List of shipwrecks in December 1944
The list of shipwrecks in December 1944 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1944.
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1 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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AF 4 | The Artilleriefährprahm, a converted Type A Marinefährprahm, was sunk.[1] | |
AF 11 | World War II: The Artilleriefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Ems.[2] | |
HMS Empire Dace | World War II: The ferry struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Patras off Missolonghi, Greece. 20 crew, 2 gunners and 56 British troops were killed.[3] | |
Korsvik | World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Skaggerak by Allied aircraft.[4] | |
Saar | World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea by K-51 ( |
2 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Akikawa Maru | World War II: Convoy MI-29: The Standard 2AT tanker (a.k.a. Awagawa Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west of Yakushima Island (30°24′N 128°17′E) by USS Sea Devil ( | |
Hawaii Maru | World War II: Convoy MI-29: The Hawaii Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west of Yakushima Island (30°24′N 128°17′E) by USS Sea Devil ( | |
Kong Halfdan | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Stora Pölsan, Sweden (57°46′N 11°24′E). All crew survived.[4] | |
HMS Northcoates | World War II: The Castle-class trawler foundered in heavy weather in the English Channel (51°49′N 05°11′W) while under tow due to engine failure.[7] | |
Seeburg | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Shch-407 ( | |
142 | World War II: The communications vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean by HMS Sturdy ( |
3 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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CD-64 | World War II: Convoy HI-83: The Type D escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Hainan, China (18°36′N 111°54′E) by USS Pipefish ( | |
USS Cooper | World War II: Battle of Ormoc Bay: The Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in Ormoc Bay, Leyte, Philippines (10°54′N 124°36′E) by Take ( | |
Cornwallis | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Maine 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Mount Desert Island, Maine, United States (43°59′N 68°20′W) by U-1230 ( | |
Francis Asbury | World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea (51°21′N 3°00′E). Of her 41-man merchant complement and 28-man armed guard, 9 of the former and 6 of the latter were killed. Forty-six from both groups were injured, and one merchant sailor and one armed guard died later of their injuries. She drifted aground off Ostend, Belgium, where she was sunk by gunfire as a menace to navigation.[12][13] | |
Kuwa | World War II: Battle of Ormoc Bay: The Matsu-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in Ormoc Bay by USS Allen M. Sumner, USS Cooper and USS Moale (all | |
Revoljucija | World War II: Convoy KB 35: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (68°44′N 37°49′E) by U-1163 ( | |
Shoei Maru No. 8 Go | The auxiliary patrol ship was lost on this date.[16] |
4 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Dirschau | World War II: The cargo ship was struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Leba, Pomerania (54°47′N 17°28′E).[9][17] | |
Hakko Maru | World War II: The oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Palawan Island (13°12′N 116°37′E) by USS Flasher ( | |
Kishinami | World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Palawan Island (13°12′N 116°37′E) by USS Flasher ( | |
SS 6 and SS 9 | World War II: The SS-class landing ships were sunk by US aircraft near Mindoro.[20] |
5 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Albert Janus | World War II: Convoy BE-1075-AL: The cargo ship was sunk in Ørstafjord, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.[9][21] | |
Antoine Saugrain | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Leyte Gulf by Japanese aircraft. She was taken in tow but was torpedoed again on 6 December and sank. A total of 376 troops, 26 gunners, and 42 crewmen were rescued by USS San Pedro, USS Coronado, (both | |
BO-230 | World War II: The BO-201-class submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (69°29′N 35°12′E) by U-365 ( | |
Hira | World War II: The river gunboat was bombed and severely damaged by Nationalist Chinese aircraft after running aground near Anking, China (30°30′N 117°00′E). She was scrapped in July 1945.[24] | |
Hozu | World War II: The Seta-class gunboat was bombed and sunk by Chinese aircraft after running aground near Anking, China (30°30′N 117°00′E).[24] | |
Hozu Maru No. 16 | World War II: The picket ship was damaged in an air attack at Rabaul, New Guinea and beached in Karavia Bay. Salvaged post war by HMAS Reserve, used as a tender at Madang.[25] | |
HMS LCT-328 | World War II: The LCT Mk 3-class landing craft tank was sunk by a mine off Missolonghi, Greece. Two crew and 13 Indian soldiers were killed.[26][27] | |
USS LSM-20 | World War II: The landing ship medium was sunk in the Philippine Sea off Leyte, Philippines by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft attack. Survivors were rescued by USS Flusser ( | |
USS LSM-149 | The landing ship medium was lost by grounding in the Philippines, or off Sansapor, New Guinea.[29] | |
Lapwing | Unknown | The oil vessel was wrecked on the beach 500 feet from the Jetty, Fort McRee at the Mouth of Pensacola Bay.[30] |
