List of shipwrecks in June 1941
The list of shipwrecks in June 1941 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during June 1941.
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1 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alfred Jones | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,013 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (approximately 8°N 15°W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Calcutta | ![]() |
World War II: The C-class cruiser (4,290/5,250 t, 1919) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Alexandria, Egypt by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. |
Exportador I | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (318 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 137 nautical miles (254 km) south west of Cape St. Vincent (35°40′N 10°30′W) with the loss of two of her 22 crew.[1][3] |
Scottish Monarch | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,719 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°58′N 27°20′W by U-105 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
San Marco | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,076 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) due east of Cabo Carbonara, Sardinia by HMS Clyde (![]() |
2 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Beaumanoir | ![]() |
World War II: the cargo ship (2,477 GRT, 1920) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of 506 Küstenfliegergruppe, Luftwaffe.[1][6] Her 30 crew survived.[7] |
John | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (197 GRT) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Kasteholm | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,417 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean (63°07′N 11°18′W) with the loss of one crew member.[1] |
HMT Kos XXII | ![]() |
World War II: The naval whaler (353 GRT, 1937) was bombed and sunk in the eastern Mediterranean Sea south of Crete by enemy aircraft.[1][8] |
HMS LCT 16 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft tank (372 t, 1940) was bombed and sunk by German aircraft off Cania, Crete.[9] |
Michael E | ![]() |
World War II: The CAM ship (7,628 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Atlantic by U-108 (![]() ![]() |
Prince Rupert City | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,749 GRT, 1929) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°46′N 4°41′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four crew.[1] |
U-147 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IID submarine (309/358 t, 1940) was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ireland (56°38′N 10°24′W) by HMS Periwinkle and HMS Wanderer (both ![]() |
3 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arsia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (736 GRT, 1900) was torpedoed in the port of Lampedusa by HMS Unique (![]() |
Belchen | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,367 GRT, 1932) was shelled and sunk in the Davis Strait (approximately 59°N 17°W) by HMS Aurora and HMS Kenya (both ![]() ![]() |
Eibergen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,801 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°02′N 25°06′W) by U-75 (![]() ![]() |
Iki Kardeshler | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (35°36′N 32°52′E) by MTB 215 (![]() |
Inversuir | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (9,456 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (48°28′N 28°20′W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Mamari | ![]() |
World War II: The decoy ship (8,090 or 7,924 GRT, 1911) struck the wreck of Ahamo (![]() ![]() |
Royal Fusilier | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,187 GRT, 1924) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (55°22′N 1°21′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She sank 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south west of the Isle of May, Fife. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Zealandic | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner struck the wreck of Ahamo (![]() |
4 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Beatrice C | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,132 GRT, 1914) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by Martin Maryland aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[1][6] |
Esso Hamburg | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (9,849 GRT, 1939) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (7°35′N 31°25′W) by HMS Brilliant and London (both ![]() |
Gonzenheim | ![]() |
World War II: The supply ship (4,104 GRT, 1937) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (43°29′N 24°04′W) by HMS Nelson and HMS Neptune (both ![]() |
Montello | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,117 GRT, 1926) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of the Kerkennah Islands by Martin Maryland aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[1][6] |
Queensbury | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WN 36: The cargo ship (3,911 GRT, 1911) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°50′N 2°07′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 11 crew.[1] |
Robert Hughes | ![]() |
World War II: The dredger (2,879 GRT, 1932) struck a mine and sank at the mouth of the Ogun River, Lagos, Nigeria with the loss of 14 of her 31 crew.[1][14] |
Trecarrell | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,271 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°10′N 31°00′W) by U-101 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Van Meerlant | ![]() |
World War II: The Douwe Aukes-class minelayer (687/748 t, 1922) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off the Isle of Sheppey, Kent (51°28′N 00°52′E) with the loss of 42 crewmen.[16] |
5 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Ash | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (505 GRT, 1940) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary with the loss of two crew.[1][17] |
Egerland | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (9,798 GRT, 1941) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 7°N 31°W) by HMS Brilliant and London (both ![]() |
Frieda | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (246 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°39′N 15°39′E) by HMS Triumph (![]() |
Himalaya | ![]() |
