List of shipwrecks in July 1940

The list of shipwrecks in 1940 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1940. Most of the ships listed here were lost in connection with World War II.

July 1940
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	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 July

For the loss of Avelona Star on this day, see the entry for 30 June 1940

• Adamastos ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean (46°20′N 14°30′W / 46.333°N 14.500°W / 46.333; -14.500) by U-29 ( Kriegsmarine) and scuttled by gunfire. All 25 crew survived.^[1][2]
• Beignon ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SL 36: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (47°20′N 10°30′W / 47.333°N 10.500°W / 47.333; -10.500) by U-30 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 33 crew and three survivors from Avelona Star ( United Kingdom). The survivors were rescued by HMS Vesper and HMS Windsor (both  Royal Navy).^[1][3][4]
• Clearton ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SL 36: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (47°53′N 9°30′W / 47.883°N 9.500°W / 47.883; -9.500) by U-102 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Vansittart ( Royal Navy).
• Tweedledee ( United Kingdom): World War II: The special service vessel was sunk as a blockship.^[1]
• Tweedledum ( United Kingdom): World War II: The special service vessel was sunk as a blockship.^[1]
• U-26 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IA submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off the Bishop Rock (48°03′N 11°30′W / 48.050°N 11.500°W / 48.050; -11.500) by a Short Sunderland of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and HMS Gladiolus ( Royal Navy). She sank the next day. All 44 crew were rescued by HMS Rochester ( Royal Navy).^[1]
• U-102 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (48°33′N 10°26′W / 48.550°N 10.433°W / 48.550; -10.433) by HMS Vansittart ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 43 crew.

2 July

• Aeneas ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OA 172G: The ocean liner was bombed and damaged in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Start Point, Devon, by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 21 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Witherington ( Royal Navy). The wreck was scuttled two days later at approximately 50°N 3°W / 50°N 3°W / 50; -3.^[1]
• Arandora Star ( United Kingdom): World War II: The prisoner of war ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (55°20′N 10°33′W / 55.333°N 10.550°W / 55.333; -10.550 by U-47 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 592 German and Italian (POWs or civilian Internees, depending on source) 92 troops, and 57 crewmen. The survivors, 586 German/Italian Internees, 162 troops and 119 crewmen, were rescued by HMCS St. Laurent ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[1]
• Athellaird ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (47°24′N 16°49′W / 47.400°N 16.817°W / 47.400; -16.817) by U-29 ( Kriegsmarine. All 42 crew were rescued by HMS Sandwich  Royal Navy). Athellaird sank the next day.^[1][5]
• S-23 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The torpedo boat struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea east of South Foreland, Kent, United Kingdom. She was taken in tow but subsequently sank.^[1][6]
• Santa Margarita ( Panama): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (47°00′N 15°30′W / 47.000°N 15.500°W / 47.000; -15.500) by U-29 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 39 crew. 21 crew were rescued by King John ( United Kingdom).^[1][7]

3 July

• Bijou ( United Kingdom): World War II: The steam barge was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft in the River Stour at Mistley, Essex. All crew were rescued.^[1]

• Bretagne ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Catapult: The Bretagne-class battleship was shelled and sunk at Mers-el-Kébir, Algeria by the Royal Navy with the loss of 977 of her 1,012 crew.
• Cygnus ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Egersund, Rogaland (58°18′N 5°13′E / 58.300°N 5.217°E / 58.300; 5.217 by HMS Snapper ( Royal Navy).^[1]
• Dunkerque ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Catapult: The Dunkerque-class battleship was shelled and damaged at Mers-el-Kébir, Algeria by the Royal Navy with the loss of 46 crew.^[1] She was later salvaged and placed under repair.
• James 83 ( United Kingdom): World War II: The special services ship was sunk as a blockship.^[1]
• Mistral ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Catapult: The Bourrasque-class destroyer was partially scuttled at Plymouth Dockyard, Devon.^[1] Later salvaged by the British and entered service as HMS Mistral.

• Mogador ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Catapult: The Mogador-class destroyer was shelled and sunk by the Royal Navy at Mers-el-Kébir, Algeria with the loss of 18 crew. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.^[1]
• Provence ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Catapult: The Bretagne-class battleship was shelled and damaged by the Royal Navy at Mers-el-Kébir, Algeria with the loss of three crew.^[1] She was beached to prevent her sinking. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.

