List of shipwrecks in August 1917
The list of shipwrecks in August 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during August 1917.
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1 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alcyone | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 45 nautical miles (83 km) north north west of the Roches-Douvres Lighthouse, Côtes-du-Nord, France by SM UB-31 (![]() |
Alexandre | ![]() |
World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north of the Azores, Portugal (33°33′N 23°15′W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Giacinto Pullino | ![]() |
The captured Pullino-class submarine sank in the Adriatic Sea while under tow to Pola by Austro-Hungarian forces. Her wreck was refloated on 28 February 1931 and scrapped in 1931.[3] |
Hersing | ![]() |
World War I: The Greier-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines south east of Gjedser.[4] |
Karina | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) south south west of Hook Point, County Waterford by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Laertes | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 1.25 nautical miles (2.32 km) south of Prawle Point, Devon by SM UB-31 (![]() |
HMHS Letitia | ![]() |
The hospital ship ran aground and sank in Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada with the loss of one life. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Halifax, Nova Scotia.[8] |
Llandudno | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) west by north of Porquerolles, Var, France by SM U-33 (![]() |
HMT Nina | ![]() |
The naval trawlers truck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Prawle Point with some loss of life.[10] |
Otowa | ![]() |
The Otowa-class protected cruiser ran aground off Daiō, Mie (34°14′N 136°35′E). She sank on 10 August. |
Rokeby | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south west of Porquerolles. Her crew survived.[11] |
2 August
- For the sinking of the Danish cargo ship Odense on this date, see the entry for 5 May 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Arvilla | ![]() |
The patrol boat collided with the fishing vessel Higo (![]() |
Aurum | ![]() |
The 26-gross register ton, 50-foot (15.2 m) sternwheel cargo ship struck an obstruction and was lost near Golovin, Territory of Alaska.[12] |
HMS Ermine | ![]() |
World War I: The fleet messenger struck a mine and sank in the Aegean Sea (40°39′N 23°34′E) with the loss of 24 of her crew.[13] |
Libia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Penmarc'h, Finistère (47°49′N 5°55′W) by SM U-61 (![]() |
Marthe | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of the Azores, Portugal (33°38′N 23°30′W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Newlyn | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Prawle Point, Devon by SM UB-31 (![]() |
SMS Seeadler | ![]() |
![]() SMS Seeadler The auxiliary cruiser was wrecked when driven ashore by a tidal wave on Maupihaa, French Polynesia. Her crew survived.[17] |
Teesdale | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea three nautical miles (5.6 km) north of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire.[18] |
Young Bert | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by SM UC-63 (![]() |
3 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aube | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France (46°56′N 2°28′W) by SM UC-71 (![]() ![]() |
Beechpark | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of St Mary's, Isles of Scilly (49°51′N 6°17′W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Halldor | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Gibraltar (36°58′N 6°51′W) by SM U-39 (![]() |
Hornchurch | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north east of Coquet Island, Northumberland with the loss of two of her crew.[23] |
Renée Marthe | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel west of Prawle Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-31 (![]() |
San Nicola | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UC-226 (![]() |
4 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Angelina T. | ![]() |
World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Cape Corse, Corsica, France (42°41′N 10°04′E) by SM U-33 (![]() |
Azira | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east of Seaham, County Durham by SM UB-22 (![]() |
British Monarch | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south south west of Porquerolles, Var, France. Her crew survived.[28] |
Cairnstrath | ![]() |
World War I: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 6 nautical miles (11 km) south south west of the Île du Pilier, Vendée, France (47°00′N 2°29′W) by SM UC-71 (![]() ![]() |
Countess of Mar | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 55 nautical miles (102 km) north of Bayonne, Basses-Pyrénées, France (44°27′N 1°48′W) by SM U-61 (![]() |
SM UC-44 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UC II submarine was sunk by one of her own mines off the coast of Ireland (52°07′N 6°59′W) with the loss of 25 of 26 crew; its commander, Kurt Tebenjohanns, was the sole survivor. The wreck was raised in September 1917 and scrapped. |
5 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Bovic | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. |
HMS Bracondale | ![]() |
World War I: The Q-ship was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM U-44 (![]() |
Campo Libre | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Bilbao, Biscay (44°10′N 2°45′W) by SM U-61 (![]() |
Kathleen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Skellig Islands, County Kerry (52°10′N 12°20′W) by SM U-100 (![]() |
Ryton | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship rammed SM U-39 (![]() |
Sauternes | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 9 nautical miles (17 km) off Cap Ferrat, Alpes-Maritimes by SM U-61 (![]() |
6 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alfred | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off Dunquerque, Nord by SM UC-63 (![]() |
Argalia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 81 nautical miles (150 km) north west by west of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM U-94 (![]() |
Baysoto | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) south east by east of Girdleness, Aberdeenshire (56°58′N 1°50′W) by SM UC-42 (![]() |
Bill | ![]() |
The 624-ton scow barge sank at St. Michael, Territory of Alaska.[40] |
