List of shipwrecks in May 1943
The list of shipwrecks in May 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1943.
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1 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Adelfotis | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,838 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (3°32′S 21°33′W / 3.533°S 21.550°W / -3.533; -21.550) by U-182 (![]() |
British Trust | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MW 27: The tanker (8,466 GRT, 1939) was hit by a torpedo from a Heinkel He 111 of Kampfgeschwader 26 at approx. 20:00 hrs, her port side was opened for a third of her length and her cargo of oil caught fire. She listed heavily and sank within three minutes with the loss of 10 of her 69 crew, 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Benghazi, Libya (32°40′N 19°53′E / 32.667°N 19.883°E / 32.667; 19.883).[2][3] |
City of Singapore | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship (6,555 GRT, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (7°55′N 14°16′W / 7.917°N 14.267°W / 7.917; -14.267) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Clan Macpherson | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship (6,940 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown (7°58′N 14°14′W / 7.967°N 14.233°W / 7.967; -14.233) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Crusader | ![]() | The 101-gross register ton, 73.4-foot (22.4 m) fishing vessel sank in the Shumagin Islands in the Territory of Alaska.[7] |
Erinpura | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MW 27: The troopship (5,128 GRT, 1911) was hit by a bomb in her forward hatch or deck by aircraft from Kampfgeschwader 26 at approximately 20:15 hrs 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Benghazi (32°40′N 19°53′E / 32.667°N 19.883°E / 32.667; 19.883), and sank within four minutes with the loss of 942 lives (114 crew, 5 gunners and 822 troops).[2][8] |
Keishin Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Keishin Maru-class auxiliary gunboat was sunk in the Pacific Ocean about five nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) from Shioyazaki, Fukushima prefecture, Japan (37°04′N 140°06′E / 37.067°N 140.100°E / 37.067; 140.100) by USS Pogy (![]() |
Mokambo | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown (7°58′N 14°14′W / 7.967°N 14.233°W / 7.967; -14.233) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Port Victor | ![]() | World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner (12,411 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°49′N 22°02′W / 47.817°N 22.033°W / 47.817; -22.033) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
Proletar | ![]() | World War II: The armed launch was captured by NAP-24 and MB-9 (![]() |
ShCh-323 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea off Petershof (59°55′N 30°02′E / 59.917°N 30.033°E / 59.917; 30.033) with the loss of 39 crew. There were 5 survivors. She was raised and scrapped in 1944.[14][15] |
V 1241 Stangenwalde | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands in a battle with HMMGB 605, HMMGB 606, HMMGB 610, HMMGB 612, HMMTB 624, HMMTB 630 and HMMTB 632 (all ![]() |
2 May
Ship | State | Description |
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USCGC CG-58012 | ![]() | The 58-foot patrol boat was sunk off the Mary Ann Rocks whistle buoy, Manomet, Massachusetts by an explosion in the engine room. All four crewmen survived.[18] |
Erna | ![]() | World War II: The coaster (81 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Smaalandsfarvandet (55°02′N 11°36′E / 55.033°N 11.600°E / 55.033; 11.600). One of her three crew was killed.[19] |
F 111 Sogliola | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary vessel was sunk by gunfire off Asinara Island, Italy by HMS Safari (![]() |
Gneisenau | ![]() | World War II: The ocean liner struck a mine in the Baltic Sea (54°38′00″N 12°25′01″E / 54.63333°N 12.41694°E / 54.63333; 12.41694). She capsized and sank. The wreck was raised on 12 July 1950 and scrapped in Denmark.[22][23] |
HMS MTB 311 | ![]() | World War II: The Elco 77' motor torpedo boat (30/54 t, 1942) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by a mine off Bône, Algeria.[24] |
RD 12 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk off Cape Bon, Tunisia by Allied aircraft. There were no casualties.[25][20] |
Tamon Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 257: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (27°18′N 121°38′E / 27.300°N 121.633°E / 27.300; 121.633) by USS Stingray (![]() |
Turunmaa | ![]() | World War II: The gunboat was seriously damaged in an air raid south of Kotka and had to be beached. Crew casualties were one dead and nine wounded. The ship was immediately refloated and was fully repaired by 23 October 1943.[27] |
U-465 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (44°48′N 8°58′W / 44.800°N 8.967°W / 44.800; -8.967) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 461 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[28] |
3 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Campobasso | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Kelibia, Tunisia by HMS Nubian, HMS Paladin and HMS Petard (all ![]() |
USS LCT-23 | ![]() | World War II: The LCT Mk 5 was sunk at Algiers, Algeria by an underwater explosion.[30] |
Perseo | ![]() | World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was sunk east of Tunis, Tunisia by HMS Nubian, HMS Paladin, and HMS Petard (all ![]() |
4 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Aegir | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea north of Juist by a mine laid by British aircraft.[16][33] |
Ilyich | ![]() | World War II: The Soviet schooner was sunk in the Black Sea when holed by a dud torpedo from S-102 (![]() |
Lorient | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (4,737 GRT, 1921) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°04′N 44°18′W / 54.067°N 44.300°W / 54.067; -44.300) by U-125 (![]() |
Noku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
USAT Oneida | ![]() | World War II: The ship straggled behind her convoy and foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) north east of Cape Charles, Virginia (31°24′N 75°20′W / 31.400°N 75.333°W / 31.400; -75.333). Thirty-one people were rescued by USS Andres (![]() |
Panam | ![]() | World War II: Convoy NK 538: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina, United States (at 34°11′N 76°12′W / 34.183°N 76.200°W / 34.183; -76.200), by U-129 (![]() ![]() |
San Clemente Maru | ![]() | World War II: The San Clemente Maru-class tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east of Palau (06°50′N 134°28′E / 6.833°N 134.467°E / 6.833; 134.467) by USS Seal (![]() ![]() |
Sizilien | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by Royal Air Force aircraft.[43] |
Spina Secondo | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk by gunfire off Kos, Greece by HMS Parthian (![]() |
U-109 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°22′N 22°40′W / 47.367°N 22.667°W / 47.367; -22.667) by a Consolidated Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 52 crew.[45] |
U-439 | ![]() | The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-659 (![]() |
U-659 | ![]() | The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-439 (![]() |
5 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Bonde | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (1,570 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°28′N 44°20′W / 53.467°N 44.333°W / 53.467; -44.333) by U-266 (![]() ![]() |
Bristol City | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (2,864 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°00′N 43°55′W / 54.000°N 43.917°W / 54.000; -43.917) by U-358 (![]() ![]() |