4 July

• Britsum ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy OA 178: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Selsey Bill, West Sussex (50°04′N 1°55′W / 50.067°N 1.917°W / 50.067; -1.917) Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of StG2, Luftwaffe.^[1][8]
• Coquetmouth ( United Kingdom): World War II: The dredger struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Amble, Northumberland with the loss of three crew.^[1][9]
• Dallas City ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OA 178: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the English Channel south of Dorset (50°09′N 2°01′W / 50.150°N 2.017°W / 50.150; -2.017) by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of StG2, Luftwaffe. She collided with Flimstone ( United Kingdom) and sank. All crew were rescued by HMS Shikari ( Royal Navy).^[1][8][10]
• Deucalion ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy OA 178: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south south west of Portland Bill, Dorset by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of StG2, Luftwaffe. 27 crew survived.^[1][8][11]
• Elmcrest ( United Kingdom) World War II: Convoy OA 178: The Crest Line Shipping Co. (London) owned 5,032 grt cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) south of Portland Bill by S-19 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of 16 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Sabre ( Royal Navy).^[1]
• HMS Foylebank ( Royal Navy): World War II: The anti-aircraft ship - formerly MV Foylebank - was bombed and damaged at Portland Harbour, Dorset by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of StG2, Luftwaffe. She sank the next day with the loss of 176 of her 323 crew.^[1][8]
• Hartlepool ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 16 nautical miles (30 km) off Portland Bill, by S-20 and S-26 (both  Kriegsmarine). The survivors were rescued by HMS Scimitar ( Royal Navy).^[1][12]
• Kolga ( Estonia): World War II: Convoy OA 178: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel south of the Isle of Portland, Dorset (50°13′N 2°00′W / 50.217°N 2.000°W / 50.217; -2.000) Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of StG2, Luftwaffe with the loss of one crew member.^[8][13]
• Remembrance ( United Kingdom): World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the English Channel (51°53′N 1°22′E / 51.883°N 1.367°E / 51.883; 1.367). Both crew were rescued.^[1]
• Rigault de Genouilly ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Catapult: The Bougainville-class aviso was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Matifou, Algeria by HMS Pandora ( Royal Navy)
• Silverdial ( United Kingdom): The tug was bombed and sunk in Portland Harbour by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of StG2, Luftwaffe.^[1][8]

5 July

• Euro ( Regia Marina): World war II: The destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy). She was beached to prevent her sinking. Euro was later salvaged.^[14]
• Liguria ( Regia Marina): World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy). She was beached to prevent her sinking.^[1]
• Magog ( Canada): World War II: Convoy HX 53: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed, shelled, and split in two in the Atlantic Ocean 58 nautical miles (107 km) west south west of the Fastnet Rock by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine). The stern section sank. All 23 crew survived and were rescued by Sidra ( Sweden). The bow section sank three days later at 50°32′N 11°20′W / 50.533°N 11.333°W / 50.533; -11.333.^[1][15][16]
• Manzoni ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy). She was later salvaged by the British.^[1][17]
• Serenitas ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy) and was beached. She was later salvaged by the British.^[18]
• HMS Shark ( Royal Navy): World War II: The S-class submarine was bombed and damaged west south west of Egersund, Norway by Dornier Do 17 aircraft of the Luftwaffe and surrendered. She was taken under tow by M-1803, M-1806 and M-1807 (all  Kriegsmarine) but sank the next day.
• Whirlwind ( Royal Navy): World War II: The W-class destroyer was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°17′N 8°48′W / 50.283°N 8.800°W / 50.283; -8.800) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 57 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Westcott, which scuttled the ship with gunfire.^[1]
• Zeffiro ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Turbine-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm from HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy).^[14]

6 July

• Angele Mabro ( Egypt): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay west south west of Brest, Finistère, France by U-30 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all hands.^[19][20]
• Axum ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Bardia, Libya by HMS Caledon, HMS Capetown, HMS Ilex, HMS Imperial, HMS Janus and HMS Juno (all ( Royal Navy).^[1]
• P-17 Cap Fagnet ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Lever: The auxiliary patrol vessel was sunk at Mers-el-Kébir by British aircraft .^[21]
• Dunkerque ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Lever: The Dunkerque-class battleship was torpedoed at Mers-el-Kébir by aircraft based on HMS Ark Royal ( Royal Navy) and sunk by the explosion of Terre Neuve ( French Navy) with the loss of 154 crew. She was subsequently refloated, towed to Toulon, Var, France and placed under repair.^[1]
• Esterel V ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Lever: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk at Mers-el-Kébir by aircraft of 810 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Ark Royal ( Royal Navy).^[1][14]
• Sant' Antonio ( Italy): The sailing ship was shelled and sunk at Bardia by HMS Caledon, HMS Capetown, HMS Ilex, HMS Imperial, HMS Janus and HMS Juno (all ( Royal Navy).^[14]
• Terre Neuve ( French Navy): World War II: Operation Lever: The auxiliary patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk by the detonation of her depth charges, at Mers-el-Kébir, by aircraft of 810 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Ark Royal ( Royal Navy) with the loss of eight crew.^[14]
• Vapper ( Estonia): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°30′N 9°15′W / 49.500°N 9.250°W / 49.500; -9.250) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 34 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMCS Restigouche ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[1][22]
• UJ-D Treff VIII ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the Norwegian Sea off the coast of Norway (63°15′N 7°39′E / 63.250°N 7.650°E / 63.250; 7.650).^[1][23][14]

