List Of Shipwrecks In The Atlantic Ocean

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The Atlantic Ocean, not including Arctic and Antarctic regions

This is a partial list of shipwrecks which occurred in the Atlantic Ocean. The list includes ships that sank, foundered, grounded, or were otherwise lost. The Atlantic Ocean is here defined in its widest sense to include: the Baltic Sea; Black Sea; the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico; the English Channel; the Labrador Sea; the Mediterranean Sea; the Mid-Atlantic; the North Sea; and the Norwegian Sea.

Baltic Sea

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Aura II  Finnish Navy 13 January 1940 A Finnish escort vessel that was sunk by its own depth charge north of Märket Island. [ ⚑ ] 60°23′N 19°10′E / 60.383°N 19.167°E / 60.383; 19.167 (Finnish escort carrier Aura II)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Nazi Germany 3 May 1945 A German prison ship that was bombed by RAF Typhoons, resulting in the deaths of over 4,000 prisoners-of-war. [ ⚑ ] 54°3.9′N 10°50.45′E / 54.065°N 10.84083°E / 54.065; 10.84083 (SS Cap Arcona (1927))
missing name  Sweden 28 September 1994 A Swedish cruise ferry that sank during a storm, claiming 852 lives. [ ⚑ ] 59°23′N 21°42′E / 59.383°N 21.7°E / 59.383; 21.7 (MS Estonia)
missing name  Nazi Germany 16 April 1945 A German transport ship torpedoed by L-3, with thousands of German civilians and wounded soldiers on board. [ ⚑ ] 55°12′00″N 18°18′00″E / 55.200°N 18.300°E / 55.200; 18.300 (MV Goya)
Graf Zeppelin  Soviet Navy 16 August 1947 A Graf Zeppelin-class aircraft carrier that never saw service in World War II, and was sunk as a target north of Władysławowo, Poland. [ ⚑ ] 55°31′03″N 18°17′09″E / 55.5175°N 18.28583°E / 55.5175; 18.28583 (German aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin)
Ilmarinen  Finnish Navy 13 September 1941 A Väinämöinen-class coastal defence ship that was sunk by mines. [ ⚑ ] 59°27′N 21°05′E / 59.45°N 21.083°E / 59.45; 21.083 (Finnish coastal defence ship Ilmarinen)
missing name  Poland 14 January 1993 A Polish ferry that capsized in hurricane-force winds off Cape Arkona, Germany. [ ⚑ ] 54°36′N 14°13′E / 54.6°N 14.217°E / 54.6; 14.217 (MS Jan Heweliusz)
Lefort  Russia Navy 22 September 1857 A Russian ship of the line that capsized in the Gulf of Finland. [ ⚑ ] 59°57′N 27°17′E / 59.95°N 27.283°E / 59.95; 27.283 (Russian ship Lefort)
Pallada  Russia Navy 11 October 1914 A Bayan-class armored cruiser that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 59°36′30″N 22°49′00″E / 59.6083°N 22.8167°E / 59.6083; 22.8167 (Russian cruiser Pallada (1906))
Koral  Soviet Navy January 1945 An M57-class minesweeper that sank 35 kilometres (19 nmi) from Tallinn, Estonia.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 23 October 1915 A Prinz Adalbert-class armored cruiser that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of Liepāja, Latvia. [ ⚑ ] 56°33′N 20°18′E / 56.55°N 20.3°E / 56.55; 20.3 (SMS Prinz Adalbert (1901))
Rusalka  Russia Navy 7 September 1893 A Russian ironclad warship that sank in the Gulf of Finland.
missing name  Germany Navy 18 February 1944 A Type IIB U-boat that sank west of Baltiysk, Kaliningrad Oblast. [ ⚑ ] 54°52′00″N 19°29′08″E / 54.8666667°N 19.48556°E / 54.8666667; 19.48556 (German submarine U-7 (1935))
missing name  Germany Navy 12 December 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that collided with German warship M 203 northwest of Pillau, Russia. [ ⚑ ] 54°58′N 19°33′E / 54.967°N 19.55°E / 54.967; 19.55 (German submarine U-416)
missing name  Germany Navy 15 November 1941 A Type VIIC U-boat that collided with missing name north of Łeba, Poland. [ ⚑ ] 55°23′N 17°05′E / 55.383°N 17.083°E / 55.383; 17.083 (German submarine U-583)
missing name  Germany Navy 24 February 1943 A Type VIIC U-boat that sank in a collision with missing name northwest of Łeba, Poland. [ ⚑ ] 55°15′N 17°15′E / 55.25°N 17.25°E / 55.25; 17.25 (German submarine U-649)
missing name  Germany Navy 12 February 1945 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by mine in the Gulf of Finland. [ ⚑ ] 59°30′N 23°0′E / 59.5°N 23°E / 59.5; 23 (German submarine U-676)
missing name  Germany Navy 2 March 1945 A Type XXI U-boat that was sunk by a mine off Warnemünde, Germany. [ ⚑ ] 54°11′N 12°05′E / 54.183°N 12.083°E / 54.183; 12.083 (German submarine U-3519)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 7 November 1915 A Gazelle-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of Scania, Sweden.
Vasa 10 August 1628 A Swedish warship that capsized at Stockholm, Sweden, less than 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) into its maiden voyage. The wreck was raised in 1961, and now rests in the Vasa Museum. [ ⚑ ] 59°19′40″N 18°05′28″E / 59.32778°N 18.09111°E / 59.32778; 18.09111 (Vasa (ship))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 4 September 1919 An Admiralty V-class destroyer that struck a mine off Seiskari in the Gulf of Finland. [ ⚑ ] 60°1′N 28°22′E / 60.017°N 28.367°E / 60.017; 28.367 (HMS Verulam (1917))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 31 August 1919 An Admiralty V-class destroyer that was torpedoed by the Pantera off Seiskari in the Gulf of Finland. [ ⚑ ] 60°5′N 28°23′E / 60.083°N 28.383°E / 60.083; 28.383 (HMS Vittoria (1917))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 4 September 1901 A Wacht-class aviso that collided with Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. east of Cape Arkona, Germany. [ ⚑ ] 54°41′00″N 13°31′00″E / 54.6833°N 13.5167°E / 54.6833; 13.5167 (SMS Wacht)
missing name  Polish Navy 3 September 1939 A Wicher-class destroyer that was sunk by German bombers. The wreck was later towed to the area off Jastarnia, Poland. [ ⚑ ] 54°40′N 18°32′E / 54.667°N 18.533°E / 54.667; 18.533 (ORP Wicher (1928))
missing name  Nazi Germany 30 January 1945 A German cruise ship that was torpedoed by Soviet submarine S-13 during Operation Hannibal, killing an estimated 9,400 people, nearly all of whom were civilians. [ ⚑ ] 55°04′22″N 17°25′17″E / 55.0729°N 17.4213°E / 55.0729; 17.4213 (MV Wilhelm Gustloff)

Bay of Biscay

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
missing name  Germany Navy 18 August 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by depth charges dropped by three Royal Canadian Navy destroyers, missing name, missing name and missing name near La Rochelle [ ⚑ ] 45°52′N 02°36′W / 45.867°N 2.6°W / 45.867; -2.6 (German submarine U-621)
missing name  Germany Navy 11 July 1944 A Type IXC/40 U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 46°31′N 5°29′W / 46.517°N 5.483°W / 46.517; -5.483 (German submarine U-1222)

Black Sea

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Soviet Navy 31 August 1986 An ocean liner that collided with a cargo ship Pyotr Vasev in Tsemes Bay. [ ⚑ ] 44°36′15″N 37°52′35″E / 44.60417°N 37.87639°E / 44.60417; 37.87639 (SS Admiral Nakhimov)
Armenia  Soviet Navy 7 November 1941 A Russian hospital ship that was sunk by German aircraft, with at least 5,000 deaths. [ ⚑ ] 44°15′N 34°17′E / 44.25°N 34.283°E / 44.25; 34.283 (Armenia (ship))
Portugal  Russia Navy 30 March 1916 A Russian hospital ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. off Rize Province, Turkey. [ ⚑ ] 42°00′36″N 41°11′24″E / 42.01°N 41.19°E / 42.01; 41.19 (Russian hospital ship Portugal)
Struma 24 February 1942 A refugee ship that was torpedoed by Shch-213 with over 700 Romanian Jewish immigrants aboard. [ ⚑ ] 41°23′N 29°13′E / 41.383°N 29.217°E / 41.383; 29.217 (Struma (ship))
MT Unirea  Romania 13 October 1982 An oil tanker that exploded 40 nautical miles (74 km) southeast of Kaliakra, Bulgaria.

