List of shipwrecks in December 1942
The list of shipwrecks in December 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1942.
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28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | Unknown date |
1 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMAS Armidale | World War II: The Bathurst-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Timor Sea south off Timor (10°00′S 126°30′E / 10.000°S 126.500°E) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 60 Dutch troops and 40 crew. 22 survivors were rescued by Kalgoorlie ( | |
Blairatholl | World War II: Convoy SC 110: The cargo ship collided with John Bakke ( | |
Città di Trapani | World War II: The hospital ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of "Canis".[3] | |
Cortellazzo | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain (44°00′N 20°00′W / 44.000°N 20.000°W).[4] | |
Graz | World War II: The hospital ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Bizerte, Tunisia.[3] | |
HMT Jasper | World War II: Convoy PW 256: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel by S-81 ( | |
Tabarca | World War II: The coastal trading vessel struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Caput Vada, Tunisia.[3] | |
Trevalgan | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Trinidad (9°40′N 59°15′W / 9.667°N 59.250°W) by U-508 ( | |
UJ 1206 | World War II: The MOB-FD-class submarine chaser collided with M 29 ( | |
V-135 | World War II: The guard ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Corsica by HMS Ursula ( | |
Westsee | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Barents Sea off Petsamo, Finland.[7] |
2 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amarylis | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (28°14′S 33°24′E / 28.233°S 33.400°E) by U-181 ( | |
Askild | World War II: Convoy CL 61: The cargo ship ran aground at Chance Cove, Newfoundland and was wrecked with the loss of two of her 22 crew.[9] | |
Aspromonte | World War II: Convoy H: The train ferry was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Aurora, HMS Argonaut, HMS Quentin, HMS Sirius, (all | |
Aventino | World War II: Convoy H: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Aurora, HMS Argonaut, HMS Quentin, HMS Sirius, (all | |
Besholt | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (3°20′N 30°20′W / 3.333°N 30.333°W) by U-174 ( | |
City of Bath | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Georgetown, British Guiana (9°29′N 59°35′W / 9.483°N 59.583°W) by U-508 ( | |
Coamo | World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°45′N 23°30′W / 48.750°N 23.500°W) by U-604 ( | |
Folgore | World War II: Convoy H: The Folgore-class destroyer was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by HMS Aurora, HMS Argonaut, HMS Quentin, HMS Sirius, (all | |
KT 1 | World War II: The transport ship shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Aurora, HMS Argonaut, HMS Quentin, HMS Sirius, (all | |
Lupo | World War II: Convoy C: The Spica-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by HMS Janus, HMS Javelin, HMS Jervis and HMS Kelvin (all | |
NS 23 Elch | World War II: The naval trawler was lost on this date.[14] | |
Puccini | World War II: Convoy H: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Seraph ( | |
HMS Quentin | World War II: The Q-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Algiers, Algeria by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of ten crew.[5] | |
Sacro Cuore | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Susa, Libya by HMS Umbra ( | |
Sainte Marguerite II | The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, off San Remo, Italy, by HMS Ursula ( | |
Veloce | World War II: Convoy C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) off the Kerkennah Islands by HMS Janus, HMS Javelin, HMS Jervis and HMS Kelvin (all |
3 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Antonio Mosto | World War II: The torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunis, Tunisia by HMS Unrivalled ( | |
Audace | World War II: Convoy C: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by British aircraft.[3] | |
Belita | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (11°29′N 55°00′E / 11.483°N 55.000°E) by I-29 ( | |
Empire Dabchick | World War II: Convoy ON 146: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°00′N 58°17′W / 43.000°N 58.283°W) by U-183 ( | |
Gatinais | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel by S 115 ( | |
Menes | World War II: Convoy C: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by British aircraft.[3][5] | |
Palmaiola | World War II: Convoy C: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Djerba, Tunisia by British aircraft.[3][18] | |
