List of shipwrecks in September 1943

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

September 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	Unknown date

1 September

I-182 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine (or possibly I-20) was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea off Espiritu Santo (15°38′S 166°57′E / 15.633°S 166.950°E / -15.633; 166.950) by USS Wadsworth ( United States Navy). All 101 crew killed.^[1]

2 September

Hankow Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy Wewak No. 7: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Wewak, New Guinea by B-25 Mitchells and P-38 Lightnings. 23 troops and two crew killed.^[2]
Mutsure ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Etorofu-class escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Guam (08°40′N 151°31′E / 8.667°N 151.517°E / 8.667; 151.517) by USS Snapper ( United States Navy). 46 crew killed.^[3]^[4]
Nagato Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy Wewak No. 7: The Nagato Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk at Wewak, New Guinea by B-25 Mitchells and P-38 Lightnings. Three troops and two crew killed.^[2]
Yowa Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea north of Formosa by USS Trigger ( United States Navy).^[5]

3 September

Akama Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Pompano ( United States Navy).^[6]
I-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type C submarine (or possibly I-182) was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea off Espiritu Santo (13°10′S 165°28′E / 13.167°S 165.467°E / -13.167; 165.467) by USS Ellet ( United States Navy). All 101 crew killed.^[7]
Sperrbrecher 155 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The auxiliary ship was scuttled at Antwerp, Belgium. She was raised on 30 May 1945 and completed as the cargo ship Ardea.^[8]
Tagonoura Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy 4827: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kyushu by USS Pollack ( United States Navy). Six passengers and one crewman killed. Survivors rescued by Oki ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[9]
UJ-1202 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Finnmark, Norway.^[10]

4 September

Heijo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Papua New Guinea by USS Albacore ( United States Navy).^[11]
Kozon Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Formosa by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy).^[12]
USS LCI(L)-339 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft, Infantry - Large was sunk by Japanese aircraft off Lae, New Guinea.^[13]
Yusho Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Yusho Maru-class salvage ship struck a mine in Surabaya's North Channel and taken under tow. She struck a second mine and sunk in the Makassar Strait (05°00′S 119°00′E / 5.000°S 119.000°E / -5.000; 119.000) on the 5th.^[14]

5 September

MV Cremer ( Netherlands): World War II: The passenger/cargo ship ran aground and was wrecked on either St. Bees Island or Whitsunday Island Australia and was abandoned.^[15]
HMS ML 108 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Fairmile A motor launch was sunk by a mine in the English Channel.^[16]
R-12 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-2 minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Pirana.^[17]
Tenkai Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy Wewak No. 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (01°10′N 142°10′E / 1.167°N 142.167°E / 1.167; 142.167) by USS Swordfish ( United States Navy). Three troops and three crew killed.^[18]
USS YP-279 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Naval Trawler sank in heavy weather off Townsville, Australia.^[19]

6 September

Christian Michelsen ( Norway): World War II: Convoy UGS 17: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°12′N 8°26′E / 37.200°N 8.433°E / 37.200; 8.433) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 55 of the 58 people on board.^[20]
Kofuku Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Transport was sunk in a collision with Maoka Maru ( Japan) in the Sea of Japan 20 miles south of Sado Island (37°42′N 138°17′E / 37.700°N 138.283°E / 37.700; 138.283). Crew rescued by Maoka Maru ( Japan).^[21]
HMS Puckeridge ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Europa Point, Gibraltar by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 62 of her 191 crew.^[22]
R-93 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk by a mine in Le Manche.^[23]
Shogen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Hokkaido (42°13′N 142°00′E / 42.217°N 142.000°E / 42.217; 142.000) by Halibut ( United States Navy). Survivors rescued by Kiku Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[24]
Tbilisi ( Soviet Union): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Kara Sea (72°22′04″N 80°33′01″E / 72.36778°N 80.55028°E / 72.36778; 80.55028) with the loss of two crew.^[25]

7 September

Hamidieh ( Egypt): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 34 nautical miles (63 km) south of Cape Gata, Cyprus (34°02′N 33°05′E / 34.033°N 33.083°E / 34.033; 33.083) by U-596 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[26]
K-12 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The tug was sunk by Finnish surface vessels.^[27]
LPT-11 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The barge was sunk by Finnish surface vessels while being towed by K-12 ( Soviet Navy).^[27]
USS PT-118 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat ran aground off Vela Lavella and was scuttled.^[28]
USS PT-172 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat ran aground off Vela Lavella and was scuttled.^[29]
Velella ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Argo-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk off Salerno, Italy (40°07′N 14°50′E / 40.117°N 14.833°E / 40.117; 14.833) by HMS Shakespeare ( Royal Navy).^[30]

