List of shipwrecks in March 1943

The list of shipwrecks in March 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1943.

March 1943
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 March

Eugenio ( Italy): World War II: The motor schooner was bombed and sunk at Naples by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.^[1]
Fitz-John Porter ( United States): World War II: Convoy BT 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°20′S 37°01′W / 12.333°S 37.017°W / -12.333; -37.017) by U-518 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 55 crew. Survivors were rescued by Carioca ( Marinha do Brasil).^[2]^[3]
Tromøsund ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of all 42 people aboard.^[4]

2 March

Kyokusei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off New Guinea (05°02′S 148°14′E / 5.033°S 148.233°E / -5.033; 148.233) by USAAF B-17 bombers. 900 surviving troops were rescued by Yukikaze and Asagumo (both ( Imperial Japanese Navy)), with the troops run to Lae, New Guinea.^[5]^[6]
Meriwether Lewis ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°10′N 28°25′W / 61.167°N 28.417°W / 61.167; -28.417) by U-634 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 72 crew.
USS SC-1024 ( United States Navy): World War II: The submarine chaser was sunk in a collision off North Carolina.^[7]
Toen Maru Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Fleet Oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait (03°29′S 117°17′E / 3.483°S 117.283°E / -3.483; 117.283) by USS Thresher ( United States Navy).^[8]

3 March

Aiyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Transport was bombed and sunk by US and Australian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (06°56′S 148°16′E / 6.933°S 148.267°E / -6.933; 148.267). 45 crewmen and 278 troops were killed.^[9]
Arashio ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Asashio-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (07°15′S 148°30′E / 7.250°S 148.500°E / -7.250; 148.500) by Royal Australian Air Force Bristol Beauforts and Beaufighters and United States Army Air Forces A-20 Havocs, B-25s, B-17s, P-38s, P-39 Airacobras, and P-40s. 176 survivors were rescued.^[10]
Doggerbank ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The blockade runner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°10′N 34°10′W / 29.167°N 34.167°W / 29.167; -34.167) by U-43 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 364 of 365 people on board, 108 crewmen and 257 P.O.W.s. The survivor was rescued by Campoamor ( Spain).^[11]
Harvey W. Scott ( United States): World War II: Convoy DN 21: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (31°54′S 30°37′E / 31.900°S 30.617°E / -31.900; 30.617) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine. Survivors were rescued by Ombu ( Argentina) or reached land in their lifeboats.^[12]^[13]
Kembu Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Transport was bombed and sunk by US and Autralian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (06°56′S 148°16′E / 6.933°S 148.267°E / -6.933; 148.267). 17 crewmen and 15 Gunners were killed.^[14]
Nirpura ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy DN 21: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Port St. Johns, South Africa (32°47′S 30°48′E / 32.783°S 30.800°E / -32.783; 30.800) with the loss of 38 of the 126 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by R-8 ( South African Air Force).^[15]
Nojima ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Transport was bombed and sunk by US and Autralian aircraft 31 miles east-south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (07°15′S 148°30′E / 7.250°S 148.500°E / -7.250; 148.500).^[16]
Oigawa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Transport was bombed and damaged by US and Autralian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (06°56′S 148°16′E / 6.933°S 148.267°E / -6.933; 148.267). Finished off that night by USS PT-143 and USS PT-150 (both( United States Navy)). 78 crewmen and 1151 troops were killed.^[14]
Shinai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Transport was bombed and sunk by US and Autralian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (06°56′S 148°16′E / 6.933°S 148.267°E / -6.933; 148.267). 18 crewmen and 45 Gunners were killed.^[14]
Shirayuki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (07°15′S 148°30′E / 7.250°S 148.500°E / -7.250; 148.500) by Royal Australian Air Force and United States Army Air Forces aircraft. 32 crewmen killed.^[17]
Taimei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Transport was bombed and sunk by US and Autralian aircraft 31 miles east-south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (07°15′S 148°30′E / 7.250°S 148.500°E / -7.250; 148.500).^[18]
Taiyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Transport was bombed and sunk by US and Autralian aircraft south-east of Finschhafen, New Guinea (06°56′S 148°16′E / 6.933°S 148.267°E / -6.933; 148.267). Her Commanding Officer, 17 crewmen and 1880 troops were killed.^[14]

4 March

Asashio ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Asashio-class destroyer was bombed and damaged on the 3rd, Bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (07°15′S 148°15′E / 7.250°S 148.250°E / -7.250; 148.250) by Royal Australian Air Force and United States Army Air Forces aircraft on the 4th. Lost with all hands.).^[19]
California Star ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 380 nautical miles (700 km) north west of the Azores, Portugal (42°32′N 37°20′W / 42.533°N 37.333°W / 42.533; -37.333) by U-515 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 50 of her 74 crew. One survivor was taken aboard U-515 as a prisoner of war.^[20]
City of Pretoria ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was topedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Azores (41°45′N 42°30′W / 41.750°N 42.500°W / 41.750; -42.500) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 145 crew.^[21]
Empire Mahseer ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy DN 21: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (32°01′S 30°48′E / 32.017°S 30.800°E / -32.017; 30.800) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 18 of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Norwich City ( Royal Navy).^[22]^[23]
Hokuto Maru ( Empire of Japan): World War II: Convoy No. 2303B: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Miyako (39°33′N 142°07′E / 39.550°N 142.117°E / 39.550; 142.117) by USS Permit ( United States Navy). All crew and passengers were rescued by Hiyoshi Maru No. 2 GO ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[24]
Marietta E ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy DN 21: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (31°49′S 31°11′E / 31.817°S 31.183°E / -31.817; 31.183) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by R-8 ( South African Air Force).^[25]
Sheaf Crown ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy DN 21: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean (31°49′S 31°11′E / 31.817°S 31.183°E / -31.817; 31.183) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 48 crew. She was abandoned, but later towed to East London, South Africa. Later repaired and returned to service.^[26]
Tokitsukaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of the Bismarck Sea: The Kagero-class destroyer was bombed and damaged on the 3rd with 19 crewmen killed. Bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (07°15′S 148°30′E / 7.250°S 148.500°E / -7.250; 148.500) by Royal Australian Air Force and United States Army Air Forces aircraft on the 4th.
U-87 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMCS Shediac and HMCS St. Croix (both Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.

