List of shipwrecks in April 1941
The list of shipwrecks in April 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1941.
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1 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bertram Rickmers | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4188 gt) was intercepted in the Red Sea by HMS Kandahar (![]() |
Cerigo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1120 gt, 1922) was scuttled at Guayaquil, Ecuador. Later salvaged and entered Ecuadorian service as 24 de Mayo.[1] |
Eisenbach | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Punta Arenas, Chile.[1] |
Friesland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6310 gt, 1925) was scuttled at Paita, Peru.[1] |
Hameln | ![]() |
World War II: The ship (4351 gt, 1921) was scuttled at Veracruz, Mexico.[2] |
Hermonthis | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (4833 gt) was intercepted in the South Atlantic (12°13′S 80°10′W) by HMCS Prince Henry (![]() |
Hidlefjord | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 114: The tanker (7639 gt, 1928) was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of the Smalls Lighthouse by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of 29 of her 34 crew.[1][2][3] |
Leipzig | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (5898 gt, 1938) was scuttled at Callao, Peru.[1] |
Leone | ![]() |
World War II: The Leone-class destroyer ran aground on a reef off Massawa, Italian Eritrea and was shelled and sunk by Pantera and Tigre (both ![]() |
Lidingo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5842 gt) struck a mine and was damaged in the Baltic Sea west of Falsterbo, Skåne. She was beached, but later refloated and towed to Malmö.[1] |
Monserrate | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (5578 gt) was scuttled at Callao, Peru.[1] |
München | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (5619 gt, 1936) was intercepted in the South Atlantic (11°18′S 79°09′W) by HMCS Prince Henry (![]() |
Orinoco | ![]() |
World War II: The ship (9660 gt, 1928) was scuttled at Tampico, Mexico.[2] |
San Conrado | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 114: The tanker (7982 gt, 1936) was bombed, machine gunned and damaged in the Irish Sea (13 nautical miles (24 km) north west of the Smalls Lighthouse by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. She was abandoned and later reboarded and taken in tow; but was bombed again and abandoned for a second time. San Conrado sank the next day 12 nautical miles (22 km) south of the Tuskar Rock.[1][2][6] |
Seostris | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3937 gt) was scuttled at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.[2] |
2 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Beaverdale | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (9957 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°50′N 29°19′W) by U-46 (![]() ![]() |
British Reliance | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The tanker (7000 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°25′N 28°21′W) by U-46 (![]() ![]() |
Coombe Dingle | ![]() |
The coaster (261 gt, 1910) ran aground at Carnalea, County Down and was wrecked.[9] |
Coulouras Xenos | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy AS 23: The cargo ship (4914 gt, 1915) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Gavdos, Greece by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of II Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe. Three crew members were killed.[1][2][10] |
HMT Cramond Island | ![]() |
The naval trawler (180 gt, 1910) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 5 miles (8.0 km) off St Abb's Head Northumberland by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of five crew.[1][11] |
Fermain | ![]() |
The coaster (759 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (50°35′N 0°52′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[1] |
HMT Fortuna | ![]() |
The naval trawler (259 gt, 1906) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 5 miles (8.0 km) off St Abb's Head Northumberland by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of all 15 crew.[1] |
Giuseppe Mazzini | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7669 gt, 1926) was bombed and sunk off Nocra, Italian Eritrea by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later salvaged by the British and scrapped.[1][12] |
Homefield | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy AS 23: The cargo ship (5324 gt, 1919) was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Gavdos by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of II Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe. She was scuttled by HMS Nubian. Survivors were rescued by HMS Voyager (both ![]() |
Karadjordje | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1293 gt) struck a mine in the Adriatic Sea off Šibenik and sank. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Melrose Abbey | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1908 gt, 1929) struck a mine and sank in the River Ythan, Aberdeenshire. She was refloated on 26 July and towed to Aberdeen.[1] |
Nestos | ![]() |
The cargo ship (5764 gt, 1919) ran aground in Liverpool Bay, United Kingdom and was wrecked.[13] |
Prestolonasledik Petar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1726 gt) struck a mine in the Adriatic Sea off Šibenik and sank. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Wild Rose | ![]() |
The coastal tanker (873 gt, 1921) was bombed and damaged in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland. She was beached at Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford. Later refloated and taken to Dublin.[1] |
3 April
- For the sinking of the Swedish tanker MV Castor on this day, see the entry for 31 March 1941.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alderpool | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (4313 gt, 1936) was torpoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (58°21′N 27°59′W) by U-46 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Assuan | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (499 gt, 1920) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (56°42′N 2°26′W) and was beached 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Scurdie Ness, Angus. She was refloated the next day and taken to Montrose.[1] |
Bahram | ![]() |
World War II: The river patrol boat (72 gt, 1924) struck a mine and sank off Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of eight of her nine crew.[1] |
British Viscount | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The tanker (6895 gt, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°18′N 27°50′W) by U-73 (![]() ![]() |
Cairnie | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (250 gt, 1891) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea some 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi) south by west of Tod Head by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Cesare Battisti | ![]() |
World War II: The Sauro-class destroyer suffered an engine breakdown in the Red Sea and was scuttled on the Arabian coast south of Jeddah. One crew died, 181 survived.[1][16] |
Daniele Manin | ![]() |
World War II: The Sauro-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Red Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Port Sudan by Fleet Air Arm aircraft. There were around 35 dead and 145 survivors.[1][17] |
Daphne | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (1939 gt, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 60°N 20°W) by U-76 (![]() |
Greenawn | ![]() |
The coaster (784 gt, 1924) sank in the North Sea off Montrose, Angus.[1] |
Helle | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (2467 gt, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°00′N 24°30′W) by U-98 (![]() ![]() |
Indier | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (5409 gt, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°12′N 27°40′W) by U-73 (![]() |
Leonidas Z Cambanis | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (4274 gt, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°12′N 27°40′W) by U-74 (![]() |
Nazario Sauro | ![]() |
World War II: The Sauro-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Red Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Port Sudan by Fleet Air Arm aircraft. There were 78 dead and 95 survivors.[1][22] |
Northern Prince | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ANF 24: The munitions ship (10 917 gt, 1929) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Kythera, Greece (35°34′N 23°23′E) by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of II Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[1][2] |
Pantera | ![]() |
World War II: The Leone-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the Red Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Port Sudan by Fleet Air Arm aircraft. She was shelled and sunk by HMS Kingston (![]() |
Thorn | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5486 gt, 1932) was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure by HMS Tigris (![]() |
Tigre | ![]() |
