List of shipwrecks in January 1942
The list of shipwrecks in January 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1942.
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1 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kentwood | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk. She was taken in tow by a Royal Navy ship but later sank. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Koraltepe | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Black Sea east of Cape Igneada, Turkey (41°43′N 28°13′E) by ShCh-214 (![]() |
Penrhos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay with the loss of four lives.[1][4] |
Tashkent | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Feodosia by Luftwaffe aircraft. 17 crewmen killed.[5] |
Teiun Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship entered a Japanese minefield 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Santo Tomas, Luzon (16°11′N 120°18′E) and was sunk. 27 military passengers, her commanding officer and 6 crewmen killed.[6] |
Toen Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The fleet oiler struck a mine southwest of Hong Kong, losing her bow, and was beached. Refloated, repaired and returned to service.[7] |
2 January
For the scuttling of the Swedish cargo ship Shantung on this day, see the entry for 25 December 1941.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anakan | ![]() |
World War II The coaster was bombed and sunk, or scuttled, at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. Later salvaged by the Japanese and put in service as Anan Maru.[8] |
Bisayas | ![]() |
World War II The coaster was bombed and sunk at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft.[8] |
USS Camia | ![]() |
World War II: The launch was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft at Cavite Naval Base, Philippines .[9] |
HMS Daisy | ![]() |
The tugboat foundered in the Mediterranean Sea between Alexandria and Tobruk.[10] |
Don Jose | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean by Japanese aircraft and was beached. She was captured by the Japanese renamed Dosai Maru and taken to Hong Kong, where she was damaged by Allied bombing and consequently scrapped, or lost in 1945.[1][11] |
F 151 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type A MFP landing craft was thrown by wind against the wreck of Wasserfloh at Ras el Aali, Libya, wounding one crew, and then was sunk by a near-miss in a bombing attack in the evening.[12] |
USS Iona | ![]() |
World War II: The Yard Tug was bombed and sunk at Cavite Naval Base, Philippines in a Japanese air raid.[13] |
Lanau | ![]() |
World War II: The Philippine hospital ship was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft off Cebu, Philippines.[14][15] |
Luzon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk, or scuttled, at Manilla. Raised, repaired, and put in Japanese service as Ruson Maru.[8] |
Malama | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean (26°21′S 151°24′W) by an aircraft from Aikoku Maru (![]() ![]() |
USS Mercedes | ![]() |
World War II: The Yard Tug was destroyed to prevent capture at Cavite Naval Base, Philippines.[17] |
USS Rivera | ![]() |
World War II: The YFB-861 class Yard Ferry was scuttled at the Cavite Navy Yard to prevent capture.[18][19] |
Ruth Alexander | ![]() |
World War II: The derelict cargo ship sank from damage suffered on 31 December 1941, when she had been bombed by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft off Balikpapan, Borneo, Netherlands East Indies, and abandoned by her crew.[20][21][22] |
SKR-24 Aysberg | ![]() |
The guard ship was wrecked at Lumbovsky Island in a storm.[23] |
USS Santa Rita | ![]() |
World War II: The YFB-861 class Yard Ferry was scuttled at the Cavite Navy Yard to prevent capture.[24][25] |
Waziristan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 7A: The cargo ship became stranded in ice. She was damaged by Luftwaffe bombing and then torpedoed and sunk by U-134 (![]() |
USS Yacal | ![]() |
World War II: The Yard Ferry was scuttled at the Cavite Navy Yard to prevent capture.[27][28] |
3 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Corfen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Thames Estuary. She was taken in tow but later sank. One crewman died later of wounds. The rest of the crew survived.[1] |
Langkoeas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea north of Bawean, Dutch East Indies by I-58 (![]() ![]() |
Meiko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The troop transport was sunk when her cargo of gasoline caught fire off Hainan. All crewmembers rescued by Kashii (![]() |
Moji Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Moji Maru-class tanker was sunk by a mine south west of Hong Kong.[30] |
Robert | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk (52°17′30″N 02°00′00″E). She was taken in tow but sank the next day.[1][31] |
4 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Krasnyi Kavkaz | ![]() |
World War II: The Admiral Nakhimov-class cruiser was bombed and severely damaged off the Kerch Peninsula by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of Sturzkampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe. Repairs took until October to complete.[32] |
Kwangtung | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Java Sea south of Java by I-156 (![]() |
No. 058 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk on this date.[35] |