5 March

Empire Tower ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy XK 2: The cargo ship was torpeded and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal (43°50′N 14°46′W / 43.833°N 14.767°W / 43.833; -14.767) by U-130 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 42 of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Loch Oskaig ( Royal Navy).
Executive ( United States): World War II: Convoy RA 53: The Design 1022 cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Norwegian Sea (72°44′N 11°27′E / 72.733°N 11.450°E / 72.733; 11.450) by U-255 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Pride and HMT St. Elstan (both Royal Navy). Executive was later scuttled by a Royal Navy destroyer.^[27]
Fidra ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy XK 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°50′N 14°46′W / 43.833°N 14.767°W / 43.833; -14.767) by U-130 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Coreopsis ( Royal Navy).^[28]
Ger-y-Bryn ( United Kingdom): world War II: Convoy XK 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°50′N 14°46′W / 43.833°N 14.767°W / 43.833; -14.767) by U-130 ( Kriegsmarine). All 47 crew were rescued by HMS Coreopsis ( Royal Navy).^[29]
USS Grampus ( United States Navy): World War II: Battle of Blackett Strait: The Tambor-class submarine was shelled and sunk off Kolombangara, Solomon Islands by Minegumo and Murasame (both Imperial Japanese Navy).
Minegumo ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of Blackett Strait: The Asashio-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Vila, Solomon Islands (8°01′S 157°14′E / 8.017°S 157.233°E / -8.017; 157.233) by ships of Task Force 68, United States Navy,^{[Note 1]} with the loss of 106 of her 230 crew.
Murasame ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of Blackett Strait: The Shiratsuyu-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Vila, Solomon Islands (8°03′S 157°13′E / 8.050°S 157.217°E / -8.050; 157.217) by ships of Task Force 68, United States Navy, with the loss of 128 of her 181 crew.
Richard Bland ( United States): World War II: Convoy RA 53: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Iceland (72°44′N 11°27′E / 72.733°N 11.450°E / 72.733; 11.450) by U-255 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Impulsive or reached land in their lifeboat. Richard Bland was torpedoed on 10 March by U-255 and split in two. The stern section sank, the bow section was towed to Akureyri but was declared a total loss.^[30]
S75 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot sank after an air attack.^[31]
Thomas Hooker ( United States): Convoy ONS 168: The Liberty ship started to break in two in the Atlantic Ocean (53°20′N 47°00′W / 53.333°N 47.000°W / 53.333; -47.000). All 62 crew were rescued by HMS Pimpernel ( Royal Navy). The drifting wreck was scuttled on 12 March by U-653 ( Kriegsmarine).^[32]^[33]
Trefusis ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy XK 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°50′N 14°46′W / 43.833°N 14.767°W / 43.833; -14.767) by U-130 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Coreopsis ( Royal Navy).^[34]

6 March

Engøy ( Norway): World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank at Sunnfjodleia.^[35]
Fort Battle River ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy KMS 10: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (36°33′N 10°22′W / 36.550°N 10.367°W / 36.550; -10.367) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine). All 65 people aboard were rescued by Empire Flamingo ( United Kingdom) and HMCS Shediac ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[36]^[37]
Kiriha Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Triton ( United States Navy).^[38]
ML251 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Launch was sunk in a collision in the Atlantic Ocean.^[39]
Thorstrand ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°23′N 42°59′W / 41.383°N 42.983°W / 41.383; -42.983) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 47 people aboard.^[40]

7 March

Egyptian ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (56°25′N 37°38′W / 56.417°N 37.633°W / 56.417; -37.633) by U-230 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Rosthern ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[22]^[41]
Empire Impala ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to being ordered to rescue survivors from Egyptian ( United Kingdom). She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 57°N 36°W / 57°N 36°W / 57; -36) by U-591 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 46 crew.^[22]^[42]
Empire Light ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 168: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-638 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 45 of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Beverley ( Royal Navy). Empire Light was torpedoed and sunk on 12 March (53°57′N 46°14′W / 53.950°N 46.233°W / 53.950; -46.233) by U-468 ( Kriegsmarine).^[22]^[43]
Jamaica ( Norway): World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 52°N 27°W / 52°N 27°W / 52; -27) by U-221 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 of her 38 crew. Some of the survivors were rescued by HMS Borage ( Royal Navy) whilst others reached land in their lifeboats.^[44]
Sabor ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of Mossel Bay, South Africa (34°30′S 23°10′E / 34.500°S 23.167°E / -34.500; 23.167) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 58 crew. Survivors were rescued by R-7 ( South African Navy).^[45]
Tamesis ( Norway): The cargo ship was in collision with Alcoa Guard ( United States) in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north east of Bermuda and sank. All 66 people aboard were rescued by Richard H. Alvey ( United States).^[46]

