The list of shipwrecks in December 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1940.
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References |
For the sinking of Port Wellington on this day, see the entry for 30 November 1940
Ship | State | Description |
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Appalachee | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 90: The
tanker was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°30′N 20°00′W / 54.500°N 20.000°W) by a
U-101 (![]() ![]() |
British Officer | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine in mouth of the River Tyne and broke in two with the loss of five of her 47 crew. The stern section sank and the bow section was towed to port. It was subsequently scrapped. [1] [3] [4] |
Her Majesty | ![]() |
World War II: The paddle steamer was bombed and sunk at Southampton, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. [1] |
Loch Ranza | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The
cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (
54°37′N 18°54′W / 54.617°N 18.900°W) by
U-101 (![]() |
Oslofjord | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship struck a mine off Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom and was beached at Tynemouth with her back broken. There was one casualty. [6] [7] She broke in two, capsized, and sank in bad weather at 55°0.17′N 1°23.72′W / 55.00283°N 1.39533°W on 21–22 January 1941. [8] [9] |
Palmella | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
40°30′N 13°30′W / 40.500°N 13.500°W) by
U-37 (![]() ![]() |
HMCS Saguenay | ![]() |
World War II: The
destroyer was torpedoed 300 miles (480 km) west of Ireland by the
Italian submarine Argo (![]() |
Santos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. [13] |
Tribesman | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (
15°00′N 35°00′W / 15.000°N 35.000°W) by
Admiral Scheer (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Conch | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 90: The
tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and severely damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) west of
Bloody Foreland,
County Donegal, Ireland (
55°40′N 19°00′W / 55.667°N 19.000°W) by
U-47 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Forfar | ![]() |
World War II: The
armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°35′N 18°18′W / 54.583°N 18.300°W) by
U-99 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Goodleigh | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The
cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
55°02′N 18°45′W / 55.033°N 18.750°W) by
U-52 (![]() ![]() |
Gwalia | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal (
39°22′N 14°22′W / 39.367°N 14.367°W) by
U-37 (![]() |
Jeanne M. | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
39°19′N 13°54′W / 39.317°N 13.900°W) by
U-37 (![]() ![]() |
Jolly Girls | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. Her crew were rescued. [1] [24] |
Kavak | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
55°00′N 19°30′W / 55.000°N 19.500°W) by
U-101 (![]() ![]() |
Kilgarran Castle | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 51°21′N 8°35′W / 51.350°N 8.583°W) by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of Küstenfliegergruppe 406, Luftwaffe. [1] [26] |
Lady Glanely | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
55°00′N 20°00′W / 55.000°N 20.000°W) by
U-101 (![]() |
Pacific President | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
56°04′N 18°45′W / 56.067°N 18.750°W) by
U-43 (![]() |
Samnanger | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 251: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately
54°N 18°W / 54°N 18°W) by
U-99 (![]() |
Stirlingshire | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km) west of Bloody Foreland (
55°36′N 16°22′W / 55.600°N 16.367°W) by
U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Tasso | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
55°03′N 18°04′W / 55.050°N 18.067°W) by
U-52 (![]() ![]() |
Victor Ross | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Outer Hebrides (
56°04′N 18°30′W / 56.067°N 18.500°W) by
U-43 (![]() |
Ville d'Arlon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The
passenger ship straggled behind the convoy due to defects with her steering. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, (
55°00′N 19°30′W / 55.000°N 19.500°W) by
U-47 (![]() |
Wilhelmina | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
55°43′N 15°06′W / 55.717°N 15.100°W) by
U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Victoria City | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 90: The
cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean by
U-140 (![]() |
W. Hendrik | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 56°26′N 12°20′W / 56.433°N 12.333°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of five of her 35 crew. [1] [38] [40] [41] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Daphne | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OG 46: The
cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean south west of
Cabo Espichel, Portugal (
38°12′N 9°26′W / 38.200°N 9.433°W) by
U-37 (![]() |
Edwin Duke | ![]() |
The
tug sank during a storm in 55 feet (17 m) of water in the
North Atlantic Ocean off
Jones Beach Island south of
Long Island,
New York.
USCGC Pontchartrain (
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Empire Seaman | ![]() |
The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at a British Channel port, [45] or in East Weddell Sound ( 58°52′17″N 2°54′33″W / 58.87139°N 2.90917°W). [46] |
Helene | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom ( 51°41′N 5°09′W / 51.683°N 5.150°W). [1] [47] |
Skogheim | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground near the Songvår Lighthouse, Søgne and was wrecked. Her 26 crew survived. [48] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Amlwch Rose | ![]() |
The collier foundered in the Irish Sea north of Great Orme Head, Caernarvonshire with the loss of ten of her crew. [49] [50] |
Calipso | ![]() |
World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk, Libya. Ninety of her 129 crew were killed. [51] [52] |
HMS Cameron | ![]() |
World War II: The Town-class destroyer was bombed while in drydock at Portsmouth, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. Fourteen crew were killed. HMS Cameron capsized as the drydock filled with water. She was raised in February 1941 and had been repaired by April 1941. She was subsequently used as a hull stress test ship. [1] |
Iderwald | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship was intercepted south of Cuba by
HMS Diomede (![]() |
Klaus Schoke | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship sank three days after being intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Azores, Portugal (
38°28′N 22°15′W / 38.467°N 22.250°W) by
HMS California (![]() |
Nimbin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Norah Head, New South Wales ( 33°15′S 151°47′E / 33.250°S 151.783°E) with the loss of seven of her 20 crew. [51] [55] |
Oscar Midling | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in
Ålesund, Norway (
62°03′N 5°06′E / 62.050°N 5.100°E) by
HMS Sunfish (![]() |
Privet | ![]() |
The coaster foundered in Liverpool Bay off Birkenhead, Cheshire with the loss of all nine crew. [59] |
Silverpine | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 252: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°14′N 18°08′W / 54.233°N 18.133°W) by
Argo (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Accomac | ![]() |
The cargo ship suffered a boiler explosion, ran aground and was wrecked at Pickie, Bangor, County Down. Her crew were rescued. [62] [63] |
Jupiter | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was sunk by enemy action. [1] |
Mousse le Moyec | ![]() |
The collier ran aground at Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom and was wrecked. [64] |
Nyland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy EN 35: The cargo ship ran aground off Iona, Inner Hebrides, United Kingdom and sank with the loss of all twenty crew. [65] [66] |
HMS Regulus | ![]() |
World War II: The Rainbow-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Taranto, Italy with the loss of all 55 crew. |