8 September

Bari ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Pillau-class cruiser was scuttled at Livorno.^[31]
Calitea II ( Regia Marina): World War II: The cargo ship, under charter to the Imperial Japanese Navy as a supply ship, was scuttled by her crew at Kobe, Japan after the Italian government surrendered to the Allies. Raised in 1943, repaired and put into Japanese service as Ikutagawa Maru.^[32]
Etna ( Regia Marina): World War II: The incomplete Etna class Cruiser, only 84% finished, was scuttled in Zaule Bay near Trieste. Raised by the Germans.^[33]
H 6 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Holland 602 type submarine was bombed and sunk at Maddalena by Allied aircraft. Raised and scrapped.^[30]
HMS LCT 624 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost in the Mediterranean Sea.^[34]
HMS MTB 77 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Vosper 72'-class Motor Torpedo Boat was bombed and sunk off Vigo, Spain by German aircraft.^[35]
Rauenthaler ( Germany): The cargo ship was lost in a collision off Trondheim, Norway.^[36]
U-983 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type VIIC submarine collided in the Baltic Sea north of Loba (54°46′N 17°14′E / 54.767°N 17.233°E / 54.767; 17.233) with U-988 and sank with the loss of five of her 43 crew.^[37]
Vesuvio ( Regia Marina): World War II: The incomplete Etna class Cruiser, only 60% finished, was scuttled in Zaule Bay near Trieste. Raised by the Germans.^[38]

9 September

Ambra ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Perla-class submarine was scuttled at La Spezia.^[30]
Ammiraglio des Geneys ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Pisani-class submarine was scuttled at Pola.^[30]
Antonio Bajamonti ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Osvetnik-class submarine was scuttled at La Spezia.
Antonio da Noli ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Bonifacio.^[39]
Aradam ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Adua-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa by Allied aircraft.^[30]
Berenice ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Gabbiano class corvette was shelled and sunk by German batteries at Trieste.^[40]
Buccari ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Fasana class minelayer was scuttled at La Spezia.^[41]
Conte Verde ( Italy): World War II: The Ocean Liner (A.K.A. Teikyo Maru) was scuttled by her Italian crew at Shanghai in the Whangpoo River. Raised by the Japanese.^[42]
Euterpe ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Gabbiano class corvette was scuttled at La Spezia. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as UJ-2228.^[43]
FR 51 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Elan class Corvette was scuttled at La Spezia. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as SG-23, later UJ-2231.^[44]
Generale Achille Papa ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Generali Class torpedo Boat was scuttled at La Spezia. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as SG-20.^[44]
Generale Antonio Cascino ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Generali Class torpedo Boat was scuttled at La Spezia.^[45]
Generale Carlo Montanari ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Generali Class torpedo Boat was scuttled at La Spezia. Raised by the Germans but not repaired.^[45]
Ghibli ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Animoso-class torpedo boat was scuttled at La Spezia. Raised by the Germans, but not repaired.^[46]
Giovanni Bausan ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Pisani-class submarine was scuttled at Pola.^[30]
USS Grayling ( United States Navy): World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was rammed and sunk by Hokuan Maru ( Japan) west of Luzon.^[47]
I-182 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Surigao Strait by USS Trout ( United States Navy).^[48]
Koyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu by USS Harder ( United States Navy).^[49]
USS LCT-366 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCI-1-class Landing Craft, Tank sank in heavy weather in the Gulf of Alaska (53°01′N 152°00′E / 53.017°N 152.000°E / 53.017; 152.000).^[50]
HMS LCT 572 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost in the Mediterranean Sea.^[51]
HMS LCT 626 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost in the Mediterranean Sea.^[52]
Larchbank ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Inverbank-class cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 200 miles west of Cape Cormorin (07°38′N 74°00′E / 7.633°N 74.000°E / 7.633; 74.000) by I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Six gunners and 40 crew killed, 30 survivors rescued by Tahania ( United Kingdom) and Panaman ( United States).^[53]
Lepanto ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Gunboat, a former Azio class mine layer was scuttled at Shanghai, China. Raised, repaired and put in IJN service as Okitsu( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[54]
Lira ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Spica class torpedo boat was scuttled at La Spezia. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as TA-49.^[55]
MAS 424 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 424 class MAS boat was scuttled at Toulon, France. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as S 624 ( Kriegsmarine).^[56]
MAS 427 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 423 class MAS boat was scuttled at Pola, Italy. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as S 604 ( Kriegsmarine).^[57]
MAS 437 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 423 class MAS boat was scuttled at Toulon, France. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as S 625 ( Kriegsmarine).^[58]
MAS 525 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 501 class MAS boat was scuttled at La Spezia, Italy. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as S 508 ( Kriegsmarine).^[59]
MAS 553 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 552 class MAS boat was scuttled at La Spezia, Italy. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as SA 14 ( Kriegsmarine).^[60]
MS 16 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MS 11 class MS Boat was scuttled at Voltri. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as SA 1 ( Kriegsmarine).^[61]
MS 32 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MS 11 class MS Boat was scuttled at Viareggio.^[62]
MS 34 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MS 11 class MS Boat was scuttled at Bocca di Magra. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as SA 2 ( Kriegsmarine).^[63]
MS 36 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MS 11 class MS Boat was scuttled at La Spezia. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as SA 3 ( Kriegsmarine).^[64]
MS 41 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Lursen E boat was scuttled at Molfalcone. Raised, but not repaired.^[65]
MS 51 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MS 51 class MS Boat was scuttled at Bocche di Marga. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as SA 4 ( Kriegsmarine).^[66]
HMIS MTB 284 ( Royal Indian Navy): World War II: The Vosper 72'-class Motor Torpedo Boat was lost as cargo when Larchbank ( United Kingdom) was sunk by I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) in the Indian Ocean (07°38′N 74°00′E / 7.633°N 74.000°E / 7.633; 74.000).^[67]
HMIS MTB 285 ( Royal Indian Navy): World War II: The Vosper 72'-class Motor Torpedo Boat was lost as cargo when Larchbank ( United Kingdom) was sunk by I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) in the Indian Ocean (07°38′N 74°00′E / 7.633°N 74.000°E / 7.633; 74.000).^[68]
Murena ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Flutto-class submarine was scuttled at La Spezia, Italy. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as UIT-16 ( Kriegsmarine).^[69]
USS Nauset ( United States Navy): World War II: The Navajo-class fleet tug was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Salerno by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 18 of her 113 crew.