HMS Sona | ![]() |
World War II: The armed yacht was bombed and sunk at Poole.[36] |
Nuevo San Pietro | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper, a caïque, was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea west of Cephalonia, Greece (38°07′N 20°20′E) by HMS Thunderbolt (![]() |
5 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ammiraglio St Bon | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (38°22′N 15°22′E) by HMS Upholder (![]() |
Città di Palermo | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west of Cape Dukato, Albania by HMS Proteus (![]() |
Cornelia Maersk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Hoek van Holland, South Holland, Netherlands during a British air raid. Her crew survived.[3][38] |
No. 91 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[39] |
Nogin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Feodosia by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Vrzyvatel T-405 | ![]() |
World War II: The Project 53-class minesweeper was damaged by German aircraft and later ran aground at Eupatoria. She was destroyed next day by German field artillery. Five crew were killed, 19 captured (two died of wounds) and one escaped.[40] |
6 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Baron Erskine | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 62: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpoedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°15′N 18°30′W) by U-701 (![]() |
No. 0131 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk on this date.[35] |
Nogin | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Feodosia by Luftwaffe aircraft.[3] |
Norwich Trader | ![]() |
The coaster exploded and sank in the North Sea (51°55′07″N 1°32′05″E) with the loss of all seven crew.[1] |
Zyrjanin | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk at Feodosia by Luftwaffe aircraft. One crewman killed.[3] |
7 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Djirak | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea (7°15′S 116°23′E) by I-57 (![]() |
Jumièges | ![]() |
The cargo liner issued a mayday in the Mediterranean Sea off the Balearic Islands, Spain during a storm. No further trace as found of her and her 20 crew.[42][43][44] |
No. 111 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[39] |
Perla | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of Pantelleria by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 830 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. There were no casualty and 78 survivors.[1][37] |
Unkai Maru No.1 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary collier was torpedoed and heavily damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Miko, Japan (34°27′N 138°59′E) by USS Pollack (![]() |
V 5104 Orkan | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Kitbag: The submarine chaser was shelled and damaged by HMS Inglefield and HMS Intrepid (both ![]() |
8 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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USAMP General Richard Arnold | ![]() |
World War II The United States Army mine planter sprang a leak in a storm and sank 20 miles south east of the Isles of Shoals. Ten crewmen killed. Her commanding officer was rescued by USAMP L-88 (![]() |
Van Rees | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south of Tjilapjap, Dutch East Indies by I-56 (![]() |
Van Riebeeck | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpoedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (8°11′S 108°47′E) by I-56 (![]() ![]() |
9 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Benkoelen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea (4°50′S 112°20′E) by I-65 (![]() ![]() |
Camphuijs | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled, then torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea west of Bawean Island (4°40′S 111°47′E) by I-58 (![]() |
Chatyr Dag | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Feodosia by Luftwaffe aircraft.[3] |
Lamoricière | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner foundered during a violent storm in the Mediterranean Sea north of Menorca, Spain with the loss of 299 of the 394 people aboard, while trying to help locate Jumièges.[3][42][43] |
Spartakovets | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Feodosia by Luftwaffe aircraft.[3] |
Poul Carl | ![]() |
The cargo ship was rammed and sunk in the Øresund. Her crew survived.[50] |
Teian Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pollack (![]() |
HMS Vimiera | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 693: The V-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary with the loss of 96 of her 110 crew. |
10 January
Ship | Country | Description 07-35N, 103-13E |
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Akita Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Siam (07°35′N 103°13′E) by HNLMS O 19 (![]() ![]() |
Borderdene | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Brean Down, Somerset with the loss of all four crew.[1] |
Continent | ![]() |
The 466-gross register ton coastal freighter on passage from New York to Newfoundland was rammed in foggy weather by the tanker Byron D. Benson (![]() |
Daylite | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine laid by I-124 (![]() |
