List of shipwrecks in June 1943
The list of shipwrecks in June 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during June 1943.
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1 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Birka | ![]() | World War II: The hospital ship struck a mine laid by L-22 (![]() |
DB-50 | ![]() | World War II: The No. 1-class landing boat was sunk by German fighters off Gelendzhik, Russia.[4] |
John Morgan | ![]() | The Liberty ship collided with Montana (![]() |
Mischief | ![]() | The 9-gross register ton, 34.8-foot (10.6 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Ketchikan, Territory of Alaska.[7] |
Noborikawa Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Sagami Bay by USS Trigger (![]() |
Salabangka | ![]() | World War II: Convoy CD 20: The cargo ship (6,586 GRT, 1920) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (31°08′S 30°18′E / 31.133°S 30.300°E / -31.133; 30.300) by U-178 (![]() ![]() |
Shch-406 | ![]() | World War II. The submarine was bombed and sunk at Steinskär by Arado Ar 196 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.[2] |
U-418 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Bay of Biscay north west of Cape Ortegal, Portugal (47°05′N 8°55′W / 47.083°N 8.917°W / 47.083; -8.917) by a rocket attack by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 236 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[10] |
2 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Castore | ![]() | World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spartivento by the Allied destroyers HMS Jervis (![]() ![]() |
Eika Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Macau by USS Tambor (![]() |
U-105 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar, French West Africa by the Free French Air Force Potez-CAMS 141 aircraft Antarès with the loss of all 53 crew.[13] |
U-202 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland by HMS Starling (![]() |
U-521 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°43′N 73°16′W / 37.717°N 73.267°W / 37.717; -73.267) by USS PC-565 (![]() |
3 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Boris | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,166 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ascension Island (7°14′S 18°41′W / 7.233°S 18.683°W / -7.233; -18.683) by U-180 (![]() |
Halma | ![]() | World War II: Convoy BX 55: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (44°17′N 62°23′W / 44.283°N 62.383°W / 44.283; -62.383). All 48 people aboard were rescued by the sailing vessel Caroline Rose (![]() |
Henri Desprez | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea (39°13′N 16°01′E / 39.217°N 16.017°E / 39.217; 16.017) by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Montanan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by I-27 (![]() |
4 June
Ship | State | Description |
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USS PC-496 | ![]() | World War II: The PC-461-class submarine chaser was mined and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerte, Tunisia (37°23′N 09°52′E / 37.383°N 9.867°E / 37.383; 9.867). Five crewmen were killed.[20] |
U-308 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea north east of the Faroe Islands (64°28′N 3°09′W / 64.467°N 3.150°W / 64.467; -3.150) by HMS Truculent (![]() |
U-594 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°55′N 9°25′W / 35.917°N 9.417°W / 35.917; -9.417) in a rocket attack by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 50 crew.[22] |
5 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Altenfels | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south of Bergen, Norway, by HNoMS MTB-620 and HNoMS MTB-626 (both ![]() |
Dumra | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (2,304 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean north east of Durban, South Africa (28°15′S 33°20′E / 28.250°S 33.333°E / -28.250; 33.333) by U-198 (![]() |
H8 | ![]() | World War II: The Holland 602 type submarine was bombed and sunk at La Spezia by Royal Air Force aircraft. Raised and scrapped. There were no casualty.[26][27] |
Reigh Count | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with Chagres (![]() |
Shintoku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Shintoku Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was sunk south west of Buin in the Bougainville Strait (07°00′S 155°35′E / 7.000°S 155.583°E / -7.000; 155.583) by American carrier-based aircraft.[12][30] |
U-217 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIID submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (30°18′N 42°50′W / 30.300°N 42.833°W / 30.300; -42.833) by Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft based on USS Bogue (![]() |
6 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Conegliano | ![]() | World War II: The ship was sunk by aircraft off Olbia, Sardinia with some loss of life. She was refloated on 5 March 1949 but sank again.[32] |
