List of shipwrecks in February 1944

The list of shipwrecks in February 1944 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1944.

February 1944
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29			Unknown date

1 February

Agia Paraskevi ( Greece): World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Soueida, Syria by U-453 ( Kriegsmarine).^[1]
Edward Bates ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Ténès, Algeria (36°38′N 0°50′E / 36.633°N 0.833°E / 36.633; 0.833) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow but later sank.^[2]
Himli ( Lebanon): World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Soueida by U-453 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[3]
I-171 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Green Island, Papua New Guinea (05°37′S 154°14′E / 5.617°S 154.233°E / -5.617; 154.233) by USS Guest and USS Hudson (both United States Navy).^[4]
Nanka Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy A: The transport was torpedoed and sunk near Halmahera by USS Hake ( United States Navy).^[5]
Ro-39 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaichū type submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Wotje(09°24′N 170°32′E / 9.400°N 170.533°E / 9.400; 170.533) by USS Walker ( United States Navy) .^[6]
Salem ( Lebanon): World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Soueida by U-453 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[7]
Tacoma Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy A: The Tacoma Maru class transport was torpedoed and sunk near Halmahera by USS Hake ( United States Navy). 2 crewmen killed.^[8]
Toei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy SO-805: The Toei Maru class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau (04°24′S 143°15′E / 4.400°S 143.250°E / -4.400; 143.250) by USS Seahorse ( United States Navy). 56 crewmen killed.^[9]
Umikaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Shiratsuyu-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Guardfish ( United States Navy) with the loss of 50 of her 265 crew.

2 February

Ro-110 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Ro-100-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Bengal (17°25′N 83°21′E / 17.417°N 83.350°E / 17.417; 83.350) by HMIS Jumna ( Royal Indian Navy), HMAS Ipswich, and HMAS Launceston (both Royal Australian Navy) with a loss of all 47 crewmen.^[10]
Charlotte Schliemann ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The supply ship was scuttled in the Indian Ocean (23°23′S 74°37′E / 23.383°S 74.617°E / -23.383; 74.617) to avoid capture by HMS Relentless ( Royal Navy). The crew were rescued by U-532 ( Kriegsmarine).^[11]
Toyo Maru No.5 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (33°32′N 135°58′E / 33.533°N 135.967°E / 33.533; 135.967) by USS Plunger ( United States Navy).^[12]
Toyo Maru No.8 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Plunger ( United States Navy).^[13]
Yahiya ( Syria): World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Cape Basit by U-453 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[14]

3 February

Ariake Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy HI-30: The Standard Wartime Type 1TM oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea 200 miles south east of Shanghai (28°32′N 124°04′E / 28.533°N 124.067°E / 28.533; 124.067) by USS Tambor ( United States Navy). 19 passengers and 28 crewmen killed.^[15]
Chung Cheng ( China): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°54′N 54°30′E / 13.900°N 54.500°E / 13.900; 54.500) by U-188 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of her 71 crew. Survivors were rescued by a British merchant ship.^[16]^[17]
Goyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy HI-30: The Oiler was torpedoed and damaged in the East China Sea 200 miles south east of Shanghai (28°32′N 124°04′E / 28.533°N 124.067°E / 28.533; 124.067) by USS Tambor ( United States Navy). and abandoned. Sank sometime between the 3rd and the 5th at (28°44′N 123°38′E / 28.733°N 123.633°E / 28.733; 123.633). 3 passengers and 15 crewmen killed.^[18]
Masfjord ( Norway): The coaster ran aground at Masfjordnes, Hordaland in a storm. She capsized and sank with the loss of eleven lives.^[19]
Monte Pascoal ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Monte-class ocean liner, being used as an Accommodations Ship was bombed and sunk at Wilhelmshaven by 8th Air Force heavy bombers. She was raised and repaired May 1944..^[20]

4 February

I-175 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Marshall Islands (06°48′N 168°08′E / 6.800°N 168.133°E / 6.800; 168.133) by USS Charrette and USS Fair (both United States Navy) with the loss of all 100 crew.^[21]^[22]
Schnelles Geleitboot 18 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The anti-aircraft corvette was bombed and sunk by aircraft.^[23]
U-854 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Swinemüde, Pomerania (54°44′N 14°16′E / 54.733°N 14.267°E / 54.733; 14.267) with the loss of 51 of her 58 crew.^[24]

5 February

Asahi Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The hospital ship was damaged in a collision with Menju Maru( Japan) in the Inland Sea west of Ushijima 1.25 miles off Bizan Seto (34°21′N 133°46′E / 34.350°N 133.767°E / 34.350; 133.767) and is beached. She breaks in two on Feb 24 and is declared a Total Loss.^[25]

6 February

M-156 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The damaged minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Aber Wrac'h, France.^[26]
U-177 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic west of Ascension Island (10°35′S 25°15′W / 10.583°S 25.250°W / -10.583; -25.250) by a PB4Y aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of 50 of her 65 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Omaha ( United States Navy).

