List of shipwrecks in June 1942
The list of shipwrecks in June 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during June 1942.
| June 1942 | ||||||
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | Unknown date | ||||
1 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bushranger |  Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°15′N 82°25′W / 18.250°N 82.417°W) by U-107 (.svg.png){kind=small} Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Nike ( United States Coast Guard).[1] |
| HMS Cricket |  Royal Navy |
World War II: The Insect-class gunboat was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe. She was towed to Alexandria, where she was declared a constructive total loss.[2] |
| Empire Starlight |  United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Murmansk, Soviet Union by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. Salvaged by the Soviets in 1945, repaired and returned to service as Murmansk.[3][4] |
| Hampton Roads |  United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico off Cape San Antonio, Cuba by U-106 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alcoa Pathfinder ( United States).[5] |
| HMAS Kuttabul | Royal Australian Navy |
.jpg) HMAS Kuttabul World War II: Attack on Sydney Harbour: The depot ship was torpedoed and sunk in Sydney Harbour by M-24b ( |
| M-22b |  Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Attack on Sydney Harbour: The Type A Ko-hyoteki-class submarine was scuttled by her crew in the Harbor.[6] |
| M-24b | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Attack on Sydney Harbour: The Type A Ko-hyoteki-class submarine sank after leaving the Harbor.[6] |
| Malmö | .svg.png){kind=small} Germany |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in Øresund south west of Malmö, Sweden. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service. |
| PiLB 8 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The PiLB 39 Type personnel landing craft was lost on this date.[7] |
| Subbotnik |  Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo-liner was sunk in the Port of Murmansk by German aircraft. 8 crewmen killed.[8] |
| Westmoreland | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) north north east of Bermuda (35°55′N 63°35′W / 35.917°N 63.583°W) by U-566 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by Cathcart ( Canada) and Henry R. Mallory ( United States).[9] |
| West Notus | United States |
World War II: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 320 nautical miles (590 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (34°10′N 68°20′W / 34.167°N 68.333°W) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by Constantinos H ( Greece) and Saentis ( Switzerland).[10] |
2 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alegrete |  Brazil |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°40′N 61°30′W / 13.667°N 61.500°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine). 19 crew were rescued by USS Tarbell ( United States Navy), the rest of her 64 crew reached land in lifeboats.[11][12] |
| Berganger |  Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south south east of Block Island, Rhode Island, United States (39°24′N 69°50′W / 39.400°N 69.833°W) by U-578 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bañaderos ( Norway), USS Madison ( United States Navy) and the fishing vessel Mary J. Landry ( United States).[13][14] |
| Illinois | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north east of Puerto Rico (approximately 24°N 60°W / 24°N 60°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 32 of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Esso Montpelier ( United States).[15] |
| Kaynarea |  Turkey |
World War II: The sailing ship was sunk by ramming in the Black Sea east of Rezvolo, Bulgaria (42°00′N 28°16′E / 42.000°N 28.267°E) by ShCh-214 ( Soviet Navy).[16] |
| Knoxville City | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east of Cape Corrientes, Cuba (21°15′N 83°50′W / 21.250°N 83.833°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 55 crew.[17] |
| Mattawin | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of New York, United States (40°14′N 66°01′W / 40.233°N 66.017°W) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine). All 71 people aboard were rescued by USCGC General Greene ( United States Coast Guard) and Torvanger ( Norway).[18] |
| Mikhail Gromov | Soviet Union |
World War II: The tanker was sunk near Yalta by German aircraft. 6 crewmen killed.[19] |
| Reine Marie Stewart | Panama |
World War II: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa by Leonardo da Vinci (_crowned.svg.png){kind=small} Regia Marina).[4] |
| Triton |  Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 470 nautical miles (870 km) south east of Bermuda (26°00′N 59°34′W / 26.000°N 59.567°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mormacport ( United States).[20] |
| U-652 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Gulf of Sollum (31°55′N 25°11′E / 31.917°N 25.183°E) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. She was scuttled by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine). All 46 crew survived. |
| V 1510 Unitas 6 | Kriegsmarine |
The Vorpostenboot struck a sunken wreck and foundered in the English Channel off Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France.[4] |
3 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aeolus | United States |
World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) off Thatcher's Island, Massachusetts (43°07′N 66°51′W / 43.117°N 66.850°W) by U-432 ( Kriegsmarine). All six crew survived.[21] |
| Anna |  Sweden |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 245 nautical miles (454 km) north west of Bermuda (34°10′N 68°22′W / 34.167°N 68.367°W) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine). All 17 crew were rescued.[22] |
| Ben and Josephine | United States |
