List of shipwrecks in February 1944
The list of shipwrecks in February 1944 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1944.
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1 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Agia Paraskevi | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship (80 GRT) was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Soueida, Syria by U-453 (![]() |
Edward Bates | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Ténès, Algeria (36°38′N 0°50′E / 36.633°N 0.833°E / 36.633; 0.833) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow but later sank. One crew was killed. There were 90 survivors.[2][3] |
Himli | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship (67 GRT) was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Soueida by U-453 (![]() |
I-171 | ![]() | World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Green Island, New Guinea (05°37′S 154°14′E / 5.617°S 154.233°E / -5.617; 154.233) by USS Guest and USS Hudson (both ![]() |
Nanka Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy A: The transport was torpedoed and sunk near Halmahera, Maluku Islands by USS Hake (![]() |
Ro-39 | ![]() | World War II: The Kaichū type submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Wotje(09°24′N 170°32′E / 9.400°N 170.533°E / 9.400; 170.533) by USS Walker (![]() |
Salem | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship (81 GRT) was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) off Soueida by U-453 (![]() |
Tacoma Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy A: The Tacoma Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk near Halmahera (1°35′N 128°58′E / 1.583°N 128.967°E / 1.583; 128.967) by USS Hake (![]() |
Toei Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SO-805: The Toei Maru-class transport (4,004 GRT 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau (04°24′S 143°15′E / 4.400°S 143.250°E / -4.400; 143.250) by USS Seahorse (![]() |
UJ 1702 | ![]() | World War II: The MOB-FD-class naval trawler/submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the North Sea west of Stadlandet, Norway by British aircraft.[15] |
UJ 2124 Elaki | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk west of Leros, Greece by North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft of the United States' 379th Bombardment Squadron, 310th Bombardment Group. Three crew were killed. 18 survivors (4 seriously injured and 3 lightly wounded) were rescued by UJ 2151 and UJ 2153 (both ![]() |
Umikaze | ![]() | World War II: The Shiratsuyu-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Seas Mandate by USS Guardfish (![]() |
Valencia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and severely damaged off Stadlandet by British aircraft. She was declared a total loss.[15] She was repaired post-war, and entered Norwegian service in 1948 as Skottland.[18] |
2 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Charlotte Schliemann | ![]() | World War II: The supply ship was scuttled in the Indian Ocean (23°23′S 74°37′E / 23.383°S 74.617°E / -23.383; 74.617) to avoid capture by HMS Relentless (![]() ![]() |
HMS LCI(S)-2511 | ![]() | The landing craft, infantry (small) (63/110 t, 1943) was wrecked at Portslade, Sussex.[21] |
Leda | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Amorgos, Greece by British aircraft.[15] |
Miriam | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground off Cape Otranto, Greece. She was a total loss.[22] |
Toyo Maru No.5 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Kushimoto, Japan (33°29′N 135°59′E / 33.483°N 135.983°E / 33.483; 135.983) by USS Plunger (![]() |
Toyo Maru No.8 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Kushimoto, Japan (33°29′N 135°59′E / 33.483°N 135.983°E / 33.483; 135.983) by USS Plunger (![]() |
V 1702 Unitas III | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot collided with U-987 (![]() |
Yahiya | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship (64 GRT) was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea six nautical miles (11 km) off Cape Basit by U-453 (![]() |
3 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Ariake Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-30: The Standard Wartime Type 1TM oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south east of Shanghai (28°32′N 124°04′E / 28.533°N 124.067°E / 28.533; 124.067) by USS Tambor (![]() |
Chung Cheng | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°54′N 54°30′E / 13.900°N 54.500°E / 13.900; 54.500) by U-188 (![]() |
Goyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-30: The Goyo Maru-class auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and damaged in the East China Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south east of Shanghai (28°32′N 124°04′E / 28.533°N 124.067°E / 28.533; 124.067) by USS Tambor (![]() |
M 18 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and severely damaged in a raid on Wilhelmshaven by the United States Eighth Air Force.[15] |
M 29 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and severely damaged in a raid on Wilhelmshaven by the United States Eighth Air Force.[15] |
Masfjord | ![]() | The coaster (193 GRT, 1907) ran aground at Masfjordnes, Hordaland in a storm. She capsized and sank with the loss of eleven lives.[31] |
Monte Pascoal | ![]() | World War II: The Monte-class ocean liner, being used as an accommodation ship was bombed and sunk at Wilhelmshaven by United States Eighth Air Force aircraft. She was raised in May 1944,[32] and temporary repairs were carried out. She was later scuttled.[33] |
Nichiai Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Hanover Island, New Guinea (3°00′S 160°10′E / 3.000°S 160.167°E / -3.000; 160.167) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy and North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[15][34] |
RA 15 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was sunk at Svendborg, Denmark by Danish saboteurs.[15] |
4 February
Ship | State | Description |
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I-175 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Marshall Islands (06°48′N 168°08′E / 6.800°N 168.133°E / 6.800; 168.133) by USS Charrette and USS Fair (both ![]() |
SG 18 | ![]() | World War II: The anti-aircraft corvette was bombed and sunk at Toulon, Var by Allied aircraft.[15][37] |
U-854 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Swinemünde, Pomerania (54°44′N 14°16′E / 54.733°N 14.267°E / 54.733; 14.267) with the loss of 51 of her 58 crew.[38] |
Vautour | ![]() | World War II: The Aigle-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Toulon by Allied aircraft.[15] |
5 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Asahi Maru | ![]() | The Asahi Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was damaged in a collision with Menju Maru (![]() |
Koryo Maru No. 2 | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca off Penang, Malaya by HMS Stonehenge (![]() |
Lusan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Swatow, China by Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[15] |
M 156 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was damaged in a battle with HMS Brissenden, HMS Talybont, HMS Tanatside and HMS Wensleydale (all ![]() |
Radbod | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Selbervik, Norway by British aircraft.[15] |
Rozan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Swatow by Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[15] |
Seikyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Swatow by Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[15] |
Strabon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Toulon, Var, France. She was refloated on 2 June 1945. She was condemned in December 1947 and subsequently scrapped.[43] |
Taishin Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Flasher (![]() |
Tristan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Irben Strait.[44] |
6 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Grundsee | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Irben Strait.[44] |
Kaiyu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Wewak, New Guinea by Douglas A-20 Havoc, North American B-25 Mitchell and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[15] |
Takegiku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Wewak by Douglas A-20 Havoc, North American B-25 Mitchell and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[15] |
Takenoura Maru | ![]() | The auxiliary guard boat was lost on this date. |
Tatsumi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Wewak by Douglas A-20 Havoc, North American B-25 Mitchell and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[15] |
U-177 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic west of Ascension Island (10°35′S 25°15′W / 10.583°S 25.250°W / -10.583; -25.250) by a Consolidated PB4Y Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of 50 of her 65 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Omaha (![]() |
VMV-12 | ![]() | World War II: Continuation War: The VMV-8-class patrol boat was sunk at Helsinki by Soviet aircraft.[45] |
