by
SM U-155 (![]() |
SMS Saturn | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Ship | State | Description |
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Ashmore | ![]() |
During a voyage from São Vicente, Cape Verde, to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, the 219-foot (67 m), 1,043- gross register ton three- masted barque was wrecked in the Bay of Fundy on the Dixon Rocks off Grand Manan between Long Ledge and Yellow Ledge. [5] |
Meaford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-53 (![]() |
SMS Senator Sthamer | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Solway Queen | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off
Black Head, Wigtownshire by
SM U-101 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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AG-11 | ![]() |
World War I: The AG-class submarine was scuttled in the harbour at Hanko. |
AG-12 | ![]() |
World War I: The AG-class submarine was scuttled in the harbour at Hanko. |
AG-16 | ![]() |
World War I: The AG-class submarine was scuttled in the harbour at Hanko. |
HMS E1 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse. |
HMS E9 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse. |
Elina | ![]() |
While the 8-
gross register ton
motor vessel – with no crew or cargo aboard – was under
tow along with two
scows by the
launch Chomley (![]() |
Elsie Burdett | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off the
Canary Islands, Spain (
44°38′N 24°28′W / 44.633°N 24.467°W) by
SM U-152 (![]() |
Sylvie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north east of
Malta by
SM UC-54 (![]() |
Unknown | ![]() |
The scow sank at the Thames Shipyard, New London, Connecticut. [11] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Agatina | ![]() |
World War I: the
barquentine was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Sicily by
SM UC-25 (![]() |
HMS Bittern | ![]() |
The
Avon-class destroyer collided with
Kenilworth (![]() |
HMS C26 | ![]() |
World War I: The C-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse to prevent her capture by German forces. |
HMS E8 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse prevent her capture by German forces. |
HMT J&A | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [13] |
Liberia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Gulf of Genoa 62 nautical miles (115 km) south east of the
Îles d'Hyères (
42°04′N 7°02′E / 42.067°N 7.033°E) by
SM UC-35 (![]() |
Orange | ![]() |
The US Army Corps of Engineers pipeline dredge was destroyed by fire in a canal near the Sabine River. [15] |
Sincerita | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea (
36°17′N 14°48′E / 36.283°N 14.800°E) by
SM UB-52 (![]() |
Five unnamed vessels | ![]() |
World War I: The submarines were scuttled in the Gulf of Finland to prevent their capture by German forces. [17] |
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS C27 | ![]() |
World War I: The C-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse prevent her capture by German forces. |
HMS C35 | ![]() |
World War I: The C-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse prevent her capture by German forces. |
Camelia | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Cap Caccia (
40°38′N 8°06′E / 40.633°N 8.100°E) by
SM UC-35 (![]() |
Cyrene | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in
Caernarfon Bay 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of
Bardsey Island,
Caernarfonshire by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Madeleine III | ![]() |
World War I: The
Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off the coast of
Algeria (
37°27′N 9°53′E / 37.450°N 9.883°E) by
SM UB-50 (![]() |
Madonna delle Grazie B. | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Ionian Sea by
SM UC-52 (![]() |
Ministre de Smet de Naeyer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the
North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of the
Dogger Bank Lightship (![]() |
HMML 421 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date. [23] |
Sterne | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was stopped in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) off
Jæren,
Rogaland, Norway by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Boscastle | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in
St. George's Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) north north west of
Strumble Head,
Pembrokeshire by
SM U-111 (![]() |
Catriena | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
North Sea 58 nautical miles (107 km) south west of
Egersund,
Rogaland, Norway (
58°04′N 4°14′E / 58.067°N 4.233°E) by
SM UB-73 (![]() |
Highland Brigade | ![]() |
World War I: The
cargo liner was sunk in the
English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south by east of
St. Catherine's Point (
50°35′N 1°14′W / 50.583°N 1.233°W) by
SM UC-71 (![]() |
Port Campbell | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) west south west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Rye | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 19 nautical miles (35 km) north west by west of
Cap d'Antifer,
Seine-Inférieure, France (
49°57′N 0°07′W / 49.950°N 0.117°W) by
SM UB-74 (![]() |
Sterope | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Azores, Portugal (
38°44′N 18°09′W / 38.733°N 18.150°W) by
SM U-155 (![]() |
Vera Cruz | ![]() |
The sailing ship was wrecked at Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. [31] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bengali | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) off
Alexandria, Egypt (
31°21′N 29°47′E / 31.350°N 29.783°E) by
SM UC-34 (![]() |
HMS E19 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse. |
Flanders | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands. Her crew were rescued. [33] |
Nyassaland | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) east of
Start Point, Devon,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-33 (![]() |
Superb | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of
Lindesnes,
Vest-Agder by
SM U-90 (![]() |
Tainui | ![]() |
World War I: The
cargo ship was torpedoed damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west of the
Isles of Scilly by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Annie Smith | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [13] |
Aveiro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea (
36°24′N 18°06′E / 36.400°N 18.100°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
HMT Lord Hardinge | ![]() |
The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the
Irish Sea off the
Daunt Lightship (![]() |
President Leroy-Iallier | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère (
48°50′N 5°13′W / 48.833°N 5.217°W) by
SM UB-109 (![]() |
RLS President Daniel E. Howard | ![]() |
World War I: The 73 ton Gunboat, an auxiliary sailing vessel and Liberia's only Navy ship, was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Monrovia by
SM U-154 (![]() |
Vasconia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea north of Alexandria, Egypt, with the loss of seven of her crew. [43] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Asia | ![]() |
The coaster foundered. Her crew were rescued by a Norwegian merchant vessel. [44] |
Barge No. 21 | ![]() |
The barge was destroyed by fire in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area. [45] |
Benedetto Cairoli | ![]() |
The
La Masa-class destroyer collided with
Giacinto Carini (![]() |
Faulx | ![]() |
The
Bouclier-class destroyer was rammed and sunk in the
Strait of Otranto by
Mangini (![]() |
Henley | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of
The Lizard,
Cornwall (
49°35′N 5°31′W / 49.583°N 5.517°W) by
SM UB-109 (![]() |
USS SC-126 | ![]() |
The submarine chaser grounded and partially sank near Two Rocks Passage, Bermuda Harbor; finally sank about 100 yards (91 m) south of Agar's Island. Raised, repaired, and returned to service in October. [49] [50] |
San Sabra | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was sunk by a mine with all 30 hands 15 miles (24 km) south east of Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey. [51] |
