List of shipwrecks in March 1941
The list of shipwrecks in March 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1941.
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1 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Cadillac | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 109: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of the Bishop Rock (59°44′N 11°16′W / 59.733°N 11.267°W) by German submarine U-552 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Simba | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°21′N 5°23′W / 52.350°N 5.383°W) by a Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe and was abandoned by her crew. She was towed to Liverpool, Lancashire, arriving on 4 March. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[3] |
Huldra | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank at Hustadvika, Norway.[4][5] |
HMT Plough Boy | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler struck three mines off Malta and was severely damaged with the loss of one crew member. She was beached to prevent her sinking.[1] |
Rotula | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 22: The tanker was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°15′N 5°33′W / 52.250°N 5.550°W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of sixteen of her 48 crew. She was later scuttled by a Royal Navy trawler.[1][6][7] |
HMT St. Donats | ![]() | The naval trawler collided with HMS Cotswold (![]() |
2 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Augvald | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 109: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Loch Ewe (59°30′N 7°30′W / 59.500°N 7.500°W) by U-147 (![]() ![]() |
Castlehill | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel off Minehead, Somerset by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of all but one of her crew.[1][6] |
Giuseppe Mazzini | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Dahlak Islands, Italian Eritrea. She was scrapped in situ in 1951.[9] |
Madge Wildfire | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground at Congress Point, Derbyhaven, Isle of Man and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire to Glasgow, Renfrewshire.[10] |
Pacific | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 109: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west south west of the Faroe Islands by U-95 (![]() ![]() |
Simaloer | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°40′N 10°46′W / 56.667°N 10.767°W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of two of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Baldur (![]() |
3 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Cobbers | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk off Lowestoft, Suffolk by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of eleven of her fifteen crew.[1][13] |
Knight of Malta | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of Ras Azzaz, Egypt. There were no casualties. Salvage was abandoned on 10 March following air attacks on the ships dispatched.[1] |
HMS MGB 12 | ![]() | World War II: The MGB 6-class motor gun boat struck a mine in the Bristol Channel off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. She was taken in tow but sank on 6 March.[1] |
Port Townsville | ![]() | World War II: The ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°05′N 5°24′W / 52.083°N 5.400°W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. Two of the 76 people on board were killed. She sank the next day.[1][6][14] |
HMS Tiny | ![]() | World War II: The armed yacht was bombed and sunk at Sunderland, County Durham by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
4 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Andø | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was sunk at Lofoten, either by Fleet Air Arm aircraft or by demolition charges laid by British troops.[15] |
Anonity | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south east of Skegness Pier, Lincolnshire with the loss of four of her six crew.[1] |
Bernhard Schulte | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands, Norway by HMS Tartar (![]() |
Coburg | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted off Italian Somaliland (8°40′N 61°25′E / 8.667°N 61.417°E) by a Supermarine Walrus aircraft from HMAS Canberra (![]() ![]() |
Eilenau | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship was sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands, Norway.[1] |
Elbing | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The collier was shelled and set on fire in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Tartar (![]() |
Felix Heumann | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship was sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands.[1] She was refloated in 1947, repaired and entered Norwegian service in 1949 as Bydgøy.[17] |
Gumbinnen | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Tartar (![]() |
Hamburg | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Tartar (![]() |
Ketty Brøvig | ![]() | World War II: The captured Norwegian tanker was intercepted off Italian Somaliland (8°40′N 61°25′E / 8.667°N 61.417°E) by HMAS Canberra (![]() ![]() |
Krebs | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The patrol boat was sunk by gunfire from HMS Somali (![]() |
Mira | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Bedouin (![]() |
