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The list of shipwrecks in December 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1940 .
1 December
For the sinking of Port Wellington on this day, see the entry for 30 November 1940
List of shipwrecks: 1 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Appalachee
United Kingdom
World War II : Convoy HX 90 : The tanker (8,826 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°30′N 20°00′W / 54.500°N 20.000°W / 54.500; -20.000 ) by a U-101 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of seven of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by Heliotrope ( Royal Navy ).[1] [2]
British Officer
United Kingdom
World War II: The tanker (6,990 GRT, 1922) struck a mine in mouth of the Tyne and broke in two. The stern section sank and the bow section was towed to port. Five crew were killed.[1] [3]
Her Majesty
United Kingdom
World War II: The paddle steamer (235 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Southampton , Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1]
Loch Ranza
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy HX 90 : The cargo ship (4,958 GRT, 1934) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (54°37′N 18°54′W / 54.617°N 18.900°W / 54.617; -18.900 ) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine ). She was beached in Rothesay Bay on 9 December. Subsequently repaired and returned to service in May 1941.[4]
Oslofjord
Norway
World War II: The troopship (18,673 GRT, 1938) struck a mine off the mouth of the Newcastle upon Tyne , Northumberland , United Kingdom and was beached at Tynemouth with her back broken. There was one casualty.[5] [6] She broke in two, capsized, and sank in bad weather at 55°0.17′N 1°23.72′W / 55.00283°N 1.39533°W / 55.00283; -1.39533 on 21–22 January 1941.[7] [8]
Palmella
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy OG 46 : The cargo ship (1,578 GRT, 1920) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°30′N 13°30′W / 40.500°N 13.500°W / 40.500; -13.500 ) by U-37 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of one of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Navemar ( Spain ).[1] [9] [10]
HMCS Saguenay
Royal Canadian Navy
World War II: (1,337/1,747 t, 1931) Torpedoed 300 miles (480 km) west of Ireland by the Italian submarine Argo ( Regia Marina ) while escorting Convoy HG-47, and managed to return to Barrow-in-Furness largely under her own power,[11] but with 21 dead and without most of her bow
Santos
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (5,943 GRT, 1928) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Ostend , West Flanders , Belgium by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[12]
Tribesman
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (6,242 GRT, 1937) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Verde , Portugal (15°00′N 35°00′W / 15.000°N 35.000°W / 15.000; -35.000 ) by Admiral Scheer ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of eight of her 53 crew. 14 crew were taken as prisoners of war .[1] [13]
2 December
List of shipwrecks: 2 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Conch
United Kingdom
World War II : Convoy HX 90 : The tanker (8,376 GRT, 1931) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) west of Bloody Foreland , County Donegal , Ireland (55°40′N 19°00′W / 55.667°N 19.000°W / 55.667; -19.000 ) by U-47 ( Kriegsmarine ). She was torpedoed and sunk the next day at that location by U-95 ( Kriegsmarine ). All 53 crew were rescued by HMCS St. Laurent ( Royal Canadian Navy ).[1] [14] [15]
HMS Forfar
Royal Navy
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser (16,402 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°35′N 18°18′W / 54.583°N 18.300°W / 54.583; -18.300 ) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 173 lives of the 194 crew. Survivors were rescued by Dunsley ( United Kingdom ), HMCS St. Laurent ( Royal Canadian Navy ) and HMS Viscount ( Royal Navy ).[1]
Goodleigh
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy HX 90 : The cargo ship (5,448 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°02′N 18°45′W / 55.033°N 18.750°W / 55.033; -18.750 ) by U-52 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of one of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Viscount ( Royal Navy ).[1] [16] [17]
Gwalia
Sweden
World War II: Convoy OG 46 : The cargo ship (1,258 GRT, 1907) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal (39°22′N 14°22′W / 39.367°N 14.367°W / 39.367; -14.367 ) by U-37 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 16 of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy destroyer.[1] [18] [19] [20]
Jeanne M
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy OG 46 : The cargo ship (2,465 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (39°19′N 13°54′W / 39.317°N 13.900°W / 39.317; -13.900 ) by U-37 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of seven of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Erin ( Royal Navy ).[1] [21] [22]
Jolly Girls
United Kingdom
World War II: The coaster (483 GRT, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Newcastle upon Tyne , Northumberland . All crew were rescued.[1] [23]
Kavak
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy HX 90 : The cargo ship (2,782 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°00′N 19°30′W / 55.000°N 19.500°W / 55.000; -19.500 ) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 25 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Viscount ( Royal Navy ).[1] [24]
Kilgarran Castle
United Kingdom
World War II: The trawler (276 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°21′N 8°35′W / 51.350°N 8.583°W / 51.350; -8.583 ) by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of Küstenfliegergruppe 406, Luftwaffe .[1] [25]
Lady Glanely
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy HX 90 : The cargo ship (5,497 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°00′N 20°00′W / 55.000°N 20.000°W / 55.000; -20.000 ) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 33 crew.[1] [26]
Pacific President