World War II: The Leone-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the Red Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Port Sudan by Fleet Air Arm aircraft. She was shelled and sunk by HMS Kingston (![]() |
Urania | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7099 gt, 1914) was bombed by aircraft and scuttled in the Red Sea off Dahlak Kebir, Eritrea (40°00.19′N 10°39.52′E) to prevent capture by the British. Wreck raised and scrapped in 1949.[26][27] |
Westpool | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (5724 gt, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°12′N 27°40′W) by U-73 (![]() ![]() |
4 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adua | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3564 gt) was scuttled at Massawa, Italian Eritrea.[1] |
Arabia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5943 gt, 1926) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
Athenic | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (5351 gt, 1937) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (58°32′N 20°13′W) by U-73 (![]() ![]() |
Brenta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5400 gt) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
HMS Buffalo | ![]() |
World War II: The Trincola-class mooring vessel (750 gt, 1916) struck a mine and sank off Singapore with the loss of 32 of her 46 crew.[1][30][31] |
Conus | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8132 gt, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°14′N 31°19′W) by U-97 (![]() |
Crefeld | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8045 gt) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
Frauenfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7487 gt) was scuttled at Massawa. She was later salvaged by the British, repaired and entered service as Empire Niger.[33] |
Gerta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5155 gt) was scuttled at Massawa. She was later salvaged by the British, repaired and entered service as Empire Indus.[33] |
Giovanni Acerbi | ![]() |
World War II: The Giovanni Sirtori-class destroyer was sunk at Massawa.[1][34] |
Harbledown | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (5414 gt, 1933) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°24′N 23°20′W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Imperio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (488 gt) was scuttled at Massawa. She was later salvaged.[1] |
Lichtenfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7566, ? 7457 gt, 1929) was scuttled at Massawa. Wreck scrapped in 1950.[1][36] |
Liebenfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6318 gt, 1922) was scuttled at Massawa. She was later salvaged by the British, repaired and entered service as Empire Nile.[33] |
Marlene | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6507 gt, 1920) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°15′N 14°19′W) by U-124 (![]() |
Olva | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7885 gt) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
Proussa | ![]() |
World War II: The Kydoniai-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Corfu by Italian aircraft. There were no casualties.[39][40] |
Romolo Gessi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5148 gt) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] The wreck was scrapped in 1951.[41] |
Salvus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4815 gt, 1928) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (53°05′N 1°27′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four crew. |
Sussanna | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (932 gt) was bombed and sunk at Corfu by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Vesuvio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5430 gt, 1914) was scuttled at Massawa. Wreck raised in April 1953 and scrapped in Italy.[42] |
HMS Voltaire | ![]() |
World War II: Action of 4 April 1941: The armed merchant cruiser (13 245, ? 13 301 gt, 1923) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°30′N 40°30′W) by Thor (![]() |
Welcombe | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 26: The cargo ship (5122 gt, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°00′N 24°30′W) by U-98 (![]() ![]() |
Whitby | ![]() |
The trawler (164 gt, 1898) was bombed and sunk 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south south east of the Blackwater Lightship by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[1] |
XXIII Marzo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5006 gt) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
5 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ena de Larrinaga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5200 gt, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (1°10′N 26°00′W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() |
Rattray Head | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (496 gt, 1921) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) east north east of Aberdeen by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of three crew.[1] |
St Clement | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (450 gt, 1928) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (57°10′N 1°50′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
U-76 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (58°32′N 20°15′W) by HMS Arbutus, HMS Scarborough and HMS Wolverine (all ![]() |
6 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Antonia C. | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5877 gt) was scuttled at Massawa, Italian Somaliland. She was later salvaged.[1] |
Capitano Bottego | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2316 gt) was scuttled off the Dahlak Islands. She was later salvaged.[1] |
HMS Comorin | ![]() |
The armed merchant cruiser (15 241 gt, 1925) caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean (54°34′N 21°20′W) with the loss of 14 of her 419 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Broke, HMS Lincoln (both ![]() ![]() |
Daneland | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (289 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Rathlin Island, County Antrim by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Dunstan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5149 gt, 1925) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°09′N 8°22′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of two crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Boadicea (![]() |
Georgios | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The naval auxiliary ship (146 gt) was bombed and sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Lincoln Ellsworth | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5580 gt, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (62°37′N 27°06′W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Lysefjord I | ![]() |
The coaster (149 gt, 1874) ran aground in Årdalsfjord, Norway, and sank. All aboard survived.[46] |
Næraberg | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (352 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°30′N 5°30′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Nazario Sauro | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8150 gt) was scuttled off the Dahlak Islands. She was later salvaged.[1] |
Nicolaou Zografia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7156, ? 7050 gt, 1917) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°10′N 12°30′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 31 crew were rescued by Eskimo (![]() |
Olga S | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2252 gt, 1938) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°48′N 9°45′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Chelsea (![]() |
Riva Ligure | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2136 gt) was scuttled at Massawa. She was later salvaged.[1] |
HMY Surf | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The naval yacht (496 gt, 1902) was bombed and sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
HMS Torrent | ![]() |
World War II: The naval yacht (336 gt, 1930) struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall (50°05′N 4°57′W) with the loss of over three crew.[1] |
Tripolitania | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1722 gt) was scuttled off the Dahlak Islands. She was later salvaged.[1] |
Viking | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The salvage vessel (1957 gt, 1904) was bombed and sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
7 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Acropolis | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The cargo ship was sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe bombing or the explosion of Clan Fraser (![]() |
City of Roubaix | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The cargo ship (7108 gt, 1922) was sunk at Piraeus by the explosion of Clan Fraser (![]() |
Clan Fraser | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: Bombed and set on fire at Piraeus, Greece, by Luftwaffe Heinkel He 111 bombers of II Staffel, Kampfgeschwader 4, the previous day, the Cameron-class cargo ship (7529 gt, 1939) sank with the loss of six crew members after her cargo of TNT exploded, wrecking the harbour.[1][2] |
