List of shipwrecks in October 1942
The list of shipwrecks in October 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during October 1942.
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1 October
For the sinking of the British cargo ship Siam II on this day, see the entry for 30 September 1942.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Achilles | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,815 GRT, 1906) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) south east of Trinidad (9°06′N 59°48′W) by U-202 (![]() |
Camila | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,201 GRT) was torpedoed and damaged by I-166 (![]() |
Empire Tennyson | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,880 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (9°27′N 60°05′W) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
Katsuragi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The aircraft ferry (8,033 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea (05°38′S 153°08′E) by USS Sturgeon (![]() |
M-118 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine (206/256 t, 1941) was sunk in the Black Sea off Cape Burnas (45°53′N 30°19′E) by Sublocotenant Ghiculescu and Locotenant-Commandor Stihi Eugen (both ![]() |
MGB 18 | ![]() |
World War II: The motor gun boat (28/32 t, 1941) was sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands during an attack on a German convoy. One crew was killed.[9][10][11] |
Salzburg | ![]() |
World War II: The transport (1,742 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea east of Lake Shahany, Ukraine (45°54′N 30°19′E) by M-118 (![]() |
Thule | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,778 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by HMMGB 18, HMMGB 21, HMMGB 81, HMMGB 86, HMMTB 230 and HMMTB 234 (all ![]() |
Tosei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,432 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Japan by USS Nautilus (![]() |
V 2003 Loodsboot 7 | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot (321 GRT, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by HMMGB 18, HMMGB 21, HMMGB 81, HMMGB 86, HMMTB 230 and HMMTB 234 (all ![]() |
Yomei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,860 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Japan by USS Kingfish (![]() |
2 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alcoa Transport | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,084 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Trinidad (9°03′N 60°10′W) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
Aneroid | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,074 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) off Georgetown, British Guiana (8°24′N 59°12′W) by U-175 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Curacoa | ![]() |
World War II: The Ceres-class cruiser (4,190/5,020 t, 1918) was rammed, cut in half, and sunk north of Ireland (55°50′N 08°38′W) by RMS Queen Mary (![]() |
Hans Rolshoven | ![]() |
World War II: The Hans Rolshoven-class seaplane tender (985/1,168 t, 1938) was sunk by a mine at Bornholm. Salvaged in July 1943 and towed to Sassnitz.[19] |
Lisbon Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Lisbon Maru-class transport (7,053 GRT, 1920), carrying 1,800 British prisoners-of-war (POWs), sank due to torpedo damage inflicted the previous day 20 mi (32 km) north of Chushan Island, China (29°57′N 122°56′E) by the submarine USS Grouper (![]() ![]() |
HMT Lord Stonehaven | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (444 GRT, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off the Eddystone Lighthouse by S-112 (![]() |
T-57 Udarnik | ![]() |
World War II: The Udarnik-class minesweeper (190/220 t, 1917) struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland off Seiskari.[9] |
U-512 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine (1,100/1,213 t, 1941) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°50′N 52°25′W) by a Douglas B-18 Bolo aircraft of the 99th Bombardment Group, United States Army Air Forces with the loss of 51 of her 52 crew. The survivor was rescued by USS Ellis (![]() |
Veglia | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (896 GRT, 1909) was torpedoed and shelled in the Adriatic Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
3 October
For the sinking of the American tanker Esso Williamsburg on this day, see the entry for 22 September 1942
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kinkai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,852 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Japan by USS Greenling (![]() |
HMS MGB 78 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 72 foot-class motor gun boat (37 t, 1942) was shelled and sunk off the Netherlands by Kriegsmarine surface ships. One crew was killed.[23][11] |
Mikoyan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,332 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Bengal by I-162 (![]() |
4 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Camden | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6,653 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Oregon by I-25 (![]() ![]() |
Caribstar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,592 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the mouth of the Orinoco River, Venezuela (8°30′N 59°37′W) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
Robert H. Colley | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 209: The cargo ship (11,651 GRT, 1938) broke in two and foundered in the Atlantic Ocean (58°57′N 26°20′W) with the loss of 8 gunners and 20 crew. The stern section remained afloat and was scuttled the next day at 58°44′N 24°54′W by HMS Borage (![]() |
Setsuyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,146 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Japan by USS Greenling (![]() |
5 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Eneo | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (545 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and damaged in the Adriatic Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
F 138 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm (155/220 t, 1941) was damaged beyond repair by a German mine off Ak-Burnu in the Black Sea and was towed to Kertch. There were two wounded.[31] |
U-582 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Iceland (58°52′N 21°42′W) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 46 crew.[32] |
U-619 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1942) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Iceland (58°41′N 22°58′W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew.[33] |
William A. McKenney | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,153 GRT, 1916) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Corocoro Island, Venezuela (8°35′N 59°20′W) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
6 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Empire Tarpon | ![]() |
The cargo ship (6,085 or 6,216 GRT, 1920) was in distress in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (57°20′N 15°09′W). She was taken in tow but abandoned on 13 October and capsized and sank the next day 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of South Uist, Hebrides (57°24′N 7°45′W).[3] |
I-22 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C1 submarine (2,554/3,561 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea south east of San Cristobal Island (11°22′S 162°20′E) by a United States Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft with the loss of all 100 hands.[35] |
