List of shipwrecks in October 1940
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The list of shipwrecks in October 1940 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during October 1940. Most of the ships listed here were lost in connection with World War II.
| October 1940 | ||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | Unknown date | ||
1 October
For the loss of SS Haulerwijk on the day, see the entry for 30 September 1940
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aghios Nicolaos |  Greece |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) off Lisbon, Portugal (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Maggiore Francesco Baracca ( Regia Marina).[1][2] |
| Highland Patriot |  United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of the 172 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Wellington ( Royal Navy)[1][3][4][5] |
2 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Berillo | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Perla-class submarine was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea off Sidi Barrani, Egypt (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Hasty and HMS Havock (both Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew. |
| Kayeson | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-32 ( Kriegsmarine). All 38 crew took to the lifeboats but were not seen again.[1][6] |
| Latymer | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HG 44: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4 nautical miles (7.4 km) west of the Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe.[7][8] |
3 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Actuosity | United Kingdom |
The coaster foundered off the coast of Norfolk.[9] |
| Aid | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tug struck a mine off Killigerran Head near Falmouth, Cornwall and sank.[10] |
| HMS Lady of the Isles | Royal Navy |
World War II: The cable layer struck a mine 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of St Anthony Point, Cornwall (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and sank with the loss of 16 crew.[10][11] |
| Lauwerzee |  Netherlands |
World War II: The tug struck a mine 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of St Anthony Point, Cornwall (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and sank with the loss of 12 crew.[11] |
4 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Franca Fassio |  Italy |
World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 16 nautical miles (30 km) off Capo Noli, Liguria by HMS Triton ( Royal Navy).[1][12] |
| Nina Bianchi | Italy |
The cargo ship collided with Veloce ( Italy) in the Adriatic Sea off San Cataldo di Lecce, Apula (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and sank.[13] |
| HMS Rainbow | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Rainbow-class submarine was rammed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Bari, Italy (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Antonietta Costa ( Italy). |
| Sirdar | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk in The Swale, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
5 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptity | United Kingdom |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of one crew member.[1][14] |
| HMT Kingston Sapphire | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of Cadiz, Spain (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Nani ( Regia Marina) with the loss of three crew. The survivors were rescued by a Spanish trawler.[1][15] |
| Maria Grazia | Italy |
World War II: The coaster, an auxiliary barquentine, was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Regent ( Royal Navy).[1][16] |
| Ottoland | Netherlands |
World War II: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Sunderland, Co Durham, United Kingdom. All crew were rescued.[1][17] |
6 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Benlawers | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy OB 221: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bengore Head and Forest (both United Kingdom).[1][18][19] |
| British General | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-37 ( Kriegsmarine). U-47 sank her the next day with the loss of all 47 crew.[1][20] |
| Gemma | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Perla-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Crete (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Tricheco ( Regia Marina).[1] |
| Hugin |  Sweden |
The trawler struck a mine and sank in the Skaggerak.[7] |
| Jersey Queen | United Kingdom |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall with the loss of two crew.[21] |
| Nina Borthen |  Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ( Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 35 crew.[1][22] |
| HMS Poulmic | Royal Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Penlee Point, Rame, Cornwall.[23] |
| Vido |  Yugoslavia |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the Black Sea 9.7 nautical miles (18.0 km) east of Sulina, Tulcea County, Romania and was beached.[1][24] |
7 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Touraine | Norway |
World War II: Convoy OB 224: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by U-59 ( Kriegsmarine). Some of the 35 crew were rescued by HMS Derbyshire ( Royal Navy), others reached land in their lifeboats.[25] |
8 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bellona II | United Kingdom |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Gordoun, Kincardineshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She drifted ashore at Streathlethan Bay, Aberdeenshire and was declared a constructive total loss. Nine of the 27 people aboard were killed.[1][26] |
