List of shipwrecks in May 1941
The list of shipwrecks in May 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1941.
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1 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arcturus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,596 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by HMS Upholder (![]() |
HNLMS Jean Frederic | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (329 GRT, 1919) was bombed and damaged by near misses that caused her to sink in the English Channel off Start Point, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of her captain and 24 crew. 14 survivors were rescued on 2 May by HMS ML-157 (![]() |
Larissa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,819 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Volos.[5] |
Leverkusen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,386 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of the Kerkennah Islands by HMS Upholder (![]() |
Nerissa | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 121: The passenger ship (5,583 GRT, 1926) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°57′N 10°08′W) by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
Polinice | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,373 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged.[5] |
Samsø | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,494 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°35′N 16°17′W) by U-103 (![]() |
Santa Quitéra | ![]() |
The schooner (368 GRT, 1919) foundered in the Grand Banks. All 40 crew were rescued.[8] |
Saturnus | ![]() |
World War II: The barrage balloon vessel (200 GRT, 1935) was damaged by enemy action and was declared a constructive total loss.[5] |
Sea Fisher | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,950 GRT, 1940) struck a mine in the North Sea (55°34′N 1°28′W) and was beached. She was later refloated and taken to Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.[5] |
Serdica | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,533 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Benghazi, Libya by Royal Air Force aircraft. There was no casualty.[5][9] |
2 May
For the loss of the British tanker Capulet on this day see the entry for 28 April 1941.
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Alberic | ![]() |
The naval trawler (286 GRT, 1910) collided with St. Albans (![]() |
HMS Jersey | ![]() |
World War II: The J-class destroyer (1,690/2,330 t, 1939) struck a mine and sank in the Grand Harbour, Malta with the loss of 35 of her crew. |
HMY Nyula | ![]() |
World War II: The naval yacht (48 or 52 GRT, 1936) collided with another vessel in the North Sea off the mouth of the Tyne and sank.[5] |
Parracombe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,702 GRT, 1928) was bombed and sunk by Italian aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) off Cape Bon, Tunisia while making a solo run from Gibraltar to Malta disguised as Spanish. 18 crew were interned by the French at Bizerte.[5] |
Trajan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,347 or 1,414 GRT, 1915) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (53°10′N 1°13′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 21 crew were rescued by a Royal Navy destroyer.[5][10] |
V 808 Reichspräsident von Hindenburg | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot (321 GRT, 1930) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north west of Borkum, Lower Saxony by Royal Air Force aircraft with the loss of four lives.[5][11][12] |
3 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Araybank | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,258 GRT, 1940) was bombed and damaged at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was again bombed on 16 May and was declared a total loss. Refloated and taken to Trieste, Italy for repairs in 1947. Returned to service as "Napoli" (![]() |
Barnacle | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing barge (138 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Waterloo Dock, Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Birmania | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,305 GRT) blew up and sank at Tripoli, Libya due to the detonation of cluster bombs improperly crated for shipment. The explosion in the forward hold flung the stern of the ship up onto the quay. The armed merchant cruiser Città di Bari (![]() |
Bonita | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (65 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Waterloo Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Bra-Kar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,778 GRT, 1928) was bombed, blew up, and sank at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated in June and beached at Tranmere, Cheshire. Subsequently scrapped.[5][15] |
Brill | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (106 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Canada Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Canopo | ![]() |
World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat (780/995 t, 1937) was bombed and sunk at Tripoli by Royal Air Force aircraft. 24 crew were killed and 20 wounded.[5][16] |
Città di Bari | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary cruiser (3,339 or 3,220 GRT, 1928) was sunk at Tripoli by the explosion of Birmania (![]() |
Corbet | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (468 GRT) struck a mine and sank two cables off the entrance to Herculaneum Dock, Liverpool with the loss of eight of her nine crew.[5] |
Dace | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (143 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Canada Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Ellesport | ![]() |
World War II: The barge (55 GRT) was sunk by either bombing on 3 May, or by the explosion of Malakand (![]() |
Emily Burton | ![]() |
World War II: The motor barge (58 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Huskisson Branch No. 3 Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Giuseppe Orlando | ![]() |
World War II: The rescue ship (838 GRT) struck a mine and sank off Tripoli. There were 8 killed and 31 survivors.[5][9] |
Grosvenor | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (75 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Canada Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Ivy P | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (79 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Langton Branch Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Ling | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing barge (164 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Huskisson Branch No. 3 Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Longendale | ![]() |
World War II: The barge (177 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Alexandria Dock No. 3, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Luce | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (143 GRT) was burned out and sunk by the exploding vessels Bra-Kar (![]() ![]() |
Mus | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (81 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Alexandria Dock No. 3, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Orrell | ![]() |