Daifuku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (3,194 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea (38°37′N 122°38′E / 38.617°N 122.633°E / 38.617; 122.633) by USS Snook (![]() |
Dolius | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (5,507 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Belle Isle, Newfoundland (54°00′N 43°35′W / 54.000°N 43.583°W / 54.000; -43.583) by U-638 (![]() ![]() |
F 353 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by a bomb in La Goulette, Tunisia.[54] |
Fingal | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (2,137 GRT, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia (30°35′S 153°29′E / 30.583°S 153.483°E / -30.583; 153.483) by I-180 (![]() ![]() |
Gharinda | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (5,306 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°10′N 44°40′W / 53.167°N 44.667°W / 53.167; -44.667) by U-266 (![]() ![]() |
Hakkai Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Hakkai Maru-class auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Ise-Wan, Honshu (34°11′N 137°41′E / 34.183°N 137.683°E / 34.183; 137.683) by USS Sawfish (![]() ![]() |
Harbury | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (5,081 GRT, 1933) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°01′N 42°59′W / 55.017°N 42.983°W / 55.017; -42.983) by U-628 (![]() ![]() |
Harperley | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (4,586 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°00′N 42°58′W / 55.000°N 42.967°W / 55.000; -42.967) by U-264 (![]() ![]() |
Hartwelson | ![]() | The 3,087-gross register ton cargo ship ran aground on Bantam Rock off the coast of Maine and sank nearby in waters up to 30 feet (9.1 m) deep without loss of life, 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) south of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, at 43°43′47″N 069°37′26″W / 43.72972°N 69.62389°W / 43.72972; -69.62389 (Hartwelson).[62] |
Holmbury | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,566 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) west of Cape Palmas, Liberia (4°30′N 10°20′W / 4.500°N 10.333°W / 4.500; -10.333) by U-123 (![]() |
Kinko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,264 t) was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook (![]() |
Kreml | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged 22 nautical miles (41 km) south of Cape Koder by U-9 (![]() |
Maria Pia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Tactician (![]() |
North Britain | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (4,635 GRT, 1940) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°08′N 42°43′W / 55.133°N 42.717°W / 55.133; -42.717) by U-707 (![]() ![]() |
RD 23 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at La Goulette, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[25] |
RD 42 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at La Goulette, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[25] |
RD 44 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at Bizerte, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[25] |
RD 57 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at La Goulette, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[25] |
San Antonio | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Allied Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft off Cape St Vito, Italy. An Italian escort rescued 52 men of the around 80 aboard.[67][68] |
Selvistan | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (5,136 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°10′N 44°40′W / 53.167°N 44.667°W / 53.167; -44.667) by U-266 (![]() ![]() |
Sempre Avanti | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea while sailing from Trapani to Pantelleria. The crew survived the sinking.[20][70] |
U-638 | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (54°12′N 44°05′W / 54.200°N 44.083°W / 54.200; -44.083) by HMS Sunflower (![]() |
VAS 223 | ![]() | World War II: The VAS 201-class submarine chaser was beached/wrecked between Palermo, Sicily and Bizerte, Tunisia after being damaged by Allied aircraft.[72] |
Wentworth | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship (5,212 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (53°59′N 43°55′W / 53.983°N 43.917°W / 53.983; -43.917) with the loss of five of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Loosestrife (![]() |
West Madaket | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The Design 1013 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°47′N 44°12′W / 54.783°N 44.200°W / 54.783; -44.200) by U-584 (![]() ![]() |
West Maximus | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°10′N 43°00′W / 55.167°N 43.000°W / 55.167; -43.000) by U-264 (![]() ![]() |
6 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Amazone | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Miami, Florida, United States (27°21′N 80°04′W / 27.350°N 80.067°W / 27.350; -80.067) by U-333 (![]() ![]() |
FR-60 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[76] |
FR-74 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper, a former SC-1-class submarine chaser, was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia. |
FR-75 Madame de Pompei | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[16] |
FR-77 Ravigan | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[77] |
FR-78 Heron I | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[16] |
FR-79 Pen Men | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Bizerte, Tunisia.[16] |
FR 116 | ![]() | World War II: The Requin-class submarine was scuttled at Bizerte.[78] |
FR 117 | ![]() | World War II: The Circé-class submarine was scuttled at Bizerte.[78] |
Halsey | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Jupiter Inlet, Florida (27°14′N 80°03′W / 27.233°N 80.050°W / 27.233; -80.050) by U-333 (![]() |
I-O-32 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was bombed and sunk at Marsala.[80] |
I-O-64 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was probably bombed and sunk at Marsala.[80] |
Java Arrow | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Vero Beach, Florida (27°35′N 80°08′W / 27.583°N 80.133°W / 27.583; -80.133) by U-333 (![]() ![]() |
Onda | ![]() | World War II: the fishing vessel was sunk by gunfire in the Mediterranean Sea off Asinara Island, Italy (40°58′N 08°20′E / 40.967°N 8.333°E / 40.967; 8.333) by HMS Safari (![]() |
PiLB 102 | ![]() | World War II: The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was damaged beyond repair by an air attack at Reggio Calabria, Italy.[82] |
PiLB 104 | ![]() | World War II: The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was damaged beyond repair by an air attack at Reggio Calabria, Italy.[83] |
PiLB 124 | ![]() | World War II: The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was damaged beyond repair by an air attack at Reggio Calabria, Italy.[84] |
PiLB 125 | ![]() | The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost on this date. |
RD 18 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk off Cape Zebib, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[25] |
Saint Sauveur | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by Allied aircraft off Reggio di Calabria, Italy. She was salvaged in September, repaired and entered Italian service in 1944 as Capo Faro.[85] |
SF 168 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala. |
SF 195 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[80] |
SF 201 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[80] |
SF 202 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[80] |
SF 213 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[80] |
SF 222 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[80] |
SF 226 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk off Marsala.[80] |