Roma

Nicolò Zeno ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was scuttled at La Spezia, Italy.^[70]
Pelagose ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Fasana class minelayer was shelled and sunk off Genoa by German artillery.^[71]
Persefone ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Gabbiano class corvette was scuttled at La Spezia. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine servive as UJ-2227.^[43]
Procione ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Orsa-class torpedo boat was scuttled at La Spezia.^[72]
R-7, and R-13 (both ( Kriegsmarine)): World War II: The Type R-2 minesweepers were scuttled ay Salerno, Italy.^[17]
RD 13 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The RD class minesweeper was scuttled at Viareggio.^[73]
Roma ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Littorio-class battleship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Asinara by a Fritz X launched by a Dornier Do 217 of the Luftwaffe with the loss of 1,253 of her 1,849 crew.
Silvano ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Naples, Italy. Wreck raised in 1944 and scrapped.^[74]
Sirena ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Sirena-class submarine was scuttled at Maddalena.^[30]
Taranto ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Magdeburg-class cruiser was scuttled at La Spezia, Italy. Later raised by the Germans, and sunk twice more. Scrapped in 1946-47.
Toni II ( Italy): World War II: The severely damaged tanker was scuttled at Naples. She was raised in 1946, repaired and returned to service.^[75]
Ugolino Vivaldi ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was shelled by German shore batteries, and bombed by German aircraft, off Maddalena, sinking the next day.^[76]
VAS 207 and VAS 225 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The VAS 201 class submarine chasers were scuttled at Bocca di Magra.^[77]
VAS 234 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The VAS 231 class submarine chaser was sunk by Kriegsmarine E boats off Gorgona Island.^[78]
VAS 236 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The VAS 231 class submarine chaser was scuttled at Portovenere. Raised, repaired and put in service as RA 261 ( Kriegsmarine).^[79]
VAS 244 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The VAS 231 class submarine chaser was sunk by Allied aircraft off Salerno.^[80]
Volframio ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was scuttled at Maddalena. Raised by the Germans.^[30]

10 September

HMS Abdiel ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Abdiel-class minelayer struck a mine and sank at Taranto, Apulia, Italy (40°29′N 17°15′E / 40.483°N 17.250°E / 40.483; 17.250) and sank with the loss of 151 of the 276 people on board.^[22]
Argo ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Argo-class submarine was scuttled at Montefalcone.^[30]
Ryotoku Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Surigao Strait by USS Trout ( United States Navy).^[48]
S-46 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 E-boat was sunk in an air attack when strafing detonated one of her torpedoes.^[81]
T8 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The "T class torpedo boat" was sunk by German aircraft north west of Dubrovnic.^[82]
VAS 247 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The VAS 231 class submarine chaser was sunk by Kriegsmarine Marinefährprahme off Civitavecchia.^[83]
W-16 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk in Makassar Strait south of Makassar (06°08′S 119°20′E / 6.133°S 119.333°E / -6.133; 119.333) by 5th Air Force B-24 Liberators.^[84]
Yamashiro Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Surigao Strait by USS Trout ( United States Navy).^[48]