| HMS Borealis | Royal Navy |
World War II: The barrage balloon vessel was bombed and sunk in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight by Luftwaffe aircraft.[27] |
| Confield | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 76: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to her cargo shifting. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-58 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Periwinkle and HMS Weston (both Royal Navy), the latter of which scuttled Confield.[1][28][29] |
| Hecht |  Germany |
World War II: The trawler was sunk by enemy action.[1] |
| Natia | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Thor ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 86 crew. The survivors were made prisoners of war.[1] |
9 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alderney Queen | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel off Grassholm, Pembrokeshire (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[1] |
| Antonietta Costa | Kingdom of Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Durrës, Albania (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Regent ( Royal Navy).[1] |
| Delphin | Greece |
World War II: Convoy SC 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine). She sank the next day at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.' All crew were rescued.[1][30][31] |
| Graigwen | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 6: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-103) ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 37 crew. She was torpedoed and sunk again the next day by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine). Survivors were rescued by HMS Enchantress ( Royal Navy).[1][32] |
| Rochdale | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk.[33] |
| HMT Sea King | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine in the Humber Estuary and sank with the loss of all 14 crew.[1][34][35] |
| Zannes Gounaris | Greece |
World War II: Convoy SC 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 34 crew.[1][36] |
10 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brandenburg | Germany |
The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Calais, Pas-de-Calais by MTB 22, MTB 31 and MTB 32 (all Royal Navy).[7] |
| HMT Girl Mary | Royal Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Forth 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Inchcolm with the loss of two crew.[1] |
| Nordenham | Germany |
World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Calais by MTB 22. MTB 31 and MTB 32 (all Royal Navy). Thirty-four people were taken as prisoners of war.[1] |
11 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMY Aisha | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval yacht struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off the Isle of Sheppey, Kent.[37] |
| Brandanger | Norway |
World War II: Convoy HX 77: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 30 crew. Survivor were rescued by Clan Macdonald ( United Kingdom and HMS Clarkia ( Royal Navy).[1][38][39] |
| HMT L'Istrac | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Greif ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of 12 of her 36 crew.[1] |
| Llanfair | United Kingdom |
The 4,996 grt freighter was torpedoed and sunk by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine) at position Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[40] |
| Port Gisborne | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 26 of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued by Salvona ( United Kingdom).[1][41] |
| HMT Warwick Deeping | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Falke and Kondor (both Kriegsmarine.[1] |
12 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ariel | Regia Marina |
World War II: Battle of Cape Passero: The Spica-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the Ionian Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Ajax ( Royal Navy).[1] |
| Astrid | United Kingdom |
World War II: The motor yacht struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off Sheerness, Kent.[7] |
| Airone | Regia Marina |
World War II: Battle of Cape Passero: The Spica-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the Ionian Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Ajax ( Royal Navy).[1] Her crew were rescued by Alcione ( Regia Marina).[7] |
| Artigliere | Regia Marina |
World War II: Battle of Cape Passero: The Soldati-class destroyer was shelled and severely damaged in the Ionian Sea by HMS Ajax ( Royal Navy) and then shelled and sunk at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by HMS York.[1] |
| Chasseur 6 |  French Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk by Greif ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 19 crew. The survivors were rescued by Greif and made prisoners of war.[1] |
| Chasseur 7 | French Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk by Greif ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of her 19 crew. The survivors were rescued by Greif and made prisoners of war.[1] |
| Davanger | Norway |
World War II: Convoy HX 77: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 of her 29 crew.[1][42] |
| Orao | Yugoslavia |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Enrico Tazzoli ( Regia Marina) with the loss of two crew.[1][43] |
| Pacific Ranger | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 77: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-59 ( Kriegsmarine). All 53 crew survived. Some were rescued by one of the escorting ship, others by the trawler Þormóður ( Iceland) and some made land in their lifeboat.[1][44][45] |
