List of shipwrecks in May 1942
The list of shipwrecks in May 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1942.
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1 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Angarstroy | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,761 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) off the coast of Japan by USS Grenadier (![]() ![]() |
Calcutta Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,338 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (28°11′N 123°55′E) off Wenchow, China by USS Triton (![]() ![]() |
James E. Newsom | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner (671 GRT, 1919) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) north east of Bermuda (35°50′N 50°40′W) by U-69 (![]() |
La Paz | ![]() |
The cargo ship (6,548 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk off Cape Canaveral, Florida by U-109 (![]() |
Mizuho | ![]() |
World War II: The seaplane tender (10,929/12,150 t, 1939) was torpedoed in the Pacific Ocean 40 miles off Omae Zaki by USS Drum (![]() ![]() |
Parnahyba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,692 GRT, 1913) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad (10°12′N 57°16′W) by U-162 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Punjabi | ![]() |
The Tribal-class destroyer (1,891/2,519 t, 1939) was rammed and sunk in the Greenland Sea by HMS King George V (![]() |
Tsiolkovskij | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QP 11: The cargo ship (2,847 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea (71°46′N 34°30′E) by U-589 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-573 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (approximately 37°N 1°E) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of one of her 44 crew. She put into Cartagena due to damage received and was interned. Sold to the Armada Española in August 1942, serving until 1970 as G-7 and S-01. |
2 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Botavon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 15: The freighter (5,848 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk whilst anchored in 73°02′N 19°46′E on voyage from Middlesbrough, via Reykjavik, to Murmansk with Government stores. On 3 May 1942 the wreck was sunk by convoy escort.[12] |
Cape Corso | ![]() |
Convoy PQ 15: The freighter (3,807 GRT, 1929) was sunk by German torpedo bombers while in a convoy to Russia. Of her complement of 56, only 6 survived.[13] |
USS Cythera | ![]() |
World War II: The naval yacht (602 GRT, 835/1000 t, 1906) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) east of Cape Fear, North Carolina by U-402 (![]() |
HMS Edinburgh | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QP 11: The Town-class cruiser (10,565/13,175 t, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Kola Inlet by the destroyer Z24 (![]() ![]() |
Hermann Schoemann | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1934A-class destroyer (2,171/3,110 t, 1937) was shelled and damaged in the Barents Sea off Bear Island by HMS Edinburgh (![]() ![]() |
ORP Jastrząb | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine (854/1,062 t, 1923) was shelled and damaged in the Barents Sea by HMS Seagull (![]() ![]() |
USS Mindanao | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat (560 t, 1928) was scuttled in Manila Bay, Philippines. |
Otto Leonhardt | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,682 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Sfax, Tunisia by HMS Proteus (![]() |
Sandar | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,624 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (11°42′N 61°10′W) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
U-74 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIB submarine (741/843 t, 1940) was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cartagena, Spain (37°16′N 00°01′E) by HMS Wishart and HMS Wrestler (both ![]() |
Uzan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,019 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Honshū (33°26′N 135°52′E) by USS Trout (![]() |
3 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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British Workman | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 89: The tanker (6,994 GRT, 1922) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (44°07′N 51°53′W) by U-455 (![]() ![]() |
Col. George F. E. Harrison | ![]() |
World War II: The Speedwell-class U.S. Army mine planter (1,130 t, 1919) was bombed and damaged off Corregidor. Four crewmen killed. She was scuttled the next day in Mariveles Bay, Luzon. Raised, repaired and put in service as Harushima (![]() |
Jutland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 15: The cargo ship (6,153 GRT, 1928) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea by an aircraft of KG 26, Luftwaffe with the loss of one of the 62 people on board. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMS Badsworth (![]() ![]() |
Konsul Karl Fisser | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Ålesund, Norway by aircraft of No. 608 Squadron RAF. The whole crew survived. (Look 05/05/1942)[15][25][26] |
Laertes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,825 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States (28°21′N 80°23′W) by U-109 (![]() |
Ocean Venus | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean ship (7,174 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) east south east of Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States (28°23′N 80°21′W) by U-564 (![]() |
Sama | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (567 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (25°04′N 79°45′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
San Rafael | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,973 GRT, 1905) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°36′N 79°12′W) by U-125 (![]() |
4 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Eastern Sword | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,785 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off the Georgetown Lighthouse, British Guiana (7°10′N 57°58′W) by U-162 (![]() ![]() |
Eclipse | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (9,767 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States (26°30′N 80°00′W) by U-564 (![]() |
Empire Story | ![]() |
The cargo ship (7,037 GRT, 1942) ran aground on Briar Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, and was abandoned. She refloated herself and was later taken in tow by Foundation Franklin (![]() |
Florence M. Douglas | ![]() |
World War II: The three-masted schooner (119 GRT, 1927) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°55′N 58°10′W) by U-162 (![]() |
Herrenwyk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (773 GRT, 1912) struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Kiel, Germany.[36] |
Kikuzuki | ![]() |
![]() Kikuzuki World War II: Operation Mo: the Mutsuki-class destroyer (1,315/1,772 t, 1926) was torpedoed in Tulagi Harbor by U.S. Navy aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown ( |
Kinjosan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser (3,252 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 09°25′N 151°51′E off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by the submarine USS Greenling (![]() |
Klaus Fritzen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,936 GRT, 1922) was bombed and sunk at Måløy, Norway by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[15][16] |
Kongosan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat (2,119 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south east of Honshū (33°32′N 136°05′E) by the submarine USS Trout (![]() |
Norlindo | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1074 cargo ship (2,686 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 80 nautical miles (150 km) northwest of Dry Tortugas Island (24°57′N 84°00′W) by the submarine U-507 (![]() ![]() |
