The list of shipwrecks in January 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1917.
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References |
Ship | State | Description |
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Baycraig | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 84 nautical miles (156 km) east south east of
Malta (
35°32′N 16°10′E / 35.533°N 16.167°E) by
SM UC-22 (![]() |
Britannic | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km) west of
Leixões, Portugal (
40°58′N 9°30′W / 40.967°N 9.500°W)
[3] by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Goosebridge | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France
[5] (
48°39′N 5°13′W / 48.650°N 5.217°W) by
SM UC-46 (![]() |
Holly Branch | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) north east by north of the
Île de Batz,
Finistère, France (
48°59′N 3°56′W / 48.983°N 3.933°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Ivernia | ![]() |
World War I: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 58 nautical miles (107 km) south east of
Cape Matapan, Greece (
35°30′N 22°53′E / 35.500°N 22.883°E) by
SM UB-47 (![]() ![]() |
Laupar | ![]() |
World War I: the cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west north west of
Oporto, Portugal
[9] by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Leon | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north north east of the
Triagoz Lighthouse, Finistère by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Sussex | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Gravelines, Pas-de-Calais, France. She was beached without loss of life. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [12] |
Tsiropinas |
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World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Ferrol, Galicia, Spain (
45°35′N 8°19′W / 45.583°N 8.317°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Venus II | ![]() |
The submarine decoy ship was lost on this date. |
Wanola | ![]() |
The schooner went ashore near Allerton Point, Massachusetts. Rigging, gear and some cargo salvaged. Later sold and raised. [14] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Aconcagua | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the
Bay of Biscay (
46°11′N 7°26′W / 46.183°N 7.433°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Aristotelis C. Ioannou |
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World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of
Cape Roca, Portugal (
38°55′N 9°48′W / 38.917°N 9.800°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Asnières | ![]() |
World War I: The crew were captured by the
merchant raider
SMS Möwe (![]() |
Bestik | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom
[18] by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Carlyle | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west south west of the
Île de Sein Lighthouse,
Finistère, France by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Dimitrios Goulandris |
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World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Roca (
39°10′N 9°50′W / 39.167°N 9.833°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Edward Arthur | ![]() |
The schooner was wrecked on Lundy Island, Devon. [22] |
Ellik | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south west of the Bishop Rock by
SM UB-18 (![]() ![]() |
El Toro | ![]() |
The tanker foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north west of Clogherhead, County Louth. [26] [27] |
Gallier | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by
U-95 (![]() |
Johannes | ![]() |
The schooner was wrecked at Cadiz, Spain. [29] |
Notre Dame du Verger | ![]() |
World War I: The three-masted
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cape Roca by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Odda | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of
Ouessant, Finistère
[31] (
47°30′N 6°20′W / 47.500°N 6.333°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Older | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of
Oporto, Portugal
[33] (
41°07′N 9°42′W / 41.117°N 9.700°W) by
SM U-79 (![]() ![]() |
Omnium | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west south west of
Penmarc'h, Finistère (
47°26′N 7°10′W / 47.433°N 7.167°W) by
SM U-82 (![]() |
San Leandro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately
46°40′N 7°00′W / 46.667°N 7.000°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
HMT Teal | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [38] |
Ship | State | Description |
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Angela | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of
Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Capricieuse | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west south west of Cape St. Vincent by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Columbia | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the
Bay of Biscay off
La Rochelle,
Charente-Maritime (
46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Diamant de la Couronne I | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (
46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Diamant de la Couronne II | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (
46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Fama | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Spain (
36°47′N 8°43′W / 36.783°N 8.717°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Formidable | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Helgøy | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the
Chassiron Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime (
45°55′N 1°35′W / 45.917°N 1.583°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Honneur et Devouement | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Jeanne Mathilde | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
La Pensee | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Marie Henriette | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Moderne | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Petite Emile | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the
Baleines Lighthouse, Seine-Inférieure by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Père Montfort | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Pierre le Grand | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Richelieu | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Saint Jacques | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (
46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Saint Paul II | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Thomas Edison Mulqueen | ![]() |
The barge foundered in a gale and heavy seas six miles (9.7 km) west of Point Judith, Rhode Island, a total loss. [58] |
Valladares | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
43°30′N 9°48′W / 43.500°N 9.800°W) by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Viking | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Calabro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°30′N 7°02′W / 48.500°N 7.033°W) by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Chinto Maru | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Spain (
36°29′N 9°36′W / 36.483°N 9.600°W) by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Gabrielle François | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the
Gironde Estuary by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Liberté | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (
35°49′N 6°10′W / 35.817°N 6.167°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Lonclara | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Luigi Ciampa | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off
Sagres Point, Portugal by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Næsborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel west of
Guernsey,
Channel Islands (
49°26′N 3°40′W / 49.433°N 3.667°W) by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Peresvet | ![]() |
World War I: The Peresvet-class battleship struck two mines and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Port Said, Egypt, with the loss of 167 of her 771 crew. |
Ruby | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom (
49°53′N 8°24′W / 49.883°N 8.400°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Seemel | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
36°32′N 8°09′W / 36.533°N 8.150°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Storebror | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was sunk by
SMS Wolf (![]() |
Wragby | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west by north of
Cape Spartel,
Morocco (
35°57′N 6°49′W / 35.950°N 6.817°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Allie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the
Bay of Biscay off the
Île de Ré,
Charente-Maritime (
46°15′N 1°48′W / 46.250°N 1.800°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Asta | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of the
Casquets,
Channel Islands (
50°09′N 2°34′W / 50.150°N 2.567°W) by
SM UB-37 (![]() |
Case | ![]() |
The steamer sprung a leak in a storm in Lake Erie and was beached on Middle Sister Island. She caught fire, burned and broke up. Her cargo, engine and boilers were salvaged. [74] [75] |
Combermere | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Cabo de Gata,
