List of shipwrecks in May 1943
The list of shipwrecks in May 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1943.
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1 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adelfotis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (3°32′S 21°33′W) by U-182 (![]() |
British Trust | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MW 27: The tanker was hit by a torpedo from a Heinkel He 111 of Kampfgeschwader 26 at approx. 20:00 hrs, her port side was opened for a third of her length and her cargo of oil caught fire. She listed heavily and sank within three minutes with the loss of 10 of the crew, 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Benghazi, Libya.[2] |
City of Singapore | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (7°55′N 14°16′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Clan Macpherson | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown (7°58′N 14°14′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Crusader | ![]() |
The 101-gross register ton, 73.4-foot (22.4 m) fishing vessel sank in the Shumagin Islands in the Territory of Alaska.[5] |
Erinpura | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MW 27: The troopship was hit by a bomb in her forward hatch or deck by aircraft from Kampfgeschwader 26 at approximately 20:15 hrs, and sank within four minutes with the loss of almost 1,000 men, 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Benghazi at (32°40′N 19°53′E).[2] |
Keishin Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Iwaki (37°04′N 140°06′E) by USS Pogy (![]() |
Mokambo | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown (7°58′N 14°14′W) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Port Victor | ![]() |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°49′N 22°02′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
ShCh-323 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea off Petershof (59°55′N 30°02′E) with the loss of 39 crew. There were 5 survivors. She was raised and scrapped in 1944.[11][12] |
V 1241 Stangenwalde | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands in a battle with HMMGB 605, HMMGB 606, HMMGB 610, HMMGB 612, HMMTB 624, HMMTB 630 and HMMTB 632 (all ![]() |
2 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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USCGC CG-58012 | ![]() |
The 58-foot patrol boat was sunk off the Mary Ann Rocks whistle buoy, Manomet, Massachusetts by an explosion in the engine room. All four crewmen survived.[14] |
F 111 Sogliola | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary vessel was sunk by gunfire off Asinara Island, Italy by HMS Safari (![]() |
Gneisenau | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner struck a mine in the Baltic Sea, capsized and sank. The wreck was raised on 12 July 1950 and scrapped in Denmark.[17] |
RD 12 | ![]() |
World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk off Cape Bon, Tunisia by Allied aircraft. There was no casualty.[18][15] |
Tamon Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 257: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (27°18′N 121°38′E) by USS Stingray (![]() |
Turunmaa | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat was seriously damaged in an air raid south of Kotka and had to be beached. Crew casualties were 1 dead and 9 wounded. The ship was immediately refloated and was fully repaired by 23 October 1943. |
HMS MTB 311 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 77' motor torpedo boat was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by a mine off Bône, Algeria.[20] |
U-465 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (44°48′N 8°58′W) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 461 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[21] |
3 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Campobasso | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Kelibia, Tunisia by HMS Nubian, HMS Paladin and HMS Petard (all ![]() |
USS LCT-23 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT Mk 5 was sunk at Algiers, Algeria by an underwater explosion.[22] |
Perseo | ![]() |
World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was sunk east of Tunis, Tunisia by HMS Nubian, HMS Paladin, and HMS Petard (all ![]() |
4 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ilyich | ![]() |
World War II: The Soviet schooner was sunk in the Black Sea when holed by a dud torpedo from S-102 (![]() |
Lorient | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°04′N 44°18′W) by U-125 (![]() |
Noku Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
USAT Oneida | ![]() |
World War II: The ship straggled behind her convoy and foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) north east of Cape Charles, Virginia. Thirty-one people were rescued by USS Andres (![]() |
Panam | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy NK 538: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina, United States by U-129 (![]() ![]() |
San Clemente Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The San Clemente Maru-class tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east of Palau (06°50′N 134°28′E) by USS Seal (![]() ![]() |
Spina Secondo | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk by gunfire off Kos, Greece by HMS Parthian (![]() |
U-109 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°22′N 22°40′W) by a Consolidated Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 52 crew.[32] |
U-439 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-659 (![]() |
U-659 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-439 (![]() |
5 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aegir | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north of Juist by British aircraft.[13] |
Bonde | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°28′N 44°20′W) by U-266 (![]() ![]() |