8 March

Empire Lakeland ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The refrigerated cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Rockall, Inverness-shire (approximately 58°N 15°W / 58°N 15°W / 58; -15) by U-190 with the loss of all 62 crew.^[22]^[43]
Fort Lamy ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (58°30′N 31°00′W / 58.500°N 31.000°W / 58.500; -31.000) by U-527 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Vervain ( Royal Navy).^[47]
Guido ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship romped ahead of the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) south east of Cape Farewell (58°08′N 32°20′W / 58.133°N 32.333°W / 58.133; -32.333) by U-633 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Spencer ( United States Coast Guard).^[48]
Hisashima Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu by USS Permit ( United States Navy).^[49]
James B. Stepphens ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Durban, South Africa (28°35′S 33°18′E / 28.583°S 33.300°E / -28.583; 33.300) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 63 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nigeria, HMT Norwich City (both Royal Navy) and a South African Air Force rescue boat.^[50]^[51]
J. L. M. Curry ( United States): The Liberty ship broke in two and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Iceland (66°53′N 14°17′W / 66.883°N 14.283°W / 66.883; -14.283).^[50]
HMS LCT-2480 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank was being carried as deck cargo aboard Fort Lamy ( United Kingdom) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-527 ( Kriegsmarine).^[47]
Leadgate ( United Kingdom): World War II: convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) west of Rockall, Inverness-shire (57°39′N 27°36′W / 57.650°N 27.600°W / 57.650; -27.600) by U-642 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 30 crew.^[52]
S 119 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot sank from battle damage in the English Channel.^[53]
's Jacob ( Netherlands): World War II: Operation Lilliput: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Porlock Bay, Papua New Guinea with the loss of five of her 163 crew.^[54]
U-156 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Barbados (12°38′N 54°39′W / 12.633°N 54.650°W / 12.633; -54.650) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 53 crew.
Vojvoda Putnik ( Yugoslavia): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to problems with her steering gear. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°42′N 31°25′W / 58.700°N 31.417°W / 58.700; -31.417) by U-591 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 44 crew.^[55]

9 March

Bonneville ( Norway): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°48′N 22°00′W / 58.800°N 22.000°W / 58.800; -22.000) by U-229 and/or U-405 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 37 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Bibb ( United States Coast Guard) and Melrose Abbey ( United Kingdom).^[56]^[57]
Drachenfels ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Mormugão, Portuguese India. Scrapped at Goa, Portuguese India, in 1948.^[58]
Ehrenfels ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Mormugão, Portuguese India to prevent seizure by Portuguese authorities.^[42]
Empire Standard ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria. She was placed under repair at Algiers but torpedoed and damaged on 26 March by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her back was broken and she was declared a constructive total loss. Empire Standard was towed out to sea and scuttled.^[22]
James K. Polk ( United States): World War II: Convoy BT 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea 175 nautical miles (324 km) off Cayenne French Guiana (7°40′N 52°07′W / 7.667°N 52.117°W / 7.667; -52.117) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 65 crew. All but eight crew were taken off by USS PC-592 ( United States Navy). James K. Polk was towed to Trinidad by a British tug. She was towed to Mobile, Alabama, United States in March 1945 and declared a constructive total loss.^[50]^[59]
James Smith ( United States): World War II: Convoy BT 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) north of Cayenne (7°40′N 52°07′W / 7.667°N 52.117°W / 7.667; -52.117) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 11 of her 58 crew. Survivors abandoned ship, although some of them reboarded her the next day. The other survivors were rescued by USS PC-592 ( United States Navy). Those aboard James Smith were ordered to abandon her on 12 March, but she did not sink and was again reboarded. She was towed to Trinidad by HMS Zwarte Zee ( Royal Navy). Subsequently repaired and returned to service.^[60]
Kelvinbank ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy BT 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north of Paramaribo, Surinam (7°24′N 52°11′W / 7.400°N 52.183°W / 7.400; -52.183) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 60 crew. Survivors were rescued by George G. Meade ( United States).^[61]
HMS LCT-2341 ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The Landing Craft, Tank was being transported as deck cargo aboard Bonneville ( Norway) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by a Kriegsmarine U-boat.^[62]
Malantic ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°37′N 22°32′W / 58.617°N 22.533°W / 58.617; -22.533) by U-409 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Melrose Abbey ( United Kingdom).^[63]
Milos ( Sweden): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 58°N 24°W / 58°N 24°W / 58; -24) by U-530 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 30 crew.^[64]
Puerto Rican ( United States): World War II: Convoy RA 53: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea north east of Iceland (66°44′N 10°41′W / 66.733°N 10.683°W / 66.733; -10.683) by U-586 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 64 of her 65 crew. The survivor was rescued by HMT St. Elstan ( Royal Navy).^[65]
Rosewood ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (58°37′N 22°32′W / 58.617°N 22.533°W / 58.617; -22.533) by U-409 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew. The burning wreck broke in two. Both section were scuttled on 11 March at 58°30′N 20°31′W / 58.500°N 20.517°W / 58.500; -20.517 by USCGC Bibb ( United States Coast Guard).^[66]
Tabor ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (38°30′S 23°10′E / 38.500°S 23.167°E / -38.500; 23.167) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of her 46 crew.^[67]
Thomas Ruffin ( United States): World War II: Convoy BT 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) north of Cayenne (7°40′N 52°07′W / 7.667°N 52.117°W / 7.667; -52.117) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 58 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by USS Courage and USS PC-592 (both United States Navy). Thomas Ruffin towed to Port of Spain, Trinidad by HMS Milford ( Royal Navy). She was later towed to Mobile where she was declared a constructive total loss.^[32]^[68]

