List of shipwrecks in April 1917
The list of shipwrecks in April 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1917.
1 April
- Aztec (
United States): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°20′N 6°00′W / 48.333°N 6.000°W / 48.333; -6.000) by SM U-46 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 28 crew.[1]
- Bergenhus (
Denmark): World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the North Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) east of the Farne Islands, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UC-40 (
Kaiserliche Marine).There were no casualties.[2]
- Camilla (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Skudesnes, Rogaland (56°32′N 3°59′E / 56.533°N 3.983°E / 56.533; 3.983) by SM UB-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eight of her crew.[3]
- Consul Persson (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (58°21′N 2°55′E / 58.350°N 2.917°E / 58.350; 2.917) by SM U-54 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[4]
- Eastern Belle (
United Kingdom): World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-72 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5]
- Endymion (
United Kingdom): World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Start Point, Devon by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four crew.[6]
- Ester (
Denmark): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (56°32′N 4°18′E / 56.533°N 4.300°E / 56.533; 4.300) by SM UB-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[7]
- Fjelland (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west by west of Utsire, Rogaland (58°20′N 5°50′E / 58.333°N 5.833°E / 58.333; 5.833) by SM U-54 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[8]
- Jolie Brise (
France): World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Audierne, Finistère by SM UB-36 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[9]
- Kasenga (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Cape Palos, Spain by an enemy submarine.[10]
- Maria Santissima D. Grazie (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM U-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[11]
- Maria T. (
Italy: World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM U-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[12]
- Providence de Dieu (
France): World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Audierne by SM UB-36 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[13]
- Silvia (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Owers Lightship (
United Kingdom) (50°19′N 0°28′W / 50.317°N 0.467°W / 50.317; -0.467) by SM UB-39 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[14]
- Warren (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy (41°51′N 11°22′E / 41.850°N 11.367°E / 41.850; 11.367) by SM UC-38 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][15]
- Zambesi (
United Kingdom): World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north by west of Alexandria, Egypt (31°26′N 29°49′E / 31.433°N 29.817°E / 31.433; 29.817) by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three crew.[10][16][17]
2 April
3 April
4 April
- City of Paris (
United Kingdom): World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) south by east of Cap d'Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France (42°54′N 7°38′E / 42.900°N 7.633°E / 42.900; 7.633) by SM UC-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 122 lives.[10][37]
- Domingo (
Italy): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom by SM U-60 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[38]
- Gibraltar (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[39][40]
- Hundvaagø (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland. She was beached at Castletownbere, County Cork. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[41]
- Hunstanton (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 36 nautical miles (67 km) west of the Isles of Scilly (49°50′N 7°40′W / 49.833°N 7.667°W / 49.833; -7.667) by SM UC-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[42]
- Maggie Ross (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][43]
- Margit (
United Kingdom): World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°28′N 21°24′E / 35.467°N 21.400°E / 35.467; 21.400) by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][16][44]
- Marguerite (
United States): World War I: The four-masted schooner was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west of Sardinia by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). She sank the next day; her crew survived.[45]
- Missourian (
United States): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Porto Maurizio, Liguria, Italy by SM U-52 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[46]
- Monte Protedigo (
Argentina): World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly (49°27′N 6°44′W / 49.450°N 6.733°W / 49.450; -6.733) by SM UC-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[47]
- Parana (
Brazil): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel off Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[48]
- Parkgate (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) north east of the Cap de Fer, Algeria (38°12′N 8°10′E / 38.200°N 8.167°E / 38.200; 8.167) by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of sixteen crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[49]
- Penseiro (
Italy): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM UC-71 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[50]
- Ravenna (
Italy): World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Tyrhhenian Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Cape Mele, Liguria (44°00′N 8°28′E / 44.000°N 8.467°E / 44.000; 8.467) by SM U-52 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[51]
- San Giovanni Battiste (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UC-37 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[52]
- Trevier (
Belgium) World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Scheveningen, South Holland, Netherlands (52°15′N 3°49′E / 52.250°N 3.817°E / 52.250; 3.817 (SS Trevier)) by SM UB-23 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[53][54]
- Vladimir Reitz (
Denmark): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by north of Foula, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-78 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[55]
5 April
- Amiral L'Hermite (
France): World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands, County Kerry, United Kingdom by SM U-59 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[56]
- Angel Marina (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Ligurian Sea (43°16′N 7°10′E / 43.267°N 7.167°E / 43.267; 7.167) by SM U-52 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[57]
- Benheather (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°20′N 12°30′W / 51.333°N 12.500°W / 51.333; -12.500) by SM U-46 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[58]
- Bris (
Denmark): World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-78 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[59]
- Calliope (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west of Ustica, Italy (38°22′N 11°25′E / 38.367°N 11.417°E / 38.367; 11.417) by SM U-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six lives. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[60]
- Canadian (
United Kingdom): World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°36′N 10°48′W / 51.600°N 10.800°W / 51.600; -10.800) by SM U-59 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[61]
- Dicto (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Armen Rock by SM UB-39 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[62]
- Dunkerquois (
France): World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) off the Blasket Islands by SM U-86 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[63]
- Ebenezer (
Denmark): World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of St. Kilda, United Kingdom (57°58′N 8°20′W / 57.967°N 8.333°W / 57.967; -8.333) by SM U-57 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[64][65]
- Ernest Legouve (
France): World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west by south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (50°30′N 1°26′W / 50.500°N 1.433°W / 50.500; -1.433) by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of twenty of her 24 crew.[66]
- Gower Coast (
United Kingdom): World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Tréport, Seine-Maritime, France with the loss of all fifteen crew.[67]
- Marie Celine (
France): World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-86 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[68]