Skrim | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 252: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean by
U-43 (![]() |
South Coaster | ![]() |
The
coaster was abandoned in the
Bristol Channel. Her ten crew were rescued by Rachel and Mary Evans (
![]() |
Supremity | ![]() |
World War II: The coastal tanker struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Whitstable, Kent with the loss of a crew member. She was on a voyage from Blyth, Northumberland to London. [1] [69] [70] |
Triona | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Pacific Ocean off
Nauru (
5°12′S 165°39′E / 5.200°S 165.650°E) by
Komet and
Orion (both ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Capricornus | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north east of Sheerness, Kent. [73] |
HMT Cortina | ![]() |
The naval trawler collided with
HMS Lormont (![]() |
Farmsum | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 252: The
cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (
52°11′N 22°56′W / 52.183°N 22.933°W) by
U-99 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Lormont | ![]() |
The
guard ship collided with
HMT Cortina (![]() |
O 10 | ![]() |
The
cargo ship collided with
Mendoza (![]() |
Phæax | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore and wrecked near Nojimazaki, Japan. [79] |
Stolwijk | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 13: The cargo ship ran aground between Inishdovey and Inishborin, County Donegal, Ireland and was wrecked with the loss of ten of her 28 crew. [80] |
Vinni | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was
shelled and sunk in the
Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of
Nauru by
Komet (![]() |
Watkins F. Nisbet |
![]() |
The sailing ship was wrecked or foundered. [81] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Actuality | ![]() |
World War II: The
coaster struck a
mine and sank north west of the
Isle of Sheppey,
Kent and 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the
Mouse Lightship (
![]() |
Adalia | ![]() |
The
cargo ship collided with
Mendoza (![]() |
Anthea | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with
Maasdam (![]() |
Ashcrest | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SC 13: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to a broken rudder. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Ireland (
55°12′N 10°20′W / 55.200°N 10.333°W) by
U-140 (![]() |
Beothic |
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The cargo ship ran aground off Cape Bauld, Dominion of Newfoundland and was wrecked. [87] |
Calabria | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SLS 56: The
cargo liner straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 295 nautical miles (546 km) off the
Slyne Head Lighthouse,
County Galway Ireland (
52°43′N 18°07′W / 52.717°N 18.117°W) by
U-103 (![]() |
Empire Jaguar | ![]() |
World War II: The
Design 1105 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 296 nautical miles (548 km) west south west of the Slyne Head Lighthouse (
51°34′N 17°35′W / 51.567°N 17.583°W) by
U-103 (![]() |
Gorsethorn | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in Liverpool Bay. [92] |
Idarwald | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the
Caribbean Sea south of Cuba (
21°34′N 84°25′W / 21.567°N 84.417°W) by
HMS Diomede (![]() |
Komata | ![]() |
World War II:
German attacks on Nauru: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of
Nauru by
Komet (![]() |
Penang | ![]() |
World War II: The
barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of
Bloody Foreland,
County Donegal, Ireland (
55°25′N 10°15′W / 55.417°N 10.250°W) by
U-140 (![]() |
Triadic | ![]() |
World War II: German attacks on Nauru: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru (
0°43′S 167°20′E / 0.717°S 167.333°E) by
Orion (![]() |
Triaster | ![]() |
World War II: German attacks on Nauru: The
cargo liner was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru by
Orion (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Royal Scot | ![]() |
World War II: The anti-aircraft vessel struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel. A crew member was killed. [100] [101] |
Usaramo | ![]() |
World War II: The accommodation ship was bombed and damaged at Bordeaux, Gironde, France and was consequently beached. [26] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Aghia Eirini | ![]() |
The cargo ship's steering gear had failed on 5 December. She ran aground at Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland and was wrecked. [102] [79] |
Marangona | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) south of Pantelleria ( 36°13′N 11°59′E / 36.217°N 11.983°E) with the loss of two lives. [103] [104] [105] |
Thor | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France. [1] [106] |
Tor I | ![]() |
World war II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean ( 65°20′N 12°40′W / 65.333°N 12.667°W). [1] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Statesman | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SLS 56: The
cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to problems with her engine. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
53°40′N 17°00′W / 53.667°N 17.000°W) by
U-94 (![]() |
Rhein | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the
Straits of Florida (
24°55′N 83°15′W / 24.917°N 83.250°W) by
HNLMS Van Kinsbergen (![]() ![]() |
Robinia | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean ( 65°20′N 12°40′W / 65.333°N 12.667°W). Her crew were rescued. [1] |
Rotorua | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 92: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
St. Kilda (
58°56′N 11°20′W / 58.933°N 11.333°W) by
U-96 with the loss of 22 of the 132 people on board. Survivors were rescued by
HMT Alsey,
HMT Ebor Wyke and
HMT Varanga (all ![]() |
Towa | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of the
Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (
58°50′N 10°10′W / 58.833°N 10.167°W by
U-96 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Dionyssios Stathatos | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 91: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all hands. [113] [114] |
Macedonier | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of
St Kilda, United Kingdom (
57°52′N 8°42′W / 57.867°N 8.700°W) by
U-96 (![]() ![]() |
Margrethe | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Sylt, Germany. Three of her crew were killed. [116] [117] |
Stureholm | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Hebrides, Scotland (at
57°50′N 8°40′W / 57.833°N 8.667°W), by
U-96 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Schwalbe | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground off Utö, Finland and was wrecked. [120] |
Sebastiano Bianchi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea east north east of
Cape Spartivento (
37°50′N 16°15′E / 37.833°N 16.250°E) by
HMS Truant (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Branlebas | ![]() |
The
La Melpomène-class
torpedo boat sank in the
Atlantic Ocean off the
Eddystone Rocks during a storm with the loss of 101 of her 104 crew. Survivors were rescued by
Mistral (![]() |
Cardross | ![]() |
The
coaster collided with
Fiona (![]() |
Euphorbia | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of
Rockall,
Inverness-shire by
U-100 (![]() |
Kyleglen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Outer Hebrides (
58°00′N 25°00′W / 58.000°N 25.000°W) by
U-100 (![]() |
Naiade | ![]() |
World War II: The
Sirena-class
submarine was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Bardia,
Libya (
32°03′N 25°26′E / 32.050°N 25.433°E) by
HMS Hereward and
HMS Hyperion (both ![]() |
Western Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) west of the
Orkney Islands (
59°32′N 17°47′W / 59.533°N 17.783°W) by
U-96 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Capitano Tarantini | ![]() |
World War II: The
Liuzzi-class
submarine was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Gironde Estuary (
45°25′N 1°22′W / 45.417°N 1.367°W) by
HMS Thunderbolt (![]() |
N. C. Monberg | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy FS 360: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea off
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk, United Kingdom (
52°40′N 2°10′E / 52.667°N 2.167°E) by
S 25 and
