List of shipwrecks in March 1944

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

March 1944
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1 March

HMS Gould ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Captain-class frigate was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal by U-358 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 123 of her 137 crew.^[1]^[2]^[3]
Saint Louis ( France): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Accra, Gold Coast (5°23′N 0°09′W / 5.383°N 0.150°W / 5.383; -0.150) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 85 of the 134 people on board.^[4]
U-358 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (45°46′N 23°16′W / 45.767°N 23.267°W / 45.767; -23.267) by HMS Affleck, HMS Garlies, HMS Gore and HMS Gould (all Royal Navy) with the loss of 50 of her 51 crew.^[5]
U-603 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°55′N 26°10′W / 48.917°N 26.167°W / 48.917; -26.167) by USS Bronstein ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.^[6]^[7]
U-709 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°10′N 26°00′W / 49.167°N 26.000°W / 49.167; -26.000) by USS Bostwick, USS Bronstein and USS Thomas (all United States Navy) with the loss of all 52 crew.^[6]^[8]

2 March

HMS LST-342 ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy MKS 40: The Landing Ship, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°00′N 17°23′W / 48.000°N 17.383°W / 48.000; -17.383) by U-744 ( Kriegsmarine).^[9]
Joel R. Poinsett ( United States): The Liberty ship broke in two in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south east of Saint John's, Newfoundland. Her crew abandoned ship and were rescued by a corvette. Foundation Franklin ( Canada) towed the stern section to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, where she was subsequently used as a depot ship.^[10]
Thor ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Stad, Norway.^[11]

3 March

Belorussia ( Soviet Union): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Okhotsk (46°28′N 149°18′E / 46.467°N 149.300°E / 46.467; 149.300) by USS Sand Lance ( United States Navy).^[12]
Fort McLeod ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Fort ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (2°01′N 77°06′E / 2.017°N 77.100°E / 2.017; 77.100) by I-162 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Crew rescued by HMS Sluna ( Royal Navy) and tug Integrity ( United Kingdom).^[13]
Karatsu ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The gunboat was torpedoed and damaged off the Philippines by USS Narwhal ( United States Navy). Although towed to Manila for repairs, these were not completed. She was scuttled as a blockship in Manila Bay on 5 February 1945.
Nattai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea 290 miles north west of Halmahera (03°08′N 123°56′E / 3.133°N 123.933°E / 3.133; 123.933) by USS Rasher ( United States Navy). 1 crewman killed.^[14]
Shirakami ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Sokuten-class minelayer collided with Nichiran Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army) off Yoshino-hama in the Pacific Ocean (46°11′N 150°30′E / 46.183°N 150.500°E / 46.183; 150.500) in a storm. Damage control failed and she broke up and sank on the 5th (45°30′N 150°00′E / 45.500°N 150.000°E / 45.500; 150.000). 70 survivors were rescued.^[15]

4 March

Empire Tourist ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy RA 57: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea east of Bear Island, Norway (73°25′N 22°11′E / 73.417°N 22.183°E / 73.417; 22.183) by U-703 ( Kriegsmarine). All 68 crew were rescued by HMS Gleaner ( Royal Navy).^[16]^[17]
Joel R. Ponsett ( United States): The Liberty ship was broken in two in the Atlantic Ocean (43°30′N 56°30′W / 43.500°N 56.500°W / 43.500; -56.500) and was abandoned. The stern section was towed to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and put to use as a depot ship.^[18]
Kayo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Peto ( United States Navy).^[19]
Ominesan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 300 miles west of Miri, Borneo (05°29′N 108°46′E / 5.483°N 108.767°E / 5.483; 108.767) by USS Bluefish ( United States Navy). 46 crewmen were killed.^[20]
U-472 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Barents Sea (73°05′N 26°40′E / 73.083°N 26.667°E / 73.083; 26.667) by a rocket attack by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 816 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm base on HMS Chaser and by shelling from HMS Onslaught (both Royal Navy) with the loss of 23 of her 43 crew.^[21]