7 February

Freidig ( Norway): World War II: Convoy EN 342: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Wrath, Sutherland, United Kingdom after her cargo of rye shifted. Twenty of her 22 crew were lost.^[27]
X22 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The midget submarine collided with HMS Syrtis ( Royal Navy) and sank with the loss of all four crew.^[28]

8 February

Gigliola ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Zara, Italy.^[29]
Lima Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy Mo-Ta-06: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south west of Kagashima(31°05′N 127°37′E / 31.083°N 127.617°E / 31.083; 127.617) by USS Snook ( United States Navy) with the loss of 2,765 troops, 4 workers, 9 Gunners and 56 crewmen. Survivors rescued by PB-38 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) and Hyoei Maru No. 5 ( Japan)^[30]^[31]
HNoMS MTB 625 ( Royal Norwegian Navy): World War II: The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat was wrecked in the Shetlands.^[32]
Margit ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy UR 108: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea south east of Iceland (61°30′N 10°30′W / 61.500°N 10.500°W / 61.500; -10.500) by U-985 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 30 crew.^[33]
Petrella ( Germany): World War II: The prisoner transport was torpedoed and sunk in Suda Bay by HMS Sportsman ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 2,670 lives.
U-762 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (49°02′N 16°58′W / 49.033°N 16.967°W / 49.033; -16.967) by HMS Wild Goose and HMS Woodpecker (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.^[34]

9 February

U-238 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland by HMS Kite, HMS Magpie and HMS Starling (all Royal Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.
U-734 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (49°43′N 16°23′W / 49.717°N 16.383°W / 49.717; -16.383) by HMS Starling and HMS Wild Goose (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.^[35]
Viva ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (12°30′N 57°50′E / 12.500°N 57.833°E / 12.500; 57.833) by U-188 ( Kriegsmarine). All 25 crew were rescued by Marwarri ( United Kingdom).^[36]

10 February

Malta Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy MOTA-01: The Yoshida Maru No. 1 class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel south of Formosa (23°12′N 121°30′E / 23.200°N 121.500°E / 23.200; 121.500) by USS Pogy ( United States Navy). An unknown number of passengers and 33 crewmen killed.^[37]^[38]
Minekaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy MOTA-01: The Minekaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel south of Formosa (23°12′N 121°30′E / 23.200°N 121.500°E / 23.200; 121.500) by USS Pogy ( United States Navy). 99 crewmen, including her C.O., were killed.^[39]
Nina ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Genoa, Italy.^[40]
Shinkoku Maru ( Empire of Japan): World War II: Convoy MOTA-01: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Bashi Channel south of Formosa (23°12′N 121°30′E / 23.200°N 121.500°E / 23.200; 121.500) by USS Pogy ( United States Navy) and is beached.^[41]
U-545 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides (58°17′N 13°22′W / 58.283°N 13.367°W / 58.283; -13.367) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 612 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of one of her 57 crew. She was consequently scuttled due to damage received.^[42]
U-666 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine went missing on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all 51 crew. Cause, previously unknown, now believed to be aircraft from HMS Fencer whilst boat was west of Ireland attacking homeward bound convoy ON223.^[43] ^[44]

11 February

Makki Faulbaum ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by HMS Stubborn ( Royal Navy) off Namsos, Norway.^[45]
USS PT-279 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Higgins 78' -class PT Boat was sunk off Bouganville Solomon Islands(05°30′S 154°15′E / 5.500°S 154.250°E / -5.500; 154.250) in a collision with her sister boat USS PT-282 ( United States Navy) .^[46]
Sturm ( Germany): The coaster collided with Triton ( Germany) and sank in Bergen harbour, Norway.^[47]
U-283 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°45′N 12°50′W / 60.750°N 12.833°W / 60.750; -12.833) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 407 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.^[48]
U-424 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (50°00′N 18°14′W / 50.000°N 18.233°W / 50.000; -18.233) by HMS Wild Goose and HMS Woodpecker (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.^[49]

12 February

Choko Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk north west of Penang (05°46′N 99°52′E / 5.767°N 99.867°E / 5.767; 99.867) by HMS Stonehenge ( Royal Navy).^[50]
I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged, shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 miles south west of One and a Half Degree Channel (1°25′N 72°22′E / 1.417°N 72.367°E / 1.417; 72.367) by HMS Paladin and HMS Petard (both Royal Navy) with the loss of 98 of her 99 crew and 1 War Correspondent. The survivor was taken as a prisoner of war.
Khedive Ismail ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy KR 8: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 miles south west of One and a Half Degree Channel (1°25′N 72°22′E / 1.417°N 72.367°E / 1.417; 72.367) by I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 1,297 of the 1,511 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Paladin ( Royal Navy).
Ronsan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Konsan Maru Class Tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Okinoerabu Island, 40 miles west of Amami-o-Shima, (24°44′N 128°42′E / 24.733°N 128.700°E / 24.733; 128.700) by USS Tambor ( United States Navy). 2 Gunners and 17 crewmen killed.^[15]
Oria ( Germany): The transport ship ran aground on the Gaideronos Reef, Rhodes, Greece and broke in two. Only 60 of the approximately 4,300 people on board were rescued.^[51]

13 February

HMT Cap d' Antifer ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was sunk in the North Sea (53°17′N 01°06′E / 53.283°N 1.100°E / 53.283; 1.100) by a Schnellboot ( Kriegsmarine).^[52]
Hans Bornhofen ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Taku ( Royal Navy) off Stavanger, Norway.^[53]
Henry ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Hustadvika, off Kristiansund by Royal Norwegian Navy motor torpedo boats.
Irma ( Norway): World War II: The passenger ship was sunk at Hustadvika, off Kristiansund by Royal Norwegian Navy motor torpedo boats.
USS LCT-220 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank foundered off Anzio in a storm.^[54]
VAS 206 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The VAS 201 class submarine chaser was wrecked off Capri.^[55]