USS Pigeon | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine rescue vessel (950/1,400 t, 1919), a former Lapwing-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Corregidor, Philippines, by a Japanese dive bomber. |
Sizilien | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,647 GRT, 1930) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Borkum by aircraft of Royal Air Force Coastal Command.[16] |
Tama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was damaged in Purvis Bay, Florida Island, Solomon Islands, by U.S. Navy aircraft, sinking on 6 May. Four crewmen were killed and seven wounded. (Look 06/05/1942)[40][41] |
USS Tanager | ![]() |
World War II: The Lapwing-class minesweeper (950/1,400 t, 1918) was sunk at Corregidor by Japanese shore-based artillery.[42] |
Tuscaloosa City | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,687 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Negrit, Jamaica (18°25′N 81°31′W) by the submarine U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Wa-1 | ![]() |
World War II: The Wa-1-class auxiliary minesweeper (215 t, 1942) was sunk in Purvis Bay, Florida Island, Solomon Islands, by U.S. Navy aircraft.[40] |
Wa-2 | ![]() |
World War II: The Wa-1-class auxiliary minesweeper (215 t, 1942) was sunk in Purvis Bay, Florida Island, Solomon Islands by U.S. Navy aircraft.[40] |
Wartenfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,186 GRT, 1921) was scuttled at Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar.[15] Later raised and repaired and entered British service as Empire Tugela.[16] |
5 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Afoundria | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1022 cargo ship (5,010 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of the Le Male Lighthouse, Haiti (19°59′N 73°26′W). All 46 people on board were rescued by USS Mulberry (![]() |
HMS Auricula | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Flower-class corvette (925/1,170 t, 1941) struck a mine in the Indian Ocean off the northern tip of Madagascar. She was taken in tow by HMS Freesia (![]() |
Bévéziers | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Agosta-class submarine (1,572/2,084 t, 1937) was bombed and sunk in Currier Bay, Diego Suarez, Madagascar (12°16′S 49°17′E). Her crew lost two killed and one wounded in the sinking, and then took part in the land battle in the next days, and lost five more killed and eight wounded.[46][47] |
Bougainville | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The armed merchant cruiser (4,504 GRT, 1939) was bombed and sunk at Diego Suarez, Madagascar, by Royal Navy aircraft.[48] |
Delisle | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,478 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Jupiter Inlet, Florida (47°19′N 52°27′W) by the submarine U-564 (![]() |
D'Entrecastreax | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Bougainville-class aviso was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar by aircraft from HMS Illustrious and gunfire from HMS Active and HMS Panther (all ![]() |
Fisheries II | ![]() |
World War II: The U.S. Navy-requisitioned patrol yacht was scuttled off Corregidor.[51] |
USS Genesee | ![]() |
World War II: The fleet tug (688 GRT / 1,190 t, 1905) was scuttled off Corregidor Island, Philippines. She subsequently was salvaged by the Imperial Japanese Navy, repaired, and entered Japanese service as Patrol Boat No. 107. |
John Adams | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship (7,176 GRT / 14,250 t, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Caledonia (23°30′S 164°35′E) by I-21 (![]() |
Joseph M. Cudahy | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,950 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 125 nautical miles (232 km) west of Naples, Florida (25°57′N 83°57′W) by U-507 (![]() ![]() |
Konsul Carl Visser | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was (5,843 GRT, 1914) bombed and sunk at Ålesund, Norway by aircraft of Royal Air Force Coastal Command.[16] |
HMS LCM 46 | ![]() |
The landing craft mechanized (21/35 t, 1942) capsized and sank in the East Indies.[55][56] |
Lady Drake | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (7,985 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north of Bermuda (35°43′N 64°43′W) by the submarine U-106 (![]() ![]() |
Magnhild | ![]() |
The cargo ship (1,383 GRT, 1903) ran aground on Virgin Rocks, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. All 20 crew were rescued by the minesweeper USS Brant (![]() |
Maryann | ![]() |
World War II: The US Navy-requisitioned converted yacht, neither commissioned nor assigned a hull number, was scuttled off Corregidor.[51] |
Munger T. Ball | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5,104 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 80 nautical miles (150 km) northwest of Dry Tortugas Island (25°17′N 83°57′W) by U-507 (![]() ![]() |
Perry | ![]() |
World War II: The U.S. Navy-requisitioned auxiliary patrol boat was scuttled off Corregidor.[51] |
Potemkin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner (836 GRT) was sunk by German aircraft at Kamysh Buran. 30 crewman were killed, 25 wounded.[61] |
Q-111 Luzon | ![]() |
World War II: The 65-foot motor torpedo boat (40 t, 1939), an enlarged version of the Thornycroft 55-foot-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled in Manila Bay. She was raised and repaired by the Japanese in 1943 and put in Japanese service as Gyoraitei 114 (![]() |
Sperrbercher 36 Eider | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher (3,288 GRT / 7,500 t, 1936) struck a mine and was severely damaged in the North Sea off Heligoland. She was consequently withdrawn from service.[16] |
Stanbank | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,966 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°55′N 61°47′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
USS Vaga | ![]() |
World War II: The harbor tug (529 GRT) was scuttled off Corregidor (14°25′N 120°30′E).[64] |
Zabern | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker (6,233 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Kiel.[16] |
6 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Abgara | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,422 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Great Inagua Island, the Bahamas (20°45′N 72°55′W) by the submarine U-108 (![]() |
Alcoa Puritan | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C1-B cargo ship (6,759 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the mouth of the Mississippi River (28°35′N 88°22′W) by the submarine U-507 (![]() ![]() |
Amazone | ![]() |
World War II: The сargo ship (1,294 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in 13 fathoms of water off of Fort Pierce (27°21′N 80°04′W) by the submarine U-333 (![]() |
D'Entrecasteaux | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Ironclad: The Bougainville-class aviso (1,969/2,600 t, 1933) was badly damaged by British naval aircraft and beached on the coast of Madagascar. |
Empire Buffalo | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 71: The cargo ship (6,404 or 6,374 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea west of the Cayman Islands (19°14′N 82°34′W) by the submarine U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Green Island | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,946 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south of Grand Cayman Island (18°25′N 81°30′W) by the submarine U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Halsey | ![]() |
World War II: The Tanker (7,088 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed twice and sunk off St. Lucie Inlet (27°14′N 80°03′W) or (27°23′N 80°03′W) by submarine U-333 (![]() |
Kanan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,567 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by the submarine USS Skipjack (![]() |