Caribbean Sea

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 19 August 1942 A tanker that was torpedoed by missing name near Grenada. [ ⚑ ] 11°58′N 62°38′W / 11.967°N 62.633°W / 11.967; -62.633 (SS British Consul)
missing name  Panama 4 June 1942 An oil tanker that was torpedoed by missing name about 41 nautical miles (76 km) southwest of Isla de Mona, Puerto Rico. [ ⚑ ] 17°30′N 68°20′W / 17.5°N 68.333°W / 17.5; -68.333 (MV C.O. Stillman)
missing name  St. Kitts and Nevis 1 August 1970 An overloaded passenger ferry boat that sank crossing the channel between the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands [ ⚑ ] 17°10′50″N 62°40′30″W / 17.18056°N 62.675°W / 17.18056; -62.675 (MV Cristena)
missing name  United States Navy 12 October 1943 A Gato-class submarine that was sunk north of Panama. [ ⚑ ] 12°21′N 78°50′W / 12.35°N 78.833°W / 12.35; -78.833 (USS Dorado (SS-248))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 13 April 1942 A tanker that was torpedoed by missing name southwest of Haiti. [ ⚑ ] 17°40′N 74°50′W / 17.667°N 74.833°W / 17.667; -74.833 (SS Empire Amethyst)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 6 May 1942 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name west of the Cayman Islands. [ ⚑ ] 19°14′N 82°34′W / 19.233°N 82.567°W / 19.233; -82.567 (SS Empire Buffalo)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 21 August 1942 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name northeast of Trinidad. [ ⚑ ] 10°54′N 62°10′W / 10.9°N 62.167°W / 10.9; -62.167 (SS Empire Cloud)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 28 November 1942 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name off Guyana. [ ⚑ ] 9°00′N 58°30′W / 9°N 58.5°W / 9; -58.5 (SS Empire Cromwell)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 9 July 1942 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name northwest of Tobago. [ ⚑ ] 11°40′N 60°55′W / 11.667°N 60.917°W / 11.667; -60.917 (SS Empire Explorer)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Mexico 21 May 1942 An oil tanker that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 23°30′N 84°24′W / 23.5°N 84.4°W / 23.5; -84.4 (SS Faja de Oro)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United States Navy 24 November 1943 A Liberty ship that was sunk by missing name northwest of Cristóbal, Panama. [ ⚑ ] 10°29′N 80°20′W / 10.483°N 80.333°W / 10.483; -80.333 (SS Melville E. Stone)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United States 13 May 1942 A cargo ship that was sunk by missing name about 90 nautical miles (170 km) east of Bonaire. [ ⚑ ] 14°2′N 83°13′W / 14.033°N 83.217°W / 14.033; -83.217 (SS Norlantic)
Surcouf  Free France Navy 18 February 1942 A French submarine that sank 80 nautical miles (150 km) north of Cristóbal, Panama, possibly due to a collision with an American freighter. [ ⚑ ] 10°40′N 79°32′W / 10.667°N 79.533°W / 10.667; -79.533 (French submarine Surcouf (N N 3))
missing name  United States Navy 21 January 1919 A tanker that was torpedoed by missing name southwest of Grenada. [ ⚑ ] 12°50′N 67°32′W / 12.833°N 67.533°W / 12.833; -67.533 (USS Sylvan Arrow (ID-2150))
missing name  United States Navy 11 March 1942 A cargo ship that was torpedoed off Cape San Antonio, Cuba. [ ⚑ ] 21°34′N 76°28′W / 21.567°N 76.467°W / 21.567; -76.467 (USS Texan (ID-1354))
missing name  Germany Navy 28 August 1942 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by missing name off Haiti. [ ⚑ ] 17°40′N 74°30′W / 17.667°N 74.5°W / 17.667; -74.5 (German submarine U-94 (1940))
missing name  Germany Navy 13 July 1942 A Type IXC U-boat that was sunk by missing name off Colón, Panama. [ ⚑ ] 09°46′N 81°29′W / 9.767°N 81.483°W / 9.767; -81.483 (German submarine U-153 (1941))
missing name  Germany Navy 28 July 1943 A Type IXC U-boat that was sunk by US aircraft south of Haiti. [ ⚑ ] 15°57′N 68°30′W / 15.95°N 68.5°W / 15.95; -68.5 (German submarine U-159 (1941))
missing name  Germany Navy 26 July 1943 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by an American aircraft southwest of Haiti's Tiburon Peninsula. [ ⚑ ] 18°06′N 75°00′W / 18.1°N 75°W / 18.1; -75 (German submarine U-359)
missing name  Germany Navy 22 August 1942 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a US aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 12°00′N 79°56′W / 12°N 79.933°W / 12; -79.933 (German submarine U-654)

Gulf of Mexico

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Albatross  United States 2 May 1961 A schooner that sank in a squall about 125 nautical miles (232 km) west of the Dry Tortugas, inspiring the film White Squall.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United States 6 May 1942 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name off Port Eads, Louisiana. [ ⚑ ] 28°35′N 88°22′W / 28.583°N 88.367°W / 28.583; -88.367 (SS Alcoa Puritan (1941))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United States 11 October 1923 A whaleback steamship that foundered 120 nautical miles (220 km) off Florida.
J. W. Clise  United States August 1940 A schooner that was caught in the 1940 Louisiana hurricane and sank south of Mobile, Alabama.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Mexico 27 June 1942 An oil tanker that was torpedoed by missing name near Tecolutla. [ ⚑ ] 20°15′N 96°20′W / 20.25°N 96.333°W / 20.25; -96.333 (SS Las Choapas)
SS Tuxpam  Mexico 27 June 1942 An oil tanker that was torpedoed by missing name near Tecolutla. [ ⚑ ] 20°15′N 96°20′W / 20.25°N 96.333°W / 20.25; -96.333 (SS Tuxpam (Mexican oil tanker))
U-2513  United States Navy 7 October 1951 A German Type XXI U-boat, operated by the US Navy from 1945 to 1949, sunk as a target [ ⚑ ] 24°52′0.9″N 83°18′35.64″W / 24.866917°N 83.3099°W / 24.866917; -83.3099 (German submarine U-2513)

English Channel

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Norway 22 February 1917 A cargo ship that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Ushant.
Akaroa  Norway 1 September 1917 A barque that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. [ ⚑ ] 49°21′N 4°25′W / 49.35°N 4.417°W / 49.35; -4.417 (Akaroa (barque))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 16 June 1944 A Captain-class frigate that foundered under tow near Portland Bill, Dorset. [ ⚑ ] 50°07′00″N 02°01′06″W / 50.1166667°N 2.01833°W / 50.1166667; -2.01833 (HMS Blackwood (K313))
missing name  United Kingdom 3 March 1917 A steamship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. south of Selsey Bill.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 17 April 1917 A hospital ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 50°16′N 1°00′W / 50.26°N 1.00°W / 50.26; -1.00 (SS Donegal)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Belgium 25 December 1917 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. near the Isle of Wight. [ ⚑ ] 50°26′30″N 1°29′31″W / 50.44167°N 1.49194°W / 50.44167; -1.49194 (SS Espagne (Anversois, 1909))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 18 March 1915 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. south of Eastbourne, England. [ ⚑ ] 50°36′N 0°25′E / 50.6°N 0.417°E / 50.6; 0.417 (SS Glenartney (1911))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 8 August 1940 A cargo ship that collided with SS Rye off Newhaven.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 7 April 1917 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 49°57′N 0°07′W / 49.95°N 0.117°W / 49.95; -0.117 (SS Rye (1914))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 2 April 1908 A C-class destroyer that collided with Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Isle of Wight.
missing name  Germany Navy 21 July 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. south of Brighton, East Sussex. [ ⚑ ] 50°27′N 00°13′W / 50.45°N 0.217°W / 50.45; -0.217 (German submarine U-212)
missing name  Germany Navy 10 March 1945 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a mine off Beachy Head. [ ⚑ ] 50°36′N 00°04′E / 50.6°N 0.067°E / 50.6; 0.067 (German submarine U-275)
missing name  Germany Navy 27 February 1945 A Type VIIC/41 U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. southwest of Penzance, Cornwall. [ ⚑ ] 49°46′N 05°47′W / 49.767°N 5.783°W / 49.767; -5.783 (German submarine U-327)
missing name  Germany Navy 4 August 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 50°23′N 00°06′E / 50.383°N 0.1°E / 50.383; 0.1 (German submarine U-671)
missing name  Germany Navy 18 July 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that came under attack from Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and was scuttled. [ ⚑ ] 50°3′N 2°30′W / 50.05°N 2.5°W / 50.05; -2.5 (German submarine U-672)
missing name  Germany Navy 7 July 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by missing name, missing name and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 50°32′N 00°23′W / 50.533°N 0.383°W / 50.533; -0.383 (German submarine U-678)
missing name  Germany Navy 29 June 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by British forces south of Salcombe, England. [ ⚑ ] 49°37′N 03°41′W / 49.617°N 3.683°W / 49.617; -3.683 (German submarine U-988)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 12 May 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 50°8′N 2°41′W / 50.133°N 2.683°W / 50.133; -2.683 (SM UB-72)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 26 May 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. west of the Isle of Portland, Dorset. [ ⚑ ] 50°32′N 2°32′W / 50.533°N 2.533°W / 50.533; -2.533 (SM UB-74)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 9 May 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by TS Queen Alexandra north of Cherbourg. [ ⚑ ] 49°49′N 1°30′W / 49.817°N 1.5°W / 49.817; -1.5 (SM UB-78)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 29 August 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by mine north of Calais. [ ⚑ ] 51°3′N 1°44′E / 51.05°N 1.733°E / 51.05; 1.733 (SM UB-109)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 24 May 1940 A W-class destroyer that was sunk by German dive bombers northwest of Calais, France. [ ⚑ ] 51°00′54″N 001°45′50″E / 51.015°N 1.76389°E / 51.015; 1.76389 (HMS Wessex (D43))

Irish Sea

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
missing name  Royal Navy 13 April 1945 A Type VIIC/41 U-boat that was captured by British ships northwest of Holyhead, Wales, and sank under tow the next day.
missing name  Germany Navy 26 January 1945 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by British ships. [ ⚑ ] 53°39′N 05°23′W / 53.65°N 5.383°W / 53.65; -5.383 (German submarine U-1051)
missing name  Germany Navy 27 January 1945 A Type VIIC/41 U-boat that was sunk by British frigates east of Wexford, Ireland. [ ⚑ ] 52°24′N 05°42′W / 52.4°N 5.7°W / 52.4; -5.7 (German submarine U-1172)

Labrador Sea

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United States 3 February 1943 A troopship that was torpedoed by missing name south of Greenland. [ ⚑ ] 59°22′N 48°42′W / 59.367°N 48.7°W / 59.367; -48.7 (USAT Dorcester)
missing name  United States Navy 13 June 1943 A United States Coast Guard cutter that was sunk southwest of Greenland, probably by a mine. [ ⚑ ] 60°50′N 52°0′W / 60.833°N 52°W / 60.833; -52 (USCGC Escanaba (WPG-77))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 3 November 1941 A merchant ship that was torpedoed by missing name northeast of Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland. [ ⚑ ] 51°21′N 51°45′W / 51.35°N 51.75°W / 51.35; -51.75 (SS Flynderborg)