- N. J. Fjord (
Denmark): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east north east of Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Her crew survived.[69]
- Roland (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands by SM U-59 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[70]
- San Fulgencio (
Spain): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Sables d'Olonne, Vendée, France by SM UC-71 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[71]
- Siberier (
Belgium) World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (52°18′N 11°40′W / 52.300°N 11.667°W / 52.300; -11.667 (SS Siberier)) by SM U-86 (
Kaiserliche Marine). She was taken in tow but sank the next day.[72][73]
- Solstad (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea north west of Cythera, Greece (36°02′N 20°50′E / 36.033°N 20.833°E / 36.033; 20.833) by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[74]
- Vilja (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic OCean 135 nautical miles (250 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (52°12′N 13°07′W / 52.200°N 13.117°W / 52.200; -13.117) by SM U-55 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[75]
6 April
- Cybele (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea of Cabo de Gata, Almeria, Spain by SM UC-25 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[76]
- Kongshaug (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew were rescued by a Scottish fishing vessel.[77]
- La Tour d'Auvergne (
France): World War I: The brig was shelled and set on fire in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Longships Lighthouse by SM UB-39 (
Kaiserliche Marine). She was towed to Mullion, Cornwall, United Kingdom but was declared a constructive total loss. Her crew survived.[78]
- Lord Kitchener (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north by east of Kinnaird Head by SM UB-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][79]
- Marion (
Norway): World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°10′N 13°46′W / 52.167°N 13.767°W / 52.167; -13.767) by SM U-60 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[80]
- Narberth Castle (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Dennis Head Old Beacon, North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands by SM UC-27 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[81]
- Nestor (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by north of North Ronaldsay by SM UC-27 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[82]
- Perce Neige (
France): World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Lands End, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UB-39 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[83]
- Powhatan (
United Kingdom): World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north by west of North Rona (59°32′N 6°30′W / 59.533°N 6.500°W / 59.533; -6.500) by SM U-66 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 36 crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][84]
- Presto (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Roker Point, Sunderland, County Durham (54°57′N 1°16′W / 54.950°N 1.267°W / 54.950; -1.267) with the loss of six of her crew.[85]
- Rahmanich (
Egypt): World War I: The ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt by SM UC-34 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[86]
- Recto (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north by east of Kinnaird Head by SM UB-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][87]
- Rosalind (
United Kingdom): World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°39′N 14°20′W / 51.650°N 14.333°W / 51.650; -14.333) by SM U-86 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[88]
- Spithead (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by west of the Damietta Lighthouse, Egypt (31°44′N 31°46′E / 31.733°N 31.767°E / 31.733; 31.767) by SM UC-34 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][89]
- HMT Strathrannoch (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off St. Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°55′N 2°07′W / 55.917°N 2.117°W / 55.917; -2.117) with the loss of all thirteen crew.[90]
- Thelma (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south by west of the Owers Lightship (
United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[91]
- Vine Branch (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°45′N 14°08′W / 49.750°N 14.133°W / 49.750; -14.133) by SM U-55 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all 44 crew.[92]
7 April
8 April
9 April
10 April
11 April
- HMT Amy (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine Maritime, France with the loss of nine of her crew.[129]
- Ansgar (
Denmark): World War I: The barquentine was set afire and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Antonio, Spain (39°06′N 0°30′E / 39.100°N 0.500°E / 39.100; 0.500) by SM U-52 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[130]
- Candia (
Italy): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Zuwara, Libya by SM UC-20 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[131]
- Cyfarthfa (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) west south west of Antikythera, Greece (35°29′N 22°30′E / 35.483°N 22.500°E / 35.483; 22.500) by SM UB-47 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][132]
- Duchess of Cornwall (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Cape Barfleur, Manche, France with the loss of 23 of her crew.[133]
- Imperial Transport (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) north west by north of Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-34 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][134]
- Miss Morris (
United Kingdom): World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Garrucha, Andalusia, Spain (36°57′N 1°50′W / 36.950°N 1.833°W / 36.950; -1.833) by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[135]
- Nancy (
Denmark): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Hordaland, Norway by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three crew.[136]
- Precedent (
United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) east south east of Berry Head, Devon by SM UB-38 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][137]
- Quaggy (
United Kingdom): World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire with the loss of two of her crew.[138]
- Sarvsfos (
Norway): World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south east of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (58°33′N 0°00′E / 58.550°N 0.000°E / 58.550; 0.000) by SM U-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[139]
- Saxo (
Denmark: World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[140]
- Star (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 68 nautical miles (126 km) off the coast of Fife, United Kingdom by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[141]
- Sylfiden (
Norway): World War I: The barque was sunk in the Barents Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by west of Holmengrå, Finnmark by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[142]
- Tremorvah (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) north north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria by SM U-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but four of them were taken as prisoners of war.[10][143]
12 April
- Angela M. (
Italy): World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria by SM U-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[144]
- Caliban (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][145]
- Chinkiang (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east by east of Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][146]
- Crown Prince (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[4]
- Dina Henderika (
Netherlands): World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east north east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom by SM UC-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[147]
- Edelweiss (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Maritime by SM UC-71 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[148]
- Equerry (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Kincaid Head by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[149]
- Ernst Sophie (
Russia): World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (51°05′N 11°58′W / 51.083°N 11.967°W / 51.083; -11.967) by SM UC-27 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[31]
- Fife Ness (
United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) east north east of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][150]