Dunarea-1 | ![]() | World War II: The lighter was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea.[33] |
Erg | ![]() | The tug was run down by Norelg (![]() |
Heinrich von Plauen | ![]() | World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Domesnes, Latvia by Soviet Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft. Three crew were killed.[12][35][36] |
Kaliope S | ![]() | World War II: The lighter was sunk by a mine in the Black Sea. Later raised.[37] |
MO-039 | ![]() | World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk by German fighters of JG 52 off Anapa, Russia.[36] |
Nagashige Maru No. 2 | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States by USS S-30 (![]() |
HMS Sargasso | ![]() | World War II: The armed yacht (223 GRT, 1926) was sunk by a mine off the Isle of Wight. Two crew were killed.[38][39] |
Shinei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Basalin Strait by USS Tautog (![]() |
TKA-46 | ![]() | The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by German fighters of JG 52 off Anapa, Russia.[36] |
TKA-66 | ![]() | The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by German fighters of JG 52 off Anapa, Russia.[36] |
William King | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off South Africa (30°25′S 34°15′E / 30.417°S 34.250°E / -30.417; 34.250) by U-198 (![]() ![]() |
7 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Gaspar de Portola | ![]() | The Liberty ship ran aground on the Quita Sueño Reef, Colombia. She was refloated but declared a constructive total loss.[43] |
Harrier | ![]() | World War II: The coaster (193 GRT, 1892) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (25°50′S 33°20′E / 25.833°S 33.333°E / -25.833; 33.333) by U-181 (![]() |
MO-102 | ![]() | World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was sunk by a mine off Lavensaari in the Gulf of Finland.[45][46][47] |
MO-123 | ![]() | The MO-4-class patrol vessel was heavily damaged by a mine off Lavensaari in the Gulf of Finland. She was not repaired.[45][46][47] |
8 June
Ship | State | Description |
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HA-32 and two unknown midget submarines | ![]() | World War II: Evacuation of Kiska: The last three midget submarines (46 t, 1941) were scuttled at Kiska, Aleutians as the Japanese preparated to evacuate the island. Three wrecks of midget submarines were also blown up the same day.[48] |
Kahoku Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy P-607: The Kanan Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 119 nautical miles (220 km; 137 mi) north of Koror, Palau (09°30′N 134°32′E / 9.500°N 134.533°E / 9.500; 134.533) by USS Finback (![]() ![]() |
Mutsu | ![]() | The Nagato-class battleship was sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Hashirajima by an internal explosion. |
10 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Birka | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary ship struck a mine and sank in Trondheimsfjord off Trondheim, Norway with the loss of about 400 of the about 800 people aboard.[50] |
Esso Gettysburg | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°02′N 79°17′W / 31.033°N 79.283°W / 31.033; -79.283) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
Iro | ![]() | World War II: The fleet oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Tinosa (![]() |
KT 12 | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
11 June
Ship | State | Description |
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I-24 | ![]() | World War II: The Type C submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north-north-east of Shemya, Alaska by USS PC-487 (![]() |
Genoa Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-204: The Genoa Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Babelthuap Island, Palau, northwest of Palau road entrance (07°35′N 134°28′E / 7.583°N 134.467°E / 7.583; 134.467) by USS Finback (![]() |
Hide Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Hide Maru-class auxiliary transport ship (a.k.a Hinode Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the Steffan Strait by USS Silversides (![]() |
Jinbu Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 2082:The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States by USS S-30 (![]() |
MAS 539 | ![]() | World War II: The MAS 526-class MAS boat was sunk at Lampedusa by US aircraft.[59] |
MAS 564 | ![]() | World War II: The MAS 552-class MAS boat was sunk at Lampedusa by American aircraft.[60] |
Perseverance | ![]() | The 16-gross register ton 39-foot (11.9 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire in Icy Strait between Excursion Inlet and Hoonah, Territory of Alaska.[61] |
