List of shipwrecks in August 1915
The list of shipwrecks in August 1915 includes some ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during August 1915.
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1 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alert | World War I: The fishing smack was set afire and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) southeast of the Newarp Lightship ( | |
Benvorlich | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-28 ( | |
Clintonia | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 30 nautical miles (56 km) southwest by west of Ouessant by SM U-28 ( | |
Fulgens | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Sea Palling, Norfolk by SM UB-10 ( | |
Koophandel | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°41′N 8°25′W / 48.683°N 8.417°W) by SM U-28 ( | |
Lark | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine.[2] | |
Ranza | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 50 nautical miles (93 km) southwest of Ouessant by SM U-28 ( |
2 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bencore Head | The cargo ship collided with Batiscan ( | |
HMS Portia | World War I: The fleet messenger was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-28 ( |
3 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Costello | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°02′N 8°30′W / 49.033°N 8.500°W) by SM U-28 ( |
4 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS C33 | World War I: The C-class submarine struck a mine in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and sank with the loss of all sixteen crew. | |
Challenger | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) east by north of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-12 ( | |
Grimbarian | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 56 nautical miles (104 km) east by north of Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of six of her crew.[2] | |
Heliotrope | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) off Lowestoft by SM UB-12 ( | |
Midland Queen | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) southwest by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-28 ( |
5 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMY Clementina | The armed yacht collided with another vessel in the English Channel off Torpoint, Cornwall and was beached. She was a total loss.[16][17] | |
Hans Emil | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea (57°07′N 4°08′E / 57.117°N 4.133°E) by SM U-38 ( | |
Nereide | World War I: The Nautlius-class submarine (1913) was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea (42°23′N 16°16′E / 42.383°N 16.267°E) by SM U-5 ( | |
Vanadis | The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 56°49′N 5°02′E / 56.817°N 5.033°E by SM U-38 ( |
6 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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C.E.S. | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) east north east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-17 ( | |
Fisherman | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 37 nautical miles (69 km) east north east of Lowestoft by SM UB-17 ( | |
Hesperus | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 37 nautical miles (69 km) east north east of Lowestoft by SM UB-17 ( | |
Ivan | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) east north east of Lowestoft by SM UB-17 ( | |
HMT Leandros | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of seven of her crew.[24] | |
Maj | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea (56°58′N 6°48′E / 56.967°N 6.800°E) by SM U-25 ( | |
Ocean Queen | The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands by SM U-38 ( | |
Westminster | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (60°38′N 0°12′E / 60.633°N 0.200°E) by SM U-38 ( | |
Xmas Rose | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-10 ( |
7 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Geiranger | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) east by southeast of Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (59°33′N 1°39′E / 59.550°N 1.650°E) by SM U-24 ( | |
Norman | World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) off Arendal, Aust-Agder (58°15′N 9°24′E / 58.250°N 9.400°E) by SM U-25 ( |
8 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arbor Vitae | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east by north of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-10 ( | |
Barbaros Hayreddin | World War I: The Brandenburg-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Marmara off Bolayır, Turkey by HMS E11 ( | |
Benarthur | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged. She was beached but was a total loss.[4] | |
Berk-i-Satvet | World War I: The gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles by a Royal Navy submarine.[33] | |
HMT Ben Ardna | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel with the loss of two of her crew.[34] | |
Glenravel | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire (58°07′N 2°01′W / 58.117°N 2.017°W) by SM U-17 ( | |
HMS India | World War I: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Bodø, Nordland, Norway by SM U-22 ( | |
Malmland | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east by south of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire (57°35′N 1°39′W / 57.583°N 1.650°W) by SM U-17 ( | |
HMS Ramsey | World War I: The armed boarding steamer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea | |
SMS T52 | World War I: The S43-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Riga.[37] | |
SMS T58 | World War I: The S58-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Riga.[37] | |