7 July

• Almora ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank.^[24]
• Bissen ( Sweden): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Cape Clear Island, Ireland (50°06′N 10°23′W / 50.100°N 10.383°W / 50.100; -10.383). All 20 crew were rescued by a Royal Navy destroyer.^[1][25][26]
• Delambre ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (6°13′S 25°06′W / 6.217°S 25.100°W / -6.217; -25.100) by Thor ( Kriegsmarine).^[1][27]
• Lucrecia ( Netherlands): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°50′N 8°07′W / 49.833°N 8.117°W / 49.833; -8.117) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 30 crew. The survivors were rescued by Alferrarede ( Portugal).^[1][28]
• Sea Glory ( United Kingdom): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Fastnet Rock by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 29 crew.^[1][29]

8 July

• HMT Cayton Wyke ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel south east of Dover, Kent by S-36 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 crew.^[1][30]
• HMS Escort ( Royal Navy): World War II: The E-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar by Guglielmo Marconi ( Regia Marina) with the loss of two of her 145 crew. An attempt was made to tow her to Gibraltar, but she foundered on 11 July.
• Humber Arm ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 53: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celtic Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of the Fastnet Rock (50°36′N 9°24′W / 50.600°N 9.400°W / 50.600; -9.400 by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine). All 43 crew were rescued by Scimitar and HMS Vanquisher (both  Royal Navy).^[1][31]
• James 9 ( United Kingdom): World War II: The special services ship was sunk as a blockship.^[1]
• Suippe ( French Navy): World War II: The sloop was bombed and damaged at Falmouth, Cornwall by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached to prevent her sinking.^[1]

9 July

• Aylesbury ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°39′N 13°33′W / 48.650°N 13.550°W / 48.650; -13.550) by U-43 ( Kriegsmarine). All 35 crew were rescued by HMS Harvester and HMS Havelock (both  Royal Navy).^[32]
• Bruges ( Belgium): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (4°S 28°W / 4°S 28°W / -4; -28) by Thor ( Kriegsmarine). The crew were taken as prisoners of war.^[1]
• HMS Foxglove ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Acacia-class sloop was bombed and severely damaged in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was consequently withdrawn from front-line service and converted to an accommodation ship.
• HMS Salmon ( Royal Navy): World War II: The S-class submarine struck a mine and sank off Egersund, Rogaland, Norway (57°22′N 5°00′E / 57.367°N 5.000°E / 57.367; 5.000) with the loss of all 39 crew.^[1]
• Talvaldis ( Latvia): World War II: Convoy CW 2: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel south of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member.^[1][33]
• Tiiu ( Estonia): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°20′N 12°00′W / 50.333°N 12.000°W / 50.333; -12.000) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew were rescued by a British trawler.^[1][34][35]

