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The list of shipwrecks in January 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1917.

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1 January

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List of shipwrecks: 1 January 1917
Ship State Description
Baycraig  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 84 nautical miles (156 km) east south east of Malta (35°32′N 16°10′E / 35.533°N 16.167°E / 35.533; 16.167) by SM UC-22 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[1][2]
Britannic  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km) west of Leixões, Portugal (40°58′N 9°30′W / 40.967°N 9.500°W / 40.967; -9.500)[3] by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[4]
Goosebridge  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France[5] (48°39′N 5°13′W / 48.650°N 5.217°W / 48.650; -5.217) by SM UC-46 ( Imperial German Navy).[6]
Holly Branch  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) north east by north of the Île de Batz, Finistère, France (48°59′N 3°56′W / 48.983°N 3.933°W / 48.983; -3.933) by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][7]
Ivernia  United Kingdom World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 58 nautical miles (107 km) south east of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°30′N 22°53′E / 35.500°N 22.883°E / 35.500; 22.883) by SM UB-47 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 125 lives.[8] Survivors were rescued by HMS Rifleman and a number of naval trawlers (all  Royal Navy).
Laupar  Norway World War I: the cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west north west of Oporto, Portugal[9] by SM U-79 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[10]
Leon  France World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north north east of the Triagoz Lighthouse, Finistère by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[11]
Sussex  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Gravelines, Pas-de-Calais, France. She was beached without loss of life. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[12]
Tsiropinas Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ferrol, Galicia, Spain (45°35′N 8°19′W / 45.583°N 8.317°W / 45.583; -8.317) by SM U-70 ( Imperial German Navy).[13]
Venus II  French Navy The submarine decoy ship was lost on this date.
Wanola  Canada The schooner went ashore near Allerton Point, Massachusetts. Rigging, gear and some cargo salvaged. Later sold and raised.[14]

2 January

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List of shipwrecks: 2 January 1917
Ship State Description
Aconcagua  France World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°11′N 7°26′W / 46.183°N 7.433°W / 46.183; -7.433) by SM U-70 ( Imperial German Navy).[15]
Aristotelis C. Ioannou Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Roca, Portugal (38°55′N 9°48′W / 38.917°N 9.800°W / 38.917; -9.800) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy).[16]
Asnières  France World War I: The crew were captured by the merchant raider SMS Möwe ( Imperial German Navy) which then sank the four-masted barque close to the St Peter and St Paul rocks in the Atlantic Ocean.[17]
Bestik  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom[18] by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[19]
Carlyle  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west south west of the Île de Sein Lighthouse, Finistère, France by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][20]
Dimitrios Goulandris Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Roca (39°10′N 9°50′W / 39.167°N 9.833°W / 39.167; -9.833) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[21]
Edward Arthur  United Kingdom The schooner was wrecked on Lundy Island, Devon.[22]
Ellik  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south west of the Bishop Rock by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy).[23] Her fourteen crew were rescued, eight of them by Elisabeth van België ( Belgium).[24] The second lifeboat with the rest of the crew landed on the Isles of Scilly.[25]
El Toro  United Kingdom The tanker foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north west of Clogherhead, County Louth.[26][27]
Gallier  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-95 ( Imperial German Navy) 7 nautical miles (13 km) east north east of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall.[28]
Johannes  Russia The schooner was wrecked at Cadiz, Spain.[29]
Notre Dame du Verger  France World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cape Roca by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[30]
Odda  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère[31] (47°30′N 6°20′W / 47.500°N 6.333°W / 47.500; -6.333) by SM U-70 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[32]
Older  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of Oporto, Portugal[33] (41°07′N 9°42′W / 41.117°N 9.700°W / 41.117; -9.700) by SM U-79 ( Imperial German Navy).[34] Her crew were rescued by Charkow ( Denmark).[35]
Omnium  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère (47°26′N 7°10′W / 47.433°N 7.167°W / 47.433; -7.167) by SM U-82 ( Imperial German Navy).[36]
San Leandro  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 46°40′N 7°00′W / 46.667°N 7.000°W / 46.667; -7.000) by SM U-70 ( Imperial German Navy).[37]
HMT Teal  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date.[38]