S 58 (both ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Arrigoni | ![]() |
The coaster sank at Francavilla. [130] |
Bonzo | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the
Ionian Sea off Punta Stilo (
38°28′N 16°44′E / 38.467°N 16.733°E) by
HMS Truant (![]() |
Heltraud | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was sunk by enemy action. [130] |
San Carlos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off
Cape Juby by
U-37 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Acheron | ![]() |
World War II: The A-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight while on trials with the loss of 45 dockyard workers and 151 crewmen. There were nineteen survivors. [135] |
Aquiety | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary south of Southend, Essex with the loss of six of her crew. [130] [136] |
Belvedere | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent with the loss four of her six crew. [130] [137] |
Beneficient | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of the Isle of Sheppey with the loss of six of her crew. [138] |
HMT Carry On | ![]() |
World War II: The
naval trawler struck a mine and sank east of the
Nore Sand Lightship (
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Galata | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk at
Bardia,
Libya by
HMS Ladybird,
HMS Terror (both ![]() ![]() |
Giuseppina D | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk at Bardia by
HMS Ladybird,
HMS Terror (both ![]() ![]() |
Inga | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with
Silkeborg (![]() |
Inver | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of seventeen of her crew. [141] |
KP-7 | ![]() |
The ship ran aground on the Rodscher Bank, in the Baltic Sea and sank. [142] |
Malrix | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Whitstable, Kent with the loss of eight of her crew. [130] [143] |
Paranaguá | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands ( 52°55′N 4°41′E / 52.917°N 4.683°E). [144] |
Salvador | ![]() |
The passenger ship departed from Istanbul, Turkey carrying 327 passengers - Bulgarian Jewish refugees. She had a capacity for only 40 passengers. She foundered in the Sea of Marmara with the loss of 204 passengers. [145] |
Srebeno | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore near Split. She broke in two and sank. [146] |
HMT Thomas Connolly | ![]() |
World War II: The boom defence vessel struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of seventeen of her crew. [130] [147] |
Vincenzino | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk at Bardia by
HMS Ladybird,
HMS Terror (both ![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Anastassia | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SC 15: The
cargo ship was
torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°24′N 19°04′W / 54.400°N 19.067°W) by
Veniero (![]() |
Birkenfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was anchored off
Vlissingen,
Zeeland Netherlands, when she was sunk by
depth charges dropped alongside her by HMS MTB 31 (![]() |
Napier Star | ![]() |
World War II: The
refrigerated
cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of the
Outer Hebrides (
58°58′N 23°13′W / 58.967°N 23.217°W) by
U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Chassiron | ![]() |
World War II: The
tug (172 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the
Gironde Estuary by
HMS Tuna (![]() |
RFA Osage | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Wicklow Head, County Wicklow, Ireland by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. Her crew were rescued. [26] [153] |
HMT Refundo | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and was damaged in the Orwell Estuary off Harwich, Essex ( 51°56′06″N 1°21′02″E / 51.93500°N 1.35056°E) with the loss of two of her crew. She was taken in tow but sank. [130] [154] |
For the scuttling of the Greek cargo ship Eugenia Cambasis on this day, see the entry for 28 November 1940.
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Amicus | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SC 15: The
cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°10′N 15°50′W / 54.167°N 15.833°W) by
Alpino Bagnolini (![]() |
Arinia | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker struck a
mine and sank in the
Thames Estuary off the
Nore Lightship (
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Erling Skjalgson | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea off Jæren. All six crew were rescued by a fishing vessel. [158] [159] |
Freienfels | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea south of Livorno, Italy. [130] [160] |
Geierfels | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank south of Livorno. [130] [160] |
Isolda |
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World War II: The lightship tender was bombed and sunk in St. George's Channel off Carnsore Point, County Wexford, Ireland by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of six of her crew. [26] [130] |
Jacob Maersk | ![]() |
The cargo ship sank off Copenhagen. [161] |
HMT Proficient | ![]() |
The naval trawler ran aground at Whitby, Yorkshire and was wrecked. [162] |
Rhône |
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World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Cape Juby,
Morocco (
28°03′N 12°54′W / 28.050°N 12.900°W) in error by
U-37 (![]() |
Sfax |
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World War II: The
Redoutable-class
submarine was torpedoed and sunk by mistake in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Juby (
28°03′N 12°54′W / 28.050°N 12.900°W) by
U-37 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Carlton | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 260: The
cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°30′N 18°30′W / 54.500°N 18.500°W) by
Pietro Calvi (![]() ![]() |
Consul Poppe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Royal Air Force aircraft off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France. [26] [168] |
HMS LCP(L) 30 | ![]() |
World War II: The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft. [26] |
Overdale | ![]() |
World War II: The hopper barge was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of three of her crew. [130] [26] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anvers | ![]() |
The cargo ship was towing a barge in a convoy from Granville, Manche, France to Jersey Channel Islands when she got into difficulty and sank in the Chausey Islands, Manche. [169] |
Charles Pratt | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Sierra Leone (
8°26′N 16°50′W / 8.433°N 16.833°W) by
U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Innisfallen | ![]() |
![]() World War II: The ferry struck a mine off the Wirral, Cheshire, United Kingdom and sank with the loss of four of the 220 people on board. |
Mangen | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OG 47: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of
Oporto, Portugal (
40°45′N 16°50′W / 40.750°N 16.833°W) by
Mocenigo (![]() ![]() |
Norge | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of the
Kerkennah Islands,
Tunisia (
34°39′N 10°48′E / 34.650°N 10.800°E) by
Fairey Swordfish aircraft of
815 and
819 Squadrons,
Fleet Air Arm, based on
HMS Illustrious (![]() |
Peuceta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of the Kerkennah Islands (
34°39′N 10°48′E / 34.650°N 10.800°E) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 and 819 Squadrons, Fleet Air Arm based on
HMS Illustrious (![]() |
HMS Prome | ![]() |
The depot ship was bombed and damaged at Liverpool, Lancashire. [174] |
River Thames | ![]() |
The tug sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness, Kent ( 51°28′N 0°46′E / 51.467°N 0.767°E) with the loss of three of her crew. [130] [175] |
Silvio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of a crew member. [130] |
HMS Sun IX | ![]() |
The naval tug sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of three of her crew. [130] [176] |
TIC 12 | ![]() |
World War II: The barge struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary ( 51°28′N 0°46′E / 51.467°N 0.767°E). Her crew were rescued. [130] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anthippi N. Michalos | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SC 15: The