Elise Schulte | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground near Tromsø, Norway and sank the next day. The whole crew was rescued.[1][57][58] |
Fedora | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of Cape Dukato, Albania by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Harbin Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in South China Sea (17°40′N 109°20′E) by USS Stingray (![]() |
Kanko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Pickerel (![]() |
M-175 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (70°09′N 32°50′E by U-584 (![]() |
Mimona | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship grounded near Kjølnes Lighthouse, Norway (70°49′N 29°20′E). On 19 January K-22 (![]() |
HMS Queen of Bermuda | ![]() |
The armed merchant cruiser ran aground at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and was severely damaged. She was refloated the next day, repaired and returned to service.[1] |
U-374 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HNLMS Isaac Sweers (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HNLMS Van Masdijn | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat, the former Japanese fishing boat Borneo Maru captured in December 1941, was sunk by a Japanese flying boat off Tarakan Netherlands East Indies. There were 10 dead and 45 survivors.[66][67][68] |
11 January
For sinking of the American tanker Manatawny on this date, see the entry for 12 December 1941.
Ship | Country | Description |
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City of Pittsburgh | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship ran aground at Alexandria, Egypt and broke her back, a total loss.[1] |
USAT Clevedon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship suffered an engine room fire at the Army pier at Yakutat, Alaska, was towed to sea where she sunk about a mile off shore without casualties.[69] |
USAT Liberty | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Lombok Strait (8°54′S 115°28′E) by I-166 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HNLMS Prins van Oranje | ![]() |
World War II: The Prins van Oranje-class minelayer was shelled and sunk by Yamakaze and PB-38 (both ![]() |
R 42 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a submerged wreck and sank in the English Channel off Ambleteuse, Pas-de-Calais, France.[3] |
Wulin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Muar River, Malaya by Japanese aircraft. One crew was killed. She was later salvaged and entered Japanese service as Unryu Maru.[1][73] |
12 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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USAT Clevedon | ![]() |
An engine room fire broke out aboard the 7,314-ton United States Army Transport in the harbor at Yakutat, Territory of Alaska. The steamer Taku (![]() |
Cyclops | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Paukenschlag: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°51′N 63°48′W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Parsons | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Stroma, Pentland Firth (58°41′N 3°06′W) and broke in three. Declared a total loss.[76] |
Frisco | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada (44°50′N 60°20′W) by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Quickstep | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°46′N 1°26′E) with the loss of 12 of her 28 crew.[1] |
Toboali | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk at Bagan Siapi, Dutch East Indies by Japanese aircraft. In 1944 she was salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Aki Maru.[1] |
U-374 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Cape Spartivento, Calabria, Italy (37°50′N 16°00′E) by HMS Unbeaten (![]() |
W-13 | ![]() |
World War II: The W-13-class minesweeper was sunk by Dutch 4.7-inch shore batteries at Tarakan.[80] |
W-14 | ![]() |
World War II: The W-13-class minesweeper was sunk by Dutch 4.7-inch shore batteries at Tarakan.[81] |
Yngaren | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 168: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 57°N 26°W) by U-43 (![]() |
13 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Brazos | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with HMS Archer (![]() |
Empire Masefield | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (54°22′N 0°19′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[1][76] |
Friar Rock | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 64: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (45°30′N 60°40′W) by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Lerwick | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (54°26′N 0°24′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of five crew.[1] |
14 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bataysk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Kerch, Soviet Union.[86] |
Chepo | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 55: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) west of Rockall, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom (58°30′N 19°40′W) by U-43 (![]() ![]() |
Dupoco II | ![]() |
The 8-gross register ton, 30.9-foot (9.4 m) motor vessel was destroyed by fire at Juneau, Territory of Alaska.[88] |
Empire Surf | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 55: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Faroe Islands (58°42′N 19°16′W) by U-43 (![]() ![]() |