World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) off Thatcher's Island 43°07′N 66°51′W / 43.117°N 66.850°W by U-432 ( Kriegsmarine). All eight crew survived.[23] |
| USS Bunting | United States Navy |
The coastal minesweeper collided with USS PC-569 ( United States Navy) in San Francisco Bay and sank. |
| City of Alma | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north east of San Juan, Puerto Rico 23°00′N 62°30′W / 23.000°N 62.500°W) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 29 of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS YP-67 ( United States Navy).[24] |
| HMS Cocker | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Egypt (32°06′N 24°12′E / 32.100°N 24.200°E) by S-57 ( Kriegsmarine).[25][26] |
| F 145 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date.[27] |
| Høegh Giant | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (7°17′N 43°06′W / 7.283°N 43.100°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine). All 33 crew abandoned ship. The ship was torpedoed again and sunk the next day.[28] |
| Iron Chieftain |  Australia |
World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk by I-24 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) in the Tasman Sea, 32 nautical miles (59 km) east of Manly |
| Lillian | United Kingdom |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°25′N 59°30′W / 12.417°N 59.500°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of the 25 people aboard.[29] |
| Luigi Torelli | .svg.png){kind=small} Regia Marina |
World War II: The Marconi-class submarine was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by R.A.F. Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron. Towed by Spanish tugs to Aviles, Spain and beached to prevent sinking. Temporary repairs completed and refloated 6 June and headed to France for permanent repairs.[30] |
| M. F. Elliott | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Trinidad (12°04′N 63°49′W / 12.067°N 63.817°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Santa Maria ( Brazil) and USS Tarbell ( United States Navy).[31] |
| Northwestern | United States |
 Northwestern World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk at Dutch Harbor, Alaska.[32] |
| Steel Worker | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Kola Bay.[4] |
4 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Akagi | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Battle of Midway: The aircraft carrier, a converted Amagi-class battlecruiser, was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Midway Island by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft based on USS Hornet ( United States Navy), with the loss of 268 of her 2,000 crew. She was scuttled the next day by Arashi, Hagikaze, Maikaze and Nowaki (all Imperial Japanese Navy). |
| HMS Cocker | Royal Navy |
World War II: The anti-submarine vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya by S-57 ( Kriegsmarine).[33] |
| Gemstone | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured by Stier ( Kriegsmarine), in the South Atlantic Ocean 200 miles east of St. Paul's Rocks off Brazil. She was then scuttled by Stier with torpedoes.[34] |
| Iron Crown | Australia |
World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk by the submarine I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) in Bass Strait off Cape Howe 44 miles south-southwest of Gabo Island, New South Wales, Australia (38°17′S 149°44′E / 38.283°S 149.733°E). Her master, one gunner, and 36 crewmen were killed. Five crewmen were rescued by SS Mulbera ( British India).[35] |
| Kaga | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Battle of Midway: The converted Tosa-class battleship was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Midway Island by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft based on USS Enterprise ( United States Navy). with the loss of 811 of her 1,708 crew. Survivors were rescued by Hagikaze and Maikaze (both Imperial Japanese Navy). Kaga was consequently scuttled at 30°20′N 179°17′W / 30.333°N 179.283°W) by Hagikaze. |
| Katharina Dorothea Fritzen | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Borkum, Germany.[36] |
| M. F. Elliot | United States |
World War II: The tanker was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by enemy action. 12 crew were rescued by USS Tarbell ( United States Navy).[11] |
| Nidarnes | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (21°17′N 85°07′W / 21.283°N 85.117°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 24 crew. Survivors were rescued by Curaca ( United States).[37] |
| Reginaldo Giuliani | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by Allied aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea. She was taken in tow by Freccia ( Regia Marina) but sank off Benghazi, Libya the next day.[4] |
| Sōryū | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: Battle of Midway: The aircraft carrier was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean (30°38′N 179°13′W / 30.633°N 179.217°W) by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft from USS Yorktown ( United States Navy) with the loss of 711 of her 1,103 crew. Survivors were rescued by Hamakaze and Isokaze (both Imperial Japanese Navy). Sōryū was scuttled by Isokaze. |
| Toyohashi Maru |  Imperial Japanese Army |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Malacca Strait (07°14′N 98°06′E / 7.233°N 98.100°E) by HMS Trusty ( Royal Navy) with a loss of 1 crewman and 16 Gunners.[4][38] |
5 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Gulf | Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozanbique Channell, Indian Ocean 350 miles east of Beira (21°03′S 37°36′E / 21.050°S 37.600°E) by I-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[39] |
| C.O. Stillman | Panama |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (17°33′N 67°55′W / 17.550°N 67.917°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 55 complement. 30 survivors sailed in two lifeboats to the Dominican Republic; 25 were rescued from four life rafts by patrol boat 83310 ( United States Coast Guard).[40] |