Cyprian Prince | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The cargo ship (1988 gt, 1934) was damaged at Piraeus by Luftwaffe bombing and was beached at Salamis Island with the loss of four crew.[1] |
Elisabeth | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (945 gt, 1920) struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east north east of Portscatho, Cornwall with the loss of ten crew.[1] |
Elpis | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The tug was sunk at Piraeus by the explosion of Clan Fraser (![]() |
Evoikos | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The cargo ship (4792 gt, 1922) was sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe bombing or the explosion of Clan Fraser (![]() |
Halcyon | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The caïque was sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe bombing or the explosion of Clan Fraser (![]() |
Kyrapanagia II | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The cargo ship (1012 gt) was bombed and sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Patris | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The cargo ship (1706 gt, 1911) was sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe bombing or the explosion of Clan Fraser (![]() |
Petalli | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The cargo ship (6565 gt, 1917) was set on fire at Piraeus by Luftwaffe bombing or the explosion of Clan Fraser (![]() |
Portadoc | ![]() |
[49] World War II: The cargo ship (1746 gt, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°17′N 16°53′W) by U-124 (![]() |
HMT Rochebonne | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (258 gt, 1913) was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south east of The Lizard, Cornwall by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 11 crew.[1][51] |
Styliani | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The cargo ship (3256 gt, 1896) was sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe bombing or the explosion of Clan Fraser (![]() |
Sylvia | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (213 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°27′N 5°48′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member.[1] |
8 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ahamo | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8621 gt, 1926) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (53°22′N 0°59′E) with the loss of 14 crew.[1] |
Ardita | ![]() |
World War II: The boat (19 gt) was scuttled at Massawa, Italian Eritrea.[1] |
Clelia Campanella | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (3245 gt, 1917) was scuttled at Massawa. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered British service as Empire Prize.[33] |
Colombo | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (11 760 gt, 1917) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
Eskdene | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3829 gt, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°43′N 24°21′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
Giove | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5211 gt) was scuttled at Massawa. Later salvaged, repaired and entered British service as Empire Trophy.[33] |
Giuseppe Biglieri | ![]() |
World War II: The Giovanni Berta-class naval trawler was scuttled at Massawa.[53] |
Helena Margarita | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3316 gt, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 330 nautical miles (610 km) west of Madeira, Portugal (33°00′N 23°52′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
MAS 204, MAS 206, MAS 210, MAS 213 and MAS 216 |
![]() |
World War II: The MAS 204-class motor torpedo boats were scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
Ostia | ![]() |
The minelayer was bombed and sunk at Massawa by Royal Air Force aircraft.[1] |
Pirano | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (108 gt) was scuttled at Massawa. She was later salvaged.[1] |
Prometio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4958 gt) was scuttled at the Dahlak Islands. She was later salvaged.[1] |
San Giorgio | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (90 gt, 1899) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
Sole | ![]() |
World War II: The boat (15 gt) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
Trieste | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (96 gt) was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
Tweed | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2697 gt, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°43′N 15°11′W) by U-124 (![]() |
Vincenzo Giordano Orsini | ![]() |
World War II: The Giuseppe Sirtori-class destroyer was scuttled at Massawa.[1] |
9 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Buesten | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5187 gt, 1927) was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 28 crew.[1] |
Craftsman | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8022 gt, 1922) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (0°32′N 23°37′W) by Kormoran (![]() |
HMT D'Arcy Cooper | ![]() |
World War II: The examination ship (126 gt, 1928) was bombed and sunk at Harwich, Essex by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four crew.[1][56] |
Dudley Rose | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1600 gt, 1929) was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of Berry Head by a Luftwaffe Heinkel He 111K aircraft. All sixteen crew were rescued.[1][57] |
Duffield | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8516 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°13′N 23°40′W) by U-107 (![]() |
Harpathian | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4671 gt, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (32°22′N 22°53′W) by U-107 (![]() |
John Pyemont | ![]() |
World War II: The lifeboat was bombed and sunk at Tynemouth, Northumberland by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Lunula | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6363 gt, 1927) struck a mine and was damaged at Thameshaven, Essex. She was declared a constructive total loss.[1] |
HMT Marmion | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (409 gt, 1906) was bombed and beached at Harwich by Luftwaffe aircraft. Refloated on 10 May and eventually scrapped at Tilbury.[1] |
Prins Willem II | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 117: The cargo ship (1304 gt, 1939) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°50′N 24°25′W) by U-98 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sund | ![]() |
World War II: The coastal tanker struck a mine and sank in the Elbe.[2] |
10 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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A 2 | ![]() |
World War II: The A 1-class contraband chaser was lost on this date. |
Alert | ![]() |
World War II: The fireboat was bombed and damaged at Ipswich, Suffolk. Declared a constructive total loss.[1] |
Circeo | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (59 gt) was scuttled at Assab, Eritrea.[1] |
Dante | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (80 gt) was scuttled at Assab, Eritrea.[1] |
Greta | ![]() |
World War II: The fireboat was bombed and sunk at Ipswich. Declared a constructive total loss.[1] |
India | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6366 gt, 1925) was scuttled at Assab, Eritrea. She was later salvaged.[1][62] |
Piave | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7565 gt, 1919) was scuttled at Assab, Eritrea. She was later salvaged.[1] |
Queen | ![]() |
World War II: The fireboat was bombed and sunk at Ipswich. Refloated two days later.[1] |
Saleier | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6563 gt, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°04′N 30°48′W) by U-52 (![]() ![]() |
Sannio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (9384 gt, 1920) was scuttled at Assab, Eritrea. She was raised in 1947 and scrapped in Genoa, Italy from November 1950.[1][64] |
Scillin | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (57 gt) was scuttled at Assab, Eritrea.[1] |
Sicilia II | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (64 gt) was scuttled at Assab, Eritrea.[1] |
11 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aegeon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5285 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°55′N 15°38′W) by U-124 (![]() |
Attiki | ![]() |
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Draco | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2018 gt, 1922) was bombed and damaged at Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of III Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 and II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe and 96 & 236 Squadrons, Regia Aeronautica. She was beached with the loss of one crew member. She was bombed again on 21 April and was declared a total loss.[1][2] |
HMT Othello | ![]() |
World War II: The boom defence vessel (201 gt, 1907) struck a mine and sank in the Humber with the loss of 11 crew.[1] |
Retriever | ![]() |
