List of shipwrecks in March 1941
The list of shipwrecks in March 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1941.
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1 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cadillac | World War II: Convoy HX 109: The tanker (12 062 gt, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of the Bishop Rock (59°44′N 11°16′W) by German submarine U-552 ( | |
Empire Simba | World War II: The cargo ship (5647 gt, 1918) was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°21′N 5°23′W) by a Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe and was abandoned by her crew. She was towed to Liverpool, Lancashire, arriving on 4 March. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. | |
Huldra | World War II: The cargo ship (2112 gt, 1940) struck a mine and sank at Hustadvika, Norway.[3] | |
HMT Ploughboy | World War II: The naval trawler struck three mines off Malta and was severely damaged with the loss of one crew member. She was beached to prevent her sinking.[1] | |
Rotula | World War II: Convoy SC 22: The tanker (7981 gt, 1935) was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°15′N 5°33′W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of 16 of her 48 crew. She was later scuttled by a Royal Navy trawler.[1][4][5] | |
HMT St Donats | The naval trawler (349 gt, 1924) collided in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber with HMS Cotswold ( |
2 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Augvald | World War II: Convoy HX 109: The cargo ship (4811 gt, 1920) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Loch Ewe (59°30′N 7°30′W) by U-147 ( | |
Castlehill | World War II: The cargo ship (690 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel off Minehead, Somerset by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of all but one crew.[1][4] | |
Madge Wildfire | The cargo ship (372 gt, 1905) ran aground at Congress Point, Derbyhaven, Isle of Man and was wrecked.[7] | |
Pacific | World War II: Convoy HX 109: The cargo ship (6034 gt, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west south west of the Faroe Islands by U-95 ( | |
Simaloer | World War II: The cargo ship (6533 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°40′N 10°46′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of two crew. Thirty-nine survivors were rescued by the trawler Baldur ( |
3 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Cobbers | World War II: The naval trawler (275 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk off Lowestoft, Suffolk by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 11 of her 15 crew.[1][10] | |
Knight of Malta | The cargo ship (1553 gt, 1929) ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of Ras Azzaz, Egypt. There was no casualty. Salvage was abandoned on 10 March following air attacks on the ships dispatched.[1] | |
HMS MGB 12 | World War II: The MGB 6-class motor gun boat struck a mine in the Bristol Channel off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. She was taken in tow but sank on 6 March.[1] | |
Port Townsville | World War II: The ship (8661 gt, 1935) was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°05′N 5°24′W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. Two passengers were killed. She sank the next day.[1][4] | |
Tiny | World War II: The armed yacht (5 gt) was bombed and sunk at Sunderland, Co Durham by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
4 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Andø | World War II: The coaster (99 gt) was sunk at Lofoten, Norway, either by Fleet Air Arm aircraft or by demolition charges laid by British troops.[11] | |
Anonity | World War II: The coaster (303 gt, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east of Skegness Pier, Lincolnshire with the loss of four of her six crew.[1] | |
Bernhard Schulte | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship (1058, ? 1080 gt, 1923) was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands, Norway by HMS Tartar ( | |
Coburg | World War II: The cargo ship (7400 gt, 1928) was intercepted off Italian Somaliland (8°40′N 61°25′E) by a Supermarine Walrus aircraft from HMAS Canberra ( | |
Eilenau | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship (2404 gt) was sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands, Norway.[1] | |
Elbing | World War II: Operation Claymore: The collier (1441 gt, 1922) was shelled and set on fire in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Tartar ( | |
Felix Heumann | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship (2468 gt) was sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands.[1] | |
Gumbinnen | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship (1380 gt, 1922) was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Tartar ( | |
Hamburg | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship (5470 gt, 1911) was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Tartar ( | |
Ketty Brøvig | World War II: The captured Norwegian tanker (7031 gt, 1918) was intercepted off Italian Somaliland (8°40′N 61°25′E) by HMAS Canberra ( | |
Krebs | World War II: Operation Claymore: The patrol boat (215 gt) was sunk by gunfire from HMS Somali ( | |
Mira | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship (1152 gt, 1891) was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Bedouin ( | |
Pasajes | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship (1996 gt, 1920) was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Tartar ( |
5 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Colombo Lofaro | World War II: The cargo ship (897 gt) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Calabria (37°45′N 15°46′E) by HMS Triumph ( | |
Marzamemi | World War II: The cargo ship (958 gt) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Calabria (37°45′N 15°46′E) by HMS Triumph ( | |
