List of shipwrecks in February 1943
The list of shipwrecks in February 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1943.
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1 February
- USS De Haven (
United States Navy): World War II: Operation Ke: The Fletcher-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Savo Island, Solomon Islands with the loss of 167 of her 329 crew. 146 survivors rescued by USS LCT-63 and USS LCT-181 both ( United States Navy). - Joseph Elise (
France): World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco (28°03′N 12°54′W / 28.050°N 12.900°W) by U-66 (
Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 12 crew.[1] - Makigumo (
Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer struck a mine and was damaged in the Pacific Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south south west of Savo Island (9°15′S 159°47′E / 9.250°S 159.783°E). The 237 crew were taken off by Yūgumo ( Imperial Japanese Navy), which scuttled the ship. - Othmarschen (
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Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off the North Cape, Norway.[2] - USS PT-37 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 80' PT Boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy) off Guadalcanal.[3]
- USS PT-111 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 80' PT Boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy) off Guadalcanal.[4]
- USS PT-123 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 77' PT Boat was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft off Guadalcanal.[5]
- V-6115 Ostwind ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The auxiliary patrol ship was torpedoed and sunk by M-172 (
Soviet Navy) off Kiberg, Norway (70°25′N 31°02′E / 70.417°N 31.033°E) .[6][7] - HMS Welshman (
Royal Navy): World War II: The Abdiel-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk, Libya (32°12′N 24°52′E / 32.200°N 24.867°E) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 152 of her 242 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Belvoir and HMS Tetcott (both Royal Navy).[8]
2 February
- LCT 326 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Mk. 3 Landing Craft Tank foundered off the Isle of Man.[9]
- Jeremiah van Rensselaer ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 224: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Greenland (55°13′N 28°52′W / 55.217°N 28.867°W) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 47 of her 71 crew. Survivors were rescued by Accrington (
United Kingdom).[10][11]
3 February
- Cordelia ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 224: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (56°37′N 22°58′W / 56.617°N 22.967°W) by U-632 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 47 crew. The survivor was rescued by U-632 and made a prisoner of war.[12]
- Dorchester ( United States Army): World War II: Convoy SG 19: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Cape Farewell, Greenland (59°22′N 48°42′W / 59.367°N 48.700°W) by U-223 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 675 of the 904 people aboard including 15 Navy Gunners and 4 Army Chaplains. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Comanche and USCGC Escanaba (both
United States Coast Guard).[13] - Greylock ( United States): World War II: Convoy RA 52: The Design 1133 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea (70°52′N 0°21′W / 70.867°N 0.350°W) by U-255 ( Kriegsmarine). All 70 crew were rescued by HMS Harrier, HMT Lady Madeleine and HMT Northern Wave (all Royal Navy).[14]
- Inverilen ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 224: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (56°35′N 23°30′W / 56.583°N 23.500°W) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of her 47 crew. She was abandoned by the survivors, who were rescued by HMS Asphodel ( Royal Navy). Invierilen later sank at 56°13′N 20°35′W / 56.217°N 20.583°W.[15]
- Rhexenor ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (24°59′N 43°57′W / 24.983°N 43.950°W) by U-217 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 70 crew. One survivor was taken aboard U-217 as a prisoner of war. Others were rescued by HMY Conqueror ( Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats.[16]
- U-265 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°35′N 22°49′W / 56.583°N 22.817°W) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[17]
- USS YC-886 and USS YC-887 both ( United States Navy): World War Two: The Open Lighters sank in heavy weather at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.[18]
4 February
- U-187 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°12′N 36°35′W / 50.200°N 36.583°W) by HMS Beverley and HMS Vimy (both Royal Navy) with the loss of nine of her 54 crew.[19]
5 February
- Corona (
Norway): World War II: Convoy AW 22: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (32°11′N 24°46′E / 32.183°N 24.767°E) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine). All 103 people aboard were rescued by HMML-356 and HMML-1012 (both Royal Navy). Corona was taken under tow by HMS Erica ( Royal Navy) and beached at Tobruk, Libya. She sank on 24 February but was refloated on 17 October 1947, only to sink two days later whilst under tow.[20] - Henrik ( Norway): World War II: Convoy AW 22: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°11′N 24°46′E / 32.183°N 24.767°E) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by vessels escorting the convoy.[21]
- HMS Stronsay ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Isles-class trawler struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Philippeville, French Algeria. All crew survived.[8]