HMS Penylan | World War II: Convoy PW 257: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Start Point, Devon by S-115 ( | |
Solon II | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Georgetown, British Guiana (7°45′N 56°30′W / 7.750°N 56.500°W) with the loss of 75 of her 82 crew.[19] | |
Wallsend | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (20°08′N 25°50′W / 20.133°N 25.833°W by U-552 ( |
4 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bermondsey | The cargo ship collided in the North Sea with Bornholm ( | |
Muzio Attendolo | World War II: The Condottieri-class cruiser was bombed and sunk in Naples Harbour by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States 9th Air Force.[22] | |
Thomas A. Edison | The Liberty ship was grounded on Vuata Vatoa, Fiji Islands. She was destroyed in a hurricane on 1–2 January 1943 along with USS Grebe ( | |
HMS Traveller | World War II: The T-class submarine struck a mine and sank off Taranto, Apulia, Italy with the loss of all 65 crew.[5] |
5 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Bengali | The naval trawler burned at Lagos, Nigeria with the loss of one crew member when a benzene spill from Athelvictor ( | |
HMT Canna | The Isles-class naval trawler burned at Lagos with the loss of 12 crew when a benzene spill from Athelvictor ( | |
Hardhaus | The coaster capsized and sank in the North Sea off Lindesnes, Norway.[25] | |
HMT Spaniard | The naval trawler burned at Lagos with the loss of two crew when a benzene spill from Athelvictor ( | |
Teesbank | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (3°33′N 29°35′W / 3.550°N 29.583°W) by U-128 ( |
6 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Grebe | The fleet tug, a former Lapwing-class minesweeper, ran aground at Vuata Vatoa, Fiji Islands. She was wrecked in a hurricane on 1 January 1943. | |
HMS LCM 98 | The landing craft mechanized was lost on this date.[27] | |
Henry Stanley | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 580 nautical miles (1,070 km) north west of the Azores, Portugal (40°35′N 39°40′W / 40.583°N 39.667°W) by U-103 ( | |
Porfido | World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 90 miles north-north-east of Bône, Algeria (38°10′N 08°35′E / 38.167°N 8.583°E) by submarine HMS Tigris ( | |
Serooskerk | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 37°N 38°W / 37°N 38°W) by U-155 ( | |
V 6116/NM 21 Ubier and V 6117/NM 01 Cherusker | World War II: The Polerstern-class naval whalers were mined and sunk in Porsangerfjord, Norway (70°56′N 26°02′E / 70.933°N 26.033°E).[31] |
7 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ceramic | World War II: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Azores, Portugal (40°30′N 40°20′W / 40.500°N 40.333°W) by U-515 ( | |
Hino Maru No. 3 | World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 135 miles west south west of Minami, Iwo Jima (23°30′N 138°20′E / 23.500°N 138.333°E) by USS Kingfish ( | |
Peter Mærsk | World War II: Convoy ON 149: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 460 nautical miles (850 km) west of the Azores (39°47′N 41°00′W / 39.783°N 41.000°W) by U-185 ( | |
Saronicos | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (24°46′S 35°30′E / 24.767°S 35.500°E) by U-177 ( | |
Kromwijk | World War II: The ancient houseboat from the Rhine, taken over in 1940 and converted in Rotterdam was working for the Organisation Todt, carrying a cargo of bricks. It was attacked by Allied aircraft and sunk south of Jersey Channel Islands (49°09′N 02°12′W / 49.150°N 2.200°W).[36][37] |
8 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Empire Spenser | World War II: Convoy HX 217: The tanker, on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (57°04′N 36°01′W / 57.067°N 36.017°W) by U-524 ( | |
Eugenie Livanos | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 miles southeast of Madagascar by Michel ( | |
Heinan Maru | World War II: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by Gar ( | |
James McKay | World War II: Convoy HX 217: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°50′N 23°10′W / 57.833°N 23.167°W) by U-600 ( | |
Koçiboglu | World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bosphorus by D-5 ( | |
La Coubre | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.[41] | |
Smerch | World War II: The patrol boat was sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft at Murmansk.[42] She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[3] | |
U-254 | World War II: Whilst manoeuvering to attack Convoy HX 217, the Type VIIC submarine collided with U-221 ( | |
U-611 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (57°25′N 35°19′W / 57.417°N 35.317°W) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft on 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[43] |