7 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Freidig | ![]() | World War II: Convoy EN 342: The cargo ship (1,333 GRT, 1903) foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Wrath, Sutherland, United Kingdom after her cargo of rye shifted. Twenty of her 22 crew were lost.[46] |
Rheinhausen | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Norway by HMS Taku (![]() ![]() |
Viril | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Chios, Greece by British aircraft.[15] |
X22 | ![]() | World War II: The midget submarine (27/30 t, 1943) collided with HMS Syrtis (![]() |
8 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Gigliola | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Zara, Yugoslavia.[49] |
Lima Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy Mo-Ta-06: The Toyooka Maru-class auxiliary troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south west of Kagashima (31°05′N 127°37′E / 31.083°N 127.617°E / 31.083; 127.617) by USS Snook (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HNoMS MTB 625 | ![]() | The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat was wrecked in the Shetland Islands.[52] |
Margit | ![]() | World War II: Convoy UR 108: The cargo ship (1,735 GRT, 1924) straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea south east of Iceland (61°30′N 10°30′W / 61.500°N 10.500°W / 61.500; -10.500) by U-985 (![]() |
Petrella | ![]() | World War II: The prisoner transport was torpedoed and sunk in Suda Bay by HMS Sportsman (![]() |
Shiranesan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu by USS Snook (![]() |
U-762 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (49°02′N 16°58′W / 49.033°N 16.967°W / 49.033; -16.967) by HMS Wild Goose and HMS Woodpecker (both ![]() |
9 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Tana | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with Dunav (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kelmscott | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Saint John's, Newfoundland Colony by U-845 (![]() |
Pamona | ![]() | World War II: The merchant ship was sunk at Crete by British aircraft.[58] |
U-238 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland by HMS Kite, HMS Magpie and HMS Starling (all ![]() |
U-734 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (49°43′N 16°23′W / 49.717°N 16.383°W / 49.717; -16.383) by HMS Starling and HMS Wild Goose (both ![]() |
Viva | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (3,798 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (12°30′N 57°50′E / 12.500°N 57.833°E / 12.500; 57.833) by U-188 (![]() ![]() |
10 February
Ship | State | Description |
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El Grillo | ![]() | World War II: The tanker (7,264 GRT, 1922) was bombed and sunk in Seyðisfjörður by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe.[15] |
Malta Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MOTA-01: The Imperial Japanese Army-chartered Yoshida Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel south of Formosa (23°12′N 121°30′E / 23.200°N 121.500°E / 23.200; 121.500) by USS Pogy (![]() |
Minekaze | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MOTA-01: The Minekaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel south of Formosa (23°12′N 121°30′E / 23.200°N 121.500°E / 23.200; 121.500) by USS Pogy (![]() |
Nina | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Genoa, Italy.[64] |
Shinkoku Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MOTA-01: The Type 1C Standard cargo ship/transport (2,746 GRT 1943) (A.K.A. Shigyoku Maru) was torpedoed and damaged in the Bashi Channel south of Formosa (23°12′N 121°30′E / 23.200°N 121.500°E / 23.200; 121.500) by USS Pogy (![]() |
U-545 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides (58°17′N 13°22′W / 58.283°N 13.367°W / 58.283; -13.367) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 612 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of one of her 57 crew. She was consequently scuttled due to damage received.[66] |
U-666 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine went missing on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all 51 crew. Cause believed to be aircraft from HMS Fencer (![]() |
11 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Knight | ![]() | Carrying general cargo including war supplies, the cargo ship (7,244 GRT, 1942) struck Boon Island Ledge, a reef off Boon Island in the Gulf of Maine off Maine during a storm and broke in half. Her bow section sank on the inshore side of Boon Island Ledge in up to 90 feet (27 m) of water at 43°07′00.32″N 070°25′40.17″W / 43.1167556°N 70.4278250°W / 43.1167556; -70.4278250 (Empire Knight (bow section)), and her stern section sank approximately two nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) south of Boon Island in 260 feet (79 m) of water at 43°06′19″N 070°27′09″W / 43.10528°N 70.45250°W / 43.10528; -70.45250 (Empire Knight (stern section)). Twenty-four members of her crew perished.[69] She was on a voyage from Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada to Calcutta, India.[70] |
G 106 San Giorgio | ![]() | The guard ship was sunk. |
Île de Bréhat | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Naples 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Capri, Italy by Allied aircraft with the loss of six of her 48 crew.[71] |
Makki Faulbaum | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 24 nautical miles (44 km) west north west of Namsos, Norway by HMS Stubborn (![]() |
USS PT-279 | ![]() | The Higgins 78'-class PT boat was sunk off Bouganville Solomon Islands (05°30′S 154°15′E / 5.500°S 154.250°E / -5.500; 154.250) in a collision with her sister boat USS PT-282 (![]() |
Satsuma Maru | ![]() | World War II: The British WWI C-class standard cargo ship/transport was damaged in the South China Sea off Wenchow, China by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the Chinese Air Force and later in the day sunk (28°01′N 121°30′E / 28.017°N 121.500°E / 28.017; 121.500) by USS Gudgeon (![]() ![]() |
Sturm | ![]() | The coaster collided with Triton (![]() |
U-283 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°45′N 12°50′W / 60.750°N 12.833°W / 60.750; -12.833) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 407 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[78] |
U-424 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (50°00′N 18°14′W / 50.000°N 18.233°W / 50.000; -18.233) by HMS Wild Goose and HMS Woodpecker (both ![]() |
V 5106 Sturm | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk in a naval battle.[80] |
12 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Choko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Choko Maru-class auxiliary netlayer (889 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk north west of Penang, Malaya (05°46′N 99°52′E / 5.767°N 99.867°E / 5.767; 99.867) by HMS Stonehenge (![]() |
Harm Fritzen | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off the coast of Norway by HMS Taku (![]() |
I-27 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged, shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km; 69 mi) south west of the One and a Half Degree Channel (1°25′N 72°22′E / 1.417°N 72.367°E / 1.417; 72.367) by HMS Paladin and HMS Petard (both ![]() |
Khedive Ismail | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KR 8: The passenger ship (7,513 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km; 69 mi) south west of the One and a Half Degree Channel (1°25′N 72°22′E / 1.417°N 72.367°E / 1.417; 72.367) by I-27 (![]() ![]() |
No. 11 | ![]() | The No. 11-class landing tender was lost on this date. |
Oria | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship (2,127 GRT, 1920), attempting to avoid an attack by a submarine, ran aground in a storm on the Gaideronos Reef, Rhodes, Greece and broke in two. Only 60 of the approximately 4,300 people (mostly Italian prisoners) on board were rescued.[82][83] |
Ro-110 | ![]() | World War II: The Ro-100-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Bengal (17°25′N 83°21′E / 17.417°N 83.350°E / 17.417; 83.350) by HMIS Jumna (![]() ![]() |
Ronsan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Konsan Maru-class tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Okinoerabu Island, 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) west of Amami-o-Shima, (24°44′N 128°42′E / 24.733°N 128.700°E / 24.733; 128.700) by USS Tambor (![]() |
13 February
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Cap d' Antifer | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler (294 GRT, 1912) was sunk in the North Sea (53°17′N 01°06′E / 53.283°N 1.100°E / 53.283; 1.100) by a Kriegsmarine Schnellboot with all 24 hands.[85][86] |
Hans Bornhofen | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Stavanger, Norway (59°09′N 5°24′E / 59.150°N 5.400°E / 59.150; 5.400) by HMS Taku (![]() |
Henry | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (628 GRT, 1907) was sunk at Hustadvika, off Kristiansund by HNoMS MTB 627 and HNoMS MTB 653 (both ![]() |
Irma | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship (1,392 GRT, 1905) was sunk at Hustadvika, off Kristiansund by HNoMS MTB 627 and HNoMS MTB 653 (both ![]() |
USS LCT-220 | ![]() | The landing craft tank foundered off Anzio, Lazio, Italy in a storm.[89] |