- Tristan ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship disappeared en route from Danzig to Memel.[22]
- UJ-1108 Elbe ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk by K-3 ( Soviet Navy) off Berlevåg, Norway (70°12′N 27°41′E / 70.200°N 27.683°E) .[23][24]
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Italy): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy) east of Palermo, Italy.[25] - West Portal ( United States): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 53°N 33°W / 53°N 33°W) by U-413 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 77 crew.[26]
6 February
- Grundsee ( Germany): The cargo ship disappeared north of Memel.[27]
- HMCS Louisburg (
Royal Canadian Navy): World War II: The Flower-class corvette was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria by Regia Aeronautica aircraft with the loss of 42 of her 92 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Lookout ( Royal Navy).[8] - Nagisan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Tinian by USS Flying Fish ( United States Navy) and beached. 2 crewmen killed. She was refloated 15 February. She was repaired and returned to service May-November, 1943.[28]
- Polyktor (
Greece): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°04′N 33°04′W / 53.067°N 33.067°W) by U-266 ( Kriegsmarine). Only two crew survived, they were taken aboard U-266 as prisoners of war.[29] - Zagloba (
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Poland): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship struggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°23′N 16°00′W / 56.383°N 16.000°W) by U-262 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 26 crew.[30]
7 February
- Adamas ( Greece): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship collided with one of the escorting destroyers in the Atlantic Ocean. She was scuttled by HMS Beverley ( Royal Navy). Lobelia (
Free French Naval Forces) rescued 13 survivors.[31][32] - Afrika ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°16′N 26°31′W / 55.267°N 26.517°W) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of the 60 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Campanula and HMS Mignonette (both Royal Navy).[33]
- Baltonia ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°58′N 5°59′W / 35.967°N 5.983°W with the loss of 11 of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kingsland ( United Kingdom.[34]
- Daghild ( Norway): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 39 crew, who were rescued by Lobelia ( Free French Naval Forces). Daghild was torpedoed and sunk the next day at 55°25′N 26°12′W / 55.417°N 26.200°W) by U-608 ( Kriegsmarine).[31]
- Empire Banner ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria by U-77. She was then bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 72 people aboard were rescued by HMCS Camrose ( Royal Canadian Navy).
- Empire Mordred ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°58′N 5°59′W / 35.967°N 5.983°W) and broke in two. Both sections sank with the loss of 15 of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Scarborough ( Royal Navy).[35][36]
- Empire Webster ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy KMS 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria 36°47′N 1°37′E / 36.783°N 1.617°E) by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 63 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Camrose ( Royal Canadian Navy).[35][37]
- Harmala ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°14′N 26°37′W / 55.233°N 26.617°W) by U-614 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 43 of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by Lobelia ( Free French Naval Forces).[38]
- Henry R. Mallory ( United States): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) south west of Iceland (55°18′N 26°29′W / 55.300°N 26.483°W) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 272 of the 494 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Bibb and USCGC Ingham (both United States Coast Guard).[39]
- Kalliopi ( Greece): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°27′N 26°08′W / 55.450°N 26.133°W) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 36 crew.[40]
- HMS LCI(L)-162 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft Infantry (Large) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-596 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 18 lives.[41]
- Mary Slessor ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°55′N 6°02′W / 35.917°N 6.033°W) with the loss of 32 of the 80 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Landguard ( Royal Navy).[42]
- Nerva ( Norway): The cargo ship ran aground in a blizzard off Rørvik, Nord-Trøndelag.[43][44]
- Robert E. Hopkins ( United States): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 650 nautical miles (1,200 km) west of Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland (55°13′N 26°22′W / 55.217°N 26.367°W) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 15 of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mignonette ( Royal Navy).[45]
- HMT Tervani ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria by Acciaio (
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Regia Marina) with the loss of all 22 crew.[8] - Toward ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The convoy rescue ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (55°13′N 26°22′W / 55.217°N 26.367°W) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of the 74 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mignonette ( Royal Navy).[46]