Laida | ![]() |
World War II: The 58-gross register ton, 64.5-foot (19.7 m) motor cargo vessel was sunk by Japanese forces 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) northeast of Port Moller (55°53′N 160°28′W), Territory of Alaska.[70] |
USS Luzon | ![]() |
World War II: The Luzon-class gunboat (560 t, 1928) was scuttled in Manila Bay, Philippines off Corregidor (14°23′N 120°35′E) . She was salvaged by the Imperial Japanese Navy later that month, repaired, and entered service as Karatsu (![]() |
HMS ML 160 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch (75/85 t, 1940) was bombed and sunk at Brixton.[72] |
USS Oahu | ![]() |
World War II: The Panay-class gunboat (450/474 t, 1928) was sunk in Manila Bay off Corregidor, Philippines, by Imperial Japanese Navy ships, or scuttled (14°23′N 120°35′E).[71] |
USS Quail | ![]() |
World War II: The Lapwing-class minesweeper (950/1,400 t, 1919) was scuttled at Corregidor (14°23′N 120°35′E).[71] |
HMT Senateur Duhamel | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (913 GRT, 1927) sank after colliding in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout, North Carolina, with the auxiliary ship USS Semmes (![]() |
Taiei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 107: The cargo ship (2,208 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (28°25′N 123°37′E) by the submarine USS Triton (![]() |
Taigen Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 107: The cargo ship (5,665 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (28°40′N 123°38′E) by the submarine USS Triton (![]() |
Tama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (264 GRT, 1936) was damaged in Purvis Bay, Florida Island, Solomon Islands, by U.S. Navy aircraft, sinking on 6 May. Four crewmen were killed and seven wounded.[40][41] |
Vostok | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship (2,782 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea at the entrace of the Kerch Strait. 10 people were killed. The 47 survivors were saved by her escort.[16][76] |
7 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Chloe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,641 GRT, 1928) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 miles (32 km) west of Nouméa, New Caledonia (22°59′S 166°29′E) by I-21 (![]() |
Frank Seamans | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,271 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°21′N 55°38′W) by U-162 (![]() ![]() |
Le Héros | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Redoutable-class submarine (1,547/2,051 t, 1934) was sunk in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar by Royal Navy ships.[79] |
HMML 130 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch (75/85 t, 1940) was sunk by gunfire from S 31, S 34 and S 61 (all ![]() |
USS Neosho | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea: The Cimarron-class oiler (7,470 GRT, 11,315/24,830 t, 1939) was bombed and damaged in the Coral Sea by Japanese aircraft. She was scuttled on 11 May by USS Henley (![]() |
Ontario | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,099 GRT, 1904) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°11′N 87°32′W) by U-507 (![]() ![]() |
Ruth | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,622 or 4,229 GRT, 1911) was bombed and sunk at Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[16] |
Shōhō | ![]() |
![]() Shōhō World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea: The Zuihō-class aircraft carrier (11,262/14,200 t, 1941) was bombed and sunk in the Coral Sea (16°07′14″S 151°54′47″E) by aircraft based on USS Lexington and USS Yorktown (both |
USS Sims | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea: The Sims-class destroyer (1,570/2,211 t, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Coral Sea by Japanese Aichi D3A Val aircraft with the loss of 177 of her 192 crew. |
8 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bujun Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,804 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Skipjack (![]() |
Duca Degli Abruzzi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,315 GRT) was scuttled at Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar.[82] |
USS Lexington | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea: The Lexington-class aircraft carrier (35,689/47,700 t, 1927) was scuttled by USS Phelps (![]() |
Mildred Pauline | ![]() |
World War II: The three-masted schooner (325 GRT, 1919) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada by U-136 (![]() |
Monge | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Redoutable-class submarine (1,547/2,049 t, 1932) was sunk in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar by HMS Active and HMS Panther (both ![]() |
Ohioan | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1015 cargo ship (6,078 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Boynton Beach, Florida (26°31′N 79°59′W) in 92 fathoms of water by U-564 (![]() |
HMS Olympus | ![]() |
World War II: The Odin-class submarine (1,781/2,038 t, 1930) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta (35°55′N 14°35′E) with the loss of 89 of the 98 people on board. |
Somalia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,699 GRT, 1918) was scuttled at Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar. The wreck was later raised and scrapped.[88] |
Taiyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 109: The transport ship (14,503 or 14,458 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 170 km (92 nmi) southwest of Me Shima, Nannyo Gunto, Kyushu by USS Grenadier (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Torny | ![]() |
. World War II: The cargo ship (2,424 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (26°45′N 86°40′W) by U-507 (![]() |
9 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Calgarolite | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (11,941 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Grand Cayman Island (19°24′N 82°30′W) by U-125 (![]() |
Douro | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (928 GRT, 1921) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°41′N 12°58′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of ten of her 20 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Gyllir (![]() |
John Adams | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk in the Pacific Ocean by enemy action. 13 survivors were rescued by USS Helm (![]() |
Lise | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,826 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°53′N 68°20′W) by U-69 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lubrafol | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,138 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and set afire in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Delray Beach, Florida, United States (26°26′N 80°00′W) by U-564 (![]() |
M-533 | ![]() |
The Type 1916 minesweeper (508/550 t, 1919) was sunk in a collision with R-45 (![]() |
Mount Louis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,905 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Trinidad (8°23′N 58°44′W) by U-162 (![]() ![]() |
R-45 | ![]() |
The Type R-41 minesweeper (125/135 t, 1940) was sunk in a collision with Raule (![]() |
U-352 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Morehead City, North Carolina, United States (34°21′N 76°35′W) by USCGC Icarus (![]() |
10 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aurora | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,050 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 40 nautical miles (74 km) off the Southwest Pass, Louisiana (28°35′N 90°00′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Chernomorets | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship (1,048 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 500 lives. She was on a voyage from Kerch to Novorossiysk.[16] |