3 January

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List of shipwrecks: 3 January 1917
Ship State Description
Angela  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by SM U-79 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[39]
Capricieuse  France World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west south west of Cape St. Vincent by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[40]
Columbia  France World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime (46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W / 46.450; -2.467) by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[41]
Diamant de la Couronne I  France World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W / 46.450; -2.467) by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[42]
Diamant de la Couronne II  France World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W / 46.450; -2.467) by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[43]
Fama  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Spain (36°47′N 8°43′W / 36.783°N 8.717°W / 36.783; -8.717) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[44]
Formidable  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[45]
Helgøy  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of the Chassiron Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime (45°55′N 1°35′W / 45.917°N 1.583°W / 45.917; -1.583) by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[46]
Honneur et Devouement  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[47]
Jeanne Mathilde  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[48]
La Pensee  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[49]
Marie Henriette  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[50]
Moderne  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[51]
Petite Emile  France World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Baleines Lighthouse, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[52]
Père Montfort  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[53]
Pierre le Grand  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[54]
Richelieu  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[55]
Saint Jacques  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle (46°27′N 2°28′W / 46.450°N 2.467°W / 46.450; -2.467) by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[56]
Saint Paul II  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[57]
Thomas Edison Mulqueen  United States The barge foundered in a gale and heavy seas six miles (9.7 km) west of Point Judith, Rhode Island, a total loss.[58]
Valladares  Portugal World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°30′N 9°48′W / 43.500°N 9.800°W / 43.500; -9.800) by SM U-79 ( Imperial German Navy).[59]
Viking  Denmark World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by SM U-82 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[60]

4 January

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List of shipwrecks: 4 January 1917
Ship State Description
Calabro  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 7°02′W / 48.500°N 7.033°W / 48.500; -7.033) by SM U-82 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[61]
Chinto Maru  Japan World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Spain (36°29′N 9°36′W / 36.483°N 9.600°W / 36.483; -9.600) by SM U-79 ( Imperial German Navy).[62]
Gabrielle François  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Gironde Estuary by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[63]
Liberté  France World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (35°49′N 6°10′W / 35.817°N 6.167°W / 35.817; -6.167) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[64]
Lonclara  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the River Tyne at Sunderland, County Durham with the loss of four of her crew.[65]
Luigi Ciampa  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Sagres Point, Portugal by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[66]
Næsborg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel west of Guernsey, Channel Islands (49°26′N 3°40′W / 49.433°N 3.667°W / 49.433; -3.667) by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[67]
Peresvet  Imperial Russian Navy World War I: The Peresvet-class battleship struck two mines and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Port Said, Egypt, with the loss of 167 of her 771 crew.
Ruby  Russia World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°53′N 8°24′W / 49.883°N 8.400°W / 49.883; -8.400) by SM U-70 ( Imperial German Navy).[68]
Seemel  Russia World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (36°32′N 8°09′W / 36.533°N 8.150°W / 36.533; -8.150) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy).[69]
Storebror  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk by SMS Wolf ( Imperial German Navy) in the South Atlantic.[70]
Wragby  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west by north of Cape Spartel, Morocco (35°57′N 6°49′W / 35.950°N 6.817°W / 35.950; -6.817) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[71]

5 January

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List of shipwrecks: 5 January 1917
Ship State Description
Allie  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off the Île de Ré, Charente-Maritime (46°15′N 1°48′W / 46.250°N 1.800°W / 46.250; -1.800) by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][72]
Asta  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of the Casquets, Channel Islands (50°09′N 2°34′W / 50.150°N 2.567°W / 50.150; -2.567) by SM UB-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[73]
Case  Canada The steamer sprung a leak in a storm in Lake Erie and was beached on Middle Sister Island. She caught fire, burned and broke up. Her cargo, engine and boilers were salvaged.[74][75]
Combermere  Italy World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cabo de Gata, Almería, Spain by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy).[76]
Danevirke  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Ouessant, Finistère, France (49°14′N 4°17′W / 49.233°N 4.283°W / 49.233; -4.283) by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[77]
Ebro  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west south west o the Créac'h Lighthouse, Finistère by SM U-82 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[78]
Lesbian  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east by south of Malta (35°48′N 17°06′E / 35.800°N 17.100°E / 35.800; 17.100) by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.
Markland  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of the Île de Ré by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[79]
Salvatore Padre  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[80]