9 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Charles L D | World War II: Convoy HX 217: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (59°02′N 30°45′W / 59.033°N 30.750°W) by U-553 ( | |
Edith Bösselmann | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea west of Rucava, Latvia (56°05′N 20°05′E / 56.083°N 20.083°E).[45] | |
I-3 | World War II: The Junsen I type submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 3 miles north east of Kamimbo Bay, Guadalcanal (09°12′S 159°42′E / 9.200°S 159.700°E) by PT-59 ( | |
Lyng | The cargo ship collided in the North Sea off Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom with Greyfriars ( | |
HMS Marigold | World War II: Convoy KMS 3Y: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 aircraft of 105° Gruppo AS, Regia Aeronautica with the loss of 40 of her 85 crew. | |
Mascot | The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, east of Cape Carbon, Algeria, by Italian aircraft.[48] | |
Nigerian | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south east of Trinidad (9°17′N 59°00′W / 9.283°N 59.000°W) with the loss of five of her 61 crew. Survivors were rescued by Maravi ( | |
HMS Porcupine | World War II: The P-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Oran, Algeria (36°40′N 0°04′W / 36.667°N 0.067°W) by U-602 ( | |
Süllberg | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Umbra ( |
10 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kamoi Maru | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Buka-Kilinailau Channel by USS Wahoo ( | |
Genzan Maru | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the north east coast of Japan by USS Halibut ( | |
HMS LCM 508, HMS LCM 509, HMS LCM 519, HMS LCM 522, HMS LCM 523, HMS LCM 547, HMS LCM 620 |
World War II:The landing craft mechanized were lost on this date.[27] | |
Shingo Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the north east coast of Japan by USS Halibut ( | |
UJ 1704 Ulhenhorst | World War II: The naval trawler was wrecked near Geitungen Lighthouse, Norway (59°07′N 5°15′E / 59.117°N 5.250°E).[53] |
11 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Blean | World War II: Convoy KMF 4: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) north west of Oran, Algeria by U-443 ( | |
Johore Maru | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Greenling ( | |
Trautenfels | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, the Netherlands.[54] |
12 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Avonwood | World War II: Convoy FN 889: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk by S-48 ( | |
Berto | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Algiers, Algeria (36°48′N 3°04′E / 36.800°N 3.067°E) by limpet mines that had been placed on her hull by frogmen from Ambra ( | |
Dromore Castle | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of the mouth of the Humber. Her crew survived.[57] | |
Empire Centaur | World War II: The cargo ship was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria by manned torpedoes launched from Ambra ( | |
Empire Gull | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozambique Channel (26°15′S 34°40′E / 26.250°S 34.667°E) by U-177 ( | |
Empire Hawksbill | World War II: Convoy OS 34: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (42°29′N 25°56′W / 42.483°N 25.933°W) by U-564 ( | |
Glen Tilt | World War II: Convoy FN 889: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft by S-110 ( | |
Gyukozan Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the north east coast of Japan by USS Halibut ( | |
Knitsley | World War II: Convoy FN 889: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft by S-117 ( | |
Lindisfarne | World War II: Convoy FN 889: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft by S-63 ( | |
Macedonia | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Susa, Libya by HMS Umbra ( | |
Marianne | World War II: Convoy FN 889: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft by S-63 ( | |
Pierre Loti | The refrigerated cargo liner ran aground in the Gabon Estuary (0°43′N 9°18′E / 0.717°N 9.300°E). She was abandoned as a total loss on 4 November 1943.[61] | |
PT-44 | World War II: The PT boat was shelled and sunk off Savo Island, The Solomons,(09°10′S 159°45′E / 9.167°S 159.750°E) by Kawakaze and Suzukaze (both | |
HMS P222 | World War II: The S-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Capri, Italy by Fortunale ( | |
Ripley | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (0°35′S 32°17′W / 0.583°S 32.283°W) by U-161 ( | |
Sperrbrecher 144 Beijerland | World War II: Operation Valuable: The Sperrbrecher was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) north west of Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France by HMS Albrighton and HMS Eskdale ( | |