- U-609 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°17′N 26°38′W / 55.283°N 26.633°W) by Lobelia ( Free French Naval Forces) with the loss of all 47 crew.[47]
- U-624 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°42′N 26°17′W / 55.700°N 26.283°W) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[48]
8 February
- HMT Bredon ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Hill-class trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands (29°49′N 14°05′W / 29.817°N 14.083°W) by U-521 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 43 crew.[49]
- Iron Knight ( UK): World War II: Convoy OC 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 15 miles off Montague Island, Australia (36°51′S 149°44′E / 36.850°S 149.733°E) by I-21 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 50 crew. 14 survivors were rescued by Le Triomphant ( Free French Naval Forces).[50]
- HMS LCT-2335 ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The Landing Craft, Tank was being transported as deck cargo aboard Daghild ( Norway) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk.[51]
- Newton Ash ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (56°25′N 22°26′W / 56.417°N 22.433°W) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Ingham ( United States Coast Guard).[52]
- Northern Sword (1918) ( United States) Freighter acquired by U.S. Army sunk by collision in Caribbean while in transit to the Southwest Pacific Area for Army service.[53][54]
- Roger B. Taney ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (22°00′S 7°45′W / 22.000°S 7.750°W) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bagé (
Brazil) and Penrith Castle ( United Kingdom).[55] - Tatsuta Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (43 nautical miles (80 km))south east of Mikura-jima (33°45′N 140°25′E / 33.750°N 140.417°E) by USS Tarpon ( United States Navy). All 1,223 troops and 198 crewmen killed.
9 February
- Avorio ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HMCS Regina ( Royal Canadian Navy). She was taken in tow, but foundered the next day.[56]
- HMS Erica ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya and sank with some loss of life. Over 70 survivors were rescued by HMSAS Southern Maid ( South African Navy).[8]
- Eritrea ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unbending ( Royal Navy) east of Monopoli, Italy (40°56′N 17°36′E / 40.933°N 17.600°E).[57]
- Kusuyama Maru (
Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Taiwan Strait (22°40′N 119°12′E / 22.667°N 119.200°E) by USS Tunny (
United States Navy).[58] - Pan Royal ( United States): World War II: Convoy UGS 5: The Design 1019 cargo ship collided in the Atlantic Ocean (36°40′N 67°20′W / 36.667°N 67.333°W) with Evita ( Norway) and George Davis ( United States) and sank with the loss of eight of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Boyle ( United States Navy).
- Roger B. Taney ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°00′S 15°00′W / 23.000°S 15.000°W) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine).[59]
10 February
- Cosala ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Una ( Royal Navy) off Punta Staletti, Italy.[60]
- Queen Anne ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy CA 11: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Agulhas, South Africa (34°53′S 19°51′E / 34.883°S 19.850°E) by U-509 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS St. Zeno ( Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats.[61]
- Saroena (
Netherlands): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (33°47′N 35°09′E / 33.783°N 35.150°E) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 59 crew. The ship was beached near Beirut, Lebanon. Refloated on 12 February, later repaired and returned to service.[62]
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- Starr King ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (34°15′S 154°20′E / 34.250°S 154.333°E) by I-21 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Survivors rescued by HMAS Warramunga ( Royal Australian Navy).[63][64]
11 February
- Al Kasbanah (
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Egypt): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli, Libya (35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[65] - Dolphin (
Palestine): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli (35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[66] - Helmspey ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of Cape St. Francis, Cape Colony (34°22′S 24°54′E / 34.367°S 24.900°E) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 46 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by R-4 (
South African Air Force).[67] - Husni (
Lebanon): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli 35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[68] - I-18 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The I-16-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of San Cristóbal, Solomon Islands (14°15′S 161°53′E / 14.250°S 161.883°E) by USS Fletcher ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 102 crew.[69]
- Sabah el Kheir ( Egypt): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Jaffa, Palestine by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[70]
12 February
- Fechenheim ( Nazi Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged by K-3 ( Soviet Navy) off Batsfjord, Norway and beached. Later refloated and towed to Germany where she was deemed beyond repair.[71]
- Sveggsund ( Norway): The coaster's cargo caught fire and she burnt and sank in Billefjord.[72]
- U-442 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (37°32′N 11°56′W / 37.533°N 11.933°W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 Squadron, Royal Air Force.