Larry Doheny | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,038 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed 5 October and damaged in the Pacific Ocean (42°20′N 125°02′W) off Oregon by I-25 (![]() ![]() |
HMMGB 76 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 72 foot-class motor gun boat (37 t, 1942) was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by Kriegsmarine Schnellboots.[37] |
HMMTB 29 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 70 foot-class motor torpedo boat (32/37 t, 1940) was sunk in a collision in the North Sea with a Kriegsmarine Schnellboot.[38] |
Mina Daniel | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (293 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea north east of Sulina, Romania (45°47′N 30°19′E) by M-31 (![]() |
Taku | ![]() |
The 60-gross register ton, 71.8-foot (21.9 m) motor vessel was wrecked on the north end of Kayak Island on the coast of the Territory of Alaska.[40] |
7 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Andalucia Star | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner (14,943 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Palmas, Liberia (6°38′N 15°46′W) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
Boringia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,821 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Cape Town, South Africa (35°09′S 4°30′W) by U-159 (![]() ![]() |
Chickasaw City | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,196 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 85 nautical miles (157 km) south south west of Cape Town, South Africa (34°15′S 17°11′E) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Caroline Moller | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FN 32: The Saint-class tug (444 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Cromer, Norfolk by S-80 (![]() |
Elbe | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (150 GRT, 1905) was sunk by Allied action.[47] |
Firethorn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,700 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Cape Town (34°10′S 17°07′E) by U-172 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ightham | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,337 GRT, 1914) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire.[50] |
Ilse | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FN 32: The cargo ship (2,844 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer by S-105 (![]() |
Jessie Maersk | ![]() |
World War II: convoy FN 32: The cargo ship (1,972 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer (53°06′00″N 1°24′30″E) by S-117 (![]() |
HMML 339 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FN 32: The Fairmile B motor launch (75/85 t, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer by S-62 (![]() |
Manon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,597 GRT, 1901) was torpedoed and sunk by I-162 (![]() |
Milcrest | ![]() |
The cargo ship (5,283 GRT, 1919) collided in the Atlantic Ocean off Nova Scotia, Canada with Empire Lightning (![]() |
Naminoue Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship ship (4,731 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (3°14′S 150°01′E) by USS Sculpin (![]() ![]() |
Senkai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary stores ship (2,103 or 2,126 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea (1°55′N 153°42′E) by USS Amberjack (![]() |
Sheaf Water | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FN 32: The cargo ship (2,730 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer by S-46 (![]() |
8 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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City of Athens | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,558 GRT, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of Cape Town, South Africa (33°40′S 17°03′E) by U-179 (![]() ![]() |
Clan Mactavish | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,631 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 100 nautical miles (190 km) west south west of Cape Town (34°53′S 16°45′E) by U-159 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Dandolo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,964 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Ras el Tin, Egypt by an Allied aircraft. There were no casualties.[9][59][60] |
Gaasterkerk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8,679 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa (34°20′S 18°10′E) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Glendene | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,412 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (4°29′N 17°41′W) by U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Hague Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Hague Maru-class transport (5,641 or 5,652 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū (34°01′N 135°06′E) by USS Drum (![]() |
John Carter Rose | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship (7,191 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (10°27′N 45°37′W) by U-201 and U-202 (both ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Koumoundouros | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,598 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Cape Point, South Africa by U-68 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lauterfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,310 GRT, 1921) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands.[9] |
Lupa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (349 GRT, 1919) was shelled and sunk by HMS Unbending (![]() |
No. 21 | ![]() |
The No. 33-class armored motor gunboat (32/37 t, 1942) was lost on this date.[69] |
Pantelis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,845 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) southwest of Cape Town (34°20′S 17°50′E) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
R 77, R 78, R 82 and R 86 | ![]() |
World War II: The R 41-class R boats (125/135 t, 1941) were sunk by mines in the North Sea off Dunkirk (51°02′N 1°22′E).[20] |
Sarthe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,271 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south southwest of the Cape of Good Hope (34°50′S 18°40′E) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Swiftsure | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8,207 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east of the Cape of Good Hope (34°40′S 18°25′E) by U-68 (![]() |
U-179 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine (1,580/1,771 t, 1942) was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic off Cape Town (33°28′S 17°05′E) by HMS Active (![]() |
V 6102 Polarstern | ![]() |
World War II: The Polarstern-class naval whaler capsized and sank in dock at Moss. Raised 24 October 1942, repaired and returned to service.[75] |
Varøy | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FN 33: The cargo ship (1,531 GRT, 1892) collided in the North Sea with Francis Fladgate (![]() ![]() |
9 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,851 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Djerba, Tunisia by HMS Unbending (![]() |
Belgian Fighter | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,403 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south of Cape Town, South Africa (35°00′S 18°30′E) by U-68 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
BK-31 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Stalingrad: The armored motor gunboat was shelled and sunk in the Volga River at Stalingrad by German artillery. Four crew were killed.The wreck was salvaged in 2017 for restoration as a memorial.[78][79] |