Westfield | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south west by south of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (
49°10′N 6°46′W / 49.167°N 6.767°W) by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Carmela G | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea west of
Sicily by
SM UB-50 (![]() |
Highland Prince | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) north east of
Cape Bon,
Algeria (
37°27′N 11°32′E / 37.450°N 11.533°E) by
SM UB-50 (![]() |
HMS King Alfred | ![]() |
World War I: The
Drake-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of
Malin Head,
County Donegal by
SM UB-86 (![]() |
Kingstonian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off
San Pietro Island, Italy (
39°20′N 7°10′E / 39.333°N 7.167°E) by
SM UB-68 (![]() ![]() |
USS Lakemoor | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off the
Corsewall Lighthouse,
Wigtownshire,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-64 (![]() |
USS Mary B. Garner | ![]() |
The patrol vessel ran aground at Prime Hook, Delaware and was wrecked. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service. One killed. [49] |
Myrtle Branch | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) north east by north of
Inishtrahull Island,
County Donegal by
SM UB-73 (![]() |
SMS Rheinland | ![]() |
The Nassau-class battleship ran aground on Laagskar Island, Åland, Sweden with the loss of two of her crew. She was refloated on 20 April and subsequently served as a barracks ship. |
SM UB-33 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Dover ( 50°55′N 1°17′E / 50.917°N 1.283°E) with the loss of all 28 crew. |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Autolycus | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) off
Cape Palos, Spain (
38°01′N 0°23′E / 38.017°N 0.383°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
HM CMB-18A | ![]() |
The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. [13] |
HM CMB-33A | ![]() |
The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. [13] |
Lonhelen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea south west of the
Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
Luis | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south south east of
St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight by
SM UC-71 (![]() |
Luisa | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west by south of the
Pendeen Lighthouse,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom (
50°07′N 5°49′W / 50.117°N 5.817°W) by
SM UB-74 (![]() |
Moyune | ![]() |
World War I:
Convoy HE 9: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean sea off Cape Palos (
37°26′N 0°06′E / 37.433°N 0.100°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Njaal |
![]() |
World War I: The
barque was sunk in the North Sea off
Flekkefjord by
SM U-104 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
City of Wilmington | ![]() |
The steamer burned and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 250 miles (400 km) east of Halifax, Nova Scotia. [66] [67] |
Harewood | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 380 nautical miles (700 km) west by south of
Lisbon, Portugal by
SM U-155 (![]() |
Provence | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the
Mediterranean Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off the
Cape Palamos Lighthouse, Spain (
41°43′N 3°09′E / 41.717°N 3.150°E) by
SM UB-68 (![]() |
Ruth | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [70] |
Wilson | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of the
Smalls Lighthouse by
SM UB-109 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Admiral Codrington | ![]() |
and
Southgare (![]() |
Chelford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea north west of
Bardsey Island,
Pembrokeshire (
52°48′N 5°04′W / 52.800°N 5.067°W) by
SM UB-73 (![]() |
Maroc | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the
Longships Lighthouse,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-74 (![]() |
Marstonmoor | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) north north east of
Cape Wrath,
Sutherland (
59°34′N 4°45′W / 59.567°N 4.750°W) by
SM U-107 (![]() |
SS Santa Isabel | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the
Cape Verde Islands, Portugal by
SM U-153 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Ailsa Craig | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) west by north of
Portland Bill,
Dorset (
50°30′N 2°48′W / 50.500°N 2.800°W) by
SM UB-80 (![]() |
Pomeranian | ![]() |
World War I: The ship was sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) off Portland Bill by
SM UC-77 (![]() |
Rostov | ![]() |
World War I: The transport ship was sunk in the
Black Sea south of
Sevastopol (
44°34′N 34°20′E / 44.567°N 34.333°E) by
SM UC-23 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Florence H. | ![]() |
The cargo ship suffered an onboard explosion and sank at anchor in Quiberon Bay, or in the port of Quiberon with the loss of 17 gunners and 24 of her 75 crew, 32 survivors, including 6 gunners, were rescued by a destroyer. [81] [82] [83] |
H5 | ![]() |
World War I: The
H-class
submarine was sunk in error in the southern
Adriatic Sea by a
torpedo fired by the submarine
HMS H1 (![]() |
Hungerford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south south east of the
Owers Lightship (
50°33′N 0°35′W / 50.550°N 0.583°W) by
SM UC-75 (![]() |
Ladoga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of the
South Arklow Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Lake Michigan | ![]() |
World War I: The
passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 93 nautical miles (172 km) north by west of
Eagle Island, County Mayo (
55°30′N 11°52′W / 55.500°N 11.867°W) by
SM U-100 (![]() |
Lodaner | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea south east of the
South Arklow Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Nirpura | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of
Cabo da Roca, Portugal (
38°57′N 11°55′W / 38.950°N 11.917°W) by
SM U-155 (![]() |
Polarine | ![]() |
The motor boat sank off Watch Hill, Rhode Island. [11] |
Romania | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Adriatic Sea off
Cape Linguetta, Albania (
40°24′N 19°14′E / 40.400°N 19.233°E) by
SM UC-22 (![]() |
HMT Select | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [23] |
SMS Streiter | ![]() |
World War I: The
Huszár-class destroyer collided with
Petka (![]() |
Widwud |
![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of
Ireland by
SM U-104 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
SMS LM2 | ![]() |
World War I: The L1-class motor patrol boat was destroyed by a fire or explosion. |
SM UB-82 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB III submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Irish Sea ( 55°13′N 5°55′W / 55.217°N 5.917°W) by two Royal Navy trawlers with the loss of all 32 crew. [93] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bamse | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west by north of
Portland Bill,
Dorset by
SM UB-80 (![]() |
Claus Groth | ![]() |
World War I: The Greta-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Cape Tachkuna, Estonia. [95] |
Dalegarth Force | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west of
Hartland Point,
Devon (
50°51′N 4°42′W / 50.850°N 4.700°W) by
SM UB-73 (![]() |
Gregynog | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south west of Hartland Point (
50°47′N 4°44′W / 50.783°N 4.733°W) by
SM UB-86 (![]() |
Pentyrch | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west north west of the
Brighton Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Runswick | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north of
Trevose Head,
Cornwall (
50°33′N 5°03′W / 50.550°N 5.050°W) by
SM UB-109 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alice Taylor | ![]() |
The coaster foundered on this date. Her crew were rescued. [100] |
Elka |
![]() |
World War I:
Convoy GaG16: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off
Cape Gati, Spain, by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Lord Charlemont | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north of the
Isla de Alborán,
Morocco (