- Glencliffe (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Tabarka Island, Alicante, Spain (38°07′N 0°22′W / 38.117°N 0.367°W / 38.117; -0.367) by SM U-52 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[10][151]
- India (
Greece): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[152]
- Kildale (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Pantelleria, Italy (36°44′N 12°32′E / 36.733°N 12.533°E / 36.733; 12.533) SM U-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[153]
- Kolaastind (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (60°14′N 2°42′E / 60.233°N 2.700°E / 60.233; 2.700) by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four crew.[154]
- Largo Bay (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east by east of Buchan Ness by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[155]
- Lilian (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[156]
- Lismore (
United Kingdom): World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) north west by north of Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France (49°48′N 0°18′W / 49.800°N 0.300°W / 49.800; -0.300) by SM UB-38 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of five lives.[10][157]
- Neptunus (
Netherlands): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Hartlepool by SM UC-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[158]
- Niritos (
Greece): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Augusta, Sicily, Italy (37°13′N 15°20′E / 37.217°N 15.333°E / 37.217; 15.333) by SM U-27 (
Austro-Hungarian Navy).[159]
- Osprey (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[160]
- Toro (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 10°00′W / 48.500°N 10.000°W / 48.500; -10.000) by SM U-55 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of fourteen crew. Two survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[10][161]
- Union (
Denmark): World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea 18 to 20 nautical miles (33 to 37 km) east of the Souter Lighthouse, County Durham by SM UC-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[162]
- Voorwarts (
Netherlands): World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Hartlepool by SM UC-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[163]
13 April
- Argyll (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°23′N 9°07′W / 49.383°N 9.117°W / 49.383; -9.117) by SM U-84 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 22 of her crew.[10][164]
- Bandon (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south west of Mine Head, Cornwall (51°57′N 7°35′W / 51.950°N 7.583°W / 51.950; -7.583) with the loss of 28 of her crew.[165]
- Bokn (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Hordaland (60°04′N 0°45′E / 60.067°N 0.750°E / 60.067; 0.750) by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[166]
- Frixos (
Russia): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°04′N 0°45′E / 60.067°N 0.750°E / 60.067; 0.750) by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[167]
- Gama (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea (60°24′N 1°15′E / 60.400°N 1.250°E / 60.400; 1.250) by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[168]
- Gambetta (
France): The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Île d'Yeu, Finistère by SM UC-26 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[169]
- Giuseppe Accame (
Italy): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Cape Spartel, Morocco by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[170]
- Glenlora (
Norway): World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea (60°36′N 1°53′E / 60.600°N 1.883°E / 60.600; 1.883) by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[171]
- Kariba (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 260 nautical miles (480 km) west nort west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 11°28′W / 48.500°N 11.467°W / 48.500; -11.467) by SM UC-27 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[10][172]
- Maria (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-38 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][173]
- HMML 534 (
Royal Navy): World War I: The motor launch was lost in the Mediterranean Sea on this date.[16]
- Odysseus (
Greece): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Spartel by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[174]
- HMT Pitstruan (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of the Noss Head Lighthouse, Shetland Islands with the loss of eleven of her crew.[175]
- Stork (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM UC-41 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][176]
- Strathcona (
Canada): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) west north west of Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (59°35′N 5°49′W / 59.583°N 5.817°W / 59.583; -5.817) by SM U-78 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of nine crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[10][177]
- Stromboli (
Italy): The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Cape Spartel by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[178]
- Zara (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse (60°08′N 1°52′E / 60.133°N 1.867°E / 60.133; 1.867) by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 27 lives.[179]
14 April
15 April
- Alert (
United Kingdom): World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Dover, Kent.[10]
- Alessio Cocco (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by SM UC-20 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[194]
- Arcadian (
United Kingdom): World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) north east of Milos, Greece (36°50′N 24°50′E / 36.833°N 24.833°E / 36.833; 24.833) by SM UC-74 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 277 lives.[10][195]
- Astræa (
Denmark): World War I: The barquentine was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°00′N 10°30′W / 49.000°N 10.500°W / 49.000; -10.500) by SM U-55 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of seven crew.[196]
- Brothertoft (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (approximately 55°50′N 1°30′E / 55.833°N 1.500°E / 55.833; 1.500) by SM UC-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[197]
- Cameronia (
United Kingdom): World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Malta (35°50′N 17°32′E / 35.833°N 17.533°E / 35.833; 17.533) by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 140-210 of the 2,650-plus people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nemesis and HMS Rifleman (both
Royal Navy).
- Dalmatian (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her nine crew took to the lifeboats but did not survive.[198]
- Fram (
Denmark): World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (56°35′N 2°45′W / 56.583°N 2.750°W / 56.583; -2.750) by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[199]
- Gretaston (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°08′N 11°32′W / 43.133°N 11.533°W / 43.133; -11.533) by SM UC-27 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all 29 crew.[200]
- Heikina (
Netherlands): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew took to the lifeboats but did not survive.[201]
- Mashobra (
United Kingdom): World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°34′N 20°40′E / 35.567°N 20.667°E / 35.567; 20.667) by SM U-28 (
Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of eight lives. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][202]
- Møhlenpris (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Beachy Head, East Sussex, United Kingdom (50°38′N 0°15′W / 50.633°N 0.250°W / 50.633; -0.250) by SM UB-40 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[203]
- Panaghi Drakatos (
Greece): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 26 nautical miles (48 km) off Cape Santa Maria, Portugal by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[204]
- Paris (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Greipengen by SM U-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[205]
- USS Pike (
United States Navy): The Plunger-class submarine sank at Cavite Naval Base, Philippines. She was raised two days later, repaired and returned to service.
- Sutterton (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°45′N 0°15′W / 55.750°N 0.250°W / 55.750; -0.250) by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[40][206]
- Tusnastabb (
Norway): World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France (50°54′N 1°34′E / 50.900°N 1.567°E / 50.900; 1.567). Her crew survived.[207]
16 April
17 April
![](../I/m/HMS_Arcadian_torpedoed_15_April_1917.jpg)
HMS Arcadian.