Carolus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy NL 9: The cargo ship (2,375 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (48°47′N 68°10′W) by U-69 with the loss of 11 of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Arrowhead and HMCS Hepatica (both ![]() |
Charlotte B | ![]() |
The 27-gross register ton, 48-foot (14.6 m) fishing vessel sank after striking a reef in Geese Island Channel (56°45′N 153°53′W) at the southern end of Kodiak Island in the Territory of Alaska.[81] |
Coloradan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,557 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Cape Town, South Africa (35°47′S 14°34′E) by U-159 (![]() ![]() |
Examelia | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1022 cargo ship (4,981 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa (34°52′S 18°30′E) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Flensburg | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,421 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) off the coast of Surinam (10°45′N 46°48′W) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
Hachimanzan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,461 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū by USS Drum (![]() |
Kreta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (853 GRT, 1866) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 143 Lola | ![]() |
World War II: The sperrbrecher (499 GRT, 1940) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Nieuwpoort, West Flanders, Belgium (51°13′N 2°44′E). One sources says 5 crew were killed, another says there was no casualty.[20][86][87] |
Oronsay | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner (20,043 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) south west of Monrovia, Liberia by Archimede (![]() |
Pennington Court | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 103: The cargo ship (6,098 GRT, 1924) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°18′N 27°55′W) by U-254 (![]() |
U-171 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine (1,100/1,213 t, 1941) struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Lorient, Morbihan, France (47°39′N 3°34′W) with the loss of 22 of her 52 crew. |
10 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Atlas | ![]() |
The ship was wrecked on Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom with the loss of eight of her nine crew.[90][91] |
Balaklava | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,016 GRT) was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on Chopi.[9] |
Carpati | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,336 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk by Shch-216 (![]() |
Duchess of Atholl | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner (20,119 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 200 nautical miles (370 km) east north east of Ascension Island (7°03′S 11°12′W) by U-178 (![]() ![]() |
Enrichetta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,652 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of the Peloponnese, Greece by HMS Unison (![]() |
Kamishi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on Chopi.[9] |
Komintern | ![]() |
World War II: The Bogatyr-class protected cruiser, previously bombed and sunk by the Luftwaffe at Chopi in July 1942, was sunk as a breakwater at the mouth of the Hopi River. (Look 16/07/1942)[9][95] |
Lepse | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,150 GRT) was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on Chopi.[9] |
MO-175 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was shelled and sunk by German Siebel ferrys in Lake Ladoga near Sukho Island. Nine crewmen rescued and made prisoners of war.[97] |
HMT Orcades | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship (23,456 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 280 miles (450 km) north west of Cape Town, South Africa (35°51′S 14°40′E) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
Shigure Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship (1,579 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Samarinda, Borneo, Netherlands East Indies (01°01′S 117°22′E) by USS Seadragon (![]() |
Tonan Maru No. 2 | ![]() |
World War II: The oiler (19,262 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in shallow water inside Kavieng Harbour, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea by USS Amberjack (![]() |
11 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Agapenor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,392 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-87 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
El Lago | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship (4,221 GRT, 1920) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 44°N 40°W) by U-615 (![]() |
Fubuki | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Fubuki-class destroyer (2,090/2,570 t, 1928) was shelled and sunk off Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal by ships of Task Force 64, United States Navy,[note 1] with the loss of 110 of her 219 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Hovey, USS McCalla and USS Trever (all ![]() |
Furutaka | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Furutaka-class cruiser (9,150/11,273 t, 1926) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk off Cape Esperance by ships of Task Force 64, United States Navy with the loss of 101 of her 616 crew. Of her 515 survivors, 400 were rescued by Hatsuyuki, Murakumo and Shirayuki (all ![]() |
L-16 | ![]() |
World War II: The Leninets-class submarine (1,123/1,425 t, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Seattle, Washington (45°41′N 128°56′W) by I-25 (![]() |
Laos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,467 GRT, 1918) foundered and sank east of Tiền Hải, French Indochina (20°23′N 106°56′E).[103] |
Regensburg | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Sunda Strait by USS Searaven (![]() |
SKR-23 Musson | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (417 GRT, 1931) struck a mine and sank in the Barents Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Chernyj Kame Island in the Matochkin Shar Strait (73°15′N 54°17′E) with the loss of 25 of her 48 crew.[104][105] |
HMS Thalia | ![]() |
The armed yacht (161 or 185 GRT, 1904) was lost on this date.[106] |
Una | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,395 GRT, 1904) was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Waterton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy BS 31: The cargo ship (2,140 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St Lawrence north of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada (47°07′N 59°54′W) by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
12 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amsterdam | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (8,673 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north of Misrata, Libya by Allied aircraft. She was towed to Khoms by Circe (![]() ![]() |
Bringhi | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship (200 GRT) was machine gunned and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria by U-559 (![]() |
USS Duncan | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Gleaves-class destroyer (1,630/2,572 t, 1942) sank in the Pacific Ocean off Savo Island following battle damage inflicted by Furutaka (![]() |
Shch-311 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine (589/708 t, 1936) was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by patrol boats VMV 13 and VMV 15 (both ![]() |
Steel Scientist | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,688 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) north of Cayenne, French Guiana (5°48′N 51°50′W) by U-514 (![]() |