Mediterranean Sea

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
missing name  Royal Australian Navy 30 April 1915 An E-class submarine that was attacked by Sultanhisar and scuttled in the Sea of Marmara. [ ⚑ ] 40°40′21″N 28°04′31″E / 40.672371°N 28.075218°E / 40.672371; 28.075218 (HMAS AE2)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United States 13 August 1942 A Type C3 cargo ship that was attacked by Italian MAS torpedo boats and scuttled off Kelibia, Tunisia. [ ⚑ ] 36°40′N 11°35′E / 36.667°N 11.583°E / 36.667; 11.583 (SS Almeria Lykes (1940))
Almirante Ferrándiz  Spanish Navy 29 September 1936 A Churruca-class destroyer that was sunk by Canarias in the Battle of Cape Espartel. [ ⚑ ] 36°14′47″N 4°38′30″W / 36.24639°N 4.64167°W / 36.24639; -4.64167 (Spanish destroyer Almirante Ferrándiz)
Amalfi  Italy Navy 7 July 1915 A Pisa-class armored cruiser that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 20 nautical miles (37 km) from Venice, Italy.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  France 28 January 1917 A troopship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. southwest of Peloponnese, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 35°29′24″N 20°01′12″E / 35.4900°N 20.0200°E / 35.4900; 20.0200 (SS Amiral Magon (1904))
Antikythera wreck 1st century BC An ancient shipwreck wreck discovered in October 1900 near the island of Antikythera. The wreck contained many artifacts and the world's oldest known analog computer, the Antikythera mechanism.[1] [ ⚑ ] 35°53′23″N 23°18′28″E / 35.8897°N 23.3078°E / 35.8897; 23.3078 (Antikythera wreck)
missing name  United Kingdom 6 November 1916 A passenger liner that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. southwest of the Peloponnese, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 36°30′N 20°30′E / 36.5°N 20.5°E / 36.5; 20.5 (RMS Arabia)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 14 November 1941 A British aircraft carrier torpedoed by missing name about 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Gibraltar.[2] [ ⚑ ] 36°3′N 4°45′W / 36.05°N 4.75°W / 36.05; -4.75 (HMS Ark Royal (91))
Armando Diaz  Italian Navy 25 February 1941 A Condottieri-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. off the Kerkennah Islands. [ ⚑ ] 34°33′N 11°45′E / 34.55°N 11.75°E / 34.55; 11.75 (Italian cruiser Armando Diaz)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 20 October 1806 Ran aground in the Strait of Sicily.[3] [ ⚑ ] 37°47′N 10°46′E / 37.783°N 10.767°E / 37.783; 10.767 (HMS Athenienne)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  France 17 February 1917 A cargo liner that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 35°22′00″N 18°32′00″E / 35.3667°N 18.5333°E / 35.3667; 18.5333 (SS Athos)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  France 19 July 1918 A passenger ship that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. 26 nautical miles (48 km) northeast of Cap Bon, Tunisia.
Baleares  Spanish Navy 6 March 1938 A Canarias-class heavy cruiser that was sunk by Lepanto in the Battle of Cape Palos. [ ⚑ ] 37°52′18″N 0°52′00″E / 37.87167°N 0.8666667°E / 37.87167; 0.8666667 (Spanish cruiser Baleares)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 25 November 1941 A Queen Elizabeth-class battleship that was torpedoed by missing name north of Sidi Barrani, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 32°34′N 26°24′E / 32.567°N 26.4°E / 32.567; 26.4 (HMS Barham (04))
missing name  United States Navy 6 November 1943 A Gleaves-class destroyer that was sunk by German aircraft off Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°10′N 6°0′E / 37.167°N 6°E / 37.167; 6 (USS Beatty (DD-640))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 15 June 1942 A Tribal-class destroyer that was sunk by the combined action of Italian cruisers and torpedo bombers during Operation Harpoon. [ ⚑ ] 36°12′0″N 11°38′0″E / 36.2°N 11.633333°E / 36.2; 11.633333 (HMS Bedouin (F67))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 December 1942 A Hunt-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name northwest of Oran, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 35°55′N 1°50′W / 35.917°N 1.833°W / 35.917; -1.833 (HMS Blean (L47))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 31 March 1941 A Dido-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by the Italian submarine Ambra south of Crete. [ ⚑ ] 33°20′0″N 26°35′0″E / 33.333333°N 26.583333°E / 33.333333; 26.583333 (HMS Bonaventure (31))
missing name  Royal Navy 21 September 1916 An Olympic-class ocean liner (sister ship to missing name) that struck a mine off the Greek island of Kea and sank with the loss of 30 lives.[4] [ ⚑ ] 37°42′05″N 24°17′02″E / 37.70139°N 24.28389°E / 37.70139; 24.28389 (HMHS Britannic)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 8 November 1942 A Thornycroft type flotilla leader that suffered heavy damage in Operation Terminal and later sank under tow. [ ⚑ ] 36°50′N 0°40′E / 36.833°N 0.667°E / 36.833; 0.667 (HMS Broke (D83))
missing name  United States Navy 9 October 1943 A Sims-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name off Salerno, Italy. [ ⚑ ] 39°57′N 14°28′E / 39.95°N 14.467°E / 39.95; 14.467 (USS Buck (DD-420))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 30 July 1941 A Grampus-class submarine that was rammed by the Italian torpedo boat Generale Achille Papa northwest of Tocra, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 32°49′N 20°11′E / 32.817°N 20.183°E / 32.817; 20.183 (HMS Cachalot (N83))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 12 August 1942 A C-class light cruiser that was sunk by Axum during Operation Pedestal. [ ⚑ ] 37°26′0″N 10°22′0″E / 37.433333°N 10.366667°E / 37.433333; 10.366667 (HMS Cairo (D87))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1 June 1941 A C-class light cruiser that was sunk by German bombers 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Alexandria, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 32°00′N 28°00′E / 32°N 28°E / 32; 28 (HMS Calcutta (D82))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 12 June 1940 A C-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by missing name about 50 nautical miles (93 km) south of Cape Lithion, Crete. [ ⚑ ] 34°03′N 24°05′E / 34.05°N 24.083°E / 34.05; 24.083 (HMS Calypso (D61))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 15 April 1917 A troopship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Malta. [ ⚑ ] 35°50′N 17°32′E / 35.833°N 17.533°E / 35.833; 17.533 (SS Cameronia (1911))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 18 May 1918 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. southeast of Sicily. [ ⚑ ] 36°17′N 15°13′E / 36.283°N 15.217°E / 36.283; 15.217 (SS Chesterfield (1913))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 22 February 1942 A cargo ship that was sunk by German aircraft off Bardia, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 31°57′N 25°26′E / 31.95°N 25.433°E / 31.95; 25.433 (SS City of Bradford (1903))
Console Generale Liuzzi  Italian Navy 27 June 1940 A Liuzzi-class submarine that was attacked by British destroyers and scuttled south of Crete. [ ⚑ ] 33°46′0″N 27°27′0″E / 33.766667°N 27.45°E / 33.766667; 27.45 (Italian submarine Console Generale Liuzzi)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 9 January 1917 A Duncan-class battleship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Malta. [ ⚑ ] 35°06′N 15°11′E / 35.1°N 15.183°E / 35.1; 15.183 (HMS Cornwallis (1901))
Danton  French Navy 19 March 1917 A Danton-class battleship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 22 nautical miles (41 km) southwest of Sardinia. [ ⚑ ] 38°45′35″N 8°3′30″E / 38.75972°N 8.05833°E / 38.75972; 8.05833 (French battleship Danton)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 July 1941 A D-class destroyer that was attacked by a German bomber and scuttled off Sidi Barrani, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 31°45′N 25°31′E / 31.75°N 25.517°E / 31.75; 25.517 (HMS Defender (H07))
Delfino  Italian Navy 23 March 1943 An Italian submarine that was scuttled after a collision east of the Strait of Gibraltar. [ ⚑ ] 35°54′0″N 4°17′0″W / 35.9°N 4.283333°W / 35.9; -4.283333 (Italian submarine Delfino (1930))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 27 April 1941 A D-class destroyer that was sunk by German aircraft off Cape Maleas, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 36°30′N 23°34′E / 36.5°N 23.567°E / 36.5; 23.567 (HMS Diamond (H22))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  France 14 July 1918 A cargo liner that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. north of Tobruk, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 33°12′00″N 23°55′00″E / 33.2000°N 23.9167°E / 33.2000; 23.9167 (SS Djemnah)
missing name  United Kingdom 26 May 1917 A hospital ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of Annaba, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°45′00″N 007°45′00″E / 37.75°N 7.75°E / 37.75; 7.75 (HMHS Dover Castle)
Durbo  Italian Navy 18 October 1940 An Italian Adua-class submarine that was attacked by British destroyers and scuttled east of Gibraltar. [ ⚑ ] 35°54′0″N 4°17′0″W / 35.9°N 4.283333°W / 35.9; -4.283333 (Italian submarine Durbo)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 August 1942 An aircraft carrier that was torpedoed by missing name about 70 nautical miles (130 km) south of Cape Salinas, Majorca. [ ⚑ ] 38°3′0″N 3°1′12.00″E / 38.05°N 3.02°E / 38.05; 3.02 (HMS Eagle (1918))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 24 October 1943 An E-class destroyer that hit a mine off Kalymnos, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 37°01′N 27°11′E / 37.017°N 27.183°E / 37.017; 27.183 (HMS Eclipse (H08))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 18 November 1943 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name off Taranto, Italy. [ ⚑ ] 39°24′N 17°40′E / 39.4°N 17.667°E / 39.4; 17.667 (SS Empire Dunstan)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 18 May 1943 A CAM ship that was torpedoed by missing name northeast of Mostaganem, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 36°37′N 00°46′E / 36.617°N 0.767°E / 36.617; 0.767 (SS Empire Eve)
HMT Empire Windrush  United Kingdom 30 March 1954 A troopship that caught fire and sank 32 nautical miles (59 km) northwest of Cape Caxine, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°00′N 2°11′E / 37°N 2.183°E / 37; 2.183 (HMT Empire Windrush)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 1 May 1943 An ocean liner that was sunk by German bombers 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Benghazi, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 32°40′N 19°53′E / 32.667°N 19.883°E / 32.667; 19.883 (SS Erinpura)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 July 1940 An E-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name and later sank under tow. [ ⚑ ] 36°6′35″N 3°22′12″W / 36.10972°N 3.37°W / 36.10972; -3.37 (HMS Escort (H66))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 23 July 1941 An E-class destroyer that was attacked by Italian aircraft and scuttled 50 nautical miles (93 km) northeast of Annaba, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°40′N 08°20′E / 37.667°N 8.333°E / 37.667; 8.333 (HMS Fearless (H67))