cargo ship collided with
Beaverdale (![]() |
Antonietta | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing boat was rammed and sunk in the
Adriatic Sea off
Brindisi by
Papanikolis (![]() |
HMS H31 | ![]() |
The H-class submarine foundered at Campbeltown, Argyllshire. She was raised on 25 December. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. [130] |
HMS Hyperion | ![]() |
World War II: The
H-class
destroyer struck a
mine in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Pantelleria and was damaged. She was taken in tow by
HMS Ilex (![]() ![]() |
MAC 7 | ![]() |
The mooring attendant craft sank at Portsmouth, Hampshire. She was refloated, but was declared a total loss in January 1941 following a fire. [130] |
Poolgarth | ![]() |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the River Mersey at Liverpool, Lancashire with the loss of all seven crew. [130] [179] |
San Giorgio | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary
schooner was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by
Papanikolis (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Breda | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Loch Etive ( 56°29′12″N 5°25′00″W / 56.48667°N 5.41667°W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. Her crew were rescued. [130] [26] The wreck was dispersed by explosives in 1961. [180] |
Fratelli Cairoli | ![]() |
World War II: The Rosolino Pilo-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Misrata, Libya with the loss of 71 of her 114 crew. [51] [181] |
Stad Maastricht | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea south east of
Clacton-on-Sea,
Essex, United Kingdom (
52°35′N 2°03′E / 52.583°N 2.050°E) by
S 59 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Warwick | ![]() |
World War II: The
W-class
destroyer struck a mine in
Liverpool Bay off the
Bar Lightship (
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Ystroom | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay off Southport, Lancashire ( 53°37′N 3°25′W / 53.617°N 3.417°W). Her crew were rescued. [130] [184] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
British Premier | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SLS 60: The
tanker was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of
Freetown, Sierra Leone (
6°20′N 13°20′W / 6.333°N 13.333°W) by
U-65 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Firenze | ![]() |
World War II: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Adriatic Sea off
Sazan Island, Albania (
40°34′N 19°02′E / 40.567°N 19.033°E) by
Papanikolis (![]() |
HMS Mercury | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary
minesweeper struck a
mine and was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland. She sank the next day whilst under tow by
HMS Goatfell (![]() |
HMS Pelton | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeping
trawler was torpedoed and sunk off
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk by
S-28 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Empire Trooper | ![]() |
World War II: The
troopship was shelled and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean by
Admiral Hipper (![]() |
Jumna | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
44°51′N 27°45′W / 44.850°N 27.750°W) by
Admiral Hipper (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baden | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship was intercepted in the
Atlantic Ocean (
44°00′N 25°07′W / 44.000°N 25.117°W) by
HMS Bonaventure (![]() |
MAC 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper attendant craft, a former BPB 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat, struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Essex with the loss of four of her crew. [130] |
Tireremo Diritto | ![]() |
World War II: The
schooner was captured in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Bardia,
Libya by
HMAS Waterhen (![]() |
HMT True Accord | ![]() |
The
naval trawler sank in the
North Sea off
Happisburgh,
Norfolk as a result of a collision with
HMT Saronta (![]() |
Waiotira | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of
Rockall,
Inverness-shire (
58°05′N 16°56′W / 58.083°N 16.933°W) by
U-95 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Araby | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the
Thames Estuary south west of
Southend,
Essex and 9⁄10 nautical mile (1.7 km) off the
Nore Lightship (
![]() |
Ardabhan | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 263: The cargo ship was
torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean by
U-38 (![]() ![]() |
Arnfinn Jarl | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Egersund, Rogaland by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. [203] |
Kinnaird Head | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness, Kent with the loss of six of her crew. [204] |
Risanger | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
12°30′N 21°30′W / 12.500°N 21.500°W) by
U-65 (![]() ![]() |
Ronald | ![]() |
The motorboat was destroyed by fire 0.25 nautical miles (0.46 km; 0.29 mi) off Point Highfield, Alaska Territory ( 56°29′15″N 132°23′15″W / 56.48750°N 132.38750°W). [206] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Adriana | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Freiburg. [207] |
Monarch | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft. [130] |
PLM-23 | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground in the Wadden Sea off Scharhörn and was wrecked. [208] |
Proteus | ![]() |
World War II: The
submarine was rammed by
Antares (![]() |
Sardegna | ![]() |
World War II: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea, east of Brindisi (
40°31′N 19°02′E / 40.517°N 19.033°E) by
Proteus (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Agate | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on Islay. She broke her back and was declared a total loss. Her crew were rescued. [213] [214] [215] |
HMT Bandolero | ![]() |
The
naval trawler collided with
HMS Waterhen (![]() |
Baron Ardrossan | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on Sandray Island, Outer Hebrides and was wrecked. Her 54 crew were saved. [218] [219] [220] |
Bodnant | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 264: The cargo ship was sunk in a collision with
City of Bedford (![]() |
Calcium | ![]() |
World War II: The
coaster struck a
mine and then collided with
Sodium (![]() |
City of Bedford | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SL 58: The cargo ship was sunk in a collision with
Bodnant (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
British Zeal | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker was
torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean (
15°40′N 20°43′W / 15.667°N 20.717°W) by
U-65 (![]() ![]() |
Buenos Aires | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was severely damaged by fire in a German air raid on Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom. She was declared a constructive total loss and her engines were removed. Became the British stores ship Demeter in 1942. [226] |
Porjus | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank off Brunsbüttel. [130] |
Quinto | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Adriatic Sea, off
Antivari,
Yugoslavia by
Katsonis (![]() |
St. Fergus | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank in the North Sea east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire. The master was lost while all other crewmen were rescued. [228] [229] |
Valparaiso | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 97: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the
Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (
60°01′N 23°00′W / 60.017°N 23.000°W) by
U-38 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Narval | ![]() |
World War II: The Requin-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Sfax, Tunisia with the loss of all 50 crew. The date of loss was probably between 13 and 16 December. [231] |
Rita | ![]() |
The ketch ran aground on Cape Barren Island, Tasmania, and was wrecked. [232] |
HMS Triton | ![]() |
World War II: The T-class submarine was probably sunk in the Strait of Otranto by mines, possibly around 18 December, but could have been as early as 6 December. |
The list of shipwrecks in December 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1940.