Stornest | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship (4,265 GRT, 1921) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°25′N 27°42′W) by U-706 (![]() |
Murakumo | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The destroyer (2,090/2,570 t, 1928) was bombed and heavily damaged by US aircraft from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. Scuttled by destroyer Shirayuki (![]() |
Natsugumo | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The destroyer (1,961/2,394 t, 1938) was bombed and sunk by US aircraft from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. |
U-597 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland (56°50′N 28°05′W) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[114] |
13 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ashworth | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship (5,227 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait (53°05′N 44°06′W) by U-221 (![]() |
Empire Nomad | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,167 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off South Africa (37°50′S 18°16′E) by U-159 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fagersten | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship (2,342 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait (53°05′N 44°06′W) by U-221 (![]() ![]() |
I-30 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type B1 submarine (2,584/3,654 t, 1942) was sunk by a mine 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Keppel Harbor, Singapore. 13 crewmen killed, 96 crewmen and her commanding officer were rescued.[118] |
Loreto | ![]() |
World War II: the cargo ship (1,055 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Nautilus | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (2,070 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk off Capo Figari, Italy by HMS Utmost (![]() |
Senta | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship (3,785 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait (approximately 53°N 44°W) by U-221 (![]() |
14 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Azumasan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Azumasan Maru-class transport (7,613 GRT, 1933) was bombed by American Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft from Esperito Santo. She was burned out and beached. Bombed again by B-17 aircraft from Esperito Santo on 15 October, the ship slid off the reef and sank 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of Bunina Point, Tassafaronga (09°21′S 159°52′E).[124] |
Caribou | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ferry (2,222 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Cabot Strait (47°19′N 59°29′W) by U-69 (![]() |
Edward Schenk | ![]() |
The 18-gross register ton, 43.3-foot (13.2 m) tug sank with the loss of all hands near Tree Point (54°48′15″N 130°55′45″W) in Southeast Alaska between Ketchikan, Territory of Alaska, and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.[125] |
Empire Mersey | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship (5,791 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south southeast of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°00′N 40°15′W) by U-618 (![]() ![]() |
George Balfour | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,568 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by S69, S71, S73, S74, S75 and S76 (all ![]() |
Jacobus Fritzen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,090 GRT, 1909) was torpedoed and sunk at Ystad, Sweden by D-2 (![]() |
Komet | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary cruiser (3,287 GRT, 7,500 t, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off La Hague, Manche, France by HMMTB 236 (![]() |
Kyushu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport (8,666 GRT) was bombed by US aircraft off Tassafaronga. She was burned out and beached. Bombed by B-17s from Esperito Santo on 15 October and sank 2 miles southeast of Bunina Point, Tassafaronga (09°21′S 159°52′E).[128] |
HMS LCM 508 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 509 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 519 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 522 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 523 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 532 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 537 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 547 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 611 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft mechanized (22/52 t, 1942) was lost, probably while being carried as cargo aboard Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 613 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft mechanized (22/52 t, 1942) was lost, probably while being carried as cargo aboard Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 620 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The landing craft medium (22/52 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 632 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft mechanized (22/52 t, 1942) was lost, probably while being carried as cargo aboard Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 633 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft mechanized (22/52 t, 1942) was lost, probably while being carried as cargo aboard Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 634 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft mechanized (22/52 t, 1942) was lost, probably while being carried as cargo aboard Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCM 636 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft mechanized (22/52 t, 1942) was lost, probably while being carried as cargo aboard Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCT 2006 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The Mk 5 landing craft tank (283 t, 1942) was being carried as deck cargo on board Southern Empress (![]() ![]() |
Nellie | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship (4,826 GRT, 1913) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°41′N 41°23′W) by U-607 (![]() ![]() |
Nikolina Matkovic | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship (3,672 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°41′N 41°23′W) by U-661 (![]() |
Sasago Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport (7,158 GRT) was bombed by SBD Dauntless, P-39, P-400, F4F Wildcat, and a PBY aircraft of the US "Cactus" Air Force from Guadalcanal off Tassafaronga. She was beached and burned out.[9][133] |
Shch-213 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine (590/708 t, 1938) struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Tulcea, Romania. |
Shch-302 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine (578/706 t, 1933) was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Finnish Air Force aircraft with the loss of all hands.[9][134] |
Shchors | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,770 GRT, 1921) struck a mine and was damaged in the Yugor Strait (69°45′N 60°45′E). She was taken in tow by T-879 and T-905 (both ![]() |
Shunko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,780 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau by USS Skipjack (![]() |
Southern Empress | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The whale factory ship (12,398 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of St. John's, Newfoundland (53°40′N 40°40′W) by U-221 (![]() ![]() |
Sumiyoshi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,921 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea (3°51′S 151°21′E) by USS Sculpin (![]() |