Shoka Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Hainan, China by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[15] |
VAS 206 | ![]() | The VAS 201-class submarine chaser was wrecked off Capri.[90] |
Yoshino Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Aitape, New Guinea by Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[15] |
14 February
Ship | State | Description |
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BMO-176 | ![]() | World War II: The PP-19-OK-class motor anti-submarine boat ran aground during a landing operation at Meriküla, Estonia, and was then destroyed by German guns. 12 crew died aboard or while trying to join the landed troops, three other died six days later while trying to cross the frozen sea to escape and five managed to return to Soviet lines.[91] |
BMO-177 | ![]() | World War II: The PP-19-OK-class motor anti-submarine boat was sunk by a mine during a landing operation at Meriküla, Estonia. 15 crew were killed.[91] |
Brynilen | ![]() | World War II: The troopship (316 GRT, 1912) was bombed and sunk at Hammerfest, Finnmark. She was raised in 1947 and scrapped in 1951.[92] |
Dozan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was wrecked after running aground near Incheon, Korea. There were no casualties.[23][93] |
Hokuan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MO-72: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mindoro Strait (13°44′N 120°29′E / 13.733°N 120.483°E / 13.733; 120.483) by USS Flasher (![]() |
KF 458 | ![]() | The gunboat, a converted MFP-C landing craft, was sunk by Allied fighter-bomber aircraft in Livorno, Italy. All crew survived, one being wounded.[95] |
HMS LCP(R) 781 | ![]() | The landing craft personnel (rocket) was lost in a collision in British waters.[96] |
Minryo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MO-72: The repair ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mindoro Strait (13°44′N 120°37′E / 13.733°N 120.617°E / 13.733; 120.617) by USS Flasher (![]() |
Mitsu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the mouth of the Sepik, New Guinea by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy.[15] |
Nittoku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Snook (![]() |
HMS Salviking | ![]() | World War II: The salvage vessel (1,440 GRT, 1943) was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea south west of Ceylon (3°30′N 76°30′E / 3.500°N 76.500°E / 3.500; 76.500) by U-168 (![]() |
Tanahorn | ![]() | World War II: The coaster (336 GRT, 1910) was bombed and sunk at Hammerfest. She was refloated in March 1944, repaired, and returned to service in April 1947.[99] |
U-738 | ![]() | The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in a collision off Gotenhafen, West Prussia with Erna (![]() |
15 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Agano | ![]() | World War II: The Agano-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean north of Truk (10°11′N 151°42′E / 10.183°N 151.700°E / 10.183; 151.700) by USS Skate (![]() ![]() |
Elihu Yale | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk by a Luftwaffe glider bomb in the Mediterranean Sea off Anzio, Lazio, Italy (41°27′N 12°38′E / 41.450°N 12.633°E / 41.450; 12.633). Seven stevadores, two gunners and three crewmen were killed. Survivors were rescued by USS LCT-152 (![]() |
Epaminondas C. Embiricos | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,385 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea south west of Ceylon (1°30′N 73°00′E / 1.500°N 73.000°E / 1.500; 73.000) by U-168 (![]() ![]() |
Fort St. Nicholas | ![]() | World War II: Operation Shingle: The Fort ship (7,154 GRT, 1943) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri, Campania, Italy (40°34′N 14°37′E / 40.567°N 14.617°E / 40.567; 14.617) by U-410 (![]() |
Hoshi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the South China Sea off the coast of Korea.[15] |
Hoshi Maru No.2 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Snook (![]() |
I-43 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B1 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 280 miles (450 km) east south east of Guam (10°23′N 150°23′E / 10.383°N 150.383°E / 10.383; 150.383) by USS Aspro (![]() |
Kamome Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tsushima Strait by USS Snook (![]() |
USS LCT-35 | ![]() | World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class landing craft tank was burned out and sunk while tied up alongside Elihu Yale (![]() ![]() |
M 3411 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper collided with another vessel and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Suffolk, United Kingdom whilst engaged in a battle with HMMTB 439, HMMTB 441, HMMTB 443, HMMTB 444 and HMMTB 455 (all ![]() |
Matsu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air attack at Rabaul, New Guinea.[106] |
Messina | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary schooner struck a mine and sank at Falsterbo. Her crew were rescued. She was refloated in March 1945, repaired and returned to service.[107] |
HNoMS ML 210 | ![]() | World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was mined and sunk off the Somme estuary. Five crewmen were killed.[108] |
Niedersachsen | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was torpedoed and sunk off Toulouse, Var, France (43°02.6′N 6°01.7′E / 43.0433°N 6.0283°E / 43.0433; 6.0283) by HMS Upstart (![]() |
Odatsuki Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy H-17: The Odatsuki Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Flores Sea (09°15′N 127°00′E / 9.250°N 127.000°E / 9.250; 127.000) by USS Tinosa (![]() ![]() |
Paule | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Hyères, Var by HMS Ultor (![]() |
Ping Sang | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Hongay, French Indochina (21°00′N 107°22′E / 21.000°N 107.367°E / 21.000; 107.367) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[113] |
Ro-40 | ![]() | World War II: The Ro-35-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of Kwajalein Atoll (09°50′N 166°35′E / 9.833°N 166.583°E / 9.833; 166.583) by USS Macdonough, USS Phelps and USS Sage (all ![]() |
Ryoka Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the East China Sea off the mouth of the Yangtze (31°16′N 121°45′E / 31.267°N 121.750°E / 31.267; 121.750).[15][12] |
Taiyo Maru No. 3 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk at Rabaul, New Guinea by USS Gato (![]() |
UIT-23 | ![]() | World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca (4°27′N 100°11′E / 4.450°N 100.183°E / 4.450; 100.183) by HMS Tally-Ho (![]() |
16 February
Ship | State | Description |
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CH-39 | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SO-903: The No.13-class submarine chaser was damaged off Three Island Harbour, New Hanover Island (02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.400°S 150.100°E / -2.400; 150.100) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th Bomb Squadron and run aground on a reef. She was later bombed and destroyed by aircraft of the 345th Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force. 14 crewmen were killed.[118][119] |
CHa-16 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was bombed and sunk off New Ireland (02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.400°S 150.100°E / -2.400; 150.100) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 38th and 345th Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force. |
Chojo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy H-17: The Chojo Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea (08°30′N 126°58′E / 8.500°N 126.967°E / 8.500; 126.967) by USS Tinosa (![]() |
Elihu Yale | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Anzio, Lazio, Italy by German aircraft.[15] |
Grauerort | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk at Zante, Greece by British aircraft. She was later refloated and returned to service.[15] |
HA-52 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B midget submarine was sunk off Three Island Harbor, New Hanover Island (02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.400°S 150.100°E / -2.400; 150.100) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th Bomb Squadron. One crewman killed, one rescued by CH-39 (![]() |
HMS LST 418 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Shingle: The landing ship tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Ponza Island, Italy (41°00′N 12°55′E / 41.000°N 12.917°E / 41.000; 12.917) by U-230 (![]() ![]() |
Sanko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SO-903: The Sanko Maru-class auxiliary collier/oiler was sunk off Three Island Harbour (02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.400°S 150.100°E / -2.400; 150.100) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th Bomb Squadron, of the 345th Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force. Fourteen crewmen were killed.[121] |
17 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Aikoku Maru | ![]() | ![]() |
Akagi Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Akagi Maru-class armed merchant cruiser was bombed and damaged at Truk (07°50′N 151°25′E / 7.833°N 151.417°E / 7.833; 151.417) by United States Navy aircraft and was consequently scuttled. A total of 512 passengers and 788 sailors were killed.[124] |