36°15′N 3°04′W / 36.250°N 3.067°W) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Salambo | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the
Ionian Sea (
38°30′N 18°06′E / 38.500°N 18.100°E) by
SM U-38 (![]() |
SM UB-78 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Dover ( 51°01′N 1°17′E / 51.017°N 1.283°E) with the loss of all 35 crew. [104] |
War Helmet | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east by north of the
Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Florrieston | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of
South Stack,
Anglesey by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Lowther Range | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) west by north of South Stack (
53°18′N 5°10′W / 53.300°N 5.167°W) by
SM U-104 (![]() |
SMS M39 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type 1915 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
SMS M64 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
SMS M95 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
HMT Numitor | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk ( 52°07′N 1°45′E / 52.117°N 1.750°E) with the loss of five of her crew. [108] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bellview | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east north east of
Cape Bon,
Tunisia (
37°13′N 11°21′E / 37.217°N 11.350°E) by
SM U-32 (![]() |
Delta A | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was stopped and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of
St. Kilda,
Inverness-shire,
United Kingdom by
SM U-19 (![]() |
SMS Emma Oetken | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Landonia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) north west by west of
Strumble Head,
Pembrokeshire by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Normandiet | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 34 nautical miles (63 km) south west by west of the
Calf of Man,
Isle of Man by
SM U-91 (![]() |
SM UB-71 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type UB III submarine was
depth charged and sunk in the
Strait of Gibraltar (
35°38′N 5°18′W / 35.633°N 5.300°W) by HMML 413 (![]() |
Westergate | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) east of
Start Point, Devon by
SM UB-80 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baron Herries | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval tug was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 43 nautical miles (80 km) north by west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (
50°27′N 7°06′W / 50.450°N 7.100°W) by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Dronning Maud | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) north north east of
Cape Sigli,
Algeria (
38°00′N 4°56′E / 38.000°N 4.933°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Eric Calvert | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south south west of
St Anthony Head,
Cornwall
50°04′30″N 5°01′45″W / 50.07500°N 5.02917°W) by
SM UB-103 (![]() |
USS Fenimore | ![]() |
The cargo ship was destroyed by fire in New York Harbor. [118] |
Fern | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east of the
Kish Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Kheda Moulekar | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (
32°08′N 32°50′E / 32.133°N 32.833°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Marshalla | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk by shellfire in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of
Port Said, Egypt (
32°11′N 32°39′E / 32.183°N 32.650°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Prinz August Wilhelm | ![]() |
The Hamburg America Line steamship was burned and scuttled in Puerto Colombia to prevent the United States Shipping Board from seizing her. [122] [123] |
HMT Pursuit | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [23] |
Sadika | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (
32°13′N 32°40′E / 32.217°N 32.667°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
SM UB-55 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Dover ( 51°01′N 1°20′E / 51.017°N 1.333°E) with the loss of 23 of her 29 crew. [125] |
Welbeck Hall | ![]() |
World War I: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) north east by north of Port Said by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Brilliant | ![]() |
World War I: First Ostend Raid: The Apollo-class cruiser was scuttled as a blockship at Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium. |
HMS C3 | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: Packed with explosives, the C-class submarine was rammed into the a viaduct connecting the mole to the shore at Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium, and detonated in order to destroy the viaduct. |
Frances | ![]() |
World War I: The
ketch was scuttled in the
Atlantic Ocean (
46°33′N 12°05′W / 46.550°N 12.083°W) by
SM U-155 (![]() |
HMS Intrepid | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: The destroyer was scuttled at Zeebrugge in an attempt to block the entrance to the Bruges Canal. |
HMS Iphigenia | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: The destroyer was scuttled at Zeebrugge in an attempt to block the entrance to the Bruges Canal. |
Laurium | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the
North Sea off the
Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
HMML 110 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date. [23] |
HMML 424 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date. [23] |
HMS North Star | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: The Admiralty M-class destroyer was shelled and sunk at Zeebrugge by German shore-based artillery. [23] [46] |
Peregrine | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in
Yell Sound by
SM U-19 (![]() |
HMT Plethos | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east north east of Montrose, Forfarshire with the loss of four of her crew. [130] |
Restaurado | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
HMS Sirius | ![]() |
World War I: First Ostend Raid: The Apollo-class cruiser was scuttled as a blockship at Ostend. |
HMS Thetis | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: The Apollo-class cruiser was scuttled at Zeebrugge in an attempt to block the entrance to the Bruges Canal. |
Tyne Wave | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) north east of
Ronas Voe,
Shetland Islands by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Agnete | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south by west of Start Point, Devon by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of twelve of her crew. [2] |
Leonor | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the
Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
Mabrouska | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea (
32°44′N 32°40′E / 32.733°N 32.667°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Cowslip | ![]() |
World War I: The
Anchusa-class sloop was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off
Cape Spartel,
Morocco by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
Joseph | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
English Channel off
Cherbourg,
Seine-Inférieure by
SM UB-31 (![]() |
Sevilla | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north west of
Berry Head,
Devon,
United Kingdom (
50°24′N 3°23′W / 50.400°N 3.383°W) by
SM UB-80 (![]() |
Sote | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea off
Flamborough Head,
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
[138] by
SM UC-64 (![]() |
HMS St. Seiriol | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary
minesweeper struck a
mine and sank in the North Sea off the
Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
SM U-104 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type U 57
submarine was depth charged and sunk in
St. George's Channel (
51°59′N 6°26′W / 51.983°N 6.433°W) by
USS Cushing (![]() ![]() |
HMS Willow Branch | ![]() |
World War I: The
Q-ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Cabo Blanco, Mauritania (
21°00′N 17°56′W / 21.000°N 17.933°W) by
SM U-153 and
SM U-154 (both ![]() |
HM Torpedo Boat 90 | ![]() |