Almería, Spain by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Danevirke | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
49°14′N 4°17′W / 49.233°N 4.283°W) by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Ebro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west south west o the
Créac'h Lighthouse, Finistère by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Lesbian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east by south of
Malta (
35°48′N 17°06′E / 35.800°N 17.100°E) by
SM U-35 (![]() |
Markland | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of the Île de Ré by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Salvatore Padre | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by
SM U-35 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alphonse Conseil | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of
A Coruña, Spain by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Beaufront | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 76 nautical miles (141 km) north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère by
SM U-82 (![]() ![]() |
Hudworth | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 94 nautical miles (174 km) east south east of
Malta (
35°31′N 16°24′E / 35.517°N 16.400°E) by
SM U-35 (![]() |
Ville du Havre | ![]() |
World War I: The
cargo liner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) north west of
Cape Villano, Spain (
44°00′N 10°00′W / 44.000°N 10.000°W) by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Borgholm | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) off
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
43°19′N 11°07′W / 43.317°N 11.117°W) by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Brenda | ![]() |
World War I: The
brigantine was shelled and sunk in the
English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south west of
Beachy Head,
Sussex by
SM UB-23 (![]() |
HMT Donside | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-4 (![]() |
Evangelos |
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World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Cape Finisterre by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Hansi | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) north north west of
Île Vierge,
Finistère, France (
48°56′N 4°55′W / 48.933°N 4.917°W) by
SM UB-37 (![]() |
Mohacsfield | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south east by east of
Malta by
SM U-35 (![]() |
Radnorshire | ![]() |
The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) east of
Pernambuco, Brazil by
SMS Möwe (![]() |
Rosalia L. | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta (
35°07′N 16°53′E / 35.117°N 16.883°E) by
SM U-32 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Andoni | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) south east of
Malta (
35°19′N 15°07′E / 35.317°N 15.117°E) by
SM U-35 (![]() |
HMT Cape Colony | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-11 (![]() |
Carrier F. Roberts | ![]() |
The Schooner sank at Block Island, Rhode Island. Wreck later removed. [14] |
Lynfield | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) south east by south of Malta by
SM U-35 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alexandria | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Baynesk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) north by west of
Alexandria, Egypt
33°45′N 29°24′E / 33.750°N 29.400°E by
SM U-39 (![]() |
HMS Cornwallis | ![]() |
![]() World War I: The
Duncan-class
pre-dreadnought battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off
Malta by
SM U-32 ( |
Excellent | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was shelled and sunk in the
North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of
Noup Head,
Orkney Islands (
59°37′N 4°19′W / 59.617°N 4.317°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Fernebo | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine laid by
SM UC-19 (![]() |
Gladys Royle | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of
Santa Maria, The Azores, Portugal by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Minieh | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) east northeast of
Pernamboco, Brazil by
SMS Möwe (![]() |
Pyrin |
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The cargo ship was abandoned in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk. Her crew were rescued by the Cromer Lifeboat. [99] |
Schwarzwald | ![]() |
World War I: The minesweeper struck a mine in the North Sea north of Borkum Reef and sank. |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bergenhus | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Irish Sea south east of Ireland (
48°55′N 10°05′W / 48.917°N 10.083°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() ![]() |
Brookwood | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) north by west of
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
45°50′N 11°50′W / 45.833°N 11.833°W) by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Lundy Island | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) south east of
Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Netherby Hall | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east by north of
Pernambuco, Brazil by
SMS Möwe (![]() |
Tholma | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean (
43°23′N 11°01′W / 43.383°N 11.017°W). Formerly a Norwegian cargo ship, she had been captured on 8 January by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Tuborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel (
49°38′N 4°45′W / 49.633°N 4.750°W) by
SM UB-37 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Ben-my-Chree | ![]() |
![]() World War I: The aircraft carrying cruiser was shelled and sunk off Kastelorizo, Greece by Ottoman shore based artillery. All 250 crew were rescued. Ben-my-Chree was refloated in 1920 but found to be a total loss and was scrapped in 1923. |
Ole Bull | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Her crew survived. [106] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Auchencrag | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°28′N 5°35′W / 48.467°N 5.583°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Brentwood | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-43 (![]() |
Emeraude | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk off the coast of Spain by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Saint Michel | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the
English Channel off the
Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Vestfold | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west north west of
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
43°46′N 11°49′W / 43.767°N 11.817°W) by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
USS Milwaukee | ![]() |
![]() The St. Louis-class ran aground at Eureka, California. All 438 crew were rescued. Milwaukee broke in two in November 1918 and was a total loss. Her remains were scrapped in situ. |
Solvang | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
43°17′N 9°25′W / 43.283°N 9.417°W) by
SM U-59 (![]() |
Toftwood | ![]() |
World War I The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) north of
Sept Îles,
Côtes-du-Nord, France (
49°15′N 3°43′W / 49.250°N 3.717°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Martin | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship shelled and was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north by west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°36′N 5°08′W / 48.600°N 5.133°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Norma | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel (
50°13′N 2°00′W / 50.217°N 2.000°W) by
SM UB-37 (![]() |
Sydney | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north west of
Cape Villano, Spain (
44°13′N 10°41′W / 44.217°N 10.683°W) by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Tsukuba | ![]() |
The Tsukuba-class cruiser exploded and sank at Yokosuka, Kanagawa with the loss of 305 of her 879 crew. [117] |
SM UB-37 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type UB II
submarine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel
50°07′N 1°47′W / 50.117°N 1.783°W by
HMS Penshurst (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Bernadette | ![]() |
World War I: The
brig was scuttled in the
Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south east of the
Glénan Islands,
Finistère (
47°27′N 3°50′W / 47.450°N 3.833°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Brabant | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-43 (![]() |
Esperanca | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Garfield | ![]() |
World War I: The
tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east by north of
Alexandria, Egypt (
36°05′N 19°57′E / 36.083°N 19.950°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Graafjeld | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Flamborough Head. Her crew survived. [123] |
Independant | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère by
SM UB-38 (![]() |
Kinpurney | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (
49°20′N 9°10′W / 49.333°N 9.167°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Omsk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Bishop's Rock (
49°12′N 8°39′W / 49.200°N 8.650°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Otto | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of
Belle Île,
Morbihan, France (
