List of shipwrecks in October 1942
The list of shipwrecks in October 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during October 1942.
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1 October
For the sinking of the British cargo ship Siam II on this day, see the entry for 30 September 1942.
Ship | State | Description |
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Achilles | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) south east of Trinidad (9°06′N 59°48′W / 9.100°N 59.800°W / 9.100; -59.800) by U-202 (![]() |
Camila | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean (08°10′N 77°41′E / 8.167°N 77.683°E / 8.167; 77.683) by I-166 (![]() |
Empire Tennyson | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (9°27′N 60°05′W / 9.450°N 60.083°W / 9.450; -60.083) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
Katsuragi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The aircraft ferry was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea (05°38′S 153°08′E / 5.633°S 153.133°E / -5.633; 153.133) by USS Sturgeon (![]() |
V 2003 Loodsboot 7 | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by HMMGB 18, HMMGB 21, HMMGB 81, HMMGB 86, HMMTB 230 and HMMTB 234 (all ![]() |
M-118 | ![]() | World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk in the Black Sea off Cape Burnas (45°53′N 30°19′E / 45.883°N 30.317°E / 45.883; 30.317) by Sublocotenant Ghiculescu and Locotenant-Commandor Stihi Eugen (both ![]() |
HMMGB 18 | ![]() | World War II: The motor gun boat was sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling during an attack on a German convoy. One of her crew was killed.[7][11][12] |
Salzburg | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea east of Lake Shahany (45°54′N 30°19′E / 45.900°N 30.317°E / 45.900; 30.317) by M-118 (![]() |
Thule | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by HMMGB 18, HMMGB 21, HMMGB 81, HMMGB 86, HMMTB 230 and HMMTB 234 (all ![]() |
Tosei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Japan by USS Nautilus (![]() |
Yomei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Kingfish (![]() |
Zuiyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (16°15′N 119°43′E / 16.250°N 119.717°E / 16.250; 119.717) by USS Cabrilla (![]() |
2 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Alcoa Transport | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Trinidad (9°03′N 60°10′W / 9.050°N 60.167°W / 9.050; -60.167) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
Aneroid | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) off Georgetown, British Guiana (8°24′N 59°12′W / 8.400°N 59.200°W / 8.400; -59.200) by U-175 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Curacoa | ![]() | The Ceres-class cruiser was rammed, cut in half, and sunk north of Ireland (55°50′N 08°38′W / 55.833°N 8.633°W / 55.833; -8.633) by RMS Queen Mary (![]() |
Hans Rolshoven | ![]() | World War II: The Hans Rolshoven-class seaplane tender was sunk by a mine at Bornholm, Denmark. She was salvaged in July 1943 and towed to Sassnitz. |
Lisbon Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Lyons Maru-class transport ship, carrying 1,816 British prisoners of war (POWs) and 778 Imperial Japanese Army troops, sank due to torpedo damage inflicted the previous day 20 mi (32 km) north of Chushan Island, China (29°57′N 122°56′E / 29.950°N 122.933°E / 29.950; 122.933) by USS Grouper (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMT Lord Stonehaven | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off the Eddystone Lighthouse by S-112 (![]() |
U-512 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC submarine was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°50′N 52°25′W / 6.833°N 52.417°W / 6.833; -52.417) by a Douglas B-18 Bolo aircraft of the 99th Bombardment Group, United States Army Air Force, with the loss of 51 of her 52 crew. The survivor was rescued by USS Ellis (![]() |
T-57 Udarnik | ![]() | World War II: The Udarnik-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland off Seiskari.[7] |
Veglia | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and shelled in the Adriatic Sea off Korcula, Yugoslavia by HMS Safari (![]() |
3 October
For the sinking of the American tanker Esso Williamsburg on this day, see the entry for 22 September 1942
Ship | State | Description |
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Kinkai Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan (38°46′N 142°02′E / 38.767°N 142.033°E / 38.767; 142.033) by USS Greenling (![]() |
HMS MGB 78 | ![]() | World War II: The BPB 72 foot-class motor gun boat was shelled and sunk off the Netherlands by Kriegsmarine surface ships. One of her crew was killed.[26][12] |
Mikoyan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Bengal by I-162 (![]() |
4 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Camden | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon by I-25 (![]() ![]() |
Caribstar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the mouth of the Orinoco River, Venezuela (8°30′N 59°37′W / 8.500°N 59.617°W / 8.500; -59.617) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
Robert H. Colley | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 209: The cargo ship was torpedoed by U-254 (![]() ![]() |
Setsuyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo shi was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Greenling (![]() |
Willemsplein | ![]() | The cargo ship was driven ashore near Cape English, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was a total loss.[36] |
5 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Eneo | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and damaged in the Adriatic Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
F 138 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was damaged beyond repair in the Black Sea off Ak-Burnu by a German mine and was towed to Kertch, Soviet Union, or sank while under tow. There were two wounded.[37][38] |
Larry Doheny | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean (42°20′N 125°02′W / 42.333°N 125.033°W / 42.333; -125.033) off the coast of Oregon by I-25 (![]() ![]() |
SG-12 Pommern | ![]() | World War II: The minelayer struck a mine and sank 1+1⁄2 nautical miles (2.8 km) south of Sanremo, Italy.[40] |
U-582 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Iceland (58°52′N 21°42′W / 58.867°N 21.700°W / 58.867; -21.700) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 46 crew.[41] |
U-619 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Iceland (58°41′N 22°58′W / 58.683°N 22.967°W / 58.683; -22.967) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew.[42] |
William A. McKenney | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Corocoro Island, Venezuela (8°35′N 59°20′W / 8.583°N 59.333°W / 8.583; -59.333) by U-175 (![]() ![]() |