14 February

MV British Chivalry ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled, and sunk in the Indian Ocean south west of Addu Atoll The Maldives (00°50′S 68°00′E / 0.833°S 68.000°E / -0.833; 68.000) by I-37 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 6 crewmen. 13 crewmen are killed when I-37 machine guns the lifeboats. 9 Gunners and 29 crewmen were rescued by Delane ( United Kingdom) 37 days later.^[56]
Brynilen ( Norway): World War II: The troopship was bombed and sunk at Hammerfest, Finnmark. Raised in 1947, scrapped in 1951.^[57]
Nittoku Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[30]
HMS Salviking ( Royal Navy): World War II: The salvage vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea south west of Ceylon (3°30′N 76°30′E / 3.500°N 76.500°E / 3.500; 76.500) by U-168 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 28 crew.^[58]
Tanahorn ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk at Hammerfest. Refloated in March 1944. Repaired and returned to service in April 1947.^[59]
U-738 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in a collision off Gotenhafen, West Prussia with Erna ( Germany) with the loss of 22 of her 46 crew.^[60]
UIT-23 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca (4°27′N 100°11′E / 4.450°N 100.183°E / 4.450; 100.183) by HMS Tally-Ho ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 26 of her 40 crew.^[61]

15 February

Agano ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Agano-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean north of Truk (10°11′N 151°42′E / 10.183°N 151.700°E / 10.183; 151.700) by USS Skate ( United States Navy) with the loss of 203 of her 726 crew. She sank on the 17th. Survivors were rescued by Oite ( Imperial Japanese Navy), but were all lost when she was also sunk later by aircraft.
Elihu Yale ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk by a Luftwaffe glider bomb in the Mediterranean Sea off Anzio, Lazio, Italy (41°27′N 12°38′E / 41.450°N 12.633°E / 41.450; 12.633). 7 Stevadores, 2 Gunners and 3 crewmen killed. Survivors rescued by USS LCT-152 ( United States Navy).^[2]
Epaminondas C. Embiricos ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea south west of Ceylon (1°30′N 73°00′E / 1.500°N 73.000°E / 1.500; 73.000) by U-168 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 42 crew. Two crew were taken on board U-168 as prisoner of war. The rest of the survivors were rescued by HMS Fara and HMT Overdale Wyke (both Royal Navy).^[62]
Fort St Nicholas ( United Kingdom): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri, Campania, Italy (40°34′N 14°37′E / 40.567°N 14.617°E / 40.567; 14.617) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine). All 67 people on board were rescued by a Royal Air Force rescue boat.^[63]^[64]
Hoshi Maru No.2 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[30]
I-43 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B1 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 280 miles east south east of Guam (10°23′N 150°23′E / 10.383°N 150.383°E / 10.383; 150.383) by USS Aspro ( United States Navy). Lost with all 166 hands.^[65]
USS LCT-35 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank was burned out and sunk while tied up alongside Elihu Yale ( United States) when she was sunk by a Glide Bomb off Anzio . Survivors rescued by USS LCT-152 ( United States Navy).^[66]
ML 210 ( Royal Norwegian Navy): World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was mined and sunk off the Somme estuary. Five crewmen were killed.^[67]
Niedersachsen ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minelayer was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Toulouse, France (43°02.6′N 6°01.7′E / 43.0433°N 6.0283°E / 43.0433; 6.0283).^[68]
Odatsuki Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy HI-7: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Flores Sea (09°15′N 127°00′E / 9.250°N 127.000°E / 9.250; 127.000) by USS Tinosa ( United States Navy). 4 passengers and 6 crewmen killed. Survivors rescued by Nagata Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy) .^[69]^[70]
Ping Sang ( Vichy French Navy): World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk off Hongay French Indochina (21°00′N 107°22′E / 21.000°N 107.367°E / 21.000; 107.367) in the South China Sea by U.S. Army 14th Air Force B-25 Mitchells.^[71]
Ro-40 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Ro-35-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of Kwajalein (09°50′N 166°35′E / 9.833°N 166.583°E / 9.833; 166.583) by USS Macdonough, USS Phelps and USS Sage (all United States Navy). Lost with all 69 hands.^[72]

16 February

CH-39 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class submarine chaser was sunk off Three Island Harbor New Hanover Island (02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.400°S 150.100°E / -2.400; 150.100) by U.S. Army B-25s of the 500th Bomb Squadron, of the 345 Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[73]
CHa-16 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was bombed and sunk by United States Army Air Force North American B-25 Mitchells of the 38th and 345th Bomb Group off New Ireland(02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.400°S 150.100°E / -2.400; 150.100).^[74]
Chojo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy HI-7: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Flores Sea (08°30′N 126°58′E / 8.500°N 126.967°E / 8.500; 126.967) by USS Tinosa ( United States Navy). 748 troops and sailors, 17 Gunners, 3 Guards, 15 Lookouts and 72 crewmen killed.^[69]
HMS LST 418 ( Royal Navy): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Landing Ship, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Ponza Island, Italy (41°00′N 12°55′E / 41.000°N 12.917°E / 41.000; 12.917) by U-230 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 lives. Survivors were rescued by USS LCI(L)-194 ( United States Navy).^[75]
Sanko Maru ( Japan): The cargo ship was sunk off Three Island Harbor New Hanover Island (02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.400°S 150.100°E / -2.400; 150.100) by U.S. Army B-25s of the 500th Bomb Squadron, of the 345 Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. 14 crewmen killed.^[73]