6 January

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List of shipwrecks: 6 January 1917
Ship State Description
Alphonse Conseil  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of A Coruña, Spain by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[81]
Beaufront  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 76 nautical miles (141 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM U-82 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew were rescued by Aldebaran ( Sweden).[82]
Hudworth  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 94 nautical miles (174 km) east south east of Malta (35°31′N 16°24′E / 35.517°N 16.400°E / 35.517; 16.400) by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][83]
Ville du Havre  France World War I: The cargo liner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) north west of Cape Villano, Spain (44°00′N 10°00′W / 44.000°N 10.000°W / 44.000; -10.000) by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy).[84]

7 January

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List of shipwrecks: 7 January 1917
Ship State Description
Borgholm  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) off Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°19′N 11°07′W / 43.317°N 11.117°W / 43.317; -11.117) by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[85]
Brenda  United Kingdom World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south west of Beachy Head, Sussex by SM UB-23 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][86]
HMT Donside  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-4 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk (52°17′N 1°44′E / 52.283°N 1.733°E / 52.283; 1.733) with the loss of four of her crew.[87]
Evangelos Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Cape Finisterre by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy).[88]
Hansi  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) north north west of Île Vierge, Finistère, France (48°56′N 4°55′W / 48.933°N 4.917°W / 48.933; -4.917) by SM UB-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[89]
Mohacsfield  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south east by east of Malta by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[2][90]
Radnorshire  United Kingdom The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) east of Pernambuco, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( Imperial German Navy).[2]
Rosalia L.  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta (35°07′N 16°53′E / 35.117°N 16.883°E / 35.117; 16.883) by SM U-32 ( Imperial German Navy).[91]

8 January

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List of shipwrecks: 8 January 1917
Ship State Description
Andoni  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) south east of Malta (35°19′N 15°07′E / 35.317°N 15.117°E / 35.317; 15.117) by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew.[2][92]
HMT Cape Colony  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-11 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex (52°02′N 1°46′E / 52.033°N 1.767°E / 52.033; 1.767). Her crew survived.[93]
Carrier F. Roberts  United States The Schooner sank at Block Island, Rhode Island. Wreck later removed.[14]
Lynfield  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) south east by south of Malta by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. Survivors were rescued by Chili ( France).[27][94]

9 January

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List of shipwrecks: 9 January 1917
Ship State Description
Alexandria  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later refloated.[95]
Baynesk  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) north by west of Alexandria, Egypt 33°45′N 29°24′E / 33.750°N 29.400°E / 33.750; 29.400 by SM U-39 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven crew.[2][96]
HMS Cornwallis  Royal Navy
HMS Cornwallis

World War I: The Duncan-class pre-dreadnought battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by SM U-32 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fifteen of her 720 crew.

Excellent  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of Noup Head, Orkney Islands (59°37′N 4°19′W / 59.617°N 4.317°W / 59.617; -4.317) by SM U-70 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[2][27][97]
Fernebo  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine laid by SM UC-19 ( Imperial German Navy) and broke in two in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north east of Cromer, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Both parts came ashore. Her crew were rescued by the Cromer Lifeboat. Fernebo was declared a total loss.[98][99] One casualty.[100]
Gladys Royle  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of Santa Maria, The Azores, Portugal by SMS Seeadler ( Imperial German Navy).[2]
Minieh  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) east northeast of Pernamboco, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( Imperial German Navy).[2][38]
Pyrin Greece Greece The cargo ship was abandoned in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk. Her crew were rescued by the Cromer Lifeboat.[99]
Schwarzwald  Imperial German Navy World War I: The minesweeper struck a mine in the North Sea north of Borkum Reef and sank.