Sperrbrecher 178 Gauss | World War II: Operation Valuable: The Sperrbrecher was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) north west of Dieppe by HMS Worcester ( | |
Tannenfels | World War II: Operation Frankton: The cargo ship was damaged in port at Bordeaux, France, by limpet mines placed by a team of Royal Marines and was never seaworthy again. She was sunk as a blockship in 1944. | |
Teruzuki | World War II: The Akizuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, by PT-37 and PT-40 (both |
13 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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City of Bombay | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (2°43′N 29°06′W / 2.717°N 29.100°W) by U-159 ( | |
Corallo | World War II: The Perla-class submarine was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bougie by HMS Enchantress ( | |
F 281 | World War II: The Type A Marinefährprahm was wrecked on this date.[66] | |
Foscolo | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by British aircraft.[3] | |
HMS LCP(R) 578 | World War II: The landing craft personnel (ramped) was lost on this date.[67] | |
HMS LCV 579 | World War II:The landing craft, vehicle was lost on this date.[68] | |
Scania | World War II: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north of Fortaleza, Brazil (1°36′N 32°22′W / 1.600°N 32.367°W) by U-176 ( | |
Theano | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Mandal, Norway by British aircraft.[3] |
14 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Argonaut | World War II: The Dido-class cruiser was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Mocenigo ( | |
Canberra Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by American aircraft near Guadalcanal.[3] | |
Castelverde | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cap Bon, Tunisia by HMS Unruffled ( | |
Caucaso | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by British aircraft.[3] | |
Delfin | World War II: The Standard World War I cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Taku ( | |
Edencrag | World War II: Convoy TE 9: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Algiers, Algeria (35°49′N 1°25′W / 35.817°N 1.417°W) by U-443 ( | |
Etna | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (17°43′N 46°15′W / 17.717°N 46.250°W) by U-217 ( | |
Honestas | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Sahib ( | |
Orfor | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 16°N 55°W / 16°N 55°W) by U-105 ( | |
Sawahloento | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) south east of Durban, South Africa (31°02′S 34°00′E / 31.033°S 34.000°E) by U-177 ( | |
Trondhjem | The cargo ship collided with Oinas ( |
15 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alcoa Rambler | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 200 nautical miles (370 km) north west of Natal, Brazil (3°51′S 33°08′W / 3.850°S 33.133°W) by U-174 ( | |
Germania | World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (45°05′N 15°30′W / 45.083°N 15.500°W) by HMS Egret and HMS Tanatside (both | |
Hannah Møller | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Benghazi, Libya by Luftwaffe aircraft.[3] | |
Sant' Antioco | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unruffled ( | |
Star of Suez | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (00°42′S 29°34′W / 0.700°S 29.567°W) by U-159 ( | |
U-626 | The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°46′N 27°12′W / 56.767°N 27.200°W by USCGC Ingham ( | |
Uarsciek | World War II: The Adua-class submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Petard ( |
16 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bello | World War II: Convoy ON 153: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°45′N 23°50′W / 51.750°N 23.833°W) by U-610 ( | |
East Wales | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (0°24′N 31°27′W / 0.400°N 31.450°W) by U-159 ( | |
Emile Francqui | World War II: Convoy ON 153: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°58′N 24°42′W / 50.967°N 24.700°W) by U-664 ( | |
Genzan Maru | World War II: South Bound Convoy No. 65: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged by USS Halibut ( | |
Observer | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 350 nautical miles (650 km) east of Cape São Roque, Brazil (5°30′S 31°00′W / 5.500°S 31.000°W) by U-176 ( | |
Shingo Maru | World War II: North Bound Convoy No. 67: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by USS Halibut ( |
17 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aviere | World War II: The Soldati-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north-east of Bizerte, Tunisia (38°00′N 10°05′E / 38.000°N 10.083°E), by HMS Splendid ( | |