USS PT-22 | ![]() | The patrol torpedo boat was beached and abandoned near Adak in the Aleutian Islands during a williwaw. She was salvaged, repaired, and returned to service.[61][62][63] |
Seinan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tsugaru Strait by USS Runner (![]() |
U-417 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VII submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (63°20′N 10°30′W / 63.333°N 10.500°W / 63.333; -10.500) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[65] |
HMAS Wallaroo | ![]() | The Bathurst-class corvette collided in the Pacific Ocean off Fremantle, Western Australia with Henry Gilbert Costin (![]() |
12 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Birgit | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Kerch Strait by Douglas Boston aircraft of the Soviet Air Force.[12][66] |
Palima | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,179 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south west of Beirut, Lebanon (33°36′N 35°15′E / 33.600°N 35.250°E / 33.600; 35.250) by U-97 (![]() |
USS R-12 | ![]() | The R-class submarine sank in a diving accident while conducting torpedo trials in the Florida Strait (24°24′N 81°38′W / 24.400°N 81.633°W / 24.400; -81.633) south of Key West. 40 crewmen and 2 Brazilian Navy observers died. There were 5 survivors.[68][69][70] |
U-118 | ![]() | World War II: The Type XB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (30°49′N 33°49′W / 30.817°N 33.817°W / 30.817; -33.817) by Grumman TBM Avenger aircraft based on USS Bogue (![]() |
13 June
Ship | State | Description |
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USCGC Escanaba | ![]() | World War II: Convoy GS 24: The A-class cutter was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°50′N 52°00′W / 60.833°N 52.000°W / 60.833; -52.000) by a mine or torpedo with the loss of all but two of her 105 crew. |
I-9 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A1 submarine was shelled, depth charged, and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kiska, Alaska Territory, United States (58°08′N 177°38′E / 58.133°N 177.633°E / 58.133; 177.633) by USS Frazier (![]() |
Stadt Emden | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk south of Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands by Royal Air Force aircraft.[74] |
Suzuya Maru | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea by USS Guardfish (![]() |
V 1109 Mähren | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder by Royal Air Force aircraft.[12] |
14 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Maiden | ![]() | World War II: The Empire Cadet-class coastal tanker was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantelleria, Italy. The wreck was sold in 1947 to Italian buyers. Raised in June 1948, repaired and returned to service.[76] |
Hellenis | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft while under repairs at Naples, Italy.[77] |
HMMGB 648 | ![]() | World War II: The Fairmile D motor gun boat (90/107 t, 1943) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantelleria.[78] |
Konan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-704: The Somedono Maru-class auxiliary troop transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (06°05′N 122°23′E / 6.083°N 122.383°E / 6.083; 122.383) 430 nautical miles (800 km) south east of Palau by USS Sargo (![]() |
M-83 | ![]() | World War II: The M-class minesweeper was sunk after being attacked by British motor torpedo boats, near Jersey Channel Islands at 44°8′N 01°56.9′W / 44.133°N 1.9483°W / 44.133; -1.9483. 70 crew were lost.[80] |
M-343 | ![]() | World War II: The M-class minesweeper was sunk after being attacked by HMS Ashanti (![]() ![]() |
Ringulv | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,702 GRT, 1903) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Messina, Sicily, Italy (37°54′N 15°42′E / 37.900°N 15.700°E / 37.900; 15.700) by HMS United (![]() |
Rosandra | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed by HMS Tactician (![]() |
U-334 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland (58°16′N 28°20′W / 58.267°N 28.333°W / 58.267; -28.333) by HMS Jed and HMS Pelican (both ![]() |
U-564 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (44°17′N 10°25′W / 44.283°N 10.417°W / 44.283; -10.417) by an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley aircraft of 10 OTU, Royal Air Force with the loss of 28 of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by U-185 (![]() |
Valentino Coda | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea (38°52′N 15°27′E / 38.867°N 15.450°E / 38.867; 15.450) by HMS Unruly (![]() |
15 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Athelmonarch | ![]() | World War II: The tanker (8,995 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Jaffa, Palestine (32°20′N 34°39′E / 32.333°N 34.650°E / 32.333; 34.650) by U-97 (![]() ![]() |