10 January

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List of shipwrecks: 10 January 1917
Ship State Description
Bergenhus  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea south east of Ireland (48°55′N 10°05′W / 48.917°N 10.083°W / 48.917; -10.083) by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy).[101] Her crew were rescued by Borinquem ( United States).[102]
Brookwood  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) north by west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (45°50′N 11°50′W / 45.833°N 11.833°W / 45.833; -11.833) by SM U-79 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[2][103]
Lundy Island  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) south east of Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal by SMS Seeadler ( Imperial German Navy). One of her crew was taken as a prisoner of war.[2]
Netherby Hall  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east by north of Pernambuco, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( Imperial German Navy).[2]
Tholma  Germany World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean (43°23′N 11°01′W / 43.383°N 11.017°W / 43.383; -11.017). Formerly a Norwegian cargo ship, she had been captured on 8 January by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy).[104]
Tuborg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel (49°38′N 4°45′W / 49.633°N 4.750°W / 49.633; -4.750) by SM UB-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[105]

11 January

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List of shipwrecks: 11 January 1917
Ship State Description
HMS Ben-my-Chree  Royal Navy
Ben-my-Chree

World War I: The aircraft carrying cruiser was shelled and sunk off Kastelorizo, Greece by Ottoman shore based artillery. All 250 crew were rescued. Ben-my-Chree was refloated in 1920 but found to be a total loss and was scrapped in 1923.

Ole Bull  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Her crew survived.[106]

12 January

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List of shipwrecks: 12 January 1917
Ship State Description
Auchencrag  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°28′N 5°35′W / 48.467°N 5.583°W / 48.467; -5.583) by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew.[2][107]
Brentwood  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-43 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east north east of Whitby, Yorkshire with the loss of two of her crew.[108]
Emeraude  France World War I: The schooner was sunk off the coast of Spain by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy).[109]
Saint Michel  France World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel off the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) (50°31′N 0°25′W / 50.517°N 0.417°W / 50.517; -0.417) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew were rescued by a Royal Navy destroyer.[110]
Vestfold  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°46′N 11°49′W / 43.767°N 11.817°W / 43.767; -11.817) by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[111]

13 January

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List of shipwrecks: 13 January 1917
Ship State Description
USS Milwaukee  United States Navy
USS Milwaukee.

The St. Louis-class ran aground at Eureka, California. All 438 crew were rescued. Milwaukee broke in two in November 1918 and was a total loss. Her remains were scrapped in situ.

Solvang  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°17′N 9°25′W / 43.283°N 9.417°W / 43.283; -9.417) by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[112]
Toftwood  United Kingdom World War I The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) north of Sept Îles, Côtes-du-Nord, France (49°15′N 3°43′W / 49.250°N 3.717°W / 49.250; -3.717) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[113]

14 January

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List of shipwrecks: 14 January 1917
Ship State Description
Martin  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship shelled and was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north by west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°36′N 5°08′W / 48.600°N 5.133°W / 48.600; -5.133) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][114]
Norma  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel (50°13′N 2°00′W / 50.217°N 2.000°W / 50.217; -2.000) by SM UB-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[115]
Sydney  France World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north west of Cape Villano, Spain (44°13′N 10°41′W / 44.217°N 10.683°W / 44.217; -10.683) by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[116]
Tsukuba  Imperial Japanese Navy The Tsukuba-class cruiser exploded and sank at Yokosuka, Kanagawa with the loss of 305 of her 879 crew.[117]
SM UB-37  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB II submarine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 50°07′N 1°47′W / 50.117°N 1.783°W / 50.117; -1.783 by HMS Penshurst ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 21 crew.[118]

15 January

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List of shipwrecks: 15 January 1917
Ship State Description
Bernadette  France World War I: The brig was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south east of the Glénan Islands, Finistère (47°27′N 3°50′W / 47.450°N 3.833°W / 47.450; -3.833) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[119]
Brabant  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-43 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, United Kingdom with the loss of three of her crew.[120]
Esperanca  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy). She was scuttled the next day 165 nautical miles (306 km) north of Cape Finisterre, Spain.[121]
Garfield  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east by north of Alexandria, Egypt (36°05′N 19°57′E / 36.083°N 19.950°E / 36.083; 19.950) by SM U-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[2][122]
Graafjeld  Norway World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Flamborough Head. Her crew survived.[123]
Independant  France World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived; they were rescued by a Royal Navy destroyer.[124]
Kinpurney  United Kingdom World War I: The full-rigged ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°20′N 9°10′W / 49.333°N 9.167°W / 49.333; -9.167) by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[125]
Omsk  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Bishop's Rock (49°12′N 8°39′W / 49.200°N 8.650°W / 49.200; -8.650) by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[126]
Otto  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France (47°32′N 3°41′W / 47.533°N 3.683°W / 47.533; -3.683) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[127]
Port Nicholson  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo liner struck a mine placed by SM UC-1 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Dunquerque, Pas-de-Calais, France (51°01′45″N 1°58′15″E / 51.02917°N 1.97083°E / 51.02917; 1.97083) with the loss of two of her crew.[128]