6 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Tarpon | ![]() | The cargo ship was in distress in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (57°20′N 15°09′W / 57.333°N 15.150°W / 57.333; -15.150). She was taken in tow but was abandoned on 13 October. She capsized and sank the next day 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of South Uist, Outer Hebrides (57°24′N 7°45′W / 57.400°N 7.750°W / 57.400; -7.750).[44] |
I-22 | ![]() | World War II: The Type C1 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea south east of San Cristobal Island (11°22′S 162°20′E / 11.367°S 162.333°E / -11.367; 162.333) by a United States Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft with the loss of all 100 hands.[45] |
HMMGB 76 | ![]() | World War II: The BPB 72 foot-class motor gun boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by Kriegsmarine Schnellboote.[46] |
HMMTB 29 | ![]() | World War II: The BPB 70 foot-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in a collision in the North Sea with a Kriegsmarine Schnellboot.[47] |
Mina Daniel | ![]() | World War II: The tug was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea north east of Sulina (45°47′N 30°19′E / 45.783°N 30.317°E / 45.783; 30.317) by M-31 (![]() |
Taku | ![]() | The motor vessel was wrecked on the north end of Kayak Island, Territory of Alaska.[49] |
7 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Andalucia Star | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Palmas, Liberia (6°38′N 15°46′W / 6.633°N 15.767°W / 6.633; -15.767) by U-107 (![]() ![]() |
Boringia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Cape Town, Union of South Africa (35°09′S 16°32′E / 35.150°S 16.533°E / -35.150; 16.533) by U-159 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Caroline Moller | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 32: The Saint-class tug was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Cromer, Norfolk by S-80 (![]() |
Chickasaw City | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic]85 nautical miles (157 km) south south west of Cape Town (34°15′S 17°11′E / 34.250°S 17.183°E / -34.250; 17.183) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
Elbe | ![]() | World War II: The tug was sunk by Allied action.[56] |
Firethorn | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Cape Town (34°10′S 17°07′E / 34.167°S 17.117°E / -34.167; 17.117) by U-172 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ightham | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire.[59] |
Ilse | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 32: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer by S 105 (![]() |
Jessie Maersk | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 32: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer (53°06′00″N 1°24′30″E / 53.10000°N 1.40833°E / 53.10000; 1.40833) by S 117 (![]() |
HMML 339 | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 32: The Fairmile B motor launch was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer by S-62 (![]() |
Manon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk east south east of Masulipatam, India (15°00′N 80°30′E / 15.000°N 80.500°E / 15.000; 80.500) by I-162 (![]() |
Milcrest | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with Empire Lightning (![]() |
Naminoue Maru | ![]() | World War II: Oki Transportation Movement: Convoy Oki Part 1: The Naminoue Maru-class auxiliary troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Rabaul, New Britain Papua New Guinea (3°14′S 150°01′E / 3.233°S 150.017°E / -3.233; 150.017) by USS Sculpin (![]() ![]() |
Senkai Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Senkai Maru-class auxiliary stores ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea (1°55′N 153°42′E / 1.917°N 153.700°E / 1.917; 153.700) by USS Amberjack (![]() |
Sheaf Water | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 32: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Cromer (52°48′04″N 01°37′02″E / 52.80111°N 1.61722°E / 52.80111; 1.61722) by S 46 (![]() |
8 October
Ship | State | Description |
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City of Athens | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of Cape Town, Union of South Africa (33°40′S 17°03′E / 33.667°S 17.050°E / -33.667; 17.050) by U-179 (![]() ![]() |
Clan Mactavish | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 100 nautical miles (190 km) west south west of Cape Town (34°53′S 16°45′E / 34.883°S 16.750°E / -34.883; 16.750) by U-159 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Dandolo | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) off Ras el Tin, Egypt by British aircraft. There were no casualties.[7][72][73][74] |
Gaasterkerk | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa (34°20′S 18°10′E / 34.333°S 18.167°E / -34.333; 18.167) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Glendene | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (4°29′N 17°41′W / 4.483°N 17.683°W / 4.483; -17.683) by U-125 (![]() ![]() |
Hague Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Hague Maru-class cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū (34°01′N 135°06′E / 34.017°N 135.100°E / 34.017; 135.100) by USS Drum (![]() |
John Carter Rose | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (10°27′N 45°37′W / 10.450°N 45.617°W / 10.450; -45.617) by U-201 and U-202 (both ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Koumoundouros | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Cape Point, Union of South Africa (34°10′S 17°07′E / 34.167°S 17.117°E / -34.167; 17.117) by U-68 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
RO 46 Lauterfels | ![]() | World War II: The troopship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands (53°34′N 5°05′E / 53.567°N 5.083°E / 53.567; 5.083).[7][83] |
Lupa | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (33°41′N 11°44′E / 33.683°N 11.733°E / 33.683; 11.733) by HMS Unbending (![]() |
Pantelis | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south west of Cape Town (34°20′S 17°50′E / 34.333°S 17.833°E / -34.333; 17.833) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
V 6102 Polarstern | ![]() | World War II: The Polarstern-class naval whaler capsized and sank in dock at Moss, Norway. She was raised 24 October 1942. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. |
R 77, R 78, R 82, and R 86 | ![]() | World War II: The R 41-class R boats were sunk by mines in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France (51°02′N 1°22′E / 51.033°N 1.367°E / 51.033; 1.367).[22] |