December 1940 | ||||||
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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 | 31 | Unknown date | ||||
References |
For the sinking of Port Wellington on this day, see the entry for 30 November 1940
Ship | State | Description |
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Appalachee | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 90: The
tanker was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°30′N 20°00′W / 54.500°N 20.000°W) by a
U-101 (![]() ![]() |
British Officer | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine in mouth of the River Tyne and broke in two with the loss of five of her 47 crew. The stern section sank and the bow section was towed to port. It was subsequently scrapped. [1] [3] [4] |
Her Majesty | ![]() |
World War II: The paddle steamer was bombed and sunk at Southampton, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. [1] |
Loch Ranza | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The
cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (
54°37′N 18°54′W / 54.617°N 18.900°W) by
U-101 (![]() |
Oslofjord | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship struck a mine off Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom and was beached at Tynemouth with her back broken. There was one casualty. [6] [7] She broke in two, capsized, and sank in bad weather at 55°0.17′N 1°23.72′W / 55.00283°N 1.39533°W on 21–22 January 1941. [8] [9] |
Palmella | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
40°30′N 13°30′W / 40.500°N 13.500°W) by
U-37 (![]() ![]() |
HMCS Saguenay | ![]() |
World War II: The
destroyer was torpedoed 300 miles (480 km) west of Ireland by the
Italian submarine Argo (![]() |
Santos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. [13] |
Tribesman | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (
15°00′N 35°00′W / 15.000°N 35.000°W) by
Admiral Scheer (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Conch | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 90: The
tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and severely damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) west of
Bloody Foreland,
County Donegal, Ireland (
55°40′N 19°00′W / 55.667°N 19.000°W) by
U-47 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Forfar | ![]() |
World War II: The
armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°35′N 18°18′W / 54.583°N 18.300°W) by
U-99 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Goodleigh | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The
cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
55°02′N 18°45′W / 55.033°N 18.750°W) by
U-52 (![]() ![]() |
Gwalia | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal (
39°22′N 14°22′W / 39.367°N 14.367°W) by
U-37 (![]() |
Jeanne M. | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
39°19′N 13°54′W / 39.317°N 13.900°W) by
U-37 (![]() ![]() |
Jolly Girls | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. Her crew were rescued. [1] [24] |
Kavak | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
55°00′N 19°30′W / 55.000°N 19.500°W) by
U-101 (![]() ![]() |
Kilgarran Castle | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 51°21′N 8°35′W / 51.350°N 8.583°W) by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of Küstenfliegergruppe 406, Luftwaffe. [1] [26] |
Lady Glanely | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
55°00′N 20°00′W / 55.000°N 20.000°W) by
U-101 (![]() |
Pacific President | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
56°04′N 18°45′W / 56.067°N 18.750°W) by
U-43 (![]() |
Samnanger | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 251: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately
54°N 18°W / 54°N 18°W) by
U-99 (![]() |
Stirlingshire | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km) west of Bloody Foreland (
55°36′N 16°22′W / 55.600°N 16.367°W) by
U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Tasso | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
55°03′N 18°04′W / 55.050°N 18.067°W) by
U-52 (![]() ![]() |
Victor Ross | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Outer Hebrides (
56°04′N 18°30′W / 56.067°N 18.500°W) by
U-43 (![]() |
Ville d'Arlon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The
passenger ship straggled behind the convoy due to defects with her steering. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, (
55°00′N 19°30′W / 55.000°N 19.500°W) by
U-47 (![]() |
Wilhelmina | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
55°43′N 15°06′W / 55.717°N 15.100°W) by
U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Victoria City | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 90: The
cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean by
U-140 (![]() |
W. Hendrik | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ( 56°26′N 12°20′W / 56.433°N 12.333°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of five of her 35 crew. [1] [38] [40] [41] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Daphne | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OG 46: The
cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean south west of
Cabo Espichel, Portugal (
38°12′N 9°26′W / 38.200°N 9.433°W) by
U-37 (![]() |
Edwin Duke | ![]() |
The
tug sank during a storm in 55 feet (17 m) of water in the
North Atlantic Ocean off
Jones Beach Island south of
Long Island,
New York.
USCGC Pontchartrain (
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Empire Seaman | ![]() |
The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at a British Channel port, [45] or in East Weddell Sound ( 58°52′17″N 2°54′33″W / 58.87139°N 2.90917°W). [46] |
Helene | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom ( 51°41′N 5°09′W / 51.683°N 5.150°W). [1] [47] |
Skogheim | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground near the Songvår Lighthouse, Søgne and was wrecked. Her 26 crew survived. [48] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Amlwch Rose | ![]() |
The collier foundered in the Irish Sea north of Great Orme Head, Caernarvonshire with the loss of ten of her crew. [49] [50] |
Calipso | ![]() |
World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk, Libya. Ninety of her 129 crew were killed. [51] [52] |
HMS Cameron | ![]() |
World War II: The Town-class destroyer was bombed while in drydock at Portsmouth, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. Fourteen crew were killed. HMS Cameron capsized as the drydock filled with water. She was raised in February 1941 and had been repaired by April 1941. She was subsequently used as a hull stress test ship. [1] |
Iderwald | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship was intercepted south of Cuba by
HMS Diomede (![]() |
Klaus Schoke | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship sank three days after being intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Azores, Portugal (
38°28′N 22°15′W / 38.467°N 22.250°W) by
HMS California (![]() |
Nimbin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Norah Head, New South Wales ( 33°15′S 151°47′E / 33.250°S 151.783°E) with the loss of seven of her 20 crew. [51] [55] |
Oscar Midling | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in
Ålesund, Norway (
62°03′N 5°06′E / 62.050°N 5.100°E) by
HMS Sunfish (![]() |
Privet | ![]() |
The coaster foundered in Liverpool Bay off Birkenhead, Cheshire with the loss of all nine crew. [59] |
Silverpine | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 252: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°14′N 18°08′W / 54.233°N 18.133°W) by
Argo (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Accomac | ![]() |
The cargo ship suffered a boiler explosion, ran aground and was wrecked at Pickie, Bangor, County Down. Her crew were rescued. [62] [63] |
Jupiter | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was sunk by enemy action. [1] |
Mousse le Moyec | ![]() |
The collier ran aground at Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom and was wrecked. [64] |
Nyland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy EN 35: The cargo ship ran aground off Iona, Inner Hebrides, United Kingdom and sank with the loss of all twenty crew. [65] [66] |
HMS Regulus | ![]() |
World War II: The Rainbow-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Taranto, Italy with the loss of all 55 crew. |