Mercia | ![]() |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel (51°31′21″N 2°46′44″W) with the loss of all hands.[1] |
No. 44 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[39] |
Norness | ![]() |
World War II: the tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°28′N 70°50′W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Turkheim | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Syltefjorden, Norway by S-102 (![]() |
11 V 1 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (former Greek Palaskas) struck a mine laid on 11 January by HMS Porpoise (![]() |
15 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Catalina | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler, a former Kil-class gunboat, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 47°N 52°W) by U-203 (![]() |
Coimbra | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°25′N 72°21′W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Dayrose | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°32′N 53°00′W) off Newfoundland by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
Diala | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (44°50′N 46°50′W) by U-553 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Bay | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Middlesbrough, Yorkshire (54°41′08″N 1°08′36″W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued. |
Empire Homer | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on Sandray, Outer Hebrides and broke in two, a total loss.[76] |
F 148 | ![]() |
World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was sunk by an explosion off Tripoli, probably a mine. The 14 crew were all rescued, 12 of them wounded.[99] |
IV II | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Suda Bay.[1] |
Jalarajan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (0°12′S 97°00′E) by I-65 (![]() |
Vestland | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Hvalfjord, Iceland and was damaged. She was refloated on 16 March and towed to Reykjavík. Departed under tow on 21 October for repairs at a Tyneside shipyard, but foundered on 24 October in the Atlantic Ocean (50°15′N 11°30′W).[100] |
U-93 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was shelled, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Madeira, Portugal (36°10′N 15°25′W) by HMS Hesperus (![]() |
U-577 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Mersa Matruh, Egypt (32°40′N 25°48′E) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm with the loss of all 43 crew.[102] |
16 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Empire Chief | ![]() |
The tanker ran aground off Reykjavík, Iceland. She was refloated in March 1942, repaired and returned to service. |
HMT Irvana | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. All crew were rescued.[93] |
Jean Jaures | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Feodosia by a mine with the loss of 40 lives.[5][103] |
Kolkoshnik | ![]() |
The cargo ship was wrecked off the Sambro Island Lighthouse.[104] |
R. J. Cullen | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.[105] |
Senang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Singapore (1°15′N 104°05′E) with the loss of 54 of her 93 crew.[93] |
Zhan Zhores | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was sunk off Feodosia by a magnetic mine.[3] |
17 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Enisej | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 8: The naval trawler was torpedoed and damaged in the Arctic Sea (69°30′N 39°05′E) by U-454 (![]() |
HMS Gurkha | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MW 8B: The L-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Sidi Barrani, Egypt (31°50′N 26°15′E) by U-133 (![]() ![]() |
I-60 | ![]() |
World War II: The Kaidai IIIa/b type submarine was depth charged and forced to the surface and sunk in a running gun battle in the Sunda Strait off Krakatoa, Dutch East Indies (6°19′30″S 104°49′20″E) with HMS Jupiter (![]() |
HMS Matabele | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 8: The Tribal-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Sea (69°21′N 35°34′E) by U-454 (![]() |
MTB 47 | ![]() |
World War II: The White 73-foot-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by enemy action in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France. All crew were taken as prisoners of war.[93] |
RFA Nyholt | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°46′N 54°18′W) off Newfoundland by U-87 (![]() ![]() |
Octavian | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (about 45°N 60°W) off Nova Scotia by U-203 (![]() |
Rampino | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantelleria (35°59′N 10°45′E) by HMS Umbra (![]() |
San Jose | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a collision with SS Santa Elisa in the Atlantic Ocean (39°15′N 74°09′W). All crew was saved. The Santa Elisa was towed to New York and repaired.[93][113][114] |
18 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Allan Jackson | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°37′N 74°20′W by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
Charlwood | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FN 886: The cargo ship collided in the North Sea off the mouth of the Tyne with Lyng (![]() |
Città di Livorno | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Crete, Greece (35°42′N 24°24′E) by HMS Porpoise (![]() |