| Delfina | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north north west of San Juan, Puerto Rico (20°22′N 67°07′W / 20.367°N 67.117°W by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS YP-67 ( United States Navy) or reached land in their lifeboat.[41] |
| Elysia | United Kingdom |
World War II: The ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) east north east of Durban, South Africa (27°19′S 37°01′E / 27.317°S 37.017°E) by Hokoku Maru and Aikoku Maru (both Imperial Japanese Navy).[42] |
| Hiryū | Imperial Japanese Navy |
 Hiryū World War II: Battle of Midway: The aircraft carrier was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft based on USS Yorktown ( |
| Johnstown | Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (13°12′S 42°06′E / 13.200°S 42.100°E) by I-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of two of her 44 crew.[43][44] |
| L. J. Drake | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 40 crew.[45] |
| Maria da Glória |  Portugal |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Greenland by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of 36 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Sea Cloud ( United States Coast Guard)[46][47][48] |
| Melvin H. Baker | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozanbique Channell, Indian Ocean 350 miles east of Beira (21°44′S 36°38′E / 21.733°S 36.633°E) by I-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Survivors rescued by Twickenham ( United Kingdom).[39] |
| Paracury | Brazil |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea south of the Dominican Republic (17°30′N 68°34′W / 17.500°N 68.567°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine). She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[49] |
| Sally |  Honduras |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (16°45′N 70°15′W / 16.750°N 70.250°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine).[50] |
| Sonja Maersk | United Kingdom |
The cargo ship was shipwrecked off Duncan's Cove, Nova Scotia (44°29′N 63°32′W / 44.483°N 63.533°W).[51] |
| Sumiyoshi Maru No. 8 | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The guard ship was torpedoed and damaged off Truk by USS Pompano. Despite assistance from Shoko Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy) the flooding couldn't be contained. Before midnight the crew transferred without loss to Shoko Maru.[4][52] |
| Velma Lykes | United States |
World War II: The Design 1099 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yucatan Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Puerto Juárez, Quintana Roo, Mexico (21°21′N 86°36′W / 21.350°N 86.600°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 15 of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by Ardenvohr ( United Kingdom).[53] |
6 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Antares | Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by a mine.[54] |
| USS Hammann | United States Navy |
 USS Hammann Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of over 80 of her 192 crew. |
| Luigi Torelli | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Marconi-class submarine was bombed and damaged in the Bay of Biscay by R.A.A.F. Catalina aircraft of 10 Squadron. Beached to prevent sinking at Santander, Spain. 1 crewman killed and 1 wounded. Temporary repairs completed and refloated 14 July and headed to France for permanent repairs.[30] |
| Mikuma | Imperial Japanese Navy |
 Mikuma United States Navy) with the loss of 650 of her 892 crew. Survivors were rescued by Arashio, Asashio and Mogami (all Imperial Japanese Navy) and USS Trout ( United States Navy), which took two crew as prisoners of war. |
| Susak |  Yugoslavia |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (15°42′S 40°58′E / 15.700°S 40.967°E) by I-16 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[55] |
7 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Castilla | Honduras |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (20°15′N 83°18′W / 20.250°N 83.300°W) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of the 59 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Nike ( United States Coast Guard).[56] |
| Chile | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (04°17′N 13°48′W / 4.283°N 13.800°W) by Leonardo da Vinci ( Regia Marina) with the loss of five of her 44 crew.[4][57] |
| Coast Trader | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 35 miles south west of Cape Flattery, off the Strait of Juan de Fuca (48°19′N 125°40′W / 48.317°N 125.667°W) by I-26 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Survivors were rescued by schooner Virginia I ( United States) and HMCS Edmundston ( Royal Canadian Navy).[58] |
| Edith | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south east of Jamaica (14°33′N 74°35′W / 14.550°N 74.583°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 31 crew.[59] |
| USS Gannet | United States Navy |
World War II: The seaplane tender, a former Lapwing-class minesweeper, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°50′N 65°38′W / 35.833°N 65.633°W) by the submarine U-653 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of her 76 crew. Survivors were rescued by the high-speed minesweeper USS Hamilton and a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft (both United States Navy). |
| Hermis | Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (23°08′N 84°24′W / 23.133°N 84.400°W) by U-158) ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by USAT Toloa ( United States Army).[60] |
| Veniero | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (38°21′N 03°21′E / 38.350°N 3.350°E) in two separate attacks by RAF Catalina aircraft of 240 Squadron.[61] |