13 February
- U-620 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal (39°18′N 11°17′W / 39.300°N 11.283°W) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.[73]
14 February
- Hirotama Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait 73 miles west of Cape Mandal, Celebes (03°59′S 117°30′E / 3.983°S 117.500°E) by USS Trout ( United States Navy).[74][75]
- Hitachi Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Koshin Maru class transport was bombed and sunk by B-17s off Buin (06°45′S 155°50′E / 6.750°S 155.833°E) .[76]
15 February
- Atlantic Sun ( United States): World War II: Convoy ON 165: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to engine trouble. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 51°N 41°W / 51°N 41°W) by U-607 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 65 of her 66 crew. The survivor was taken aboard U-607 as a prisoner of war.[77]
- Modica ( Italy): World War II: the cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples. She was raised in 1947, repaired and returned to service.[78]
- Molo Carmine ( Italy): World War II: the cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples.[78]
- Suruya Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Georgia, Solomon Islands by USS Gato ( United States Navy).[79]
- U-529 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°45′N 31°09′W / 55.750°N 31.150°W) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[80]
16 February
- USS Amberjack ( United States Navy): World War II: The Gato-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, by a Japanese aircraft and Hiyodori and CH-18 (both Imperial Japanese Navy).
- Capo Orso ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft south-west of Marsala, Italy (37°40′N 12°07′E / 37.667°N 12.117°E).[81]
- Kola (
Soviet Union): The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Sawfish ( United States Navy).[82] - Listo ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Spodsbjerg, Denmark.[83]
- Melilla ( Nazi Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off IJmuiden, the Netherlands.[84]
17 February
- Deer Lodge ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Port Elizabeth, South Africa (33°46′S 26°57′E / 33.767°S 26.950°E) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMSAS Africana ( South African Navy), HMHS Atlantis ( Royal Navy) and the trawler Havorn (
South Africa).[85] - Ilmen ( Soviet Union): The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the east coast of Kyushu (30°56′N 135°30′E / 30.933°N 135.500°E) by USS Sawfish ( United States Navy).[86]
- Llanashe ( United Kingdom): The 4,836 grt freighter was torpedoed off Port Elizabeth (34°00′S 28°30′E / 34.000°S 28.500°E) on voyage from New York by U-182 ( Kriegsmarine). There were 33 killed.[87]
- S-71 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot was shelled, rammed and sunk by HMS Garth ( Royal Navy).[88]
- U-69 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°36′N 41°07′W / 50.600°N 41.117°W) by HMS Fame ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew.
- U-201 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°50′N 40°50′W / 50.833°N 40.833°W) by HMS Viscount ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.
- U-205 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°56′N 22°01′E / 32.933°N 22.017°E) by a Bristol Bisley aircraft of the South African Air Force and also by HMS Paladin ( Royal Navy) with the loss of eight of her 50 crew.[89]
18 February
- Akagane Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean south west of Attu Island, Alaska, United States by USS Gillespie and USS Indianapolis (both United States Navy). She sank two days later at 53°05′N 171°22′E / 53.083°N 171.367°E).[90]
- Brasiloide ( Brazil): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Garcia D'Avila Lighthouse (12°38′S 37°57′W / 12.633°S 37.950°W) by U-518 ( Kriegsmarine). All 50 crew survived.[91]
- Col di Lana ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft north-west of Palermo, Italy (38°29′N 12°49′E / 38.483°N 12.817°E).[92]
- RD 24 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The RD class minesweeper foundered in a storm off Egadi Island west of Sicily.[93]
19 February
- Mogamigawa Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea north of the Mariana Islands by USS Whale ( United States Navy).[94]
- U-268 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (47°03′N 5°56′W / 47.050°N 5.933°W) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew.
