List of shipwrecks in December 1941
The list of shipwrecks in December 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1941.
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1 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Adriatico | ![]() |
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, 65 nautical miles (120 km) north of Benghazi, Libya by Force K, Royal Navy.[Note 1] HMS Lively (![]() ![]() |
Alvise da Mosto | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Aurora (![]() |
Hilde | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by Luftwaffe aircraft. Scuttled at Hanko.[5] |
Iridio Mantovani | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker, already damaged by aerial bombing, was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Aurora (![]() |
Python | ![]() |
World War II: The supply ship was intercepted in the South Atlantic (27°53′S 3°55′W / 27.883°S 3.917°W) by HMS Dorsetshire (![]() ![]() ![]() |
St Leonard No.1 | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (210 gt) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (60°58′N 1°10′W / 60.967°N 1.167°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All ten crew were rescued.[8] |
Tasuja | ![]() |
World War II: The icebreaker was hit by a German bomb that did not detonate until the ship returned to Kronstadt Harbor, sinking her. 13 crewmen killed.[5] |
2 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Astral | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°40′N 24°00′W / 35.667°N 24.000°W) by U-43 (![]() |
British Captain | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (6968 gt, 1923) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (52°13′01″N 1°54′14″E / 52.21694°N 1.90389°E) with the loss of one of her 54 crew.[8][9] |
Cavarna | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea 15 miles east of Burgas, Bulgaria.[10][11] |
Cordelia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Constanța, Romania.[12] |
DPk 50 Hollandia | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Kolberg.[12] |
Fjord | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Estepona Point, Spain by U-557 (![]() |
Grelhead | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4274 gt, 1915) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of Point Negri, Morocco by U-562 (![]() |
M 529 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Kolberg.[12] |
Miguel de Larrinaga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°14′N 29°52′W / 35.233°N 29.867°W) by Comandante Cappellini (![]() |
3 December
Ship | State | Description |
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F 160 | ![]() |
The Type A Marinefährprahm was damaged by heavy sea between Tripoli and Benghazi, Libya and was later scuttled. The whole crew was rescued.[15] |
Iosif Stalin aka VT-521 | ![]() |
![]() World War II: Continuation War: The troopship, a converted Template:Sclass-, was sunk when she struck three mines, and then was hit by a 12-inch (305 mm) shell from Finnish coast artillery while evacuating troops from the Hanko naval base. Only 1,740 of the 5,589 people on board could be rescued, some of them by M-205, M-211, M215, M-217 (all |
Kuha 3 | ![]() |
World War II: Continuation War: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in Björkösund. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[12] |
Maclaren | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2330 gt, 1915) struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel south of Cardiff, Glamorgan (51°21′21″N 3°17′17″W / 51.35583°N 3.28806°W) with the loss of three crew.[8] |
No. 112 | ![]() |
The PK-115 Type MO-2 patrol boat was lost on this date.[17] |
SF 29 | ![]() |
The Siebel ferry was wrecked on this date.[18] |
Sagadahoc | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (21°20′S 7°50′W / 21.333°S 7.833°W) by U-124 (![]() |
UJ-1708 Faroer | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat/naval trawler was torpedoed, or shelled, and sunk off Rolvsøy by K-3 (![]() |
Virsaitis | ![]() |
World War II: The Virsaitis-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland off Hanko. 70 crewmen and 150 troops were rescued, but 130 troops were killed.[12][22] |
4 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Edith Faulbaum | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Warnemunde.[8] |
Eridano | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea off Argostoli, Greece by HMS Trusty (![]() |
Vestri | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged off the Tungenes Lighthouse, Norway, by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was beached and burnt out. Four crewmen were killed.[24] |
5 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Agia Eirini | ![]() |
The coaster sank due to a misplaced cargo off Kalamos, Greece. Three crew and three passengers drowned, only one crew survived.[25] |
HMS Chakdina | ![]() |
World War II: The armed boarding vessel (3033 gt, 1914) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Tobruk, Libya and Alexandria, Egypt (31°11′N 24°30′E / 31.183°N 24.500°E) by an Italian S.79 bomber with the loss of around 400 lives among the 600-plus people on board (including 380 wounded and 100 German and Italian prisoners of war). About 200 of the survivors were rescued by HMS Farndale and HMT Thorgrim (both ![]() |
Island | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (71°07′N 27°54′E / 71.117°N 27.900°E) by HMS Sealion (![]() |
Kai | ![]() |
The cargo ship sank in the Wadden Sea between Terschelling and Ameland, Friesland in a storm. All 19 crew were saved.[29][30] |
6 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Equator | ![]() |
World War II:The cargo ship ran aground near Luleå, Sweden. She was refloated but consequently sank in the Baltic Sea (65°20′07″N 22°15′00″E / 65.33528°N 22.25000°E). Her crew survived.[31] |
Greenland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1281 gt, 1914) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (52°14′30″N 1°56′30″E / 52.24167°N 1.94167°E) with the loss of nine crew.[8] |
Hada County | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada and was wrecked. There were no casualties.[32] |
HMS Perseus | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- struck a mine and sank in the Ionian Sea off Zante Cephalonia, Greece with the loss of 60 of her 61 crew. |
Scottish Trader | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 56: The cargo ship (4016 gt, 1938) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-131 (![]() |
ShCh-204 | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea south south east of Varna, Bulgaria (42°53′N 28°03′E / 42.883°N 28.050°E) by Bulgarian or German aircraft and/or by Bulgarian submarine chasers. All 42 crewmen were killed.[12][34] |
7 December
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Arizona | ![]() |
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USS California | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Template:Sclass- was torpedoed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of 100 of her 1,083 crew. She was refloated on 25 March 1942, repaired and returned to service. |
USS Cassin | ![]() |
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HMS Chantala | ![]() |
World War II: The armed boarding vessel (3129 gt, 1920) struck a mine and sank at Tobruk, Libya with the loss of four crew.[8] |
Cynthia Olson | ![]() |
World War II: The steam cargo schooner was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (33°42′N 145°29′W / 33.700°N 145.483°W) by I-26 (![]() |
USS Downes | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Template:Sclass- was bombed and damaged by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. Initially assessed as a total loss, she was later repaired and returned to service. |
Ha-19 | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The midget submarine ran aground a number of times near the entrance to Pearl Harbor. Her two-man crew temporarily was overcome by chlorine gas leaking from her battery. Her crew abandoned ship after lighting scuttling charges which failed to detonate. Her commanding officer survived and was captured, becoming the first prisoner-of-war captured by the United States in World War II; her other crewman drowned.[35] |
