List of shipwrecks in December 1940
The list of shipwrecks in December 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1940.
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References |
1 December
For the sinking of Port Wellington on this day, see the entry for 30 November 1940
Ship | Country | Description |
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Appalachee | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The tanker (8826 gt, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°30′N 20°00′W) by a U-101 ( | |
British Officer | World War II: The tanker (6990 gt, 1922) struck a mine in mouth of the Tyne and broke in two. The stern section sank and the bow section was towed to port. Five crew were killed.[1][3] | |
Her Majesty | World War II: The paddle steamer (235 gt) was bombed and sunk at Southampton, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] | |
Loch Ranza | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship (4958 gt, 1934) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (54°37′N 18°54′W) by U-101 ( | |
Oslofjord | World War II: The troopship (18 673 gt, 1938) struck a mine off the mouth of the Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom and was beached at Tynemouth with her back broken. There was one casualty.[5][6] She broke in two, capsized, and sank in bad weather at 55°0.17′N 1°23.72′W on 21–22 January 1941.[7][8] | |
Palmella | World War II: Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship (1578 gt, 1920) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°30′N 13°30′W) by U-37 ( | |
HMCS Saguenay | World War II: Torpedoed 300 miles (480 km) west of Ireland by the Italian submarine Argo ( | |
Santos | World War II: The cargo ship (5943 gt, 1928) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[12] | |
Tribesman | World War II: The cargo ship (6242 gt, 1937) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Verde, Portugal (15°00′N 35°00′W) by Admiral Scheer ( |
2 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Conch | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The tanker (8376 gt, 1931) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) west of Bloody Foreland, County Donegal, Ireland (55°40′N 19°00′W) by U-47 ( | |
HMS Forfar | World War II: The armed merchant cruiser (16 402 gt, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°35′N 18°18′W) by U-99 ( | |
Goodleigh | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship (5448 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°02′N 18°45′W) by U-52 ( | |
Gwalia | World War II: Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship (1258 gt, 1907) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal (39°22′N 14°22′W) by U-37 ( | |
Jeanne M | World War II: Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship (2465 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (39°19′N 13°54′W) by U-37 ( | |
Jolly Girls | World War II: The coaster (483 gt, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. All crew were rescued.[1][23] | |
Kavak | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship (2782 gt, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°00′N 19°30′W) by U-101 ( | |
Kilgarran Castle | World War II: The trawler (276 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°21′N 8°35′W) by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of Küstenfliegergruppe 406, Luftwaffe.[1][25] | |
Lady Glanely | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship (5497 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°00′N 20°00′W) by U-101 ( | |
Pacific President | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship (7113 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (56°04′N 18°45′W) by U-43 ( | |
Samnanger | World War II: Convoy OB 251: The cargo ship (4276 gt, 1918) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean at approximately 53°N 19°W by U-99 ( | |
Stirlingshire | World War II: The cargo ship (6022 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km) west of Bloody Foreland (55°36′N 16°22′W) by U-94 ( | |
Tasso | World War II: The cargo ship (1586 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°03′N 18°04′W) by U-52 ( | |
Victor Ross | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The tanker (12 247 gt, 1933) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (56°04′N 18°30′W) by U-43 ( | |
Ville d'Arlon | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The passenger ship (7555 gt, 1920) straggled behind the convoy due to defects with her steering. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, (55°00′N 19°30′W) by U-47 ( | |
Wilhelmina | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship (6725 gt, 1909) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°43′N 15°06′W) by U-94 ( |
3 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Victoria City | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship (4739 gt, 1929) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-140 ( | |
W Hendrik | World War II: Convoy HX 90: The cargo ship (4360 gt, 1925) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°26′N 12°20′W) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1][36][38] |
4 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Daphne | World War II: Convoy OG 46: The cargo ship (1513 gt, 1890) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cabo Espichel, Portugal (38°12′N 9°26′W) by U-37 ( | |