Susana | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship (5,929 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of St. John's (53°41′N 41°23′W) by U-221 (![]() ![]() |
Takusei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,509 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Japan by USS Greenling (![]() |
Teison Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship (7,007 GRT) was torpedoed and damaged in the Formosa Straits 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Keun, Formosa (25°20′N 121°25′E) by USS Finback (![]() ![]() |
15 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Batavier III | ![]() |
(Look 24/10/1942) |
Drazki | ![]() |
The torpedo boat sank at Varna, Bulgaria, due to a magazine explosion. She was refloated and repaired. |
USS Meredith | ![]() |
World War II: The Gleaves-class destroyer (1,838/2,572 t, 1941) was torpedoed, bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Guadalcanal (11°53′S 163°20′E) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 180 of her 261 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Grayson, USS Gwin, USS Seminole and a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft (all ![]() |
Newton Pine | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship (4,212 GRT, 1925) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-410 (![]() |
U-661 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1942) was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°42′N 35°56′W) by HMS Viscount (![]() |
16 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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10V3 Byron | ![]() |
The naval trawler (128 GRT, 1881) was lost on this date.[141] |
Castle Harbour | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TRIN 19: The coaster (730 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east northeast of Trinidad (11°00′N 61°10′W) by U-160 (![]() ![]() |
HMIS Lady Craddock | ![]() |
The Minesweeper/naval trawler capsized and sank in the Hooghli River when struck by a 30 foot wave during a Cyclone while at anchor at Diamond Harbour off Haldi River Buoy.[143][144] |
Polaris | ![]() |
World War II: The seal catcher (178 GRT, 1914) caught fire and sank in the Hudson Strait, Canada and was abandoned by her 16 crew. She may have struck a mine.[145] |
Primrose Hill | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 139: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (18°58′N 28°40′W) by UD-5 (![]() ![]() |
Teti | ![]() |
The cargo ship (2,747 GRT, 1903) ran aground and was wrecked off Volos, Greece.[146][147] |
Trafalgar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,542 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km) northwest of Guadeloupe (25°30′N 52°00′W) by U-129 (![]() |
U-353 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1942) was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°54′N 29°30′W) by HMS Fame (![]() ![]() |
17 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Borneo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk in the Bering Sea off Kiska, Alaska, United States by Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of the United States Eleventh Air Force.[9] |
Empire Chaucer | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,970 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 450 nautical miles (830 km) south of Cape Town, South Africa by U-504 (![]() ![]() |
Holland Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,870 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Bungo Channel by USS Trigger (![]() |
Holtenau | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship (4,435 GRT, 1931) struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Calais, France.[9] |
Oboro | ![]() |
World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer (2,090/2,570 t, 1931) was bombed and sunk in the Bering Sea either 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) northeast of Kiska Island (52°17′N 178°08′E) in the Aleutian Islands or 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) north of Pillar Rock (52°07′20″N 177°22′00″E) off Kiska Island (sources disagree) in an attack by six United States Army Air Forces Eleventh Air Force Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft. Her commanding officer and 16 crewmen were rescued by the destroyer Hatsuharu (![]() |
18 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Angelina | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 137: The cargo ship (4,772 GRT, 1934) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°39′N 30°20′W) by U-618 (![]() ![]() |
Hakonesan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport (6,673 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 15 miles (24 km) east of Horamachi-shi, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan (37°35′N 141°30′E) by USS Greenling (![]() |
Libau | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,713 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk off Vilnesfjord, Norway by Uredd (![]() |
Panuco | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (7,750 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Una (![]() |
19 October
For the loss of USS O'Brien on this day, see the entry for 15 September 1942.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Beppe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,459 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unbending (![]() |
Giovanni da Verrazzano | ![]() |
World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer (1,900/2,580 t, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea northwest of Lampedusa (35°52′N 12°02′E) by HMS Unbending (![]() |
Nordland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (724 GRT, 1898) was torpedoed and sunk in Saltfjorden (67°12′N 12°57′E) by Junon (![]() |
Roma | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (a former tug) (130 GRT, 1930) was shelled and sunk off Stampalia, Greece (36°43′N 26°41′E) by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Rothley | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,996 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Barbados (13°34′N 54°34′W) by U-332 (![]() |
Steel Navigator | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 137: The cargo ship (5,718 GRT, 1921) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°45′N 31°20′W) by U-610 (![]() ![]() |
Titania | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,397 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Allied aircraft. She was taken in tow by Ascari (![]() ![]() |
20 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Africa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Hawaii Maru-class transport (9,476 GRT) was torpedoed just before Midnight in the South China Sea west of Formosa (24°26′N 120°25′E) by USS Finback (![]() |
Lero | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1,980 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
London Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by USS Finback (![]() |
Mahrous | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship (18 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) northwest of Saida, Lebanon by U-77 (![]() |
Nanshin Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The guard ship (33 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tautog (![]() |
Ryunan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,106 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū by USS Drum (![]() |
Scalaria | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5,683 GRT, 1922) was sunk in the Red Sea off Ras Gharib, Egypt by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.[9] |
Yamafuji Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,359 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Formosa (24°26′N 120°25′E by USS Finback (![]() |