SM U-12 | World War I: The U-5-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Venetian Lagoon with the loss of all seventeen crew. |
9 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Lynx | World War I: The Acasta-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. There were 26 survivors from her crew, which numbered about 100.[38] | |
SMS Meteor | ||
Thrush | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Eagle Island, County Mayo by SM U-38 ( |
10 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aura | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 13 nautical miles (24 km) off Marstenen, Nordland 60°05′N 4°45′E / 60.083°N 4.750°E by SM U-25 ( | |
Esperance | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east north east of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-10 ( | |
François | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west by southwest of the Fastnet Rock (50°40′N 10°51′W / 50.667°N 10.850°W) by SM U-35 ( | |
Morna | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) southwest of the Fastnet Rock (50°40′N 11°10′W / 50.667°N 11.167°W) by SM U-35 ( | |
Oakwood | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south by southeast of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork by SM U-38 ( | |
Rosalie | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Blakeney, Norfolk by SM UB-10 ( | |
Utopia | World War I: The coaster was stopped, shelled and sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east of St. Abb's Head, Aberdeenshire by SM U-17 ( |
11 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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George Borrow | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east north east of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-10 ( | |
George Crabbe | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 15 to 16 nautical miles (28 to 30 km) east north east of Cromer by SM UB-10 ( | |
Humphrey | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 48 nautical miles (89 km) east by south of Cromer by SM UB-10 ( | |
Illustrious | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 ( | |
Leader | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east by north of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-6 ( | |
Ocean's Gift | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east of Cromer by SM UB-10 ( | |
Palm | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 ( | |
Trevear | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 ( | |
Welcome | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 ( | |
Young Admiral | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by north of Cromer by SM UB-10 ( |
12 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Grodno | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Sea 98 nautical miles (181 km) north west of the Lofoten Islands, Norway (68°55′N 9°08′E / 68.917°N 9.133°E) by SM U-22 ( | |
Jaconna | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north west of Troupe Head, Banffshire with the loss of 29 of her crew.[4] | |
Osprey | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east by north of Nush Terrah, County Kerry by SM U-24 ( | |
Sunflower | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east by north of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-5 ( |
13 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amethyst | World War I: The fishing smack struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) east southeast of Lowestoft, Suffolk. Her crew survived.[60] | |
Cairo | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) south by southwest of the Tuskar Rock (51°44′N 6°33′W / 51.733°N 6.550°W) by SM U-24 ( | |
Campania | 1915 Galveston hurricane: The ship was driven ashore at Galveston, Texas, United States. She was refloated on 21 August.[62] | |
Curaçao | The schooner was wrecked on Cayman Brac with the loss of all hands.[63] | |
Eaton Hall | 1915 Galveston hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Galveston.[64] | |
E.M.W. | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 29 nautical miles (54 km) north east by east of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-5 ( | |
Harlesden | 1915 Galveston hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Galveston.[64] | |
Hawkhead | 1915 Galveston hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Galveston.[64] | |
J.W.F.T. | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 29 nautical miles (54 km) north east by north of Cromer by SM UB-5 ( | |
Ribston | 1915 Galveston hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Galveston.[64] | |
HMT Royal Edward | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Kandeloussa, Greece (36°31′N 25°51′E / 36.517°N 25.850°E) by SM UB-14 ( | |
Summerfield | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Lowestoft with the loss of three of her crew.[67] | |
Sverige | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) southeast of Lowestoft. Her crew survived.[68][69] | |
SM U-3 | World War I: The U-3-class submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk by Bisson ( |
14 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Albis | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Barents Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of Stat (62°20′N 3°15′E / 62.333°N 3.250°E) by SM U-25 ( | |
Bona Fide | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) east north east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-4 ( | |
Gloria | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 55 nautical miles (102 km) east by north of Aberdeen by SM U-17 ( | |