Edwin Duke | The 69-foot (21 m) tug sank during a storm in 55 feet (17 m) of water in the North Atlantic Ocean off Jones Beach Island south of Long Island, New York. The cutter USCGC Pontchartrain ( | |
Helene | World War II: The trawler (145 gt, 1937) struck a mine and sank off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom (51°41′N 5°09′W).[1][42] | |
Skogheim | World war II:The cargo ship (2669 gt, 1919) ran aground near the Songvår Lighthouse, Søgne, Vest-Agder and was wrecked. All 26 crew survived.[43] |
5 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amlwch Rose | The collier (632 gt, 1931) foundered in the Irish Sea north of Great Orme Head, Caernarvonshire with the loss of 10 crew.[44][45] | |
Calipso | World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk, Libya. 90 of her crew were killed. There were 39 survivors.[46][47] | |
HMS Cameron | World War II: The Town-class destroyer was bombed while in drydock at Portsmouth, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. 14 crewmen were killed. She capsized as the drydock filled with water. Raised Feb. 1941 and repaired by April 1941 and used as a hull stress test ship.[1] | |
Klaus Schoke | World War II: The cargo ship (5830 gt) sank three days after being intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores, Portugal (38°28′N 22°15′W) by California ( | |
Nimbin | World War II: The cargo ship (1052 gt, 1927) struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Norah Head, New South Wales (33°15′S 151°47′E) with the loss of seven of her 20 crew.[46][49] | |
Oscar Midling | World War II: The cargo ship (2182 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in Ålesund, Norway (62°03′N 5°06′E) by HMS Sunfish. ( | |
Privet | World War II: The coaster (360 gt, 1936) foundered in Liverpool Bay off Birkenhead, Cheshire with the loss of all nine crew.[53] | |
Silverpine | World War II: Convoy OB 252: The cargo ship (5066 gt, 1924) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°14′N 18°08′W) by Argo ( |
6 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Accomac | The cargo ship suffered a boiler explosion, ran aground and was wrecked at Pickie, Bangor, Northern Ireland. The whole crew was rescued.[55][56] | |
Jupiter | World War II: The trawler was sunk by enemy action.[1] | |
Mousse le Moyec | The collier ran aground at Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom and was wrecked.[57] | |
Nyland | World War II: Convoy EN35: The cargo ship ran aground off Iona, Inner Hebrides, United Kingdom and sank with the loss of all 20 crew.[58] | |
HMS Regulus | World War II: The Rainbow-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Taranto, Apulia, Italy with the loss of all 55 crew. | |
Skrim | World War II: Convoy OB 252: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-43 ( | |
South Coaster | The ship was abandoned in the Bristol Channel. Her ten crew were rescued by Rachel and Mary Evans ( | |
Supremity | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Whitstable, Kent with the loss of one crew member.[1][61] | |
Triona | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru (5°12′S 165°39′E) by Komet and Orion (both |
7 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Capricornus | World War II: The naval trawler (219 gt, 1917) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north east of Sheerness, Kent.[63] | |
HMT Cortina | World War II: The naval trawler (213 gt, 1913) collided with HMS Lormont ( | |
Farmsum | World War II: Convoy OB 252: The cargo ship (5237 gt, 1929) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (52°11′N 22°56′W) by U-99 ( | |
HMS Lormont | World War II: The guard ship (1561 gt, 1927) collided with HMT Cortina ( | |
Stolwijk | World War II: Convoy SC 13: The cargo ship (2499 gt, 1920) ran aground between Inishdovey and Inishborin, County Donegal, Ireland and was wrecked with the loss of ten of her 28 crew.[68] | |
Vinni | World War II: The cargo ship (5181 gt, 1937) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Nauru by Komet ( | |
Watkins F. Nisbet | The sailing ship (1747 gt) was wrecked or foundered.[69] |
8 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Actuality | World War II: The coaster (311 gt, 1933) struck a mine and sank north west of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Mouse Lightship ( | |
Adalia | The cargo ship (3199, ? 3214 gt, 1921) collided with Mendoza ( | |
Anthea | The cargo ship (5186 gt, 1924) collided with Maasdam ( | |
Ashcrest | World War II: Convoy SC 13: The cargo ship (5652 gt, 1920) straggled behind the convoy due to a broker rudder. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Ireland (55°12′N 10°20′W) by U-140 ( | |
Beothic | The cargo ship (2018 gt, 1918) ran aground off Cape Bauld, Newfoundland and was wrecked.[75] | |
Calabria | World War II: Convoy SLS 56: The cargo liner (9515 gt, 1922) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 295 nautical miles (546 km) off the Slyne Head Lighthouse, County Galway Ireland (52°43′N 18°07′W) by U-103 ( | |
Empire Jaguar | World War II: The cargo ship (5186 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 296 nautical miles (548 km) west south west of the Slyne Head Lighthouse, County Galway, Ireland (51°34′N 17°35′W) by U-103 ( | |
Gorsethorn | The cargo ship (429 gt, 1917) foundered in Liverpool Bay.[79] | |