| Wilford | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (20°27′S 36°37′E / 20.450°S 36.617°E) by I-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy with the loss of nine of her 44 crew. Two survivors were rescued by a Marinha Portuguesa gunboat, the rest reached land in their lifeboats.[62] |
| USS Yorktown | United States Navy |
_02.jpg) USS Yorktown World War II: Battle of Midway: The Yorktown-class aircraft carrier capsized and sank in the Pacific Ocean near Midway Atoll after being hit by three bombs dropped by dive bombers from the aircraft carrier Hiryū ( |
8 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aghios Georgios IV | Greece |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (16°12′S 41°00′E / 16.200°S 41.000°E) by I-16 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[55] |
| Antoniotto Usodimare | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Sicilian Channel by Alagi ( Regia Marina)[63] |
| Christos Markettos | Greece |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (05°05′S 40°53′E / 5.083°S 40.883°E) by I-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[43] |
| Esther |  Palestine |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sidon by U-83 ( Kriegsmarine).[64] |
| King Lud | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean in the Mozambique Channel 350 miles east of Beira (20°00′S 40°00′E / 20.000°S 40.000°E) by I-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Lost with all 39 military passengers and crew.[39] |
| Pleasantville | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°12′N 68°00′W / 34.200°N 68.000°W) by U-135 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Chicakasaw City ( United States) and Paderewski (.svg.png){kind=small} Poland).[65][66] |
| Rosenborg | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea east of the Yucatan Peninsula (18°47′N 85°05′W / 18.783°N 85.083°W) by U-504 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 27 crew. Survivors were rescued by Geisha ( Norway).[67] |
| Said | .svg.png){kind=small} Egypt |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Jaffa, Palestine by U-83 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 14 crew.[68] |
| USAT Sicilien | United States Army |
World War II: The Danish cargo ship requisitioned for U.S. Army operation was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of Cape Beata, Dominican Republic (17°30′N 71°20′W / 17.500°N 71.333°W) by U-171 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 44 of the 75 people aboard.[69][70][71] |
| South Africa | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-128 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 42 crew.[72] |
| Sperrbrecher 15 Taragona | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher was severely damaged off Scharhörn by allied aircraft. She put in to Hamburg where she was declared a constructive total loss and decommissioned.[4] |
| Suwied | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) south east of Cozumel, Mexico (20°00′N 84°48′W / 20.000°N 84.800°W) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of the 33 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Nemesis ( United States Coast Guard).[73] |
| Tela | Honduras |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°15′N 85°20′W / 18.250°N 85.333°W) by U-504 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 11 of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by Hiloa ( Colombia) and Port Montreal ( United Kingdom).[74] |
9 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bruxelles | .svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
World War II: Convoy TO 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Cape Blanco, Venezuela (11°05′N 66°41′W / 11.083°N 66.683°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 54 crew.[75] |
| Franklin K. Lane | United States |
World War II: Convoy TO 5: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Cape Blanco (11°12′N 66°39′W / 11.200°N 66.650°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Churchill ( Royal Navy), which scuttled the ship as she was considered a hazard to navigation.[76] |
| Kronprinsen | Norway |
World War II: Convoy BX 23A: The cargo ship, on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (42°18′N 69°15′W / 42.300°N 69.250°W) by U-432 ( Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow and beached at West Pubnico, Nova Scotia. Subsequently repaired and returned to service. |
| Mimosa |  Free French Naval Forces |
World War II: Convoy ON 100: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 65 of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Assiniboine ( Royal Canadian Navy).[77] |
| Stureborg | Sweden |
World war II: The cargo ship was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south west of Cyprus by Regia Aeronautica aircraft.[4] |
| Typhoon | Palestine |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) west of Sidon by U-83 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survive.[78] |
10 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abkhaziya | Soviet Union |
World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk at Sevastopol by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. 8 crewmen killed. Wreck raised and scrapped in 1951.[4][79] |
| Alioth | Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by Leonardo da Vinci ( Regia Marina).[4] |
| Ardenvohr | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°45′N 80°20′W / 12.750°N 80.333°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 54 crew. The survivors, and all 17 survivors from Velma Lykes ( United States), were rescued by USS Barry, USS Edison (both United States Navy) and Flora ( Netherlands).[80] |
| Athene | Norway |
World War II: Convoy AT 49: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°12′N 28°10′E / 31.200°N 28.167°E) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of her 31 crew.[81][82] |