| Resolvo | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine in the Thames Estuary north east of Sheerness and was severely damaged. All crew were rescued by HMT Peter Carey ( Royal Navy). Resolvo was beached the next day at Sheerness and abandoned.[1] |
| S-37 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The E-boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Orfordness, Suffolk, United Kingdom.[7][46] |
| Saint Malô |  Canada |
World War II: Convoy HX 77: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Salvonia ( Royal Navy).[1][47][48] |
13 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Fleet No.2 | United Kingdom |
World War II: The hopper barge struck a mine and was damaged off the mouth of the Tees. She was declared a total loss.[1] |
| HMS Danube III | Royal Navy |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north east of Sheerness, Kent.[1][49] |
| Gnom 7 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[50] |
| Kobold 1 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[50] |
| Kobold 3 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[50] |
| Nora |  Estonia |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine). 19 survivors were rescued by HMS Leith ( Royal Navy),[1][51][52] |
| Stangrant | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 77: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-37 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of eight of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.[53][54] |
| HMT Summer Rose | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Sunderland, Co Durham.[55] |
14 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Cheshire | Royal Navy |
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-137 ( Kriegsmarine). 220 crew were rescued by HMS Periwinkle ( Royal Navy) and HMCS Skeena ( Royal Canadian Navy). HMS Cheshire was towed to Belfast Lough and beached. Later repaired and returned to service.[56] |
| Euler | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique.[1] |
| Genua | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The netlayer was torpedoed and sunk at Egersund, Norway by HMS Cossack ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 78 crew. Raised, repaired, returned to service.[57] |
| Glynwen | United Kingdom |
World War II: The collier was sunk by enemy action.[1] |
| HMT Lord Stamp | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine in the English Channel 17 nautical miles (31 km) off Portland Bill, Dorset and sank with the loss of 23 crew.[1][58][59] |
| Reculver | United Kingdom |
World War II: The pilot vessel struck a mine and sank in the Humber Estuary south of Spurn Point, Yorkshire. All 31 crew were rescued.[60] |
| UJ-173 Heinrich Wesselhöft | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The submarine chaser struck a ground and sank near Kvitsøy North Sea off Stavanger, Norway.[61] |
15 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bellavale | United Kingdom |
The collier was driven ashore in a storm at St John's Point, Rossglass, County Down and was wrecked.[62] |
| Bonheur | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy OB 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-138 ( Kriegsmarine). All 39 crew were rescued by HMT Sphene Royal Navy).[63][64][65] |
| Foca | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Foca-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa, Palestine.[63] |
| Huruni | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy OB 227: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-93 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 75 crew. Survivors were rescued by St Margaret ( United Kingdom) and transferred to HMS Fowey ( Royal Navy).[63][66][67] |
| Kabalo |  Belgium |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores, Portugal (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Comandante Alfredo Cappelini ( Regia Marina) with the loss of one of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by Pan American ( United States).[63][68][69] |
| HMT Mistletoe | Royal Navy |
World War II: The river patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Humber Estuary south of Spurn Point, Yorkshire. with the loss of four of her six crew.[63][70] |
| Ringwood | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Pacific Ocean north of Australia (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Orion ( Kriegsmarine and scuttled. All crew were rescued and repatriated to Norway.[1] |
| Thistlegarth | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy OB 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 30 of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Heartsease ( Royal Navy).[63][71][72] |
| HMS Triad | Royal Navy |
World War II: The T-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Gulf of Taranto 50 nautical miles (93 km) south of Cape Collonne (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Enrico Toti ( Regia Marina) with the loss of all 59 crew. |
16 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Ashanti | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Tribal-class destroyer ran aground off Sunderland, Co Durham (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and was severely damaged. She was refloated on 1 November, repaired and returned to service in June 1941.[63] |
| Cimcour |  France |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Tigris ( Royal Navy).[63] |
| HMS Dundalk | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Hunt-class minesweeper struck a mine in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and was damaged. She was taken under tow by HMS Sutton ( Royal Navy but foundered the next day with the loss of four crew.[63] |
| HMS Fame | Royal Navy |
World War II: The F-class destroyer ran aground off Sunderland, Co Durham (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and was severely damaged. She was refloated on 1 December, repaired and returned to service in September 1942.[63] |