Tifone | ![]() | World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat was heavily damaged by American aircraft off Tunisia and was grounded. Six crew were killed. She was scuttled at the small fishing port of Korbous the next day.[20][86][87] |
U-125 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC submarine was rammed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°30′N 45°20′W / 52.500°N 45.333°W / 52.500; -45.333) by HMS Oribi (![]() ![]() |
U-192 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (53°06′N 45°02′W / 53.100°N 45.033°W / 53.100; -45.033) by HMS Loosestrife (![]() |
U-438 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°00′N 45°10′W / 52.000°N 45.167°W / 52.000; -45.167) by HMS Pelican (![]() |
U-531 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (52°48′N 45°18′W / 52.800°N 45.300°W / 52.800; -45.300) by HMS Vidette (![]() |
U-630 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (52°31′N 44°50′W / 52.517°N 44.833°W / 52.517; -44.833) by HMS Vidette (![]() |
USS YF-575 | ![]() | The self-propelled covered lighter ran aground and sank off Atlantic City, New Jersey.[89] |
7 May
Ship | State | Description |
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HMAS Adele | ![]() | The armed yacht (288 GRT, 1906) was wrecked on a breakwater at the entrance to Port Kembla, New South Wales.[90] |
Albina | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel was damaged beyond repair by gunfire south of San Lucido, Italy by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
Berakit | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (6,608 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean, east of the Felidhu Atoll in the Maldives at the entrance to One and Half Degree Channel (3°40′N 75°20′E / 3.667°N 75.333°E / 3.667; 75.333) by I-27 (![]() |
Gouverneur General Pasquier | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was sunk by mines in the South China Sea off the coast of French Indochina.[94] |
Hermes | ![]() | World War II: The Vasilefs Georgios-class destroyer, badly damaged in a British air attack on 30 April 1943, was scuttled at La Goulette, Tunisia.[95] |
KT 5 | ![]() | World War II: The Marinefahrpram was shelled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia. She sank two days later.[16] |
KT 9 | ![]() | World War II: The Marinefahrpram was shelled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon. She sank two days later.[16] |
KT 21 | ![]() | World War II: The Marinefahrpram was shelled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon. She sank two days later.[16] |
Laconikos | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 128: The cargo ship (3,803 GRT, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (41°40′N 18°13′W / 41.667°N 18.217°W / 41.667; -18.217) by U-89 (![]() ![]() |
MO-209 | ![]() | World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk by a mine off Gogland in the Gulf of Finland (60°04′N 27°14′W / 60.067°N 27.233°W / 60.067; -27.233).[97][98][99] |
MS 22 | ![]() | World War II: The MS 11-class MS boat was sunk off Tunis, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[100] |
No. 106 | ![]() | The Sh-4 Type motor torpedo boat was lost on this date. |
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 125 nautical miles (232 km) south east of Ascension Island (15°00′S 7°00′W / 15.000°S 7.000°W / -15.000; -7.000) by U-195 (![]() |
Shinsei Maru No. 3 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook (![]() |
Sirvall | ![]() | World War II: The ore carrier struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Rügen, Germany. There was no casualty.[16][103][104] |
Tamon Maru No. 5 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the off Benten Zaki, Honshu, Japan (40°05′N 141°53′E / 40.083°N 141.883°E / 40.083; 141.883) by USS Wahoo (![]() |
Tosei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,363 t) was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea (35°58′N 123°31′E / 35.967°N 123.517°E / 35.967; 123.517) by USS Snook (![]() |
U-447 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°30′N 11°55′W / 35.500°N 11.917°W / 35.500; -11.917) by two Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[106] |
U-663 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Bay of Biscay west of Brest, Finistère, France by Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. She sank the next day with the loss of all 49 crew.[107] |
VAS 231 | ![]() | World War II: The VAS 231-class submarine chaser was sunk off Tunis by Allied aircraft.[108] |
ZF5 | ![]() | World War II: The training hulk, the former French Le Fantasque-class destroyer L'Audacieux, was bombed and sunk at Bizerte, Tunisia by British aircraft.[109] |
8 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Camerata | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,875 GRT, 1931) was sunk at anchor at Gibraltar with limpet mine by Italian frogmen. She was declared a constructive total loss, but was repaired in 1950 and entered Spanish service as Campo Grande.[3][110] |
HMT Daneman | ![]() | The naval trawler (516 GRT, 1937) struck an iceberg and sank under tow the next day in the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland (58°03′N 44°00′E / 58.050°N 44.000°E / 58.050; 44.000). Six of her 48 crew died.[111][112][113] |
Kagerō | ![]() | World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer was heavily damaged by an American mine in Blackett Strait south west of Rendova, Solomon Islands (8°08′S 156°55′E / 8.133°S 156.917°E / -8.133; 156.917). She was further damaged by American aircraft and sank in the evening. There were 18 dead and 36 wounded.[114][115] |
Kuroshio | ![]() | World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer struck several American mines and sank in Blackett Strait south west of Rendova, Solomon Islands (8°08′S 156°55′E / 8.133°S 156.917°E / -8.133; 156.917) with the loss of 83 lives.[114][116] |
Liv | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged at Porto Torres, Sardinia by HMS Safari (![]() |
Mahsud | ![]() | World War II: The ship (7,540 GRT, 1917) was sunk at anchor at Gibraltar with Limpet mine by Italian frogmen.[110] |
Oyashio | ![]() | World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer was disabled by a mine in Blackett Strait south west of Rendova, Solomon Islands and then further damaged by American aircraft, sinking in the evening. There were 91 dead.[114][119] |
PiLB 251 | ![]() | World War II: The PiLB 40 type landing craft was sunk by a bomb at Bizerta, Tunisia.[120] |
Pat Harrison | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was damaged by an Italian limpet mine by Italian Frogmen at Gibraltar. She was beached but declared a constructive total loss. Scrapped in 1951. Two crewmen were killed.[110][121] |
Peppino Palomba | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
Sumida Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Madang with the loss of 18 lives.[16][122] |
Tomioka Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Madang.[16] |
9 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Aso Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Fuji Maru-class auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros, Philippines (09°09′N 122°50′E / 9.150°N 122.833°E / 9.150; 122.833) by USS Gar (![]() |
Corneville | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,544 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Takoradi, Gold Coast (4°50′N 1°10′W / 4.833°N 1.167°W / 4.833; -1.167) by U-515 (![]() |
Jimmu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The oiler was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Ofunato on the north east coast of Honshu by USS Wahoo (![]() |
Kanbe | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TS 38: The cargo ship (6,244 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of Monrovia, Liberia by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