Campana | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was captured and sunk with explosives in the Atlantic Ocean 143 nautical miles (265 km) off the Île de Ré, Charente Maritime, France (46°08′N 5°30′W) by SM U-61 (![]() ![]() |
El Kaddra Nr. 53 | ![]() |
World War I: The boat was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Eugenia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-55 (![]() |
Fane | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() |
Jenny | ![]() |
World War I: The brig was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east north east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom (54°55′N 0°53′W) by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Lucky | ![]() |
The 8-gross register ton, 33.6-foot (10.2 m) fishing vessel sank near Cape Fox (54°46′10″N 130°50′45″W) in Southeast Alaska. All three people on board survived.[47] |
Mamook | ![]() |
The 17-gross register ton, 42-foot (12.8 m) motor vessel was destroyed by fire at Eagle Reef (58°27′40″N 134°49′15″W) in Southeast Alaska. The two people on board survived.[48] |
Matunga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Pacific Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Riche Island, New Guinea by SMS Wolf (![]() |
Narcissus | ![]() |
World War I: The drifter was scuttled in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south east of the mouth of the River Tyne (54°55′N 1°05′W) by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Polanna | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Whitby, Yorkshire by SM UC-40 (![]() |
Rosemount | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by north of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands by SM U-101 (![]() |
Talisman | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) east south east of Hartlepool (54°44′N 1°10′W) by SM UB-41 (![]() |
7 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Blesvig | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank.[53] |
Christiane | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) east of São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal (37°40′N 20°40′W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Esemplare | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (35°00′N 11°37′E) by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Iran | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) east south east of Santa Maria Island, Azores by SM U-155 (![]() |
Jarl | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of the Faroe Islands (59°45′N 9°28′W) by SM U-22 (![]() |
Onesta | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off the Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Othalia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom[60] (59°00′N 0°58′W) by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Port Curtis | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France (47°30′N 6°00′W) by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Trento | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM U-61 (![]() |
8 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Berlengas | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (47°00′N 5°15′W) by SM UC-77 (![]() |
Breton | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°30′N 9°19′E) by SM UC-37 (![]() |
George A. Marsh | ![]() |
The schooner sank in Lake Ontario during a storm with the loss of twelve lives. |
HMS Dunraven | ![]() |
![]() HMS Dunraven World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and shelled in the Bay of Biscay off Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-71 ( |
Llanishen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north by east of Cape Creus, Spain 42°25′N 3°20′E) by SM U-33 (![]() |
Marie Jesus Protegez Nous | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom by SM UC-63 (![]() |
9 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Agne | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea[68] at (60°46′N 3°32′E) by SM U-60 (![]() |
Alfonso | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°25′N 12°05′E) by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Blagdon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) east by south of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands by SM U-78 (![]() ![]() |
Export | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) west of Sognefjord, Norway by SM U-60 (![]() |
Flora | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Lyons by SM U-33 (![]() |
Industria | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Lyons by SM U-33 (![]() |
Jack | ![]() |
The tug was wrecked on the Bondicarr Rocks, in the North Sea off Amble, Northumberland.[75] |
Jeanne | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with a Norwegian merchant vessel and sank. Her crew were rescued.[76] |
HMS Recruit | ![]() |
World War I: The R-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with some loss of life.[77] Another source indicates the ship was sunk by a torpedo from German submarine UB16 |
S. Gerlano | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°25′N 12°05′E) by SM UC-35 (![]() |
10 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Capella I | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of Galway, United Kingdom by SM U-86 (![]() |
Koln | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.[80] |
Lealta | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea (35°45′N 16°05′E) by SM U-31 (![]() |
Margherita | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Orion I | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom (57°42′N 0°45′W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Solglimt | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 61°44′N 3°05′W) by SM U-75 (![]() |
Tito Speri | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Palinuro, Campania (40°01′N 15°11′E) by SM UC-53 (![]() |
War Patrol | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) west of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France (47°48′N 4°25′W) with the loss of 14 of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by Taureau (![]() |
11 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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City of Athens | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank off Cape Town, South Africa with the loss of 19 of the 213 people on board.[87] |
Cumberland | ![]() |
