List of shipwrecks in January 1916
The list of shipwrecks in January 1916 includes some ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1916.
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| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 | Unknown date | |||||
1 January
- Glengyle (
United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 240 nautical miles (440 km) east by south of Malta (35°19′N 19°04′E / 35.317°N 19.067°E) by SM U-34 (
Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten crew.[1][2] - Janet (
Royal National Lifeboat Institution): The lifeboat capsized in the Bristol Channel off Oxwich, Glamorgan with the loss of tow of her crew. The Port Eynon lifeboat station was subsequently closed as a result of the accident.[3] - Sandol (
Norway): The barque was run in to by Huelva ( United Kingdom) at King's Dock, Swansea, Glamorgan, United Kingdom and sank. Her crew were rescued.[4]
2 January
- HMT Mediator (
Royal Navy): The naval trawler was lost on this date.[5] - Salaminia (
Greece): The cargo ship caught fire in the Strait of Gibraltar and was abandoned by her crew.[4] - Scot ( United Kingdom): The Thames barge foundered in The Swale at the eastern end of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. Her crew survived.[4]
- Spica (
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Russia): The schooner was driven ashore on the Farne Islands, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued.[4] - Teheran (
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Persia): The cargo ship collided with Marietta Costanzo in the Strait of Gibraltar and sank. Her crew survived.[4]
3 January
- Geelong ( United Kingdom): The ship collided with another vessel and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[6]
4 January
- Coquet ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) east of Malta (35°34′N 18°22′E / 35.567°N 18.367°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of seventeen crew of her 27.[7][2]
- Forest City (
United States): The schooner was wrecked at San Juan, Puerto Rico.[8] - Leto (
Netherlands): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 0.5 nautical miles (930 m) off the Galloper Lightship (
United Kingdom). She sank the next day 12 nautical miles (22 km) east by north of the Galloper Lightship.[9]
5 January
- Fridtjof Nansen ( Norway): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south west of the Galloper Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of two of her crew.[10]
6 January
- Australian Transport ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship ran aground on Samasana Island, Formosa. She was refloated in early February.[11]
- HMT Courtier ( Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Kilnsea, Yorkshire with the loss of twelve of her crew.[12]
- HMS E17 ( Royal Navy): The E-class submarine was wrecked in the North Sea off Texel, North Holland, Netherlands. Her crew were rescued by HNLMS Noordbrabant ( Royal Netherlands Navy) and interned.
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HMS King Edward VII
- HMY Hersilia ( Royal Navy): The naval yacht was lost on this date.[13]
- HMS King Edward VII ( Royal Navy): World War I: The King Edward VII-class battleship struck a mine in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Wrath, Sutherland and sank with the loss of one of her 777 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Fortune, HMS Marne, HMS Musketeer and HMS Nessus (all Royal Navy).
7 January
- Euterpe ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of nineteen of her crew.[2]
8 January
- Citta di Palermo (
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Italy): World War I: The troopship struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) north east of Brindisi.[14] - HMT Freuchny ( Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Brindisi with the loss of eight of her crew.[15]
- HMT Morning Star ( Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Brindisi with the loss of nine of her crew.[16]
10 January
- Nostra Signora delle Vigne ( Italy): The brig collided with Pelion (
France) in the Mediterranean Sea and was abandoned. Her crew were rescued by Pelion.[17]
11 January
- Corbridge ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine).[2]
- Farringford ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of Cape Finisterre by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine).[2]
12 January
- Algerian ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south west of The Needles, Isle of Wight (50°46′N 1°20′W / 50.767°N 1.333°W). Her crew survived.[18]
- Haofru ( Norway): The cargo ship ran aground on the Middle Haisbro' Sands, in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk, United Kingdom. She broke in two the next day with the loss of thirteen of her fourteen crew. The survivor was rescued by the Cromer Lifeboat.[19]
- Prudentia ( United Kingdom): The tanker collided with Hermione ( United Kingdom) and/or HMS Iron Duke ( Royal Navy) and sank in Scapa Flow, Orkney islands.[20][21]
- Traquair ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Dover, Kent. Her crew survived.[22]
13 January
- HMT Albion II ( Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight (50°38′N 1°34′W / 50.633°N 1.567°W). Her crew survived.[23]
- Author ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 225 nautical miles (417 km) west of Lisbon, Portugal by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine).[2]
- Dromonby ( United Kingdom): World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 220 nautical miles (410 km) west of Lisbon by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine).[2][13]
- Maashaven ( Netherlands): The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea west of the Galloper Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of a crew member. Survivors were rescued by Goentoer, Maashaven and Prinses Juliana (all Netherlands).[24][19]
- HMT Rosy Morn ( Royal Navy): World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.[25]
- Trader ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 225 nautical miles (417 km) west of Lisbon by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine).[2]
14 January
- Catahlot ( United Kingdom): The whaler was driven ashore at Trinity Harbour, Newfoundland and sank.[26]
- Parklands ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship ran aground at Kilnsea, Yorkshire. She was refloated on 24 January.[27]
15 January
- Ariadne ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east by north of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine).[2]
- USS E-2 ( United States Navy): The E-class submarine sank at Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York following a battery explosion with the loss of four of her crew. Subsequently refloated, repaired and returned to service.