10 March

Andrea F. Luckenbach ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°20′N 29°29′W / 51.333°N 29.483°W / 51.333; -29.483) by U-221 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 20 of the 84 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by RFA Orangeleaf ( Royal Fleet Auxiliary).^[69]
Coulmore ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (58°48′N 22°00′W / 58.800°N 22.000°W / 58.800; -22.000) by U-229 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of her 43 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by USCGC Bibb ( United States Coast Guard) and HMCS Dauphin ( Royal Canadian Navy). USCGC Bibb took Coulmore in tow, reaching the Clyde on 23 March. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service in July 1943.^[70]
James Sprunt ( United States): World War II: Convoy KG 123: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (19°49′N 74°38′W / 19.817°N 74.633°W / 19.817; -74.633) by U-185 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 69 crew.^[60]
MGB 622 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Gun Boat was shelled and sunk off Terschelling, Netherlands by German warships.^[71]
Nailsea Court ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Reykjavík, Iceland (58°45′N 21°57′W / 58.750°N 21.950°W / 58.750; -21.950) by U-229 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 45 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Dauphin ( Royal Canadian Navy) and Melrose Abbey ( United Kingdom).^[72]
Richard D. Spaight ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mozambique Channel 350 nautical miles (650 km) north east of Durban, South Africa (28°00′S 37°00′E / 28.000°S 37.000°E / -28.000; 37.000) by U-182 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 67 crew.^[73]^[74]
Tucurina ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (51°00′N 30°10′W / 51.000°N 30.167°W / 51.000; -30.167) by U-211 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 81 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Roselys ( Free French Naval Forces).^[75]
U-633 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°15′N 19°55′W / 58.250°N 19.917°W / 58.250; -19.917) by Scorton ( United Kingdom) with the loss of all 43 crew.^[76]
Virginia Sinclair ( United States): World War II: Convoy KG 123: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Cape Maysi, Cuba (20°11′N 74°04′W / 20.183°N 74.067°W / 20.183; -74.067) by U-185 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of seven of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS SC-742 ( United States Navy).^[77]
USS YC-1278 ( United States Navy): World War II: The unpowered covered lighter was lost off the US Atlantic coast.^[78]

11 March

Aelybryn ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, South Africa (29°08′S 34°05′E / 29.133°S 34.083°E / -29.133; 34.083) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by Lourenço Marques ( Portugal).^[79]
Baron Kinnaird ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 169: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Belle Isle, Newfoundland (approximately 53°N 40°W / 53°N 40°W / 53; -40) by U-622 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew.^[80]
Brant County ( Norway): World War II: Convoy HX 228: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°05′N 27°35′W / 52.083°N 27.583°W / 52.083; -27.583) by U-86 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of the 58 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Stuart Prince ( United Kingdom).^[81]
Empire Lakeland ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 121: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-190 ( Kriegsmarine).^[22]
HMS Harvester ( Royal Navy: World War II: Convoy HX 228: The H-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-444 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 145 crew and 39 survivors of William C Gorgas ( United States).
Karin ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The blockade runner was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean by USS Eberle and USS Savannah. A boarding party from USS Eberle was placed on the ship, which was sunk by explosives killing 11 crew from USS Eberle. The remaining three members of the boarding party and 72 crew were rescued by USS Savannah.^[82]
HMS LCT-2398 ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy HX 228: The Landing Craft, Tank was lost as deck cargo aboard William C. Gorgas ( United States) when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-767 ( Kriegsmarine).^[83]
M-4620 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk by a Norwegian motor torpedo boat off Askvoll, Norway.^[84]
Olancho ( Honduras): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape San Antonio, Cuba (22°08′N 85°14′W / 22.133°N 85.233°W / 22.133; -85.233) by U-183 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Absecon and Choluteca ( Honduras).^[85]
U-432 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk by in the Atlantic Ocean (51°35′N 28°20′W / 51.583°N 28.333°W / 51.583; -28.333) Aconit ( Free French Naval Forces) with the loss of 26 of her 46 crew.^[86]
U-444 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°14′N 29°18′W / 51.233°N 29.300°W / 51.233; -29.300) by Aconit ( Free French Naval Forces) and HMS Harvester ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 41 of her 45 crew.^[87]
William C Gorgas ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 228: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°35′N 28°30′W / 51.583°N 28.500°W / 51.583; -28.500) by U-767 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of her 73 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Harvester ( Royal Navy), but only 12 of the survived the sinking of that ship.^[88]

12 March

HMS Lightning ( Royal Navy): World War II: The L-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria by S-55 and S-158 (both ( Kriegsmarine)).
R-74 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in La Manche.^[89]
Taihosan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Plunger ( United States Navy).^[90]
HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy): World War II: The T-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off La Maddelena, Sardinia, Italy with the loss of all 61 crew.
U-130 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IX submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°10′N 20°21′W / 37.167°N 20.350°W / 37.167; -20.350) by USS Champlin ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 53 crew.^[91]^[92]

13 March

Ceres ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy GAT 49: The cargo ship was torpeoded and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (14°50′N 71°46′W / 14.833°N 71.767°W / 14.833; -71.767) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by one of the escort vessels.^[93]
Cities Service Missouri ( United States): World War II: Convoy GAT 49: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (14°50′N 71°46′W / 14.833°N 71.767°W / 14.833; -71.767) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Biddle ( United States Navy).^[94]
Clan Alpine ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OS 44: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (42°45′N 13°31′W / 42.750°N 13.517°W / 42.750; -13.517) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of her 94 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Scarborough ( Royal Navy), which scuttled Clan Alpine.^[95]
Empress of Canada ( United Kingdom: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south of Cape Palmas, Liberia by Leonardo da Vinci ( Regia Marina) with the loss of 392 lives.
Kasuga Maru No. 2 GO ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in Port Blair Harbor, Andaman Islands, in the Indian Ocean (11°40′N 92°50′E / 11.667°N 92.833°E / 11.667; 92.833) by HNLMS O 21 ( Royal Netherlands Navy). 21 crewmen killed.^[96]
Keystone ( United States): World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The Design 1013 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) west of the Azores, Portugal (37°59′N 37°40′W / 37.983°N 37.667°W / 37.983; -37.667) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one Gunner and one crewman. Survivors were rescued by Sines ( Portugal).^[97]
Kosei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy).^[98]
Marcella ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OS 44: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) west of Cape Finisterre (42°45′N 13°31′W / 42.750°N 13.517°W / 42.750; -13.517 by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 44 crew.^[99]
Ocean Freedom ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Ocean ship was bombed and sunk at Murmansk by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 1 June and beached, but was subsequently scrapped.^[100]
Oporto ( United Kingdom: World War II: Convoy OS 44: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) west of Cape Finisterre (42°45′N 13°31′W / 42.750°N 13.517°W / 42.750; -13.517 by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 43 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Spiraea ( Royal Navy).^[101]
Sembilangan ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy OS 44: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) west of Cape Finisterre (42°45′N 13°31′W / 42.750°N 13.517°W / 42.750; -13.517 by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 86 of her 87 crew. The survivor was rescued by HMS Spiraea ( Royal Navy)^[102]
U-163 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Finisterre (45°05′N 15°00′W / 45.083°N 15.000°W / 45.083; -15.000) by HMCS Prescott ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 57 crew.^[103]