missing name  United States Navy 5 May 1944 A Buckley-class destroyer escort that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 36°7′N 2°40′W / 36.117°N 2.667°W / 36.117; -2.667 (USS Fechteler (DE-157))
Fiume  Italian Navy 29 March 1941 A Zara-class heavy cruiser that was sunk by British battleships in the Battle of Cape Matapan. [ ⚑ ] 35°21′N 20°57′E / 35.35°N 20.95°E / 35.35; 20.95 (Italian cruiser Fiume)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  France 7 November 1915 An ocean liner that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. southeast of Sardinia. [ ⚑ ] 38°08′N 9°54′E / 38.133°N 9.9°E / 38.133; 9.9 (SS France IV (1896))
missing name  United Kingdom 4 October 1916 A troopship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 195 nautical miles (361 km) east of Malta. [ ⚑ ] 35°33′9″N 18°26′0″E / 35.5525°N 18.433333°E / 35.5525; 18.433333 (RMS Franconia (1910))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 14 December 1941 An Arethusa-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by missing name off Alexandria, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 31°17′N 29°13′E / 31.283°N 29.217°E / 31.283; 29.217 (HMS Galatea (71))
Gaulois  French Navy 27 December 1916 A Charlemagne-class battleship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. in the Aegean Sea. [ ⚑ ] 36°30′N 23°45′E / 36.5°N 23.75°E / 36.5; 23.75 (French battlleship Gaulois (1896))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Vichy France 19 May 1943 A passenger ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. southeast of Nice, France. [ ⚑ ] 43°01′00″N 7°40′00″E / 43.0167°N 7.6667°E / 43.0167; 7.6667 (SS Général Bonaparte)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Greece 19 February 1959 A cargo ship that suffered a boiler explosion and sank off Euboea, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 38°35′N 24°21′E / 38.583°N 24.35°E / 38.583; 24.35 (SS Gisela L M Russ)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 6 February 1918 A cargo ship that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. 30 nautical miles (56 km) northeast of Cape Bon, Tunisia.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 16 June 1940 A Grampus-class submarine that was sunk by Italian torpedo boats. [ ⚑ ] 37°5′N 17°30′E / 37.083°N 17.5°E / 37.083; 17.5 (HMS Grampus (N56))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.]  Royal Navy 12 June 1942 A Hunt-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 32°5′N 25°30′E / 32.083°N 25.5°E / 32.083; 25.5 (HMS Grove (L77))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 17 January 1942 An L-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name off Sidi Barrani, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 31°50′N 26°15′E / 31.833°N 26.25°E / 31.833; 26.25 (HMS Gurkha (G63))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 15 June 1942 A H-class destroyer that was torpedoed by S-55 and scuttled the next day. [ ⚑ ] 34°10′N 22°0′E / 34.167°N 22°E / 34.167; 22 (HMS Hasty (H24))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Greece 8 December 1966 A car ferry that capsized northwest of Antimilos, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 36°52′N 24°8′E / 36.867°N 24.133°E / 36.867; 24.133 (SS Heraklion)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 16 June 1942 A Dido-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by missing name north of Sallum, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 33°20′N 26°00′E / 33.333°N 26°E / 33.333; 26 (HMS Hermione (74))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 22 December 1940 A H-class destroyer that struck a mine off Pantelleria and was scuttled. [ ⚑ ] 37°40′N 11°31′E / 37.667°N 11.517°E / 37.667; 11.517 (HMS Hyperion (H97))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 October 1943 A Bangor-class minesweeper that was torpedoed by missing name off Béjaïa, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°4′N 5°0′E / 37.067°N 5°E / 37.067; 5 (HMS Hythe (J194))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Netherlands Navy 13 November 1942 A Gerard Callenburgh-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name during Operation Torch. [ ⚑ ] 37°23′N 2°12′E / 37.383°N 2.2°E / 37.383; 2.2 (HNLMS Isaac Sweers)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Italy Navy 30 May 1917 An armed boarding steamer that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 46 nautical miles (85 km) southeast of Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 1 January 1917 A troopship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 58 nautical miles (107 km) southeast of Cape Matapan, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 35°42′N 23°19′E / 35.7°N 23.317°E / 35.7; 23.317 (SS Ivernia)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 12 May 1942 A J-class destroyer that was attacked by German bombers and scuttled the next day, north of Sidi Barrani, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 36°30′N 26°30′E / 36.5°N 26.5°E / 36.5; 26.5 (HMS Jackal (F22))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 26 March 1942 A J-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name north of Sidi Barrani, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 31°53′N 26°18′E / 31.883°N 26.3°E / 31.883; 26.3 (HMS Jaguar (F34))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 21 May 1941 A J-class destroyer that was sunk by Italian aircraft southeast of Crete. [ ⚑ ] 34°35′N 26°34′E / 34.583°N 26.567°E / 34.583; 26.567 (HMS Juno (F46))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 20 December 1941 A K-class destroyer that struck a mine and was scuttled north of Khoms, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 32°57′0″N 14°19′0″E / 32.95°N 14.316667°E / 32.95; 14.316667 (HMS Kandahar (F28))
HMS Kingston  Royal Navy 11 April 1942 A K-class destroyer bombed and damaged beyond repair by German aircraft while in drydock at Malta, after being heavily damaged by the Italian battleship Littorio on 22 March. Later scuttled and sunk as a blockship between the Selmun headland and Selmunett Island in northern Malta.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 12 May 1942 A K-class destroyer that was sunk by German bombers northwest of Mersa Matruh, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 32°23′24″N 26°11′24″E / 32.39°N 26.19°E / 32.39; 26.19 (HMS Kipling (F91))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 30 March 1944 An L-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name north of Palermo, Sicily. [ ⚑ ] 38°54′N 14°18′E / 38.9°N 14.3°E / 38.9; 14.3 (HMS Laforey (G99))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Vichy France 9 January 1942 An ocean liner that sank in a storm about 10 kilometres (5.4 nmi) northeast of Menorca, resulting in 292 deaths.
Léon Gambetta  French Navy 27 April 1915 A Léon Gambetta-class armored cruiser that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Santa Maria di Leuca. [ ⚑ ] 39°30′N 18°15′E / 39.5°N 18.25°E / 39.5; 18.25 (French cruiser Léon Gambetta)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 1 April 1971 A cargo ship that ran aground and sunk near Kos. [ ⚑ ] 36°32′N 26°57′E / 36.533°N 26.95°E / 36.533; 26.95 (SS Letchworth (1942))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 5 January 1917 A cargo ship that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. east of Malta. [ ⚑ ] 35°48′N 17°6′E / 35.8°N 17.1°E / 35.8; 17.1 (SS Lesbian (1915))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 14 July 1941 A cargo ship that was seized by Vichy French forces in Beruit harbour in 1940. In 1941, she was taken a short distance offshore and scuttled. Now a popular dive site.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 12 March 1943 An L-class destroyer that was sunk by German torpedo boats. [ ⚑ ] 37°53′N 9°50′E / 37.883°N 9.833°E / 37.883; 9.833 (HMS Lightning (G55))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 May 1942 An L-class destroyer that was sunk by German dive-bombers 100 nautical miles (190 km) northeast of Tobruk, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 33°24′N 25°38′E / 33.4°N 25.633°E / 33.4; 25.633 (HMS Lively (G40))
missing name  United States Navy 19 August 1943 A Gleaves-class destroyer that was sunk by a German dive-bomber in the Battle of Gela. [ ⚑ ] 36°52′N 13°56′E / 36.867°N 13.933°E / 36.867; 13.933 (USS Maddox (DD-622))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 10 November 1942 An M-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name off Algiers, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°53′N 003°57′E / 37.883°N 3.95°E / 37.883; 3.95 (HMS Martin (G44))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 31 May 1915 An ocean liner built in 1902 for the American Line. Purchased by the Royal Navy to act as a decoy ship for the Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. Sunk by the German submarine Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist..[5]
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Kingdom of Italy 29 August 1917 A bulk carrier that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Malta.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Italy Navy 15 February 1917 A troopship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 36°25′N 18°24′E / 36.417°N 18.4°E / 36.417; 18.4 (SS Minas (1891))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 16 April 1941 A Tribal-class destroyer that was sunk by the Italian Navigatori-class destroyer Luca Tarigo off the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia. [ ⚑ ] 34°56′0″N 11°42′0″E / 34.933333°N 11.7°E / 34.933333; 11.7 (HMS Mohawk (F31))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 March 1942 A Dido-class destroyer that was sunk by missing name south of Crete. [ ⚑ ] 32°1′N 26°20′E / 32.017°N 26.333°E / 32.017; 26.333 (HMS Naiad (93))
missing name  United States Navy 9 September 1943 A Navajo-class fleet tug that was sunk by German aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 40°38′N 14°38′E / 40.633°N 14.633°E / 40.633; 14.633 (USS Nauset (AT-89))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 19 December 1941 A Leander-class light cruiser that was sunk by mines off Tripoli, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 33°15′N 13°30′E / 33.25°N 13.5°E / 33.25; 13.5 (HMS Neptune (20))
missing name  Royal Australian Navy 16 June 1942 An N-class destroyer that was attacked by an Italian bomber and scuttled south of Crete. [ ⚑ ] 33°36′N 24°30′E / 33.6°N 24.5°E / 33.6; 24.5 (HMAS Nestor (G02))
Nereide  Italy Navy 5 August 1915 A Nautilus-class submarine that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. near Palagruža in the Adriatic Sea. [ ⚑ ] 42°23′N 16°16′E / 42.383°N 16.267°E / 42.383; 16.267 (Italian submarine Nereide)
missing name  United Kingdom 14 September 1943 A hospital ship that was attacked by German aircraft and scuttled off Salerno, Italy. [ ⚑ ] 40°13′N 14°21′E / 40.217°N 14.35°E / 40.217; 14.35 (HMHS Newfoundland)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 25 December 1942 A U-class submarine that was sunk by Italian torpedo boats northwest of Zembra, Tunisia. [ ⚑ ] 37°15′N 10°30′E / 37.25°N 10.5°E / 37.25; 10.5 (HMS P48 (1942))