18 April
- Atalanta (
Sweden): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (56°33′N 4°18′E / 56.550°N 4.300°E / 56.550; 4.300) by SM U-86 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[239]
- Bergensgut (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UC-76 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten of her crew.[240]
- Castilian (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) north west by north of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°20′N 10°45′W / 56.333°N 10.750°W / 56.333; -10.750) by SM U-61 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten crew.[10][241]
- Cragoswald (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-84 (
Kaiserliche Marine). with the loss of two of her crew.[10][242]
- Heim (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Pointe d'Ailly, Seine-Maritime, France with the loss of two of her crew. by SM UC-71 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[243]
- John S. Boyle (
United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east by south of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (56°16′N 1°33′W / 56.267°N 1.550°W / 56.267; -1.550) by SM UC-41 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][244]
- Louisiana (
Denmark): World War I: The cargo ship wastorpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km)) north north east of Buchan Ness, (57°47′N 1°22′W / 57.783°N 1.367°W / 57.783; -1.367) by SM UC-45 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[245]
- Marcel (
Belgium): World War I: The tug was scuttled in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of the Noord Hinder Lightship (
Netherlands) by SM UB-23 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[246]
- Rameses (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) east of St Abb's Head (56°14′N 1°29′W / 56.233°N 1.483°W / 56.233; -1.483) by SM UC-41 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[247]
- Rhydwen (
United Kingdom): World War I: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°40′N 14°00′W / 51.667°N 14.000°W / 51.667; -14.000) by SM U-67 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six crew.[10][248]
- Rinaldo (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) west by north of Cape Cherchell, Algeria (36°35′N 1°48′E / 36.583°N 1.800°E / 36.583; 1.800) by SM U-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][249]
- Rowena (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock (49°03′N 8°25′W / 49.050°N 8.417°W / 49.050; -8.417) by SM U-84 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][250]
- Scalpa (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][251]
- Sculptor (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°56′N 12°50′W / 51.933°N 12.833°W / 51.933; -12.833) by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][252]
- Surcouf (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel off Île Vierge, Finistère by SM UC-26 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[253]
- Thomas (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by SM UC-27 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[254]
- Trekieve (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Gibraltar (35°00′N 9°45′W / 35.000°N 9.750°W / 35.000; -9.750) by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three crew.[10][255]
- Troldfos (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west north west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[256]
- West Lothian (
Norway): World War I: The four-masted barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the Shetland Islands (60°55′N 3°30′W / 60.917°N 3.500°W / 60.917; -3.500) by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[257]
- Witham (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east by south of St Abb's Head (55°56′N 1°36′E / 55.933°N 1.600°E / 55.933; 1.600) by SM UC-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][258]
19 April
- Avocet (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°19′N 12°30′W / 51.317°N 12.500°W / 51.317; -12.500) by SM U-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][259]
- Bethlehem (
United Kingdom): World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of a crew member.[260]
- Cilurnum (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France (47°45′N 4°30′W / 47.750°N 4.500°W / 47.750; -4.500) by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][261]
- Ellida (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east north east of Whitby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-41 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[262]
- Elswick Manor (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (47°36′N 9°32′W / 47.600°N 9.533°W / 47.600; -9.533) by SM U-84 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][263]
- Gold Coast (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) south of Mine Head, Cornwall (51°46′N 7°28′W / 51.767°N 7.467°W / 51.767; -7.467) by SM UC-47 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][67]
- Howth Head (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 158 nautical miles (293 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°20′N 13°38′W / 52.333°N 13.633°W / 52.333; -13.633) by SM U-60 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[10][264]
- Jewel (
United Kingdom): World War I: The brig was scuttled in St. George's Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of the Coningbeg Lightship (
United Kingdom) by SM UC-47 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[265]
- HMT Lobelia (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank off Fanad Point, Lough Swilly (55°16′N 7°45′W / 55.267°N 7.750°W / 55.267; -7.750) with the loss of eleven crew.[266]
- Poltava (
United Kingdom): World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east north east of the Souter Point Lighthouse, South Shields, County Durham (54°59′00″N 1°16′30″W / 54.98333°N 1.27500°W / 54.98333; -1.27500). Her crew survived.[267]
- SMS Seeadler (
Kaiserliche Marine): The hulk exploded and sank at Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony.
- Senator Dantziger (
United Kingdom): World War I: the schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south by east of Newhaven, East Sussex by SM UC-26 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[268]
- Senhora da Conceicao (
Portugal): World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°38′N 10°00′W / 43.633°N 10.000°W / 43.633; -10.000) by SM U-52 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[269]
- Sowwell (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) west of Gibraltar by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 21 crew.[10][270]
- HMT Star of Freedom (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°35′N 5°25′W / 50.583°N 5.417°W / 50.583; -5.417 with the loss of ten of her crew.[271]
- Tempus (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][272]
20 April
- Annapolis (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 74 nautical miles (137 km) north west of Eagle Island, County Mayo (55°45′N 11°45′W / 55.750°N 11.750°W / 55.750; -11.750) by SM U-61 and SM U-69 (both
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[273]
- August (
Russia): World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of Ireland (50°25′N 16°40′W / 50.417°N 16.667°W / 50.417; -16.667) by SM U-43 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[274]
- Ballochbuie (
United Kingdom): World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) east of the Isle of May, Fife by SM UC-41 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[10][275]
- Caithness (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west by north of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°48′N 11°07′W / 45.800°N 11.117°W / 45.800; -11.117) by SM U-52 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 47 crew.[10][276]
- Erith (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Girdleness, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[277]
- Emma (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west by south of the Fastnet Rock (49°55′N 14°40′W / 49.917°N 14.667°W / 49.917; -14.667) by SM U-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[278]
- Georgios (
Greece): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of La Vieille, Finistère, France (47°56′N 4°27′W / 47.933°N 4.450°W / 47.933; -4.450) by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[279]
- Grecian (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north east by east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[280]
- HMT Loch Eye (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 1.25 nautical miles (2.32 km) south west of Hook Point, County Waterford (52°08′N 6°59′W / 52.133°N 6.983°W / 52.133; -6.983 with the loss of seven of her crew.[281]
- Lowdale (
United Kingdom): World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west by north of Gibraltar by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][282][283]
- SS Malakand (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°20′N 10°00′W / 49.333°N 10.000°W / 49.333; -10.000) by SM U-84 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][284]
- Nentmoor (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Gibraltar (32°25′N 8°02′W / 32.417°N 8.033°W / 32.417; -8.033) by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][285]
- HMS Nepaulin (
Royal Navy): World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Dyck Lightship (
United Kingdom) with the loss of nineteen of her crew.[286]
- HMT Othonna (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (56°17′N 2°27′W / 56.283°N 2.450°W / 56.283; -2.450) with the loss of nine of her crew.[287]
- Portloe (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°13′N 14°10′W / 51.217°N 14.167°W / 51.217; -14.167) by SM U-67 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 24 crew.[288]
- Ringholm (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off St. Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom by SM UC-41 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[289]
- HMT Ruthin Castle (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Skinningrove, Yorkshire (54°37′N 0°53′W / 54.617°N 0.883°W / 54.617; -0.883) with the loss of nine of her crew.[217]
- San Hilario (
United Kingdom): World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 270 nautical miles (500 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°55′N 16°28′W / 50.917°N 16.467°W / 50.917; -16.467) by SM U-43 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][290]
- Torr Head (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock (52°10′N 14°00′W / 52.167°N 14.000°W / 52.167; -14.000) by SM U-60 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][291]
21 April
- Diadem (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][292]
- Emile et Charlotte (
France): World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay north east of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[293]
- SMS G42 (
Kaiserliche Marine): World War I: Battle of Dover Strait: The Großes Torpedoboot 1913-class torpedo boat was rammed and sunk in the Strait of Dover by HMS Broke (
Royal Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 83 crew.