Idarwald | World War II: The cargo ship (5033 gt, 1923) was intercepted in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba (21°34′N 84°25′W) by HMS Diomede ( | |
Komata | World War II: The cargo ship (3900 gt, 1938) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of Nauru by Komet ( | |
Penang | World War II: The barque (2019 gt, 1905) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Bloody Foreland, County Donegal, Ireland (55°25′N 10°15′W) by U-140 ( | |
Triadic | World War II: The cargo ship (6378 gt, 1938) was captured and scuttled in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru (0°43′S 167°20′E) by Orion ( | |
Triaster | World War II: The cargo liner (6032 gt, 1935) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru by Orion ( |
9 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Royal Scot | World War II: The anti-aircraft vessel (1527 gt, 1937) struck a mine in the Bristol Channel and sank. One crew was killed.[87][88] | |
Usaramo | World War II: The accommodation ship was bombed and damaged at Bordeaux, Gironde, France and was consequently beached.[25] |
10 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aghia Eirini | The cargo ship's (4330 gt, 1909) steering gear failed and she ran aground at Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland and was wrecked.[89] | |
Marangona | World War II: The tanker (5257 gt, 1914) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) south of Pantelleria.[90] | |
Thor | The tug (109 gt, 1903) was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France.[1][91] | |
Tor I | World war II: The trawler (287 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean (65°20′N 12°40′W).[1] |
11 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Empire Statesman | World War II: Convoy SLS 56: The cargo ship (5306 gt, 1920) straggled behind the convoy due to problems with her engine. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°40′N 17°00′W) by U-94 ( | |
Rhein | World War II: The cargo ship (6031 gt, 1925) was intercepted in the Straits of Florida (24°55′N 83°15′W) by HNLMS Van Kinsbergen ( | |
Robinia | World War II: The trawler (208 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean (65°20′N 12°40′W). All crew were rescued.[1] | |
Rotorua | World War II: Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship (10 890 gt, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off St Kilda, Scotland (58°56′N 1°20′W) by U-96 with the loss of 22 of the 132 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMT Alsey, HMT Ebor Wyke and HMT Varanga (all | |
Towa | World War II: Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship (5419 gt, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (58°50′N 10°10′W by U-96 ( |
12 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Dionyssios Stathatos | World War II: Convoy HX 91: The cargo ship (5168 gt, 1919) foundered in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all hands.[95] | |
Macedonier | World War II: Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship (5227 gt, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of St Kilda, United Kingdom (57°52′N 8°42′W) by U-96 ( | |
Margrethe | World War II: The fishing vessel (39 gt, 1900) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Sylt, Germany. Three crew were killed.[98][99] | |
Stureholm | World War II: Convoy HX 92: The cargo ship (4575 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 755 nautical miles (1,398 km) south south west of Reykjavík, Iceland by U-96 ( |
13 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Schwalbe | The cargo ship (842 gt, 1920) ran aground off Utö, Finland and was wrecked.[101] | |
Sebastiano Bianchi | World War II: The cargo ship (1546 gt, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east north east off Cape Spartivento (37°50′N 16°15′E) by HMS Truant ( |
14 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Branlebas | The La Melpomène-class torpedo boat sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the Eddystone Rocks during a storm with the loss of 101 crew. There were only 3 survivors who were rescued by Mistral ( | |
Cardross | The coaster (1896 gt, 1919) collided with Fiona ( | |
Euphorbia | World War II: The cargo ship (3380 gt, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire by U-100 ( | |
Kyleglen | World War II: The cargo ship (3670 gt, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (58°00′N 25°00′W) by U-100 ( | |
Naiade | World War II: The Sirena-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bardia, Libya (32°03′N 25°26′E) by HMS Hereward and HMS Hyperion (both | |
Western Prince | World War II: The cargo liner (10 926 gt, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) west of the Orkney Islands (59°32′N 17°47′W) by U-96 ( |
15 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Capitano Tarantini | World War II: The Liuzzi-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Gironde Estuary, France (45°25′N 1°22′W) by HMS Thunderbolt ( | |
N C Monberg | World War II: Convoy FS 360: The collier (2301 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom (52°40′N 2°10′E) by S-25 and S-58 (both |
16 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arrigoni | The coaster (103 gt) sank at Francavilla.[109] | |
Bonzo | World War II: The tanker (8177 gt, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea off Punta Stilo, Calabria (38°28′N 16°44′E) by HMS Truant ( | |