World War II: The coal hulk (3,540 GRT, 1929) was bombed and sunk at Portland, Dorset by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
HMT Lavinia L | ![]() |
World War II: The balloon barrage drifter (73 GRT, 1917) was bombed and sunk at Sheerness, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. One crewman was killed.[1] |
Trio Frassinetti | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (244 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°39′N 15°39′E) by HMS Triumph (![]() |
Valoroso | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat (340 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°39′N 15°39′E) by HMS Triumph (![]() |
Wellfield | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,054 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°34′N 31°34′W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
6 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alberta | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,131 GRT, 1937) was shelled and damaged in the Aegean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of Cape Hellas, Greece by HMS Torbay (![]() ![]() |
Baron Lovat | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 63: The cargo ship (3,395 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°30′N 11°30′W) by Guglielmo Marconi (![]() |
Elbe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner (9,179 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°30′N 36°09′W) by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 824 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Eagle (![]() ![]() |
Glen Head | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,011 GRT, 1909) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (35°40′N 10°30′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of 27 crew.[1][6][20] |
Kastelholm | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,417 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (63°06′N 34°19′W) by U-559 (![]() |
Sacramento Valley | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,573 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (17°10′N 30°10′W) by U-106 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Taberg | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 63: The cargo ship (1,392 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°36′N 11°12′W) by Guglielmo Marconi (![]() |
Taurus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,767 GRT, 1935) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (56°47′N 2°15′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 37 crew were rescued by HMT Chrysolite (![]() ![]() |
Tregarthen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,201 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°17′N 36°20′W) by U-48 (![]() |
Yselhaven | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,802 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°25′N 40°54′W) by U-43 (![]() ![]() |
7 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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No. 10 | ![]() |
World War II: The examination vessel (281 GRT), a former pilot boat, struck a mine and sank at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.[1][6] |
8 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adda | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner (7,816 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 82 nautical miles (152 km) west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (8°30′N 14°39′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
Baron Nairn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,164 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°35′N 39°02′W) by U-108 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Cor Jesu | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (97 GRT, 1931) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Alnmouth, Northumberland (55°29′N 1°27′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Dirphys | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,240 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°44′N 39°02′W) by U-108 (![]() |
Elmdene | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,853 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (8°16′N 16°50′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
Hopton | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (202 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Iceland (62°56′N 12°30′W) with the loss of 11 crew.[1] |
Kingston Hill | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,628 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (9°35′N 29°40′W) by U-38 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pendrecht | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (10,746 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°18′N 36°40′W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sturla | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,195 GRT, 1884) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Policastro Bussentino, Campania by HMS Clyde (![]() |
9 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Dagmar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HG 53: The coaster (844 GRT, 1922) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°29′40″N 2°00′30″W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft with the loss of three of her eighteen crew.[1][35] |
Diana | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (942 GRT, 1911) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (62°04′N 13°40′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of one crew member. Survivors were rescued by HMT Cape Portland (![]() |
Fenix | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,894 GRT, 1916) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°56′N 12°14′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of one crew member.[1][6] |
Persier | ![]() |
After being stranded on the coast of Iceland in February 1941 and refloated in April 1941, the cargo ship (5,382 GRT, 1918) broke her back when she was taken to the Kleppsvik Strand and was beached. She eventually was repaired and returned to service. |
Phidias | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 330: The cargo ship (5,623 GRT, 1913) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°25′N 26°12′W) by U-46 (![]() ![]() |
