List of shipwrecks in September 1942
The list of shipwrecks in September 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during September 1942.
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References |
1 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Crown City | ![]() |
The 5,433-gross register ton, 410-foot (125.0 m) motor vessel was wrecked on the coast of Sledge Island in the Bering Sea off the west-central coast of the Territory of Alaska. Much of her cargo – foodstuffs, mobile machinery, Quonset huts, clothing, coal, ore, gasoline, airplane parts, and a deck load of lumber – was salvaged.[1] |
Ilorin | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea off Legu, Gold Coast (5°00′N 1°00′W) by U-125 (![]() |
Purga | ![]() |
World War II: The Uragan-class guard ship was sunk in Lake Ladoga by German aircraft.[3] |
U-756 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°41′N 31°30′W) by HMCS Morden (![]() |
2 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Gazon | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden north of Cape Guarafui (13°01′N 50°41′E) by I-29 (![]() |
HMS LCP(L) 83 | ![]() |
The landing craft, personnel (large) was lost on this date. |
Oktyabr | ![]() |
The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date. |
Passat | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk at Saint-Nazaire, France in an Allied air raid. The wreck was raised and scrapped in 1949.[7] |
Rostov-Don | ![]() |
The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date. |
PB-35 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat, a former Momi-class destroyer, was bombed and sunk off Santa Isabel Island (07°16′S 158°03′E) by a US Army Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the 11th Bomb Group. 92 crewmen were killed.[8] |
RTShch-124 | ![]() |
The K-15/M-17-class river minesweeping launch was sunk on this date.[9] |
Sperrbrecher 164 Bitsch | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, Netherlands.[10] |
Teikyu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Kinkasan Harbour, Honshū (42°08′N 141°15′E) by USS Guardfish (![]() |
U-222 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine collided in the Baltic Sea off Pillau, West Prussia (54°25′N 19°30′E) with U-626 (![]() |
3 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arnon | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Tartus, Syria by U-375 (![]() |
Chita Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Kinkasan Harbour by USS Guardfish (![]() |
Donald Stewart | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy LN-7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (50°32′N 58°46′W) by U-517 (![]() ![]() |
F 355 | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.[15] |
Hollinside | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) of Cape Sines, Portugal (approximately 38°N 19°W) by U-107 (![]() |
Miriam | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Tartus, Syria by U-375 (![]() |
Ocean Might | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (0°57′N 4°11′W) by U-109 (![]() |
Oktyabr | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off the Taman Peninsula by S 27, S 28, S 72 and S 102 (all ![]() |
Penrose | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Cape Sines (approximately 38°N 19°W) by U-107 (![]() |
Proletari | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off the Taman Peninsula by S 27, S 28, S 72 and S 102 (all ![]() |
Rostov-Don | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off the Taman Peninsula by S 27, S 28, S 72 and S 102 (all ![]() |
S 27 | ![]() |
World War II: The E-boat was sunk in the Black Sea off the Taman Peninsula by one of her own torpedoes.[10] |
Salina | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Tartus, Syria by U-375 (![]() |
Tenyu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Kinkasan Harbour by USS Guardfish (![]() |
U-162 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Trinidad (12°21′N 59°29′W) by HMS Pathfinder, HMS Quentin and HMS Vimy (all ![]() |
U-705 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°42′N 11°07′W) by an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley aircraft of 77 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[23] |
USS Wakefield | ![]() |
The troopship caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean. She was taken in tow by Foundation Frankin (![]() |
41 | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off the Taman Peninsula by S 27, S 28, S 72 and S 102 (all ![]() |
4 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amatlan | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (23°27′N 97°30′W) by U-171 (![]() |
Kaimei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk off the northeast coast of Honshu (40°14′N 141°51′E) by USS Guardfish (![]() |
Kashino | ![]() |
World War II: The ammunition ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off the east coast of Formosa (25°45′N 122°42′E) by USS Growler (![]() |
Padenna | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea approximately 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of Tobruk, Libya by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Polluce | ![]() |