World War II: The cable layer (674 gt, 1909) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Phleva Island, Greece by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe with the loss of 11 of her 46 crew.[1][2] |
Senji | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was scuttled to prevent capture at Island of Krk. Raised, repaired and put in Italian service.[67] |
Triglav | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was scuttled to prevent capture at Island of Krk. Raised, repaired and put in Italian service.[68] |
HMT Yorkshire Belle | ![]() |
World War II: The boom tender (56 gt, 1938) struck a mine and sank in the Humber with the loss of four crew.[1] |
12 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arbel | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (933 gt, 1921) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft near the Longships Lighthouse (50°06′N 05°46′W) with the loss of three crew.[1][69] |
Chicago | ![]() |
World War II: The grain elevator ship was bombed and sunk at Millwall Dock, London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Drava | ![]() |
World War II: Invasion of Yugoslavia: The monitor was bombed and sunk by German aircraft off Čib. 54 crew were killed. There were 13 survivors.[70] |
Kexholm | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3815 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°50′N 8°22′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[1][2] |
Marie Maersk | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8271 gt, 1921) was bombed and sunk at Piraeus, Greece by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe. She was raised in March 1942 and towed to Trieste for repairs.[1][2][71] |
Morava | ![]() |
World War II: Invasion of Yugoslavia: The monitor was scuttled to prevent capture. Raised, repaired and put in Croatian service (![]() |
Nicolaos D L | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5486 gt, 1939) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (1°54′S 22°12′W) by Kormoran (![]() |
Persiano | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (2474 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Tripoli, Libya (33°29′N 14°01′E) by HMS Tetrarch (![]() |
HMT Rypa | ![]() |
The naval trawler (31 gt, 1919) foundered in Loch Ewe during a storm. |
Sava | ![]() |
World War II: Invasion of Yugoslavia: The monitor was scuttled to prevent capture. Raised, repaired and put in Croatian service (![]() |
St Helena | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4313 gt, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°50′N 14°00′W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
Vardar | ![]() |
World War II: Invasion of Yugoslavia: The monitor was scuttled to prevent capture.[72] |
13 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Brattdal | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4968 gt, 1935) was bombed and severely damaged at Volos, Greece by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one of her 28 crew. She was bombed again on 17 April and sank.[1][74] |
City of Karachi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7139 gt, 1937) was bombed and damaged at Volos by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. She was bombed again two days later and declared a total loss.[1] |
Corinthic | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4823 gt, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°10′N 14°40′W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Rajputana | ![]() |
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser (16 641 gt, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Denmark Strait by U-108 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
14 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Conquérante | ![]() |
World War II: The Valliante-class gunboat was bombed and sunk by German aircraft at Falmouth.[75] |
Pericles | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy AS 25: The tanker (8324 gt, 1936) was damaged in the Raid on Souda Bay, Crete, Greece when rammed by Italian explosive motor boats launched from destroyers Francesco Crispi and Quintino Sella (both ![]() ![]() |
Suippe | ![]() |
World War II: The Scarpe-class gunboat was sunk by German aircraft. Raised, but not repaired.[77] |
Trabzon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2485 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk at Laurium, Greece by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Ville de Liège | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7430 gt, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°50′N 29°30′W) by U-52 (![]() |
15 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aquila | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (59 gt) was bombed and sunk at Hull, Yorkshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Aurillac | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4733 gt, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°09′N 18°42′W) by Tazzoli (![]() |
Clan Cumming | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7264 gt, 1938) struck a mine and sank in Eleusis Bay (37°49′N 28°38′E). There were no casualties. She had 110 persons on board including the crew, 3 gunners and 77 Prisoners of War.[1][81][82] |
Goalpara | ![]() |
World War II: the cargo ship (5314 gt, 1919) was bombed and damaged in Eleusis Bay by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of II Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe. She was beached, all crew were rescued.[2][79] |
Luciano | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3329 gt, 1913) was torpedoed and sunk at Vlorë, Albania by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm.[1] |
Quiloa | ![]() |
World War II: the cargo ship (7765 gt, 1925) was bombed and damaged in Eleusis Bay by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of II Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe. She was beached, all crew were rescued.[2][79] |
Stampalia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1228 gt) was torpedoed and sunk at Vlorë by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm.[1] |
16 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adana | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The cargo ship (4205 gt, 1922) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by the 14th Destroyer Flotilla,[Note 1] Royal Navy.[83] |
Aegina | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The cargo ship (2447 gt, 1922) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya by Royal Navy ships.[84] |
Amiens | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1548 gt, 1918) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°25′N 5°35′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[79] |
Anglesea Rose | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1151 gt, 1930) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°25′N 5°35′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[79] |
Arta | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The cargo ship (2452 gt, 1921) was shelled and beached in the Mediterranean sea off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by the 14th Destroyer Flotilla, Royal Navy. She was torpedoed and sunk on 26 April by HMS Upholder (![]() |
Baleno | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The Folgore-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean sea by the 14th Destroyer Flotilla, Royal Navy.[86] |
Bolette | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1167 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°25′N 5°35′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of eight crew.[79] |
Favorit | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2826 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°06′N 8°32′W) by aircraft of KG 40, Luftwaffe. All 23 crew were rescued by the trawler Commander Horton (![]() ![]() |
Iserlohn | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The cargo ship (3704 gt, 1922) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by HMS Jervis, HMS Mohawk and HMS Nubian (all ![]() |
King Athelstan | ![]() |
World War II: the trawler was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland and was beached. Later repaired and returned to service.[79] |
Lampo | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The Folgore-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean sea by the 14th Destroyer Flotilla, Royal Navy. She ran aground in the action, but was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[89] |
Luca Tarigo | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The Navigatori-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean sea by the 14th Destroyer Flotilla, Royal Navy.[90] |
Memas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4359 gt, 1900) was bombed and sunk at Chalkis by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
HMS Mohawk | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The Tribal-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia, by Luca Tarigo (![]() |
Parnu | ![]() |
The cargo ship (1578 gt, 1909) collided with Fluor (![]() |
Sabaudia | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Tarigo Convoy: The ammunition ship (1590 gt) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by HMS Jervis, HMS Mohawk and HMS Nubian (all ![]() |