Sarthe | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south south west of the Cape of Good Hope, Union of South Africa (34°50′S 18°40′E / 34.833°S 18.667°E / -34.833; 18.667) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Swiftsure | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east of the Cape of Good Hope (34°40′S 18°25′E / 34.667°S 18.417°E / -34.667; 18.417) by U-68 (![]() |
U-179 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic off Cape Town (33°28′S 17°05′E / 33.467°S 17.083°E / -33.467; 17.083) by HMS Active (![]() |
Varøy | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 33: The cargo ship collided with Francis Fladgate (![]() ![]() |
No. 21 | ![]() | The No. 33-class armored motor gunboat was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
9 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Alga | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Djerba, Tunisia by HMS Unbending (![]() |
Belgian Fighter | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south of Cape Town, Union of South Africa (35°00′S 18°30′E / 35.000°S 18.500°E / -35.000; 18.500) by U-68 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
BK-31 | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Stalingrad: The armoured motor gunboat was shelled and sunk in the Volga River at Stalingrad by German artillery. Four of her crew were killed.The wreck was salvaged in 2017 for restoration as a memorial.[93][94] |
Carolus | ![]() | World War II: Convoy NL 9: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (48°47′N 68°10′W / 48.783°N 68.167°W / 48.783; -68.167) by U-69 with the loss of eleven of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Arrowhead and HMCS Hepatica (both ![]() |
Charlotte B. | ![]() | The fishing vessel sank after striking a reef in the Geese Island Channel (56°45′N 153°53′W / 56.750°N 153.883°W / 56.750; -153.883 (Geese Island Channel)) at the southern end of Kodiak Island, Territory of Alaska.[96] |
Coloradan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Cape Town (35°47′S 14°34′E / 35.783°S 14.567°E / -35.783; 14.567) by U-159 (![]() ![]() |
Examelia | ![]() | World War II: The Design 1022 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Cape of Good Hope, Union of South Africa (34°52′S 18°30′E / 34.867°S 18.500°E / -34.867; 18.500) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Flensburg | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) off the coast of Surinam (10°45′N 46°48′W / 10.750°N 46.800°W / 10.750; -46.800) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
Hachimanzan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū by USS Drum (![]() |
Kreta | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Oronsay | ![]() | World War II: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) south west of Monrovia, Liberia (4°29′N 20°52′W / 4.483°N 20.867°W / 4.483; -20.867) by Archimede (![]() |
Pennington Court | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 103: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°18′N 27°55′W / 58.300°N 27.917°W / 58.300; -27.917) by U-254 (![]() |
Proserpina | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (35°45′N 23°13′E / 35.750°N 23.217°E / 35.750; 23.217) by HMS Traveller (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 143 Lola | ![]() | World War II: The sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Nieuwpoort, West Flanders, Belgium (51°13′N 2°44′E / 51.217°N 2.733°E / 51.217; 2.733). One source says five of her crew were killed, another says there were no casualties.[22][104][105] |
U-171 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Lorient, Morbihan, France (47°39′N 3°34′W / 47.650°N 3.567°W / 47.650; -3.567) with the loss of 22 of her 52 crew. |
10 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Atlas | ![]() | The ship was wrecked on Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom with the loss of eight of her nine crew.[106][107] |
Balaklava | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on "Chopi".[7] |
Carpati | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the mouth of the Sulina River (44°57′N 29°47′E / 44.950°N 29.783°E / 44.950; 29.783) by Shch-216 (![]() |
Duchess of Atholl | ![]() | World War II: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 200 nautical miles (370 km) east north east of Ascension Island (7°03′S 11°12′W / 7.050°S 11.200°W / -7.050; -11.200) by U-178 (![]() ![]() |
Enrichetta | ![]() | World War II: The cargo shi was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of the Peloponnese, Greece (37°11′N 21°26′E / 37.183°N 21.433°E / 37.183; 21.433) by HMS Unison (![]() |
Kamishi | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on "Chopi".[7] |
Lepse | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on "Chopi".[7] |
MO-175 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was shelled and sunk by Kriegsmarine Siebel ferries in Lake Ladoga near Sukho Island. Nine of her crew were rescued and made prisoners of war.[113][114] |
HMT Orcades | ![]() | World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 220 nautical miles (410 km) southwest of Cape Town, Union of South Africa (35°51′S 14°40′E / 35.850°S 14.667°E / -35.850; 14.667) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
Shigure Maru | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Samarinda, Borneo, Netherlands East Indies (01°01′S 117°22′E / 1.017°S 117.367°E / -1.017; 117.367) by USS Seadragon (![]() |
Tonan Maru No. 2 | ![]() | World War II: The Tonan Maru No. 2-class auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and sunk in shallow water inside Kavieng Harbour, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea by USS Amberjack (![]() |
11 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Agapenor | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°53′N 15°23′W / 6.883°N 15.383°W / 6.883; -15.383) by U-87 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
El Lago | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°03′N 46°15′W / 51.050°N 46.250°W / 51.050; -46.250) by U-615 (![]() |
Fubuki | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Fubuki-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal by ships of Task Force 64, United States Navy,[note 1] with the loss of 110 of her 219 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Hovey, USS McCalla and USS Trever (all ![]() |
Furutaka | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Furutaka-class cruiser was torpedoed, shelled, damaged off Cape Esperance by ships of Task Force 64, United States Navy. She sank just after midnight on 12 October 22 miles (35 km) north west of Savo Island (09°02′N 159°33′E / 9.033°N 159.550°E / 9.033; 159.550), with the loss of 33 or 101 of her 616 crew. Her captain and 517 other survivors were rescued by Hatsuyuki, Murakumo and Shirayuki (all ![]() |