World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was sunk by British aircraft north of Tobruk, Libya.[28] |
HSwMS Sjöborren | ![]() |
The Sjölejonet-class submarine collided with Virginia (![]() |
5 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Albachiara | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Derna, Libya by HMS Traveller (![]() |
F 157 | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.[15] |
USS Gregory | ![]() |
World War II: The high-speed transport, a former Wickes-class destroyer, was sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Guadalcanal by the destroyers Hatsuyuki, Murakumo and Yūdachi (all ![]() |
USS Little | ![]() |
World War II: The high-speed transport, a former Wickes-class destroyer, was sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Guadalcanal by the destroyers Hatsuyuki, Murakumo and Yūdachi (all ![]() |
Lord Strathcona | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Conception Bay, Newfoundland (47°35′N 52°29′W) by U-513 (![]() |
Myrmidon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Palmas, Liberia (0°45′N 6°27′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
Saganaga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Conception Bay, Newfoundland (47°35′N 52°29′W) by U-513 (![]() |
6 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aeas | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QS-33: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Saint Lawrence River (49°10′N 66°50′W) by U-165 (![]() |
Anshun | ![]() |
![]() The wreck of Anshun in Milne Bay. ![]() |
Britannic | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aalborg, Denmark.[10] |
Helen Forsey | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east south east of Bermuda (28°35′N 57°35′W) by U-514 (![]() |
John A. Holloway | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy GAT 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north of Gallinas Punta, Colombia (14°10′N 71°30′W) by U-164 (![]() |
No. 44 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[38] |
Taika Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off the east coast of Formosa by USS Growler (![]() |
Turkian | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Khan Yunis by U-375 (![]() |
Tuscan Star | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south west of Cape Palmas, Liberia (1°34′N 11°39′W) by U-109 (![]() ![]() |
USS YP-74 | ![]() |
Carrying a unit of Seabees, the yard patrol boat sank in Unimak Pass in the Aleutian Islands with the loss of four lives after colliding in fog with the merchant cargo ship Derblay (![]() |
7 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Mount Pindus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QS-33: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence south of Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada (48°50′N 63°46′W) by U-517 (![]() |
Mount Taygetus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QS-33: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence south of Anticosti Island (48°50′N 63°46′W) by U-517 (![]() |
Oakton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QS-33: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence south of Anticosti Island (48°50′N 63°46′W) by U-517 (![]() ![]() |
Puchero | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore at Punta Herrero, Mexico (19°18′N 87°27′W) and was declared a total loss. The wreck was broken up in 1943.[46] |
HMCS Raccoon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QS-33: The armed yacht was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Belle Isle (49°01′N 67°17′W) by U-165 (![]() |
Tor II | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (62°30′N 18°30′W) by U-617 (![]() |
8 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ocean Venture | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°05′N 74°46′W) by U-108 (![]() |
Tynningö | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Borkum, Lower Saxony, Germany.[10] |
9 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Henca | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the English Channel by aircraft of 263 Squadron, Royal Air Force. She was on a voyage from Cherbourg, France to Alderney, Channel Islands.[10] |
K-2 | ![]() |
World War II: The K-class submarine struck a mine and sank in Tanafjord.[10] |
MAS 571 | ![]() |
World War II: The MAS 552-class MAS boat was bombed and sunk at Yalta by Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft of the Soviet Naval Air Force.[50][51] |
MAS 573 | ![]() |
World War II: The MAS 552-class MAS boat was bombed and sunk at Yalta by Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft of the Soviet Naval Air Force.[50][51] |
USCGC Muskeget | ![]() |
World War II: The weather ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°00′N 42°30′W) by U-755 (![]() |
Peiping | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°50′N 50°10′W) by U-66 (![]() |
USS YP-346 | ![]() |
World War II:The yard patrol boat was shelled and sunk, or beached, in the Solomon Islands off Tulagi by Sendai (![]() |
10 September
- For the loss of the Dutch cargo liner Alhena on this date, see the entry for 28 January 1941.