14 March

Caraibe ( France): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft north-west of Marettimo, Italy (38°02′N 11°54′E / 38.033°N 11.900°E / 38.033; 11.900).^[104]
M-10 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1935 minesweeper was sunk off Dunkirk by HMS MTB 353 ( Royal Navy).^[105]
HNoMS MTB 631 ( Royal Norwegian Navy): World War II: Convoy FS 1753: The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat was wrecked at Floro, salvaged by the Germans.^[106]
HMT Moravia ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.^[107]
Optima ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Florø, Norway.^[108]
HMS Thunderbolt ( Royal Navy): World War II: The T-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy by Cicogna ( Regia Marina) with the loss of all 62 crew.

15 March

Hontesroom ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship foundered on the coast of Iceland.^[109]
Momoha Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (00°02′S 145°05′E / 0.033°S 145.083°E / -0.033; 145.083) by USS Trigger ( United States Navy). Survivors rescued by CH-23 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[110]
Ocean Seaman ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (36°55′N 1°59′E / 36.917°N 1.983°E / 36.917; 1.983) by U-380 ( Kriegsmarine). She was beached at Algiers, Algeria but was declared a total loss.^[100]
Snurp II ( Norway): World War II: The fishing vessel sank in Skorafjorden due to overloading.^[111]
USS Triton ( United States Navy): World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kairiru Island, New Guinea 3°20′10″S 143°33′0″E / 3.33611°S 143.55000°E / -3.33611; 143.55000 by Akikaze and two other destroyers (all Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of all 60 crew.
Wyoming ( France): World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°18′N 28°56′W / 40.300°N 28.933°W / 40.300; -28.933) by U-524 ( Kriegsmarine). All 127 people aboard were rescued by USS Champlin ( United States Navy).^[112]

16 March

Benjamin Harrison ( United States): World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (39°02′N 24°15′W / 39.033°N 24.250°W / 39.033; -24.250) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 72 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alan-a-Dale ( Panama and USS Rowan ( United States Navy), which scuttled the ship.^[113]
HMT Campobello ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy SC-122: The Isles-class trawler developed severe leaks and was scuttled by Corvette HMS Godetia ( Royal Navy).^[114]
Elin K ( Norway): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°38′N 34°46′W / 50.633°N 34.767°W / 50.633; -34.767) by U-603 ( Kriegsmarine). All 40 crew were rescued by HMS Pennywort ( Royal Navy).^[115]
Hadleigh ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ET 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Oran, Algeria (36°10′N 0°30′W / 36.167°N 0.500°W / 36.167; -0.500) by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Tynedale ( Royal Navy). Hadleigh was taken in tow by the tug HMS Restive ( Royal Navy) and beached at Mers El Kébir, Algeria. She later broke in two and was declared a total loss.^[116]
HMS Horsa ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Assurance-class tug ran aground near Osfles Rock, Iceland and was wrecked.^[117]
Johannisberger ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by the submarine M-122 ( Soviet Navy) and beached off Kirkenes, Norway.^[118]
Merchant Prince ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ET 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Oran (36°10′N 0°30′W / 36.167°N 0.500°W / 36.167; -0.500) with the loss of one of her 51 crew. She was abandoned, but reboarded the next day and beached at Oran. Later repaired and returned to service.^[119]