Amagisan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Azumason Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed, torpedoed, and sunk south west of Uman Island, Truk (07°18′N 151°53′E / 7.300°N 151.883°E / 7.300; 151.883) by United States Navy aircraft. Three crewmen were killed.[125] |
CH-24 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The No.13-class submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Truk (7°24′N 150°30′E / 7.400°N 150.500°E / 7.400; 150.500) by USS Burns (![]() |
Empire Knoll | ![]() | The collier came ashore at Tynemouth, Northumberland in a gale. She broke in two, a total loss. (Look 17/02/1941)[126] |
Fujikawa Maru | ![]() | |
Fujisan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Fujisan Maru-class oiler was bombed and damaged between Moen and Dublan, Truk by United States Navy aircraft. She sank on 18 February. Two troops and two crewmen were killed.[129] |
Fuku Maru No. 2 | ![]() | World War II: The guard boat was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Koravia Bay, New Britain by United States Navy Grumman TBF Avenger and Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft.[130] |
Fumizuki | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged off Truk (07°24′N 151°44′E / 7.400°N 151.733°E / 7.400; 151.733) by United States Navy aircraft. She sank the next day with the loss of 29 of her 154 crew. Survivors were rescued by Matsukaze and Hakachi (both ![]() |
Gosei Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[132] |
Gyoraitei No. 10 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The T-51-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by US Navy aircraft (07°31′N 151°59′E / 7.517°N 151.983°E / 7.517; 151.983).[3] |
Gyoten Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 3206: The auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed, broke in two and sank in the Pacific Ocean 185 miles (298 km) west of Truk (8°04′N 149°28′E / 8.067°N 149.467°E / 8.067; 149.467) by USS Tang (![]() ![]() |
Hanakawa Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Type 1B Standard Wartime cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[135] |
Hoki Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The auxiliary transport (7,113 GRT 1922) was bombed and sunk off Eten Island, Truk (07°21′N 151°56′E / 7.350°N 151.933°E / 7.350; 151.933) by United States Navy carrier aircraft. 23 crewmen were killed.[136] |
Hokuyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[137] |
Hoyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Hoyo Maru-class oiler was bombed, capsized and sank in shallow water with part of the hull above water east of Fenfar Island, Truk by United States Navy aircraft. Six crewmen were killed.[138] |
I-11 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A1 submarine was sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Nicholson (![]() |
Iwate Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Koravia Bay, New Britain by United States Navy Grumman TBF Avenger and Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft. There were no casualties.[15][130] |
Jozan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Truk by USS Cod (![]() |
Kashi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Shinto Maru No. 2-class auxiliary transport ship (544 GRT, 1941) was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off New Hanover Island and was beached, or was bombed and sunk at Kavieng, New Ireland near Three Island, by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. One crewman was killed.[15][139] |
Katori | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Katori-class cruiser was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) north west of Truk (07°15′N 151°15′E / 7.250°N 151.250°E / 7.250; 151.250) by USS Iowa (![]() |
Kensho Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Kensho Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed, torpedoed, and sunk at Truk (07°23′N 151°51′E / 7.383°N 151.850°E / 7.383; 151.850) by United States Navy aircraft. Six crewmen were killed.[141] |
Kiyosumi Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Kiyosumi Maru-class auxiliary cruiser was bombed, torpedoed, and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Fefan Island, Truk (7°23′N 151°53′E / 7.383°N 151.883°E / 7.383; 151.883) by United States Navy aircraft. 43 crewmen were killed.[142][143] |
Maikaze | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Convoy No. 4215: The Kagerō-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of Truk by USS Minneapolis and USS New Orleans (both ![]() |
Matsutani Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[145] |
Momokawa Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Shunko Maru-class auxiliary transport (a.k.a. Momogawa Maru) was bombed and sunk at Truk (07°20′N 151°23′E / 7.333°N 151.383°E / 7.333; 151.383) by United States Navy Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft from Task Force 58's USS Bunker Hill (![]() |
Nagano Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The 3,810-gross register ton Akita Maru-class auxiliary transport was strafed, bombed, and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft. Her captain and 59 crew were rescued by Fujinami (![]() |
Naka | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Sendai-class cruiser was bombed, torpedoed and sunk 25 miles (40 km) west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean (07°15′N 151°15′E / 7.250°N 151.250°E / 7.250; 151.250) by United States Navy aircraft. Two hundred and forty crewmen were lost; there were 210 survivors.[148][149] |
Nichiro Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 7125: The Nichiro Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed, exploded and sank in the Pacific Ocean 155 miles (249 km) north of Palau (08°50′N 135°40′E / 8.833°N 135.667°E / 8.833; 135.667) by USS Sargo (![]() ![]() |
Nippo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Nippo Maru-class auxiliary water tanker (3,763 GRT 1936) was bombed and damaged in the Natshushima anchorage (east of Dublon Island), Truk (07°22′N 151°56′E / 7.367°N 151.933°E / 7.367; 151.933) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58, sinking the next day.[152][153] |
No. 2 | ![]() | The auxiliary minesweeper either foundered, or was beached, in Karavia Bay, Rabaul. Scrapped 1958.[154] |
R-39 | ![]() | World War II: The Type R-25 minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft at Porto Ercole.[155] |
R-200 | ![]() | World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft at Porto Ercole.[156] |
Reiyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Choyo Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was bombed, damaged, and set afire at Truk (7°25′N 151°45′E / 7.417°N 151.750°E / 7.417; 151.750) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 carriers USS Essex, and USS Intrepid (both ![]() |
Rio de Janeiro Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The anchored Buenos Aires Maru-class auxiliary transport (known as Rio Maru in IJN service) was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean east of Umon Island, Truk (7°20′N 151°53′E / 7.333°N 151.883°E / 7.333; 151.883) by United States Navy aircraft. She sank the next day in 115 feet (35 m) of water. Two crewmen were killed.[122][158][12] |
ShCh-216 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Black Sea west of Sevastopol (44°37′N 32°04′E / 44.617°N 32.067°E / 44.617; 32.067) by UJ-106 (![]() |
Seiko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[161] |
Shinkoku Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Shinkoku Maru-class oiler was bombed and damaged north west of Fefan Island, Truk by United States Navy aircraft. She was bombed again on 18 February and sank in shallow water (7°20′N 151°40′E / 7.333°N 151.667°E / 7.333; 151.667). Seventy passengers and sixteen crewmen were killed.[162][12] |
Shoei Maru No. 7 Go | ![]() | The auxiliary guard boat was lost on this date. |
Shonan Maru No.15 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Convoy No. 4215: The auxiliary submarine chaser/naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of Truk by USS New Jersey (![]() |
Tachikaze | ![]() | ![]() |
Taiho Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[164] |
Taikichi Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[165] |
Tatuha Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Convoy No. 3206: The Shiraha Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 75 miles (121 km) northwest of Truk by United States Navy Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber aircraft from USS Intrepid (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tonan Maru No. 3 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Tonan Maru No. 2-class auxiliary oiler was bombed and damaged at Truk by United States Navy aircraft. She was bombed again on 18 February and sank in shallow water. Three hundred and fifteen people were killed. The wreck was raised on 3 March 1951, towed to Japan and repaired. The vessel returned to service as a whale oil factory ship on 8 October 1951.[167] |