HMS Pakenham  Royal Navy 16 April 1943 A P-class destroyer that was sunk in action by Italian torpedo boats southhwest of Marsala. [ ⚑ ] 37°26′N 12°30′E / 37.433°N 12.5°E / 37.433; 12.5 (HMS Pakenham)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 27 August 1918 A troopship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 84 nautical miles (156 km) east of Malta.
missing name  Royal Australian Navy 27 November 1941 A Grimsby-class sloop that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 32°20′N 24°35′E / 32.333°N 24.583°E / 32.333; 24.583 (HMAS Parramatta (U44))
Partenope  Italy Navy 24 March 1918 A Partenope-class torpedo cruiser that was torpedoed north of Bizerte, Tunisia, by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 37°53′N 10°10′E / 37.883°N 10.167°E / 37.883; 10.167 (Italian cruiser Partenope)
missing name  United States Navy 9 May 1944 A PC-461-class submarine chaser that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 38°41′N 13°43′E / 38.683°N 13.717°E / 38.683; 13.717 (USS PC-558)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 18 February 1944 An Arethusa-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by missing name west of Naples, Italy. [ ⚑ ] 40°33′N 13°15′E / 40.55°N 13.25°E / 40.55; 13.25 (HMS Penelope (97))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 30 December 1915 A passenger liner that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 71 nautical miles (131 km) southeast of Cape Martello, Crete.
Pola  Italian Navy 29 March 1941 A Zara-class heavy cruiser that was sunk by British battleships in the Battle of Cape Matapan. [ ⚑ ] 35°19′N 20°59′E / 35.317°N 20.983°E / 35.317; 20.983 (Italian cruiser Pola)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 2 December 1942 A Q-class destroyer that was sunk by German aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 37°32′N 08°32′E / 37.533°N 8.533°E / 37.533; 8.533 (HMS Quentin (G78))
HMT Rohna  Royal Navy 26 November 1943 A troopship that was sunk by German aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 37°1′12″N 5°12′6″E / 37.02°N 5.20167°E / 37.02; 5.20167 (HMT Rohna)
HMT Royal Edward  Royal Navy 13 August 1915 A passenger ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist., with possibly as many as 1,865 dead.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 14 December 1916 An ocean liner that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 35°30′N 18°52′E / 35.5°N 18.867°E / 35.5; 18.867 (SS Russian (1895))
Gustave Zédé  French Navy 26 February 1976 A submarine tender that was sunk as a target ship south of Marseille. [ ⚑ ] 42°30′N 5°24′E / 42.5°N 5.4°E / 42.5; 5.4 (Gustave Zédé)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 24 April 1943 An S-class submarine that was attacked by the Climene and scuttled southwest of Tunis, Tunisia. [ ⚑ ] 37°29′N 10°46′E / 37.483°N 10.767°E / 37.483; 10.767 (HMS Sahib (P212))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  France 11 May 1918 A troopship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. northeast of Tunis, Tunisia. [ ⚑ ] 37°02′24″N 11°21′36″E / 37.0400°N 11.3600°E / 37.0400; 11.3600 (SS Sant Anna)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United States 13 August 1942 A refrigerator ship that was torpedoed by Italian motor boats 25 nautical miles (46 km) southeast of Cape Bon, Tunisia. [ ⚑ ] 36°20′N 11°28′E / 36.333°N 11.467°E / 36.333; 11.467 (SS Santa Elisa)
missing name  United States Navy 25 September 1943 An Auk-class minesweeper that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 40°20′N 14°35′E / 40.333°N 14.583°E / 40.333; 14.583 (USS Skill (AM-115))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 January 1941 A Town-class light cruiser that was attacked by German dive bombers southeast of Malta. [ ⚑ ] 34°54′N 18°24′E / 34.9°N 18.4°E / 34.9; 18.4 (HMS Southampton (83))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 21 April 1943 An S-class submarine that was sunk by Hermes west of Livorno, Italy. [ ⚑ ] 43°34′N 9°37′E / 43.567°N 9.617°E / 43.567; 9.617 (HMS Splendid (P228))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 24 September 1952 A S-class submarine that sank off Toulon, France. [ ⚑ ] 43°01′N 7°40′E / 43.017°N 7.667°E / 43.017; 7.667 (HMS Sportsman (P229))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1694 An English warship that sank with a cargo of gold, possibly worth $500 million
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 13 February 1942 A T-class submarine that was sunk by the Italian destroyer Circe near the Gulf of Taranto. [ ⚑ ] 39°15′0″N 17°45′0″E / 39.25°N 17.75°E / 39.25; 17.75 (HMS Tempest (N86))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 12 December 1943 A Hunt-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name off Jijel, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°10′N 6°5′E / 37.167°N 6.083°E / 37.167; 6.083 (HMS Tynedale (L96))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 8 May 1918 A Type U 31 U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. north of Libya. [ ⚑ ] 36°8′N 13°30′E / 36.133°N 13.5°E / 36.133; 13.5 (SM U-32 (Germany))
missing name  Germany Navy 2 May 1942 A Type VIIB U-boat that was sunk by British forces east of Cartagena, Spain. [ ⚑ ] 37°32′N 0°10′E / 37.533°N 0.167°E / 37.533; 0.167 (German submarine U-74 (1940))
missing name  Germany Navy 28 December 1941 A Type VIIB U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. off Mersa Matruh, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 31°50′N 26°40′E / 31.833°N 26.667°E / 31.833; 26.667 (German submarine U-75 (1940))
missing name  Germany Navy 23 December 1941 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 32°15′N 25°19′E / 32.25°N 25.317°E / 32.25; 25.317 (German submarine U-79 (1941))
missing name  Germany Navy 28 November 1941 A Type VIIC U-boat that was torpedoed by a Dutch submarine off the south coast of Spain. [ ⚑ ] 36°24′N 3°20′W / 36.4°N 3.333°W / 36.4; -3.333 (German submarine U-95 (1940))
missing name  Germany Navy 15 November 1942 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft north of Algiers, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°20′N 3°5′E / 37.333°N 3.083°E / 37.333; 3.083 (German submarine U-259)
missing name  Germany Navy 21 January 1943 A Type VIIC U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. west of Bonifacio, Corsica. [ ⚑ ] 41°27′N 07°04′E / 41.45°N 7.067°E / 41.45; 7.067 (German submarine U-301)
missing name  Germany Navy 4 May 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Allied destroyers north of Constantine, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 37°49′N 05°39′E / 37.817°N 5.65°E / 37.817; 5.65 (German submarine U-371)
missing name  Germany Navy 12 January 1942 A Type VIIC U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. south of Bova Marina, Italy. [ ⚑ ] 37°30′N 16°00′E / 37.50°N 16.00°E / 37.50; 16.00 (German submarine U-374)
missing name  Germany Navy 23 February 1943 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by British destroyers northwest of Algiers, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 36°55′N 2°25′E / 36.917°N 2.417°E / 36.917; 2.417 (German submarine U-443)
missing name  Germany Navy 16 December 1941 A Type VIIC U-boat that was rammed by the missing name west of Crete. [ ⚑ ] 35°19′N 23°11′E / 35.31°N 23.19°E / 35.31; 23.19 (German submarine U-557)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 23 May 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. northwest of Durrës, Albania. [ ⚑ ] 41°36′N 18°52′E / 41.6°N 18.867°E / 41.6; 18.867 (SM UB-52)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 3 August 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by mines in the Strait of Otranto. [ ⚑ ] 39°40′N 18°40′E / 39.667°N 18.667°E / 39.667; 18.667 (SM UB-53)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 18 January 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. off Euboea, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 38°30′N 24°25′E / 38.5°N 24.417°E / 38.5; 24.417 (SM UB-66)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 4 October 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk northeast of Misrata, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 33°56′N 16°20′E / 33.933°N 16.333°E / 33.933; 16.333 (SM UB-68)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 9 January 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. northeast of Tunis, Tunisia. [ ⚑ ] 37°30′N 10°38′E / 37.5°N 10.633°E / 37.5; 10.633 (SM UB-69)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 20 July 1941 A U-class submarine that was sunk by the Italian torpedo boat Circe southwest of Pantelleria. [ ⚑ ] 36°27′23″N 11°42′21″E / 36.45639°N 11.70583°E / 36.45639; 11.70583 (HMS Union (N56))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 11 May 1918 A passenger ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. east of Syracuse, Sicily. [ ⚑ ] 37°04′N 16°19′E / 37.067°N 16.317°E / 37.067; 16.317 (SS Verona (1908))
missing name  United Kingdom November 1942 An ocean liner and troopship that was torpedoed by missing name about 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Oran, Algeria. [ ⚑ ] 36°26′N 0°24′W / 36.433°N 0.4°W / 36.433; -0.4 (RMS Viceroy of India)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 22 June 1893 A Victoria-class battleship that was accidentally rammed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. off Tripoli, Lebanon.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 28 December 1941 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name about 45 nautical miles (83 km) northwest of Mersa Matruh, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 31°45′N 26°48′E / 31.75°N 26.8°E / 31.75; 26.8 (SS Volo)
Waitemata  New Zealand 14 July 1918 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. north of Tobruk, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 33°21′N 24°10′E / 33.35°N 24.167°E / 33.35; 24.167 (Waitemata (ship))
Arno  Italian Navy 10 September 1940 A hospital ship that was sunk by British aircraft about 40 nautical miles (74 km) northeast of Tobruk, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 33°14′N 23°23′E / 33.233°N 23.383°E / 33.233; 23.383 (Arno)
missing name  Royal Australian Navy 30 June 1941 A W-class destroyer that was sunk by German and Italian dive bombers off Sallum, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 32°15′N 25°20′E / 32.25°N 25.333°E / 32.25; 25.333 (HMAS Waterhen (D22))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1 February 1943 An Abdiel-class minelayer that was torpedoed by missing name east of Tobruk, Libya. [ ⚑ ] 32°12′N 24°52′E / 32.2°N 24.867°E / 32.2; 24.867 (HMS Welshman (M84))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 27 April 1941 An Admiralty W-class destroyer that was sunk by German aircraft 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of Cape Maleas, Greece. [ ⚑ ] 36°30′N 23°34′E / 36.5°N 23.567°E / 36.5; 23.567 (HMS Wryneck (D21))
Zara  Italian Navy 29 March 1941 An Zara-class cruiser that was sunk by British battleships in the Battle of Cape Matapan. [ ⚑ ] 35°20′N 20°57′E / 35.333°N 20.95°E / 35.333; 20.95 (Italian cruiser Zara)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 14 September 1942 A Tribal-class destroyer that was sunk by Italian aircraft northwest of Alexandria, Egypt. [ ⚑ ] 32°0′N 28°56′E / 32°N 28.933°E / 32; 28.933 (HMS Zulu (F18))