- U-562 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Benghazi, Libya by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force and also by HMS Hursley and HMS Isis (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.[95]
- Zeus ( Greece): World War II: Convoy ONS 165: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°28′N 44°50′W / 49.467°N 44.833°W) by U-403 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 38 crew.[96]
- V-408 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Spain by USS Blackfish ( United States Navy).[97]
20 February
- Oshio ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Asashio-class destroyer was torpedoed off Wewak, New Guinea by USS Albacore ( United States Navy) and sunk under tow in the Pacific Ocean 70 miles north-west of Manus Island, Admiralty Islands (00°50′S 146°06′E / 0.833°S 146.100°E) with the loss of 8 of her crew. Survivors were rescued by Arashio ( Imperial Japanese Navy.[98]
- Radhurst ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 165: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) north north west of St. John's, Newfoundland (49°50′N 41°50′W / 49.833°N 41.833°W) by U-525 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew.[99]
- USS YMS-133 ( United States Navy): The minesweeper foundered and sank in a storm at Coos Bay, Oregon.[100]
21 February
- Artemis Pitta ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Melos, Greece by Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of 14 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[101]
- Empire Trader ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal by U-92 ( Kriegsmarine). All 106 crew were rescued by Stockport ( United Kingdom) before Empire Trader was scuttled at 48°27′N 29°47′W / 48.450°N 29.783°W by HMCS Dauphin ( Royal Canadian Navy) following orders received from the Admiralty.[35][102]
- H. H. Rogers (
Panama): World War II: Convoy ONS 167: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°30′N 24°38′W / 50.500°N 24.633°W) by U-664 ( Kriegsmarine). All 73 crew were rescued by Rathlin ( United Kingdom).[103] - Kuwayama Maru ( Japan): World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Flores Sea by USS Thresher ( United States Navy). After evading Japanese anti-submarine defences, USS Thresher torpedoed and sunk her the next day.[104]
- Rosario ( United States): World War II: Convoy ONS 167: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°30′N 24°38′W / 50.500°N 24.633°W) by U-664 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 3 Gunners and 30 crewmen. Survivors were rescued by Rathlin ( United Kingdom).[105]
- Stigstad ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 49°26′N 29°08′W / 49.433°N 29.133°W) by U-332 and U-604 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Thomas Boot ( United Kingdom).[106]
- Thorsheimer ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Marettimo, Italy by British aircraft.[107]
- U-623 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°08′N 29°37′W / 48.133°N 29.617°W) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[108]
22 February
- Chattanooga City ( United States): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 32°24′W / 46.883°N 32.400°W) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine). All 58 crew were rescued by HMCS Trillium ( Royal Canadian Navy).[109]
- Empire Redshank ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine). All 47 crew were rescued by HMCS Trillium (
Royal Canadian Navy), which scuttled the ship.[110] - Expositor ( United States): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Design 1022 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 60 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMCS Trillium ( Royal Canadian Navy). Expositor was torpedoed and sunk the next day by U-303 ( Kriegsmarine).[111]
- N. T. Nielsen Alonso ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The factory ship straggled behind the convoy, was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) east of Cape Race, Newfoundland by U-92 and U-753 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 53 crew. She was scuttled at 48°00′N 34°00′W / 48.000°N 34.000°W by ORP Burza (
Marynarka Wojenna Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej). Survivors were rescued by USCGC Campbell ( United States Coast Guard).[112][113] - Roxburgh Castle ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (38°12′N 26°22′W / 38.200°N 26.367°W) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine). All 64 crew survived.[114]
- U-225 ( Kriegsmarine: World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°37′N 30°35′W / 48.617°N 30.583°W) by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew.[115]
- U-606 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°44′N 33°43′W / 47.733°N 33.717°W) by ORP Burza ( Polish Navy) and USCGC Campbell ( United States Coast Guard) with the loss of 36 of her 47 crew.[116]
- HMCS Weyburn ( Royal Canadian Navy): World War II: Convoy MKS 8: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar (35°46′N 6°02′W / 35.767°N 6.033°W) with the loss of nine of her 77 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Black Swan and HMS Wivern (both Royal Navy).[8]