Unkai Maru No. 6 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Unkai Maru No. 6-class general work ship was bombed and damaged at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 carriers USS Essex, USS Bunker Hill and USS Yorktown (all ![]() |
Unknown Daihatsu landing barges | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Several barges loaded with men are bombed and sunk by Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft from USS Yorktown (![]() |
W-26 | ![]() | World War II: The W-19-class minesweeper was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Koravia Bay, New Britain by United States Navy aircraft. Scrapped in situ in 1958.[130] |
Yamagiri Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The anchored Shinko Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was bombed and sunk north of Fefan Island, Truk 07°23′N 151°50′E / 7.383°N 151.833°E / 7.383; 151.833 by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. 11 crewmen were killed.[171][172] |
Yamakisan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[173] |
Yubae Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Truk by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.[174] |
Zuikai Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Convoy No. 3206: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of Truk by United States Navy Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber aircraft from USS Intrepid (![]() ![]() |
18 February
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Breda | ![]() | World War II: The submarine tender (1,207 GRT, 1912) was badly damaged in a collision off Campbeltown Argyllshire with HMS Proteus (![]() |
CH-29 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The submarine chaser was sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of Udot Isaland, Truk (07°25′N 151°45′E / 7.417°N 151.750°E / 7.417; 151.750) by United States Navy aircraft.[179] |
CHa-17 | ![]() | World War II: The CHa-1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk off Kavieng, New Ireland by American aircraft. |
Ettore | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was damaged in an Allied air raid on Livorno, Italy and was beached. The ship was eventually scuttled as a blockship at Livorno, Italy in July 1944.[15][180][181] |
F 442C | ![]() | The MFP-C landing craft was sunk on this date. |
Heian Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Heian Maru-class submarine tender was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Truk (07°23′N 151°52′E / 7.383°N 151.867°E / 7.383; 151.867) by United States Navy aircraft.[122] The wreck was later refloated, towed to a Japanese port, and scrapped.[182] |
USS LCT-205 | ![]() | The LCT Mk 5-class landing craft tank capsized in the Gulf of Tunis while under tow.[183] |
Oite | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstone: The Kamikaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk (07°40′N 138°57′E / 7.667°N 138.950°E / 7.667; 138.950) by a United States Navy Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft with the loss of 172 of her 192 crew and all 523 survivors from Agano (![]() |
HMS Penelope | ![]() | World War II: Operation Shingle: The Arethusa-class cruiser (5,270/6,715 t, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Naples, Campania, Italy (40°33′N 13°14′E / 40.550°N 13.233°E / 40.550; 13.233) by U-410 (![]() ![]() |
San Francisco Maru | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The 5,831-gross register ton Daifuku Maru No. 1-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk in 140 to 210 feet (43 to 64 m) of water in Truk Lagoon (7°22′N 151°54′E / 7.367°N 151.900°E / 7.367; 151.900) by United States Navy aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS Essex. Five crewmen were killed.[186][187][12] |
Soya | ![]() | World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Soya-class ammunition ship ran aground on a large coral head east of Dublon Island, Truk while fleeing air attacks. The vessel was lightly damaged by bombing and strafing while aground during the attacks. Ten crewmen were killed. Soya was refloated at an unknown date.[188] |
U-7 | ![]() | The Type IIB submarine sank near Pillau in a diving accident with the loss of all 29 crew. |
U-406 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°32′N 23°36′W / 48.533°N 23.600°W / 48.533; -23.600) by HMS Spey (![]() |
USS YT-198 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Shingle: The tug struck a mine off Anzio, Lazio, Italy and sank.[190] |
19 February
Ship | State | Description |
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CH-22 | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-902: The No.13-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the Bismark Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south of Kavieng, New Ireland (03°04′S 150°42′E / 3.067°S 150.700°E / -3.067; 150.700) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft of the 23rd Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force.[15][191] |
CH-40 | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-902: The No.13-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the Bismark Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south of Kavieng (03°04′S 150°42′E / 3.067°S 150.700°E / -3.067; 150.700) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft of the 23rd Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force.[15][192] |
CHa-34 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was bombed and sunk off Kavieng (02°45′S 150°47′E / 2.750°S 150.783°E / -2.750; 150.783) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft of the 23rd Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force.[15] |
Daikei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Type 1B Wartime Standard cargo ship (a.k.a. Taikei Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south south west of Takao (11°48′N 118°50′E / 11.800°N 118.833°E / 11.800; 118.833) by USS Grayback (![]() |
Ichiyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-40: The Imperial Japanese Army (IJA)-chartered Wartime Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 300 miles (480 km) west of Luzon (15°46′N 115°57′E / 15.767°N 115.950°E / 15.767; 115.950) by USS Jack (![]() |
Kokuei Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-40: The IJA-chartered Wartime Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 300 miles (480 km) west of Luzon (14°34′N 114°11′E / 14.567°N 114.183°E / 14.567; 114.183) by USS Jack (![]() |
Nanei Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-40: The IJA-chartered Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 300 miles (480 km) west of Luzon (14°34′N 114°11′E / 14.567°N 114.183°E / 14.567; 114.183) by USS Jack (![]() |
Nichirin Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-40: The IJA-chartered Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 300 miles (480 km) west of Luzon (15°40′N 115°48′E / 15.667°N 115.800°E / 15.667; 115.800) by USS Jack (![]() |
Shinkiki Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-902: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Gazalle Channel by Douglas A-20 Havoc, North American B-25 Mitchell and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.[15] |
Shinto Maru No. 1 | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-902: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Gazalle Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) south of Kavieng (02°46′S 150°42′E / 2.767°S 150.700°E / -2.767; 150.700) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft of the 23rd Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force. Nineteen crewmen, 41 troops and 46 gunners were lost.[15][192] |
Tairyu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Waihora Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk in the Formosa Strait 20 miles (32 km) north of Kuku Point (25°25′N 121°30′E / 25.417°N 121.500°E / 25.417; 121.500) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. Seven crewmen were killed.[15][199] |
Tatsugiku Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-902: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Gazalle Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) south of Kavieng (02°46′N 150°42′E / 2.767°N 150.700°E / 2.767; 150.700) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft of the 23rd Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force. Fifteen crewmen were lost.[192] |
U-264 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMS Starling and HMS Woodpecker (both ![]() |
U-386 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°51′N 22°44′W / 48.850°N 22.733°W / 48.850; -22.733) by HMS Spey (![]() |
20 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Elima | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with another vessel in Trondheimsfjord, Norway and was beached.[202] She broke up and sank on 23 February[203] |
Hamburg | ![]() | The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date. |
Hydro | ![]() | World War II: The train ferry was sunk in Lake Tinnsjø near Rjukan by Norwegian saboteurs whilst carrying heavy water for the German nuclear programme. |
USS LCT-340 | ![]() | The LCT Mk 5-class landing craft tank foundered in a storm off Sicily, Italy, or off the coast of Algeria (36°49′N 01°55′E / 36.817°N 1.917°E / 36.817; 1.917).[204] |