11 September

Anke ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HNoMS MTB 618 and HNoMS MTB 627 (both Royal Norwegian Navy) off Trondheim, Norway.^[85]^[86]
Aurora ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Gunboat was sunk off Ancona by S-61, and S-64 (both ( Kriegsmarine)).^[87]
Conte di Savoia ( Italy: World War II: The ocean liner was scuttled at Malamocco, Veneto. She was refloated 16 October 1945 but deemed uneconomic to repair and scrapped in 1950 at Monfalcone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia.^[88]
Giuseppe La Masa ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Giuseppe La Masa-class destroyer was scuttled at Naples.^[89]
Impetuoso ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Animoso-class torpedo boat was scuttled at Polensa Bay.^[90]
MV India ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean by Michel ( Kriegsmarine). 41 crewmen killed.^[91]
USS LCT-71 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank sank in heavy weather in the Gulf of Alaska (53°38′N 146°05′E / 53.633°N 146.083°E / 53.633; 146.083).^[92]
MAS 431 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 423 class MAS boat was scuttled at Split. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as S 603 ( Kriegsmarine).^[93]
Partenope ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was scuttled at Naples.^[94]
Pegaso ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Orsa-class torpedo boat was scuttled at Polensa Bay.^[72]
USS Rowan ( United States Navy): World War II: The Benham-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Salerno, Italy by a Kriegsmarine E-boat with the loss of 202 of her 273 crew.
T 6 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The "T class torpedo boat" was scuttled at Casenatico.^[82]
TA 11 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The La Melpomène-class torpedo boat was sunk by Aliseo and Cormorano (both ( Regia Marina)) and Italian tanks at Elba (42°55′N 10°32′E / 42.917°N 10.533°E / 42.917; 10.533).^[95]
UJ-1217 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Syltefjorden (70°38′N 30°26′E / 70.633°N 30.433°E / 70.633; 30.433) by M-7 ( Soviet Navy).^[96]
VAS 208, VAS 214, VAS 219, VAS 220 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The VAS 205 class submarine chasers were shelled and sunk by German coastal batteries off Piombina.^[97]
X5, X6, X7, X8 and X9 (all Royal Navy): World War II: Operation Source: The midget submarines were all expended in attacks on Lützow, Scharnhorst and Tirpitz (all Kriegsmarine) in Kåfjord and Langefjord, Norway. Of the 15 crew, nine were killed and six taken as prisoners of war.^[22]
Yoko Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu by USS Harder ( United States Navy).^[49]

12 September

Ametiste ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Medusa-class submarine was scuttled off Ancona.^[30]
MAS 518 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 501 class MAS boat was scuttled at Venice, Italy.^[98]
USS Navajo ( United States Navy): World War II: The Navajo-class fleet tug was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (14°58′35″S 169°17′57″E / 14.97639°S 169.29917°E / -14.97639; 169.29917 by I-39 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 17 of her 80 crew.
Serpente ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Argonauta-class submarine was scuttled off Ancona.^[30]
Shonan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Transport was bombed and sunk in the Paramushiro Strait by 11th A.F. B-25s and B-24s. Later salvaged.^[99]
U-617 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine ran aground off Melilla, Spain (35°38′N 3°27′W / 35.633°N 3.450°W / 35.633; -3.450) whilst under attack by Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 and 233 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 833 and 886 Squadrons, Fleet Air Arm. All 49 crew survived the attack. U-617 was shelled and sunk by HMS Hyacinth ( Royal Navy) and HMAS Wollongong ( Royal Australian Navy).^[100]

13 September

FR 114 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Requin class submarine was scuttled in a shipyard in Castellemmare di Stabia.^[101]
Fort Babine ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Fort ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°31′N 14°39′W / 41.517°N 14.650°W / 41.517; -14.650 by Luftwaffe aircraft.^[102]
Terra Nova ( United Kingdom): The barque was damaged by ice and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the south west tip of Greenland. Her crew were rescued by USCGC Southwind ( United States Coast Guard).
Yamato Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy No. 195: The passenger/cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (30°18′N 123°35′E / 30.300°N 123.583°E / 30.300; 123.583) by USS Snook ( United States Navy). 29 passengers and 4 crewmen killed.^[103]

14 September

Bramora ( Norway): World War II: The Tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south west of Chagos Island (6°10′N 67°37′E / 6.167°N 67.617°E / 6.167; 67.617) by I-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of all 40 crew, who may have been massacred.^[104]
Bushrod Washington ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was bombed and set on fire at Salerno, Italy by a German Glide Bomb dropped by a Luftwaffe aircraft. She blew up and sank the next day.^[105]^[106]
Giuseppe Sirtori ( Regia Marina) World War II: The Giuseppe Sirtori-class torpedo boat was heavily damaged by German aircraft off Corfu and beached. She was blown up by her crew on 25 September.^[107]
Katsonis ( Hellenic Navy): World War II: The Katsonis-class submarine was sunk in the Aegean Sea off Skiathos by UJ-2010 ( Kriegsmarine).
USS LCT-19 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCI-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was bombed and sunk off Salerno, Italy by a Luftwaffe aircraft.^[108]
USS PT-219 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Higgins 78' PT boat foundered at Attu, Alaska Territory, in a storm.^[109]
TK-95 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The motor torpedo boat was sunk by Kriegsmarine Minesweepers in the Baltic.^[27]

15 September

FR 115 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Requin class submarine was scuttled at Genoa.^[110]
USS LCT-241 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCI-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was bombed and sunk off Salerno, Italy.^[111]
Ro-101 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Ro-100-class submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the Coral Sea east of San Cristobal Island (10°57′S 163°56′E / 10.950°S 163.933°E / -10.950; 163.933) by USS Saufley ( United States Navy) and a US Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina of Squadron VP-23. Lost with all 50 hands.^[112]