Skrim | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 252: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean by
U-43 (![]() |
South Coaster | ![]() |
The
coaster was abandoned in the
Bristol Channel. Her ten crew were rescued by Rachel and Mary Evans (
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Supremity | ![]() |
World War II: The coastal tanker struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Whitstable, Kent with the loss of a crew member. She was on a voyage from Blyth, Northumberland to London. [1] [69] [70] |
Triona | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Pacific Ocean off
Nauru (
5°12′S 165°39′E / 5.200°S 165.650°E) by
Komet and
Orion (both ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Capricornus | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north east of Sheerness, Kent. [73] |
HMT Cortina | ![]() |
The naval trawler collided with
HMS Lormont (![]() |
Farmsum | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 252: The
cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (
52°11′N 22°56′W / 52.183°N 22.933°W) by
U-99 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Lormont | ![]() |
The
guard ship collided with
HMT Cortina (![]() |
O 10 | ![]() |
The
cargo ship collided with
Mendoza (![]() |
Phæax | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore and wrecked near Nojimazaki, Japan. [79] |
Stolwijk | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 13: The cargo ship ran aground between Inishdovey and Inishborin, County Donegal, Ireland and was wrecked with the loss of ten of her 28 crew. [80] |
Vinni | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was
shelled and sunk in the
Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of
Nauru by
Komet (![]() |
Watkins F. Nisbet |
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The sailing ship was wrecked or foundered. [81] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Actuality | ![]() |
World War II: The
coaster struck a
mine and sank north west of the
Isle of Sheppey,
Kent and 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the
Mouse Lightship (
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Adalia | ![]() |
The
cargo ship collided with
Mendoza (![]() |
Anthea | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with
Maasdam (![]() |
Ashcrest | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SC 13: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to a broken rudder. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Ireland (
55°12′N 10°20′W / 55.200°N 10.333°W) by
U-140 (![]() |
Beothic |
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The cargo ship ran aground off Cape Bauld, Dominion of Newfoundland and was wrecked. [87] |
Calabria | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SLS 56: The
cargo liner straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 295 nautical miles (546 km) off the
Slyne Head Lighthouse,
County Galway Ireland (
52°43′N 18°07′W / 52.717°N 18.117°W) by
U-103 (![]() |
Empire Jaguar | ![]() |
World War II: The
Design 1105 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 296 nautical miles (548 km) west south west of the Slyne Head Lighthouse (
51°34′N 17°35′W / 51.567°N 17.583°W) by
U-103 (![]() |
Gorsethorn | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in Liverpool Bay. [92] |
Idarwald | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the
Caribbean Sea south of Cuba (
21°34′N 84°25′W / 21.567°N 84.417°W) by
HMS Diomede (![]() |
Komata | ![]() |
World War II:
German attacks on Nauru: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of
Nauru by
Komet (![]() |
Penang | ![]() |
World War II: The
barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of
Bloody Foreland,
County Donegal, Ireland (
55°25′N 10°15′W / 55.417°N 10.250°W) by
U-140 (![]() |
Triadic | ![]() |
World War II: German attacks on Nauru: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru (
0°43′S 167°20′E / 0.717°S 167.333°E) by
Orion (![]() |
Triaster | ![]() |
World War II: German attacks on Nauru: The
cargo liner was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru by
Orion (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Royal Scot | ![]() |
World War II: The anti-aircraft vessel struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel. A crew member was killed. [100] [101] |
Usaramo | ![]() |
World War II: The accommodation ship was bombed and damaged at Bordeaux, Gironde, France and was consequently beached. [26] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Aghia Eirini | ![]() |
The cargo ship's steering gear had failed on 5 December. She ran aground at Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland and was wrecked. [102] [79] |
Marangona | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) south of Pantelleria ( 36°13′N 11°59′E / 36.217°N 11.983°E) with the loss of two lives. [103] [104] [105] |
Thor | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France. [1] [106] |
Tor I | ![]() |
World war II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean ( 65°20′N 12°40′W / 65.333°N 12.667°W). [1] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Empire Statesman | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SLS 56: The
cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to problems with her engine. She was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
53°40′N 17°00′W / 53.667°N 17.000°W) by
U-94 (![]() |
Rhein | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the
Straits of Florida (
24°55′N 83°15′W / 24.917°N 83.250°W) by
HNLMS Van Kinsbergen (![]() ![]() |
Robinia | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean ( 65°20′N 12°40′W / 65.333°N 12.667°W). Her crew were rescued. [1] |
Rotorua | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 92: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
St. Kilda (
58°56′N 11°20′W / 58.933°N 11.333°W) by
U-96 with the loss of 22 of the 132 people on board. Survivors were rescued by
HMT Alsey,
HMT Ebor Wyke and
HMT Varanga (all ![]() |
Towa | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of the
Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (
58°50′N 10°10′W / 58.833°N 10.167°W by
U-96 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Dionyssios Stathatos | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 91: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all hands. [113] [114] |
Macedonier | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of
St Kilda, United Kingdom (
57°52′N 8°42′W / 57.867°N 8.700°W) by
U-96 (![]() ![]() |
Margrethe | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Sylt, Germany. Three of her crew were killed. [116] [117] |
Stureholm | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Hebrides, Scotland (at
57°50′N 8°40′W / 57.833°N 8.667°W), by
U-96 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Schwalbe | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground off Utö, Finland and was wrecked. [120] |
Sebastiano Bianchi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea east north east of
Cape Spartivento (
37°50′N 16°15′E / 37.833°N 16.250°E) by
HMS Truant (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Branlebas | ![]() |
The
La Melpomène-class
torpedo boat sank in the
Atlantic Ocean off the
Eddystone Rocks during a storm with the loss of 101 of her 104 crew. Survivors were rescued by
Mistral (![]() |
Cardross | ![]() |
The
coaster collided with
Fiona (![]() |
Euphorbia | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of
Rockall,
Inverness-shire by
U-100 (![]() |
Kyleglen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Outer Hebrides (
58°00′N 25°00′W / 58.000°N 25.000°W) by
U-100 (![]() |
Naiade | ![]() |
World War II: The
Sirena-class
submarine was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Bardia,
Libya (
32°03′N 25°26′E / 32.050°N 25.433°E) by
HMS Hereward and
HMS Hyperion (both ![]() |
Western Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) west of the
Orkney Islands (
59°32′N 17°47′W / 59.533°N 17.783°W) by
U-96 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Capitano Tarantini | ![]() |
World War II: The
Liuzzi-class
submarine was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Gironde Estuary (
45°25′N 1°22′W / 45.417°N 1.367°W) by
HMS Thunderbolt (![]() |
N. C. Monberg | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy FS 360: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the
North Sea off
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk, United Kingdom (