- SMS G85 (
Kaiserliche Marine): World War I: Battle of Dover Strait: The Großes Torpedoboot 1913-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Dover by HMS Swift (
Royal Navy).
- Gerda (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-55 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[294]
- Giosue (
Italy): World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunis, Tunisia (37°53′N 10°06′E / 37.883°N 10.100°E / 37.883; 10.100) by SM U-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[295]
- Jedburgh (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea (35 nautical miles (65 km) north north west of Foula by SM UC-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[296]
- Peik (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[297]
- Pontiac (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 56 nautical miles (104 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°31′N 10°09′W / 50.517°N 10.150°W / 50.517; -10.150) by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[10][298]
- Sebek (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°12′N 12°20′W / 56.200°N 12.333°W / 56.200; -12.333) by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][299]
- Skjold (
Norway): World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°41′N 14°37′W / 51.683°N 14.617°W / 51.683; -14.617) by SM U-61 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[300]
- Telena (
United Kingdom): World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°16′N 14°00′W / 51.267°N 14.000°W / 51.267; -14.000) by SM U-61 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][301]
- SM UC-30 (
Kaiserliche Marine): World War I: The Type UC II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 66 nautical miles (122 km) west of Nymindegab, Denmark with the loss of all 26 crew.
- Ville de Dieppe (
France): World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay west of the Île d'Oléron, Charente-Maritime (45°59′N 1°52′W / 45.983°N 1.867°W / 45.983; -1.867) by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived and were rescued by a French Navy submarine.[302]
- Warrior (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north east of the Fratelli Rocks, Tunisia with the loss of a crew member.[303]
- Yeovil (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north north west of Foula by SM UC-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[40][304]
22 April
- Arethusa (
United Kingdom): World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north west of Eagle Island, County Mayo by SM UC-66 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[305]
- Blaatind (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy (42°28′N 10°59′E / 42.467°N 10.983°E / 42.467; 10.983) by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[306]
- Capenor (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off La Pallice, Charente-Maritime, France (46°06′N 1°17′W / 46.100°N 1.283°W / 46.100; -1.283). Her crew survived.[307]
- Giskø (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (61°03′N 3°28′E / 61.050°N 3.467°E / 61.050; 3.467 by SM U-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[308]
- Godø (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-41 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[309]
- Maria S. (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Civitavecchia by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[310]
- HMML 431 (
Royal Navy): The motor launch was lost on this date.[16]
- Neepawah (
Canada): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][311]
- Nightingale (
United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south of Aberdeen by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[312]
- Percy Birdsall (
United States): World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Gironde Estuary by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[313]
- Theodore William (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off the Shetland Islands (60°45′N 0°13′E / 60.750°N 0.217°E / 60.750; 0.217) by SM U-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[314]
- Unione (
Italy): World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Civitavecchia (42°01′N 10°54′E / 42.017°N 10.900°E / 42.017; 10.900) by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[315]
- Valerie (
Norway): World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of the Cordouan Lighthouse, Charente Maritime by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[316]
- Vestelv (
Norway): World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) off Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[317]
- Woodward Abrahams (
United States): World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 407 nautical miles (754 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-43 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[318]
23 April
- Acadian (
Norway): World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom (55°44′N 9°30′W / 55.733°N 9.500°W / 55.733; -9.500) by SM U-52 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[319]
- Auriac (
United Kingdom): World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][320]
- Bandiera E. Moro (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Tangier, Morocco by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[321]
- Baron Stjernblad (
Denmark): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east of Eyemouth, Berwickshire by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[322]
- Boro (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea east of Rhodes, Greece by SM UB-42 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[323]
- Calluna (
Denmark): World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (48°51′N 8°38′W / 48.850°N 8.633°W / 48.850; -8.633) by SM U-61 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[324]
- Cenobic (
Belgium): World War I: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Tréport, Seine-Maritime, France with the loss of four of her crew.[325]
- Dykland (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][326]
- Eptapyrgion (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][327]
- Imataka (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south west of the Daunt Rock by SM UC-47 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][328]
- Lena (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly (48°45′N 8°30′W / 48.750°N 8.500°W / 48.750; -8.500) by SM U-61 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all 25 crew.[329]
- HMT Lena Melling (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Elbow Lightship (
United Kingdom) (51°22′30″N 1°33′30″E / 51.37500°N 1.55833°E / 51.37500; 1.55833) with the loss of eleven of her crew.[330]
- Marita (
Norway): World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of St. Kilda, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom (58°21′N 10°34′W / 58.350°N 10.567°W / 58.350; -10.567) by SM U-82 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[331]
- Oswald (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][332]
- HMT Rose II (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea off Belfast, County Down (54°44′N 5°38′W / 54.733°N 5.633°W / 54.733; -5.633) with the loss of six of her crew.[333]
- Savio (
Italy): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Belle Île, Morbihan, France by SM UC-36 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[334]
- Scot (
Denmark): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) east by north of St Abb's Head (56°02′N 1°46′W / 56.033°N 1.767°W / 56.033; -1.767) by SM UC-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[335]
- Stegg (
Norway): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea (60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°41′N 0°37′E / 60.683°N 0.617°E / 60.683; 0.617) by SM UC-41 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[336]
- Svanen (
Denmark): World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west north west of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands by SM U-60 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[337]
24 April
- Abosso (
United Kingdom): World War I: SS Abosso was a British merchant ship of 7,782 tons owned by the Elder Dempster. Built 1912 by Harland & Wolff and powered by a steam triple expansion engine of 516nhp giving 13 knots. On 24 April 1917 Abosso carrying passengers, mail and gold, was torpedoed and sunk 180 miles W by N of Fastnet, Ireland by German submarine SM U-43 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Loss of 65 lives.[338]
- Amulree (
United Kingdom): World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by east of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°10′N 8°40′W / 56.167°N 8.667°W / 56.167; -8.667) by SM U-81 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[339]
- Anglesea (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°56′N 10°17′W / 48.933°N 10.283°W / 48.933; -10.283) by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[340]
- Barnton (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 40 nautical miles (74 km) west by south of Pointe de Chassiron, Île d'Oléron, Charente-Maritime, France (45°40′N 2°12′W / 45.667°N 2.200°W / 45.667; -2.200) by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of fourteen of her crew.[10][341]
- Bien Aime Prof. Luigi (
United Kingdom): World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (36°53′N 9°10′W / 36.883°N 9.167°W / 36.883; -9.167) by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[342]