Sir Ernest Cassel | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7727 gt, 1910) was shelled and sunk off the Azores, Portugal by Thor (![]() |
Swedru | ![]() |
World War II: The ship (5379 gt, 1937) was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (55°21′N 12°50′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of 24 lives. She was scuttled by a Royal Navy ship on 19 April.[2][79] |
17 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Damaskini | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1196 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Aegean Sea north of Euboea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Effra | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 464: The cargo ship (1446 gt, 1910) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off the Cross Sands Lightship (![]() |
Ethel Radcliffe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5673 gt, 1920) was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea by Kriegsmarine schnellboot. She was beached at Gorleston, Suffolk with no loss of life amongst her 40 crew. The ship was bombed a number of times and was declared to be beyond salvage on 20 May.[94] |
Montalto | ![]() |
World War II: the cargo ship (623 gt, 1902) was bombed and sunk at Rochester, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Nereus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 464: The cargo ship (1298 gt, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk by a Kriegsmarine schnellboot.[79] |
Petrakis Nomikos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7020 gt, 1914) was bombed and damaged at Piraeus by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached, but was later salvaged, repaired and entered German service.[1] |
Profit | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1608 gt, 1918) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom (51°47′27″N 1°30′33″E) with the loss of 12 crew. HMS Wallace (![]() |
Romagna | ![]() |
World War II: The barque (195 gt) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Greyhound (![]() ![]() |
Vanna | ![]() |
World War II: The barque (279 gt) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Apollonia, Libya by HMS Truant (![]() |
Venezuela | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6991 gt, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Zagreb | ![]() |
World War II: The destroyer was scuttled at Cattaro.[79] |
Zamzam | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner (8299 gt, 1909) was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (27°41′S 8°08′W) by Atlantis (![]() ![]() |
18 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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British Science | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7138 gt, 1931) was bombed and sunk in the Kithera Channel (36°06′N 24°00′E) by Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 aircraft of 281 Squadron, Regia Aeronautica. All crew were rescued by HMS Hero (![]() |
Champenois | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Casablanca, Morocco. She was declared a total loss.[101] |
Chios | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1121 gt, 1892) was bombed and sunk at Eretria by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
HMS Fiona | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship (2190 gt, 1927) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north west of Sidi Barani, Egypt by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of III Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 and II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe and 96 & 236 Squadrons, Regia Aeronautica with the loss of 53 crew.[2][79][102] |
Fokion | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1158 gt, 1910) was bombed and sunk off Psara by Luftwaffe aircraft. Two crew were killed.[79][103] |
Franco Martelli | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (10 535 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (46°31′N 8°46′E) by HMS Urge (![]() |
Moscha L Goulandris | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5199 gt, 1918) was bombed and damaged off Chalkis by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. After further bombing on 20 and 23 April she was declared a total loss.[79] |
Panduah | ![]() |
World War II: The steel flat sank under tow (19°15′N 86°53′E).[79] |
V-709 Guido Möhring | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot (289 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay near Port Ley.[79][104] |
Leon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (750 gt, 1896) was bombed and sunk off Psara by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
HMT Young Ernie | ![]() |
The naval trawler (88 gt, 1924) collided with another vessel in the Tyne and sank.[79] |
19 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Chu Tai | ![]() |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chu Yu-class gunboat, beached off Nankang, Fukien, China, since 1 June 1938, was destroyed there by Japanese aircraft.[105] |
Fravis | ![]() |
World War II: The dredger (133 gt) was bombed and sunk at Langstone, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
HMT Kopanes | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (351 gt, 1915) was bombed and sunk off Northumberland by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
M-1101 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (58°40′N 4°55′E) by Minerve (![]() |
Margit | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3257 gt) was bombed and sunk at Kalkara Creek, Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Samos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2576 gt, 1923) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[79] |
Teti Noumikos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1822 gt) was bombed and sunk at Chalkis by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
20 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Assimina Baika | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1344 gt, 1895) was bombed and sunk at Politika by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Chryssoroi | ![]() |
World War II: The coastal tanker (379, ? 374 gt, 1892) was bombed and sunk at Fleva by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Empire Endurance | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner (8570 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk south west of Rockall (53°05′N 23°14′W) by U-73 (![]() ![]() |
Georges A. Dracoulis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1570 gt, 1912) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Harry | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was bombed and sunk at Shadwell, London by Luftwaffe aircraft. Later raised and scrapped.[79] |
HDML 1003 and HDML 1037 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launches were lost when Empire Endurance (![]() |
Ithaki | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (675 gt, 1894) was bombed and sunk in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Moschanthi | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (311, ? 339 gt, 1901) was bombed and sunk at Aigio by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Percy | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was bombed and sunk at Shadwell by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Psara | ![]() |
World War II: The Freccia-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Saronic Gulf by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Pteroti | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (176 gt, 1897) was bombed and sunk at Chalkis by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
R S Jackson | ![]() |
The spritsail barge (60 gt) was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft. Later raised and scrapped.[79] |
HMT Topaze | ![]() |
The Gem-class naval trawler (421 gt, 1935) was rammed and sunk off the mouth of the Clyde by HMS Rodney (![]() |
Vasilefs Georgios | ![]() |
World War II: The Vasilefs Georgios-class destroyer was scuttled in the Salamis Naval Base to prevent capture by German forces. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as ZG3 Hermes.[79] |
21 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Archon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1364 gt, 1921) was bombed and sunk at Euboea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Bankura | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3159 gt, 1912) was bombed and damaged at Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of III Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 and II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe and 96 & 236 Squadrons, Regia Aeronautica. After further damage in subsequent air raids she was declared a total loss.[2][79] |
Calchas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (10 305 gt, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°50′N 27°00′W) by U-107 (![]() |
Esperos | ![]() |
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Ioanna | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1192 gt, 1901) was bombed and sunk at Patras by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Prometeo | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (4958 gt) was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tripoli, Libya, by HMS Truant (![]() |
Regency | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (76 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary at Dagenham, Essex along with three or four barges. Two lives were lost. The Tug and one barge was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[79] |
Thyella | ![]() |
World War II: The Thyella-class destroyer was sunk by enemy action off Vouliagmeni near Athens. |
Urania | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1953 gt, 1902) was bombed and sunk at Tobruk by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of III Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 and II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe and 96 & 236 Squadrons, Regia Aeronautica.[2][79] |
22 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS A.16 | ![]() |
World War II: The A lighter was bombed and damaged off Megara in the Mediterranean Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft when they attacked the beached HMS York (![]() |
Aghios Markos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4514 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk at Peristeri by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Aliakmon | ![]() |
World War II: The Aliakmon-class trawler/auxiliary minelayer was sunk in Corinth Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft.[107] |
Athinai | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (968 gt, 1894) was bombed and sunk at Itea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Avlis | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (223 gt, 1888) was bombed and sunk at Raphina by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Blenheim | ![]() |
The troopship (1807 gt, 1923) caught fire and sank at Porsangerfjorden, Norway with the loss of 138 of the 286 people aboard. Wreck salvaged in 1946 and scrapped in 1948.[108] |
Coronation of Leeds | ![]() |
World War II: The steam barge (87 gt) struck a mine in the Thames Estuary off Thames Haven, Essex and sank with the loss of all three crew.[79] |
Darmas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1545 gt, 1883) was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Patras by Luftwaffe aircraft.[109] |
Frinton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1361 gt, 1903) was bombed and sunk at Megalo Pefko by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Hydra | ![]() |
World War II: The Freccia-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Saronic Gulf by Luftwaffe Stuka dive bombers. |
Ioannis Nomicos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (637 gt, 1899) was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Corinth off Rhion by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Kriti | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1028 gt, 1886) was bombed and sunk at Antirion by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties. She was later refloated and taken to Italy.[79][110] |
Messarya Nomikou | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (985 gt, 1895) was bombed and sunk at Nafpaktos by Luftwaffe aircraft. Later salvaged by the Germans and repaired. |
Miss Elaine | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage vessel (364 gt, 1933) was bombed and sunk at Plymouth, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft. Raised on 14 May, repaired and returned to service.[79] |
Obra | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (551 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Griefswald, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.[79] |
Pancration | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2171 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk at Milos by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Sea-Serpent | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The yacht (158 gt, 1905) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft in the Aegean Sea between Syros and Souda.[111] |
Sokratis | ![]() |
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Teti | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2747 gt, 1903) was bombed and damaged in Greek waters by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached to prevent her sinking.[79] |
Thassos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1565 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk at Megara by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Thedol 2 | ![]() |
World War II: The coastal tanker (657 gt, 1910) was bombed, set on fire and sunk in the Gulf of Corinth at Antikyra by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Theodora | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (1054 gt, 1918) caught fire, burned out and sank in the Gulf of Corinth at Antikyra as a result of Thedol 2 (![]() |
Thraki | ![]() |
World War II: the cargo ship (1532 gt, 1913) was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Corinth at Sombraina by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Vita | ![]() |
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23 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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A.1 | ![]() |
World War II: The A lighter was bombed and damaged off Megara in the Mediterranean Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later scuttled.[79] |
Alberta | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (1193 gt, 1900) was bombed and sunk in the Saronic Gulf off Salamis Island by Luftwaffe aircraft. Six crew and 4 gunners were killed. There were 29 survivors.[113][114] |
Assimi | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (722 gt, 1905) was bombed and sunk at Krioneri, near Chalkeia, Greece by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][115] |
Athina S | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (273 gt, 1898) was bombed and sunk at Psathopirgos by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later refloated. There were no casualties.[79][116] |
Doris | ![]() |
World War II: The Alcyon-class torpedo boat was scuttled at Porto Rafti.[117] |
Elvira | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (372 gt, 1898) was bombed and sunk at Chalkis by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][118] |
Ellenis | ![]() |
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Hydra | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (231 gt, 1899) was bombed and sunk at Megara by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][121] |
Katerina | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (2398 gt, 1887) was bombed and sunk at Methana by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Kerkyra | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (1461 gt, 1912) was bombed and sunk at Salamis Naval Base by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][122][123] |
Kilkis | ![]() |
![]() Kilkis, with Lemnos in the background World War II: The Mississippi-class battleship was bombed and sunk at Salamis Naval Base by Luftwaffe aircraft. |
Kios | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The Kydoniai-class torpedo boat was damaged in Vouliagmeni Bay, near Athens, Greece, by Luftwaffe aircraft and then scuttled. Two crew were killed and three wounded.[124][125][126] |
Korgialenios | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer (380 gt, 1916) was sunk off Corfu by Luftwaffe aircraft without casualty. She was later salvaged and put in German service as UJ-2110.[127][128] |
Kyma | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (273 gt, 1904) was bombed near Patras by Luftwaffe aircraft and sank the next day in the port from damage suffered from near misses. There were no casualties. She was later raised by the Italians and put in service.[79][129] |
Lemnos | ![]() |
World War II: The barracks ship, a disarmed former Mississippi-class battleship, was bombed and sunk at Salamis Naval Base by Luftwaffe aircraft. |
Makedonia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1831 gt, 1899) was bombed and sunk at Trisonia-Spilia, Patras by Luftwaffe aircraft. One crew was killed.[79][112] |
Marigo Matsas | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (304 gt, 1900) was bombed and sunk at Piraeus, Greece by Luftwaffe aircraft. One crew was killed.[112][130] |
Nestos | ![]() |
World War II: The Aliakmon (Mersey)-class trawler/auxiliary minelayer (338 gt, 1925) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft at Psathopyrgos in the Gulf of Corinth. Her crew, that had suffered 15 wounded in air attacks on the two previous days, had gone ashore and there were no casualties.[131][132] |
Nicolaos Nomicos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (625 gt, 1899) was bombed and sunk at Trisonia-Spilia, Patras by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later refloated by the Germans and towed to Piraeus, where she was scrapped.[79] |
Nicolaou Georgios | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4108 gt, 1930) was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Nauplia by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][133] |
Paralos | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer (259 gt, 1926) was sunk at Vouliagmeni by Luftwaffe aircraft. Salvaged and put in German service as UJ-2103.[127] |
Policos | ![]() |
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Ponta Verde | ![]() |
The tanker ran aground in the Strait of Magellan and was wrecked.[134] |
Santa Clara Valley | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4665 gt, 1928) was bombed and sunk in Nauplia Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of seven lives.[79] |
Sifnos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (2290 gt, 1917) was bombed and sunk off Melos by Luftwaffe aircraft. Four of her crew of nine were killed. She was later salvaged by the Germans and repaired.[79][112][135] |
Stathis A | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (385 gt, 1885) was bombed and sunk at Megara by Luftwaffe aircraft. There was no casualties.[79][136] |
Tenedos | ![]() |
World War II: The naval tugboat (283 gt, 1891) was sunk in Saronis Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. Salvaged and put in German service as UJ-2106.[127] |
24 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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A 4 | ![]() |
World War II: The A 1-class contraband chaser was lost on this date. |
Aigli | ![]() |
World War II: The Alcyon-class torpedo boat was scuttled in Saronis Bay.[137][138] |
Alkyoni | ![]() |
World War II: The Alcyon-class torpedo boat was scuttled in Vouliagmeni Bay.[139] |
Andros | ![]() |
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Arethousa | ![]() |
World War II: The Alcyon-class torpedo boat was scuttled off Varkiza.[141] |
HMY Calanthe | ![]() |
World War II: The armed yacht (370 gt, 1898) was bombed and sunk off Milos, Greece by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Cavallo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2268 gt, 1922) was bombed and damaged at Nauplia, Greece by Luftwaffe aircraft. She sank the next day.[79] |
Egeo | ![]() |
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser (3311 gt, 1927) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) off Tripoli, Libya by HMS Jaguar, HMS Janus, HMS Jervis and HMS Juno (all ![]() |
Hellas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2296 gt, 1893) was bombed and sunk at Piraeus by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one life.[79][140] |
Kehrea | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1968 gt, 1912) was bombed and sunk in the Bay of Frangolimano by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][140] |
Kyriaki | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5528 gt, 1912) was bombed and sunk at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Manna | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (238 gt, 1912) was bombed and sunk at Aedipsos by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][140] |
Petros | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (634 gt, 1892) was bombed and sunk at Porto Heli by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated by the Germans and scrapped at Piraeus. There were no casualties.[79][140] |
Popi S | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2083 gt, 1904) was bombed and sunk at Milos by Luftwaffe aircraft. Two crew and two passengers were killed.[79][112][140] |
Pylaros | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (932 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk at Galaxeidion by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][140] |
HMS Rover | ![]() |
World War II: The Rainbow-class submarine was bombed and damaged at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. Later repaired and returned to service.[79] |
Simone Schiaffino | ![]() |
World War II: The Rosolino Pilo-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia.[79] |
Spetsai | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (379 gt, 1904) was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Corinth off Psathopyrgos by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][140] |
Ulster Prince | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Demon: The troopship (3791 gt, 1930) ran aground at Nauplia. She was bombed the next day by Luftwaffe aircraft and gutted by fire.[79] |
25 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Anna Maria | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (149 gt, 1905) was bombed and sunk at Aigio by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Antoniette Lauro | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship (5428 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by HMS Upholder (![]() |
Dimitrios Nomikos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1171 gt, 1904) was bombed and sunk at Karystos by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged by the Germans, repaired and entered German service.[79] |
Empire Light | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6828 gt, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk by Pinguin (![]() |
Kyzikos | ![]() |
World War II: The Kidonia-class torpedo boat was sunk at Salamis by Luftwaffe aircraft.[143] |
Marios | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (602 gt, 1906) was bombed and sunk at Aigio by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Pennland | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Demon: The troopship (16 322 gt, 1922) was bombed and damaged off San Giorgio Island by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four crew. Approximately 350 people were rescued by HMS Griffin (![]() |
Pergamos | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece The Kidonia-class torpedo boat was scuttled at Salamis Naval Base, Greece.[144] (One source claims she was bombed and sunk at Salamis Naval Base by Luftwaffe aircraft on 24 April 1941).[79] |
Pittsburgh | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece The troopship was sunk by Luftwaffe bombers in the Gulf of Athens.[145] |
Pleias | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary survey ship/minelayer (416 gt, 1926) was sunk off Missolounghi by Luftwaffe aircraft.[146] |
Polyana | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 58: The cargo ship (2267 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 12°45′N 28°21′W) by U-103 (![]() |
Sofia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1722 gt, 1918) was bombed and sunk at Megara by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Thraki | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (982 gt, 1918) was bombed and sunk at Porto Heli by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Thraki | ![]() |
World War II: The yacht was bombed and sunk at Myli by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
26 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Kydoniai | ![]() |
World War II: The torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Morea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Lapponia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1172 gt) struck a mine and sank at Aalborg, Denmark. Later raised, repaired and returned to service.[79] |
Maiotis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1712 gt, 1888) was bombed and sunk in the Aegean Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later raised, and scrapped in Venice, Italy, in 1949.[79][148] |
Maria Stathatos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6303 gt, 1922) was bombed and sunk at Myloi by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Mountpark | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4648 gt, 1938) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°17′N 12°21′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of six crew.[2][79] |
Murdoch | ![]() |
The cargo ship (2717 gt, 1941) sprang a leak and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.[149] |
Zakynthos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (960 gt, 1892) was bombed and sunk off Monemvasia by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
27 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Astir | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1335, ? 1350 gt, 1888) was bombed and sunk at Kapsalion by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][150] |
Beacon Grange | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (10 160 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (62°05′N 16°20′W) by U-552 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Celte | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (943 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°20′N 11°00′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[2][79] |
Commander Horton | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (227 gt, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 62°N 16°W) by U-552 (![]() |
Costa Rica | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The troopship (8672 gt, 1910) was bombed and sunk north of Crete by Luftwaffe aircraft. All aboard were rescued by HMS Defender, HMS Hereward, HMS Hero and HMS Phoebe (all ![]() |
HMS Diamond | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The D-class destroyer was bombed and sunk with all 149 hands in the Sea of Crete by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of KG77. |
Evanghelos Georgiou | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (441 gt) was bombed and sunk at Cythera by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Fragiscos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (441 gt, 1903) was bombed and sunk off Kythera Island, Greece by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][153] |
Henri Mory | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands, County Kerry, Ireland by U-110 (![]() ![]() |
Hollandia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1759 gt, 1912) was bombed and sunk at Ermioni by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
HMS Patia | ![]() |
World War II: The fighter catapult ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off the coast of Northumberland by a Heinkel He 115 aircraft of III Staffeln, 506 Küstenfliegergruppe, Luftwaffe with the loss of 39 crew.[2][79][155] |
Rimac | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (942 gt, 1919) collided with HMT Lord Plender (![]() |
Rimfakse | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1334 gt, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°10′N 8°54′W) by U-147 (![]() ![]() |
Slamat | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The troopship (11 636 gt, 1924) was bombed and sunk in the Argolic Gulf of the Peloponnese (37°01′N 23°10′E) by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of KG 77 with the immediate loss of 193 of the 843 people aboard. Many survivors were rescued by HMS Diamond and HMS Wryneck (both ![]() |
S.N.A. 7 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia with the loss of 16 crew members.[79][161] |
Tassos | ![]() |
The coaster (363, ? 333 gt, 1891) was bombed and sunk at Ermioni by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[79][162] |
HMS Wryneck | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Greece: The W-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Sea of Crete by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of KG 77. 107 crewmen killed. 27 crewmen were rescued by HMS Griffin (![]() |
28 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
A 3 | ![]() |
World War II: The A 1-class contraband chaser was lost on this date. |
A 15 | ![]() |
World War II: The A lighter was bombed and sunk with all hands in the Mediterranean Sea between Suda Bay and Monemvasia.[163] |
Aikaterini | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (462 gt, 1895) was bombed and sunk off Spetsopoula by Luftwaffe aircraft. |
Aixos | ![]() |
World War II: The Aliakmon (Mersey)-class trawler/auxiliary minelayer was sunk ay Syros.[164] |
Caledonia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 121: The tanker (9892 gt, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°03′N 16°10′W) by U-96 (![]() ![]() |
Capulet | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 121: The tanker (8190 gt, 1932) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°16′N 16°10′W) by U-552 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Clan Buchanan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7266 gt, 1938) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°24′N 62°46′E) by Pinguin (![]() |
Eleni Canavarioti | ![]() |
World War II: the coaster (797 gt, 1886) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
HMT Johanna Caroline | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (253 gt, 1930) struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire with the loss of all hands.[79][168][169] |
HMS LCT 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The Mk 1-class Landing Craft, Tank was bombed, beached and abandoned at Monemvassia Greece.[170] |
Moncousu | ![]() |
World War II: The depot ship (1420 gt) was bombed and sunk at Plymouth, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Oilfield | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 121: The tanker (8516 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°05′N 17°00′W) by U-96 (![]() ![]() |
Port Hardy | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 121: The cargo ship (8897 gt, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°14′N 15°20′W) by U-96 (![]() ![]() |
U-65 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°04′N 15°45′W) by HMS Douglas (![]() |
29 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Aetos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (125 gt, 1901) was bombed and sunk in Greek waters by Luftwaffe aircraft.[79] |
Ambrose Fleming | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy EC 13: The cargo ship (1555 gt, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (53°14′N 1°08′E) by S-29 (![]() |
C 293 | ![]() |
World War II: The C lighter was bombed and sunk at Plymouth.[173] |
HMS Chakla | ![]() |
World War II: The armed boarding vessel (3081 gt, 1914) was bombed and sunk at Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of III Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 and II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe and 96 & 236 Squadrons, Regia Aeronautica.[2][174] |
Chiloe | ![]() |
The passenger ship (1846 gt, 1909) ran aground on Puchoco Point and was wrecked.[175] |
City of Nagpur | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (10 146 gt, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°30′N 26°00′W) by U-75 (![]() ![]() |
Elsi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1433 gt, 1891) was bombed and sunk in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Germans.[79] |
Kalua | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (722 gt, 1908) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Tyne by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of I Staffeln, Küstenfliegergruppe 506, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[2][79] |
Konistra | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3537 gt, 1907) was bombed and sunk in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged and repaired by the Germans.[79] |
HMML 278 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch struck a mine and sank at Portsmouth, Hampshire with the loss of all hands.[79] |
HMS Pessac | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessel (775 gt, 1914) was bombed and sunk at Plymouth, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was raised, repaired and returned to service in 1942.[79] |
30 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
CF 1 | ![]() |
World War II: The CF 1-class river motor patrol boat (38/40 t, 1925) was lost on this date.[176] |
HMS Fermoy | ![]() |
World War II: The Hunt-class minesweeper was bombed and damaged at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft and declared a constructive total loss. She was further damaged by bombing on 4 May and sank. |
Lassell | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7417 gt, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) south west of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (12°55′N 28°56′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
HMIS Parvati | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel (1548 gt, 1927) struck a mine and sank in the Red Sea (13°11′N 42°54′E) with the loss of 16 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy ship.[79] |
HMS Peuplier | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk off Plymouth.[178] |
HMT Trusty Star | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (96 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[79] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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A 32 | ![]() |
World War II: The A 32-class contraband chaser was lost sometime in April.[179] |
Georges A. Dracoulis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1570 gt, 1912) was bombed and sunk at Chalkis by Luftwaffe aircraft on 20 or 25 April.[79] |
HMS LCT 1 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was bombed and sunk off Piraeus, Greece sometime in April or May. |
HMS LCT 15 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was bombed and sunk off Piraeus, Greece sometime in April or May. |
HMS LCT 6 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was scuttled off the south coast of Crete sometime in April or May.[182] |
HMS LCT 19 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost in the Aegean Sea sometime in April or May.[183] |
HMS LCT 20 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was bombed and sunk off Crete sometime in April or May.[184] |
Point Judith | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4810 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk at Kythnos by Luftwaffe aircraft on 24 or 26 April. All crew were rescued.[79] |
HMS Usk | ![]() |
World War II: The U-class submarine was lost due to enemy action sometime on or after 25 April with the loss of all 31 crew. |
Ypanis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1459 gt, 1909) was bombed and sunk at Stylis by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated in 1942 and placed under repair at Piraeus.[79] |
Notes
- ^ The 14th Destroyer Flotilla comprised HMS Janus, HMS Jervis, HMS Mohawk and HMS Nubian.
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Ship events in 1941 | |||||||||||
Ship launches: | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 |
Ship commissionings: | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 |
Shipwrecks: | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 |
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