| Marly | Norway |
The cargo ship foundered in the Indian Ocean with the loss of all hands. Her last reported position was Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[73] |
| MTB 106 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Thorneycroft MTB 106 class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness, Kent.[74] |
| Pride | United Kingdom |
World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Scarborough, Yorkshire with the loss of all four crew.[63][75] |
| Trevisa | Canada |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Bluebell ( Royal Navy).[63][76][77] |
| Verace | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya.[63] |
17 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aenos | Greece |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-39 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by Eaglescliffe Hall ( United Kingdom). |
| Albatross | United Kingdom |
World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Five crew survived.[63] |
| Cheerful |  Faroe Islands |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands.[63] |
| Dokka | Norway |
World War II: Convoy OB 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-93 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 17 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Folkestone ( Royal Navy).[63][78][79] |
| Frankrig | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Orford Ness, Suffolk (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.). 19 crew were rescued by HMS Holderness ( Royal Navy).[63][80] |
| Hauxley | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy FN 311: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Cromer, Norfolk by S-18 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one crew member. She was taken in tow by HMS Worcester ( Royal Navy) but sank the next day at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[63][81] |
| Janna A | flag unknown | World War II: The sailing ship struck a mine and sank in the Oosterschelde, Zeeland, Netherlands.[82] |
| HMT Kingston Cairngorm | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine in the English Channel south of the Isle of Portland, Dorset. She was taken in tow but sank the next day.[63][83] |
| Languedoc | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine). All 41 crew were rescued, most of them by HMS Bluebell ( Royal Navy). The ship was declared beyond salvage and was scuttled by HMS Bluebell.[63][84] |
| Scoresby | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine). |
| Uskbridge | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy OB 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-93 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by Katwijk ( Netherlands) and Montreal City ( United Kingdom).[63][85][86] |
18 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beatus | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-46 ( Kriegsmarine) The 37 crew were rescued by HMS Bluebell ( Royal Navy. |
| Boekelo | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-100 ( Kriegsmarine). She was torpedoed and sunk in the early hours of the next day by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine). All 25 crew were rescued by HMS Fowey ( Royal Navy).[63][87] |
| Convallaria | Sweden |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-46 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew were rescued by HMS Fowey ( Royal Navy).[63][88][89] |
| Creekirk | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 36 crew.[63][90] |
| Cuma | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the south west coast of Sicily (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[63][91] |
| Director II | United States |
The schooner ran aground off Gladstone, Queensland, Australia and was wrecked.[92] |
| Durbo | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Adua-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by two Saunders-Roe London flying boats of 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force, and HMS Firedrake and HMS Wrestler (both Royal Navy). |
| Empire Miniver | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 38 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Bluebell ( Royal Navy).[63] |
| Fiscus | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 38 of her 39 crew. The survivor was rescued by HMS Clematis ( Royal Navy). |
| Gunborg | Sweden |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-46 ( Kriegsmarine). All 23 crew were rescued by HMS Bluebell ( Royal Navy).[63][93] |
| HMS H49 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The H-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the North Sea off Texel, Netherlands by UJ 116 and UJ 118 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 of her 22 crew. |
| Ipanemaloide | 23x15px Brazil | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily, Italy (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[94] |
| Niritos | Greece |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Bluebell ( Royal Navy).[63][95] |
| Sandsend | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy OB 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west north west of Rockall, Inverness-shire (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Hibiscus ( Royal Navy).[63][96][97] |
| Skekatika | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship romped ahead of the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged 90 nautical miles (170 km) east south east of Rockall (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-123. U-100 ( Kriegsmarine) fired a coup de grâce which did not sink her. The next day, U-123 fired another torpedo which sank her at that location. All 36 crew were rescued by HMS Fowey ( Royal Navy).[63][98] |