Pasajes | ![]() | World War II: Operation Claymore: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands by HMS Tartar (![]() |
5 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Colomba Lofaro | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Calabria (37°45′N 15°46′E / 37.750°N 15.767°E) by HMS Triumph (![]() |
Marzamemi | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Calabria (37°45′N 15°46′E / 37.750°N 15.767°E) by HMS Triumph (![]() |
Murjek | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of Rockall, Inverness-shire by U-95 (![]() |
S70 | ![]() | World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was sunk by a mine.[21] |
Silverstone | ![]() | World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the River Medway 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) upstream of Rochester Bridge, Kent with the loss of all hands. Silverstone was towing the barges Cestone, Rockstone, Sandstone and Stonecurb (all ![]() |
Sperrbrecher 12 Stolzenfels | ![]() | World War II: The sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, Netherlands.[1][22][6] |
6 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Anfitrite | ![]() | World War II: The submarine was sunk in the Aegean Sea (34°55′N 23°45′E / 34.917°N 23.750°E) by HMS Greyhound (![]() |
Empire Sambar | ![]() | The Design 1015 ship was damaged by an explosion in her engine room at sea. She was towed in to a port. Subsequently repaired and returned to service as Empire Beaver.[25] |
HMT Keryado | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine in the English Channel and sank 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of Brighton, Sussex with the loss of nine of her crew.[1][26] |
Mexico | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FS 247: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°53′N 1°37′E / 51.883°N 1.617°E) with the loss of ten of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Codrington (![]() |
Mouse | ![]() | World War II: The echo sounding boat was sunk by the explosion of a mine at Falmouth, Cornwall.[1] |
Queen Wasp | ![]() | World War II: The barge was sunk by the explosion of a mine at Falmouth.[1] |
Sun VII | ![]() | World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary with the loss of five of her crew.[1] |
7 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Adolphe Urban | ![]() | The cargo ship was last reported in the Mumbles Roads, Glamorgan, United Kingdom, en route to Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. No further trace, except for a lifeboat that washed up at Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland on 26 March. Lost with all hands.[28] |
Athelbeach | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OB 293: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°30′N 13°30′W / 60.500°N 13.500°W) by U-70. She was then torpedoed, shelled and sunk by U-99 (both ![]() ![]() |
Boulderpool | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship was torpedoed in the North Sea (52°58′13″N 1°28′40″E / 52.97028°N 1.47778°E) by S-61 (![]() |
Corduff | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by S-28 (![]() |
Delilian | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OB 293: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°28′N 13°38′W / 60.467°N 13.633°W) by U-70 (![]() |
Dotterel | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk by S-29 (![]() ![]() |
Flashlight | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (53°39′N 0°49′E / 53.650°N 0.817°E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her crew were rescued.[1] |
Kenton | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (52°57′N 1°30′E / 52.950°N 1.500°E) by S-31 (![]() |
Manuel Arnús | ![]() | The cargo ship was driven ashore at Veracruz, Mexico. She was refloated in November and sold for use as a target ship.[32] |
Mentor | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°30′N 25°00′W / 59.500°N 25.000°W) by U-37 (![]() |
HM MTB 28 | ![]() | The Thornycroft 73-foot-class motor torpedo boat was destroyed by fire at Portsmouth, Hampshire.[1] |
Rye | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by S-27 (![]() |
Terje Viken | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OB 293: The whaler was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°00′N 12°50′W / 60.000°N 12.833°W) by U-99 (![]() ![]() |
U-70 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMS Arbutus and HMS Camellia (both ![]() |
8 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Dart | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Suez Canal with the loss of two of her four crew.[1] |
Dunaff Head | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OB 293: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°33′N 18°50′W / 60.550°N 18.833°W) by UA (![]() |
Francis Dawson | ![]() | The cargo ship caught fire at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and was declared a constructive total loss. She was repaired, and returned to service as Empire Tyne.[37] |
George E. Klinck | ![]() | The schooner foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, in a gale. Her eight crew were rescued by the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (![]() |
Harmodius | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°35′N 20°40′W / 20.583°N 20.667°W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() |
Hindpool | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°51′N 20°32′W / 20.850°N 20.533°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lahore | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (21°03′N 20°38′W / 21.050°N 20.633°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