17 February

Aikoku Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The auxiliary cruiser was sunk off Truk, South Pacific Mandate (07°22′N 151°56′E / 7.367°N 151.933°E / 7.367; 151.933) by United States Navy aircraft. Over 925 killed.^[76]
Akagi Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Armed Merchant Cruiser was bombed and damaged at Truk (07°50′N 151°25′E / 7.833°N 151.417°E / 7.833; 151.417) by U.S. Navy aircraft and scuttled. 512 passengers and 788 Sailors lost.^[77]
Amagisan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Azumason Maru class transport was bombed and sunk south west of Uman Island, Truk (07°18′N 151°53′E / 7.300°N 151.883°E / 7.300; 151.883) by United States Navy aircraft. 3 crewmen killed.^[78]
CH-24 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The No.13-class submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Truk, South Pacific Mandate (7°24′N 150°30′E / 7.400°N 150.500°E / 7.400; 150.500) by USS Burns. Six crew survived and were taken as prisoners of war.
Empire Knoll ( United Kingdom): The collier came ashore at Tynemouth, Northumberland in a gale. She broke in two, a total loss.^[79]
Fujikawa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The aircraft transport was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk by United States Navy aircraft.^[76]
Fujisan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Fujisan Maru class oiler was bombed and damaged between Moen and Dublan, Truk by United States Navy aircraft. She sinks on the 18th. 2 troops and 2 crewmen killed.^[80]
Fuku Maru No. 2 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The guardboat was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Koravia Bay, New Britain by U.S. Navy aircraft.^[81]
Fumizuki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and damage off Truk (07°24′N 151°44′E / 7.400°N 151.733°E / 7.400; 151.733) by United States Navy aircraft. She sank the next day with the loss of 29 of her 154 crew.
Gyoten Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy No. 3206: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Truk (8°04′N 149°28′E / 8.067°N 149.467°E / 8.067; 149.467) by USS Tang ( United States Navy).^[79]
Heian Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Heian Maru class submarine tender was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Truk (07°23′N 151°52′E / 7.383°N 151.867°E / 7.383; 151.867) by United States Navy aircraft. She sank the next day.^[76]
Hoyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Hoyo Maru class oiler was bombed, capsized and sank in shallow water with part of the hull above water east of Fenfar Island, Truk by United States Navy aircraft. 6 crewmen killed.^[82]
Iwate Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Koravia Bay, New Britain by U.S. Navy aircraft. No casualties.^[83]
Katori ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Katori-class cruiser was shelled and sunk 40 miles north-west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean (07°15′N 151°15′E / 7.250°N 151.250°E / 7.250; 151.250) by Battleship USS Iowa ( United States Navy) ^[84]
Kiyosumi Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The auxiliary cruiser was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Fefan Island, Truk by United States Navy aircraft.^[76]
Maikaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Convoy No. 4215: The Kagero-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of Truk by USS Minneapolis and USS New Orleans (both United States Navy) with the loss of all 239 crew.^[85]
Naka ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Sendai-class cruiser was bombed, torpedoed and sunk west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean (07°15′N 151°15′E / 7.250°N 151.250°E / 7.250; 151.250) by U.S. Navy aircraft. 240 crewmen lost, 210 survivors.^[86]
Nichiro Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy No. 7125: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of Palau (8°50′N 135°40′E / 8.833°N 135.667°E / 8.833; 135.667) by USS Sargo ( United States Navy). 33 crewmen killed.^[87]
R-39 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-25 minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft at Ercolo.^[88]
R-200 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft at Porto Ercole.^[89]
Rio de Janeiro Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): Operation Hailstorm: World War II: The Rio de Janeiro Maru class submarine tender was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean east of Umon Island, Truk by United States Navy aircraft. She sinks the next day.^[76]
ShCh-216 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Black Sea west of Sevastopol (44°37′N 32°04′E / 44.617°N 32.067°E / 44.617; 32.067) by UJ-103 and UJ-106 (both Kriegsmarine .^[90]
Shonan Maru No.15 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Convoy No. 4215: The naval minesweeper trawler was shelled and sunk north-west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean by Battleship USS New Jersey ( United States Navy) ^[84]
Shinkoku Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Shinkoku Maru class oiler was bombed and damaged north west of Fefan Island, Truk by United States Navy aircraft. She is bombed again on the 18th and sinks in shallow water. 70 passengers and 16 crewmen killed.^[91]
Tatsuha Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy No. 3206: Operation Hailstorm: The transport was bombed and sunk north-west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean by US Navy aircraft.^[92]
Tonan Maru No. 3 ( Japan): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Tonan Maru No. 2 class oiler was bombed and damaged at Truk by United States Navy aircraft. She is bombed again on the 18th and sinks in shallow water. 315 killed. Raised, repaired post War and returned to service as a Whale oil factory ship.^[93]
Tachikaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Minekaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Kuop, Truk (07°03′N 151°5′E / 7.050°N 151.083°E / 7.050; 151.083) by U.S. Navy aircraft with the loss of 67 crewmen.^[94]
W-26 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The W-19-class minesweeper was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Koravia Bay, New Britain by U.S. Navy aircraft. Scrapped in place in 1958.^[95]
Zuikai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy No. 3206: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk north-west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean by US Navy aircraft.^[96]