16 January

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List of shipwrecks: 16 January 1917
Ship State Description
Baron Sempill  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (48°49′N 11°45′W / 48.817°N 11.750°W / 48.817; -11.750) by SM U-44 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][129]
Brenn  France World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°25′N 7°49′W / 45.417°N 7.817°W / 45.417; -7.817) by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy).[130]
City of Tampico  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south east of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France (47°43′N 4°19′W / 47.717°N 4.317°W / 47.717; -4.317) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[131]
Manuel  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[132]

17 January

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List of shipwrecks: 17 January 1917
Ship State Description
HMT Amplify  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date.[27]
Jeune France  France World War I: The ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy).[133]
John W. Davidson  United States The barge was damaged in a collision with Gaston (flag unknown) off Lambert's Point, Virginia, became waterlogged and was beached.[58]
Valle  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Ouessant by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy).[134] Her crew were rescued by Kurt ( Sweden).[102]

18 January

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List of shipwrecks: 18 January 1917
Ship State Description
Asp  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (50°37′N 6°43′W / 50.617°N 6.717°W / 50.617; -6.717) by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[135]
Dagmar  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk, United Kingdom (52°07′30″N 1°45′30″E / 52.12500°N 1.75833°E / 52.12500; 1.75833). Her crew survived.[136]
HMS Ferret  Royal Navy World War I: The Acheron-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel south east of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. She was repaired and returned to service.[137]
Louise  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) south south west of the Glénan Islands, Finistère by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy).[138]
Louis Joseph  France World War I: The auxiliary schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay six nautical miles (11 km) east south east of Guilvinec, Finistère by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy).[139]
Manchester Inventor  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-57 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][140]
Pilot  Canada The ferry was wrecked on Red Island in the St. Lawrence River.[141]
Taormina  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 60 nautical miles (110 km) off Jersey, Channel Islands by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[142]
Unknown towboat Unknown The towboat was sunk in a collision with China ( United States) in the Shimonoseki Straits, Sea of Japan. Lost with all six hands.[143]

19 January

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List of shipwrecks: 19 January 1917
Ship State Description
Anna  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°29′N 7°12′W / 48.483°N 7.200°W / 48.483; -7.200) by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[144]
HMS E36  Royal Navy The E-class submarine collided with HMS E43 ( Royal Navy) in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex and sank with the loss of all 30 crew.
Gaea  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 21 nautical miles (39 km) north by east of Bilbao, Biscay, Spain by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[145]
Joseph Rosalie  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of the Roches-Douvres Lighthouse, Côtes-du-Nord by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[146]
Klampenborg  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Audierne, Finistère, France (47°56′N 4°42′W / 47.933°N 4.700°W / 47.933; -4.700) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[147]
Lilian H.  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south by east of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[148]
Marietta di Giorgio  Norway World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of Ouessant (47°38′N 6°23′W / 47.633°N 6.383°W / 47.633; -6.383) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[149]
Nailsea Court  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) west of the Skelligs by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][150]
Parahyba  Uruguay World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the La Vieille Lighthouse, Finistère (47°57′N 4°45′W / 47.950°N 4.750°W / 47.950; -4.750) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[151]
Reinunga  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[152]
Theresdal  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[153]
Tremeadow  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east by north of Ouessant (49°03′N 4°50′W / 49.050°N 4.833°W / 49.050; -4.833) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][154]