Ship | Country | Description |
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American Leader | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) west of Cape Town, South Africa (45°44′7″S 9°46′1″E) by Michel (![]() |
Arno | ![]() |
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Elisabeth van Belgie | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 127: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°30′N 28°25′W) by U-96 (![]() |
Empire Oil | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 157: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (51°23′N 28°13′W) by U-659 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Haresfield | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea (13°05′N 54°35′E) by I-29 (![]() |
HMS MGB 335 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile C motor gunboat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by Kriegsmarine surface vessels.[61] |
No. 75 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[38] |
Sveve | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 127: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-96 (![]() ![]() |
Zuiun Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster collided with Kuroshio Maru (![]() |
11 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMCS Charlottetown | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SQ 30: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St Lawrence 11 nautical miles (20 km) off Cap-Chat, Quebec by U-517 (![]() |
Cornwallis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Bridgetown, Barbados (13°05′N 59°36′W) by U-514 (![]() |
Delães | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°03′N 29°32′W) by U-96 (![]() |
Empire Dawn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cape Town, South Africa by Michel (![]() |
Fjordaas | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 127: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (51°16′N 29°08′W) by U-218 (![]() |
Helgeland | ![]() |
The 82-ton, 76-foot (23.2 m) halibut schooner was seen for the last time at Port Vita (58°03′50″N 153°04′20″W) on Raspberry Island in the Territory of Alaska′s Kodiak Archipelago. She subsequently disappeared with the loss of her entire crew of 10.[67] |
Hindanger | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 127: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (49°39′N 32°24′W) by U-584 (![]() ![]() |
Hokushu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sun in the Pacific Ocean off the Marshall Islands by USS Narwhal (![]() |
Kanto Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The aircraft transport was torpedoed and sunk in the central Makassar Straits, 30 nautical miles (56 km) northwest of Kendari, Celebes, Netherlands East Indies (03°15′S 118°27′E) by USS Saury (![]() |
Yayoi | ![]() |
![]() Yayoi under attack ![]() |
12 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bonden | ![]() |
World War II: Continuation War: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Shch-309 (![]() |
Empire Moonbeam | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 127: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-211 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jussi H. | ![]() |
World War II: Continuation War: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a S-13 (![]() |
Hektoria | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 127: The whale factory ship, a former White Star Line ocean liner, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-211 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hera | ![]() |
World War II: Continuation War: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Shch-308 (![]() |
Ida S. | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk La Maddelena, Sardinia by HMS Sahib (![]() |
Laconia | ![]() |
World War II: Laconia Incident: The troopship, carrying British and Polish troops, civilians and Italian prisoners of war, was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic near Ascension Island by U-156 (![]() |
Niyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Burma by Royal Air Force aircraft.[81] |
Robert Bornhofen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed (or mined) and sunk in Porsangerfjord, Norway (70°43′N 25°58′E). One crew was killed.[82][83] |
Stanvac Melbourne | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Trinidad (10°30′N 60°20′W) by U-515 (![]() |
Trevilley | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°30′S 7°50′W) by U-68 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-88 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Arctic Ocean south of Spitzbergen, Norway by HMS Faulknor (![]() |
Woensdrecht | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Trinidad (10°27′N 60°17′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
13 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Africander | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The freighter was sunk by a torpedo from an aircraft off the Lofoten Islands.[87] |
Empire Beaumont | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Sea by aircraft of KG 26, Luftwaffe. |
Empire Lugard | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAG 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°07′N 63°32′W) by U-558 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Stevenson | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Bear Island, Norway (76°10′N 10°05′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[59] |
John Penn | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (76°00′N 10°00′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[89] |
Lima | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Liberia (2°35′N 11°22′W) by U-506 (![]() |
Macbeth | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The freighter was damaged by two torpedoes from a German Heinkel He 111 off the Lofoten Islands and was scuttled by convoy escorts. No casualties.[91] |
Nimba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°41′N 60°24′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Ocean Vanguard | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°43′N 60°11′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Oliver Ellsworth | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Greenland Sea (76°10′N 10°05′E) by U-408 (![]() ![]() |