- Clan Galbraith (
Norway): World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (52°30′N 14°00′W / 52.500°N 14.000°W / 52.500; -14.000) by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[227]
- Cordelia (
Sweden): World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°08′N 15°13′W / 51.133°N 15.217°W / 51.133; -15.217 (Cordelia)) by SM U-43 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[93][343]
- Eos (
Denmark): World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (52°40′N 14°45′W / 52.667°N 14.750°W / 52.667; -14.750) by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[344]
- Ferndene (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Bishop Rock by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of nine crew.[10][345]
- Heather (
United Kingdom): World War I: The drifter was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) west by nort of the Bishop Rock (49°52′N 6°48′W / 49.867°N 6.800°W / 49.867; -6.800) by SM UC-47 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[346]
- Kenilworth (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) west by south of Point St. Mathieu, Finistère, France (48°17′N 4°48′W / 48.283°N 4.800°W / 48.283; -4.800) by SM UC-36 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[347]
- La Providence (
France): World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Loire Estuary by SM UC-36 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[348]
- HMT Margate (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Spurn Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[349]
- Marie Blanche (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Cherbourg, Seine Maritime (50°08′N 1°37′W / 50.133°N 1.617°W / 50.133; -1.617) by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[350]
- Mayfly (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) north east by east of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UC-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[351]
- Metropolis (
Norway): World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly (48°30′N 11°15′W / 48.500°N 11.250°W / 48.500; -11.250) by SM U-61 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[352]
- Minister Tak van Poortvliet (
Netherlands): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) off IJmuiden, North Holland (52°42′N 3°32′E / 52.700°N 3.533°E / 52.700; 3.533) by SM UB-10 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[353]
- Nordsøen (
Denmark): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent (37°02′N 8°54′W / 37.033°N 8.900°W / 37.033; -8.900) by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[354]
- Plutus (
United Kingdom): World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) north West of Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°41′N 5°07′W / 50.683°N 5.117°W / 50.683; -5.117) by SM UC-47 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss if a crew member.[10][16][355]
- Thistleard (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 135 nautical miles (250 km) west north west of Tory Island (55°10′N 12°00′W / 55.167°N 12.000°W / 55.167; -12.000) by SM U-82 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][356]
- Torvore (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent (37°00′N 8°54′W / 37.000°N 8.900°W / 37.000; -8.900) by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[357]
- Upton Castle (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland by SM UC-29 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[358]
- Valkyrian (
Sweden): World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[359]
- Vestdal (
Norway): World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km) west of Ireland (52°19′N 15°18′W / 52.317°N 15.300°W / 52.317; -15.300) by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[360]
- Vilhelm Krag (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of the Pildale Lighthouse, Portugal (37°03′N 8°44′W / 37.050°N 8.733°W / 37.050; -8.733) by SM U-35 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[361]
25 April
- Abosso (
United Kingdom): World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (57°10′N 14°58′W / 57.167°N 14.967°W / 57.167; -14.967) by SM U-43 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 65 lives.[10][338]
- Baigorry (
France): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of Belle Île, Morbihan (47°04′N 2°54′W / 47.067°N 2.900°W / 47.067; -2.900) by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[362]
- Ballarat (
United Kingdom): World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 24 nautical miles (44 km) south by west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°33′N 5°36′W / 49.550°N 5.600°W / 49.550; -5.600) by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine). She was taken under tow but consequently sank (49°51′45″N 5°19′00″W / 49.86250°N 5.31667°W / 49.86250; -5.31667). Her crew survived.[363]
- Elisabeth (
Denmark): World War I: An attempt was made to scuttle the schooner in the Atlantic Ocean 70 to 80 nautical miles (130 to 150 km) south west of Ireland (51°02′N 12°05′W / 51.033°N 12.083°W / 51.033; -12.083) by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine). The derelict ship was discovered 180 nautical miles (330 km)) north west of the Fastnet Rock on 30 April by SM U-81 (
Kaiserliche Marine), which also attempted to scuttle her, but she was kept afloat by her cargo of Pitch Pine. Although declared a constructive total loss, she was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[364]
- Elizabeth (
Netherlands): World War I: The lugger was scuttled in the North Sea (52°36′N 3°40′E / 52.600°N 3.667°E / 52.600; 3.667) by SM UB-10 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[365]
- Este (
Denmark): World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Egerø, Norway (58°25′N 3°48′E / 58.417°N 3.800°E / 58.417; 3.800) by SM UB-34 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[366]
- Etendard (
French Navy): World War I: The Branlebas-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Dunquerque, Nord with the loss of all hands.[367]
- Glenesk (
Norway): World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west north west of Eagle Island, County Mayo, United Kingdom by SM U-81 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[368]
- Havila (
Denmark): World War I: The barque was sunk on the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) east north east of North Rona,United Kingdom by SM U-58 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[369]
- Hawthornbank (
Denmark): World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north by east of North Rona by SM U-58 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of nine crew.[370]
- Heathfield (
Norway): World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 53 nautical miles (98 km) west by north of Eagle Island by SM U-81 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[371]
- Hesperides (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°00′N 13°50′W / 52.000°N 13.833°W / 52.000; -13.833) by SM U-69 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][372]
- Hirondelle (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 13 nautical miles (24 km) south by east of Belle Île, Morbihan, France by SM UC-36 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[373]
- Invermay (
United Kingdom): World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by north of Eagle Island (54°40′N 11°00′W / 54.667°N 11.000°W / 54.667; -11.000) by SM U-81 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[374]
- Laura (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°20′N 13°30′W / 51.333°N 13.500°W / 51.333; -13.500) by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[375]
- Stephanosis (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-82 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six of her crew.[10][376]
- Sokoto (
Denmark): World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north east by north of North Rona by SM U-58 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[377]
- Swanmore (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-43 and SM U-93 (both
Kaiserliche Marine) She was then torpedoed and sunk by SM U-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eleven crew.[378]
26 April
- Active (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) east by south of the Longstone Lighthouse by SM UC-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[379]
- Agnes Cairns (
United Kingdom): World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of Alderney, Channel Islands by SM UC-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[194]
- Aigle (
France): World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the English Channel 11 nautical miles (20 km) south west of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UC-47 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[380]
- Alhama (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France. Her crew survived.[381]
- Amsteldijk (
Netherlands): World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea off the Haaks Lightship (
Netherlands) (52°56′N 4°10′E / 52.933°N 4.167°E / 52.933; 4.167) by SM UC-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew were rescued by the trawler Voorbode (
Netherlands.[382]
- Athole (
United Kingdom): World War I: The auxiliary ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Owers Lightship (
United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[383]