Bristol City | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°00′N 43°55′W) by U-358 (![]() ![]() |
Daifuku Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook (![]() |
Dolius | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Belle Isle, Newfoundland (54°00′N 43°35′W) by U-638 (![]() ![]() |
Donav | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.[40] |
Fingal | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia (30°35′S 153°29′E) by I-180 (![]() ![]() |
Gharinda | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°10′N 44°40′W) by U-266 (![]() ![]() |
Hakkai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Ise-Wan, Honshu (34°11′N 137°41′E) by USS Sawfish (![]() |
Harbury | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°01′N 52°59′W) by U-628 (![]() ![]() |
Harperley | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°00′N 42°58′W) by U-264 (![]() ![]() |
Hartwelson | ![]() |
The 3,087-gross register ton cargo ship ran aground on Bantam Rock off the coast of Maine and sank nearby in waters up to 30 feet (9.1 m) deep without loss of life, 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) south of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, at 43°43′47″N 069°37′26″W.[46] |
Holmbury | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) west of Cape Palmas, Liberia (4°30′N 10°20′W) by U-123 (![]() |
Kinko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook (![]() |
Kremlin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by U-9 (![]() |
Maria Pia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Tactician (![]() |
North Britain | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°08′N 42°43′W) by U-707 (![]() ![]() |
RD 23, RD 42, RD 57 | ![]() |
World War II: The RD-class minesweepers were sunk at La Goulette, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[18] |
RD 44 | ![]() |
World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at Bizerte, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[18] |
San Antonio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Allied Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft off Cape St Vito, Italy. The Italian escort rescued 52 men of the around 80 aboard.[50][51] |
Selvistan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°10′N 44°40′W) by U-266 (![]() ![]() |
Sempre Avanti | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea while saiting from Trapani to Pantelerria. The crew survived the sinking.[15][53] |
Tokai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Permit (![]() |
U-638 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (54°12′N 44°05′W) by HMS Sunflower (![]() |
VAS 223 | ![]() |
World War II: The VAS 201-class submarine chaser was beached/wrecked between Palermo, Sicily and Bizerte, Tunisia after being damaged by Allied aircraft.[55] |
Wentworth | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (53°59′N 43°55′W) with the loss of five of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Loosestrife (![]() |
West Madaket | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The Design 1013 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°47′N 44°12′W) by U-584 (![]() ![]() |
West Maximus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°10′N 43°00′W) by U-264 (![]() ![]() |
6 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amazone | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Miami, Florida, United States (27°21′N 80°04′W) by U-333 (![]() ![]() |
FR-60 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[60] |
FR-74 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper, a former SC-1-class submarine chaser, was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[61] |
FR-75 Madame de Pompei | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[13][62] |
FR-77 Ravigan | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[63] |
FR-78 Heron I | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[13][62] |
FR-79 Pen Men | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[13][62] |
FR 116 | ![]() |
World War II: The Requin-class submarine was scuttled at Bizerte.[64] |
FR 117 | ![]() |
World War II: The Circé-class submarine was scuttled at Bizerte.[64] |
Halsey | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Jupiter Inlet, Florida (27°14′N 80°03′W) by U-333 (![]() |
I-O-32 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was bombed and sunk at Marsala.[67] |
I-O-64 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was probably bombed and sunk at Marsala.[67] |
Java Arrow | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Vero Beach, Florida (27°35′N 80°08′W) by U-333 (![]() ![]() |
Onda | ![]() |
World War II: the fishing vessel was sunk by gunfire in the Mediterranean Sea off Asinara Island, Italy (40°58′N 08°20′E) by HMS Safari (![]() |
PiLB 102 | ![]() |
The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost on this date. |
PiLB 104 | ![]() |
The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost on this date. |
PiLB 124 | ![]() |
The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost on this date. |
PiLB 125 | ![]() |
The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost on this date. |
RD 18 | ![]() |
World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk off Cape Zebib, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[18] |
SF 168 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[71][72] |
SF 195 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[71][72] |
SF 201 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[71][72] |
SF 202 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[71][72] |
SF 213 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[71][72] |
SF 222 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[71][72] |
SF 226 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[71][72] |
Saint Sauveur | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by Allied aircraft off Reggio di Calabria, Italy. She was salvaged in September, repaired and entered Italian service in 1944 as Capo Faro.[73] |