20 January

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List of shipwrecks: 20 January 1917
Ship State Description
Bulgarian  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen of her crew. Nine survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[2][155]
Dalzelline  United States The tug went ashore on Plum Island, New York.[14]
Kisagata Maru No.3  Japan World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[156]
Neuquen  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by west of the Skellig Islands (51°50′N 10°52′W / 51.833°N 10.867°W / 51.833; -10.867) by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eighteen crew.[2][157]
HMT New Comet  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-4 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk (52°07′30″N 1°43′40″E / 52.12500°N 1.72778°E / 52.12500; 1.72778) with the loss of eight of her crew.[158]
HMT Pansy  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date.[38]
Planudes  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-43 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire with the loss of all eleven crew.[159]
Standard  Denmark World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) off Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[160]

21 January

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List of shipwrecks: 21 January 1917
Ship State Description
Charles Gounod  France World War I: The barque was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler ( Imperial German Navy) north of St Paul Rocks.[161]
Couronne  France World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew took to the lifeboats but did not survive.[162]
Ellen Roberts  United Kingdom The schooner sprang a leak and foundered in the Irish Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Baltimore, County Cork.[163]
Gladys  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by west of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal (55°46′N 8°20′W / 55.767°N 8.333°W / 55.767; -8.333) by SM U-45 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[164]
Leontine  France World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[165]
Lucy  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by west of Inistrahull Island by SM U-45 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[166]
Saint Pierre  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) west of the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[167]
Star of the Sea  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 43 nautical miles (80 km) north west by west of Inishtrahull Island by SM U-45 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[168]

22 January

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List of shipwrecks: 22 January 1917
Ship State Description
Anna  France World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off the coast of Finistère 49°12′N 4°26′W / 49.200°N 4.433°W / 49.200; -4.433 by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy).[169]
Aurelie  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel (49°31′N 3°28′W / 49.517°N 3.467°W / 49.517; -3.467) by SM UC-18 ( Imperial German Navy).[170]
Bearnais World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime (45°31′N 1°36′W / 45.517°N 1.600°W / 45.517; -1.600) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[171]
Duc d'Aumale  France World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean (45°21′N 8°50′W / 45.350°N 8.833°W / 45.350; -8.833) by SM U-43 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived; they were taken on board U-43 and transferred to Storli ( Norway) the next day.[172]
Ethel  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon (49°50′N 3°54′W / 49.833°N 3.900°W / 49.833; -3.900) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[173]
Euphrates  Belgium World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-57 ( Imperial German Navy).[174]
Gaulois  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel (49°05′N 5°14′W / 49.083°N 5.233°W / 49.083; -5.233) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy).[175]
Kamma  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-40 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east of Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom.[176] Four of the crew was killed.[177]
Minho  Portugal World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-57 ( Imperial German Navy).[178]
O. A. Brodin  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy).[179] Her crew survived.[180]
Precurseur World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[181]
Steinmachos Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse (45°40′N 1°30′W / 45.667°N 1.500°W / 45.667; -1.500) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[182]
Trevean  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock (approximately 48°N 13°W / 48°N 13°W / 48; -13) by SM U-57 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but three of them were taken as prisoners of war.[2][183]
SM U-76  Imperial German Navy The Type UE I submarine collided with a Russian trawler and sank in the Arctic Ocean (approximately 71°N 23°E / 71°N 23°E / 71; 23) with the loss of a crew member.
Zeta  Netherlands World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south south west of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom(49°43′N 5°37′W / 49.717°N 5.617°W / 49.717; -5.617) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy).[184]

23 January

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List of shipwrecks: 23 January 1917
Ship State Description
Clan Shaw  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-29 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off St Andrews, Fife (56°27′N 2°38′W / 56.450°N 2.633°W / 56.450; -2.633) with the loss of two of her crew.[185]
Donstad  Norway World War I: The coaster was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north east of Cape Villiano, Spain by SM U-43 ( Imperial German Navy). She was scuttled on 27 January 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by west of Cape Villiano. Her crew survived.[186]
Eden  Russia World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all hands.[187]
Egypte  Belgium World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel (48°18′N 6°10′W / 48.300°N 6.167°W / 48.300; -6.167) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy).[188]
Jevington  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 52 nautical miles (96 km) north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (44°08′N 9°00′W / 44.133°N 9.000°W / 44.133; -9.000) by SM U-43 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][189]
Ophelia  France World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy).[190]
Salland  Netherlands World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom (48°50′N 6°40′W / 48.833°N 6.667°W / 48.833; -6.667) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy).[191]
Sardinia  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Ouessant (46°56′N 6°42′W / 46.933°N 6.700°W / 46.933; -6.700) by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[192]
HMS Simoom  Royal Navy World War I: The R-class destroyer was torpedoed and badly damaged in the North Sea by SMS S50 ( Imperial German Navy). 44 of her 82 crew were killed. The survivors were rescued by HMS Morris and the wreck sunk by a torpedo from HMS Nimrod (both  Royal Navy).[193][194]
Ymer  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France by SM UC-16 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her crew.[195]