M-16 and M-22 | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: One disappeared in or near Pearl Harbor after firing its torpedoes at USS St. Louis (CL-49). The other entered the harbor and fired torpedoes at U.S. ships. She was fired upon by the seaplane tenders USS Curtiss and USS Tangier and the repair ship USS Medusa, then was rammed, depth charged, and sunk by the destroyer USS Monaghan in Pearl Harbor northwest of Ford Island.[36] |
M-18 | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: Possibly the midget submarine that was depth charged and sunk in Keehi Lagoon near Pearl Harbor.[36] |
M-20 | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: Possibly the midget submarine that was shelled, depth charged, and sunk by the destroyer USS Ward (![]() ![]() |
USS Nevada | ![]() |
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USS Oglala | ![]() |
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USS Oklahoma | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Template:Sclass- was torpedoed and sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of 429 of her 1,398 crew. |
Sauternes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1049 gt, 1922) foundered in a gale in Fugloyarfjørður, Faroe Islands with the loss of all 25 people on board.[37] |
Severn Transport | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (119 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel (51°27′N 3°04′W / 51.450°N 3.067°W). All four crew survived.[8] |
USS Shaw | ![]() |
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USS Sotoyomo | ![]() |
World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Harbor Tug was sunk while drydocked in USS YFD-2 (![]() ![]() |
U-208 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°51′N 7°45′W / 35.850°N 7.750°W) by HMS Harvester and HMS Hesperus (both ![]() |
USS Utah | ![]() |
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USS Vestal | ![]() |
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Welsh Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5148 gt, 1940) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Spurn Head, Yorkshire. All crew were rescued.[8] |
USS West Virginia | ![]() |
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HMCS Windflower | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 58: The Template:Sclass2- collided with Zypenberg (![]() ![]() ![]() |
8 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Awazisan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship (also called Awajisan Maru) was bombed by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 1 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, caught fire and was abandoned off Kota Bharu, Malaya. She was later sunk on 12 December at (6°08′N 102°16′E / 6.133°N 102.267°E) by HNLMS K XII (![]() ![]() |
Capillo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in Manila Bay, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. Scuttled in shallow water off Corregidor by a US Army demolition team on 11 December. Wreck was bombed again and set afire on 29 or 31 December.[40][42][43] |
Celebes Maru No. 3 | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing lugger was strafed and damaged by a Dutch Navy Dornier Do 24 aircraft 5 miles south of Sajang Island (00°10′N 129°54′E / 0.167°N 129.900°E). She was beached on the south west tip of Tobi Island (03°00′N 131°07′E / 3.000°N 131.117°E) on 11 December to prevent sinking and was abandoned.[44] |
Fireglow | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1262 gt, 1925) struck a mine in the North Sea and sank with the loss of one crew member.[8] |
Gertie | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (341 gt, 1902) struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north east of the Tuskar Rock Lighthouse. All crew were rescued by the Rosslare lifeboat.[8][45] |
Hsin Peking | ![]() |
World War II: The ship (2104 gt, 1914) was beached to prevent capture at the mouth of the Yangtse Estuary. Refloated and put in Japanese service as Rakuzan Maru.[8] |
Lord Shrewsbury | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler (167 gt) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of all ten crew.[8] |
HMT Milford Earl | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (290 gt, 1919) was bombed and sunk in Lunan Bay, Angus by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of five of her ten crew.[8][46] |
Nisqually | ![]() |
World War II The scow was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft at Wake Island.[47] |
USS Penguin | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Guam: The Template:Sclass- was scuttled in Agana Harbor. |
HMS Peterel | ![]() |
World War II: The river gunboat was shelled and sunk at Shanghai, China by Izumo (![]() |
HMT Phineas Beard | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- naval trawler (278 gt, 1918) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 12 crew.[8][12][50] |
HMIS Prabhavati | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel (556 gt, 1933), mistaken for a surfaced Japanese submarine, was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean by HMS Glasgow (![]() |
Ravnaas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Philippine Sea east of Samar Island by Japanese aircraft.[52] |
HMS St. Dominic | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- (451 gt, 1919) was sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy surface ships south of the Saddle Islands, near the mouth of the Yangtze River.[8][53] |
Sumatra | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Phuket, Thailand.[8] |
Volpi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Phuket, Thailand.[8] |
XXVIII Ottobre | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Phuket, Thailand.[8] |
9 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Bjønn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Hustadvika, Norway, with the loss of four crew.[12][54] |
Donerail | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (approximately 8°N 152°W / 8°N 152°W) by I-10 (![]() |
Kantung | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1665 gt) was scuttled as a blockship at Anking, China.[8] |
Kokoku Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The motor schooner, serving as a pearling boat mother ship, was bombed and sunk by a Dutch Naval Air Force Dornier Do 24 aircraft east of Halmahera Island. Ten crewmen killed. Six survivors rescued by Celebes Maru No. 3 (![]() |
M 1206 Bürgermeister Schmidt | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Brest, Finistère, France by Royal Air Force aircraft.[12] |
Macau | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1665 gt, 1903) was scuttled as a blockship at Anking.[8] |
Madrid | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands by Royal Air Force aircraft.[8] |
On Lee | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship (1026 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[8] |
Sebastiano Venier | ![]() |
World War II: The prisoner of war (POW)-carrying cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Navarino by HMS Porpoise (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Saint Denis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Balearic Islands, Spain by U-652 (![]() |
Steinbek | ![]() |
World War II: In a notable instance of naval friendly fire, the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Tanafjord, Norway (71°09′N 29°25′E / 71.150°N 29.417°E) by U-134 (![]() |
10 December
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Banka | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (623 gt, 1914) struck a mine and sank in the South China Sea off Tioman Island, Philippines with the loss of 43 of her 49 crew.[8][60] |
USS Bittern | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was scuttled in Manila Bay, Philippines following damage received in an Imperial Japanese Navy air raid on Cavite Navy Yard. |
Cetus | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was scuttled in the Philippines. Raised, repaired, put in Japanese service.[61] |
Chungshan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1085 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[8] |
Harledawins | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1523 gt) was torpedoed and sunk by I-124 (![]() |
Helena A | ![]() |
The auxiliary sailing ship (85 gt) ran aground on Butaritari, Gilbert Islands and was wrecked.[8] |
Hsin Fuhle | ![]() |
World War II: The tugboat (184 gt) was sunk at Hong Kong by enemy action.[8] |