Murjek | World War II: The cargo ship (5070 gt, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of Rockall, Inverness-shire by U-95 ( | |
S70 | World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was sunk by a mine.[16] | |
Silverstone | World War II: The tug (58 gt) struck a mine and sank in the River Medway 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) upstream of Rochester Bridge, Kent with the loss of all hands. Silverstone was towing barges Cestone, Rockstone, Sandstone and Stonecurb (all | |
Stolzenfels | World War II: The cargo ship (7512 gt) was sunk by enemy action in the North Sea off Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, Netherlands.[1] |
6 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anfitrite | World War II: The submarine was sunk in the Aegean Sea (34°55′N 23°45′E) by HMS Greyhound ( | |
HMT Keryado | World War II: The naval trawler (252 gt, 1920) struck a mine in the English Channel and sank 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of Brighton, Sussex with the loss of nine crew.[1][19] | |
Mexico | World War II: Convoy FS 247: The tanker (3017 gt, 1920) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°53′N 1°37′E) with the loss of ten of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Codrington ( | |
Mouse | World War II: The echo sounding boat was sunk by the explosion of a mine at Falmouth, Cornwall.[1] | |
Queen Wasp | World War II: The barge (196 gt) was sunk by the explosion of a mine at Falmouth.[1] | |
Sun VII | World War II: The tug (202 gt, 1918) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary with the loss of five crew.[1] |
7 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adolphe Urbain | The cargo ship was last reported in the Mumbles Roads, Glamorgan, United Kingdom, en route to Drogheda, Ireland. No further trace, except for a lifeboat that washed up at Kilrush, Ireland on 26 March.[21] | |
Athelbeach | World War II: Convoy OB 293: The tanker (6568 gt, 1931) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°30′N 13°30′W) by U-70. She was then torpedoed, shelled and sunk by U-99 (both | |
Boulderpool | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship (4805 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (52°58′N 1°28′E) by S-61 ( | |
Corduff | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship (2345 gt, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by S-28 ( | |
Delilian | World War II: Convoy OB 293: The cargo ship (6423 gt, 1923) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°28′N 13°38′W) by U-70 ( | |
Dotterel | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship (1385, ? 1048 gt, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk by S-29 ( | |
Flashlight | World War II: The coaster (934, ? 943 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (53°39′N 0°49′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[1] | |
Kenton | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship (1047 gt, 1913) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (52°57′N 1°30′E) by S-31 ( | |
Mentor | World War II: The cargo ship (3050 gt, 1902) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°30′N 25°00′W) by U-37 ( | |
MTB 28 | The Thornycroft 73-foot-class motor torpedo boat was destroyed by fire at Portsmouth, Hampshire.[1] | |
Rye | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship (1047 gt, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by S-27 ( | |
Terje Viken | World War II: Convoy OB 293: The whaler (20 638 gt, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°00′N 12°50′W) by U-99 ( | |
U-70 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMS Arbutus and HMS Camellia (both |
8 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Dart | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (25 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Suez Canal with the loss of two of her four crew.[1] | |
Dunaff Head | World War II: Convoy OB 293: The cargo ship (5258 gt, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°33′N 18°50′W) by UA ( | |
Francis Dawson | The cargo ship (3724 gt, 1923) caught fire at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and was declared a constructive total loss. Repaired and returned to service as Empire Tyne.[30] | |
George E. Klinck | The lumber schooner (560 gt) foundered off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, in a gale. All eight crew were rescued by the aircraft carrier USS Wasp ( | |
Harmodius | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship (5229 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°35′N 20°40′W) by U-105 ( | |
Hindpool | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship (4897 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°51′N 20°32′W) by U-124 ( | |
Lahore | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship (5304 gt, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (21°03′N 20°38′W) by U-124 ( | |
Nardana | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship (7974 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°51′N 20°32′W) by U-120 ( | |
Norman Queen | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The coaster (957 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk by S-102 ( | |
Nurgis | World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) west by north of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe. All 14 crew were rescued by Arthur Wright ( | |
Prins Frederik Hendrik | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in St George's Channel (52°20′N 5°37′W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of eight crew.[1][4] | |
Tielbank | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship (5084 gt, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°51′N 20°32′W) by U-124 ( | |
Togstоn | World War II: Convoy FS 429: The cargo ship (1547 gt, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by S-102 ( |