L-16 | ![]() | World War II: The Leninets-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km; 580 mi) west of Seattle, Washington, United States (45°41′N 128°56′W / 45.683°N 128.933°W / 45.683; -128.933) by I-25 (![]() |
Laos | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship foundered east of Tiền Hải, French Indochina (20°23′N 106°56′E / 20.383°N 106.933°E / 20.383; 106.933).[123] |
Regensburg | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Sunda Strait by USS Searaven (![]() |
SKR-23 Musson | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Barents Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Chernyj Kame Island in the Matochkin Shar Strait (73°15′N 54°17′E / 73.250°N 54.283°E / 73.250; 54.283) with the loss of 25 of her 48 crew.[124][125][126] |
HMS Thalia | ![]() | The armed trawler was lost following a collision with an unknown merchant vessel, resulting in her sinking in deep water south of Creag Island in the Lynn of Lorne, Scotland.[127] |
Una | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Capri by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Waterton | ![]() | World War II: Convoy BS 31: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St Lawrence north of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada (47°07′N 59°54′W / 47.117°N 59.900°W / 47.117; -59.900) by U-106 (![]() ![]() |
12 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Bringhi | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship was machine gunned and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria by U-559 (![]() |
USS Duncan | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: The Gleaves-class destroyer sank in the Pacific Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Savo Island following battle damage inflicted by Furutaka (![]() |
Murakumo | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: Whilst retiring from the battle, the destroyer was bombed and severely damaged by American aircraft from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. She was scuttled by Shirayuki (![]() |
Natsugumo | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Cape Esperance: Whilst retiring from the battle, the destroyer was bombed and sunk by American aircraft from Henderson Field, 90 nautical miles (170 km) west north west of Savo Island.[132] |
Shch-311 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by patrol boats VMV 13 and VMV 15 (both ![]() |
Steel Scientist | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) north of Cayenne, French Guiana (5°48′N 51°50′W / 5.800°N 51.833°W / 5.800; -51.833) by U-514 (![]() |
Stornest | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°25′N 27°42′W / 54.417°N 27.700°W / 54.417; -27.700) by U-706 (![]() |
U-597 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland (56°50′N 28°05′W / 56.833°N 28.083°W / 56.833; -28.083) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[136] |
13 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Ashworth | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait (53°05′N 44°06′W / 53.083°N 44.100°W / 53.083; -44.100) by U-221 (![]() |
Empire Nomad | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the Union of South Africa (37°50′S 18°16′E / 37.833°S 18.267°E / -37.833; 18.267) by U-159 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fagersten | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait (53°05′N 44°06′W / 53.083°N 44.100°W / 53.083; -44.100) by U-221 (![]() ![]() |
I-30 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B1 submarine was sunk by a mine 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Keppel Harbor, Singapore. Thirteen of her crew were killed; 96 crew and her commanding officer were rescued.[141] |
Loreto | ![]() | World War II: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unruffled (![]() |
Nautilus | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk off Capo Figari by HMS Utmost (![]() |
Senta | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of the Belle Isle Strait (approximately 53°N 44°W / 53°N 44°W / 53; -44) by U-221 (![]() |
Shch-318 | ![]() | The Shchuka-class submarine collided with the Volodarsky Bridge, Leningrad and was damaged. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[147] |
14 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Azumasan Maru | ![]() | World War II: First Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga, Guadalcanal: The Azumasan Maru-class transport ship was bombed by American Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft from Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides. She was burned out and beached. The wreck was bombed again by B-17 aircraft from Esperitu Santo on 15 October, the ship slid off the reef and sank 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of Bunina Point, Tassafaronga (09°21′S 159°52′E / 9.350°S 159.867°E / -9.350; 159.867).[148] |
Caribou | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ferry was torpedoed and sunk in the Cabot Strait (47°19′N 59°29′W / 47.317°N 59.483°W / 47.317; -59.483) by U-69 (![]() |
Edward Schenk | ![]() | The tug sank with the loss of all hands near Tree Point (54°48′15″N 130°55′45″W / 54.80417°N 130.92917°W / 54.80417; -130.92917 (Tree Point)), between Ketchikan, Territory of Alaska, and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.[150] |
Empire Mersey | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°00′N 40°15′W / 54.000°N 40.250°W / 54.000; -40.250) by U-618 (![]() ![]() |
George Balfour | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by S69, S71, S73, S74, S75 and S76 (all ![]() |
Jacobus Fritzen | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Ystad, Sweden by D-2 (![]() |
Komet | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off La Hague, Manche, France by HMMTB 236 (![]() |
Kyushu Maru | ![]() | World War II: First Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga, Guadalcanal: The Kyushu Maru-class transport ship was bombed by American aircraft off Tassafaronga. She was beached and burned out. The vessel was bombed again by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft from Esperitu Santo on 15 October and sank two miles (3.2 km) southeast of Bunina Point, Tassafaronga (09°21′S 159°52′E / 9.350°S 159.867°E / -9.350; 159.867).[155] |
HMS LCM 611, HMS LCM 613, HMS LCM 632, HMS LCM 633, HMS LCM 634,and HMS LCM 636 | ![]() | World War II: The Landing Craft, Mecanized were reported lost on this day, cause unknown.[citation needed] |
Nellie | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°41′N 41°23′W / 53.683°N 41.383°W / 53.683; -41.383) by U-607 (![]() ![]() |
Nikolina Matkovic | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°41′N 41°23′W / 53.683°N 41.383°W / 53.683; -41.383) by U-661 (![]() |