Proletarij | World War II: Convoy PK 20: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of Tsyp-Navolok Cape (69°57′N 32°53′E) by U-995 ( | |
Radbod | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft off Ålesund, Norway.[32] | |
T-82 | The auxiliary minesweeper sank on this date.[33] | |
T-377 | The Type MT-1 minesweeper sank in an accident in the Gulf of Riga.[34] |
6 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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AF 27 | The Artilleriefährprahm, a converted Type C Marinefährprahm, was wrecked. Salvaged by the Soviets.[1] | |
Antoine Saugrain | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed in the Leyte Gulf by Japanese aircraft and sank. A total of 376 troops, 26 gunners, and 42 crewmen were rescued by USS San Pedro and USS Coronado (both | |
Banshu Maru No. 31 | World War II: Convoy TAMA-34: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Dalupiri Island (18°45′N 120°49′E). All 23 crewmen were killed.[35] | |
HMS Bullen | World War II: The Captain-class frigate was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Wrath, Sutherland (58°30′N 5°03′W) by U-775 ( | |
Fukuyo Maru | World War II: Convoy TAMA-34: The transport was torpedoed, blew up and sank in the South China Sea north of Bagui Bay, Luzon, Philippines (30°24′N 128°17′E) by USS Trepang ( | |
Jinyo Maru | World War II: Convoy TAMA-34: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea north of Bagui Bay, Luzon (18°30′N 121°57′E) by USS Trepang ( | |
Shinto Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Segundo ( | |
U-297 | World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 16 nautical miles (30 km) west of Yesnaby, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 201 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 50 crew.[36] | |
USS YCF-42 | The car float broke in two and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout, North Carolina.[37] | |
Yasukuni Maru | World War II: Convoy TAMA-34: The ore carrier was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea north of Bagui Bay, Luzon (18°30′N 121°57′E) by USS Segundo ( |
7 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Akagisan Maru | World War II: Convoy TA-8: The Akagisan Maru-class transport was beached at San Isidro, Leyte, Philippines (11°23′N 124°23′E) to facilitate landing of troops. She was bombed and destroyed by United States Fifth Air Force aircraft and Vought F4U Corsair aircraft of Squadrons VMF 211, 218, and 313, United States Marine Corps. All 69 gunners and 58 crewmen were killed.[39][40] | |
BO-229 | World War II: The BO-201-class submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (69°28′N 34°19′E) by U-997 ( | |
Ditmar Koel | World War II: Convoy BE-1081-ST: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Bjørnefjord, Norway by HNoMS MTB 653 and HNoMS MTB 717 (both | |
Hakuba Maru | World War II: Convoy TA-8: The transport was beached at San Isidro, (11°23′N 124°23′E) to facilitate landing of troops. She was bombed and destroyed by United States Fifth Air Force aircraft and Vought F4U Corsair aircraft of Squadrons VMF 211, 218, and 313, United States Marine Corps.[39] | |
Kenjo Maru | World War II: Convoy TAMA-34: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Camiguin, Philippines (18°52′N 121°57′E) by USS Razorback and USS Segundo (both | |
USS LSM-318 | World War II: The landing ship medium was sunk by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft in Ormoc Bay, Leyte, Philippines. Two crew were killed and about 10 wounded.[44][45][46] | |
USS Mahan | World War II: The Mahan-class destroyer was damaged in the Camotes Sea by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft and was abandoned. She was scuttled by USS Walke ( | |
Nichiyo Maru | World War II: Convoy TA-8: The transport was beached at San Isidro, Leyte (11°23′N 124°23′E) to facilitate landing of troops. She was bombed and destroyed by United States Fifth Air Force aircraft and Vought F4U Corsair aircraft of Squadrons VMF 211, 218, and 313, United States Marine Corps.[39] | |
Nordenham | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by SHCH-309 ( | |
Samsip | World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Scheldt, Belgium. The wreck was scuttled by a Royal Navy ship. Six crew were killed.[49][50] | |
Shinsei Maru No. 5 | World War II: Convoy TA-8: The transport was beached at San Isidro, Leyte (11°23′N 124°23′E) to facilitate landing of troops. She was bombed and destroyed by United States 5th Air Force fighter-bombers, and United States Marine Corps F4U Corsairs of squadrons VMF 211, 218, and 313.[39] | |
T-11 | World War II: Convoy TA-8: The No.1-class landing ship (high speed transport) was beached at San Isidro 30 miles (48 km) north of Ormoc, The Philippines (11°23′N 124°23′E) to facilitate landing of troops. She was bombed and destroyed by United States Fifth Air Force aircraft and Vought F4U Corsair aircraft of Squadrons VMF 211, 218, and 313, United States Marine Corps.[39] | |
V 1606 Julius Fock | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Steinort, Pomerania by Soviet Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft. 13 crewmen killed.[9][51] | |
USS Ward | World War II: The Wickes-class destroyer was hit by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft in Ormoc Bay and was abandoned. She was scuttled by USS O'Brien ( |