47°32′N 3°41′W / 47.533°N 3.683°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Port Nicholson | ![]() |
World War I: The
cargo liner struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-1 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baron Sempill | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock (
48°49′N 11°45′W / 48.817°N 11.750°W) by
SM U-44 (![]() |
Brenn | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north of
Cape Ortegal, Spain (
45°25′N 7°49′W / 45.417°N 7.817°W) by
SM U-59 (![]() |
City of Tampico | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south east of
Penmarc'h,
Finistère, France (
47°43′N 4°19′W / 47.717°N 4.317°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Manuel | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of
Ouessant, Finistère by
SM UB-38 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Amplify | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [27] |
Jeune France | ![]() |
World War I: The ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
John W. Davidson | ![]() |
The barge was damaged in a collision with Gaston (flag unknown) off Lambert's Point, Virginia, became waterlogged and was beached. [58] |
Valle | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Ouessant by
SM UC-18 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Asp | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom (
50°37′N 6°43′W / 50.617°N 6.717°W) by
SM UB-38 (![]() |
Dagmar | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk, United Kingdom ( 52°07′30″N 1°45′30″E / 52.12500°N 1.75833°E). Her crew survived. [136] |
HMS Ferret | ![]() |
World War I: The
Acheron-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the
English Channel south east of
St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Louise | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) south south west of the
Glénan Islands,
Finistère by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Louis Joseph | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary
schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay six nautical miles (11 km) east south east of
Guilvinec, Finistère by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Manchester Inventor | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north west by west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-57 (![]() |
Pilot | ![]() |
The ferry was wrecked on Red Island in the St. Lawrence River. [141] |
Taormina | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 60 nautical miles (110 km) off
Jersey,
Channel Islands by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Unknown towboat | Unknown | The towboat was sunk in a collision with
China (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anna | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°29′N 7°12′W / 48.483°N 7.200°W) by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
HMS E36 | ![]() |
The
E-class submarine collided with
HMS E43 (![]() |
Gaea | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay 21 nautical miles (39 km) north by east of
Bilbao,
Biscay, Spain by
SM U-59 (![]() |
Joseph Rosalie | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
English Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of the
Roches-Douvres Lighthouse,
Côtes-du-Nord by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Klampenborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off
Audierne,
Finistère, France (
47°56′N 4°42′W / 47.933°N 4.700°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Lilian H. | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south by east of the
Old Head of Kinsale,
County Cork by
SM UB-38 (![]() |
Marietta di Giorgio | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of Ouessant (
47°38′N 6°23′W / 47.633°N 6.383°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Nailsea Court | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) west of the
Skelligs by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Parahyba | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the
La Vieille Lighthouse, Finistère (
47°57′N 4°45′W / 47.950°N 4.750°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Reinunga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Theresdal | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Tremeadow | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east by north of Ouessant (
49°03′N 4°50′W / 49.050°N 4.833°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bulgarian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Dalzelline | ![]() |
The tug went ashore on Plum Island, New York. [14] |
Kisagata Maru No.3 | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Neuquen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by west of the
Skellig Islands (
51°50′N 10°52′W / 51.833°N 10.867°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() |
HMT New Comet | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-4 (![]() |
HMT Pansy | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [38] |
Planudes | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by
SM UC-43 (![]() |
Standard | ![]() |
World War I: The
brigantine was sunk in the
English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) off
Portland Bill,
Dorset,
United Kingdom by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Charles Gounod | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was captured and sunk by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Couronne | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Ellen Roberts | ![]() |
The schooner sprang a leak and foundered in the Irish Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Baltimore, County Cork. [163] |
Gladys | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by west of
Inishtrahull Island,
County Donegal (
55°46′N 8°20′W / 55.767°N 8.333°W) by
SM U-45 (![]() |
Leontine | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Lucy | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by west of Inistrahull Island by
SM U-45 (![]() |
Saint Pierre | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) west of the
La Coubre Lighthouse,
Charente-Maritime by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Star of the Sea | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 43 nautical miles (80 km) north west by west of Inishtrahull Island by
SM U-45 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anna | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was shelled and sunk in the
English Channel off the coast of
Finistère
49°12′N 4°26′W / 49.200°N 4.433°W by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Aurelie | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel (
49°31′N 3°28′W / 49.517°N 3.467°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Bearnais | World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay off the
La Coubre Lighthouse,
Charente-Maritime (
45°31′N 1°36′W / 45.517°N 1.600°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() | |
Duc d'Aumale | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean (
45°21′N 8°50′W / 45.350°N 8.833°W) by
SM U-43 (![]() ![]() |
Ethel | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south east of
Start Point, Devon (
49°50′N 3°54′W / 49.833°N 3.900°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Euphrates | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-57 (![]() |
Gaulois | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel (
49°05′N 5°14′W / 49.083°N 5.233°W) by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Kamma | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-40 (![]() |
Minho | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Fastnet Rock by
SM U-57 (![]() |
O. A. Brodin | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of
Ouessant, Finistère by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Precurseur | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse by
SM UC-21 (![]() | |
Steinmachos |
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World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse (
45°40′N 1°30′W / 45.667°N 1.500°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Trevean | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock (approximately
48°N 13°W / 48°N 13°W) by
SM U-57 (![]() |
SM U-76 | ![]() |
The Type UE I submarine collided with a Russian trawler and sank in the Arctic Ocean (approximately 71°N 23°E / 71°N 23°E) with the loss of a crew member. |
Zeta | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south south west of
The Lizard,
Cornwall, United Kingdom(
49°43′N 5°37′W / 49.717°N 5.617°W) by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Clan Shaw | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-29 (![]() |
Donstad | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north east of Cape Villiano, Spain by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Eden | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Egypte | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel (
48°18′N 6°10′W / 48.300°N 6.167°W) by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Jevington | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 52 nautical miles (96 km) north west of
Cape Ortegal, Spain (
44°08′N 9°00′W / 44.133°N 9.000°W) by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Ophelia | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of
Ouessant,
Finistère by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Salland | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of the
Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom (
48°50′N 6°40′W / 48.833°N 6.667°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Sardinia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Ouessant (
46°56′N 6°42′W / 46.933°N 6.700°W) by
SM U-59 (![]() |
HMS Simoom | ![]() |
World War I: The
R-class destroyer was torpedoed and badly damaged in the North Sea by
SMS S50 (![]() ![]() |
Ymer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay off the
Île d'Yeu,
Vendée, France by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Dan | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay 17 nautical miles (31 km) south of
Belle Île,
Morbihan, France (
47°08′N 2°57′W / 47.133°N 2.950°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Gladiateur | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Loire III | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Marie 3 | ![]() |
World War I: The
pilot boat was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Perce | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was captured and sunk by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Quebec | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Gironde Estuary. Her crew survived. [201] |
Vega | ![]() |
World War I: The
brig was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Belle Île (
46°40′N 2°38′W / 46.667°N 2.633°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Laurentic | ![]() |
World War I: The armed merchant cruiser struck two mines and sank in Lough Swilly with the loss of 354 of the 475 people on board. |
Myrdal | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the
Bay of Biscay 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south south east of
Penmarc'h,
Finistère, France (
47°44′N 4°22′W / 47.733°N 4.367°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
O. B. Suhr | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the
North Sea (
56°12′N 3°15′E / 56.200°N 3.250°E) by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Sunniva | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) east south east of the mouth of the
Tyne by
SM UC-29 (![]() |
Sylvie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 190 nautical miles (350 km) south west of
Cape Matapan, Greece (
36°00′N 18°50′E / 36.000°N 18.833°E) by
SM U-38 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bisagno | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland (
48°42′N 11°26′W / 48.700°N 11.433°W) by
SM U-57 (![]() |
Dicax | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the
Ryvingen Lighthouse,
Vest-Agder by
SM U-85 (![]() |
Matheran | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of Dassen Island, South Africa with the loss of a crew member. [2] |
Tabasco | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west north west of the
Skelligs (
51°50′N 12°00′W / 51.833°N 12.000°W) by
SM U-45 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Artist | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 58 nautical miles (107 km) west of the
Smalls Lighthouse (
51°20′N 7°00′W / 51.333°N 7.000°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alexandra | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the
North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the
Longstone Lighthouse,
Northumberland by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Amiral Magon | ![]() |
World War I: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) west of
Antikythera, Greece (
35°49′N 20°02′E / 35.817°N 20.033°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Argo | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east of the
Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
Daisy | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north west of
Cape Ortegal, Spain by
SM U-67 (![]() |
Egret | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of the
Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
Foz do Douro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west of
A Coruña, Spain by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Fulton | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of
Cape Finisterre, Spain by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Heimland I | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the
Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
HMT Jacamar | ![]() |
The
naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the English Channel off the
Folkestone Lightship (![]() |
Nueva Montana | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay off
Point Penmarc'h,
Finistère, France (
47°38′N 5°15′W / 47.633°N 5.250°W) by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Perce | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north east by east of the
St Paul Rocks, Brazil by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
HM Torpedo Boat 24 | ![]() |
The torpedo boat collided with a breakwater and sank at Dover, Kent. [222] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Algorta | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Edda | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
North Sea
[224] (
56°00′N 3°40′E / 56.000°N 3.667°E) by
SM UC-32 (![]() ![]() |
HMS K13 | ![]() |
The K-class submarine sank in Gareloch with the loss of 32 of the 80 people on board. She was subsequently salvaged, repaired and returned to service as HMS K22. |
Punta Teno | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Spain (
44°00′N 7°25′W / 44.000°N 7.417°W) by
SM U-67 (![]() |
Shamrock | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 115 nautical miles (213 km) north north east of the
Longstone Lighthouse,
Northumberland by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Thistle | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) north east by north of the mouth of the
River Tyne by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Euonymus | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) off
Trevose Head,
Cornwall (
50°30′N 5°31′W / 50.500°N 5.517°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Helena and Samuel | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Trevose Head (
51°00′N 5°34′W / 51.000°N 5.567°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Marcelle | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off north west by west of Trevose Head (
50°45′N 5°30′W / 50.750°N 5.500°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Merit | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north by east of Trevose Head (
50°50′N 4°46′W / 50.833°N 4.767°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Minnetonka | ![]() |
World War I: The
passenger ship was torpdoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Malta by
U-64 (![]() |
Trevone | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of Trevose Head (
50°50′N 5°30′W / 50.833°N 5.500°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
W.A.H. | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) north west of Trevose Head (
50°46′N 5°38′W / 50.767°N 5.633°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Wetherill | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north west of Trevose Head (
50°50′N 5°30′W / 50.833°N 5.500°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Dundee | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of
St Ives, Cornwall (
50°22′N 5°36′W / 50.367°N 5.600°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Epsilon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km) south of
St Anthony's Lighthouse,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom (
50°08′N 5°01′W / 50.133°N 5.017°W) by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Famiglia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Hebrides, United Kingdom by
SM U-43 (![]() ![]() |
Hekla | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the
Wolf Rock, Cornwall,
United Kingdom by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Ida Duncan | ![]() |
World War I: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Middlesbrough, Yorkshire ( 54°39′00″N 1°07′15″W / 54.65000°N 1.12083°W) with the loss of six of her crew. [241] |
HMML 197 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date. [38] |
Modiva | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire ( 53°46′N 0°17′E / 53.767°N 0.283°E) with the loss of three of her crew. [242] |
Ravensbourne | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine, set by
SM UC-31, and sank in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of the mouth of the
River Tyne (
54°56′N 1°14′W / 54.933°N 1.233°W) (![]() |
Rigel | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Cape Villano, Spain by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Saint Léon | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) north north west of the
Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall (
50°21′N 5°48′W / 50.350°N 5.800°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Tampico | ![]() |
The steamer went ashore on Great Point Rip, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Later refloated. [14] |
Yvonne | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Pendeen Lighthouse by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Agnes | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [212] |
Ava | ![]() |
World War I: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of 92 lives. [2] |
Lux | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of 29 lives. [2] |
Vera | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [212] |
The list of shipwrecks in January 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1917.
