List of shipwrecks in August 1942
The list of shipwrecks in August 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during August 1942.
| August 1942 | ||||||
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 1 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 | Unknown date | |||||
1 August
For the foundering of the British cargo ship Lavington Court on this day, see the entry for 19 July 1942.
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clan Macnaughton |  United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (180 nautical miles (330 km) east of Tobago (11°54′N 54°25′W / 11.900°N 54.417°W) by U-155 (.svg.png){kind=small} Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 82 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Bede ( United Kingdom).[1] |
| Empire Imp | United Kingdom |
The tug capsized and sank at Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire. |
| F 334 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type A Marinefährprahm was sunk in the Bay of Iwan Baba by D-3 and SM-3 (both  Soviet Navy). Later salvaged and used as an auxiliary.[2][3] |
| Kentar |  Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south east of Barbados (11°52′N 57°30′W / 11.867°N 57.500°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seventeen of her 79 crew.[4] |
| Krest'janin |  Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Mezhdysharskiy Island (71°08′N 52°19′E / 71.133°N 52.317°E) by U-601 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of the 45 people on board.[5] |
| Meiwa Maru |  Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 12 miles south south east of Shiriya-saki, Hokkaido (41°12′N 141°36′E / 41.200°N 141.600°E) by USS Narwhal (.svg.png){kind=small} United States Navy).[6] |
| No. 225 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-2-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[7] |
| St Simon | .svg.png){kind=small} Egypt |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north west of Beirut, Lebanon by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.[8] |
2 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flora II | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south east of Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland (62°45′N 19°07′W / 62.750°N 19.117°W) by U-254 ( Kriegsmarine). All 30 people on board were rescued by the trawler Juni ( Iceland).[9] |
| Maldonado |  Uruguay |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) south south east of Bermuda (28°20′N 63°10′W / 28.333°N 63.167°W) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine. All 49 crew survived but her captain was taken prisoner. The survivors were rescued by RMS Capetown Castle ( United Kingdom), a United States Navy ship or reached land in their lifeboats.[10][11] |
| MO-211 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-class guard ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
| MO-212 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: the MO-class guard ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
| MO-225 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-class guard ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
| Molotov | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Kirov-class cruiser was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Black Sea by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of 6 Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe. Repairs took until 31 July 1943 to complete. |
| R-9 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type R-2 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft at Bardia.[12] |
| R-11 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type R-2 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft at Bardia.[12] |
| T-39 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
| Tremminard | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) east of Trinidad (10°40′N 57°07′W / 10.667°N 57.117°W) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine). All 39 crew were rescued by Rio San Juan ( Argentina).[13] |
| Zenyo Maru |  Imperial Japanese Army |
World War II: The Zenyo Maru class Anti-Aircraft transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Malacca Strait (05°36′N 99°53′E / 5.600°N 99.883°E) north of Penang by HNLMS O-23 ( Royal Netherlands Navy). 19 Gunners and 6 crewmen killed.[14] |
3 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Belgian Soldier | .svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
World War II: Convoy ON 115: The cargo ship was torpoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine). She then straggled behind the convoy and was torpedoed and sunk the next day 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Cape Race Newfoundland (45°52′N 47°13′W / 45.867°N 47.217°W) by U-607 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 of her 60 crew.[15][16] |
| Bombay | United Kingdom |
World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (approximately 62°N 18°W / 62°N 18°W) by U-605 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all thirteen crew.[17] |
| Dureenbee |  Australia |
World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Moruya, New South Wales, Australia by I-175 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[18] |
| HS 1 Schleswig-Holstein | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Guard Ship was sunk in the English Channel off the coast of Brittany, France by Royal Navy Motor Gun Boats.[2][19] |
| Lochkatrine | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ON 115: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (45°52′N 46°44′W / 45.867°N 46.733°W) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of the 90 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Agassiz and HMCS Hamilton (both  Royal Canadian Navy).[20] |
| Monviso | .svg.png){kind=small} Italy |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by HMS Thorn ( Royal Navy).[2] |
| No. 39 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[21] |
| No. 212 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-4 class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.[22] |
| Naniwa Maru | Japan |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk South Pacific Mandate (7°37′N 150°18′E / 7.617°N 150.300°E) by USS Gudgeon ( United States Navy). 4 passengers and 27 crew killed.[23] |
| Tricula | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) north east of Trinidad (11°35′N 56°51′W / 11.583°N 56.850°W) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 47 of her 58 crew. Survivors were rescued by Rio San Juan ( Argentina).[24] |
| U-335 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Faroe Islands by HMS Saracen ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 43 of her 44 crew. |
| Voikov | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Kerch by German aircraft.[25] |
4 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Arnold | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy EF 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of Trinidad (10°45′N 52°30′W / 10.750°N 52.500°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 57 crew. Her captain was taken on board U-155 as a prisoner of war, other survivors were rescued by Dalvanger ( Norway). |
| Havsten | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (10°25′N 56°00′W / 10.417°N 56.000°W) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 33 crew. The ship was scuttled two days later (11°18′N 54°45′W / 11.300°N 54.750°W) by Enrico Tazzoli (_crowned.svg.png){kind=small} Regia Marina)[26][27] |
| Richmond Castle | United Kingdom |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (50°25′N 30°05′W / 50.417°N 30.083°W) by U-176 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued by Irish Pine ( Ireland), Hororata ( United Kingdom) and HMS Sunflower ( Royal Navy).[28] |
| USS Tucker | United States Navy |
 USS Tucker. World War II: The Mahan-class destroyer struck a mine late on 3 August and sinks in the Pacific Ocean off Espiritu Santo with the loss of six of her 158 crew early on the 4th. |
| U-372 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa, Palestine by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 221 Squadron, Royal Air Force and by HMS Croome. HMS Sikh, HMS Tetcott and HMS Zulu (all Royal Navy). All 48 crew survived.[29] |
| Vincent Comoleyre |  France |
World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay[30] |
5 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arletta | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ON 115: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south west of Cape Race, Newfoundland (44°44′N 55°22′W / 44.733°N 55.367°W) by U-458 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Menemsha ( United States Coast Guard).[31] |
