List of shipwrecks in September 1944

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

September 1944
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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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

1 September

Aura ( Norway): World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank at Lepsørev, Møre og Romsdal.^[1]
HMS Hurst Castle ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Castle-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland (55°27′N 8°12′W / 55.450°N 8.200°W / 55.450; -8.200) by U-482 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seventeen of her 124 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Ambuscade ( Royal Navy).^[2]
Kehdingen ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The weather ship was intercepted by USCGC Northland ( United States Coast Guard) and scuttled in the Greenland Sea (76°30′N 19°02′W / 76.500°N 19.033°W / 76.500; -19.033).^[3]
HMS MMS 117 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Civita Vecchia, Italy.^[4]
Oituz ( Romania): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Constanţa by U-23. Later refloated but declared a total loss.^[5]
S-80 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea.^[6]
Troilus ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea 300 nautical miles (560 km) north east of Socotra Island, South Yemen (14°10′N 61°04′E / 14.167°N 61.067°E / 14.167; 61.067) by U-859 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of the 101 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nadder and HMS Taff (both Royal Navy).^[7]
UIT-19 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The ex-Italian Flutto-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Pola, Italy by the R.A.F.^[8]
U-247 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the English Channel (49°54′N 5°49′W / 49.900°N 5.817°W / 49.900; -5.817) by HMCS Saint John and HMCS Swansea (both Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 52 crew.^[9]
USS YMS-21 ( United States Navy): The YMS-1-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Toulon, France (43°06′N 05°54′E / 43.100°N 5.900°E / 43.100; 5.900) .

2 September

BTSC-410 Vzryv ( Soviet Navy):World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea (43°15′N 29°12′E / 43.250°N 29.200°E / 43.250; 29.200) by U-19 ( Kriegsmarine).^[10]
Empire Curzon ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was driven ashore in the Seine Bay in gales. She struck the wreck of Iddesleigh ( United Kingdom). She was later refloated and towed to the United Kingdom. Declared a constructive total loss, she was laid up until December 1945 and then scrapped.
Miyakawa Maru No.2 ( Japan): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Japan by USS Guardfish ( United States Navy).^[11]
U-394 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Norwegian Sea south east of Jan Mayen, Norway (69°47′N 4°10′E / 69.783°N 4.167°E / 69.783; 4.167 by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 825 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Vindex and depth charges and gunfire from HMS Keppel, HMS Mermaid, HMS Peacock and HMS Whitehall (all Royal Navy).^[12]^[13]

3 September

Fjordheim ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 251: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°20′N 9°58′W / 55.333°N 9.967°W / 55.333; -9.967) by U-482 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Mallory ( United Kingdom) and HMCS Montreal ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[14]^[15]
Livingston ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk north east of Louisburg, Nova Scotia, Canada (46°15′N 58°05′W / 46.250°N 58.083°W / 46.250; -58.083) by U-541 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Barrie ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[16]

4 September

Grenadier ( Belgium): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Scheldt by German Forces. She was raised on 19 February 1945 and completed as Armand Grisar.^[12]
Musketier ( Belgium): World War II: The uncompleted tanker was scuttled in the Scheldt at Antwerp by German Forces. She was raised on 13 April 1945 and completed in 1949 as Gouvernor Galpin.^[12]
TA28 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Ariete class torpedo boat was destroyed in drydock at Genoa by aircraft.^[17]
TA33 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The incomplete Soldati class destroyer was sunk during trials off Genoa by U.S. aircraft.^[18]
UIT-15 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Ex-Italian Flutto-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa, Italy by the R.A.F.^[8]
UIT-16 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Ex-Italian Flutto-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa, Italy by the R.A.F.^[8]
UIT-20 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Ex-Italian Flutto-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa, Italy by the R.A.F.^[8]
Yard No 694, John Cockerill SA ( Belgium): World War II: The uncompleted tanker was scuttled at Hoboken, Antwerp by German Forces. She was raised on 6 December 1945 and completed in 1949 as Belgian Pride.^[12]
Yard No 695, John Cockerill SA ( Belgium): World War II: The uncompleted tanker was scuttled at Hoboken by German Forces. She was raised on 27 December 1944 and completed in April 1946 as Stavelot.^[19]
Yard No 696, John Cockerill SA ( Belgium): World War II: The uncompleted cargo ship was scuttled at Hoboken by German Forces. She was raised on 12 November 1944 and completed in 1946 as Houffalize.^[20]