9 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Capo Vita | World War II: The cargo ship (5683 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Hammamet (36°09′N 11°07′E) by HMS Utmost ( | |
HMT Gulfoss | World War II: The naval trawler (358 gt, 1929) struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Hastings, Sussex with the loss of ten crew.[1][42] | |
HMT Hatsuse | World War II: The naval trawler (295 gt) struck a mine and was damaged in the English Channel 1.2 nautical miles (2.2 km) south of Penlee Point, Rame, Cornwall. She was beached in Cawsand Bay. Refloated on 11 March, repaired and returned to service.[1] | |
Marathon | World War II: The cargo ship (7296 gt, 1919) was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (approximately 21°N 25°W) by Scharnhorst ( |
10 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bur | World War II: The cargo ship (4343 gt, 1917) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel (52°12′N 5°52′W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. She was beached on Goodwick Sands. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[1][4] | |
Corinia | World War II: The coaster (870 gt, 1928) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (50°55′N 0°35′E) with the loss of 14 crew.[1] | |
Fenicia | World War II: The cargo ship (2584 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by HMS Unique ( | |
Reykjaborg | World War II: The trawler (687 gt, 1927) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 459 nautical miles (850 km) south east of Iceland by U-552 ( | |
Sparta | World War II: The coaster (708 gt, 1900) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (50°55′N 0°35′E) with the loss of nine crew.[1] | |
Waterland | World War II: The cargo ship (1107 gt, 1915) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (50°55′N 0°35′E) with the loss of seven crew.[1] |
11 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aberdeen | World War II: The trawler (163 gt, 1896) was bombed and sunk in Cardigan Bay by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of eight of her ten crew.[1][4] | |
Memnon | World War II: The cargo ship (7506 gt, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°41′N 21°00′W) by U-106 ( | |
HMT Revello | World War II: The naval trawler (230 gt) was bombed and sunk at Portsmouth, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was raised on 20 March and later repaired and returned to service.[1] | |
HMS Witherington | World War II: The W-class destroyer was bombed and damaged at Portsmouth by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. She was later repaired and returned to service.[1] |
12 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Buenos Aires | World War II: The cargo ship (5646 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was subsequently refloated, and used as a hulk at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands.[1] | |
Empire Frost | World War II: Convoy SC 23: The cargo ship (7005 gt, 1940) was bombed and damaged in St George's Channel (51°36′N 5°40′W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. She was taken in tow by Seine ( | |
Essex Lance | World War II: The cargo ship (6625 gt, 1918) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (51°03′N 1°38′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached the next day off Cromer, Norfolk. She was subsequently refloated, repaired and returned to service.[1] | |
Mammoth | World War II: The floating crane (1542 gt) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] | |
Pétursey | World War II: The trawler (91 gt, 1902) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-37 ( | |
Stella | World War II: The cargo ship (1202 gt, 1905) was bombed and sunk at Manchester, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated in October. Subsequently repaired and entered British service as River Swift.[1] | |
Trevethoe | World War II: Convoy FS 32: The cargo ship (5257 gt, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk (52°46′N 1°57′E) by S-28 ( |
13 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bullger | World War II: The tug (304 gt) struck a mine in Druridge Bay and sank while towing Empire Breeze. All 12 crew were rescued.[47] | |
Excelsior | World War II: The flat (122 gt, 1864) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] | |
Myrmidon | World War II: The cargo ship (6278 gt, 1930) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 27 March and drydocked for repairs.[1] | |
Ngatira | World War II: The cargo ship (525 gt, 1931) was damaged in the Bristol Channel (51°21′N 3°17′W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe and was beached. She was later refloated.[1][4] | |
Perseus | World War II: The cargo ship (1307 gt, 1922) was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Bardsey Island, Caernarvonshire by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[1][4] | |
Samlanes | World War II: The coaster (842 gt, 1908) struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) due south of The Lizard, Cornwall with the loss of all hands.[1] | |
Star XIX | World War II: The captured Norwegian whaler (249 gt, 1930) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 45°N 23°W) by HMS Scarborough ( | |
Star XXIV | World War II: The captured Norwegian whaler (361 gt, 1937) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 45°N 23°W) by HMS Scarborough ( | |
Tacoma City | World War II: Convoy HX 110: The cargo ship (4738 gt, 1929) struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay with the loss of four crew.[1][48] | |
Two Brothers | World War II: The fishing smack (17 gt) was bombed and sunk at King's Lynn, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] | |
Ullapool | World War II: Convoy SC 23: The cargo ship (4891 gt, 1927) struck a parachute mine, broke in two and sank in the Mersey with the loss of 15 of her 38 crew. The wreck was subsequently demolished.[1][45] |