10 July

• Alwaki ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy OA 180: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Wrath, Sutherland, United Kingdom (58°46′N 4°46′W / 58.767°N 4.767°W / 58.767; -4.767) by U-61 ( Kriegsmarine). All eight crew were rescued by Harmonic ( United Kingdom).^[1][36]
• Bill S ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy CW 3: The coaster was bombed and sank in the English Channel off Dungeness, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. All the crew were rescued.^[1]
• British Chancellor: World War II: The tanker was bombed by Luftwaffe aircraft and sank in Falmouth harbour.^[37]
• Cheik ( France): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Scire ( Regia Marina) 54 nautical miles (100 km) off Semaphore d'Asmare.^[1]
• HMS Corfu ( Royal Navy): The armed merchant cruiser collided with HMS Hermes ( Royal Navy) in the Atlantic Ocean and was damaged and abandoned. She was later re-boarded and subsequently taken in tow by HMS Milford and the tug Donau ( Netherlands) and reached Freetown, Sierra Leone on 13 July. She was beached on 19 August for repairs to her bow and re-entered service in early 1941.^[1]
• Davisian ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled, torpedoed and sank in the Caribbean Sea 450 nautical miles (830 km) north of Guadeloupe (18°09′N 54°40′W / 18.150°N 54.667°W / 18.150; -54.667) by Widder ( Kriegsmarine). All the crew were taken as prisoners of war.^[38][39][40]
• Glenburnie ( Canada): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk.^[41]
• Hellenic Skipper ( Greece): The passenger ship caught fire. She sank on 13 July off Astoria, Washington, United States after burning for three days.^[42]
• Leone Pancaldo ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was torpedoed and sank off Augusta, Sicily, by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy). She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.^[1]
• Marie Chandris: World War II: The steamer was bombed by Luftwaffe aircraft and sank in Falmouth harbour. Her cargo of raw cotton caught alight and she was later towed to a small bay near St Mawes and sunk by gunfire. She was later re-floated and beached at Place where some of her cargo was salvaged, and she was cut up for scrap.^[37]
• Petsamo ( Finland): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sank in the Celtic Sea south of County Cork, Ireland (51°08′N 9°22′W / 51.133°N 9.367°W / 51.133; -9.367) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her thirty-eight crew.^[1][43][44]
• Tascalusa ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed by Luftwaffe aircraft and sank in Falmouth harbour. She was refloated on 29 August and beached at St Just, but declared a constructive total loss and her superstructure was cut and towed to Freeman's yard, Penryn in November.^[45][37]
• Waterloo ( Canada): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sank in the North Sea off Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft.^[46]

11 July

• Beme ( Panama): World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk by Tarantini ( Regia Marina) in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa, Palestine (33°12′N 33°38′E / 33.200°N 33.633°E / 33.200; 33.633). All crew were rescued.^[1][47][48]
• City of Baghdad ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (0°14′N 86°34′E / 0.233°N 86.567°E / 0.233; 86.567) by Atlantis ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 83 crew. The survivors were taken as prisoners of war.^[1]
• Janna ( Norway): World War II: Convoy HX 54: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°34′N 12°10′W / 50.567°N 12.167°W / 50.567; -12.167) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine). All 25 crew were rescued.^[49]
• Mallard ( United Kingdom): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel south of Bognor Regis, West Sussex (50°23′38″N 2°19′11″W / 50.39389°N 2.31972°W / 50.39389; -2.31972) by S-26 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her nine crew. The survivors were rescued by S-26 and taken as prisoners of war.^[1][50][51]
• Providentia ( Belgium): World War II: The fishing vessel was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°55′N 9°12′W / 49.917°N 9.200°W / 49.917; -9.200) by Luftwaffe aircraft.^[1]
• HMS Warrior ( Royal Navy): World War II: The anti-submarine yacht was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Portland, Dorset by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crewmember.

12 July

• Hornchurch ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off the Aldeburgh Lightship ( United Kingdom) (52°11′15″N 1°52′30″E / 52.18750°N 1.87500°E / 52.18750; 1.87500) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued by HMS Widgeon ( Royal Navy).^[1][52]
• Ia ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by (51°N 14°W / 51°N 14°W / 51; -14) U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 30 crew.^[1][53][54]
• S-23 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1937 schnellboot was sunk by a mine.^[55]
• Volante ( United Kingdom): World War II: The trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Hvalba, Faroe Islands by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member.^[1]

13 July

• Emerald Wings ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Admiralty requisitioned cargo ship was scuttled in Skerry Sound, Scapa Flow as a Block Ship.^[56]
• Kemmendine ( United Kingdom): World War II: The ocean liner was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (4°12′S 81°47′E / 4.200°S 81.783°E / -4.200; 81.783) by Atlantis ( Kriegsmarine). 57 crew and 23 passengers were taken as prisoners of war. 30 of them were lost when Tirrana ( Kriegsmarine was sunk on 21 September.^[1]
• King John ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the South Atlantic (20°40′N 59°26′W / 20.667°N 59.433°W / 20.667; -59.433) by Widder ( Kriegsmarine) and scuttled.^{[1][38][39][57]}