8 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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R 56 | World War II: The minesweeper was attacked in Bömmelenfjord by Fairey Firefly aircraft of 771 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Implacable ( | |
Shoei Maru | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Malaya by USS Hammerhead and USS Paddle (both |
9 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Havda | World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Florø, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 455 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of five lives.[9][54] | |
Jun'yō | World War II: The Hiyō-class aircraft carrier was torpedoed and heavily damaged in the Strait of Formosa by USS Plaice, USS Redfish or USS Sea Devil (all | |
U-387 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Barents Sea (69°41′N 33°12′E) by HMS Bamborough Castle ( |
10 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Dan Beard | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom (51°56′N 5°29′W) by U-1202 ( | |
Gudrun | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Egersund, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.[9][59] | |
USS LCT-1075 | World War II: The landing craft tank was set on fire at Leyte, Philippines by a kamikaze hitting the Liberty ship Marcus Daly ( | |
USS PT-323 | World War II: The PT boat was damaged by a kamikaze off Leyte (10°33′N 125°14′E). Two crew were killed and 11 wounded. She was beached and abandoned.[64][65] | |
William S. Ladd | World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk in Leyte Harbour by a Japanese kamikaze attack. There was no dead and only 16 wounded.[66][62] |
11 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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CHa-76 | World War II: The CHa-1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk in the East China Sea (33°48′N 128°20′E) by USS Sea Owl ( | |
MAS 531 | World War II: The MAS 526-class MAS boat was sunk off southern France by Sabre ( | |
HMS MMS 257 | World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine off the mouth of the Scheldt.[70] | |
Mino Maru | World War II: Convoy TA-9: The transport was bombed and sunk 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Palompon, Philippines (11°20′N 124°10′E) by Vought F4U Corsair aircraft of Squadrons VMF 211, 218, and 313, United States Marine Corps.[39] | |
USS Reid | World War II: The Mahan-class destroyer was sunk in the Philippine Sea off Leyte, Philippines (9°57′40″N 124°56′01″E) by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft attack with the loss of at least 103 crew. One hundred and fifty survivors were rescued. | |
Tasmania Maru | World War II: Convoy TA-9: The Shanghai Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Palompon, (11°20′N 124°10′E) by Vought F4U Corsair aircraft of Squadrons VMF 211, 218, and 313, United States Marine Corps.[39] |
12 December
- For the sinking of the Japanese tanker Yuho Maru on this date, see the entry for 26 November 1944.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Erica Schünemann | World War II: The transport ship was sunk in a Soviet air raid on Liepāja, Latvia.[9] | |
Inca | World War II: The coastal tanker was sunk in a Soviet air raid on Liepāja.[9] | |
Lookout | The cargo ship, one of the seized Danish ships, Anna Maersk, operated under Panamanian flag for the War Shipping Administration, struck a sunken wreck and foundered in the North Sea off Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands.[71][72][73] | |
Minna Cords | World War II: The coaster was sunk in a Soviet air raid on Liepāja.[9] | |
T-12 | World War II: The No.1-class landing ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Luzon Channel (20°34′N 118°45′E) by USS Pintado ( | |
T-104 | World War II: The No. 103-class landing ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Luzon Channel (20°34′N 118°45′E) by USS Pintado ( | |
T-159 | World War II: Battle of Ormoc Bay: Convoy TA-9: The No. 103-class landing ship was shelled and sunk in Ormoc Bay, Philippines (11°20′N 124°10′E) by United States Army field artillery, mortars, tank destroyers and by USS Coghlan ( | |
HNoMS Tunsberg Castle | World War II: Convoy RA 62: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine and sank in the Barents Sea (70°43′N 30°07′E) with the loss of five of her 120 crew.[77] | |
Uzuki | World War II: Battle of Ormoc Bay: Convoy TA-9: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in Ormoc Bay (11°03′N 124°23′E) by USS PT-490 and USS PT-492 (both | |
U-416 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine collided with M 203 ( | |
V 5101 Blitz | The naval trawler/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.[80] | |
Wartheland | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Davik, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. Three German soldiers and the Norwegian pilot were killed. She was broken up in place in 1950.[9][81][82] | |
Yūzuki | World War II: Battle of Ormoc Bay: Convoy TA-9: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk 65 nautical miles (120 km) north-west of Cebu, Philippines (11°20′N 124°10′E) by United States Army and United States Marine Corps aircraft with a loss of 20 crewmen. One hundred and twenty survivors, including her captain, were rescued by Kiri ( | |
Z35 | World War II: The destroyer struck a mine and sank after entering a German minefield northeast of Tallinn in the Gulf of Finland. 262 crew were killed.[84] | |