U-216 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIID submarine (950/1,063 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (48°21′N 19°25′W) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[161] |
21 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Choko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship (8,783 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west north west of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (3°30′S 150°30′E) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
Le Progrès | ![]() |
World War II: The coastal tanker (511 GRT) was torpedoed and damaged in the Black Sea by M-35 (![]() |
Nichiho Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,362 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea, north of Formosa (27°03′N 122°42′E) by USS Guardfish (![]() |
Palatia | ![]() |
World War II: The prisoner transport ship (3,979 GRT, 1928) was sunk by a Hampden torpedo bomber of 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force, off Lindesnes in southern Norway (57°58.1′N 07°14′E) with the loss of 986 of the 1,034 people on board. |
S 7 | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine (844/1,077 t, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea (59°51′N 19°32′E) by Vesihiisi (![]() |
22 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Azov | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (967 GRT) was sunk at Tuapse by German aircraft.[165] |
Donax | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 139: The tanker (8,036 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (49°51′N 27°58′W) by U-443 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hakkaisan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat (3,311 GRT, 1937) was sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of the Gilbert Islands by USS Lamson and USS Mahan (both ![]() |
HMS LCM 89 | ![]() |
The landing craft mechanized (21/35 t, 1941) was lost on this date. |
Ocean Vintage | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean ship (7,174 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (21°37′N 60°06′E) by I-27 (![]() |
Remmaren | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3,778 GRT, 1940) struck a mine and sank off the coast of Norway.[168] All 47 crew were rescued.[169] |
Ronaldsay | ![]() |
World War II: The dredger (1,023 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk at Safaga, Egypt by Luftwaffe aircraft.[9] |
SF-12 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry (130/170 t, 1942) ran aground and was shelled and sunk, or scuttled, in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga. |
SF-13 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry (130/170 t, 1942) ran aground and was shelled and sunk, or scuttled, in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga. |
SF-21 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry (130/170 t, 1942) was shelled and sunk by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga.[170] |
SF-22 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry (130/170 t, 1942) was shelled and damaged by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga and ran aground, or was partially scuttled in shallow water. Later shelled and sunk by Nora (![]() |
SF-26 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry (130/170 t, 1942) ran aground and was shelled and sunk in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga. Later salvaged and put in Soviet service as DB-51.[170] |
U-412 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1942) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of the Faroe Islands (63°55′N 0°24′E) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 179 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[171] |
Winnipeg II | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 139: The passenger ship (9,807 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°51′N 27°58′W) by U-443 (![]() ![]() |
23 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arco Azurro | ![]() |
World War II: The Luranna-class minesweeper (185/205 t, 1923) was sunk at Genoa by Allied aircraft.[173] |
City of Johannesburg | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,669 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of East London, South Africa by U-504 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Star | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (12,656 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°14′N 26°22′W) by U-615 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Turnstone | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship (6,113 GRT, 1918) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°40′N 28°00′W) by U-621 (![]() |
No. 104 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat (16 t, 1935) was lost on this date. |
HMS Phoebe | ![]() |
World War II: The Dido-class cruiser (5,680/6,850 t, 1940) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Pointe Noire, French Equatorial Africa by U-161 (![]() |
Pronta | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage tug (182 GRT, 1913) was torpedoed and sunk at Khoms, Libya by HMS Umbra (![]() |
Reuben Tipton | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C2-S-AJ1 cargo ship (6,829 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north east of Trinidad (14°33′N 54°51′W) by U-129 (![]() |
Seikyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,608 GRT, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan (33°12′N 135°14′E) by USS Kingfish (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 11 Belgrano | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher (6,095 GRT, 1936) struck a mine and broke in two in the North Sea off Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands. Her stern section was towed to Hamburg where she was repaired and returned to service post war.[9] |
24 October
For the foundering of the Norwegian cargo ship SS Vestland on this day, see the entry for 15 January 1942.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Batavier III | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner (2,687 GRT, 1939) was sunk by a mine off Ålborg, Denmark. The entire crew of 47 men, including 5 lightly wounded, was rescued.[181][182][183] |
Holmpark | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,780 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 900 nautical miles (1,700 km) east of Barbados (13°11′N 47°00′W) by U-516 (![]() |
Jon Olafsson | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (423 GRT, 1933) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-383 (![]() |
Kenun Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,643 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Japan by USS Nautilus (![]() |
Molot | ![]() |
The cargo ship (498 GRT) was lost with all hands in the Caspian Sea from unknown causes between Baku and Krasnovodsk.[186] |
RF-02 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol craft was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Soviet Naval Air Force Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft.[187] |
U-599 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (46°07′N 17°40′W) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew.[188] |
25 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kotobuki Maru No. 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The netlayer (720 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea by Boeing B-17 aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.[9] |
Primero | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,414 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°38′N 53°55′W) by U-67 (![]() |
USS Seminole | ![]() |