I-70 | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was sunk in the Pacific Ocean (23°45′N 155°35′W / 23.750°N 155.583°W) by United States Navy aircraft based on USS Enterprise (![]() |
Kincorth | ![]() |
World War II: The drifter (148 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Point Lynas Lighthouse, Anglesey. All 11 crew were lost. They are named on the Tower Hill Memorial, Commonwealth War Graves Commission.[8][62] |
Kirnwood | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 57: The cargo ship (3829 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°57′N 16°35′W / 56.950°N 16.583°W) by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Kurdistan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 57: The cargo ship (5844 gt, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°51′N 16°36′W / 56.850°N 16.600°W) by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Mauna Ala | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Clatsop Beach, Oregon and was wrecked.[65] |
Oigawa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was bombed and damaged off Luzon by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the Far East Air Forces' 14th Bomb Squadron. She was beached at Aparri, Philippines. Later refloated, repaired, returned to service.[66] |
Oregon | ![]() |
The tanker collided with USS New Mexico (![]() |
HMS Prince of Wales | ![]() |
World War II: Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse: The Template:Sclass- was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Kuantan, Malaya by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. with the loss of 327 of her 1,521 crew. |
HMS Repulse | ![]() |
World War II: Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse: The Template:Sclass- was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Kuantan by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of 508 of her 967 crew. |
USS Santa Rita | ![]() |
World War II: The ferry launch was bombed and sunk during the Imperial Japanese Navy air raid on Cavite Navy Yard.[68] |
Sagoland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Manila by Japanese aircraft. She sank the next day.[8] |
USS Sealion | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was bombed and damaged at Cavite Navy Yard, Manila, Philippines by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. She was scuttled on 25 December owing to damage received and damage done to the navy yard which precluded repairs being carried out. |
Star of Luxor | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 57: The cargo ship (5298 gt, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°57′N 16°35′W / 56.950°N 16.583°W) by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Takao Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger/cargo ship was bombed by United States Army Air Forces aircraft at Santa, Ilocos Sur, Luzon, Philippines (17°29′N 120°26′E / 17.483°N 120.433°E) and beached. She was destroyed on 5 March 1942 by Philippine guerrillas and later stripped for usable parts.[70] |
W-10 | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was strafed, blown up, and sunk off Vigan, Philippines 17°32′N 120°22′E / 17.533°N 120.367°E by a Seversky P-35 aircraft flown by Captain Samuel H. Marrett, C.O. of the Far East Air Forces' 34th Pursuit Squadron. The ship's explosion blew a wing off his airplane and it crashed into the sea.[8][71] |
W-19 | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was bombed and damaged off Luzon by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the Far East Air Forces' 14th Bomb Squadron. She was beached at Aparri, Philippines 18°22′N 121°38′E / 18.367°N 121.633°E. Declared a total loss.[8][72] |
11 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Alcione | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (36°20′N 20°33′E / 36.333°N 20.550°E) off Suda Bay, Crete by HMS Truant (![]() |
Alphar | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk off Mylingen, Norway by K-22 (![]() |
Ammiraglio Caracciolo | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was depth charged, shelled, and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (32°09′N 25°19′E / 32.150°N 25.317°E) by HMS Farndale (![]() |
Apsheron | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Sevastopol.[78] |
Borgar | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk off Mylingen, Norway by K-22 (![]() |
Calitea | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) off Cape Matapan (36°23′N 20°33′E / 36.383°N 20.550°E by HMS Talisman (![]() |
Hai Tung | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South China Sea (5°08′N 104°32′E / 5.133°N 104.533°E) by I-156 (![]() |
Hayate | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Wake Island: The Template:Sclass- was sunk off Wake Island, United States by shore based artillery with the loss of 168 crew. Only one survivor was rescued. |
HMS Jackal | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Regia Aeronautica aircraft. Repairs would take until May 1942 to complete.[12] |
Kanchow | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2001 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[8] |
Kisaragi | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Wake Island: The Template:Sclass- was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of Wake Island (18°55′N 166°17′E / 18.917°N 166.283°E) by a Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft of the VMF-211, United States Marine Corps with the loss of all 154 crew.[80] |
HMT Lady Shirley | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (477 gt, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°59′N 5°17′W / 35.983°N 5.283°W) by U-374 (![]() |
Lahaina | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (27°42′N 147°38′W / 27.700°N 147.633°W) by I-9 (![]() ![]() |
No. 12 and No. 42 | ![]() |
World War II: The D-3-class motor torpedo boats were lost on this date.[83] |
No. 303, No. 307 and No. 407 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boats were lost on this date.[84] |
HMY Rosabelle | ![]() |
World War II: The armed yacht (526, ? 515 gt, 1901) was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°59′N 5°17′W / 35.983°N 5.283°W) by U-374 (![]() ![]() |
Sofia | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk north west of Suda Bay, Crete by HMS Torbay (![]() |
Tinley | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (420 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[8] |
Wawa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Awa Maru.[42][87] |
12 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Admiral Y. S. Williams | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Awazisan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Abandoned off Kota Bharu, Malaya on 8 December after being bombed by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of No. 11 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, and catching fire, the troopship (also called Awajisan Maru) was sunk at (6°08′N 102°16′E / 6.133°N 102.267°E) by the submarine HNLMS K XII (![]() |
Bencleuch | ![]() |
The cargo ship (5755 gt, 1919) caught fire and was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. She later sank.[88] |
Dromore Castle | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (5242 gt, 1919) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south south east of the mouth of the Humber (53°29′08″N 0°52′00″E / 53.48556°N 0.86667°E). All crew were rescued.[8] |
Governor Wright | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk at about 12°55′N 123°55′E / 12.917°N 123.917°E by Japanese aircraft.[8] |
Haraldsvang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised by the Japanese in June 1942 and renamed Toryu Maru, the ship ran aground and sank off Chōshi, Japan, on 17 May 1944.[42][89] |
Hydra II | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Mindoro, Philippines by USS S-38 (![]() |
Kampar | ![]() |
World War II: The anti-submarine ship (971 gt, 1915) was bombed and damaged at Penang, Malaya by Japanese aircraft. She was bombed again the next day and sunk. All crew were rescued.[8] |
Manatawny | ![]() |
World War II: The sardine factory ship was bombed and damaged in Manila Bay by Japanese aircraft. Sinks on 11 January 1942.[90] |
Marion | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was scuttled in the Philippines.[91] |
