List of shipwrecks in February 1917
The list of shipwrecks in February 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1917.
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References |
1 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Ada | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north north west of Trevose Head, Cornwall by SM U-55 (![]() |
Butron | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 90 nautical miles (170 km) off Punta Galea, Biscay (44°53′N 3°52′W / 44.883°N 3.867°W) by SM U-67 (![]() |
Essonite | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north west of Trevose Head (50°35′N 5°04′W / 50.583°N 5.067°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Gamma | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Land's End, Cornwall (51°08′N 6°56′W / 51.133°N 6.933°W) by SM UC-46 (![]() ![]() |
Ida Duncan | ![]() | The tug foundered in Tees Bay with the loss of six of her crew.[7] |
Inverlyon | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north by west of Trevose Head (50°47′N 5°05′W / 50.783°N 5.083°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Jerv | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (54°16′N 0°09′E / 54.267°N 0.150°E) by SM UC-32 (![]() |
Pilot | Unknown | The steamer left Salina Cruz, Mexico for Ocus, Guatemala and disappeared.[10] |
Portia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Flamborough Head (53°45′N 0°19′E / 53.750°N 0.317°E). Her crew survived.[11] |
Sainte Hélène | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime. Her crew survived.[12] |
2 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Cotsmuir | ![]() | The naval trawler foundered in the North Sea with the loss of all thirteen crew.[13] |
Elikon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Penas, Spain (43°44′N 6°16′W / 43.733°N 6.267°W) by SM U-67 (![]() |
Gabrielle | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) west north west of Cap d'Antifer, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-23 (![]() |
Garnet Hill | ![]() | World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ireland (51°10′N 11°40′W / 51.167°N 11.667°W) by SM U-45 (![]() |
HMT G.S.P. | ![]() | The naval drifter/net vessel was lost in a collision off the Owers Lightship (![]() |
HMT Holdene | ![]() | World War I: the naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-11 (![]() ![]() |
Isle of Arran | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork (50°15′N 7°05′W / 50.250°N 7.083°W) by SM UC-45 (![]() |
Loch Broom | ![]() | The four-masted barque was sunk by German submarine SM U-81 (![]() |
Odin | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of the Créac'h Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-53 (![]() |
Pomoschnick | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-55 (![]() |
Songdal | ![]() | World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°10′N 10°15′W / 50.167°N 10.250°W) by SM U-81 (![]() |
Uhlenhorst | ![]() | World War I: The Grasbrook-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Helgoland. |
Unknown naval trawler | ![]() | World War I: A naval trawler was reportedly sunk by a mine while attempting to notify Usona (![]() |
3 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Antonin | ![]() | World War I: The barque was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Belford | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°34′N 12°16′W / 50.567°N 12.267°W) by SM U-45 (![]() |
Confiante | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of the Île de Batz, Finistère (49°04′N 4°10′W / 49.067°N 4.167°W) by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Eavestone | ![]() | World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (approximately 51°N 12°W / 51°N 12°W) by SM U-45 (![]() |
Goeland | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Triagoz, Côtes-du-Nord (49°04′N 4°10′W / 49.067°N 4.167°W) by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Hollinside | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) west south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-43 (![]() |
Housatonic | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was captured and sunk with explosives in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°35′N 6°08′W / 49.583°N 6.133°W) by SM U-53 (![]() ![]() |
Lars Kruse | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of Ouessant by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Port Adelaide | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (48°49′N 11°40′W / 48.817°N 11.667°W) by SM U-81 (![]() |
Sainte Marie | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) north of the Île de Batz by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Songelv | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°20′N 11°10′W / 50.333°N 11.167°W) by SM U-43 (![]() |
Tamara | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°26′N 12°15′W / 50.433°N 12.250°W) by SM U-54 (![]() |
Wasdale | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°22′N 11°53′W / 50.367°N 11.883°W) by SM U-43 (![]() |
4 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aimée Maria | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°27′N 6°40′W / 49.450°N 6.667°W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Anna Maria | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the English Channel (49°37′N 5°10′W / 49.617°N 5.167°W) by SM U-83 (![]() |
Bangphutis | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly (49°35′N 6°25′W / 49.583°N 6.417°W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Cerera | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of the Stiff Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Charlotte W. Miller | ![]() | The schooner went ashore near Marquesas Keys off Key West, Florida. Refloated and returned to service.[44] |