Bandoeng Maru | World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Solomon Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north west of Cape Henpan, Buka Island, Bouganville (4°54′S 154°17′E / 4.900°S 154.283°E) by USS Grouper ( | |
HMS Firedrake | World War II: Convoy ON 153: The F-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°50′N 25°15′W / 50.833°N 25.250°W by U-211 ( | |
USCGC Natsek | Disappeared in the Strait of Belle Isle.[88] | |
Poitou | World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Morocco (33°23′N 8°30′W / 33.383°N 8.500°W) by U-432 ( |
18 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bretwalda | World War II: Convoy MKS 3Y: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 330 nautical miles (610 km) west north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (44°35′N 16°28′W / 44.583°N 16.467°W) by U-563 ( | |
Euphrasia | World War II: The sailing vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari ( | |
F 538 | World War II: The Type CM minelayer Marinefährprahm was sunk on this date.[66] | |
HMS MTB 30 | World War II: The motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.[91] | |
Monsun | The cargo ship foundered off Rørvik, Norway.[92] | |
Oropos | World War II: Convoy ON 152: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 51°N 37°W / 51°N 37°W) by U-621 ( | |
HMS Partridge | World War II: The P-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, west of Oran, Algeria (35°50′N 1°35′W / 35.833°N 1.583°W) by U-565 ( | |
Tenryū | World War II: The Tenryū-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea off Madang, New Guinea (05°12′S 145°56′E / 5.200°S 145.933°E) by USS Albacore ( |
19 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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BW 04 Delfin 4 | World War II: The Delfin 1-class motor patrol boat was sunk on this date.[95] | |
D | World War II: The tugboat was sunk by shelling by Nezamozhnik ( | |
HMS Snapdragon | World War II: The Flower-class corvette was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 23 crew.[5][97] | |
HMNZS South Sea | World War II: The minesweeping trawler was sunk in a collision with Wahine ( |
20 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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I-4 | World War II: The Junsen I type submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean in St. George's Channel, between New Britain and New Ireland (05°02′S 152°33′E / 5.033°S 152.550°E), by USS Seadragon ( | |
Mitsuki Maru | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off the Inubōsaki Lighthouse.[3] | |
Otina | World War II: Convoy ON 153: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (47°40′N 33°06′W / 47.667°N 33.100°W) by U-621 ( |
21 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Montreal City | World War II: Convoy ON 152: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) east north east of St. John's, Newfoundland (50°23′N 38°00′W / 50.383°N 38.000°W) by U-591 ( | |
Rosina S. | World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari ( | |
HMS St Olaves | The Saint-class tug ran aground at Duncansby Head, Caithness and was a total loss.[103] | |
Strathallan | World War II: Convoy KMF 5: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north of Oran, Algeria by U-562 ( | |
Zuri | World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerte, Tunisia.[3] |
22 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kaiyo Maru | The cargo ship was wrecked in the Seto Inland Sea.[105] | |
P 35 | World War II: The guard ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Greenling ( | |
Teifuku Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Trigger ( |
23 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Knut | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire. Her 23 crew survived.[106] | |
Sperrbrecher 138 Friedrich Karl | World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Borkum.[3] |
24 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amakasu Maru No. 1 | World War II: The sailing ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Wake Island, Alaska, United States by USS Triton ( |
25 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Banshu Maru No. 2 | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ombai Strait by USS Tautog ( | |
Dona Aurora | World War II: The freighter was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 200 miles east of Brazil (02°02′S 35°17′E / 2.033°S 35.283°E) by Enrico Tazzoli ( | |
HMS LCP(L) 36 | World War II: The landing craft personnel (large) was lost on this date.[67] | |
HMS P48 | World War II: The U-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Gulf of Tunis north west of Zembra, Tunisia (37°15′N 10°30′E / 37.250°N 10.500°E) by torpedo boats Ardente and Ardito (both | |