The torpedo boat capsized and sank off Gibraltar. [46] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Angelina di Paola | ![]() |
World War I: The
brig was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea north of
Cape San Vito,
Sicily by
SM UB-68 (![]() |
Ethel | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was shelled and sunk in the
Irish Sea 19 nautical miles (35 km) north by east of the
Smalls Lighthouse by
SM U-91 (![]() |
USS G-3 | ![]() |
The G-class submarine ran aground on Eel Grass Shoal near Fishers Island, New York. Refloated and returned to service [11] |
Leopold d'Or | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Tyrrhenian Sea off
San Pietro Island, Italy (
39°55′N 7°02′E / 39.917°N 7.033°E) by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Llyngwair | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south east of
Seaham Harbour,
County Durham by
SM UC-64 (![]() |
Westerly | ![]() |
The steamer was sunk in a collision with
Lucidina (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Azizeh | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea (
32°07′N 32°32′E / 32.117°N 32.533°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Gresham | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) north west by north of
Strumble Head,
Pembrokeshire (
52°14′N 5°05′W / 52.233°N 5.083°W) by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Nemaat Kheda | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (
32°07′N 32°32′E / 32.117°N 32.533°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Romany | ![]() |
World War I: The
tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 47 nautical miles (87 km) west south west of
Cape Spartivento, Italy, by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Walpas |
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World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west by north of
Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HM CMB-39B | ![]() |
The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. [13] |
Damao | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in
St. George's Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of
Bardsey Island,
Pembrokeshire,
United Kingdom by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Elba | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north west of the
Pendeen Lighthouse (
50°13′N 5°48′W / 50.217°N 5.800°W) by
SM UB-103 (![]() |
HMT Emley | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler was sunk in the
Firth of Forth south of the
Isle of May,
Fife by
SM UC-40 (![]() |
Kingstonian | ![]() |
World War I: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Carloforte Bay by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Moose | ![]() |
World War I: The tug was torpedoed and sunk in Carloforte Bay by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Oronsa | ![]() |
World War I: The
passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of Bardsey Island by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Poitiers | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south west of
Hartland Point,
Devon, United Kingdom by
SM U-60 (![]() |
Rimfakse | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Hartland Point (
50°54′N 4°35′W / 50.900°N 4.583°W) by
SM U-60 (![]() |
USS Saint Paul | ![]() |
The ocean liner turned on her side and sank at her pier at West Twenty-second Street, New York City, New York while undergoing conversion to a troop transport. Later refloated, but the conversion was halted, and the vessel returned to her owners after the war ended, unrepaired. Two people were killed. [11] [159] [49] |
Upcerne | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east by east of
Coquet Island,
Northumberland by
SM UC-40 (![]() |
Verdun | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Gulf of Gabès 37 nautical miles (69 km) east of
Kerkennah,
Tunisia (
34°49′N 11°52′E / 34.817°N 11.867°E) by
SM UC-20 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Australier | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west by south of
Dungeness,
Kent (
50°52′N 0°58′E / 50.867°N 0.967°E) by
SM UB-57 (![]() |
Broderick | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south south east of
Hastings,
Sussex by
SM UB-57 (![]() |
Christiana Davis | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east by south of the
Tuskar Rock, Ireland by
SM U-105 (![]() |
City of Pensacola | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary four-masted
schooner was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Garrucha,
Almería, Spain (
38°58′N 4°21′E / 38.967°N 4.350°E) by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
HMS Dalkeith | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval tug was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off
San Pietro Island, Italy, by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Ellis Sayer | ![]() |
The collier was lost on this date. [13] |
Frogner | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off
Portland Bill,
Dorset,
United Kingdom by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Johnny Toole | ![]() |
World War I: The
ketch was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of the Tuskar Rock by
SM U-105 (![]() |
Kut Sang | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east south east of
Cape Palos, Spain, by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
La Somme | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west south west of Dungeness (
50°52′N 0°51′E / 50.867°N 0.850°E) by
SM UB-57 (![]() |
Maria |
![]() |
World War I: The vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (
35°38′N 13°20′E / 35.633°N 13.333°E) by
SM U-27 (![]() |
Prarial | ![]() |
The
Pluviose-class submarine collided with the
steamer
Tropic (![]() |
Saint Chamond | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) north of
St. Ives Head,
Cornwall, United Kingdom (
50°15′N 5°30′W / 50.250°N 5.500°W) by
SM U-60 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Conway | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) south of
Cape Palos,
Murcia, Spain (
37°10′N 0°28′W / 37.167°N 0.467°W) by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
Ella Sayer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) east by north of the
Royal Sovereign Lightship (
50°49′N 0°48′E / 50.817°N 0.800°E) by
SM UB-57 (![]() |
Gnevnyy | ![]() |
The
Bespokoynyy-class destroyer was shelled and damaged by German artillery off
Usakov Bulk near
Sevastopol and beached, she was scuttled by her crew. Salvaged by the Germans in the Summer of 1918 and commissioned as
R03 (![]() |
Isleworth | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of
Ventnor,
Isle of Wight by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Kafue | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) south west of the
Mull of Galloway,
Wigtownshire by
SM U-86 (![]() |
Kalliope | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) off
Alexandria, Egypt, by
SM UC-74 (![]() |
Kempock | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km) south east by south of the
Copeland Islands by
SM U-86 (![]() |
SM UB-85 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type UB III
submarine foundered in the
Irish Sea off
Belfast,
County Antrim,
United Kingdom. All 34 crew were rescued by
HMS Coreopsis (![]() |
Umba | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of the
Royal Sovereign Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Cicero | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Baltic Sea to avoid capture by the Germans. [2] |
Emilie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Baltic Sea to avoid capture by the Germans. [2] |
Michelet | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa on or about 25 April by
SM U-154 (![]() |
Obsidian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Baltic Sea to avoid capture by the Germans. [2] |
Prarial | ![]() |
The submarine collided with a merchant vessel and sank with some loss of life. [180] |
SM UC-79 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UC II submarine struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France during the first week of April with the loss of all 30 crew. [181] |
The list of shipwrecks in April 1918 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1918.