Coquette | ![]() | World War I: The topsail schooner was sunk in the English Channel 28 nautical miles (52 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM U-83 (![]() |
Dauntless | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Pointe de la Coubre, Gironde, France (45°36′N 1°10′W / 45.600°N 1.167°W) by SM UB-39 (![]() ![]() |
Eridania | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 96 nautical miles (178 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-45 (![]() |
Floridian | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°42′N 14°39′W / 50.700°N 14.650°W) by SM U-54 (![]() |
Ghazee | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south south west of Galley Head, County Cork by SM U-60 (![]() |
Maria | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°40′N 11°50′W / 49.667°N 11.833°W) by SM U-81 (![]() |
Marthe | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) south south east of the Isles of Scilly (49°42′N 6°00′W / 49.700°N 6.000°W) by SM UC-45 (![]() |
Palm Leaf | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (approximately 51°N 15°W / 51°N 15°W) by SM U-54 (![]() |
Solbakken | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west of Ouessant by SM UC-24 (![]() |
Thor II | ![]() | World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ireland (50°18′N 11°48′W / 50.300°N 11.800°W) by SM U-45 (![]() |
Turino | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 174 nautical miles (322 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°25′N 13°50′W / 50.417°N 13.833°W) by SM U-43 (![]() |
5 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Anna Prosper | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk, United Kingdom by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Azul | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-54 (![]() |
Bråvalla | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom[59] (49°40′N 6°45′W / 49.667°N 6.750°W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Emerald | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Norfolk by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Hurstwood | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea six nautical miles (11 km) north east of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°35′N 0°35′W / 54.583°N 0.583°W) by SM UB-34 (![]() |
Iowa | ![]() | The schooner barge, in tow of Covington (![]() |
Kennebec | ![]() | The schooner barge, in tow of Covington (![]() |
Lorton | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 11 nautical miles (20 km) east of Santander, Cantabria, Spain by SM U-67 (![]() |
Lux | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Mizen Head, County Cork by SM U-60 (![]() |
Primrose | ![]() | World War I: The trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-29 (![]() |
Resolute | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 64 nautical miles (119 km) east by south of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°56′N 0°15′W / 55.933°N 0.250°W) by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Vestra | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (54°46′N 1°07′W / 54.767°N 1.117°W) by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Warley Pickering | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 46 nautical miles (85 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-60 (![]() |
Wartenfels | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°10′N 11°59′W / 50.167°N 11.983°W) by SM U-81 (![]() |
Yvonne | ![]() | World World I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of Arcachon, Gironde by SM UB-39 (![]() |
6 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Adelaide | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Balgownie | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 (![]() |
Cliftonian | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south by east of Galley Head, County Cork (51°28′N 8°55′W / 51.467°N 8.917°W) by SM U-85 (![]() |
Crown Point | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west of the Isles of Scilly (50°06′N 7°46′W / 50.100°N 7.767°W) by SM U-83 (![]() |
Ellavore | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north of Cap Villano, Spain by SM UC-24 (![]() |
Ferruccio | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-34 (![]() |
Havgard | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) north east of Cape Villano by SM UC-24 (![]() |
H. P. Co. No. 1 | ![]() | The barge broke loose and went ashore after her tow vessel, Vivo (![]() |
H. P. Co. No. 5 | ![]() | The barge broke loose and went ashore after her tow vessel, Vivo (![]() |
HMT Longset | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-46 (![]() |
Perseo | ![]() | The Pegaso-class torpedo boat collided with Astore (![]() |
Romeo | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) east of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland (56°50′N 0°00′E / 56.833°N 0.000°E) by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Rupert | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) east north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Saxon Briton | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north east of Gurnard's Head, Cornwall (50°13′N 5°35′W / 50.217°N 5.583°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Vivo | ![]() | The motor vessel grounded on rocks in fog in an unknown location.[65] |
7 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aphrodite | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Alexandria, Egypt by SM U-38 (![]() |
Boyne Castle | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Buenos Aires | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged sailing ship was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler (![]() |