HMS MTB 61 | ![]() | World War II: The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat (40/47 t, 1942) was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Kelibia, Tunisia, with the loss of one crew.[113][128] |
PiLB 258 | ![]() | World War II: The PiLB 40 type landing craft was lost off Cape Bon, Tunisia.[129] |
Santa Maria Salina | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk south-east off Lipari, Italy by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
SF 147 | ![]() | World War II: The Siebel ferry was sunk by a destroyer off Cape Bon, Tunisia.[130] |
T 35 Seeaal | ![]() | World War II: The Siebel ferry was sunk by a destroyer off Cape Bon, Tunisia.[131] |
Takao Maru | ![]() | World War II: The British WWI C Class standard cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Ofunato on the north east coast of Honshu (38°57′N 141°49′E / 38.950°N 141.817°E / 38.950; 141.817) by USS Wahoo (![]() |
VAS 212 | ![]() | World War II: The VAS 201-class submarine chaser was sunk at Palermo, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[72] |
VAS 213 | ![]() | World War II: The VAS 201-class submarine chaser was sunk at Palermo, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[72] |
VAS 229 | ![]() | World War II: The VAS 201-class submarine chaser was sunk at Palermo, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[72] |
VAS 230 | ![]() | World War II: The VAS 201-class submarine chaser was sunk at Palermo, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[72] |
HMCS Vercheres | ![]() | The auxiliary minesweeper (157 GRT, 1901) was destroyed by fire at Sorel, Quebec.[133] |
10 May
Ship | State | Description |
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F 344 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Allied aircraft in the port of Pantelleria.[134] |
Kinai Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy 4508: The Kinai Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 243 nautical miles (450 km) east of Saipan (14°33′N 149°23′E / 14.550°N 149.383°E / 14.550; 149.383) by USS Plunger (![]() |
HMS MTB 264 | ![]() | World War II: The Elco 70' motor torpedo boat (27/32 t, 1941) was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Sousse, Tunisia.[137] |
HMAS Maroubra | ![]() | World War II: The diving/stores ship (49 GRT, 1930) was strafed by nine Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter aircraft at Millingimbi, Northern Territories, Australia. She caught fire and sank. There were no casualty.[138][139] |
SKA-098 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was sunk by a mine off Cape Myskhako in the Black Sea. Six of her 22 crew were killed.[140] |
Tatsutake Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy 4508: The Tatsutake Maru-class ammunition ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 243 nautical miles (450 km; 280 mi) east of Saipan (14°33′N 149°23′E / 14.550°N 149.383°E / 14.550; 149.383) by USS Plunger (![]() ![]() |
11 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Antigone | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 129: The cargo ship (4,545 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north west of the Azores, Portugal (40°30′N 32°30′W / 40.500°N 32.500°W / 40.500; -32.500) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
Grado | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 129: The cargo ship (3,082 GRT, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°30′N 32°30′W / 40.500°N 32.500°W / 40.500; -32.500) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
I-O-41 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebelgefäß landing craft was bombed and sunk at Pantelleria.[80] |
HMS ML 133 | ![]() | The Fairmile B motor launch (76/86 t, 1940) was destroyed in a fire off the west coast of Scotland with the loss of one crew.[144][113] |
Nailsea Meadow | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,962 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Port St Johns, Cape Colony (32°04′S 29°14′E / 32.067°S 29.233°E / -32.067; 29.233) by U-196 (![]() ![]() |
No. 404 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper, while under tow from engine failure, was bombed by German fighters and grounded in shallow water.[146] |
Partinico | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft at Catania.[147] |
SF 225 | Luftwaffe | World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk at Pantelleria.[80] |
Tinhow | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,232 GRT, 1913) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozambique Channel (25°15′S 33°30′E / 25.250°S 33.500°E / -25.250; 33.500) by U-181 (![]() |
U-528 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°55′N 14°44′W / 46.917°N 14.733°W / 46.917; -14.733) by Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force and HMS Fleetwood (![]() |
Yodogawa Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy R-09: The Shinko Maru-class auxiliary collier/oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north east of Manus Island (00°40′N 148°55′E / 0.667°N 148.917°E / 0.667; 148.917) by USS Grayback (![]() |
12 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Brand | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 243: The cargo ship (4,819 GRT, 1927) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°19′N 24°41′W / 47.317°N 24.683°W / 47.317; -24.683) by U-603 (![]() ![]() |
Fort Concord | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 237: The Fort ship (7,138 GRT, 1942) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°05′N 25°20′W / 46.083°N 25.333°W / 46.083; -25.333) by U-456 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
I-31 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean five nautical miles (9.3 km) north east of Chichagof Harbor, Attu Island, Alaska, United States (52°08′S 177°38′E / 52.133°S 177.633°E / -52.133; 177.633) by USS Edwards (![]() |
MAS 572 | ![]() | The MAS 552-class MAS boat was sunk in the Black Sea south of the Crimea in a collision with MAS 566 (![]() |
HMS MMS 89 | ![]() | World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by a mine off Bizerte, Tunisia. One crew died of wounds.[113][158] |
RTShch-119 | ![]() | World War II: The K-15/M-17-class river minesweeping launch belonging to the Volga military flotilla was sunk by a mine near Ekaterinovka, Asthrakan Oblast, Russia. All eight crew were killed.[159] |
Sandanger | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 237: The tanker (9,432 GRT, 1938) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 49°N 21°W / 49°N 21°W / 49; -21) by U-221 (![]() ![]() |
SKR-31 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary guard ship was sunk by German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter-bomber aircraft off Cape Tsyp-Navolok. 51 crew were killed.[162] |
Sumatra Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Celebes Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean in a shallow water cove off Bulusan, Luzon, Philippines (12°44′N 124°08′E / 12.733°N 124.133°E / 12.733; 124.133) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
TKA-21 | ![]() | World War II: The A-2 (Higgins 78')-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter-bomber aircraft off Cape Tsyp-Navolok. Two crew were killed.[164] |
U-89 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°30′N 25°40′W / 46.500°N 25.667°W / 46.500; -25.667) by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 811 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Biter and by HMS Broadway and HMS Lagan (all ![]() |
U-186 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (41°54′N 31°49′W / 41.900°N 31.817°W / 41.900; -31.817) by HMS Hesperus (![]() |
U-456 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a Fido homing torpedo dropped by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force. She dived in an effort to evade an attack by HMS Opportune (![]() |
13 May
For the loss of the Italian cargo ship Paolo on this date, see the entry for 28 February 1943.