World War I: The coastal cargo ship was damaged by a mine off Gabo Island and was beached, partially sunk on 5 July. Temporary repairs were made and she was refloated and towed off on 11 August but developed a leak in bad weather and sank five miles (8.0 km) from Green Cape. The salvage crew was rescued by Merimbula (![]() |
Gloriosa | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by east of Caldey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-51 (![]() |
Holar | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-31 (![]() |
HMT Jay | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk (55°19′N 1°49′E) by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Sonnie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north west of the Le Four Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°34′N 4°55′W) by SM UC-77 (![]() |
12 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ansedonia | ![]() |
World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea (39°24′N 15°35′E) by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Ardita Carrara | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Naples by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Bestum | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-93 (![]() |
Bogatyr | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (57°04′N 1°04′W) by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Cumberland | ![]() |
The passenger ship foundered in the Bass Strait.[97] |
HMT Dewey | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. |
Eleazar | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west by west of St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-51 (![]() |
Falkland | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south by east of Mine Head, Cornwall by SM U-55 (![]() |
Lynorta | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 102 nautical miles (189 km) north west by north of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°25′N 10°30′W) by SM U-94 (![]() |
Marie Alfred | ![]() |
World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Pauline Louisa | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel north east of Ouessant (48°41′N 4°39′W) by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Roanoake | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (58°39′N 9°08′W) by SM UB-48 (![]() |
SM U-44 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type U 43 submarine was rammed and sunk in the North Sea south of Norway (58°50′N 4°20′E) by HMS Oracle (![]() |
Ursus Minor | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Ireland (55°29′N 15°33′W) by SM U-84 (![]() |
13 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Akassa | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Galley Head, County Cork (51°23′N 8°47′W) by SM UC-33 (![]() |
Arcangelo Michele | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Naples by SM UC-53 (![]() |
HMS Bergamot | ![]() |
World War I: The Anchusa-class sloop, operating as a Q-ship, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) off Killybegs, County Donegal (55°13′N 10°17′W) by SM U-84 (![]() |
Emilie Galline | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south south west of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom (49°58′N 4°03′W) by SM UC-79 (![]() |
Il Nuovo Leonardo | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Naples by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Maston | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) east north east of Cape Spartivento, Calabria, Italy (38°25′N 16°43′E) by SM U-28 (![]() |
Turakina | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°30′N 8°34′W) by SM U-86 (![]() |
14 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Asti | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 220 nautical miles (410 km) west if the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (48°15′N 10°15′W) by SM U-93 (![]() |
Costanza | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south east by east of the Inner Dowsing Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Jane S. | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire.[118] |
Julita | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) off Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-22 (![]() |
Eugenia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Cape Serrat, Tunisia (37°12′N 10°20′E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Luna | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was damaged in the North Sea 16 to 18 nautical miles (30 to 33 km) north of the Humber Lightship by SM UC-63 (![]() |
Majorka | ![]() |
World War I: The full-rigged ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Scotland (58°34′N 5°14′W). Her crew survived.[122] |
N. Verbeckmoens | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°47′N 4°45′W) by SM UC-51 (![]() |
HMS Prize | ![]() |
World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Thames | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (53°42′N 0°24′E) by SM UC-63 (![]() |
Tuddal | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (46°45′N 7°00′W) by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Umberto I | ![]() |
World War I: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea off Gallinara (44°04′N 8°15′E) by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Wisbech | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Trevose Head by SM UC-51 (![]() |
15 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Albertha | ![]() |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom (57°00′N 9°54′W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Alice | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber (53°38′N 0°55′E) by SM UC-63 (![]() |
Bandai Maru | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon, Tunisia (37°20′N 11°32′E) by SM U-33 (![]() |
Brodstone | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (47°50′N 7°20′W) by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Ethel & Millie | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack, operating as a naval auxiliary (Ethel & Millie), was sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by SM UC-63 (![]() |
G & E (as Nelson) | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack, operating as a naval auxiliary was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by SM UC-63 (![]() |
Hylas | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of the Butt of Lewis (58°39′N 5°49′W) by SM U-80 (![]() |
Phoebe | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay south by west of Penmarc'h, Finistère (47°48′N 4°25′W). Her crew were rescued by Tauron (![]() |