HMS Moth | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was scuttled at Hong Kong. She was later salvaged by the Japanese and entered Imperial Japanese Navy service as Suma. |
P III | ![]() |
World War II. The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Drepano, Greece by HMS Torbay (![]() |
Southern Sea | ![]() |
The ocean liner (5642 gt, 1913) ran aground off Libreville, French Equatorial Africa and was wrecked.[92] |
HMS Tamar | ![]() |
World War II: The receiving ship (2812 gt, 1863) was scuttled at Hong Kong. |
Tanjong | ![]() |
World War II: The ferry was bombed and sunk at Penang by Japanese aircraft.[8] |
Toro Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (6°00′N 102°20′E / 6.000°N 102.333°E) by HNLMS K XII (![]() |
HMS Tung Wo | ![]() |
World War II: The examination vessel (1337 gt, 1914) was bombed and damaged at Penang. She was abandoned the next day.[8] |
V 5101 Blitz | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in Nordfjord by Royal Air Force aircraft.[12][93] |
Vincent | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Pitcairn Island by Aikoku Maru and Hōkoku Maru (both ![]() |
Warrian | ![]() |
The cargo ship (1057 gt, 1929) sank in the Gulf of Guinea.[95] |
13 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Alberico da Barbiano | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Cape Bon: The Template:Sclass- was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia by the 4th Destroyer Flotilla, Royal Navy.[Note 2][8] |
Alberto da Giussano | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Cape Bon: The Template:Sclass- was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon by the 4th Destroyer Flotilla, Royal Navy.[8] |
Asosan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Asosan Maru-class transport was torpedoed and beached at Pattani, Siam in the Gulf of Siam by HNLMS O 16 (![]() |
Badalona | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was stopped, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (36°43′N 3°30′W / 36.717°N 3.500°W) by U-453 (![]() |
Carlo del Greco | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Capo Vito, Sicily by HMS Upright (![]() |
Chung On | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (968 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[8] |
Fabio Filzi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Capo Vito by HMS Upright (![]() |
Kinka Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was torpedoed and beached at Pattani, Siam in the Gulf of Siam by HNLMS O 16 (![]() |
No. 305 | ![]() |
The PK-115 Type MO-2 patrol boat was lost on this date.[17] |
No. 307, No. 405, and No. 406 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boats were lost on this date.[84] |
Nikkoku Maru | ![]() |
The transport (a.k.a. Nichikoku Maru) ran aground off Samah, Hainan Island. The ship broke in two and sank on 18 December due to heavy wave action.[98] |
Taizan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Cape Ca Mau, French Indo-China by HNLMS K XII (![]() |
14 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Cassequel | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°08′N 11°14′W / 35.133°N 11.233°W) by U-108 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Galatea | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- may have been torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt (34°01′N 26°02′E / 34.017°N 26.033°E) by Dagabur (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Høegh Merchant | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 29 nautical miles (54 km) off Cape Makapuu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States by I-4 (![]() ![]() |
Lofjord | ![]() |
The accommodation ship caught fire at Danzig-Neufahrwasser with the loss of 28 lives and was declared a total loss. She was subsequently used as a target ship. Scrapped in 1951.[100] |
HMS MA/SB 30 | ![]() |
The motor anti-submarine boat sank after hitting the Humber boom.[101] |
HMS MTB 68 | ![]() |
The Thorneycroft 55-foot-class motor torpedo boat collided with MTB 215 off Tobruk, Libya and sank.[8] |
Miharu Maru | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered south of Hokkaido.[102] |
Topaz | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off the coast of Norway by Allied aircraft with the loss of all six crew.[103] |
Zuiko Maru | ![]() |
The auxiliary gunboat drags anchor in a storm and grounds on a reef off Matsura Jima, Kurile Islands. All of her crew, except 13 who remain aboard, are rescued by Ishigaki and Kaiko Maru (both ![]() |
15 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Empire Barracuda | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4972 gt, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°30′N 6°17′W / 35.500°N 6.283°W) by U-77 (![]() ![]() |
Indira | ![]() |
World War II: The tug/auxiliary (637 gt, 1918) minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft.[42] |
HNLMS O 16 | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine struck a mine and sank off Troman Island with the loss of all but one crew.[8] |
USS PT-33 | ![]() |
The PT boat was lost to grounding off cape Santiago, Luzon, Philippine Islands.[105] |
U-127 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (36°27′N 9°12′W / 36.450°N 9.200°W) by HMAS Nestor (![]() |
Viscaya | ![]() |
World War II: The steamer was scuttled in Manila Bay, the Philippines.[106] |
16 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Atsutasan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south of Samah, China (18°06′N 109°44′E / 18.100°N 109.733°E) by USS Swordfish (![]() |
Halldor | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled or bombed and sunk at Hong Kong. She was salvaged by the Japanese, repaired and entered service as Haruna Maru.[42][109] |
LCT 11 | ![]() |
World War II: The landing craft tank foundered off Sollum.[110] |
M 4241 Jacques-Jean | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper/naval trawler was lost on this date.[111] |
MTB 8 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 60-foot-class motor torpedo boat was bombed, set on fire, and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft.[42] |
Nidardal | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 58: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean (56°07′N 21°00′W / 56.117°N 21.000°W). All 25 crew were rescued by HMCS Pictou (![]() |
HMS Thracian | ![]() |
World War II: The Admiralty Template:Sclass2- ran aground off Round Island, Hong Kong. She was scuttled on 25 December 1941. Later salvaged by the Japanese, she entered Imperial Japanese Navy service as Patrol Boat No. 101.[114] |
U-557 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine was accidentally rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Crete by Orione (![]() |
17 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Corregidor | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in Manila Bay off Corregidor Island, Philippines. Of the approximately 1,200 people on board, 275 survivors rescued by USS PT-32, USS PT-34, and USS PT-35 (all ![]() |
Lina | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Tripoli, Libya (33°58′N 12°03′E / 33.967°N 12.050°E) by British aircraft.[42] |
M-59 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was depth charged and sunk by the destroyer Regele Ferdinand (![]() |
Manini | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 108 nautical miles (200 km) south of Hawaii by I-75 (![]() ![]() |
Olivia H | ![]() |
The 51 GRT, 58.7-foot (17.9 m) motor vessel sank at Dayville (60°05′N 146°21′W / 60.083°N 146.350°W), Territory of Alaska.[116] |
Ro-66 | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- collided with Ro-62 (![]() |
Shinonome | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was bombed, blew up and sunk with all hands in the South China Sea off Miri, Sarawak (4°24′N 114°00′E / 4.400°N 114.000°E) by Dornier Do 24 aircraft of GVT-7, Royal Dutch Naval Air Group. |
U-131 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Madeira, Portugal (34°12′N 13°35′W / 34.200°N 13.583°W) by ships of the 36th Escort Group[Note 3] and Grumman Martlet aircraft of 802 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Audacity (![]() ![]() |
18 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Navarga | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Vostochnaya Liza by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.[12] |