17 March

Alderamin ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°14′N 32°15′W / 52.233°N 32.250°W / 52.233; -32.250) by U-338 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 15 of her 64 crew. She later sank at 51°30′N 34°55′W / 51.500°N 34.917°W / 51.500; -34.917.^[120]
Coracero ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°04′N 33°20′W / 51.067°N 33.333°W / 51.067; -33.333) by U-384 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of the 58 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mansfield ( Royal Navy).^[121]
Devoli ( Italy): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Splendid ( Royal Navy), six nautical miles from Cape San Vito, Italy.^[122]
Fort Cedar Lake ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The Fort ship, on her maiden voyage, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (52°14′N 32°15′W / 52.233°N 32.250°W / 52.233; -32.250) by U-338 ( Kriegsmarine). She was later torpedoed and sunk by U-665 ( Kriegsmarine). All 50 crew were rescued by Zamalek ( United Kingdom).^[36]^[123]
Granville ( Panama): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°50′N 30°35′W / 52.833°N 30.583°W / 52.833; -30.583) by U-338 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Lavender ( Royal Navy).^[124]
Harry Luckenbach ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°38′N 34°46′W / 50.633°N 34.767°W / 50.633; -34.767) by U-91 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 80 crew.^[125]
Irénée Du Pont ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The Type C2 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°38′N 34°46′W / 50.633°N 34.767°W / 50.633; -34.767) by U-91 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of the 84 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mansfield ( Royal Navy) and Teoka ( United Kingdom).^[126]
James Oglethorpe ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (50°38′N 34°46′W / 50.633°N 34.767°W / 50.633; -34.767) by U-758 ( Kriegsmarine). Some of those aboard abandoned ship and were either drowned or rescued by HMS Pennywort ( Royal Navy). An attempt was made to sail James Oglethorpe to St. John's, Newfoundland but she either foundered or was sunk by a coup de grâce from U-91 ( Kriegsmarine. 44 of the 74 people aboard were lost.^[50]^[127]
King Gruffydd ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (51°55′N 32°41′W / 51.917°N 32.683°W / 51.917; -32.683) by U-338 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by Zamalek ( United Kingdom).^[128]
Kingsbury ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°55′N 32°41′W / 51.917°N 32.683°W / 51.917; -32.683) by U-338 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by Zamalek ( United Kingdom).^[129]
Molly Pitcher ( United States): World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The Liberty ship, on her maiden voyage, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Lisbon, Portugal (38°23′N 19°54′W / 38.383°N 19.900°W / 38.383; -19.900) by U-167 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Champlin, USS Rowan (both United States Navy) and William Johnson ( USA). Molly Pitcher was later sunk by U-521 ( Kriegsmarine.^[119]^[130]
Nariva ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (50°34′N 35°02′W / 50.567°N 35.033°W / 50.567; -35.033) by U-600 and U-91 (both Kriegsmarine). All 94 crew were rescued by HMS Anemone and HMS Mansfield (both Royal Navy) before the former scuttled Nariva.^[131]
Port Auckland ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°25′N 30°15′W / 52.417°N 30.250°W / 52.417; -30.250) by U-305 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of the 118 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Godetia ( Royal Navy).^[132]
USS PT-67 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 77' PT Boat was burned in a refueling accident at Tufi, New Guinea (09°02′S 149°20′E / 9.033°S 149.333°E / -9.033; 149.333).^[133]
USS PT-119 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 80' PT Boat was burned in a refueling accident at Tufi, New Guinea (09°02′S 149°20′E / 9.033°S 149.333°E / -9.033; 149.333).^[134]
Southern Princess ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The whaling factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°36′N 34°30′W / 50.600°N 34.500°W / 50.600; -34.500) by U-600 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 199 crew. Survivors were rescued by Tekoa ( United Kingdom).^[135]^[136]^[137]
Terkoelei ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°45′N 31°15′W / 51.750°N 31.250°W / 51.750; -31.250) by U-631 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of her 97 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mansfield ( Royal Navy).^[138]
William Eustis ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (50°10′N 35°02′W / 50.167°N 35.033°W / 50.167; -35.033) by U-435 ( Kriegsmarine). All 72 crew were rescued by HMS Volunteer ( Royal Navy), which scuttled the ship.^[139]
Zaanland ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°38′N 34°46′W / 50.633°N 34.767°W / 50.633; -34.767) by U-758 ( Kriegsmarine). All 53 crew were rescued by the convoy's escorts.^[140]
Zouave ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°25′N 30°15′W / 52.417°N 30.250°W / 52.417; -30.250) by U-305 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Godetia ( Royal Navy).^[141]

18 March

Canadian Star ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (53°24′N 28°34′W / 53.400°N 28.567°W / 53.400; -28.567) by U-221 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of the 84 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Anemone and HMS Pennywort (both Royal Navy).^[20]
Clarissa Radcliffe ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 700 nautical miles (1,300 km) west of Cape Farewell (52°21′N 27°15′W / 52.350°N 27.250°W / 52.350; -27.250) by U-663 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 55 crew.^[142]
Dafila ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Derna, Libya (32°59′N 22°21′E / 32.983°N 22.350°E / 32.983; 22.350) by U-593 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMSAS Southern Maid ( South African Navy).^[143]
Kaying ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Derna (32°59′N 22°21′E / 32.983°N 22.350°E / 32.983; 22.350 by U-593 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 81 crew.^[144]
Molly Pitcher ( United States): World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°21′N 19°54′W / 38.350°N 19.900°W / 38.350; -19.900) by U-521 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of four of the 70 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USS Champlin, USS Rowan (both United States Navy) and William Johnson ( United States).^[119]
Walter Q. Gresham ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (53°35′N 28°05′W / 53.583°N 28.083°W / 53.583; -28.083) by U-221 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of the 70 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Anemone and HMS Pennywort (both Royal Navy).^[145]^[146]

19 March

Carras ( Greece): World War II: Convoy SC 122: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (54°05′N 24°19′W / 54.083°N 24.317°W / 54.083; -24.317) by U-666 ( Kriegsmarine). All 34 crew were rescued by Zamalek ( United Kingdom). Carras was later scuttled by U-333 ( Kriegsmarine).^[147]^[148]
Mathew Luckenbach ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 229: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-527 ( Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 68 crew. They were rescued by USCGC Ingham ( United States Coast Guard). Mathew Luckenbach was later torpedoed and sunk at 54°23′N 23°34′W / 54.383°N 23.567°W / 54.383; -23.567 by U-523 ( Kriegsmarine).^[149]
Ocean Voyager ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Ocean ship was sunk at Tripoli, Libya by Luftwaffe bombers.^[150] This was the Luftwaffe's first mass attack utilizing Italian design Motobomba circling torpedo's.^[151]
R-40 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-25 minesweeper was sunk in the Aegean Sea by a British submarine.^[152]
Takatiho Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Takachiho Maru class Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Formosa Strait off North Keelung, Formosa (25°50′N 122°30′E / 25.833°N 122.500°E / 25.833; 122.500) by USS Kingfish ( United States Navy). 844 passengers/troops/Gunners/crewmen were lost.^[153]
U-5 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type IIB submarine sank in the Baltic Sea near Pillau East Prussia in a diving accident with the loss of 16 of her 37 crew.
U-384 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°18′N 26°15′W / 54.300°N 26.250°W / 54.300; -26.250) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.^[154]
Zogen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy) with the loss of all hands.^[155]