18 February

HMS Breda ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Armed Yacht was sunk in a collision near Campbeltown, Scotland.^[97]
CH-29 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Sunk by US Navy carrier aircraft north west of Udot Ialand, Truk (07°25′N 151°45′E / 7.417°N 151.750°E / 7.417; 151.750).^[98]
CHa-17 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The CHa-1 class auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk off Kavieng, New Ireland by US aircraft.^[99]
USS LCT-205 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank capsized in the Gulf of Tunis while under tow.^[100]
Oite ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstone: The Kamikaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk (07°40′N 138°57′E / 7.667°N 138.950°E / 7.667; 138.950) by United States Navy aircraft with the loss of 172 of her 192 crew and all 523 survivors from Agano ( Imperial Japanese Navy).
HMS Penelope ( Royal Navy): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Arethusa-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Naples, Campania, Italy (40°33′N 13°14′E / 40.550°N 13.233°E / 40.550; 13.233) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 417 of her 623 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS LST-165 and HMS LST-430 (both Royal Navy).^[101]
U-7 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type IIB submarine sank near Pillau in a diving accident with the loss of all 29 crew.
U-406 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°32′N 23°36′W / 48.533°N 23.600°W / 48.533; -23.600) by HMS Spey ( Royal Navy) with the loss of twelve of her 57 crew.^[102]
USS YT-198 ( United States Navy): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Harbor Tug struck a mine off Anzio and sank.^[103]

19 February

CH-22 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy O-902: The No.13-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the Bismark Sea 35 miles south of Kavieng, New Ireland near (03°04′S 150°42′E / 3.067°S 150.700°E / -3.067; 150.700) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and A-20 Havocs of the 23rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[104]
CH-40 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy O-902: The No.13-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the Bismark Sea 35 miles south of Kavieng, New Ireland near (03°04′S 150°42′E / 3.067°S 150.700°E / -3.067; 150.700) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and A-20 Havocs of the 23rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[105]
CHa-34 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was bombed and sunk by 5th United States Army Air Force North American B-25 Mitchells off Kavieng, New Ireland (02°45′S 150°47′E / 2.750°S 150.783°E / -2.750; 150.783).^[106]
Ichiyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy HI-40: The Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (15°46′N 115°57′E / 15.767°N 115.950°E / 15.767; 115.950) by USS Jack ( United States Navy). 28 crewmen killed.^[107]
Kokuie Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy HI-40: The Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (14°34′N 114°11′E / 14.567°N 114.183°E / 14.567; 114.183) by USS Jack ( United States Navy). 6 crewmen killed.^[107]
Nanei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy HI-40: The Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (14°34′N 114°11′E / 14.567°N 114.183°E / 14.567; 114.183) by USS Jack ( United States Navy). 5 Gunners and 55 crewmen killed.^[107]
Nichirin Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy HI-40: The Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (15°40′N 115°48′E / 15.667°N 115.800°E / 15.667; 115.800) by USS Jack ( United States Navy). 48 crewmen killed.^[107]
Shinto Maru No. 1 ( Japan): World War II: Convoy O-902: The Cargo Ship was bombed and sunk in the Gazalle Channel 22 miles south of Kavieng, New Ireland near Kaut Bay (02°46′S 150°42′E / 2.767°S 150.700°E / -2.767; 150.700) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and A-20 Havocs of the 23rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. 19 crewmen, 41 troops and 46 Gunners lost.^[105]
Tatsugiku Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy O-902: The Cargo Ship was bombed and sunk in the Gazalle Channel 22 miles south of Kavieng, New Ireland near Kaut Bay (02°46′N 150°42′E / 2.767°N 150.700°E / 2.767; 150.700) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and A-20 Havocs of the 23rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. 15 crewmen lost.^[105]
U-264 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMS Starling and HMS Woodpecker (both Royal Navy). All 52 crew survived.^[108]
U-386 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°51′N 22°44′W / 48.850°N 22.733°W / 48.850; -22.733) by HMS Spey ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 33 of her 49 crew.^[109]

20 February

Elima ( Germany): The cargo ship collided in the Trondheimsfjord, Norway, and was beached.^[110]
Hydro ( Norway): World War II: The train ferry was sunk in Lake Tinnsjø near Rjukan by Norwegian saboteurs whilst carrying heavy water for the German nuclear programme.
USS LCT-340 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank foundered and sank in a storm off Sicily, Italy, or off Algeria (36°49′N 01°55′E / 36.817°N 1.917°E / 36.817; 1.917).^[111]
HMS LST-305 ( Royal Navy): World War Ii: Operation Shingle: The Landing Ship, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 41°14′N 12°31′E / 41.233°N 12.517°E / 41.233; 12.517 by U-230 ( Kriegsmarine).^[112]
USS LST-348 ( United States Navy): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Landing Ship, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Naples, Campania, Italy (40°57′N 13°14′E / 40.950°N 13.233°E / 40.950; 13.233) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine).^[113]
Nanyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Formosa by USS Pogy ( United States Navy).^[37]
Taijin Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Formosa by USS Pogy ( United States Navy).^[37]
HMS Warwick ( Royal Navy): World War II: The W class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel off Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°27′N 5°23′W / 50.450°N 5.383°W / 50.450; -5.383) by U-413 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 67 of her 160 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Saladin and HMS Scimitar (both Royal Navy).^[114]
HMS Woodpecker ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy ON 224: The Black Swan-class sloop was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-265 ( Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow but foundered on 27 February at 48°49′N 22°11′W / 48.817°N 22.183°W / 48.817; -22.183.