Ship | State | Description |
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Klaus Howaldt | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by Handley-Page Hampden aircraft of 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force south of Lista, Norway (58°03′45″N 6°39′15″E / 58.06250°N 6.65417°E / 58.06250; 6.65417), and was beached or sank.[16][168][169] |
Mambí | ![]() | World War II: Convoy NC 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of Manatí, Cuba (21°25′N 76°40′W / 21.417°N 76.667°W / 21.417; -76.667), by U-176 (![]() |
Mocenigo | ![]() | World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the port of Cagliari, Sardinia by United States Army Air Force aircraft. The whole crew survived.[89][172] |
Nickeliner | ![]() | World War II: Convoy NC 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of Manati (21°25′N 76°40′W / 21.417°N 76.667°W / 21.417; -76.667) by U-176 (![]() |
Santa Rita | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Cagliari by United States Army Air Forces bomber aircraft. She was refloated after the war but was sunk in 1946 by a mine while being towed to a naval shipyard for repairs.[172][173] |
U-753 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°37′N 22°39′W / 48.617°N 22.650°W / 48.617; -22.650) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 423 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force and also by HMCS Drumheller (![]() ![]() |
14 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Agata | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Olbia by United States Army Air Forces North American B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft of the 310th Bombardment Group.[16][174] |
Anna Maria II | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft off Katakolo, Greece, with the loss of four lives.[175] |
AHS Centaur | ![]() | ![]() ( |
Città di Trieste | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Civitavecchia by United States Army Air Forces Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the 2nd and 99th Bomb Groups.[16][174] |
Erice | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Civitavecchia by American aircraft.[16][174] |
HDML 1154 | ![]() | World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch (44/52 t, 1943) was sunk by a mine off of Bizerte, Tunisia, with the loss of six crew.[113][176][177] |
M-8 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Hook of Holland, South Holland, Netherlands (52°03′N 03°51′E / 52.050°N 3.850°E / 52.050; 3.850) by HMMTB 232 (![]() |
M-122 | ![]() | World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk off the Rybachiy Peninsula (69°56′N 32°53′E / 69.933°N 32.883°E / 69.933; 32.883) by Focke-Wulf Fw 190 aircraft of Jagdgeschwader 5, Luftwaffe, with the loss of all 22 crew.[16][181] |
Mira | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Civitavecchia by American aircraft.[16][174] She was later refloated.[182] |
Ro-102 | ![]() | World War II: The Ro-100-class submarine was sunk in the Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of Lae New Guinea by USS PT-150 and USS PT-152 (both ![]() |
San Jose | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Olbia, Sardinia, Italy in an Allied air raid. Refloated post-war, repaired and returned to service in 1950.[184] |
U-235 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein in an American air raid. Two crew were killed. She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.[185] |
U-236 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Kiel in an American air raid. There were no casualties. She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.[16][186] |
U-237 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Kiel in an American air raid. There were no casualties. She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.[187] |
U-640 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (60°32′N 31°05′W / 60.533°N 31.083°W / 60.533; -31.083) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 49 crew.[188] |
15 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Cormull | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) north east of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and was severely damaged. She was on a voyage from Blyth, Northumberland to London. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[189] |
Indus Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 3207: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros (13°07′N 121°49′E / 13.117°N 121.817°E / 13.117; 121.817) by USS Gar (![]() ![]() |
Irish Oak | ![]() | ![]() World War II: The Design 1019 cargo ship (5,589 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°51′N 25°53′W / 47.850°N 25.883°W / 47.850; -25.883) by U-607 ( |
Meikai Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 3207: The Peking Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros, Philippines (13°10′N 121°50′E / 13.167°N 121.833°E / 13.167; 121.833) by USS Gar (![]() ![]() |
Maroussio Logothetis | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,669 GRT, 1913) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°28′N 14°28′W / 5.467°N 14.467°W / 5.467; -14.467) by U-105 (![]() |
Snurp II | ![]() | The fishing vessel (126 GRT, 1943) sank in Skorafjorden, Norway due to overloading.[194] |
U-176 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 23°21′N 80°18′W / 23.350°N 80.300°W / 23.350; -80.300) by CS-13 (![]() |
U-266 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°28′N 10°20′W / 45.467°N 10.333°W / 45.467; -10.333) by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.[195] |
UJ 2213 Heureux | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler/submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Monaco by HMS Sickle (![]() |
16 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Cities Service Boston | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground at Bass Point, New South Wales, Australia. She was a total loss.[197] |
Enrico Tazzoli | ![]() | World War II: The Calvi-class submarine was depth charged and sunk by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[16] |
Raju | ![]() | The Syöksy-class motor torpedo boat was wrecked off Koivisto.[198] |
U-182 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IX submarine was depth charged and sunk by USS MacKenzie (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-463 | ![]() | World War II: The Type XIV submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (45°57′N 11°40′W / 45.950°N 11.667°W / 45.950; -11.667) by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 57 crew. |
William K. Vanderbilt | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Suva, Fiji (18°41′S 175°07′E / 18.683°S 175.117°E / -18.683; 175.117) by I-19 (![]() |
17 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Alsedo | ![]() | The Alsedo-class destroyer was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[16] |
Aymeric | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 7: The cargo ship (5,196 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°42′N 41°39′W / 59.700°N 41.650°W / 59.700; -41.650) by U-657 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bygdøy | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,252 GRT, 1921) struck a mine and sank in Öresund. All fourteen crew survived.[204] |
England Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy P-512: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport (5,829 t, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (00°45′S 148°30′E / 0.750°S 148.500°E / -0.750; 148.500) by USS Grayback (![]() |