April 1918 | ||||||
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Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | Unknown date | ||||
References |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Ardglass | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north east of
Larne,
County Antrim by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
HMS Falcon | ![]() |
The
C-class
destroyer collided with the trawler John Fitzgerald (![]() |
Lusitano | ![]() |
World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the
Atlantic Ocean off the
Azores (
38°50′N 18°24′W / 38.833°N 18.400°W) by
SM U-155 (![]() |
SMS Saturn | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Ashmore | ![]() |
During a voyage from São Vicente, Cape Verde, to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, the 219-foot (67 m), 1,043- gross register ton three- masted barque was wrecked in the Bay of Fundy on the Dixon Rocks off Grand Manan between Long Ledge and Yellow Ledge. [5] |
Meaford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-53 (![]() |
SMS Senator Sthamer | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Solway Queen | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off
Black Head, Wigtownshire by
SM U-101 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
AG-11 | ![]() |
World War I: The AG-class submarine was scuttled in the harbour at Hanko. |
AG-12 | ![]() |
World War I: The AG-class submarine was scuttled in the harbour at Hanko. |
AG-16 | ![]() |
World War I: The AG-class submarine was scuttled in the harbour at Hanko. |
HMS E1 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse. |
HMS E9 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse. |
Elina | ![]() |
While the 8-
gross register ton
motor vessel – with no crew or cargo aboard – was under
tow along with two
scows by the
launch Chomley (![]() |
Elsie Burdett | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off the
Canary Islands, Spain (
44°38′N 24°28′W / 44.633°N 24.467°W) by
SM U-152 (![]() |
Sylvie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north east of
Malta by
SM UC-54 (![]() |
Unknown | ![]() |
The scow sank at the Thames Shipyard, New London, Connecticut. [11] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Agatina | ![]() |
World War I: the
barquentine was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Sicily by
SM UC-25 (![]() |
HMS Bittern | ![]() |
The
Avon-class destroyer collided with
Kenilworth (![]() |
HMS C26 | ![]() |
World War I: The C-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse to prevent her capture by German forces. |
HMS E8 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse prevent her capture by German forces. |
HMT J&A | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [13] |
Liberia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Gulf of Genoa 62 nautical miles (115 km) south east of the
Îles d'Hyères (
42°04′N 7°02′E / 42.067°N 7.033°E) by
SM UC-35 (![]() |
Orange | ![]() |
The US Army Corps of Engineers pipeline dredge was destroyed by fire in a canal near the Sabine River. [15] |
Sincerita | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea (
36°17′N 14°48′E / 36.283°N 14.800°E) by
SM UB-52 (![]() |
Five unnamed vessels | ![]() |
World War I: The submarines were scuttled in the Gulf of Finland to prevent their capture by German forces. [17] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS C27 | ![]() |
World War I: The C-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse prevent her capture by German forces. |
HMS C35 | ![]() |
World War I: The C-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse prevent her capture by German forces. |
Camelia | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Cap Caccia (
40°38′N 8°06′E / 40.633°N 8.100°E) by
SM UC-35 (![]() |
Cyrene | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in
Caernarfon Bay 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of
Bardsey Island,
Caernarfonshire by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Madeleine III | ![]() |
World War I: The
Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off the coast of
Algeria (
37°27′N 9°53′E / 37.450°N 9.883°E) by
SM UB-50 (![]() |
Madonna delle Grazie B. | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Ionian Sea by
SM UC-52 (![]() |
Ministre de Smet de Naeyer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the
North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of the
Dogger Bank Lightship (![]() |
HMML 421 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date. [23] |
Sterne | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was stopped in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) off
Jæren,
Rogaland, Norway by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Boscastle | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in
St. George's Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) north north west of
Strumble Head,
Pembrokeshire by
SM U-111 (![]() |
Catriena | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
North Sea 58 nautical miles (107 km) south west of
Egersund,
Rogaland, Norway (
58°04′N 4°14′E / 58.067°N 4.233°E) by
SM UB-73 (![]() |
Highland Brigade | ![]() |
World War I: The
cargo liner was sunk in the
English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south by east of
St. Catherine's Point (
50°35′N 1°14′W / 50.583°N 1.233°W) by
SM UC-71 (![]() |
Port Campbell | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) west south west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Rye | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 19 nautical miles (35 km) north west by west of
Cap d'Antifer,
Seine-Inférieure, France (
49°57′N 0°07′W / 49.950°N 0.117°W) by
SM UB-74 (![]() |
Sterope | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Azores, Portugal (
38°44′N 18°09′W / 38.733°N 18.150°W) by
SM U-155 (![]() |
Vera Cruz | ![]() |
The sailing ship was wrecked at Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. [31] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bengali | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) off
Alexandria, Egypt (
31°21′N 29°47′E / 31.350°N 29.783°E) by
SM UC-34 (![]() |
HMS E19 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was scuttled in the Gulf of Finland off the Harmaja Lighthouse. |
Flanders | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands. Her crew were rescued. [33] |
Nyassaland | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) east of
Start Point, Devon,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-33 (![]() |
Superb | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of
Lindesnes,
Vest-Agder by
SM U-90 (![]() |
Tainui | ![]() |
World War I: The
cargo ship was torpedoed damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west of the
Isles of Scilly by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Annie Smith | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [13] |
Aveiro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea (
36°24′N 18°06′E / 36.400°N 18.100°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
HMT Lord Hardinge | ![]() |
The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the
Irish Sea off the
Daunt Lightship (![]() |
President Leroy-Iallier | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère (
48°50′N 5°13′W / 48.833°N 5.217°W) by
SM UB-109 (![]() |
RLS President Daniel E. Howard | ![]() |
World War I: The 73 ton Gunboat, an auxiliary sailing vessel and Liberia's only Navy ship, was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Monrovia by
SM U-154 (![]() |
Vasconia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea north of Alexandria, Egypt, with the loss of seven of her crew. [43] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Asia | ![]() |
The coaster foundered. Her crew were rescued by a Norwegian merchant vessel. [44] |
Barge No. 21 | ![]() |
The barge was destroyed by fire in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area. [45] |
Benedetto Cairoli | ![]() |
The
La Masa-class destroyer collided with
Giacinto Carini (![]() |
Faulx | ![]() |
The
Bouclier-class destroyer was rammed and sunk in the
Strait of Otranto by
Mangini (![]() |
Henley | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of
The Lizard,
Cornwall (
49°35′N 5°31′W / 49.583°N 5.517°W) by
SM UB-109 (![]() |
USS SC-126 | ![]() |