BTSC-411 Zashchitnik | ![]() | World War II: The Project 53 Type minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of Suchumi by U-24 (![]() ![]() |
F 121 | ![]() | World War II: The Marinefährprahm was sunk by a mine off Feodosia, Crimea (44°57′N 35°26′E / 44.950°N 35.433°E / 44.950; 35.433).[94] |
Høegh Silverdawn | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (7,715 GRT, 1940) was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south east of the Coco Islands (25°40′S 92°00′E / 25.667°S 92.000°E / -25.667; 92.000) by Michel (![]() |
Koyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Kyushu by USS Gunnel (![]() |
M-483 | ![]() | World War II: The M-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk between Sark and Alderney, Channel Islands by Westland Whirlwind aircraft of 263 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[12][97] |
Sanraku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The fleet oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea (04°58′N 119°37′E / 4.967°N 119.617°E / 4.967; 119.617) near Cape Lovieanne, Borneo by USS Trout (![]() |
Shinju Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Honshu by USS Sailfish (![]() |
Tullio | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Vaticano (38°25′N 15°47′E / 38.417°N 15.783°E / 38.417; 15.783) by HMS Ultor (![]() |
16 June
Ship | State | Description |
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MacVeigh | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground on a reef at Nizki, Alaska Territory. Pulled off by USS Ute (![]() |
No. 1353 | ![]() | World War II: The lighter was sunk by a mine in the Kerch Strait.[102] |
Portmar | ![]() | World War II: Convoy GP 55: The transport was torpedoed and sunk by I-174 (![]() |
San Ernesto | ![]() | World War II: The tanker (8,078 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and shelled in the Indian Ocean south east of the Chagos Archipelago (09°18′S 80°20′E / 9.300°S 80.333°E / -9.300; 80.333) by I-37 (![]() ![]() |
Sperrbrecher 21 Nestor | ![]() | World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the Gironde Estuary with the loss of two of her crew.[12][107] |
Terni | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk off Cape Mollini, Catania by HMS Unison (![]() |
U-97 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Haifa, Palestine (33°00′N 34°00′E / 33.000°N 34.000°E / 33.000; 34.000) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 459 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force with the loss of 27 of her 48 crew.[110] |
17 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Ferncastle | ![]() | World War II: The tanker (9,940 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean by LS-4 (![]() ![]() |
HV 12 | ![]() | World War II: The HV 11-class guard ship, a former Rendell-class gunboat, was sunk by Allied aircraft at Wielingen. |
I-178 | ![]() | World War II: The Kaidai VII type submarine was attacked and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) off Coffs Harbour, New South Wales by two Bristol Beaufort aircraft of 32 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. Lost with all 89 hands.[112] |
Myoko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 1142: The Myoko Maru-class auxiliary transport (5,086 GRT 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north-north-east of Rabaul, New Guinea (04°04′S 154°03′E / 4.067°S 154.050°E / -4.067; 154.050) by USS Drum (![]() ![]() |
Narvik | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,842 GRT, 1940) struck a mine and sank in the Elbe.[12] |
USS SC-740 | ![]() | The SC-497-class submarine chaser ran aground and sank on the Great Barrier Reef, off the east coast of Australia (15°32′S 147°06′E / 15.533°S 147.100°E / -15.533; 147.100).[114] |
WBS 1 Hermann | ![]() | World War II: The weather ship was scuttled in Hansa Bay, Greenland. |
Yoma | ![]() | World War II: Convoy GTX 2: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Derna, Libya (33°03′N 22°04′E / 33.050°N 22.067°E / 33.050; 22.067) by U-81 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
18 June
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS LCT 358 | ![]() | The landing craft tank Mk 3 (350/640 t, 1942) was lost in the Mediterranean Sea.[116] |
HMS LCT 395 | ![]() | World War II: The landing craft tank Mk 3 (350/640 t, 1942) was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea after being damaged by a mine.[117] |
USS Ronaki | ![]() | The auxiliary motor schooner/depot ship was wrecked on a reef and sank at Norfolk Island.[118][119][120] |
19 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Barbarigo | ![]() | World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by American aircraft.[12][121] |
Henry Knox | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off the Maldives (0°01′S 71°15′E / 0.017°S 71.250°E / -0.017; 71.250) by I-37 (![]() |