World War II: The barge (80 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Alexandria Dock No. 3, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Oyster | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing barge (133 GRT) blew up and sank due to the explosion of Bra-Kar (![]() |
Pike | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing barge (168 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Huskisson Branch No. 3 Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Ray | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (91 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Alexandria Dock No. 3, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Recco | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5,595 GRT) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (44°37′N 24°27′W) by HMS Hilary (![]() |
Roach | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (108 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Alexandria Dock No. 3, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Rover | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (120 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Canada Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Silverdale | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing barge (176 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Canada Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Sirius | ![]() |
World War II: The lightship (176 GRT) struck a mine and sank at Liverpool, Lancashire.[5] |
Sitona | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 479: The cargo ship (1,143 GRT, 1921) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (53°12′N 1°11′E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued and she sank the next day.[11][5] |
Surveyor No.3 | ![]() |
World War II: The motor launch (7 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Alexandria Dock No. 3, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Taranger | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,873 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°07′N 25°20′W) by U-95 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tugnin F. | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (425 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) north west of Mersa Brega, Libya by HMS Triumph (![]() |
Walton | ![]() |
World War II: The steam barge (82 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Huskisson Branch No. 3 Dock, Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Wray Castle | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,253 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°48′N 13°55′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
4 May
- For the sinking of HMS Fermoy on this date, see the entry for 30 April 1941
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Ben Gairn | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (234 GRT, 1916) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk.[22] |
Baron Inchcape | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,005 GRT, 1917) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Domino | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,453 GRT, 1925) was sunk at Liverpool by the explosion of Malakand (![]() |
Elstree Grange | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,598 GRT, 1916) was sunk at Liverpool by the explosion of Malakand (![]() |
Europa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (10,224 GRT, 1931) was set afire and burnt out at Liverpool by the explosion of Malakand (![]() |
Giuseppe la Farina | ![]() |
World War II: The Giuseppe la Masa-class torpedo boat (645/851 t, 1919) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia. 61 crew were killed. There were 67 survivors.[5][9][24] |
Japan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 310: The cargo ship (5,230 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the 249 nautical miles (461 km) north west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (10°15′N 16°33′W) by U-38 (![]() |
Malakand | ![]() |
World War II: During an air raid at Liverpool, Lancashire, on 3 May, a barrage balloon crashed onto the cargo ship (7,649 GRT, 1919) and caught fire. The fire, or a fire on the dock, spread eventually reaching her cargo of ammunition causing her to explode and sink early on 4 May.[5] |
Pneumatic Elevator No.11 | ![]() |
World War II: The floating elevator (295 GRT) was sunk at Liverpool by the explosion of Malakand (![]() |
Tacoma Star | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,924 GRT, 1919) was sunk by the explosion of Malakand (![]() |
Tregor | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (222 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Trevose Head by Luftwaffe aircraft. All six crew were rescued.[11][5] |
5 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cape Breton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,044 GRT, 1940) was bombed and sunk at Belfast, County Antrim by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[5] |
Fair Head | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,719 GRT, 1906) was bombed and sunk at Belfast by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
HMT Fidelia | ![]() |
World War II: The boom defence vessel (147 GRT, 1891) was bombed and sunk at Lowestoft, Suffolk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Fisheries II | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel, a requisitioned yacht, was destroyed off Corregidor, Manila Bay, Luzon, The Philippines to prevent capture. (Look 05/05/1942)[26] |
HNLMS Jean Frederic | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the English Channel by German aircraft. 25 crewmen killed. Survivors were rescued the next day by HMS ML 157 (![]() |
Maryann | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel, a requisitioned yacht, was destroyed off Corregidor, Manila Bay, Luzon, The Philippines to prevent capture. (Look 05/05/1942)[28] |
Perry | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel, a requisitioned vessel, was destroyed off Corregidor, Manila Bay, Luzon, The Philippines to prevent capture. (Look 05/05/1942)[29] |
Queen Maud | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,976 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°54′N 16°41′W) by U-38 (![]() ![]() |
Royston | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,722 GRT, 1929) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft on 3 May. She was taken in tow but sank the next day at 53°37′N 0°39′E.[5] |
Sumba | ![]() |
World War II: The whaler (231 GRT) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached off Barry, Glamorgan. She was later repaired and returned to service.[5] |
Traffic | ![]() |
World War II: The steam barge (155 GRT, 1873) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft. |
6 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bengasi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,716 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Cavoli, Calabria by HMS Truant (![]() |
Cagliari | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,322 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Fuscaldo, Calabria (39°11′N 15°58′E) by HMS Taku (![]() |
HMS Camito | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean boarding vessel (6,833 GRT, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°42′N 21°20′W) by U-97 (![]() ![]() |
Dunkwa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,752 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°43′N 17°13′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