Remagio | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (174 GRT) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Bamburgh, Northumberland (48°46′N 29°14′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft and was abandoned, coming ashore north of Bamburgh. She was refloated on 26 June and taken to Lindisfarne.[1] |
Sabina | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,421 GRT, 1920) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Genoa, Liguria, Italy. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Trevarrack | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,270 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°46′N 29°14′W) by U-46 (![]() |
10 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ainderby | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,860 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west by nort of Bloody Foreland, Ireland (55°30′N 12°10′W) by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
Christian Krohg | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 328: The cargo ship (1,992 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°00′N 36°30′W) by U-108 (![]() |
Giuseppina Ghirardi | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (3,319 or 3,247 GRT, 1892) straggled behind her convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east of Cape Helles, Turkey by HMS Torbay (![]() |
Mercier | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,886 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°30′N 41°30′W) by U-204 (![]() |
HMS Pintail | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FN 477: The Kingfisher-class sloop (580/750 t, 1939) struck a mine in the Humber Estuary and sank with the loss of 53 of her 75 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Quantock (![]() |
Royal Scot | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,444 GRT, 1930) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber with the loss of 11 crew.[1] |
Silvio Scaroni | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,367 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Benghazi, Libya (32°27′N 18°42′E) by HMS Taku (![]() |
11 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Baron Carnegie | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,178 GRT, 1925) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (51°55′N 5°34′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow by Seine (![]() |
Cirene | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (384 GRT, 1917) was bombed and sunk at Benghazi by British aircraft.[44] |
Havtor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,524 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (63°35′N 28°05′W) by U-79 (![]() |
Mario Bianco | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (258 GRT, 1917) was sunk at Benghazi by British aircraft.[46] |
Moorwood | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,056 GRT, 1940) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Tilly L M Russ | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,600 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk at Benghazi, Libya by HMS Taku (![]() |
12 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Carloforte | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (143 GRT, 1923) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) west of Gorgara by explosive charges.[1] |
Chinese Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8,593 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Rockall, Inverness-shire (56°12′N 14°18′W) by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Dew | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,005 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (51°09′N 30°16′W by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
Fianona | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,660 GRT, 1916) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Vada, Italy (43°08′N 10°30′E) by HNLMS O-24 (![]() |
Friedrich Breme | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (10,397 GRT, 1936) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°48′N 24°00′W) by HMS Sheffield (![]() |
Gesù e Maria | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner (238 GRT) was torpedoed and sank in the Aegean Sea off Skiros, Greece (39°10′N 25°20′E) by HMS Torbay (![]() |
Iowan | ![]() |
The cargo ship (6,529 GRT, 1914) ran aground on a reef a few hundred yards off Government Point, near Point Conception, California. Salvage operations took about two weeks, after which she was towed to Los Angeles, California, for repairs. She later returned to service. |
Ranella | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 64: The tanker (5,590 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°39′N 28°00′W) by U-553 (![]() |
Silverpalm | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,373 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-371 (![]() |
HMT Sisapon | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex. (Look 12/06/1940)[6] |
Susan Maersk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,355 GRT, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) north north east of the Azores (44°45′N 25°15′W) by U-553 (![]() |
13 June
For the loss of the Norwegian coaster Ala on this day, see the entry for 17 May 1941
Ship | Country | Description |
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Djurdjura | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 75: The cargo ship (3,460 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°53′N 23°11′W) by Brin (![]() |
Eirini Kyriakides | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 75: The cargo ship (3,781 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°53′N 23°11′W) by Brin (![]() |
HMT King Henry | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (162 GRT, 1900) was bombed and sunk at Lowestoft, Suffolk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Kingstown | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (628 GRT) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) north west of the South Bishop Lighthouse by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow by a trawler but sank 6 nautical miles (11 km) off St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire. All crew were rescued.[1] |
Pandias | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,981 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°49′N 23°38′W) by U-107 (![]() |
St Patrick | ![]() |
World War II: The ferry (1,922 GRT, 1930) was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea (52°04′N 5°25′W) with the loss of 31 of the 89 people on board.[1][52][53] |