16 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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SMS A13 | ![]() |
World War I: The A1-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium by a British Handley Page O/100 aircraft.[138] |
Athenia | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal (55°33′N 7°23′W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
HMS Bradford City | ![]() |
World War I: The Q-ship was sunk in the Strait of Messina (38°10′N 15°36′E) by SM U-28 (![]() |
Caroline Kock | ![]() |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-80 (![]() |
Delphic | ![]() |
World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 135 nautical miles (250 km) south west by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°30′N 9°10′W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Eastgate | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Manchester Engineer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-16 (![]() |
Palatine | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west north west of Canna, Inner Hebrides by SM U-75 (![]() |
Svanholm | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by SM U-94 (![]() |
17 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Edina | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Stóra Dímun, Faroe Islands by SM U-55 (![]() |
Esperance | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Tréport, Seine-Inférieure with the loss of ten of her crew.[148] |
Lorenz Aiello | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Ligurian Sea off Sanremo, Liguria by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Meuse II | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Pontoporos | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Glénan Islands, Finistère (47°33′N 3°15′W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Susie | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing ketch was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east by east of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UC-16 (![]() |
18 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alfred J. Murray | ![]() |
The tug was sunk in a collision with the 39th Street ferry in New York City, New york. The crew climbed aboard the ferry.[153] |
Ardens | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Filey, Yorkshire by SM UC-16 (![]() |
HMT Benjamin Stevenson | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Fetlar, Shetland Islands by SM U-55 (![]() |
Dunkerquois | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west by north of the Île de Batz, Finistère (48°50′N 4°19′W) by SM UC-48 (![]() ![]() |
Kongsli | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 172 nautical miles (319 km) off Punta de Estaca de Bares, Galicia, Spain (46°10′N 10°12′W) by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Politania | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west by west of Cape Sigli, Algeria (36°56′N 4°38′E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
19 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aghios Georgios | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Ionian Sea (36°23′N 21°44′E) by SM UC-74 (![]() |
Brema | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km) south of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-17 (![]() ![]() |
Eika II | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of Sulen, Sogn og Fjordane by SM U-87 (![]() |
Gartness | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 180 nautical miles (330 km) east south east of Malta (34°52′N 18°14′E) by SM U-40 (![]() |
General Dutemple | ![]() |
World War I: The dredger struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure (49°43′N 1°34′W) with the loss of seven of her crew.[163] |
Glocliffe | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) east north east of Berry Head, Devon (50°29′N 3°17′W) by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Monksgarth | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles (31 km) north by east of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-48 (![]() |
Rosario | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM UC-55 (![]() |
Spectator | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south East of Galley Head, County Cork (51°28′N 8°41′W) by SM UC-33 (![]() |
Thérèse et Marie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 13 nautical miles (24 km) north west of the Île du Pilier, Vendée (47°04′N 2°40′W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Ytterøy | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east north east of the Île de Batz, Finistère (48°44′N 4°29′W) by SM UC-48 (![]() |
20 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bulysses | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 142 nautical miles (263 km) west north west of the Butt of Lewis by SM U-52 (![]() |
Claverley | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UB-38 (![]() |
HMS E47 | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class submarine was lost in the North Sea with the loss of all 30 crew. |
Edernian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of Southwold, Suffolk by SM UB-10 (![]() |
Elswick Lodge | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 260 nautical miles (480 km) west by south of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-93 (![]() |
Ilya Muromets | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Worms Sound with the loss of eleven of her crew. by SM UC-58 (![]() |
Incemore | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 52 nautical miles (96 km) south east by south of Pantelleria, Italy (36°27′N 13°02′E) by SM U-38 (![]() |
HMT Kirkland | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Papa Stour, Shetland Islands (60°21′N 1°47′W) with the loss of eleven crew.[176] |
Serra do Marco | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Serra do Pilar | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Skagerrack | ![]() |
World War I: The Kattegat-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines south of Horns Reef.[179] |
HMS Vala | ![]() |
World War I: The Q-ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west of the Isles of Scilly (48°37′N 9°28′W) by SM UB-54 (![]() |
21 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Devonian | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM U-53 (![]() |
Goodwood | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 28 nautical miles (52 km) north west by west of Cape Bon, Tunisia by SM UC-67 (![]() |
HS 4 | ![]() |
World War I: The tug was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Mountpark | ![]() |
The collier collided with Alexandra (![]() |
USS Nemes | ![]() |
The patrol vessel exploded, caught fire and sank in Cotteral Bay, Florida. |
Norhilda | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south east of Scarborough, Yorkshire (54°15′N 0°10′W) by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Oslo | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east by north of the Out Skerries, Shetland Islands by SM U-87 (![]() |
RB 6 | ![]() |
World War I: The refrigerated barge was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west south west of Ouessant by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Roscommon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of Tory Island by SM U-53 (![]() |
Stroini | ![]() |
World War I: The Storozhevoi-class destroyer ran aground in the Gulf of Riga whilst minelaying. She was then bombed and sunk by Kaiserliche Marine Friedrichshafen FF.41 aircraft.[138] |
SM UC-41 | ![]() |
The Type UC II submarine sank in the Tay estuary after an internal explosion. All 27 crew and 7 British prisoners of war were killed. |
Volodia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 285 nautical miles (528 km)) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-93 (![]() |
22 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alexander Shukoff | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Norwegian Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Florø, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway by SM U-87 (![]() |
Golo II | ![]() |
World War I: The armed boarding steamer was sunk in the Ionian Sea off Corfu, Greece by SM UC-22 (![]() |
Gro | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UC-47 (![]() |
HMT Sophron | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Tay with the loss of eight of her crew.[193] |
Verdi | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west by north of Eagle Island, County Mayo (55°15′N 13°20′W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
23 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Boniface | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) north east by north of Arranmore, County Donegal (55°08′N 8°27′W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Carl F. Cressy | ![]() |
World War I: The four-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by SM U-93 (![]() |
Constance | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 142 nautical miles (263 km) north east of Malta (36°15′N 17°25′E) by SM U-14 (![]() |
Fratelli Danielli | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily, Italy by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Peer Gynt | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north of Pendeen Point, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°23′N 5°20′W) by SM UC-47 (![]() |
Veghtstroom | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) north west of the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°16′N 5°35′W) by SM UC-47 (![]() |
Winlaton | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of Cape Spartel, Morocco (35°40′N 6°25′W) by SM UB-48 (![]() |
24 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Henriette | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) north west of Penmarc'h, Finistère (48°00′N 14°45′W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Kilwinning | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 94 nautical miles (174 km) east south east of Malta (35°26′N 16°30′E) by SM U-14 (![]() |
Parana | ![]() |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Aegean Sea between Andros and Euboea, Greece by SM UC-74 (![]() |
Penelope | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off the Swalfre Ort Lighthouse by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine.[6] |
Springhill | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east north east of Scarborough, Yorkshire (54°21′N 0°22′W) by SM UB-21 (![]() |
25 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cymrian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) south east by south of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Frigga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) east south east of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UB-54 (![]() |
Garm | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) east north east of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom (50°19′N 3°29′W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Heatherside | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (46°14′N 10°57′W) by SM U-93 (![]() |
Junona | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in The Minch (58°32′N 5°34′W) by SM U-80 (![]() |
Malda | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-70 (![]() |
Nascent | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 27 nautical miles (50 km) south of the Bishop Rock (49°32′N 6°25′W) by SM UC-49 (![]() |
Nerma | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) west of Berry Head, Devon by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Ovar | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°05′N 11°15′W) by SM U-93 (![]() |
Sycamore | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM UB-61 (![]() |
26 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Assyria | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) north west by north of Tory Island, County Donegal (55°40′N 9°00′W) by SM UB-61 (![]() |
Cassiar | ![]() |
The passenger ship ran aground on Trivet Isle, British Columbia and sank. All on board were rescued.[217] |
Chacma | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the Casquets, Channel Islands by SM UC-62 (![]() |
Durango | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north west of Barra Head, Outer Hebrides (57°08′N 8°55′W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Eirini | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2.75 nautical miles (5.09 km) west of Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom.[220] |
Feltre | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-32 (![]() |
Kenmore | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal (55°57′N 7°30′W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Maria del Carmine | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Marmion | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west by south of Ouessant, Finistère, France (46°18′N 11°40′W) by SM U-93 (![]() |
Matunga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo-liner was captured on 6 August and was scuttled by SMS Wolf (![]() |
Maurizio P. | ![]() |
World War I: the coaster was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (36°56′N 0°15′E) by SM UC-20 (![]() |
Minas Queen | ![]() |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (46°23′N 10°24′W) by SM U-93 (![]() |
Titian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 170 nautical miles (310 km) south east of Malta (34°20′N 17°30′E) by SM U-14 (![]() |
W. H. Dwyer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) east by north of Berry Head, Devon, United Kingdom (50°18′N 3°11′W) by SM UB-38 (![]() |
27 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anna | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-87 (![]() |
Aurora | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east south east of Lerwick (60°35′N 0°07′E) by SM U-87 (![]() |
Hathor | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Cape Ténès, Algeria by SM UB-48 (![]() |
28 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Hidalgo | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north east of the North Cape, Norway by SM U-28 (![]() |
Marselieza | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Barents Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) north west by north of the North Cape (72°30′N 29°00′E) by SM U-28 (![]() |
Nairn | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) north by west of Benghazi, Libya (34°05′N 19°20′E) by SM U-14 (![]() |
Pasqualino Carmela | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Scilla | ![]() |
World War I: The ferry struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Messina.[237] |
Whitecourt | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north north east of the North Cape (72°48′N 29°00′E) by SM U-28 (![]() |
29 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cooroy | ![]() |
World War I: The four-masted barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) south south east of Ballycotton, County Cork by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Laura C. Anderson | ![]() |
World War I: The four-masted schooner was captured and scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) east of Barfleur, Manche, France (49°43′N 0°55′W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Lynburn | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 0.5 nautical miles (0.93 km; 0.58 mi) south east of the Arklow Lightship (![]() |
Milazzo | ![]() |
World War I: The bulk carrier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Malta (34°44′N 19°16′E) by SM U-14 (![]() |
Treloske | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) north north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by SM U-93 (![]() |
Vronwen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by north of Gozo, Malta (36°12′N 13°56′E) by SM UC-38 (![]() |
30 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Athinai | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Kassos Strait south east of Cape Sidero, Crete by SM UC-74 (![]() |
Eastern Prince | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse (49°41′N 4°12′W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Grelhame | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south west of Start Point by SM U-62 (![]() |
Hunter | ![]() |
During a voyage from Chignik to Kodiak, Territory of Alaska, the 63-ton motor vessel sank without loss of life four minutes after striking a rock near Foggy Cape (56°32′N 156°58′W) on Sutwik Island off the south coast of the Alaska Peninsula.[248] |
Liselotte | ![]() |
The Anneliese-class Vorpostenboot foundered in a storm in the North Sea.[249] |
Natal | ![]() |
The passenger ship collided with another French merchant vessel and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône. All 520 people on board were rescued.[250] |
Noya | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) west south west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°52′N 5°22′W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
HMT Ocean's Gift II | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date. |
31 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Eleni | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Kassos Strait by SM UC-74 (![]() |
Erissos | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 7 to 8 nautical miles (13 to 15 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Marques de Mudela | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Finistère, France (45°24′N 1°17′W). Her crew survived.[254] |
Miniota | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel (49°50′N 3°00′W) by SM U-19 (![]() |
Vernon | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) south east by south of Spurn Head, Yorkshire by SM UB-30 (![]() |
Westbury | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south east of the Fastnet Rock (51°18′N 9°22′W) by SM U-48 (![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Leitenant Burakov | ![]() |
World War I: The dispatch vessel, a former Leitenant Burakov-class destroyer, struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off the Åland Islands, Sweden on either 30 July or 12 August.[258][259][260] |
Navajo | ![]() |
The tanker caught fire mid-Atlantic Ocean and was abandoned on 1 or 11 August.[261][262] |
SM UC-72 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UC II submarine was lost after 21 August with the loss of all 31 crew.[263] |
Stroynyy | ![]() |
World War I: The Storozhevoy-class destroyer was wrecked in the Gulf of Riga while trying to avoid attack by German Friedrichshafen FF.41 aircraft on 15 or 28 August.[264][265] |
W-4 | ![]() |
World War I: The W-class submarine was lost in the Adriatic Sea, probably sunk by an Austro-Hungarian mine off Cape Rodoni sometime between 4 and 6 August.[266] |
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Ship launches: | 1912 | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | 1917 | 1918 | 1919 | 1920 | 1921 | 1922 |
Ship commissionings: | 1912 | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | 1917 | 1918 | 1919 | 1920 | 1921 | 1922 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1912 | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | 1917 | 1918 | 1919 | 1920 | 1921 | 1922 |
Shipwrecks: | 1912 | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | 1917 | 1918 | 1919 | 1920 | 1921 | 1922 |
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