California | ![]() | World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 38 nautical miles (70 km) west of The Fastnet Rock (51°10′N 9°24′W / 51.167°N 9.400°W) by SM U-85 (![]() |
Corsican Prince | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°30′N 0°31′W / 54.500°N 0.517°W) by SM UB-34 (![]() |
Diaz | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland(50°05′N 8°43′W / 50.083°N 8.717°W) by SM U-83 (![]() |
Gravina | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (51°03′N 11°30′W / 51.050°N 11.500°W) by SM U-81 (![]() |
Hans Kinck | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off the Noordhinder Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Noella | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-26 (![]() |
Saint Ninian | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Whitby (54°30′N 0°32′W / 54.500°N 0.533°W) by SM UB-34 (![]() |
Saxonian | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 270 nautical miles (500 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°26′N 16°26′W / 50.433°N 16.433°W) by SM U-54 (![]() |
Shakespeare | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off the Firth of Forth by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Storskog | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-60 (![]() |
Väring | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east north east of Noup Head, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom[98] by SM U-78 (![]() |
Vedamore | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (51°17′N 10°03′W / 51.283°N 10.050°W) by SM U-85 (![]() |
Wallace | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (50°30′N 15°05′W / 50.500°N 15.083°W by SM U-54 (![]() |
Yola | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-55 (![]() |
8 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Aivern | ![]() | The naval trawler was sunk in the Western Approaches.[17][103] |
Derika | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea (52°53′N 3°20′E / 52.883°N 3.333°E) by SM UC-33 (![]() |
Elswick Manor | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 (![]() |
Guillame Tell | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UC-65 (![]() |
HMS Gurkha | ![]() | World War I: The Tribal-class destroyer struck a mine placed by SM UC-47 (![]() |
Hanna Larsen | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east by north of Spurn Point, Yorkshire (53°42′N 0°39′E / 53.700°N 0.650°E) by SM UC-39 (![]() |
Ida | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-39 (![]() |
Lullington | ![]() | World War I: The collier struck a mine placed by SM UC-47 (![]() ![]() |
SMS M56 | ![]() | World War I: The Type 1915 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
Mary Ann | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) north north east of St. Ives Head, Cornwall by SM UC-65 (![]() |
SM UC-39 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Flamborough Head (53°56′N 0°05′E / 53.933°N 0.083°E) by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
SM UC-46 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off the Goodwin Sands, Kent, United Kingdom (51°07′N 1°39′E / 51.117°N 1.650°E) by HMS Liberty (![]() |
9 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Benbow | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Inchcape, Forfarshire by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Duke of York | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 34 nautical miles (63 km) east by south of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Mantola | ![]() | World War I: The cargo liner sank after being torpedoed the previous day in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland 143 nautical miles (265 km) off Fastnet Rock (49°55′N 12°25′W / 49.917°N 12.417°W) by U-81 (![]() ![]() |
Marianne | ![]() | World War I: The fishing lugger was sunk in the North Sea off the Terschelling Bank Lightship (![]() ![]() |
HMT Yesso | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-29 (![]() |
10 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Athenian | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 105 nautical miles (194 km) east by south of Aberdeen (57°20′N 1°30′E / 57.333°N 1.500°E) by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Beechtree | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of Start Point, Devon (50°08′N 3°23′W / 50.133°N 3.383°W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Bellax | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of the Isle of May, Fife, United Kingdom by SM UB-22 (![]() |
HMT Gracie | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[17] |
Ireland | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 105 nautical miles (194 km) off Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire (57°10′N 1°10′E / 57.167°N 1.167°E) by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Japanese Prince | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 24 nautical miles (44 km) south west of Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°36′N 6°46′W / 49.600°N 6.767°W) by SM UC-47 (![]() |
Netherlee | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 92 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°44′N 11°45′W / 50.733°N 11.750°W) by SM U-81 (![]() |
Ostrich | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 135 nautical miles (250 km) off the Longstone Lighthouse, Farne Islands by SM U-45 (![]() |
Paquerette | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) off Ouessant, Finistère by SM U-83 (![]() |
Rancagua | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°20′N 5°30′W / 46.333°N 5.500°W) by SM UB-39 (![]() |
Sallagh | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea off Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 (![]() |