Kitty's Brook | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,031 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of Cape Sable, Nova Scotia, Canada (42°56′N 63°59′W) by U-588 (![]() |
HMHS Ramb IV | ![]() |
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S-31 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939 Schnellboot (79/100 t, 1939) was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea.[105] |
Warmia | ![]() |
World War II: The replenishment oiler struck a mine in the Bay of Biscay and was severely damaged.[16] |
11 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anakriya | ![]() |
World War II: The barge (422 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft while evacuating wounded from Crimea.[106] |
HMT Bedfordshire | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (443 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°10′N 76°41′W) by U-558 (![]() |
C 308 | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (154 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. Ten crew were killed.[15][107] |
Cape of Good Hope | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,963 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Virgin Islands (22°48′N 58°43′W) by U-502 (![]() |
HMS Jackal | ![]() |
World War II: The J-class destroyer (1,690/2,330 t, 1939) was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea northwest of Mersa Matruh, Egypt by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of I Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe, with the loss of 77 of her crew. She was subsequently scuttled the next day by HMS Jervis (![]() |
Kinjosan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Greenling (![]() |
HMS Kipling | ![]() |
World War II: The K-class destroyer (1,690/2,330 t, 1939) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea northwest of Mersa Matruh by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of I Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe.[109] |
HMS Lively | ![]() |
World War II: The L-class destroyer (1,920/2,660 t, 1941) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north east of Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe, with the loss of 77 of her 221 crew. |
Rion | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat (840 t, 1928) was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft while evacuating wounded from Crimea.[106] |
12 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Berezan | ![]() |
World War II: The motor sailer was sunk by German aircraft or mines at Kerch.[61] |
HMT Bedfordshire | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout, North Carolina, United States (34°10′N 76°41′W) by U-558 (![]() |
Brilliant | ![]() |
World War II: The Zemchug-class patrol vessel (424/580 t, 1937) was bombed and sunk by German aircraft at Iokanga. Raised 25 September 1942, repaired and recommissioned in June 1944.[111] |
Cocle | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship (5,630 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°37′N 29°13′W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Cristales | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship (5,389 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°55′N 29°50′W) and was abandoned by her 82 crew. They were rescued by USCGC Spencer (![]() ![]() |
Empire Dell | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 92: The CAM ship (7,065 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°00′N 29°57′W) by U-124 (![]() |
K-23 | ![]() |
World War II: The K-class submarine (1,487/2,104 t, 1940) was sunk off Nordkyn, Norway in the Barents Sea by the auxiliary warships UJ 1101, UJ 1108 and UJ 1110 (all ![]() |
Krasny Flot | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship (712 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Yeni-Kale by Luftwaffe aircraft. No casualties.[16] |
Krasny Moryak | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship (348 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Temryuk by Luftwaffe aircraft. Four crewmen killed.[16] |
Leto | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,712 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada (49°32′N 65°19′W) by U-553 (![]() ![]() |
Llanover | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship (4,959 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°50′N 29°04′W by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Mount Parnes | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship (4,371 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°31′N 29°20′W) by U-124 (![]() |
Nicoya | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,364 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence south of Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada (49°19′N 64°15′W) by U-553 (![]() |
Okinoshima | ![]() |
World War II: The minelayer (4,290/4,984 t, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged in the Bismarck Sea southwest of Buka Island by USS S-42 (![]() |
PK-083 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[16] |
Shoei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage ship (a.k.a. Matsue Maru) (5,644 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea (04°51′S 152°15′E) 6 nautical miles (11 km) northeast of Cape St. George, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea by USS S-44 (![]() |
SKA-0133 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[16] |
SKA-0183 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[16] |
SKA-0411 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[16] |
SKA-0611 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[16] |
SKA-0811 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[16] |
Virginia | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (10,731 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°53′N 89°29′W) by U-507 (![]() ![]() |
13 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Batna | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship (4,399 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°09′N 33°56′W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() |
City of Melbourne | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,630 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Barbados (15°00′N 54°40′W) by U-156 (![]() |
Denpark | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 109: The cargo ship (3,491 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (22°28′N 28°10′W) by U-128 (![]() ![]() |
Esso Houston | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,699 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Barbados (12°12′N 57°25′W) by U-162 (![]() ![]() |
Gulfpenn | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,862 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°29′N 89°12′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
Hav | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,062 GRT, 1939) struck a mine and was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Port Said, Egypt with the loss of two of her 38 crew. She was taken in tow and beached (31°17′57″N 2°21′09″E) but was declared a constructive total loss.[129] |
Iltis | ![]() |
World War II: The torpedo boat (932/1,319 t, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk off Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (50°46′N 01°34′E) by HM MTB 219 and HM MTB 221 (both ![]() |
Koenjit | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north north east of Barbados (15°30′N 52°40′W) by U-156 (![]() |
Letitia Porter | ![]() |
The motor launch (15 GRT) was being carried as deck cargo on board Koenjit (![]() ![]() |
HM MTB 220 | ![]() |
World War II: The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat (32/40 t, 1941) was sunk by gunfire from a Kriegsmarine Schnellboot.[133] |
Nagasaki Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner (5,268 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Nagasaki with the loss of 39 people. Her captain later committed hara-kiri.[134] |