Princess Caroline | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) northeast of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire with the loss of four of her crew.[4] | |
Samsun | World War I: The auxiliary minelayer was lost on this date.[73] | |
White City | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-5 ( | |
HMT Worsley | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of a crew member.[75] |
15 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ladoga | World War I: The minelayer struck a mine laid by the submarine SM UC-4 ( | |
Marie | World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM U-17 ( | |
Sverige | The cargo ship was beached at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She broke in two and was a total loss.[79] | |
SMS T46 | World War I: The S43-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Riga.[37] | |
SM UB-4 | World War I: The Type UB I submarine was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom (52°43′N 2°18′E / 52.717°N 2.300°E) by HM Armed Smack Inverlyon ( |
16 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Linnea | World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Worms Island.[80] | |
HMT Japan | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Shipwash Lightship ( | |
HMT Lundy | The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the Dardanelles.[82] | |
Romulus | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west southwest of Lindesnes, Vest-Agder (56°30′N 3°50′E / 56.500°N 3.833°E) by SM U-17 ( | |
Serbino | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off the Worms Lighthouse by SM U-9 ( | |
Tello | World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the North Sea (57°00′N 5°03′E / 57.000°N 5.050°E) by Götaland ( |
17 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bonny | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in St. George's Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south by east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland by SM U-38 ( | |
George Baker | World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of the Bishop Rock by SM U-38 ( | |
Glenby | World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in St. George's Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-38 ( | |
Isidoro | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles (31 km) east by southeast of the Tuskar Rock by SM U-38 ( | |
Jalea | The Medusa-class submarine sank in the Gulf of Trieste after striking an Austro-Hungarian mine.[90] | |
Kirkby | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) west by south of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM U-38 ( | |
Maggie | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of the South Arklow Lightship ( | |
Mineral | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Marstenen, Nordland by SM U-25 ( | |
Paros | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Bardsey Island by SM U-38 ( | |
Repeat | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) west by south of Bardsey Island by SM U-38 ( | |
The Queen | World War I: The passenger ship was shelled and sunk in St. George's Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-38 ( | |
Thornfield | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in St. George's Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north east of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-38 ( | |
SMS V99 | World War I: The V99-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Gulf of Riga by Novik ( |
18 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ben Vrachie | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) north west by north of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-27 ( | |
HMS E13 | World War I: The E-class submarine ran aground on Saltholm, Denmark. She was subsequently attacked by SMS G 132 and another torpedo boat (both | |
Gladiator | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 68 nautical miles (126 km) north by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-27 ( | |
Magda | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°39′N 5°09′W / 50.650°N 5.150°W) by SM U-27 ( | |
HMT Poonah | The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in Suvla Bay.[101] | |
Sverresborg | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Trevose Head (50°50′N 5°10′W / 50.833°N 5.167°W) by SM U-27 ( |
19 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arabic | World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Old Head of Kinsale, County Donegal by SM U-24 ( | |
Baron Erskine | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (50°12′N 6°50′W / 50.200°N 6.833°W) by SM U-38 ( | |
Ben Vrackie | The collier was lost on this date.[16] | |
Bras | World War I: The cargo ship was captured, shelled and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Egerø Lighthouse by SM U-25 ( | |
Dunsley | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 48 nautical miles (89 km) south by west of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork (50°55′N 8°18′W / 50.917°N 8.300°W) by SM U-24 ( | |
New York City | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km) south by southeast of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-24 ( | |
Pena Castillo | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 33 nautical miles (61 km) north of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall United Kingdom (50°30′N 5°49′W / 50.500°N 5.817°W) by SM U-27 ( | |
Restormel | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 28 nautical miles (52 km) north north west of the Bishop Rock (50°15′N 6°52′W / 50.250°N 6.867°W) by SM U-38 ( | |
SMS S31 | World War I: The S31-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Riga.[37] | |