11 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Ada | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south of Anvil Point, Dorset by SM UC-66 (![]() |
Ashwold | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) north east by north of North Shields, Northumberland by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Assunta | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Cape Carbonara, Sardinia (38°30′N 9°30′E / 38.500°N 9.500°E) by SM U-35 (![]() |
Dalmata | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°56′N 5°32′W / 49.933°N 5.533°W) by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Dernes | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°40′N 5°25′W / 48.667°N 5.417°W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Lycia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east by north of the South Bishop Lighthouse, Pembrokeshire (52°12′N 5°27′W / 52.200°N 5.450°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Norwood | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea off Aberdeen by SM UC-29 (![]() |
Olivia | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 21 nautical miles (39 km) south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Vasilissa Olga | ![]() | World War I: the cargo ship was scuttled in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of the Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Voltaire | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north east of the Bishops and Clerks Rocks by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Woodfield | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Royal Sovereign Lightship (![]() ![]() |
12 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Adolf | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea[138] off Dennis Head Old Beacon, North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (58°53′N 1°32′W / 58.883°N 1.533°W) by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Afric | ![]() | World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) south south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse (49°59′N 4°18′W / 49.983°N 4.300°W) by SM UC-66 (![]() |
Aghios Spyridon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°10′N 5°48′W / 50.167°N 5.800°W) by SM UC-47 (![]() |
Brissons | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°31′N 5°15′W / 50.517°N 5.250°W) by SM UC-47 (![]() |
Cilicia | ![]() | World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Dassen Island, South Africa.[4][17] |
Dale | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) south by east of North Ronaldsay by SM UC-44 (![]() |
HMT Euston | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Foreland | ![]() | World War I: The collier struck a mine placed by SM UC-11 (![]() ![]() |
Hugo Hamilton | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland[146] (55°39′N 12°13′W / 55.650°N 12.217°W) by SM U-81 (![]() ![]() |
Lucent | ![]() | World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of the Lizard, Cornwall (50°20′N 4°43′W / 50.333°N 4.717°W) by SM UC-66 (![]() |
Lyman M. Law | ![]() | World War I: The four-masted schooner was captured and sunk with explosives in the Mediterranean Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy by SM U-35 (![]() |
Nordcap | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France (46°18′N 1°52′W / 46.300°N 1.867°W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Pinna | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Irish Sea 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km) south south east of the South Bishop Lighthouse, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 (![]() |
West | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary schooner was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-36 (![]() |
13 February
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Barnsley | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal by SM U-78 (![]() |
F. D. Lambert | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-47 (![]() ![]() |
Friendship | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was sunk in the Irish Sea off the Smalls Lighthouse by SM UC-65 (![]() |
King Alfred | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) south of Fair Isle by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Percy Roy | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) off Mallorca, Spain by SM U-35 (![]() ![]() |
Progreso | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 11 nautical miles (20 km) off Lacanau, Gironde, France by SM UC-21 (![]() |
HMT Sisters Melville | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-4 (![]() |
SMS Staar | ![]() | The naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Zircon | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south west of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM UC-65 (![]() |
14 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Belvoir Castle | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea south east of Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire (57°17′N 1°30′W / 57.283°N 1.500°W) by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Edward F. Clark | ![]() | The schooner barge foundered at anchor off Assateague Light in a storm, a total loss. The crew were rescued by Saratoga (flag unknown) before sinking.[65] |
Eudora | ![]() | World War I: The four-masted barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM UC-33 (![]() |
F-4 | ![]() | The F-class submarine sank in the Ligurian Sea off La Spezia, Italy, during trials. She was refloated and repaired and she returned to service in September 1917.[165] |
Ferga | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire (50°02′N 5°04′W / 50.033°N 5.067°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
SMS Geier | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary cruiser was scuttled in the South Atlantic Ocean near Ilha da Trindade. |
Greenland | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Bardsey Island (52°30′N 5°05′W / 52.500°N 5.083°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Hopemoor | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of the Skellig Islands (51°53′N 11°00′W / 51.883°N 11.000°W) by SM U-60 (![]() |
Inishowen Head | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Longscar | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay (45°25′N 1°55′W / 45.417°N 1.917°W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Mar Adriatico | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay (45°43′N 1°24′W / 45.717°N 1.400°W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Margarita | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west by west of Bardsey Island by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Marie Leonhardt | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-11 (![]() ![]() |
Marthe Yvonne | ![]() | World War I: The pilot boat was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 15 nautical miles (28 km) west south west of La Coubre Point, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-70 (![]() |
Mary Bell | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east by north of Aberdeen by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Mery | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of Alicante, Spain by SM U-35 (![]() |
Michele | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy by SM U-38 (![]() |
Oceania | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 28 nautical miles (52 km) south of Alicante by SM U-35 (![]() |
Torino | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea (36°23′N 19°10′E / 36.383°N 19.167°E) by SM U-39 (![]() |
15 February
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Afton | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was scuttled in the Irish Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) north by east of Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire (52°24′N 5°09′W / 52.400°N 5.150°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Aline | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 25 nautical miles (46 km) west south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Alma Jeanne | ![]() | World War I: The lugger was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée (46°09′N 1°53′W / 46.150°N 1.883°W) by SM UC-66 (![]() |
Argos | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Les Sables-d'Olonne (46°19′N 1°59′W / 46.317°N 1.983°W) by SM UC-66 (![]() |
Brecknockshire | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship, on her maiden voyage, was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 490 nautical miles (910 km) east by north of Cape Frio, Brazil by SMS Möwe (![]() |
Desire Louise | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°09′N 1°43′W / 46.150°N 1.717°W) by SM UC-66 (![]() |
French Prince | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 490 nautical miles (910 km) east north east of Cape Frio by SMS Möwe (![]() |
Kyanite | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) south south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire (52°18′N 4°55′W / 52.300°N 4.917°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Leven | ![]() | World War I: The dredger struck a mine placed by SM UC-16 (![]() |
Marion Dawson | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south west of the Île d'Oléron, Charente-Maritime (46°03′N 1°33′W / 46.050°N 1.550°W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Minas | ![]() | World War I: The troopship was sunk in the Ionian Sea off Cape Matapan, Greece (36°25′N 18°24′E / 36.417°N 18.400°E) by SM U-39 (![]() |
Stralsund | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of St. Kilda, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom by SM U-78 (![]() |
16 February
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Breim | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with a Greek merchant vessel in the Bay of Biscay off Biarritz, Basses-Pyrénées, France and sank. Her crew were rescued.[191] |
Eddie | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) east north east of Cape Frio, Brazil by SMS Möwe (![]() |
Hermine | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Barfleur, Manche (48°50′N 2°58′W / 48.833°N 2.967°W) by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Inver | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank in the Irish Sea. Her crew survived.[193] |
Lady Ann | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 (![]() |
Laertis | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo, Italy by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Mayola | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east by east of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (36°53′N 8°26′W / 36.883°N 8.433°W) by SM U-21 (![]() |
Niobe | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the Île de Ré, Charente-Maritime (46°14′N 1°49′W / 46.233°N 1.817°W) by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Oriana | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Alicante, Spain by SM U-35 (![]() |
Pollcrea | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Bay of Biscay 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Prudenza | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alicante by SM U-35 (![]() |
Queenswood | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west of Hartland Point, Devon (50°56′N 4°38′W / 50.933°N 4.633°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
HMT Recepto | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by UC 30 (![]() |