Sasako Maru | ![]() | World War II: First Assault Convoy for Tassafaronga, Guadalcanal: The Sakito Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed off Tassafaronga by a Douglas SBD Dauntless or a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the US "Cactus" Air Force from Guadalcanal. She was beached and burned out (09°30′S 160°00′E / 9.500°S 160.000°E / -9.500; 160.000). Eighty-five of her crew survived.[158] |
Shch-213 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Tulcea, Romania. |
Shch-302 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Finnish Air Force aircraft with the loss of all hands.[7][159] |
Shchors | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Yugor Strait (69°45′N 60°45′E / 69.750°N 60.750°E / 69.750; 60.750). She was taken in tow by T-879 and T-905 (both ![]() |
Syunko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Eastern Shore-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau (04°36′N 146°59′E / 4.600°N 146.983°E / 4.600; 146.983) by USS Skipjack (![]() |
Southern Empress | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 104: The whale factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of St. John's, Dominion of Newfoundland (53°40′N 40°40′W / 53.667°N 40.667°W / 53.667; -40.667) by U-221 (![]() ![]() |
Sumiyoshi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea (3°51′S 151°21′E / 3.850°S 151.350°E / -3.850; 151.350) by USS Sculpin (![]() |
Susana | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SC 104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of St. John's (53°41′N 41°23′W / 53.683°N 41.383°W / 53.683; -41.383) by U-221 (![]() ![]() |
Takusei Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan by USS Greenling (![]() |
Teison Maru | ![]() | World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Formosa Straits 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Kirun, Formosa, China (25°20′N 121°25′E / 25.333°N 121.417°E / 25.333; 121.417) by USS Finback (![]() ![]() |
15 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Amsterdam | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north of Misrata, Libya by British aircraft. She was towed to Khoms by Circe (![]() ![]() |
Borneo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Celebes Maru No. 1-class transport ship was bombed and damaged off Western Beach, Kiska, Territory of Alaska (51°56′N 177°27′E / 51.933°N 177.450°E / 51.933; 177.450), by aircraft of the United States Eleventh Air Force. She was beached and abandoned in Gertrude Cove. Bombed again and burned out on 21 October. Reportedly her hulk was still (partially?) afloat until sinking sometime post war.[168][169] |
Drazki | ![]() | The torpedo boat sank at Varna, due to a magazine explosion. She was refloated and repaired. |
Kyusyu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was attacked by United States Army Air Force, United States Marine and United States Navy aircraft in the Pacific Ocean (9°25′S 159°55′E / 9.417°S 159.917°E / -9.417; 159.917). She was beached and was consequently declared a total loss.[170] |
USS Meredith | ![]() | World War II: The Gleaves-class destroyer was torpedoed, bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Guadalcanal (11°53′S 163°20′E / 11.883°S 163.333°E / -11.883; 163.333) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 180 of her 261 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Grayson, USS Gwin, USS Seminole and a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft (all ![]() |
Newton Pine | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-410 (![]() |
U-661 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°42′N 35°56′W / 53.700°N 35.933°W / 53.700; -35.933) by HMS Viscount (![]() |
16 October
Ship | State | Description |
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10V3 Byron | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
HMS Castle Harbour | ![]() | World War II: Convoy TRIN 19: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east north east of Trinidad (11°00′N 61°10′W / 11.000°N 61.167°W / 11.000; -61.167) by U-160 (![]() ![]() |
HMIS Lady Craddock | ![]() | The minesweeper/naval trawler capsized and sank in the Hooghli River when struck by a 30-foot (9.1 m) wave during a cyclone while at anchor at Diamond Harbour off Haldi River Buoy.[175][176] |
Polaris | ![]() | World War II: The seal catcher caught fire and sank in the Hudson Strait and was abandoned by her sixteen crew. She may have struck a mine.[177] |
Teti | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground and was wrecked off Volos.[178][179] |
Trafalgar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km) north west of Guadeloupe (25°30′N 52°00′W / 25.500°N 52.000°W / 25.500; -52.000) by U-129 (![]() |
U-353 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°54′N 29°30′W / 53.900°N 29.500°W / 53.900; -29.500) by HMS Fame (![]() ![]() |
17 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Chaucer | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 450 nautical miles (830 km) south of Cape Town, Union of South Africa by U-504 (![]() ![]() |
Holland Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bungo Channel (21°21′N 132°04′E / 21.350°N 132.067°E / 21.350; 132.067) by USS Trigger (![]() |
Holtenau | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel north east of Calais, France.[7][185] |
Oboro | ![]() | World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Bering Sea either 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) northeast of Kiska Island in the Aleutian Islands, Territory of Alaska (52°17′N 178°08′E / 52.283°N 178.133°E / 52.283; 178.133), or 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Pillar Rock (52°07′20″N 177°22′00″E / 52.12222°N 177.36667°E / 52.12222; 177.36667 (Pillar Rock)) off Kiska Island (sources disagree) in an attack by six Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of the Eleventh Air Force, United States Army Air Forces. Her commanding officer and sixteen of her crew were rescued by Hatsuharu (![]() |
18 October
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Angelina | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 137: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°39′N 30°20′W / 49.650°N 30.333°W / 49.650; -30.333) by U-618 (![]() ![]() |
Hakonesan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Hakubasan Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 15 miles (24 km) east of Horamachi-shi, Fukushima Prefecture (37°35′N 141°30′E / 37.583°N 141.500°E / 37.583; 141.500) by USS Greenling (![]() |
Libau | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off Vilnesfjord, Norway by Uredd (![]() |
Panuco | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Una (![]() |
19 October
For the loss of USS O'Brien on this day, see the entry for 15 September 1942.