14 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Artemisia | World War II: The cargo ship (6507 gt, 1920) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (52°53′N 1°39′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two crew.[1] | |
Belhaven | World War II: The collier (1498 gt, 1921) was bombed and sunk in the Clyde by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] | |
Clermiston | World War II: The cargo ship (1448, ? 1498 gt, 1921) was bombed and sunk at Glasgow, Renfrewshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was raised in October 1941 and beached. In 1942, she was towed to Ardrossan, Ayrshire.[1] | |
Herport | World War II: The cargo ship (2633 gt, 1919) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (53°15′N 1°05′E) with the loss of four crew.[1] | |
HMT Jeannie Leask | World War II: The naval trawler (95 gt) struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea (51°44′N 1°07′E) and was beached at Brightlingsea, Essex. She was bombed on 25 March by Luftwaffe aircraft. Refloated on 13 April and arrived at Wivenhoe, Essex.[1] | |
Peaceful Star | World War II: The drifter (94 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east south east of Rockabill, County Dublin, Ireland. All crew were rescued.[1] | |
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Rainer | World War II: The cargo ship (2609 gt) was torpeded and sunk in the North Sea by a Kriegsmarine U-boat.[1] | |
Santa Clara | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (30°48′N 68°42′W) by a Kriegsmarine U-boat with the loss of all hands.[1] | |
Santa Maria | World War II: The cargo ship (3539 gt, 1913) was torpedoed and sunk at Vlorë by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. There were one dead and 2 wounded. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[1][17] | |
Stanleigh | World War II: The cargo ship (1802 gt, 1912) was bombed and sunk in Liverpool Bay 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of the Bar Lightship ( | |
Trevarrack | World War II: The cargo ship (5270 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk at Dalmuir, Renfrewshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated later that month, repaired and returned to service.[1] | |
Western Chief | Convoy SC 24: The cargo ship (5759 gt, 1918) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°25′N 21°13′W) by Emo ( | |
Wirma | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north of Juist, Lower Saxony, Germany by Royal Air Force aircraft (may have been named Rainier at time of loss[49]).[4] |
15 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Athelfoam | World War II: The tanker (6554 gt, 1931) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (42°00′N 43°25′W) by Scharnhorst ( | |
Bianca | World War II: The tanker (5688 gt, 1926) was captured in the Atlantic Ocean by Gneisenau ( | |
British Strength | World War II: The tanker (7139 gt, 1931) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately (42°N 43°W) by Scharnhorst ( | |
Chabool | The tug (58 gt) sailed from Aden for Berbera, British Somaliland. No further trace, all eight crew lost.[50] | |
Eminent | World War II: The cargo ship (500 gt) struck a mine and sank in St George's Channel, United Kingdom (52°32′N 5°37′W). All crew were rescued.[21][50] | |
Myson | World War II: The cargo ship (4564 gt, 1927) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 42°N 43°W) by Gneisenau ( | |
Rio Dorado | World War II: The cargo ship (4507 gt, 1924) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 42°N 43°W) by Gneisenau ( | |
Royal Crown | World War II: The cargo ship (4388 gt, 1927) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 42°N 43°W) by Gneisenau ( | |
San Casimiro | World War II: The tanker (8046 gt, 1936) was captured in the Atlantic Ocean (39°59′N 43°19′W) by Gneisenau ( | |
Simnia | World War II: World War II: The tanker (6197 gt, 1936) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°28′N 43°30′W) by Gneisenau ( | |
Warrior | World War II: The tug (249 gt) struck a mine and was damaged in the Clyde at its confluence with the River Cart. She was beached at Renfrew. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[50] |
16 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Almkerk | World War II: The cargo ship (6810 gt, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°40′N 20°30′W) by U-106 ( | |
Beduin | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The tanker (8136 gt, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-99 ( | |
Chilean Reefer | World War II: The cargo ship (1793 gt, 1936) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°58′N 44°00′W) by Gneisenau ( | |
Demeterton | World War II: The cargo ship (5251 gt, 1926) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°58′N 44°00′W) by Scharnhorst ( | |
Elna E | World War II: The cargo ship (1174 gt, 1925) struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom with the loss of one of her 19 crew.[50][56] | |
Empire Industry | World War II: Convoy OB 272: The cargo ship (3721 gt, 1916) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°27′N 45°25′W) by Scharnhorst ( | |
Erodona | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The tanker (6207 gt, 1937) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (61°20′N 17°00′W) by U-110 ( | |
Ferm | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The tanker (6593 gt, 1933) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°42′N 13°10′W) by U-99 ( | |
Giovanni Boccaccio | World War II: The cargo ship (3141 gt) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Melito Porto Salvo, Italy (35°57′N 15°40′E) by HMS Parthian ( | |
Granli | World War II: Convoy OB 292: The cargo ship (1577 gt, 1935) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of Newfoundland by Gneisenau ( | |