Emanuel | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (166 GRT, 1931) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (62°06′N 8°10′W) by U-556 (![]() |
Oakdene | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,255 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°19′N 27°55′W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() |
Sangro | ![]() |
World War II: The captured Italian tanker (6,466 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°42′N 21°20′W) by U-97 (![]() ![]() |
Surat | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,529 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°23′N 15°13′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
7 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bluestone | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (106 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Greenock, Renfrewshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
British Emperor | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (3,663 GRT, 1916) was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (8°30′N 56°25′E) by Pinguin (![]() |
Eastern Star | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (5,658 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°29′N 22°40′W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Ellesbank | ![]() |
World War II: The flat (43 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Fernlane | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,310 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°02′N 20°17′W) by Enrico Tazzoli (![]() |
HMT Gowan Hill | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (96 GRT, 1920) was bombed and sunk at Greenock by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Hornby | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (201 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft. raised, repaired, returned to service.[5] |
HMS Hurricane | ![]() |
World War II: The H-class destroyer (1,350/1,883 t, 1940) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[5] |
Ida Burton | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing barge (46 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Ixion | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (10,263 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°29′N 22°40′W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Katina P | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,216 GRT, 1900) was bombed and sunk at Astakos by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Kineenan | ![]() |
World War II: The steam barge (72 GRT) struck a mine and sank at Liverpool with the loss of all five crew.[5] |
München | ![]() |
World War II: The weather ship (306 GRT, 1927) was captured south east of Iceland by HMS Somali (![]() |
Pascoli | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,939 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Sazan Island, Albania.[5] |
Ril Ida | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (53 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Hull, Yorkshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Safiyeh | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker barge (176 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Qurnan by Regia Aeronautica aircraft. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[5] |
HMS Stoke | ![]() |
World War II: The Hunt-class minesweeper (710/930 t, 1918) was bombed and sunk at Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe with the loss of 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Ladybird (![]() |
HMT Susarion | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (261 GRT, 1917) was bombed and sunk off the mouth of the Humber by Luftwaffe aircraft.[40] |
Tanais | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,545 GRT, 1907) was bombed and sunk at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered German service.[5] |
Waterlily | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel (12 GRT) was bombed and sunk at West Mersea, Essex by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
8 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Burmah | ![]() |
World War II: The steam barge (127 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Capitano A Cecchi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,321 GRT, 1934) was shelled and sunk at Benghazi, Libya by HMS Ajax, HMS Havock, HMS Hotspur and HMS Imperial (all ![]() |
Delite | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing barge (89 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Hull, Yorkshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
F W No.20 | ![]() |
World War II: The dredger (83 GRT) was sunk by an explosion in Langstone Harbour, Hampshire with the loss of three crew.[5] |
Hercules | ![]() |
World War II: The floating crane (652 GRT, 1903) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[5] |
Irishman | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (99 GRT) was sunk by an explosion in Langstone Harbour with the loss of five crew.[5] |
Ladore | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing barge (91 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Hull by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Marton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,969 GRT, 1933) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Pinguin | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary cruiser (7,766 GRT, 17,600 t, 1936) was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean north of the Seychelles by HMS Cornwall (![]() ![]() |
Ramillies | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,553 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°05′N 32°26′W) by U-97 (![]() ![]() |
Rose | ![]() |
World War II: The steam barge (143 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
HMT Silicia | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (250 GRT, 1913) struck a mine and sank at Hull with the loss of seven crew. Survivors were rescued by HMML 211 (![]() |
Stromboli | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,376 GRT, 1902) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 14 April 1942 and beached at Tranmere, Cheshire but was declared a total loss and subsequently scrapped.[43] |
Tenace | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,142 GRT) was shelled and sunk at Benghazi by HMS Ajax, HMS Havock, HMS Hotspur and HMS Imperial (all ![]() |
Thistle | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing smack (16 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°45′N 1°09′E). All crew were rescued.[5] |
HMT Thistle V | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (79 GRT, 1904) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk (52°28′N 1°47′E) with the loss of ten of her 11 crew.[5] |
Trentino | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,079 GRT, 1919) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
HMT Uberty | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (93 GRT, 1912) was bombed and sunk at Lowestoft by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 13 crew.[5][45][46] |
UJ 173 Mob-Fd 32 | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was bombed and sunk off Feiestein, Norway (58°49′N 5°27′E) by British aircraft with the loss of six lives.[11][47] |
UJ 179 Carl Kämpf | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was bombed and severely damaged off Feiestein by British aircraft. She was later repaired and returned to service.[11] |