Ship | State | Description |
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Beppe | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (35°45′N 12°01′E / 35.750°N 12.017°E / 35.750; 12.017) by HMS Unbending (![]() |
Giovanni da Verrazzano | ![]() | World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Lampedusa (35°52′N 12°02′E / 35.867°N 12.033°E / 35.867; 12.033) by HMS Unbending (![]() |
Nordland | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Saltfjorden (67°12′N 12°57′E / 67.200°N 12.950°E / 67.200; 12.950) by Junon (![]() |
Roma | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper, a former tug, was shelled and sunk off Stampalia, Greece (36°43′N 26°41′E / 36.717°N 26.683°E / 36.717; 26.683) by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Rothley | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Barbados (13°34′N 54°34′W / 13.567°N 54.567°W / 13.567; -54.567) by U-332 (![]() |
Steel Navigator | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 137: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°45′N 31°20′W / 49.750°N 31.333°W / 49.750; -31.333) by U-610 (![]() ![]() |
Titania | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Allied aircraft, or by HMS Unbroken (![]() ![]() ![]() |
20 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Africa Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Hawaii Maru-class transport ship was torpedoed just before midnight in the South China Sea west of Formosa, China (24°26′N 120°25′E / 24.433°N 120.417°E / 24.433; 120.417) by USS Finback (![]() |
Lero | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Mahrous | ![]() | World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of Saida, Lebanon by U-77 (![]() |
Nanshin Maru | ![]() | World War II: The guard ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tautog (![]() |
Ryunan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kyūshū (34°08′N 136°46′E / 34.133°N 136.767°E / 34.133; 136.767) by USS Drum (![]() |
Scalaria | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in the Red Sea off Ras Gharib, Egypt by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of eleven of her 48 crew.[7][198] |
Yamafuji Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Formosa (24°26′N 120°25′E / 24.433°N 120.417°E / 24.433; 120.417) by USS Finback (![]() |
U-216 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIID submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (48°21′N 19°25′W / 48.350°N 19.417°W / 48.350; -19.417) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[199] |
21 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Le Progrès | ![]() | World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Black Sea by M-35 (![]() |
Nichiho Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea, north of Formosa, China (27°03′N 122°42′E / 27.050°N 122.700°E / 27.050; 122.700) by USS Guardfish (![]() |
Palatia | ![]() | World War II: The prisoner transport ship was sunk off Lindesnes, Norway (57°58.1′N 07°14′E / 57.9683°N 7.233°E / 57.9683; 7.233) by a Handley Page Hampden aircraft of 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force, with the loss of 986 of the 1,034 people on board. |
S 7 | ![]() | World War II: The S-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea (59°51′N 19°32′E / 59.850°N 19.533°E / 59.850; 19.533) by Vesihiisi (![]() |
Tyoko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Eastern Shore-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (3°30′S 150°30′E / 3.500°S 150.500°E / -3.500; 150.500) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
22 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Azov | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Tuapse by Luftwaffe aircraft. One crew was killed.[205] |
Donax | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 139: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (49°51′N 27°58′W / 49.850°N 27.967°W / 49.850; -27.967) by U-443 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hakkaisan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Kinsen Maru-class auxiliary gunboat was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of Rotcher Island, Gilbert Islands (03°00′N 175°15′E / 3.000°N 175.250°E / 3.000; 175.250) by USS Lamson and USS Mahan (both ![]() |
HMS LCM 89 | ![]() | The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
Ocean Vintage | ![]() | World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (21°37′N 60°06′E / 21.617°N 60.100°E / 21.617; 60.100) by I-27 (![]() |
Remmaren | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off the coast of Norway (58°29′N 3°50′E / 58.483°N 3.833°E / 58.483; 3.833).[209] Her 47 crew were rescued.[210][15] |
Ronaldsay | ![]() | World War II: The dredger was torpedoed and sunk at Safaga, Egypt by Luftwaffe aircraft.[7] |
SF-12 | ‹See Tfd›![]() | World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry ran aground and was shelled and sunk, or scuttled, in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga.[113] |
SF-13 | ‹See Tfd›![]() | World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry ran aground and was shelled and sunk, or scuttled, in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga.[113] |
SF-21 | ‹See Tfd›![]() | World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry was shelled and sunk by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga.[211] |
SF-22 | ‹See Tfd›![]() | World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry was shelled and damaged by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga and ran aground, or was partially scuttled in shallow water. She was later shelled and sunk by Nora (![]() |
SF-26 | ‹See Tfd›![]() | World War II: Battle of Sukho Island: The Siebel ferry ran aground and was shelled and sunk in shallow water, only partially submerged, by Soviet shore batteries at Sukho Island in Lake Ladoga. Later salvaged and put into Soviet Navy service as DB-51.[211] |
U-412 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Faroe Islands (63°55′N 0°24′E / 63.917°N 0.400°E / 63.917; 0.400) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 179 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[212] |
Winnipeg II | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 139: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°51′N 27°58′W / 49.850°N 27.967°W / 49.850; -27.967) by U-443 (![]() ![]() |
23 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Arco Azurro | ![]() | World War II: The Luranna-class minesweeper was sunk at Genoa by Allied aircraft.[citation needed] |
City of Johannesburg | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of East London, Union of South Africa (33°20′S 29°30′E / 33.333°S 29.500°E / -33.333; 29.500) by U-504 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Star | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°14′N 26°22′W / 48.233°N 26.367°W / 48.233; -26.367) by U-615 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Turnstone | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ONS 136: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°40′N 28°00′W / 54.667°N 28.000°W / 54.667; -28.000) by U-621 (![]() |
HMS Phoebe | ![]() | World War II: The Dido-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Pointe Noire, French Equatorial Africa by U-161 (![]() |
Pronta | ![]() | World War II: The salvage tug was torpedoed and sunk at Khoms, Libya by HMS Umbra (![]() ![]() |
Reuben Tipton | ![]() | World War II: The Type C2-S-AJ1 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north east of Trinidad (14°33′N 54°51′W / 14.550°N 54.850°W / 14.550; -54.850) by U-129 (![]() |
Seikyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Shinkyo Maru-class transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan (33°12′N 135°14′E / 33.200°N 135.233°E / 33.200; 135.233) by USS Kingfish (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 11 Belgrano | ![]() | World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and broke in two in the North Sea off Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands. Her stern section was towed to Hamburg. She was repaired and returned to service post-war.[7] |
No. 104 | ![]() | The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
24 October
For the foundering of the Norwegian cargo ship SS Vestland on this day, see the entry for 15 January 1942.