J B White | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The cargo ship (7375 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°57′N 12°27′W) by U-99 ( | |
Korshamn | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The cargo ship (6673 gt, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-99 ( | |
HMT Lady Lilian | World War II: The naval trawler (581 gt, 1939) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west of Erris Head, Ireland by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe.[4][62] | |
Mangkai | World War II: The cargo ship (8135 gt, 1915) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 44°N 43°W) by Scharnhorst ( | |
Sardinian Prince | World War II: The cargo ship (3491 gt, 1922) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 44°N 43°W) by Scharnhorst ( | |
Silver Fir | World War II: The cargo ship (4347 gt) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 44°N 43°W) by Scharnhorst ( | |
Varangnes | World War II: The cargo ship (2228 gt, 1908) was rammed and sunk in the North Sea by V-1106 ( | |
Venetia | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The tanker (5728 gt, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°00′N 12°36′W) by U-99 ( |
17 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Andalusian | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship (3082 gt, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°33′N 21°06′W) by U-106 ( | |
Andromeda | World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Vlorë, Albania by aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. There were 50 dead and 87 survivors.[4][17] | |
Einar Jarl | World War II: The cargo ship (1858 gt, 1921) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (56°17′N 2°18′W) with the loss of one of her 22 crew. Survivors were rescued by Medway Coast ( | |
HMY Mollusc | World War II: The anti-submarine yacht (597 gt, 1906) was bombed and sunk and in the North Sea off Blyth, Northumberland by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[50][69] | |
Tapanoeli | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship (7034 gt, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (15°56′N 20°49′W) by U-106 ( | |
U-99 | World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (61°16′N 12°56′W) by HMS Vanoc and HMS Walker (both | |
U-100 | World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 61°N 12°W) by HMS Vanoc ( |
18 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aldebaran | World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Vlorë, Albania by Royal Air Force aircraft.[50] | |
Bremen | The ocean liner (51 656 gt, 1929) was set on fire in an arson attack at Bremen and was burnt out. She was scrapped in 1946. | |
Daphne II | World War II: The cargo ship (1970 gt, 1925) was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by S 102 ( | |
Medjerda | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship (4380 gt, 1924) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 17°N 21°W) by U-105 ( | |
HMS Rosaura | World War II: The armed boarding vessel (1538 gt, 1905) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya with the loss of 59 prisoners of war, 5 guards and 14 crewmen. | |
Widar | World War II: The cargo ship (5972 gt) was sunk in the Wadden Sea off Borkum, Germany, by an aerial torpedo dropped by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[4][50] |
19 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Benvorlich | World War II: Convoy OB 298: The cargo ship (5193 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°48′N 13°10′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of five crew. Survivors were rescued by the convoy rescue ship Zamalek ( | |
Clan MacNab | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship (6076 gt, 1920) collided in the Atlantic Ocean with Strix ( | |
Juno | World War II: The coaster (642 gt, 1937) was bombed and damaged at Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, London by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was declared a constructive total loss.[50] | |
Leo | World War II: The cargo ship (1367 gt, 1924) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) north west of the Butt of Lewis, Hebrides, United Kingdom. All 21 crew were rescued by HMS Echo ( | |
Mandalika | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship (7750 gt, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (18°16′N 21°26′W) by U-105 ( | |
Nyegg | The coaster (480 gt, 1932) ran aground north of Egersund, Norway. Salvage efforts were abandoned and she was declared a total loss.[74] |
20 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bianca | World War II: The fishing vessel (174 gt, 1905) was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of five crew.[4][50] | |
Cieszyn | World War II: The cargo ship (1386 gt) was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south south east of Manacle Point, Cornwall, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[50] | |
HMT Dox | World War II: The naval trawler (35 gt, 1931) was bombed and sunk at Plymouth, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft. | |
Elan II | World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Plymouth by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated in October 1941.[50] | |
HMT Gloaming | World War II: The naval trawler (21 gt, 1928) was mined and sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber.[50] | |
HMT Helvellyn | World War II: The auxiliary anti-aircraft ship (642 gt, 1937) was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[50] | |
Joan Margaret | World War II: The fishing vessel (25 gt) struck a mine and sank off the mouth of the Humber with the loss of five crew.[50] | |
Lindenhall | World War II: The cargo ship (5248 gt, 1937) was bombed and sunk in Royal Victoria Dock, Plaistow, London by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later raised and entered a drydock at Millwall, London on 23 April.[50] | |