Tresillian | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,743 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (44°40′N 45°30′W) by U-77 (![]() ![]() |
14 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Giovanni Bottigliere | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (331 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia by HMS Clyde (![]() |
St Lindsay | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 64: The cargo ship (5,370 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 51°N 30°W) by U-751 (![]() |
15 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Audacious | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing boat (7 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°28′N 0°51′E) with the loss of all but one crew.[56] |
G R F | ![]() |
With no one on board, the 28-gross register ton, 45.9-foot (14.0 m) scow was wrecked on the beach at Karluk, Territory of Alaska.[57] |
Hans Broge | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,095 GRT, 1922) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west south west of Texel, North Holland, Netherlands by Royal Air Force aircraft. The wreck was subsequently raised and employed as a target.[6][58][59] |
16 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Chevalier Paul | ![]() |
World War II: The Vauquelin-class destroyer (2,402/3,070 t, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Latakia, Syria by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm with the loss of six crew. Survivors were rescued by Valmy and Guépard (both ![]() |
V-5706 | ![]() |
The vorpostenboot (204 GRT, 1925) ran aground and sank.[60] |
17 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cathrine | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 76: The cargo ship (2,727 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°30′N 16°00′W) by U-43 (![]() ![]() |
Charlottetown | ![]() |
The ferry (5,889 GRT, 1931) ran aground off Port Mouton, Nova Scotia. She sank the next day at 43°51′N 64°45′W.[62] |
Tottenham | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,762 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°38′S 19°12′W) by Atlantis (![]() |
18 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Doris II | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel (6 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off Sheerness, Kent with the loss of both crew.[56] |
Norfolk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (10,948 or 11,961 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Malin Head, Ireland (57°17′N 11°14′W) by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
U-138 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IID submarine (309/358 t, 1940) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Trafalgar, Spain (36°04′N 7°29′W) by HMS Faulknor, Fearless, Forester, Foresight and Foxhound (all ![]() |
19 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Empire Warrior | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,306 GRT, 1921) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal (37°06′N 7°24′W) by Regia Aeronautica aircraft and Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All 25 crew were rescued by an Armada Portuguesa destroyer.[6][56][64][65] |
Gunda | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,770 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°36′N 9°53′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued by HMT Imperialist (![]() ![]() |
20 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Buccari | ![]() |
The cargo ship (4,543 GRT) exploded and sank at Taranto, Apulia.[56] |
Enossis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (317 GRT, 1883) was bombed and sunk in Suda Bay, Crete by Luftwaffe aircraft.[66][note 1] |
Ganda | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner (4,333 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Casablanca, Morocco (34°10′N 11°40′W) by U-123 (![]() |
Ilse | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,844 GRT, 1929) struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off Hartlepool, Co Durham. Her back was broken, and the bow section was beyond salvage. Repaired at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, where a new bow section was constructed.[56] |
Inverarder | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5,578 GRT, 1919) was bombed and damaged in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached in the Solent. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[56] |
USS O-9 | ![]() |
![]() Sonar image of the wreck of O-9 |
Refah | ![]() |
World War II: Refah tragedy: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Mersin by Ondina (![]() |
HMT Resmilo | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (258 GRT, 1917) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 24 crew were rescued.[71][72] |
Schieland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 520: The cargo ship (2,249 GRT, 1916) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (53°18′N 1°01′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Eight survivors were rescued by HMS Mendip (![]() |
21 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Babitonga | ![]() |
World War II: The supply ship (4,422 GRT, 1922) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (2°05′N 27°42′W) by HMS London (![]() |
Criton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The captured French cargo ship (4,564 GRT, 1927) left the convoy to return to Freetown, Sierra Leone. She was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean by Air France IV (![]() |
Gasfire | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,001 GRT, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Southwold, Suffolk (52°19′N 1°59′E).[56] |
Kenneth Hawksfield | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,546 GRT, 1924) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Southwold (52°18′N 1°59′E) with the loss of one crew member.[56] |
22 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arakaka | ![]() |
World War II: The weather ship (2,379 GRT, 1933) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°00′N 41°40′W) by U-77 (![]() |
Balzac | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,372 GRT, 1920) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (15°16′S 27°43′W) by Atlantis (![]() |