| Brasil Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The Argentina Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west of Truk (09°51′N 150°46′E / 9.850°N 150.767°E) by USS Greenling ( United States Navy). Her C. O. and 57 crewmen killed. Choan Maru No. 2 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) rescued 54 survivors on 15 August, and a further 53 on August 29, 52 survivors reach Ono Island on 16 August, and 52 were rescued by Takunan Maru No. 10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) on 24 August.[32] |
| Draco | Netherlands |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 325 nautical miles (602 km) east of Barbados (11°05′N 53°30′W / 11.083°N 53.500°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine). All sixteen crew survived. They were either rescued by Athelbrae ( United Kingdom) or landed in Surinam in their lifeboat.[33] |
| F 134 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date. Later salvaged and used as an auxiliary.[34] |
| Pohjanlahti |  Finland |
Continuation War: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk by S-7 ( Soviet Navy) north-west of Liepāja, Latvia.[2][35] |
| Shoju Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Marcus Island by USS Pike ( United States Navy).[36] |
| Spar | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°05′N 43°38′W / 53.083°N 43.633°W) by U-593 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nasturtium ( Royal Navy) and HMCS Orillia ( Royal Canadian Navy).[37] |
6 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breñas | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°20′N 56°10′W / 10.333°N 56.167°W) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 34 crew. The captain was taken on board U-108 as a prisoner of war. Other survivors were rescued by USCGC Jackson ( United States Coast Guard).[38] |
| Ezzet | Egypt |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine).[39] |
| Mamutu |  Australia |
World War II: The inter-island transport was shelled and sunk in the Gulf of Papua 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Bramble Bay (09°11′S 144°12′E / 9.183°S 144.200°E) by Ro-33 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). The submarine machine gunned survivors in the water. 82 passengers, her Master, and 31 crewmen killed.[40] |
| OVR-6 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The minesweeping boat was lost on this date.[41] |
| Ohio Maru | Imperial Japanese Army |
World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1 class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (13°51′N 113°15′E / 13.850°N 113.250°E) 250 miles east north east of Camranh Bay, French Indochina by USS Tautog ( United States Navy). 38 passengers, 2 Guards and 72 crewmen killed.[42] |
| Palau Maru | .svg.png){kind=small} Japan |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk by USS Greenling ( United States Navy).[2] |
| Rozewie | .svg.png){kind=small} Poland |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (11°00′N 57°30′W / 11.000°N 57.500°W) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her eighteen crew.[43] |
| HMS Thorn | Royal Navy |
World War II: The T-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south west of Gavdos Island, Greece by Pegaso ( Regia Marina) with the loss of all 61 crew. |
| U-210 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VII submarine was rammed and sunk by HMCS Assiniboine ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of six of her 43 crew. |
| U-612 | Kriegsmarine |
The Type VIIC submarine collided off Gotenhafen, Germany in the Bay of Danzig with U-444 ( Kriegsmarine) and sank with the loss of two of her 45 crew. She was raised, repaired and returned to service as a training boat in May 1943.[44] |
| UJ 1211 Rau X | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Espoo, Finland.[2] |
| Wawaloam | United States |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 460 nautical miles (850 km) south of Cape Race, Newfoundland by U-86 ( Kriegsmarine). All seven crew were rescued by Irish Rose ( Ireland).[45] |
7 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur W. Sewall | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°27′N 34°21′W / 8.450°N 34.350°W) by U-109 ( Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew were rescued by Athina Livanos ( Greece).[46] |
| Belgian Soldier | Belgium |
World War II: Convoy ON 115: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°52′N 47°13′W / 45.867°N 47.217°W) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine).[47] |
| Breñas | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (8°38′N 53°45′W / 8.633°N 53.750°W) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine). She later sank at 10°20′N 56°10′W / 10.333°N 56.167°W with the loss of one of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by U-108 and landed at Trinidad, except for her captain, who was taken as a prisoner of war.[48] |
| Delfshaven | Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°24′N 25°37′W / 7.400°N 25.617°W) by U-572 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 39 crew.[49] |
| Lise |  Denmark |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Wangeroog, Lower Saxony, Germany.[2] |
| HMS MTB 44 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The White 73'-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by Kriegsmarine surface vessels off Dover.[50] |
| HMS MTB 237 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Vosper 72'-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by Kriegsmarine surface vessels off Barfleur, France.[51] |
| Shofuku Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The net tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Wotje Atoll, Marshall Islands by USS Tambor ( United States Navy).[2][52] |
| Sperrbrecher 170 Maria S. Müller | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north west of Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium.[2] |
| Wachtfels | .svg.png){kind=small} Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy by HMS Proteus ( Royal Navy).[53] |
8 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anneberg | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-379 ( Kriegsmarine). All 38 crew were rescued by HMCS Battleford ( Royal Canadian Navy), HMS Nasturtium and HMS Primrose (both Royal Navy).[54] |
| Bifuku Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands by USS Narwhal ( United States Navy).[2][6] |
| USS George F. Elliott | United States Navy |
_burning_off_Guadalcanal_1942.jpg) USS George F. Elliott World War II: The Heywood-class attack transport was hit by a Mitsubishi G4M aircraft in Ironbottom Sound, Solomon Islands. She was subsequently scuttled due to damage sustained. |
| Kaimoku | United States |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-379 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Battleford ( Royal Canadian Navy).[55] |
| Kelso | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-176 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Battleford ( Royal Canadian Navy).[56] |
| Marigoula | .svg.png){kind=small} Greece |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Proteus ( Royal Navy).[2] |
| Meiyo Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk 14 nautical miles (26 km) west of Cape St. George, New Britain (04°50′S 152°40′E / 4.833°S 152.667°E) by USS S-38 ( United States Navy). 342 troops and 31 crew killed.[57] |
| Mount Kassion | Greece |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-176 ( Kriegsmarine). All 54 crew were rescued by HMS Primrose ( Royal Navy).[58] |
| Nikkei Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Kii Channel by USS Silversides ( United States Navy).[59] |
| Strale | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Freccia-class destroyer, aground at Ras el Amar since 21 June 1942, was torpedoed and destroyed by the submarine HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy).[60] |
| Trehata | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-176 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of her 56 crew. Survivors were rescued by Inger Lise ( Norway).[61] |
| U-379 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (57°11′N 30°57′W / 57.183°N 30.950°W) by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 40 of her 45 crew.[62] |
| V 5103 Taifun | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The naval trawler/Vorpostenboot was on this date.[63] |
9 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USS Astoria | United States Navy |
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: The New Orleans-class cruiser was shelled and sunk in Ironbottom Sound, Solomon Islands by Japanese cruisers. |
| HMAS Canberra | Royal Australian Navy |
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: The County-class cruiser was shelled and heavily damaged by Japanese cruisers. She was scuttled by USS Ellet ( United States Navy). |
| Dalhousie | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured by Stier ( Kriegsmarine), along with all 37 on board, in the South Atlantic Ocean. She was then scuttled by Stier with torpedoes.[64] |