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19 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aridity | United Kingdom |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary near the Oaze Lightship ( United Kingdom), north east of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent.[63][99] |
| Assyrian | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 of the 51 people aboard. The survivors were rescued by HMS Leith ( Royal Navy).[63] |
| Bilderdyk | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-47 ( Kriegsmarine). All 39 crew were rescued by HMS Jason ( Royal Navy).[63][100] |
| HMCS Bras d'Or | Royal Canadian Navy |
World War II: The minesweeper sank in the Gulf of St. Lawrence with the loss of 30 of her crew.[101] |
| Clintonia | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) She was then shelled and sunk by U-123 with the loss of one of her 35 crew.[102][103] |
| Empire Brigade | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Fowey ( Royal Navy. |
| Ipanemaloide | 23x15px Brazil | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the south coast of Sicily, Italy (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[104] |
| Matheran | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 81 crew. Survivors were rescued by Loch Lomond ( United Kingdom).[105][106][107] |
| Ruperra | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The cargo ship was torpoedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-46 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of 30 of her 36 crew. The survivors were rescued by Induna ( United Kingdom).[63][108][109][110] |
| Sedgepool | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Salvonia ( Royal Navy).[63][111][112] |
| Shirak | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Rockall (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-47 ( Kriegsmarine). She was then torpedoed and sunk in the early hours of the next day by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine). All 37 crew were rescued by HMT Blackfly ( Royal Navy).[63][113][114] |
| Snefjeld | Norway |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew were rescued. |
| Soesterberg | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 25 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Leith ( Royal Navy).[63] |
| Thalia | Greece |
World War II: Convoy SC 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of her 26 crew.[63][115][116] |
| Uganda | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine). All 40 crew were rescued by HMS Jason ( Royal Navy).[63][117] |
| HMT Velia | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Kentish Knock Lightship ( United Kingdom) (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.). The crew were rescued by HMT Hekla and HMT Stella Carina (both Royal Navy).[58][63] |
| HMS Venetia | Royal Navy |
World War II: The V-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Margate, Kent (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of 34 crew.[63] |
| Wandby | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-46 and U-47 (both Kriegsmarine). All 34 crew were rescued by HMT Angle ( Royal Navy) and Indira ( Norway).[63][118] |
20 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Caprella | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-100 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Angle and HMT Lady Elsa (both Royal Navy).[63][119] |
| Conakrian | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy OA 232: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) off Girdleness, Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft and was abandoned. She was taken in tow by HMS Cleveland and beached at Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire.[63] |
| Cubano | Norway |
Convoy OB 229: World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 35 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Saguenay ( Royal Canadian Navy).[63][120] |
| Janus | Sweden |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-46 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Hibiscus ( Royal Navy).[63][121] |
| La Estancia | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-47 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 34 crew. The survivors were rescued by Indira ( Norway).[63][122] |
| Lafolè | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Adua-class submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Melilla, Spanish Morocco (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Gallant, HMS Griffin and HMS Hotspur (all Royal Navy). Nine survivors were rescued by HMS Gallant and HMS Hotspur.[63] |
| Loch Lomond | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-100 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 40 crew. Survivors, including all 72 from Matheran ( United Kingdom) were rescued by HMS Jason ( Royal Navy).[63][107][123][124] |
| Sitala | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 79: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-100 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Angle and HMT Lady Elsa (both Royal Navy).[63][125] |
| Sulaco | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy OB 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of 66 of her 67 crew. The survivor was rescued by HMCS Saguenay ( Royal Canadian Navy).[63][126] |
| Whitford Point | United Kingdom |
Convoy HX 79: World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Rockall (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-47 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 37 of her 39 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Sturdy ( Royal Navy).[63][127] |
21 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Astrid |  Soviet Union |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Leningrad with the loss of 13 crew.[63] |