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy HX 90 : The cargo ship (7,113 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (56°04′N 18°45′W / 56.067°N 18.750°W / 56.067; -18.750 ) by U-43 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 51 crew.[1] [27]
Samnanger
Norway
World War II: Convoy OB 251 : The cargo ship (4,276 GRT, 1918) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean at approximately 53°N 19°W / 53°N 19°W / 53; -19 by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 30 crew.[28] [29] [30] [31]
Stirlingshire
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (6,022 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km) west of Bloody Foreland (55°36′N 16°22′W / 55.600°N 16.367°W / 55.600; -16.367 ) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine ). All crew were rescued by Empire Pride ( United Kingdom ).[1] [32]
Tasso
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (1,586 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°03′N 18°04′W / 55.050°N 18.067°W / 55.050; -18.067 ) by U-52 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of five of her 32 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Viscount ( Royal Navy ).[1] [33]
Victor Ross
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy HX 90 : The tanker (12,247 GRT, 1933) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (56°04′N 18°30′W / 56.067°N 18.500°W / 56.067; -18.500 ) by U-43 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 44 crew.[34]
Ville d'Arlon
Belgium
World War II: Convoy HX 90 : The passenger ship (7,555 GRT, 1920) straggled behind the convoy due to defects with her steering. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, (55°00′N 19°30′W / 55.000°N 19.500°W / 55.000; -19.500 ) by U-47 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 56 people on board.[1] [35]
Wilhelmina
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy HX 90 : The cargo ship (6,725 GRT, 1909) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°43′N 15°06′W / 55.717°N 15.100°W / 55.717; -15.100 ) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of five of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Gentian ( Royal Navy ).[1] [36]
3 December
4 December
List of shipwrecks: 4 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Daphne
Sweden
World War II : Convoy OG 46 : The cargo ship (1,513 GRT, 1890) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cabo Espichel , Portugal (38°12′N 9°26′W / 38.200°N 9.433°W / 38.200; -9.433 ) by U-37 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 18 of her 19 crew.[1] [39]
Edwin Duke
United States
The 69-foot (21 m) tug sank during a storm in 55 feet (17 m) of water in the North Atlantic Ocean off Jones Beach Island south of Long Island , New York . The cutter USCGC Pontchartrain ( United States Coast Guard ) took off her crew before she sank.[40] [41]
Helene
Belgium
World War II: The trawler (145 GRT, 1937) struck a mine and sank off Milford Haven , Pembrokeshire , United Kingdom (51°41′N 5°09′W / 51.683°N 5.150°W / 51.683; -5.150 ).[1] [42]
Skogheim
Norway
World war II:The cargo ship (2,669 GRT, 1919) ran aground near the Songvår Lighthouse , Søgne , Vest-Agder and was wrecked. All 26 crew survived.[43]
5 December
List of shipwrecks: 5 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Amlwch Rose
United Kingdom
The collier (632 GRT, 1931) foundered in the Irish Sea north of Great Orme Head , Caernarvonshire with the loss of 10 crew.[44] [45]
Calipso
Regia Marina
World War II: The Template:Sclass- (795/1,023 t, 1938) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk , Libya . 90 of her crew were killed. There were 39 survivors.[46] [47]
HMS Cameron
Royal Navy
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- (1,190/1,590 t, 1919/1940) was bombed while in drydock at Portsmouth , Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. 14 crewmen were killed. She capsized as the drydock filled with water. Raised Feb. 1941 and repaired by April 1941 and used as a hull stress test ship.[1]
Klaus Schoke
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (5,830 GRT, 1938) sank three days after being intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores , Portugal (38°28′N 22°15′W / 38.467°N 22.250°W / 38.467; -22.250 ) by California ( Royal Navy ). After an attempt to scuttle her, she had been taken in tow to Gibraltar but sank en route. The 30 crew were captured.[1] [25] [48]
Nimbin
Australia
World War II: The cargo ship (1,052 GRT, 1927) struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Norah Head, New South Wales (33°15′S 151°47′E / 33.250°S 151.783°E / -33.250; 151.783 ) with the loss of seven of her 20 crew.[46] [49]
Oscar Midling
Finland
World War II: The cargo ship (2,182 GRT, 1889) was torpedoed and sunk in Ålesund , Norway (62°03′N 5°06′E / 62.050°N 5.100°E / 62.050; 5.100 ) by HMS Sunfish . ( Royal Navy ) with the loss of all 25 hands (23 crew and 2 Norwegian pilots).[1] [50] [51] [circular reference ] [52]
Privet
United Kingdom
World War II: The coaster (360 GRT, 1936) foundered in Liverpool Bay off Birkenhead , Cheshire with the loss of all nine crew.[53]
Silverpine
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy OB 252 : The cargo ship (5,066 GRT, 1924) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°14′N 18°08′W / 54.233°N 18.133°W / 54.233; -18.133 ) by Argo ( Regia Marina ) with the loss of 36 crew.[1] [54]
6 December
List of shipwrecks: 6 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Accomac
United Kingdom
The cargo ship (347 GRT, 1914) suffered a boiler explosion, ran aground and was wrecked at Pickie, Bangor, Northern Ireland . The whole crew was rescued.[55] [56]
Jupiter
Nazi Germany
World War II : The trawler (218 GRT, 1916) was sunk by enemy action.[1]
Mousse le Moyec
France
The collier (2,147 GRT, 1921) ran aground at Hartland Point , Devon , United Kingdom and was wrecked.[57]
Nyland
Norway
World War II: Convoy EN35 : The cargo ship (1,374 GRT, 1940) ran aground off Iona , Inner Hebrides , United Kingdom and sank with the loss of all 20 crew.[58]
HMS Regulus
Royal Navy
World War II: The Template:Sclass- (1,763/2,030 t, 1930) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Taranto , Apulia , Italy with the loss of all 55 crew.