14 July

• Gracefield ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad (20°20′S 30°43′W / 20.333°S 30.717°W / -20.333; -30.717) by Thor ( Kriegsmarine). The crew were taken as prisoners of war.^[1]
• Island Queen ( United Kingdom): Convoy CW 5: The coaster was bombed and damaged in the English Channel off the Folkestone Gateway Lightship ( United Kingdom). She was taken in tow by HMT Kingston Alalite ( Royal Navy) but sank with the loss of three crew.^[1]
• Providentia ( Belgium): World War II: The trawler was bombed and sunk in St George's Channel (49°55′N 9°12′W / 49.917°N 9.200°W / 49.917; -9.200 with the loss of all hands.^[1][58]
• Sarita ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde, Portugal (15°22′N 26°28′W / 15.367°N 26.467°W / 15.367; -26.467) by U-A ( Kriegsmarine). The survivors were rescued by Dunstan ( United Kingdom).^[59]
• Thetis A ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Isles of Scilly (47°40′N 13°20′W / 47.667°N 13.333°W / 47.667; -13.333) by U-52 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 29 crew.^[1][60]

15 July

• Alpha ( Portugal): World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cornwall, United Kingdom (48°51′N 6°43′W / 48.850°N 6.717°W / 48.850; -6.717) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued by HMS Bedouin, HMS Mashona and HMS Tartar (all  Royal Navy).^[61][62]
• Bellerock ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the Bristol Channel (51°20′N 3°47′W / 51.333°N 3.783°W / 51.333; -3.783) and sank with the loss of 17 crew.^[61]
• City of Limerick ( Ireland): World War II: The cargo liner was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) due west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°39′N 7°12′W / 48.650°N 7.200°W / 48.650; -7.200) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two crew. The survivors were rescued by the trawler Roger Jeannine ( Belgium).^[61][63][64]
• Draugen ( Norway): World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Norwegian Sea off Salhus, Hordaland with the loss of six of her ten crew.^[65]
• Evdoxia ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south west of the Bull Rock, Ireland by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 23 crew.^[61][66][67]
• Frossoula ( Panama): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four of her 36 crew.^[61][68][69]
• Heworth ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy FN 223: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the Aldeburgh Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of four crew. She was taken in tow but later sank. Survivors were rescued by HMS Valorous ( Royal Navy).^[61][70]
• Merisaar ( Germany): World War II: The Estonian cargo ship had been captured on 12 July by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) and was ordered to sail to a French port. She was accidentally bombed and sunk off Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland (51°N 14°W / 51°N 14°W / 51; -14) by Luftwaffe aircraft.^[1]
• Naftilos ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (48°05′N 10°25′W / 48.083°N 10.417°W / 48.083; -10.417) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of one of her 28 crew.^[61][71]
• Pacific President ( United Kingdom) World War II: Convoy FN 223: The cargo ship ran aground on Inchkeith, Fife.^[72]
• Zbaraz ( Poland): World War II: Convoy FN 223: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the Aldeburgh Lightship ( United Kingdom). She was taken in tow by St Olaves ( United Kingdom) but sank. All crew were rescued by Muria and the trawler Vidonia (both  United Kingdom).^[61][73]

16 July

• Jason ( Germany): World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Dragør, Denmark.^[14]
• HMS Imogen ( Royal Navy): The I-class destroyer was rammed and sunk in the North Sea off Duncansby Head, Scotland (58°34′N 2°54′W / 58.567°N 2.900°W / 58.567; -2.900) by HMS Glasgow ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 19 of her 154 crew.
• Pei Fu ( China): The cargo ship ran aground at Tsunoshima, Honshū, Japan and was wrecked.^[74]
• HMS Phoenix ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Parthian-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk off Augusta, Sicily, Italy by Albatros ( Regia Marina) with the loss of all 53 crew.
• Scottish Minstrel ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 55: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (56°10′N 10°20′W / 56.167°N 10.333°W / 56.167; -10.333) by U-61 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 41 crew. The survivors were rescued by Fiscus ( United Kingdom). Scottish Minstrel sank the next day.^[61][75]
• Wendover ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (23°08′S 34°49′W / 23.133°S 34.817°W / -23.133; -34.817) by Thor ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 41 crew. The survivors were rescued by Thor and made prisoners of war.^[61]