Tokiwa Maru No. 1 | World War II: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Bismark Archipelago by USS Thresher ( | |
Y 38 | World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Grayback ( |
26 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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RD 30 | World War II: The RD-class minesweeper was sunk at Bizerte, Tunisia by Allied aircraft.[111] | |
U-357 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (57°10′N 15°40′W / 57.167°N 15.667°W) by HMS Hesperus and HMS Vanessa (both | |
Westmark | World War II: The minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Naples, Italy by HMS Unbroken ( |
27 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Eleonora Rosa | World War II: The sailing vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari ( | |
Empire Union | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°30′N 24°30′W / 47.500°N 24.500°W) by U-356 ( | |
Italy Maru | World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport ship was bombed and sunk at Rabaul, New Britain (04°21′S 142°17′E / 4.350°S 142.283°E) by B-17s.[115] | |
King Edward | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north north east of the Azores, Portugal (47°25′N 25°20′W / 47.417°N 25.333°W) by U-356 ( | |
Melrose Abbey | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north north east of the Azores (47°30′N 24°30′W / 47.500°N 24.500°W) by U-356 ( | |
Oakbank | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north east of Fortaleza, Brazil (0°46′S 37°58′W / 0.767°S 37.967°W) by U-507 ( | |
Scottish Heather | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to refuelling HMCS Chilliwack ( | |
Soekaboemi | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo liner straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-336 ( | |
U-336 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°30′N 25°40′W / 43.500°N 25.667°W) by HMCS Battleford, HMCS Chilliwack, HMCS Napanee and HMCS St. Laurent (all | |
USS Wasmuth | The high-speed minesweeper, a former Clemson-class destroyer, was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Alaska when a storm dislodged two of her depth charges, which exploded and damaged the stern of the ship. All on board were rescued by USS Ramapo ( |
28 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Baron Cochrane | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Azores, Portugal by U-406 ( | |
Choyo Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Kingfish ( | |
Empire Shackleton | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The CAM ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (43°23′N 27°14′W / 43.383°N 27.233°W) by U-225 ( | |
Empire Wagtail | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°17′N 27°22′W / 43.283°N 27.367°W) by U-260 ( | |
Gran | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Ursula ( | |
Lynton Grange | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Azores by U-406 ( | |
Melmore Head | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°27′N 27°15′W / 43.450°N 27.250°W) by U-225 ( | |
Norse King | World War II: Convoy ON 154: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-591 ( | |
Omi Maru | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean midway between Wake Island and Truk, South Pacific Mandate (6°24′N 160°18′E / 6.400°N 160.300°E) by USS Triton ( | |
President Francqui | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (43°23′N 27°14′W / 43.383°N 27.233°W) by U-225 ( | |
Sperrbrecher 149 Goote | World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands.[3] | |
HMS St Issey | World War II: The Saint-class tug, was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya (32°37′N 20°22′E / 32.617°N 20.367°E) by U-617 ( | |
Treworlas | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°52′N 60°45′W / 10.867°N 60.750°W) by U-124 ( | |
Ville de Rouen | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores by U-225 ( | |
Zarian | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged north west of the Azores by U-406 ( |
29 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Argonaut | The cargo ship was sunk in a collision off Kirkenes, Norway.[135] | |
E. H. Blum | The tanker ran aground 8 miles west of the Fenwick Island Shoal Whistle Buoy (38°24′N 74°55′W / 38.400°N 74.917°W). On 30 December pounding on the bottom caused the hull to crack and an explosion broke her in two. Her stern sank and the bow washed ashore. She was declared a total loss.[136] | |
Haichan Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Java Sea off Surabaya, Dutch East Indies by USS Thresher ( | |
Iseo | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Algeria by British aircraft.[3] | |
Marte | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Ferrato by HMS Turbulent ( | |