5 March

John Holt ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea (3°56′N 7°36′E / 3.933°N 7.600°E / 3.933; 7.600) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine). Of the 95 people on board, two were taken as prisoners of war and were lost when U-66 was sunk The others were rescued by Empire Ruby ( United Kingdom).^[22]
ML 387 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk by an internal explosion at Beirut, Lebanon.^[23]
U-366 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Arctic Ocean north west of Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway (72°10′N 14°44′E / 72.167°N 14.733°E / 72.167; 14.733) by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 816 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Chaser ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.^[24]
Uj-1703 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft off Lindesnes, Norway.^[25]
Uj-1704 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft off Lindesnes, Norway.^[26]

6 March

America Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 420 miles north-north-west of Saipan (22°19′N 143°54′E / 22.317°N 143.900°E / 22.317; 143.900) by USS Nautilus ( United States Navy). 599 crew and passengers were killed, 43 survivors.^[27]
Daniel Chester French ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta, Algeria (37°17′N 10°22′W / 37.283°N 10.367°W / 37.283; -10.367). 24 troops, 4 Gunners and 9 crewmen killed. Survivors were rescued by HMS Charon ( Royal Navy), SS Thelma and tug Rescue.^[28]
U-744 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°01′N 22°37′W / 52.017°N 22.617°W / 52.017; -22.617) by HMCS Chaudiere, HMCS Chilliwack, HMCS Fennel, HMCS Gatineau, HMCS St. Catharines (all Royal Canadian Navy), HMS Icarus and HMS Kenilworth Castle (both Royal Navy) with the loss of twelve of her 52 crew.^[29]
U-973 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Norwegian Sea (70°40′N 5°48′E / 70.667°N 5.800°E / 70.667; 5.800) by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 816 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Chaser ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 51 of her 66 crew.

7 March

Lippe ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by HMS Sceptre ( Royal Navy) at 64°32′N 10°38′E / 64.533°N 10.633°E / 64.533; 10.633 and beached in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway.^[30]
USS PT-337 ( United States Navy): World War II: The ELCO 80' -class PT Boat was shelled and sunk by shore batteries off Hansa Bay, New Guinea. Survivors were rescued by a USN PBY on the 11th.^[31]
Tarifa ( Norway): World War II: Convoy AB 33: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Socotra, Mahra Sultanate (12°48′N 58°44′E / 12.800°N 58.733°E / 12.800; 58.733) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of the 148 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Avon ( Royal Navy).^[32]^[33]
Valera ( Panama): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north of Barranquilla, Colombia (11°30′N 76°27′W / 11.500°N 76.450°W / 11.500; -76.450) by U-518 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 35 crew. Survivors were rescued by a United States Coast Guard ship.^[34]

8 March

Toyokuni Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TASA-08: The Standard Type 1K Ore Carrier was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea south east of Hong Kong (19°21′N 116°09′E / 19.350°N 116.150°E / 19.350; 116.150) by USS Lapon ( United States Navy). She was taken in tow by Nichirei Maru ( Japan). She was torpedoed again the next day by USS Lapon and sank in the South China Sea 350 miles west of Cape Bojeador, Luzon (19°44′N 115°52′E / 19.733°N 115.867°E / 19.733; 115.867). 15 killed.^[35]

9 March

British Loyalty ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk at Addu Atoll, Maldives by U-183 ( Kriegsmarine). She was salvaged and returned to use as a hulk.^[36]
Clark Mills ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta, Algeria by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached but declared a total loss.^[37]
USS Leopold ( United States Navy): World War II: Convoy CU 16: The Edsall-class destroyer escort was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-255 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 171 of her 199 crew. She was abandoned and sank the next day. Survivors were rescued by USS Joyce ( United States Navy).
MTB 266 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The ELCO 70'.-class Motor Torpedo Boat was heavily damaged by enemy gunfire. Sank at Alexandria, Egypt 17 April 1944.^[38]
Nichirei Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TASA-08: The Standard Type 1K Ore Carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 350 miles west of Cape Bojeador, Luzon (19°44′N 115°52′E / 19.733°N 115.867°E / 19.733; 115.867) by USS Lapon ( United States Navy) while towing Toyokuni Maru ( Japan). 6 Gunners and 46 crewmen killed.^[35]
Richard Bland ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Iceland (65°53′N 14°10′W / 65.883°N 14.167°W / 65.883; -14.167) by U-255 ( Kriegsmarine).^[39]