Z36 | World War II: The destroyer struck a mine and sank after entering a German minefield northeast of Tallinn in the Gulf of Finland. 278 crew were killed.[84] |
13 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Myōkō | World War II: The Myōkō-class cruiser was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Java Sea by USS Bergall ( | |
USS Nashville | World War II: The Brooklyn-class cruiser was severely damaged off Negros Island, Philippines by a kamikaze attack. Repairs took until 15 April 1945 to complete. | |
U-365 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Arctic Ocean east of Jan Mayen, Norway (70°43′N 8°07′E by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Campania ( |
14 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Aldenham | World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) south-east of Pola, Italy with the loss of 121 of her 184 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Atherstone, HMHDML 1168 and HMML 238 (all | |
CD-28 | World War II: The Type D escort ship was torpedoed and sunk 100 nautical miles (190 km) north-west of Manila, Phlippines (15°50′N 119°45′E) by USS Blenny ( | |
Choun Maru No. 7 | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean by HMS Shalimar ( | |
Clara L. M. Russ | World War II: The transport was sunk by Soviet aircraft, at Liepāja, Latvia.[51] | |
Erika Schunemann | World War II: The transport was sunk by Soviet aircraft at Liepāja, Latvia.[87] | |
Inka | World War II: The tanker was sunk by Soviet aircraft at Liepāja, Latvia.[87] | |
Minna Cords | World War II: The transport was lost in a collision, or sunk by Soviet aircraft, at Liepāja, Latvia.[87][88] | |
North Wind | The 2,448-gross register ton, 298.6-foot (91.0 m) passenger steamer was wrecked in the Shumagin Islands off the Alaska Peninsula near Simeonof Island at 54°52′N 159°10′W.[89] | |
Oryoku Maru | World War II: The transport was bombed and damaged by aircraft from USS Hornet ( | |
Otterburg | World War II: The transport was sunk by Soviet aircraft, at Liepāja, Latvia.[51] | |
Perseus | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Moss, Norway.[91] | |
Schauenberg | World War II: The Hansa A Type cargo ship was severely damaged in an Allied air raid on Libau. | |
T-106 | World War II: The landing ship was sunk off Luzon, Philippines by aircraft based on USS Hornet ( | |
Taisho Maru No. 5 | World War II: The guard boat was torpedoed and sunk 100 nautical miles (190 km) north-west of Manila (16°27′N 119°43′E) by USS Blenny ( |
15 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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AF 82 | The Artilleriefährprahm, a converted Type C Marinefährprahm, was sunk in a collision off Thybören. There were 2 dead, 3 missing and 45 survivors. SHe was salvaged by the Soviets and put in service as BD-323 ( | |
CD-54 | World War II: The Type D escort ship was sunk in the Luzon Channel north of Calaya Island (19°25′N 121°25′E) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft.[94] | |
Delphin | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in Hohwacht Bay.[9] | |
Fort Maisonneuve | World War II: The Fort ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°53′N 3°21′E). Four crew were killed.[95][96][97] | |
USS LST-472 | World War II: The LST-1-class landing ship tank was damaged in the South China Sea off Mindoro, Philippines by a Japanese kamikaze attack. She was scuttled by USS Hall ( | |
USS LST-738 | ||
Momo | World War II: The Matsu-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk 140 nautical miles (260 km) west-south-west of Cape Bolinao, Luzon (16°00′N 117°39′E by USS Hawkbill ( | |
S 198 | World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot was sunk at IJmuiden, North Holland, Netherlands by Avro Lancaster aircraft of 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force using Tallboy bombs. Ten of her crew were killed.[9][101] | |
T-106 | World War II: The No.103-class landing ship was sunk west of Luzon (15°30′N 119°50′E) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft.[102][103] |
16 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ferndale | World War II: Convoy BE-102-AL: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Krakhellesund, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. The crew survived while three German Flak gunners were killed.[104] | |
Jusan Maru I-Go | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Bonin Islands by USS Finback ( | |
M 4243 Herzog Albrecht | World War II: The minesweeper, a converted Neuwerk-class naval trawler, was scuttled in the mouth of the Loire River.[105] | |
Parat | World War II: The salvage tug was bombed and sunk at Krakhellesund, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. There was no casualties.[9][106] | |
Shoei Maru | World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean southwest of Sunda Strait (05°57′S 104°44′E) by HMS Stoic ( |
17 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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U-772 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cork, Ireland (51°16′N 8°05′W) by HMS Nyasaland ( |
18 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Finlande | The trawler foundered off Peterhead, Scotland.[108] | |
Gemma | World War II: The net tender was sunk at Gotenhafen, German-occupied Poland by Royal Air Force aircraft.[9] | |
Heinz Horn | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Gotenhafen by Royal Air Force aircraft.[9] | |