Ship | State | Description |
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Batavier III | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was sunk by a mine off Ålborg, Denmark. Her 47 crew, including five slightly wounded, were rescued.[223][224][225] |
Holmpark | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 900 nautical miles (1,700 km) east of Barbados (13°11′N 47°00′W / 13.183°N 47.000°W / 13.183; -47.000) by U-516 (![]() |
Jon Olafsson | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-383 (![]() |
Kenun Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Japan (24°00′N 141°50′E / 24.000°N 141.833°E / 24.000; 141.833 by USS Nautilus (![]() |
Molot | ![]() | The cargo ship was lost with all hands in the Caspian Sea between Baku and Krasnovodsk from unknown causes.[229] |
RF-02 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol craft was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft of the Soviet Naval Air Force.[230] |
U-599 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (46°07′N 17°40′W / 46.117°N 17.667°W / 46.117; -17.667) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew.[231] |
25 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Kotobuki Maru No. 5 | ![]() | World War II: The netlayer was bombed and sunk at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.[7] |
Primero | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°38′N 53°55′W / 13.633°N 53.917°W / 13.633; -53.917) by U-67 (![]() |
USS Seminole | ![]() | World War II: The Navajo-class fleet tug was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tulagi, Solomon Islands by Akatsuki, Ikazuchi and Shiratsuyu (all ![]() |
Shinyu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed by HNLMS O 23 (![]() |
Valencia | ![]() | World War II: The ore carrier struck a ]mine and sank in the Kattegat north of Sjællands Odde, Denmark (56°11′01″N 12°16′06″E / 56.18361°N 12.26833°E / 56.18361; 12.26833). Her crew survived.[7][15] |
USS YP-284 | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler/patrol boat was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tulagi by Akatsuki, Ikazuchi and Shiratsuyu (all ![]() |
Yura | ![]() | World War II: The Nagara-class cruiser was bombed, torpedoed and damaged in the Indispensable Strait off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by Bell P-39 Airacobra, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft of the United States Army Air Force, United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. Her crew were rescued. She broke in two, with the bow section sinking; the stern section was scuttled by Harusame and Yūdachi (both ![]() |
26 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Amerika | ![]() | World War II: The barge was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by Luftwaffe aircraft. A crew member was killed. Eight survivors were rescued by M-14 (![]() |
Anglo Mærsk | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Canary Islands, Spain (27°50′N 22°15′W / 27.833°N 22.250°W / 27.833; -22.250) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
Anne Hutchinson | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of East London, Union of South Africa (33°10′S 28°30′E / 33.167°S 28.500°E / -33.167; 28.500) by U-504 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Arca | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of Chios, Greece by HMS Taku (![]() |
Betty H. | ![]() | World War II: Continuation War: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south of Mariehamn, Åland 59°54′N 19°45′E / 59.900°N 19.750°E / 59.900; 19.750) by ShCh-307 (![]() |
USS Hornet | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Keizan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk off the Kuril Islands by USS S-31 (![]() |
Mercator | ![]() | World War II: The lugger was sunk at Brüsterort, Germany by Shch-406 (![]() |
USS Porter | ![]() | World War II: Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands: The Porter-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean north east of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by a torpedo from a crashed Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft United States Navy. She was subsequently scuttled by USS Shaw (![]() |
President Coolidge | ![]() | ![]() |
Teifu Maru | ![]() | The cargo ship was run ashore off the coast of Fukien Province, China (23°33′N 117°21′E / 23.550°N 117.350°E / 23.550; 117.350). The vessel was pulled off on 28 October and sailed to Hong Kong for repairs.[244] |
Tergestea | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by British aircraft. All 80 men aboard were killed.[7][72] |
UJ 1204 Böhmen | ![]() | World War II: The submarine hunter struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland with the loss of 45 of her crew.[7][245] |
Udarnik | ![]() | World War II: The tug was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of thirteen of her passengers and crew.[229] |
27 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Gurney E. Newlin | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (54°51′N 30°06′W / 54.850°N 30.100°W / 54.850; -30.100) by U-436 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hokuango Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off the coast of French Indochina by USS Tautog (![]() |
Lora | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Taku (![]() |
Malgache | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Baltic Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Liepāja, Latvia (56°52′N 20°59′E / 56.867°N 20.983°E / 56.867; 20.983) by S-12 (![]() |
Pacific Star | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (29°15′N 20°57′W / 29.250°N 20.950°W / 29.250; -20.950) by U-509 (![]() |
Shch-308 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was lost in the Baltic Sea. Possibly sunk in the Sodra-Kvarken Channel. The attacker was Iku-Turso (![]() |
Sourabaya | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 212: The whale factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°32′N 31°02′W / 54.533°N 31.033°W / 54.533; -31.033) by U-436 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stentor | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°13′N 20°53′W / 29.217°N 20.883°W / 29.217; -20.883) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
U-627 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (59°14′N 22°49′W / 59.233°N 22.817°W / 59.233; -22.817) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew. |
28 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Bengt Sture | ![]() | World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by Shch-406 (![]() |
Butia | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground and was wrecked off Piauí.[255] |
Hopecastle | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Canary Islands, Spain (31°39′N 19°23′W / 31.650°N 19.383°W / 31.650; -19.383) by U-509 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kosmos II | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 212: The factory ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (55°15′N 28°10′W / 55.250°N 28.167°W / 55.250; -28.167) by U-606 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Luisiano | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by British aircraft. There were 25 dead and eight survivors.[7][72][259] |
Nagpore | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean northwest of the Canary Islands (31°30′N 19°35′W / 31.500°N 19.583°W / 31.500; -19.583) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
29 October
Ship | State | Description |