January 1917 | ||||||
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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 |
Ship | State | Description |
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Baycraig | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 84 nautical miles (156 km) east south east of
Malta (
35°32′N 16°10′E / 35.533°N 16.167°E) by
SM UC-22 (![]() |
Britannic | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km) west of
Leixões, Portugal (
40°58′N 9°30′W / 40.967°N 9.500°W)
[3] by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Goosebridge | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France
[5] (
48°39′N 5°13′W / 48.650°N 5.217°W) by
SM UC-46 (![]() |
Holly Branch | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) north east by north of the
Île de Batz,
Finistère, France (
48°59′N 3°56′W / 48.983°N 3.933°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Ivernia | ![]() |
World War I: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 58 nautical miles (107 km) south east of
Cape Matapan, Greece (
35°30′N 22°53′E / 35.500°N 22.883°E) by
SM UB-47 (![]() ![]() |
Laupar | ![]() |
World War I: the cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west north west of
Oporto, Portugal
[9] by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Leon | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north north east of the
Triagoz Lighthouse, Finistère by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Sussex | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Gravelines, Pas-de-Calais, France. She was beached without loss of life. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service. [12] |
Tsiropinas |
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World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Ferrol, Galicia, Spain (
45°35′N 8°19′W / 45.583°N 8.317°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Venus II | ![]() |
The submarine decoy ship was lost on this date. |
Wanola | ![]() |
The schooner went ashore near Allerton Point, Massachusetts. Rigging, gear and some cargo salvaged. Later sold and raised. [14] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Aconcagua | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the
Bay of Biscay (
46°11′N 7°26′W / 46.183°N 7.433°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Aristotelis C. Ioannou |
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World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of
Cape Roca, Portugal (
38°55′N 9°48′W / 38.917°N 9.800°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Asnières | ![]() |
World War I: The crew were captured by the
merchant raider
SMS Möwe (![]() |
Bestik | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom
[18] by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Carlyle | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west south west of the
Île de Sein Lighthouse,
Finistère, France by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Dimitrios Goulandris |
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World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Roca (
39°10′N 9°50′W / 39.167°N 9.833°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Edward Arthur | ![]() |
The schooner was wrecked on Lundy Island, Devon. [22] |
Ellik | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south west of the Bishop Rock by
SM UB-18 (![]() ![]() |
El Toro | ![]() |
The tanker foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north west of Clogherhead, County Louth. [26] [27] |
Gallier | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was
torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by
U-95 (![]() |
Johannes | ![]() |
The schooner was wrecked at Cadiz, Spain. [29] |
Notre Dame du Verger | ![]() |
World War I: The three-masted
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cape Roca by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Odda | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of
Ouessant, Finistère
[31] (
47°30′N 6°20′W / 47.500°N 6.333°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Older | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of
Oporto, Portugal
[33] (
41°07′N 9°42′W / 41.117°N 9.700°W) by
SM U-79 (![]() ![]() |
Omnium | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west south west of
Penmarc'h, Finistère (
47°26′N 7°10′W / 47.433°N 7.167°W) by
SM U-82 (![]() |
San Leandro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately
46°40′N 7°00′W / 46.667°N 7.000°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
HMT Teal | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [38] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Angela | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of
Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Capricieuse | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west south west of Cape St. Vincent by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Columbia | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the
Bay of Biscay off
La Rochelle,
Charente-Maritime (
46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Diamant de la Couronne I | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (
46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Diamant de la Couronne II | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (
46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Fama | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Spain (
36°47′N 8°43′W / 36.783°N 8.717°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Formidable | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Helgøy | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the
Chassiron Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime (
45°55′N 1°35′W / 45.917°N 1.583°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Honneur et Devouement | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Jeanne Mathilde | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
La Pensee | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Marie Henriette | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Moderne | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Petite Emile | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the
Baleines Lighthouse, Seine-Inférieure by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Père Montfort | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Pierre le Grand | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Richelieu | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Saint Jacques | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (
46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Saint Paul II | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Thomas Edison Mulqueen | ![]() |
The barge foundered in a gale and heavy seas six miles (9.7 km) west of Point Judith, Rhode Island, a total loss. [58] |
Valladares | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
43°30′N 9°48′W / 43.500°N 9.800°W) by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Viking | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Calabro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°30′N 7°02′W / 48.500°N 7.033°W) by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Chinto Maru | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Spain (
36°29′N 9°36′W / 36.483°N 9.600°W) by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Gabrielle François | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the
Gironde Estuary by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Liberté | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off
Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (
35°49′N 6°10′W / 35.817°N 6.167°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Lonclara | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Luigi Ciampa | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off
Sagres Point, Portugal by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Næsborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel west of
Guernsey,
Channel Islands (
49°26′N 3°40′W / 49.433°N 3.667°W) by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Peresvet | ![]() |
World War I: The Peresvet-class battleship struck two mines and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Port Said, Egypt, with the loss of 167 of her 771 crew. |
Ruby | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom (
49°53′N 8°24′W / 49.883°N 8.400°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Seemel | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (
36°32′N 8°09′W / 36.533°N 8.150°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Storebror | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was sunk by
SMS Wolf (![]() |
Wragby | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west by north of
Cape Spartel,
Morocco (
35°57′N 6°49′W / 35.950°N 6.817°W) by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Allie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the
Bay of Biscay off the
Île de Ré,
Charente-Maritime (
46°15′N 1°48′W / 46.250°N 1.800°W) by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Asta | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of the
Casquets,
Channel Islands (
50°09′N 2°34′W / 50.150°N 2.567°W) by
SM UB-37 (![]() |
Case | ![]() |
The steamer sprung a leak in a storm in Lake Erie and was beached on Middle Sister Island. She caught fire, burned and broke up. Her cargo, engine and boilers were salvaged. [74] [75] |
Combermere | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Cabo de Gata,
Almería, Spain by