HMY Viva II | ![]() |
World War II: The naval yacht (521 GRT, 1929) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of 406 Küstenfliegergruppe, Luftwaffe with the loss of 22 of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Cleveland (![]() |
Welcome Home | ![]() |
World War II: The ketch (38 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Hull by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Whitakers No. 1 | ![]() |
World War II: The barge (48 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Hull by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
9 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alfred Olsen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8,817 GRT, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (2°59′N 20°26′W) by Enrico Tazzoli (![]() |
Bengore Head | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (2,609 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°45′N 33°02′W) by U-110 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
City of Winchester | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,120 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south south west of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (8°20′N 26°14′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Cloud | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (5,969 GRT, 1941), on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean east north east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (61°00′N 31°30′W) by U-201 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Song | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Tiger / Convoy WS 58: The cargo liner (9,228 GRT, 1940) struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Sicily (37°09′12″N 11°01′24″E) with the loss of 18 crew and passengers. Survivors were rescued by HMS Foresight (![]() |
Esmond | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (4,976 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°24′N 32°27′W) by U-110 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gregalia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (5,802 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°24′N 32°37′W) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
Luis Puebla | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (106 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 160 nautical miles (300 km) north of Gijón, Asturias with the loss of nine of her 12 crew.[5] |
HMS Queenworth | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper (2,047 GRT, 1925) was bombed and sunk off the mouth of the Humber by Luftwaffe aircraft.[55] |
Tankerton Towers | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (97 GRT) was bombed and sunk off St Govan's Lightship (![]() |
U-110 | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Primrose: The Type IXB submarine (1,034/1,159 t, 1940) was captured in the Atlantic Ocean by HMS Aubrietia, HMS Broadway and HMS Bulldog (all ![]() |
10 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aelybryn | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (4,986 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (59°23′N 35°25′W) by U-556 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Altais | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
HMS Comet I | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Empire Caribou | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (4,861 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Greenland (59°28′N 35°44′W) by U-556 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Faislane | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship (5 GRT) was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Gand | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 318: The cargo ship (5,086 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°45′N 37°34′W) by U-552 (![]() |
HMS Igloo | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
HMS Jake II | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Martin Pecheur | ![]() |
World War II: The captured French schooner (350 GRT) caught fire and sank in the Atlantic Ocean (37°07′N 8°34′W). The prize crew took to the lifeboats and reached Gibraltar.[5] |
HMS HDML 1011 | ![]() |
World War II: The harbour defence motor launch was bombed and sunk south of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5][58] |
HMS Miss England | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship (4 GRT) was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
HMS Nomad III | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship (6 GRT) was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Ramb III | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary cruiser (3,667 GRT, 1938) was sunk in Benghazi Harbor by HMS Triumph (![]() |
HMS Safari | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
U-110 | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Primrose: The Type IXB submarine (1,034/1,159 t, 1940) sank in the Atlantic Ocean during a storm while under tow by the destroyer HMS Bulldog (![]() ![]() |
11 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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City of Shanghai | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,828 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°40′N 27°50′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gypsy | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary base ship (261 GRT) was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
Somerset | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8,790 GRT, 1918) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°54′N 16°20′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[11][5] |
12 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aghios Paraskavi | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (55 or 25 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Lemnos by HMS Rorqual (![]() |
Fowberry Tower | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,484 GRT, 1929) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south west by west of the Humber Lightship (![]() |
HMS Ladybird | ![]() |
World War II: The Insect-class gunboat (625/750 t, 1916) was bombed and sunk at Tobruk, Libya by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four crew. |
Rawnsley | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,998 GRT, 1940) was bombed and sunk at Ierapetra Bay by Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 aircraft of 281 Squadron, Regia Aeronautica.[11][5] |
Richard de Larrinaga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,358 GRT, 1929) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Tyne by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
13 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Benvrackie | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,434 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (0°49′N 20°15′W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cornflower | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
F | ![]() |
World War II: The hopper barge (496 GRT) struck a mine and sank off Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland with the loss of five of her 11 crew.[5] |
Fort Rona | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (203 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west south west of Bardsey Island by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[5] |