The submarine chaser grounded and partially sank near Two Rocks Passage, Bermuda Harbor; finally sank about 100 yards (91 m) south of Agar's Island. Raised, repaired, and returned to service in October. [49] [50] |
San Sabra | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was sunk by a mine with all 30 hands 15 miles (24 km) south east of Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey. [51] |
Westfield | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south west by south of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (
49°10′N 6°46′W / 49.167°N 6.767°W) by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Carmela G | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea west of
Sicily by
SM UB-50 (![]() |
Highland Prince | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) north east of
Cape Bon,
Algeria (
37°27′N 11°32′E / 37.450°N 11.533°E) by
SM UB-50 (![]() |
HMS King Alfred | ![]() |
World War I: The
Drake-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of
Malin Head,
County Donegal by
SM UB-86 (![]() |
Kingstonian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off
San Pietro Island, Italy (
39°20′N 7°10′E / 39.333°N 7.167°E) by
SM UB-68 (![]() ![]() |
USS Lakemoor | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off the
Corsewall Lighthouse,
Wigtownshire,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-64 (![]() |
USS Mary B. Garner | ![]() |
The patrol vessel ran aground at Prime Hook, Delaware and was wrecked. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service. One killed. [49] |
Myrtle Branch | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) north east by north of
Inishtrahull Island,
County Donegal by
SM UB-73 (![]() |
SMS Rheinland | ![]() |
The Nassau-class battleship ran aground on Laagskar Island, Åland, Sweden with the loss of two of her crew. She was refloated on 20 April and subsequently served as a barracks ship. |
SM UB-33 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Dover ( 50°55′N 1°17′E / 50.917°N 1.283°E) with the loss of all 28 crew. |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Autolycus | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) off
Cape Palos, Spain (
38°01′N 0°23′E / 38.017°N 0.383°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
HM CMB-18A | ![]() |
The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. [13] |
HM CMB-33A | ![]() |
The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. [13] |
Lonhelen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the
North Sea south west of the
Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
Luis | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south south east of
St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight by
SM UC-71 (![]() |
Luisa | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west by south of the
Pendeen Lighthouse,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom (
50°07′N 5°49′W / 50.117°N 5.817°W) by
SM UB-74 (![]() |
Moyune | ![]() |
World War I:
Convoy HE 9: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean sea off Cape Palos (
37°26′N 0°06′E / 37.433°N 0.100°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Njaal |
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World War I: The
barque was sunk in the North Sea off
Flekkefjord by
SM U-104 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
City of Wilmington | ![]() |
The steamer burned and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 250 miles (400 km) east of Halifax, Nova Scotia. [66] [67] |
Harewood | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 380 nautical miles (700 km) west by south of
Lisbon, Portugal by
SM U-155 (![]() |
Provence | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the
Mediterranean Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off the
Cape Palamos Lighthouse, Spain (
41°43′N 3°09′E / 41.717°N 3.150°E) by
SM UB-68 (![]() |
Ruth | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. [70] |
Wilson | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of the
Smalls Lighthouse by
SM UB-109 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Admiral Codrington | ![]() |
and
Southgare (![]() |
Chelford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea north west of
Bardsey Island,
Pembrokeshire (
52°48′N 5°04′W / 52.800°N 5.067°W) by
SM UB-73 (![]() |
Maroc | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the
Longships Lighthouse,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom by
SM UB-74 (![]() |
Marstonmoor | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) north north east of
Cape Wrath,
Sutherland (
59°34′N 4°45′W / 59.567°N 4.750°W) by
SM U-107 (![]() |
SS Santa Isabel | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the
Cape Verde Islands, Portugal by
SM U-153 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Ailsa Craig | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) west by north of
Portland Bill,
Dorset (
50°30′N 2°48′W / 50.500°N 2.800°W) by
SM UB-80 (![]() |
Pomeranian | ![]() |
World War I: The ship was sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) off Portland Bill by
SM UC-77 (![]() |
Rostov | ![]() |
World War I: The transport ship was sunk in the
Black Sea south of
Sevastopol (
44°34′N 34°20′E / 44.567°N 34.333°E) by
SM UC-23 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Florence H. | ![]() |
The cargo ship suffered an onboard explosion and sank at anchor in Quiberon Bay, or in the port of Quiberon with the loss of 17 gunners and 24 of her 75 crew, 32 survivors, including 6 gunners, were rescued by a destroyer. [81] [82] [83] |
H5 | ![]() |
World War I: The
H-class
submarine was sunk in error in the southern
Adriatic Sea by a
torpedo fired by the submarine
HMS H1 (![]() |
Hungerford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south south east of the
Owers Lightship (
50°33′N 0°35′W / 50.550°N 0.583°W) by
SM UC-75 (![]() |
Ladoga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of the
South Arklow Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Lake Michigan | ![]() |
World War I: The
passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 93 nautical miles (172 km) north by west of
Eagle Island, County Mayo (
55°30′N 11°52′W / 55.500°N 11.867°W) by
SM U-100 (![]() |
Lodaner | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea south east of the
South Arklow Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Nirpura | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of
Cabo da Roca, Portugal (
38°57′N 11°55′W / 38.950°N 11.917°W) by
SM U-155 (![]() |
Polarine | ![]() |
The motor boat sank off Watch Hill, Rhode Island. [11] |
Romania | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Adriatic Sea off
Cape Linguetta, Albania (
40°24′N 19°14′E / 40.400°N 19.233°E) by
SM UC-22 (![]() |
HMT Select | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [23] |
SMS Streiter | ![]() |
World War I: The
Huszár-class destroyer collided with
Petka (![]() |
Widwud |
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World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of
Ireland by
SM U-104 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
SMS LM2 | ![]() |
World War I: The L1-class motor patrol boat was destroyed by a fire or explosion. |
SM UB-82 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB III submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Irish Sea ( 55°13′N 5°55′W / 55.217°N 5.917°W) by two Royal Navy trawlers with the loss of all 32 crew. [93] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bamse | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west by north of
Portland Bill,
Dorset by
SM UB-80 (![]() |
Claus Groth | ![]() |
World War I: The Greta-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Cape Tachkuna, Estonia. [95] |
Dalegarth Force | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west of
Hartland Point,
Devon (
50°51′N 4°42′W / 50.850°N 4.700°W) by
SM UB-73 (![]() |
Gregynog | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south west of Hartland Point (
50°47′N 4°44′W / 50.783°N 4.733°W) by
SM UB-86 (![]() |
Pentyrch | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west north west of the
Brighton Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Runswick | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north of
Trevose Head,
Cornwall (
50°33′N 5°03′W / 50.550°N 5.050°W) by
SM UB-109 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alice Taylor | ![]() |