10 March

HMS Asphodel ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy SL 150: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (45°24′N 18°09′W / 45.400°N 18.150°W / 45.400; -18.150) by U-575 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 92 of her 97 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Clover ( Royal Navy).^[40]
Rabe ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Stavanger, Norway.^[41]
USS SC-700 ( United States Navy): World War II: The submarine chaser burned at Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands in a refueling accident.^[42]
Sangigi ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Dubrovnik, Croatia.^[43]
Tsukikawa Maru ( Japan): World War II: The transport was torpedoed and damaged (01°52′S 128°12′E / 1.867°S 128.200°E / -1.867; 128.200) by USS Bowfin ( United States Navy). She sank the next day under tow (01°25′S 128°14′E / 1.417°S 128.233°E / -1.417; 128.233), 2 crewmen and 4 Troops were killed.^[44]
U-343 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia (38°07′N 9°41′E / 38.117°N 9.683°E / 38.117; 9.683) by HMS Mull ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.
U-450 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Ostia, Italy (41°11′N 12°27′E / 41.183°N 12.450°E / 41.183; 12.450) by HMS Blankney, HMS Blencathra, HMS Brecon, HMS Exmoor (all Royal Navy) and USS Madison ( United States Navy). All 42 crew survived.^[45]

U-625

U-625 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (52°35′N 20°19′W / 52.583°N 20.317°W / 52.583; -20.317) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 422 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 52 crew.^[46]
U-845 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°20′N 20°33′W / 48.333°N 20.550°W / 48.333; -20.550) by HMS Forester ( Royal Navy), HMCS Owen Sound, HMCS St. Laurent and HMCS Swansea (all Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of ten of her 55 crew.^[47]
William B. Woods ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Palermo, Sicily, Italy (38°36′N 13°54′E / 38.600°N 13.900°E / 38.600; 13.900) by U-952 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 52 of the 478 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Aretusa ( Regia Marina) and two Fairmile B motor launches ( Royal Navy).^[48]^[49]

11 March

UIT-22 ( Kriegsmarine: World War II: The Liuzzi- class submarine (formerly in Italian service as Alpino Attilio Bagnolini) was bombed and sunk in the South Atlantic south of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa (41°28′S 17°40′E / 41.467°S 17.667°E / -41.467; 17.667) by South African Air Force aircraft with the loss of all 43 crew.^[50]
U-380 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Toulon, Var, France in an American air raid with the loss of one life.
U-410 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk at Toulon in an American air raid.

12 March

For sinking of Sansei Maru on this date see 8 December 1943.

Kirissi ( Germany): World War II: The tanker was bombed, torpedoed and sunk off the mouth of the Ebro by Royal Air Force aircraft.^[51]
Okinoyama Maru No.3 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Gato ( United States Navy).^[52]
Virginia Dare ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea. She was towed to Tunis, Tunisia but broke in two and was declared a constructive total loss.^[53]