Eurostadt | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk by S-56 (![]() |
Galicia | ![]() | The Almirante Cervera-class cruiser was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[16] |
H.M. Storey | ![]() | World War II: The oil tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Vanuatu (17°30′S 173°02′E / 17.500°S 173.033°E / -17.500; 173.033) by I-25 (![]() |
Krasnyy Dagestan | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was damaged beyond repair by a mine near Gusiny Island on the Volga River. Two sailors were killed.[211][212] |
Kyphissia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Texel, North Holland, Netherlands by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[16] |
Lazaga | ![]() | The Alsedo-class destroyer was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[16] |
M-414 | ![]() | World War II: The Type 1940 minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off Texel by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of Coastal Command.[16][213] |
Mendez Nuñez | ![]() | The Blas de Lezo-class cruiser was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[16] |
Miguel de Cervantes | ![]() | The Almirante Cervera-class cruiser was severely damaged by fire at Ferrol.[16] |
Northmoor | ![]() | World War II: Convoy LMD 17: The cargo ship (4,392 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (28°27′S 32°43′E / 28.450°S 32.717°E / -28.450; 32.717) by U-198 (![]() ![]() |
PiLB 66 | ![]() | The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft ran aground between Palermo and Messina in a storm. She was later scuttled.[215] |
U-128 | ![]() | ![]() World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°00′N 35°35′W / 10.000°N 35.583°W / 10.000; -35.583) by USS Jouett and USS Moffett (both |
U-646 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (62°10′N 14°37′W / 62.167°N 14.617°W / 62.167; -14.617) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[216] |
U-657 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (58°54′N 42°33′W / 58.900°N 42.550°W / 58.900; -42.550) by HMS Swale (![]() |
V 1110 Hermann Hinrichs | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of Coastal Command. Eight crew were killed.[16][218] |
Woosung Maru | ![]() | The Standard British WWI C-class cargo ship ran aground on a reef and sank off Chiba Prefecture, Honshu.[219] |
18 May
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Barwick | ![]() | The rescue and salvage tug was engulfed by flames when the tanker Delphinula (![]() |
Delphinula | ![]() | The tanker was driven ashore on 9 May near Alexandria, Egypt. She was on a voyage from Haifa, Palestine to Alexandria. As her cargo was taken out to lighten her, oil splilled around her and caught fire on 18 May, burning the tanker and two tugs. The fire was extinguished on 20 June and the twisted wreck broke in two on 21 July. She was declared a constructive total loss. Four crew were killed.[113][220][221][222] |
Empire Eve | ![]() | World War II: The CAM ship (5,979 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria (36°37′N 00°46′E / 36.617°N 0.767°E / 36.617; 0.767) by U-414 (![]() ![]() |
H. M. Storey | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (17°30′S 173°02′E / 17.500°S 173.033°E / -17.500; 173.033) by I-25 (![]() ![]() |
M-345 | ![]() | World War II: The Type 1940 minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France by a Handley Page Hampden aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[16][225] |
PiLB 54 | ![]() | World War II: The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was sunk by an air attack at Trapani, Sicily.[226] |
RD 16 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at Trapani, Sicily by Allied aircraft. She was raised, repaired and returned to service 1944–1945.[25] |
RD 38 | ![]() | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at Trapani, Sicily by Allied aircraft. She was raised, repaired and returned to service 1944–1945.[25] |
Taurus | ![]() | The harbour tug was engulfed by flames when the tanker Delphinula (![]() |
Terushima Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pollack (![]() |
V 1106 Ernst von Briesen | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Borkum (55°36′N 6°04′E / 55.600°N 6.067°E / 55.600; 6.067) by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of Coastal Command with the loss of 5 lives.[16][228] |
19 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Angelus | ![]() | World War II: The three-masted schooner (255 GRT, 1912) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°40′N 64°00′W / 38.667°N 64.000°W / 38.667; -64.000) by U-161 (![]() ![]() |
Enrica | ![]() | World War II: The tug was torpedoed and sunk off Pizzo Calabro, Italy (38°45′N 16°00′E / 38.750°N 16.000°E / 38.750; 16.000) by HMS Unbroken (![]() |
F 309 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Soviet aircraft off Anapa (45°04′N 36°53′E / 45.067°N 36.883°E / 45.067; 36.883). All crew were rescued, one of them wounded.[232] |
F 367 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Soviet aircraft off Anapa (44°53′N 37°20′E / 44.883°N 37.333°E / 44.883; 37.333). All aboard were rescued, one of them wounded.[233] |
Général Bonaparte | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Sportsman (![]() ![]() |
G. G. 370 Marina | ![]() | World War II: The fishing boat was heavily damaged by a mine in the Kattegat west of Skagen, Denmark, and sank before reaching land. There was no casualty.[104] |
Pervansh | ![]() | World War II: The tug was sunk in the Black Sea off Sochi by S-49 and S-72 (both ![]() |
U-273 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°25′N 24°33′W / 59.417°N 24.550°W / 59.417; -24.550) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 hands.[238] |
U-954 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was hedgehogged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°54′N 34°19′W / 54.900°N 34.317°W / 54.900; -34.317) by HMS Jed and HMS Sennen (both ![]() |
20 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Bangkok Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Bangkok Maru-class armed merchant cruiser (5,351 t, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands (06°47′N 169°42′E / 6.783°N 169.700°E / 6.783; 169.700) by USS Pollack (![]() ![]() |
Benakat | ![]() | World War II: The tanker (4,763 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (6°05′S 12°56′W / 6.083°S 12.933°W / -6.083; -12.933) by U-197 (![]() |
HMS Fantome | ![]() | World War II: The Algerine-class minesweeper (850/1,125 t, 1943) struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia. One crew died of wounds. She was declared a constructive total loss.[16][113] |
U-258 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VII submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°18′N 27°49′W / 55.300°N 27.817°W / 55.300; -27.817) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[243] |
21 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Bologna | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea (38°34′N 15°44′E / 38.567°N 15.733°E / 38.567; 15.733) by HMS Unbroken (![]() |
MZ 733 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Allied aircraft off Capo Granitola, Sicily. Seven crew were killed. The 12 survivors were rescued by MAS 544 (![]() |
U-303 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Toulon, Var, France (42°50′N 6°00′E / 42.833°N 6.000°E / 42.833; 6.000) by HMS Sickle (![]() |