Skrim
Norway
World War II: Convoy OB 252 : The cargo ship (1,902 GRT, 1917) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-43 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 23 crew.[59]
South Coaster
United Kingdom
The ship (513 GRT, 1916) was abandoned in the Bristol Channel . Her ten crew were rescued by Rachel and Mary Evans ( Royal National Lifeboat Institution )[60]
Supremity
United Kingdom
World War II: The coaster (554 GRT, 1939) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Whitstable , Kent with the loss of one crew member.[1] [61]
Triona
Australia
World War II: The cargo ship (4,413 GRT, 1931) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru (5°12′S 165°39′E / 5.200°S 165.650°E / -5.200; 165.650 ) by Komet and Orion (both Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of four crew. The survivors were taken as prisoners of war .[1] [62]
7 December
List of shipwrecks: 7 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
HMT Capricornus
Royal Navy
World War II : The naval trawler (219 GRT, 1917) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north east of Sheerness , Kent .[63]
HMT Cortina
Royal Navy
World War II: The naval trawler (213 GRT, 1913) collided with HMS Lormont ( Royal Navy ) at the mouth of the Humber . Both ships sank.[64] [65]
Farmsum
Netherlands
World War II: Convoy OB 252 : The cargo ship (5,237 GRT, 1929) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (52°11′N 22°56′W / 52.183°N 22.933°W / 52.183; -22.933 ) by U-99 ( Kriegsmarine ). with the loss of 16 of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Ambuscade ( Royal Navy ).[1] [66]
HMS Lormont
Royal Navy
World War II: The guard ship (1,561 GRT, 1927) collided with HMT Cortina ( Royal Navy ) at the mouth of the Humber . Both ships sank.[67]
Stolwijk
Netherlands
World War II: Convoy SC 13 : The cargo ship (2,499 GRT, 1920) ran aground between Inishdovey and Inishborin , County Donegal , Ireland and was wrecked with the loss of ten of her 28 crew.[68]
Vinni
Norway
World War II: The cargo ship (5,181 GRT, 1937) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Nauru by Komet ( Kriegsmarine ).[1]
Watkins F. Nisbet
Canada
The sailing ship (1,747 GRT) was wrecked or foundered.[69]
8 December
List of shipwrecks: 8 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Actuality
United Kingdom
World War II : The coaster (311 GRT, 1933) struck a mine and sank north west of the Isle of Sheppey , Kent 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Mouse Lightship ( United Kingdom ).[70]
Adalia
Nazi Germany
The cargo ship (3,199 or 3,214 GRT, 1921) collided with Mendoza ( Nazi Germany ) in the North Sea off Vlissingen , Zeeland , Netherlands and sank.[71]
Anthea
United Kingdom
The cargo ship (5,186 GRT, 1924) collided with Maasdam ( Netherlands ) off the coast of Canada (44°48′N 46°37′W / 44.800°N 46.617°W / 44.800; -46.617 ) and sank.[72]
Ashcrest
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy SC 13 : The cargo ship (5,652 GRT, 1920) straggled behind the convoy due to a broker rudder. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Ireland (55°12′N 10°20′W / 55.200°N 10.333°W / 55.200; -10.333 ) by U-140 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 38 crew.[1] [73] [74]
Beothic
Canada
The cargo ship (2,018 GRT, 1918) ran aground off Cape Bauld , Newfoundland and was wrecked.[75]
Calabria
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy SLS 56 : The cargo liner (9,515 GRT, 1922) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 295 nautical miles (546 km) off the Slyne Head Lighthouse , County Galway Ireland (52°43′N 18°07′W / 52.717°N 18.117°W / 52.717; -18.117 ) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all hands, 1 Gunner, 230 Indian sailors, and 129 crewmen.[1] [76]
Empire Jaguar
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (5,186 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 296 nautical miles (548 km) west south west of the Slyne Head Lighthouse , County Galway , Ireland (51°34′N 17°35′W / 51.567°N 17.583°W / 51.567; -17.583 ) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 37 crew.[77] [78]
Gorsethorn
United Kingdom
The cargo ship (429 GRT, 1917) foundered in Liverpool Bay .[79]
Idarwald
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (5,033 GRT, 1923) was intercepted in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba (21°34′N 84°25′W / 21.567°N 84.417°W / 21.567; -84.417 ) by HMS Diomede ( Royal Navy ) and an attempt was made to scuttle her. She finally sank on 9 December. The 45 men of the Idarwald’s crew were all captured by the Diomede.[1] [80] [81]
Komata
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (3,900 GRT, 1938) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of Nauru by Komet ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of two crew.[82]
Penang
Finland
World War II: The barque (2,019 GRT, 1905) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Bloody Foreland , County Donegal , Ireland (55°25′N 10°15′W / 55.417°N 10.250°W / 55.417; -10.250 ) by U-140 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 18 crew.[1] [83] [84]
Triadic
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (6,378 GRT, 1938) was captured and scuttled in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru (0°43′S 167°20′E / 0.717°S 167.333°E / -0.717; 167.333 ) by Orion ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of one crew member.[1] [85]
Triaster
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo liner (6,032 GRT, 1935) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Nauru by Orion ( Kriegsmarine ).[1] [86]
9 December
10 December
11 December
List of shipwrecks: 11 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Empire Statesman
United Kingdom
World War II : Convoy SLS 56 : The cargo ship (5,306 GRT, 1920) straggled behind the convoy due to problems with her engine. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°40′N 17°00′W / 53.667°N 17.000°W / 53.667; -17.000 ) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 32 crew.[1] [77] [93]
Rhein
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (6,031 GRT, 1925) was intercepted in the Straits of Florida (24°55′N 83°15′W / 24.917°N 83.250°W / 24.917; -83.250 ) by HNLMS Van Kinsbergen ( Koninklijk Marine ) and an attempt was made to scuttle her. The crew was picked up by the Van Kinsbergen. The burnt-out wreck was sunk later that day by HMS Caradoc ( Royal Navy ).[1] [94]
Robinia
United Kingdom
World War II: The trawler (208 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean (65°20′N 12°40′W / 65.333°N 12.667°W / 65.333; -12.667 ). All crew were rescued.[1]
Rotorua
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy HX 92 : The cargo ship (10,890 GRT, 1911) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off St Kilda, Scotland (58°56′N 1°20′W / 58.933°N 1.333°W / 58.933; -1.333 ) by U-96 with the loss of 22 of the 132 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMT Alsey , HMT Ebor Wyke and HMT Varanga (all Royal Navy ).[1] [95]
Towa
Netherlands
World War II: Convoy HX 92 : The cargo ship (5,419 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of the Outer Hebrides , United Kingdom (58°50′N 10°10′W / 58.833°N 10.167°W / 58.833; -10.167 by U-96 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 18 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Matabele ( Royal Navy ).[96]
12 December
List of shipwrecks: 12 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Dionyssios Stathatos