Mid-Atlantic

North Channel

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 11 March 1915 An auxiliary cruiser that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 55°3.0348′N 05°26.0976′W / 55.05058°N 5.43496°W / 55.05058; -5.43496 (HMS Bayano (1913))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Iceland 21 February 1945 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 55°03′N 5°29′W / 55.05°N 5.483°W / 55.05; -5.483 (SS Dettifoss)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 20 March 1944 Formerly the German U-boat U-570, served with Royal Navy after being captured in 1941. Ran aground and was wrecked while being towed to the Clyde for scrapping. [ ⚑ ] 55°48′06″N 6°28′30″W / 55.80167°N 6.475°W / 55.80167; -6.475 (HMS Graph)
missing name  Royal Navy 28 December 1945 A Type VIIC U-boat that was scuttled as part of Operation Deadlight. [ ⚑ ] 55°24′N 6°29′W / 55.4°N 6.483°W / 55.4; -6.483 (German submarine U-680)
missing name  Royal Navy 29 November 1945 A Type VIIC U-boat that was scuttled as part of Operation Deadlight. [ ⚑ ] 55°24′N 06°22′W / 55.4°N 6.367°W / 55.4; -6.367 (German submarine U-968)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 17 April 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 55°13′N 5°55′W / 55.217°N 5.917°W / 55.217; -5.917 (SM UB-82)

North Sea

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 6 August 1914 An Active-class scout cruiser that ran into a minefield. [ ⚑ ] 52°07′N 2°22′E / 52.11°N 2.36°E / 52.11; 2.36 (HMS Amphion (1911))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1 June 1916 An Acasta-class destroyer that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. in the Battle of Jutland. [ ⚑ ] 56°42′N 5°52′E / 56.7°N 5.867°E / 56.7; 5.867 (HMS Ardent (1913))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 2 August 1918 An Acheron-class destroyer that struck a mine east of Heligoland, Germany. [ ⚑ ] 54°10′N 8°4′E / 54.167°N 8.067°E / 54.167; 8.067 (HMS Ariel (1911))
Bourbon Dolphin  Norway 15 April 2007 An anchor handling tug supply vessel that capsized off Shetland, Scotland. [ ⚑ ] 59°55′50″N 0°26′22″W / 59.9305°N 0.439333°W / 59.9305; -0.439333 (Bourbon Dolphin)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 7 March 1916 A D-class destroyer that hit a mine east of Clacton-on-Sea, England. [ ⚑ ] 51°45′N 01°30′E / 51.75°N 1.5°E / 51.75; 1.5 (HMS Coquette (1897))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 22 September 1914 A Cressy-class armored cruiser that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. in the Action of 22 September 1914. [ ⚑ ] 52°15′01″N 3°40′08″E / 52.25028°N 3.66889°E / 52.25028; 3.66889 (HMS Cressy (1899))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  German Empire 6 December 1875 A steamship that ran aground in a blizzard on a shoal 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Harwich, England. [ ⚑ ] 51°40′00″N 01°37′00″E / 51.6666667°N 1.6166667°E / 51.6666667; 1.6166667 (SS Deutschland (1866))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 18 February 1940 A D-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 58°39′N 01°40′W / 58.65°N 1.667°W / 58.65; -1.667 (HMS Daring (H16))
Doris  French Navy 9 May 1940 A Circé-class submarine that was torpedoed by missing name about 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Den Helder, Netherlands. [ ⚑ ] 52°47.36′N 3°49.16′E / 52.78933°N 3.81933°E / 52.78933; 3.81933 (French submarine Doris (1927))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 30 April 1940 A Hunt-class minesweeper that struck a mine off Great Yarmouth, England. [ ⚑ ] 52°45′N 2°23′E / 52.75°N 2.383°E / 52.75; 2.383 (HMS Dunoon (J52))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 31 August 1940 An E-class destroyer that ran into a minefield north of Texel, Netherlands. [ ⚑ ] 53°26′36″N 03°48′00″E / 53.44333°N 3.8°E / 53.44333; 3.8 (HMS Esk (H15))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 21 January 1940 An E-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name in the Moray Firth. [ ⚑ ] 58°18′N 2°25′W / 58.3°N 2.417°W / 58.3; -2.417 (HMS Exmouth (H02))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1 April 1918 A C-class destroyer that collided with HMS John Fitzgerald about 18 nautical miles (33 km) southeast of Flamborough Head, England.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 16 September 1917 A G-class submarine that was rammed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. 70 nautical miles (130 km) northwest of Bergen, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 61°00′N 3°20′E / 61°N 3.333°E / 61; 3.333 (HMS G9)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 28 April 1908 A River-class destroyer that collided with Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. near Harwich, England.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 29 February 1916 A merchant raider that was attacked by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and scuttled. [ ⚑ ] 61°45′N 1°10′E / 61.75°N 1.167°E / 61.75; 1.167 (SMS Greif (auxiliary cruiser))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 19 January 1940 A G-class destroyer that struck a mine northeast of Broadstairs, England. [ ⚑ ] 51°39′N 02°17′E / 51.65°N 2.283°E / 51.65; 2.283 (HMS Grenville (H03))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 9 April 1940 A Tribal-class destroyer that was sunk by German bombers southwest of Bergen, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 59°13′0″N 4°0′0″E / 59.216667°N 4°E / 59.216667; 4 (HMS Gurkha (F20))
MT Gustaf E. Reuter  Sweden 27 November 1939 A tanker that was torpedoed by missing name about 14 nautical miles (26 km) northwest of Fair Isle, Scotland. [ ⚑ ] 59°38′N 02°03′W / 59.633°N 2.05°W / 59.633; -2.05 (MT Gustaf E. Reuter)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 31 May 1916 An Invincible-class battlecruiser that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. in the Battle of Jutland. [ ⚑ ] 57°02′40″N 6°07′15″E / 57.04444°N 6.12083°E / 57.04444; 6.12083 (HMS Invincible (1907))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 6 July 1917 A River-class destroyer that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 58°35′N 00°45′W / 58.583°N 0.75°W / 58.583; -0.75 (HMS Itchen (1903))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1 September 1940 An I-class destroyer that struck a mine and was scuttled. [ ⚑ ] 53°26′42″N 03°45′24″E / 53.445°N 3.75667°E / 53.445; 3.75667 (HMS Ivanhoe (D16))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 18 November 1917 A K-class submarine that was scuttled after a collision with Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 56°20′20″N 5°43′50″E / 56.33889°N 5.73056°E / 56.33889; 5.73056 (HMS K1)
missing name  United States Navy 12 December 1919 A cargo ship that struck a mine 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Terschelling, Netherlands.
Leipzig  Royal Navy 16 December 1946 A Leipzig-class light cruiser that was scuttled with a cargo of gas munitions. [ ⚑ ] 57°53′N 6°13′E / 57.883°N 6.217°E / 57.883; 6.217 (German cruiser Leipzig)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Estonia 11 February 1940 A cargo ship that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 58°15′N 1°54′E / 58.25°N 1.9°E / 58.25; 1.9 (SS Linda (1899))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 17 October 1917 An Admiralty M-class destroyer that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 70 nautical miles (130 km) east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 22 December 1957 A cargo ship that foundered 180 nautical miles (330 km) east of Aberdeen, Scotland. [ ⚑ ] 57°28′N 3°00′E / 57.467°N 3°E / 57.467; 3 (SS Narva)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 19 August 1916 A Town-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 120 nautical miles (220 km) southeast of the Firth of Forth, Scotland. [ ⚑ ] 55°28′54″N 0°11′30″E / 55.48167°N 0.19167°E / 55.48167; 0.19167 (HMS Nottingham (1913))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Netherlands Navy November 1940 An O 21-class submarine that was lost southwest of Stavanger, Norway. The wreck was rediscovered in 1993. [ ⚑ ] 57°55′N 5°31′E / 57.917°N 5.517°E / 57.917; 5.517 (HNLMS O 22)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 21 August 1917 A passenger ship that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. 15 nautical miles (28 km) ExN of the Out Skerries, Shetland.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1 May 1915 A C-class destroyer that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist..