Tifone | ![]() |
World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat was heavily damaged by American aircraft off Tunisia and was grounded. Six crew were killed. She was scuttled at the small fishing port of Korbous the next day.[15][74][75] |
U-125 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was rammed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°30′N 45°20′W) by HMS Oribi (![]() ![]() |
U-192 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (53°06′N 45°02′W) by HMS Loosestrife (![]() |
U-438 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°00′N 45°10′W) by HMS Pelican (![]() |
U-531 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (52°48′N 45°18′W) by HMS Vidette (![]() |
U-630 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (52°31′N 44°50′W) by HMS Vidette (![]() |
USS YF-575 | ![]() |
The self-propelled covered lighter ran aground and sank off Atlantic City, New Jersey.[77] |
7 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMAS Adele | ![]() |
The armed yacht was wrecked on a breakwater at the entrance to Port Kembla, New South Wales.[78] |
Albina | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing vessel was damaged beyond repair by gunfire south of San Lucido, Italy by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
Berakit | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean, east of the Felidhu Atoll in the Maldives at the entrance to One and Half Degree Channel (3°40′N 75°20′E) by I-27 (![]() |
Gouverneur General Pasquier | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was sunk by mines in the South China Sea off the coast of French Indochina.[82] |
Hermes | ![]() |
World War II: The Vasilefs Georgios-class destroyer, badly damaged in a British air attack on 30 April 1943, was scuttled at La Goulette, Tunisia.[83] |
KT 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The Marinefahrpram was shelled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia. She sank two days later.[13] |
KT 9 | ![]() |
World War II: The Marinefahrpram was shelled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon. She sank two days later.[13] |
KT 21 | ![]() |
World War II: The Marinefahrpram was shelled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon. She sank two days later.[13] |
Laconikos | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 128: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (41°40′N 18°13′W) by U-89 (![]() ![]() |
MS 22 | ![]() |
World War II: The MS 11-class MS boat was sunk off Tunis, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[85] |
No. 106 | ![]() |
The Sh-4 Type motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[86] |
No. 209 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[87] |
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 125 nautical miles (232 km) south east of Ascension Island (15°00′S 7°00′W) by U-195 (![]() |
Shinsei Maru No. 3 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook (![]() |
Sirvall | ![]() |
World War II: The ore carrier struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Rügen, Germany. There was no casualty.[13][90] |
Tamon Maru No. 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands by USS Wahoo (![]() |
Tosei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook (![]() |
U-447 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°30′N 11°55′W) by two Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[92] |
U-663 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Bay of Biscay west of Brest, Finistère, France by Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. She sank the next day with the loss of all 49 crew.[93] |
VAS 231 | ![]() |
World War II: The VAS 231-class submarine chaser was sunk off Tunis by Allied aircraft.[94] |
ZF5 | ![]() |
World War II: The training hulk, the former French Le Fantasque-class destroyer L'Audacieux, was bombed and sunk at Bizerte, Tunisia by British aircraft.[95] |
8 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Camerata | ![]() |
World War II: The ship was sunk at anchor at Gibraltar with Limpet mine by Italian frogmen.[96] |
HMT Daneman | ![]() |
The naval trawler struck an iceberg and sank under tow the next day in the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland (58°03′N 44°00′E). Six of her 48 crew died.[97][98][99] |
Kagerō | ![]() |
World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Rendova, Solomon Islands (8°08′S 156°55′E) by American aircraft. |
Kuroshio | ![]() |
World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Kolombangara, Solomon Islands. |
Liv | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged at Porto Torres, Sardinia by HMS Safari (![]() |
Mahsud | ![]() |
World War II: The ship was sunk at anchor at Gibraltar with Limpet mine by Italian frogmen.[96] |
Oyashio | ![]() |
World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer was disabled by a mine and then sunk by aircraft near Kolombangara. |
PiLB 251 | ![]() |
The PiLB 40 type landing craft was lost on this date.[101] |
Pat Harrison | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was damaged by an Italian limpet mine by Italian Frogmen at Gibraltar. She was beached but declared a constructive total loss. Scrapped in 1951. 2 crewmen killed.[102][96] |
Peppino Palomba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
Sumida Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Madang with the loss of 18 lives.[13][103] |
Tomioka Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Madang.[13] |
9 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aso Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros, Philippines (09°09′N 122°50′E) by USS Gar (![]() |
Corneville | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Takoradi, Gold Coast (4°50′N 1°10′W) by U-515 (![]() |
Jinmu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands by USS Wahoo (![]() |