USS Hull | Typhoon Cobra: The Farragut-class destroyer foundered in the Philippine Sea (14°57′N 127°58′E) with the loss of 98 of her 160 crew. Forty-one survivors were rescued by USS Tabberer ( | |
Leverkusen | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Danzig, Germany,[109] or at Gotenhafen.[9] | |
USS Monaghan | Typhoon Cobra: The Farragut-class destroyer foundered in the Philippine Sea (14°57′N 127°58′E) with the loss of 94 of her 100 crew. Survivors rescued on 20 December. | |
USS PT-300 | World War II: The PT boat was sunk off Mindoro, Philippines (12°19′N 121°05′E) by a kamikaze attack. Four crew were killed, four missing and six of the seven survivors were wounded.[110][111] | |
Schleswig-Holstein | World War II: The training ship, a former Deutschland-class battleship, was bombed and sunk in shallow waters in Gotenhafen by Royal Air Force aircraft. Raised post-war and used as training hulk. | |
Seelöwe | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Gotenhafen by Royal Air Force aircraft. Refloated in 1946 and repaired. Entered Polish service in 1949 as Warta.[112] | |
Silverlaurel | World War II: Convoy BTC 10: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel south of the Eddystone Lighthouse (50°07′N 4°40′W) by U-485 ( | |
USS Spence | Typhoon Cobra: The Fletcher-class destroyer foundered in the Philippine Sea (14°57′N 127°58′E) with the loss of 312 of her 336 crew. Fourteen survivors were rescued by USS Tabberer ( | |
SS Steel Traveller | World War II: Convoy ATM-16: The United States Army chartered cargo ship struck a mine in the Scheldt. She split in two and sank near Buoy NF 16. Two crewmen were killed. A passenger, 26 gunners and 45 crewmen were rescued by La Combattante ( | |
T10 | World War II: The Type 35 torpedo boat was bombed and sunk off Gotenhafen by Royal Air Force aircraft.[115] | |
Theresia L M Russ | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by a Royal Air Force air raid on Gotenhafen. She was later repaired and returned to service. | |
Trude Schünemann | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Gotenhafen by Royal Air Force aircraft.[9] | |
U-1209 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine hit the Wolf Rock between the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall, United Kingdom and was consequently scuttled with the loss of nine of her 44 crew. The survivors were picked up by Royal Navy vessels.[116][117] | |
Unitas | World War II: The factory ship was sunk at Gotenhafen by Royal Air Force aircraft.[9] | |
Waldemar Kophamel | World War II: The submarine tender was bombed and sunk by aircraft off the German coast. Raised in 1950 and transferred to the Soviet Union in 1951.[118] | |
Zähringen | World War II: The target ship, a former Wittelsbach-class battleship, was bombed and sunk at Gotenhafen by Royal Air Force aircraft. |
19 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Hida Maru | World War II: The Type 1K ore carrier was bombed and damaged at Hong Kong by four North American P-51 Mustangs of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. She was beached in a sinking condition. The wreck was bombed again on 16 January 1945 by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. The wreck was totally abandoned on 4 May 1945.[119] | |
Shinfuku Maru | World War II: The cargo ship, which had been torpedoed and damaged on 6 December by USS Segundo ( | |
U-737 | The Type VIIC submarine collided with MRS-25 ( | |
UJ 1116 | World War II: The KUJ-class submarine chaser was sunk by a mine off Feiestein, Norway.[122] | |
Unryū | World War II: The aircraft carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (29°59′N 124°03′E) by USS Redfish ( |
20 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bryteren | The cargo ship collided with Bretagne ( | |
Hiyoshi Maru No. 2 GO | World War II: Convoy No. 3217: The transport was damaged by a mine off Chichijima, Japan, and was beached. She was refloated on 6 January 1945.[123] | |
USS LST-359 | World War II: The landing ship tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north-east of the Azores, Portugal (42°04′N 19°08′W) by U-870 ( | |
Mamiya | World War II: The supply ship was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea (17°48′N 114°09′E) by USS Sealion ( | |
SF 312 | World War II: The Siebelfahre Type 43 was sunk in the port of Memel by Soviet bombers. She was later raised and repaired.[51][127][128] | |
Shoeki Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk south of the Celebes Islands by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.[9] |
21 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Hitonose | The repair ship sank after colliding with the merchant ship Kosho ( | |
USS LST-460 | World War II: The landing ship tank was damaged in the Sulu Sea by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft attack and was abandoned.[130] | |
USS LST-749 | World War II: The LST-542-class landing ship tank was sunk in the Sulu Sea by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft attack with the loss of many lives. Survivors were rescued by USS Converse ( | |
Reshitl'nyj | World War II: The gunboat was rammed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Mys Korabel'naya Pakhta by U-995 ( | |
Samtucky | World War II: Convoy HX 327: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (44°22′N 63°23′W) by U-806 ( | |
Trostburg | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Hamburg, Germany. Wreck scrapped in the Soviet Union from August 1950.[133] | |