20 March

Bourghieh ( Egypt): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa, Palestine (32°32′N 34°30′E / 32.533°N 34.500°E / 32.533; 34.500) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine). All eight crew survived.^[156]
Fort Mumford ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 400 miles north west of Ceylon (10°00′N 71°00′E / 10.000°N 71.000°E / 10.000; 71.000) by I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Whole crew survives the sinking, but all but one Gunner die during the ordeal in their lifeboats. The Gunner is rescued by an Arab Dhow.^[157]^[158]
Mariso ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) off Bahia, Brazil (13°20′S 37°25′W / 13.333°S 37.417°W / -13.333; -37.417) by U-518 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 111 crew. Two survivors were taken aboard U-518 as prisoners of war.^[159]
Mawahab Allah ( Syria): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa (34°30′N 34°32′E / 34.500°N 34.533°E / 34.500; 34.533) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).^[160]
Nortun ( Panama): World War II: Convoy CN 13: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (27°35′S 14°22′E / 27.583°S 14.367°E / -27.583; 14.367) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 47 crew.^[161]
USS YP-438 ( United States Navy):World War II: The Yard Patrol Craft struck a submerged breakwater and sank at the entrance to Port Everglades, Florida.^[162]

21 March

City of Christchurch ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal by a Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Fw 200. She sank the next day^[163]
Hozen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy). There were about 30 survivors.^[155]
K-3 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The K class submarine was depth charged and sunk by UJ-1102, UJ-1106, and UJ-1111 (all( Kriegsmarine)) off Batsfjord, Norway (71°12′N 27°41′E / 71.200°N 27.683°E / 71.200; 27.683).^[164]
Nittsu Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy) with the loss of all but four crew.^[155]
U-163 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (44°13′N 08°23′E / 44.217°N 8.383°E / 44.217; 8.383) by USS Herring ( United States Navy).^[165]

22 March

Kenyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea off Tanapag Harbor by USS Whale ( United States Navy).^[166]
HMS ML1157 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch was lost as cargo when SS City of Christchurch ( United Kingdom), bombed by a Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Fw 200 the day before, sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal.^[167]
HMS ML1212 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch was lost as cargo when SS City of Christchurch ( United Kingdom), bombed by a Luftwaffe Focke-Wulf Fw 200 the day before, sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal.^[168]
Meigen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon ( United States Navy).^[169]
U-524 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces with the loss of all 52 crew.^[170]
U-665 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (48°04′N 10°26′W / 48.067°N 10.433°W / 48.067; -10.433) by an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.^[171]

23 March

Delfino ( Regia Marina): The submarine was scuttled after a collision off Augusta, Italy.
Katyosan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Laotiehshan Channel by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy).^[155]
Kenyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk 122 miles north north west of Saipan (17°16′N 144°56′E / 17.267°N 144.933°E / 17.267; 144.933) by USS Whale ( United States Navy). 130 passengers, 30 "Comfort Women" (sex slaves), and 4 crewmen killed.^[172]
Windsor Castle ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy KMF-11: The Ocean Liner/Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 110 miles west north west of Algiers by a German aircraft with the loss of one crewman. Survivors rescued by HMS Whaddon, HMS Eggesford, and HMS Douglas (all ( Royal Navy)).^[173]
USS YC-869 ( United States Navy): World War II: The unpowered Open Lighter ran aground and sank off Imperial Beach, California.^[174]

24 March

Lanzerotto Malocello ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer struck a mine and sank north of Cape Bon.^[175]
Takaosan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Laotiehshan Channel by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy).^[155]

25 March

Industria ( Sweden): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Aracaju, Brazil (11°40′S 35°55′W / 11.667°S 35.917°W / -11.667; -35.917) by U-518 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 26 crew. Three survivors were taken aboard U-518 as prisoners of war. The rest of them were rescued by St. Cergue ( Switzerland).^[176]
Satsuki Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Laotiehshan Channel by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy).^[155]
U-469 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (62°12′N 16°40′W / 62.200°N 16.667°W / 62.200; -16.667 by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft on 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.^[177]
VAS 216 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The VAS 201 class submarine chaser was sunk at Sfax by Allied aircraft.^[178]

26 March

City of Perth: ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy MKS 10: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Oran, Algeria (35°50′N 1°41′W / 35.833°N 1.683°W / 35.833; -1.683) by U-431 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 92 crew. She was taken in tow by HMT Man O'War ( Royal Navy) and beached south of Cape Figalo, where she was declared a total loss.^[21]
Empire Standard ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged at Algiers, Algieria by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her back broken, she was declared a constructive total loss, towed out to sea and scuttled.^[22]^[179]
Sergent Gouarne ( Free French Naval Forces): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Ceuta, Spain (35°55′N 2°59′W / 35.917°N 2.983°W / 35.917; -2.983) by U-755 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 56 of her 70 crew.^[180]

27 March

Ceuta ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Rotterdam, South Holland Netherlands by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.
USCGC CG-85006 ( United States Coast Guard): World War II: The 85 foot Patrol Boat was sunk off Long Island, N.Y. by an explosion probably caused by a gasoline leak. Only the Commanding Officer survived out of a crew of 10.^[181]
City of Guildford ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy XT 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Derna, Libya (33°00′N 22°50′E / 33.000°N 22.833°E / 33.000; 22.833) by U-593 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 129 of the 142 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Exmoor ( Royal Navy).^[182]
HMS Dasher ( Royal Navy): The Avenger-class escort carrier sank in the Firth of Clyde after an internal explosion with the loss of 379 of her 528 crew.
Toko Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon ( United States Navy).^[169]
U-169 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (60°54′N 15°25′W / 60.900°N 15.417°W / 60.900; -15.417) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 54 crew.^[183]