Kanbe | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TS 38: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of Monrovia, Liberia by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
HMS MTB 61 | ![]() |
The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Kelibia, Tunisia, with the loss of one crew.[108][99] |
PiLB 258 | ![]() |
The PiLB 40 type landing craft was lost on this date.[101] |
Santa Maria Salina | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk south-east off Lipari, Italy by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
Seeaal | ![]() |
The Siebel ferry was sunk on this date.[71] |
Takao Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands (38°57′N 141°49′E) by USS Wahoo (![]() |
VAS 212, VAS 213, VAS 229 and VAS 230 |
![]() |
World War II: The VAS 201-class submarine chasers were sunk at Palermo, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[55] |
HMCS Vercheres | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[110] |
Wal | ![]() |
The Siebel ferry was sunk on this date.[71] |
10 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kinai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy 4508: The transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 243 nautical miles (450 km) east of Saipan by USS Plunger (![]() |
HMS MTB 264 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 70' motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Sousse, Tunisia.[113] |
PiLB 251 | ![]() |
The PiLB 40 type landing craft was lost on this date.[101] |
PiLB 402 | ![]() |
The PiLB 40 type landing craft was lost on this date.[101] |
SKA-098 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was sunk by a mine off Cape Myskhako in the Black Sea. Six of her 22 crew were killed.[114] |
Tatsutake Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy 4508: The ammunition ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 243 nautical miles (450 km) east of Saipan (14°29′N 149°23′E) by USS Plunger (![]() |
11 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Antigone | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 129: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north west of the Azores, Portugal (40°30′N 32°30′W) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
Clan Skene | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°43′N 70°43′W) by U-333 (![]() ![]() |
Grado | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 129: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°30′N 32°30′W) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
I-O-41 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was bombed and sunk at Pantelleria.[67] |
HMS ML133 | ![]() |
The Fairmile B motor launch was destroyed in a fire off the west coast of Scotland with the loss of one crew.[119][99] |
Nailsea Meadow | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Port St Johns, Cape Colony (32°04′S 29°14′E) by U-196 (![]() ![]() |
No. 404 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper, while under tow from engine failure, was bombed by German fighters and grounded in shallow water.[121] |
SF 225 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk at Pantelleria.[71][72] |
Stamia | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.[40] |
Tinhow | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozambique Channel (25°15′S 33°30′E) by U-181 (![]() |
U-528 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°55′N 14°44′W) by Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force and HMS Fleetwood (![]() |
Yodogawa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy R-09: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north east of Manus Island (00°40′N 148°55′E) by USS Grayback (![]() |
12 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Brand | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 243: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°19′N 24°41′W) by U-603 (![]() ![]() |
Fort Concord | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 237: The Fort ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°05′N 25°20′W) by U-456 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
I-31 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east of Chichagof Harbor, Attu Island, Alaska, United States (52°08′S 177°38′E) by USS Edwards (![]() |
MAS 572 | ![]() |
The MAS 552-class MAS boat was sunk in the Black Sea south of the Crimea in a collision with MAS 566 (![]() |
HMS MMS 89 | ![]() |
World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by a mine off Bizerte, Tunisia. One crew died of wounds.[131][99] |
RTShch-119 | ![]() |
The K-15/M-17-class river minesweeping launch was sunk on this date.[132] |
Sandanger | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 237: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 49°N 21°W) by U-221 (![]() ![]() |
SKR-31 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary guard ship was sunk by German Fw 190 fighter-bombers off Cape Tsyp-Navolok. 51 crew were killed.[135][136] |
Sumatra Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Celebes Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean in a shallow water cove off Bulusan, Luzon, Philippines (12°44′N 124°08′E) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
TKA-21 | ![]() |
The A-2 (Higgins 78')-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by German Fw 190 fighter-bombers off Cape Tsyp-Navolok. 2 crew were killed.[138][136] |
U-89 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°30′N 25°40′W) by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 811 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Biter and by HMS Broadway and HMS Lagan (all ![]() |
U-186 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (41°54′N 31°49′W) by HMS Hesperus (![]() |
U-456 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a Fido homing torpedo dropped by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force. She dived in an effort to evade an attack by HMS Opportune (![]() |