21 February

CHa-48 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy O-003: The Auxiliary Submarine Chaser was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover (02°30′S 150°15′E / 2.500°S 150.250°E / -2.500; 150.250) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[115]
Kokai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy O-003: The Transport was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover (02°30′S 150°15′E / 2.500°S 150.250°E / -2.500; 150.250) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. 7 passengers and 19 crewmen killed.^[115]
Kowa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy O-003: The Auxiliary Gunboat was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover (02°30′S 150°15′E / 2.500°S 150.250°E / -2.500; 150.250) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. 22 crewmen killed.^[116]
R-131 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-130 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft off Den Helder.^[117]
R-222 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-218 minesweeper was sunk by a mine off the Schlei Estuary.^[118]

22 February

British Chivalry ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (00°50′S 68°00′E / 0.833°S 68.000°E / -0.833; 68.000) by I-37 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Survivors were machine gunned killing 19, the rest of the Survivors were rescued by Delane ( United Kingdom).^[119]
CHa-29 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk by a mine near Kavieng, New Ireland.^[120]
E.G. Seubert ( United States): World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°50′N 48°49′E / 13.833°N 48.817°E / 13.833; 48.817) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMIS Orissa ( Royal Indian Navy) and HMAS Tamworth ( Royal Australian Navy).^[121]
Erling Brøvig ( Norway): World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Aden (13°50′N 48°49′E / 13.833°N 48.817°E / 13.833; 48.817) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine). She was beached off Aden. Later taken under tow to Massawa, Eritrea but broke in two during the journey. Both parts reached port and were later taken to Italy and laid up. Repaired postwar and re-entered service in 1947 as Bramora.^[122]
Fukuyama Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Aux. transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (14°47′N 144°50′E / 14.783°N 144.833°E / 14.783; 144.833) by USS Tang ( United States Navy). 47 crewmen killed.^[123]^[124]
George Cleeve ( United States): World War II: Convoy GUS 31: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Bône, Algeria (37°22′N 7°17′E / 37.367°N 7.283°E / 37.367; 7.283) by U-969 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued by William T. Barry ( United States). George Cleeve was beached at Bône but was subsequently declared a constructive total loss.^[125]^[126]
Nagaura ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tategami Class salvage/repair Tug was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 160 miles north-west of Kavieng, New Ireland (00°54′S 148°38′E / 0.900°S 148.633°E / -0.900; 148.633) by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, USS Stanly, USS Conway, and USS Spence (all United States Navy). 150 crewmen and survivors of the previous days air attacks that sank CHa-48, Kokai Maru and Kowa Maru survived the sinking. 75 were rescued and made POWs, the rest refused rescue and were lost.^[127]
Natsushima ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Minelayer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tingwon, New Ireland (02°49′S 149°40′E / 2.817°S 149.667°E / -2.817; 149.667) by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, and USS Stanly (all United States Navy).^[128]
USS PT-200 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Higgins 78' -class PT Boat was sunk off Newport, Rhode Island(41°23′N 71°01′W / 41.383°N 71.017°W / 41.383; -71.017) in a collision with an unknown object.^[129]
Peter Skene Ogden ( United States): World War II: Convoy GUS 31: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Bône, Algeria (37°22′N 7°17′E / 37.367°N 7.283°E / 37.367; 7.283) by U-969 ( Kriegsmarine). All 77 crew survivoed. Peter Skene Ogden was take in tow by HMS Hengist ( Royal Navy) and beached at Herbillon but was subsequently declared a constructive total loss.^[130]^[131]
San Alvaro ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°46′N 48°49′E / 13.767°N 48.817°E / 13.767; 48.817) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMAS Tamworth ( Royal Australian Navy).^[132]
Teikyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy MAMI-02: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (03°10′N 109°15′E / 3.167°N 109.250°E / 3.167; 109.250) by USS Puffer ( United States Navy). 192 troops and 7 crewmen killed.^[133]