22 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Alpera | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 35 crew survived.[247] |
HMS LCV 825 | ![]() | The landing craft vehicle blew up during exercises off west Scotland. One crew was killed.[248][113] |
Sainte Irène | ![]() | The cargo ship, requisitioned by the French, then under German command, carrying a cargo of 250 lb (110 kg) bombs, was wrecked on Grune aux Dardes, Nantes, Loire Atlantique.[249][250][251][252] |
ShCh-408 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea by F 189, F 188, and F 191 all (![]() |
SKA-041 | ![]() | World War II: The guard ship was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea off Gelendzhik by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of 1 Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe. 14 crew were killed.[16][255] |
U-569 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by two Grumman TBM Avenger aircraft based on USS Bogue (![]() |
23 May
Ship | State | Description |
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Leonardo da Vinci | ![]() | World War II: The Marconi-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal (42°16′N 15°40′W / 42.267°N 15.667°W / 42.267; -15.667) by HMS Active and HMS Ness (both ![]() |
USS Niagara | ![]() | World War II: The PT boat tender, a former gunboat, was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean (11°00′S 163°00′E / 11.000°S 163.000°E / -11.000; 163.000) east south east of San Cristobal Island by Japanese aircraft. All 136 crew were rescued by USS PT-146 and USS PT-147 (both ![]() ![]() |
Oost-Vlaanderen | ![]() | World War II: The ship (421 GRT, 1921) was en route from Saint Malo to Guernsey when it was attacked by the Royal Air Force and damaged 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from St Peter Port harbour, Guernsey Channel Islands (49°26′S 02°30′W / 49.433°S 2.500°W / -49.433; -2.500)[259][260] |
USS PT-165 | ![]() | World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was scuttled as a result of damage from the torpedoing and sinking of tanker Stanvac Manila (![]() |
USS PT-173 | ![]() | World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was scuttled as a result of damage from the torpedoing and sinking of tanker Stanvac Manila (![]() |
Stanvac Manila | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of Nouméa, New Caledonia (23°45′S 166°30′E / 23.750°S 166.500°E / -23.750; 166.500) by I-17 (![]() ![]() |
U-752 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°40′N 29°49′W / 51.667°N 29.817°W / 51.667; -29.817) by a rocket attack from Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 819 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Archer (![]() |
24 May
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Nirvo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft at Olbia, Sardinia. She was refloated in 1946, repaired and returned to service.[182] |
Shinko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air attack at Rabaul, New Guinea.[265] |
Tana | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,535 GRT, 1921) was bombed and sunk off Olbia, Sardinia, Italy by Allied aircraft. She was raised in 1946 but sank whilst under tow to Genoa.[266] |
25 May
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Groppo | ![]() | World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Messina, Sicily by United States Army Air Force aircraft. There was no casualty aboard.[20][267] |
Haneström V av Göta | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine off Warnemünde, Germany. Two crew were killed. She was raised three months later and repaired.[104] |
MO-016 | ![]() | World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk by artillery off Malaya Zemlya.[268][269] |
Sperrbrecher 173 (Westland) | ![]() | World War II: The Sperrbrecher (1,258 GRT, 1926) struck a mine in the North Sea off Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands and was beached.[16] |
U-414 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Ténès, Algeria (36°31′N 0°40′E / 36.517°N 0.667°E / 36.517; 0.667) by HMS Vetch (![]() |
U-467 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (62°25′N 14°52′W / 62.417°N 14.867°W / 62.417; -14.867) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 46 crew.[271] |
26 May
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Hong Lam | ![]() | The auxiliary minelayer/naval trawler (104 GRT, 1928) foundered due to a leak in the engine room off Adam's Bridge between India and Ceylon. The whole crew survived.[248][272] |
Ismail | ![]() | World War II: The passenger river ship was sunk by a mine at km 72 of the Danube, between Brăila and Vâlcov, Romania. Five passengers were killed.[273][274] |
Kagi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (2,341 t) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu by USS Saury (![]() |
Krasnogvardeets | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was sunk by a mine near Bezymyanny Island on the Volga River. 11 people were killed, and 11 were injured, 1 of them later died of his wounds.[276] |
Monte Santo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo was bombed and sunk by Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Army Air Force at La Maddalena, Italy. There was no casualty aboard.[20][277] |
Shoei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary gunboat (3,580 t) was torpedoed and sunk off Guam by USS Whale (![]() |
Tainan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Pogy (![]() |
U-436 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (43°49′N 15°56′W / 43.817°N 15.933°W / 43.817; -15.933) by HMS Hyderabad and HMS Test (both ![]() |
27 May
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
F 328 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by Soviet bombers east of Scheljesny-Rog, Kuban (45°05′N 36°45′E / 45.083°N 36.750°E / 45.083; 36.750). There were 6 wounded. She was salvaged by the Soviets in 1944 and put in service as BDB-1 (![]() |
Kochi Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy K-519:The Kochi Maru class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 75 nms north west of Palau (08°28′N 134°06′E / 8.467°N 134.100°E / 8.467; 134.100) by USS Finback (![]() |
Léopard | ![]() | The Chacal-class destroyer ran aground and was wrecked off Tobruk, Libya. |
Mihai Viteazu | ![]() | World War II: The passenger river ship was sunk by a mine at km 49 of the Danube, near Isaccea, Romania. There were 50 dead or wounded.[273][274] |
O. Re-35 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary patrol boat was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea.[273] |
S-507 | ![]() | The S 501-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in a collision in the Black Sea off Feodosia. |
Sicilia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Indian Ocean (24°31′S 35°12′E / 24.517°S 35.200°E / -24.517; 35.200) by U-181 (![]() |
28 May
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Agwimonte | ![]() | World War II: Convoy CD 20: The Type C1 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (34°57′S 19°33′E / 34.950°S 19.550°E / -34.950; 19.550) by U-177 (![]() ![]() |
Akatsuki Maru | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu (27°40′S 125°55′E / 27.667°S 125.917°E / -27.667; 125.917) by USS Saury (![]() |
Angelo Bassini | ![]() | World War II: The torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft. There was no casualties among her crew.[16][20] |