17 July

• Clan Macfarlane ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship collided with Ganges ( United Kingdom in the Indian Ocean off Socotra, Aden and sank with the loss of 41 crew.^[76]
• Fellside ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OA 184: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 135 nautical miles (250 km) north west of Bloody Foreland, County Donegal, Ireland (56°09′N 12°30′W / 56.150°N 12.500°W / 56.150; -12.500) by U-43 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of her 33 crew.^[61][77]
• Leola ( Estonia): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°00′N 7°30′W / 49.000°N 7.500°W / 49.000; -7.500) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two crew. The survivors were rescued by Roger Jeannine ( Belgium).^[61]
• Manipur ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 55A: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Cape Wrath, Sutherland (58°14′N 5°14′W / 58.233°N 5.233°W / 58.233; -5.233) by U-57 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of her 78 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMCS Skeena ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[61][78]
• O A Brodin ( Sweden): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Orkney Islands (59°22′N 3°40′W / 59.367°N 3.667°W / 59.367; -3.667) by U-57 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 24 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMT Sicyon ( Royal Navy).^[61][79]
• HMS Steady ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Trinculo-class mooring vessel struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Newhaven, East Sussex. The wreck was sold for scrapping, raised and removed October, 1942. There were 13 survivors.^[61][80]
• Wiiri ( Finland): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Malta by Regia Aeronautica aircraft. 26 crew were rescued.^[61]

18 July

• Gyda ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°50′N 9°00′W / 55.833°N 9.000°W / 55.833; -9.000) by U-58 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 11 of her 20 crew. The survivors were rescued by Ville d'Arlon ( Belgium).^[61][18][81]
• Sigurd Hurd ( Norway): The coaster ran aground on Jæren. Cargo was offloaded and she was refloated the next day. Taken in tow but capsized and sank.^[82]
• UJ-126 Styria ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea north of Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands (53°29′N 5°03′E / 53.483°N 5.050°E / 53.483; 5.050) by HMS H31 ( Royal Navy).^[14][61][83]
• Woodbury ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°46′N 13°56′W / 50.767°N 13.933°W / 50.767; -13.933) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine). All 35 crew survived.^[84]

19 July

• Bartolomeo Colleoni ( Regia Marina): World War II: Battle of Cape Spada: The Condottieri-class cruiser was shelled and immobilized in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spada, Crete by HMAS Sydney ( Royal Australian Navy). She was then torpedoed and sunk by HMS Hyperion and HMS Ilex (both  Royal Navy) with the loss of 121 crewmen, 555 crewmen were rescued by HMS Hyperion and HMS Ilex and made POWs.
• HMT Crestflower ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight (50°29′06″N 1°17′08″W / 50.48500°N 1.28556°W / 50.48500; -1.28556) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two crew.^[61][85]
• Pearlmoor ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SL 38: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland (55°23′N 9°18′W / 55.383°N 9.300°W / 55.383; -9.300) by U-62 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 39 crew.^[61][86][87]
• Tela ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (14°S 33°W / 14°S 33°W / -14; -33) by Thor ( Kriegsmarine). All 33 crew were rescued and made prisoners of war.^[61]
• RFA War Sepoy ( Royal Fleet Auxiliary): World War II: The fleet oiler was bombed and severely damaged at Dover, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. She broke in two, and was subsequently used as a blockship.^[61][88]

20 July

• HMS Brazen ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy CW 7: The B-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the English Channel off Dover, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one of her 138 crew. She was taken in tow by Lady Brassey ( United Kingdom),^[61] but broke in two and sank the next day at 51°01′05″N 1°17′15″E / 51.01806°N 1.28750°E / 51.01806; 1.28750.
• Nembo ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Turbine-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Bomba, off Tobruk Libya by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy).^[61]
• Ostro ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Turbine-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Bomba, off Tobruk by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy).^[61]
• Sereno ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Bomba, off Tobruk by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 813 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy).^[61]
• Pulborough ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy CW 7: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Dover, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. The 17 survivors were rescued by the trawler Lady Pulborough  United Kingdom).^[61][89]
• Troutpool ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Belfast Lough (54°40′N 5°40′W / 54.667°N 5.667°W / 54.667; -5.667) with the loss of 11 crew.^[90]

21 July

• Ellaroy ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (42°30′N 12°36′W / 42.500°N 12.600°W / 42.500; -12.600 by U-30 ( Kriegsmarine). All 16 crew were rescued by the trawler Felix Montenegro ( Spain).^[61][91]
• Terlings ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by Dornier Do 17 and Messerschmitt Me 110 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of ten crew of her 28 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Scimitar ( Royal Navy).^[61][92]

22 July

• HMT Campina ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine in the Irish Sea off Holyhead, Anglesey and sank with the loss of all 11 crew.^[93][94]

23 July

• HMS Narwhal ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Grampus-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea (63°16′N 7°13′E / 63.267°N 7.217°E / 63.267; 7.217) by a Dornier Do 17 aircraft of Kustenfliegergrüppe 606, Luftwaffe with the loss of all 59 crew.^[14][61][95]
• The Lady Mostyn ( United Kingdom): World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay off the Formby Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of all hands.^[61][96]