The coaster foundered on this date. Her crew were rescued. [100] |
Elka |
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World War I:
Convoy GaG16: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off
Cape Gati, Spain, by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Lord Charlemont | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north of the
Isla de Alborán,
Morocco (
36°15′N 3°04′W / 36.250°N 3.067°W) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Salambo | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the
Ionian Sea (
38°30′N 18°06′E / 38.500°N 18.100°E) by
SM U-38 (![]() |
SM UB-78 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Dover ( 51°01′N 1°17′E / 51.017°N 1.283°E) with the loss of all 35 crew. [104] |
War Helmet | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east by north of the
Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Florrieston | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of
South Stack,
Anglesey by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Lowther Range | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) west by north of South Stack (
53°18′N 5°10′W / 53.300°N 5.167°W) by
SM U-104 (![]() |
SMS M39 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type 1915 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
SMS M64 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
SMS M95 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
HMT Numitor | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk ( 52°07′N 1°45′E / 52.117°N 1.750°E) with the loss of five of her crew. [108] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bellview | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east north east of
Cape Bon,
Tunisia (
37°13′N 11°21′E / 37.217°N 11.350°E) by
SM U-32 (![]() |
Delta A | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was stopped and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of
St. Kilda,
Inverness-shire,
United Kingdom by
SM U-19 (![]() |
SMS Emma Oetken | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Landonia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) north west by west of
Strumble Head,
Pembrokeshire by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Normandiet | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 34 nautical miles (63 km) south west by west of the
Calf of Man,
Isle of Man by
SM U-91 (![]() |
SM UB-71 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type UB III submarine was
depth charged and sunk in the
Strait of Gibraltar (
35°38′N 5°18′W / 35.633°N 5.300°W) by HMML 413 (![]() |
Westergate | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) east of
Start Point, Devon by
SM UB-80 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baron Herries | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval tug was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 43 nautical miles (80 km) north by west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (
50°27′N 7°06′W / 50.450°N 7.100°W) by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Dronning Maud | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) north north east of
Cape Sigli,
Algeria (
38°00′N 4°56′E / 38.000°N 4.933°E) by
SM U-34 (![]() |
Eric Calvert | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south south west of
St Anthony Head,
Cornwall
50°04′30″N 5°01′45″W / 50.07500°N 5.02917°W) by
SM UB-103 (![]() |
USS Fenimore | ![]() |
The cargo ship was destroyed by fire in New York Harbor. [118] |
Fern | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east of the
Kish Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Kheda Moulekar | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (
32°08′N 32°50′E / 32.133°N 32.833°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Marshalla | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk by shellfire in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of
Port Said, Egypt (
32°11′N 32°39′E / 32.183°N 32.650°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Prinz August Wilhelm | ![]() |
The Hamburg America Line steamship was burned and scuttled in Puerto Colombia to prevent the United States Shipping Board from seizing her. [122] [123] |
HMT Pursuit | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [23] |
Sadika | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (
32°13′N 32°40′E / 32.217°N 32.667°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
SM UB-55 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Dover ( 51°01′N 1°20′E / 51.017°N 1.333°E) with the loss of 23 of her 29 crew. [125] |
Welbeck Hall | ![]() |
World War I: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) north east by north of Port Said by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Brilliant | ![]() |
World War I: First Ostend Raid: The Apollo-class cruiser was scuttled as a blockship at Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium. |
HMS C3 | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: Packed with explosives, the C-class submarine was rammed into the a viaduct connecting the mole to the shore at Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium, and detonated in order to destroy the viaduct. |
Frances | ![]() |
World War I: The
ketch was scuttled in the
Atlantic Ocean (
46°33′N 12°05′W / 46.550°N 12.083°W) by
SM U-155 (![]() |
HMS Intrepid | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: The destroyer was scuttled at Zeebrugge in an attempt to block the entrance to the Bruges Canal. |
HMS Iphigenia | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: The destroyer was scuttled at Zeebrugge in an attempt to block the entrance to the Bruges Canal. |
Laurium | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the
North Sea off the
Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
HMML 110 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date. [23] |
HMML 424 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date. [23] |
HMS North Star | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: The Admiralty M-class destroyer was shelled and sunk at Zeebrugge by German shore-based artillery. [23] [46] |
Peregrine | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in
Yell Sound by
SM U-19 (![]() |
HMT Plethos | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east north east of Montrose, Forfarshire with the loss of four of her crew. [130] |
Restaurado | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
HMS Sirius | ![]() |
World War I: First Ostend Raid: The Apollo-class cruiser was scuttled as a blockship at Ostend. |
HMS Thetis | ![]() |
World War I: Zeebrugge Raid: The Apollo-class cruiser was scuttled at Zeebrugge in an attempt to block the entrance to the Bruges Canal. |
Tyne Wave | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) north east of
Ronas Voe,
Shetland Islands by
SM U-19 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Agnete | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south by west of Start Point, Devon by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of twelve of her crew. [2] |
Leonor | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the
Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
Mabrouska | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea (
32°44′N 32°40′E / 32.733°N 32.667°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Cowslip | ![]() |
World War I: The
Anchusa-class sloop was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off
Cape Spartel,
Morocco by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
Joseph | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
English Channel off
Cherbourg,
Seine-Inférieure by
SM UB-31 (![]() |
Sevilla | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north west of
Berry Head,
Devon,
United Kingdom (
50°24′N 3°23′W / 50.400°N 3.383°W) by
SM UB-80 (![]() |
Sote | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea off
Flamborough Head,
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
[138] by
SM UC-64 (![]() |
HMS St. Seiriol | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary
minesweeper struck a
mine and sank in the North Sea off the
Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
SM U-104 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type U 57
submarine was depth charged and sunk in
St. George's Channel (
51°59′N 6°26′W / 51.983°N 6.433°W) by
USS Cushing (![]() ![]() |