13 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Klaus Howaldt | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by British aircraft south of Lista, Norway, and was beached.[13][141] |
Mambí | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy NC 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of Manati (21°25′N 76°40′W) by U-176 (![]() |
Mocenigo | ![]() |
World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the port of Cagliari, Sardinia by United States Army Air Force aircraft. The whole crew survived.[144][145] |
Nickeliner | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy NC 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of Manati (21°25′N 76°40′W) by U-176 (![]() |
Santa Rita | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Cagliari by United States Army Air Forces bombers. She was refloated after the war but was sunk in 1946 by a mine while being towed to a naval shipyard for repairs.[145][146] |
U-753 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°37′N 22°39′W) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 423 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force and also by HMCS Drumheller (![]() ![]() |
14 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Agata | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Olbia by United States Army Air Forces North American B-25 Mitchell bombers of the 310th Bombardment Group.[13][147] |
Anna Maria II | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft off Katakolo, Greece, with the loss of 4 lives.[148] |
AHS Centaur | ![]() |
![]() Propaganda poster based on the sinking of AHS Centaur ( |
Città di Trieste | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Civitavecchia by United States Army Air Forces Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the 2nd and 99th Bomb Groups.[13][147] |
Erice | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Civitavecchia by American aircraft.[13][147] |
HDML 1154 | ![]() |
World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch was sunk by a mine off of Bizerte, Tunisia, with the loss of six crew.[99][149][150] |
M-8 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Hoek van Holland, South Holland, Netherlands (52°03′N 03°51′E) by HMMTB 232 (![]() |
M-122 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk off the Rybachiy Peninsula (69°56′N 32°53′E) by Focke-Wulf Fw 190 aircraft of Jagdgeschwader 5, Luftwaffe, with the loss of all 22 crew.[13][154] |
Mira | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Civitavecchia by American aircraft.[13][147] |
Ro-102 | ![]() |
World War II: The Ro-100-class submarine was sunk in the Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of Lae New Guinea by USS PT-150 and USS PT-152 (both ![]() |
San Jose | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Olbia, Sardinia, Italy in an Allied air raid. Refloated post-war, repaired and returned to service in 1950.[156] |
U-235 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein in an American air raid. Two crew were killed.She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.[157] |
U-236 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Kiel in an American air raid. There were no casualties. She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.[13][158] |
U-237 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Kiel in an American air raid. There were no casualties. She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.[159] |
U-640 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (60°32′N 31°05′W) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 49 crew.[160] |
15 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Indus Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 3207: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros by USS Gar (![]() ![]() |
Irish Oak | ![]() |
![]() Irish Oak after being torpedoed by U-607, painting by Kenneth King, National Maritime Museum of Ireland World War II: The Design 1019 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°51′N 25°53′W) by U-607 ( |
Meikai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No. 3207: The transport ship, a converted cargo liner, was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros, Philippines (13°10′N 121°50′E) by USS Gar (![]() ![]() |
Maroussio Logothetis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°28′N 14°28′W) by U-105 (![]() |
U-176 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 23°21′N 80°18′W) by CS-13 (![]() |
U-266 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°28′N 10°20′W) by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.[164] |
UJ 2213 Heureux | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler/submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Monaco by HMS Sickle (![]() |
16 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Enrico Tazzoli | ![]() |
World War II: The Calvi-class submarine was depth charged and sunk by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[13] |
Raju | ![]() |
The Syöksy-class motor torpedo boat was wrecked off Koivisto.[166] |
William K. Vanderbilt | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Suva, Fiji (18°41′S 175°07′E) by I-19 (![]() |
U-182 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IX submarine was depth charged and sunk by USS MacKenzie (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-463 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type XIV submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (45°57′N 11°40′W) by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 57 crew. |
17 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alsedo | ![]() |
The Alsedo-class destroyer was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[13] |
Aymeric | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°42′N 41°39′W) by U-657 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bygdøy | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Öresund. All fourteen crew survived.[172] |
England Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy P-512: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (00°45′S 148°30′E) by USS Grayback (![]() |
Eurostadt | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk by S-56 (![]() |
Galicia | ![]() |
The Almirante Cervera-class cruiser was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[13] |
Krasnyy Dagestan | ![]() |
The auxiliary river gunboat was lost on this date.[176] |
Kyphissia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Texel, North Holland, Netherlands by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[13] |
Lazaga | ![]() |
The Alsedo-class destroyer was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[13] |
H.M. Storey | ![]() |
World War II: The oil tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Vanuatu, by I-25 (![]() |
M-414 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1940 minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off Texel by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of Coastal Command.[13][179] |
Mendez Nuñez | ![]() |
The Blas de Lezo-class cruiser was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[13] |
Miguel de Cervantes | ![]() |
The Almirante Cervera-class cruiser was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[13] |
Northmoor | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy LMD 17: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (28°27′S 32°43′E) by U-198 (![]() ![]() |
PiLB 54 | ![]() |
The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost on this date. |
U-128 | ![]() |
![]() U-128 World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°00′N 35°35′W) by USS Jouett and USS Moffett (both |
U-646 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (62°10′N 14°37′W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[181] |
U-657 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (58°54′N 42°33′W) by HMS Swale (![]() |
V 1110 Hermann Hinrichs | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of Coastal Command.[13] |
Woosung Maru | ![]() |
The Standard British WWI C-class cargo ship ran aground on a reef and sank off Chiba Prefecture, Honshu.[183] |
18 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Empire Eve | ![]() |
World War II: The CAM ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria (36°37′N 00°46′E) by U-414 (![]() ![]() |
H. M. Storey | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (17°30′S 173°02′E) by I-25 (![]() ![]() |
M-345 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1940 minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France by a Handley Page Hampden aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[13][186] |
PiLB 66 | ![]() |
The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost on this date. |
RD 16 and RD 38 | ![]() |
World War II: The RD-class minesweepers were sunk at Trapani, Sicily by Allied aircraft. Raised, repaired and returned to service 1944–1945.[187] |
Terushima Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pollack (![]() |
V 1106 Ernst von Briesen | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Borkum (55°36′N 6°04′E) by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of Coastal Command with the loss of 5 lives.[13][189] |
19 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Angelus | ![]() |
World War II: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°40′N 64°00′W) by U-161 (![]() ![]() |
Bangkok Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Bangkok Maru-class armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands (06°47′N 169°42′E) by USS Pollack (![]() ![]() |
Enrica | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was torpedoed and sunk off Pizzo Calabro, Italy (38°45′N 16°00′E) by HMS Unbroken (![]() |
F 309 | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Soviet aircraft off Anapa (45°04′N 36°53′E). All crew were rescued, one of them wounded.[193] |
F 367 | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Soviet aircraft off Anapa (44°53′N 37°20′E). All aboard were rescued, one of them wounded.[194] |
Général Bonaparte | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Sportsman (![]() ![]() |
Pervansh | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was sunk in the Black Sea off Sochi by S-49 and S-72 (both ![]() |
U-273 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°25′N 24°33′W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[198] |
U-954 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was hedgehogged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°54′N 34°19′W) by HMS Jed and HMS Sennen (both ![]() |
20 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Benakat | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (6°05′S 12°56′W) by U-197 (![]() |
HMS Fantome | ![]() |
World War II: The Algerine-class minesweeper struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia. One crew died of wounds. She was declared a constructive total loss.[13][99] |
U-258 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VII submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°18′N 27°49′W) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[200] |
21 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bologna | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea by HMS Unbroken (![]() |
U-303 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Toulon, Var, France (42°50′N 6°00′E) by HMS Sickle (![]() |
22 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS LCV 825 | ![]() |
The landing craft vehicle blew up during exercises off west Scotland. One crew was killed.[201][202][99] |
Sainte Irène | ![]() |
The cargo ship, requisitioned by the French, then under German command, carrying a cargo of 250 lb (110 kg) bombs, was wrecked on Grune aux Dardes, Nantes, Loire Atlantique.[203][204][205][206] |
ShCh-408 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea by F 189, F 188, and F 191 all (![]() |