5 September

Ioannis Fafalion ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north east of Mombasa, Kenya (4°20′S 43°57′E / 4.333°S 43.950°E / -4.333; 43.950) by U-861 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 33 crew.^[21]
Kokka Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAMO-25: The Type 1K Ore Carrier ran aground leaving Keelung Harbor, refloated later in the day and returned to port. Sunk by a mine in Keelung Harbor on the 5th or 7th. (25°12′N 121°45′E / 25.200°N 121.750°E / 25.200; 121.750).^[22]
M-274 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was scuttled off Doel, Belgium.^[23]
M-276 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was scuttled in the Scheldt estuary, Belgium.^[24]
S-184 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 motor torpedo boat was sunk by shore batteries.^[6]
Shonan Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy MOTA-22: The Shonan Maru class Ore Carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Kyushu (30°55′N 129°45′E / 30.917°N 129.750°E / 30.917; 129.750) by USS Seal ( United States Navy). 5 crewmen killed.^[25]
U-362 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Kara Sea off Krakovka, Soviet Union (75°51′N 89°27′E / 75.850°N 89.450°E / 75.850; 89.450) by T-116 ( Soviet Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.^[26]
UJ-6085 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Gabbiano class corvette was sunk at Genoa by Allied aircraft.^[27]

6 September

Breda ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Emden, Lower Saxony by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force with the loss of twelve lives.^[28]
Eiji Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAMA-25: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine off the south west coast of Formosa.(22°19′N 120°30′E / 22.317°N 120.500°E / 22.317; 120.500). 611 troops and 6 crewmen killed.^[29]
Norderney II ( Germany): World War II: The lightship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Emden by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 455 Squadron RAAF and 478 Squadron RNZAF.^[28]
Rosafred ( Sweden): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft off Roter Sand, Germany.^[30]

7 September

Eiyo Maru No. 2 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy C-076: The Oiler was torpedoed and damaged in the Sulu Sea off Mindanao by USS Paddle ( United States Navy). Towed to Sindugon Point, Cebu (08°10′N 122°40′E / 8.167°N 122.667°E / 8.167; 122.667) and beached on the 9th, declared damaged beyond repair. Bombed and sunk 12 September. 2 passengers and 43 crew killed.^[31]
John C. Calhoun ( United States): The Liberty ship was damaged at Finschhafen, Papua New Guine by the explosion of her cargo. She was declared a constructive total loss.^[32]
Shinyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy C-076: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea off Mindanao by USS Paddle ( United States Navy) while carrying US P.O.W.s. 667 US P.O.W.s, 47 Guards and 15 crew killed.^[31]^[33]
Westfalen ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The seaplane Tender sank in the Skagerrak off Marstrand, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Probable cause of loss was a mine.

8 September

Empire Heritage ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 305: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north north east of Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland (55°27′N 8°01′W / 55.450°N 8.017°W / 55.450; -8.017) by U-482 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 112 of the 163 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Wave ( Royal Navy) and Pinto ( United Kingdom).^[34]^[35]
Kong Alf ( Norway): The coaster foundered in the Baltic Sea (57°11′30″N 12°04′36″E / 57.19167°N 12.07667°E / 57.19167; 12.07667). All crew were rescued by Fritiof ( Sweden). Later raised, repaired and returned to service.^[36]
M-96 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk by a mine in Narva Bay on or about the 8th.^[37]
Nichian Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAKA-808: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west north west of Ishigaki (24°45′N 123°20′E / 24.750°N 123.333°E / 24.750; 123.333) by USS Spadefish ( United States Navy). 51 crewmen killed.^[38]
Nichiman Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAKA-808: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west north west of Ishigaki (24°45′N 123°20′E / 24.750°N 123.333°E / 24.750; 123.333) by USS Spadefish ( United States Navy). 53 crewmen killed.^[38]
Pinto ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 305: The rescue ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north north east of Tory Island (55°27′N 8°01′W / 55.450°N 8.017°W / 55.450; -8.017) by U-482 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eighteen of the 59 people on board, including two survivors from Empire Heritage ( United Kingdom). Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Wave ( Royal Navy.^[35]^[39]
R-235 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-218 minesweeper was sunk in a collision off the Merwe Canal.^[40]

Rex

Rex ( Italy): The ocean liner was bombed and sunk at Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force. The wreck was raised and scrapped post-war.
Ryuka Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy C-076: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea off Mindanao (08°19′N 121°30′E / 8.317°N 121.500°E / 8.317; 121.500) by USS Bashaw ( United States Navy). 321 troops and 18 crew killed.^[31]
Shinten Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAKA-808: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west north west of Ishigaki (24°45′N 123°20′E / 24.750°N 123.333°E / 24.750; 123.333) by USS Spadefish ( United States Navy). 2 Gunners and 8 crewmen killed.^[38]
Shokei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy TAKA-808: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west north west of Ishigaki (24°45′N 123°20′E / 24.750°N 123.333°E / 24.750; 123.333) by USS Spadefish ( United States Navy). 2 crewmen killed.^[38]