Perekop | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea east of the Natuna Islands, Dutch East Indies by Japanese aircraft.[42] |
U-434 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Madeira, Portugal (36°15′N 15°48′W / 36.250°N 15.800°W) by HMS Blankney and HMS Stanley (both ![]() |
NN 02 Steinbock | ![]() |
The naval whaler was lost on this date.[111] |
19 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Aldgate | ![]() |
World War II: The boom defence vessel (290 gt, 1934) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
HMS Alliance | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- (615 gt, 1940) was scuttled in Deepwater Bay, Hong Kong.[117] |
HMS Barlight | ![]() |
World War II: The Bar-class boom defence vessel (730 gt, 1938) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Ma-101 (![]() |
HMS Cornflower | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- sloop was scuttled at Hong Kong.[119] |
RFA Ebonol | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (1158 gt, 1917) was scuttled at Hong Kong. She was later salvaged by the Japanese, repaired and entered Japanese service as Enoshima Maru (![]() |
Ferruccio | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster collided with another ship at Tripoli, Libya and sank.[42] |
Jinsei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary patrol ship was lost on this date.[120] |
Krechet | ![]() |
World War II: Reported as bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft,[42] but other sources say it was sunk by Japanese artillery[121] or point out that they might have also been targeted by British artillery from Kowloon (see here). |
HMS MTB 12 | ![]() |
World War II: The motor torpedo boat was sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese landing craft.[42][122] |
HMS MTB 26 | ![]() |
World War II: The motor torpedo boat was sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese landing craft.[123] |
Man Kim | ![]() |
World War II: The ferry (371 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Man Kung | ![]() |
World War II: The ferry (371 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Mouette | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing boat (3 gt) struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Minehead, Somerset with the loss of two crew.[42] |
HMS Neptune | ![]() |
World War II: First Battle of Sirte: The Template:Sclass- struck a mine and was sunk off Sirte with the loss of all but one of her 767 crew. |
HNLMS O 20 | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was shelled and sunk by Uranami (![]() |
HMS Poet Chaucer | ![]() |
World War II: The tugboat (239 gt, 1919) was scuttled in Deepwater Bay, Hong Kong.[124] |
Prusa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south of Hawaii (17°30′N 157°00′W / 17.500°N 157.000°W) by I-72 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Redstart | ![]() |
World War II: The minelayer (498 gt, 1938) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Ruckinge | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HG 76: The cargo ship (2869 gt, 1939) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (38°20′N 17°15′W / 38.333°N 17.250°W) by U-108 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sergei Lazo | ![]() |
World War II: Reported as bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft,[42] but other sources say they were sunk by Japanese artillery[121] or point out that they might have also been targeted by British artillery from Kowloon (see here). |
Simferopol | ![]() |
World War II: Reported as bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft,[42] but other sources say they were sunk by Japanese artillery[121] or point out that they might have also been targeted by British artillery from Kowloon (see here). |
HMS Stanley | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HG 76: The Template:Sclass2- was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°12′N 17°23′W / 38.200°N 17.383°W) by U-574 (![]() ![]() |
Svirstroi | ![]() |
World War II: Reported as bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft,[42] but other sources say they were sunk by Japanese artillery[121] or point out that they might have also been targeted by British artillery from Kowloon (see here). |
HMS Tern | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
U-574 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°12′N 17°23′W / 38.200°N 17.383°W) by HMS Stork (![]() |
Varlaam Avanesov | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cape Babakele, Turkey (39°27′N 26°05′E / 39.450°N 26.083°E) by U-652 (![]() |
HMS Watergate | ![]() |
World War II: The boom defence vessel (290 gt, 1934) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
20 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMCS Adversus | ![]() |
The patrol vessel ran aground on McNutts Island, Nova Scotia in a blizzard and was wrecked.[42] |
Emidio | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was shelled, torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Cape Mendocino, California by I-17 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Kandahar | ![]() |
World War II: First Battle of Sirte: Damaged by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Sirte, Libya 73 of her crew were killed whilst attempting to assist the light cruiser HMS Neptune (![]() ![]() |
Sumatra | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (984 gt, 1894) was scuttled at Hong Kong. raised, repaired and put in service as Sumatra Maru (![]() |
Taishan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3174 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Tathong Channel by Japanese aircraft.[42] |
21 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Agwiworld | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by I-23 (![]() |
Annavore | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HG 76: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°55′N 19°50′W / 43.917°N 19.833°W) by U-567 (![]() |
HMS Audacity | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HG 76: The escort carrier was torpedoed sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 430 nautical miles (800 km) west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°45′N 19°54′W / 43.750°N 19.900°W) by U-751 (![]() ![]() |
Benmacdhui | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (6869 gt, 1911) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (53°40′N 0°30′E / 53.667°N 0.500°E) with the loss of two crew.[42] |
Cicala | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft with the loss of one crew member. Survivors were rescued by MTB 10 (![]() |
Dorothy Philips | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was hit by Japanese submarine I-23 (![]() |
Emshörn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Petsamo, Finland by M-174 (![]() |
Hellen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cape Negro, Morocco (35°41′N 5°10′W / 35.683°N 5.167°W) by U-573 (![]() ![]() |
HNLMS K XVII | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine was mined and sunk in the South China Sea off Tioman Island,(03°10′N 104°12′E / 3.167°N 104.200°E)[135] |
U-451 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel, Morocco by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 812 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm with the loss of 44 of her 45 crew. The survivor was rescued by HMS Myosotis (![]() |
U-567 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (44°02′N 20°10′W / 44.033°N 20.167°W) by HMS Deptford and HMS Samphire (both ![]() |
22 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Hayo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, broke in two and sank in Lingayen Gulf (16°37′N 120°17′E / 16.617°N 120.283°E) by USS S-38 (![]() |
Stylianos Chandris | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber. All crew were rescued.[42] |
Spezia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west of Misrata, Libya (32°26′N 15°01′E / 32.433°N 15.017°E).[42] |
Tinos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Benghazi, Libya by Royal Air Force aircraft.[42] |
Umbro Cadamosto | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west of Misrata, Libya (32°30′N 15°01′E / 32.500°N 15.017°E).[42] |
23 December
For the loss of the Italian coastal tanker Speranza on this day, see the entry for 30 November 1941.