HMS LST 305 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Shingle: The landing ship tank (1,625/4,080 t, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 41°14′N 12°31′E / 41.233°N 12.517°E / 41.233; 12.517 by U-230 (![]() |
USS LST-348 | ![]() | World War II: Operation Shingle: The landing ship tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Naples, Campania, Italy (40°57′N 13°14′E / 40.950°N 13.233°E / 40.950; 13.233) by U-410 (![]() |
NB-9 | ![]() | World War II: The gunboat was rammed and sunk by a Royal Navy destroyer.[207] |
Nanyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Formosa by USS Pogy (![]() |
Schwerin | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was sunk by British aircraft. |
Taizin Maru <--not Taijin Maru, renamed 1938--> | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Formosa by USS Pogy (![]() |
UJ 2208 Alfred | ![]() | The naval trawler/submarine chaser was lost on this date. |
HMS Warwick | ![]() | World War II: The W-class destroyer (1,100/1,490 t, 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel off Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°27′N 5°23′W / 50.450°N 5.383°W / 50.450; -5.383) by U-413 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Woodpecker | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 224: The Black Swan-class sloop (1,350/1,880 t, 1942) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-265 (![]() |
21 February
Ship | State | Description |
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CHa-40 | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-003: The auxiliary submarine chaser was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover Island by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. Unknown number of survivors rescued by Nagaura (![]() |
Daigen Maru No. 6 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca by HMS Tally-Ho (![]() |
Dina | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Genoa, Italy.[15] |
Ikoma Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy Wewak No. 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Guinea (03°25′N 137°06′E / 3.417°N 137.100°E / 3.417; 137.100) by USS Seahorse (![]() |
Kokai Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-003: The Kokai Maru-class auxiliary transport (3,871 GRT 1939) was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover Island (02°30′S 150°15′E / 2.500°S 150.250°E / -2.500; 150.250) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force. Seven passengers and nineteen crewmen were killed. An unknown number of survivors were rescued by Nagaura (![]() |
Kowa Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-003: The Kowa Maru-class auxiliary transport (1,106 GRT 1940) was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover (02°30′S 150°15′E / 2.500°S 150.250°E / -2.500; 150.250) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group, United States Fifth Air Force. 22 crewmen were killed. Unknown number of survivors rescued by Nagaura (![]() |
R-131 | ![]() | World War II: The Type R-130 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands. Two crew members died in the attack and 14 were injured.[212][213] |
R-222 | ![]() | World War II: The Type R-218 minesweeper was sunk by a mine off the Schlei Estuary.[214] |
UJ 2208 | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Genoa.[15] |
V 718 | ![]() | World War II: The Ekwator-class naval trawler was sunk off Lorient by mines. |
Yasukuni Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy Wewak No. 8: The British WWI C-class standard cargo ship (3,143 GRT 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Guinea (03°25′N 137°06′E / 3.417°N 137.100°E / 3.417; 137.100) by USS Seahorse (![]() |
22 February
Ship | State | Description |
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British Chivalry | ![]() | World War II: The tanker (7,118 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (00°50′S 68°00′E / 0.833°S 68.000°E / -0.833; 68.000) by I-37 (![]() ![]() |
CHa-29 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk by a mine near Kavieng, New Ireland. |
Choryu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The transport was shelled and sunk by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, and USS Stanly (all ![]() |
E. G. Seubert | ![]() | World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°50′N 48°49′E / 13.833°N 48.817°E / 13.833; 48.817) by U-510 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Erling Brøvig | ![]() | World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker (9,970 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Aden (13°50′N 48°49′E / 13.833°N 48.817°E / 13.833; 48.817) by U-510 (![]() |
Evangelistria | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary sailing vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unsparing (![]() |
Francis Garnier | ![]() | World War II: The gunboat struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Cape St. Jacques, French Indochina.[15] |
Fukuyama Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Shoei Maru-class auxiliary transport (3,581 GRT 1937) was torpedoed, blew up and sank in the Pacific Ocean (14°47′N 144°50′E / 14.783°N 144.833°E / 14.783; 144.833) 46 miles (74 km) south west of Tinian by USS Tang (![]() |
George Cleeve | ![]() | World War II: Convoy GUS 31: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Bône, Algeria (37°22′N 7°17′E / 37.367°N 7.283°E / 37.367; 7.283) by U-969 (![]() ![]() |
Kyosei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Kyosei Maru-class auxiliary netlayer (500 GRT 1938) was shelled and sunk by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, and USS Stanly (all ![]() |
Kyutokusan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The transport (a.k.a. Tokuyama Maru No. 9) was shelled and sunk by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, and USS Stanly (all ![]() |
Lisa | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea north of Iraklion, Greece by British aircraft.[15] |
Nagaura | ![]() | World War II: The Tategami-class salvage/repair tug was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) northwest of Kavieng (00°54′S 148°38′E / 0.900°S 148.633°E / -0.900; 148.633) by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, USS Stanly, USS Conway and USS Spence (all ![]() |
Natsushima | ![]() | World War II: The Natsushima-class coastal minelayer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tingwon, New Ireland (02°49′S 149°40′E / 2.817°S 149.667°E / -2.817; 149.667) by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson and USS Stanly (all ![]() |
Nikki Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of New Guinea by USS Balao (![]() ![]() |
USS PT-200 | ![]() | The Higgins 78'-class PT boat was sunk off Newport, Rhode Island (41°23′N 71°01′W / 41.383°N 71.017°W / 41.383; -71.017) in a collision with an unknown object.[226] |
Peter Skene Ogden | ![]() | World War II: Convoy GUS 31: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Bône, Algeria (37°22′N 7°17′E / 37.367°N 7.283°E / 37.367; 7.283) by U-969 (![]() ![]() |
San Alvaro | ![]() | World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker (7,385 GRT, 1935) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°46′N 48°49′E / 13.767°N 48.817°E / 13.767; 48.817) by U-510 (![]() ![]() |
Taisho Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Rabaul, New Guinea by Douglas SBD Dauntless and Grumman TBM Avenger aircraft of the United States Navy.[15] |
Takatori Maru | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was damaged in an air attack in Karavia Bay, Rabaul and beached. Scrapped 1958.[154] |
Tama Maru No. 8 Go | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, USS Stanly, USS Conway and USS Spence (all ![]() |
Teiko Maru or Teikyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MAMI-02: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (03°10′N 109°15′E / 3.167°N 109.250°E / 3.167; 109.250) by USS Puffer (![]() |
Tenjin Maru No. 2 | ![]() | World War II: The picket ship was sunk in an air attack at Rabaul.[154] |
23 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Anna Sofie | ![]() | World War II: Convoy BE 146 ST: The cargo ship's (3,177 GRT, 1919) steering failed and she ran aground, exploded, and sank off Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway. All crew survived.[232][233] |
Gyoko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MOTA-05 or MATA-03: The Gyoko Maru-class cargo ship caught fire in her hold and was destroyed by an explosion in Naha harbor (26°15′N 127°40′E / 26.250°N 127.667°E / 26.250; 127.667). Unclear if fire was accidental or possibly a dud torpedo hit by USS Pogy (![]() |
Horei Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MOTA-05: The Horei Maru-class ore carrier was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km; 120 mi) west of Okinawa (26°24′N 126°11′E / 26.400°N 126.183°E / 26.400; 126.183) by USS Pogy (![]() ![]() |
Isis | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Allied aircraft 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west of Navarino, Greece.[237] |
Kimishima Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 4220: The Kimishima Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) north east of Torishima, Izu Islands (30°11′N 140°49′E / 30.183°N 140.817°E / 30.183; 140.817) by USS Plunger (![]() |
Koyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 4220: The Koyo Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 120 miles (190 km) north north west of Chichijima, Bonin Islands (28°49′N 141°13′E / 28.817°N 141.217°E / 28.817; 141.217) by USS Snook (![]() ![]() |
Kyo Maru No. 8 Go | ![]() | The auxiliary submarine chaser was lost on this date. |
Kyo Maru No. 10 Go | ![]() | The auxiliary submarine chaser was lost on this date. |
Ogura Maru No. 3 | ![]() | World War II: The Ogura Maru No. 3-class auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea east of Halmahera, Netherlands East Indies (04°23′N 129°05′E / 4.383°N 129.083°E / 4.383; 129.083) by USS Cod (![]() |
R-187 | ![]() | World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was damaged by Allied aircraft at Rogoznica, Yugoslavia. She was taken to Pola for repairs but sank there.[15] She was later raised.[241] |
S 94 | ![]() | The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was sunk in a collision with S 128 (![]() |
S 128 | ![]() | The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was sunk in a collision with S 94 (![]() |
Seizan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea (15°00′N 145°30′E / 15.000°N 145.500°E / 15.000; 145.500) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft.[12] |
Shin Yubari Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Shin Yubari Maru-class auxiliary collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Saipan (15°13′N 146°02′E / 15.217°N 146.033°E / 15.217; 146.033) by USS Sunfish (![]() |
Yamashimo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Aratama Maru-class auxiliary repair ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (14°45′N 144°32′E / 14.750°N 144.533°E / 14.750; 144.533) by USS Tang (![]() |
24 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Cymric | ![]() | The schooner (228 GRT, 1893) was sighted in the Irish Sea off Dublin. No further trace. |
Echizen Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Echizen Maru-class cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Saipan (15°15′N 143°18′E / 15.250°N 143.300°E / 15.250; 143.300) by USS Tang (![]() |
Krischan der Grosse | ![]() | World War II: The Krischan der Grosse-class anti-aircraft ship was sunk by Allied bomber aircraft off Antwerp. |
Kunishima Maru | ![]() | The Toyo Maru-class transport ran aground in dense fog and was wrecked in the Kumanonada Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) southwest of Daiosaki Lighthouse (34°12′N 136°49′E / 34.200°N 136.817°E / 34.200; 136.817). Declared a constructive total loss.[247] |
HMS LCP(L) 152 | ![]() | The landing craft personnel (large) was lost on this date. |
Nampo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-40: The standard merchant Type 1 TL oiler (a.k.a. Nanho Maru and Nanpo Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of Formosa (24°20′N 122°25′E / 24.333°N 122.417°E / 24.333; 122.417) by USS Grayback (![]() |
U-257 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°19′N 26°00′W / 47.317°N 26.000°W / 47.317; -26.000) by HMS Nene (![]() ![]() |
U-761 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was detected transiting the Strait of Gibraltar by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy that was equipped with Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) gear. The Catalina, along with a Royal Air Force Catalina and a Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, bombed and damaged the U-boat. When intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean off Tangier, Morocco by HMS Anthony and HMS Wishart (both ![]() |
USS YC-523 | ![]() | The non self-propelled covered lighter ran aground and sank off Portsmouth, New Hampshire.[253] |
25 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Choko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Manko Maru-class auxiliary storeship (1,792 GRT 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 97 nautical miles (180 km; 112 mi) west north west of Saipan (15°46′N 144°10′E / 15.767°N 144.167°E / 15.767; 144.167) by USS Tang (![]() |
HMCS Columbia | ![]() | The Wickes-class destroyer (1,060/1,530 t, 1919) ran aground off Newfoundland. She was subsequently used as a hulk. |
El Coston | ![]() | World War II: Convoy CU 15: The cargo ship collided in the Atlantic Ocean with Murfreesboro (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Inglefield | ![]() | World War II: The I-class destroyer (1,544/2,081 t, 1937) was sunk by a German glide bomb off Anzio, Lazio, Italy. 35 crew were killed.[257][258] |
Isora | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea off Pylos by British aircraft.[15] |
USS LCT-26 | ![]() | The LCT Mk 5-class landing craft tank foundered in a storm off Anzio.[259] |
HMS Mahratta | ![]() | World War II: Convoy JW 57: The M-class destroyer (1,920/2,725 t, 1943) was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Ocean off Nordkapp, Norway by U-990 (![]() |
Nisshō Maru | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and sunk 75 nautical miles (139 km) south of Davao, Mindanao (05°50′N 126°00′E / 5.833°N 126.000°E / 5.833; 126.000) by USS Hoe (![]() |
Philipp M. | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FS 1371: The cargo ship (2,085 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk (52°45′N 2°2′E / 52.750°N 2.033°E / 52.750; 2.033) by a Kriegsmarine Schnellboot with a loss of seven of her 25 crew.[15][262][263] |
R 52 | ![]() | World War II: The R 41 Type minesweeper was destroyed by fire in an Allied air raid on Dieppe, Seine-Inférieure, France.[15] |
Ryusei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Ryusei Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea (07°41′N 115°10′E / 7.683°N 115.167°E / 7.683; 115.167) by USS Rasher (![]() |
Tango Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea (07°55′N 115°15′E / 7.917°N 115.250°E / 7.917; 115.250) by USS Rasher (![]() |
Toshin Maru | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Grayback (![]() |
U-601 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Arctic Ocean (70°26′N 12°40′E / 70.433°N 12.667°E / 70.433; 12.667) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 210 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 51 crew.[268] |
26 February
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Ailanthus | ![]() | The Ailanthus-class net laying ship was driven ashore and wrecked in a storm while at anchor at Attu Island in the Aleutian Islands. She was declared a total loss and on 9 June was stricken from the Navy list.[269][270] |
Astrolabe | ![]() | World War II: The survey ship was bombed and sunk at Tourane, French Indochina by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. Three crewmen were killed.[271][272] |
Daigen Maru No.3 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Gato (![]() |
Directeur General Picanon | ![]() | The auxiliary minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Tourane, French Indochina by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. Two crewmen were killed.[275] |
Gilmot | ![]() | World War II: The dredge was bombed and sunk in the South China Seoff Tourane by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[276] |
Hurja | ![]() | World War II: Continuation War: The Sisu-class motor torpedo boat was sunk at Helsinki by Soviet aircraft.[277] |
USS LCT-36 | ![]() | The LCT Mk 5-class landing craft tank ran aground and sank off Naples, Italy.[278] |
USS LST-349 | ![]() | The LST Mk 2-class landing ship tank was wrecked off Isola di Ponza, Italy (40°55′N 12°58′E / 40.917°N 12.967°E / 40.917; 12.967).[279] |
USS PT-251 | ![]() | World War II: The Higgins 78'-class PT boat was sunk in Empress Augusta Bay, Bouganville (06°30′S 155°10′E / 6.500°S 155.167°E / -6.500; 155.167) by Japanese shore batteries after running aground whilst pursuing Japanese barges.[280] |
Silvermaple | ![]() | World War II: Convoy STL 12: The cargo ship (5,313 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea (4°44′N 3°20′W / 4.733°N 3.333°W / 4.733; -3.333) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
Sutlej | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,189 GRT, 1940) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (08°00′S 70°00′E / 8.000°S 70.000°E / -8.000; 70.000) by I-37 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
William H. Welch | ![]() | The Liberty ship ran aground in Loch Ewe, United Kingdom in a storm. She broke in two and was declared a total loss.[284] |
U-91 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°45′N 26°20′W / 49.750°N 26.333°W / 49.750; -26.333) by HMS Affleck, HMS Gore and HMS Gould (all ![]() |
VMV-8 | ![]() | World War II: Continuation War: The VMV-8-class patrol boat was sunk at Helsinki by Soviet aircraft.[45] |
27 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Cesteriano | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged east of Saint-Tropez, Var, France by HMS Universal (![]() |
Ceylon Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TAMO-05: The Ceylon Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Ojika Island, north east Kyushu (31°35′N 127°47′E / 31.583°N 127.783°E / 31.583; 127.783) by USS Grayback (![]() |
FS-132 | ![]() | The coastal freighter (2,904 GRT, 1918) burned and sank at Prince Rupert, British Columbia.[286][287] |