- Augusta (
Italy): The barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cap Bon, Tunisia (37°22′N 11°31′E / 37.367°N 11.517°E / 37.367; 11.517) by SM UC-27 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[384]
- Boy Dennis (
United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south west of Start Point, Devon by SM UC-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[385]
- Bretagne et Vendée (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel off Alderney (49°51′N 2°04′W / 49.850°N 2.067°W / 49.850; -2.067) by SM UC-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[386]
- Chertsey (
United Kingdom): World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north of Algiers, Algeria (36°52′N 3°05′W / 36.867°N 3.083°W / 36.867; -3.083) by SM UC-67 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][283][387]
- Ehrglis (
Russia): World War I: The sailing vessel was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°50′N 17°49′W / 51.833°N 17.817°W / 51.833; -17.817) by SM U-43 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[388]
- Gennarino (
Italy): World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cap Bon (37°26′N 11°26′E / 37.433°N 11.433°E / 37.433; 11.433) by SM UC-27 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[389]
- Harflete (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°54′N 14°48′W / 51.900°N 14.800°W / 51.900; -14.800) by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][390]
- Hekla (
Norway): World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north west of the Slyne Head Lighthouse, County Galway, United Kingdom by SM U-53 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[391]
- Hektoria (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°38′N 18°40′W / 50.633°N 18.667°W / 50.633; -18.667) by SM U-43 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[392]
- John Lockett (
Norway): World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°32′N 5°05′W / 49.533°N 5.083°W / 49.533; -5.083) by SM UC-47 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[393]
- Kong Oscar II (
Norway): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Seine Estuary by SM UB-38 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[394]
- Monitor (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south by east of Cap d'Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France (43°11′N 7°52′E / 43.183°N 7.867°E / 43.183; 7.867) by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[395]
- HMT Plantin (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Anvil Point, Dorset with the loss of nine of her crew.[396]
- HMT Repro (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Tod Head, Aberdeenshire (56°53′N 2°08′W / 56.883°N 2.133°W / 56.883; -2.133) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[397]
- Rio Lages (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 155 nautical miles (287 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°38′N 12°52′W / 51.633°N 12.867°W / 51.633; -12.867) by SM U-69 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[10][398]
- Telefon (
Norway): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea (54°57′N 1°48′E / 54.950°N 1.800°E / 54.950; 1.800) by SM UC-50 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[399]
- Vauxhall (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°45′N 12°30′W / 51.750°N 12.500°W / 51.750; -12.500) by SM U-69 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[10][400]
27 April
- HMT Agile (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of the Sunk Lightship (
United Kingdom) with the loss of three of her crew.[401]
- HMS Alfalfa (
Royal Navy): World War I: The collier was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) off the Isles of Scilly (49°15′N 6°20′W / 49.250°N 6.333°W / 49.250; -6.333) by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 30 crew.[283][402]
- Beemah (
United Kingdom): World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west by south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[283][403]
- Burrowa (
United Kingdom): The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM UC-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[404]
- Dromore (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°30′N 11°40′W / 56.500°N 11.667°W / 56.500; -11.667) by SM U-58 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[405]
- Dunmore Head (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 135 nautical miles (250 km) west of Tory Island (56°12′N 12°00′W / 56.200°N 12.000°W / 56.200; -12.000) by SM U-62 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][147]
- Glencluny (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north west of Cape Sigli, Algeria by SM UC-67 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.[10][406]
- Good Hope (
United Kingdom): World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) north north west of Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UC-72 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[407]
- Inveramsay (
United Kingdom): World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (56°00′N 11°30′W / 56.000°N 11.500°W / 56.000; -11.500) by SM U-62 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all hands.[408]
- Jessie (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) west of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-38 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[409]
- Karuma (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Cape Sigle (37°09′N 4°50′E / 37.150°N 4.833°E / 37.150; 4.833) by SM UC-67 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[10][410]
- Langfond (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°49′N 10°53′W / 58.817°N 10.883°W / 58.817; -10.883) by SM U-58 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[411]
- Mafalda (
Italy): World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea (43°06′N 7°40′E / 43.100°N 7.667°E / 43.100; 7.667) by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[412]
- Manchester Citizen (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°30′N 15°40′W / 52.500°N 15.667°W / 52.500; -15.667) by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[413]
- Margaret B. Rouss (
United States): The schooner was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) south of Monaco by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[414]
- Nidelven (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom (55°29′N 1°27′W / 55.483°N 1.450°W / 55.483; -1.450) with the loss of three of her crew.[415]
- Ragnhild (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the mouth of the River Tyne (55°16′N 1°22′W / 55.267°N 1.367°W / 55.267; -1.367) with the loss of two of her crew.[416]
- Uranus (
Italy): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-81 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[417]
- Verjø (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the Stiff Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-36 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten of her crew.[418]
28 April
- Alu Mendi (
Spain): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) south south east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland by SM UC-65 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[419]
- Anne Marie (
Norway): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) north west of Ireland by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[57]
- Bullmouth (
United Kingdom): World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) north west by west of Tory Island, County Donegal (58°34′N 10°50′W / 58.567°N 10.833°W / 58.567; -10.833) by SM U-58 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][420]
- Carmelo Padre (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[4]
- Condor (
Russia): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-36 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[421]
- Diana (
Denmark): World War I: The barquentine was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°40′N 13°10′W / 49.667°N 13.167°W / 49.667; -13.167) by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine). She was subsequently towed in to Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom where she was declared a total loss. Diana was later repaired and returned to service.[422]
- Giuseppe Padre I (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[423]
- Giuseppina G. (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[424]
- I Due Fratelli P. (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[425]
- Jose de Larrinaga (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°32′N 13°20′W / 51.533°N 13.333°W / 51.533; -13.333) by SM U-81 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of twelve crew.[426]
- Juliette (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Mostaganem, Algeria.[427]
- Karonga (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Messina 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south south east of Cape Schio, Italy by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eighteen crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][428]
- Lisetta (
Italy): World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of the Îles Sanguinaires, France by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[429]
- Medina (
United Kingdom): World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Start Point, Devon (50°15′N 3°30′W / 50.250°N 3.500°W / 50.250; -3.500) by SM UB-31 (
Kaiserliche Marine).