Teifuku Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was damaged by a mine 7 km (3.8 nmi) from the Inubozaki Lighthouse, Chiba Prefecture. She was beached 800 metres (870 yd) north of the Choshi Harbor flood marker. Abandoned after receiving further damage in a storm on 4 January 1943.[138] | |
Torquato Gennari | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari ( | |
V 5905 Nordriff | World War II: The Polarkreis-class Vorpostenboot ran aground in Lopphavet and was wrecked.[3] | |
Varafjell | World War II: The coaster ran aground at Korsnes, Norway, and sank.[76] |
30 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Fidelity | World War II: Convoy ONS 154: The Special Service Vessel straggled behind the convoy due to an engine breakdown. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°23′N 27°07′W / 43.383°N 27.117°W) by U-435 ( | |
Hiteru Maru | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Greenling ( | |
Ingerfem | World War II: Convoy ON 156: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to problems with her engine. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 59°N 21°W / 59°N 21°W) by U-631 ( | |
HMS LCV 752 and HMS LCV 754 | World War II: The landing craft, vehicles were being transported as deck cargo on board HMS Fidelity ( | |
Nissho Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bougainville Strait by USS Greenling ( | |
Paderewski | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Trinidad (10°51′N 60°25′W / 10.850°N 60.417°W) by U-214 ( | |
Tomiura Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Simpson Harbor, Rabaul, New Britain by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States 5th Air Force.[143] |
31 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Achates | World War II: Battle of the Barents Sea / Convoy JW 51B: The A-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea 135 nautical miles (250 km) east south east of Bear Island, Norway by Admiral Hipper ( | |
HMS Bramble | World War II: Battle of the Barents Sea / Convoy JW 51B: The Halcyon-class minesweeper was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea by Friedrich Eckoldt, Richard Beitzen and Z29 (all | |
Ma-2 | World War II: The Ma-1-class auxiliary minelayer was sunk by a mine in Surabaya Harbour.[144] | |
Friedrich Eckoldt | World War II: Battle of the Barents Sea / Operation Regenbogen: The Type 1934A-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea (77°19′N 30°47′E / 77.317°N 30.783°E) by HMS Sheffield ( | |
Maddelena | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Mahdia, Tunisia by HMS Unrivalled ( | |
USS Rescuer | World War II: The Rescuer-class rescue and salvage ship ran aground in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska and was wrecked. |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Courlis, Heron I, Madone de Pompei, Altona, Pen Men, Ravignan, Grondin, Petite Yvette, |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweepers were lost sometime in December.[41] | |
SS Eurika | World War II: The tugboat went missing off the coast of New Brunswick on or after 17 December.[145] | |
Gabes | World War II: The minesweeping tug was lost sometime in December.[146] | |
Homard | World War II: The minesweeping tug was lost sometime in December.[146] | |
L-24 | World War II: The Leninets-class submarine was sunk in a minefield in the Black Sea east of Cape Shabla, Bulgaria (43°19′N 28°41′E / 43.317°N 28.683°E) between 15–19 December with a loss of all 60 crew members.[147] | |
HMS LCT 2053, HMS LCT 2054 and HMS LCT 2312 |
World War II: The landing craft tanks were lost in transit from the US to the UK sometime in December, probably as cargo on a ship, or ships.[148][149][150] | |
HMS ML 1104 | World War II: The ML 1102-class motor launch was lost sometime in December.[151] | |
M-31 | World War II: The M-class submarine went missing in the Black Sea off Fidonisi Island after 17 December.[152] | |
HMS Mondara | World War II: The cable layer was bombed and damaged at Yarmouth, Isle of Wight by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached and used as a stores ship until scrapped in 1947.[101] | |
HMS P311 | World War II: Operation Principal: The T-class submarine left Malta on 28 December for La Maddalena, Sicily, Italy. No further trace, lost with all 71 people on board.[153] | |
Robaste | World War II: The minesweeping tug was lost sometime in December.[146] | |
Shch-212 | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk in a minefield in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania (45°11′N 30°09′E / 45.183°N 30.150°E) after 11 December with a loss of all 44 crew members.[3][154] | |
Sousse | World War II: The minesweeping tug was lost sometime in December.[146] |
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