Heltraud | World War II: The trawler (103 gt) was sunk by enemy action.[109] | |
San Carlos | World War II: The coaster (223 gt, 1919) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Jurby by U-37 ( |
17 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Acheron | World War II: The A-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight while on trials with the loss of 45 dockyard workers and 151 crewmen. There were 19 survivors.[113] | |
Aquiety | World War II: The coaster (370 gt, 1934) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary south of Southend, Essex with the loss of six crew.[109][114] | |
Belvedere | World War II: The coaster (869 gt, 1922) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent with the loss four of her six crew.[109][115] | |
Beneficient | World War II: The cargo ship (2944 gt, 1931) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of the Isle of Sheppey with the loss of six of her crew.[116] | |
HMT Carry On | World War II: The trawler (93 gt, 1919) struck a mine and sank east of the Nore Sand Lightship with the loss of seven crew.[117] | |
Galata | World War II: The coaster (618 gt) was shelled and sunk at Bardia, Libya by HMS Ladybird, HMS Terror (both | |
Giuseppina D | World War II: The coaster (431 gt) was shelled and sunk at Bardia by HMS Ladybird, HMS Terror (both | |
Inga | The cargo ship collided with Silkeborg ( | |
Inver | World War II: The cargo ship (1543 gt, 1919) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of 17 crew.[118] | |
Malrix | World War II: The cargo ship (703 gt, 1922) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Whitstable, Kent with the loss of eight crew.[109][119] | |
Paranaguá | World War II: The cargo ship (6062 gt, 1939) struck a mine off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands (52°55′N 4°41′E) and sank. | |
Salvador | World War II: The passenger ship departed from Istanbul, Turkey carry 327 passengers - Bulgarian Jewish refugees. She had a capacity for only 40 passengers. The ship foundered in the Sea of Marmara with the loss of 204 passengers.[121] | |
HMT Thomas Connolly | World War II: The boom defence vessel (290 gt, 1918) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of one crew member.[109][122] | |
Vincenzino | World War II: The coaster (190 gt) was shelled and sunk at Bardia by HMS Ladybird, HMS Terror (both |
18 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ability | World War II: The coaster (293 gt, 1928) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea south of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.[123] | |
Anastassia | World War II: Convoy SC 15: The cargo ship (2883 gt, 1905) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°24′N 19°04′W) by Veniero ( | |
Birkenfels | World War II: The cargo ship (6322 gt, 1922) struck a mine off the mouth of the Scheldt, Belgium and sank.[109] | |
Napier Star | World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner (10 116, ? 10 583 gt, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (58°58′N 23°13′W) by U-100 ( | |
Chassiron | World War II: The tug (172 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gironde Estuary by HMS Tuna ( | |
RFA Osage | World War II: The tanker (1010 gt, 1914) was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Wicklow Head, County Wicklow, Ireland by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[25][127] | |
HMT Refundo | World War II: The naval trawler (258 gt, 1917) struck a mine and damaged in the Orwell Estuary off Harwich, Essex (51°56′06″N 1°21′02″E) with the loss of two crew. She was taken in tow but sank.[109][128] | |
V-403 | World War II: The vorpostenboot (432 gt, 1934) struck a mine and sank in the Westerschelde.[129] |
19 December
For the scuttling of the Greek cargo ship Eugenia Cambasis on this day, see the entry for 28 November 1940.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amicus | World War II: Convoy SC 15: The cargo ship (3660 gt, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°10′N 15°50′W) by Alpino Bagnolini ( | |
Arinia | World War II: The tanker (8024 gt, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off the Nore Lightship ( | |
Erling Skjalgson | The cargo ship (147 gt, 1891) foundered in the North Sea off Jæren, Rogaland. All six crew were rescued by a fishing vessel.[132][133] | |
Freienfels | World War II: The cargo ship (7563 gt, 1929) struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea south of Livorno, Tuscany, Italy and sank.[109] | |
Geierfels | World War II: The cargo ship (7605 gt, 1930) struck a mine south of Livorno and sank.[109] | |
Isolda | World War II: The lightship tender (734 gt, 1928) was bombed and sunk in St. George's Channel off Carnsore Point, County Wexford, Ireland by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of six crew.[25][109] | |
Jacob Maersk | The cargo ship (2245 gt, 1921) sank off Copenhagen.[134] | |
HMT Proficient | The naval trawler (58 gt, 1910) ran aground at Whitby, Yorkshire and was wrecked.[135] | |
Rhône | World War II: The tanker (2785 gt, 1910) was torpedoed and sunk by mistake in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Juby, Morocco by U-37 ( | |
Sfax | World War II: The Redoutable-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk by mistake in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Juby, Morocco by U-37 ( |