| Daydawn | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpeoded and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) west of Bloody Foreland, Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Rhododendron ( Royal Navy).[128] |
| Francesco Nullo | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Sauro-class destroyer was shelled and damaged by HMS Kimberley ( Royal Navy) and beached on Harmi Island, Italian Somaliland She was later bombed and sunk by Bristol Blenheim aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[63][129] |
| Houston City | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Thames Estuary north east of Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent and was beached. Salvage was abandoned on 1 November following repeated bombing during salvage efforts.[130] |
| HMT Joseph Button | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of five crew.[63][131][132] |
| Kerry Head |  Ireland |
World War II: The collier was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Blackball Head, County Kerry, Ireland by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of all 12 crew.[133] |
| MTB 17 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The BPB 60' Class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium.[63] Subsequently salvaged by the Germans but was not put into service.[7] |
| Victoria | Greece |
World War II: Convoy OB 223: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) west of Bloody Foreland by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine). All 27 crew were rescued by HMS Castleton ( Royal Navy).[134] |
| HMT Waveflower | Royal Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of 15 of her 22 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Thomas Leeds ( Royal Navy).[63][131][135] |
22 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Astrid |  Finland |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland with the loss of ten crew.[136] |
| Cairnglen | United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground at Marsden, Northumberland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and was wrecked. All crew were rescued.[137][138] |
| HMT Hickory | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Tree-class naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel south of the Isle of Portland, Dorset with the loss of 24 crew.[63][139] |
| HMCS Margaree | Royal Canadian Navy |
World War II: Convoy OL 8: The D-class destroyer collided in the Atlantic Ocean with Port Fairy ( United Kingdom) and sank with the loss of 142 of her 178 crew.[63] |
| Kerry Head | United Kingdom |
[140]): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Clear Island, County Cork, Ireland. |
23 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Essie | Sweden |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the Skagerrak 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of Skagen, Nordjylland, Denmark with the loss of six crew.[63] |
| Prinsesse Ragnhild | Norway |
World War II: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in the Norwegian Sea off Bodø, Nordland with the loss of 78 of the 140 people aboard.[63][141] |
24 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WBS 5 Adolf Vinnen | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The weather ship was shelled and sunk off Stadtlandet, Norway (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Matabele, HMS Punjabi and HMS Somali (all Royal Navy).[63] |
25 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Buoyant | United Kingdom |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank at the mouth of the Humber.[142] |
| Carlton | United Kingdom |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine at the mouth of the Humber and sank with the loss of three of her ten crew.[63][143] |
| HMT Duthies | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Montrose, Angus. All crew were rescued.[63][144] |
| Encourage | United Kingdom |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Plymouth, Devon with the loss of all four crew.[63][145] |
| Kyle Skye | United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground on the Isle of Arran, Bute and was wrecked.[146] |
| HMT Lord Inchcape | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Plymouth, Devon. She was later salvaged.[147] |
| South Goodwin Lightship | United Kingdom |
World War II: The lightship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off St Margaret's Bay, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft.[148] |
| Windsor | United Kingdom |
World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the River Humber south of Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of one crew member.[63][149] |
26 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Albi | Vichy France |
World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted by HMS Delhi ( Royal Navy) off the coast of Africa and was scuttled by her crew. She was on a voyage from Dakar, Senegal to Libreville, French West Africa.[7] |
| Dosinia | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine, broke in two and sank in Liverpool Bay off Southport, Lancashire. All crew were rescued.[63][150][151] |
| Katanga | Belgium |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine off the Bar Lightship, River Mersey, United Kingdom and was damaged.[152] |
| H. J. Kyvig | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Sognefjord by Royal Air Force aircraft.[63] |
| Matina | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-28 ( Kriegsmarine). The 69 crew took to the lifeboats, but were not seen again. She was torpedoed and sunk on 29 October by U-31 ( Kriegsmarine).[63][153][154] |
| Strombus | Norway |