SM UC-37 (![]() |
Danevirke | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
49°14′N 4°17′W / 49.233°N 4.283°W) by
SM UB-18 (![]() |
Ebro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west south west o the
Créac'h Lighthouse, Finistère by
SM U-82 (![]() |
Lesbian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east by south of
Malta (
35°48′N 17°06′E / 35.800°N 17.100°E) by
SM U-35 (![]() |
Markland | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of the Île de Ré by
SM UB-39 (![]() |
Salvatore Padre | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by
SM U-35 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alphonse Conseil | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of
A Coruña, Spain by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Beaufront | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 76 nautical miles (141 km) north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère by
SM U-82 (![]() ![]() |
Hudworth | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 94 nautical miles (174 km) east south east of
Malta (
35°31′N 16°24′E / 35.517°N 16.400°E) by
SM U-35 (![]() |
Ville du Havre | ![]() |
World War I: The
cargo liner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) north west of
Cape Villano, Spain (
44°00′N 10°00′W / 44.000°N 10.000°W) by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Borgholm | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) off
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
43°19′N 11°07′W / 43.317°N 11.117°W) by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Brenda | ![]() |
World War I: The
brigantine was shelled and sunk in the
English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south west of
Beachy Head,
Sussex by
SM UB-23 (![]() |
HMT Donside | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-4 (![]() |
Evangelos |
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World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Cape Finisterre by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Hansi | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) north north west of
Île Vierge,
Finistère, France (
48°56′N 4°55′W / 48.933°N 4.917°W) by
SM UB-37 (![]() |
Mohacsfield | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south east by east of
Malta by
SM U-35 (![]() |
Radnorshire | ![]() |
The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) east of
Pernambuco, Brazil by
SMS Möwe (![]() |
Rosalia L. | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta (
35°07′N 16°53′E / 35.117°N 16.883°E) by
SM U-32 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Andoni | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) south east of
Malta (
35°19′N 15°07′E / 35.317°N 15.117°E) by
SM U-35 (![]() |
HMT Cape Colony | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-11 (![]() |
Carrier F. Roberts | ![]() |
The Schooner sank at Block Island, Rhode Island. Wreck later removed. [14] |
Lynfield | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) south east by south of Malta by
SM U-35 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alexandria | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Baynesk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) north by west of
Alexandria, Egypt
33°45′N 29°24′E / 33.750°N 29.400°E by
SM U-39 (![]() |
HMS Cornwallis | ![]() |
![]() World War I: The
Duncan-class
pre-dreadnought battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off
Malta by
SM U-32 ( |
Excellent | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was shelled and sunk in the
North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of
Noup Head,
Orkney Islands (
59°37′N 4°19′W / 59.617°N 4.317°W) by
SM U-70 (![]() |
Fernebo | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine laid by
SM UC-19 (![]() |
Gladys Royle | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of
Santa Maria, The Azores, Portugal by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Minieh | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) east northeast of
Pernamboco, Brazil by
SMS Möwe (![]() |
Pyrin |
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The cargo ship was abandoned in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk. Her crew were rescued by the Cromer Lifeboat. [99] |
Schwarzwald | ![]() |
World War I: The minesweeper struck a mine in the North Sea north of Borkum Reef and sank. |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bergenhus | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Irish Sea south east of Ireland (
48°55′N 10°05′W / 48.917°N 10.083°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() ![]() |
Brookwood | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) north by west of
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
45°50′N 11°50′W / 45.833°N 11.833°W) by
SM U-79 (![]() |
Lundy Island | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) south east of
Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Netherby Hall | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east by north of
Pernambuco, Brazil by
SMS Möwe (![]() |
Tholma | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean (
43°23′N 11°01′W / 43.383°N 11.017°W). Formerly a Norwegian cargo ship, she had been captured on 8 January by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Tuborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel (
49°38′N 4°45′W / 49.633°N 4.750°W) by
SM UB-37 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Ben-my-Chree | ![]() |
![]() World War I: The aircraft carrying cruiser was shelled and sunk off Kastelorizo, Greece by Ottoman shore based artillery. All 250 crew were rescued. Ben-my-Chree was refloated in 1920 but found to be a total loss and was scrapped in 1923. |
Ole Bull | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Her crew survived. [106] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Auchencrag | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°28′N 5°35′W / 48.467°N 5.583°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Brentwood | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-43 (![]() |
Emeraude | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk off the coast of Spain by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Saint Michel | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the
English Channel off the
Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Vestfold | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west north west of
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
43°46′N 11°49′W / 43.767°N 11.817°W) by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
USS Milwaukee | ![]() |
![]() The St. Louis-class ran aground at Eureka, California. All 438 crew were rescued. Milwaukee broke in two in November 1918 and was a total loss. Her remains were scrapped in situ. |
Solvang | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of
Cape Finisterre, Spain (
43°17′N 9°25′W / 43.283°N 9.417°W) by
SM U-59 (![]() |
Toftwood | ![]() |
World War I The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the
English Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) north of
Sept Îles,
Côtes-du-Nord, France (
49°15′N 3°43′W / 49.250°N 3.717°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Martin | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship shelled and was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north by west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°36′N 5°08′W / 48.600°N 5.133°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Norma | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel (
50°13′N 2°00′W / 50.217°N 2.000°W) by
SM UB-37 (![]() |
Sydney | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north west of
Cape Villano, Spain (
44°13′N 10°41′W / 44.217°N 10.683°W) by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Tsukuba | ![]() |
The Tsukuba-class cruiser exploded and sank at Yokosuka, Kanagawa with the loss of 305 of her 879 crew. [117] |
SM UB-37 | ![]() |
World War I: The
Type UB II
submarine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel
50°07′N 1°47′W / 50.117°N 1.783°W by
HMS Penshurst (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bernadette | ![]() |
World War I: The
brig was scuttled in the
Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south east of the
Glénan Islands,
Finistère (
47°27′N 3°50′W / 47.450°N 3.833°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Brabant | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-43 (![]() |
Esperanca | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Garfield | ![]() |
World War I: The
tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east by north of
Alexandria, Egypt (
36°05′N 19°57′E / 36.083°N 19.950°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Graafjeld | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Flamborough Head. Her crew survived. [123] |
Independant | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère by
SM UB-38 (![]() |
Kinpurney | ![]() |
World War I: The
full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (
49°20′N 9°10′W / 49.333°N 9.167°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Omsk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Bishop's Rock (
49°12′N 8°39′W / 49.200°N 8.650°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Otto | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of
Belle Île,
Morbihan, France (
47°32′N 3°41′W / 47.533°N 3.683°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Port Nicholson | ![]() |
World War I: The