Greece
World War II : Convoy HX 91 : The cargo ship (5,168 GRT, 1919) foundered in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all hands.[97]
Macedonier
Belgium
World War II : Convoy HX 92 : The cargo ship (5,227 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of St Kilda , United Kingdom (57°52′N 8°42′W / 57.867°N 8.700°W / 57.867; -8.700 ) by U-96 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of four of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by Súlan ( Iceland ).[28] [98] [99]
Margrethe
Denmark
World War II: The fishing vessel (39 GRT, 1900) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Sylt , Germany. Three crew were killed.[100] [101]
Stureholm
Sweden
World War II: Convoy HX 92 : The cargo ship (4,575 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 755 nautical miles (1,398 km) south south west of Reykjavík , Iceland by U-96 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 32 crew.[1] [102]
13 December
14 December
List of shipwrecks: 14 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Branlebas
Royal Navy
The Template:Sclass- (610/834 t, 1938) sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the Eddystone Rocks during a storm with the loss of 101 crew. There were only 3 survivors who were rescued by Mistral ( Free French Naval Forces ).[1] [25] [105]
Cardross
United Kingdom
The coaster (1,896 GRT, 1919) collided with Fiona ( United Kingdom ) off Sydney , Australia (34°07′S 151°32′E / 34.117°S 151.533°E / -34.117; 151.533 ) and sank.[21]
Euphorbia
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (3,380 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of Rockall , Inverness-shire by U-100 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 34 crew.[1] [106]
Kyleglen
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (3,670 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (58°00′N 25°00′W / 58.000°N 25.000°W / 58.000; -25.000 ) by U-100 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 36 crew.[1] [107]
Naiade
Regia Marina
World War II: The Template:Sclass- (680/837 t, 1933) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bardia , Libya (32°03′N 25°26′E / 32.050°N 25.433°E / 32.050; 25.433 ) by HMS Hereward and HMS Hyperion (both Royal Navy ). One crew was killed, the 47 survivors were captured.[1] [108]
Western Prince
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo liner (10,926 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) west of the Orkney Islands (59°32′N 17°47′W / 59.533°N 17.783°W / 59.533; -17.783 ) by U-96 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 15 of the 169 people on board; survivors were rescued by HMS Active ( Royal Navy ) and Baron Kinnaird ( United Kingdom ).[1] [109] [110]
15 December
16 December
17 December
List of shipwrecks: 17 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
HMS Acheron
Royal Navy
World War II : The A-class destroyer (1,350/1,773 t, 1931) struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight while on trials with the loss of 45 dockyard workers and 151 crewmen. There were 19 survivors.[116]
Aquiety
United Kingdom
World War II: The coaster (370 GRT, 1934) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary south of Southend , Essex with the loss of six crew.[112] [117]
Belvedere
United Kingdom
World War II: The coaster (869 GRT, 1922) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of the Isle of Sheppey , Kent with the loss four of her six crew.[112] [118]
Beneficient
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (2,944 GRT, 1931) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of the Isle of Sheppey with the loss of six of her crew.[119]
HMT Carry On
Royal Navy
World War II: The trawler (93 GRT, 1919) struck a mine and sank east of the Nore Sand Lightship with the loss of seven crew.[120]
Galata
Italy
World War II: The coaster (618 GRT) was shelled and sunk at Bardia , Libya by HMS Ladybird , HMS Terror (both Royal Navy ), HMAS Voyager and HMAS Vendetta (both Royal Australian Navy ).[112]
Giuseppina D
Italy
World War II: The coaster (431 GRT) was shelled and sunk at Bardia by HMS Ladybird , HMS Terror (both Royal Navy ), HMAS Voyager and HMAS Vendetta (both Royal Australian Navy ).[112]
Inga
Finland
The cargo ship (1,883 GRT) collided with Silkeborg ( Denmark ) in the Kiel Canal , Germany and sank.[98]
Inver
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (1,543 GRT, 1919) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of 17 crew.[121]
Malrix
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (703 GRT, 1922) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Whitstable , Kent with the loss of eight crew.[112] [122]
Paranaguá
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (6,062 GRT, 1939) struck a mine off Den Helder , North Holland , Netherlands (52°55′N 4°41′E / 52.917°N 4.683°E / 52.917; 4.683 ) and sank.[123]
Salvador
Uruguay
World War II: The passenger ship (181 GRT) departed from Istanbul , Turkey carry 327 passengers - Bulgarian Jewish refugees. She had a capacity for only 40 passengers. The ship foundered in the Sea of Marmara with the loss of 204 passengers.[124]
HMT Thomas Connolly
Royal Navy
World War II: The boom defence vessel (290 GRT, 1918) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of one crew member.[112] [125]
Vincenzino
Italy
World War II: The coaster (190 GRT) was shelled and sunk at Bardia by HMS Ladybird , HMS Terror (both Royal Navy ), HMAS Voyager and HMAS Vendetta (both Royal Australian Navy ).[112]
18 December
List of shipwrecks: 18 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Anastassia
Greece
World War II: Convoy SC 15 : The cargo ship (2,883 GRT, 1905) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°24′N 19°04′W / 54.400°N 19.067°W / 54.400; -19.067 ) by Veniero ( Regia Marina ) with the loss of 18 of her 28 crew. The survivors were taken as prisoners of war . She was observed drifting on 20 December, and later sank.[112] [126] [127]
Birkenfels
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (6,322 GRT, 1922) was anchored off Vlissingen , Belgium, when she was sunk by depth charges dropped alongside her by MTB 31 ( Royal Navy ) after two failed torpedo attacks. There were 9 dead and missing and 39 survivors.[112] [128]
Napier Star
United Kingdom
World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner (10,116 or 10,583 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (58°58′N 23°13′W / 58.967°N 23.217°W / 58.967; -23.217 ) by U-100 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 71 of the 99 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Vaalaren ( Sweden ).[112] [129]
Chassiron
France
World War II: The tug (172 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gironde Estuary by HMS Tuna ( Royal Navy ).[112]
RFA Osage
Royal Navy
World War II: The tanker (1,010 GRT, 1914) was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Wicklow Head , County Wicklow , Ireland by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln , Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe . All crew were rescued.[25] [130]
HMT Refundo
Royal Navy
World War II: The naval trawler (258 GRT, 1917) struck a mine and damaged in the Orwell Estuary off Harwich , Essex (51°56′06″N 1°21′02″E / 51.93500°N 1.35056°E / 51.93500; 1.35056 ) with the loss of two crew. She was taken in tow but sank.[112] [131]
19 December
For the scuttling of the Greek cargo ship Eugenia Cambasis on this day, see the entry for 28 November 1940 .
List of shipwrecks: 19 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Amicus
United Kingdom
World War II : Convoy SC 15 : The cargo ship (3,660 GRT, 1925) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°10′N 15°50′W / 54.167°N 15.833°W / 54.167; -15.833 ) by Alpino Bagnolini ( Regia Marina ) with the loss of all 37 crew.[112] [127] [132]
Arinia
United Kingdom
World War II: The tanker (8,024 GRT, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off the Nore Lightship ( United Kingdom ) with the loss of all 60 people on board.[112] [133]
Erling Skjalgson
Norway
The cargo ship (147 GRT, 1891) foundered in the North Sea off Jæren , Rogaland . All six crew were rescued by a fishing vessel.[134] [135]
Freienfels
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (7,563 GRT, 1929) struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea south of Livorno , Tuscany , Italy and sank.[112]
Geierfels
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (7,605 GRT, 1930) struck a mine south of Livorno and sank.[112]
Isolda
United Kingdom
World War II: The lightship tender (734 GRT, 1928) was bombed and sunk in St. George's Channel off Carnsore Point , County Wexford , Ireland by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln , Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe with the loss of six crew.[25] [112]
Jacob Maersk
Denmark
The cargo ship (2,245 GRT, 1921) sank off Copenhagen .[136]
HMT Proficient
Royal Navy
The naval trawler (58 GRT, 1910) ran aground at Whitby , Yorkshire and was wrecked.[137]
Rhône
Vichy French Navy
World War II: The tanker (2,785 GRT, 1910) was torpedoed and sunk by mistake in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Juby , Morocco by U-37 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 11 crew.[138]
Sfax
Vichy French Navy
World War II: The Template:Sclass- (1,547/2,049 t, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk by mistake in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Juby, Morocco by U-37 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 65 of her 69 crew.[139] [140]
20 December
21 December
List of shipwrecks: 21 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Anvers
Nazi Germany
World War II: The ship was towing a barge on a convoy from Granville to Jersey Channel Islands when it got into difficulties and ended up sinking on the Chausey islands.[143]
Charles Pratt
Panama
World War II : The tanker (8,982 GRT, 1916) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Sierra Leone (8°26′N 16°50′W / 8.433°N 16.833°W / 8.433; -16.833 ) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of two of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Gascony and Langleegorse (both United Kingdom ).[112] [144] [145]
Innisfallen
Ireland
Innisfallen
World War II: The ferry (3,071 GRT, 1930) struck a mine off the Wirral Peninsula , Cheshire , United Kingdom and sank with the loss of four of the 220 people on board.
HMS LCP(L) 30
Royal Navy
World War II: The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost on this date.[146]
Mangen
Sweden
World War II: Convoy OG 47 : The cargo ship (1,253 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of Oporto , Portugal (40°45′N 16°50′W / 40.750°N 16.833°W / 40.750; -16.833 ) by Mocenigo ( Regia Marina ) with the loss of eight crew. Survivors were rescued by Garm ( Sweden ).[147]
Norge
Italy
World War II: The cargo ship (6,511 GRT, 1907) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of the Kerkennah Islands (34°39′N 10°48′E / 34.650°N 10.800°E / 34.650; 10.800 ) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 and 819 squadrons, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Illustrious ( Royal Navy ) with the loss of 3 lives.[112] [91] [148]
Peuceta
Italy
World War II: The cargo ship (1,926 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of the Kerkennah Islands (34°39′N 10°48′E / 34.650°N 10.800°E / 34.650; 10.800 ) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 and 819 squadrons, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Illustrious ( Royal Navy ) with the loss of 3 lives.[112] [91] [148]
River Thames
United Kingdom
The tug (88 GRT) sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness , Kent (51°28′N 0°46′E / 51.467°N 0.767°E / 51.467; 0.767 ) with the loss of three crew.[112] [149]
Silvio
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (1,293 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member.[112]
HMS Sun IX
Royal Navy
The naval tug (196 GRT, 1920) sank in the Thames Estuary north of Sheerness with the loss of three crew.[112] [150]
TIC 12
United Kingdom
The barge (118 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary (51°28′N 0°46′E / 51.467°N 0.767°E / 51.467; 0.767 ). All crew were rescued.[112]
22 December
List of shipwrecks: 22 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Anthippi N Michalos
Greece
World War II : Convoy SC 15 : The cargo ship (3,298 GRT, 1905) collided with Beaverdale ( United Kingdom ) in Caernarvon Bay , Wales (53°10′N 5°03′W / 53.167°N 5.050°W / 53.167; -5.050 ) and sank.[127] [151]
Antonietta
Italy
World War II : The sailing boat (70 GRT) was rammed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Brindisi by Papanikolis ( Royal Hellenic Navy ). All six crew survived.[112] [25] [91]
HMS H31
Royal Navy
The H-class submarine foundered at Campbeltown , Argyllshire . She was raised on 25 December. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[112]
HMS Hyperion
Royal Navy
World War II: The H-class destroyer (1,350/1,883 t, 1936) struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantelleria , east of Cape Bon in the Strait of Sicily and was damaged. She was taken in tow by HMS Ilex ( Royal Navy ), but later scuttled by HMS Janus ( Royal Navy ) (37°40′N 11°31′E / 37.667°N 11.517°E / 37.667; 11.517 ). Two of her 146 crew were killed.[152]
MAC 7
Royal Navy
The mooring attendant craft sank at Portsmouth , Hampshire . Refloated, but declared a total loss in January 1941 following a fire.[112]
Poolgarth
United Kingdom
World War II: The tug (179 GRT, 1923) struck a mine in the River Mersey at Liverpool , Lancashire and sank with the loss of all seven crew.[112] [153]
San Giorgio
Italy
World War II: The auxiliary schooner (364 GRT) was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by Papanikolis ( Royal Hellenic Navy ).[25]
23 December
List of shipwrecks: 23 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Breda
Netherlands
World War II : The cargo ship (6,941 GRT, 1921) was bombed and sunk in Loch Etive , Scotland (56°29′12″N 5°25′00″W / 56.48667°N 5.41667°W / 56.48667; -5.41667 ) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 , Luftwaffe . All crew were rescued.[112] [25]
Fratelli Cairoli
Regia Marina
World War II: The Template:Sclass- (770/912 t, 1915) struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Misrata , Libya with the loss of 71 crew. There were 43 survivors.[46] [154]
HMT Pelton
Royal Navy
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft , Suffolk (52°31′41″N 2°04′15″E / 52.52806°N 2.07083°E / 52.52806; 2.07083 ) by S-23 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 19 crew. (Look 24/12/1940)[112] [155]
Stad Maastricht
Netherlands
World War II: The tanker (6,552 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea south east of Clacton-on-Sea , Essex (52°35′N 2°03′E / 52.583°N 2.050°E / 52.583; 2.050 ) by S-59 ( Kriegsmarine ). She was taken in tow by Kenia , Krooman and Norman (all United Kingdom ) but sank.[112] [156]
HMS Warwick
Royal Navy
World War II: The W-class destroyer (1,100/1,457 t, 1918) struck a mine in Liverpool Bay off the Bar Lightship ( United Kingdom ) and was severely damaged. She was beached off Liverpool , Lancashire . Subsequently repaired and returned to service in March 1942.[112]
Ystroom
Netherlands
World War II: The coaster (400 GRT, 1936) struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay off Southport , Lancashire (53°37′N 3°25′W / 53.617°N 3.417°W / 53.617; -3.417 ). All crew were rescued.[112] [157]
24 December
25 December
26 December
List of shipwrecks: 26 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Baden
Nazi Germany
World War II : The cargo ship (8,204 GRT, 1922) was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (44°00′N 25°07′W / 44.000°N 25.117°W / 44.000; -25.117 ) by HMS Bonaventure ( Royal Navy ) and was scuttled.[112] [162]
MAC 5
Royal Navy
World War II: The motor (or minesweeper) attendant craft, a former BPB 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat, struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Essex with the loss of four crew.[112]
Tireremo Diritto
Regia Marina
World War II: The schooner (177 GRT) was captured in the Mediterranean Sea off Bardia , Italian Libya by HMAS Waterhen ( Royal Australian Navy ) and scuttled.
HMT True Accord
Royal Navy
World War II:The naval trawler (92 GRT, 1921) sank in the North Sea off Happisburgh , Norfolk as a result of a collision with HMT Saronta ( Royal Navy ).[163] [112]
Waiotira
United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (12,823 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Rockall , Inverness-shire by U-95 ( Kriegsmarine ) and was abandoned. She was torpedoed and sunk the next day by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine ). One of the 90 people on board was killed. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mashona ( Royal Navy ).[112] [164]
27 December
List of shipwrecks: 27 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Araby
United Kingdom
World War II : The cargo ship (4,936 GRT, 1912) struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary south west of Southend , Essex with the loss of six crew.[112] [165] [166]
Ardabhan
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy OB 263 : The cargo ship (4,980 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine ). She was later torpedoed and sunk by Enrico Tazzoli ( Regia Marina ) with the loss of all 40 crew.[112] [167]
Arnfinn Jarl
Norway
World War II: The cargo ship (1,151 GRT, 1921) was bombed and sunk off Egersund , Rogaland by Royal Air Force aircraft. Later raised, repaired and returned to service.[168]
Kinnaird Head
United Kingdom
World War II: The coaster (449 GRT, 1921) struck a mine in the Thames Estuary and sank north of Sheerness , Kent with the loss of six crew.[169]
Risanger
Norway
World War II: The cargo ship (5,455 GRT, 1921) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°30′N 21°30′W / 12.500°N 21.500°W / 12.500; -21.500 ) by U-65 ( Kriegsmarine ). All 29 crew were rescued by Belinda ( Norway ).[112] [170]
Ronald
United States
The 10-gross register ton motor vessel was destroyed by fire 0.25 nautical miles (0.46 km; 0.29 mi) off Point Highfield (56°29′15″N 132°23′15″W / 56.48750°N 132.38750°W / 56.48750; -132.38750 (Point Highfield ) ) in Southeast Alaska .[171]
29 December
List of shipwrecks: 28 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Adriana
Nazi Germany
World War II : The cargo ship (997 GRT, 1909) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Freiburg, Lower Saxony .[172]
Monarch
United Kingdom
World War II: The tug (41 GRT) was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[112]
PLM-23
Nazi Germany
The cargo ship (5,417 or 5,642 GRT, 1921) ran aground in the Wadden Sea off Scharhörn and was wrecked.[173]
Proteus
Royal Hellenic Navy
World War II: The submarine (790/960 t, 1929) was rammed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea , east of Brindisi 40°31′N 19°02′E / 40.517°N 19.033°E / 40.517; 19.033 ) by Antares ( Regia Marina ) with all 48 hands.[25] [112] [174] [175]
Sardegna
Regia Marina
World War II: The troopship (11,452 GRT, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea, east of Brindisi (40°31′N 19°02′E / 40.517°N 19.033°E / 40.517; 19.033 ) by Proteus ( Royal Hellenic Navy ). There were 25 dead (20 crew, 4 survivors of Firenze and 1 Italian military sailor) and 237 survivors.[112] [174] [175] [176] [177]
30 December
List of shipwrecks: 30 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
Agate
United Kingdom
The cargo ship (824 GRT, 1917) ran aground on Islay and was wrecked. The whole crew was rescued.[178] [179]
HMT Bandolero
Royal Navy
World War II: The naval trawler (440 GRT, 1935) collided with HMS Waterhen ( Royal Navy ) off Solum, Libya and sank. There were no casualty.[180] [181]
Baron Ardrossan
United Kingdom
The cargo ship (3,896 GRT, 1932) ran aground on Sandray Island, Outer Hebrides and was wrecked. All 54 crew were saved.[182] [183] [184]
Bodnant
United Kingdom
World War II : Convoy OB 264: The cargo ship (5,342 GRT, 1919) was sunk in a collision with City of Bedford ( United Kingdom ) in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 60°03′N 23°01′W / 60.050°N 23.017°W / 60.050; -23.017 ). All aboard were rescued.[112] [185] [186] [187]
Calcium
United Kingdom
World War II: The coaster (613 GRT, 1918) struck a mine and then collided with Sodium ( United Kingdom ) and later sank in Liverpool Bay (53°25′N 3°45′W / 53.417°N 3.750°W / 53.417; -3.750 ) with the loss of one of her nine crew.[112] [188]
City of Bedford
United Kingdom
World War II : Convoy SL 58 : The cargo ship (6,402 GRT, 1924) was sunk in a collision with Bodnant ( United Kingdom ) in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 60°03′N 23°01′W / 60.050°N 23.017°W / 60.050; -23.017 ) with the loss of 48 lives.[112] [185] [186] [187]
31 December
List of shipwrecks: 31 December 1940
Ship
State
Description
British Zeal
United Kingdom
World War II : The tanker (8,532 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (15°40′N 20°43′W / 15.667°N 20.717°W / 15.667; -20.717 ) by U-65 ( Kriegsmarine ) and was abandoned by her 50 crew. The ship was still afloat the next day and the crew reboarded her. She was later towed to Freetown , Sierra Leone by HMS Hudson ( Royal Navy ). British Zeal was repaired and returned to service in February 1942.[189]
Porjus
Nazi Germany
World War II: The cargo ship (764 GRT) collided with another vessel off Brunsbüttel , Schleswig-Holstein and sank.[112]
Quinto
Italy
World War II: The merchant ship (531 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Adriatic Sea , off Antivari , Yugoslavia by Katsonis ( Royal Hellenic Navy ) with the loss of all ten hands.[176] [190]
St Fergus
United Kingdom
The cargo ship (390 GRT, 1913) collided with another vessel in the North Sea east of Rattray Head , Aberdeenshire and sank. The master was lost while all other crewmen were rescued.[191] [192]
Valparaiso
Sweden
World War II: Convoy HX 97 : The cargo ship (3,762 GRT, 1917) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Outer Hebrides , United Kingdom (60°01′N 23°00′W / 60.017°N 23.000°W / 60.017; -23.000 ) by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 35 people on board.[193]
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^ "SS Marangona (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 10 November 2011 .
^ a b c d e f "Italian losses" . conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ "SS Thor (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "Empire Statesman" . Uboat. Retrieved 20 February 2012 .
^ "Rhein" . www.netherlandsnavy.nl. Retrieved 11 December 2020 .
^ "Rotorua" . Uboat. Retrieved 21 February 2012 .
^ "Towa" . Uboat. Retrieved 21 February 2012 .
^ "Convoy HX 91 - Page 2" . Warsailors. Retrieved 17 May 2012 .
^ a b "Belgian Merchant A-G" (PDF) . Belgische Koopvaardij. Retrieved 1 October 2010 .[permanent dead link ]
^ "Macedonier" . Uboat. Retrieved 21 February 2012 .
^ "FV Margrethe (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 10 November 2011 .
^ "Margrethe" (PDF) . www.sbib.dk. Retrieved 10 October 2019 .
^ "Stureholm (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "SS Schwalbe (II) (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?179559
^ Service Historique de la Marine. Dossier TTY 760 .
^ "SS Euphorbia (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 8 November 2011 .
^ "SS Kyleglen (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 9 November 2011 .
^ "Naiade" . conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ "MV Western Prince (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 25 October 2011 .
^ "Western Prince" . uboat.net. Retrieved 21 February 2012 .
^ "Capitano Tarantini" . conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 5 April 2019 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd "Naval Events, December 1940, Part 2 of 2, Sunday 15th - Tuesday 31st" . Naval History. Retrieved 29 October 2011 .
^ "SS Monberg N. C. (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 11 November 2011 .
^ "SS Bonzo (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "San Carlos (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "HMS Acheron" . www.histomar.net. Retrieved 9 December 2019 .
^ "SS Aquiety (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "SS Belvedere (Stern section) (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "SS Beneficient (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "HMT Carry On (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 16 December 2020 .
^ "SS Inver (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 9 November 2011 .
^ "SS Malrix (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 10 November 2011 .
^ "Navios alemães na rota do Brasil" (in Portuguese). Navios en Navegadores. Retrieved 25 May 2011 .
^ "MV Salvador (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "HMT Thomas Connolly (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "SS anastassia (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ a b c "Convoy SC 15" . www.warsailors.com. Retrieved 22 May 2012 .
^ "Birkenfels" . warsailors.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ "SS Napier Star (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 11 November 2011 .
^ "RFA Osage ? (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 11 November 2011 .
^ "HMT Refundo (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 13 November 2011 .
^ "SS Amicus (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "MV Arinia (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "SS Erling Skjalgson (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 8 November 2011 .
^ "Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with E" . Warsailors. Retrieved 9 February 2012 .
^ "SS Jacob Maersk (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 9 November 2011 .
^ "HMT Proficient (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 13 November 2011 .
^ "Rhône" . Uboat. Retrieved 12 February 2012 .
^ "Sfax (Q 182)" . uboat.net. Retrieved 17 January 2019 .
^ "Sfax" . sous.marins.disparus.free.fr. Retrieved 17 January 2019 .
^ "SS Carlton (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 7 November 2011 .
^ "Consul Poppe (5602172)" . Miramar Ship Index . Retrieved 17 August 2012 .
^ YvesDufiel (2008), Dictionnaire des naufrages dans la Manche
^ "Sunk Oil Tanker". The Times . No. 48810. London. 30 December 1940. col D, p. 3. template uses deprecated parameter(s) (help )
^ "SS Charles Pratt (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 25 October 2011 .
^ "LCP,LCP(S), LCP(L), LCP(R) Landing Craft, Royal Navy" . Navypedia. Retrieved 6 December 2016 .
^ "SS Mangen (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 10 November 2011 .
^ a b "SS Norge (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 11 November 2011 .
^ "River Thames (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 13 November 2011 .
^ "HMS Sun Ix (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "SS Anthippi N. Michalos (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "HMS Hyperion (H97) of the Royal Navy" . Uboat. Retrieved 22 December 2014 .
^ "SS Poolgarth (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 13 November 2011 .
^ "Fratelli Cairoli" . conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ "SS Pelton (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 12 November 2011 .
^ "SS Stad Maastricht (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "MV Ystroom (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 15 November 2011 .
^ "Firenze" . conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ "HMS Mercury (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 10 November 2011 .
^ "M/S Trawler HMS Pelton of the Royal Navy" . Uboat. Retrieved 24 December 2014 .
^ "Jumna" . www.wrecksite.eu. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ "Sea Raider Hit Amidships". The Times . No. 48810. London. 30 December 1940. col C, p. 4. template uses deprecated parameter(s) (help )
^ "HMS True Accord (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "MV Waiotira (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 15 November 2011 .
^ "SS Araby (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "Araby" . The Yard. Retrieved 25 February 2017 .
^ "SS Ardabhan (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with A" . Warsailors. Retrieved 8 February 2012 .
^ "SS Kinnaird Head (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 9 November 2011 .
^ "D/S Risanger" . Warsailors. Retrieved 7 February 2012 .
^ alaskashipwreck.com Alaska Shipwrecks (R)
^ "SS Adriana (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "SS PLM-23 (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 12 November 2011 .
^ a b "Proteus" . greek-war-equipment.blogspot.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ a b "Sardegna" . conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020 .
^ a b Rohwer, Jürgen; Gerhard Hümmelchen. "Kriegsverluste Italienischer Handelsschiffe 1940-1943: Verluste Italienischer Handelsschiffe 1940" . Württembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart (in German). Retrieved 8 May 2011 .
^ "SS Sardegna (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "SS Agate (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "Agate" . www.scottishshipwrecks.com. Retrieved 30 December 2020 .
^ "HMT Bandolero (FY-188) (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "Bandolero" . uboat.net. Retrieved 8 January 2019 .
^ "SS Baron Ardrossan (+1940)" . www.wrecksite.eu. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ "Baron Ardrossan" . canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2020 .
^ "Rescue of Baron Ardrossan" . lifeboatmagazinearchive.rnli.org. Retrieved 30 December 2020 .
^ a b "SS Bodnant (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ a b "SS City of Bedford (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 3 November 2011 .
^ a b "Convoy HX 97" . Warsailors. Retrieved 17 May 2012 .
^ "SS Calcium (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 7 November 2011 .
^ "British Zeal" . Uboat. Retrieved 15 February 2012 .
^ "Quinto" . conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 19 January 2021 .
^ "SS St. Fergus (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "British Admiralty War Diary, 1 January 1941" . www.fold3.com. Retrieved 22 April 2020 .
^ "MV Valparaiso (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 15 November 2011 .
^ "Narval" . sous.marins.disparus.free.fr. Retrieved 17 January 2019 .
^ "Rita (+1940)" . Wrecksite. Retrieved 13 November 2011 .
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