UJ 1113 and UJ 1702 | World War II: The KUJ-class naval trawler/submarine chasers struck mines and sank off the Feistein Lighthouse, Norway.[122][134] | |
UJ 1116 | World War II: The KUJ-class naval trawler/submarine chaser was lost on this date.[135] | |
Weichselland | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank near Stavanger, Norway.[136] |
22 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arita Maru | World War II: Convoy HI-82: The Type 2TL standard tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Quảng Ngãi, French Indochina (15°07′N 109°05′E) by USS Flasher ( | |
Chidori | World War II: The Chidori-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (34°30′N 138°02′E) 90 nautical miles (170 km) west-south-west of Yokosuka by USS Tilefish ( | |
Eberhard | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Rixhöft, Pomerania.[9][140] | |
USS LST-563 | ||
Kenzui Maru | World War II: Convoy TAMA-36: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of North San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines by USS Blenny ( | |
Omurosan Maru | World War II: Convoy HI-82: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 25 miles east of Quang Ngai, French Indochina (15°07′N 109°05′E) by USS Flasher ( | |
Otowasan Maru | World War II: Convoy HI-82: The Otowasan Maru-class tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Quảng Ngãi, (15°07′N 109°05′E) by USS Flasher ( | |
R-402 | World War II: The Type R-401 minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Feiestein, Norway.[145] | |
Reporter | World War II: The customs vessel was sunk in the Baltic Sea by Soviet Petlyakov Pe-2 aircraft.[51] | |
SW.31 | World War II: The police vessel was sunk in the Baltic Sea by Soviet Petlyakov Pe-2 aircraft.[51] | |
UJ 1211 Narvik | The Seeteufel-class naval whaler/submarine chaser was wrecked at Ulvenfeuer.[146] | |
Vs 60 Fredericus Rex | World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Usedom, Pomerania.[9] | |
Vs 134 | The KFK 2-class naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was sunk in a collision.[147] | |
Yaei Maru No. 6 | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca by HMS Terrapin and HMS Trenchant (both |
23 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Assault demolition motorboats | World War II: Fifty Maru-ni Type explosive motor boats were destroyed in their base in a cave on Corregidor, Philippines, when an engine compartment fire detonated the explosives on board one boat as the boats are preparing to sortie. One hundred crewmen were killed.[148] | |
Dumfries | World War II: Convoy MKS 71: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel south-east of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight (50°23′N 1°43′W) by U-313 ( | |
M-489 | World War II: The Type 1940 minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Bømlafjorden, Norway by HNoMS MTB 712 ( | |
HMMTB 357 | World War II: The motor torpedo boat was shelled and damaged by German surface ships, and foundered the next day in the North Sea.[151] | |
S 185 | World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboote was shelled and sunk in a battle against HMS Curzon, HMS Kittiwake and HMS Torrington (all | |
S-192 | World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboote was shelled and sunk in a battle against HMS Curzon, HMS Kittiwake and HMS Torrington (all |
24 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alan A. Dale | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Antwerp, Belgium by a German Biber midget submarine. All 65 crew survived. | |
BMO-594 | World War II: The MO-class small guard ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Cape Pakri by U-637 ( | |
CH-30 | World War II: The CH-28-class submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching (02°42′N 111°05′E) by USS Barbero ( | |
HMCS Clayoquot | World War II: Convoy XB 139: The Bangor-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Sambro Lightship ( | |
Empire Path | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the English Channel off Dunkerque, Nord, France (51°22′N 2°25′E). She was beached but her back was broken. Declared a total loss.[156] | |
Junpo Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Makassar, Netherlands East Indies (01°10′N 108°20′E) by USS Barbero ( | |
Leopoldville | World War II: Convoy WEP 3: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France (49°45′N 1°34′W) with the loss of 819 of the 2,374 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Brilliant ( | |
T-8 | World War II: The No.1-class landing ship was sunk off Chichi Jima (25°10′N 141°00′E) by USS Case and USS Roe (both | |
T-157 | World War II: The No.103-class landing ship was sunk at Iwo Jima (24°47′N 141°20′E) by USS Case and USS Roe (both | |
Robert J. Walker | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off the south coast of New South Wales, Australia (36°32′S 150°45′E) by U-862 ( |
25 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Baltenland | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by K-56 ( | |
HMS Dakins | World War II: The Captain-class frigate was severely damaged by a mine in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium. Declared a total constructive loss.[162] | |
Manila Maru | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Mingo ( | |
Reisui Maru | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Makassar by HMS Terrapin and HMS Trenchant (both |
26 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Affleck | World War II: The Captain-class frigate was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cherbourg, Manche, France by U-486 ( | |