Oregonian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Bear Island, Norway (76°00′N 09°30′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. |
Patrick J. Hurley | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 950 nautical miles (1,760 km) north east of Barbados (22°59′N 46°15′W) by U-512 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stalingrad | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea (75°52′N 7°55′E) by U-408 (![]() |
Stone Street | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 127: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°18′N 39°43′W) by U-594 (![]() ![]() |
Sukhona | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The freighter was sunk by torpedoes from a German Heinkel He 111 northwest of Bear Island, Norway.[99] |
Suriname | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAG 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (12°07′N 63°32′W) by U-558 (![]() |
Vilja | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAG 5: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea (12°15′N 62°52′W) by U-558 (![]() ![]() |
14 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alabastro | ![]() |
World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was sunk off Algiers, Algeria (37°28′N 04°34′E) by a Short Sunderland flying-boat of No. 202 Squadron RAF with all 44 hands.[102][103] |
Atheltemplar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Greenland Sea south of Bear Island, Norway by U-457 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Coventry | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Agreement: The C-class cruiser was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Alexandria, Egypt, by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. She was scuttled by HMS Zulu (![]() |
F 159 | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.[15] |
F 168 | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.[15] |
Harborough | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Galera Point, Trinidad (10°03′N 60°20′W) by U-515 (![]() |
I / 43 | ![]() |
World War II: The flak boat was sunk at Tobruk, Libya by shore-based artillery. Survivors were taken as prisoners of war. |
HMS ML 352 | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Agreement: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya by Italian Macchi 202.[106] |
HMS ML 353 | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Agreement: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya. |
HMS MTB 308, HMS MTB 310, and HMS MTB 312 |
all ![]() |
World War II: Operation Agreement: The Elco 77' PT boats were bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Luftwaffe or Italian aircraft.[82] |
HMS MTB 314 | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Agreement: The Elco 77' PT boat was ran aground and abandoned, possibly sunk, off Tobruk. Salvaged by the Germans and put in German service as RA-10 (![]() |
Mary Luckenbach | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The freighter blew up and sank 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) west of North Cape, Norway (76°00′N 16°00′E) during a German air attack when her cargo of 1,000 tons of TNT exploded. All 24 gunners and 41 crewmen were killed.[108] |
Nojima Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The ammunition transport ran aground off Kiska, Alaska Territory, United States, and was wrecked.[10] |
HMCS Ottawa | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 127: The C-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°55′N 43°27′W) by U-91 (![]() |
HMS Sikh | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Agreement: The Tribal-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk with the loss of 115 of her 190 crew. |
Sperrbrecher 142 Westerbroek | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium.[10] |
U-589 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Arctic Ocean by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 825 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Avenger and also by HMS Onslow (both ![]() |
Wacosta | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The freighter was disabled by concussion from the explosion of Mary Luckenbach (![]() |
HMS Zulu | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Agreement: The Tribal-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk by Macchi C.200 aircraft of the Regia Aeronautica. She sank the next day. |
15 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Boston Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship collided with USS Seal (![]() |
Breedijk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°05′S 8°54′W) with the loss of two of the 52 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Cubango (![]() |
Inger Elisabeth | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SQ-36: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cap-des-Rosiers, Quebec, Canada (48°49′N 64°06′W) by U-517 (![]() |
Kioto | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean east of Tobago (11°05′N 60°46′W) by U-514 (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCP(L) 29, | ![]() |
The landing craft, personnel (large) was lost on this date.[115] |
HMS LCP(R) 617 | ![]() |
The landing craft, personnel (ramped) was lost on this date. |
USS O'Brien | ![]() |
World War II: The Sims-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean near Guadalcanal by I-19 (![]() |
R 66 | ![]() |
World War II: The Räumboot struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland.[10] |
Ravens Point | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Gibraltar by Italian frogmen.[10] |
Saturnus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SQ-36: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cap-des-Rosiers (48°49′N 64°06′W) by U-517 (![]() |
Sonderberg | ![]() |
World War II: The factory ship was bombed and severely damaged at Cherbourg, France by Douglas Boston aircraft of 107 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Gutted by fire, she was subsequently scuttled as a blockship in June 1944. The wreck was dispersed by explosives in January 1947.[117] |