Norlantic | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1099 cargo ship (2,606 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°13′N 66°30′W by U-69 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Seeadler | ![]() |
World War II: The torpedo boat (923/1,290 t, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk off Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (50°46′N 01°34′E) by HM MTB 219 and HM MTB 221 (both ![]() |
Shonan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,356 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Drum (![]() |
Tolken | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship (4,471 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 675 nautical miles (1,250 km) south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (51°50′N 33°35′W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() |
14 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amapala | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,148 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico (26°40′N 88°17′W) by U-507 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Brabant | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,483 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (11°32′N 62°43′W) by U-155 (![]() |
British Colony | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,917 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north east of Bridgetown, Barbados (13°12′N 58°10′W) by U-162 (![]() |
Comayagua | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,493 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) southwest of Grand Cayman Island (19°00′N 81°37′W) by U-125 (![]() ![]() |
David McKelvy | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,821 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 35 nautical miles (65 km) south of the mouth of the Mississippi River (28°30′N 89°55′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Dzerjinsky | ![]() |
World War II: The Novik-class destroyer (1,326/1,580 t, 1917) was sunk by a mine off Sevastopol with the loss of 260 of her crew.[16][143] |
Isbjørn | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Fritham: The icebreaker (437 GRT, 1894) was bombed and sunk in Isfjord, Svalbard by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Kondor aircraft Luftwaffe with the loss of 17 of her 21 crew.[144][145] |
Mount Olympus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,692 GRT, 1920) struck a mine and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Port Said, Egypt (31°21′N 32°21′E) with the loss of three of her 30 crew.[146] |
M 1307 Neufisch I | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper (538 GRT, 1938) struck a mine and sank off Esbjerg, Denmark (55°26′N 08°15′E) with the loss of 8 lives.[16][147] |
Potrero del Llano | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (4,000 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Florida, Florida, United States (25°35′N 80°06′W) by U-564 (![]() |
San Giusto | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner (243 GRT) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Selis | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Fritham: The seal catcher (166 or 172 GRT, 1918) was bombed and sunk in Isfjord, Svalbard, by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of 12 of the 82 people aboard.[145] |
HMS Trinidad | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The Crown Colony-class cruiser (8,821/11,086 t, 1941) was bombed and damaged in the Arctic Ocean by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of 69 lives, including some survivors of ships sunk previously. She was scuttled the next day by HMS Matchless (![]() |
15 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kupa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,382 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°50′N 52°20′W) by U-156 (![]() |
M 26 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper (713/908 t, 1940) was bombed and sunk by Royal Air Force aircraft off Cap de La Hague, France.[152] |
M 256 | ![]() |
World War II: the minesweeper was bombed and severely damaged off Cap de la Hogue by Royal Air Force aircraft. She late sank off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure but was raised, repaired and returned to service.[16] |
Selje | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,698 GRT, 1930) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north of Terschelling, Netherlands by Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 320 and 407 Squadrons, Royal Air Force with the loss of 14 of the 62 people aboard.[153] |
Siljestad | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,301 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk north-east of Barbados by U-156 (![]() |
Soudan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WS 15: The cargo ship (6,677 GRT, 1931) struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Agulhas, South Africa. One crew was killed.[157][158] |
Toyohara Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (805 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Honshū by USS Tuna (![]() |
V 2002 Madeleine Louise | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot (464 GRT, 1933) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 407 Squadron, RAF.[16][153][161] |
16 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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MTB 338 | ![]() |
The BPB 60'-class motor torpedo boat (18/22 t, 1942) exploded and burned at Trinidad.[162] |
Nicarao | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,445 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Bahamas (25°20′N 74°19′W) by U-751 (![]() ![]() |
William C. McTarnahan | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,306 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 35 nautical miles (65 km) east of the Ship Shoal Lighthouse, Louisiana (28°52′N 90°20′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
17 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Barrdale | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,072 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (15°15′N 52°27′W) by U-156 (![]() ![]() |
Beth | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,852 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 135 nautical miles (250 km) east south east of Barbados (11°48′N 57°32′W) by U-162 (![]() |
Challenger | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,667 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (12°11′N 61°18′W) by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
Foam | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (324 GRT, 1919) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (43°20′N 63°08′W) by U-432 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fort Qu'Apelle | ![]() |
World War II: The Fort ship (7,127 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°50′N 63°30′W) by U-135 (![]() ![]() |
Gulfoil | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5,189 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of the mouth of the Mississippi River (28°08′N 89°46′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
I-28 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type B1 submarine (2,589/3,713 t, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Royalist Reef, Truk, South Pacific Mandate (06°30′N 152°00′E) by USS Tautog (![]() |
I-64 | ![]() |
World War II: The Kaidai IV-class submarine (1,635/2,300 t, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south south east of Cape Ashizuri, Kyūshū (29°25′N 134°9′E) by USS Triton (![]() |
No. 0137 | ![]() |
The KM-2-class motor launch was lost on this date[173] |
Peisander | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,225 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) off Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States (37°24′N 65°38′W) by U-653 (![]() ![]() |
Ruth Lykes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,612 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (16°37′N 82°27′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