Dimitrios G Thermiotis | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 53: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 51°N 62°W) by U-86 (![]() |
Eizan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Kii Channel by USS Plunger (![]() |
Empire Kingfisher | ![]() |
The cargo ship struck a submerged object 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada and was holed. She sank the next day. There were no casualties.[76][119] |
HMT Erin | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was sunk at Gibraltar by a bomb placed aboard by a Spanish agent of the Abwehr. Four men were killed.[93][120][121] |
Frances Salman | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1099 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland by U-552 (![]() |
Hai-Kan No. 6 | ![]() |
The decommissioned Kasuga-class armored cruiser (ex-Nisshin) was sunk as a gunnery target in the Inland Sea off Kurahashi, Japan, by the battleship Yamato (![]() |
HMT Honjo | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was damaged beyond repair at Gibraltar by the explosion of the bomb placed aboard the HMT Erin by a Spanish agent of the Abwehr. She was never repaired. Two crew were killed.[93][123][121] |
Luzon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by Japanese aircraft at Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines and beached to prevent sinking. Salvaged and put in Japanese service as Luzon Maru (![]() |
19 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ciltvaira | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of the United States (35°25′N 75°23′W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More: Latvian Mercantile Marine during World War II |
City of Atlanta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of the United States (35°42′N 75°21′W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Floristan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS.17:The cargo ship was wrecked in a gale and rain 6 miles north of the Orsay Light at Kilchiaran Bay. Broke in two the next day. All on board made it to shore in her boats.[129][130] |
H K D | ![]() |
World War II: The steam vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°28′12″N 0°52′42″E). Both crew were rescued.[93] |
RMS Lady Hawkins | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk between Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States and Bermuda (35°00′N 72°30′W) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
Mobeka | ![]() |
Convoy OS.17:The cargo ship ran aground off the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland (55°13′N 6°02′W). Salvage was abandoned in April 1942.[134][135] |
Norvana | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina by U-123 (![]() |
USS PT-31 | ![]() |
World War II: The ELCO 77'-class PT boat ran aground in Subic Bay, Luzon (14°45′N 120°13′E) and was scuttled the next day.[137] |
HMT Rosemonde | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal by U-581 (![]() |
Sørøy | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Sværholt Peninsula by K-23 (![]() |
Thermopylæ | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MW 8A: The troopship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (34°03′N 24°14′E) by a Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of 33 of the 374 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Havock (![]() |
Vaaland | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing cutter was shelled and sunk off Berlevåg, Norway by K-22 (![]() |
Van Imhoff | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Java, Dutch East Indies by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. The ship was carrying 478 German civilian internees, who, forced at gunpoint to remain on the ship, perished almost completely. The few survivors were intentionally denied resuce and assistance by the Dutch; only a few managed to reach nearby islands.[3][93] |
20 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Banshu Maru No. 52 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by mines in Subic Bay (14°45′N 120°17′E). Survivors rescued by Aso Maru. Nampo Maru, and Kiso Maru (all![]() |
Eidsvold | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, Australia by I-59 (![]() |
Herstein | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Rabaul: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea by Japanese aircraft with the loss of one crew member.[93] |
I-124 | ![]() |
World War II: The I-121-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in Beagle Gulf 40 miles (64 km) west of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia (12°7′S 130°06′E) by HMAS Deloraine (![]() |
Markkyn | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Port Logan, Wigtownshire. Refloated on 5 June, repaired and re-entered service as Empire Usk.[76] |
Maro | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 53: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-43 (![]() |
USS S-36 | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine ran aground on the Taka Bakang Reef in the Makassar Strait, Dutch East Indies. She was scuttled due to damage sustained and to prevent capture by enemy forces. The whole crew was rescued by Attla (![]() |
Westralia | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Rabaul: The coal hulk was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft at Simpson Harbour, New Britain. |