24 January

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List of shipwrecks: 24 January 1917
Ship State Description
Dan  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 17 nautical miles (31 km) south of Belle Île, Morbihan, France (47°08′N 2°57′W / 47.133°N 2.950°W / 47.133; -2.950) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[196]
Gladiateur  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[197]
Loire III  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[198]
Marie 3  France World War I: The pilot boat was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[199]
Perce  Canada World War I: The schooner was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler ( Imperial German Navy) off Brazil.[200]
Quebec  France World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Gironde Estuary. Her crew survived.[201]
Vega  Denmark World War I: The brig was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Belle Île (46°40′N 2°38′W / 46.667°N 2.633°W / 46.667; -2.633) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[202]

25 January

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List of shipwrecks: 25 January 1917
Ship State Description
HMS Laurentic  Royal Navy World War I: The armed merchant cruiser struck two mines and sank in Lough Swilly with the loss of 354 of the 475 people on board.
Myrdal  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south south east of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France (47°44′N 4°22′W / 47.733°N 4.367°W / 47.733; -4.367) by SM UC-21 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[203]
O. B. Suhr  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea (56°12′N 3°15′E / 56.200°N 3.250°E / 56.200; 3.250) by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[204]
Sunniva  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) east south east of the mouth of the Tyne by SM UC-29 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[205]
Sylvie  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 190 nautical miles (350 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (36°00′N 18°50′E / 36.000°N 18.833°E / 36.000; 18.833) by SM U-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[206]

26 January

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List of shipwrecks: 26 January 1917
Ship State Description
Bisagno  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland (48°42′N 11°26′W / 48.700°N 11.433°W / 48.700; -11.433) by SM U-57 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[207]
Dicax  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Ryvingen Lighthouse, Vest-Agder by SM U-85 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[208]
Matheran  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of Dassen Island, South Africa with the loss of a crew member.[2]
Tabasco  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west north west of the Skelligs (51°50′N 12°00′W / 51.833°N 12.000°W / 51.833; -12.000) by SM U-45 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[209]

27 January

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List of shipwrecks: 27 January 1917
Ship State Description
Artist  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 58 nautical miles (107 km) west of the Smalls Lighthouse (51°20′N 7°00′W / 51.333°N 7.000°W / 51.333; -7.000) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 35 crew.[2][27][210]

28 January

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List of shipwrecks: 28 January 1917
Ship State Description
Alexandra  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her skipper was taken as a prisoner of war.[211][212]
Amiral Magon  France World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) west of Antikythera, Greece (35°49′N 20°02′E / 35.817°N 20.033°E / 35.817; 20.033) by SM U-39 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 203 lives.[213]
Argo  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east of the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( United Kingdom) (53°19′N 0°37′E / 53.317°N 0.617°E / 53.317; 0.617) with the loss of nine of her crew.[214]
Daisy  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain by SM U-67 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[215]
Egret  Russia World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( United Kingdom) (53°16′N 0°35′E / 53.267°N 0.583°E / 53.267; 0.583).[216]
Foz do Douro  Portugal World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west of A Coruña, Spain by SM U-43 ( Imperial German Navy).[217]
Fulton  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by SM U-43 ( Imperial German Navy). She was scuttled the next day in Corcubion Bay. Her crew survived.[218]
Heimland I  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the Inner Dowsing Lightship ( United Kingdom) (53°17′40″N 0°36′03″E / 53.29444°N 0.60083°E / 53.29444; 0.60083). Her crew survived.[219]
HMT Jacamar  Royal Navy The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the English Channel off the Folkestone Lightship ( United Kingdom).[220]
Nueva Montana  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Point Penmarc'h, Finistère, France (47°38′N 5°15′W / 47.633°N 5.250°W / 47.633; -5.250) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[221]
Perce  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north east by east of the St Paul Rocks, Brazil by SMS Seeadler ( Imperial German Navy).[2]
HM Torpedo Boat 24  Royal Navy The torpedo boat collided with a breakwater and sank at Dover, Kent.[222]