Sørholt | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°45′N 60°00′W) by U-515 (![]() |
Star No. 71 | ![]() |
The 39-gross register ton, 61.4-foot (18.7 m) scow sank off the Territory of Alaska.[119] |
U-261 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (59°50′N 9°28′W) by an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 43 crew.[120] |
USS Wasp | ![]() |
![]() USS Wasp World War II: The Wasp-class aircraft carrier was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean near Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by I-19 ( |
16 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Commercial Trader | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1099 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) east of Trinidad (10°30′N 60°15′W) by U-558 (![]() |
Empire Soldier | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON-127: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of St. John's, Newfoundland (47°35′N 51°44′W) in a collision with Tanker F. J. Wolfe (![]() |
Joannis | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SQ 36: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence (49°10′N 67°05′W) by U-165 (![]() |
Ocean Honour | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed, shelled, and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (12°48′N 50°50′E) by I-29 (![]() |
HMS Talisman | ![]() |
World War II: The T-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Sicilian Passage with the loss of all 63 crew.[82] |
U-457 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Barents Sea (75°05′N 43°15′E) by HMS Impulsive (![]() |
17 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Astrid | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Skaggerak 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of the Hals Lighthouse. Her crew survived. She was salvaged in 1943.[125] |
Carbonia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Hammamet, Tunisia by British aircraft.[10] |
Karpfanger | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Handley Page Hampden aircraft of 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force south of Egersund, Norway. Twenty-three survivors were rescued by M 5209 (![]() |
Mae | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 41 nautical miles (76 km) north of Georgetown, British Guiana (8°03′N 58°13′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Peterton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (18°45′N 29°15′W) by U-109 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rostro | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage vessel was sunk with gunfire by HMS United (![]() |
V-39 Giovanna | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk with gunfire by HMS United (![]() |
HMT Waterfly | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Dungeness, Kent by Axis aircraft.[132] |
18 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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F 533 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C Marinefahrprahm was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Soviet Naval Air Force Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft.[133][15] |
FZ-3 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeping boat was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Soviet Naval Air Force Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft.[133] |
SS Kentucky | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The freighter was attacked by German aircraft and sunk by aerial torpedo without casualties 35 miles (56 km) off Cape Kanan, Soviet Union. Survivors were rescued by two British minesweepers.[134] |
Norfolk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Georgetown, British Guiana (8°36′N 59°20′W) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
Olaf Fostenes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (44°56′N 41°05′W) by U-380 (![]() ![]() |
19 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Alouette | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Cape Espichel, Portugal by U-552 (![]() |
Monte Gorbea | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Martinique (14°55′N 60°00′W) by U-512 (![]() |
HMS Pentland Firth | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off of the Ambrose Lightship off Sandy Hook, New Jersey (40°25′N 73°55′W) in a collision with USS Chaffinch (![]() |
Quebec City | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (2°12′S 17°36′W) by U-156 (![]() ![]() |
Shirogane Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Kogane Maru-class transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Bougainville Strait, 11 miles east of Lulaui Point, Bougainville (06°33′S 156°05′E) by USS Amberjack (![]() |
Wichita | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) northeast of Barbados by U-516 (![]() |
20 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Empire Hartebeeste | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 100: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°20′N 38°10′W) by U-596 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Leda | ![]() |
World War II: The Halcyon-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea south west of Spitsbergen, Norway by U-435 (![]() ![]() |
M 4448 Antoine Henriette | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine in the Bay of Biscay and sank or was beached.[10][146] |
Reedpool | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) south east of Trinidad (8°58′N 57°34′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Silver Sword | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QP 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea (75°52′N 0°20′W) by U-255 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Somali | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 18: The Tribal-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Greenland Sea (74°40′N 2°00′W) by U-703 (![]() ![]() |
Diamant | ![]() |
Originally she sailed under a Belgian flag, the ship was wrecked on the Dogs Nest rocks outside St Helier harbour, Jersey, Channel Islands [149][150] |