- HMT Everard ( Royal Navy): The naval trawler was lost on this date.[13]
16 January
- Clan Mactavish ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south by west of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of seventeen of her crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[2]
- Larchwood ( United Kingdom): The collier collided with Argus ( United Kingdom) in the Bristol Channel and sank with the loss of eight of her thirteen crew. Survivors were rescued by Argus.[13][28]
- Leelite ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was driven ashore at Shoreham, West Sussex. Her crew were rescued.[26]
17 January
- HMT Fulmar ( Royal Navy): The naval trawler was lost on this date.[13]
- Sutherland ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 192 nautical miles (356 km) south east by south of Malta (34°43′N 18°03′E / 34.717°N 18.050°E by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[2][29]
- Varulv ( Norway): The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea. Twelve crew were rescued by Stegelborg (
Denmark).[30]
18 January
- Auvergne (
French Navy): World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and was damaged at Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais. She was declared a constructive total loss and was scrapped in 1919.[31] - Evelyn ( United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east by east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine.[32]
- Foam Crest ( United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east by east of Lowestoft by a Kaiserlich Marine submarine.[32]
- Marere ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 236 nautical miles (437 km) east of Malta (35°51′N 19°07′E / 35.850°N 19.117°E) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[2][33]
- HMS H6 ( Royal Navy): World War I: The H-class submarine ran aground on Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, Netherlands. She was subsequently interned and later sold to the Dutch, entering service in 1917 as O-8.
- Rijndam ( Netherlands): World War I: The ocean liner struck a mine and was damaged in the Thames Estuary.[34]
- Sunshine ( United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 28 nautical miles (52 km) south east of Lowestoft by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine.[32]
19 January
- Leoville ( France): World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of the Kentish Knock Lightship ( United Kingdom).[35]
20 January
- Edinburgh ( United Kingdom): World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 700 nautical miles (1,300 km) west south west of São Vicente, Cape Verde Islands, Portugal by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine).[2]
- Trematon ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 180 nautical miles (330 km) east by south of Malta (35°24′N 18°09′E / 35.400°N 18.150°E) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[2][36]
21 January
- Apollo ( Netherlands): World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south south west of the Galloper Lightship ( United Kingdom) (51°42′N 1°57′E / 51.700°N 1.950°E).[37]
22 January
- Norseman ( United Kingdom): World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Salonika, Greece by SM U-39 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was beached at Mudros but was declared a constructive total loss. Scrapped in situ in 1920.[38]
23 January
- Pollentia ( United Kingdom): The passenger ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew were rescued by Giuseppe Verdi ( United Kingdom).[27]
26 January
- HMT Chance ( Royal Navy): The naval trawler was lost on this date.[13]
- HM Torpedo Boat 13 ( Royal Navy): The torpedo boat collided with another vessel and sank in the North Sea.[39]
27 January
- Crystal ( United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east of Southwold, Suffolk by SM UB-6 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40]
29 January
- Aberdeen ( United States): The cargo ship was driven ashore at San Francisco, California and was a wrecked with the loss of all hands.[41]
- Marian ( United States): The tug was run into and sunk at Baltimore, Maryland by Vedamore ( United Kingdom).[41]
30 January
- Maasdijk ( Netherlands): World War I: The cargo ship struck a naval mine and sank in the English Channel off the Kentish Knock Lightship ( United Kingdom) (51°29′N 1°38′E / 51.483°N 1.633°E).[42]
31 January
- Arthur William ( United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea south east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[43]
- Hilda ( United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) east by south of Aldeburgh, Suffolk by SM UB-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[44]