24 July

• Celio ( Italy): World War II: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tolmeita, Libya (32°39′N 21°03′E / 32.650°N 21.050°E / 32.650; 21.050).^[61][97]
• HMT Fleming ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the Thames Estuary east of Essex by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 19 of her 22 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMT Corena ( Royal Navy).^[61][98][99]
• Kem ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Norwegian Sea north of Svåholmen (58°21′N 6°01′E / 58.350°N 6.017°E / 58.350; 6.017).^[100][101]
• HMT Kingston Galena ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Dover, Kent with the loss of 16 crew.^[61][102]
• Meknés ( French Navy): World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel by S-27 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 416 of the 1,381 people on board. The survivors were rescued by HMS Sabre, HMS Shikari, HMS Viscount and HMS Wolverine (all  Royal Navy).^{[61][103][104]}
• HMT Rodino ( Royal Navy): The naval trawler sank in the English Channel off Dover with the loss of four crew.^[61][105]
• Trio ( Finland): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Wadden Sea off Borkum, Lower Saxony, Germany. All crew were rescued.^[61][106]

25 July

• Corhaven ( United Kingdom): World War II Convoy CW 8: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Dover, Kent by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I Gruppe, StG 1 (I/StG 1) and IV Gruppe, LG 1 (IV/LG 1), Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.^[61][107]
• Henry Moon ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy CW 8: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Folkestone, Kent by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I/StG 1 and IV/LG 1, Luftwaffe with the loss of one of her crew.^[61][108]
• Leo ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy CW 8: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Dover, Kent by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I/StG 1 and IV/LG 1, Luftwaffe with the loss of six crew.^[61][109]
• Luchs ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Raubtier-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Utsira, Hordaland, Norway (58°30′N 4°30′E / 58.500°N 4.500°E / 58.500; 4.500) by HMS Thames ( Royal Navy).^[61]
• Polgrange ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy CW 8: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Dover by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I/StG 1 and IV/LG 1, Luftwaffe with the loss of two crew.^[110]
• Portslade ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy CW 8: The collier was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off New Romney, Kent by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I/StG 1 and IV/LG 1, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.^[61][111]
• HMS Thames ( Royal Navy): World War II: The River-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway (57°20′N 3°10′E / 57.333°N 3.167°E / 57.333; 3.167). with the loss of all 62 crew.^[61]

26 July

• Accra ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OB 188: The ocean liner was torpoedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 320 nautical miles (590 km) west of Bloody Foreland, Ireland (55°40′N 16°28′W / 55.667°N 16.467°W / 55.667; -16.467) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of the 499 people on board. The survivors were rescued by HMS Clarkia, HMS Enchantress (both  Royal Navy), Hollinside ( United Kingdom) and Loke ( Norway.^{[61][112][113][114]}
• Balzac ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Sunderland, Co Durham, United Kingdom (54°54′N 1°19′W / 54.900°N 1.317°W / 54.900; -1.317 with the loss of nine of her 20 crew.^[115][116]
• Broadhurst ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy CW 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Shoreham, West Sussex by S-20 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four crew.^[61][117]
• Haytor ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea east of Frinton-on-Sea, Essex.^[118]
• London Trader ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy CW 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel south of Worthing, West Sussex by S-19 ( Kriegsmarine).^[61][119]
• Lulonga ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel, 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of Shoreham, West Sussex by S-27 ( Kriegsmarine).^[61][66]
• M-61 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Hoek van Holland, South Holland, Netherlands.^[120]
• M-89 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Hoek van Holland.^[61]
• M-136 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Hoek van Holland.^[61]
• Montan ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Wadden Sea off Spiekeroog, Lower Saxony.^[121]
• Vinemoor ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (55°43′N 16°25′W / 55.717°N 16.417°W / 55.717; -16.417) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine). All 32 crew were rescued by HMS Clarkia, HMS Enchantress (both  Royal Navy), Hollinside ( United Kingdom) and Loke ( Norway.^{[61][122][123]}