- USS YP-72 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Yard Patrol Craft ran aground and sank at Spruce Cape, Alaska.[117]
23 February
- Athelprincess ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy UC 1: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Madeira, Portugal (32°02′N 24°38′W / 32.033°N 24.633°W) by U-522 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Weston ( Royal Navy).[118]
- Empire Norseman ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy UC 1: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Azores, Portugal by U-382 ( Kriegsmarine). All 53 crew were rescued by HMS Totland ( Royal Navy). Empire Norseman was later torpedoed and sunk at 31°18′N 27°20′W / 31.300°N 27.333°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine).[119]
- Esso Baton Rouge ( United States): World War II: Convoy UC 1: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°15′N 27°22′W / 31.250°N 27.367°W) by U-202 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Totland ( Royal Navy).[120]
- Eulima ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°48′N 36°18′W / 46.800°N 36.300°W) by U-186 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 62 of her 63 crew. The survivor was taken aboard U-186 as a prisoner of war.[121]
- Fintra ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Algiers, Algeria (36°57′N 3°41′E / 36.950°N 3.683°E) by U-371 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of the 35 people aboard.[122]
- Glitrefjell ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°11′N 35°35′W / 41.183°N 35.583°W) by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy).[123]
- Hastings ( United States): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°30′N 26°23′W / 46.500°N 26.383°W) by U-186 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Chilliwack ( Royal Canadian Navy).[124]
- Jonathan Sturges ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°15′N 38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W) by U-707 ( Kriegsmarine). 7 Gunners rescued by USS Belknap ( United States Navy) on 12 March, 2 Gunners and 4 crewmen are rescued and made P.O.W.s by U-336 ( Kriegsmarine) on 6 April.[125]
- Kyleclare (
Ireland): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°50′N 13°20′W / 48.833°N 13.333°W) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 18 crew.[126] - Stockport ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The convoy rescue ship had fallen behind the convoy due to rescuing survivors from Empire Trader ( United Kingdom). She had transferred them to HMCS Dauphin ( Royal Canadian Navy) and was attempting to regain the convoy when she was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°22′N 34°10′W / 47.367°N 34.167°W) by U-604 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 64 crew.[127]
- U-443 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria (36°55′N 2°25′E / 36.917°N 2.417°E) by HMS Bicester, HMS Lamerton and HMS Wheatland (all Royal Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew.
- U-522 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°27′N 26°22′W / 31.450°N 26.367°W) by Totland ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.[128]
- Winkler ( Panama): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to the breakdown of on of her four engines. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine). She was later torpedoed and sunk (46°48′N 36°18′W / 46.800°N 36.300°W) by U-223 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 19 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy).[129]
- USS YP-336 ( United States Navy):World War II: The Yard Patrol Craft ran aground and sank in the Delaware River.[130]
24 February
- Ingria ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (45°12′N 39°17′W / 45.200°N 39.283°W) by U-600 ( Kriegsmarine). She was abandoned by her 37 crew and was then scuttled by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine). The crew were rescued by HMCS Rosthern ( Royal Canadian Navy).[131]
- Jonathan Sturges ( United States): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°15′N 38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W) by U-707 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 51 of her 75 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Belknap ( United States Navy).[132]
- HMS MTB 262 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Elco 70' motor torpedo boat was bombed and sunk off Cape Serrat, Tunisia by German aircraft.[133]
- Nathanael Greene ( United States): World War II: Convoy MKS 8: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of Oran, Algeria with the loss of four of her 57 crew. She was then torpedoed and further damaged by a Luftwaffe aircraft. Nathanael Green was taken in tow by HMS Brixham ( Royal Navy), which rescued the survivors. The tow was later transferred to HMS Restive ( Royal Navy) and the ship was beached at Salamanda. She was declared a total loss.[134]
- U-649 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-232 ( Kriegsmarine) in the Baltic Sea (55°15′N 17°15′E / 55.250°N 17.250°E) and sank with the loss of 35 of her 46 crew.[135]
- HMS Vandal ( Royal Navy): The U-class submarine sank in the Sound of Bute off Inchmarnock, Argyllshire with the loss of all 37 crew.