World War II: The Navajo-class fleet tug (1,235/1,500 t, 1940) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tulagi, Solomon Islands by Akatsuki, Ikazuchi and Shiratsuyu (all ![]() |
Shinyu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship (4,622 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed by HNLMS O 23 (![]() |
Valencia | ![]() |
World War II: The ore carrier (1,514 GRT, 1925) struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat north of Sjællands Odde, Denmark.[9] |
USS YP-284 | ![]() |
World War II: The Naval Trawler/patrol boat (469 GRT, 1940) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tulagi by Akatsuki, Ikazuchi and Shiratsuyu (all ![]() |
Yura | ![]() |
World War II: The Nagara-class cruiser (5,570/7,651 t, 1923) was bombed, torpedoed and damaged in the Indispensable Strait off Guadalcanal by Bell P-39 Airacobra, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces, United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. Her crew was taken off and she broke in two with the bow sinking and the stern was scuttled by Harusame and Yūdachi (both ![]() |
26 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amerika | ![]() |
World War II: The barge (995 GRT) was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by German aircraft. One crewman killed. Eight survivors rescued by M-14 (![]() |
Anglo Mærsk | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The tanker (7,705 GRT, 1930) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Canary Islands, Spain (27°50′N 22°15′W) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
Anne Hutchinson | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship (7,176 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of East London, South Africa (33°10′S 28°30′E) by U-504 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Arca | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,238 GRT, 1885) was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of Chios, Greece by HMS Taku (![]() |
Betty H. | ![]() |
World War II: Continuation War: The cargo ship (2,478 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk by ShCh-307 (![]() |
USS Hornet | ![]() |
![]() USS Hornet World War II: Battle of Santa Cruz Islands: The Yorktown-class aircraft carrier (19,900/26,507 t, 1941) was heavily damaged by Japanese dive bombers and torpedo planes with the loss of 140 of her 2,919 crew. Sunk after being abandoned at 0135 on 27 October by Makigumo and Akigumo (both ( |
Keizan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (2,864 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk off the Kuril Islands by USS S-31 (![]() |
Mercator | ![]() |
World War II: The lugger (119 GRT) was sunk at Brüsterort, Germany by Shch-406 (![]() |
USS Porter | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands: The Porter-class destroyer (1,834/2,597 t, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged by torpedo from a crashed US Navy TBF in the Pacific Ocean north east of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. She was subsequently scuttled by USS Shaw (![]() |
Proserpina | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (4,869 GRT, 1926) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya by British aircraft. There were 15 dead and 62 survivors.[59][200] |
President Coolidge | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner-troopship (21,936 GRT, 1931) struck a mine in the Pacific Ocean off Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu and sank. Of the 5,340 people on board were rescued, two (a sailor and a US Army officer) lost their lives. |
Tergestea | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5,890 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya by British aircraft. All 80 men aboard were killed.[9][59] |
UJ 1204 Böhmen | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine hunter (487 GRT, 1940) struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland. 45 crewmen were killed.[9][201] |
Udarnik | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (3,110 GRT) was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by German aircraft. Her master and 12 crewmen/passengers killed.[186] |
27 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Gurney E. Newlin | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship (8,225 GRT, 1942) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (54°51′N 30°06′W) by U-436 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hokuango Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off French Indochina by USS Tautog (![]() |
HMS LCT 2281 | ![]() |
World War II: The Mk. V landing craft tank (291 t, 1942) was being carried on board Sourabaya (![]() ![]() |
Lora | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary sailing vessel (121 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Taku (![]() |
Malgache | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6,903 GRT) was torpedoed and damaged in the Baltic Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Libau (56°52′N 20°59′E) by S-12 (![]() |
Pacific Star | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The refrigerated cargo ship (7,951 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (29°15′N 20°57′W) by U-509 (![]() |
Shch-308 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine (586/702 t, 1935) was lost in the Baltic Sea. Possibly sunk in the Sodra-Kvarken Channel. The attacker was Iku-Turso (![]() |
Sourabaya | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 212: The whale factory ship (10,107 GRT, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°32′N 31°02′W) by U-436 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stentor | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo liner (6,148 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°13′N 20°53′W) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
U-627 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1942) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (59°14′N 22°49′W) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew. |
28 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bengt Sture | ![]() |
World War II: The ore carrier (872 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by Shch-406 (![]() |
Butia | ![]() |
The cargo ship (3,514 GRT) ran aground and was wrecked off Piauí.[212] |
Hopecastle | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship (5,178 GRT, 1937) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Canary Islands, Spain (31°39′N 19°23′W) by U-509 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kosmos II | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 212: The factory ship (16,966 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (55°15′N 28°10′W) by U-606 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS LCT 2190, HMS LCT 2192 and HMS LCT 2284 |
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World War II: The Mk 5 landing craft tanks (291 t, 1942) were being carried as deck cargo on board Kosmos II (![]() |
Luisiano | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,257 or 2,552 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by British aircraft. There were 25 dead and 8 survivors.[9][59][216] |
Nagpore | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship (5,283 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean northwest of the Canary Islands, Spain (31°30′N 147°10′E) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
29 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Abosso | ![]() |
World War II: The Elder Dempster passenger ship (11,330 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed, while unescorted, and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 700 nautical miles (1,300 km) northwest of the Azores, Portugal (48°30′N 28°50′W) by U-575 (![]() ![]() |
