List of shipwrecks in April 1943
The list of shipwrecks in April 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1943.
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1 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Aquila | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground at Ras Ahmer, west of Cape Bon, Tunisia, and was later abandoned. Her crew survived. The wreck was scrapped in 1951.[1][2] |
Benevento | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Zebib, Tunisia, by HMMTB 315 (![]() |
Crema | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Zebib, Tunisia, by HMMTB 266 (![]() |
KT 13 | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea north of Cape Bon, Tunisia with the loss of nineteen of the 64 people aboard.[5][6][7] |
KTShch-605 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea off Gelendzhik with all hands. Fourteen names are listed on the OBD Memorial website.[8][9][10][11] |
Lubiana | ![]() | The Beograd-class destroyer ran aground at Ras Ahmer, west of Cape Bon and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued.[2][12] |
Madonna di Porto Salvo | ![]() | World War II: The fishing vessel was sunk with gunfire in the Mediterranean Sea off Punta Licosa (40°15′N 14°54′E / 40.250°N 14.900°E / 40.250; 14.900) by HMS Torbay (![]() |
HMS MTB 63 | ![]() | The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in a collision with HMS MTB 64 (![]() |
HMS MTB 64 | ![]() | The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat was severely damaged in a collision with HMS MTB 63 (![]() |
Triglav | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary sailing vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea four nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) south east of Cape San Vito, Sicily by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
Uzbekistan | ![]() | The cargo ship ran onto a reef near the mouth of the Darling River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada (48°43′N 125°03′W / 48.717°N 125.050°W / 48.717; -125.050) and had to be abandoned. Her crew were rescued but the area's rough seas and frequent storms gradually battered the ship to pieces.[19][20][21][22] |
USS YP-235 | ![]() | The yard patrol craft was sunk by an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.[23] |
2 April
Ship | State | Description |
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City of Baroda | ![]() | World War II: Convoy NC 9: The passenger ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Luderitz Bay, South-West Africa (27°56′S 15°21′E / 27.933°S 15.350°E / -27.933; 15.350) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
Dundrum Castle | ![]() | The cargo ship caught fire and sank in the Straits of Perim, in the Red Sea (14°37′N 42°23′E / 14.617°N 42.383°E / 14.617; 42.383). Her crew were rescued.[25][26] |
Gogra | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OS 45: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km; 260 mi) west of Oporto, Portugal (4°02′N 15°39′W / 4.033°N 15.650°W / 4.033; -15.650) by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMIS Haideri | ![]() | The auxiliary patrol vessel was wrecked between Madras, India and Trincomalee, Ceylon while towing six barges.[29] |
Katha | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OS 45: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 320 nautical miles (590 km; 370 mi) west of Oporto (41°02′N 15°39′W / 41.033°N 15.650°W / 41.033; -15.650) by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lysefjord | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°09′N 83°24′W / 23.150°N 83.400°W / 23.150; -83.400) by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
MTB 267 | ![]() | The Elco 70' motor torpedo boat was damaged by a storm in the Mediterranean Sea (34°26′N 16°14′E / 34.433°N 16.233°E / 34.433; 16.233) while sailing from Benghazi, Libya to Malta and was scuttled after her crew were rescued.[26][34] |
Melbourne Star | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (28°05′N 57°30′W / 28.083°N 57.500°W / 28.083; -57.500) by U-129 (![]() |
Simon Duhamel II | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TE 20: The fishing trawler straggled behind the convoy due to engine trouble. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (36°01′N 2°29′W / 36.017°N 2.483°W / 36.017; -2.483) by U-755 (![]() |
Tergesta | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Gytheio, Greece by Katsonis (![]() |
Toyo Maru No.2 | ![]() | World War II: The Toyo Maru-class transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean five miles (8.0 km) west of Poluwat Island, Caroline Islands (07°22′N 149°18′E / 7.367°N 149.300°E / 7.367; 149.300) by USS Tunny (![]() |
U-124 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXB submarine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Oporto, Portugal by HMS Black Swan and HMS Stonecrop (both ![]() |
3 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Aoba | ![]() | World War II: The Aoba-class cruiser was skip-bombed and damaged at Moewe anchorage, Kavieng, New Ireland by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the 43rd Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force and was beached to prevent sinking. Emergency repairs were performed 3–20 April and she was then towed to Truk and then to Kure. Repairs were finished on 24 November.[41] |
Arima Maru | ![]() | World War II: The fleet oiler was torpedoed and damaged north of Palau (10°12′N 134°35′E / 10.200°N 134.583°E / 10.200; 134.583) by USS Haddock (![]() |
CH-13 | ![]() | World War II: The CH-13-class submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Honshu (41°03′N 141°58′E / 41.050°N 141.967°E / 41.050; 141.967) by USS Pickerel (![]() |
Florida Maru | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Kavieng (02°35′S 150°49′E / 2.583°S 150.817°E / -2.583; 150.817) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[23][46] |
Gulfstate | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km; 58 mi) southeast of Marathon Key, Florida (24°26′N 80°18′W / 24.433°N 80.300°W / 24.433; -80.300), by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
HA-31 | ![]() | The unmanned midget submarine was stranded on a sand bank in shallow water, half-buried after their mooring lines snapped in a heavy storm at Kiska, Alaska Territory. Her repairs were never finished as a result of continuing air attacks and more storms.[50] |
HA-33 | ![]() | The unmanned midget submarine was stranded on a sand bank in shallow water, half-buried after their mooring lines snapped in a heavy storm at Kiska and was wrecked beyond repair.[50] |
Nasello | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessel was shelled and sunk off the Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia by HMS Safari (![]() |
S. Francisco di Paola A. | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk off the Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia by HMS Safari (![]() |
SF 78 | ![]() | The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
SF 104 | Luftwaffe | The Siebel ferry foundered in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily, Italy and Tunisia.[52] |
SF 196 | Luftwaffe | The Siebel ferry foundered in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[52] |
SF 203 | Luftwaffe | The Siebel ferry foundered in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[52] |
SF 223 | Luftwaffe | The Siebel ferry foundered in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[52] |
Tosei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The fleet supply ship was torpedoed and sunk five nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) south of Tori Shima (30°14′N 139°45′E / 30.233°N 139.750°E / 30.233; 139.750) by USS Pollack (![]() |
Volharding | ![]() | The fishing vessel departed from IJmuiden, North Holland for fishing grounds in the North Sea. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all four of her crew.[54] |
West Irmo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (2°10′N 5°35′W / 2.167°N 5.583°W / 2.167; -5.583) by U-505 (![]() |
4 April
For the foundering of the British cargo ship Nagara on this day, see the entry for 29 March 1943.
Ship | State | Description |
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Altair | ![]() | World War II: The supply ship was torpedoed and sunk off Kristiansund, Norway (63°01′N 7°02′E / 63.017°N 7.033°E / 63.017; 7.033) by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[3][56][57] |
Dover Hill | ![]() | World War II: Convoy JW 53: The cargo ship was bombed and severely damaged in the Kola Inlet by Luftwaffe aircraft.[58] |
Koa Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Koa Maru-class auxiliary storeship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km; 140 mi) north of Eniwetok (13°11′N 161°57′E / 13.183°N 161.950°E / 13.183; 161.950) by USS Porpoise (![]() |
Patria | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Stavanger, Norway by aircraft of Coastal Command.[3][62] |
Rygja | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Skagen, Denmark with the loss of a crew member.[63][64] |
Sicilia | ![]() | World War II: The hospital ship was sunk during an American air raid against Naples.[12] She was refloated in 1949 and scrapped.[37] |
Uragio Maru | ![]() | World War II: American aircraft sank the cargo ship in Kiska Harbor, Territory of Alaska. Uragio Maru had not been seaworthy since she suffered damage in an American air attack on Kiska on 31 December 1942 and in a violent storm that struck Kiska on 4 January 1943.[65] |
V 1252 | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot collided with FlJ 27 Schiewenhorst (![]() |
5 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Aloe | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 420 nautical miles (780 km; 480 mi) south east of Durban, Union of South Africa (32°37′S 37°50′E / 32.617°S 37.833°E / -32.617; 37.833) by U-182 (![]() ![]() |
Blitar | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 231: The cargo ship romped ahead of the convoy. She was shelled in the Atlantic Ocean by U-229 (![]() ![]() |
British Ardour | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 231: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (58°08′N 34°04′W / 58.133°N 34.067°W / 58.133; -34.067) by U-706 (![]() ![]() |
Ro-34 | ![]() | World War II: The Kaichū VI (Ro-33-class) submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Russell Islands (8°15′S 158°58′E / 8.250°S 158.967°E / -8.250; 158.967) by USS O'Bannon and USS Strong (both ![]() |
San Isidro | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Katsonis (![]() |
Shillong | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 231: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by U-635 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Simeiz | ![]() | World War II: The tug was sunk by a mine off Cape Myskhako in the Black Sea. There were eight killed and thirteen survivors.[71][72] |
SKA-095 | ![]() | World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk by a mine off Cape Myskhako in the Black Sea.[71] |
Sunoil | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 231: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-563 (![]() ![]() |
U-167 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands, Spain (27°47′N 15°00′W / 27.783°N 15.000°W / 27.783; -15.000) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron, Royal Air Force. She was scuttled the next day. Her 52 crew survived.[74] |
U-635 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (58°20′N 31°52′W / 58.333°N 31.867°W / 58.333; -31.867) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.[75] |
Vaalaren | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 231: The cargo ship romped ahead of the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 58°N 34°W / 58°N 34°W / 58; -34) by U-229 (![]() |
Waroonga | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 231: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-635 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
6 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Carridi | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was sunk at Trapani, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[79] |
John Sevier | ![]() | World War II: Convoy GTMO 83: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Great Inagua Island, Bahamas (20°17′N 73°32′W / 20.283°N 73.533°W / 20.283; -73.533) by U-185 (![]() ![]() |
Josefina Thordén | ![]() | World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary (51°47′18″N 1°28′42″E / 51.78833°N 1.47833°E / 51.78833; 1.47833) with the loss of fifteen of her 55 crew.[82] |
M 4041 Dr. Augustus Held | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Gironde, France.[3] |
MAS 533 | ![]() | World War II: The MAS 526-class torpedo boat was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[83] |
MAS 576 | ![]() | World War II: The MAS 552-class torpedo boat was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[84] |
Rovereto | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Cape Zebib, Tunisia, by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. Forty-five of her crew and 60 passengers were killed. There were twelve or 26 survivors, but one of them died of their wounds.[3][85][86][87] |
San Diego | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Cape Zebib by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. All 125 men aboard were rescued.[3][85][86] |
Ste. Lucille | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[88] |
U-632 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°02′N 28°42′W / 58.033°N 28.700°W / 58.033; -28.700) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 of her crew.[89] |
UJ 2202 Jutland | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by American aircraft.[3] |
VAS 202 | ![]() | World War II: The VAS 201-class submarine chaser was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[90] |
Vilsandi | ![]() | The cargo liner was wrecked in Lake Ladoga. There were no casualties.[91] |
Wa Wa | ![]() | The fishing vessel foundered at Chatham, Alaska Territory.[92] |
7 April
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Aaron Ward | ![]() | World War II: The Gleaves-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in Ironbottom Sound by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 27 of her 208 crew. |
Fukuei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Sanriku by USS Pickerel (![]() |
USS Kanawha | ![]() | World War II: The Kanawha-class fleet replenishment oiler was bombed and damaged in Tulagi Harbour, Solomon Islands by Japanese aircraft and was beached. She sank the next day with a loss of nineteen of her crew.[93] |
Kosei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The British WWI War Standard G-class auxiliary storeship was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Pacific Ocean 259 nautical miles (480 km) north west of Truk, Marshall Islands (08°45′N 147°10′E / 8.750°N 147.167°E / 8.750; 147.167) by USS Tunny (![]() |
HMNZS Moa | ![]() | World War II: The Bird-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk in Tulagi Harbour by Japanese aircraft with the loss of five of her 35 crew. |
U-644 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea west of Narvik, Norway (69°38′N 5°40′W / 69.633°N 5.667°W / 69.633; -5.667) by HMS Tuna (![]() |
8 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Castillo Montealegre | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (9°46′N 16°50′W / 9.767°N 16.833°W / 9.767; -16.833) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Foggia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by HMS Unshaken (![]() |
No. 045 | ![]() | The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
SKA-054 | ![]() | World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk by a mine off Gelendzhik.[101] |
Toyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Rabaul, New Guinea by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.[3] |
U-733 | ![]() | The Type VIIC submarine collided with a Kriegsmarine patrol boat and sank at Gotenhafen. There were no casualties. She was raised on 16 April. Subsequently repaired, and returned to service in December 1943.[3][102] |
9 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Bamako | ![]() | World War II: Convoy 20K: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar, Senegal (14°57′N 17°15′W / 14.950°N 17.250°W / 14.950; -17.250) by U-515 (![]() |
Bella Italia | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off Cape Carbonara, Sardinia by HMS Safari (![]() |
Isonami | ![]() | World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk while rescuing survivors of Penang Maru (![]() ![]() |
Oyama Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 250 nautical miles (460 km) north north west of Kavieng, New Ireland (00°38′N 150°17′E / 0.633°N 150.283°E / 0.633; 150.283), by USS Drum (![]() |
Penang Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Buton Passage (5°29′S 123°02′E / 5.483°S 123.033°E / -5.483; 123.033) by USS Tautog (![]() |
Shanghai Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy 3202: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Isla Verde Passage, Philippines (13°05′N 121°43′E / 13.083°N 121.717°E / 13.083; 121.717) by USS Grayling (![]() |
10 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Entella | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship ran aground at Torre Finocchio, Sardinia while avoiding torpedoes fired by HMS Safari (![]() |
Irene | ![]() | World War II: The blockade runner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°18′N 14°26′W / 43.300°N 14.433°W / 43.300; -14.433) by HMS Adventure (![]() |
Isonzo | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Cagliari, Sardinia by HMS Safari (![]() |
Loredan | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Cagliari by HMS Safari (![]() |
MAS 501, and MAS 503 | ![]() | World War II: The MAS motor torpedo boats were bombed and sunk at La Maddelena, Sardinia by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Twelfth Air Force.[3][23] |
Trieste | ![]() | World War II: The Trento-class cruiser was bombed and sunk at La Maddelena by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Twelfth Air Force. Seventy-seven of her crew and two civilians were killed. She was raised post-war and sold to Spain in 1951 for a proposed conversion to an aircraft carrier. This was not proceeded with and she was subsequently scrapped.[3][111] |
11 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Abisko | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, Netherlands (53°43′N 6°01′E / 53.717°N 6.017°E / 53.717; 6.017). A crew member was killed and six were wounded.[3][77][112][113] |
HMS Beverley | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 176: The Town-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°19′N 40°28′W / 52.317°N 40.467°W / 52.317; -40.467 by U-188 (![]() |
Dorpat | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Aarhus, Denmark. She was refloated on 12 May, repaired and returned to service.[114] |
Edward B. Dudley | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 232: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 53°N 38°W / 53°N 38°W / 53; -38 / 53°N 39°W / 53°N 39°W / 53; -39) by U-615 (![]() |
Empire Whimbrel | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km; 460 mi) south south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (2°31′N 15°55′W / 2.517°N 15.917°W / 2.517; -15.917) by U-181 (![]() ![]() |
F 477 | ![]() | World War II: The MFP-C2 landing craft was bombed and sunk in Tunis harbor, Tunisia. A crew member was wounded.[119] |
Fabriano | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Palermo, Sicily by aircraft based on Malta. There were fourteen dead and 91 survivors.[3][120] |
Frode | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the coast of Sussex, United Kingdom (50°45′48″N 0°28′43″W / 50.76333°N 0.47861°W / 50.76333; -0.47861) with the loss of eight of her nineteen crew.[121] |
Hanyang | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and disabled off the coast of Papua New Guinea by Imperial Japanese Army Air Force aircraft. She was on a voyage from Milne Bay to Oro Bay. A crew member was killed and five were wounded. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[122][123] |
Ingerfire | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 2: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°29′N 42°59′W / 51.483°N 42.983°W / 51.483; -42.983) by U-613 (![]() ![]() |
James W. Denver | ![]() | World War II: Convoy UGS 7: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 475 nautical miles (880 km) west of the Canary Islands, Spain (28°46′N 25°40′W / 28.767°N 25.667°W / 28.767; -25.667) by U-195 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
MS 13 | ![]() | World War II: The MS 11-class MS boat was sunk at Trapani, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[127] |
Matt W. Ransom | ![]() | World War II: Convoy UGS 6A: The Liberty ship, on her maiden voyage, struck two mines in the Mediterranean Sea off Casablanca, Morocco (33°55′N 7°52′W / 33.917°N 7.867°W / 33.917; -7.867) and was damaged. She was abandoned by her 64 passengers and crew, who were rescued by USS PC-471 and USS PC-481 (both ![]() |
Narenta | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary cruiser was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft. A crew member was killed. She was later raised and scrapped.[12][129] |
RD 20 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft. She was raised in 1945, repaired, and returned to service post-war.[130][131] |
Recina | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Australia (37°24′S 150°19′E / 37.400°S 150.317°E / -37.400; 150.317) by I-26 (![]() |
Runo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north of Bardia, Libya (32°15′N 23°55′E / 32.250°N 23.917°E / 32.250; 23.917) by U-593 (![]() |
Teseo | ![]() | World War II: The ocean-going tug was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft. Fifteen of he crew were killed.[12][135] |
12 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Fresno City | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 232: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°15′N 30°00′W / 54.250°N 30.000°W / 54.250; -30.000) by U-563 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Froy | ![]() | World War II: The fishing vessel was sunk off Harstad by grenades launched by the crew of K-21 (![]() |
Lancastrian Prince | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 176: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Dominion of Newfoundland (50°18′N 42°48′W / 50.300°N 42.800°W / 50.300; -42.800) by U-404 (![]() |
Pacific Grove | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 232: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (54°10′N 30°00′W / 54.167°N 30.000°W / 54.167; -30.000) by U-563 (![]() ![]() |
Sapporo Maru No. 12 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at eastern entrance to Tsugaru Strait, just off Shiriyazaki, northern Honshu, (41°23′N 141°30′E / 41.383°N 141.500°E / 41.383; 141.500) by USS Flying Fish (![]() |
St Lucien | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unruly (![]() |
Sydney Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy Hansa 2B: The Shanghai Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed in Hansa Bay, New Guinea (03°18′N 143°38′E / 3.300°N 143.633°E / 3.300; 143.633) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. She was beached and abandoned. Nine of her crew and three soldiers were killed.[143] |
Ulysses | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 232: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (54°30′N 30°30′W / 54.500°N 30.500°W / 54.500; -30.500) by U-563 (![]() ![]() |
13 April
Ship | State | Description |
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HNoMS Eskdale | ![]() | World War II: Convoy PW 323: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Lizard Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom by S 90 and S 112 (both ![]() |
Portland | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Indian Ocean when intercepted by Georges Leygues (![]() |
Santa Irene | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy by HMS Taurus (![]() |
14 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Emile Allard | ![]() | World War II: The buoy tender was strafed and sunk off Brest, Finistère by Westland Whirlwind aircraft of 263 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of three of her fourteen crew.[148][149] |
HA-29 | ![]() | World War II: The unmanned midget submarine was damaged beyond repair at Kiska, Territory of Alaska by Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the Eleventh Air Force, United States Army Air Force. Her wreck was used as spares in an attempt to repair other submarines.[50] |
HA-34 | ![]() | The unmanned midget submarine was damaged beyond repair at Kiska by Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the Eleventh Air Force, United States Army Air Force. Her wreck was used as spares in an attempt to repair other submarines.[50] |
Pasvik | ![]() | World War II: The icebreaking tug struck a mine and sank in Varangerfjord (69°55′N 30°00′E / 69.917°N 30.000°E / 69.917; 30.000) with the loss of nine of her crew. Another source says all eleven aboard were killed, possibly including two Germans.[150][151] |
Penerf | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (43°32′N 7°12′E / 43.533°N 7.200°E / 43.533; 7.200) by HMS Ultor (![]() |
Port Victor | ![]() | World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and damaged by U-107 (![]() |
Stanlake | ![]() | World War II: Convoy PW 323: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off The Lizard, Cornwall by S 82, S 90 and S 112 (all ![]() |
U-526 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Lorient, Morbihan, France (47°30′N 3°45′W / 47.500°N 3.750°W / 47.500; -3.750) with the loss of 42 of her 54 crew.[156] |
Van Heemskerk | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk in Milne Bay by Japanese aircraft with the loss of four lives.[3][157] |
15 April
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Adonis | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk, by a Kriegsmarine E-boat with the loss of twenty of her 31 crew.[158] |
Archimede | ![]() | World War II: The Brin-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil (03°23′S 30°28′W / 3.383°S 30.467°W / -3.383; -30.467) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of VP 83 Squadron, United States Navy.[23] |
Borgå | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north east of Borkum by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force with the loss of two of her crew.[3][159] |
Clan MacIndoe | ![]() | The cargo ship caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt. She was beached on 27 April, but declared a total loss due to a broken back and being burnt out.[25][160] |
Fedora | ![]() | World War II: The transport boat was captured by a Partizan boat and burnt.[161] |
India Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport ship was bombed and sunk near Kairiru Island (03°12′N 143°43′E / 3.200°N 143.717°E / 3.200; 143.717) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. Three gunners and seven of her crew were killed.[162] |
Kaihei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Kaihei Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Island off the Bonin Islands (21°13′N 152°24′E / 21.217°N 152.400°E / 21.217; 152.400) by USS Seawolf (![]() |
M 5613 Christa | ![]() | The minesweeper ran aground at Odderøy, Norway and was wrecked.[3] |
Netztender 14 Simon | ![]() | World War II: The net tender was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea.[165] |
Shchuka | ![]() | World War II: The defecting motorboat was shelled and sunk in the Arctic Sea by MO-123 and MO-133 (both ![]() |
Simson | ![]() | World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank off Wrangel Island, Soviet Union.[167] |
USS YP-4536 | ![]() | The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank on the Bahama Banks.[23] |
16 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Cigno | ![]() | World War II: Battle of the Cigno Convoy: The Spica-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south-east of Marettimo by HMS Pakenham and HMS Paladin (both ![]() |
Giacomo Medici | ![]() | World War II: The torpedo boat, a former La Masa-class destroyer, was sunk at Catania, Sicily, by American aircraft. Her crew survived.[169][170] |
King Edwin | ![]() | The cargo ship caught fire at Malta and was scuttled. She was raised in 1945, towed out to sea and sunk.[171] |
HMS Pakenham | ![]() | World War II: Battle of the Cigno Convoy: The P-class destroyer was shelled and crippled in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo by Cassiopea and Cigno (both ![]() ![]() |
HSwMS Ulven | ![]() | World War II: The submarine struck a mine and sank in the Skagerrak west of Marstrand with the loss of all 33 crew. |
17 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Amaho Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (42°00′N 143°20′E / 42.000°N 143.333°E / 42.000; 143.333) by USS Flying Fish (![]() |
Arizona | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Palermo, Sicily, Italy. She was refloated on 22 October 1946 but ran aground whilst under tow and was declared a total loss.[1] |
Fort Rampart | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 233: The Fort ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (47°22′N 21°58′W / 47.367°N 21.967°W / 47.367; -21.967) by U-628 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS LCP(R) 780 | ![]() | The landing craft, personnel (ramped) was lost when Sembilan (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCP(R) 782 | ![]() | World War II: The landing craft, personnel (ramped) was lost when Sembilan (![]() ![]() |
Monginevro | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Zembretta by HMMTB 634 and HMMTB 656 (![]() |
Naïade | ![]() | World War II: The Sirène-class submarine was sunk in a United States Army Air Forces raid on Toulon, Var, France.[177] |
Nisshin Maru No. 2 | ![]() | World War II: The transport was damaged, probably by a mine, in the East China Sea and was abandoned. She eventually drifted ashore on Formosa, China and was later scrapped.[178] |
Sembilan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Mauritius (31°30′S 33°30′E / 31.500°S 33.500°E / -31.500; 33.500) by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() |
Shinnan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine laid by US Navy TBF Avenger aircraft on 30 March and sank off Bougainville Island, Solomon Islands (6°50′N 155°45′E / 6.833°N 155.750°E / 6.833; 155.750). 12 crew and 23 passengers were killed.[3][23][43] |
U-175 | ![]() | ![]() World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°53′N 22°04′W / 47.883°N 22.067°W / 47.883; -22.067) by USCGC Spencer ( |
18 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Corbis | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km; 580 mi) east south east of Port Elizabeth, Union of South Africa (34°56′S 34°03′E / 34.933°S 34.050°E / -34.933; 34.050) by U-180 (![]() |
Empire Bruce | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°40′N 13°17′W / 6.667°N 13.283°W / 6.667; -13.283) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Høegh Carrier | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force with the loss of two of her crew.[3][182][183] |
Liv | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Porto Torres, Sardinia by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later refloated.[184] |
Luigi Razza | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Port Torres by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was refloated in 1945 and repaired, returning to service in 1946 as Antonio Strazzera.[185] |
Manaar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Mauritius by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() |
Nisshun Maru | ![]() | World War II: The ammunition transport was torpedoed and sunk 200 nautical miles (370 km; 230 mi) north north west of Mussau Island, Bismarck Archipelago (01°55′N 148°24′E / 1.917°N 148.400°E / 1.917; 148.400) by USS Drum (![]() ![]() |
HMS P615 | ![]() | World War II: The Oruç Reis-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°49′N 13°09′W / 6.817°N 13.150°W / 6.817; -13.150) by U-123 (![]() |
HMS Regent | ![]() | World War II: The Rainbow-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Otranto with the loss of all 63 crew.[145][188][189] |
Two unnamed seiners | ![]() | World War II: The seiners were sunk in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine R boats and S boats.[190] |
UJ 2205 Le Jacques Coeur | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north north west of Isola di Femmine, Sicily, Italy (38°15′N 13°13′E / 38.250°N 13.217°E / 38.250; 13.217) by HMS Unseen (![]() ![]() |
V 1409 Limburgia | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the Seine Bay by HMMGB 38 and HMMGB 39 (both ![]() |
USS YC-891 | ![]() | The unpowered covered lighter sank while under tow off Key West, Florida.[23] |
19 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Alpino | ![]() | World War II: The Soldati-class destroyer was sunk at La Spezia by aircraft of the Bomber Command, Royal Air Force. Forty-eight of her crew were killed.[193][194] |
Banshu Maru No. 5 | ![]() | World War II: The Banshu Maru No. 5 -class auxiliary storeship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 108 nautical miles (200 km; 124 mi) north west of Iwo Jima (26°15′N 139°35′E / 26.250°N 139.583°E / 26.250; 139.583) by USS Seawolf (![]() |
Bivona | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea northwest of Trapani, Sicily (38°11′N 11°44′E / 38.183°N 11.733°E / 38.183; 11.733) by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
Francesco Crispi | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Elba (42°46′N 9°46′E / 42.767°N 9.767°E / 42.767; 9.767) by HMS Saracen (![]() |
Mostaganem | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship, which was carrying Allied prisoners, was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Allied aircraft. She was then torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
Robert Gray | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 234: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°57′N 40°35′W / 50.950°N 40.583°W / 50.950; -40.583) by U-108 (![]() |
TKA-84 | ![]() | World War II: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft. There was one survivor.[citation needed] |
20 April
Ship | State | Description |
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El Amirante | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 235: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean in a storm. She had previously been in collision with Elias Boudinot (![]() |
Kosei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk north of Wewak, New Guinea by aircraft of the United States Army Air Force with the loss of 199 lives.[3][23][43] |
Lena Luckenbach | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 233: The cargo ship collided with James Fenimore Cooper (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Meiji Maru No.1 Go | ![]() | World War II: The Peacetime Standard Type D auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu (37°10′N 141°25′E / 37.167°N 141.417°E / 37.167; 141.417) by USS Scorpion (![]() |
Michigan | ![]() | World War II: Convoy UGS 7: The Design 1013 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Oran, Algeria (35°59′N 1°25′W / 35.983°N 1.417°W / 35.983; -1.417) by U-565 (![]() ![]() |
Sidi-Bel-Abbès | ![]() | World War II: Convoy UGS 7: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the Habibas Islands, Algeria (35°59′N 1°25′W / 35.983°N 1.417°W / 35.983; -1.417) by U-565 (![]() ![]() |
Suceava | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea (44°53′N 31°24′E / 44.883°N 31.400°E / 44.883; 31.400) by S-33 (![]() |
Sumatra Maru | ![]() | The Celebes Maru No. 1-class transport ran aground on a submerged reef in rough seas at night heading to the San Bernardino Strait. She was refloated and anchored seven kilometres (4.3 mi) east of the San Bernardino Strait off Luzon, Philippines.[209] |
21 April
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Ashantian | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of St. John's, Dominion of Newfoundland (55°46′N 45°14′W / 55.767°N 45.233°W / 55.767; -45.233) by U-415 (![]() ![]() |
Erich Ohlrogge | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off eastern Jutland, Denmark.[211] |
Flora Alberta | ![]() | The fishing schooner collided with Fanad Head (![]() |
USS Grenadier | ![]() | World War II: The Tambor-class submarine, immobilized by irreparable propulsion failure, was ineffectively shelled by the netlayer Choko Maru (![]() |
John Drayton | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (32°10′S 34°50′E / 32.167°S 34.833°E / -32.167; 34.833) by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() ![]() |
KT 7 | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Laforey, HMS Loyal and HMS Lookout (all ![]() |
HMS LCI(L)-7 | ![]() | World War II: The landing craft, infantry (large) was bombed by Luftwaffe aircraft at Algiers, Algeria. She was beached and left to burn. Four men were killed.[217][218] |
Marco Foscarini | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unison (![]() |
Scebeli | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 178: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°07′N 44°26′W / 56.117°N 44.433°W / 56.117; -44.433) by U-191 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Splendid | ![]() | World War II: The S-class submarine was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Corsica, France by Hermes (![]() |
Wanstead | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°46′N 45°14′W / 55.767°N 45.233°W / 55.767; -45.233) by U-415 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
22 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Amerika | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 234: The cargo liner straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°30′N 42°50′W / 57.500°N 42.833°W / 57.500; -42.833) by U-306 (![]() ![]() |
Duna | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a German mine and sank in Lyngefjord. There were nine dead and twelve survivors.[3][151] |
HMS Herring | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 108: The Fish-class trawler was sunk in a collision with Cassard (![]() |
Milano | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unbroken (![]() |
Tagliamento | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (42°46′N 9°46′E / 42.767°N 9.767°E / 42.767; 9.767) by HMS Saracen (![]() |
Valente | ![]() | World War II: The tug was attacked and set afire off Cape Vaticano by HMS Sahib (![]() |
Yamazato Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca (3°28′N 99°47′E / 3.467°N 99.783°E / 3.467; 99.783) by HNLMS O 21 (![]() |
23 April
Ship | State | Description |
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DB-5 | ![]() | World War II: The No. 1-class landing boat was sunk by artillery fire off the beachhead of Malaya Zemlya, Myskhako, Soviet Union. A crew member died after giving his lifejacket to a wounded soldier.[227][228] |
Patrol Boat No. 39 | ![]() | ![]() World War II: The No.31-class patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea off Yonaguni Island (23°48′N 122°42′E / 23.800°N 122.700°E / 23.800; 122.700) by the submarine USS Seawolf ( |
U-189 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 54 crew.[230] |
U-191 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (56°45′N 36°25′W / 56.750°N 36.417°W / 56.750; -36.417) by HMS Hesperus (![]() |
USS YP-422 | ![]() | The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank on the Tumbo Reef, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of the North Bulari Passage, a break in the reefs on the approach to Nouméa, New Caledonia.[23][232] |
24 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Aquino | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by American aircraft. Nine of the 135 men aboard died.[3][233] |
El Estero | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Galiola | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Capo di Milazzo, Sicily by HMS Sahib (![]() |
Kasuga Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tsugaru Strait (41°42′N 141°20′E / 41.700°N 141.333°E / 41.700; 141.333) by USS Flying Fish (![]() |
Kowarra | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Sandy Cape, Queensland (24°26′S 153°44′E / 24.433°S 153.733°E / -24.433; 153.733) by I-26 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Sahib | ![]() | World War II: The S-class submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Capo di Milazzo, Sicily by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. She was then attacked by Climene, Gabbiano, and Euterpe, (all ![]() |
Santa Catalina | ![]() | World War II: The Type C2-S-B1 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km; 430 mi) north east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (30°42′N 70°58′W / 30.700°N 70.967°W / 30.700; -70.967) by U-129 (![]() ![]() |
SF 217 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Marsala, Sicily and Tunisia.[242] |
SKA-058 | ![]() | World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk by a mine off Myskhako.[243][244] |
U-710 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (61°25′N 19°48′W / 61.417°N 19.800°W / 61.417; -19.800) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[245] |
25 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Doryssa | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (37°03′S 24°03′E / 37.050°S 24.050°E / -37.050; 24.050) by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() |
Empire Morn | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Casablanca, Morocco (at 33°52′N 7°50′W / 33.867°N 7.833°W / 33.867; -7.833), with the loss of 46 of her 71 crew. Later she was towed to Gibraltar, but was declared a constructive total loss.[247] Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[248] |
HMS LCG 15 | ![]() | The landing craft, gun, on a voyage from Belfast, County Antrim to Falmouth, Cornwall, sank off Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire in a storm, with the loss of all on board (at least 36 sailors and marines).[249] |
HMS LCS(M) 17 | ![]() | World War II: The landing craft, support (mortar) was sunk in a battle against the Japanese on the Mayu River, Burma.[250][251] |
Leesee | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the White Sea off the Makkaur Lighthouse, Norway by Soviet aircraft. There were eleven dead and 40 survivors.[3][151][252] |
No. 0212 | ![]() | The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
Rosenborg | ![]() | World War II: Convoy RU 71: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 61°N 15°W / 61°N 15°W / 61; -15) by U-385 (![]() ![]() |
Rouennais | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Casablanca, Morocco (34°04′N 7°23′W / 34.067°N 7.383°W / 34.067; -7.383), with the loss of sixteen of her 55 crew.[254] |
U-203 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°05′N 42°25′W / 55.083°N 42.417°W / 55.083; -42.417) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 811 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Biter and by HMS Opportune and HMS Pathfinder (all ![]() |
Wullenwever | ![]() | World War II: The minelayer struck mines and sank in the Baltic Sea.[255] |
USS YP-481 | ![]() | The yard patrol boat grounded and was wrecked in the Atlantic Ocean off Charleston, South Carolina.[256] |
26 April
Ship | State | Description |
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F 158A | ![]() | The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date.[citation needed] |
HMS LCG 16 | ![]() | The landing craft, gun, on voyage from Belfast, County Antrim to Falmouth, Cornwall, sank off Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire in a storm, with the loss of all on board (at least 35 sailors and marines).[249] |
Limerick | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) south east of Cape Byron, New South Wales Australia (28°54′S 153°54′E / 28.900°S 153.900°E / -28.900; 153.900) by I-177 (![]() |
Marmara | ![]() | The MFP-C2 landing craft was sunk on this date.[citation needed] |
R 114 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the Pas-de-Calais coast.[3] |
SF 166 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Marsala, Sicily, Italy and Tunis, Tunisia.[242] |
SF 167 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Marsala and Tunis.[242] |
USS YP-47 | ![]() | The yard patrol craft was sunk in the Ambrose Channel off Staten Island, New York in a collision with USS YMS-110 (![]() |
27 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Helma | ![]() | World War II: The motor schooner, carrying a cargo of potatoes, was sunk off Jersey by Westland Whirlwind aircraft of 263 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[259][260] |
Lydia M. Childs | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia (33°08′S 153°24′E / 33.133°S 153.400°E / -33.133; 153.400) by I-178 (![]() |
M 4611 Etienne Rimbert | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the English Channel off St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands by Westland Whirlwind aircraft of 263 Squadron, Royal Air Force. At least two of her crew were killed. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[3][260][263][215] |
Merope | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea ten nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) east north east of Cape Bengut, Algeria by U-371 (![]() |
Trondhjemsfjord | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off the Ryvingen Lighthouse, Norway, by Allied aircraft. Two German gunners were killed.[215][265][266] |
U-174 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Dominion of Newfoundland (43°35′N 56°18′W / 43.583°N 56.300°W / 43.583; -56.300) by Lockheed Ventura aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 53 crew.[267] |
Yuzan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the east coast of Honshu (38°08′N 143°03′E / 38.133°N 143.050°E / 38.133; 143.050) by USS Scorpion (![]() |
28 April
Ship | State | Description |
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UJ 1402 Berlin | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser was shelled and sunk by HMS Goathland and HMS Albrighton (both ![]() |
Butterfly | ![]() | World War II: The blockade runner, on passage from Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure to Le Havre, Charente-Inférieure, France with a strong Kriegsmarine escort, was torpedoed, shelled and sunk off Les Sept-Îles 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north east of the Brittany village of Trégastel by HMS Goathland and HMS Albrighton (both ![]() |
Camillo I | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk off Cape Bon, Tunisia by HMMTB 633, HMMTB 637 and HMMTB 639 (all ![]() |
Climene | ![]() | World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was sunk west of Sicily by HMS Unshaken (![]() |
Fl.B 432 | ![]() | World War II: The lifeboat was fired upon by three British motor torpedo boats, after which it was abandoned and blown up by its own crew at Sidi Daoud, Tunisia.[273][274] |
Impero | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk off Cape Bon by HMMTB 633, HMMTB 637 and HMMTB 639 (all ![]() |
Kamakura Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Asama Maru-class troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea, southwest of Naso Point, Panay, Philippines (10°18′N 121°44′E / 10.300°N 121.733°E / 10.300; 121.733) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
Ortelsburg | ![]() | World War II: Operation Mardonius: The cargo ship was sunk at Oslo, Norway, by saboteurs led by Max Manus.[278][279] |
SF 214 | ![]() | World War II: The Siebel ferry was sunk by Allied aircraft west of Zembra, Tunisia.[280] |
SF 217 | ![]() | World War II: The Siebel ferry was sunk by Allied aircraft west of Zembra.[281] |
Tugela | ![]() | World War II: Operation Mardonius: The cargo ship was sunk at Oslo, Norway due to sabotage by the Norwegian resistance movement. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[265] |
HMMTB 639 | ![]() | World War II: The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat was shelled and sunk off Cape Bon by Sagittario (![]() |
29 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Aludra | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands (52°28′N 4°01′E / 52.467°N 4.017°E / 52.467; 4.017) by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[3][57] |
Arkadia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea ten nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) north east of Constanţa, Romania. Her crew was rescued by her escort ships. She was refloated in 1946, repaired and entered Soviet service.[3][284][285] |
Holland | ![]() | World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Drogden, Norway. At least two of her crew died.[3][215] |
McKeesport | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°52′N 34°20′W / 60.867°N 34.333°W / 60.867; -34.333) by U-258 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nanking | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°10′N 11°10′W / 5.167°N 11.167°W / 5.167; -11.167) by U-123 (![]() |
Narvik | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling (53°27′N 4°49′E / 53.450°N 4.817°E / 53.450; 4.817) by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force. Her 38 crew were rescued.[3][77][289][290] |
R 36 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Constanţa.[3][285] |
Sturzsee | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Cape Nordkinn, Norway by S-55 (![]() |
Taifun | ![]() | World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea south of Drogden.[3] |
U-332 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (45°08′N 9°33′W / 45.133°N 9.550°W / 45.133; -9.550) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[293] |
V 1408 Aue | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off IJmuiden, North Holland, Netherlands by HMMTB 633, HMMTB 637 and HMMTB 639 (all ![]() |
V 807 Auguste Kämpf | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force. At least one of her crew died.[3][215] |
Wollongbar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km; 63 mi) east south east of Smokey Cape, New South Wales (31°17′S 153°07′E / 31.283°S 153.117°E / -31.283; 153.117) by I-180 (![]() ![]() |
30 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Bandar Shahpour | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (7°15′N 13°49′W / 7.250°N 13.817°W / 7.250; -13.817) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Corabella | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km; 150 mi) south west of Freetown (7°15′N 13°49′W / 7.250°N 13.817°W / 7.250; -13.817) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Ebisu Maru No. 5 Go | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary guard boat was damaged in an exchange of fire with USS Scorpion (![]() |
Fauna | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Sicily, Italy by HMS Nubian and HMS Paladin (both ![]() |
Hermes | ![]() | World War II: The Vasilefs Georgios-class destroyer was bombed and severely damaged by British aircraft off Cape Bon, Tunisia. Twenty-three crewmen were killed. She was towed to La Goulette, Tunisia and scuttled there on 7 May.[299] |
Kota Tjandi | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km; 150 mi) south west of Freetown (7°15′N 13°49′W / 7.250°N 13.817°W / 7.250; -13.817) by U-515 (![]() |
Lampo | ![]() | World War II: The Folgore-class destroyer was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunis, Tunisia by American Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft. Fifty-nine or 60 of the 213 men aboard died.[301][302] |
Leone Pancaldo | ![]() | World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was bombed and sunk by American Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft north north east of Cape Bon. One hundred and twenty-four of her 280 crew and 75 of the 247 German soldiers she was carrying were killed.[303][304] |
Malmö | ![]() | World War II: The train ferry struck a mine off Copenhagen, Denmark and was beached on the Swedish coast. There were no casualties. She was raised and repaired, and resumed service in July.[3][305] |
MAS 552 | ![]() | World War II: The MAS 552-class MAS boat was sunk off Zembra, Tunisia by Allied aircraft with the loss of eight lives.[84][306] |
MS 25 | ![]() | World War II: The MS 11-class MS boat was severely damaged off Zembra by Allied aircraft. She was run aground on Zembra Island, and was never repaired. There were no casualties.[127][304][307] |
Nagina | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km; 150 mi) south west of Freetown (7°19′N 13°50′W / 7.317°N 13.833°W / 7.317; -13.833) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Phoebe A. Hearst | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Fiji (20°07′S 177°33′E / 20.117°S 177.550°E / -20.117; 177.550) by I-19 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
RA-10 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper, a former Elco 77' PT boat, was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off La Goulette, Tunisia by Royal Air Force aircraft. Six of her 21 crew were killed.[310][311][312] |
Shonan Maru No. 12 Go | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk by Allied aircraft at Rangoon, Burma.[313] |
Teramo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by American aircraft.[3] |
U-227 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Faroe Islands (64°05′N 6°40′W / 64.083°N 6.667°W / 64.083; -6.667) by a Handley Page Hampden aircraft of 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force with the loss of all 49 hands.[314] |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
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Carbet | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk off Piombino, Italy.[315] |
Florida Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Kavieng, New Ireland by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force on 1 or 3 April.[3] |
Krasnyl Oktyabr | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground on or before 13 April in Cold Bay, Alaska Territory. She was refloated on 14 April with assistance from USS Ute (![]() |
HMS LCA 272 | ![]() | The landing craft, assault was lost sometime in April.[citation needed] |
Nanshin Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Kavieng by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces on 1 or 3 April.[3] |
Nanshin Maru No. 2 | ![]() | World War II: The requisitioned cargo ship was lost on or before 17 April after being torpedoed and damaged with the loss of twelve of her crew and fourteen gunners. The ship's mid section eventually drifted ashore on Formosa, China and was scrapped locally.[317] |
USS Pickerel | ![]() | World War II: The Porpoise-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Honshu, Japan by Japanese forces sometime after 7 April with the loss of all 73 crew. |
U-376 | ![]() | The Type VIIC submarine departed from La Pallice, Charente-Maritime, France on 6 April. No further trace, presumed lost in the Bay of Biscay with the loss of all 47 crew. |
U-602 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine went missing for an unknown reason between 19 and 23 April on patrol in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria with the loss of all 48 crew.[3][318] |
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