Nueva Elisa | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay.[5] |
HMS Salopian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 30: The armed merchant cruiser (10,549 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°04′N 38°15′W) by U-98 (![]() ![]() |
Somersby | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 30: The cargo ship (5,170 GRT, 1930) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°39′N 26°13′W) by U-111 (![]() ![]() |
14 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Dalesman | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,343 GRT, 1940) was bombed and damaged in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered German service as Pluto.[5][65] |
Karlander | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 321: The cargo ship (1,843 GRT, 1914) was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (55°38′N 13°38′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Kondor aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. She was later scuttled at 55°36′N 13°24′W. All 26 crew were rescued by Zaafaran (![]() |
HMT M A West | ![]() |
World War II: The examination vessel (96 GRT, 1919) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
HMT Minicoy | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel (5 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel east of St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire with the loss of at least three crew.[5] |
HMNZS Puriri | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (927 GRT, 1938) struck a German mine and sank in the Hauraki Gulf 8 miles north east of Bream Head off Auckland 35°46′S 174°43′E. Her commanding officer and four crewmen killed. Survivors were rescued by HMS Achilles (![]() ![]() |
Rabaul | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,633 GRT, 1916) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by Atlantis (![]() |
Turkia | ![]() |
The cargo ship (1,911 GRT, 1909) caught fire, exploded, and sank in the Red Sea.[68] |
15 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Benvenue | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,920 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°27′N 18°25′W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() |
Leon | ![]() |
World War II: The Aetos-class destroyer (880/1,175 t, 1912) was bombed and sunk in Souda Bay, Crete by Luftwaffe aircraft. |
Notre Dame du Châtelet | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner (488 GRT, 1921) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 48°N 14°W) by U-43 (![]() ![]() |
Ossian | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,564 GRT, 1892) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (54°00′N 7°16′E) by Royal Air Force aircraft with the loss of 3 lives.[65][70][71] |
San Giusto | ![]() |
World War II: The rescue ship (861 GRT, 1929) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north east of Tripoli, Libya. 16 crewmen were killed and 7 wounded.[65][72] |
16 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Archangel | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship (2,448 GRT, 1910) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of Aberdeen (57°55′N 2°03′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 52 of the 475 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Blankney (![]() |
Joffre Rose | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (715 GRT, 1915) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached at Dale, Pembrokeshire. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[65] |
Kythera | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,970 GRT, 1902) was bombed and sunk in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Logician | ![]() |
World War II: The ship (5,993 GRT, 1928) was bombed and damaged in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was bombed again on 25 May and sank with the loss of 31 lives.[65] |
Nikolaou Ourania | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,397 GRT, 1922) was bombed and damaged at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. She was later refloated, repaired and entered German service as Nikolaus.[65] |
Rodney Star | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (11,803 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°03′N 19°02′W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
17 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ala | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (933 GRT, 1916) was bombed and damaged in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. She was beached at Shoreham-by-Sea but was later refloated and taken under tow by Security (![]() |
Eleonora Maersk | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (10,694 GRT, 1936) was bombed and sunk at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of twenty of her 44 crew. Seven survivors were taken as prisoners of war. She was salvaged post-war. Under repair from 1948–1951 then sold to West Germany.[65][23] |
Marisa | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,029 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°10′N 18°09′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
Statesman | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,939 GRT, 1923) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°44′N 13°45′W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of one crew member.[11][65] |
Themoni | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,719 GRT, 1938) was bombed and sunk at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
18 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Begerin | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (483 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 17 nautical miles (31 km) west north west of the South Bishop Lighthouse by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[65] |
Giovinezza | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,362 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya (31°55′N 19°54′E) by HMS Tetrarch (![]() |
HMT Jewel | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (84 GRT, 1908) struck a mine and sank in the Belfast Lough with the loss of 14 crew.[65][76] |
RFA Olna | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (12,667 GRT, 1921) was bombed and damaged at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached. Later salvaged, repaired and entered German service.[65] |
Piako | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8,286 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Freetown, Sierral Leone (7°52′N 14°57′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
19 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS City of Rochester | ![]() |
World War II: The decommissioned former paddle minesweeper (194 GRT, 1904) sunk at Acorn Yard Rochester, Kent by a parachute mine while awaiting scrapping.[65] |
Empire Ridge | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HG 61: The ore carrier (2,922 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 miles west of Bloody Foreland (55°08′N 10°40′W) by U-96 (![]() ![]() |
HMY Sea Angler | ![]() |
The armed yacht (23 GRT) was destroyed by fire.[65] |
Winkfield | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,279 GRT, 1919) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary one mile (1.6 km) south west of Buoy B4 (51°35′N 1°10′E) with the loss of ten crew.[65] |