13 March

SS H. D. Collier ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and shell in the Indian Ocean 300 miles south south west of Karachi, India (21°30′N 66°11′E / 21.500°N 66.183°E / 21.500; 66.183) by I-26 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). 12 Gunners and 33 crewmen killed. Sinks on the 16th. Survivors rescued by Empire Raja ( United Kingdom) and Karagola ( British India).^[54]
Kokuyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk 40 miles south of Hachijo Jima in the Pacific Ocean (32°52′N 139°12′E / 32.867°N 139.200°E / 32.867; 139.200) by USS Sand Lance ( United States Navy).^[55]
Peleus ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (approximately 2°S 10°W / 2°S 10°W / -2; -10) by U-852 ( Kriegsmarine). The crew was massacred by the Germans to hide the traces of the attack. Three of her 35 crew survived and were rescued by Alexandre Silva ( Portugal).
Ryua Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (47°49′N 152°45′E / 47.817°N 152.750°E / 47.817; 152.750) by USS Tautog ( United States Navy). Lost with all hands (58 passengers, 23 Gunners and 43 crewmen).^[56]
Shojen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 7.5 km west of Eashima Jima by USS Tautog ( United States Navy). 42 passengers and 14 crewmen killed.^[56]
Tatsuta ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tenryū-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk 40 miles south of Hachijo Jima in the Pacific Ocean (32°52′N 139°12′E / 32.867°N 139.200°E / 32.867; 139.200) by USS Sand Lance ( United States Navy). 26 crewmen lost, 10 wounded.^[55]
U-575 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°18′N 27°34′W / 46.300°N 27.567°W / 46.300; -27.567) by Grumman TBM Avenger aircraft based on USS Bogue ( United States Navy, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172, 206 and 220 Squadrons, Royal Air Force; and also by USS Haverfield, USS Hobson (both United States Navy) and HMCS Prince Rupert ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her 55 crew.^[57]^[58]

14 March

Irma ( Germany): The cargo ship was wrecked off Trondheim, Norway.^[59]

15 March

Empire Ace ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tug was sunk at Malta in an air raid. Salvaged on 10 May, repaired and returned to service.
Europa ( Germany): The cargo ship was lost in a collision off Stavanger, Norway.^[60]
R-161 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk at Livorno by Soviet aircraft.^[61]
U-653 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk by a Fairey Swordfish of HMS Vindex and gunfire from HMS Starling and HMS Wild Goose (all Royal Navy).

16 March

Kofuku Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of the Mariana Islands by USS Silversides ( United States Navy).^[62]
HMS MTB 417 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Torpedo Boat was shelled and sunk by a German warship off Calais.^[63]
Nichiren Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tautog ( United States Navy).^[56]
Shirakumo ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocea 170 nautical miles (310 km) east of Muroran, Hokkaido (42°25′N 144°55′E / 42.417°N 144.917°E / 42.417; 144.917 by USS Tautog ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 219 crew.
U-392 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°55′N 5°41′W / 35.917°N 5.683°W / 35.917; -5.683) by HMS Affleck, HMS Vanoc (both Royal Navy) and three Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 52 crew.^[64]
UJ-2209 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Naval trawler was lost on this date.^[65]

17 March

Dempo ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy SNF 17: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north east of Bougie, Algeria (37°08′N 5°27′E / 37.133°N 5.450°E / 37.133; 5.450) by U-371 ( Kriegsmarine). All 333 people on board survived.^[66]
Maiden Creek ( United States): World War II: Convoy SNF 17: The Type C2 cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north east of Bougie (37°08′N 5°27′E / 37.133°N 5.450°E / 37.133; 5.450) by U-371 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of the 78 people on board. She was beached at Bougie but broke in two and was declared a constructive total loss.^[67]
USS PT-283 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Higgins 78' -class PT Boat was shelled and sunk by USS Guest ( United States Navy) off Bouganville, Solomon Islands (06°27′S 155°08′E / 6.450°S 155.133°E / -6.450; 155.133) .^[68]
U-28 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Neustadt in Holstein, Schleswig Holstein in a training accident. Later raised but declared a total loss.
U-801 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (16°42′N 30°20′W / 16.700°N 30.333°W / 16.700; -30.333) by USS Bronstein, USS Corry and two Grumman TBM Avenger aircraft based on USS Block Island (all United States Navy) with the loss of ten of her 57 crew.^[69]^[70]
U-1013 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type VIIC/41 submarine collided with U-286 ( Kriegsmarine) in the Baltic Sea east of Rügen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (54°21′N 13°58′E / 54.350°N 13.967°E / 54.350; 13.967) and sank with the loss of 25 of her 51 crew.^[71]