23 February

Anna Sofie ( Norway): World War II: Convoy Be-146-St: The cargo ship's steering failed and she ran aground and sank off Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway. All crew survived.^[134]
SS Gyoko Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy MOTA-05: The Ore Carrier was either bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Okinawa, or destroyed by an explosion in Naha harbor.^[135]
SS Horei Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy MOTA-05: The Ore Carrier was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 100 miles west of Okinawa by USS Pogy ( United States Navy). Towed by SS Shoan Maru ( Japan) but splits in two and sinks off Naha harbor (26°13′N 127°38′E / 26.217°N 127.633°E / 26.217; 127.633). 1 crewman killed.^[136]
Kimishima Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy No. 4220: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 32 miles north east of Torishima, Izu Islands by USS Plunger ( United States Navy). 10 troops and 4 crewmen killed.^[13]
Koyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Ore Carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (28°49′N 141°13′E / 28.817°N 141.217°E / 28.817; 141.217) by USS Snook ( United States Navy). 1,046 troops and 34 crewmen killed. CH-42 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) rescued 142 survivors.^[30]
Kunishima Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Caroline Islands by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy).^[137]
Ogura Maru No. 3 ( Imperial Japanese Navy):: World War II: The Ogura Maru No. 3 Class auxiliary Oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea east of Halmahera, Dutch East Indies(04°23′N 129°05′E / 4.383°N 129.083°E / 4.383; 129.083) by USS Cod ( United States Navy). The Commanding Officer and 16 crewmen killed.^[138]
R-187 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk by allied aircraft at Oula. later raised.^[139]
S-53 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot was sunk by Royal Navy ships.^[140]
S-128 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot was sunk in a collision with S-94 ( Kriegsmarine).^[141]
Shingubari Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Caroline Islands by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy).^[137]
Yamashimo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy):: World War II: The repair ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (07°54′S 148°38′E / 7.900°S 148.633°E / -7.900; 148.633) by USS Tang ( United States Navy). The Commanding Officer and three crewmen killed.^[142]

24 February

Cymric ( Ireland): The schooner was sighted off Dublin. No further trace.
Echizen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tang ( United States Navy).^[123]
Nampo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy):: World War II: Convoy HI-40: The standard merchant Type 1 TL Oiler (A.K.A. Nanho Maru and Nanpo Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (24°20′N 122°25′E / 24.333°N 122.417°E / 24.333; 122.417) 20 miles east of Formosa by USS Grayback ( United States Navy).^[143]
U-257 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°19′N 26°00′W / 47.317°N 26.000°W / 47.317; -26.000) by HMS Nene ( Royal Navy) and HMCS Waskesiu ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of nineteen of her 49 crew.^[144]
U-761 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was detected transiting the Strait of Gibraltar by a US Navy PBY equipped with Magnetic Anomaly Detector(MAD) gear. The PBY, along with an R.A.F. PBY and a Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, bombed and damaged the U-Boat. When intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean off Tangier, Morocco by HMS Anthony and HMS Wishart (both Royal Navy) she was scuttled by her crew. Nine of her 57 crew were lost. First submarine sunk through use of MAD equipment.^[145]^[146]
USS YC-523 ( United States Navy):World War II: The non self-propelled Covered Lighter ran aground and sank off Portsmouth, New Hampshire.^[147]

25 February

Choko Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tang ( United States Navy).^[123]
HMCS Columbia ( Royal Canadian Navy): The Wickes-class destroyer ran aground off Newfoundland. She was subsequently used as a hulk.
El Coston ( Panama): World War II: Convoy CU 15: The cargo ship collided in the Atlantic Ocean with Murfreesboro ( United States). Both ships caught fire. El Coston then rammed USS Marchand ( United States Navy). All 117 crew from both ships were rescued by USS Marchand and USS Ricketts ( United States Navy). Murfreesboro sank that day, El Coston sank the next day.^[148]^[149]
HMS Inglefield ( Royal Navy): World War II: The I-class destroyer was sunk by a German Glide Bomb off Anzio.^[150]
USS LCT-26 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank foundered and sank in a storm off Anzio .^[151]
HMS Mahratta ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy JW 57: The M-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Ocean off Nordkapp, Norway by U-956 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 220 of her 236 crew.
Nissho Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Oiler was torpedoed and sunk 75 miles south of Davao, Mindanao (05°50′N 126°00′E / 5.833°N 126.000°E / 5.833; 126.000) by USS Hoe ( United States Navy), her Commanding Officer and 37 crewmen killed.^[152]
Ryusei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea (07°55′N 115°15′E / 7.917°N 115.250°E / 7.917; 115.250) by USS Rasher ( United States Navy). 3,000 Javanese laborers, 34 crewmen and an unknown number of Allied POWs and IJA troops on board are killed.^[153]^[154]
Tango Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea (07°41′N 115°10′E / 7.683°N 115.167°E / 7.683; 115.167) by USS Rasher ( United States Navy).^[153]
Toshin Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Grayback ( United States Navy).^[155]
U-601 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Arctic Ocean (70°26′N 12°40′E / 70.433°N 12.667°E / 70.433; 12.667) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 210 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 51 crew.^[156]