- Natale B. (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[430]
- Niobe (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by SM UC-37 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[431]
- Olga (
Russia): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea 89 nautical miles (165 km) off the North Cape, Finnmark, Norway by SM U-45 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[432]
- Pontiac (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) north east of Marsa Susa, Libya (34°04′N 22°06′E / 34.067°N 22.100°E / 34.067; 22.100) by SM UC-74 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member. Four of the survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[298]
- Port Jackson (
United Kingdom): World War I: The four-masted barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°00′N 14°02′W / 51.000°N 14.033°W / 51.000; -14.033) by SM U-67 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of fourteen crew.[433]
- Pursue (
United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west of Bolt Head, Devon by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[434]
- San Francesco Di Paola (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[435]
- Teakwood (
United Kingdom): World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south west by west of Sapientza, Greece (36°39′N 21°10′E / 36.650°N 21.167°E / 36.650; 21.167) by SM U-14 (
Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived.[10][436]
- Terence (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (52°40′N 12°55′W / 52.667°N 12.917°W / 52.667; -12.917) by SM U-81 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][437]
- Vacuum (
United States): World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west of Barra, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (57°20′N 10°10′W / 57.333°N 10.167°W / 57.333; -10.167) by SM U-44 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 24 crew.[438]
29 April
- Askepot (
Norway): World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°48′N 9°17′W / 49.800°N 9.283°W / 49.800; -9.283) by SM U-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[439]
- Bayonnais (
France): World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Guilvinec, Finistère by SM UC-72 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all four crew.[440]
- Carbo I (
Denmark): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (55°56′N 2°06′E / 55.933°N 2.100°E / 55.933; 2.100) by SM UC-29 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[441]
- Comedian (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°06′N 10°45′W / 48.100°N 10.750°W / 48.100; -10.750) by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][442]
- Daleby (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 25 crew.[10][443]
- Dilston Castle (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east by south of Aberdeen (57°10′N 1°32′W / 57.167°N 1.533°W / 57.167; -1.533) by SM UB-22 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][444]
- Ellen Harrison (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) north west of Cherbourg, Seine-Maritime, France by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][445]
- Eugènie et Lucie (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Audierne, Finistère by SM UC-72 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[446]
- Frère des Cinq Soeurs (
France): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Audierne by SM UC-72 (
Kaiserliche Marine) Her crew survived.[447]
- Giuseppe Maria (
Italy): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-37 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[448]
- Hurlford (
United Kingdom): The collier was wrecked in Gunna Sound, Scotland.[449]
- Ikbal (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock (48°34′N 12°35′W / 48.567°N 12.583°W / 48.567; -12.583) by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but three of them were taken as prisoners of war.[10][450]
- Mermaid (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south south west of Anvil Point, Devon by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[451]
- Petit Ernest (
France): World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Guilvinec by SM UC-72 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all three crew.[452]
- Victoria (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east by north of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][222]
30 April
- HMT Arfon (
Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off St Alban's Head, Dorset (50°30′N 2°10′W / 50.500°N 2.167°W / 50.500; -2.167) with the loss of ten of her crew.[453]
- Argo (
United Kingdom): World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east of Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-22 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][454]
- Ascaro (
Italy): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°10′N 11°40′W / 49.167°N 11.667°W / 49.167; -11.667) by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[455]
- Borrowdale (
Russia): World War I: The barque was stopped and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland (49°00′N 10°20′W / 49.000°N 10.333°W / 49.000; -10.333) by SM U-21 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[456]
- Chrisomalli Th. Sifneo (
Greece): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Algiers, Algeria (36°55′N 4°02′E / 36.917°N 4.033°E / 36.917; 4.033) by SM U-33 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[457]
- Colbert (
France): World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°05′N 8°22′E / 37.083°N 8.367°E / 37.083; 8.367) by SM UC-37 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 51 lives.[458]
- Delamere (
United Kingdom): World War I: The UAC 1,525 tons cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°40′N 13°00′W / 51.667°N 13.000°W / 51.667; -13.000) by SM U-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten crew.[10][459]
- Eden (
Norway): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel off Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom (50°48′N 0°22′W / 50.800°N 0.367°W / 50.800; -0.367) by SM UC-70 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[460]
- Fortunata (
Italy): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-62 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[461]
- Gorizia (
Uruguay): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 17 nautical miles (31 km) west by north of Portland Bill, Dorset (50°36′N 2°55′W / 50.600°N 2.917°W / 50.600; -2.917).[462]
- Horsa (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 195 nautical miles (361 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock (48°43′N 12°35′W / 48.717°N 12.583°W / 48.717; -12.583) by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eleven of her crew. One of the survivors was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][463]
- Jarstein (
Norway): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west by west of the Egerä Lighthouse (57°35′N 4°15′E / 57.583°N 4.250°E / 57.583; 4.250) by SM U-61 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[464]
- Little Mystery (
United Kingdom): World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel off Portland Bill by SM UC-61 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[330]
- Parthenon (
Greece): World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°25′N 11°58′W / 49.417°N 11.967°W / 49.417; -11.967) by SM U-93 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[465]
- Portbail (
France): World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel north east of Cap Barfleur, Manche (50°05′N 0°55′W / 50.083°N 0.917°W / 50.083; -0.917) by SM UB-32 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[466]
- HMS Tulip (
Royal Navy): World War I: The Aubretia-class sloop, operating as a Q-ship, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-62 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 102 crew. Her captain survived and was taken as a prisoner of war.[467]
Unknown date
- Agia (
Greece): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of North Africa by SM UC-22 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[468]
- Evangelistria (
Greece): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of North Africa by SM UC-22 (
Kaiserliche Marine).[469]
- Kyriotis (
Greece): World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of North Africa by SM UC-22 (
Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[470]
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