Ship | State | Description |
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Benno | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Bay of Biscay by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. The next day, she was torpedoed and sunk at Cariño, Spain by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[12][42] |
Hayataka Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the southern Philippine Sea off Vigan, Philippines by USS Seal (![]() |
Hiyoshi Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching, Malaya by HNLMS K XIV (![]() |
Hokkai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea off Kuching, Malaya by HNLMS K XIV (![]() |
Katori Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching, Malaya by HNLMS K XIV (![]() |
Léopold II | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (52°53′48″N 2°05′20″E / 52.89667°N 2.08889°E) with the loss of 35 of her 41 crew.[42][140] |
M 557 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1916 minesweeper was sunk by a mine during a storm at Rugen.[141] |
Montebello | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled, and sunk in the Pacific Ocean four miles south of Piedras Blancas Lighthouse California (35°30′N 121°15′W / 35.500°N 121.250°W) by I-21 (![]() |
PB-32 and PB-33 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Wake Island: The Template:Sclass- patrol boats were run aground on Wake Island, United States (19°17′N 166°35′E / 19.283°N 166.583°E) to land troops and were destroyed by 3-inch (76 mm) shore guns.[42] |
Rokos Vergottis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk, United Kingdom. She was taken in tow but ran aground at 52°45′N 2°10′E / 52.750°N 2.167°E and was abandoned.[42] |
Soryu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Badoc, Philippines by USS Seal (![]() |
Shuntien | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TA 5: The passenger ship (3059 gt, 1934) was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-559 in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Alexandria, Egypt (32°06′N 24°46′E / 32.100°N 24.767°E) with the loss of at least 800 lives, mostly Italian and German prisoners of war. Many survivors were rescued by HMS Salvia and a few by HMS Heythrop (both ![]() |
Tiberio | ![]() |
The coaster (237 gt, 1902) foundered in the Mediterranean Sea off Mersa Matruh, Egypt. All crew were rescued.[42] |
U-79 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bardia Libya (32°15′N 25°19′E / 32.250°N 25.317°E) by HMS Hasty and HMS Hotspur (both ![]() |
24 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Absaroka | ![]() |
World War II: The lumber carrier was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Point Fermin, California by I-19 (![]() |
Bratton | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.[145] |
SS Dorothy Phillips | ![]() |
I-23 damaged rudder, ran aground at Monterey, California[146] |
Gladys | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (358 gt, 1910) was scuttled at Kuching, Malaya.[42] |
HNLMS K XVI | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Kuching, Borneo by I-66 (![]() |
Kim Chin Seng | ![]() |
World War II: The lighter (165 gt) was scuttled at Kuching.[42] |
HMS LCA 121 | ![]() |
The landing craft assault was lost on this date.[148] |
"Mambukai" | ![]() |
The harbor vessel was sunk in a collision in the Harbor at Manilla, Philippines.[149] |
Margaret | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (248 gt, 1928) was scuttled at Kuching.[42] |
Merchant | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4615 gt, 1934) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth (52°39′30″N 2°00′56″E / 52.65833°N 2.01556°E) with the loss of one crew member.[42] |
USS PT-33 | ![]() |
World War II: The Elco 77 foot class Motor Torpedo Boat ran aground on a reef 5 miles north west of Cape Santiago, Luzon, Philippines and is burned to prevent capture on the 26th.[150] |
Phenix | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (5907 gt, 1920) struck a mine and sank at Haifa, Palestine with the loss of four crew.[42] |
Rejang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (288 gt) was scuttled at Kuching.[42] |
USS Rochester | ![]() |
World War II: The hulk of the discarded ex-armored cruiser was scuttled as a blockship at Subic Bay in the Philippines to prevent its capture by Japanese forces.[151][152] |
Sagiri | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was torpedoed and sunk about 65 km off Kuching in the South China Sea by HNLMS K XVI (![]() ![]() |
HMS Salvia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TA 5: The Template:Sclass2- was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Alexandria, Egypt (31°46′N 28°00′E / 31.767°N 28.000°E) by U-568 (![]() ![]() |
Si Kiang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the harbor of Mariveles, Bataan, Manila Bay, Philippines by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 8 crew and 2 U.S. Marines.[42][154] |
Stanmount | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (4468 gt, 1914) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth (52°39′22″N 2°00′31″E / 52.65611°N 2.00861°E). All crew were rescued.[42] |
25 December
Ship | State | Description |
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Charruca | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was scuttled at Hong Kong.[155] |
Cormead | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2848 gt, 1939) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk. All crew were rescued.[42] |
Eldorado | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired, put in Japanese service as Gyoryu Maru.[155][156] |
Empire Dragon | ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete steamer (6854, ? 6580 gt, 1941) was launched and sunk at Hong Kong. Raised, finished and put in Japanese service.[42] |
Empire Pagoda | ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete steamer (6854, ? 6580 gt, 1941) was launched and sunk at Hong Kong. Raised, finished and put in Japanese service.[42] |
Haraldsvang | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired, put in Japanese service as Toryu Maru.[157] |
Kanchow | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter (1993, ? 2001 gt, 1905) was scuttled at Taikoo Dock, Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Gyoshin Maru, later renamed Kanshu Maru.[158] |
MTB 7, MTB 9, MTB 10, and MTB 11 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 60-foot-class motor torpedo boats were scuttled in Mirs Bay, Hong Kong.[42] |
MTB 27 | ![]() |
World War II: The Thornycroft 55-foot-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled in Mirs Bay, Hong Kong.[42] |
P. G. Halvorsen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Great Belt off the coast of Denmark.[159] |
HMS Robin | ![]() |
World War II: The boom defence depot ship, a former Template:Sclass-, was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
USS Sealion | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass- was scuttled at Cavite Navy Yard, Manila, Philippines, due to bomb damage she suffered in an attack by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft on 10 December 1941. Raised November, 1945 and scrapped.[160] |
Shantung | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 165: The cargo ship caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean (59°50′N 23°30′W / 59.833°N 23.500°W). She was subsequently scuttled by shellfire on 2 January 1942 at 62°28′N 18°30′W / 62.467°N 18.500°W.[161] |
HMS Thracian | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- was bombed and damaged at Hong Kong by Japanese aircraft and was beached. She was subsequently salvaged by the Japanese and entered service in 1942 as Patrol Boat No. 101.[42] |
26 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
CKA-034[Note 4] | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was shelled and sunk by coastal artillery off Reed-Burun.[162] |
Fanagoria | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft during landing operation (it is assumed, in Crimea) with the loss of 100 lives.[163] |
HMT Henriette | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler (261, ? 287 gt, 1907) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.4 nautical miles (6.3 km) off Spurn Head, Yorkshire.[42] |
Kong Ring | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner struck a mine and sank in the Ullsfjorden, Norway. 30 of her 38 crew, and 257 of 300 German soldiers she was carrying at the time of her loss were killed.[42][164][75] |
Maikop | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Davao by Japanese aircraft.[42] |
Nancy Moran | ![]() |
World War II: The tugboat was rammed and sunk off the east coast of Florida by USS PC-451 (![]() |
Paz | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Hatsu Maru.[166] |