S 34 | ![]() |
World War II: The S 30 Type E-boat (79/100 t, 1940) was severely damaged by coastal artillery off the harbour of Valletta, Malta. It was subsequently scuttled by a German Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter.[176] |
SKR-21 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary guard ship (1,200 t, 1932) was sunk by German aircraft at Iokanga. Four crew were killed. She was raised 3 July 1944 and repaired, but not recommissioned by the Soviet Navy.[177][178] |
San Victorio | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,136 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (11°40′N 62°33′W) by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
Skottland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,117 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°06′N 67°20′W) by U-588 (![]() ![]() |
Tajan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner (5,477 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Indochina by USS Skipjack (![]() |
Thames Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,871 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Silversides (![]() |
Tottori Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,973 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Silversides (![]() |
18 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bolsena | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,384 GRT, 1918) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Duatepe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (128 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea 10 miles (16 km) off the coast of Bulgaria by ShCh-205 (![]() |
Fauna | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,254 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caicos Passage (22°10′N 72°30′W) by U-558 (![]() |
Kaynardzha | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner (350 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Black Sea 10 miles (16 km) off the coast of Bulgaria by ShCh-205 (![]() |
Mercury Sun | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,893 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) south of Cape Corrientes, Cuba (20°01′N 84°26′W) by U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Quaker City | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,961 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Barbados (15°47′N 53°12′W) by U-156 (![]() ![]() |
Tisnaren | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,747 GRT) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (3°28′N 32°15′W) by Comandante Cappellini (![]() ![]() |
William J. Salman | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,616 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) south of Cape Frances, Cuba (20°08′N 83°46′W) by U-125 (![]() ![]() |
19 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Commandate Lyra | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a Kriegsmarine U-boat and was abandoned be her crew, who were rescued by USS Milwaukee and USS Moffett (both ![]() ![]() |
Heredia | ![]() |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship (4,732 GRT, 1908) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east of the Ship Shoal Buoy, Louisiana (28°53′N 91°03′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
Isabela | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,110 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south of the Navassa Island Lighthouse (17°50′N 75°00′W) by U-751 (![]() |
Ogontz | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,037 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 70 nautical miles (130 km) south east of Cozumel, Mexico (23°30′N 86°37′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
Penelope | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,160 GRT, 1907) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
20 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Darina | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,113 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) south east of Bermuda (29°17′N 54°25′W) by U-158 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Eocene | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy AT 46: The tanker (4,216 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sollum, Egypt (31°56′N 25°14′E) by U-431 (![]() ![]() |
George Calvert | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship (7,191 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Cuba (22°50′N 84°30′W) by U-753 (![]() |
Halo | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,986 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°42′N 90°08′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kattegat | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,245 GRT, 1936) was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (28°11′S 11°30′W) by Michel (![]() |
Norland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 93: The tanker (8,134 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°22′N 55°47′W) by U-108 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sylvan Arrow | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OT 1: The tanker (7,797 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea (11°25′N 62°18′W) by the submarine U-155 (![]() ![]() |
Vestra | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Skagerrak off the Falsterbo Lighthouse, Sweden. She was salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[205] |
USS YP-387 | ![]() |
The yard patrol craft (170 GRT) was sunk in a collision with the American collier Jason off Delaware (39°02′N 74°39′W). Jason rescued the 15 survivors. Six men were lost.[206][207] |
21 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Clare | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,372 GRT, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Cuba (21°35′N 84°43′W) by U-103 (![]() |
Elizabeth | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,727 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south of Cape Corrientes, Cuba by the submarine U-103 (![]() |
Faja de Oro | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,067 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by U-106 (![]() |
RFA Montenol | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 28: The tanker (2,646 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east southeast of off Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal (36°41′N 22°45′W) by U-159 (![]() ![]() |
New Brunswick | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 28: The cargo ship (6,529 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east southeast of Santa Maria Island (36°53′N 22°55′W by U-159 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Presidente Trujillo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,738 or 1,668 GRT, 1900) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Fort-de-France, Martinique (14°38′N 61°11′W) by U-156 (![]() |
Torondoc | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,927 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Martinique (14°45′N 62°15′W) by U-69 (![]() |
Troisdoc | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,925 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°15′N 79°20′W) by U-558 (![]() ![]() |
22 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Asahisan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Asahisan Maru-class transport ship (4,550 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and damaged by USS Silversides (![]() |
E. P. Theriault | ![]() |
World War II: The three masted schooner (326 GRT, 1919) was stopped in the Gulf of Mexico 55 miles west of Dry Tortuga by U-753 (![]() ![]() |
Frank B. Baird | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,748 GRT, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (28°03′N 58°50′W) by U-158 (![]() ![]() |