SKA-041 | ![]() |
World War II: The guard ship was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea off Gelendzhik by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of 1 Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe. 14 crew were killed.[13][87][209] |
U-569 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by two Grumman TBM Avenger aircraft based on USS Bogue (![]() |
23 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Leonardo da Vinci | ![]() |
World War II: The Marconi-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal (42°16′N 15°40′W) by HMS Active and HMS Ness (both ![]() |
USS Niagara | ![]() |
World War II: The PT boat tender, a former gunboat, was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean (11°00′S 163°00′E) east south east of San Cristobal Island by Japanese aircraft. All 136 crew were rescued by USS PT-146 and USS PT-147 (both ![]() ![]() |
USS PT-165 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was scuttled as a result of damage from the torpedoing and sinking of tanker Stanvac Manila (![]() |
USS PT-173 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was scuttled as a result of damage from the torpedoing and sinking of tanker Stanvac Manila (![]() |
Stanvac Manila | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of Nouméa, New Caledonia (23°45′S 166°30′E) by I-17 (![]() ![]() |
U-752 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°40′N 29°49′W) by a rocket attack from Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 819 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Archer (![]() |
Oost-Vlaanderen | ![]() |
World War II: En route from Saint Malo to Guernsey it was attacked by the Royal Air Force and damaged 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from St Peter Port harbour, Guernsey Channel Islands (49°26′S 02°30′W)[217][218] |
24 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Shinko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air attack at Rabaul, New Guinea.[219] |
Tana | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Olbia, Sardinia, Italy by Allied aircraft. She was raised in 1946 but sank whilst under tow to Genoa.[220] |
25 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Groppo | ![]() |
World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Messina, Sicily by United States Army Air Force aircraft. There was no casualty aboard.[15][221] |
Haneström V av Göta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine off Warnemünde, Germany. Two crew were killed. She was raised three months later and repaired.[222][223] |
Izmail | ![]() |
World War II: The push barge was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea.[224] |
No. 016 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[87] |
Shoei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pollack (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 173 | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine in the North Sea off Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands and was beached.[13] |
U-414 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Ténès, Algeria (36°31′N 0°40′E) by HMS Vetch (![]() |
U-467 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (62°25′N 14°52′W) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 46 crew.[227] |
26 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Hong Lam | ![]() |
The auxiliary minelayer/naval trawler foundered off Adam's Bridge between India and Ceylon.[228][229] |
Kagi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu by USS Saury (![]() |
Krasnogvardeets | ![]() |
The auxiliary river gunboat was lost on this date.[231] |
Monte Santo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo was bombed and sunk by Lockheed P-38 Lightning of the United States Army Air Force at La Maddalena, Italy. There was no casualty aboard.[15][232] |
Shoei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Apra Harbor, Guam by USS Whale (![]() |
Tainan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Pogy (![]() |
U-436 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (43°49′N 15°56′W) by HMS Hyderabad and HMS Test (both ![]() |
27 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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F 328 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date. Salvaged by the Soviets in 1944 and put in service as BDB-1 (![]() |
Kochi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Finback (![]() |
Léopard | ![]() |
The Chacal-class destroyer ran aground and was wrecked off Tobruk, Libya. |
Mahai Vitezhul | ![]() |
World War II: The push barge was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea.[224] |
O. Re-35 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary patrol boat was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea.[235] |
S-507 | ![]() |
The S 501-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in a collision in the Black Sea off Feodosia.[236] |
Sicilia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Indian Ocean (24°31′S 35°12′E) by U-181 (![]() |
28 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Agwimonte | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CD 20: The Type C1 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (34°57′S 19°33′E) by U-177 (![]() ![]() |
Akatsuki Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu (27°40′S 125°55′E) by USS Saury (![]() |
Angelo Bassini | ![]() |
World War II: The torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft. There was no casualty.[13][15] |
Antares | ![]() |
World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was bombed and heavily damaged at Livorno by American aircraft. She was grounded to avoid sinking and was never repaired. There was no casualty.[23][15] |
Caralis D8 | ![]() |
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[13][239] |
FR 52 | ![]() |
World War II: The Élan-class sloop was sunk at Livorno by Allied aircraft. Raised by the Germans, renamed SG 22.[240] |