Mackay-Bennett | World War II: The hulk (2000 gt, 1884) was bombed and sunk at Plymouth, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 28 July. Subsequently returned to service.[50] | |
Mari II | World War II: The cargo ship (1395 gt, 1918) was bombed and sunk at Plymouth by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 27 June, repaired and returned to service.[50] | |
HMS Sir Bevois | World War II: The tug (338 gt, 1916) was bombed and sunk at Plymouth by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of nine of her 15 crew.[50][75][76] | |
HMT Soizic | World War II: The naval trawler (72 gt, 1937) was sunk by enemy action.[50] | |
Stolzenfels | World War II: The Sperrbrecher (7512 gt) was sunk in the North Sea off Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[4] |
21 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Asama | World War II: The naval trawler (303 gt, 1929) was bombed and sunk at Plymouth, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft.[50] | |
Benwyvis | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship (5920 gt, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 20°N 26°W) by U-105 ( | |
Clan Ogilvy | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship (5802 gt, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°04′N 25°45′W) by U-105 ( | |
Embiricos Nicolaos | World War II: Convoy AS 21: The cargo ship (3798 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (34°30′N 24°45′E) by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 30, Luftwaffe with the loss of two crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Hellenic Navy destroyer.[4][50] | |
Halo | World War II: The cargo ship (2365 gt, 1919) struck a mine and sank in the River Thames at Beckton, London with the loss of four crew. She was later refloated and beached at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.[50] | |
London II | World War II: The cargo ship (1260 gt, 1924) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel (51°23′N 4°30′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four of her eighteen crew. She sank 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of Mumbles Head, Glamorgan. London II was on a voyage from Manchester, Lancashire to Cardiff, Glamorgan.[50][78] | |
Jhelum | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship (4038 gt, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 21°N 25°W) by U-105 ( | |
Millisle | World War II: The coaster (617 gt, 1911) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the Helwick Lightship ( |
22 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Agnita | World War II: The tanker (3552 gt, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (2°30′N 25°00′W) by Kormoran ( | |
Solheim | World War II: Convoy AS 21: The cargo ship (8070 gt, 1934) was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (34°30′N 24°10′E) by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 30, Luftwaffe. She was abandoned with the intention of salvage, but sank the next day. All 32 crew were rescued by a Royal Hellenic Navy destroyer and a Greek tug.[4][80] | |
St Fintan | World War II: The coaster (495 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north north west of the Smalls Lighthouse with the loss of all nine crew.[50] | |
Vestkyst I | World War II: The coaster (370 gt, 1924) was bombed and damaged off Skadberg, Norway, and was beached. She was attacked again on 24 July by Royal Air Force aircraft and partly sank. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service in autumn 1942.[81] |
23 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Carnia | World War II: The cargo ship (5451 gt, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Brindisi by Triton ( | |
Chama | World War II: Convoy OG 56: The tanker (8077 gt, 1938) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°35′N 19°13′W) by U-97 ( | |
Elmira | The trawler (197 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel (59°55′N 3°40′W) with the loss of ten of her 11 crew.[50] | |
Nugget | The 10-gross register ton, 34.4-foot (10.5 m) motor vessel was destroyed by fire at "Sukoi Island" – apparently a reference to either Sukoi Inlet (57.2353°N 135.6264°W) or the Sukoi Islets (just north of Petersburg, Territory of Alaska) – in Southeast Alaska. The only person aboard survived.[85] | |
Tabarka | World War II: The Admiralty requisitioned cargo ship (2886 gt, 1909) was scuttled in Kirk Sound, Scapa Flow as a blockship. Refloated and moved to Burra Sound and resunk sometime in 1944.[86] | |
U-551 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (62°37′N 16°47′W) by HMT Visona ( |
24 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Agnete Maersk | World War II: The cargo ship (2104 gt, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°00′N 22°55′W) by Veniero ( | |
Eastlea | World War II: The cargo ship (4267 gt, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-106 ( | |
Hørda | World War II: Convoy OG 56: The cargo ship (4301 gt, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 49°N 23°W) by U-97 ( | |
Nuraghe | The coaster (633 gt) sank in the Adriatic Sea off Capo Pali, Vlorë, Albania.[50] | |
Oder | World War II: The cargo ship (8516 gt, 1927) was intercepted in the Red Sea by HMS Shoreham ( | |
HMY Wilna | World War II: The yacht (461 gt, 1939) was bombed and sunk in The Solent by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[50][90] |
25 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alaskan | World War II: The trawler (21 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel (54°49′N 1°07′W). All five crew were rescued.[50] | |
Beaverbrae | World War II: The cargo ship (9956 gt, 1928) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°12′N 9°00′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All 86 crew were rescued by HMS Gurkha and HMS Tartar (both | |