USS Grayback | ![]() | World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the East China Sea (25°47′N 128°45′E / 25.783°N 128.750°E / 25.783; 128.750) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of all 60 crew. |
HMS MFV 70 | ![]() | The motor fishing vessel (43 GRT, 1943) struck a submerged wreck and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Castellorizo, Italy.[288] |
Omaha | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground on the Egret Reef, 7 nautical miles (13 km) east of Monkhouse Point, Queensland, Australia. She was refloated on 6 March and taken in to Cairns, where she was condemned.[289] |
President Grant | ![]() | The War Shipping Administration troop transport bound for Milne Bay grounded on Uluma Reef about 70 nautical miles (130 km) off the coast of New Guinea (11°07′N 150°58′E / 11.117°N 150.967°E / 11.117; 150.967) and was a constructive total loss after removal of all personnel and part of the cargo.[290][291] |
Rod el Farag | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship (55 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Beirut, Lebanon (33°48′N 34°51′E / 33.800°N 34.850°E / 33.800; 34.850) by U-407 (![]() |
Taisoku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Taisoku Maru-class auxiliary transport (2,473 GRT 1918) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Halmahera, Malaku Islands (02°00′S 127°40′E / 2.000°S 127.667°E / -2.000; 127.667) by USS Cod (![]() |
28 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Akiura Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Akiura Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 90 miles (140 km) north west of Manokawarki, New Guinea (00°15′N 132°53′E / 0.250°N 132.883°E / 0.250; 132.883) by USS Balao (![]() ![]() |
Giuseppe Cesira | ![]() | World War II: The transport boat, that had run aground on rocks previously, was captured by Yugoslav Partizans and scuttled by burning.[295] |
Haraelis | ![]() | World War II: The transport boat was sunk in a gun battle with the patrol boats PC-2 Makola and PC-3 Skampo (![]() |
KEMTSchch-34 | ![]() | The K-15/M-17-class river minesweeping launch was sunk on this date. |
Kaiko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Kaiko Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in Noda Anchorage, Paramushiro (50°02′N 155°26′E / 50.033°N 155.433°E / 50.033; 155.433) by USS Sand Lance (![]() |
M-108 | ![]() | World War II: The M-class submarine struck a mine and sank in Kongsfjord.[15] |
Maria Jose | ![]() | World War II: The transport boat was sunk in a gun battle with the patrol boats PC-2 Makola and PC-3 Skampo (![]() |
Promontore | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Split, Yugoslavia in an Allied air raid.[15] |
Sakura Maru No. 1 | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca off Penang, Malaya by HMS Tactician (![]() |
Shoho Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Mikage Maru No. 20-class auxiliary transport ship (2,723 GRT 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 90 miles (140 km) north west of Manokawarki, New Guinea (00°15′N 132°53′E / 0.250°N 132.883°E / 0.250; 132.883) by USS Balao (![]() ![]() |
Utide Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (8°57′N 132°52′E / 8.950°N 132.867°E / 8.950; 132.867) by USS Sargo (![]() |
V 1309 Kapitän Stemmer | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot collided with V 811 Hugo Homann (![]() |
29 February
Ship | State | Description |
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Ascot | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (7,005 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) north west of Diego Suarez, Madagascar (05°00′S 63°00′E / 5.000°S 63.000°E / -5.000; 63.000) by I-37 (![]() ![]() |
Behar | ![]() | World War II, Japanese Indian Ocean Raid: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean by the cruiser (Tone (![]() |
Chietti | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Cépet, Var, France (43°02′N 5°19′E / 43.033°N 5.317°E / 43.033; 5.317) by HMS Uproar (![]() |
Käpitan Diederichsen | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Ist: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Adriatic Sea by Le Terrible (![]() |
Kelkheim | ![]() | The cargo ship was sunk in a collision south of Rautingen, Norway.[305] |
HMS LCP(L) 541 | ![]() | The landing craft personnel (large) was lost on this date. |
Palma | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,419 GRT, 1941) was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea 400 nautical miles (740 km) south of Ceylon (5°51′N 79°38′E / 5.850°N 79.633°E / 5.850; 79.633) by U-183 (![]() ![]() |
R-194 | ![]() | World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft off Corfu, Greece.[156] |
Riga | ![]() | The cargo ship was wrecked off Kirkenes, Norway.[308] |
Sakito Maru | ![]() | World War II: Matsu Maru Transportation Convoy: The Sakito Maru-class auxiliary transport ship (a.k.a. Sakido Maru) was torpedoed and damaged in the East China Sea by USS Trout (![]() ![]() |
TID 51 | ![]() | The TID-class tug capsized and sank in the North Sea. She was being towed from Harwich, Essex to Hull, Yorkshire.[311] |
USS Trout | ![]() | World War II: Matsu Maru Transportation Convoy: The Tambor-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the East China Sea (22°40′N 131°45′E / 22.667°N 131.750°E / 22.667; 131.750) by Asashimo (![]() |
UJ 201 | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Ist: The submarine chaser, a former Gabbiano-class corvette, was sunk by Le Fantasque and Le Terrible (both ![]() |
Uchide Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TAPA-02: The British WWI B Class standard cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 120 miles (190 km) north of Palau (08°57′N 132°52′E / 8.950°N 132.867°E / 8.950; 132.867) by USS Sargo (![]() ![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
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A C C #50 | ![]() | The 7-gross register ton, 32.1-foot (9.8 m) scow was destroyed by fire in Lynn Canal in Southeast Alaska.[269] |
F 770 | ![]() | World War II: The Marinefährprahm was damaged in an Allied air raid on Porto Ercole or Livorno on 14, 17 or 18 January and was beached.[15] |
KT 31 | ![]() | World War II: The Kriegstransporter was sunk in an Allied air raid on Porto Ercole or Livorno on 14, 17 or 18 February.[15] |
HMS LCM 192 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost in British home waters.[21] |
HMS LCM 234 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost in British home waters.[21] |
HMS LCM 254 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost in British home waters.[21] |
HMS LCM 270 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost. |
HMS LCM 279 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost in British home waters.[21] |
HMS LCM 282 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost in British home waters.[21] |
HMS LCM 327 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost in British home waters.[21] |
HMS LCM 329 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost in British home waters.[21] |
HMS LCM 367 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost in British home waters.[21] |
HMS LCT 375 | ![]() | The landing craft tank was lost in the Mediterranean Sea.[315] |
HMS LCV 894 | ![]() | The landing craft vehicle was lost while in service with the Royal Army Service Corps at Rothesay, Scotland. |
HMS LCV(P) 1066 | ![]() | World War II: The landing craft vehicle and personnel was lost in the vicinity of Richborough, Kent, England, during an exercise.[21] |
USS Onyx | ![]() | The armed yacht was in collision with another vessel and was severely damaged. She was consequently withdrawn from service and designated as a target ship. |
R 39 | ![]() | World War II: The R 25-class mineseeper was sunk in an Allied air raid on Porto Ercole or Livorno on 14, 17 or 18 February.[15] |
Shoan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Shoan Maru-class transport was torpedoed and damaged by the submarine USS Whale (![]() ![]() |
Taiyo Maru | ![]() | World War II:Battle of Kwajalein: The Tenyo Maru class naval trawler/auxiliary storeship was strafed by USN aircraft near Eller Island, Kwajalein Atoll and subsequently is beached at Eller Island between 28 January and 1 February. On 5 February fires machine guns at troops of the 17th US Infantry Regt. on the island. The next day she is machine gunned by USS LCI-438 (![]() |
USS Thompson | ![]() | The Clemson-class destroyer was scuttled in shallow water in San Francisco Bay in California for use as a training target. |
UJ 207 | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser, a former Gabbiano-class corvette, was sunk by Allied aircraft at Breda, Girona, Italy.[312] |
Unknown ships | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Kwajalein: Two tugboats or picket boats were strafed by United States Navy aircraft near Eller Island, Kwajalein Atoll and were subsequently beached at Eller Island between 28 January and 1 February. On 2 February one of them was shelled by USS YMS-90 and USS YMS-383 (both ![]() |
V 712 Chemnitz | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot was lost. |
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