Florida | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy BT 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) east of Fortaleza, Brazil (3°56′S 36°43′W) by U-154 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gimma | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[13] |
John Worthington | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy BT 14: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) east of Fortaleza (3°52′S 36°48′W) by U-154 (![]() |
Kamikawa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Kamikawa Maru-class seaplane tender was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 225 miles north north west of Kavieng, New Ireland (01°36′S 150°24′E) by USS Scamp (![]() |
Kriti | ![]() |
World War II: The lighter was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea.[224] |
Nirva | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[13] |
Polluce | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[13] |
Seiki Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States by USS S-41 (![]() |
Storaas | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CD 20: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (34°57′S 19°33′E) by U-177 (![]() ![]() |
Tiziano | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[13] |
U-304 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[246] |
U-755 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was attacked with rockets and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Mallorca, Spain (39°58′N 1°41′E) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 608 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of 40 of her 49 crew.[247] |
29 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Eisho Maru or Eiski Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tambor (![]() |
Gondul | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Wismar, Germany.[13] |
Hopetarn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (30°50′S 39°32′E) by U-198 (![]() ![]() |
HM MGB 110 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 72' motor gun boat was sunk by Kriegsmarine warships off Dunkirk with the loss of 11 crew.[250][99] |
Shoko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (29°50′N 129°35′E) by USS Saury (![]() |
30 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Flora MacDonald | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (7°15′N 13°20′W) by U-126 (![]() |
Hakozaki Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Shanghai, China.[48] |
USS LCT-28 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT Mk 5 struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[254] |
Llancarfan | ![]() |
World War II: She was bombed and sunk 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Cape St. Vincent while on a voyage from Glasgow to Lisbon and Malta with coal and coke. |
Netty | ![]() |
World War II: The tugboat was bombed and sunk in the Black sea by a Soviet Naval Air Force Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft.[224] |
Takamisan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the mouth of Yangtze River by USS Saury (![]() |
HMS Untamed | ![]() |
The U-class submarine sank in the Firth of Clyde with the loss of all 35 crew. She was later salvaged, repaired and re-entered service as HMS Vitality. |
31 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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"Athene" | ![]() |
The Trawler sank in the upper Florida Keys.[256][257] |
U-440 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°38′N 13°04′W) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 201 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[258] |
U-563 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°35′N 10°40′W) by Handley Page Halifax and Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, and 58 and 228 Squadrons, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[259] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Calypso | ![]() |
World War II: The Circé-class submarine was either scuttled as a blockship or sunk by Allied bombing at a North African port between 9 and 13 May.[13] |
Fracas | ![]() |
World War II: The Clameur-class minesweeping tug was scuttled sometime in May.[260] |
Gorgo | ![]() |
World War II: The Flutto-class submarine was lost for an unknown reason in the western Mediterranean Sea between 15 and 31 May with all 48 hands. The depth charge attack off Oran, Algeria by USS Nields (![]() |
Hermes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was either scuttled as a blockship or sunk by Allied bombing at a North African port between 9 and 13 May.[13] |
Nautilus | ![]() |
World War II: The Saphir-class submarine was either scuttled as a blockship or sunk by Allied bombing at a North African port between 9 and 13 May.[13] |
Turquoise | ![]() |
World War II: The Saphir-class submarine was either scuttled as a blockship or sunk by Allied bombing at a North African port between 9 and 13 May.[13] |
Unnamed motor torpedo boats | ![]() |
Both un-named Kleinst 42 Type torpedo motor boats (midget MTBs) built were lost sometime in May.[263] |
U-209 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was attacked and damaged on 4 May by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force. She was subsequently lost on or about 7 May, possibly due to damaged received, with the loss of all 46 crew.[264] |
U-381 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine disappeared on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland sometime between 9 and 21 May with the loss of all 47 crew. |
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Ship events in 1943 | |||||||||||
Ship launches: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Ship commissionings: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Shipwrecks: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
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