Britannia | World War II: The ocean liner (8799 gt, 1926) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil (7°24′N 24°03′W) by Thor ( | |
Cities Service Denver | The tanker (9316, ? 9136 gt) caught fire and exploded in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina.[92] The ship sank while under tow by USCGC Shoshone ( | |
Escaut | World War II: The coaster (363 gt, 1929) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) south west of Hartland Point, Devon and was abandoned. She came ashore at Bude, Cornwall. Refloated on 7 September and taken to Appledore, Devon.[50] | |
Rossmore | World War II: The coaster (627 gt, 1907) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Godrevy Island, Cornwall by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of six crew.[50] | |
Trolleholm | World War II: The cargo ship (5047 gt, 1922) was attacked in the Atlantic Ocean by Thor ( | |
Waimarama | The troopship (12 843 gt, 1938) ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea on a voyage from Port Said to Alexandria, Egypt and was severely damaged. She was later repaired and returned to service.[50] |
26 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adige | World War II: The cargo ship (1006 gt) was bombed and damaged at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached at Malzara Creek, later repaired and returned to service.[50] | |
Beinisvor | World War II: The trawler (85 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°40′N 4°37′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[50] | |
Brier Rose | The coaster (503 gt, 1892) sank in the Irish Sea.[50] | |
Caroline Thordén | World War II: The ship (3645 gt) was bombed and damaged at Thorshavn, Faroe Islands by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of Küstenfliegergruppe 706, Luftwaffe. She ran aground at 62°11′20″N 7°00′10″W and was abandoned. One passenger was killed and eight were rescued by Venezuela ( | |
Empire Mermaid | World War II: The cargo ship (6319 gt, 1919) was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (100 nautical miles (190 km) west of the Hebrides by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. Twenty crew and two displaced seamen were killed. HMS Achates ( | |
Faraday | World War II: The cable layer (5553 gt, 1923) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire, England, by Luftwaffe aircraft and 8 crew members were killed. She sank the next day off Dale.[50] | |
Helena | World War II: The coaster (479 gt, 1920) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Palermo, Sicily.[50] | |
Millimumul | World War II: The trawler (287 gt) struck a mine and sank off Newcastle, New South Wales (33°34′N 151°56′E) with the loss of seven crew.[50] | |
Knoll | World War II: The cargo ship (1151 gt, 1916) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of Lundy Island, Devon. She was beached on Lundy Island. Refloated on 29 March and escorted to Swansea, Glamorgan.[50][98] | |
HMCS Otter | The naval yacht (419 gt, 1921) caught fire and sank off Halifax, Nova Scotia with the loss of 19 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Talisman ( | |
Somali | World War II: The cargo ship (6809 gt, 1930) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Blyth, Northumberland. She sank the next day off Snoop Head, Sutherland with the loss of one crew member.[50] | |
Ticino | World War II: The tanker (1470 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Trapani, Sicily (38°06′N 12°31′E) by HMS Rorqual ( | |
Verde | World War II: The cargo ship (1432, ? 2423 gt, 1879) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily.[99] | |
HMS York | World War II: Raid on Souda Bay: The York-class cruiser (8250/10 620 t, 1930) was disabled by being rammed by Italian explosive motor boats launched from destroyers Francesco Crispi and Quintino Sella (both |
27 March
For the constructive total loss of the South African tanker Tafelburg on this day see the entry for 28 January 1941
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kinclaven | World War II: The steam trawler (178 gt, 1924) disappeared for an unknown cause (thought to be enemy action) off the Faroe Islands with the loss of all 10 crew.[100] | |
Koranton | World War II: Convoy SC 25: The cargo ship (6695 gt, 1920) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°51′N 22°36′W) by U-98 ( | |
Meg Merillies | World War II: The coaster (642 gt) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of the St Govan's Lightship ( | |
Palmstone | World War II: The salvage vessel (430 gt) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east of the St Govan's Lightship ( |
28 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Antwerpen | World War II: The coaster (364 gt, 1927) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel (51°16′N 4°21′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of three crew.[50] | |
Borgund | World War II: The cargo ship (341 gt, 1917) disappeared after departing Reykjavík, Iceland, on 25 March with a cargo of fish for Scrabster, Scotland. Probably sunk by aircraft on this date. All 13 on board lost.[102][103] | |
Fiume | World War II: Battle of Cape Matapan: The Zara-class heavy cruiser was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (35°21′N 20°57′E) by battleships HMS Barham, Valiant and Warspite (all | |
Generale Antonio Chinotto | World War II: The torpedo boat struck a mine laid by HMS Rorqual ( | |
Giosue Carducci | World War II: Battle of Cape Matapan: The Oriani-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by battleships HMS Barham, Valiant and Warspite (all | |
Heraklea | World War II: The cargo ship (1927 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by HMS Utmost ( | |