HMT Beech | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (540 GRT, 1929) was bombed and sunk at Scrabster, Caithness by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member.[56] |
Calabria | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 76: The cargo ship (1,277 GRT, 1916) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal, Ireland by U-141 (![]() ![]() |
Estonia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,181 GRT, 1910) was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea north west of Gotland, Sweden by S-28 (![]() |
Gaisma | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,077 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Liepāja by S-59 and S-60 (both ![]() |
Liisa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (782 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Hanko, Finland by S-31 (![]() |
Luga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,329 GRT) was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Kronstadt by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of 806 Küstenfliegergruppe, Luftwaffe.[6] |
MO-238 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol boat (50/56 t, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Hanko by S-44 (![]() |
Perkunas | ![]() |
World War II: The Ice-class tugboat was sunk by German aircraft. |
Pietro Querini | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,004 GRT, 1906) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Pantelleria (36°11′N 12°00′E) by HMS Union (![]() |
Ruhno | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (499 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Kronstadt.[6] |
Shuka | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (316 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Liepāja by S-31 (![]() |
SP-12 | ![]() |
World War II: The tug struck a mine laid by the Luftwaffe and sank at Sevastopol. 26 crew were killed. There were only five survivors.[6][82] |
23 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alf | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (166 GRT) was sunk off Tallinn, Estonia by S-44 (![]() |
Alstertor | ![]() |
World War II: The supply and prison ship (3,039 GRT, 1938) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (41°12′N 13°10′W) by the 8th Destroyer Flotilla[Note 1] and was scuttled by her crew. Over 200 British, Chinese, Indian and Malayan prisoners of war were rescued. These were the crews of Rabaul and Trafalgar (both ![]() |
Bystry | ![]() |
World War II: The Gnevny-class destroyer (1,631/2,007 t, 1938) was bombed and sunk at Sevastopol by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged.[56] |
Dnepr | ![]() |
World War II: The ship struck a mine and sank at Sevastopol.[6] |
Gnevnyi | ![]() |
World War II: The Gnevny-class destroyer (1,631/2,007 t, 1938) struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Hiiumaa, Estonia.[86] |
Hull Trader | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (717 GRT, 1917) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk with the loss of 11 crew.[56] |
Khiumadal | ![]() |
World War II: The lightship was sunk in the Baltic Sea by S-43 (![]() |
M-78 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine (161/201 t, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea west of Ventspils, Latvia (57°28′N 21°17′E) by U-144 (![]() |
HMT Nogi | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (299 GRT, 1923) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Cromer (52°57′N 1°28′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[56][88] She was taken in tow by HMT Contender and HMT Solon (both ![]() |
S-3 | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine (840/1,070 t, 1938) was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Libau by S-60 (![]() |
Trelissick | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,265 GRT, 1919) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two crew.[56] |
24 June
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Auckland | ![]() |
World War II: The Egret-class sloop (1,250/1,790 t, 1938) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of Tobruk, Libya (32°15′N 24°30′E) by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe with the loss of 36 of her 198 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Vendetta and HMAS Waterhen (all ![]() |
Brockley Hill | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 133: The cargo ship (5,297 GRT, 1919) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°30′N 38°20′W) by U-651 (![]() ![]() |
Kinross | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 336: The cargo ship (4,956 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°23′N 38°49′W) by U-203 (![]() ![]() |
Lenin | ![]() |
World War II: The Orfey-class destroyer (1,289/1,800 t, 1916) was scuttled at Liepāja, Latvia.[6] |
M-71 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine (161/201 t, 1935) was scuttled at Liepāja.[56][86] |
M-80 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine (161/201 t, 1936) was scuttled at Liepāja.[56][86] |
Pass of Balmaha | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (758 GRT, 1933) was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe and was abandoned. She was towed to Tobruk by HMAS Waterhen (![]() |
Refah | ![]() |
World War II: After being hit by a torpedo fired by an unidentified submarine late the previous evening, the cargo ship (3,805 GRT, 1901) sank in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea with the loss of 168 of the 200 people on board. |
Ronis | ![]() |
World War II: The Ronis-class submarine (390/514 t, 1927/1940) was scuttled at Liepāja.[56][86] |
S-1 | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine (840/1,070 t, 1936) was scuttled at Liepāja.[56] She was salvaged by the Germans in October.[93] |
T-208 Shkiv | ![]() |
World War II: The Project 53 Type minesweeper (410/503 t, 1939) was sunk by mines at the Glotova Bank in the Black Sea.[86][94] |
Silach | ![]() |
World War II: The icebreaker (541 GRT) was scuttled at Liepāja by the Red Army.[6] |
Soløy | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 133: The cargo ship (4,402 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (44°39′N 39°43′W) by U-203 (![]() ![]() |
Spidola | ![]() |
World War II: The Ronis-class submarine (390/514 t, 1927/1940) was scuttled at Liepāja.[56][86] |
TKA-27 | ![]() |
World War II: The torpedo boat was lost by enemy action at Liepāja.[6] |