Nardana | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°51′N 20°32′W / 20.850°N 20.533°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
Norman Queen | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 426 or FS 429: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk by S-102 (![]() |
Nurgis | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) west by north of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe. Her fourteen crew were rescued by Arthur Wright (![]() |
Prins Frederik Hendrik | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in St George's Channel (52°20′N 5°37′W / 52.333°N 5.617°W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of eight of her crew.[1][6][48] |
Tielbank | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 67: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°51′N 20°32′W / 20.850°N 20.533°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
Togstоn | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FS 429: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by S-102 (![]() |
9 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Capo Vita | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Hammamet (36°09′N 11°07′E / 36.150°N 11.117°E) by HMS Utmost (![]() |
HMT Gulfoss | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Hastings, Sussex with the loss of ten of her crew.[1][50] |
HMT Hatsuse | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and was damaged in the English Channel 1.2 nautical miles (2.2 km) south of Penlee Point, Cornwall. She was beached in Cawsand Bay. HMT Hatsuse was refloated on 11 March. She was repaired and returned to service.[1] |
Marathon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (approximately 21°N 25°W / 21°N 25°W) by Scharnhorst (![]() |
10 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Bur | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel (52°12′N 5°52′W / 52.200°N 5.867°W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. She was beached on Goodwick Sands. Bur was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[1][6] |
Corinia | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (50°55′N 0°35′E / 50.917°N 0.583°E) with the loss of fourteen of her crew.[1] |
Fenicia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by HMS Unique (![]() |
Reykjaborg | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 459 nautical miles (850 km) south east of Iceland by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
Sparta | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (50°55′N 0°35′E / 50.917°N 0.583°E) with the loss of nine of her crew.[1] |
Waterland | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (50°55′N 0°35′E / 50.917°N 0.583°E) with the loss of seven of her crew.[1] |
11 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aberdeen | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in Cardigan Bay by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe with the loss of eight of her ten crew.[1][6] |
Memnon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°41′N 21°00′W / 20.683°N 21.000°W) by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Revello | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Portsmouth, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was raised on 20 March and was later repaired and returned to service.[1] |
Trevethoe | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (52°46′N 1°57′E / 52.767°N 1.950°E) by Kriegsmarine E-boats with the loss of one of her 40 crew. She was on a voyage from Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada to London.[54][55] |
HMS Witherington | ![]() | World War II: The W-class destroyer was bombed and damaged at Portsmouth by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. She was later repaired and returned to service.[1] |
12 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Buenos Aires | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was subsequently refloated, and used as a hulk at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands.[1] |
Empire Frost | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 23: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in St George's Channel (51°36′N 5°40′W / 51.600°N 5.667°W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. She was taken in tow by Seine (![]() |
Essex Lance | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (51°03′N 1°38′E / 51.050°N 1.633°E) by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached the next day off Cromer, Norfolk. She was subsequently refloated, repaired and returned to service.[1] |
Mammoth | ![]() | World War II: The floating crane was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Novelist | ![]() | The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Manchester, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[58] |
Pétursey | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-37 (![]() |
Stella | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manchester by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated in October. Subsequently repaired, and entered British service as River Swift.[1] |
Trevethoe | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FS 32: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk (52°46′N 1°57′E / 52.767°N 1.950°E) by S-28 (![]() |
13 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Bullger | ![]() | World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in Druridge Bay whilst towing Empire Breeze (![]() |
Excelsior | ![]() | World War II: The Mersey flat was bombed and sunk at Liverpool, Lancashire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Myrmidon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Liverpool by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 27 March and drydocked for repairs.[1] |
Ngatira | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was damaged in the Bristol Channel (51°21′N 3°17′W / 51.350°N 3.283°W) by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe and was beached. She was later refloated.[1][6] |
Perseus | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Bardsey Island, Caernarfonshire, United Kingdom by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe. Her crew were rescued.[1][6] |
Samlanes | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) due south of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom with the loss of all hands.[1] |
Star XIX | ![]() | World War II: The captured Norwegian whaler was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 45°N 23°W / 45°N 23°W) by HMS Scarborough (![]() |
Star XXIV | ![]() | World War II: The captured Norwegian whaler was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 45°N 23°W / 45°N 23°W) by HMS Scarborough (![]() |
Tacoma City | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 110: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Liverpool Bay with the loss of four of her crew.[1][61] |
Two Brothers | ![]() | World War II: The fishing smack was bombed and sunk at King's Lynn, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Ullapool | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 23: The cargo ship struck a parachute mine, broke in two and sank in the River Mersey with the loss of fifteen of her 38 crew. The wreck was subsequently demolished.[1][57] |
14 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Artemisia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (52°53′N 1°39′E / 52.883°N 1.650°E) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two of her crew.[1] The wreck was dispersed by explosives in 1945.[62] |
Belhaven | ![]() | World War II: The collier was bombed and sunk in the Clyde by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1] |
Clermiston | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Glasgow, Renfrewshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was raised in October 1941 and beached. In 1942, she was towed to Ardrossan, Ayrshire.[1] |
Empire Simba | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was damaged by a parachute mine at Liverpool, Lancashire following a Luftwaffe air raid two days earlier. She was repaired and returned to service.[3] |
Herport | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (53°15′N 1°05′E / 53.250°N 1.083°E) with the loss of four of her 37 crew. The wreck was subsequently dispersed by explosives.[1][63] |
HMT Jeannie Leask | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea (51°44′N 1°07′E / 51.733°N 1.117°E). She was beached at Brightlingsea, Essex. Jeannie Leask was bombed on 25 March by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 13 April and arrived at Wivenhoe, Essex.[1] |
Peaceful Star | ![]() | World War II: The drifter was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) east south east of Rockabill, County Dublin, Ireland. Her crew were rescued.[1] |
Po | ![]() | World War II: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk at Vlorë, Albania (40°22′N 19°28′E / 40.367°N 19.467°E) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. There were 24 dead and 216 survivors.[23][64] |
Rainer | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north of Juist, Germany by Royal Air Force aircraft.[65][6][66][67] |
Santa Clara | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was reported to be in distress after an explosion on a voyage from New York, United States to Rio de Janeiro. She was abandoned by her crew but apart from some wreckage, nothing was found of her, or her crew.[68] |
Santa Maria | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Vlorë by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. There were one dead and two wounded. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[1][23] |
Stanleigh | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Liverpool Bay 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of the Bar Lightship (![]() |
Trevarrack | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Dalmuir, Renfrewshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated later that month, repaired and returned to service.[1] |
Western Chief | ![]() | Convoy SC 24: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°25′N 21°13′W / 58.417°N 21.217°W) by Emo (![]() |
15 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Athelfoam | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (42°00′N 43°25′W / 42.000°N 43.417°W) by Scharnhorst (![]() |
Bianca | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was captured in the Atlantic Ocean by Gneisenau (![]() ![]() |
British Strength | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately (42°N 43°W / 42°N 43°W) by Gneisenau and Scharnhorst (both ![]() |
HMS Chabool | ![]() | The tug sailed from Aden for Berbera, British Somaliland. No further trace, lost with all eight crew.[70] |
Eminent | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in St George's Channel, United Kingdom (52°32′N 5°37′W / 52.533°N 5.617°W). Her crew were rescued.[28][70] |
Myson | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 42°N 43°W / 42°N 43°W) by Gneisenau (![]() |
Rio Dorado | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 42°N 43°W / 42°N 43°W) by Gneisenau (![]() |
Royal Crown | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 42°N 43°W / 42°N 43°W) by Gneisenau (![]() |
San Casimiro | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was captured in the Atlantic Ocean (39°59′N 43°19′W / 39.983°N 43.317°W) by Gneisenau (![]() ![]() |
Simnia | ![]() | World War II: World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°28′N 43°30′W / 40.467°N 43.500°W) by Gneisenau (![]() |
Warrior | ![]() | World War II: The tug struck a mine and was damaged in the Clyde at its confluence with the River Cart. She was beached at Renfrew. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[70] |
16 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Almkerk | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°40′N 20°30′W / 13.667°N 20.500°W) by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
Beduin | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°42′N 13°10′W / 60.700°N 13.167°W) by U-99 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bullger | ![]() | The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Northumberland.[80] |
Chilean Reefer | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°58′N 44°00′W / 45.967°N 44.000°W) by Gneisenau (![]() |
Demeterton | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°58′N 44°00′W / 45.967°N 44.000°W) by Scharnhorst (![]() |
Elna E. | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom with the loss of one of her nineteen crew.[70][82] |
Empire Industry | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OB 272: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°27′N 45°25′W / 43.450°N 45.417°W) by Scharnhorst (![]() |
Erodona | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (61°20′N 17°00′W / 61.333°N 17.000°W) by U-110 (![]() |
Ferm | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°42′N 13°10′W / 60.700°N 13.167°W) by U-99 (![]() ![]() |
Giovanni Boccaccio | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Melito Porto Salvo (35°57′N 15°40′E / 35.950°N 15.667°E) by HMS Parthian (![]() |
Granli | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OB 292: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Newfoundland by Gneisenau (![]() |
J. B. White | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°57′N 12°27′W / 60.950°N 12.450°W) by U-99 (![]() ![]() |
Korshamn | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°09′N 12°20′W / 61.150°N 12.333°W) by U-99 (![]() |
HMT Lady Lilian | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west of Erris Head, Ireland by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe.[6][91] |
Mangkai | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 44°N 43°W / 44°N 43°W) by Scharnhorst (![]() |
Sardinian Prince | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 44°N 43°W / 44°N 43°W) by Scharnhorst (![]() |
Silverfir | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 44°N 43°W / 44°N 43°W) by Scharnhorst (![]() |
Varangnes | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was rammed and sunk in the North Sea by V 1106 Ernst von Briesen (![]() |
Venetia | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 112: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°00′N 12°36′W / 61.000°N 12.600°W) by U-99 (![]() ![]() |
17 March
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Andalusian | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship was sunk by torpedo in the Atlantic Ocean (14°33′N 21°06′W / 14.550°N 21.100°W) by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
Andromeda | ![]() | World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off Vlorë, Albania by aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. There were 50 dead and 87 survivors.[6][23] |
Cormead | ![]() | The collier was torpedoed and damaged by Luftwaffe aircraft in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[98] |
Einar Jarl | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (56°17′N 2°18′W / 56.283°N 2.300°W) with the loss of one of her 22 crew. Survivors were rescued by Medway Coast (![]() |
HMY Mollusc | ![]() | World War II: The anti-submarine yacht was bombed and sunk and in the North Sea off Blyth, Northumberland by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her crew were rescued.[70][100] |
Tapanoeli | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (15°56′N 20°49′W / 15.933°N 20.817°W) by U-106 (![]() |
U-99 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (61°16′N 12°56′W / 61.267°N 12.933°W) by HMS Vanoc and HMS Walker (both ![]() |
U-100 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 61°N 12°W / 61°N 12°W) by HMS Vanoc (![]() |
18 March
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Bremen | ![]() | The ocean liner was set on fire in an arson attack at Bremen and was burnt out. She was scrapped in 1946. |
Daphne II | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber by S 102 (![]() ![]() |
Medjerda | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 17°N 21°W / 17°N 21°W) by U-105 (![]() |
HMS Rosaura | ![]() | World War II: The armed boarding vessel struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya with the loss of 78 lives. |
Widar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Wadden Sea off Borkum by an aerial torpedo dropped by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[6][70] |
19 March
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Benvorlich | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OB 298: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°48′N 13°10′W / 54.800°N 13.167°W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of five of her crew. Survivors were rescued by the convoy rescue ship Zamalek (![]() |
Clan MacNab | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship collidedwith the tanker Strix (![]() |
Juno | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged at Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, London by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was declared a constructive total loss.[70] |
Leo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) north west of the Butt of Lewis, Hebrides, United Kingdom. Her 21 crew were rescued by HMS Echo (![]() |
Mandalika | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (18°16′N 21°26′W / 18.267°N 21.433°W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() |
Nyegg | ![]() | The coaster ran aground north of Egersund. Salvage efforts were abandoned and she was declared a total loss.[108] |
Tottenham | ![]() | The cargo ship struck a mine at Southend, Essex and was damaged. She was on a voyage from London to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[109] |
20 March
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Bianca | ![]() | World War II: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Irish Sea, probably by a mine, with the loss of five of her crew. According to other sources she was torpedoed by a Luftwaffe aircraft.[6][70][110] |
Cieszyn | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south south east of Manacle Point, Cornwall, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her crew were rescued.[70] |
HMT Dox | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Plymouth, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft. |
Elan II | ![]() | World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Plymouth by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated in October 1941.[70] |
HMT Gloaming | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was mined and sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber.[70] |
HMT Helvellyn | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary anti-aircraft ship was bombed and sunk at London by Luftwaffe aircraft.[70] |
Joan Margaret | ![]() | World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank off the mouth of the Humber with the loss of five of her crew.[70] |
Lindenhall | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Royal Victoria Dock, Plaistow, London by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later raised and entered a drydock at Millwall, London on 23 April.[70] |
Mackay-Bennett | ![]() | World War II: The hulk was bombed and sunk at Plymouth by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 28 July. Subsequently returned to service.[70] |
Mari II | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Plymouth by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 27 June, repaired and returned to service.[70] |
HMS Sir Bevois | ![]() | World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Plymouth by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of nine of her fourteen crew.[70][111][112] |
HMT Soizic | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was sunk by enemy action.[70] |
Telesfora de Larrinaga | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at London Docks in a Luftwaffe air raid. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[113] |
21 March
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HMT Asama | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Plymouth, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft.[70] |
Benwyvis | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 20°N 26°W / 20°N 26°W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() |
Clan Ogilvy | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°04′N 25°45′W / 20.067°N 25.750°W) by U-105 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Embiricos Nicolaos | ![]() | World War II: Convoy AS 21: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (34°30′N 24°45′E / 34.500°N 24.750°E) by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 30, Luftwaffe with the loss of two of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Hellenic Navy destroyer.[6][70][115] |
Halo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the River Thames at Beckton, London with the loss of four of her crew. She was later refloated and beached at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London.[70] |
Jhelum | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 68: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 21°N 25°W / 21°N 25°W) by U-105 (![]() |
London II | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel (51°23′N 4°30′W / 51.383°N 4.500°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four of her eighteen crew. She sank 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of Mumbles Head, Glamorgan. London II was on a voyage from Manchester, Lancashire to Cardiff, Glamorgan.[70][117] |
Millisle | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the Helwick Lightship (![]() |
Moscha L. Goulandri | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by Axis aircraft off Chalkis. She was beached, but was further damaged by subsequent attacks. She was refloated in 1951 and scrapped.[51] |
22 March
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Agnita | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (2°30′N 25°00′W / 2.500°N 25.000°W) by Kormoran (![]() |
Solheim | ![]() | World War II: Convoy AS 21: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (34°30′N 24°10′E / 34.500°N 24.167°E) by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 30, Luftwaffe. She was abandoned with the intention of salvage, but sank the next day. Her 32 crew were rescued by a Royal Hellenic Navy destroyer and a Greek tug.[6][118] |
Saint Fintan | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north north west of the Smalls Lighthouse with the loss of all nine crew.[70] |
Vestkyst I | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged off Skadberg and was beached. She was attacked again on 24 July by Royal Air Force aircraft and partly sank. Vestkyst I was later refloated. She was repaired, and returned to service in autumn 1942.[119] |
23 March
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British Prudence | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°28′N 56°13′W / 45.467°N 56.217°W) by U-754 (![]() |
Carnia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Brindisi (40°58′N 18°27′E / 40.967°N 18.450°E) by Triton (![]() |
Chama | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OG 56: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°35′N 19°13′W / 49.583°N 19.217°W) by U-97 (![]() |
Elmira | ![]() | The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel (59°55′N 3°40′W / 59.917°N 3.667°W) with the loss of ten of her eleven crew.[70] |
Nugget | ![]() | The motorboat was destroyed by fire at "Sukoi Island" – apparently a reference to either Sukoi Inlet (57°14′07″N 135°37′35″W / 57.2353°N 135.6264°W) or the Sukoi Islets, Territory of Alaska. The only person aboard survived.[125] |
Tabarka | ![]() | World War II: The Admiralty-requisitioned cargo ship was scuttled in Kirk Sound, Scapa Flow as a blockship. She was later refloated, and was moved to Burra Sound and resunk on 27 July 1944.[126][127] |
U-551 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (62°37′N 16°47′W / 62.617°N 16.783°W) by HMT Visona (![]() |
24 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Agnete Maersk | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°00′N 22°55′W / 49.000°N 22.917°W) by submarine Veniero (![]() |
Eastlea | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-106 (![]() |
Hørda | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OG 56: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 49°N 23°W / 49°N 23°W) by U-97 (![]() |
Nuraghe | ![]() | The coaster sank in the Adriatic Sea off Capo Pali, Vlorë, Albania.[70] |
Oder | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Red Sea off Perim, Yemen by HMS Shoreham (![]() |
HMY Wilna | ![]() | World War II: The yacht was bombed and sunk in The Solent by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her crew were rescued.[70][132] |
25 March
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Alaskan | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel (54°49′N 1°07′W / 54.817°N 1.117°W). Her five crew were rescued.[70] |
Beaverbrae | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°12′N 9°00′W / 60.200°N 9.000°W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All 86 crew were rescued by HMS Gurkha and HMS Tartar (both ![]() |
Britannia | ![]() | World War II: The ocean liner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil (7°24′N 24°03′W / 7.400°N 24.050°W) by Thor (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cities Service Denver | ![]() | The tanker caught fire and exploded in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina.[134] The ship sank while under tow by USCGC Shoshone (![]() |
Escaut | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) south west of Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom and was abandoned. She came ashore at Bude, Cornwall. Escaut was refloated on 7 September and taken to Appledore, Devon.[70] |
Rossmore | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Godrevy Island, Cornwall by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of six of her crew.[70] |
Trolleholm | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was attacked in the Atlantic Ocean by Thor (![]() |
Waimarama | ![]() | The troopship ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea and was severely damaged. She was on a voyage from Port Said to Alexandria, Egypt. She was later repaired and returned to service.[70] |
26 March
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Adige | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was beached at Malzara Creek; later repaired and returned to service.[70] |
Beinisvor | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°40′N 4°37′W / 61.667°N 4.617°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[70] |
Brier Rose | ![]() | The coaster sank in the Irish Sea.[70] |
Caroline Thordén | ![]() | World War II: The ship was bombed and damaged at Thorshavn, Faroe Islands by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of Küstenfliegergruppe 706, Luftwaffe. She ran aground at 62°11′20″N 7°00′10″W / 62.18889°N 7.00278°W and was abandoned. One passenger was killed and eight were rescued by Venezuela (![]() |