20 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Carlton | World War II: Convoy OB 260: The cargo ship (5162 gt, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°30′N 18°30′W) by Pietro Calvi ( | |
Consul Poppe | The cargo ship (1412 gt, 1904) was bombed and sunk by Royal Air Force aircraft off Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.[25][140] | |
HMS LCP(L) 30 | World War II: The landing craft was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[25] | |
Overdale | World War II: The hopper barge (315 gt) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of three crew.[109][25] |
21 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anvers | World War II: The ship was towing a barge on a convoy from Granville to Jersey Channel Islands when it got into difficulties and ended up sinking on the Chausey islands.[141] | |
Charles Pratt | World War II: The tanker (8982 gt, 1916) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Sierra Leone (8°26′N 16°50′W) by U-68 ( | |
Innisfallen | World War II: The ferry (3071 gt, 1930) struck a mine off the Wirral Peninsula, Cheshire, United Kingdom and sank with the loss of four of the 220 people on board. | |
HMS LCP(L) 30 | World War II: The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost on this date.[144] | |
Mangen | World War II: Convoy OG 47: The cargo ship (1253 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of Oporto, Portugal (40°45′N 16°50′W) by Mocenigo ( | |
Norge | World War II: The cargo ship (6511 gt, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of the Kerkennah Islands (34°39′N 10°48′E) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 and 819 squadrons, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Illustrious ( | |
Peuceta | World War II: The cargo ship (1926 gt) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of the Kerkennah Islands (34°39′N 10°48′E) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 and 819 squadrons, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Illustrious ( | |
River Thames | The tug (88 gt) sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness, Kent (51°28′N 0°46′E) with the loss of three crew.[109][147] | |
Silvio | World War II: The cargo ship (1293 gt) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member.[109] | |
HMS Sun IX | The naval tug (196 gt, 1920) sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of three crew.[109][148] | |
TIC 12 | The barge (118 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary (51°28′N 0°46′E). All crew were rescued.[109] |
22 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anthippi N Michalos | World War II: Convoy SC 15: The cargo ship (3298 gt, 1905) collided with Beaverdale ( | |
Antonietta | World War II: The sailing boat (70 gt) was rammed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Brindisi by Papanikolis ( | |
HMS H31 | The H-class submarine foundered at Campbeltown, Argyllshire. She was raised on 25 December. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[109] | |
HMS Hyperion | World War II: The H-class destroyer struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantelleria, east of Cape Bon in the Strait of Sicily and was damaged. She was taken in tow by HMS Ilex ( | |
MAC 7 | The mooring attendant craft sank at Portsmouth, Hampshire. Refloated, but declared a total loss in January 1941 following a fire.[109] | |
Poolgarth | World War II: The tug (179 gt, 1923) struck a mine in the River Mersey at Liverpool, Lancashire and sank with the loss of all seven crew.[109][151] | |
San Giorgio | World War II: The auxiliary schooner (364 gt) was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by Papanikolis ( |
23 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Breda | World War II: The cargo ship (6941 gt, 1921) was bombed and sunk in Loch Etive, Scotland (56°29′12″N 5°25′00″W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[109][25] | |
Fratelli Cairoli | World War II: The Rosolino Pilo-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Misrata, Libya.[46] | |
HMT Pelton | World War II: The naval trawler (358 gt, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk (52°31′41″N 2°04′15″E) by S-23 ( | |
Stad Maastricht | World War II: The tanker (6552 gt, 1924) was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea south east of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex (52°35′N 2°03′E) by S-59 ( | |
HMS Warwick | World War II: The W-class destroyer struck a mine in Liverpool Bay off the Bar Lightship ( | |
Ystroom | World War II: The coaster (400 gt, 1936) struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay off Southport, Lancashire (53°37′N 3°25′W). All crew were rescued.[109][154] |
24 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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British Premier | World War II: Convoy SLS 60: The tanker (5872 gt, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (6°20′N 13°20′W) by U-65 ( | |
Firenze | World War II: The troopship (3952 gt, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Sazan Island, Albania (40°34′N 19°02′E) by Papanikolis ( | |
HMS Mercury | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (621 gt, 1934) struck a mine and was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland. She sank the next day whilst under tow by HMS Goatfell ( | |