21 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Agnes | ![]() |
The 10-gross register ton, 33.6-foot (10.2 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire off Brothers Island (57°18′N 133°50′W) in Frederick Sound in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska.[151] |
Aquila | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Koei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The net tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Truk South Pacific Mandate (06°54′N 151°51′E) by USS Trout (![]() |
Liberia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Predsednik Kopajtic | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°30′N 59°30′W) by U-175 (![]() |
HMS St. Olaves | ![]() |
The Saint-class tugboat was wrecked off Duncansby Head, Scotland.[156] |
Tone Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea, east of Shanghai, China (31°18′N 123°27′E) by USS Grouper (![]() |
U-446 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Danzig off Kahlberg, East Prussia. She was raised on 8 November, repaired and returned to service.[158] |
22 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Apuania | ![]() |
World War II: The ship was bombed and damaged at Ras Hammamet, Tunisia by British aircraft. She was declared a total loss.[10] |
Bellingham | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QP 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea west of Jan Mayen, Norway (71°23′N 11°03′W) by U-435 (![]() ![]() |
Esso Williamsburg | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (53°12′N 41°00′W) by U-211 (![]() ![]() |
RFA Grey Ranger | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QP 14: The Ranger-class tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea west of Jan Mayen (71°23′N 11°03′W) by U-435 (![]() ![]() |
Kano Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was torpedoed and damaged by USS Grunion (![]() |
Leonardo Palomba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 miles (13 km) off Kuriat, Tunisia by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Ocean Voice | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QP 14: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Greenland Sea (71°23′N 11°01′E) by U-435 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Paul Luckenbach | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 800 miles (1,300 km) off the coast of India (10°03′N 63°42′E) by I-29 (![]() |
RTShch-121 | ![]() |
The K-15/M-17-class river minesweeping launch was sunk on this date.[9] |
23 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Athelsultan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 100: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (58°42′N 33°38′W) by U-617 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
B D Co. No. 5 | ![]() |
The 37-ton, 49-foot (14.9 m) scow foundered in the Bering Sea near Sledge Island (64°29′N 166°13′W), Territory of Alaska.[166] |
Bruyère | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (4°55′N 17°16′W) by U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Lindvangen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (9°20′N 60°10′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
HMAS Siesta | ![]() |
The patrol boat suffered an explosion and burned to the waterline at Fremantle, Australia. Four of her crew were injured. |
Tennessee | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 100: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (58°40′N 33°41′W) by U-617 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Vibran | ![]() |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (42°45′N 42°45′W) by U-582 (![]() |
24 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Antinous | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Trinidad (8°58′N 59°33′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Defoe | ![]() |
The cargo ship exploded, caught fire and was abandoned off Rockall, Inverness-shire, with the loss of six crew. She was on a voyage from Manchester, Lancashire to Famagusta, Cyprus.[172][173] |
Everett | ![]() |
The dredge was lost at Cape Pankof on Unimak Island in the Aleutian Islands.[174] |
Fiume | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) south east of Rhodes, Greece by Nereus (![]() |
John Winthrop | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 131: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°00′N 31°00′W) by U-619 (![]() |
HMS LCP(R) 622 | ![]() |
The landing craft, personnel (ramped) was lost on this date.[178] |
Losmar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean east of One and a Half Degree Channel 08°06′N 74°23′E by I-165 (![]() |
Penmar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 100: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to damaged steering gear. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°12′N 34°35′W) by U-432 (![]() ![]() |
Roumanie | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 100: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°10′N 28°20′W) by U-617 (![]() |
Sphinx | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tiros, Lebanon by U-561 (![]() |
West Chetac | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north of Georgetown, British Guiana (8°45′N 57°00′W) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
Zwettel | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was sunk by a mine in the Dnieper River Estuary at Berezan Island.[184] |
25 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Boston | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy RB 1: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (53°23′N 27°54′W) by U-216 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Bell | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UR 42: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (62°19′N 15°27′W) by U-442 (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCV 798 | ![]() |
The landing craft, vehicle was lost on this date.[186] |
Navigator | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Trelleborg, Sweden.[187] |
Teibo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the South China Sea east of Saigon, French Indochina (10°31′N 109°31′E) by USS Sargo (![]() |