20 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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British Security | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The tanker (8,470 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (57°28′N 41°07′W) by U-556 (![]() |
Cockaponset | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,995 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of Cape Farewell (57°28′N 41°07′W) by U-556 (![]() ![]() |
Curtatone | ![]() |
World War II: The Curtatone-class destroyer (967/1,214 t, 1923) struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Athens. 94 crew were killed, and two more died of wounds later. There were 29 or 34 survivors depending of sources.[65][81] |
Darlington Court | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The cargo ship (4,974 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell (57°28′N 41°07′W) by U-556 (![]() ![]() |
Harpagus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The cargo ship (5,173 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-109 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Javanese Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8,593 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 155 nautical miles (287 km) north west of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (59°46′N 10°45′W) by U-138 (![]() ![]() |
John P Pedersen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The tanker (6,128 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 57°N 41°W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Kos XXIII | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (353 GRT, 1937) was bombed and damaged in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later declared a total loss. Two crew were taken as prisoners of war.[65] |
Norman Monarch | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The cargo ship (4,718 GRT, 1937) was torpoedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°47′N 40°55′W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() |
Radames | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,575 GRT, 1903) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Monrovia, Liberia (approximately 6°N 12°W) by U-103 (![]() |
Rothermere | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The cargo ship (5,356 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°48′N 41°36′W) by U-98 (![]() ![]() |
Starcross | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 73: The cargo ship (4,662 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (51°45′N 20°45′W) by Otaria (![]() ![]() |
HMS Widnes | ![]() |
World War II: The Hunt-class minesweeper (710/930 t, 1918) was bombed and damaged at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached, but declared a total loss. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as UJ-2109.[65] |
Zeffiro | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,165 GRT) struck a mine and sank 5.8 nautical miles (10.7 km) south east of Cape Bon, Tunisia. There was no casualty.[65][9] |
21 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aghios Georgios | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (194 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Crete by Royal Navy warships of Force D.[65] |
Carlo Mirabello | ![]() |
World War II: The Mirabello-class destroyer (1,545/2,007 t, 1916) struck a mine and sank in the Ionian Sea off Cephalonia.[65] |
Elusa | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The tanker (6,235 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (59°00′N 38°05′W) by U-93 (![]() ![]() |
Gladiator | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (248 GRT, 1915) struck a mine and sank at Šibenik, Yugoslavia.[65] |
HMY Hanyards | ![]() |
The armed yacht (16 GRT, 1931) sank.[65] |
HMS Juno | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Crete: The J-class destroyer (1,690/2,330 t, 1939) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south east of Crete by CANT Z.1007 aircraft of 50th Bomber Squadron, Regia Aeronautica with the loss of 128 of her 210 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Kandahar, HMS Kingston and HMS Nubian (all ![]() |
Kybfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,764 GRT, 1937) struck a mine and sank in the Ionian Sea off Cephalonia.[65] |
Marburg | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,564 GRT, 1928) struck a mine and sank in the Ionian Sea off Cephalonia.[65] |
Marconi | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The cargo ship (7,402 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 270 nautical miles (500 km) south south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (approximately 58°N 41°W) by U-98 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Padre Eterno | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (52 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Chania, Crete by Royal Navy warships of Force D.[65] |
Pelegrino Matteucci | ![]() |
World War II: The Giovanni Berta-class naval trawler (667 GRT, 1924) was sunk north west of Lefkos by mines.[90] |
Robin Moor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,999 GRT, 1919) was intercepted in the South Atlantic off the coast of Brazil (6°10′N 25°40′W) by U-69 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tewkesbury | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,601 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (5°49′N 24°09′W) by U-69 (![]() ![]() |
22 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Barnby | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 126: The cargo ship (4,813 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°30′N 34°12′W) by U-111 (![]() ![]() |
Ben Veg | ![]() |
The coaster (159 GRT, 1914) collided with Brittany (![]() |
British Grenadier | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,857 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°15′N 12°59′W) by U-103 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Carmen Sylva | ![]() |
The cargo ship (1,601 GRT) was shelled and sunk by Royal Navy warships of Force D.[Note 2][65] |
Empire Progress | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,249 GRT, 1918) was bombed and damaged in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of The Needles, Isle of Wight with the loss of four crew. She was beached in Totland Bay the next day. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[65][52] |
HMS Fiji | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Crete: The Crown Colony-class cruiser (8,530/10,724 t, 1940) was bombed and sunk off Crete by Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft of JG 77 and Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of LG 1 with the loss of 241 of her 764 crew. |
HMS Gloucester | ![]() |
![]() HMS Gloucester World War II: Battle of Crete: The Town-class cruiser (9,394/11,930 t, 1939) was bombed and sunk 12 nautical miles (22 km) north of Crete by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of 722 of her 807 crew. |
HMS Greyhound | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Crete: The G-class destroyer (1,350/1,883 t, 1936) was bombed and sunk west of Crete by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of StG 2 with the loss of 80 of her 146 crew. |
Käte Grammerstorf | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,088 GRT, 1915) struck a mine and sank in the Wadden Sea off Juist, Germany.[65][98][99] |