28 March

Lagosian ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy RS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Canary Islands, Spain (25°41′N 15°43′W / 25.683°N 15.717°W / 25.683; -15.717) by U-167 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 11 of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Denis ( United Kingdom).^[184]
Masaya ( United States Army): World War II: The banana boat was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of New Guinea by Japanese aircraft.
Moanda ( Belgium): World War II: Convoy RS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Río de Oro, Spanish Sahara (24°44′N 16°48′W / 24.733°N 16.800°W / 24.733; -16.800) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 29 out of her 56 crew.^[185]^[186]
Rousdi ( Egypt): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°36′N 34°23′E / 31.600°N 34.383°E / 31.600; 34.383) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her ten crew.^[187]
Silverbeech ( United Kingdom): World War II: The freighter was torpedoed and sunk by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) SE of the Canary Islands.^[188]
U-77 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Nao, Spain (37°42′N 0°10′E / 37.700°N 0.167°E / 37.700; 0.167 by Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 and 233 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. She sank the next day with the loss of 38 of her 47 crew.^[189]

29 March

Ajax ( Nazi Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a Soviet submarine (either S-55 or S-101) off Kongsfjord (70°49′N 29°30′E / 70.817°N 29.500°E / 70.817; 29.500).^[190]
Celtic Star ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°16′N 17°44′W / 4.267°N 17.733°W / 4.267; -17.733).^[191]
Empire Whale ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SL 126: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean(46°44′N 16°38′W / 46.733°N 16.633°W / 46.733; -16.633) by U-662 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 47 of the 57 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Spey ( Royal Navy).^[22]^[192]
Nagara ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SL 126: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 425 nautical miles (787 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (46°50′N 16°40′W / 46.833°N 16.667°W / 46.833; -16.667) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow by HMS Dexterous ( Royal Navy) but foundered on 4 April at 47°52′N 14°03′W / 47.867°N 14.050°W / 47.867; -14.050). All 97 crew were rescued by HMS Wear ( Royal Navy).^[193]
R-30 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-25 minesweeper was sunk by Soviet aircraft off Kerch.^[194]
S 29 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The E-boat sank after a battle with two Motor Gun Boats ( Royal Navy).^[195]
Toho Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait between Tarakan and Samarinda, Borneo (00°30′N 118°26′E / 0.500°N 118.433°E / 0.500; 118.433) by USS Gudgeon ( United States Navy).^[196]
Umaria ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SL 126: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°44′N 16°38′W / 46.733°N 16.633°W / 46.733; -16.633) by U-662 ( Kriegsmarine). All 103 people aboard were rescued by HMS Wear ( Royal Navy), which scuttled the ship.^[197]
William Pierce Frye ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 230: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°56′N 24°15′W / 56.933°N 24.250°W / 56.933; -24.250) by U-610 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 57 of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Shikari ( Royal Navy).^[198]^[199]
Yamaboto Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy).^[155]

30 March

Brattholm ( Norway): World War II: The fishing boat was scuttled by her own crew after being intercepted by a German warship during a Shetland bus mission to occupied Norway. Of the 12 people on board one was killed and two mortally wounded, while eight were captured and executed by the Germans. The final person on Brattholm, Jan Baalsrud, escaped to neutral Sweden.^[200]
Empire Bowman ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SL 126: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 425 nautical miles (787 km) west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (47°26′N 15°53′W / 47.433°N 15.883°W / 47.433; -15.883) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 50 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Wear ( Royal Navy.
Fort a la Corne ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ET 16: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (36°52′N 1°47′E / 36.867°N 1.783°E / 36.867; 1.783 by U-596 ( Kriegsmarine. All 54 crew were rescued by the convoy's escorts.^[36]^[201]
Hallanger ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ET 16: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (36°55′N 1°39′E / 36.917°N 1.650°E / 36.917; 1.650) by U-596 ( Kriegsmarine). All 44 crew survived.^[202]
Kurohime Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Bismarck Archipelago by USS Tuna ( United States Navy).^[203]
U-416 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VII submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Bornholm, Denmark (54°55′N 14°45′E / 54.917°N 14.750°E / 54.917; 14.750) with the loss of a number of crew members. Raised on 8 April, repaired and returned to service as a training ship in October 1943.^[204]

31 March

HMT Caulonia ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler ran aground and foundered off Rye Bay Sussex, England.^[205]
MAS 530, and MAS 532 both ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 526 class MAS boats were sunk at Cagliari by British aircraft.^[206]
MAS 560 and MAS 563 both ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 552 class MAS boats were sunk at Cagliari by British aircraft.^[207]
Tilsit ( Germany): The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Southern Norway.^[208]

Unknown date

HMS Thunderbolt ( Royal Navy): World War II: The T-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy either by Cicogna ( Regia Marina) on the 12th, or by Libra ( Regia Marina) on the 14th, with the loss of all 62 crew.^[209]
HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy): World War II: The T-class submarine was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Corsica, France with the loss of all 67 crew.^[107]

Notes

^[Note 1] Task Force 68 comprised USS Cleveland, USS Conway, USS Cony, USS Denver, USS Montpelier and USS Waller.

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Ship events in 1943
Ship launches:	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948
Ship commissionings:	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948
Ship decommissionings:	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948
Shipwrecks:	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948

Shipwrecks 1939–45, by month

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