52°40′N 2°10′E / 52.667°N 2.167°E) by
S 25 and
S 58 (both ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Arrigoni | ![]() |
The coaster sank at Francavilla. [130] |
Bonzo | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the
Ionian Sea off Punta Stilo (
38°28′N 16°44′E / 38.467°N 16.733°E) by
HMS Truant (![]() |
Heltraud | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was sunk by enemy action. [130] |
San Carlos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off
Cape Juby by
U-37 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Acheron | ![]() |
World War II: The A-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight while on trials with the loss of 45 dockyard workers and 151 crewmen. There were nineteen survivors. [135] |
Aquiety | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary south of Southend, Essex with the loss of six of her crew. [130] [136] |
Belvedere | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent with the loss four of her six crew. [130] [137] |
Beneficient | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of the Isle of Sheppey with the loss of six of her crew. [138] |
HMT Carry On | ![]() |
World War II: The
naval trawler struck a mine and sank east of the
Nore Sand Lightship (
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Galata | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk at
Bardia,
Libya by
HMS Ladybird,
HMS Terror (both ![]() ![]() |
Giuseppina D | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk at Bardia by
HMS Ladybird,
HMS Terror (both ![]() ![]() |
Inga | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with
Silkeborg (![]() |
Inver | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of seventeen of her crew. [141] |
KP-7 | ![]() |
The ship ran aground on the Rodscher Bank, in the Baltic Sea and sank. [142] |
Malrix | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Whitstable, Kent with the loss of eight of her crew. [130] [143] |
Paranaguá | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands ( 52°55′N 4°41′E / 52.917°N 4.683°E). [144] |
Salvador | ![]() |
The passenger ship departed from Istanbul, Turkey carrying 327 passengers - Bulgarian Jewish refugees. She had a capacity for only 40 passengers. She foundered in the Sea of Marmara with the loss of 204 passengers. [145] |
Srebeno | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore near Split. She broke in two and sank. [146] |
HMT Thomas Connolly | ![]() |
World War II: The boom defence vessel struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of seventeen of her crew. [130] [147] |
Vincenzino | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk at Bardia by
HMS Ladybird,
HMS Terror (both ![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anastassia | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SC 15: The
cargo ship was
torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°24′N 19°04′W / 54.400°N 19.067°W) by
Veniero (![]() |
Birkenfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was anchored off
Vlissingen,
Zeeland Netherlands, when she was sunk by
depth charges dropped alongside her by HMS MTB 31 (![]() |
Napier Star | ![]() |
World War II: The
refrigerated
cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of the
Outer Hebrides (
58°58′N 23°13′W / 58.967°N 23.217°W) by
U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Chassiron | ![]() |
World War II: The
tug (172 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the
Gironde Estuary by
HMS Tuna (![]() |
RFA Osage | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Wicklow Head, County Wicklow, Ireland by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. Her crew were rescued. [26] [153] |
HMT Refundo | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and was damaged in the Orwell Estuary off Harwich, Essex ( 51°56′06″N 1°21′02″E / 51.93500°N 1.35056°E) with the loss of two of her crew. She was taken in tow but sank. [130] [154] |
For the scuttling of the Greek cargo ship Eugenia Cambasis on this day, see the entry for 28 November 1940.
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Amicus | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SC 15: The
cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°10′N 15°50′W / 54.167°N 15.833°W) by
Alpino Bagnolini (![]() |
Arinia | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker struck a
mine and sank in the
Thames Estuary off the
Nore Lightship (
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Erling Skjalgson | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea off Jæren. All six crew were rescued by a fishing vessel. [158] [159] |
Freienfels | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea south of Livorno, Italy. [130] [160] |
Geierfels | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank south of Livorno. [130] [160] |
Isolda |
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World War II: The lightship tender was bombed and sunk in St. George's Channel off Carnsore Point, County Wexford, Ireland by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of six of her crew. [26] [130] |
Jacob Maersk | ![]() |
The cargo ship sank off Copenhagen. [161] |
HMT Proficient | ![]() |
The naval trawler ran aground at Whitby, Yorkshire and was wrecked. [162] |
Rhône |
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World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Cape Juby,
Morocco (
28°03′N 12°54′W / 28.050°N 12.900°W) in error by
U-37 (![]() |
Sfax |
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World War II: The
Redoutable-class
submarine was torpedoed and sunk by mistake in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Juby (
28°03′N 12°54′W / 28.050°N 12.900°W) by
U-37 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Carlton | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 260: The
cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (
54°30′N 18°30′W / 54.500°N 18.500°W) by
Pietro Calvi (![]() ![]() |
Consul Poppe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Royal Air Force aircraft off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France. [26] [168] |
HMS LCP(L) 30 | ![]() |
World War II: The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft. [26] |
Overdale | ![]() |
World War II: The hopper barge was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of three of her crew. [130] [26] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anvers | ![]() |
The cargo ship was towing a barge in a convoy from Granville, Manche, France to Jersey Channel Islands when she got into difficulty and sank in the Chausey Islands, Manche. [169] |
Charles Pratt | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Sierra Leone (
8°26′N 16°50′W / 8.433°N 16.833°W) by
U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Innisfallen | ![]() |
![]() World War II: The ferry struck a mine off the Wirral, Cheshire, United Kingdom and sank with the loss of four of the 220 people on board. |
Mangen | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OG 47: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of
Oporto, Portugal (
40°45′N 16°50′W / 40.750°N 16.833°W) by
Mocenigo (![]() ![]() |
Norge | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of the
Kerkennah Islands,
Tunisia (
34°39′N 10°48′E / 34.650°N 10.800°E) by
Fairey Swordfish aircraft of
815 and
819 Squadrons,
Fleet Air Arm, based on
HMS Illustrious (![]() |
Peuceta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of the Kerkennah Islands (
34°39′N 10°48′E / 34.650°N 10.800°E) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 and 819 Squadrons, Fleet Air Arm based on
HMS Illustrious (![]() |
HMS Prome | ![]() |
The depot ship was bombed and damaged at Liverpool, Lancashire. [174] |
River Thames | ![]() |
The tug sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness, Kent ( 51°28′N 0°46′E / 51.467°N 0.767°E) with the loss of three of her crew. [130] [175] |
Silvio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of a crew member. [130] |
HMS Sun IX | ![]() |
The naval tug sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of three of her crew. [130] [176] |
TIC 12 | ![]() |
World War II: The barge struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary ( 51°28′N 0°46′E / 51.467°N 0.767°E). Her crew were rescued. [130] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anthippi N. Michalos | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SC 15: The