- HMML 19 ( Royal Navy): The motor launch was lost on this date.[5]
- Marguerite (
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Belgium): World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft by SM UB-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[45] - Radium ( United Kingdom): World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east by south of Lowestoft by SM UB-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[32][46]
Unknown date
- Chasehill ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 40°N 62°W / 40°N 62°W). Her crew were rescued by Mar Adriatico (
Spain).[11]
References
- ↑ "Glengyle". Uboat.net. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 "BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS LOST to ENEMY ACTION Part 1 of 3 - Years 1914, 1915, 1916 in date order". Naval History. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ Tovey, Ron. "A Chronology of Bristol Channel Shipwrecks". Swansea Docks. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Casualty reports" The Times (London). Monday, 3 January 1916. (41053), col E, p. 16.
- ↑ "Previous war losses of the P. & O. Company." The Times (London). Thursday, 9 November 1916. (41320), col D, p. 8.
- ↑ "Coquet". Uboat.net. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ↑ "Casualty reports" The Times (London). Thursday, 6 January 1916. (41056), col F, p. 2.
- ↑ "Leto". Uboat.net. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "Fridtjof Nansen". Uboat.net. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Marine insurance market." The Times (London). Friday, 4 February 1916. (41081), col F, p. 11.
- ↑ "HMT Courtier (FY449) (+1916)". Wrecksite. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ↑ "Citta Di Palermo". Uboat.net. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "Freuchny". Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "Morning Star". Uboat.net. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "Casualty reports" The Times (London). Wednesday, 12 January 1916. (41061), col F, p. 2.
- ↑ "Algerian". Uboat.net. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Casualty reports" The Times (London). Saturday, 15 January 1916. (41064), col E, p. 4.
- ↑ "SS Prudentia". Scapa Flow Wrecks. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ "Iron Duke Class Dreadnought Battleship". World War I. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ↑ "Traquair". Uboat.net. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ↑ "Albion Ii". Uboat.net. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ↑ "Imperial and Foreign news items." The Times (London). Friday, 14 January 1916. (41063), col E, p. 7.
- ↑ "HMT Rosy Morn [+1916]". Wrecksite. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 "Casualty reports" The Times (London). Monday, 17 January 1916. (41065), col F, p. 15.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Marine insurance market." The Times (London). Tuesday, 25 January 1916. (41072), col F, p. 14.
- ↑ "News in Brief." The Times (London). Monday, 17 January 1916. (41065), col F, p. 5.
- ↑ "Sutherland". Uboat.net. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ↑ "Casualty reports" The Times (London). Tuesday, 18 January 1916. (41066), col F, p. 14.
- ↑ "Auvergne". Uboat.net. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 "BRITISH FISHING VESSELS LOST to ENEMY ACTION Part 1 of 2 - Years 1914, 1915, 1916 in date order". Naval History. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ "Marere". Uboat.net. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ↑ "Rijndam". Uboat.net. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ↑ "Leoville". Uboat.net. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ↑ "Trematon". Uboat.net. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ↑ "Apollo". Uboat.net. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "Norseman". Uboat.net. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ↑ "Major Warships Sunk in World War 1 1916". World War I. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ↑ "Crystal". Uboat.net. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 "Casualty reports" The Times (London). Monday, 31 January 1916. (41077), col E, p. 14.
- ↑ "Maasdijk". Uboat.net. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ↑ "Arthur William". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ↑ "Hilda". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ↑ "Marguerite". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ↑ "Radium". Uboat.net. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
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