Hong Kong Maru | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea off Kyushu by USS Gunnel (![]() |
Miyadono Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy P-614: The British WWI B-class standard cargo ship/transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km; 290 mi) north of Manus Island, Admiralties, Papua New Guinea (01°52′N 148°00′E / 1.867°N 148.000°E / 1.867; 148.000) by USS Growler (![]() ![]() |
Miyasho Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Honshu, Japan by USS Sculpin (![]() |
Pelotasóide | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Salinas (0°24′S 47°36′W / 0.400°S 47.600°W / -0.400; -47.600) by U-590 (![]() ![]() |
Sagami Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Honshu by USS Sculpin (![]() |
Tokiwa Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SHI-809: The Toyooka Maru-class transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Kyushu (32°31′N 126°17′E / 32.517°N 126.283°E / 32.517; 126.283) by USS Gunnel (![]() |
Uisko | ![]() | World War II: The Tursas-class gunboat was sunk in the Gulf of Finland north of the Keri Lighthouse by Soviet aircraft.[127] |
UJ 1708 Roland | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft off Feistein Lighthouse, Norway.[12][128] |
20 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Meiten Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Meiten Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 225 nautical miles (417 km) west north west of Saipan (15°57′N 140°57′E / 15.950°N 140.950°E / 15.950; 140.950) by USS Tautog (![]() |
Olbia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS United (![]() |
Santa Maria | ![]() | World War II: The Type C2 cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of Dakar, French West Africa with the loss of one of her 87 crew. The survivors abandoned ship, but later reboarded her when she was taken in tow by two Free French Naval Forces tugs. Santa Maria was subsequently repaired and returned to service in December 1943.[130] |
Shojin Maru | ![]() | World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Seawolf (![]() |
U-388 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (57°36′N 31°20′W / 57.600°N 31.333°W / 57.600; -31.333) by a United States Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft with the loss of all 47 crew. |
USS YF-401 | ![]() | The self-propelled covered lighter sank in a storm in the Atlantic Ocean (35°07′N 69°00′W / 35.117°N 69.000°W / 35.117; -69.000) between North Carolina and Bermuda.[132] |
21 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Brinkburn | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TE 22: The cargo ship (1,598 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk at Algiers, Algeria (36°53′N 2°22′E / 36.883°N 2.367°E / 36.883; 2.367) by U-73 (![]() |
Foula | ![]() | World War II: The Norwegian-crewed cargo ship (109 GRT, 1910) was bombed and damaged in Varangerfjord by Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft of the Luftwaffe while trying to escape into Soviet Union waters. Two of the four people aboard were killed. Foula was later scuttled by TKA-13 (![]() |
Hong Kong Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Hong Kong Maru-class auxiliary gunboat was sunk by an explosion, possibly a mine or torpedo, in the Pacific Ocean two nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) off Ojika Jima Lighthouse (33°13′N 128°45′E / 33.217°N 128.750°E / 33.217; 128.750).[135][136] |
Venezia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 300 nautical miles (560 km) south east of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (25°50′S 38°38′W / 25.833°S 38.633°W / -25.833; -38.633) by U-513 (![]() |
22 June
Ship | State | Description |
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I-7 | ![]() | World War II: The Junsen III (I-7-class) submarine was shelled and damaged by USS Monaghan (![]() |
Lot | ![]() | World War II: Convoy UGS 10: The Tarn-class oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°56′N 43°10′W / 23.933°N 43.167°W / 23.933; -43.167) by U-572 (![]() ![]() |
USS LST-333 | ![]() | World War II: Convoy Elastic: The landing ship tank was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Cape Corbelin, Algeria (36°59′N 4°01′E / 36.983°N 4.017°E / 36.983; 4.017) by U-593 (![]() ![]() |
USS SC-751 | ![]() | The SC-497-class submarine chaser ran aground on a reef off Cape Range, Australia (21°56′S 113°53′E / 21.933°S 113.883°E / -21.933; 113.883). One officer drowned while all other crew were saved. The ship sank on 16 September during salvage operations.[141][142][143] |
23 June
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Aludra | ![]() | World War II: The Crater-class cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Solomon Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south of the eastern tip of San Cristobal Island (11°35′S 162°08′E / 11.583°S 162.133°E / -11.583; 162.133) by Ro-103 (![]() ![]() |