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 6 July 1940 An S-class submarine that sank under tow after being bombed by German aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 58°18′N 5°13′E / 58.3°N 5.217°E / 58.3; 5.217 (HMS Shark (54S))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1 August 1940 An S-class submarine that was sunk by missing name off the Norwegian coast. [ ⚑ ] 57°50′N 11°00′E / 57.833°N 11°E / 57.833; 11 (HMS Spearfish (69S))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 9 January 1940 An S-class submarine that was attacked by a German destroyer and scuttled. [ ⚑ ] 55°00′N 7°10′E / 55°N 7.167°E / 55; 7.167 (HMS Starfish (19S))
missing name  United States Navy 23 October 1940 A Caldwell-class destroyer that was beached off Fidra, Scotland, and sunk as a target. [ ⚑ ] 56°03′N 0°45′W / 56.05°N 0.75°W / 56.05; -0.75 (USS Stockton (DD-73))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 17 October 1917 An R-class destroyer that was scuttled after taking damage from Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 70 nautical miles (130 km) east of Lerwick, Scotland.
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 27 July 1944 An S-class submarine that was accidentally sunk by an RAF bomber. [ ⚑ ] 54°28′N 7°11′E / 54.467°N 7.183°E / 54.467; 7.183 (HMS Sunfish (81S))
missing name  United States Navy 26 November 1940 A Clemson-class destroyer that was sunk by a mine while under tow. [ ⚑ ] 56°29′N 0°57′W / 56.483°N 0.95°W / 56.483; -0.95 (USS Swasey (DD-273))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Netherlands 16 March 1916 An ocean liner that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 50 nautical miles (93 km) off the Dutch coast. [ ⚑ ] 51°49′N 2°50′E / 51.817°N 2.833°E / 51.817; 2.833 (SS Tubantia)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 10 March 1915 A Type U 9 U-boat that was sunk by British destroyers about 25 nautical miles (46 km) from Eyemouth, Scotland. [ ⚑ ] 56°15′N 1°56′W / 56.25°N 1.933°W / 56.25; -1.933 (SM U-12 (Germany))
missing name  Germany Navy 30 January 1940 A Type IIB U-boat that was accidentally rammed by the Iltis in the Broad Fourteens. [ ⚑ ] 54°24′N 7°50′E / 54.4°N 7.833°E / 54.4; 7.833 (German submarine U-15 (1936))
missing name  Germany Navy 1 August 1940 A Type 1A U-boat that struck a mine north of Terschelling, Netherlands. [ ⚑ ] 54°14′N 5°7′E / 54.233°N 5.117°E / 54.233; 5.117 (German submarine U-25 (1936))
missing name  Germany Navy 29 November 1939 A Type VIIA U-boat that was attacked by British destroyers and scuttled. [ ⚑ ] 60°53′N 02°47′E / 60.883°N 2.783°E / 60.883; 2.783 (German submarine U-35 (1936))
missing name  Germany Navy 4 December 1939 A Type VIIA U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. near Wilhelmshaven. [ ⚑ ] 57°00′N 5°02′E / 57°N 5.033°E / 57; 5.033 (German submarine U-36 (1936))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 23 June 1915 A Type U 31 U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. about 40 nautical miles (74 km) from Eyemouth, Scotland.
missing name  Germany Navy 13 March 1940 A Type IXA U-boat that struck a mine off the coast of the Netherlands. [ ⚑ ] 54°14′N 5°07′E / 54.233°N 5.117°E / 54.233; 5.117 (German submarine U-44 (1939))
missing name  Germany Navy 25 February 1940 A Type IIC U-boat that was sunk by British ships south of Shetland, Scotland. [ ⚑ ] 58°40′N 00°10′W / 58.667°N 0.167°W / 58.667; -0.167 (German submarine U-63 (1939))
missing name  Germany Navy 19 April 1945 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by British and Norwegian aircraft in the Kattegat. [ ⚑ ] 56°37′N 11°51′E / 56.617°N 11.85°E / 56.617; 11.85 (German submarine U-251)
missing name  Germany Navy 16 February 1945 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by missing name in the Moray Firth. [ ⚑ ] 58°09′N 02°23′W / 58.15°N 2.383°W / 58.15; -2.383 (German submarine U-309)
missing name  Germany Navy 15 July 1944 A Type VIIC/41 U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft southwest of Lindesnes, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 57°40′N 05°00′E / 57.667°N 5°E / 57.667; 5 (German submarine U-319)
missing name  Royal Navy 4 March 1946 A Type IXC/40 U-boat that sank under tow. [ ⚑ ] 54°11′N 07°24′E / 54.183°N 7.4°E / 54.183; 7.4 (German submarine U-1232)
missing name  Germany Navy 16 April 1945 A Type VIIC/41 U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. east of the Farne Islands, England. [ ⚑ ] 55°36′N 01°24′W / 55.6°N 1.4°W / 55.6; -1.4 (German submarine U-1274)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 15 August 1915 A Type UB 1 U-boat that was sunk by the Inverlyon. [ ⚑ ] 52°43′N 2°18′E / 52.717°N 2.3°E / 52.717; 2.3 (SM UB-4)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 10 May 1918 A Type UB I U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 52°6′N 2°1′E / 52.1°N 2.017°E / 52.1; 2.017 (SM UB-16)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 11 March 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by British destroyers off Norfolk. [ ⚑ ] 53°15′N 0°45′E / 53.25°N 0.75°E / 53.25; 0.75 (SM UB-54)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 14 August 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by a mine. [ ⚑ ] 51°56′N 02°02′E / 51.933°N 2.033°E / 51.933; 2.033 (SM UB-57)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 28 January 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 56°10′N 2°0′E / 56.167°N 2°E / 56.167; 2 (SM UB-63)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 10 December 1917 A Type UB III U-boat that hit a mine east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. [ ⚑ ] 54°5′N 0°10′E / 54.083°N 0.167°E / 54.083; 0.167 (SM UB-75)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 10 September 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 58°28′N 1°50′W / 58.467°N 1.833°W / 58.467; -1.833 (SM UB-83)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 16 October 1918 A Type UB III U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. north of Skagen, Denmark. [ ⚑ ] 57°55′N 10°27′E / 57.917°N 10.45°E / 57.917; 10.45 (SM UB-90)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 21 April 1917 A Type UC II U-boat that struck a mine about 66 nautical miles (122 km) west of Nymindegab, Denmark. [ ⚑ ] 55°49′N 06°12′E / 55.817°N 6.2°E / 55.817; 6.2 (SM UC-30)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 20 February 1919 A Type UC II U-boat that sank off Heligoland, Germany. [ ⚑ ] 54°10′N 7°54′E / 54.167°N 7.9°E / 54.167; 7.9 (SM UC-71)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 7 January 1940 A U-class submarine that was attacked by German minesweepers and scuttled. [ ⚑ ] 54°5′53″N 7°24′17″E / 54.09806°N 7.40472°E / 54.09806; 7.40472 (HMS Undine (N48))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 6 April 1919 A salvage tug that was surrendered to British forces and sank under tow. [ ⚑ ] 54°54′N 06°18′E / 54.9°N 6.3°E / 54.9; 6.3 (SMS Vulkan)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 1 June 1916 A Wiesbaden-class light cruiser that was sunk in the Battle of Jutland. [ ⚑ ] 57°01′N 5°53′E / 57.017°N 5.883°E / 57.017; 5.883 (SMS Wiesbaden)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  United Kingdom 27 October 1908 A cargo ship that foundered southeast of Dunwich, England. [ ⚑ ] 52°00′06″N 2°07′00″E / 52.00167°N 2.1166667°E / 52.00167; 2.1166667 (SS Yarmouth (1903))