| RFA Brambleleaf |  Royal Fleet Auxiliary |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (31°12′N 28°10′E / 31.200°N 28.167°E) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 60 crew. Survivors abandoned ship were rescued by Vasilissa Olga (.svg.png){kind=small} Greece Navy). Brambleleaf was subsequently towed to Alexandria, Egypt and used as a hulk. She sank on 15 September 1944 and was declared a total loss. Scrapped at La Spezia, Liguria, Italy in April 1953.[83] |
| Empire Clough | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ON 100: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 49 crew. She was on her maiden voyage. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Argus ( Portugal) and HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy). |
| L A Christensen | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (27°44′N 63°54′W / 27.733°N 63.900°W) by U-129 ( Kriegsmarine). All 31 crew were rescued by Bill ( Norway).[84] |
| Haugarland | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea off Terschelling, Netherlands. She sank the next day.[85] |
| Havre | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy AT 49: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Alexandria, Egypt by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 20 of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Parktown ( Royal Navy).[86] |
| USAT Merrimack | United States Army |
World War II: The Design 1099 troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) off Cozumel (19°47′N 85°55′W / 19.783°N 85.917°W) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 43 of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by Argentina ( United States) and USS Borie ( United States Navy).[87][88] |
| Port Montreal | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°17′N 80°20′W / 12.283°N 80.333°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of the 88 people aboard. All 45 crew survived, as well as 41 of the 43 survivors from Tela ( Honduras). They were rescued by the schooner Hiloa ( Colombia).[89] |
| Ramsay | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ON 100: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°53′N 34°59′W / 51.883°N 34.983°W) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 40 of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Vervain ( Royal Navy).[90] |
| Surrey | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°45′N 80°20′W / 12.750°N 80.333°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by Flora ( Netherlands), Potomac ( Panama) and the schooner Resolute ( Colombia).[91] |
| Svobodney | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Soobrazitelnyy-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in South Bay, Sevastopol by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.[92] |
11 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| American | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Honduras (17°58′N 84°28′W / 17.967°N 84.467°W) by U-504 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kent ( United Kingdom).[93] |
| Ardeal |  Romania |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by A-5 ( Soviet Navy).[4] |
| Crijnssen | Netherlands |
World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°14′N 82°11′W / 18.233°N 82.183°W) by U-504 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 93 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Lebore ( United States).[94] |
| Fort Good Hope | United Kingdom |
World War II: The Fort ship, on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°19′N 80°16′W / 10.317°N 80.267°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Erie ( United States Navy).[95][96] |
| F. W. Abrams | United States |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank off the east coast of the United States.[97] |
| Geo H. Jones | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy SL 111: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°40′N 22°40′W / 45.667°N 22.667°W) by U-455 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of the 42 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMIS Orissa ( Royal Indian Navy).[98] |
| Hagan | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the north coast of Cuba (22°00′N 77°30′W / 22.000°N 77.500°W) by U-157 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 44 crew.[99] |
| Lylepark | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic Ocean by Michel ( Kriegsmarine). 20 crewmen killed.[100] |
| MRS-11 Osnabruck | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The support ship was mined and sunk off Tallinn, Estonia.[101] |
| Mahronda | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (14°37′S 40°58′E / 14.617°S 40.967°E) by I-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[43] |
| Pontypridd | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ON 100: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-569 ( Kriegsmarine). She was then torpedoed and sunk (49°50′N 41°37′W / 49.833°N 41.617°W) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Chambly ( Royal Canadian Navy) apart from the captain, who was taken aboard U-569 as a prisoner of war.[102] |
| Sheherazade | Panama |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°41′N 91°20′W / 28.683°N 91.333°W) with the loss of one of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing vessels Midshipman and 40 Fathoms (both United States).[103] |
12 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bojan | Sweden |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Saßnitz, Germany.[4] |
| Burma Maru |  Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk north west of Pulo Weh, Netherlands East Indies (10°08′N 102°34′E / 10.133°N 102.567°E) by USS Swordfish ( United States Navy).[104] |
| Cities Service Toledo | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (29°02′N 91°59′W / 29.033°N 91.983°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 15 of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Belinda ( Norway), Gulfking ( United States) and San Antonio ( Panama).[105] |
| Clifton Hall | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (16°25′S 40°10′E / 16.417°S 40.167°E) by I-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[43] |