9 September

FR 118 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Redoutable class submarine was bombed and sunk at Genoa.^[41]
Lerøy ( Norway): The cutter collided with Saude ( Norway) off Klokkarvik, Hordaland and sank. All seven people on board survived.^[42]
Manshu Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAMA-25: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 43 miles north west of Calayan Island (19°45′N 120°55′E / 19.750°N 120.917°E / 19.750; 120.917) by USS Queenfish ( United States Navy). 900 troops and crewmen killed.^[43]
R-304 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-301 minesweeper was sunk by mine off Eggeroy.^[44]
Sava ( Navy of the Independent State of Croatia): World War II: The river monitor was scuttled by her crew near Slavonski Brod. Raised and repaired post war and returned to Yugoslav service.
Shonan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1 class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Okhotsk north of Etorofu, The Kuriles (47°03′N 148°18′E / 47.050°N 148.300°E / 47.050; 148.300) by USS Seal ( United States Navy).^[45]
Shoryu Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy 3908: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by USS Bang ( United States Navy) off Tateyama(28°58′N 137°45′E / 28.967°N 137.750°E / 28.967; 137.750). 64 troops and 4 crewmen killed.^[46]
Tokiwasan Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy 3908: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by USS Bang ( United States Navy) off Tateyama(28°58′N 137°45′E / 28.967°N 137.750°E / 28.967; 137.750). 14 troops and 9 crewmen killed.^[46]
Toyooka Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAMA-25: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 43 miles north west of Calayan Island(19°45′N 120°55′E / 19.750°N 120.917°E / 19.750; 120.917) by USS Queenfish ( United States Navy. 1036 troops and 9 crewmen killed.^[43]
U-484 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (55°45′N 11°41′W / 55.750°N 11.683°W / 55.750; -11.683) by HMS Helmsdale and HMS Portchester Castle (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 52 crew.^[47]

10 September

Chihaya Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy MI-19: The Tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Tsushima Strait east of Quelpart Island (33°39′N 127°43′E / 33.650°N 127.717°E / 33.650; 127.717) by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy). 76 troops and 9 crewmen killed.^[48]^[49]
U-20 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IIB submarine was scuttled in the Black Sea (41°10′N 30°47′E / 41.167°N 30.783°E / 41.167; 30.783).
U-23 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IIB submarine was scuttled in the Black Sea (41°11′N 30°00′E / 41.183°N 30.000°E / 41.183; 30.000).

11 September

Eurofeld ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The replenishment oiler was scuttled at Saint-Nazaire, France. Wreck raised and scrapped in 1950.^[50]
Giulio Cesare ( Regia Marina): World War II: The hospital ship was bombed and sunk at Vallone di Zaule by Allied aircraft.^[51]
Hassho Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy 1910B : The cargo ship was attacked north of Chichi Jima by B-24s and damaged by near misses. She was scuttled by shelling by the convoy escorts.^[52]
M-462 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Skagen, Denmark.^[53]
R-80 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft off Houfdplaats.^[54]
U-19 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IIB submarine was scuttled in the Black Sea (41°34′N 31°50′E / 41.567°N 31.833°E / 41.567; 31.833).
Vang ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lista, Vest-Agder (58°03′N 6°34′E / 58.050°N 6.567°E / 58.050; 6.567) by HMS Venturer ( Royal Navy). All crew survived.^[55]

12 September

Gyoraitei 52, Gyoraitei 62, and Gyoraitei 67 (all Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The motor torpedo boats were sunk by US Navy carrier aircraft near Cebu, The Philippines.^[56]
Hirado ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy HI-72: The Etorofu-class escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south east of Hong Kong (17°54′N 114°49′E / 17.900°N 114.817°E / 17.900; 114.817) by USS Growler ( United States Navy). 107 crewmen including the C.O., plus Rear Admiral Kajioka, were killed.^[57]^[58]
Kachidoki Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy HI-72: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south east of Hong Kong (19°25′N 112°23′E / 19.417°N 112.383°E / 19.417; 112.383) by USS Pampanito ( United States Navy). The ship was carrying Australian and British prisoners of war, 431 P.O.W.s, 145 troops and 12 crewmen killed.^[58]
M-426 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk by British aircraft off Kristiansand, Norway.^[59]
Nankai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy HI-72: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) south of Hong Kong (18°15′N 114°21′E / 18.250°N 114.350°E / 18.250; 114.350) by USS Sealion ( United States Navy). 196 troops and 3 crewmen killed.^[60]
Nichiei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk in the Camotes Sea off Mactan Island, Philippines (10°20′N 124°00′E / 10.333°N 124.000°E / 10.333; 124.000) by US Navy aircraft.^[61]
USS Noa ( United States Navy): The high-speed transport, a former Clemson-class destroyer, was rammed in the Pacific Ocean off Palau by USS Fullam ( United States Navy) and sank. All 150 crew were rescued by USS Fullam.
Rakuto Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk in the Camotes Sea off Cebu (10°20′N 124°20′E / 10.333°N 124.333°E / 10.333; 124.333) by US Navy aircraft. 170 troops and 29 crewmen killed.^[62]
Rakuyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy HI-72: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) south of Hong Kong by USS Sealion ( United States Navy). The ship was carrying Australian and British prisoners of war, 1,159 of the 1,318 POWs were killed in the sinking, 54 survivors were rescued by USS Sealion, USS Queenfish, and USS Pampanito (all ( United States Navy)) on the 15th, with four dying before they could be landed at Tanapag Harbor, Mariana Islands. 9 crewmen killed.^[58]^[63]
Schnelles Geleitboot 19 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The escort ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft.^[64]
Shikinami ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy HI-72: The Fubuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) south of Hong Kong (18°16′N 114°40′E / 18.267°N 114.667°E / 18.267; 114.667) by USS Growler ( United States Navy) with the loss of 91 of her 219 crew. Survivors rescued by Mikura ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[58]
T-61 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1940 torpedo boat was torpedoed by aircraft and beached at Den Helder. Scrapped post war.^[65]
V-5307 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Stad, Norway.^[66]
USS YMS-409 ( United States Navy): World War II: 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The YMS-1-class minesweeper foundered off the east coast of the US with all 33 hands.^[67]
Zuiho Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy HI-72: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) south of Hong Kong (19°25′N 112°23′E / 19.417°N 112.383°E / 19.417; 112.383) by USS Pampanito ( United States Navy).^[58]

13 September

CH-55 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.28-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk 3 miles north of Cebu (10°20′N 124°00′E / 10.333°N 124.000°E / 10.333; 124.000) by US Navy aircraft.^[68]
Etashima Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tsushima Strait by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy).^[48]
HMS MFV 1032 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The MFV 1001-class Motor Fishing Boat sank in the western Mediterranean Sea while in tow.^[69]
USS Perry ( United States Navy): World War II: The High Speed Minesweeper, a former Clemson-class destroyer, struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Anguar, Palau. All 133 crew were rescued by USS Preble ( United States Navy).
USS Warrington ( United States Navy): World War II: 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The Somers-class destroyer foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) off Vero Beach, Florida with the loss of 248 of her 321 crew.

14 September

USCGC Bedloe ( United States Coast Guard): 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The Active-class patrol boat foundered in Oregon Inlet North Carolina.^[70]
Irene Oldendorff ( Nazi Germany): World War II: The uncompleted cargo ship was sunk at Copenhagen, Denmark by saboteurs. She was later repaired, completed and entered service.
USCGC Jackson ( United States Coast Guard): 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The Active-class patrol boat foundered in Oregon Inlet, North Carolina.^[70]
HMS MMS 278 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was wrecked off St. Malo, France.^[71]
Thomas Tracey ( United States): 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and broke in two. All 31 crew were rescued.^[72]
T-5 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.1-class landing ship was bombed and sunk off Davao in the Gulf of Davao (06°10′N 126°00′E / 6.167°N 126.000°E / 6.167; 126.000) by US Navy aircraft.^[73]
Vinyard Sound Lightship ( United States Coast Guard): 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The lightship foundered in Vineyard Sound with the loss of all twelve crew.
USS YAG-17 ( United States Navy): 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The amphibious training hulk, a dismasted barquentine, was forced ashore in Lynnhaven Roads, Chesapeake Bay near Little Creek, Virginia (36°57′N 76°13′W / 36.950°N 76.217°W / 36.950; -76.217) and suffered a broken back. Later refloated, towed to Norfolk and abandoned in 1946.^[74]
USS YMS-409 ( United States Navy): 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane: The YMS-1-class minesweeper foundered in the Atlantic Ocean. All 33 crew were lost.^[72]

15 September

For the loss of RFA Brambleleaf on this day, see the entry for 10 June 1942.

T-3 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.1-class landing ship was torpedoed and sunk off Pagobas, Mindanao in the Gulf of Davao (05°35′N 125°24′E / 5.583°N 125.400°E / 5.583; 125.400) by USS Guavina ( United States Navy).^[75]
UJ-1224 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The KUJ class submarine chaser was sunk in Kongsfjord by Soviet aircraft.^[76]

16 September

I-364 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type D1 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 250 miles east of the Boso Peninsula (34°30′N 145°23′E / 34.500°N 145.383°E / 34.500; 145.383) by USS Sea Devil ( United States Navy).^[77]
Imaji Maru ( Empire of Japan): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Sunda Strait near Labau.^[78]
Ocean Honour ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (12°48′N 50°50′E / 12.800°N 50.833°E / 12.800; 50.833) by I-29 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[79]
Ogura Maru No. 2 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy HI-74: The 1TL-class replenishment oiler (possibly named Kokura Maru No. 2) was damaged by the explosion of Tokushima Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy) then she was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel (21°42′N 121°41′E / 21.700°N 121.683°E / 21.700; 121.683) by USS Redfish ( United States Navy). 3 Guards, 23 passengers and 15 crewmen killed.^[80]
TA-14 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Turbine class destroyer was sunk by US aircraft at Salamis.^[17]
Tokushima Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy HI-74: The transport was torpedoed, and blew up in the Bashi Channel (21°57′N 121°35′E / 21.950°N 121.583°E / 21.950; 121.583), by USS Picuda ( United States Navy). 50 Gunners, 82 passengers and 47 crewmen killed.^[80]

17 September

Azusa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy HI-74: The 1TL-class replenishment oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 220 nautical miles (410 km) south east of Hong Kong (19°08′N 116°33′E / 19.133°N 116.550°E / 19.133; 116.550) by USS Barb ( United States Navy). She blew up and sank with all hands.^[81]
R-171 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk hitting a wreck in the North Sea.^[82]
T-18 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 37 torpedo boat was sunk by rocket-armed aircraft at Paldiski, Estonia.^[83]
Unyō ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy HI-74: The Taiyō-class escort carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 220 nautical miles (410 km) south east of Hong Kong (19°08′N 116°36′E / 19.133°N 116.600°E / 19.133; 116.600) by USS Barb ( United States Navy) with the loss of approximately 240 lives. A total of 761 people were rescued by Chiburi and CD-27 (both ( Imperial Japanese Navy)).^[84]

18 September

For the wrecking of Hakko Maru No. 2 see the entry for 22 August 1944.

Ampetco II ( Belgium): World War II: The tanker collided with Punta Gorda ( United Kingdom) in the Caribbean Sea 5 miles off Cape San Roman, Venezuela (12°15′15″N 70°04′30″W / 12.25417°N 70.07500°W / 12.25417; -70.07500). Punta Gorda exploded and sank, setting Ampteco on fire. Ampetco was declared a constructive total loss. She was later sunk as target off Aruba.^[12]
Gyōkū Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea (35°02′N 124°24′E / 35.033°N 124.400°E / 35.033; 124.400) by USS Thresher ( United States Navy).
Gyokurei Maru ( Japan): World War II: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea (35°05′N 124°24′E / 35.083°N 124.400°E / 35.083; 124.400) by USS Grayback ( United States Navy.^[34]
Junyō Maru ( Japan): World War II: The hell ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Sumatra, Dutch East Indies by HMS Tradewind ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 5,620 of the 6,343 people on board.
Punta Gorda ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker collided with Ampetco II ( Belgium) in the Caribbean Sea 5 miles off Cape San Roman, Venezuela (12°15′15″N 70°04′30″W / 12.25417°N 70.07500°W / 12.25417; -70.07500). Punta Gorda exploded and sank, setting Ampteco II on fire. Ampetco II was declared a constructive total loss. She was later sunk as target off Aruba.^[85]
R-178 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was scuttled at Saloniki.^[86]
S-145 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 motor torpedo boat was sunk in an air attack at Brest.^[6]
Saigon Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary Gunboat/Minelayer was torpedoed and sunk off Manila Bay (14°20′N 120°05′E / 14.333°N 120.083°E / 14.333; 120.083) by USS Flasher ( United States Navy). 6 crewmen killed. Survivors rescued by Uzuki and Yuzuki (both ( Imperial Japanese Navy)).^[87]

19 September

Isoshima ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The escort ship (a.k.a. Isojima) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu (33°40′N 138°20′E / 33.667°N 138.333°E / 33.667; 138.333) by USS Shad ( United States Navy).^[88]
Jingei ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Jingei-class submarine tender was torpedoed and her bow damaged by USS Scabbardfish ( United States Navy) 80 miles north west of Okinawa (27°35′N 127°07′E / 27.583°N 127.117°E / 27.583; 127.117). She was towed to Okinawa and beached.^[89]
USS LCI(G)-459 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft Infantry (Gunboat) sank off Palau.^[90]
Lynx ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Askvoll, Sogn og Fjordane by Allied aircraft.^[91]
USS PT-371 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Vosper 70 foot-class PT Boat ran aground off Doitia Harbor, Halmahera Island and was scuttled.^[92]
S-183, S-200, and S-702 (all Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1939/40 motor torpedo boats were shelled and sunk by HMS Stayner, HMS MTB 724, and HMS MTB 728 (all Royal Navy).^[6]
Tyrifjord ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the Stavenes Lighthouse, Møre og Romsdal by Allied aircraft.^[93]
U-407 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Milos, Greece (36°27′N 24°33′E / 36.450°N 24.550°E / 36.450; 24.550) by ORP Garland ( Marynarka Wojenna Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej), HMS Terpsichore and HMS Troubridge (both Royal Navy) with the loss of five of her 53 crew.^[94]
U-565 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and damaged off Skaramangas, Greece (37°57′N 23°40′E / 37.950°N 23.667°E / 37.950; 23.667) by American aircraft. She was consequently scuttled on 24 September off the Salamis Naval Base with the loss of five crew.^[95]
U-867 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the North Sea west of Bergen, Hordaland, Norway (62°15′N 1°50′E / 62.250°N 1.833°E / 62.250; 1.833) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 60 crew.^[96]

20 September

M-132 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) off the Eigerøy Lighthouse, Rogaland, Norway by HMS Sceptre ( Royal Navy).^[55]
Vela ( Norway: World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) off the Eigerøy Lighthouse by HMS Sceptre ( Royal Navy).^[55]

21 September

Awaji Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAMA-26: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea of Bangui Bay, Luzon (18°34′N 120°53′E / 18.567°N 120.883°E / 18.567; 120.883) by USS Picuda ( United States Navy). 284 passengers, 3 troops, and 40 crewmen killed. Survivors rescued by Nichinan Maru ( Japan).^[97]
CD-5 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): Convoy MATA-27: The Type C escort ship was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft west of Masinloc, Luzon in the South China Sea (15°30′N 119°50′E / 15.500°N 119.833°E / 15.500; 119.833).^[98]
Ha-58 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type C Kō-hyōteki-class midget submarine was scuttled at Kaoe Bay, Halamera Island.^[99]
Hioki Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Type 1K Ore Carrier was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°35′E / 14.583°N 120.583°E / 14.583; 120.583).^[100]
Hofuku Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Oiler was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft west of Masinloc, Luzon in the South China Sea. 150 passengers, 11 crewmen killed.^[101]
Hygea ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Lista, Vest-Agder by aircraft of 144, 235, and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of one of her four crew.^[102]
Katsuriki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The survey ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Guinea by USS Haddo ( United States Navy).^[103]
Kyokuto Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Oiler (A.K.A. Oyashima Maru in non military records) was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft in Manila Bay. Survivors rescued by Shoryu Maru ( Japan). Raised in October, 1944. Bombed and sunk again on 19 November 1944. Raised, repaired and put back into service post-war as California Maru.^[104]
Mizuho Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy TAMA-26: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea of Bangui Bay, Luzon (18°37′N 120°41′E / 18.617°N 120.683°E / 18.617; 120.683) by USS Redfish ( United States Navy). 1,313 passengers, 3 Gunners, and 81 crewmen killed.^[97]
Nansei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Oiler was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft west of Masinloc, Luzon in the South China Sea. 12 Gunners and 17 crewmen killed.^[101]
Niyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Oiler was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917).^[105]
Norway Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1 class transport was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917).^[106]
Noshiro Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Noshiro Maru class transport was bombed and damaged by US Navy aircraft in Manila Bay. 3 troops and 6 crewmen killed. Grounded on shore 1.1 miles from the South Lighthouse by the 24th (14°33′N 120°57′E / 14.550°N 120.950°E / 14.550; 120.950).^[107]
Ogura Maru No. 1 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Oiler (possibly named Kokura Maru No. 1) was bombed and damaged by US Navy aircraft west of Masinloc, Luzon in the South China Sea. She drifted ashore on the coast near San Marcellino. Wreck bombed and burned out by B-25s of the 345th Bomb Group during bombing practice March–April, 1945.^[101]
Rizan Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy KIRA-803: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Okhotsk (49°36′N 145°30′E / 49.600°N 145.500°E / 49.600; 145.500) by USS Searaven ( United States Navy). 173 troops, 33 Gunners, and 81 crewmen killed.^[108]
Sarakaruta Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Oiler was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft west of Masinloc, Luzon in the South China Sea. 1 crewman killed.^[101]
Satsuki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft in Manila Bay (15°35′N 120°55′E / 15.583°N 120.917°E / 15.583; 120.917). 52 crewmen killed and 15 wounded. Some survivors rescued by Irako ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[109]
Shichiyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Oiler was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft west of Masinloc, Luzon in the South China Sea. 12 crewmen killed.^[101]
Sunosaki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Sunosaki Class Oiler was bombed and wrecked by US Navy aircraft while drydocked in the Dewey Drydock at Cavite Navy Yard, Manila. Towed into Manila Bay and abandoned on 4 October 1944.^[110]
Vangsnes ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Lista by aircraft of 144, 235 and 248 Squadrons, RAF and 404 Squadron RCAF with the loss of one crew member.^[55]
Yuki Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Convoy MATA-27: The Oiler was bombed and sunk by US Navy aircraft west of Masinloc, Luzon in the South China Sea. 42 crewmen killed.^[101]
Three unidentified IJN midget submarines are scuttled at Saipan.^[99]

22 September

Moero ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Riga, Latvia by Soviet Air Force aircraft. There were around 700 casualties of 1,200 on board.^[20]
Shun Yuan ( China): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Lapon ( United States Navy).^[111]

23 September

Brilliant ( Soviet Navy): World War II: Convoy VD 1: The Brilliant-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Kara Sea (76°10′N 87°45′E / 76.167°N 87.750°E / 76.167; 87.750) by U-957 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of all 64 crew.^[112]
Hermann Schulte ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Allied aircraft off Borkum, Germany.^[113]
Hokki Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Lapon ( United States Navy).^[111]
Nankai ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The gunboat, a former Regulus class auxiliary minelayer, was damaged by a mine and beached on Sebuco Island. Salvaged, repaired and returned to service^[114]
Taranto ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Magdeburg-class cruiser was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft off La Spezia, Italy. Scrapped in 1946-47.
U-859 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca (5°46′N 100°04′E / 5.767°N 100.067°E / 5.767; 100.067) by HMS Trenchant ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 47 of her 67 crew. Eleven survivors were rescued by HMS Trenchant and made prisoners of war. The other nine were rescued by the Japanese.

24 September

Akitsushima ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Akitushima-class seaplane tender was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, Palawan (11°59′N 119°58′E / 11.983°N 119.967°E / 11.983; 119.967) by US Navy aircraft. 86 crewmen killed. Survivors rescued by W-41 and T-102 (both( Imperial Japanese Navy)).^[115]
CH-32 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The CH-28-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk south of Mindoro (12°15′N 121°00′E / 12.250°N 121.000°E / 12.250; 121.000) by US Navy aircraft.^[116]
Ekkai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, 2 miles south of Conception, Palawan (12°01′N 119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967) by US Navy aircraft. 15 passengers, and 44 crewmen killed.^[117]
Hayabusa ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Otori-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk south of Mindoro (13°00′N 122°00′E / 13.000°N 122.000°E / 13.000; 122.000) by US Navy aircraft.^[118]
Irako ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Irako Class victuals supply ship was bombed and damaged by US Navy aircraft in Coron Bay and beached on Busuanga Island, she slid off the beach and sank (11°58′N 120°02′E / 11.967°N 120.033°E / 11.967; 120.033).^[119]
Kogyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The ammunition transport was bombed and sunk in Coron Bay, off Busuanga Island, Palawan (12°00′N 120°00′E / 12.000°N 120.000°E / 12.000; 120.000) by US Navy aircraft. 39 crewmen killed.^[120]
Kyokuzen Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, 2 miles south of Conception, Palawan (12°01′N 119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967) by US Navy aircraft.^[117]
Okikawa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The 1TL-class oiler (A.K.A. Okigawa Maru) was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, 2 miles south of Conception, Palawan (12°01′N 119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967) by US Navy aircraft. 3 Gunners and 5 crewmen killed.^[117]
Olympia Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Columbia Maru class transport was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, 2 miles south of Conception, Palawan (12°01′N 119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967) by US Navy aircraft. 2 passengers, 3 Gunners and 14 crewmen killed.^[117]
Siberia Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Siberia Maru class transport was bombed and sunk north west of Pulandata Point, Musbate (11°56′N 123°08′E / 11.933°N 123.133°E / 11.933; 123.133) by US Navy aircraft. 95 troops and 63 crewmen killed.^[121]
T-120 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The Admirable-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Kara Sea by U-739 ( Kriegsmarine).
Taiei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The oiler was bombed and sunk north west of Coron Bay, 2 miles south of Conception, Palawan (12°01′N 119°58′E / 12.017°N 119.967°E / 12.017; 119.967) by US Navy aircraft. 3 passengers, 3 Gunners and 5 crewmen killed.^[117]
U-596 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and damaged in Salamis Bay (37°59′N 23°34′E / 37.983°N 23.567°E / 37.983; 23.567) by American aircraft with the loss of one crew member. She was scuttled as a consequence of damage received.
V-5502 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The vorpostenboot was bombed and sunk in Hjeltefjorden, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 248 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of one of her eight crew.^[55]
USS YMS-19 ( United States Navy): World War II: The YMS-1-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Angaur, Palau (06°53′N 134°10′E / 6.883°N 134.167°E / 6.883; 134.167).^[122]
Yaeyama ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Yaeyama-class minelayer was bombed and sunk south of Mindoro (12°15′N 121°00′E / 12.250°N 121.000°E / 12.250; 121.000) by US Navy aircraft.^[123]

25 September

USS Miantonomah ( United States Navy): World War II: The minelayer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel (49°26′29″N 0°11′31″E / 49.44139°N 0.19194°E / 49.44139; 0.19194) with the loss of 58 of her 202 crew.
Nissei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Thresher ( United States Navy).^[124]
V-6101 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Northern Norway.^[125]

26 September

Aotaka ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Hatsutaka-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (07°00′N 116°00′E / 7.000°N 116.000°E / 7.000; 116.000) 90 miles west of northern Borneo by USS Pargo ( United States Navy).^[123]
Elihu Thompson ( United States): World War II: The freighter was damaged by a mine and beached at Nouméa, New Caledonia. 32 troops killed. Survivors rescued by USS Apache ( United States Navy).^[126]
Koetsu Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Thresher ( United States Navy).^[124]
Ro-47 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaichu type submarine was depth charged, hedgehogged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS McCoy Reynolds ( United States Navy).^[127]
Saga ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Saga-class river gunboat was mined and sunk at Hong Kong. Later raised, repaired and returned to service.^[128]
U-871 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Azores, Portugal (43°18′N 36°28′W / 43.300°N 36.467°W / 43.300; -36.467) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress of 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 69 crew.^[129]

27 September

CD-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): The Type D escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea 100 miles north north east of the Amami O Shima (29°26′N 128°50′E / 29.433°N 128.833°E / 29.433; 128.833) by USS Plaice ( United States Navy). 148 crewmen killed. 8 rescued by CD-11 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[130]
Cläre Hugo Stinnes I ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Jæren, Rogaland, Norway with the loss of 52 lives.^[131]
Hachirogata Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands by USS Apogon ( United States Navy). Two survivors were rescued.^[132]
Hokki Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy MIMA 11: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Cape Bolinao, Luzon, Philippines (15°50′N 117°41′E / 15.833°N 117.683°E / 15.833; 117.683) by USS Lapon ( United States Navy). 2 crewmen killed.^[133]
USS LCT-823 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT-1-class Landing Craft, Tank ran aground and sank off Palau.^[134]^[135]
Knute Nelson ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Jæren with the loss of seventeen lives.^[131]
HMS Rockingham ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Clemson-class destroyer struck a mine in the North Sea and was damaged. She was taken under tow but later sank 30 miles south east of Aberdeen (56°29′N 00°57′W / 56.483°N 0.950°W / 56.483; -0.950).
UJ-1715 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank off Jæren with the loss of 59 of the 61 people on board.^[131]
Ural Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Convoy MIMA 11: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Cape Bolinao, Luzon, Philippines (15°55′N 117°16′E / 15.917°N 117.267°E / 15.917; 117.267) by USS Flasher ( United States Navy). 144 troops, 5 Gunners, and 40 crewmen killed. Survivors rescued by IJN submarine chasers.^[136]
USS YG-39 ( United States Navy): World War II: The self-propelled Garbage Lighter was lost on this date.^[137]

28 September

Anjo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Anjo Maru class tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Mindoro, Philippines (13°13′N 120°04′E / 13.217°N 120.067°E / 13.217; 120.067) by USS Bonefish ( United States Navy). 17 crewmen killed.^[138]
Dragoner ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was sunk off Mandal, Norway by Royal Air Force aircraft.
HMS ML 216 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch sank off the east coast of England.^[139]

29 September

Drache ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minelayer was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Vathy, Greece.
Edward H. Crockett ( United States): World War II: Convoy RA 60: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea (72°59′N 24°26′E / 72.983°N 24.433°E / 72.983; 24.433) by U-310 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by Zamalek ( United Kingdom). HMS Milne ( Royal Navy) later scuttled the ship.^[140]^[141]
Ekisan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Skate ( United States Navy).^[142]
Samsuva ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy RA 60: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea off North Cape, Norway (72°58′N 23°59′E / 72.967°N 23.983°E / 72.967; 23.983) by U-310 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by Rathlin ( United Kingdom). The ship was scuttled by HMS Bulldog and HMS Musketeer (both Royal Navy).^[143]^[144]
U-863 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic east south east of Recife, Brazil (10°45′S 25°30′W / 10.750°S 25.500°W / -10.750; -25.500) by two Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 69 crew.^[145]

30 September

Herman von Salza ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The supply ship was scuttled at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France. She was refloated on 4 January 1947, repaired and returned to service as Vendée.^[146]
Mostun ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged north west of Anholt, Denmark (56°51′05″N 10°37′05″E / 56.85139°N 10.61806°E / 56.85139; 10.61806). She capsized and sank the next day with the loss of two crew.^[147]
Nikkin Maru ( Japan): World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Tang ( United States Navy) with the loss of 3,219 lives.^[148]
U-1062 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIF submarine wa depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Cape Verde Islands (11°36′N 34°44′W / 11.600°N 34.733°W / 11.600; -34.733) by USS Fessenden ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 55 crew.

Unknown date

For the sinking of the Norwegian coaster Hugin during September 1944, see the entry for 15 July 1944.

Jacqueline ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France by German forces.^[20]
Karl Meyer ( Luftwaffe): World War II: The Karl Meyer-class seaplane tender was sunk by Royal Air Force aircraft.
M-25 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was scuttled in Western France in September 1944.^[149]
U-703 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Norwegian Sea on or after 16 September with the loss of all 54 crew. Cause unknown.
U-855 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was lost on patrol in the North Sea west of Bergen, Hordaland, Norway on or after 11 September with the loss of all 56 crew. Cause unknown.^[150]
U-865 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was lost on patrol in the Norwegian Sea on or after 9 September with the loss of all 56 crew. Cause unknown.^[151]
U-921 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Arctic Ocean north west of Norway during September with the loss of all 51 crew. Cause unknown.^[152]
U-1054 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type VIIC submarine collided with Peter Wessel ( Norway) in the Baltic Sea off Hela, Pomerania and was damaged. She was consequently stricken on 16 September and scrapped post-war.^[153]

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Ship events in 1944
Ship launches:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
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

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