HMS Capel | World War II: The Captain-class frigate was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north-east of Cherbourg (49°50′N 1°41′W) by U-486 ( | |
Biwi | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk off Olskjær, Norway by HNoMS MTB 627 and HNoMS MTB 717 (both | |
James H. Breasted | World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk in the Philippine Sea at Mindoro, Philippines by Japanese aircraft.[165] | |
Kiyoshimo | World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was bombed and damaged by United States Army aircraft off Mindoro, Philippines. She was then torpedoed and sunk 145 nautical miles (269 km) south of Manila (12°20′N 121°00′E) by USS PT-223 ( | |
RT-52 Som | World War II: The fishing vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Cape Svyatoy Nos by U-995 ( | |
U-2342 | World War II: The Type XXIII submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Swinemünde, Pomerania (54°01′08″N 14°15′20″E) with the loss of seven crew. The wreck was dispersed in 1954. | |
Benjamin Ide Wheeler | Liberty ship sank after kamikaze attack at Leyte Gulf with the loss of two crew. The wreck refloated and used as stationary depot ship at site. Scrapped in 1948 |
27 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
HR 1 Varouni | The armed yacht was lost on this date.[168] | |
Jamaica Planter | World War II: Convoy HX 326: The cargo ship collided with Wellesley ( | |
T-7 | World War II: The No.1-class landing ship was sunk at Iwo Jima (24°47′N 141°20′E) by USS Fanning, USS Cummings, and USS Dunlap (all | |
T-132 | World War II: The No.103-class landing ship was sunk at Iwo Jima (24°47′N 141°20′E) by USS Fanning, USS Cummings, and USS Dunlap (all | |
U-877 | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north-west of the Azores, Portugal (46°25′N 36°38′W) by HMCS St. Thomas ( |
28 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Empire Javelin | World War II: The infantry landing ship was sunk, probably by a mine, in the English Channel north-east of Cherbourg, Manche, France (50°5′N 1°0′W). Survivors were rescued by L'Escarmouche ( | |
Hobart Baker | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea off Mindoro, Philippines by Japanese aircraft.[172] | |
Holmengraa | World War II: The naval tanker was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Horten, Norway.[173] | |
John Burke | World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk in the Philippine Sea off Mindoro by a Japanese kamikaze attack. The ship exploded and sank killing all 28 gunners and 40 crewmen.[174] | |
La France | World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was bombed and sunk at Skudeneshavn, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. Refloated in 1946, repaired and returned to Norwegian commercial service.[9][175][176] | |
USS LST-750 | World War II: The LST-542-class landing ship tank was damaged in the Sulu Sea off Los Negros (09°01′N 122°30′E) by a Japanese kamikaze attack. She was scuttled by USS Edwards ( | |
Nosaki | World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north-east of Nha Trang, French Indochina by USS Dace ( | |
U-735 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk by Royal Air Force aircraft off Horten, Norway with the loss of 39 of the 40 crew on board at the time. | |
William Sharon | World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk off Mindoro by a Japanese kamikaze attack.[9] |
29 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Arthur Sewall | World War II: Convoy TBC 21: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south-east of Portland Bill, Dorset (50°28′N 2°28′W) by U-322 ( | |
Black Hawk | World War II: Convoy TBC 21: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel by U-322 ( | |
HMMTB 782 | World War II: The motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine off the Scheldt.[181] | |
Nordvard | World War II: The U-boat support ship was bombed and sunk off Moss, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. One hundred and sixteen crew were killed.[9][182][183] | |
T-883 Dvina | World War II: Convoy KB 37: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea south-east of Cape Svyatoj Nos by U-995 ( | |
Thann | World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Darß, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.[9] | |
U-322 | World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the English Channel south of Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom (50°25′N 2°26′W) by HMCS Calgary ( | |
Vänersborg | World War II: The cargo ship either struck a mine and sank 20 nautical miles (37 km) off the Utklippan Lighthouse with the loss of nineteen of her twenty crew,[186] or was torpedoed and sunk by K51 ( | |
Vestkap | The coaster was driven ashore in a storm at Stokmarknes, Norway and was a total loss.[187] | |
Walter Korte | World War II: The buoy tender sank in the Baltic Sea off Swinemünde, Pomerania. Probable cause of loss was striking a mine.[9] | |
130 | World War II: The lighter was sunk in Philippines waters by USS Hawkbill ( |
30 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Aobason Maru | World War II: Convoy MATA-38: The Aobason Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk at San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines by Liberator aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. Twenty-five soldiers, a gunner and three crew members were killed.[188] | |