| USS Jarvis | United States Navy |
The Bagley-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged by aircraft on the 8th, then bombed, torpedoed and sunk on the 9th in the Solomon Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands (09°42′S 158°59′E / 9.700°S 158.983°E) by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of all 233 crew. |
| HMS ML 301 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk by an explosion at Freeport.[65] |
| Malmanger | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°13′N 26°30′W / 7.217°N 26.500°W) by U-130 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 34 crew. Two survivors were taken on board U-130 as prisoners of war, the rest reached land in their lifeboats.[66][67] |
| Mendanau | Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (4°45′N 18°00′W / 4.750°N 18.000°W) by U-752 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 69 of her 85 crew. Three survivors were taken on board U-752 as prisoners of war.[68] |
| USS Quincy | United States Navy |
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: The New Orleans-class cruiser was shelled and sunk in Ironbottom Sound off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by Japanese cruisers, with the loss of 370 of her 807 crew. |
| Radchurch | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (56°15′N 32°00′W / 56.250°N 32.000°W) by U-176 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Battleford ( Royal Canadian Navy).[69] |
| San Emiliano | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) west of Trinidad (7°22′N 54°08′W / 7.367°N 54.133°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 40 of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by a United States Army ship.[70] |
| Sigyn |  Sweden |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands.[2] |
| Stenso | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo ship was wrecked in Lake Ladoga. No casualties.[71] |
| Taifun | Kriegsmarine |
The tanker collided with Fjœra ( Norway) off Sunnhordland, Norway and sank. She was refloated on 1 September, repaired and returned to service.[72] |
| USS Vincennes | United States Navy |
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: The New Orleans-class cruiser was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in Ironbottom Sound off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by Japanese cruisers, with the loss of 332 of her 952 crew. |
10 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Race | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°45′N 22°50′W / 56.750°N 22.833°W) by U-660 ( Kriegsmarine). All 63 people on board were rescued by HMS Dianthus and HMS Nasturtium (both Royal Navy).[73] |
| Condylis | Greece |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°00′N 22°30′W / 57.000°N 22.500°W) by U-438 and U-660 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 36 crew.[74] |
| Dnestr | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[75] |
| Empire Birch | United Kingdom |
World War II: The steam tug struck a mine in the Indian Ocean along the coast of Portuguese East Africa 150 nautical miles (280 km) north of Lourenço Marques (24°45′S 34°47′E / 24.750°S 34.783°E) and was beached and abandoned. She then slid off the beach and sank in deep water. |
| Empire Reindeer | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°00′N 22°30′W / 57.000°N 22.500°W) by U-660 ( Kriegsmarine). All 65 crew were rescued by HMS Dianthus and HMS Nasturtium (both Royal Navy).[47][76] |
| F 133 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type A Marinefährprahm was sunk in the Sea of Azov off Yeisk (other sources say she was surrendered in 1944).[77] |
| Kako | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The Furutaka-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Simbari Island, New Ireland (02°28′S 152°11′E / 2.467°S 152.183°E) by USS S-44 ( United States Navy) while returning to base from the Battle of Savo Island with the loss of 34 of her 616 crew.[78] |
| Kharouf |  Palestine |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.[79] |
| Medon | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Pará, Brazil by Reginaldo Giuliani ( Regia Marina). Sixteen survivors were rescued by Reedpool ( United Kingdom).[80] |
| Oregon | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged by U-660 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 42 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMS Dianthus and HMS Nasturtium (both Royal Navy). Oregon was later torpedoed and sunk by U-438 ( Kriegsmarine).[81] |
| unidentified |  Luftwaffe |
World War II: The Siebel ferry (possibly SF 119 or SF 123) was mined in the Sea of Azov off Jeisk.[82][83] |
| Scire | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Adua-class submarine was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 miles off Haifa, Palestine (33°00′N 34°00′E / 33.000°N 34.000°E) by HMS Islay ( Royal Navy).[84] |
| Sevastopol | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off Tuapse by S 102 ( Kriegsmarine). 924 crew and passengers killed. 130 crew and passengers rescued.[2] |
| Strabo | Netherlands |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Georgetown, Saint Vincent (7°29′N 54°05′W / 7.483°N 54.083°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine). All thirteen crew survived.[85] |
| Vivian P. Smith | United Kingdom |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east of the Turks and Caicos Islands (21°50′N 68°40′W / 21.833°N 68.667°W) by U-600 ( Kriegsmarine). All 11 crew survived.[86] |
11 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Eagle | Royal Navy |
 HMS Eagle World War II: Operation Pedestal: The aircraft carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 72 nautical miles (133 km) south of Cape Salinas, Majorca, Spain (38°03′00″N 3°1′12″E / 38.05000°N 3.02000°E) by U-73 ( |
| Empire Hope | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy WS 21: The refrigerated cargo liner was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Galeta Island, Algeria by Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. The crew abandoned the burning ship and were rescued by HMS Penn ( Royal Navy). The ship was torpedoed and further damaged the next day by Bronzo ( Regia Marina). She was declared a hazard to shipping and was scuttled by HMS Bramham ( Royal Navy).[47] |
| Kuban | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on Novorossiysk.[2] |
| Mirlo | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 870 nautical miles (1,610 km) off Freetown, Sierra Leone (6°04′N 25°53′W / 6.067°N 25.883°W) by U-130 ( Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew were rescued by HMS Banff, HMS Boreas and HMT Canna (all Royal Navy).[87] |
| Shch-405 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland off Seiskari, Finland.[2] |
| Vimiera | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) south west of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (10°03′N 28°55′W / 10.050°N 28.917°W) by U-109 with the loss of seven of her 37 crew. The captain was taken on board U-109 as a prisoner of war. Other survivors were rescued by HMS Crocus ( Royal Navy) Siranger ( Norway) and Sylvia de Larrinaga ( United Kingdom).[88] |
12 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anapa | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in Kerch Strait by German aircraft.[25] |
| Boltenhagen | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Flekkefjord, Norway by HMS Sturgeon ( Royal Navy).[53] |
| HMS Cairo | Royal Navy |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The C-class cruiser was torpeded and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta, Algeria by Axum ( Regia Marina) with the loss of 23 crew. |
| Cobalto | Regia Marina |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The Acciaio-class submarine was depth charged by HMS Ithuriel and HMS Pathfinder (both ( Royal Navy). Rammed and sunk by HMS Ithuriel in the Mediterranean Sea (37°39′N 10°00′E / 37.650°N 10.000°E) .[89] |
| Dagabur | Regia Marina |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The Adua-class submarine was rammed and sunk by HMS Wolverine ( Royal Navy) in the Mediterranean Sea (37°18′N 1°58′E / 37.300°N 1.967°E) off Algiers.[90] |
| Ducalion | United Kingdom |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe in the Mediterranean Sea. HMS Bramham ( Royal Navy) rescued survivors and scuttled the ship.[2][91] |
| HMS Foresight | Royal Navy |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The F-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (37°40′N 10°00′W / 37.667°N 10.000°W) by a Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 aircraft of 132 Gruppo, Regia Aeronautica. She was scuttled by HMS Tartar ( Royal Navy) on the 13th.[2][92] |
| Georg L M Russ | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Norwegian waters by HMS Unshaken ( Royal Navy).[53] |
| Manzanillo |  Cuba |
World War II: Special Convoy 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (24°20′N 81°50′W / 24.333°N 81.833°W) by U-508 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 crew.[93] |
| Ogaden | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Porpoise ( Royal Navy) in the Mediterranean en route from Benghazi to Tobruk in Libya.[94] |
| Ohio | United States |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged by Axum ( Regia Marina), further damaged by many near misses, plus hit by a crashing Junkers Ju-87 and had a Junkers Ju-88 skip off the water and onto the deck, plus at least one bomb hit. She was towed into Grand Harbour, Malta on the 15th where her cargo was unloaded. She then split in two and sank in shallow water. Used for storage and as a barracks. Refloated and scuttled 10 miles off shore on September 19, 1946.[95] |
| Santiago de Cuba | Cuba |
World War II: Special Convoy 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (24°20′N 81°50′W / 24.333°N 81.833°W) by U-508 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 29 crew.[96] |
13 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Almeria Lykes | United States |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by German aircraft and later torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia (36°40′N 11°35′E / 36.667°N 11.583°E) by German E-boats. Survivors were rescued by HMS Eskimo and HMS Somali ( Royal Navy).[97] |
| Bolzano | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Trento-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged by HMS Unbroken ( Royal Navy) in the Mediterranean Sea. She was beached on the island of Panarea. Refloated in September and towed to Naples.[98] |
| Clan Ferguson | United Kingdom |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by enemy action with the loss of 32 of the 85 people on board.[53] |
| Cripple Creek | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) off Sierra Leone (4°55′N 18°30′W / 4.917°N 18.500°W) by U-752 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS St. Winstan ( Royal Navy) on the 16th.[99] |
| Delmundo | United States |
World War II: Convoy TAW 12: The Design 1022 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of Cape Maysi, Cuba (19°55′N 73°49′W / 19.917°N 73.817°W) by U-600 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 3 passengers and 5 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Churchill ( Royal Navy).[100] |
| Dorset | United Kingdom |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by German aircraft.[101] |
| Everelza |  Latvia |
World War II: Convoy TAW 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of Cape Maysi (19°55′N 73°49′W / 19.917°N 73.817°W) by U-600 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by the convoy's escorts.[102] |
| Glenorchy | United Kingdom |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by S-26 and S-31 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her seventeen crew. The survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[53] |
| HMS Manchester | Royal Navy |
World War II:Operation Pedestal: The Town-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged by MS boat MS-16 and MS-22 (both Regia Marina) and then scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, 4 miles east of Kelibia, Tunisia (36°50′N 11°10′E / 36.833°N 11.167°E).[2][103] |
| Medea | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy WAT 13: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (19°54′N 74°16′W / 19.900°N 74.267°W) by U-658 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by a United States Navy vessel.[104] |
| R. M. Parker Jr. | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 25 nautical miles (46 km) south of Isles Dernieres, Louisiana (28°50′N 90°42′W / 28.833°N 90.700°W) by U-170 ( Kriegsmarine). All 44 crew were rescued by USC&GS Pioneer ( United States).[105] |
| Santa Elisa | United States |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 miles off Cape Bon, Tunisia (36°48′N 11°23′E / 36.800°N 11.383°E by MAS 564 ( Regia Marina). 4 Royal Army Gunners killed.[106] |
| Waimarama | United Kingdom |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by enemy action with the loss of 93 of the 95 people on board.[53] |
| Wairangi | United Kingdom |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cable ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by S-36 and S-30 (both Kriegsmarine) and MAS 554 and MAS 557 (both Regia Marina). Survivors were rescued by HMS Eskimo and HMS Somali ( Royal Navy).[107] |
14 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arabistan | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic Ocean by Michel ( Kriegsmarine). 66 crewmen killed.[108] |
| Empire Corporal | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy TAW 12J: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (21°45′N 76°10′W / 21.750°N 76.167°W) U-598 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of six of her 55 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PT-498 ( United States Navy). |
| Hachigen Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea by USS Seawolf ( United States Navy).[109] |
| Michael Jebsen | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy TAW 12J: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north west of Barlovento Point, Cuba (21°45′N 76°10′W / 21.750°N 76.167°W) by U-598 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by a United States Navy patrol boat.[110] |
| USS S-39 | United States Navy |
The S-class submarine ran aground on a reef in the Coral Sea south of Rossel Island, Louisiade Archipelago. Her crew were rescued by Katoomba ( Royal Australian Navy) on 16 August.[111] |
| Sylvia de Larrinaga | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°49′N 33°35′W / 10.817°N 33.583°W by Reginaldo Giuliani ( Regia Marina).[88] |
| V 1807 Wagram | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Naval Trawler/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.[112] |
15 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Balladier | United States |
World War II: Convoy SC 95: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) south east of Iceland (55°23′N 24°32′W / 55.383°N 24.533°W) by U-705 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Norluna ( United States).[113] |
| Chervona Ukraina | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Sukham by German aircraft. 2 crew killed.[25] |
| Lerici | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by HMS Porpoise ( Royal Navy) in the Mediterranean 120 miles north of Ras Amir, Libya. She sank the next day.[114] |
| M 97 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The M-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Gulf of Finland (59°50′N 24°30′E / 59.833°N 24.500°E) by VMV 5 ( Merivoimat).[115] |
| No. 210 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-4 class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.[116] |
| R-89 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft off Alesund.[117] |
| R-106 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk by Soviet aircraft in the Gulf of Finland.[117] |
| Record | Soviet Union |
World War II: The Tugboat was sunk at Sukham by German aircraft. 5 crew killed.[25] |
| S-1 |  Croatian Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was mined in the Sea of Azov off Yeisk.[118] |
| Shturman | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo liner was sunk at Temryuk by German aircraft.[25] |
16 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Annibal Benévolo |  Brazil |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the mouth of the Real River (11°41′S 37°21′W / 11.683°S 37.350°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 150 of the 154 people on board. |
| Araraquara | Brazil |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off the mouth of the Real River (12°00′S 37°19′W / 12.000°S 37.317°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 131 of the 142 people on board.[119] |
| Baependy | Brazil |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Aracaju (11°50′S 37°00′W / 11.833°S 37.000°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 270 of the 306 people on board.[120] |
| Daniel | Palestine |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.[121] |
| Helen | Finland |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north east of Rügen, Germany.[2] |
| R-183 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off Calais, France by HMMGB 330 ( Royal Navy),[2] |
| unidentified | Luftwaffe |
World War II: The Siebel ferry (possibly SF 119 or SF 123) was lost in the Sea of Azov off Mariupol.[122][83] |
| Sperrbrecher 60 Elster | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands.[2] |
| Suecia | Sweden |
World War II: Convoy SC 95: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°43′N 25°58′W / 55.717°N 25.967°W) by U-596 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 38 crew.[123] |
17 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arará | Brazil |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) off the São Paulo Lighthouse, Bahia, Brazil (13°20′S 38°49′W / 13.333°S 38.817°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 20 of her 36 crew.[124] |
| Ausonia | Italy |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk by HMS Safari ( Royal Navy) in the Mediterranean off Orosei, Sardinia.[2][125] |
| Eifuku Maru No. 3 GO | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary guard ship was lost on this date.[126] |
| Fort La Reine | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy PG 6: The Fort ship, on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and sunk in the Windward Passage west of Haiti (18°08′N 75°20′W / 18.133°N 75.333°W) by U-658 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Pimpernel ( Royal Navy and a United States Navy patrol boat.[127][128] |
| Itagiba | Brazil |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) off the São Paulo Lighthouse (13°20′S 38°40′W / 13.333°S 38.667°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of the 181 people on board.[129] |
| Komiles | Soviet Union |
World War II: The tug was shelled and sunk in the Pechora Sea near Matveev Island by U-209 ( Kriegsmarine). Survivors were rescued by the tug Nord ( Soviet Union) and the minesweepers T-54 and T-62 (both Soviet Navy).[130] |
| Komsomolec | Soviet Union |
World War II: The tug was shelled and sunk in the Pechora Sea near Matveev Island by U-209 ( Kriegsmarine). Survivors were rescued by the tug Nord ( Soviet Union) and the minesweepers T-54 and T-62 (both Soviet Navy).[131] |
| Louisiana | Brazil |
The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 300 nautical miles (560 km) north east of Cayenne, French Guiana by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 41 crew and 8 Gunners.[132] |
| Nino Bixio | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship, carrying about 3,200 British prisoners of war, was torpedoed by the submarine HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy) in the Mediterranean Sea off Greece. She was towed to Pylos Greece, and beached. She later was towed to Venice, Italy, and sunk there as a blockship. |
| P4 | Soviet Union |
World War II: The barge was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Pechora Sea near Matveev Island by U-209 ( Kriegsmarine). Survivors were rescued by the tug Nord ( Soviet Union) and the minesweepers T-54 and T-62 (both Soviet Navy).[133] |
| Princess Marguerite |  Canada |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Port Said,Egypt (32°03′N 32°47′E / 32.050°N 32.783°E) by U-83 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 49 of the 1,123 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Hero and HMS Kelvin (both Royal Navy).[134] |
| Samir | Egypt |
World War II: Convoy PG 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Windward Passage west of Haiti (18°30′N 75°20′W / 18.500°N 75.333°W) by U-658 ( Kriegsmarine).[135] |
| Sh-500 | Soviet Union |
World War II: The barge was shelled and sunk in the Pechora Sea near Matveev Island by U-209 ( Kriegsmarine). Survivors were rescued by the tug Nord ( Soviet Union) and the minesweepers T-54 and T-62 (both Soviet Navy).[136] |
| Triton | Norway |
World War II: Convoy SL 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (39°31′N 22°43′W / 39.517°N 22.717°W) by U-566 ( Kriegsmarine). All 44 people on board were rescued by Baron Dunmore ( United Kingdom).[137][138] |
| Wuri | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat off Aalborg, Denmark.[2] |
18 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arabistan | United Kingdom |
World War II: The Ocean Liner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 miles east of Aracuju, Brazil by Michel ( Kriegsmarine). 65 crewmen killed. Two of her crew are made POWs and eventually turned over to the Japanese.[139] |
| Balingkar | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy SL 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°34′N 19°49′W / 41.567°N 19.817°W) by U-214 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 93 crew.[140] |
| Blankaholm | Sweden |
World War II: Convoy TAW 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (19°41′N 76°50′W / 19.683°N 76.833°W) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 28 crew.[141] |
| C.F. Liljevalch | Sweden |
World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Västervik by L 3 ( Soviet Navy).[142] |
| Empire Bede | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy TAW 13: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea (19°41′N 76°50′W / 19.683°N 76.833°W) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 45 crew. She was scuttled by gunfire from HMS Pimpernel ( Royal Navy). |
| Hatarana | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SL 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (41°07′N 20°32′W / 41.117°N 20.533°W) by U-214 ( Kriegsmarine). All 108 crew were rescued by Corabella ( United Kingdom and HMS Penstemon ( Royal Navy), which scuttled Hatarana.[143] |
| John Hancock | United States |
World War II: Convoy TAW 13: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of Guantanamo Bay (19°41′N 76°50′W / 19.683°N 76.833°W) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine). All 49 crew were rescued by a Royal Navy corvette.[144][145] |
| HMS MTB 43 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The White 73'-class motor torpedo boat was shelled and sunk by Kriegsmarine surface craft off Gravelines, France.[146] |
| HMS MTB 218 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in Dover Strait.[147] |
| Perseo | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Safari ( Royal Navy) in the Mediterranean off Cape Carbonara, 15 miles south of Serpentara, Sardinia.[125][148] |
| Pozarica | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantellaria by HMS United ( Royal Navy).[2] |
| V 406 Hans Loh | Kriegsmarine |
The Vorpostenboot struck a submarine-laid mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay, west of Lacanau, France (45°02′N 1°33′W / 45.033°N 1.550°W).[149][150] |
19 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BPC 2 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank was lost on this date.[151] |
| HMS Berkeley | Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The Hunt-class destroyer was bombed by Lt. Leopold Wenger of 10./JG 2 in a Focke-Wulf Fw 190, and torpedoed and sunk by the destroyer HMS Albrighton ( Royal Navy)[152] in the English Channel off Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France, with the loss of 15 of her 146 crew and an unknown number of embarked Canadian soldiers.[153] |
| British Consul | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy TAW (S): The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Port of Spain, Trinidad (11°58′N 62°38′W / 11.967°N 62.633°W) by U-161 with the loss of two of the 42 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Clarkia ( Royal Navy). |
| City of Manila | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SL 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°21′N 18°20′W / 43.350°N 18.333°W) by U-406 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 96 crew. She was abandoned by the survivors, but was later reboarded by some of them. City of Manila later broke in two and sank. All 95 survivors were rescued by Empire Voice ( United Kingdom) and HMT Gorleston ( Royal Navy).[154] |
| Cressington Court | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Belém, Brazil (7°58′N 46°00′W / 7.967°N 46.000°W) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by Woensdrecht ( Netherlands).[155] |
| Empire Cloud | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy TAW (S): The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea northeast of Trinidad by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 54 crew. She sank at 10°54′N 62°10′W / 10.900°N 62.167°W on 21 August when under tow. |
| Jacyra | Brazil |
World War II: The barque was stopped in the South Atlantic off Itacaré (14°30′S 38°40′W / 14.500°S 38.667°W) by German submarine U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) and sunk by explosive charges after her six crew had been ordered into a lifeboat.[156][157] |
| HMS LCA 37, HMS LCA 52, HMS LCA 92, HMS LCA 92, HMS LCA 94, HMS LCA 97, HMS LCA 102, HMS LCA 192, HMS LCA 209, HMS LCA 214, HMS LCA 215, HMS LCA 237, HMS LCA 247, HMS LCA 251,HMS LCA 284, HMS LCA 314, HMS LCA 317, |
Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The Landing Craft, Assaults were lost on this date.[158] |
| HMS LCM 56 | Royal Navy |
World War II:The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost on this date.[159] |
| HMS LCS(M) 9, | Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The Landing Craft, Support (Mortar) was lost on this date.[160] |
| HMS LCF(L) 2 | Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The anti-aircraft fire support LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked at Dieppe, France.[161][162] |
| HMS LCP(L) 81, HMS LCP(L) 157, HMS LCP(L) 164, HMS LCP(L) 174, HMS LCP(L) 210, HMS LCP(L) 212, |
Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The Landing Craft, Personnel (Large) were lost on this date.[163] |
| HMS LCT 121 | Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked and abandoned at Dieppe, France.[164][165] |
| HMS LCT 124 | Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked and abandoned at Dieppe, France,(Either LCT 124 or 145 salvaged and put in German service as "Dieppe").[166][167] |
| HMS LCT 126 | Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked and abandoned at Dieppe, France.[168][169] |
| HMS LCT 145 | Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked and abandoned at Dieppe, France, (Either LCT 124 or 145 salvaged and put in German service as "Dieppe").[170][171] |
| HMS LCT 159 | Royal Navy |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was sunk at Dieppe, France.[172][173] |
| No. 574, No. 578 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Minesweepers were sunk in the Black Sea by R-36, R-37, R-166 ( Kriegsmarine).[174]</ref> |
| Sea Gull D | United Kingdom |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and damaged in the Caribbean Sea (11°38′N 67°42′W / 11.633°N 67.700°W) by U-217 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of the 74 people on board. The damaged ship rendezvoused with Kassos ( Switzerland) which rescued the survivors and salvaged the cargo. Sea Gull D was abandoned and left to sink.[175] |
| UJ-1404 Franken | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The auxiliary submarine chaser was shelled, rammed and sunk by HMS MGB 338 ( Royal Navy) off Dieppe, France (49°56′N 1°4′E / 49.933°N 1.067°E).[176] |
| West Celina | United States |
World War II: Convoy TAW (S): The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) north east of Isla Margarita, Venezuela (11°45′N 62°30′W / 11.750°N 62.500°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with no loss of her 39 crew or the 4 members of the Convoy Commodore's Staff, but the Convoy Commodore was killed. Survivors were rescued by Maracaibo (.svg.png){kind=small} Venezuela).[177] |
20 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nord | Soviet Union |
World War II: The Harbor Icebreaker was scuttled at Temryuk by the Red Army.[25] |
| SF 334 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.[178] |
| Skagerrak | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was sunk as a target.[179] |
| U-464 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type XIV submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy Squadron VP-73 with the loss of two of her 54 crew. She was scuttled by her crew, who were rescued by the trawler Skaftfellingur ( Iceland) and later transferred to HMS Castleton and HMS Newark (both Royal Navy) as prisoners of war. |
| V 312 Hanseat | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Vosportenboot was sunk on this date.[180] |
| Voykov | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Guard ship was lost on this date.[181] |
21 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Burlak | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[182] |
| City of Wellington | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (7°29′N 14°40′W / 7.483°N 14.667°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 73 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Velox ( Royal Navy).[183] |
| USS Lakatoi | United States Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary transport, a coastal freighter, capsized and sank in a storm in the Pacific Ocean off New Caledonia. 1 crewman killed. Survivors sail to New Caledonia landing 5 miles from Pam Head.[184] |
| Shinsei Maru No. 6 | Japan |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Ponape, Caroline Islands by USS Tambor ( United States Navy).[52] |
| Seikai Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kinkasan Harbour, Honshū by USS Guardfish ( United States Navy).[185] |
| Ural | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[186] |
22 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USS Blue | United States Navy |
World War II: Battle of Guadalcanal: The Bagley-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Guadalcanal by Kawakaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of nine of her 158 crew. She was scuttled the next day. |
| Chaika | Soviet Union |
World War II: The motor boat was captured and scuttled in the Matochkin Strait by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine).[187] |
| Generale Antonio Cantore | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Generale Antonio Cantore class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank north-east of Bomba, Libya. The mine was one of a number laid 17 days previously by HMS Porpoise ( Royal Navy).[188] |
| Hammaren | Sweden |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (13°00′S 38°15′W / 13.000°S 38.250°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 31 crew.[189] |
| USS Ingraham | United States Navy |
The Gleaves-class destroyer collided in the Atlantic Ocean off Nova Scotia, Canada, with USS Chemung ( United States Navy and sank with the loss of 197 of her 208 crew. |
| Tatsuho Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Convoy No.152: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (25°52′N 121°29′E / 25.867°N 121.483°E) north of Formosa by USS Haddock ( United States Navy). 26 passengers and 12 crew killed.[190] |
| U-458 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south east of Pantelleria, Italy (36°25′N 12°39′E / 36.417°N 12.650°E) by HMS Easton ( Royal Navy) and Pindos ( Hellenic Navy) with the loss of eight of her 47 crew.[191] |
| U-654 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north of Colón, Panama by a B-18 aircraft of the 45th Bombardment Squadron, United States Army Air Forces with the loss of all 44 crew.[192] |
23 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ankara | Nazi Germany |
World War II: The tug was torpedoed and sunk by M-36 ( Soviet Navy) off Odessa (44°49′N 30°12′E / 44.817°N 30.200°E).[193] |
| Hamla | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Freetown, Sierra Leone (5°30′N 15°00′W / 5.500°N 15.000°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 40 crew.[194] |
| M 3206 Neubau | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Scheldt.[2] |
| Shturman | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Guard ship was lost on this date.[195] |
24 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bug | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[196] |
| Burya | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Uragan class guard ship was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari .[197] |
| Don | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[198] |
| Kijbyshev | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Kara Sea north west of Dikson Island (73°52′N 77°40′E / 73.867°N 77.667°E) by U-601 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all hands.[199] |
| M-33 | .svg.png){kind=small} Soviet Navy |
World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk by a mine of a flanking barrage laid by the minelayers Amiral Murgescu and Dacia ( Romanian Naval Forces).[200] |
| HMS ML 103 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Fairmile A motor launch sunk by a mine in Dover Strait.[201] |
| Medvezhonok | Soviet Union |
World War II: The harbour tug was shelled and sunk in the Kara Sea (73°52′N 77°40′E / 73.867°N 77.667°E) by U-601 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all hands.[202] |
| Moena | Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°25′N 57°15′W / 13.417°N 57.250°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 87 crew. Survivors were rescued by Cromarty ( United Kingdom).[203] |
| Nathaniel Bacon | United States |
The Liberty ship collided with Esso Belgium (flag unknown) at New York and was beached. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[204] |
| Otowasan Maru | Japan |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Manila, Philippines by USS Seawolf ( United States Navy).[2] |
| Peter von Danzig | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat.[205] |
| Ryūjō | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Battle of the Eastern Solomons: The aircraft carrier was bombed, torpedoed and sunk by aircraft from USS Saratoga ( United States Navy) with the loss of 120 of her 924 crew. |
| Seikai Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kinkasan by USS Guardfish ( United States Navy).[206] |
| T-204 Fugas | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Fugas class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari.[197] |
| Tourcoing | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Swinemünde, Germany.[207] |
25 August
- For the scuttling of Sperrbrecher 14 Brockenheim on this day, see the entry for 22 June 1942.
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abbekerk | Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°05′N 30°50′W / 52.083°N 30.833°W) by U-604 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Wallflower ( Royal Navy).[208] |
| Amakura | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy WAT 15: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) south east of Port Morant, Jamaica (17°46′N 75°52′W / 17.767°N 75.867°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her 44 crew.[209] |
| A. Sibiryakov | Soviet Navy |
World War II: Operation Wunderland: The icebreaker was shelled and sunk in the Kara Sea off Russky Island by Admiral Scheer ( Kriegsmarine). 79 killed, 19 taken POW, and 1 rescued by Soviets.[71] |
| Cuba Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The Cuba Maru class Transport ran aground on a reef in dense fog (46°23′N 143°37′E / 46.383°N 143.617°E) 13 nautical miles east of Kita-Shiretoko-Mishchi in the Sea of Okhotsk. Breaks in two during a Typhoon on the 28th, and sinks on the 29th.[210] |
| Empire Breeze | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ON 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 49 crew. She sank on or after 27 August. Survivors were rescued by Irish Willow ( Ireland). |
| Franz Bohmke | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
| Harmonides | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean east of One and a Half Degree Channel 1°47′N 77°27′E / 1.783°N 77.450°E by I-165 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). 2 Gunners and 12 crewmen killed.[211] |
| Katvaldis | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ONS 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (48°55′N 35°10′W / 48.917°N 35.167°W) by U-605 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by Stockport ( United Kingdom).[212] |
| Kenryu Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Battle of the Eastern Solomons: The Armed Merchant Cruiser was bombed and sunk 40 miles north east of Santa Isabel Island (07°47′S 160°13′E / 7.783°S 160.217°E) by US Navy aircraft. Survivors rescued by Mutsuki, Yayoi, PB-01, and PB-02 all ( Imperial Japanese Navy). She is scuttled with a torpedo launched by Mutsuki while the destroyer is sinking.[213] |
| Mutsuki | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Battle of the Eastern Solomons: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk 40 miles north east of Santa Isabel Island (07°47′S 160°13′E / 7.783°S 160.217°E) by 4 US Army B-17s while assisting Kenryu Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy). She scuttles Kenryu Maru and is in turn scuttled by Yayoi ( Imperial Japanese Navy). 41 crew killed and 11 wounded.[214] |
| Senyo Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Formosa by USS Growler ( United States Navy).[215] |
| Sheaf Mount | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ONS 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (48°55′N 35°10′W / 48.917°N 35.167°W) by U-605 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by Stockport ( United Kingdom).[216] |
| Showa Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea by USS Seawolf ( United States Navy).[109] |
| Stad Amsterdam | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy WAT 15: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (16°39′N 73°15′W / 16.650°N 73.250°W) by U-164 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 38 crew.[217] |
| Trolla | Norway |
World War II: Convoy ON 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°55′N 35°10′W / 48.917°N 35.167°W) by U-438 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 22 crew. Survivors were rescued by Potentilla ( Royal Norwegian Navy).[218][219] |
| Ulm | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The minelayer was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the White Sea south east of Bear Island, Norway by HMS Marne, HMS Martin, and HMS Onslaught (all Royal Navy). 132 crewmen killed. The R.N. Destroyers rescued 60 survivors.[220] |
| Viking Star | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) south south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (6°00′N 14°00′W / 6.000°N 14.000°W) by U-130 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 61 crew.[221] |
26 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Monrovia, Liberia (5°30′N 14°04′W / 5.500°N 14.067°W) by U-130 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 44 people on board. The captain was taken on board U-130 as a prisoner of war. The rest of the survivors were rescued by RFA Fortol ( Royal Fleet Auxiliary).[222] |
| Deznev | Soviet Navy |
World War II: Battle of Dikson:The Guard Ship was shelled, damaged and beached to prevent sinking at Dikson by Admiral Scheer ( Kriegsmarine).[223][224] |
| Empire Kumari | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy LW 38: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (31°58′N 34°21′E / 31.967°N 34.350°E) by U-375 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 92 crew. She was beached at Haifa, Palestine but subsequently sank. The wreck was scrapped in June 1952.[47][225] |
| Shch-208 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk by a mine of a flaking barrage, probably laid by the minelayers Amiral Murgescu and Dacia ( Romanian Naval Forces).[226] |
| Teinshum Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Formosa Straits by USS Haddock ( United States Navy).[227] |
| RFA Thelma | Royal Fleet Auxiliary |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°20′N 58°10′W / 13.333°N 58.167°W) by U-162 with the loss of two of the 33 people on board. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy ship.[228] |
| UJ-1216 Star XXI | Kriegsmarine |
World War II:The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk at Vik, Norway by TK-152 ( Soviet Navy).[2][229] |
27 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | United States |
World War II: Convoy SG 6F: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Belle Isle Strait (51°53′N 55°48′W / 51.883°N 55.800°W) by U-517 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 7 passengers and 7 crewmen of the 562 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USS Bernadou ( United States Navy, USCGC Mojave ( United States Coast Guard) and HMCS Trail ( Royal Canadian Navy) or reached shore in their lifeboats.[230] |
| Clan Macwhirter | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SL 119: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°45′N 18°45′W / 35.750°N 18.750°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 11 of her 86 crew. Survivors were rescued by Pedro Nunes ( Portuguese Navy). |
| Cobra | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was sunk at Schiedam, the Netherlands, by aircraft.[231] |
| Deilpi | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spada, Crete by Royal Air Force aircraft.[2] |
| Else | Denmark |
The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat off Samsø.[2] |
| Esso Aruba | United States |
World War II: Convoy TAW 15: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (18°09′N 74°38′W / 18.150°N 74.633°W) by U-511 ( Kriegsmarine). She was beached the next day at Guantanamo Bay. Later repaired, returned to service in February 1943.[232] |
| Istria | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spada, Crete by Royal Air Force aircraft.[2] |
| Paolina | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Algeria.[2] |
| Raeder | Kriegsmarine |
The coaster ran aground at Hustadvika, Norway. Salvage attempts were abandoned on 3 September and she was declared a total loss.[233] |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy TAW 15: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of Guantanamo Bay (18°09′N 74°38′W / 18.150°N 74.633°W) by U-511 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS SC-522 ( United States Navy).[234] |
| San Fabian | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy TAW 15: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) south south east of Guantanamo Bay (18°09′N 74°38′W / 18.150°N 74.633°W) by U-511 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 26 of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Lea and USS PC-38 (both United States Navy).[235] |
| Tokai Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Guam by USS Snapper ( United States Navy).[236] |
28 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arlyn | United States |
World War II: Convoy SG 6: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Belle Isle Strait (51°44′N 55°40′W / 51.733°N 55.667°W by U-165 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of her 54 crew. She was abandoned by survivors, who were rescued by Harjurand ( Panama) or reached land in their lifeboat. Arlyn was sunk later that day by U-517 ( Kriegsmarine).[237] |
| Asagiri | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk near of Santa Isabel Island (08°00′S 160°10′E / 8.000°S 160.167°E) by USMC SBD Dauntlesss from Henderson Field. 60 troops and 62 crew killed. 135 troops and 135 crew rescued by Amagiri ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[238] |
| City of Cardiff | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SL 119: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal (40°20′N 16°02′W / 40.333°N 16.033°W) by U-566 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 of her 84 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Rochester ( Royal Navy).[239] |
| Laramie | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-165 ( Kriegsmarine). She was then torpedoed and sunk by U-517 ( Kriegsmarine).[2] |
| U-94 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (17°40′N 74°30′W / 17.667°N 74.500°W by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy and HMCS Oakville ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of nineteen of her 45 crew. |
| Zuiderkerk | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy SL 119: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon (40°20′N 16°02′W / 40.333°N 16.033°W) by U-566 ( Kriegsmarine). The ship was scuttled the next day by HMS Erne, whilst HMS Leith (both Royal Navy) rescued the 68 crew.[240] |
29 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Eridge | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off El Daba, Egypt by MTSM-228 ( Regia Marina). She was towed to Alexandria by HMS Aldenham ( Royal Navy) where she was declared a constructive total loss. HMS Eridge serves as a depot ship for the rest of the war and was scrapped in 1946. |
| I-123 | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The I-121-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Solomon Sea (09°21′S 160°43′E / 9.350°S 160.717°E) by USS Gamble ( United States Navy). Lost with all 71 hands.[241] |
| M 3606 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium in an Allied air raid.[2] |
| Malaita | Australia |
World War II: Battle of Milne Bay: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged by Ro-33 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). She was later scuttled by HMAS Arunta ( Royal Australian Navy).[2] |
| Ro-33 | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Battle of Milne Bay: The Ro-33 class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (09°36′S 147°06′E / 9.600°S 147.100°E) by HMAS Arunta ( Royal Australian Navy). Lost with all 70 hands.[40] |
| Topa Topa | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north of Cayenne, French Guiana (10°16′N 51°30′W / 10.267°N 51.500°W) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of the 60 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Clan Macinnes ( United Kingdom).[242] |
30 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USS Casco | United States Navy |
World War II:The Barnegat-class seaplane tender was torpedoed and damaged in Nazan Bay, Alaska by RO-61 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of five crew. She was beached, but was refloated on 12 September. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. |
| USS Colhoun | United States Navy |
World War II: The High-speed transport, a former Wickes-class destroyer, was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands (9°24′S 160°01′E / 9.400°S 160.017°E) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 51 of her 100 crew. |
| Jack Carnes | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (45°35′N 28°02′W / 45.583°N 28.033°W) by U-705 ( Kriegsmarine), She was torpedoed and sunk the next day at 41°35′N 29°01′W / 41.583°N 29.017°W by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with no loss during the sinking. Survivors sail off in 2 lifeboats, one with 4 Gunners and 24 crewmen reach The Azores on Sept 5, the other lifeboat is never seen again with the loss of 10 Gunners and 28 crewmen.[243] |
| Jan Tomp | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off Sochi by S 28 and S 102 ( Kriegsmarine). 5 crew killed. 37 crew rescued.[25] |
| Monstella | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by Rorqual ( Royal Navy) and beached at Corfu, Greece. Scrapped post-war.[244] |
| No. 059 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-4 class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.[245] |
| Sanandrea | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Santa Maria di Leuca, Apulia by Royal Air Force aircraft.[2] |
| Sir Huon | Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°52′N 54°00′W / 10.867°N 54.000°W) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine). All 46 crew were rescued by Tambour ( Panama) and 13 de Diciembre ( Argentina).[246] |
| Star of Oregon | United States |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad (11°48′N 59°45′W / 11.800°N 59.750°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by a United States Navy patrol boat.[247][248] |
| RFA Vardaas | Royal Fleet Auxiliary |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north east of Tobago (11°35′N 60°40′W / 11.583°N 60.667°W) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine).[249] |
| West Lashaway | United States |
World War II: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°30′N 55°10′W / 10.500°N 55.167°W) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 4 passengers, 8 Gunners and 26 crewmen killed in the sinking or who died during the ordeal after the sinking. Most survivors, 1 woman and 4 children who were passengers, 1 Gunner and 11 crewmen, were rescued by Vimy ( Royal Navy) on Sept. 18. One crewman was rescued by a West Indies fishing boat on Sept. 24.[250] |
31 August
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abruzzi | Italy |
World War II: The tanker was damaged off Cape Spada, Crete by Royal Air Force aircraft and was beached the next day.[2] |
| Anglo-Norse | United Kingdom |
The cargo ship caught fire whilst under repair in the River Tyne and sank when her cargo of ammunition exploded. Refloated on 3 September, repaired and re-entered service as Empire Norse.[47] |
| Bronxville | Norway |
World War II: Convoy SC 97: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°13′N 33°40′W / 57.217°N 33.667°W) by U-609 ( Kriegsmarine). All 39 crew were rescued by Perth ( United Kingdom).[251] |
| Capira | Panama |
World War II: Convoy SC 97: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°13′N 33°40′W / 57.217°N 33.667°W) with the loss of five of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Drumheller ( Royal Canadian Navy) and Perth ( United Kingdom).[252] |
| Eifuku Maru | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Formosa by USS Growler ( United States Navy).[215] |
| Ro-61 | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The Japanese Type L submarine was depth charged and damaged by two US Navy PBYs from Squadrons VP-42 and 43, then depth carged, shelled and sunk in the Bering Sea off Atka Island Alaska (52°36′N 173°57′W / 52.600°N 173.950°W) by USS Reid ( United States Navy). 60 crew killed, including the C.O., 5 rescued by USS Reid.[253] |
| Picci Fassio | Italy |
World War II: The tanker was sunk of Cape Spada, Crete by Royal Air Force aircraft.[2] |
| Winamac | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°36′N 54°34′W / 10.600°N 54.567°W) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 30 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Lugard ( United Kingdom).[254] |
Unknown date
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anibal Benevolo | Brazil |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by Axis forces.[255] |
| K-2 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The K-class submarine left base on 26 August and was not heard from again.[256] |
| HMS LCM 23, HMS LCM 24, HMS LCM 25, HMS LCM 34, HMS LCM 45, HMS LCM 510 HMS LCM 516 |
Royal Navy |
World War II:The Landing Craft, Mechanized were lost sometime in August.[257] |
| HMS LCP(R) 1008, | Royal Navy |
The Landing Craft, Personnel (Ramped) was lost sometime in August.[258] |
| M-173 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The M-class submarine was lost 6–18 August off Norway.[259] |
| Morosini | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was lost in the Bay of Biscay to unknown causes in late August.[260] |
| U-578 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Bay of Biscay on or after 6 August with the loss of all 40 crew. Cause unknown.[261] |
| 163 | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pompano ( United States Navy) sometime after 23 August.[262] |
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