Samara | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of the Bishop Rock (49°45′N 7°20′W / 49.750°N 7.333°W) by SM U-38 ( | |
St. Olaf | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 58 nautical miles (107 km) off Galley Head, County Cork (50°33′N 8°29′W / 50.550°N 8.483°W) by SM U-24 ( | |
Sivuch | World War I, Battle of the Gulf of Riga: The Gilyak-class gunboat was sunk by gunfire in the Gulf of Riga by the battleships SMS Nassau and SMS Posen (both | |
SM U-27 | World War I: Baralong Incident: The Type U-27 submarine was shelled and sunk in the Western Approaches 50°43′N 7°22′W / 50.717°N 7.367°W by HMS Baralong ( |
20 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bittern | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Ouessant, Finistère, France 48°53′N 6°18′W / 48.883°N 6.300°W by SM U-38 ( | |
Carterswell | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 65 nautical miles (120 km) north west of Ouessant by SM U-38 ( | |
Daghestan | World War I: The tanker was captured, shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Ouessant (48°35′N 6°25′W / 48.583°N 6.417°W) by SM U-38 ( | |
Korietz | World War I, Battle of the Gulf of Riga: The Gilyak-class gunboat was blown up after she ran aground in the Gulf of Riga.[111] | |
Martha Edwards | World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 62 nautical miles (115 km) north north west of Ouessant by SM U-38 ( | |
Sakiz | World War I: The guard ship was lost on this date.[117] | |
Silver Wings | The cargo ship ran aground on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada and was abandoned.[62] |
21 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cober | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south by southwest of the Isles of Scilly (49°10′N 6°30′W / 49.167°N 6.500°W) by SM U-38 ( | |
Ruel | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) southwest of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°25′N 7°10′W / 49.417°N 7.167°W) by SM U-38 ( | |
William Dawson | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France with the loss of five of her crew.[120] | |
Windsor | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) southwest of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall by SM U-38 ( |
22 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Diomed | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 57 nautical miles (106 km) west north west of the Isles of Scilly (50°21′N 6°40′W / 50.350°N 6.667°W) by SM U-38 ( | |
Orion | The passenger ship ran aground at Macucos and was wrecked. All on board were rescued.[123] | |
Palmgrove | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west by north of the Isles of Scilly (49°25′N 7°40′W / 49.417°N 7.667°W) by SM U-38 ( |
23 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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SMS A15 | World War I: The A1-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the coast of Belgium by Branlebas and Oriflamme (both | |
Boy Bert | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-12 ( | |
Commander Boyle | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north by west of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire with the loss of three of her crew.[2] | |
Integrity | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) east by southeast of Cromer, Norfolk by SM UB-12 ( | |
HMT Miura | World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (52°36′N 1°54′E / 52.600°N 1.900°E) by SM UB-2 ( | |
Silvia | World War I: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (51°50′N 10°46′W / 51.833°N 10.767°W) by SM U-38 ( | |
Trafalgar | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 54 nautical miles (100 km) southwest by west of the Fastnet Rock (50°53′N 10°48′W / 50.883°N 10.800°W) by SM U-38 ( |
25 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Disa | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 to 6 nautical miles (9.3 to 11.1 km) north by east of the Shipwash Lightship ( | |
Petshora | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by SM U-26 ( | |
Young Frank | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) north by east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-12 ( |
26 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Jasper | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[16] | |
Sahina Noria | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea off Orak, Rabbit Islands, Turkey by SM UC-13 ( |
28 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Dane | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of five of her crew.[135] | |
HMY Dolores | The naval yacht was destroyed by fire at Douglas, Isle of Man.[16][136] |
29 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS C29 | World War I: The C-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Humber Estuary with the loss of all sixteen crew. | |
Sir William Stephenson | World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Cockle Lightship with the loss of two lives.[137] |
30 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bretwalda | World War I: The cargo ship struc a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of the Longsand Lightship ( | |
Honiton | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of the Longsand Lightship. She was beached at Shoeburyness, Essex but was declared a total loss.[139] | |
Zemlya | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Worms Island (59°02′N 23°02′E / 59.033°N 23.033°E) by SM U-26 ( |
31 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Edith | The cargo ship foundered in the Pacific Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) east of Cape St. Elias, Alaska. Her crew were rescued by Mariposa ( |
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