18 March

CHa-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Wewak Transportation Convoy No. 21: The auxiliary submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Bismarck Sea at Mushu Island, Wewak New Guinea (03°33′S 143°38′E / 3.550°S 143.633°E / -3.550; 143.633) by USS Daly ( United States Navy).^[72]
Hokuroku Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy HI-48: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 160 miles east south east of Hong Kong (19°24′N 116°50′E / 19.400°N 116.833°E / 19.400; 116.833) by USS Lapon ( United States Navy). 8 military passengers, 25 Guards, and 55 crewmen killed.^[35]
Nancy Moller ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south west of Colombo (02°14′N 78°25′E / 2.233°N 78.417°E / 2.233; 78.417) by I-165 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). The submarine surfaced and captured 2 Chinese crewmen and 1 Gunner. The Chinese were executed and the Gunner made a P.O.W. The submarine then machine gunned the lifeboats killing 2 Gunners and 30 crewmen. The Master, 4 Gunners and 27 crewmen were rescued by HMS Emerald ( Royal Navy) on the 22nd.^[73]

19 March

CHa-47 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Wewak Transportation Convoy No. 21: The Auxiliary Sub Chaser was bombed, strafed and sunk by 5th Air Force B-24s and B-25s of the 345 Bomb Wing, and A-20 Havocs of the 3rd Bomb Group and P-38s 50 miles north of Wewak, New Guinea in the Bismarck Sea.^[74]
CHa-49 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Wewak Transportation Convoy No. 21: The Auxiliary Sub Chaser was bombed, strafed and sunk by 5th Air Force B-24s and B-25s of the 345 Bomb Wing, and A-20 Havocs of the 3rd Bomb Group and P-38s 50 miles north of Wewak, New Guinea in the Bismarck Sea.^[74]
John A. Poor ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea (13°58′N 70°30′E / 13.967°N 70.500°E / 13.967; 70.500) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 9 Gunners and 43 crewmen. Survivors were rescued by Fort Walsh ( United Kingdom).^[75]
Seekay ( United States): World War II: Convoy CU 17: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 375 nautical miles (694 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (51°10′N 20°20′W / 51.167°N 20.333°W / 51.167; -20.333) by U-311 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 85 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USS Reeves ( United States Navy).^[76]
Taiei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Wewak Transportation Convoy No. 21: The Transport was bombed, strafed and sunk by 5th Air Force B-24s and B-25s of the 345 Bomb Wing, and A-20 Havocs of the 3rd Bomb Group and P-38s 50 miles north of Wewak, New Guinea in the Bismarck Sea. 50 troops and 78 crewmen lost.^[74]
U-1059 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIF submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Cape Verde Islands (13°06′N 33°26′W / 13.100°N 33.433°W / 13.100; -33.433) by Grumman TBF Avenger and Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft based on USS Block Island ( United States Navy) with the loss of 47 of her 55 crew.
Yakumo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Wewak Transportation Convoy No. 21: The Transport was bombed, strafed and sunk by 5th Air Force B-24s and B-25s of the 345 Bomb Wing, and A-20 Havocs of the 3rd Bomb Group and P-38s 50 miles north of Wewak, New Guinea in the Bismarck Sea. 48 troops and 62 crewmen lost.^[74]

20 March

Erfurt ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Fehmarn, Germany.^[77]
HMS Graph ( Royal Navy): The Type VIIC submarine ran aground off Could Point, Islay (55°48′06″N 6°28′30″W / 55.80167°N 6.47500°W / 55.80167; -6.47500) and was wrecked.
Hakuyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Net Layer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Nanpō Islands 30 miles northeast of Torishima (30°53′06″N 140°42′00″E / 30.88500°N 140.70000°E / 30.88500; 140.70000) by USS Pollack ( United States Navy).^[78]^[79]
Rekum ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Boulogne, Pas de Calais, France by British shore-based artillery.^[80]
Sperrbrecher 163 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the Skagerrak.^[81]