HMS Willow Branch | ![]() |
World War I: The
Q-ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Cabo Blanco, Mauritania (
21°00′N 17°56′W / 21.000°N 17.933°W) by
SM U-153 and
SM U-154 (both ![]() |
HM Torpedo Boat 90 | ![]() |
The torpedo boat capsized and sank off Gibraltar. [46] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Angelina di Paola | ![]() |
World War I: The
brig was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea north of
Cape San Vito,
Sicily by
SM UB-68 (![]() |
Ethel | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was shelled and sunk in the
Irish Sea 19 nautical miles (35 km) north by east of the
Smalls Lighthouse by
SM U-91 (![]() |
USS G-3 | ![]() |
The G-class submarine ran aground on Eel Grass Shoal near Fishers Island, New York. Refloated and returned to service [11] |
Leopold d'Or | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Tyrrhenian Sea off
San Pietro Island, Italy (
39°55′N 7°02′E / 39.917°N 7.033°E) by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Llyngwair | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south east of
Seaham Harbour,
County Durham by
SM UC-64 (![]() |
Westerly | ![]() |
The steamer was sunk in a collision with
Lucidina (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Azizeh | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea (
32°07′N 32°32′E / 32.117°N 32.533°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Gresham | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) north west by north of
Strumble Head,
Pembrokeshire (
52°14′N 5°05′W / 52.233°N 5.083°W) by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Nemaat Kheda | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (
32°07′N 32°32′E / 32.117°N 32.533°E) by
SM UB-53 (![]() |
Romany | ![]() |
World War I: The
tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 47 nautical miles (87 km) west south west of
Cape Spartivento, Italy, by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Walpas |
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World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west by north of
Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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HM CMB-39B | ![]() |
The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. [13] |
Damao | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in
St. George's Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of
Bardsey Island,
Pembrokeshire,
United Kingdom by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Elba | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north west of the
Pendeen Lighthouse (
50°13′N 5°48′W / 50.217°N 5.800°W) by
SM UB-103 (![]() |
HMT Emley | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler was sunk in the
Firth of Forth south of the
Isle of May,
Fife by
SM UC-40 (![]() |
Kingstonian | ![]() |
World War I: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Carloforte Bay by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Moose | ![]() |
World War I: The tug was torpedoed and sunk in Carloforte Bay by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Oronsa | ![]() |
World War I: The
passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of Bardsey Island by
SM U-91 (![]() |
Poitiers | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south west of
Hartland Point,
Devon, United Kingdom by
SM U-60 (![]() |
Rimfakse | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Hartland Point (
50°54′N 4°35′W / 50.900°N 4.583°W) by
SM U-60 (![]() |
USS Saint Paul | ![]() |
The ocean liner turned on her side and sank at her pier at West Twenty-second Street, New York City, New York while undergoing conversion to a troop transport. Later refloated, but the conversion was halted, and the vessel returned to her owners after the war ended, unrepaired. Two people were killed. [11] [159] [49] |
Upcerne | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east by east of
Coquet Island,
Northumberland by
SM UC-40 (![]() |
Verdun | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Gulf of Gabès 37 nautical miles (69 km) east of
Kerkennah,
Tunisia (
34°49′N 11°52′E / 34.817°N 11.867°E) by
SM UC-20 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Australier | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west by south of
Dungeness,
Kent (
50°52′N 0°58′E / 50.867°N 0.967°E) by
SM UB-57 (![]() |
Broderick | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south south east of
Hastings,
Sussex by
SM UB-57 (![]() |
Christiana Davis | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east by south of the
Tuskar Rock, Ireland by
SM U-105 (![]() |
City of Pensacola | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary four-masted
schooner was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Garrucha,
Almería, Spain (
38°58′N 4°21′E / 38.967°N 4.350°E) by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
HMS Dalkeith | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval tug was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off
San Pietro Island, Italy, by
SM UB-48 (![]() |
Ellis Sayer | ![]() |
The collier was lost on this date. [13] |
Frogner | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off
Portland Bill,
Dorset,
United Kingdom by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Johnny Toole | ![]() |
World War I: The
ketch was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of the Tuskar Rock by
SM U-105 (![]() |
Kut Sang | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east south east of
Cape Palos, Spain, by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
La Somme | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west south west of Dungeness (
50°52′N 0°51′E / 50.867°N 0.850°E) by
SM UB-57 (![]() |
Maria |
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World War I: The vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (
35°38′N 13°20′E / 35.633°N 13.333°E) by
SM U-27 (![]() |
Prarial | ![]() |
The
Pluviose-class submarine collided with the
steamer
Tropic (![]() |
Saint Chamond | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) north of
St. Ives Head,
Cornwall, United Kingdom (
50°15′N 5°30′W / 50.250°N 5.500°W) by
SM U-60 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Conway | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) south of
Cape Palos,
Murcia, Spain (
37°10′N 0°28′W / 37.167°N 0.467°W) by
SM UB-105 (![]() |
Ella Sayer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) east by north of the
Royal Sovereign Lightship (
50°49′N 0°48′E / 50.817°N 0.800°E) by
SM UB-57 (![]() |
Gnevnyy | ![]() |
The
Bespokoynyy-class destroyer was shelled and damaged by German artillery off
Usakov Bulk near
Sevastopol and beached, she was scuttled by her crew. Salvaged by the Germans in the Summer of 1918 and commissioned as
R03 (![]() |
Isleworth | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of
Ventnor,
Isle of Wight by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Kafue | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) south west of the
Mull of Galloway,
Wigtownshire by
SM U-86 (![]() |
Kalliope | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) off
Alexandria, Egypt, by
SM UC-74 (![]() |
Kempock | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km) south east by south of the
Copeland Islands by
SM U-86 (![]() |
SM UB-85 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type UB III
submarine foundered in the
Irish Sea off
Belfast,
County Antrim,
United Kingdom. All 34 crew were rescued by
HMS Coreopsis (![]() |
Umba | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of the
Royal Sovereign Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Cicero | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Baltic Sea to avoid capture by the Germans. [2] |
Emilie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Baltic Sea to avoid capture by the Germans. [2] |
Michelet | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa on or about 25 April by
SM U-154 (![]() |
Obsidian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Baltic Sea to avoid capture by the Germans. [2] |
Prarial | ![]() |
The submarine collided with a merchant vessel and sank with some loss of life. [180] |
SM UC-79 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UC II submarine struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France during the first week of April with the loss of all 30 crew. [181] |