Antares | ![]() | World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was bombed and heavily damaged at Livorno by American aircraft. She was grounded to avoid sinking and was never repaired. There was no casualty.[31][20] |
Caralis D8 | ![]() | World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[16] |
FR 52 | ![]() | World War II: The Élan-class sloop was sunk at Livorno by Allied aircraft. Raised by the Germans, renamed SG 22.[285] |
Florida | ![]() | World War II: Convoy BT 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) east of Fortaleza, Brazil (3°56′S 36°43′W / 3.933°S 36.717°W / -3.933; -36.717) by U-154 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gimma | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[16] |
John Worthington | ![]() | World War II: Convoy BT 14: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) east of Fortaleza (3°52′S 36°48′W / 3.867°S 36.800°W / -3.867; -36.800) by U-154 (![]() |
Kamikawa Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Kamikawa Maru-class seaplane tender was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 225 miles north north west of Kavieng, New Ireland (01°36′S 150°24′E / 1.600°S 150.400°E / -1.600; 150.400) by USS Scamp (![]() |
Kriti | ![]() | World War II: The lighter was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea.[273] |
Lercara | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by United States Army Air Force aircraft. She was refloated in 1946, repaired and returned to French service as Chef Mécanicien Armand Blanc.[290] |
Nirva | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[16] |
Polluce | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[16] |
Seiki Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States by USS S-41 (![]() |
Storaas | ![]() | World War II: Convoy CD 20: The tanker (7,886 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (34°57′S 19°33′E / 34.950°S 19.550°E / -34.950; 19.550) by U-177 (![]() ![]() |
Tiziano | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by American aircraft.[16] |
U-304 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[293] |
U-755 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was attacked with rockets and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Mallorca, Spain (39°58′N 1°41′E / 39.967°N 1.683°E / 39.967; 1.683) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 608 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of 40 of her 49 crew.[294] |
29 May
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Eisho Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (17°35′N 110°45′E / 17.583°N 110.750°E / 17.583; 110.750) by USS Tambor (![]() |
Gondul | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,259 t) struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Wismar, Germany. The whole crew was saved.[16][104][296] |
Hopetarn | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,231 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (30°50′S 39°32′E / 30.833°S 39.533°E / -30.833; 39.533) by U-198 (![]() ![]() |
HM MGB 110 | ![]() | World War II: The BPB 72' motor gun boat (37/46 t, 1942) was sunk by Kriegsmarine warships off Dunkirk with the loss of 11 crew.[299][113] |
Shoko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 266: The cargo ship (5,385 GRT 1940) (a.k.a. Matsue Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (29°50′N 129°35′E / 29.833°N 129.583°E / 29.833; 129.583) by USS Saury (![]() |
30 May
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Enna | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was attacked and sunk at Naples by British aircraft. She was refloated in 1947 and scrapped.[301] |
Flora MacDonald | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (7°15′N 13°20′W / 7.250°N 13.333°W / 7.250; -13.333) by U-126 (![]() |
Hakozaki Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Shanghai, China.[304] |
USS LCT-28 | ![]() | World War II: The LCT Mk 5 struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[305] |
Llancarfan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,910 GRT, 1937) was bombed and sunk by Axis aircraft 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Cape St. Vincent. All 49 crew survived.[306] She was on a voyage from Glasgow to Lisbon and Malta with coal and coke. |
Netty | ![]() | World War II: The tugboat was bombed and sunk in the Black sea by a Soviet Naval Air Force Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft.[273] |
Takamisan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SA-25: The Takamisan Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was either torpedoed and sunk by USS Saury (![]() ![]() |
Toni II | ![]() | World War II: The damaged cargo ship was set afire in an Allied air raid on Naples, Italy and was burnt out.[309] |
HMS Untamed | ![]() | The U-class submarine sank in the Firth of Clyde with the loss of all 35 crew. She was raised on 5 July, repaired and re-entered service as HMS Vitality.[310] |
31 May
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Athene | ![]() | The trawler sank in the upper Florida Keys.[311][312] |
U-440 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°38′N 13°04′W / 45.633°N 13.067°W / 45.633; -13.067) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 201 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[313] |
U-563 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°35′N 10°40′W / 46.583°N 10.667°W / 46.583; -10.667) by Handley Page Halifax and Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, and 58 and 228 Squadrons, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[314] |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Calypso | ![]() | World War II: The Circé-class submarine was either scuttled as a blockship or sunk by Allied bombing at a North African port between 9 and 13 May.[16] |
Fracas | ![]() | World War II: The Clameur-class minesweeping tug was scuttled sometime in May. |
Gorgo | ![]() | World War II: The Flutto-class submarine was lost for an unknown reason in the western Mediterranean Sea between 15 and 31 May with all 48 hands. The depth charge attack off Oran, Algeria by USS Nields (![]() |
Hermes | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was either scuttled as a blockship or sunk by Allied bombing at a North African port between 9 and 13 May.[16] |
Nautilus | ![]() | World War II: The Saphir-class submarine was either scuttled as a blockship or sunk by Allied bombing at a North African port between 9 and 13 May.[16] |
Ste. Monique | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk as a blockship at Bizerta, Algeria.[317] |
Turquoise | ![]() | World War II: The Saphir-class submarine was either scuttled as a blockship or sunk by Allied bombing at a North African port between 9 and 13 May.[16] |
Unnamed motor torpedo boats | ![]() | Both un-named Kleinst 42 Type torpedo motor boats (midget MTBs) built were lost sometime in May. |
U-209 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was attacked and damaged on 4 May by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force. She was subsequently lost on or about 7 May, possibly due to damaged received, with the loss of all 46 crew.[318] |
U-381 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine disappeared on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland sometime between 9 and 21 May with the loss of all 47 crew. |
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