USS Deimos | ![]() | World War II: The Crater-class cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Solomon Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south of the eastern tip of San Cristobal Island (11°35′S 162°08′E / 11.583°S 162.133°E / -11.583; 162.133) by Ro-103 (![]() ![]() |
DB-6 | ![]() | The No. 1-class landing boat was lost on this date. |
Pomo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°10′N 15°19′E / 37.167°N 15.317°E / 37.167; 15.317) by HMS Unshaken (![]() |
Sagara Maru | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary seaplane tender was torpedoed and damaged off Mikomoto Island south east of Cape Omaezaki Lighthouse, Honshu by USS Harder (![]() ![]() |
Shetland | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,846 GRT, 1921) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of four of her 34 crew.[12][146] |
UJ 2212 Pescagel | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea Allied aircraft.[12] |
Volturo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (3,424 GRT, 1914) was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 1+1⁄2 nautical miles (2.8 km) west north west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40 with the loss of three of her 46 crew.[12][147] |
24 June
Ship | State | Description |
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British Venture | ![]() | World War II: The tanker (4,696 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk by I-27 (![]() ![]() |
Jeane | ![]() | The 36-gross register ton, 58.8-foot (17.9 m) motor cargo vessel was destroyed by fire at Cordova, Territory of Alaska.[149] |
Jürgensby | ![]() | The cargo ship foundered off Cape Arkona, Germany.[150][151] |
U-119 | ![]() | World War II: The Type XB submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (44°59′N 12°24′W / 44.983°N 12.400°W / 44.983; -12.400) by HMS Starling (![]() |
U-194 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland (59°00′N 26°18′W / 59.000°N 26.300°W / 59.000; -26.300) by a United States Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft with the loss of all 54 crew.[153] |
U-200 | ![]() | ![]() World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland (58°15′N 25°25′W / 58.250°N 25.417°W / 58.250; -25.417) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 68 crew.[154] |
U-449 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°00′N 11°59′W / 45.000°N 11.983°W / 45.000; -11.983) by HMS Kite, HMS Wild Goose, HMS Woodpecker and HMS Wren (all ![]() |
25 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Iburi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Honshu by USS Sailfish (![]() |
Iris | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by Allied aircraft at Messina, Sicily. She was refloated in 1947-48, repaired and returned to service.[156] |
Nisr | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship (80 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Gaza by U-81 (![]() |
26 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Lebed | ![]() | World War II: The drifterboat was badly damaged by German fighter-bombers Fw 190 off Cape Gorodetsky, Barents Sea and sank after reaching shallow waters. There were 3 wounded.[158] |
HMS MGB 644 | ![]() | World War II: The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat (90/107 t, 1942) was damaged by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily and scuttled.[159] |
MO-121 | ![]() | The MO-4-class patrol vessel was badly damaged by German fighter-bombers Fw 190 off Cape Gorodetsky, Barents Sea and was scuttled some hours later. Of her 29 crew, 11 were killed and 17 wounded.[158] |
Nelly | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship (80 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-81 (![]() |
Shinryu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The transport ran aground in heavy weather off Matsuwa-To (48°02′N 153°17′E / 48.033°N 153.283°E / 48.033; 153.283). The storm continues for the next three days. On 29 June the stranded ship caught fire, blew up and sank (48°06′N 153°15′E / 48.100°N 153.250°E / 48.100; 153.250). Two Daihatsu barges rescued 11 crewmen and some military passengers. 97 military passengers and 32 crewmen were killed.[161] |
Shozan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 3625: The Imperial Japanese Navy-requisitioned cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of Hachijo Jima off Honshu (33°13′N 139°30′E / 33.217°N 139.500°E / 33.217; 139.500) by USS Jack (![]() |
Snetok | ![]() | World War II: The motor boat was sunk by German fighter-bombers Fw 190 off Cape Gorodetsky, Barents Sea. There was one wounded.[158] |
Toufic Allah | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship (75 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west south west of Beirut, Lebanon by U-81 (![]() |
Toyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 3625: The Toyo Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of Hachijo Jima off Honshu (33°13′N 139°30′E / 33.217°N 139.500°E / 33.217; 139.500) by USS Jack (![]() ![]() |
27 June
Ship | State | Description |
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RFA Abbeydale | ![]() | World War II: Convoy XTG 2: The tanker (8,299 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (36°53′N 1°55′E / 36.883°N 1.917°E / 36.883; 1.917) by U-73 (![]() |
Michalios | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (3,742 GRT, 1908) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west of Latakia, Syria by U-81 (![]() |
Quirinale | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was bombed and beached at Santa Maura, Greece. She was broken up in Greece after the end of World War II.[167] |
Sebastian Cermeno | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (28°50′S 50°20′E / 28.833°S 50.333°E / -28.833; 50.333) by U-511 (![]() ![]() |
Strassburg | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk during an air raid at Hamburg, Germany, by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was refloated on 14 August, repaired and returned to service.[170] |
28 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Bari | ![]() | World War II: The Pillau-class cruiser was bombed and sunk at Livorno by aircraft of the United States Eighth Air Force. |
Campania | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Livorno by aircraft of the United States Eighth Air Force.[12] |
Dah Puh | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,974 GRT, 1922) was torpedoed, broke in two and sunk by I-27 (![]() |
Linz | ![]() | World War II: The minelayer was sunk by limpet mines placed by saboteurs, while under construction in Odense, Denmark. Later raised and repaired.[171][172] |
Shotoku Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Rota, Marianas Islands by USS Tunny (![]() |
Tenkai Maru | ![]() | World War II: The scout ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean between Truk and Rabaul, New Guinea by USS Peto (![]() |
V 2019 Adolf Hitler | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and severely damaged in the Scheldt and was consequently beached.[12] |
Vernon City | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,748 GRT, 1929) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°30′S 27°30′W / 4.500°S 27.500°W / -4.500; -27.500) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
29 June
Ship | State | Description |
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Bolzaneto | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Sportsman (![]() |
USCGC CG-83421 | ![]() | The 83-foot patrol boat collided with USCGC CG-831330 (![]() |
USS Redwing | ![]() | World War II: The Lapwing-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerte, Algeria. |
Shinryu Maru | ![]() | The Tenryu Maru-class auxiliary transport (4,935 GRT 1937) ran aground on 26 June in heavy weather while trying to anchor off Matsuwa-To, Kuriles (48°02′N 153°17′E / 48.033°N 153.283°E / 48.033; 153.283). In the next few days, her crew tried unsuccessfully to break free of the grounding. Just after midnight on 29 June an explosion due to unknown cause set the ship afire. Most survivors tried to swim to Banjo-jima in cold and stormy seas, some being picked up by two Daihatsu barges. At 0330 hrs, fire detonated ammunition and the ship blew up and sank, taking down 32 crewmen and 97 passengers and gunners.[175] |
30 June
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Hulbert | ![]() | ![]() |
Imperial | ![]() | The 7-gross register ton, 31.9-foot (9.7 m) fishing vessel sank at Juneau, Territory of Alaska.[176] |
MFK-5701 | ![]() | World War II: The fishing vessel was captured in the Black Sea by ShCh-201 (![]() |
USS McCawley | ![]() | World War II: The McCawley-class attack transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Rendova Island, New Georgia by Japanese aircraft with the loss of fifteen of her 1,295 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Farenholt and USS Ralph Talbot (both ![]() ![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Kingston | ![]() | World War II: The bow and stern sections of the K-class destroyer – which had been a constructive total loss since her sinking by German aircraft in drydock at Malta on 11 April 1942 and had already had her midships section scrapped – were scuttled as blockships between Selmun headland and Selmunett Island (or St Paul's Island) in northern Malta. |
USS Runner | ![]() | World War II: The Balao-class submarine was never heard from again after departing Midway Atoll for a patrol area in the Kuril Islands and in the waters off northern Japan. She apparently was lost on or sometime after 22 June. |
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