27 July

• C4 ( Spanish Navy): The submarine collided off Morro de la Vaca with Lepanto ( Spanish Navy) and sank.
• Charles-Madeleine ( Belgium): World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank.^[76]
• HMS Codrington ( Royal Navy): World War II: The A-class destroyer was bombed and severely damaged at Dover, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached with a broken back and declared a total loss.^[61]
• Durdham ( United Kingdom): World War II: The dredger struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Cardiff, Glamorgan (51°23′18″N 3°08′48″W / 51.38833°N 3.14667°W / 51.38833; -3.14667) with the loss of eight crew.^[61][124]
• Salvestria ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 57: The whale factory ship struck a mine in the Firth of Forth and sank north east of Inchkeith, Fife with the loss of ten of her 57 crew.^{[61][125][126]}
• Sambre ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OB 188: The cargo ship was torpedo and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°37′N 17°53′W / 56.617°N 17.883°W / 56.617; -17.883) by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine). All 48 crew were rescued by HMS Winchelsea ( Royal Navy).^[61]
• Thiara ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OB 188: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (56°37′N 17°56′W / 56.617°N 17.933°W / 56.617; -17.933 by U-34 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of the 61 people on board. The survivors were rescued by HMS Winchelsea ( Royal Navy).^[61][127]
• HMS Wren ( Royal Navy): World War II: The W-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk (52°10′N 2°06′E / 52.167°N 2.100°E / 52.167; 2.100) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 35 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Halcyon and HMS Montrose (both  Royal Navy).^[61]

28 July

• Argo ( Norway): World War II: The coaster struck a mine off Egersund and sank.^[100][128]
• Auckland Star ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Clear Island, Ireland (52°17′N 12°32′W / 52.283°N 12.533°W / 52.283; -12.533) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine). All 74 crew survived.^[129]
• Ermioni ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Aegean Sea off Kea Island, while taking military supplies to Italy, by HMS Neptune ( Royal Navy) and HMAS Sydney ( Royal Australian Navy) and was scuttled.^[130]
• Maski ( Norway): World War II: The yacht was scuttled in the North Sea by HMS Swordfish ( Royal Navy), which rescued the four crew.^[61]
• Orlock Head ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea at 58°44′N 4°21′W / 58.733°N 4.350°W / 58.733; -4.350 by Luftwaffe aircraft.^[131]
• HMT Staunton ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary east of Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex with the loss of all 13 crew.^[61][132]

29 July

• Clan Menzies ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°10′N 12°00′W / 54.167°N 12.000°W / 54.167; -12.000) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 94 crew.^{[61][133][134]}
• Clan Monroe ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship struck a mine off Harwich, Essex and was damaged. She was towed to Hollesley Bay, Suffolk and beached. 13 crew were killed.^[135]
• HMS Delight ( Royal Navy): World War II: The D-class destroyer was bombed and damaged off Portland in a Luftwaffe air raid with 14 killed, 4 missing, and 56 of her 145 crew wounded. Sank in Portland Harbor in the early hours of the 30th.^[61]
• Grønland ( Denmark): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Dover Harbour, Kent, United Kingdom with the loss of 19 crew.^[61][136]
• HMY Gulzar ( Royal Navy): World War II: The motor yacht was bombed and sunk at Dover, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.^[61]
• Leach's Romance ( United Kingdom): World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 10.5 nautical miles (19.4 km) south of Kemp Town, East Sussex with the loss of all four crew.^[61][137]
• Moidart ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Felixtowe, Suffolk (51°59′N 1°49′E / 51.983°N 1.817°E / 51.983; 1.817) with the loss of 11 crew.^[61][138]
• Ousebridge ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the River Mersey off Southport, Lancashire with the loss of two crew.^[61][139]
• Umvoti ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Dover, Kent.^[61][140]

31 July

• Domingo de Larrinaga ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (5°27′S 18°21′W / 5.450°S 18.350°W / -5.450; -18.350) by Pinguin ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 38 crew. The survivors were taken as prisoners of war.^[61][141]
• Jamaica Progress ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Barra, Outer Hebrides (56°26′N 8°30′W / 56.433°N 8.500°W / 56.433; -8.500) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 47 crew. The survivors were rescued by Gloucester City ( United Kingdom).^[61][142]
• Jersey City ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (55°47′N 9°18′W / 55.783°N 9.300°W / 55.783; -9.300) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 45 crew. The survivors were rescued by the trawler Newland ( United Kingdom).^[61][143]
• Loula ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Crete by an Italian submarine. At least 11 of the 18 crew survived.^[144][145]
• Stalheim ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Port Talbot, Glamorgan, United Kingdom (51°34′37″N 3°49′50″W / 51.57694°N 3.83056°W / 51.57694; -3.83056) with the loss of five of the 21 people on board. Survivors were rescued by a RAF Rescue Launch ( Royal Air Force).^{[61][146][147]}

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• Karstens ( Germany): World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk by shore batteries at Ningpo, China.^[148]

References

Ship events in 1940
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