| Dartford | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy ONS 100: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°19′N 41°33′W / 49.317°N 41.550°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 30 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by Gothland ( United Kingdom).[106] |
| HMS Grove | Royal Navy |
World War II: Convoy MW 11: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Egypt by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 110 of her 189 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Tetcott ( Royal Navy). |
| Guatamala | Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Cape Three Points, Australia by I-21 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Crew rescued by HMAS Doomba ( Royal Australian Navy).[107] |
| Hardwicke Grange | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north of Puerto Rico (25°45′N 65°45′W / 25.750°N 65.750°W) by U-129 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 78 crew. Survivors were rescued by Athelprince ( United Kingdom) and another ship, or reached land in their lifeboats.[108] |
| Hellenic Trader | Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (14°40′S 40°53′E / 14.667°S 40.883°E) by I-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[43] |
| M 4212 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay.[4] |
| Senta | Sweden |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off the mouth of the Weser by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[4] |
13 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CB-5 | Regia Marina |
World War II: The CB-class midget submarine was sunk by Soviet aircraft off Yalta.[109] |
| Clan Macquarrie | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by Leonardo da Vinci ( Regia Marina).[110] |
| HMS Farouk | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Q-ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Al-Ramkin Island, Lebanon (34°19′N 35°44′E / 34.317°N 35.733°E) by U-83 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 18 crew.[111] |
| Gruzyia | Soviet Union |
World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk at Sevastopol by German aircraft. Her cargo of ammunition exploded resulting in most of the 4,000 troops on board being killed.[109] |
| Konan Maru | Japan |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Yap, Carolina Islands (6°08′N 138°28′E / 6.133°N 138.467°E) by USS Sargo ( United States Navy).[112] |
| Shch-405 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland.[113] |
| SKA-092 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was bombed and sunk at Sevastopol by German aircraft.[109] |
| SP-40 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The motor vessel was bombed and sunk at Sevastopol by German aircraft.[109] |
| Sixaola | United States |
World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Bocas del Toro, Panama (9°41′N 81°10′W / 9.683°N 81.167°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 29 of the 201 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Carolinian ( United States and USS Niagara ( United States Navy or reached land in their lifeboats and liferafts.[114] |
| Solon Turman | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north of Cristóbal, Canal Zone (10°45′N 80°24′W / 10.750°N 80.400°W by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by the schooners Envoy and Zaroma (both Colombia).[115] |
| Supetar | Yugoslavia |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of Beira, Mozambique.[116] |
| T-413 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Project 58 type minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Cape Fiolenx by German aircraft.[4] |
| TsCh-27 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk at Sevastopol by German aircraft.[109] |
| U-157 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Havana, Cuba (24°13′N 82°03′W / 24.217°N 82.050°W) by USCGC Thetis ( United States Coast Guard) with the loss of all 52 crew. |
14 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aagtekerk | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy MW 11: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 and Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.[4] |
| Bhutan | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy MW 11: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Junkers Ju 8 aircraft of Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe.[4] |
| Gunvor | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of the Key West Lighthouse, Florida, United States (25°00′N 81°45′W / 25.000°N 81.750°W) with the loss of two of her 22 crew.[117] |
| HMS Hasty | Royal Navy |
World War II: Operation Vigorous: The H-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Sirte, Libya by S-55 ( Kriegsmarine). She was scuttled on 15 June by HMS Hotspur ( Royal Navy). |
| Kaaparen | Sweden |
World War II: Convoy HX 194: The cargo ship collided with Tungsha ( Norway) at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada as the convoy was forming and consequently sank.[118] |
| Lebore | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) north of Cristóbal, Panama (12°53′N 80°40′W / 12.883°N 80.667°W) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 94 people aboard. Survivors, including all those from Crijnssen ( Netherlands), were rescued by USS Erie and USS Tattnall (both United States Navy).[119] |
| HMS Liverpool | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Town-class cruiser was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 aircraft of the Regia Aeronautica. She was taken in tow by HMS Antelope ( Royal Navy. Repairs took until July 1943 to complete. |
| HM MTB 259 | Royal Navy |
The ELCO 70' -class motor torpedo boat, sank in the Mediterranean Sea while being towed from Malta to Alexandria.[120] |
| Olivia | Netherlands |
World War II: The tanker was sunk in the Indian Ocean by Thor ( Kriegsmarine).[121] |