26 February

USS Ailanthus ( United States Navy): World War II: The Ailanthus-class net laying ship was wrecked off Alaska.^[157]
Astrolabe ( Vichy French Navy): World War II: The survey ship was bombed and sunk off Tourane, French Indochina in the South China Sea by U.S. Army 14th Air Force B-25s.^[158]
Daigen Maru No.3 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Gato ( United States Navy).^[159]
Gilmot ( Vichy French Navy): World War II: The dredge was bombed and sunk off Tourane, French Indochina in the South China Sea by U.S. Army 14th Air Force B-25s.^[160]
Hurja ( Finnish Navy): World War II: The Sisu class motor torpedo boat was sunk at dock in Helsinki by Soviet aircraft.^[161]
USS LCT-36 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank ran aground and sank off Naples, Italy .^[162]
USS LST-349 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LST Mk 2-class Landing Ship, Tank was wrecked off Isola di Ponza, Italy (40°55′N 12°58′E / 40.917°N 12.967°E / 40.917; 12.967) .^[163]
USS PT-251 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Higgins 78' -class PT Boat was sunk in Empress Augusta Bay, Bouganville (06°30′S 155°10′E / 6.500°S 155.167°E / -6.500; 155.167) by Japanese shore batteries after running aground pursuing Japanese barges.^[164]
Silvermaple ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy STL 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea (4°44′N 3°20′W / 4.733°N 3.333°W / 4.733; -3.333) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Kildwick ( Royal Navy).^[165]
MV Sutlej ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (08°00′S 70°00′E / 8.000°S 70.000°E / -8.000; 70.000) by I-37 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 9 Gunners and 41 crew when I-37 machine gunned the lifeboats. 1 Gunner and 10 crewmen were rescued by HMS Solvra ( Royal Navy) 42 days later. 1 Gunner and 11 crewmen were rescued by HMS Flamingo ( Royal Navy) 46 days later.^[166]
William H. Welch ( United States): The Liberty ship ran aground in Loch Ewe, United Kingdom in a storm. She broke in two and was declared a total loss.^[167]
U-91 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°45′N 26°20′W / 49.750°N 26.333°W / 49.750; -26.333) by HMS Affleck, HMS Gore and HMS Gould (all Royal Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 52 crew.

27 February

Ceylon Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy TAMO-05: The Ceylon Maru class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (31°35′N 127°47′E / 31.583°N 127.783°E / 31.583; 127.783) by USS Grayback ( United States Navy). 95 troops and 46 crewmen killed.^[155]
El Coston ( Panama): World War II: The cargo ship collided with Murfreesboro ( United States) in the Atlantic Ocean and sank.^[168]
USS Grayback ( United States Navy): World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the East China Sea (25°47′N 128°45′E / 25.783°N 128.750°E / 25.783; 128.750) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of all 60 crew.
HMS MFV 70 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Fishing Vessel struck a submerged wreck and sank off Castellorizo, Italy in the Mediterranean Sea.^[169]
Rod el Farag ( Egypt): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Beirut, Greater Lebanon (33°48′N 34°51′E / 33.800°N 34.850°E / 33.800; 34.850) by U-407 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[170]

28 February

Kaiko Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaiko Maru class transport was torpedoed and sunk in Noda Anchorage, Paramushiro (50°02′N 155°26′E / 50.033°N 155.433°E / 50.033; 155.433) by USS Sand Lance ( United States Navy). Her C.O. and 2 crewmen killed.^[171]

29 February

MV Ascot ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 800 miles north west of Diego Suarez, Madagascar (05°00′S 63°00′E / 5.000°S 63.000°E / -5.000; 63.000) by I-37 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of most of the crew when I-37 machine gunned and sank the lifeboats. 3 Gunners and 4 crewmen were rescued by Straat Soenda ( Netherlands) on 3 March.^[172]
Kelkheim ( Germany): The cargo ship was sunk in a collision south of Rautingen, Norway.^[173]
Palma ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea 400 nautical miles (740 km) south of Ceylon (5°51′N 79°38′E / 5.850°N 79.633°E / 5.850; 79.633) by U-183 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Balta and HMT Semla (both Royal Navy).^[174]
R-194 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft off Corfu.^[175]
Riga ( Germany): The cargo ship was wrecked off Kirkenes, Norway.^[176]
Sakito Maru ( Japan): World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Trout ( United States Navy).^[177]
USS Trout ( United States Navy): World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the East China Sea (22°40′N 131°45′E / 22.667°N 131.750°E / 22.667; 131.750) by Asashimo ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of all 81 crew.
UJ 201 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Sub Chaser, a former Gabbiano-class corvette, was sunk by destroyers Terrible and Fantasque both ( Free French Naval Forces) in the Adriatic Sea .^[178]
Uchide Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAPA-02: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean north of Palau (08°57′N 132°52′E / 8.950°N 132.867°E / 8.950; 132.867) by USS Sargo ( United States Navy). She is abandoned on March 1st and sinks on the 2nd.^[87]^[179]

Unknown date

HMS LCT 375 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank was lost in the Mediterranean Sea.^[180]
M-108 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The M-class submarine was lost off Norway between February 21–28, 1944.^[181]
USS Onyx ( United States Navy): The patrol yacht was in collision with another vessel and was severely damaged. She was consequently withdrawn from service and designated as a target ship.
Shoan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaiko Maru class transport was torpedoed and damaged by USS Whale ( United States Navy) on Jan. 27, 1943. She spent the next year being repaired when she was damaged again by bombing 14 Jan. 1944, and bombed and damaged beyond repair by aircraft from USS Essex and USS Yorktown ( United States Navy) on 23 February, 1944 and abandond. Either sank at this time or during the June, 1944 Battle of Saipan.^[182]
USS Thompson ( United States Navy): The Clemson-class destroyer was sunk in shallow water in San Francisco Bay for use as a training target.
UJ 207 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Sub Chaser, a former Gabbiano-class corvette, was sunk by Allied aircraft at Breda sometime in February.^[183]

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Ship events in 1944
Ship launches:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
Ship commissionings:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
Ship decommissionings:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
Shipwrecks:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949

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