World War II: The whale factory ship struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Swansea, Glamorgan (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.). All 40 crew were rescued by HMT Silja ( Royal Navy) and Victor ( United Kingdom).[63][155][156][157] |
27 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Margaretha | Netherlands |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Newport, Monmouthshire (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.). All crew were rescued.[158] |
| Meggie | Sweden |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) off Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal by Nani ( Regia Marina). All crew were rescued.[63] |
| Persevere | United Kingdom |
World War II: The drifter struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Forth.[63] |
| Suavity | United Kingdom |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Hartlepool, Co Durham (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.). All crew were rescued.[63][159] |
28 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Devonia | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Newport, Monmouthshire (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of three of her four crew.[63][160] |
| Empress of Britain | United Kingdom |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland by U-32 ( Kriegsmarine), after having been bombed and damaged by a Focke-Wulf 200 Condor long-range Luftwaffe aircraft. |
| HMT Harvest Gleaner | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk with the loss of four crew.[63][161] |
| H J Kyvig | Norway |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in Sunnfjord, Sogn og Fjordane by an aircraft with the loss of five crew.[162] |
| Malygin | Soviet Union |
The icebreaker foundered in a storm off Kamchatka, Soviet Union. All 98 aboard were lost. |
| Sagacity | United Kingdom |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the River Humber south west of Spurn Point, Yorkshire. All crew were rescued.[63][163] |
| Sheaf Field | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the mouth of the River Deben, Suffolk. 26 crew survived.[63][164] |
| Wythburn | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Newport, Monmouthshire (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of five crew.[63][165] |
29 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G W Humphreys | United Kingdom |
World War II: The sludge carrier struck a mine and sank in the East Oaze Deep, Thames Estuary, north of Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent with the loss of seven crew.[63][166][167] |
30 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alcora | United Kingdom |
The cargo ship came ashore at Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire and was wrecked.[168] |
| Bragi | Iceland |
The trawler was sunk in a collision with Duke of York ( United Kingdom) off Wyre Light, England.[169] |
| ML 109 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Fairmile A motor launch struck a mine near Chequer Shoal Buoy off the Humber and sank with the loss of three crew.[63] |
| Placidas Faroult | France |
World War II: The auxiliary lugger was stranded and wrecked at Salcombe, Devon, United Kingdom.[63][170] |
| Seagem | United Kingdom |
The tug sank.[63] |
| Simonburn | United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground off Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire and was wrecked.[171] |
| Sturdy | Royal Navy |
World War II: Convoy SC 8: The S-class destroyer ran aground off Tiree, Inner Hebrides and was wrecked with the loss of five crew.[63] |
| U-32 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIA submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland by HMS Harvester and HMS Highlander (both Royal Navy) with the loss of nine of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Harvester and HMS Highlander. |
| Victoria | Greece |
World War II: Convoy SLS 51: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland by Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe.[7][172] |
31 October
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aldebaran | Germany |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Liepāja, Estonia.[63] |
| Hillfern | The cargo ship sank in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) off Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire following an explosion with the loss of eight crew.[63] | |
| MTB 16 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The BPB 60 foot class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.[173] |
| Rutland | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HX 82: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 29 crew.[174] |
| HMT Wardour | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. 12 crew were rescued by HMS Douglas ( Royal Navy).[175] |
Unknown date
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| North Goodwin Lightship | United Kingdom |
The lightship was driven ashore at Walmer, Kent after her anchor chain broke in a storm.[166] |
| St Malo | Canada |
World War II: The cargo ship was lost through enemy action.[176] |
| Oscar Robinson | Australia |
The ketch sank in the Pacific Ocean off Port Adelaide, South Australia.[177] |
| Øyulf | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Haugesund.[178] |
References
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| Ship launches: | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
| Ship commissionings: | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
| Ship decommissionings: | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
| Shipwrecks: | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
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- ↑ "169 Saved From Lost Liner" The Times (London). Monday, 7 October 1940. (48740), col D, p. 2.
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