| Regent |  Latvia |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Cayman Islands (17°50′N 84°10′W / 17.833°N 84.167°W) by U-504 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 11 of her 25 crew.[122] |
| Tanimbar | Netherlands |
World War II: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 aircraft of the Regia Aeronautica.[4] |
15 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Airedale | Royal Navy |
World War II: Operation Harpoon: The Hunt-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea south of Crete (33°50′N 24°00′E / 33.833°N 24.000°E) by Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 87 aircraft with the loss of 45 of her 178 crew. She was scuttled the next day by HMS Aldenham ( Royal Navy).[123] |
| HMS Bedouin | Royal Navy |
 HMS Bedouin World War II: Operation Harpoon: The Tribal-class destroyer was shelled by the cruisers Montecuccoli and Eugenio di Savoia (both |
| Bennestvet | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (10°47′N 82°12′W / 10.783°N 82.200°W) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of her 25 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PC-458 ( United States Navy).[124] |
| Burdwan | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by aircraft of Sturzkampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe. She was consequently abandoned[4] and finished off by Italian warships. |
| Chant | United States |
World War II: Operation Harpoon, Convoy WS 19Z: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (36°25′N 11°40′E / 36.417°N 11.667°E) by aircraft of Sturzkampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe with the loss of four of the 85 people on board. She was consequently abandoned.[4][125][126] |
| City of Oxford | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HG 84: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°42′N 18°12′W / 43.700°N 18.200°W) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by Stockport ( United Kingdom).[127] |
| Cold Harbor | Panama |
World War II: The Design 1022 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north west of Trinidad (11°40′N 62°55′W / 11.667°N 62.917°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by Exmouth, Kahula (both United States) and USS Opal ( United States Navy).[128] |
| Cardina | Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic off the coast of Brazil by Archimede ( Regia Marina).[4] |
| Dutch Princess | United Kingdom |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°46′N 60°06′W / 13.767°N 60.100°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine). All nine crew survived.[129] |
| Etrib | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HG 84: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of A Coruña, Spain (43°18′N 17°38′W / 43.300°N 17.633°W) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 45 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Marigold ( Royal Navy).[130] |
| Frimaire |  Vichy France |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 60 crew.[131] |
| Kentucky | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by aircraft of Sturzkampfgeschwader 3, Luftwaffe. She was consequently abandoned[4] and finished off by Italian warships. |
| HMT Kingston Ceylonite | Royal Navy |
World War II: Convoy KN 109: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in Chesapeake Bay (36°52′N 75°51′W / 36.867°N 75.850°W) off Virginia Beach, Virginia with the loss of 18 of her 32 crew.[132][133] |
| HM MTB 201 | Royal Navy |
World War II: the White 73'-class Motor Torpedo Boat was shelled and damaged by German surface craft, sank later under tow.[134] |
| No. 61 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[135] |
| HMS Newcastle | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Town-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by S 56 ( Kriegsmarine). Repairs took until March 1943 to complete. |
| Nampo Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk off Corregidor (14°00′N 120°00′E / 14.000°N 120.000°E) by USS Seawolf ( United States Navy).[4][136][137] |
| HMAS Nestor | Royal Australian Navy |
 HMAS Nestor World War II: Operation Vigorous: The N-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Crete by Regia Aeronautica aircraft with the loss of four crew. She was taken in tow by HMS Javelin ( |
| Pelayo | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy HG 84: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) north west of A Coruña (43°18′N 17°38′W / 43.300°N 17.633°W by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 of the 47 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Copeland ( United Kingdom).[138] |
| RD 7 | Regia Marina |
World War II: The RD class minesweeper was sunk off Saronikus by a mine.[139] |
| Robert C. Tuttle | United States |
World War II: Convoy KN 109: The tanker struck a mine and sank in Chesapeake Bay (36°52′N 75°51′W / 36.867°N 75.850°W) with the loss of one of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PC-474 ( United States Navy). The ship was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[140] |
| Scottsberg | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Grenada (11°51′N 62°56′W / 11.850°N 62.933°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kahuku ( United States).[141] |
| Slemdal | Royal Fleet Auxiliary |
World War II: Convoy HG 84: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) west north west of A Coruña (43°18′N 17°38′W / 43.300°N 17.633°W) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine). All 37 crew were rescued by Copeland ( United Kingdom) and HMS Marigold ( Royal Navy).[142][143] |
| Thurso | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) off Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°41′N 18°02′W / 43.683°N 18.033°W) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Marigold ( Royal Navy). |
| Trento | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Trento-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged by a Bristol Beaufort aircraft of 217 Squadron, Royal Air Force. She was then torpedoed and sunk by HMS Umbra ( Royal Navy).[4] |