HNLMS Nautilus | ![]() |
The minelayer (800/1,056 t, 1930) collided with Murrayfield (![]() |
HMS York | ![]() |
![]() HMS York World War II: The York-class cruiser (8,250/10,350 t, 1930), aground at Suda Bay, Crete, since 26 March 1941, was scuttled by Allied forces to prevent her capture by Axis forces. She was salvaged in February 1952 and scrapped at Bari, Apulia, Italy. |
23 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Berhala | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,622 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Freetown, Sierra Leone (9°50′N 17°50′W) by U-38 (![]() |
HMS Kashmir | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Crete: The K-class destroyer (1,690/2,330 t, 1939) was bombed and sunk off Crete (34°40′N 24°10′E) by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. |
HMS Kelly | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Crete: The K-class destroyer (1,760/2,400 t, 1939) was bombed and sunk off Crete by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. |
HMT Kos XXIII | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser (353 GRT, 1937) was scuttled in Suda Bay, Crete. She was later salvaged by the Germans and entered Kriegsmarine service as UJ-2104.[103] |
MTB 67, MTB 213, MTB 214, MTB 216 and MTB 217 |
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World War II: Battle of Crete: The Thornycroft 55-foot-class motor torpedo boats were bombed and sunk at Suda Bay, Crete by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Meuliere | ![]() |
The Albatre-class gunboat (380 t, 1919) was wrecked off Ajaccio, Corsica.[104] |
24 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Aurora II | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (74 GRT, 1906) was bombed and sunk at Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.[11][65] |
HMS Hood | ![]() |
![]() HMS Hood World War II: Battle of the Denmark Strait: The Admiral-class battlecruiser (42,100/48,360 t, 1920) was shelled and sunk in the Denmark Strait by Bismarck ( |
Marionga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,236 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°42′N 10°29′W) by U-103 (![]() |
Matronna | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,846 GRT, 1902) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft in the Bristol Channel off Dale, Pembrokeshire. All crew were rescued.[11][65] |
Octane | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (2,034 GRT, 1939) struck a mine and was damaged in the English Channel and was beached at Antony, Cornwall. Three crew were killed. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[65] |
Trafalgar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,530 GRT, 1924) was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (approximately 25°S 1°E) by Atlantis (![]() |
Vulcain | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,362 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (9°20′N 15°35′W) by U-38 (![]() |
25 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Atalaia | ![]() |
The cargo ship (5,555 GRT, 1910) foundered in the South Atlantic (39°07′N 01°10′W) with the loss of all 66 crew.[105][106] |
Conte Rosso | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship (17,879 or 18,017 GRT, 1922) was shelled and sunk in the Strait of Messina (36°41′N 14°42′E) by HMS Upholder (![]() ![]() |
HMS Grimsby | ![]() |
World War II: The Grimsby-class sloop (990/1,355 t, 1934) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Tobruk, Libya (32°30′N 24°30′E) by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of 239 Squadron, Regia Aeronautica with the loss of 11 crew. Survivors were rescued by Southern Maid (![]() |
Harry | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (125 GRT) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow but sank 17 nautical miles (31 km) north by west of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire.[65] |
Helka | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (3,471 GRT, 1912) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of 239 Squadron, Regia Aeronautica with the loss of two crew. Survivors were rescued by Southern Maid (![]() |
H P Hansen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,594 GRT, 1899) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) north west of the Schiermonnikoog Lighthouse, Friesland, Netherlands by Luftwaffe aircraft.[109] |
Leros | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (845 GRT, 1899) was bombed and sunk at Heraklion by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Menlière | ![]() |
The sloop-of-war ran aground off Corsica and was wrecked.[11] |
Silvia | ![]() |
World War II: The sperrbrecher (1,049 GRT, 1938) was sunk at Den Helder, Netherlands by a crashing Royal Air Force aircraft.[11][65] |
Silvina | ![]() |
The schooner (208 GRT, 1919) caught fire and sank in the Grand Banks. All crew were rescued.[110] |
Wangi Wangi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,789 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°24′N 12°00′W) by U-103 (![]() |
26 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Emmanuel Pteris | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (145 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Heraklion, Crete by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Gros Pierre | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (297 GRT) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Sunderland, Co Durham by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[65] |
Rokos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,426 GRT, 1918) was bombed and sunk at Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
27 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Antonios | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,187 GRT, 1883) was bombed and sunk in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Bismarck | ![]() |
World War II: The Bismarck-class battleship (41,043/50,100 t, 1940) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by Fairey Swordfish aircraft based on HMS Ark Royal (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Colonial | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,108 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (9°13′N 15°09′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Evesham | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (239 GRT, 1915 or 1925) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Julia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,352 GRT, 1914) was bombed and sunk in Suda Bay by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Marco Foscarini | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,342 GRT, 1939) was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Tripoli, Libya by British aircraft and was beached on 30 May. She was refloated and scrapped in Barrow, United Kingdom, from October 1948.[11][113] |
HMS Registan | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean boarding vessel (5,886 GRT, 1930) was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel off Cape Cornwall by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 70 crew. She was beached at Falmouth, Cornwall. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[65] |
Røyksund | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (695 GRT, 1919) was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel, United Kingdom, (50°46′N 5°18′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of seven of her 18 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Cleveland (![]() |