Tantalus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (7724 gt, 1923) was bombed and sunk at Manila by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. The 45 crew were taken as prisoners of war.[42][167] |
Unyo Maru No. 2 | ![]() |
World War II: The collier was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching, Sarawak by Dutch Army Martin B-10 bombers. Eight crewmen killed.[42][168] |
V 5902 | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk in the Vestfjorden off Norway by HMS Ashanti (![]() |
V 5904 Geier | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk off Lofoten, Norway by HMS Ashanti (![]() |
Voroshilov | ![]() |
World War II: The dredger was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of about 450 troops of the 51st Army. 200 people were rescued.[171] |
W-6 | ![]() |
World War II: The W-5-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kuching, Sarawak by Dutch Army Martin B-10 bombers.[42][168] |
Warszawa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (32°11′N 24°44′E / 32.183°N 24.733°E by U-559 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
27 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anhalt | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Archery: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Måløy Island, Norway by HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Offa (both ![]() |
Anita M Russ | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Archery: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Måløy Island by HMS Onslow and HMS Oribi (both ![]() |
Arayat | ![]() |
World War II: The Philippines Government Revenue/Customs cutter was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft. Raised, repaired, put in service as PB-105 (![]() |
Bohol | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger/cargo ship was scuttled at Manila, Philippines.[174] |
Canlaon | ![]() |
World War II: The lighthouse tender was bombed and sunk in the Pasig River at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft.[42][175] |
Eismeer | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged by HMS Onslow and Oribi (both ![]() |
Ethel Edwards | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk at Manila by Japanese aircraft.[42] |
J B Paddon | ![]() |
World War II: The collier (570 gt, 1914) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (53°55′N 0°16′E / 53.917°N 0.267°E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[42][176] |
M-557 | ![]() |
The Type 1915 minesweeper foundered northeast of Rugen in a storm.[177] |
No. 85 and No. 105 | ![]() |
The G-5-class motor torpedo boats were lost on this date.[178] |
Nojima Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and stranded in the South China Sea south west of Hong Kong by USS Perch (![]() |
Norma | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Archery: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Måløy Island by HMS Onslow and HMS Oribi (both ![]() |
Penay | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 113 lives.[180] |
Reimar Edward Fritzen | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Archery: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk at Måløy Island by HMS Onslow and HMS Oribi (both ![]() |
T-491 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was damaged by German aircraft and beached at Kuchugury, Kerch Peninsula.[181] |
T-492 | ![]() |
The auxiliary minesweeper sank on this date.[181] |
Taurus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed by Japanese aircraft and scuttled in the Pasig River, Philippines.[42][182] |
V 5102 Donner | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk at Vaagsö by HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Offa (both ![]() |
V 5108 Föhn | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk by HMS Oribi (![]() |
V-6114 Duiveland | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk by HMS Onslow and HMS Oribi (both ![]() |
28 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Banahao | ![]() |
World War II: The lighthouse tender was bombed and sunk at Manila, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. She was later raised by the Imperial Japanese Army.[166] |
Connecticut | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed near Cape Disappointment in the Pacific Ocean by I-25 (![]() |
Locotenent Stoicescu | ![]() |
The auxiliary patrol ship was lost on this date.[188] |
DCH-1 | ![]() |
The damage control training ship, a former Template:Sclass-, was scuttled in the Pacific Ocean (26°35′N 143°49′W / 26.583°N 143.817°W) by USS Neches (![]() |
De Ruyter | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) north north east of the South Bishop Lightship (![]() |
Forafric | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3475 gt) was bombed and sunk in the Celebes Sea (3°40′N 121°00′E / 3.667°N 121.000°E by Japanese aircraft. All crew were rescued.[42] |
Hai Kwang | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (905 gt) was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. All crew were taken as prisoners of war.[42] |
Kaiping | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2563 gt, 1905) was bombed and sunk at Manilla by Japanese aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Kaihan Maru.[166] |
Mauban | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manilla by Japanese aircraft. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Manbo Maru.[166] |
No. 24 | ![]() |
World War II: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[178] |
Panay | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by Japanese aircraft in Campomanes Bay, Negros, The Philippines (09°41′N 122°24′E / 9.683°N 122.400°E).[190][191] |
Research | ![]() |
World War II: The survey vessel was bombed and damaged in Manilla Bay by Japanese aircraft. She was bombed again on each of the next two days and was beached.[42] |
Seistan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2455 gt) was bombed and sunk in Manilla Bay by Japanese aircraft. All crew were taken as prisoners of war.[42] |
T-485 Kakhovka | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by German artillery off Kerch (45°16′N 36°26′E / 45.267°N 36.433°E).[192] |
U-75 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°30′N 26°40′E / 31.500°N 26.667°E) by HMS Kipling (![]() ![]() |
Volo | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ME 8: The cargo ship (1587 gt, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean (31°45′N 26°48′E / 31.750°N 26.800°E by U-75 (![]() ![]() |
29 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Aloha | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was scuttled in the Philippines.[193] |
BRP Banahaw | ![]() |
World War II: The presidential yacht was bombed and sunk at Fort Mills, Corregidor Island by Japanese aircraft.[42] |
Bicol | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was scuttled in the Philippines.[193] |
CKA-056[Note 4] | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was shelled and sunk at Feodosiya by land-based artillery.[194] |
Eisk | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship was shelled and sunk off Kerch by German shore-based artillery with the loss of seven crew and a number of soldiers.[195] |
No. 056 and No. 068 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessels were lost on this date.[84] |
No. 063 | ![]() |
The K-193 Type ZK patrol boat was lost on this date.[196] |
Palawan | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was scuttled at Manila, Philippines. She was later salvaged, repaired and entered Japanese service as Paran Maru.[166] |
Ro-60 | ![]() |
The Template:Sclass- ran aground on the Kwajalein Reef, Marshall Islands (09°00′N 167°30′E / 9.000°N 167.500°E) and was wrecked. All 60 crewmen rescued by Jingei (![]() |
30 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Campina | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea (38°37′N 20°28′E / 38.617°N 20.467°E) by HMS Thorn (![]() |
CKA-063[Note 4] | ![]() |
World War II: The Template:Sclass2- patrol vessel was shelled and sunk off the Kerch Peninsula by shore-based artillery.[12] |
HMS Kudat | ![]() |
World War II: The transport/depot ship was bombed and sunk in the Klang Straits off Port Swettenham, Malaya by Japanese aircraft with the loss of three crew.,[42][197] |
Minrep | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank off the Kerch Peninsula.[12] |
Salvatore lo Bianco | ![]() |
The sailing ship sank and was lost, possibly scuttled, at Bardia, Libya.[198] |
31 December
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bagnoli | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank at Navarino, Greece.[42] |
Cardita | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker (8237 gt, 1931) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°18′N 12°50′W / 59.300°N 12.833°W) by U-87 (![]() ![]() |