Barge No. 21 | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was sunk in the Volgo-Caspian Channel by German aircraft. Five crewman/passengers killed. Nine crew/passengers rescued by Bakinets (![]() |
Barrwhin | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship (4,998 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°02′N 22°45′W) by U-436 with the loss of 24 of the 114 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Kenogami (![]() |
Bic Island | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship (3,921 GRT, 1917) straggled behind the convoy due to rescuing survivors from the sinking of Gurney E. Newlin (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Corinaldo | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship (7,131 GRT, 1921) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (33°20′N 18°12′W by U-503 with the loss of eight of her 58 crew. She was abandoned by the survivors, who were rescued by HMS Cowslip (![]() ![]() |
I-172 | ![]() |
World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine (1,785/2,440 t, 1937) was sunk west of San Cristobal by an American Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft.[9] |
Laplace | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,327 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic south east of Cape Agulhas, South Africa (40°35′S 21°35′E) by U-159 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Luisiano | ![]() |
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Macabi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2,802 GRT) struck a mine and sank off Trinidad.[9] |
Pan-New York | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 212: The tanker (7,701 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (54°58′N 23°56′W) by U-624 (![]() ![]() |
Primrose Hill | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 139: The cargo ship (7,628 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (18°58′N 28°40′W) by UD-5 (![]() ![]() |
Ross | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,978 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 370 nautical miles (690 km) south east of Cape Agulhas by U-159 (![]() ![]() |
30 October
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Baron Vernon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship (3,642 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Madeira, Portugal (36°06′N 16°59′W) by U-604 (![]() ![]() |
Brittany | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The refrigerated cargo ship (4,772 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Madeira (33°29′N 18°32′W) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
Bullmouth | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The tanker (7,519 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-409 (![]() ![]() |
Komintern | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by German aircraft. Three crewmen killed.[186] |
No. 34 | ![]() |
The Project 1125 armored motor gunboat (26/30 t, 1939) was lost on this date.[228] |
Président Doumer | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The troopship (11,898 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of Madeira (35°08′N 16°44′W) by U-604 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Silverwillow | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship (6,373 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (35°08′N 16°44′W) by U-408 (![]() ![]() |
Tasmania | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship (6,405 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-659 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-520 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine (1,100/1,213 t, 1942) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°47′N 49°50′W) by a Douglas Digby aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 53 crew. |
U-559 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°30′N 33°00′E) by Dulverton, HMS Hero, HMS Hurworth, HMS Pakenham and HMS Petard (all ![]() |
U-658 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine (757/857 t, 1941) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°32′N 46°32′W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 145 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[233] |
West Kebar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,620 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north east of Barbados (14°57′N 53°37′W) by U-129 (![]() ![]() |
31 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aldington Court | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,891 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic west of Port Nolloth, South West Africa (30°20′S 2°10′W) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Guidon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7,041 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) east south east of Durban, South Africa (30°48′S 34°11′E) by U-504 (![]() ![]() |
HMS MTB 87 | ![]() |
World War II: The Vosper 72 foot-class motor torpedo boat (35/43 t, 1942) was sunk by a mine in the North Sea.[237] |
Marylyn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4,555 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (0°46′S 32°42′W) by U-174 (![]() ![]() |
No. 045 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat (53/57 t, 1940) was lost on this date.[239] |
Reynolds | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5,113 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) east of Durban (30°02′S 35°02′E) by U-504 (![]() |
USS YP-345 | ![]() |
The yard patrol boat (294 GRT, 1939) disappeared without trace with her 17 crewmembers on a voyage from Pearl Harbor to Midway Island via French Frigate Shoals. Cause is unknown.[241][242] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS LCM 31 | ![]() |
The landing craft mechanized (21/35 t, 1941) was lost sometime in October. |
No. 16 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat (15 t, 1935) was lost during the month. |
Nojima Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Nagara Maru-class transport (A.K.A. Nozuma Maru) (7,190 GRT, 1935) was damaged in a series of air attacks between mid September and early October 1942, being beached sometime between 1 and 9 October in Trout Lagoon, Kiska, Alaska. Her crew abandoned her on 13 October. She was bombed and burned out on 20 April 1943. The stern of the ship sank under tow to be scrapped post war, while the bow remained beached.[243] |
Shch-213 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine (590/708 t, 1938) struck a mine and sank off Constanţa, Romania with the loss of all hands sometime in October. Originally thought to have been sunk on 14 October by a German submarine chaser.[244] |
Shch-320 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine (590/708 t, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland between 3 and 10 October 1942. Her 37 crew were all lost. The wreck was found in the area of Bolshoy Tyuters Island on 1 May 2017.[245][246][247] |
U-116 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type XB submarine (1,735/2,143 t, 1941) disappeared without trace after a last radio report on 6 October 1942 from 45°00′N 31°30′W. Lost with all 58 crew members. |
HMS Unique | ![]() |
World War II: The U-class submarine (630/735 t, 1940) was lost between 9 and 24 October between Land's End and Gibraltar with the loss of all 34 crew.[20] |
Notes
- ^Note 1 Task Force 64 comprised USS Boise, USS Buchanan, USS Duncan, USS Farenholt, USS Helena, USS Laffey, USS McCalla, USS San Francisco and USS Salt Lake City.
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Ship commissionings: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Shipwrecks: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |