List of shipwrecks in April 1942
The list of shipwrecks in April 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1942.
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1 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Buccaneer | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Skaggerak by V-1609 (![]() |
Charente | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted by V 908, V 1604, V 1609, V 1612 and V 1613 (![]() |
Eastmoor | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°33′N 68°18′W / 37.550°N 68.300°W / 37.550; -68.300) by U-71 (![]() ![]() |
Escalante R. | ![]() | World War II: The ship was scuttled in the Philippines, probably at the Mariveles Naval Section Base, Luzon, by the United States Army or by her crew.[5][6] |
Giovanni delle Bande Nere | ![]() | World War II: The Giussano-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) off Stromboli by HMS Urge (![]() |
Gudvang | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted by V 908, V 1604, V 1609, V 1612 and V 1613 (![]() |
UJ 1203 Heinrich Günther | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank north of Wangerooge (53°53′N 07°53′W / 53.883°N 7.883°W / 53.883; -7.883). There were no casualties.[8][9][10] |
Kanlaon II | ![]() | World War II: The ship was scuttled at the Mariveles Naval Section Base by the United States Army or by her crew.[5][6] |
Loch Don | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) north north east of Bermuda (37°05′N 61°40′W / 37.083°N 61.667°W / 37.083; -61.667) by U-202 (![]() ![]() |
Michael | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Vardø, Norway by Shch-404 (![]() |
HMS P36 | ![]() | World War II: The U-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Malta by Regia Aeronautica aircraft. She was raised 7 August 1958 and scrapped.[15] |
HMS Pandora | ![]() | World War II: The Parthian-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Malta by Regia Aeronautica aircraft with the loss of 27 of her crew. She was raised in September 1943, but was not repaired. She was scrapped post-war.[16] |
Rigmor | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (57°27′N 3°21′E / 57.450°N 3.350°E / 57.450; 3.350) by Luftwaffe aircraft whilst attempting to escape from Sweden.[1][17] |
Rio Blanco | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States (35°16′N 74°18′W / 35.267°N 74.300°W / 35.267; -74.300) by U-160 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert W. Pomeroy | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk, United Kingdom. A gunner was killed. There were 22 survivors.[20][21] |
Shunsei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Shunsei Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca off Pulau Perak, Malaya (5°42′N 98°57′E / 5.700°N 98.950°E / 5.700; 98.950) by HMS Truant (![]() |
Skytteren | ![]() | World War II: The whaling factory ship was scuttled off Måseskär, Sweden to avoid capture. |
HMT Solomon | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Cromer. Her crew were rescued.[20][16][24] |
Storsten | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was sunk in the Skaggerak by German aircraft with the loss of seventeen of the 49 people on board. |
Tiger | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Henry, Virginia (36°50′N 75°49′W / 36.833°N 75.817°W / 36.833; -75.817) by U-754 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Willesden | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South Atlantic (16°00′S 16°00′W / 16.000°S 16.000°W / -16.000; -16.000) by Thor (![]() |
Yae Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca off Pulau Perak, Malaya (5°42′N 98°57′E / 5.700°N 98.950°E / 5.700; 98.950) by HMS Truant (![]() |
2 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Clan Ross | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea 300 nautical miles (560 km) south west of Bombay, India (15°58′N 68°24′E / 15.967°N 68.400°E / 15.967; 68.400) by I-6 (![]() ![]() |
V 1515 Rothienbaum | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk at Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France in an Allied air raid. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service as M 3857 Rothienbaum.[8] |
Valerian Kuibishev | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea (44°57′N 36°58′E / 44.950°N 36.967°E / 44.950; 36.967) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 24 of her 56 crew.[29][30] |
3 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Antonio Landi | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was sunk off Punta Platamoni, near Kotor (42°18′N 18°42′E / 42.300°N 18.700°E / 42.300; 18.700) by a mine. One crew member was killed.[31] |
Aust | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South Atlantic by Thor (![]() |
David H. Atwater | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the southern end of Assateague Island (37°57′N 75°10′W / 37.950°N 75.167°W / 37.950; -75.167) by U-552 (![]() |
Glenshiel | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (0°48′S 78°33′E / 0.800°S 78.550°E / -0.800; 78.550) by I-7 (![]() |
New Westminster City | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed at Murmansk, Soviet Union by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached. She was declared a constructive total loss. New Westminster City was refloated in June 1945. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[8][34] |
Otho | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) east of Cape Henry, Virginia (36°25′N 72°22′W / 36.417°N 72.367°W / 36.417; -72.367) by U-754 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Shaumyan | ![]() | The Fidonisy-class destroyer ran aground in the Black Sea off Gelendzhik. She was on a voyage from Novorossiysk to Poti. She was torpoeded by a Luftwaffe aircraft on 26 April and then destroyed by a storm.[36][37] |
Tobruk | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and severely damaged at Murmansk by Luftwaffe aircraft. Repairs took until September to complete. |
West Irmo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of Takoradi, Gold Coast (2°10′N 5°35′W / 2.167°N 5.583°W / 2.167; -5.583) by U-505 (![]() ![]() |
4 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Alphacca | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (1°50′N 7°40′W / 1.833°N 7.667°W / 1.833; -7.667) by U-505 (![]() |
Comol Rico | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 225 nautical miles (417 km) north of San Juan, Puerto Rico (20°46′N 66°46′W / 20.767°N 66.767°W / 20.767; -66.767) by U-154 (![]() ![]() |
Dagfred | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (16°15′N 82°09′E / 16.250°N 82.150°E / 16.250; 82.150) by two Imperial Japanese Navy cruisers. Her 40 crew were allowed to take to the lifeboats before Dagfred was sunk. (Look 06/04/1942)[41] |
Glafkos | ![]() | World War II: The Proteus-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Malta.[42] |
RFA Plumleaf | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk at Malta by aircraft of II Fliegerkorps. She was raised on 28 August 1947, and subsequently scrapped in Sicily, Italy.[8][43] |
RT-103 | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Zyp Navolok by Luftwaffe aircraft.[8] |
Turbo | ![]() | World War II: The tanker, which had been bombed and damaged on 20 August 1941, was under tow of Gladys Moller (![]() |
5 April
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Abingdon | ![]() | World War II: The Hunt-class minesweeper was bombed by Italian aircraft at Malta. She was beached and abandoned after being declared a total loss. Scrapped in situ in the 1950s.[45] |
Byron D. Benson | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km) off the Currituck Inlet, North Carolina (36°08′N 75°32′W / 36.133°N 75.533°W / 36.133; -75.533) by U-552 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Catahoula | ![]() | World War II: The Design 1022 cargo ship, converted to a tanker, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (19°16′N 68°12′W / 19.267°N 68.200°W / 19.267; -68.200) by U-154 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Cornwall | ![]() | ![]() World War II: Easter Sunday Raid: The County-class cruiser was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Ceylon by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 198 of her 700 crew. |
Dardanus | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Bay of Bengal (16°38′N 82°30′E / 16.633°N 82.500°E / 16.633; 82.500) by Nakajima B5N aircraft based on Ryūjō (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Dorsetshire | ![]() | World War II: Easter Sunday Raid: The County-class cruiser (10,087/13,775 t, 1930) was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Ceylon by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 234 of her 653 crew. |
Empire Beacon | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off St. Anns Head, Pembrokeshire. Her crew were rescued by Innistrahull (![]() |
Feddy | ![]() | The cargo ship was lost off North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands in a collision with the naval trawler HMT Visenda (![]() |
HMS Gallant | ![]() | World War II: The G-class destroyer was bombed and damaged beyond economical repair while being repaired after having previously lost her bow to a mine and being beached at Malta on 10 January 1941. The wreck was refloated and sunk as a blockship in September 1943.[53] |
Harpasa | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Bay of Bengal (19°19′N 85°46′E / 19.317°N 85.767°E / 19.317; 85.767) by Nakajima B5N "Kate" aircraft from Ryūjō (![]() ![]() |
HMS Hector | ![]() | World War II: Easter Sunday Raid: The armed merchant cruiser was bombed and sunk at Colombo, Ceylon by Japanese carrier-based aircraft. She was refloated in 1946 and beached 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Colombo. She was broken up in situ.[56] |
Ninetto G. | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk east of Syracuse, Italy (37°05′N 15°41′E / 37.083°N 15.683°E / 37.083; 15.683) by HMS Una (![]() |
RT-61 | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Murmansk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[8] |
Soli | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was bombed and damaged at Columbo, Ceylon by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. There were no casualties, but she was declared a total loss and was beached. She was refloated on 4 January 1952 and subsequently scrapped at Karachi, Pakistan.[59] |
HMS Tenedos | ![]() | World War II: The S-class destroyerwas bombed and sunk at Columbo by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 33 crew. |
USS YT-247 | ![]() | The harbor tug was sunk in Mariveles Naval Section Base, Bataan, Philippines.[60] |
6 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Autolycus | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal 19°53′N 86°30′E / 19.883°N 86.500°E / 19.883; 86.500) by Kumano, Suzuya and Shirakumo (all ![]() |
Banjoewangi | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal (17°35′N 84°45′E / 17.583°N 84.750°E / 17.583; 84.750) by Yura and Yūgiri (both ![]() |
Batavia | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal 14 miles (23 km) east of Calingapatam, India (18°12′N 84°21′E / 18.200°N 84.350°E / 18.200; 84.350) by Yura and Yūgiri (both ![]() |
Bienville | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Bay of Bengal by aircraft from Ryūjō, then shelled and sunk at 17°50′N 84°50′E / 17.833°N 84.833°E / 17.833; 84.833 by Chōkai (both ![]() |
Dagfred | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 15 miles (24 km) off the Sacramento Lighthouse, 60 miles (97 km) east of Masuliptam, India (16°15′N 82°09′E / 16.250°N 82.150°E / 16.250; 82.150), by Mikuma, Mogami and Amagiri (all ![]() |
Elmdale | ![]() | The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Indian Ocean (6°52′N 78°50′E / 6.867°N 78.833°E / 6.867; 78.833) by I-3 (![]() |
Elsa | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal 35 nautical miles (65 km; 40 mi) east of Cuttack, India by Kumano, Suzuya, and Shirakumo (all ![]() |
Exmoor | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal (19°53′N 86°30′E / 19.883°N 86.500°E / 19.883; 86.500) by Kumano, Suzuya and Shirakumo (all ![]() |
Gandara | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled in the Bay of Bengal by Mikuma, Mogami and Amagiri and then torpedoed and sunk by Amagiri (all ![]() ![]() |
Ganges | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Bay of Bengal 25 miles (40 km) south of Vizagapatam, India by floatplanes from Chōkai (![]() ![]() |
HMS Havock | ![]() | The H-class destroyer ran aground and was wrecked off Kelibia, Tunisia with the loss of a crew member. One hundred and fifty of her crew and 100 military passengers were interned by the Vichy French. |
Hermod | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 10 miles (16 km) off the coast of Godavari, India by Mikuma, Mogami and Amagiri (all ![]() |
Indora | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal (19°53′N 86°30′E / 19.883°N 86.500°E / 19.883; 86.500) by Kumano, Suzuya and Shirakumo (all ![]() |
HMIS Indus | ![]() | World War II: The Grimsby-class sloop was sunk in a Japanese air raid on Akyab, Burma. Her crew survived and were rescued by HMIS St. Anthony (![]() |
Koll | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States (34°39′N 68°25′W / 34.650°N 68.417°W / 34.650; -68.417) by U-571 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kollskegg | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 35°30′N 73°00′W / 35.500°N 73.000°W / 35.500; -73.000) by U-754 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Maksim Gorki | ![]() | World War II: The cruiser was bombed and severely damaged at Leningrad by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 4, Luftwaffe.[8] |
Malda | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was bombed by Japanese aircraft, the shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal 19°53′N 86°30′E / 19.883°N 86.500°E / 19.883; 86.500) by Kumano, Suzuya and Shirakumo (all ![]() |
Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya | ![]() | World War II: The Gangut-class battleship was bombed and severely damaged at Leningrad by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 4, Luftwaffe.[8] Repairs took until September to complete. |
Selma City | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Bay of Bengal 25 miles (40 km) south of Vizagapatam 17°40′N 83°20′E / 17.667°N 83.333°E / 17.667; 83.333) by a floatplane from Chōkai (![]() |
Shinkuang | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal 19°53′N 86°30′E / 19.883°N 86.500°E / 19.883; 86.500) by Kumano, Suzuya and Shirakumo (all ![]() |
Silksworth | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal (19°53′N 86°30′E / 19.883°N 86.500°E / 19.883; 86.500) by Kumano, Suzuya and Shirakumo (all ![]() |
Sinkiang | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Bay of Bengal by aircraft from Ryūjō (![]() |
HMSAS Sydostlandet | ![]() | The naval trawler was wrecked off the Umgeni River Estuary.[88] |
Taksang | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Bengal 14 miles (23 km) east of Calingapatam by Yura and Yūgiri (both ![]() |
Van Der Capellen | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Bay of Bengal by aircraft from Ryūjō (![]() |
Washingtonian | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean at the western entrance to Eight Degree Channel (7°25′N 73°05′E / 7.417°N 73.083°E / 7.417; 73.083) by I-4 (![]() |
HMS West Cocker | ![]() | World War II: The West-class tugboat was bombed and sunk at Malta.[95] |
7 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Bahadur | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Arabian Sea 170 nautical miles (310 km) north west of Bombay, India (19°44′N 68°28′E / 19.733°N 68.467°E / 19.733; 68.467) by I-6 (![]() ![]() |
British Splendour | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States (35°07′N 75°19′W / 35.117°N 75.317°W / 35.117; -75.317) by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Emily | ![]() | World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Malta.[99] |
HMS Hellespont | ![]() | World War II: The Robust-class tug was bombed and sunk at Malta.[100] |
Lancing | ![]() | World War II: The factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras (35°08′N 75°22′W / 35.133°N 75.367°W / 35.133; -75.367) by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
Murrayfield | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground off Mousa, Shetland Islands. She floated off on 8 April and sank.[103] |
Rosa M. | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Cattaro by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
HMHS Somersetshire | ![]() | World War II: The hospital ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (32°13′N 26°34′E / 32.217°N 26.567°E / 32.217; 26.567) by U-453 (![]() |
HMIS St. Anthony | ![]() | The auxiliary patrol boat ran aground on rocks at the entrance to the harbor at Akyab, Burma. She was refloated and departed for Calcutta on 18 April.[105] |
8 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Ara | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands.[8] |
Carolina Thornden | ![]() | World War II: The Admiralty-requisitioned cargo ship, a burned out hulk, was scuttled in Water Sound, Scapa Flow as a blockship. She was sold for scrap in 1948.[106][107] |
USS Dewey | ![]() | World War II: The drydock was scuttled off Mariveles Harbor, Bataan, Philippines to prevent capture. She was later raised by the Japanese.[108][109] |
Esso Baton Rouge | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north east of St. Simons, Georgia (31°02′N 80°53′W / 31.033°N 80.883°W / 31.033; -80.883) by U-123 (![]() |
Eugene V. R. Thayer | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was shelled and damaged in the South Atlantic off the coast of Brazil (2°35′S 39°58′W / 2.583°S 39.967°W / -2.583; -39.967) by Pietro Calvi (![]() |
Fultala | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 250 miles (400 km) west of Colombo, Ceylon (06°52′N 76°54′E / 6.867°N 76.900°E / 6.867; 76.900) by I-3 (![]() |
Kurzesee | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine off Skjervøya, Norway (70°06′N 21°00′E / 70.100°N 21.000°E / 70.100; 21.000). There were three killed and nine wounded.[114][115] |
HMS Moor | ![]() | World War II: The mooring vessel struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta.[116] |
Nemanja | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°30′N 64°50′W / 40.500°N 64.833°W / 40.500; -64.833) by U-84 (![]() |
Oklahoma | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off St. Simons by U-123 (![]() |
ShCh-421 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was severely damaged by a mine in the Barents Sea (71°07′N 26°53′E / 71.117°N 26.883°E / 71.117; 26.883). She was scuttled the next day by K-22 (![]() |
HMT Svana | ![]() | World War II: The whaler was bombed and sunk off Alexandria, Egypt by Regia Aeronautica aircraft.[121] |
HMT Thorgrim | ![]() | World War II: The whale was bombed and sunk off Alexandria by Regia Aeronautica aircraft. She was refloated in August 1950, and reportedly taken over by the Egyptian Government.[122] |
9 April
Ship | State | Description |
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RFA Athelstane | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The Z-class tanker was bombed and sunk off the coast of Ceylon (7°30′N 8°56′E / 7.500°N 8.933°E / 7.500; 8.933) by Japanese aircraft. Her crew survived.[123][62] |
Athelviscount | ![]() | The tanker was driven ashore at Saint John's, Dominion of Newfoundland. She was later refloated.[124] |
Atlas | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°27′N 76°16′W / 34.450°N 76.267°W / 34.450; -76.267) by U-552 (![]() |
Benwood | ![]() | ![]() |
British Sergeant | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The tanker was sunk in the Indian Ocean off Batticaloa, Ceylon (8°01′N 81°38′E / 8.017°N 81.633°E / 8.017; 81.633), by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. Her 59 crew survived.[130][131] |
Empire Moonrise | ![]() | World War Ii: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Colombo, Ceylon. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[132] |
Esparta | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Fernandina Beach, Florida (30°46′N 81°11′W / 30.767°N 81.183°W / 30.767; -81.183) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Fanefjeld | ![]() | World War II: Convoy UR 17: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-252 (![]() |
Gala | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Henry Keswick | ![]() | World War II: The United States Army-requisitioned salvage tug caught fire from shelling, and was put ashore in Manila Bay off Corregidor Island, Philippines. Her commanding officer was killed rowing for shore after his crew had been evacuated, The survivors were interned. She was refloated on 6 September 1942, repaired and entered Japanese service as Keishu Maru.[137][138][139][140] |
HMS Hermes | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The Hermes-class aircraft carrier was sunk in the Indian Ocean east of Ceylon by Japanese Aichi D3A1 aircraft from Hiryū, Shōkaku, and Zuikaku (all ![]() ![]() |
HMS Hollyhock | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The Flower-class corvette was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean east of Ceylon by Japanese aircraft while rescuing survivors of RFA Athelstane (![]() |
HMS Lance | ![]() | World War II: The L-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Malta. She was declared a constructive total loss. She was refloated in 1944 and towed to the United Kingdom for scrapping.[141] |
Lumen | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with Spar (![]() |
Malchace | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°28′N 75°56′W / 34.467°N 75.933°W / 34.467; -75.933) by U-160 (![]() ![]() |
USS Napa | ![]() | World War II: The Bagaduce-class fleet tug was scuttled off Mariveles Naval Section Base, Luzon, Philippines (14°25′N 120°30′E / 14.417°N 120.500°E / 14.417; 120.500).[6][144] |
Norviken | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and near missed in the Indian Ocean by aircraft from Akagi (![]() |
USS PT-34 | ![]() | World War II: The ELCO 77'-class PT boat was strafed, bombed and sunk off Cauit Island, Philippines by Imperial Japanese Navy floatplanes. Of six crewmembers two were killed and three wounded.[146] |
Sagaing | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in Trincomalee Harbour, Ceylon, by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft and abandoned with the loss of two of the 138 people on board. Reported shelled and sunk in Malay Cove at an unspecified date or scuttled in Trincomalee Harbor on 24 August 1943 for use as a pier. Sagaing was raised by the Sri Lanka Navy on 22 April 2018, towed out to sea and resunk.[147][148][149] |
HMAS Vampire | ![]() | World War II: Operation C: The V-class destroyer was sunk in the Indian Ocean east of Ceylon by Japanese aircraft with the loss of nine of her crew. |
USAT Yu Sang | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft at the Mariveles Naval Section Base.[5][150][26] |
10 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Bacalod I | ![]() | World War II: The tug was blown up by the United States Army at Cebu City, Philippines to prevent capture.[150] |
Balkis | ![]() | World War II: Convoy CL 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north of Fortaleza, Brazil (2°30′S 38°00′W / 2.500°S 38.000°W / -2.500; -38.000) by Pietro Calvi (![]() ![]() |
USS Canopus | ![]() | World War II: The submarine tender was scuttled in Mariveles Bay, Philippines. |
Empire Prairie | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (37°33′N 60°06′W / 37.550°N 60.100°W / 37.550; -60.100) by U-654 (![]() |
USS Finch | ![]() | World War II: The Lapwing-class minesweeper was bombed and damaged in Manila Bay off Corregidor Island, Philippines by Japanese aircraft. Her 78 crew abandoned the ship, which sank the next day (14°22′N 120°35′E / 14.367°N 120.583°E / 14.367; 120.583). She was subsequently salvaged by the Japanese and entered Imperial Japanese Navy service as PB-103 |
Kirkpool | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South Atlantic by Thor (![]() |
HMS LCA 166 | ![]() | The landing craft assault was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
Q-112 Abra, and Q-113 Agusan | ![]() ![]() | World War II: The Thornycroft 55 foot-class motor torpedo boats were scuttled in Manila Bay off Paomborg, 4 miles (6.4 km) off the east coast of Bataan.[155] |
Sado Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Yokohama, Honshū by USS Thresher (![]() |
San Delfino | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States (35°35′N 75°06′W / 35.583°N 75.100°W / 35.583; -75.100) by U-203 (![]() ![]() |
Tamaulipas | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°25′N 76°00′W / 34.417°N 76.000°W / 34.417; -76.000) by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
USS Uranus | ![]() | World War II: The Uranus-class stores ship ran aground at Akureyri, Iceland. She was refloated on 13 April with assistance from USS Keywaydin and USS Symbol (both ![]() |
11 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Cowper | ![]() | World War II: Convoy QP 10: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea (71°01′N 36°00′E / 71.017°N 36.000°E / 71.017; 36.000 by a Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of nine of her crew. She was on a voyage from Murmansk, Soviet Union to Iceland.[159][160] |
Eurosee | ![]() | World War II: The tanker struck a mine in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands and broke in two.[8] |
Grenanger | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (22°58′N 57°14′W / 22.967°N 57.233°W / 22.967; -57.233) by U-130 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gulfamerica | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled by an anti-aircraft gun and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Jacksonville, Florida (30°16′N 81°13′W / 30.267°N 81.217°W / 30.267; -81.217) by U-123 (![]() |
Harry F. Sinclair, Jr. | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°25′N 76°30′W / 34.417°N 76.500°W / 34.417; -76.500) by U-203 with the loss of ten of her 36 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMT Hertfordshire (![]() |
Hebe | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina, United States in a collision with HMT St. Cathan (![]() ![]() |
Kawsar | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (31°34′N 31°14′E / 31.567°N 31.233°E / 31.567; 31.233) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two of her crew. She was towed to Port Said but was declared a constructive total loss. She was scrapped in 1946.[8][166] |
HMS Kingston | ![]() | World War II: The K-class destroyer, already damaged on 22 March in action against the Italian Fleet, was bombed and damaged beyond repair by Luftwaffe aircraft while at drydock at Malta. |
HMT St. Cathan | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler collided with Hebe (![]() ![]() |
Taijun Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Taijun Maru-class transport was bombed and damaged beyond repair in Lae Harbor, New Guinea by Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft with the loss of three of her crew. She was scuttled at 06°49′N 147°02′E / 6.817°N 147.033°E / 6.817; 147.033.[167] |
Trongate | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 79: The cargo ship caught fire at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was scuttled by Allied warships.[168] |
Ulysses | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (34°23′N 75°35′W / 34.383°N 75.583°W / 34.383; -75.583) by U-160 (![]() ![]() |
12 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Ben Brush | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic off the coast of Brazil (04°32′S 35°03′W / 4.533°S 35.050°W / -4.533; -35.050) by Pietro Calvi (![]() |
Delvalle | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (16°51′N 72°25′W / 16.850°N 72.417°W / 16.850; -72.417) by U-154 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Lotus | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 79: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean (44°06′N 60°27′W / 44.100°N 60.450°W / 44.100; -60.450). Her crew were rescued.[174][168] |
Esso Boston | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north east of Saint Martin by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Kommunar | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary sailing vessel was sunk by mines in the Black Sea near Kamysh-Buran. Her master and a crew member were killed.[176] |
USS PT-35 | ![]() | World War II: The ELCO 77'-class PT boat was scuttled while hauled out on a marine railway at Cebu Shipyard and Engineering Works (10°18′N 123°54′E / 10.300°N 123.900°E / 10.300; 123.900) when Cebu, Phiippines was invaded by the Japanese.[177] |
Scotia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by magnetic mine in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom (52°27′00″N 2°05′20″E / 52.45000°N 2.08889°E / 52.45000; 2.08889) with the loss of one of her 26 crew. Many of the survivors were wounded.[8][178][179] |
USS YAG-4 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper/patrol ship was shelled and sunk in South Harbor by the Japanese 500 yards (460 m) off Corregidor, Philippines.[180] |
13 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Atlas | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
HMT Coral | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Malta.[181] |
El Occidente | ![]() | World War II: Convoy QP 10: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (73°28′N 28°30′E / 73.467°N 28.500°E / 73.467; 28.500) by U-435 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Amethyst | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea south of the Dominican Republic (15°03′N 69°27′W / 15.050°N 69.450°W / 15.050; -69.450) by U-154 (![]() |
Empire Progress | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Race, Dominion of Newfoundland (40°29′N 52°35′W / 40.483°N 52.583°W / 40.483; -52.583) by U-402 (![]() ![]() |
Harpalion | ![]() | World War II: Convoy QP 10: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Barents Sea by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 30, Luftwaffe and was abandoned by her 70 crew. She was later torpedoed and sunk (73°33′N 27°19′E / 73.550°N 27.317°E / 73.550; 27.317) by U-435 (![]() |
Kiev | ![]() | World War II: Convoy QP 10: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (73°22′N 28°48′E / 73.367°N 28.800°E / 73.367; 28.800) by U-436 (![]() ![]() |
Korsholm | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) off Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States (28°21′N 80°22′W / 28.350°N 80.367°W / 28.350; -80.367), by U-123 (![]() |
Leslie | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Canaveral (28°35′N 80°19′W / 28.583°N 80.317°W / 28.583; -80.317) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Lord Snowden | ![]() | The naval trawler was sunk in a collision off Falmouth, Cornwall.[191] |
PiLB 210 | ![]() | World War II: The PiLB 40 type landing craft was aboard Atlas (![]() |
Partizan Zheleznyak | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary sailing ship was sunk by mines in the Kerch Gulf with the loss of six of her crew.[176] |
Ryujin Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Shikoku (31°51′N 132°50′E / 31.850°N 132.833°E / 31.850; 132.833) by USS Grayling (![]() |
14 April
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anton Chekhov | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Kerch. There were 200 killed and 50 wounded.[8][194][195] |
Empire Thrush | ![]() | World War II: The Design 1037 ship was torpedoed and sunk in Chesapeake Bay, United States (35°08′N 75°18′W / 35.133°N 75.300°W / 35.133; -75.300) by U-203 (![]() ![]() |
Korthion | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Barbados (12°50′N 60°30′W / 12.833°N 60.500°W / 12.833; -60.500) by U-66 (![]() |
KT-608 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Kerch.[8] |
Lancaster Castle | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Murmansk, Soviet Union by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of nine of her 57 crew.[8][12] |
Margaret | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean about 45 nautical miles (83 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (35°15′N 74°38′W / 35.250°N 74.633°W / 35.250; -74.633), by U-571 (![]() |
SKA-042 | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Kerch (45°16′N 36°29′E / 45.267°N 36.483°E / 45.267; 36.483). Eight men were killed.[8][200] |
U-85 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Drumbeat: The Type VIIB submarine was shelled, depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Bodie Island Lighthouse, North Carolina (33°55′N 75°13′W / 33.917°N 75.217°W / 33.917; -75.217) by USS Roper (![]() |
U-252 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (47°00′N 18°14′W / 47.000°N 18.233°W / 47.000; -18.233) by HMS Stork and HMS Vetch (both ![]() |
HMS Upholder | ![]() | World War II: The U-class submarine was depth charged and sunk at 34°47′N 15°55′E / 34.783°N 15.917°E / 34.783; 15.917 by Pegaso (![]() |
15 April
For the scuttling of the Dutch tanker Ocana on this day, see the entry for 25 March 1942
Ship | State | Description |
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M 3810 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France by Royal Air Force aircraft.[8] |
M 4603 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Le Havre by Royal Air Force aircraft.[8] |
PT-41 | ![]() | World War II: The Elco 77'-class PT boat, while being transferred by road by the Army for use as a gunboat on Lake Lanao, Philippines, was destroyed by the Army to prevent capture.[92][203] |
16 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Amsterdam | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°00′N 62°45′W / 12.000°N 62.750°W / 12.000; -62.750) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
Bab el Farag | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Palestine by U-81 (![]() |
Caspia | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of Beirut, Lebanon by U-81 (![]() ![]() |
Delia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Brindisi by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Desert Light | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°35′N 72°48′W / 35.583°N 72.800°W / 35.583; -72.800) by U-572 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Howard | ![]() | World War II: Convoy PQ 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (73°48′N 21°32′E / 73.800°N 21.533°E / 73.800; 21.533) by U-403 (![]() ![]() |
Fatouh el Kher | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk off Palestine by U-81 (![]() |
Robin Hood | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south east of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts (38°45′N 66°45′W / 38.750°N 66.750°W / 38.750; -66.750), by U-575 (![]() ![]() |
Svanetia | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea off Sevastopol by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 535 lives.[8][213] |
Vikings | ![]() | World War II: The anti-submarine trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) off Beirut, Lebanon (at 33°40′N 35°10′E / 33.667°N 35.167°E / 33.667; 35.167), by U-81 (![]() |
17 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Alcoa Guide | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (35°34′N 70°08′W / 35.567°N 70.133°W / 35.567; -70.133) by U-123 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Heinrich von Riedemann | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (11°55′N 63°47′W / 11.917°N 63.783°W / 11.917; -63.783) by U-66 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kitami Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Yatsushiro Maru-class naval trawler/auxiliary storeship was torpedoed and sunk 50 nautical miles (93 km; 58 mi) south east of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea (03°00′S 152°00′E / 3.000°S 152.000°E / -3.000; 152.000) by USS Tambor (![]() |
Victoria | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Cape Hatteras (36°41′N 68°48′W / 36.683°N 68.800°W / 36.683; -68.800) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
18 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Bellona | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Empire Bede | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TAW 13: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (19°41′N 76°25′W / 19.683°N 76.417°W / 19.683; -76.417) by U-553 (![]() ![]() |
Komaki Maru | ![]() | World War II: The aircraft transport was bombed and sunk at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (04°15′S 152°20′E / 4.250°S 152.333°E / -4.250; 152.333) by Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of the United States 5th Air Force. The stern of the ship exploded. The rest of the ship was scuttled by shore batteries. She sank in shallow water and submerged to close to the top of the hull. Her hull was filled with dirt and became a pier.[220] |
Iwata Maru No. 1 | ![]() | World War II: Doolittle Raid: The guard boat was bombed by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft and strafed by Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft from USS Enterprise (![]() ![]() |
Nagato Maru | ![]() | World War II: Doolittle Raid: The guard boatwas bombed by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft and strafed by Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft from USS Enterprise (![]() ![]() |
Nanshin Maru No. 26 | ![]() | World War II: Doolittle Raid: The guard boat was bombed by Douglas SBD Dauntless and strafed by Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft from USS Enterprise (![]() ![]() |
Nitto Maru No. 23 | ![]() | World War II: Doolittle Raid: The patrol boat was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Nashville (![]() |
Seefahrer | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Borkum. She was later raised and laid up at Askøy, Norway. Seefahrer was scrapped post-war at Stavanger, Norway.[16][225] |
19 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Assunta de Grigori | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sfax, Tunisia (34°55′N 11°42′E / 34.917°N 11.700°E / 34.917; 11.700) by HMS Umbra (![]() |
Chokyu Maru | ![]() | The auxiliary guard boat (116 GRT) was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
El Cano1938 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk off Corregidor, possibly by a Japanese submarine.[150][228] |
Exminster | ![]() | The cargo ship sank in 50 feet (15 m) of water in Cape Cod Bay off the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal, 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of the Scusset Beach Breakwater, after colliding with Algic (![]() |
Hefz el Rahman | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Palestine by U-81 (![]() |
MAS 1D | ![]() | The Lursen E-boat sank off Mljet Island due to a rupture in the bottom of her hull.[231] |
Patella | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic by Michel (![]() |
No. 102 | ![]() | The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
20 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Agra | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km) north west of Bermuda (34°40′N 69°35′W / 34.667°N 69.583°W / 34.667; -69.583) by U-654 (![]() ![]() |
Arete | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Great Belt with the loss of four lives.[8][235] |
HMS Cotswold | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FS 80: The Hunt-class destroyer struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of five of her crew. She was taken in tow and beached off Shotley, Suffolk. She was refloated on 3 May, repaired and returned to service.[16] |
Elcano | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk off Corregidor, Philippines by a Japanese submarine.[236] |
Empire Dryden | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, 240 nautical miles (440 km) north west of Bermuda (34°21′N 69°00′W / 34.350°N 69.000°W / 34.350; -69.000) by U-572 (![]() ![]() |
Harpagon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north north west of Bermuda (34°35′N 65°50′W / 34.583°N 65.833°W / 34.583; -65.833) by U-109 (![]() ![]() |
Hödur | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Namsos, Norway (64°38′N 10°49′E / 64.633°N 10.817°E / 64.633; 10.817) by HMS Trident (![]() |
Ledokol No. 7 | ![]() | World War II: The icebreaker was sunk by mines in the Black Sea between Novorossiysk and Kerch with the loss of 25 of her 36 crew.[176] |
M 4006 Neuwerk | ![]() | World War II: The Neuwerk-class naval trawler/minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Morlaix, Finistère, France.[8] |
Pampas | ![]() | The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Grand Harbour, Malta.[241] |
Plawsworth | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk.[242] |
Steelmaker | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) east of Wilmington, North Carolina (33°48′N 70°36′W / 33.800°N 70.600°W / 33.800; -70.600) by U-654 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Turksib | ![]() | The cargo ship was wrecked in the Unimak Strait, Alaska Territory.[244] |
Vae Victis | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Aldeburgh.[245] |
Vineland | ![]() | World War II: The Design 1022 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°05′N 72°20′W / 23.083°N 72.333°W / 23.083; -72.333) by U-154 (![]() |
21 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Bris | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (33°35′N 69°35′W / 33.583°N 69.583°W / 33.583; -69.583) by German submarine U-201 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Chenango | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Cape Hatteras, Virginia, United States (35°25′N 74°55′W / 35.417°N 74.917°W / 35.417; -74.917) by U-84 (![]() |
13V2 Delpa II | ![]() | World War II: The patrol craft was shelled and sunk in the Ionian Sea off Cape Drepano Greece by HMS Torbay (![]() |
HMT Jade | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the Grand Harbor, Malta.[252] |
Kalinin | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Novorossiysk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[8] |
Pipestone County | ![]() | World War II: The Design 1022 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 475 nautical miles (880 km) east of Cape Henry, Virginia (37°43′N 66°16′W / 37.717°N 66.267°W / 37.717; -66.267) by U-576 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
West Imboden | ![]() | World War II: The Design 1013 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) east of the Nantucket Lightship (![]() ![]() ![]() |
22 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Aziza | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Palestine by U-81 (![]() |
Blankenese | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Kirkenes, Norway (70°32′02″N 30°47′00″E / 70.53389°N 30.78333°E / 70.53389; 30.78333) by M-173 (![]() |
Derryheen | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States (31°20′N 70°35′W / 31.333°N 70.583°W / 31.333; -70.583) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
El Saadiah | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Palestine by U-81 (![]() |
San Jacinto | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 375 nautical miles (694 km) south east of Cape Hatteras (31°10′N 70°45′W / 31.167°N 70.750°W / 31.167; -70.750) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
Unnamed | ![]() | World War II: The harbour tug was sunk by a mine in the harboyr of Odessa, Soviet Union.[260] |
23 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Chatwood | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk. Her 24 crew were rescued.[8][261] |
Connecticut | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°00′S 15°00′W / 23.000°S 15.000°W / -23.000; -15.000) by LS 4 Esan (![]() ![]() |
Jersey | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Red Sea off Suez, Egypt.[8] Her 42 crew survived.[79] |
Kirkland | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TA 36: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km; 40 mi) north west of Sidi Barrani, Egypt (31°51′N 26°37′E / 31.850°N 26.617°E / 31.850; 26.617) by U-565 (![]() ![]() |
Lammot Du Pont | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km; 580 mi) south east of Bermuda (27°10′N 57°10′W / 27.167°N 57.167°W / 27.167; -57.167) by U-125 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Manju Maru | ![]() | The auxiliary patrol boat was stranded on a reef. The vessel was unloaded on 28 April. Apparently refloated, or stripped and abandoned, on 29 April, sources not clear.[266] |
Stensaas | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off the Slettnes Lighthouse (71°04′N 28°20′E / 71.067°N 28.333°E / 71.067; 28.333) by Shch-401 (![]() ![]() |
24 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Drum | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, 280 nautical miles (520 km) south east of New York, United States (37°00′N 69°15′W / 37.000°N 69.250°W / 37.000; -69.250) by U-136 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
25 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Leesee | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off the coast of Norway.[268] |
Modesta | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (33°40′N 63°10′W / 33.667°N 63.167°W / 33.667; -63.167) by U-108 (![]() ![]() |
Toba Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Toyohashi Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea off the mouth of Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippines (17°01′N 120°15′E / 17.017°N 120.250°E / 17.017; 120.250) by USS Spearfish (![]() |
Vahur | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Leningrad by Luftwaffe aircraft.[272] |
26 April
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Alcoa Partner | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) north west of Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (13°32′N 67°57′W / 13.533°N 67.950°W / 13.533; -67.950) by U-66 (![]() |
Norlom | ![]() | The Design 1105 ship ran aground on the Valiant Rock, in Long Island Sound and was abandoned by her crew. She was on a voyage from New York, United States to a British port. She was refloated on 11 May and towed back to New York. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[274] |
USS Sturtevant | ![]() | World War II: The Clemson-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Key West, Florida with the loss of fifteen of her 130 crew. |
27 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Inga | ![]() | The cargo ship was wrecked on the South Horns Reef.[275] |
Svir | ![]() | World War II: The training ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on Leningrad.[8] |
HMS Urge | ![]() | World War II: The U-class submarine was mined and sunk off Malta with the loss of all 44 people on board. The wreck was discovered in 2019. |
28 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Arundo | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of the Ambrose Lightship (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tatsufuku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Seal (![]() |
HMS West Dean | ![]() | World War II: The West-class tugboat was bombed and sunk at Malta.[278] |
USS YP-77 | ![]() | The yard patrol craft was sunk off the Atlantic Coast in a collision.[92] |
29 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Alliance | ![]() | World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Famagusta, Cyprus (35°09′N 33°56′E / 35.150°N 33.933°E / 35.150; 33.933) with the loss of three of her ten crew.[279] |
Curityba | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Vardø, Norway by M-171 (![]() |
F-14-V | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was on board Curityba (![]() |
F 130 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahmwas damaged by a Soviet mine in the Black Sea and was beached. She was refloated, repaired and returned to service.[281] |
Harry G. Seidel | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea west of Trinidad (11°50′N 62°50′W / 11.833°N 62.833°W / 11.833; -62.833) by U-66 (![]() |
Mobiloil | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north east of the Turks and Caicos Islands (26°10′N 66°15′W / 26.167°N 66.250°W / 26.167; -66.250). Her 52 crew were rescued by USS PC-490 (![]() |
Sui Sang | ![]() | The cargo ship caught fire at Abadan, Iran. She was declared a total loss.[284] |
T-494 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of twenty of her 39 crew[citation needed]. |
Terpsithea | ![]() | World War II: The schooner struck a mine and sank off Famagusta (35°09′N 33°56′E / 35.150°N 33.933°E / 35.150; 33.933). Her crew survived.[285] |
30 April
Ship | State | Description |
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Ashkhabad | ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Athelempress | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) east of Barbados (13°21′N 56°15′W / 13.350°N 56.250°W / 13.350; -56.250) by U-162 (![]() ![]() |
Bidevind | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (39°35′N 72°42′W / 39.583°N 72.700°W / 39.583; -72.700) by the submarine U-752 (![]() |
HMS Edinburgh | ![]() | World War II: Convoy QP 11: The Town-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea north of Murmansk, Soviet Union (73°09′N 32°45′E / 73.150°N 32.750°E / 73.150; 32.750) by U-456 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Federal | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Gibara, Cuba (21°13′N 76°05′W / 21.217°N 76.083°W / 21.217; -76.083) by U-507 (![]() |
Taborfjell | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States (41°52′N 67°43′W / 41.867°N 67.717°W / 41.867; -67.717) by U-576 (![]() ![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Chr. Knudsen | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship departed from New York, United States for Cape Town, Union of South Africa on 8 April; no further trace. It is probable that she was torpedoed and sunk by U-85 (![]() |
HMS LCA 211 | ![]() | The Landing Craft, Assault was lost in April.[citation needed] |
HMS LCM 38 | ![]() | The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in April.[citation needed] |
MMS 148 | ![]() | World War II: The incomplete MMS-class minesweeper was scuttled on the stocks at the Rangoon Dockyard, Rangoon, Burma, sometime in March.[citation needed] |
MMS 153 | ![]() | World War II: The incomplete MMS-class minesweeper was scuttled on the stocks at the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. shipyard, Rangoon, sometime in March.[citation needed] |
MMS 156, MMS 161, MMS 162, MMS 163, and MMS 164 | ![]() | World War II: The incomplete MMS-class minesweepers were scuttled on the stocks at the H. Stone shipyard, Rangoon.[citation needed] |
ShCh-401 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was lost on or after 23 April, last reported off the Tanafjord.[294] |
U-702 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the North Sea on or after 3 April with the loss of all 44 crew. |
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