HMT Syvern | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (307 GRT, 1937) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
HMT Thorbryn | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (305 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Thyra | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 325: The cargo ship (1,655 GRT, 1920) collided with HMS Leamington (![]() |
28 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aghia Kyriaki | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (298 GRT, 1918) was bombed and sunk off Cape Kephola, Crete by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Georgos | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (667 GRT, 1902) was bombed and sunk at Heraklion, Crete by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
HDML 1030 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Crete: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch was sunk by German bombers 15 miles (24 km) west of Gavolopula in the Mediterranean Sea after departing from Suda Bay for Alexandria. All ten crew survived and reached Crete where most were captured some days later.[65][116] |
Lech | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,290 GRT, 1939) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north of the Azores, Portugal (45°33′N 23°25′W) by HMS Edinburgh (![]() |
HMS Mashona | ![]() |
World War II: The Tribal-class destroyer destroyer (1,891/2,519 t, 1939) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of County Galway, Ireland by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe with the loss of 48 of her 219 crew.[11] |
Papalemos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,748 GRT, 1910) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°06′N 16°18′W) by U-107 (![]() |
V 1610 Innsbruck | ![]() |
The vorpostenboot (299 GRT, 1921) was lost on this date.[118] |
29 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Empire Storm | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 128S: The cargo ship (7,290 GRT, 1941) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°00′N 39°50′W) by U-557 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Hereward | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Crete: The H-class destroyer (1,350/1,883 t, 1936) was bombed and sunk in the Kaso Strait to the east of Crete by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of 76 of her 165 crew. |
HMS Imperial | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Crete: The I-class destroyer (1,370/1,888 t, 1937) was bombed and severely damaged by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was scuttled by HMS Hotspur at 32°23′N 25°40′E. |
HMT Sindonis | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (440 GRT, 1934) was bombed and sunk at Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe.[11][65] |
Tabaristan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,251 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°32′N 15°23′W) by U-38 (![]() ![]() |
30 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aghios Pantlemon | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (105 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Alicante | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,140 GRT, 1934) was set on fire at Piraeus, Greece by the explosion of Knyaguinya Maria Luisa (![]() |
RFA Cairndale | ![]() |
World War II: The Dale-class oiler (8,129 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) west north west of Cape Trafalgar, Spain (35°19′N 8°33′W) by Guglielmo Marconi (![]() |
Empire Protector | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,181 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°00′N 14°25′W) by U-38 (![]() ![]() |
Jiul | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,127 GRT) was set of fire by the explosion of Fürstin Maria Luisa (![]() |
Knyaguinya Maria Luisa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,821 GRT, 1919) was set on fire by saboteurs at Piraeus, Greece. The tugs Mara, Zoodohos Pigi, Aghios Dimitrios and Aghios Nikolaos (all ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rinda | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,029 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Liberia (6°52′N 15°14′W) by U-38 (![]() ![]() |
Silveryew | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,373 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (16°42′N 25°29′W) by U-106 (![]() |
Westavon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,842 GRT, 1929) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°36′N 1°11′E). All crew were rescued.[65] |
31 May
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Clan Macdougall | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,843 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (16°50′N 25°10′W) by U-106 (![]() |
Gravelines | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 127: The cargo ship (2,491 GRT, 1925) straggled behind the convoy She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Bloody Foreland, Ireland (56°00′N 11°13′W) by U-147 (![]() ![]() |
Holmsteinn | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (16 GRT, 1940) was shelled and sunk north of Dyrafjord by U-204 (![]() |
Sangara | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,445 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk at Accra, Gold Coast (5°33′N 0°13′W) by U-69 (![]() |
Sire | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,664 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (8°50′N 15°30′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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A 6 | ![]() |
The A 1-class contraband chaser (48 t, 1929) was lost sometime in May or June. |
Ines | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was rammed and sunk by a Royal Australian Navy ship off Crete.[1] |
Iron Duke | ![]() |
World War II: The steamship (140 GRT, 1857) struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off the Breaksea Lightship (![]() |
HMS LCA 28 | ![]() |
The landing craft assault was lost sometime in May.[133] |
HMS LCP(L) 107, HMS LCP(L) 108 and HMS LCP(L) 109 | ![]() |
The landing craft personnel (large)s were lost sometime in May.[134] |
HMS LCT 1 and HMS LCT 15 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT-1-class landing craft tanks were bombed and sunk off Pireaus, Greece sometime in April or May.[135][136] |
HMS LCT 6 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT-1-class landing craft tank was scuttled off the south coast of Crete sometime in April or May.[137] |
HMS LCT 19 | ![]() |
The LCT-1-class landing craft tank was lost in the Aegean Sea sometime in April or May.[138] |
HMS LCT 20 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT-1-class landing craft tank was bombed and sunk off Crete sometime in April or May.[139] |
HMS Undaunted | ![]() |
World War II: The U-class submarine (630/730 t, 1940) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea on or about 11 May due to enemy action with the loss of all 31 crew. |
Notes
- ^ The destroyer was one of HMS Boreas, HMS Duncan, HMS Highlander or HMS Velox.
- ^ Force D comprised HMS Ajax, HMS Dido, HMS Hasty, HMS Hereward, HMS Janus, HMS Kimberley and HMS Orion.
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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 |