29 January

[edit]
List of shipwrecks: 29 January 1917
Ship State Description
Algorta  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[223]
Edda  Sweden World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea[224] (56°00′N 3°40′E / 56.000°N 3.667°E / 56.000; 3.667) by SM UC-32 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew were rescued by Hird ( Norway).[225]
HMS K13  Royal Navy The K-class submarine sank in Gareloch with the loss of 32 of the 80 people on board. She was subsequently salvaged, repaired and returned to service as HMS K22.
Punta Teno  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Spain (44°00′N 7°25′W / 44.000°N 7.417°W / 44.000; -7.417) by SM U-67 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[226]
Shamrock  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 115 nautical miles (213 km) north north east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[212][227]
Thistle  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) north east by north of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[212][228]

30 January

[edit]
List of shipwrecks: 30 January 1917
Ship State Description
Euonymus  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) off Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°30′N 5°31′W / 50.500°N 5.517°W / 50.500; -5.517) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[212][229]
Helena and Samuel  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Trevose Head (51°00′N 5°34′W / 51.000°N 5.567°W / 51.000; -5.567) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[212][230]
Marcelle  Belgium World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off north west by west of Trevose Head (50°45′N 5°30′W / 50.750°N 5.500°W / 50.750; -5.500) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[231]
Merit  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north by east of Trevose Head (50°50′N 4°46′W / 50.833°N 4.767°W / 50.833; -4.767) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[212][232]
Minnetonka  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpdoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by U-64 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew.[233]
Trevone  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of Trevose Head (50°50′N 5°30′W / 50.833°N 5.500°W / 50.833; -5.500) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[234]
W.A.H.  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) north west of Trevose Head (50°46′N 5°38′W / 50.767°N 5.633°W / 50.767; -5.633) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[235]
Wetherill  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north west of Trevose Head (50°50′N 5°30′W / 50.833°N 5.500°W / 50.833; -5.500) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[212][236]

31 January

[edit]
List of shipwrecks: 31 January 1917
Ship State Description
Dundee  Canada World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of St Ives, Cornwall (50°22′N 5°36′W / 50.367°N 5.600°W / 50.367; -5.600) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[2][237]
Epsilon  Netherlands World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km) south of St Anthony's Lighthouse, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°08′N 5°01′W / 50.133°N 5.017°W / 50.133; -5.017) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy).[238]
Famiglia  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-43 ( Imperial German Navy). A prize crew was placed aboard. They scuttled the ship on 9 February when intercepted by HMS Moldavia ( Royal Navy).[239]
Hekla  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[240]
Ida Duncan  United Kingdom World War I: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Middlesbrough, Yorkshire (54°39′00″N 1°07′15″W / 54.65000°N 1.12083°W / 54.65000; -1.12083) with the loss of six of her crew.[241]
HMML 197  Royal Navy The motor launch was lost on this date.[38]
Modiva  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire (53°46′N 0°17′E / 53.767°N 0.283°E / 53.767; 0.283) with the loss of three of her crew.[242]
Ravensbourne  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine, set by SM UC-31, and sank in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of the mouth of the River Tyne (54°56′N 1°14′W / 54.933°N 1.233°W / 54.933; -1.233) ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew.[243]
Rigel  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Cape Villano, Spain by SM U-43 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[244]
Saint Léon  France World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) north north west of the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°21′N 5°48′W / 50.350°N 5.800°W / 50.350; -5.800) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy).[245]
Tampico  United States The steamer went ashore on Great Point Rip, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Later refloated.[14]
Yvonne  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Pendeen Lighthouse by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy).[246]

Unknown date

[edit]
List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1917
Ship State Description
Agnes  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war.[212]
Ava  United Kingdom World War I: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of 92 lives.[2]
Lux  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of 29 lives.[2]
Vera  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine. Her crew were taken as prisoners of war.[212]

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  228. ^ "Thistle". Uboat.net. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
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