CD-20 | World War II: Convoy MATA-38: The Type D escort ship was bombed and sunk at the mouth of Lingayen Gulf, Luzon (06°30′N 120°18′E) by Douglas A-20 Havoc, North American B-25 Mitchell and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. Fifty-two crew members were lost.[189] | |
CH-18 | World War II: Convoy MATA-38: The CH-13-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk at the mouth of Lingayen Gulf (06°30′N 120°18′E) by Douglas A-20 Havoc, North American B-25 Mitchell and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[190] | |
Juan de Fuca | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged by a Japanese aircraft, without casualties, in the Philippine Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) off Mindoro, Philippines. She was beached on Ambulong Island. She was later refloated and towed to Subic Bay. Repaired and entered United States Navy service as USS Araner.[191][192] | |
Kuretake | World War II: Convoy MATA-38: The Wakatake-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) southeast of Formosa (21°00′N 121°24′E) by USS Razorback ( | |
Muroran Maru | World War II: Convoy MATA-38: The transport was bombed and north of Lingayen Gulf (17°17′N 120°24′E) by Douglas A-20 Havoc, North American B-25 Mitchell and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. 71 crewmen were killed. There were only 3 survivors.[190][194] | |
USS Orestes | World War II: The Varuna-class motor torpedo boat tender was damaged in the Pacific Ocean by an Aichi D3A Val aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy which crashed into her amidships killing 45 of her 341 crew. She was beached and later towed to Leyte, Philippines by USS LST-708 ( | |
USS Porcupine | World War II: The Armadillo-class tanker was damaged in Mangarin Bay (12°21′N 121°02′E) by a Japanese Aichi D3A Val aircraft in a Kamikaze attack. She was scuttled by USS Gansevoort ( | |
Tbilisi | World War II: Convoy KP 24: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea (69°56′N 32°29′E) by U-956 ( | |
Teikai Maru | World War II: Convoy MATA-38: The transport was bombed and damaged north of Lingayen Gulf, Luzon (17°17′N 120°24′E) by Douglas A-20 Havoc, North American B-25 Mitchell and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. The burning wreck drifted aground on the coast. 22 passengers, fifteen gunners and 23 crew members were lost.[190][196] |
31 December
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Achilles | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk off Flekkefjord, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.[9][197] | |
Faro | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in an American air raid.[198] | |
M-445 | World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in an American air raid.[199] | |
Mannheim | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in an American air raid.[200] | |
Palermo | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in Flekkefjord by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.[9] | |
Rival | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in an American air raid.[201] | |
U-906 | World War II: The unfinished Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in an American air raid.[202] | |
U-2530 | World War II: The Type XXI submarine was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in an American air raid. Refloated in January 1945.[203] | |
Unryu Maru | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean near Port Blair, Andaman Islands by HMS Shakespeare ( |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Charlestown | The Town-class destroyer collided with HMS Florizel ( | |
HMS Cyrus | The Cybele-class mine destructor vessel was wrecked in the Seine River sometime in December.[205] | |
Ha-83 | The midget submarine was lost in late December when she ran aground off Cebu, Philippines.[206] | |
James Harrod | The Liberty ship was involved in a collision in the North Sea off Walmer, Kent. She caught fire and was then beached.[207] | |
HMS LCA 1188 | The landing craft assault was lost sometime in December.[208] | |
S-602 | World War II: The MAS 423-class MAS boat was scuttled at Šibenik, Yugoslavia.[209] | |
Pionier | The Pionier-class river monitor was lost sometime in December. Salvaged post war and put in service as ORP Okon ( | |
SS-10 and SS-14 | World War II: Convoy TA-7, 2nd group: The SS craft No. 3-class landing ships, comprising an unescorted convoy, went missing on the night of 1–2 December, and lost with all hands after departing Palompon, Leyte, Philippines. USS Conway, USS Cony, USS Eaton, and USS Sigourney (all | |
U-196 | World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine went missing on or after 1 December whilst on patrol in the Sunda Strait with the loss of all 65 crew. Cause unknown. | |
U-262 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and damaged at Gotenhafen, Pomerania. She was stricken from the navy register in April 1945. The wreck was scrapped in 1947.[212] | |
U-400 | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°33′16″N 5°11′37″W) in mid-December with the loss of all 50 crew. | |
USS YCF-42 | The non-self-propelled car float was lost sometime in December.[213] |
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Ship events in 1944 | |||||||||||
Ship launches: | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 |
Ship commissionings: | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 |
Shipwrecks: | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 |