Norwegian Sea

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 8 June 1940 An A-class destroyer that was sunk by Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. [ ⚑ ] 68°45′N 4°30′E / 68.75°N 4.5°E / 68.75; 4.5 (HMS Acasta (H09))
Adolf Vinnen  Germany Navy 23 October 1940 A weather ship that was sunk by British ships northwest of Selje, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 62°29′N 4°23′E / 62.483°N 4.383°E / 62.483; 4.383 (German weather ship WBS 5 Adolf Vinnen)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 3 May 1940 A Tribal-class destroyer that was sunk by German aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 66°14′N 5°45′E / 66.233°N 5.75°E / 66.233; 5.75 (HMS Afridi (F07))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 8 June 1940 An A-class destroyer that was sunk by Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. [ ⚑ ] 68°45′N 4°30′E / 68.75°N 4.5°E / 68.75; 4.5 (HMS Ardent (H41))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 8 June 1940 A Courageous-class battleship that was sunk by Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. [ ⚑ ] 68°38′N 03°50′E / 68.633°N 3.833°E / 68.633; 3.833 (HMS Glorious)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 8 April 1940 A G-class destroyer that was sunk by the Admiral Hipper off Norway. [ ⚑ ] 64°27′N 6°28′E / 64.45°N 6.467°E / 64.45; 6.467 (HMS Glowworm (92))
Hessen  Germany Navy 7 May 1965 A weather ship that probably sunk due to ice damage. [ ⚑ ] 64°40′N 00°30′E / 64.667°N 0.5°E / 64.667; 0.5 (German weather ship WBS 11 Hessen)
missing name  United States Navy 28 March 1942 A cargo ship that was sunk by German bombers south of Bear Island. [ ⚑ ] 72°40′N 20°20′E / 72.667°N 20.333°E / 72.667; 20.333 (USS Howick Hall (ID-1303))
HMT Juniper  Royal Navy 8 June 1940 A Tree-class naval trawler that was sunk by Admiral Hipper off the coast of Norway. [ ⚑ ] 67°20′N 4°10′E / 67.333°N 4.167°E / 67.333; 4.167 (HMT Juniper (T123))
K-278 Komsomolets  Soviet Navy 7 April 1989 A Soviet nuclear submarine, which caught fire and sank with two nuclear weapons and two nuclear reactors still on board. [ ⚑ ] 73°43′18″N 13°16′54″E / 73.72167°N 13.28167°E / 73.72167; 13.28167 (Soviet submarine K-278 Komsomolets)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 21 August 1944 A Black Swan-class sloop that was torpedoed by missing name. [ ⚑ ] 73°01′N 3°57′E / 73.017°N 3.95°E / 73.017; 3.95 (HMS Kite (U87))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 25 February 1944 An M-class destroyer that was torpedoed by missing name about 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of North Cape, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 71°17′N 13°30′E / 71.283°N 13.5°E / 71.283; 13.5 (HMS Mahratta (G23))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Nazi Germany 26 February 1940 A cargo ship that ran aground north of Troms, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 70°40′01″N 20°58′59″E / 70.667°N 20.983°E / 70.667; 20.983 (SS Orizaba (1939))
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Norway 9 June 1940 A passenger and cargo steamship that was sunk by German bombers off the coast of Norway. [ ⚑ ] 67°07′N 01°00′E / 67.117°N 1°E / 67.117; 1 (SS Prins Olav)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 1 May 1942 A Tribal-class destroyer that collided with Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. in fog. [ ⚑ ] 66°0′N 8°0′W / 66°N 8°W / 66; -8 (HMS Punjabi)
missing name  Germany Navy 1 May 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft southwest of Bear Island, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 73°24′N 15°32′E / 73.4°N 15.533°E / 73.4; 15.533 (German submarine U-277)
missing name  Germany Navy 27 May 1944 A Type VIIC/41 U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft west of Trondheim, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 62°37′N 00°57′E / 62.617°N 0.95°E / 62.617; 0.95 (German submarine U-292)
missing name  Germany Navy 4 June 1943 A Type VIIC U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. northwest of the Faroe Islands. [ ⚑ ] 64°28′N 03°09′W / 64.467°N 3.15°W / 64.467; -3.15 (German submarine U-308)
missing name  Germany Navy 26 June 1944 A Type VIIC/41 U-boat that was sunk by British aircraft northeast of the Shetland Islands. [ ⚑ ] 62°3′N 1°45′E / 62.05°N 1.75°E / 62.05; 1.75 (German submarine U-317)
missing name  Germany Navy 3 August 1942 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. northeast of the Faroe Islands. [ ⚑ ] 62°48′N 00°12′W / 62.8°N 0.2°W / 62.8; -0.2 (German submarine U-335)
missing name  Germany Navy 22 August 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft northwest of Bear Island. [ ⚑ ] 74°54′N 15°26′E / 74.9°N 15.433°E / 74.9; 15.433 (German submarine U-344)
missing name  Germany Navy 17 July 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft west of Narvik, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 68°36′N 08°33′E / 68.6°N 8.55°E / 68.6; 8.55 (German submarine U-347)
missing name  Germany Navy 2 April 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. southwest of Bear Island. [ ⚑ ] 72°28′N 13°04′E / 72.467°N 13.067°E / 72.467; 13.067 (German submarine U-360)
missing name  Germany Navy 17 July 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft west of Narvik, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 68°35′N 06°00′E / 68.583°N 6°E / 68.583; 6 (German submarine U-361)
missing name  Germany Navy 22 October 1942 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft northeast of the Faroe Islands. [ ⚑ ] 63°55′N 00°24′E / 63.917°N 0.4°E / 63.917; 0.4 (German submarine U-412)
missing name  Germany Navy 17 June 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a Norwegian aircraft northeast of the Faroe Islands. [ ⚑ ] 63°06′N 02°05′E / 63.1°N 2.083°E / 63.1; 2.083 (German submarine U-423)
missing name  Germany Navy 25 May 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was attacked by a British aircraft and scuttled by missing name northwest of Trondheim. [ ⚑ ] 65°08′N 04°53′E / 65.133°N 4.883°E / 65.133; 4.883 (German submarine U-476)
missing name  Germany Navy 3 June 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a Canadian aircraft west of Trondheim, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 63°59′N 01°37′E / 63.983°N 1.617°E / 63.983; 1.617 (German submarine U-447)
missing name  Germany Navy 30 June 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Allied aircraft northeast of the Faroe Islands. [ ⚑ ] 63°27′N 00°50′W / 63.45°N 0.833°W / 63.45; -0.833 (German submarine U-478)
missing name  Germany Navy 25 February 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft northwest of Narvik, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 70°26′N 12°40′E / 70.433°N 12.667°E / 70.433; 12.667 (German submarine U-601)
missing name  Germany Navy 7 April 1943 A Type VIIC U-boat that was torpedoed by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. southeast of Jan Mayen. [ ⚑ ] 69°38′N 5°40′W / 69.633°N 5.667°W / 69.633; -5.667 (German submarine U-644)
missing name  Germany Navy 2 May 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 70°32′N 4°37′E / 70.533°N 4.617°E / 70.533; 4.617 (German submarine U-674)
missing name  Germany Navy 24 May 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 62°27′N 03°04′E / 62.45°N 3.067°E / 62.45; 3.067 (German submarine U-675)
missing name  Germany Navy 24 February 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.. [ ⚑ ] 69°27′N 4°53′E / 69.45°N 4.883°E / 69.45; 4.883 (German submarine U-713)
missing name  Germany Navy 13 June 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a Canadian aircraft. [ ⚑ ] 62°55′N 2°59′W / 62.917°N 2.983°W / 62.917; -2.983 (German submarine U-715)
missing name  Germany Navy 19 September 1944 A Type IXC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft northwest of Bergen, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 62°15′N 01°50′E / 62.25°N 1.833°E / 62.25; 1.833 (German submarine U-867)
missing name  Germany Navy 29 March 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. and Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. 150 nautical miles (280 km) north of the Faroe Islands.
missing name  Germany Navy 6 March 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by British aircraft off the coast of Norway. [ ⚑ ] 70°40′N 5°48′E / 70.667°N 5.8°E / 70.667; 5.8 (German submarine U-973)
missing name  Germany Navy 14 February 1945 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by British ships north of Shetland. [ ⚑ ] 61°36′N 01°35′W / 61.6°N 1.583°W / 61.6; -1.583 (German submarine U-989)
missing name  Germany Navy 25 May 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by a British aircraft north of Veiholmen, Norway. [ ⚑ ] 65°05′N 07°28′E / 65.083°N 7.467°E / 65.083; 7.467 (German submarine U-990)

South Atlantic

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
missing name  United Kingdom 28 May 1982 A roll-on, roll-off container ship owned by Cunard. Hit by two Argentine air-launched missiles on the 25 May with the loss of 12 crew including the captain. Sank three days later while under tow. [ ⚑ ] 50°40′S 54°28′W / 50.667°S 54.467°W / -50.667; -54.467 (MV Atlantic Conveyor)

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 Royal Navy 24 May 1982 A Type 21 frigate struck by an Argentine 1000lb bomb on the 23 May. The bomb later exploded while an attempt was being made to defuse it, killing one. The explosion, together with a subsequent fire and multiple explosions of on-board munitions caused catastrophic damage. The vessel sank the next day. [ ⚑ ] 51°33′3″S 59°3′30″W / 51.55083°S 59.05833°W / -51.55083; -59.05833 (HMS Antelope)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 22 May 1982 A Type 21 frigate. Caught fire and was abandoned after multiple bomb hits from three waves of Argentine aircraft on 21 May; sank in shallow water the next day. [ ⚑ ] 51°39′38″S 59°8′12″W / 51.66056°S 59.13667°W / -51.66056; -59.13667 (HMS Ardent)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 25 May 1982 A Type 42 destroyer. Hit by three bombs dropped by an Argentine A-4 Skyhawk; two exploded. The ship capsized and sank 20 minutes later with the loss of 19 crew. [ ⚑ ] 51°3′36″S 59°42′12″W / 51.06°S 59.70333°W / -51.06; -59.70333 (HMS Coventry)
RFA Darkdale  Royal Navy 22 October 1941 A Dale-class oil tanker that was torpedoed by missing name while anchored at Jamestown, Saint Helena.
ARA General Belgrano  Argentine Navy 2 May 1982 A Brooklyn-class cruiser of the Argentine Navy. Sunk by the Royal Navy submarine Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. during the Falklands War with the loss of 323 crew. [ ⚑ ] 55°24′S 61°32′W / 55.4°S 61.533°W / -55.4; -61.533 (ARA General Belgrano)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 8 December 1914 German Scharnhorst-class cruiser sunk during the World War 1 Battle of the Falkland Islands. [ ⚑ ] 52°29′58″S 56°9′59″W / 52.49944°S 56.16639°W / -52.49944; -56.16639 (SMS Gneisenau)
SS Imo  Norway 30 November 1921 Ran aground at Cape Carysfort on the East Falkland because the helmsman was incapacitated due to drunkenness. [ ⚑ ] 51°24′49.68″S 57°51′14.4″W / 51.4138°S 57.854°W / -51.4138; -57.854 (SS Imo)
ARA Isla de los Estados  Argentine Navy 11 May 1982 Argentine naval supply ship. Sunk after shellfire from Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist. caused her cargo of fuel and munitions to explode. Only two of the 24 crew survived. [ ⚑ ] 51°42′3″S 59°29′22″W / 51.70083°S 59.48944°W / -51.70083; -59.48944 (ARA Isla de los Estados)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 8 December 1914 German Königsberg-class light cruiser sunk during the World War 1 Battle of the Falkland Islands with the loss of all but five of the crew [ ⚑ ] 53°28′S 55°4′W / 53.467°S 55.067°W / -53.467; -55.067 (SMS Nürnberg)
MV Monte Cervantes  Weimar Republic 23 January 1930 German cruise liner. Sank in the Beagle Channel near Tierra del Fuego after striking an uncharted rock. All 1200 passengers and 350 crew were saved, with the exception of the ship's captain
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Germany Navy 8 December 1914 German Scharnhorst-class cruiser sunk during the World War 1 Battle of the Falkland Islands. [ ⚑ ] 52°29′58″S 56°9′59″W / 52.49944°S 56.16639°W / -52.49944; -56.16639 (SMS Scharnhorst)
Script error: The function "ship_prefix_templates" does not exist.  Royal Navy 10 May 1982 Type 42 destroyer. Was badly damaged by an Argentine air-launched missile on 4 May 1982 during the Falklands War; foundered six days later while under tow. [ ⚑ ] 53°04′S 56°56′W / 53.067°S 56.933°W / -53.067; -56.933 (HMS Sheffield)
RFA Sir Galahad  Royal Navy 21 June 1982 Hit by two or three 500lb bombs dropped by Argentine aircraft on 8 June 1982; scuttled on 21 June. [ ⚑ ] 51°50′28″S 58°12′40″W / 51.841°S 58.211°W / -51.841; -58.211 (RFA Sir Galahad)

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