Tunguska | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat (947 GRT) was scuttled at Liepāja.[6] |
Vigrid | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 133: The cargo ship (4,765 GRT, 1923) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 55°N 41°W) by U-371 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
25 June
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Anna Bulgaris | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,603 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°30′N 44°00′W) by U-77 (![]() |
Dashwood | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,154 GRT, 1924) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (52°59′N 1°52′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[56] |
Ellinico | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,059 GRT, 1904) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 55°N 38°W) by U-108 (![]() |
Isle of Wight | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (176 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Scarborough, Yorkshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[56] |
Nicolas Pateras | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 336: The cargo ship (4,362 GRT, 1910) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 55°N 38°W) by U-108 (![]() |
Schie | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 336: The cargo ship (1,967 GRT, 1922) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°02′N 42°10′W) by U-75 (![]() |
Souffleur | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine (1,132/1,418 t, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Beirut, Lebanon (33°49′N 35°26′E) by HMS Parthian (![]() |
26 June
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Enrico Costa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,080 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cape Torado (38°07′N 14°37′E) by HMS Utmost (![]() |
M-83 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine (161/201 t, 1935) was scuttled at Liepāja, Latvia.[56][86] |
M-99 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine either struck a mine, or was torpedoed and sunk, in the Baltic Sea (59°20′N 21°12′E) by U-149 (![]() |
Mareeba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,472 GRT, 1921) was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (8°15′N 88°06′E) by Kormoran (![]() |
Moskva | ![]() |
World War II: The Leningrad-class destroyer (2,032/2,693 t, 1938) was sunk by a Romanian minefield during a failed Soviet attack against the Romanian port of Constanța, which was defended by the destroyers Mărăști and Regina Maria and the minelayer Amiral Murgescu (all ![]() |
Polinnia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,292 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south east of Ischia (40°05′N 12°08′E) by HMS Severn (![]() |
HMT Tranio | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (275 GRT, 1918) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[105][106] |
Velebit | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,153 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal by Kormoran (![]() |
27 June
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Empire Ability | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship (7,603 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°50′N 21°10′W) by U-69 (![]() |
HMT Force | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (324 GRT, 1917) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[56] |
Glauco | ![]() |
World War II: The Glauco-class submarine (1,054/1,305 t, 1935) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°06′N 12°41′W) by HMS Wishart (![]() |
Knud Villemoes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,582 GRT, 1905) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north east of Steingrun Prik, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.[107] |
Kongsgaard | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 133: The tanker (9,467 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°00′N 30°42′W) by U-564 (![]() |
Lenin | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (2,713 GRT, 1909) either struck a mine (much more likely), or was torpedoed and sunk by NMS Delfinul (![]() |
M-99 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine (206/256 t, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea (59°20′N 21°12′E) by U-149 (![]() |
Maasdam | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 133: The cargo liner (8,812 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Greenland (60°00′N 30°35′W) by U-564 (![]() ![]() |
Malaya II | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 133: The cargo ship (8,651 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Greenland (59°56′N 30°35′W) by U-564 (![]() ![]() |
Mariampol | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,565 GRT) was scuttled at Riga by the Red Army. |
Monteferland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,790 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (52°47′N 1°50′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[56] |
Oberon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship (1,996 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (25°43′N 22°47′W) by U-123 (![]() |
P.L.M. 22 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship (5,646 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (25°43′N 22°47′W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
River Lugar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship (5,423 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 24°N 14°W) by U-69 (![]() ![]() |
S-10 | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine (844/1,077 t, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Irben Strait by S-59 and S-60 (both ![]() |
S-43 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot (93/112 t, 1941) struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Hiiumaa, Finland in the Irben Straits.[115] |
S-106 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot (93/112 t, 1941) struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Hiiumaa (59°02′N 22°40′E) with the loss of six lives.[116][117] |
Salpa | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine (656/797 t, 1932) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Mersa Matruh, Egypt (32°05′N 26°47′E) by HMS Triumph (![]() |
No. 27 | ![]() |
World War II: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat (15 t, 1934) was sunk in the Baltic by German aircraft.[119] |