25 February
- Manchester Merchant ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 390 nautical miles (720 km) south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (45°10′N 43°23′W / 45.167°N 43.383°W) by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 35 of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Montgomery and HMCS Rosthern (both Royal Canadian Navy).[136][137][138]
26 February
- HMT Harstad ( Royal Navy): World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay (50°24′21″N 3°01′41″W / 50.40583°N 3.02806°W) by Kriegsmarine E-boats with the loss of 22 of her 23 crew.[139]
- Hohenfriedburg ( Germany): World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Spain (41°48′N 20°50′W / 41.800°N 20.833°W) by HMS Sussex ( Royal Navy). The crew were rescued by U-264 ( Kriegsmarine).[140]
- Kyo Maru No. 3 GO ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine off Rangoon, Burma (15°36′N 96°15′E / 15.600°N 96.250°E) and sank.[141][142]
27 February
- Bodø ( Norway): The coaster ran aground and sank at Bogskjærene, Nordland. Raised in 1960 and scrapped.[143]
- HNLMS Colombia ( Koninklijk Marine): World War II: The submarine tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Simonstown, South Africa (33°36′S 27°29′E / 33.600°S 27.483°E) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 326 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Genista ( Royal Navy) and a Royal Air Force launch.[144]
- Harstad (
Royal Norwegian Navy): World War II: Convoy WP 300: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all Kriegsmarine).[8][145] - HMS LCT 381 ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy WP 300: The Landing Craft, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all Kriegsmarine).[8]
- HMT Lord Hailsham ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy WP 300: The naval trawler torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all Kriegsmarine).[8]
- Modavia ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy WP 300: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all Kriegsmarine).[8]
- St Margaret ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Hobson ( United States Navy).[146]
- TM 25 ( Royal Norwegian Navy): World War II: The TM 22 class motor torpedo boat was sunk south of Pont Kanon, Curacao by an explosion.[147]
- HMS Tigris ( Royal Navy): World War II: The T-class submarine (posted missing on 10 March 1943) was presumed sunk in a depth charge attack in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) of Capri, Italy by Uj-2210 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 63 crew.
28 February
- FR 111 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Requin class submarine was bombed and sunk 10 miles north of Murro di Porco, Sicily, off Cape Pessaro by Allied aircraft.[148]
- Ischia ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy) off Portofino, Italy.[149]
- HMS MGB 79 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The BPB 72' -class Motor Gun Boat was shelled and sunk off the Hook of Holland by German warships.[150]
- Paolo ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed by aircraft at Cagliari, Italy. While the ship was under repair from the bombing she caught fire and was destroyed on 11 June 1943.[151]
- RPT-1 and RPT-3 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Higgins 78' class PT Boats were being carried as deck cargo aboard Wade Hampton ( United States) and were both lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-405 ( Kriegsmarine).[152]
- S 35 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The E-boat sunk after hitting a mine in the Mediterranean.[153]
- Wade Hampton ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Liberty ship straggled 8 nautical miles (15 km) behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (59°49′N 34°43′W / 59.817°N 34.717°W) by U-405 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Beverley and HMS Vervain (both Royal Navy).[152][154]
Unknown date
- HNoMS Uredd ( Royal Norwegian Navy): World War II: Operation Seagull: The U-class submarine struck a mine and sank off Fugløyvær on or after 10 February with the loss of all 40 people aboard.
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| Ship commissionings: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
| Ship decommissionings: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
| Shipwrecks: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
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