21 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alexandra Høegh | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°53′N 65°56′W) south of Nova Scotia by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Asiatic | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Tara, County Down and was abandoned. She was refloated on 2 April but declared a constructive total loss. Repaired and re-entered service in 1943 as Empire Torridge.[76] |
Belize | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°21′N 58°08′W) off Newfoundland by U-754 (![]() |
Chak Sang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Rangoon, Burma (15°42′N 95°02′E) by I-66 (![]() |
Nord | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Rangoon (15°28′N 94°36′E) by I-66 (![]() |
HMS Raub | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Belawan, Dutch East Indies by Japanese aircraft.[93] |
Walter Ohlrogge | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was struck a mine and sank off Norway.[150] |
William Hansen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°56′N 52°47′W off Newfoundland by U-754 (![]() ![]() |
Zannis L Cambanis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Malacca 1°15′N 104°31′E) with the loss of two crew.[93] |
22 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Athelcrown | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°06′N 59°54′W) off Nova Scotia by U-82 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Caledonian Monarch | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 63: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°39′N 7°36′W) off northwestern Scotland by U-588 (![]() |
Gandia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 54: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°45′N 53°00′W) off Labrador, Newfoundland by U-134 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Innerøy | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (42°30′N 59°54′W) by U-553 (![]() ![]() |
Lemantang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Belawan, Dutch East Indies by Japanese aircraft.[93] |
Olympic | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (36°01′N 75°30′W) by U-66 (![]() |
Vassilos A Polemis | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 53: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (42°32′N 52°38′W) by U-333 (![]() |
Van Overstraten | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpoedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean by I-64 (![]() |
Victoria | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by a Fairey Albacore aircraft of 826 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm with the loss of 391 of the 1,455 people aboard.[93][159] |
23 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Fukuyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea by USS Seadragon (![]() |
Heim | ![]() |
The coaster ran aground in Hjeltefjorden, Norway. She broke in two and sank. All crew survived.[161] |
HMS Larut | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel was bombed and sunk at Sabang, Dutch East Indies by Japanese aircraft. All crew were rescued.[93] |
Leiesten | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 56: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°27′N 43°19′W) by U-82 (![]() ![]() |
Nana Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Balikpapan: The Seia Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk by Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force Martin 139 aircraft in the Makassar Strait east of Bontang, at 00°18′N 117°43′E.[3][163] |
Navemar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Portugal by Barbarigo (![]() ![]() |
USS Neches | ![]() |
World War II: The oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (21°01′N 160°06′W) by I-72 (![]() ![]() |
Tai Sang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a Dutch mine and sank off Singapore (00°55′N 103°35′E). Of a crew of 31 and four passengers, only two survived to become prisoners of war.[93] |
Thirlby | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 66: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°20′N 66°15′W) by U-109 (![]() ![]() |
24 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Empire Gem | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (35°06′N 74°58′W) by U-66 (![]() |
Empire Wildebeeste | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 100: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°20′N 38°10′W) by U-596 (![]() ![]() |
Jukka Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Balikpapan: The transport ship was bombed and sunk by Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force Martin 139s.[3] |
Kuretake Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Balikpapan: The troop transport was torpedoed and sunk by USS John D. Ford (![]() |
Myoken Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea north of Kema, Celebes, Dutch East Indies (1°26′N 125°08′E) by USS Swordfish (![]() |
PB-37 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Balikpapan: The patrol boat, the former Momi-class destroyer Hishi, was torpedoed and damaged at (01°24′S 117°02′E) by USS Parrott, USS Paul Jones, USS John D. Ford and USS Pope (all ![]() |
Ringstad | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 55: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°50′N 51°04′W) by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