Plow City | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,282 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) off Cape May, New Jersey (38°53′N 69°57′W) by U-588 (![]() ![]() |
TKA-103 | ![]() |
World War II: The torpedo boat was shelled and sunk at Leningrad by German artillery.[16] |
TKA-123 | ![]() |
World War II: The torpedo boat was shelled and sunk at Leningrad by German artillery.[16] |
23 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Asuncion | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,626 GRT, 1921) struck a mine and sank off the coast of Norway (70°17′N 21°21′E).[15] |
Margot | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,545 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (approximately 39°N 68°W) by U-588 (![]() ![]() |
Samuel Q. Brown | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,625 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of Cape Corrientes, Cuba (20°15′N 84°37′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
V 1808 Dortmund | ![]() |
World War II: The Einswarden-class naval trawler/Vorpostenboot (254 GRT, 560 t, 1921) struck a mine and sank in the Broad Fourteens.[16][221] |
Watsonville | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,220 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in Saint Vincent Passage (13°12′N 61°20′W) by U-155 (![]() |
USS YP-277 | ![]() |
World War II: The yard patrol craft struck a mine, burned and sank at French Frigate Shoals.[223] |
Safak | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (330 GRT) was sunk in the Black Sea off Burgas, Bulgaria by ShCh-205 (![]() |
Zurichmoor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,455 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (39°30′N 66°00′W) by U-432 (![]() |
24 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bør | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (927 GRT, 1918) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands (53°18′N 1°09′E). 17 crew were rescued by Kong Sigurd (![]() |
Chefak | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off Cape Vassilicos. (Look "Safak" 23/05/1942)[228] |
Gonçalves Dias | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1022 cargo ship (4,996 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of Ciudad Trujillo, Dominican Republic (16°09′N 70°00′W) by U-502 (![]() |
Hector | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,828 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Grand Cayman (19°50′N 81°53′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
L-21 | ![]() |
World War II: The Leninets-class submarine was sunk in a German air raid on Leningrad. She was subsequently raised, repaired and commissioned into the Soviet Navy. |
25 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Asahi | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine tender (11,441 t, 1900) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (10°00′N 110°00′E) by USS Salmon (![]() |
Beatrice | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,451 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (17°21′N 76°07′W) by U-558 (![]() ![]() |
Kitakata Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,380 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Japan by USS Drum (![]() |
Persephone | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,426 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off the Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey, United States (39°44′N 73°53′W) by U-593 (![]() |
Shoka Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport (4,467 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 190 miles south of Woleai by USS Tautog (![]() |
Tokyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (902 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Pompano (![]() |
26 May
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alcoa Carrier | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,588 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) north west of Montego Bay, Jamaica (18°45′N 79°50′W) by U-103 (![]() |
Carrabulle | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1022 tanker (5,030 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (26°18′N 89°21′W) by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Eddy | ![]() |
World War II: The naval drifter/minesweeper (195 GRT, 1918) sunk after hitting a mine off Grand Harbour, Malta.[239] |
Enseigne Maurice Préchac | ![]() |
The cargo ship (4,578 GRT) sprang a leak in the Atlantic Ocean. She foundered the next day (37°55′N 23°40′W).[240] |
Kagi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of the Amami Islands (28°49′N 129°40′E) by USS Saury (![]() |
No. 916 | ![]() |
The KM-4-class river minesweeping (10/12 t, 1941) launch was sunk on this date.[242] |
Syros | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The cargo ship (6,191 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Bear Island (72°35′N 5°30′E) by U-703 (![]() ![]() |
Vardø | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (860 GRT, 1938) was shelled and sunk at Murmansk, Soviet Union by land-based artillery.[205] |
27 May
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alamar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The cargo ship (5,689 GRT, 1918) was attacked and sunk by German aircraft 100 nautical miles (190 km) east of Bear Island. No casualties.[244] |
Arctic Pioneer | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (501 GRT, 1937) was bombed and sunk in Cowes Roads, outside Portsmouth Harbor, by Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers. 17 crewmen killed, 16 survivors.[245] |
Athelknight | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,940 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (27°50′N 46°00′W) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Lawrence | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The CAM ship (7,547 GRT, 1941) was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea east of Bear Island, Norway by Luftwaffe aircraft.[34] |
Empire Purcell | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The cargo ship (7,049 GRT, 1942) was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea (74°00′N 26°08′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Eight crew were killed.[34][247] |
HMS Fitzroy | ![]() |
World War II: The Hunt-class minesweeper (760/930 t, 1919) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk with the loss of 13 crew.[15][248] |
Hamlet | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,578 GRT, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (28°25′N 91°00′W) by U-753 (![]() |
USAT Jack | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1093 cargo ship (2,622 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of Port Salut, Haiti (17°36′N 74°42′W) by U-558 (![]() ![]() |
K #12 | ![]() |
The 37-gross register ton, 53.6-foot (16.3 m) scow sank 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) west of Cape Saint Elias, Territory of Alaska.[251] |
Lowther Castle | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The cargo ship (5,171 GRT, 1937) was sunk by German torpedo bombers.[252] |
Mormacsul | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The cargo ship (5,481 GRT, 1920) was sunk by German aircraft on a voyage from Philadelphia to northern Russia. She sank off North Cape.[253] |
Polyphemus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,269 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 340 nautical miles (630 km) north east of Bermuda (38°12′N 63°22′W) by U-578 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
28 May
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alcoa Pilgrim | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C1 cargo ship (6,759 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) south of the Mona Passage (16°28′N 67°37′W) by U-502 (![]() ![]() |
City of Joliet | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The freighter (6,167 GRT, 1920) was sunk by German torpedo bombers. All hands aboard (36 crew and 9 Armed Guard) were rescued.[256] |