21 March

Grena ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (20°48′N 59°38′E / 20.800°N 59.633°E / 20.800; 59.633) by I-26 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of seven of her 42 crew.^[82]
Matadian ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°07′N 4°47′E / 5.117°N 4.783°E / 5.117; 4.783) by U-66). All 47 crew were rescued by HMML-282 ( Royal Navy).^[83]

22 March

Narvik ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Rødøy by HMS Syrtis ( Royal Navy) with the loss of sixteen of the 25 people on board.^[84]
Watuka ( Canada): World War II: Convoy SH 124: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Halifax, Nova Scotia (44°30′N 62°51′W / 44.500°N 62.850°W / 44.500; -62.850) by U-802 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Anticosti ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[85]

23 March

I-42 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 6 miles off Angaur Palau (06°40′N 134°03′E / 6.667°N 134.050°E / 6.667; 134.050) by USS Tunny ( United States Navy) with a loss of all 102 crewmen.^[86]
USS LCT-315 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank was sunk by an explosion at Eniwetok.^[87]
U-575 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by USS Haverfield, USS Hobson, USS Swenning (all United States Navy), HMS Rupert ( Royal Navy) and aircraft based on USS Bogue ( United States Navy). Seven survivors were rescued by USS Haverfield, and sixteen by USS Hobson.^[88]^[89]
USS YP-331 ( United States Navy):World War II: The Yard Patrol Craft foundered in a storm off Key West, Florida (24°56′N 81°57′W / 24.933°N 81.950°W / 24.933; -81.950) .^[90]

24 March

Bengal Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy H-22: The Somedono Maru class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (05°37′N 125°58′E / 5.617°N 125.967°E / 5.617; 125.967) 28 miles east of Cape Chinaka, Mindanao, Philippine Islands by USS Bowfin ( United States Navy). 41 crewmen, 4 Gunners and 161 passenger are lost.^[91]
I-32 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B submarine was depth charged, Hedgehoged, Mousetrapped and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 50 miles south of Wotje (08°30′N 170°10′E / 8.500°N 170.167°E / 8.500; 170.167) by USS Manlove, USS Halsey Powell, and USS PC-1135 all ( United States Navy).^[92]
Nordnorge ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Honningsvåg, Finnmark by HMS Satyr ( Royal Navy) with the loss of eleven of her thirteen crew.^[84]
Shinkyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy H-22: The Shinkyo Maru class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (05°37′N 125°58′E / 5.617°N 125.967°E / 5.617; 125.967)28 miles east of Cape Chinaka, Mindanao, Philippine Islands by USS Bowfin ( United States Navy). 12 crewmen and 49 passenger are lost.^[93]

25 March

CH-54 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Higashi-Matsu Convoy no. 3: The No.28 class submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 50 miles north of Muko Jima(28°34′N 142°14′E / 28.567°N 142.233°E / 28.567; 142.233) by USS Pollack ( United States Navy).^[78]
MAS 504 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 501 class MAS boat was sunk off Anzio by HMS Grenville ( Royal Navy).^[94]
U-976 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Saint-Nazaire, Loire Atlantique (46°48′N 2°43′W / 46.800°N 2.717°W / 46.800; -2.717) by two de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 248 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of four of her 53 crew.^[95]

26 March

HMS MTB 352 ( Royal Navy): The Vosper 70 foot class Motor Torpedo Boat was sunk in a collision in the North Sea .^[96]
S-93 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot sank after an air attack.^[97]
S-129 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot sank after an air attack.^[97]
Tjisalak ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean west of the Maldive Islands by I-8 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). 97 or 98 survivors were brought aboard where they were massacred by the crew with swords, wrenches and sledgehammers. Some jumped into the water and were machine gunned. Only 5 or 6 survived to be rescued by James O. Wilder ( United States).^[98]
USS Tullibee ( United States Navy): World War II: The Gato-class submarine was sunk in the Pacific Ocean (9°30′N 134°45′E / 9.500°N 134.750°E / 9.500; 134.750) by the malfunction of one of her own torpoedos which had been fired at Japanese Convoy Nishi-Matsu No. 2/TAPA-06. Only one of her 60 crew survived, rescued by Wakatake ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[99]