No. 47 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat (15 t, 1934) was lost on this date. |
U-556 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Iceland (50°18′N 29°20′W) by HMS Celandine, HMS Gladiolus and HMS Nasturtium (all ![]() |
Vieniba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner/hospital ship (288 GRT) was sunk in the Baltic Sea by German aircraft. Approximately 800 crew and passengers were killed. Eight crewmen made it to shore and five were rescued.[120] |
28 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Auris | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,030 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°27′N 11°57′W) by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() ![]() |
Barrhill | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 33: The cargo ship (4,972 GRT, 1912) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (52°50′N 1°46′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of five of her 40 crew.[56][121] |
Lauenburg | ![]() |
![]() Lauenburg ![]() |
Lenin | ![]() |
World War II: The Orfey-class destroyer was scuttled off Liepāja, Latvia. (Look 24/06/1941)[56][86] |
No. 204 | ![]() |
World War II: The Project 1125-class armored motor gunboat (26/30 t, 1940) was heavily damaged by Romanian artillery on the Danube River and run aground. Salvaged by Romania and put in service as V12 (![]() |
Pluto | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,496 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north north west of the Butt of Lewis, Hebrides, United Kingdom (59°39′N 8°20′W) by U-146 (![]() ![]() |
Ugo Вassi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,900 GRT, 1902) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Orosei 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east of Capo Monte Santi by HMS Severn (![]() |
29 June
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Cushendall | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (626 GRT, 1904) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (56°57′N 2°03′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two crew.[56] |
Don | ![]() |
The 44-foot (13 m), 939-gross register ton excursion boat (built in 1892) disappeared in fog in the Gulf of Maine during a day trip to Monhegan Island, Maine. She probably suffered an explosion and sank, and all 34 people aboard perished. Her bow section was found in Casco Bay off Ragged Island.[124] |
Ernani | ![]() |
World War II: The blockade-running cargo ship (6,619 GRT, 1910), disguised as Enggano (![]() ![]() |
George J Goulandris | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship (4,345 GRT, 1913) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°05′N 25°10′W) by U-66 (![]() |
Grayburn | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 133: The cargo ship (6,342 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°30′N 18°07′W) by U-651 (![]() ![]() |
Hekla | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,215 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°20′N 43°00′W) by U-564 (![]() ![]() |
Kalypso Vergotti | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship (5,686 GRT, 1918) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°00′N 25°00′W) by U-66 (![]() |
Märta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,414 GRT, 1900) was bombed and sunk at Ventspils by Luftwaffe aircraft.[6] |
Rio Azul | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship (4,088 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 29°N 25°W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
U-651 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°52′N 18°36′W) by HMS Arabis, HMS Malcolm, HMS Scimitar, HMS Speedwell and HMS Violet (all ![]() |
30 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Capacitas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,371 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off San Vincenzo, Tuscany by HNLMS O 23 (![]() |
HMS Cricket | ![]() |
World War II: The Insect-class gunboat was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe. She was towed to Alexandria, where she was declared a constructive total loss.[6] |
Krimulda | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,970 GRT) was sunk by mines. Five crewmen killed.[131] |
MO-143 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol boat (50/56 t, 1938) struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Mhni.[132] |
Orel | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The cargo ship (5,152 GRT) was scuttled at Odessa by the Red Army.[133] |
Peter the Great | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The cargo ship (7,200 GRT) was scuttled at Odessa by the Red Army.[133] |
Plekhanov | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The cargo ship (3,344 GRT) was scuttled at Odessa by the Red Army.[133] |
Pskov | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The cargo ship (3,549 GRT) was scuttled at Odessa by the Red Army.[133] |
Saint Anselm | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship (5,614 GRT, 1919) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 31°N 26°W) by U-66 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Voikov | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The cargo ship (2,052 GRT) was scuttled at Odessa by the Red Army.[133] |
HMAS Waterhen | ![]() |
World War II: While under tow by the destroyer HMS Defender (![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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A 6 | ![]() |
World War II: The A 1-class contraband chaser was lost sometime in May or June. |
Ardena | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ferry, a former Azalea-class sloop (1,092 GRT, 1915), was sunk by the Germans some time in June. Raised, repaired and put in German service.[136] |
Unnamed patrol boat | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat, one of the six patrol boats of the Soviet Danube Flotilla, was shelled and sunk by the monitors Basarabia and Mihail Kogălniceanu (both ![]() |
Notes
- ^ The 8th Destroyer Flotilla comprised HMS Faulknor, HMS Foresight, HMS Forester, HMS Foxhound and HMS Fury.
- The date may more likely be 20 May, a month before, when Germans attacked Crete; by 20 June the island was firmly under German control and there was no fighting to speak of.
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