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Abosso | ![]() | World War II: The unescorted passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 700 nautical miles (1,300 km) northwest of the Azores, Portugal (48°30′N 28°50′W / 48.500°N 28.833°W / 48.500; -28.833) by U-575 (![]() ![]() |
No. 21 | ![]() | World War II: The barge was sunk in the Volgo-Caspian Channel by Luftwaffe aircraft. Five of her passenger and crew killed. Nine passengers and crew were rescued by Bakinets (![]() |
Barrwhin | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°02′N 22°45′W / 55.033°N 22.750°W / 55.033; -22.750) by U-436 with the loss of 24 of the 114 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Kenogami (![]() |
Bic Island | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 212: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to rescuing survivors from the sinking of Gurney E. Newlin (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Corinaldo | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (33°20′N 18°12′W / 33.333°N 18.200°W / 33.333; -18.200 by U-503 with the loss of eight of her 58 crew. She was abandoned by the survivors, who were rescued by HMS Cowslip (![]() ![]() |
I-172 | ![]() | World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was sunk west of San Cristobal by an American Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft.[7] |
Laplace | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic south east of Cape Agulhas, Union of South Africa (40°35′S 21°35′E / 40.583°S 21.583°E / -40.583; 21.583) by U-159 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Macabi | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Port of Spain, Trinidad (10°01′30″N 60°54′30″W / 10.02500°N 60.90833°W / 10.02500; -60.90833).[7][266] |
Pan-New York | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HX 212: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (54°58′N 23°56′W / 54.967°N 23.933°W / 54.967; -23.933) by U-624 (![]() ![]() |
Primrose Hill | ![]() | World War II: Convoy ON 139: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (18°58′N 28°40′W / 18.967°N 28.667°W / 18.967; -28.667) by UD-5 (![]() ![]() |
Ross | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 370 nautical miles (690 km) south east of Cape Agulhas (38°51′S 21°40′E / 38.850°S 21.667°E / -38.850; 21.667) by U-159 (![]() ![]() |
30 October
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Baron Vernon | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Madeira, Portugal (36°06′N 16°59′W / 36.100°N 16.983°W / 36.100; -16.983) by U-604 (![]() ![]() |
Brittany | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Madeira (33°29′N 18°32′W / 33.483°N 18.533°W / 33.483; -18.533) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
Bullmouth | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-409 (![]() ![]() |
Komintern | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was sunk in the Port of Astrakhan by Luftwaffe aircraft. Three of her crew were killed.[229][273] |
Président Doumer | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Madeira (35°08′N 16°44′W / 35.133°N 16.733°W / 35.133; -16.733) by U-604 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Silverwillow | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (35°08′N 16°44′W / 35.133°N 16.733°W / 35.133; -16.733) by U-408 (![]() ![]() |
Tasmania | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SL 125: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-659 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-520 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°47′N 49°50′W / 47.783°N 49.833°W / 47.783; -49.833) by a Douglas Digby aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 53 crew. |
U-559 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°30′N 33°00′E / 32.500°N 33.000°E / 32.500; 33.000) by Dulverton, HMS Hero, HMS Hurworth, HMS Pakenham and HMS Petard (all ![]() |
U-658 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°32′N 46°32′W / 50.533°N 46.533°W / 50.533; -46.533) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 145 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[278] |
West Kebar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north east of Barbados (14°57′N 53°37′W / 14.950°N 53.617°W / 14.950; -53.617) by U-129 (![]() ![]() |
No. 34 | ![]() | The Project 1125 armored motor gunboat was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
31 October
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Aldington Court | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic west of Port Nolloth, Union of South Africa (30°20′S 2°10′W / 30.333°S 2.167°W / -30.333; -2.167) by U-172 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Guidon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) east south east of Durban, Union of South Africa (30°48′S 34°11′E / 30.800°S 34.183°E / -30.800; 34.183) by U-504 (![]() ![]() |
HMS MTB 87 | ![]() | World War II: The Vosper 72 foot-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine in the North Sea.[282] |
Marylyn | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (0°46′S 32°42′W / 0.767°S 32.700°W / -0.767; -32.700) by U-174 (![]() ![]() |
Reynolds | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) east of Durban (30°02′S 35°02′E / 30.033°S 35.033°E / -30.033; 35.033) by U-504 (![]() |
USS YP-345 | ![]() | The yard patrol boat disappeared without trace with her seventee crew. She was on a voyage from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to Midway Island via the French Frigate Shoals. Cause is unknown.[285][286] |
No. 045 | ![]() | The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat was lost on this date.[citation needed] |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS LCM 31 | ![]() | The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in October.[citation needed] |
Nojima Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Nagara Maru-class transport ship was damaged in a series of air attacks between mid-September and early October 1942, being beached sometime between 1 and 9 October in Trout Lagoon, Kiska, Alaska Territory. Her crew abandoned her on 13 October. She was bombed and burned out on 20 April 1943. The stern of the ship sank under tow to be scrapped in Japan in early 1956, while the bow remained beached.[287] |
Shch-213 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank off Constanţa, Romania with the loss of all hands sometime in October. Originally thought to have been sunk on 14 October by a Kriegsmarine submarine chaser.[288] |
Shch-320 | ![]() | World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland between 3 and 10 October 1942. Her 37 crew were all lost. The wreck was found in the area of Bolshoy Tyuters Island on 1 May 2017.[289][290][291] |
U-116 | ![]() | World War II: The Type XB submarine disappeared without trace after a last radio report on 6 October 1942 from 45°00′N 31°30′W / 45.000°N 31.500°W / 45.000; -31.500. Lost with all 58 crew. |
HMS Unique | ![]() | World War II: The U-class submarine was lost between 9 and 24 October between Land's End, Cornwall and Gibraltar with the loss of all 34 crew.[22] |
No. 16 | ![]() | The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost during the month.[citation needed] |
Notes
- ^Note 1 Task Force 64 comprised USS Boise, USS Buchanan, USS Duncan, USS Farenholt, USS Helena, USS Laffey, USS McCalla, USS San Francisco and USS Salt Lake City.
- ^Note 2 The vessels lost with Southern Empress were: LCT 2006, and LCMs 508, 509, 519, 522, 523, 532, 537, 547, 620.[164]
- ^Note 3 The vessel lost with Sourabaya was LCT 2281.[251]
- ^Note 4 The vessels lost with Kosmos II were LCTs 2190, 2192 and 2284.[258]
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