27 March

HMS LCI(L)-273 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft Infantry (Large) was lost on this date, details unknown.^[100]
HMT Maaløy ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval whaler was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Ceylon (5°25′N 77°32′E / 5.417°N 77.533°E / 5.417; 77.533) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 26 crew.^[101]
Nichinan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Rasher ( United States Navy).^[14]
USS PT-121 ( United States Navy): World War II: The ELCO 80"-class PT Boat was bombed and sunk by Royal Australian Air Force aircraft in Bangula Bay, New Britain Island (05°17′S 151°01′E / 5.283°S 151.017°E / -5.283; 151.017) .^[102]
USS PT-353 ( United States Navy): World War II: The ELCO 80"-class PT Boat was bombed and sunk by Royal Australian Air Force aircraft in Bangula Bay, New Britain Island (05°17′S 151°01′E / 5.283°S 151.017°E / -5.283; 151.017) .^[102]
R-188 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk in the Aegean Sea by British aircraft.^[103]
Tulagi ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean north east of Cape Comorin, India (11°00′S 78°40′E / 11.000°S 78.667°E / -11.000; 78.667) by U-532 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 47 of her 54 crew.^[104]
UJ-205 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Sub Chaser, a former Gabbiano class corvette, was sunk at Venice by US aircraft.^[105]
Yamamizu Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Borneo by USS Hake ( United States Navy).^[106]

28 March

HMS Syrtis ( Royal Navy): World War II: The S-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Norwegian Sea off Bodø, Norway with the loss of all 48 crew.

29 March

Christel Vinnen ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft off Juist, Germany.^[107]
R-191 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk in the Aegean Sea by British aircraft.^[108]
Richard Hovey ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (16°40′N 64°30′E / 16.667°N 64.500°E / 16.667; 64.500) by I-26 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Her Master and 3 crewmen taken P.O.W. I-26 machine guns survivors killing 4. Samcalia ( United Kingdom) rescues 25 on April 2, and 38 survivors are rescued by Sumata ( United Kingdom) on April 14th.^[39]^[109]
U-961 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north of the Faroe Islands (64°31′N 3°19′W / 64.517°N 3.317°W / 64.517; -3.317) by HMS Starling Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.^[110]

30 March

Akashi ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Akashi-class repair ship was sunk off the north shore of Uruthapel Island, Palau in the Pacific Ocean (07°30′N 134°30′E / 7.500°N 134.500°E / 7.500; 134.500) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. She sank in shallow water and was only partially submerged.^[111]
Akebono Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Tanker was bombed and sunk off Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. 5 crewmen killed.^[112]
Amatsu Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Oiler was bombed and sunk in Malakai Harbor, Babelthuap Island, Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. 10 crewmen killed.^[113]
Asashio Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Oiler was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Kobasang Harbor, Palau in the Pacific Ocean (07°25′N 134°25′E / 7.417°N 134.417°E / 7.417; 134.417) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. 18 crewmen killed^[114]
CH-6 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The No.4-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk off Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 (07°30′N 134°30′E / 7.500°N 134.500°E / 7.500; 134.500) .^[115]
City of Adelaide ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean by I-8 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). The whole crew was rescued by Carole Lombard ( United States).^[98]
Goshū Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Aircraft Transport was bombed and sunk off Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. 45 crewmen killed.^[116]
Hokiai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The cargo ship was sunk off Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.^[112]
Ikushima Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy No. 4328: The Kasuga Maru class Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 350 miles north north west of Saipan, Mariana Islands (20°09′N 109°42′E / 20.150°N 109.700°E / 20.150; 109.700) by USS Stingray ( United States Navy). 15 troops and 11 crewmen killed. Survivors rescued by W-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[117]
Kamakaze Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Kamakaze Maru-class destroyer tender was bombed, rocketed and sunk in Malakal Harbor, Urukhapel Island, Palau in the Pacific Ocean (07°30′N 134°30′E / 7.500°N 134.500°E / 7.500; 134.500) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.^[118]
Kibi Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The cargo ship was sunk off Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.^[112]
Krom ( Turkey): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea.^[119]
HMS Laforey ( Royal Navy): World War II: The L-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Palermo, Sicily, Italy (38°54′N 14°18′E / 38.900°N 14.300°E / 38.900; 14.300) by U-223 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 182 of her 247 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Blencathra, HMS Hambledon and HMS Tumult (all Royal Navy).
Nagasan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Transport was sunk off Palau in the Pacific Ocean (07°17′N 134°25′E / 7.283°N 134.417°E / 7.283; 134.417) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. 2 crewmen killed.^[112]
PB-31 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The PB-31-class patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk 20 miles into Karamadoo Bay, west of Babelthaup Island, Palau in the Pacific Ocean (07°30′N 134°30′E / 7.500°N 134.500°E / 7.500; 134.500) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.^[112]
RA 256 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The VAS 301 class submarine chaser was sunk at Livorno by Allied aircraft.^[120]
Raizan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The cargo ship was sunk off Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.^[112]
Sata Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Oiler was bombed, torpedoed on the 30th, and capsizes and sinks on the 31st at Kuror, Peleliu, Palau in the Pacific Ocean (07°25′N 134°25′E / 7.417°N 134.417°E / 7.417; 134.417) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. 18 crewmen killed^[121]
Shinsei Maru No. 18 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Shinsei Maru No. 18 class Transport was bombed and sunk in Palau harbor in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. 7 crewmen killed.^[122]
Teshio Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The cargo ship was sunk off Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.^[112]
U-223 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (38°48′N 14°10′E / 38.800°N 14.167°E / 38.800; 14.167) by HMS Blencathra, HMS Hambledon, HMS Laforey and HMS Tumult (all Royal Navy) with the loss of 23 of her 50 crew.^[123]
Urakami Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Urakami-class repair ship was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Malakal Harbor, Palau in the Pacific Ocean (07°30′N 134°30′E / 7.500°N 134.500°E / 7.500; 134.500) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.^[118]
Wakatake ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Wakatake-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk 20 miles into Karamadoo Bay, west of Babelthaup, Palau in the Pacific Ocean (07°30′N 134°30′E / 7.500°N 134.500°E / 7.500; 134.500) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.^[124]

31 March

Iro ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The Tanker was bombed and set on fire in a lagoon at Koror, Peleliu, in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. She burned until she sank on April 17, 1944. 50 soldiers on board were killed.^[125]
HMS MTB 241 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Vosper 72 foot-class motor torpedo boat was sunk off Ilmuiden, The Netherlands by Kriegsmarine surface ships.^[126]
Nasami ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Natsushima-class minelayer was bombed and damaged off Rabaul. The damaged caused her to be beached 1 April 1944 at Karavia Bay RabaulNew Britain Island. Partially scrapped in place 1969.^[127]

Unknown date

CHa-26 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk at or near Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 on March 30th or 31st.^[128]
I-32 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Marshall Islands by USS Canastota, USS Halsey Powell and USS Manlove (all United States Navy). Date was either 23 or 24 March.^[129]^[130]
MAS 541 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 526 class MAS boat was lost on the 21st or 22nd between Corsica and Genoa, Italy, possibly by a mine.^[131]
Ryuko Maru ( Japan): World War II: Operation Desecrate One: The merchant ship was sunk at or near Palau in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 on March 30th or 31st.^[128]
S-54 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The S-class submarine was sunk in the Kongsfjord, Norway area sometime after March 5.^[132]
Stonehenge ( Royal Navy): World War II: The S-class submarine was probably struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea sometime between 2 and 16 February with the loss of all 50 crew.^[1]
U-851 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine went missing on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean on or after 27 March with the loss of all 70 crew.^[133]
USS YTM-467 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Harbor Tug, Medium sank in the Gilbert or Marshall Islands sometime in March.^[134]

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

Shipwrecks 1939–45, by month

1939	Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Unknown date

1940	Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Unknown date

1941	Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Unknown date

1942	Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Unknown date

1943	Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Unknown date

1944	Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Unknown date

1945	Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Unknown date