CKA-094[Note 4] | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was bombed and sunk in the Strait of Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[200] |
Dos Hermanos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Manila. She was later raised, repaired and entered Japanese service as Himeno Maru.[166] |
Krasnogvardeets | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Feodosiya by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew survived.[201] |
Magallanes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Manila.[42][202] |
HMS Minnie Moller | ![]() |
The tug/auxiliary minesweeper (377 gt, 1909) was lost on this date.[203] |
Montanes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Manila.[42][204] |
No. 023 | ![]() |
The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[84] |
Ruth Alexander | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged off Balikpapan, Dutch East Indies by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of one crew member. The other 48 crewmen were rescued by a Dutch Dornier 24 aircraft. The ship sank on 2 January 1942.[42][205][206] |
Unnamed | ![]() |
World War II: A lighter belonging to Luzon Stevedoring Co. was scuttled by capsizing by the US Navy in Manila Bay.[207] |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anlee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Apoey | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2790 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Argus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Ariadne Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1840 gt, 1907) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Chikuzan Maru.[42][208] |
Cambay Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (455 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Chengtu | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2219 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Cyclope | ![]() |
The tug sank at Bizerta, Tunisia.[209] |
Djebel Sannin | ![]() |
The minesweeping tug was lost sometime in December.[210] |
Ethel Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage tug (912 gt, 1890) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Gyoun Maru.[42][208] |
Fausang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2256 gt, 1921) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Fusei Maru.[42][42][211] |
Frosty Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (555 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Fook On | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (738 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Gertrude Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage tug (92 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
HMS H31 | ![]() |
The H-class submarine departed on 24 December from Falmouth, Cornwall for a patrol in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Finisterre, Spain. She failed to return on 29 December. Lost with all 34 crew. |
Hinsang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (4644 gt, 1941) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Kensei Maru.[42][42][211] |
Hirondelle | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Hsinlee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
I-41 | ![]() |
The KM-2 type motor launch was lost sometime in December.[212] |
Joan Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2232 gt, 1918) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Gyoryu Maru.[42][208] |
Josephine Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage ship (1274 gt, 1908) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Sagami Maru.[42][208] |
Kathleen Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1487 gt, 1913) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Kau Tung | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1665 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
HMS LCP(L) 193 and HMS LCP(L) 194 | ![]() |
The landing craft personnel (large) were lost sometime in December.[213] |
HMS MMS 95, HMS MMS 96, HMS MMS 123 and HMS MMS 124 | ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete Template:Sclass2-s were scuttled on the stocks at Hong Kong.[42] |
Man Chiao | ![]() |
World War II: The ferry (350 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Man Yeung | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer (371 gt, 1933) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Mao Lee | ![]() |
World War II: The mine carrier (1946 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Margaret Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage tug (468 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Marion | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Merton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 58: The cargo ship (7150 gt, 1941) ran aground on the Pluckington Bank and broke her back.[140] |
Ming Sang | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (3421 gt, 1934) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Bisan Maru.[42][211] |
Nanning | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2486 gt, 1923) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Nereus | ![]() |
The Template:Sclass- (10 647 gt, 1913) was lost in the Atlantic Ocean sometime after 10 December. |
Ningpo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
O 22 S | ![]() |
The tug sank. She was subsequently salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[214] |
Patricia Moller | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (390 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Q-116, Q-117, Q-118 and Q-119 | ![]() ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete Thornycroft 65-foot-class motor torpedo boats (plus two un-numbered boats) were bombed and destroyed on the stocks at Cavite Navy Yard, Manilla, Philippines.[215] |
Samal | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manila by Japanese aircraft.[216] |
Sheng Lee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong. Salvaged by Japan and returned to service as Shori Maru.[42][217] |
Shun Chih | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1881 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Soochow | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2604 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
St. Vincent de Paul | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1339 gt, 1919) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Kyuryu Maru.[42] |
Tai Hing | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1068 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Tai Lee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (1423 gt, 1919) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Tai Ming | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (649 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Tai Poo Sek | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
HMS Triumph | ![]() |
World War II: The T-class submarine disappeared sometime between 30 December 1941 and 9 January 1942 with the loss of all 59 crew. Possibly struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[166] |
Tin Sang | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (398 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Tin Yat | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster (942 gt) was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
Viscaya | ![]() |
World War II: The ship was scuttled in the Philippines.[218] |
Wave | ![]() |
World War II: The water carrier was scuttled at Hong Kong.[42] |
USS YAG-2 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary net tender was probably bombed and sunk by the Japanese at the Cavite Navy Yard. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Yamashiro Maru.[219] |
USS YAG-3 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was probably bombed and sunk by the Japanese at the Cavite Navy Yard.[219] |
Yat Shing | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2284 gt, 1904) was scuttled at Hong Kong. Raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Nissho Maru.[42][42][211] |
Yung Ning | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (2615 gt, 1894) was sunk at Canton.[208] |
Notes
- ^ Force K comprised HMS Aurora, HMS Lance, HMS Lively and HMS Penelope (all
Royal Navy).
- ^ The 4th Destroyer Flotilla comprised HMS Legion, HMS Maori, HMS Sikh (all
Royal Navy) and HNLMS Isaac Sweers (
Royal Netherlands Navy).
- ^ The 36th Escort Group comprised HMS Convolvulus, HMS Deptford, HMS Gardenia, HMS Marigold, HMS Pentstemon, HMS Rhodedendron, HMS Samphire, HMS Stork and HMS Vetch (all
Royal Navy)
- ^ CKA are the Cyrillic letters. The English translation would be SKA.
- ^ Luzon may have been sunk in early January 1942.
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