Kestrel | World War II: The fishing vessel was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel north of Lundy Island, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one from the seven crew. She was beached on Lundy Island the next day but was subsequently wrecked in a storm.[50][109] | |
Olivine | The coaster (929 gt, 1926) sank in the Irish Sea or the Bristol Channel.[50] | |
Staffordshire | World War II: The passenger ship (10 683 gt, 1929) was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (59°30′N 10°18′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 28 lives. She was beached in Loch Ewe on 29 March. Refloated on 23 April.[50] | |
Vittorio Alfieri | World War II: Battle of Cape Matapan: The Oriani-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Battleships HMS Barham, Warspite and Valiant (all |
29 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Emma | World War II: The Thames barge (81 gt) struck a mine and sank in the River Thames at Rotherhithe, London.[50] | |
Exeter | World War II: The trawler (165 gt, 1897) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Ballycotton, County Donegal, Ireland by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of all hands.[4][50] | |
Germanic | World War II: Convoy HX 115: The cargo ship (5352 gt, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°18′N 22°05′W) by U-48 ( | |
Hylton | World War II: Convoy HX 115: The cargo ship (5197 gt, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°20′N 18°10′W) by U-48 ( | |
Kimberley | World War II: The trawler (190 gt) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[50] | |
Liguria | World War II: Convoy OG 56 / Convoy OB 322: The cargo ship (1751 gt, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 60°N 29°W) by U-46 ( | |
Limbourg | World War II: Convoy HX 115: The cargo ship (2483 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°18′N 22°05′W) by U-48 ( | |
Oiltrader | World War II: The tanker (5550 gt, 1927) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (52°34′N 2°01′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[50] | |
Pola | World War II: Battle of Cape Matapan: Damaged by an aerial torpedo in the Mediterranean Sea (35°15′N 21°00′E) the previous day, the Zara-class heavy cruiser was torpedoed by the destroyer HMS Jervis ( | |
Zara | World War II: Battle of Cape Matapan: Shelled by the battleships HMS Barham, Valiant, and Warspite (all |
30 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Celebes | The coaster (453 gt, 1937) departed from Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom for Falmouth, Cornwall. No further trace, lost with all seven crew.[116] | |
Coultarn | World War II: Convoy OB 302: The cargo ship (3759 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°18′N 28°29′W) by U-69 ( | |
Laura Corrado | World War II: The tanker (3645 gt, 1899) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Cape Gallo, Sicily by HMS Rorqual ( | |
Umona | World War II: The passenger ship (3767 gt, 1910) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone by U-124 with the loss of 102 of her 88 crew and 14 passengers. Five survivors were rescued: three by HMS Foxhound ( |
31 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Bonaventure | World War II: The Dido-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk south of Crete (33°20′N 26°35′E) by Ambra ( | |
Castor | World War II: The tanker (8714 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (57°59′N 32°08′W) by U-46 ( | |
Eisenach | World War II: The German vessel (4323 gt) sought refuge in the neutral port of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, 1 September 1939. She was scuttled by explosive devices 31 March 1941 just before being seized by Costa Rican authorities. All 48 crew survived and were interned. She was later salvaged by the salvage tug Retriever and, after a second fire presumed to be due to sabotage, repaired and put into service.[121][122][123] | |
Fella | World War II: The cargo ship (6072 gt, 1925) sought refuge in the neutral port of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, 5 June 1940. She was scuttled by explosive devices 31 March 1941 just before being seized by Costa Rican authorities. All 53 crew survived and were interned.[50][121][123] | |
Jole Fassio | World War II: The tanker ship (5169 gt) was scuttled at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela after receiving news that the United States had seized all Axis ships interned in their ports. The whole crew survived the sinking and the subsequent riot by angry Venezuelans, and were interned. She was later salvaged and entered American service as Alcibiades.[50][124] | |
HMT Lord Selborne | World War II: The naval trawler (247 gt, 1917) struck a mine and sank at the mouth of the River Humber with the loss of 17 crew.[50][125] | |
Ontario | World War II: The trawler (208 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°15′N 11°00′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[50] | |
Pier Capponi | World War II: The Mameli-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Stromboli (38°42′N 15°12′E) by HMS Rorqual ( | |
Trottiera | World War II: The tanker (6205 gt, 1901) ship was scuttled at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela after receiving news that the United States had seized all Axis ships interned in their ports. The whole crew survived the sinking and the subsequent riot by angry Venezuelans, and were interned. One crew member died during his internment in Venezuela. She was later salvaged and entered Panamanian service as Oresta.[50][124] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS MGB 98 | World War II: The VTB-class motor gun boat was bombed and sunk at Gosport by Luftwaffe aircraft sometime in March.[127] | |
U-47 | The Type VIIB submarine was lost on or after 7 March with the loss of all 47 crew. |
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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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