16 September

Graziella ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off the Kvassheim Lighthouse by aircraft of 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force. All crew survived.^[113]
Giuseppe Dezza ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Rusalina Pilo class destroyer was scuttled at Fiume. Raised, repaired and put in Kriegsmarine service as TA-35.^[55]
Heisternest ( Kriegsmarine): The Filin class guard ship was bombed and sunk by US aircraft at Nantes, France.
R-19 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-17 minesweeper was sunk by aircraft at Nantes, France.^[114]
Seikai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary Gunboat was sunk by a mine in Kavieng Harbor.^[115]
TA-4 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The incomplete Le Fier class light destroyer was sunk by aircraft at Nantes, France.^[55]

17 September

Calbrone, Cavalletta, Cicala, Clava, Grillo, Libellula, Lucciola, and Zagaglia (all( Regia Marina)): World War II: The incomplete Gabbiano class corvettes, captured by Germans on 13 September, were scuttled in a Yard at Castellammare di Stabia when the Germans withdrew from the area.^[40]
USS PT-136 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 80 ' PT boat ran aground off Malai Island in the Vitiaz Strait (05°55′S 148°01′E / 5.917°S 148.017°E / -5.917; 148.017) and was scuttled.^[116]
USS Pompano ( United States Navy): World War II: The Porpoise-class submarine was sunk by a Japanese seaplane in the Pacific Ocean off Shiriya. Depth charges dropped by Ashizaki ( Imperial Japanese Navy) the next day brought up more oil.^[117]

18 September

Francesco Rismondo ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Osvetnik-class submarine was scuttled at Bonifacio, Corsica.
Kansai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy O-602A: The Transport was torpedoed in the Bismarck Sea (00°41′N 146°28′E / 0.683°N 146.467°E / 0.683; 146.467) by USS Scamp ( United States Navy), sinking early on 19th. 23 troops and one crewman killed. Survivors rescued by CH-16 and CH-28 (both ( Imperial Japanese Navy)).^[118]
MS 45 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Lursen E boat was scuttled at Cattolica.^[119]
UJ-2104 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The submarine chaser was shelled and damaged in the Bay of Stampalia by HMS Eclipse, HMS Faulknor (both Royal Navy) and Vasilissa Olga ( Hellenic Navy). She was scuttled by her crew at (36°34′N 26°30′E / 36.567°N 26.500°E / 36.567; 26.500).^[120]

19 September

HMS BYMS 2019 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The YMS-1-class minesweeper was mined and beached off Crotone, Italy.^[121]
Fort Longueuil ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south west of the Chagos Archipelago (approximately 10°S 68°E / 10°S 68°E / -10; 68) by U-532 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 57 of her 59 crew.^[122]
Kachisan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu by USS Harder ( United States Navy).^[49]
Koso Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy No. 192: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Amami-O-Shima by a Typhoon. Refloated and returned to service.^[123]
Kyokuyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy No. 192: The cargo ship was driven ashore and wrecked at Amami-O-Shima (28°20′N 129°30′E / 28.333°N 129.500°E / 28.333; 129.500) by a Typhoon.^[123]
MS 12 and MS 23 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MS 11 class E boats were sunk at Stampalia by German aircraft.^[124]
Strassburg ( Germany): World War II: The hospital ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by MTB 617 ( Royal Navy). She sank the next day at 52°29′15″N 4°32′04″E / 52.48750°N 4.53444°E / 52.48750; 4.53444.^[125]
Taketoyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy MI-12: The oiler was driven ashore at Amami-O-Shima by a Typhoon. Refloated and returned to service.^[123]
Tango Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy MI-12: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Amami-O-Shima by a Typhoon. Refloated and returned to service.^[123]
U-341 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°34′N 25°30′W / 58.567°N 25.500°W / 58.567; -25.500) by a B-24 Liberator aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 50 crew.^[126]

20 September

Frederick Douglass ( United States): World War II: Convoy ON 202: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (57°03′N 28°08′W / 57.050°N 28.133°W / 57.050; -28.133) by U-238 ( Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her crew. Everyone, 29 Gunners, 40 crew and 1 female stowaway, was rescued by Rathlin ( United Kingdom). Frederick Douglass was later torpedoed and sunk by U-645 ( Kriegsmarine).^[127]^[128]
HMS Lagan ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy ON 202: The River-class frigate was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 57°09′N 27°28′W / 57.150°N 27.467°W / 57.150; -27.467 by U-270 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 crew. She was towed to the United Kingdom by Destiny ( United Kingdom) but was declared a constructive total loss.^[22]^[129]
HMCS St. Croix ( Royal Canadian Navy): World War II: Convoy ON 202: The Town class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (57°30′N 31°30′W / 57.500°N 31.500°W / 57.500; -31.500) by U-305 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 148 of her 229 crew. The 81 survivors were rescued by HMS Itchen ( Royal Navy), but 80 of them would be killed the next day when that ship was sunk by U-666 ( Kriegsmarine).
St Usk ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (16°30′S 29°28′W / 16.500°S 29.467°W / -16.500; -29.467) by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine). Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war, the rest of her 51 crew were rescued by Albareda ( Spain).^[130]
Theodore Dwight Weld ( United States): World War II: Convoy ON 202: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) south west of Iceland (57°03′N 28°08′W / 57.050°N 28.133°W / 57.050; -28.133) by U-238 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 Gunners and 20 crewmen. Survivors were rescued by Rathlin ( United Kingdom).^[131]^[132]
U-338 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMCS Drumheller ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.
U-346 ( Kriegsmarine):The Type VIIC submarine sank in Danzig Bay (54°37′38″N 18°50′26″E / 54.62722°N 18.84056°E / 54.62722; 18.84056 in a diving accident with the loss of 37 of her 43 crew.
USS YF-579 ( United States Navy): World War II: The self-propelled Covered Lighter sprang a leak and sank while under tow off San Francisco, California. Salvage efforts were unsuccessful and the wreck was blown up.^[133]

21 September

Argun Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy RINJI-B: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea north east of Formosa (26°33′N 123°10′E / 26.550°N 123.167°E / 26.550; 123.167) by USS Trigger ( United States Navy). Two crew killed.^[134]
Brandenburg ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minelayer was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine east of Capraia, Italy (43°06.5′N 10°01.2′E / 43.1083°N 10.0200°E / 43.1083; 10.0200).^[135]
Cornelia P. Spencer ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (2°08′N 50°10′E / 2.133°N 50.167°E / 2.133; 50.167) by U-188 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Relentless ( Royal Navy), Sandown Castle ( United Kingdom) or reached land in their lifeboat.^[136]^[137]
Nikolaus ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Bastia, Corsica.^[138]
HMS Polyanthus ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoys ONS 18/ON 202: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (57°00′N 31°10′W / 57.000°N 31.167°W / 57.000; -31.167) by U-952 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of all but one of her 85 crew, and 80 crew from HMCS St. Croix ( Royal Canadian Navy).
Shiriya ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy RINJI-B: The Fleet Oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea north east of Formosa (26°33′N 123°10′E / 26.550°N 123.167°E / 26.550; 123.167) by USS Trigger ( United States Navy).^[134]
Shoyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy RINJI-B: The Oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea north east of Formosa (26°27′N 122°40′E / 26.450°N 122.667°E / 26.450; 122.667) by USS Trigger ( United States Navy). Five crew killed.^[134]
Tiberiade ( France): World War II: The cargo ship capsized and sank in an Allied air raid on Bastia, Corsica.^[139]
William W. Gerhard ( United States): World War II: Convoy NSS 3: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Tyrrhenian Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) south of Salerno, Italy (40°05′N 14°43′E / 40.083°N 14.717°E / 40.083; 14.717) by U-593 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of the 267 people on board. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by the convoy's escorts, including USS Symbol, which rescued 124 people. The crew reboarded William W. Gerhard. She was taken in tow by USS Moreno ( United States Navy) but a fire broke out and the crew were taken off. Her cargo of ammunition exploded and the ship broke in two, with the bow section sinking. The stern section was scuttled by USS Moreno.^[140]^[141]

22 September

USS APc-35 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Coastal Transport ran aground off Tetepare Island, Solomon Islands (08°48′S 157°46′E / 8.800°S 157.767°E / -8.800; 157.767) and was abandoned.^[142]
HMS Itchen ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoys ONS 18/ON 202: The River-class frigate was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-666 ( Kriegsmarine with The loss of all but one of her crew.^[22]
Katsurahama Maru ( Japan): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[103]
HMT Ocean Retriever ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary with the loss of all 11 crew.^[22]
Richard Olney ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (37°25′N 9°54′E / 37.417°N 9.900°E / 37.417; 9.900). She was towed to Bizerta, Algeria but was declared a constructive total loss.^[143]
Rovigno ( Italy): World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Vlorë, Albania.^[144]
U-229 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, shelled, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°36′N 36°25′W / 54.600°N 36.417°W / 54.600; -36.417) by HMS Keppel ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.

23 September

Daishin Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Honshu (34°15′N 137°00′E / 34.250°N 137.000°E / 34.250; 137.000) by USS Harder ( United States Navy).^[49]^[145]
Fort Jemseg ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 202: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°18′N 40°24′W / 53.300°N 40.400°W / 53.300; -40.400) by U-238 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by Romulus ( Norway) and HMT Northern Foam ( Royal Navy).^[102]^[146]
Kansai Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea by USS Scamp ( United States Navy).^[118]
Kertosono ( Netherlands): World War II: The passenger/cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Nantes, France.^[147]
Kowa Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu by USS Harder ( United States Navy).^[49]
Kulmerland ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The supply ship was bombed and sunk at Nantes, Loire-Atlantique by bomber aircraft. Raised in 1946, and scrapped in 1950 at Briton Ferry, Wales.^[148]
M-119 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1915 minesweeper was scuttled in Italy.^[17]
Oregon Express ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 202: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°40′N 39°50′W / 53.667°N 39.833°W / 53.667; -39.833) by U-238 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kingman ( Panama) and (Romulus ( Norway).^[149]
R-94 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Dunkirk.^[23]
Schnelles Geleitboot 2 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Sans Souci-class sloop was bombed and sunk at Nantes, Loire-Atlantique by Royal Air Force aircraft.^[150]
Skjelbred ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 202: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°18′N 40°24′W / 53.300°N 40.400°W / 53.300; -40.400 by U-238 ( Kriegsmarine). All 43 crew were rescued by HMT Northern Foam ( Royal Navy).^[151]
Steel Voyager ( United States}): World War II: Convoys ONS 18/ON 202: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°18′N 40°24′W / 53.300°N 40.400°W / 53.300; -40.400) by U-952 ( Kriegsmarine). All 66 crew were rescued by HMCS Morden ( Royal Canadian Navy) and Renoncule ( Free French Naval Forces).^[152]
TA 10 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The La Melpomène-class torpedo boat was heavily damaged by HMS Eclipse ( Royal Navy) off Rhodes. Scuttled on the 27th in Prassas Bay.^[153]
Vieste ( Regia Marina): World War II: The captured Crotone class minelayer was scuttled by the Germans.^[154]

24 September

Elias Howe ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden 75 miles south east of Aden (11°35′N 45°50′E / 11.583°N 45.833°E / 11.583; 45.833) by I-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Survivors rescued by HMS Aiglon ( Royal Navy) and a seaplane.^[155]
Francesco Stocco ( Regia Marina) World War II: The Giuseppe Sirtori-class torpedo boat was sunk by German aircraft off Corfu.^[107]
HMS MMS 70 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine in the Gulf of Taranto.^[156]
Mostun ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Gulenfjord. She was raised the next day, repaired and returned to service.^[157]

25 September

For scuttling of torpedo boat Giuseppe Sirtori on this date see Sept. 14, 1943

HMT Donna Nook ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was rammed and sunk in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex by HMT Stella Rigel ( Royal Navy) while engaging Kriegsmarine E-boats. All crew were rescued.^[22]
Enrico Cosenz ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Giuseppe La Masa-class destroyer was bombed and damaged by German aircraft. Scuttled on the 27th off Lagosta Island.^[158]
HMT Franc Tireur ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Harwich by S-96 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 15 crew.^[22]
Kirishima Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy SA-12: The Kirishima Maru class auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (09°53′N 112°10′E / 9.883°N 112.167°E / 9.883; 112.167) by USS Bowfin ( United States Navy). 14 crew killed.^[159]
MS 21 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MS 11 class E boat was scuttled at Gatea.^[160]
S-96 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The E-boat was rammed and damaged in the North Sea off the Sunk Lightship ( United Kingdom) by HMML 145 and HMML 150 (both Royal Navy) and was abandoned. 13 crew were rescued by HMML 145 and taken as prisoners of war.^[22]
Probitas ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Santi Quaranta, Albania.^[161]
San Pablo ( Panama): The cargo ship was sunk as a target in the Gulf of Mexico 9 nautical miles (17 km) south east of the Pensacola Pass.^[162]
USS Skill ( United States Navy): World War II: The Auk-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Salerno (40°20′N 14°35′E / 40.333°N 14.583°E / 40.333; 14.583) by U-593 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 72 of her 103 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Speed ( United States Navy).^[163]
Taiko Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pompano ( United States Navy).^[6]

26 September

Christian Michelsen ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Bizerta, Algeria by U-140 ( Kriegsmarine).^[136]
HMS Intrepid ( Royal Navy): World War II: The I-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Leros, Greece by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of 15 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMML 354, HMML 356 and HMML 836 (all Royal Navy).^[22]
Itapagé ( Brazil): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°05′S 35°54′W / 10.083°S 35.900°W / -10.083; -35.900) by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of the 107 people on board.^[164]
Kasasagi ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Ōtori class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Flores Sea (05°00′S 121°57′E / 5.000°S 121.950°E / -5.000; 121.950) by USS Bluefish ( United States Navy).^[165]
MAS 534 ( Regia Marina): World War II: The MAS 526 class MAS boat was sunk off Leros by German aircraft.^[166]
Madali ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the English Channel, west of Authie Bay, France (50°22′N 01°04′E / 50.367°N 1.067°E / 50.367; 1.067).^[167]
RA 267, and RA 268 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The VAS 231 class submarine chasers were scuttled by the Germans after capturing them earlier in the month.^[168]
Vasilissa Olga ( Hellenic Navy): World War II: The G-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Leros by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of 72 of her 145 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMML 354, HMML 356 and HMML 836 (all Royal Navy).

27 September

Arare Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Operation Jaywick : The tanker was mined and sunk by Australian Commandos using Limpet mines at Singapore. One crewman killed. Raised, repaired, returned to service.^[169]
Ardena ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The passenger Ferry, a former Azalea class Sloop, was sunk by a mine off Argostoli, killing 720 Italian P.O.W.s and 59 crewmen.^[170]
Hakusan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Operation Jaywick : The tanker was mined and sunk by Australian Commandos using Limpet mines at Singapore.^[169]
Kizan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Operation Jaywick : The cargo ship was mined and sunk by Australian Commandos using Limpet mines at Singapore. One crew killed. Wreck broken up July 1944.^[169]
Taisei Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy Wewak No.9 : The transport was bombed and sunk by US aircraft north of Wewak, New Guinea. six gunners and seven crew killed.^[171]
U-161 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°30′S 35°35′W / 12.500°S 35.583°W / -12.500; -35.583) by Martin PBM Mariner aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 53 crew and one survivor from St Usk ( United Kingdom) who had been taken aboard as a prisoner of war.^[130]^[172]
U-221 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 47°00′N 18°00′W / 47.000°N 18.000°W / 47.000; -18.000) by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 50 crew.

28 September

USS Cisco ( United States Navy: World War II: The Balao-class submarine was bombed, depth charged and sunk in the Sulu Sea west of Negros, Philippines(9°47′N 121°44′E / 9.783°N 121.733°E / 9.783; 121.733) by Japanese aircraft and Karatsu ( Imperial Japanese Navy).
Giulio Germanico ( Regia Marina): World War II: The 94% complete Capitani Romani class cruiser was scuttled by the Germans at Castellammare di Stabia. Raised and completed 1953-55 and put in Italian Navy service as San Marco.^[173]
Hoko ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Hirashima-class minelayer was bombed and sunk 20 miles east of Buka, Bouganville (05°00′S 154°30′E / 5.000°S 154.500°E / -5.000; 154.500) by US aircraft.^[174]
VAS 205 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The VAS 205 class submarine chaser was scuttled by the Germans off Ischia Island after capturing her earlier in the month. Post War raised, repaired and returned to Italian service.^[175]

29 September

Banffshire ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea north west of the Maldive Islands (9°26′N 71°20′E / 9.433°N 71.333°E / 9.433; 71.333) by U-532 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 100 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Rajputana ( Royal Navy).^[176]
USS LCT-342 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCI-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost by grounding off Salerno, Italy.^[177]

30 September

Arkhangel'sk ( Soviet Union): World War II: Convoy VA 18: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Kara Sea west of Russkij Island (76°54′N 92°29′E / 76.900°N 92.483°E / 76.900; 92.483) by U-960 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by T-886 ( Soviet Navy).^[178]
Fort a la Corne United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ET 16: The cargo 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).^[179]
Fort Howe ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°19′N 6°40′E / 37.317°N 6.667°E / 37.317; 6.667) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine).^[102]
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 40 crew survived.^[179]
HMS LCT 2231 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost as cargo aboard HMS LST 79 ( Royal Navy) when she was torpedoed and sunk at Ajaccio, Corsica.^[180]
HMS LST 79 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The LST-1-class Landing Ship, Tank was torpedoed and sunk by German aircraft at Ajaccio, Corsica.^[181]
Maebashi Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy N-805: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 373 miles east south east of Palau(01°00′N 139°28′E / 1.000°N 139.467°E / 1.000; 139.467) by USS Pogy ( United States Navy). 1,389 troops, 13 Gunners, and 48 crew killed.^[182]
USS PT-68 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Elco 77' PT boat ran aground off Vincke Point, Huon Peninsula, New Guinea (05°56′S 147°18′E / 5.933°S 147.300°E / -5.933; 147.300) and was scuttled.^[183]
Sanct Svithun ( Norway): World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk off the Stad Peninsula, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, by aircraft of 404 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force
USCGC Wilcox ( United States Coast Guard): The patrol vessel foundered in a gale off of Nags Head, North Carolina.^[184]

Unknown date

Caio Mario ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Capitani Romani class cruiser was scuttled at La Spezia.^[185]
USS Grayling ( United States Navy): The Tambor-class submarine was sunk by enemy action in the South China Sea between 9 and 12 September with the loss of all 60 crew.
HMS LCI(L)-107 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft Infantry - Large was lost in September.^[186]
USS LCT-209 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost off Normandy on June 10 or 19,1944, or destroyed at Salerno, Italy by the explosion of Bushrod Washington ( United States) on 15 September 1943 during the Battle of Salerno.^[187]^[188]
K-1 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The K-class submarine was lost in the Kara Sea after leaving base on September 5.^[189]
SG 22 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Elan class Corvette was scuttled at Leghorn. Scrapped 1946.^[190]
U-669 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine disappeared on patrol in the Bay of Biscay with the loss of all 52 crew. Cause unknown.^[191]

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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

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