U-253 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean northwest of Iceland (67°00′N 23°00′W) with the loss of all 45 crew.[189] |
Vledderveen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Öresund.[187] |
HMAS Voyager | ![]() |
World War II: The W-class destroyer ran aground off Timor (09°15′S 125°45′E) on 23 September. Discovered by the Japanese on 24 September and bombed beyond repair under the circumstances. Scuttled on 25 September. Crew rescued by HMAS Kalgoorlie and HMAS Warrnambool (both ![]() |
26 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
I-33 | ![]() |
The B1 type submarine sank at Truk due to a loss of buoyancy from a bungled retrimming attempt while being repaired. 33 crewmen killed. Raised 29 December 1942. Towed to Kure for repairs in March 1943. Repairs finished 1 June 1944. She sank again in the Iyo Nada near Kure, Japan during diving trials 16 June 1944.[191] |
M-60 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk by a mine of a flanking barrage laid by the minelayers Amiral Murgescu, Regele Carol I and Dacia (![]() |
New York | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy RB 1: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°34′N 25°44′W) by U-91 (![]() |
Tambour | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°50′N 59°50′W) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Veteran | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy RB 1: The V-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-404 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yorktown | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy RB 1: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Butt of Lewis (55°10′N 18°50′W) by U-619 (![]() ![]() |
27 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Francesco Barbaro | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed in the Ionian Sea off Navarino, Greece by HMS Umbra (![]() |
Gazelle | ![]() |
The patrol boat collided with Themis (![]() |
Radio | ![]() |
The 76-gross register ton, 74.8-foot (22.8 m) fishing vessel was wrecked on a reef in Shuyak Strait (58°29′N 152°36′W) between Shuyak Island and Afognak Island in the Kodiak Archipelago. Her crew of nine survived.[199] |
Stephen Hopkins | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship and the auxiliary cruiser Stier (![]() |
Stier | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary cruiser and the Liberty ship Stephen Hopkins (![]() ![]() |
U-165 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (47°00′N 5°30′W) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 311 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 51 crew.[202] |
28 September
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alcoa Mariner | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off the mouth of the Orinoco River, Venezuela (8°57′N 60°08′W) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
Antonico | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the mouth to the Marowijne River (5°30′N 53°30′W) by U-516 (![]() |
HMS LCP(R) 1019 | ![]() |
The landing craft, personnel (ramped) was lost on this date.[178] |
Lagés | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Amazon Estuary 75 nautical miles (139 km) north of Salinas (0°13′N 47°47′W) by U-514 (![]() |
Nefco No. 2 | ![]() |
The 30-gross register ton, 55.4-foot (16.9 m) scow sank off Naked Island (60°40′N 147°25′W) in Prince William Sound on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska.[206] |
Ozório | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1074 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Amazon Estuary 75 nautical miles (139 km) north of Salinas (0°03′N 47°45′W) by U-514 (![]() |
Tamon Maru No. 6 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Hokkaido by USS Nautilus (![]() |
29 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Baron Ogilvy | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cape Palmas, Liberia (2°30′N 14°30′W) by U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Avocet | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Liberia (4°05′N 13°23′W) by U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Franz Rudolf | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by Shch-310 (![]() |
Lifland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 101: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°40′N 30°30′W) by U-608 (![]() |
Registan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) off Barbados (12°37′N 57°10′W) by U-332 (![]() ![]() |
V 312 Hanseat | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot ran aground and was wrecked.[211] |
USS YC-898 and USS YC-899 | ![]() |
The non-self-propelled covered lighters sank while under tow off Key West, Florida.[212] |
30 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alipore | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Georgedtown, British Guiana (7°09′N 54°23′W) by U-516 (![]() ![]() |
Amiral Pierre | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar by HMAS Nizam (![]() |
Camila | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean by I-166 (![]() |
Kumsang | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Freetown, Sierra Leone (4°07′N 13°40′W) by U-125 (![]() |
Siam II | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Monrovia, Liberia (3°25′N 15°46′W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Gene | ![]() |
The 8-gross register ton, 32.5-foot (9.9 m) motor cargo vessel was wrecked on Rye Island on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska.[219] |
No. 64 | ![]() |
The Sh-4 Type motor torpedo boat was lost sometime in September.[220] |
PSB&D Co. #6 | ![]() |
The 247-gross register ton, 92-foot (28.0 m) cargo scow was lost at Unimak Bight (54°35′N 164°10′W) off Unimak Island in the Aleutian Islands.[221] |
Smeraldo | ![]() |
The Sirena-class submarine was lost in the Mediterranean Sea. Last report was received on 16 September off Sollum.[222] |
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Ship commissionings: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Shipwrecks: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
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