cargo ship collided with
Beaverdale (![]() |
Antonietta | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing boat was rammed and sunk in the
Adriatic Sea off
Brindisi by
Papanikolis (![]() |
HMS H31 | ![]() |
The H-class submarine foundered at Campbeltown, Argyllshire. She was raised on 25 December. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. [130] |
HMS Hyperion | ![]() |
World War II: The
H-class
destroyer struck a
mine in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Pantelleria and was damaged. She was taken in tow by
HMS Ilex (![]() ![]() |
MAC 7 | ![]() |
The mooring attendant craft sank at Portsmouth, Hampshire. She was refloated, but was declared a total loss in January 1941 following a fire. [130] |
Poolgarth | ![]() |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the River Mersey at Liverpool, Lancashire with the loss of all seven crew. [130] [179] |
San Giorgio | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary
schooner was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by
Papanikolis (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Breda | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Loch Etive ( 56°29′12″N 5°25′00″W / 56.48667°N 5.41667°W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. Her crew were rescued. [130] [26] The wreck was dispersed by explosives in 1961. [180] |
Fratelli Cairoli | ![]() |
World War II: The Rosolino Pilo-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Misrata, Libya with the loss of 71 of her 114 crew. [51] [181] |
Stad Maastricht | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea south east of
Clacton-on-Sea,
Essex, United Kingdom (
52°35′N 2°03′E / 52.583°N 2.050°E) by
S 59 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Warwick | ![]() |
World War II: The
W-class
destroyer struck a mine in
Liverpool Bay off the
Bar Lightship (
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Ystroom | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay off Southport, Lancashire ( 53°37′N 3°25′W / 53.617°N 3.417°W). Her crew were rescued. [130] [184] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
British Premier | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SLS 60: The
tanker was
torpedoed and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of
Freetown, Sierra Leone (
6°20′N 13°20′W / 6.333°N 13.333°W) by
U-65 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Firenze | ![]() |
World War II: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Adriatic Sea off
Sazan Island, Albania (
40°34′N 19°02′E / 40.567°N 19.033°E) by
Papanikolis (![]() |
HMS Mercury | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary
minesweeper struck a
mine and was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland. She sank the next day whilst under tow by
HMS Goatfell (![]() |
HMS Pelton | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeping
trawler was torpedoed and sunk off
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk by
S-28 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Empire Trooper | ![]() |
World War II: The
troopship was shelled and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean by
Admiral Hipper (![]() |
Jumna | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
44°51′N 27°45′W / 44.850°N 27.750°W) by
Admiral Hipper (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baden | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship was intercepted in the
Atlantic Ocean (
44°00′N 25°07′W / 44.000°N 25.117°W) by
HMS Bonaventure (![]() |
MAC 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper attendant craft, a former BPB 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat, struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Essex with the loss of four of her crew. [130] |
Tireremo Diritto | ![]() |
World War II: The
schooner was captured in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Bardia,
Libya by
HMAS Waterhen (![]() |
HMT True Accord | ![]() |
The
naval trawler sank in the
North Sea off
Happisburgh,
Norfolk as a result of a collision with
HMT Saronta (![]() |
Waiotira | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of
Rockall,
Inverness-shire (
58°05′N 16°56′W / 58.083°N 16.933°W) by
U-95 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Araby | ![]() |
World War II: The
cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the
Thames Estuary south west of
Southend,
Essex and 9⁄10 nautical mile (1.7 km) off the
Nore Lightship (
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Ardabhan | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 263: The cargo ship was
torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean by
U-38 (![]() ![]() |
Arnfinn Jarl | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Egersund, Rogaland by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service. [203] |
Kinnaird Head | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness, Kent with the loss of six of her crew. [204] |
Risanger | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
12°30′N 21°30′W / 12.500°N 21.500°W) by
U-65 (![]() ![]() |
Ronald | ![]() |
The motorboat was destroyed by fire 0.25 nautical miles (0.46 km; 0.29 mi) off Point Highfield, Alaska Territory ( 56°29′15″N 132°23′15″W / 56.48750°N 132.38750°W). [206] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Adriana | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Freiburg. [207] |
Monarch | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft. [130] |
PLM-23 | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground in the Wadden Sea off Scharhörn and was wrecked. [208] |
Proteus | ![]() |
World War II: The
submarine was rammed by
Antares (![]() |
Sardegna | ![]() |
World War II: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea, east of Brindisi (
40°31′N 19°02′E / 40.517°N 19.033°E) by
Proteus (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Agate | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on Islay. She broke her back and was declared a total loss. Her crew were rescued. [213] [214] [215] |
HMT Bandolero | ![]() |
The
naval trawler collided with
HMS Waterhen (![]() |
Baron Ardrossan | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on Sandray Island, Outer Hebrides and was wrecked. Her 54 crew were saved. [218] [219] [220] |
Bodnant | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy OB 264: The cargo ship was sunk in a collision with
City of Bedford (![]() |
Calcium | ![]() |
World War II: The
coaster struck a
mine and then collided with
Sodium (![]() |
City of Bedford | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy SL 58: The cargo ship was sunk in a collision with
Bodnant (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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British Zeal | ![]() |
World War II: The
tanker was
torpedoed and damaged in the
Atlantic Ocean (
15°40′N 20°43′W / 15.667°N 20.717°W) by
U-65 (![]() ![]() |
Buenos Aires | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was severely damaged by fire in a German air raid on Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom. She was declared a constructive total loss and her engines were removed. Became the British stores ship Demeter in 1942. [226] |
Porjus | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank off Brunsbüttel. [130] |
Quinto | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Adriatic Sea, off
Antivari,
Yugoslavia by
Katsonis (![]() |
St. Fergus | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank in the North Sea east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire. The master was lost while all other crewmen were rescued. [228] [229] |
Valparaiso | ![]() |
World War II:
Convoy HX 97: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the
Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (
60°01′N 23°00′W / 60.017°N 23.000°W) by
U-38 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Narval | ![]() |
World War II: The Requin-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Sfax, Tunisia with the loss of all 50 crew. The date of loss was probably between 13 and 16 December. [231] |
Rita | ![]() |
The ketch ran aground on Cape Barren Island, Tasmania, and was wrecked. [232] |
HMS Triton | ![]() |
World War II: The T-class submarine was probably sunk in the Strait of Otranto by mines, possibly around 18 December, but could have been as early as 6 December. |