USS S-26 | ![]() |
The S-class submarine was rammed and sunk in the Gulf of Panama by USS Sturdy (![]() |
Sumanoura Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Balikpapan: The transport was shelled, torpedoed and sunk by USS Pope (![]() |
Tai Sang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Malacca (0°55′N 103°35′E) with the loss of 33 of the 35 people aboard.[93] |
Tatsugami Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Balikpapan: The transport was bombed and damaged on the 23rd by Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force Martin 139 aircraft in the Makassar Strait east of Bontang, at (00°18′N 117°43′E), then torpedoed and sunk at (01°18′S 117°04′E0 by USS Parrott and USS Pope (both ![]() |
Tsuruga Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Balikpapan: The transport was torpedoed and sunk at 00°10′N 118°00′E by submarine HNLMS K XVIII (![]() |
Venore | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°50′N 75°20′W) by U-66 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
25 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Z8 Bruno Heinemann | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1934A-class destroyer struck two mines and sank off the coast of Belgium, with the loss of 98 crewmen. |
Culebra | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°30′N 63°25′W) by U-123 (![]() |
Dalmatia L | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed in the Straits of Messina (37°45′N 15°30′E) by HMS Ultimatum (![]() |
Empire Pilgrim | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground 14 nautical miles (26 km) north of Aberdeen. She was holed and abandoned. Refloated on 16 February, subsequently repaired and returned to service.[76] |
Unnamed cargo ship (possibly Giang Sen) | ![]() |
World War II: A cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by I-59 (![]() |
Mount Kitheron | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°32′N 52°31′W) by U-754 (![]() |
Swynfleet | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Landguard Point Lighthouse, Suffolk. All crew were rescued.[93] |
Varanger | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°58′N 74°06′W) by U-130 (![]() |
26 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Borge F-3G | ![]() |
World War II: The motorboat was captured by ShCh-442 (![]() |
HMS Kelana | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary patrol boat was scuttled at Endau, Malaya.[93] |
Refast | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (42°41′N 53°02′W) by U-582 (![]() ![]() |
Sanuki Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Balikpapan, Netherlands East Indies by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.[3] |
HMS Shuman | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessel was scuttled and Endau. She was later salvaged and taken to Singapore.[93] |
HMAS Sirocco | ![]() |
The patrol boat was destroyed by fire at Hobart, Australia, burning to the waterline.[181] |
Tornator | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Omaisaki, Japan. She broke in two four days later and was declared a total loss.[149] |
Traveller | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°00′N 61°45′W) by U-106 (![]() |
HNLMS Wega | ![]() |
World War II: The Sirius-class patrol vessel was bombed and sunk at Olele by Japanese aircraft.[183] |
West Ivis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Virginia (35°03′N 73°10′W) by U-125 (![]() |
27 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
HNLMS Eveline | ![]() |
The auxiliary minesweeper sank at Milford Haven after a collision with HMS Shera (![]() |
Francis E. Powell | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°05′N 74°53′W) by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Harpa | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Singapore Strait with the loss of 39 of her 40 crew.[93] |
I-73 | ![]() |
World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 240 miles (390 km) west of Midway Atoll (28°24′N 178°35′E) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
Icarion | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°02′N 52°22′W) by U-754 (![]() |
Jan Carstensz | ![]() |
World War II: The small tanker was scuttled at Amboyna, Dutch East Indies.[93][190] |
Pan Norway | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (32°56′N 50°27′W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Thanet | ![]() |
World War II: Battle off Endau: The S-class destroyer was sunk off Endau, Malaya by Sendai, Yūgiri, Fubuki, Asagiri, and W-1 (all ![]() ![]() ![]() |
28 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Bjørnvik | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WP 103: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 17 of her 20 crew.[193] |
USAT General Royal T. Frank | ![]() |
World War II: The transport struck a mine or was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, split in half and sank in one minute 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Maui, Hawaii Territory. 24 of the 60 aboard were killed.[93][194] |
Idar | ![]() |
World War II: The paddle steamer was shelled and damaged in the Indian Ocean (10°12′N 80°13′E) by I-64 (![]() |
M 4104 Glettkau | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands during an air raid.[3] |
Ninuccia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Cape Planka, Yugoslavia (43°30′N 15°55′E), by HMS Thorn (![]() |
29 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Boelongen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Padang, Dutch East Indies by Japanese aircraft.[93] |
Bjørnvik | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 2.8 nautical miles (5.2 km) due east of Lizard Head, Cornwall by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 16 of her 19 crew.[93] |
Braconbush | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east of Duncansby Head, Caithness. All crew were rescued.[93] |
Buyskes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Padang by Japanese aircraft.[93] |
Crown | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing boat was bombed and sunk at Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[93] |
Elout | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Padang by Japanese aircraft.[93] |
Emba | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and severely damaged in the Black Sea off Kamysh Burun by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was subsequently used as a hulk at Suchumi, where she was torpedoed and sunk on 30 July 1943.[196] |
Florence Luckenbach | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 15 miles east of Madras, India (12°55′N 80°33′E) by I-64 (![]() |
Northgate Scot | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was bombed and damaged at Falmouth, Cornwall by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[93] |
Ocean Gift | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing boat was bombed and sunk at Rosehearty by Luftwaffe aircraft.[93] |
Poelau Tello | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Padang by Japanese aircraft.[93] |
HMT Sotra | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TA 21: The naval whaler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 miles east of Tobruk (32°07′N 25°30′E) by U-431 (![]() |
30 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
USCGC Alexander Hamilton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 170: The Treasury-class cutter capsized after being torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Reykjavík, Iceland, the previous day by the submarine U-132 (![]() ![]() |
Fertilia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine in the Adriatic Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of Brindisi, Apulia.[198] |
Ingøy | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank off Måsøy, Norway with the loss of 16 of the 23 people aboard.[199] |
Jalatarang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (12°50′N 81°00′E) by I-64 (![]() |
HMT Loch Alsh | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Skegness, Lincolnshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew survived.[93] |
Medusa | ![]() |
World War II: The Argonauta-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea north of Pola, Italy (44°54′N 13°46′E) by HMS Thorn (![]() |
USC&GS Research | ![]() |
World War II: The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (![]() |
Rochester | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°10′N 73°58′W) by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
31 January
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Belmont | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy NA 2: The Clemson-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland (42°02′N 57°18′W) by U-82 (![]() |
HMS Culver | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 98: The Banff-class sloop was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (48°43′N 20°14′W) by U-105 (![]() |
Helgoland | ![]() |
The cargo ship was lost off the coast of Finland due to ice damage.[93] |
Jalapalaka | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (13°00′N 81°08′E) by I-64 (![]() |
Lady Charlotte | ![]() |
World War II: The yawl was bombed and sunk at Eyemouth, Berwickshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[93] |
San Arcadio | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°10′N 63°50′W) by U-107 (![]() |
Spreewald | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) north of the Azores, Portugal (45°12′N 24°50′W) by U-333 (![]() |
HMT Unicity | ![]() |
The auxiliary minesweeper capsized and sank in the North Sea off Blyth, Northumberland during a storm with the loss of one crew member.[93] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Kommunist | ![]() |
The cargo ship was wrecked in the Black Sea between 19 and 23 January. Lost with all 34 crew members.[5] |
Leyte | ![]() |
World War II: The Cargo-liner was sunk at Cebu, Philippines by Japanese aircraft.[205][206] |
MAS 512 and MAS 513 | ![]() |
The MAS 501-class MAS boats were wrecked at Kefalonia on 21 January 1942 or 24 June 1942.[207] |
PiLB 1 | ![]() |
The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost sometime in January.[208] |
HMS Triumph | ![]() |
The T-class submarine disappeared between 30 December 1941 and 9 January 1942 with the loss of all 59 crew. Possibly struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[1] |
USS YO-64 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fuel Barge is lost to enemy action in the Philippines.[209] |
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Ship events in 1942 | |||||||||||
Ship launches: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
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 |
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