cargo liner struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-1 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baron Sempill | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock (
48°49′N 11°45′W / 48.817°N 11.750°W) by
SM U-44 (![]() |
Brenn | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north of
Cape Ortegal, Spain (
45°25′N 7°49′W / 45.417°N 7.817°W) by
SM U-59 (![]() |
City of Tampico | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south east of
Penmarc'h,
Finistère, France (
47°43′N 4°19′W / 47.717°N 4.317°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Manuel | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of
Ouessant, Finistère by
SM UB-38 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Amplify | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [27] |
Jeune France | ![]() |
World War I: The ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
John W. Davidson | ![]() |
The barge was damaged in a collision with Gaston (flag unknown) off Lambert's Point, Virginia, became waterlogged and was beached. [58] |
Valle | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Ouessant by
SM UC-18 (![]() ![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Asp | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom (
50°37′N 6°43′W / 50.617°N 6.717°W) by
SM UB-38 (![]() |
Dagmar | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk, United Kingdom ( 52°07′30″N 1°45′30″E / 52.12500°N 1.75833°E). Her crew survived. [136] |
HMS Ferret | ![]() |
World War I: The
Acheron-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the
English Channel south east of
St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Louise | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) south south west of the
Glénan Islands,
Finistère by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Louis Joseph | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary
schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay six nautical miles (11 km) east south east of
Guilvinec, Finistère by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Manchester Inventor | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north west by west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-57 (![]() |
Pilot | ![]() |
The ferry was wrecked on Red Island in the St. Lawrence River. [141] |
Taormina | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 60 nautical miles (110 km) off
Jersey,
Channel Islands by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Unknown towboat | Unknown | The towboat was sunk in a collision with
China (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anna | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France (
48°29′N 7°12′W / 48.483°N 7.200°W) by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
HMS E36 | ![]() |
The
E-class submarine collided with
HMS E43 (![]() |
Gaea | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay 21 nautical miles (39 km) north by east of
Bilbao,
Biscay, Spain by
SM U-59 (![]() |
Joseph Rosalie | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the
English Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of the
Roches-Douvres Lighthouse,
Côtes-du-Nord by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Klampenborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off
Audierne,
Finistère, France (
47°56′N 4°42′W / 47.933°N 4.700°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Lilian H. | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south by east of the
Old Head of Kinsale,
County Cork by
SM UB-38 (![]() |
Marietta di Giorgio | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of Ouessant (
47°38′N 6°23′W / 47.633°N 6.383°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Nailsea Court | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) west of the
Skelligs by
SM U-48 (![]() |
Parahyba | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the
La Vieille Lighthouse, Finistère (
47°57′N 4°45′W / 47.950°N 4.750°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Reinunga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the
Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Theresdal | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Tremeadow | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east by north of Ouessant (
49°03′N 4°50′W / 49.050°N 4.833°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bulgarian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-84 (![]() |
Dalzelline | ![]() |
The tug went ashore on Plum Island, New York. [14] |
Kisagata Maru No.3 | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Neuquen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by west of the
Skellig Islands (
51°50′N 10°52′W / 51.833°N 10.867°W) by
SM U-84 (![]() |
HMT New Comet | ![]() |
World War I: The
naval trawler struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-4 (![]() |
HMT Pansy | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. [38] |
Planudes | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by
SM UC-43 (![]() |
Standard | ![]() |
World War I: The
brigantine was sunk in the
English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) off
Portland Bill,
Dorset,
United Kingdom by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Charles Gounod | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was captured and sunk by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Couronne | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Ellen Roberts | ![]() |
The schooner sprang a leak and foundered in the Irish Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Baltimore, County Cork. [163] |
Gladys | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by west of
Inishtrahull Island,
County Donegal (
55°46′N 8°20′W / 55.767°N 8.333°W) by
SM U-45 (![]() |
Leontine | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Lucy | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by west of Inistrahull Island by
SM U-45 (![]() |
Saint Pierre | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) west of the
La Coubre Lighthouse,
Charente-Maritime by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Star of the Sea | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 43 nautical miles (80 km) north west by west of Inishtrahull Island by
SM U-45 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anna | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was shelled and sunk in the
English Channel off the coast of
Finistère
49°12′N 4°26′W / 49.200°N 4.433°W by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Aurelie | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel (
49°31′N 3°28′W / 49.517°N 3.467°W) by
SM UC-18 (![]() |
Bearnais | World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay off the
La Coubre Lighthouse,
Charente-Maritime (
45°31′N 1°36′W / 45.517°N 1.600°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() | |
Duc d'Aumale | ![]() |
World War I: The
barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean (
45°21′N 8°50′W / 45.350°N 8.833°W) by
SM U-43 (![]() ![]() |
Ethel | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south east of
Start Point, Devon (
49°50′N 3°54′W / 49.833°N 3.900°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Euphrates | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the
Fastnet Rock by
SM U-57 (![]() |
Gaulois | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel (
49°05′N 5°14′W / 49.083°N 5.233°W) by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Kamma | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-40 (![]() |
Minho | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Fastnet Rock by
SM U-57 (![]() |
O. A. Brodin | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of
Ouessant, Finistère by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Precurseur | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse by
SM UC-21 (![]() | |
Steinmachos |
![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse (
45°40′N 1°30′W / 45.667°N 1.500°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Trevean | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock (approximately
48°N 13°W / 48°N 13°W) by
SM U-57 (![]() |
SM U-76 | ![]() |
The Type UE I submarine collided with a Russian trawler and sank in the Arctic Ocean (approximately 71°N 23°E / 71°N 23°E) with the loss of a crew member. |
Zeta | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south south west of
The Lizard,
Cornwall, United Kingdom(
49°43′N 5°37′W / 49.717°N 5.617°W) by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Clan Shaw | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine placed by
SM UC-29 (![]() |
Donstad | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north east of Cape Villiano, Spain by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Eden | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the
Isles of Scilly,
United Kingdom by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Egypte | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel (
48°18′N 6°10′W / 48.300°N 6.167°W) by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Jevington | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 52 nautical miles (96 km) north west of
Cape Ortegal, Spain (
44°08′N 9°00′W / 44.133°N 9.000°W) by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Ophelia | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of
Ouessant,
Finistère by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Salland | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of the
Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom (
48°50′N 6°40′W / 48.833°N 6.667°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Sardinia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Ouessant (
46°56′N 6°42′W / 46.933°N 6.700°W) by
SM U-59 (![]() |
HMS Simoom | ![]() |
World War I: The
R-class destroyer was torpedoed and badly damaged in the North Sea by
SMS S50 (![]() ![]() |
Ymer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay off the
Île d'Yeu,
Vendée, France by
SM UC-16 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Dan | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay 17 nautical miles (31 km) south of
Belle Île,
Morbihan, France (
47°08′N 2°57′W / 47.133°N 2.950°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Gladiateur | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Loire III | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Marie 3 | ![]() |
World War I: The
pilot boat was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Perce | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was captured and sunk by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Quebec | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Gironde Estuary. Her crew survived. [201] |
Vega | ![]() |
World War I: The
brig was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Belle Île (
46°40′N 2°38′W / 46.667°N 2.633°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Laurentic | ![]() |
World War I: The armed merchant cruiser struck two mines and sank in Lough Swilly with the loss of 354 of the 475 people on board. |
Myrdal | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the
Bay of Biscay 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south south east of
Penmarc'h,
Finistère, France (
47°44′N 4°22′W / 47.733°N 4.367°W) by
SM UC-21 (![]() |
O. B. Suhr | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the
North Sea (
56°12′N 3°15′E / 56.200°N 3.250°E) by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Sunniva | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) east south east of the mouth of the
Tyne by
SM UC-29 (![]() |
Sylvie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea 190 nautical miles (350 km) south west of
Cape Matapan, Greece (
36°00′N 18°50′E / 36.000°N 18.833°E) by
SM U-38 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bisagno | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland (
48°42′N 11°26′W / 48.700°N 11.433°W) by
SM U-57 (![]() |
Dicax | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the
Ryvingen Lighthouse,
Vest-Agder by
SM U-85 (![]() |
Matheran | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of Dassen Island, South Africa with the loss of a crew member. [2] |
Tabasco | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west north west of the
Skelligs (
51°50′N 12°00′W / 51.833°N 12.000°W) by
SM U-45 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Artist | ![]() |
World War I: The
collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 58 nautical miles (107 km) west of the
Smalls Lighthouse (
51°20′N 7°00′W / 51.333°N 7.000°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alexandra | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the
North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the
Longstone Lighthouse,
Northumberland by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Amiral Magon | ![]() |
World War I: The
troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) west of
Antikythera, Greece (
35°49′N 20°02′E / 35.817°N 20.033°E) by
SM U-39 (![]() |
Argo | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a
mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east of the
Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
Daisy | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north west of
Cape Ortegal, Spain by
SM U-67 (![]() |
Egret | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of the
Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
Foz do Douro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west of
A Coruña, Spain by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Fulton | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of
Cape Finisterre, Spain by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Heimland I | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the
Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
HMT Jacamar | ![]() |
The
naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the English Channel off the
Folkestone Lightship (![]() |
Nueva Montana | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
Bay of Biscay off
Point Penmarc'h,
Finistère, France (
47°38′N 5°15′W / 47.633°N 5.250°W) by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Perce | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north east by east of the
St Paul Rocks, Brazil by
SMS Seeadler (![]() |
HM Torpedo Boat 24 | ![]() |
The torpedo boat collided with a breakwater and sank at Dover, Kent. [222] |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Algorta | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of
Ouessant,
Finistère, France by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Edda | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the
North Sea
[224] (
56°00′N 3°40′E / 56.000°N 3.667°E) by
SM UC-32 (![]() ![]() |
HMS K13 | ![]() |
The K-class submarine sank in Gareloch with the loss of 32 of the 80 people on board. She was subsequently salvaged, repaired and returned to service as HMS K22. |
Punta Teno | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Spain (
44°00′N 7°25′W / 44.000°N 7.417°W) by
SM U-67 (![]() |
Shamrock | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 115 nautical miles (213 km) north north east of the
Longstone Lighthouse,
Northumberland by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Thistle | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) north east by north of the mouth of the
River Tyne by
SM UC-31 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Euonymus | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) off
Trevose Head,
Cornwall (
50°30′N 5°31′W / 50.500°N 5.517°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Helena and Samuel | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Trevose Head (
51°00′N 5°34′W / 51.000°N 5.567°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Marcelle | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off north west by west of Trevose Head (
50°45′N 5°30′W / 50.750°N 5.500°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Merit | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north by east of Trevose Head (
50°50′N 4°46′W / 50.833°N 4.767°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Minnetonka | ![]() |
World War I: The
passenger ship was torpdoed and sunk in the
Mediterranean Sea off
Malta by
U-64 (![]() |
Trevone | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of Trevose Head (
50°50′N 5°30′W / 50.833°N 5.500°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
W.A.H. | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) north west of Trevose Head (
50°46′N 5°38′W / 50.767°N 5.633°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Wetherill | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north west of Trevose Head (
50°50′N 5°30′W / 50.833°N 5.500°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Dundee | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of
St Ives, Cornwall (
50°22′N 5°36′W / 50.367°N 5.600°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Epsilon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the
English Channel 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km) south of
St Anthony's Lighthouse,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom (
50°08′N 5°01′W / 50.133°N 5.017°W) by
SM UC-17 (![]() |
Famiglia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean west of the
Hebrides, United Kingdom by
SM U-43 (![]() ![]() |
Hekla | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the
Wolf Rock, Cornwall,
United Kingdom by
SM U-53 (![]() |
Ida Duncan | ![]() |
World War I: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Middlesbrough, Yorkshire ( 54°39′00″N 1°07′15″W / 54.65000°N 1.12083°W) with the loss of six of her crew. [241] |
HMML 197 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date. [38] |
Modiva | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire ( 53°46′N 0°17′E / 53.767°N 0.283°E) with the loss of three of her crew. [242] |
Ravensbourne | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine, set by
SM UC-31, and sank in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of the mouth of the
River Tyne (
54°56′N 1°14′W / 54.933°N 1.233°W) (![]() |
Rigel | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Cape Villano, Spain by
SM U-43 (![]() |
Saint Léon | ![]() |
World War I: The
schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) north north west of the
Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall (
50°21′N 5°48′W / 50.350°N 5.800°W) by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Tampico | ![]() |
The steamer went ashore on Great Point Rip, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Later refloated. [14] |
Yvonne | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Pendeen Lighthouse by
SM U-55 (![]() |
Ship | State | Description |
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Agnes | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [212] |
Ava | ![]() |
World War I: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of 92 lives. [2] |
Lux | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of 29 lives. [2] |
Vera | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war. [212] |