Ganges Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner (4,382 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Salmon (![]() |
New Jersey | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,414 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Grand Cayman (18°32′N 82°28′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
Poseidon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,928 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°35′N 58°19′W) by U-155 (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 174 Tindefjell | ![]() |
World War II: The sperrbrecher (1,337 GRT, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea west of Dunquerque, Nord, France.[260] |
Sylvan Arrow | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OT 1: The tanker (7,797 GRT, 1918) sank while under tow in the Caribbean Sea at 12°50′N 67°32′W due to torpedo damage inflicted by the submarine U-155 (![]() |
Yorkmoor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,457 GRT, 1925) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°54′30″N 72°25′30″W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
29 May
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Allister | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,597 GRT, 1903) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 54 nautical miles (100 km) south of Grand Cayman (18°23′N 81°13′W) by U-504 (![]() |
Capo Arma | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,172 GRT, 1905) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Emanuele Pessagno | ![]() |
World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer (2,125/2,888 t, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk by in the Mediterranean Sea north north west of Benghazi, Libya by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Charlbury | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,836 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic by Barbarigo (![]() |
Hudavendigar | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship (90 GRT) was sunk by ramming in the Black Sea east south east of Cape Igneada, Turkey (41°50′N 28°14′E) by ShCh-214 (![]() |
Niels R. Finsen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,850 GRT, 1904) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands.[16] |
Norman Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,913 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Saint Lucia (14°40′N 62°15′W) by U-156 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Penelope | ![]() |
The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 150 Viriato | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher (750 GRT, 1940) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France.[16] |
Stanvac Calcutta | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was shelled, torpedoed and sunk by Stier (![]() |
Sulina | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,495 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk by A-3 (![]() |
Tatsufuku Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,946 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk at the south west entrance to the Balabac Strait (7°33′N 116°18′E) by USS Seal and USS Swordfish (both ![]() |
U-568 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Tobruk, Libya by HMS Eridge, HMS Hero and HMS Hurworth (all ![]() |
V1103 Nordkap | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot (286 GRT, 1927) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ameland.[16] |
Western Head | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,599 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Windward Passage 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (19°57′N 74°18′W) by U-107 (![]() |
30 May
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alcoa Shipper | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,491 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of Cape Charles, Virginia (37°49′N 65°15′W) by U-404 (![]() ![]() |
Atsuta Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 119: The transport (7,983 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (26°08′N 128°48′E) by USS Pompano (![]() |
Baghdad | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,161 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°15′N 54°30′W) by U-155 (![]() |
British Loyalty | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,993 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk at Diego Suarez, Madagascar by the midget submarine M-20b (![]() |
Edmond René | ![]() |
The trawler (288 GRT, 1907) was lost off Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais.[16] |
George Clymer | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship (7,176 GRT, 1942) disabled with engine trouble 600 miles southwest of Ascension Island. 06/06/1942 was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a motor torpedo boat launched from Michel (![]() ![]() |
Mentor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,383 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
Orkan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,354 GRT, 1894) struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Griefswald.[16] |
St. Angelo | ![]() |
World War II: The Admiralty tugboat (71 GRT, 1935) sunk after hitting a mine off Grand Harbour, Malta.[275] |
Sperrbrecher 166 Schirmeck | ![]() |
The Sperrbrecher (1,592 GRT, 1905) was sunk in a collision with Obra (![]() |
Värmdö | ![]() |
World War II: The ore carrier (2,956 GRT, 1901) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force with the loss of 7 lives.[16][277][278] |
31 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bravo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,571 GRT, 1921) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Proteus (![]() |
RFA Dinsdale | ![]() |
World War II: The landing ship, gantry/tanker (8,214 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Pernambuco, Brazil (0°45′S 29°50′W) by Comandante Cappellini (![]() |
Fred W. Green | ![]() |
World War II: The derrick ship (2,292 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north east of Bermuda (30°20′N 62°00′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
Gino Allegre | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,836 GRT, 1941) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Proteus (![]() |
USAT Jack | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of Port Salut, Haiti (17°36′N 74°42′W) by U-558 (![]() ![]() |
Kuttabul | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Sydney by a Japanese midget submarine. (Look 01/06/1942)[16] |
Liverpool Packet | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,188 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Seal Island, Nova Scotia (43°20′N 66°20′W) by U-432 (![]() |
M-27b | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Sydney Harbour: The Type A Ko-hyoteki-class submarine was scuttled by her two-man crew, killing them both, after fouling a steel anti-submarine net trying to enter the harbor.[282] |
Mahbubdihan | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship (85 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Black Sea east south east of Cape Igneada, Turkey (41°55′N 28°15′E) by ShCh-214 (![]() |
Shunsei Maru No. 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The guard ship (92 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pollack (![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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MTSM 204, MTSM 206, MTSM 208, MTSM 210, MTSM 216 |
![]() |
The MTSM-class midget motor torpedo boats were lost some time in May.[283] |
Tai Shan | ![]() |
The cargo ship sank at Liverpool, England some time after 15 May, when she had arrived with Convoy HX 188. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[284] |
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Ship commissionings: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Shipwrecks: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |