List of shipwrecks in February 1943
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The list of shipwrecks in February 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1943.
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1 February
Ship | State | Description |
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USS De Haven | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Ke: The Template:Sclass- was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Savo Island, Solomon Islands with the loss of 167 of her 329 crew. 146 survivors rescued by USS LCT-63 and USS LCT-181 (both ![]() |
Fushimi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tarpon (![]() |
Joseph Elise | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco (28°03′N 12°54′W / 28.050°N 12.900°W) by U-66 (![]() |
HMS LCT 326 | ![]() |
World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank Mk III was lost off Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire.[3] |
Makigumo | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- struck a mine and was damaged in the Pacific Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south south west of Savo Island (9°15′S 159°47′E / 9.250°S 159.783°E). The 237 crew were taken off by Yūgumo (![]() |
Othmarschen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by L-20 (![]() |
Pozzuoli | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Vito, Sicily, Italy (38°13′N 12°50′E / 38.217°N 12.833°E) by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
USS PT-37 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze (![]() |
USS PT-111 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze (![]() |
USS PT-123 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 77' PT boat was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft off Guadalcanal.[11] |
UJ 1101 | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in Porsangerfjord by L-20 (![]() |
UJ 1108 | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in Porsangerfjord by L-20 (![]() |
V 5909 Coronel | ![]() |
World War II: The Seeteufel-class naval whaler Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in Varangerfjord.[1] |
V 6115 Ostwind | ![]() |
World War II: The Polarkreis-class naval whaler Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk by M-172 (![]() |
HMS Welshman | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk, Libya (32°12′N 24°52′E / 32.200°N 24.867°E) by U-617 (![]() ![]() |
2 February
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS LCT 326 | ![]() |
World War II: The Mk. 3 landing craft tank foundered in the Irish Sea off the Isle of Man.[16] |
Jeremiah van Rensselaer | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 224: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Greenland (55°13′N 28°52′W / 55.217°N 28.867°W) by U-456 (![]() ![]() |
Salemi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri by HMS P 211 (![]() |
Valsavoia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri by HMS P 211 (![]() |
3 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Cordelia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 224: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (56°37′N 22°58′W / 56.617°N 22.967°W) by U-632 (![]() |
Dorchester | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SG 19: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Cape Farewell, Greenland (59°22′N 48°42′W / 59.367°N 48.700°W) by U-223 (![]() ![]() |
Greylock | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy RA 52: The Design 1133 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea (70°52′N 0°21′W / 70.867°N 0.350°W) by U-255 (![]() ![]() |
Inverilen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 224: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (56°35′N 23°30′W / 56.583°N 23.500°W) by U-456 (![]() ![]() |
Rhexenor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (24°59′N 43°57′W / 24.983°N 43.950°W) by U-217 (![]() ![]() |
Saetta | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea. There were 170 dead and only 25 survivors.[26][27] |
U-265 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°35′N 22°49′W / 56.583°N 22.817°W) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[28] |
Uragano | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea. There were 114 dead and only 15 survivors.[26][29] |
USS YC-886 and USS YC-887 | ![]() |
The open lighters sank in heavy weather at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.[30] |
4 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Le Tre Marie | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south of Punta Alice, Italy (39°16′N 17°11′E / 39.267°N 17.183°E) by HMS Unseen (![]() |
No 2 | ![]() |
The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[32] |
No 4 | ![]() |
The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[33] |
No 6 | ![]() |
The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[34] |
SKA-051 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Novorossiysk.[1] |
SKA-0141 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Novorossiysk.[1] |
U-187 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°12′N 36°35′W / 50.200°N 36.583°W) by HMS Beverley and HMS Vimy (both ![]() |
5 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Corona | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy AW 22: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (32°11′N 24°46′E / 32.183°N 24.767°E) by U-617 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Henrik | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy AW 22: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°11′N 24°46′E / 32.183°N 24.767°E) by U-617 (![]() |
HMS Stronsay | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Philippeville, Algeria. Her crew survived.[15] |
Tristan | ![]() |
The cargo ship disappeared en route from Danzig to Memel.[38] |
UJ 1108 Elbe | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk by K-3 (![]() |
Utilitas | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
V 1602 La Provence | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Skaggerak.[1] |
West Portal | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 53°N 33°W / 53°N 33°W) by U-413 (![]() |
6 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Grundsee | ![]() |
The cargo ship disappeared in the Baltic Sea north of Memel.[44] |
I-O-16 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[45][46][47] |
I-O-30 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[45][46][47] |
I-O-31 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[45][46][47] |
K-0154 | ![]() |
The MKM Type patrol vessel was sunk on this date.[48] |
HMS LCM 80 | ![]() |
The landing craft mechanized was wrecked at Benghazi.[49][50] |
HMCS Louisburg | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria by Regia Aeronautica aircraft with the loss of 42 of her 92 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Lookout (![]() |
Nagisan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Tinian by USS Flying Fish (![]() |
Polyktor | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°04′N 33°04′W / 53.067°N 33.067°W) by U-266 (![]() |
SF 207 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed, or mined, and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[1][47][53] |
Zagloba | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship struggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°23′N 16°00′W / 56.383°N 16.000°W) by U-262 (![]() |
7 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Adamas | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship collided with one of the escorting destroyers in the Atlantic Ocean. She was scuttled by HMS Beverley (![]() ![]() |
Afrika | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°16′N 26°31′W / 55.267°N 26.517°W) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
Baltonia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°58′N 5°59′W / 35.967°N 5.983°W with the loss of eleven of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kingsland (![]() |
Daghild | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-402 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Banner | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by U-77. She was then bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 72 people aboard were rescued by HMCS Camrose (![]() |
Empire Mordred | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°58′N 5°59′W / 35.967°N 5.983°W) and broke in two. Both sections sank with the loss of 15 of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Scarborough (![]() |
Empire Webster | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy KMS 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria 36°47′N 1°37′E / 36.783°N 1.617°E) by U-77 (![]() ![]() |
Harmala | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°14′N 26°37′W / 55.233°N 26.617°W) by U-614 (![]() ![]() |
Henry R. Mallory | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) south west of Iceland (55°18′N 26°29′W / 55.300°N 26.483°W) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
K-22 | ![]() |
World War II: The K-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Helnes Lighthouse, Norway. All 77 crew were lost.[1][64] |
Kalliopi | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°27′N 26°08′W / 55.450°N 26.133°W) by U-402 (![]() |
HMS LCI(L) 162 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft infantry (large) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-596 (![]() |
Mary Slessor | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MKS 7: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°55′N 6°02′W / 35.917°N 6.033°W) with the loss of 32 of the 80 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Landguard (![]() |
Nerva | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground in a blizzard off Rørvik, Norway.[68] |
Renne | ![]() |
World War II: The Aurocks-class patrol tugboat was bombed by Allied aircraft at Lorient.[69][70] |
Robert E. Hopkins | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 650 nautical miles (1,200 km) west of Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland (55°13′N 26°22′W / 55.217°N 26.367°W) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Tervani | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by Acciaio (![]() |
Toward | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The convoy rescue ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (55°13′N 26°22′W / 55.217°N 26.367°W) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
U-609 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°17′N 26°38′W / 55.283°N 26.633°W) by Lobelia (![]() |
U-624 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°42′N 26°17′W / 55.700°N 26.283°W) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[74] |
8 February
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Bredon | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands (29°49′N 14°05′W / 29.817°N 14.083°W) by U-521 (![]() |
Iron Knight | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OC 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Montague Island, Australia (36°51′S 149°44′E / 36.850°S 149.733°E) by I-21 (![]() ![]() |
Kusuyama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tunny (![]() |
HMS LCM 61 | ![]() |
The landing craft mechanized sank in a storm in Benghazi Harbor.[78][79] |
HMS LCT 2335 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The landing craft tank was being transported as deck cargo aboard Daghild (![]() |
No. 86 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[81] |
Newton Ash | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (56°25′N 22°26′W / 56.417°N 22.433°W) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
Northern Sword | ![]() |
The freighter, acquired by the United States Army, was sunk by collision in the Caribbean Sea while in transit to the Southwest Pacific Area for Army service.[83][84] |
Roger B. Taney | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (22°00′S 7°45′W / 22.000°S 7.750°W) by U-160 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
SF 98 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
The Siebel ferry was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia.[1][47][53] |
SF 208 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia.[1][47][53] |
Tatsuta Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (43 nautical miles (80 km))south east of Mikura-jima (33°45′N 140°25′E / 33.750°N 140.417°E) by USS Tarpon (![]() |
9 February
10 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Amari Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel (![]() |
Cosala | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Una (![]() |
Queen Anne | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CA 11: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Agulhas, South Africa (34°53′S 19°51′E / 34.883°S 19.850°E) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
SF 205 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][47][94][95] |
SF 206 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][47][94][96] |
Saroena | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (33°47′N 35°09′E / 33.783°N 35.150°E) by U-81 (![]() |
Starr King | ![]() |
![]() World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed in the Pacific Ocean (34°15′S 154°20′E / 34.250°S 154.333°E) by I-21 ( |
11 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Al Kasbanah | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli, Libya (35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E) by U-81 (![]() |
Dolphin | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli (35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E) by U-81 (![]() |
Grete | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Valencia off Caope Oropesa by HMS Torbay (![]() |
Helmspey | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of Cape St. Francis, Cape Colony (34°22′S 24°54′E / 34.367°S 24.900°E) by U-516 (![]() ![]() |
Husni | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli 35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E by U-81 (![]() |
I-18 | ![]() |
World War II: The I-16-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of San Cristóbal, Solomon Islands (14°15′S 161°53′E / 14.250°S 161.883°E) by USS Fletcher (![]() |
Lola | ![]() |
World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unison (![]() |
Sabah el Kheir | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Jaffa, Palestine by U-81 (![]() |
12 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Castilian | ![]() |
The cargo ship struck East Platters Rocks, near The Skerries, Anglesey, Wales,and sank. |
Fechenheim | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged by K-3 (![]() |
Sveggsund | ![]() |
The coaster's cargo caught fire and she burnt and sank in Billefjord, Norway.[108] |
U-442 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (37°32′N 11°56′W / 37.533°N 11.933°W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 Squadron, Royal Air Force. |
13 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Mafalda | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off Lungha by HMS Unbending (![]() |
U-620 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal (39°18′N 11°17′W / 39.300°N 11.283°W) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.[109][110] |
14 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Hirotama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait 73 miles west of Cape Mandal, Celebes (03°59′S 117°30′E / 3.983°S 117.500°E) by USS Trout (![]() |
Hitachi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Koshin Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk off Buin by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force (06°45′S 155°50′E / 6.750°S 155.833°E). Four crewmen were killed.[1][113] |
Krazny Profintern | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by U-19 (![]() |
15 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Atlantic Sun | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 165: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to engine trouble. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 51°N 41°W / 51°N 41°W) by U-607 (![]() |
Lecce | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples.[115] |
Modica | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples.[116] She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.[117] |
Petrarca | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by HMS Una (![]() |
Suruya Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Georgia, Solomon Islands by USS Gato (![]() |
Tateyama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel (![]() |
U-529 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°45′N 31°09′W / 55.750°N 31.150°W) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[120] |
16 February
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Amberjack | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, by a Japanese aircraft and Hiyodori and CH-18 (both ![]() |
C I P No. 1 | ![]() |
The 49-gross register ton, 60-foot (18.3 m) scow sank off Otter Point (53°24′50″N 167°50′35″W / 53.41389°N 167.84306°W) on Umnak Island in the Aleutian Islands.[121] |
Capo Orso | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft south-west of Marsala, Italy (37°40′N 12°07′E / 37.667°N 12.117°E).[122] |
Hyuga Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Flying Fish (![]() |
Kola | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Sawfish (![]() |
Listo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Spodsbjerg, Denmark.[125] |
Melilla | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off IJmuiden, Netherlands.[126] |
Passubio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Calabria by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
SF 152 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked, or foundered, in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[1][47][53] |
Sparviero | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Calabria by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
17 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Deer Lodge | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Port Elizabeth, South Africa (33°46′S 26°57′E / 33.767°S 26.950°E) by U-516 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
F 473 | ![]() |
World War II: The Marinefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea south west of Feolent, Soviet Union.[128] |
Ilmen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the east coast of Kyushu (30°56′N 135°30′E / 30.933°N 135.500°E) by USS Sawfish (![]() ![]() |
Llanashe | ![]() |
World War II: The 4,836 GRT freighter was torpedoed off Port Elizabeth (34°00′S 28°30′E / 34.000°S 28.500°E) on voyage from New York by U-182 (![]() |
S-71 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was shelled, rammed and sunk by HMS Garth (![]() |
U-69 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°36′N 41°07′W / 50.600°N 41.117°W) by HMS Fame (![]() |
U-201 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°50′N 40°50′W / 50.833°N 40.833°W) by HMS Viscount (![]() |
U-205 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°56′N 22°01′E / 32.933°N 22.017°E) by a Bristol Bisley aircraft of the South African Air Force and also by HMS Paladin (![]() |
XXI Aprile | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by HMS Splendid (![]() |
18 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Akagane Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean south west of Attu Island, Alaska, United States by USS Gillespie and USS Indianapolis (both ![]() |
Betta | ![]() |
The cargo ship struck the breakwater at Valencia, Spain and sank. The wreck was broken up in situ in 1946.[134] |
Brasiloide | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Garcia D'Avila Lighthouse (12°38′S 37°57′W / 12.633°S 37.950°W) by U-518 (![]() |
Col di Lana | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft north-west of Palermo, Italy (38°29′N 12°49′E / 38.483°N 12.817°E).[136] |
RD 24 | ![]() |
The RD-class minesweeper foundered in a storm off Egadi Island west of Sicily.[137] |
19 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Ockenfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Borkum.[1] |
Somedono Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Somedono Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk at Buin, Bouganville. 2 passengers and 26 crewmen were killed.[138] |
U-268 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (47°03′N 5°56′W / 47.050°N 5.933°W) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew. |
U-562 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Benghazi, Libya by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force and also by HMS Hursley and HMS Isis (both ![]() |
V 408 Haltenbank | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Spain by USS Blackfish (![]() |
Zeus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 165: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°28′N 44°50′W / 49.467°N 44.833°W) by U-403 (![]() |
20 February
21 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Artemis Pitta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Melos, Greece by Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of 14 Squadron, Royal Air Force. 15 Greek crew members and 11 German soldiers were killed.[145][146] |
Baalbeck | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Algeria by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Empire Trader | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal by U-92 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
H. H. Rogers | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 167: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°30′N 24°38′W / 50.500°N 24.633°W) by U-664 (![]() ![]() |
Kuwayama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Flores Sea 7°54′S 119°13′E / 7.900°S 119.217°E USS Thresher (![]() |
Rosario | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 167: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°30′N 24°38′W / 50.500°N 24.633°W) by U-664 (![]() ![]() |
SF 211 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][47][53] |
Stigstad | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 49°26′N 29°08′W / 49.433°N 29.133°W) by U-332 and U-604 (both ![]() ![]() |
Thorsheimer | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Marettimo, Italy by British aircraft.[1][153] |
U-623 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°08′N 29°37′W / 48.133°N 29.617°W) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[154] |
22 February
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Chattanooga City | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 32°24′W / 46.883°N 32.400°W) by U-606 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Redshank | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W) by U-606 (![]() ![]() |
Expositor | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Design 1022 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W) by U-606 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gerd | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°45′N 11°37′E / 37.750°N 11.617°E) by Allied aircraft based on Malta.[1][134] |
N. T. Nielsen Alonso | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The factory ship straggled behind the convoy, was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) east of Cape Race, Newfoundland by U-92 and U-753 (both ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Roxburgh Castle | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (38°12′N 26°22′W / 38.200°N 26.367°W) by U-107 (![]() |
U-225 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°37′N 30°35′W / 48.617°N 30.583°W) by HMS Dianthus (![]() |
U-606 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°44′N 33°43′W / 47.733°N 33.717°W) by ORP Burza (![]() ![]() |
HMCS Weyburn | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MKS 8: The Template:Sclass2- struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar (35°46′N 6°02′W / 35.767°N 6.033°W) with the loss of nine of her 77 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Black Swan and HMS Wivern (both ![]() |
USS YP-72 | ![]() |
The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank either at Spruce Cape, Kodiak, Territory of Alaska,[163] or at Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands.[164] |
23 February
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alexander Ulyanov | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by German aircraft at Tuapse. 52 crew and stevedores killed.[165] |
Athelprincess | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UC 1: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Madeira, Portugal (32°02′N 24°38′W / 32.033°N 24.633°W) by U-522 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Norseman | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UC 1: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Azores, Portugal by U-382 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Esso Baton Rouge | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UC 1: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°15′N 27°22′W / 31.250°N 27.367°W) by U-202 (![]() ![]() |
Eulima | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°48′N 36°18′W / 46.800°N 36.300°W) by U-186 (![]() |
Fintra | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Algiers, Algeria (36°57′N 3°41′E / 36.950°N 3.683°E) by U-371 (![]() |
Glittre | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°11′N 35°35′W / 41.183°N 35.583°W) by U-628 (![]() ![]() |
Hastings | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°30′N 26°23′W / 46.500°N 26.383°W) by U-186 (![]() ![]() |
Jonathan Sturges | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°15′N 38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W) by U-707 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kuroshio Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air attack at Rabaul.[174] |
Kyleclare | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°50′N 13°20′W / 48.833°N 13.333°W) by U-456 (![]() |
SF 87 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia.[47][94] |
SF 210 | ‹See Tfd›![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[47][94] |
Stockport | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The convoy rescue ship had fallen behind the convoy while rescuing survivors from Empire Trader (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-443 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria (36°55′N 2°25′E / 36.917°N 2.417°E) by HMS Bicester, HMS Lamerton and HMS Wheatland (all ![]() |
U-522 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°27′N 26°22′W / 31.450°N 26.367°W) by Totland (![]() |
Winkler | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to the breakdown of one of her four engines. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-628 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
USS YP-336 | ![]() |
The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank in the Delaware River.[179] |
24 February
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
F 143 | ![]() |
World War II: The Marinefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Kerch, Soviet Union.[1] |
Ingria | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (45°12′N 39°17′W / 45.200°N 39.283°W) by U-600 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jonathan Sturges | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°15′N 38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W) by U-707 (![]() ![]() |
HMS MTB 262 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 70' motor torpedo boat was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Serrat, Tunisia by German aircraft.[182] |
Nathanael Greene | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MKS 8: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of Oran, Algeria with the loss of four of her 57 crew. She was then torpedoed and further damaged by a Luftwaffe aircraft. Nathanael Green was taken in tow by HMS Brixham (![]() ![]() |
U-649 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-232 (![]() |
V 1249 Mewa VIII | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Borkum.[1] |
HMS Vandal | ![]() |
The U-class submarine sank in the Sound of Bute off Inchmarnock, Argyllshire with the loss of all 37 crew. |
25 February
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS LCP(L) 87 | ![]() |
The landing craft personnel (large) was lost on this date.[185] |
Manchester Merchant | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 390 nautical miles (720 km) south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (45°10′N 43°23′W / 45.167°N 43.383°W) by U-628 (![]() ![]() |
Takao Maru | ![]() |
The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.[189] |
V 2008 Ritzebüttel | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Broad Fourteens off Westkapelle, West Flanders, Belgium. Ten crew were killed.[1][190] |
W 6 | ![]() |
World War II: The water boat was bombed and sunk in a Royal Air Force raid on Wilhelmshaven.[1] |
26 February
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
F 176A | ![]() |
World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date, salvaged October 1944 and put in Soviet service as BDB-13 (![]() |
HMT Harstad | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay (50°24′21″N 3°01′41″W / 50.40583°N 3.02806°W) by Kriegsmarine E-boats with the loss of 22 of her 23 crew.[191] |
Hohenfriedburg | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Spain (41°48′N 20°50′W / 41.800°N 20.833°W) by HMS Sussex (![]() ![]() |
Juan de Astigarraga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea off Genoa by HMS Torbay (![]() |
Kyo Maru No. 3 GO | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine off Rangoon, Burma (15°36′N 96°15′E / 15.600°N 96.250°E) and sank.[194][195] |
Strong | ![]() |
World War II: The train ferry struck a mine and sank in the Great Belt. She was salvaged in April 1943.[1] |
27 February
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Asakasan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The troop transport was sunk by 10th Air Force B-24 Liberator heavy bombers southeast of Rangoon, Burma (15°53′N 27°29′E / 15.883°N 27.483°E). 4 crewmen were killed.[196][197] |
Bodø | ![]() |
The coaster ran aground and sank at Bogskjærene, Norway. She was raised in 1960 and scrapped.[198] |
HNLMS Colombia | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Simonstown, South Africa (33°36′S 27°29′E / 33.600°S 27.483°E) by U-516 (![]() ![]() |
T 403 Gruz | ![]() |
World War II: The Project 3 minesweeper was sunk in the Black Sea at Myskhato by S 28, S 51, S 72, and S 102 (all ![]() |
Krasnaya Gruziya | ![]() |
World War II: The Elipidifor type auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and damaged in the Black Sea at Myskhato by S 28, S 51, S 72, and S 102 (all ![]() |
Harstad | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WP 300: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all ![]() |
HMS LCT 381 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WP 300: The landing craft tank was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all ![]() |
HMT Lord Hailsham | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WP 300: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all ![]() |
Mius | ![]() |
World War II: The tugboat was sunk by S 28, S 51, S 72, and S 102 (all ![]() |
Modavia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WP 300: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by S-65, S-68, S-81 and S-85 (all ![]() |
St Margaret | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
TM 25 | ![]() |
World War II: The TM 22-class motor torpedo boat was sunk south of Pont Kanon, Curacao by an explosion.[204] |
HMS Tigris | ![]() |
World War II: The T-class submarine (posted missing on 10 March 1943) was presumed sunk in a depth charge attack in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) of Capri, Italy by UJ 2210 (![]() |
V 1318 Hans Pickenpack | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north west of Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands. 22 crewmen were killed.[1][205] |
28 February
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
FR 111 | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was bombed and sunk 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Murro di Porco, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[206] |
Ischia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Torbay (![]() |
HMMGB 79 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 72-class motor gun boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the Hook of Holland, South Holland, Netherlands by M 379, V 1304 Eisenach, V 1305 Wuppertal, V 1309 Kapitän Stemmer, V 1313 Uran, V 1314 Gustav Hugo Deiters and FlJ 23 (all ![]() |
Paolo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed by aircraft at Cagliari, Italy. While the ship was under repair from the bombing she caught fire and was destroyed on 11 June 1943.[209] |
RPT-1 and RPT-3 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Higgins 78'-class PT boats were being carried as deck cargo aboard Wade Hampton (![]() ![]() |
S 35 | ![]() |
World War II: The E-boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Bizerte, Tunisia. All 22 crew were killed.[1][211][212] |
Wade Hampton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 227: The Liberty ship straggled 8 nautical miles (15 km) behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (59°49′N 34°43′W / 59.817°N 34.717°W) by U-405 (![]() ![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Gulfport | ![]() |
The Dredge foundered 18 miles off Clearwater, Florida at (28°00′N 82°00′W / 28.000°N 82.000°W) on the 13th or 14th.[214] |
Krasnaya Gruziya | ![]() |
World War II: The K-boat was sunk in the Black Sea in late February.[1] |
Mariaeck | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea between 25 and 28 February by HMS Torbay (![]() |
T-403 Gruz | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the Black Sea in late February.[1] |
HNoMS Uredd | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Seagull: The U-class submarine struck a mine and sank off Fugløyvær, Norway, on or after 10 February with the loss of all 40 people aboard. |
SK-0164 | ![]() |
World War II: The KM-4 patrol vessel was sunk sometime in February.[215] |
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