HMS Pelton | World War II: The minesweeping trawler was torpedoed and sunk off Great Yarmouth by S-28 ( |
25 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Jumna | World War II: The cargo ship (6078 gt, 1929) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (44°51′N 27°45′W) by Admiral Hipper ( |
26 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Baden | World War II: The cargo ship (8204 gt, 1922) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (44°00′N 25°07′W) by HMS Bonaventure ( | |
MAC 5 | World War II: The motor (or minesweeper) attendant craft, a former BPB 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat, struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Essex with the loss of four crew.[109] | |
Tireremo Diritto | World War II: The schooner (177 gt) was captured in the Mediterranean Sea off Bardia, Italian Libya by HMAS Waterhen ( | |
HMT True Accord | World War II:The naval trawler (92 gt, 1921) sank in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk as a result of a collision with HMT Saronta ( | |
Waiotira | World War II: The cargo ship (12 823 gt, 1939) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Rockall, Inverness-shire by U-95 ( |
27 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Araby | World War II: The cargo ship (4936 gt, 1912) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary south west of Southend, Essex with the loss of six crew.[109][160][161] | |
Ardabhan | World War II: Convoy OB 263: The cargo ship (4980 gt, 1929) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-38 ( | |
Arnfinn Jarl | World War II: The cargo ship (1151 gt, 1921) was bombed and sunk off Egersund, Rogaland by Royal Air Force aircraft. Later raised, repaired and returned to service.[163] | |
Kinnaird Head | World War II: The coaster (449 gt, 1921) struck a mine in the Thames Estuary and sank north of Sheerness, Kent with the loss of six crew.[164] | |
Risanger | World War II: The cargo ship (5455 gt, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°30′N 21°30′W) by U-65 ( | |
Ronald | The 10-gross register ton motor vessel was destroyed by fire 0.25 nautical miles (0.46 km; 0.29 mi) off Point Highfield (56°29′15″N 132°23′15″W) in Southeast Alaska.[166] |
29 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adriana | World War II: The cargo ship (997 gt, 1909) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Freiburg, Lower Saxony.[167] | |
Monarch | World War II: The tug (41 gt) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[109] | |
PLM-23 | The cargo ship (5417, ? 5642 gt, 1921) ran aground in the Wadden Sea off Scharhörn and was wrecked.[168] | |
Proteus | World War II: The submarine was rammed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea, east of Brindisi 40°31′N 19°02′E) by Antares ( | |
Sardegna | World War II: The troopship (11 452 gt, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea, east of Brindisi (40°31′N 19°02′E) by Proteus ( |
30 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Agate | The cargo ship (824 gt, 1917) ran aground on Islay and was wrecked.[171] | |
HMT Bandolero | World War II: The naval trawler (440 gt, 1935) collided with HMS Waterhen ( | |
Baron Ardrossan | The cargo ship (3896 gt, 1932) ran aground on Barra, Outer Hebrides and was wrecked.[174] | |
Bodnant | World War II: Convoy OB 264: The cargo ship (5342 gt, 1919) was sunk in a collision with City of Bedford ( | |
Calcium | World War II: The coaster (613 gt, 1918) struck a mine and then collided with Sodium ( | |
City of Bedford | World War II: Convoy SL 58: The cargo ship (6402 gt, 1924) was sunk in a collision with Bodnant ( |
31 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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British Zeal | World War II: The tanker (8532 gt, 1937) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (15°40′N 20°43′W) by U-65 ( | |
Porjus | World War II: The cargo ship (764 gt) collided with another vessel off Brunsbüttel, Schleswig-Holstein and sank.[109] | |
Quinto | World War II: The tanker (531 gt) was shelled and sunk in the Adriatic Sea, off Antivari, Yugoslavia by Katsonis ( | |
St Fergus | The cargo ship (390 gt, 1913) collided with another vessel in the North Sea east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire and sank. The master was lost while all other crewmen were rescued.[180][181] | |
Valparaiso | World War II: Convoy HX 97: The cargo ship (3762 gt, 1917) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (60°01′N 23°00′W) by U-38 ( |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Narval | World War II: The Requin-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Sfax, Tunisia with the loss of all 50 crew. The date of loss was probably between the 13th and 16th.[183] | |
Rita | The ketch ran aground on Cape Barren Island and was wrecked.[184] | |
HMS Triton | World War II: The T-class submarine was probably sunk in the Strait of Otranto, Italy by mines, possibly around the 18th but could have been as early as the 6th. |
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Ship launches: | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
Ship commissionings: | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
Shipwrecks: | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
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