| West Hardaway | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Grenada (11°50′N 62°15′W / 11.833°N 62.250°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine). All 50 crew were rescued by Maracaibo ( Venezuela).[144] |
16 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Argo |  Finland |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland between Bogskär and Utö, Finland (59°21′N 20°14′E / 59.350°N 20.233°E) by ShCh-317 ( Soviet Navy) with the loss of nine crew.[145][146][147] |
| Arkansan | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Grenada (12°07′N 62°51′W / 12.117°N 62.850°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Pastores ( United States Navy).[148] |
| Cherokee | United States |
World War II: Convoy XB 25: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts by U-87 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 86 of the 169 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Escanaba ( United States Coast Guard) and Norlago ( United States).[149] |
| HMS Hermione | Royal Navy |
World War II: Operation Vigorous / Convoy MW 11: The Dido-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Crete (33°20′N 26°00′E / 33.333°N 26.000°E) by U-205 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 87 of her 527 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Aldenham, HMS Beaufort and HMS Exmoor (all Royal Navy).[150] |
| Kahuku | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Grenada (11°54′N 63°07′W / 11.900°N 63.117°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 17 of the 109 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Minataora ( Venezuela), USS Opal and USS YP-63 (both United States Navy).[151] |
| ORP Kujawiak |  Marynarka Wojenna Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej |
World War II: Operation Harpoon: The Hunt-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea near Malta with the loss of 13 of her 160 crew. |
| Managua |  Nicaragua |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (24°05′N 81°40′W / 24.083°N 81.667°W) by U-67 ( Kriegsmarine). All 25 crew survived.[152] |
| Nueva Altagracia |  Dominican Republic |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (13°27′N 65°35′W / 13.450°N 65.583°W) by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine). All eight crew survived.[153] |
| Plus | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Weser.[4] |
| Port Nicholson | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy XB 25: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Boston, Massachusetts by U-87 ( Kriegsmarine), with the loss of six of her 91 crew. |
| HMT Tranquil | Royal Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was sunk off the Downs (51°13′N 1°28′E / 51.217°N 1.467°E) in a collision with cargo ship Deal ( United Kingdom) .[154] |
17 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Millinocket | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off La Isabela, Cuba (23°12′N 79°58′W / 23.200°N 79.967°W) by U-129 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 11 of her 35 crew. Survivors were rescued by Cuban fishing vessels.[155] |
| Moira | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east south east of Port Isabel, Texas, United States (25°35′N 96°20′W / 25.583°N 96.333°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 19 crew. Survivors were rescued by US fishing vessels.[156] |
| San Blas | Panama |
The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (25°26′N 95°33′W / 25.433°N 95.550°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 30 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy.[157] |
| Santore | United States |
World War II: Convoy KS 511: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Chesapeake Bay (36°52′N 75°51′W / 36.867°N 75.850°W) with the loss of three of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by United States Coast Guard vessels. The wreck was scrapped in 1954.[158] |
| HMS Wild Swan | Royal Navy |
World War II: The W-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay by Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 88 aircraft with the loss of 31 crew. |
18 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Belostok | Soviet Union |
World War II: The cargo liner was sunk near Balaklava by S 102 ( Kriegsmarine). 388 crewmen and passengers killed.[19] |
| Flora | Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (11°55′N 72°36′W / 11.917°N 72.600°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 37 people aboard.[159] |
| Motorex | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north west of Colón, Panama (10°10′N 81°30′W / 10.167°N 81.500°W) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 21 crew.[160] |
| Nissan Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The oiler was bombed and sunk at Kiska, Alaska Territory, by B-17s and B-24s of the USAAF's 11th Air Force. One crewman killed.[161] |
| R 41 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the Seine Bay by Albrighton, HM SGB 6, HM SGB 7 and HM SGB 8 (all Royal Navy).[4] |
| HMS SGB 7 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Steam Gun Boat was sunk in the Seine Bay by R 41 ( Kriegsmarine).[4] |
| Seattle Spirit | United States |
World War II: Convoy ONS 102: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (50°24′N 42°37′W / 50.400°N 42.617°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 55 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Agassiz ( Royal Canadian Navy), which scuttled the ship.[162] |
| Turquoise | Nazi Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship ran aground in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Lower Normandy, France and was wrecked. She was being chased by Royal Navy Motor Torpedo Boats at time of loss.[163] |
19 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ante Matkovic | Yugoslavia |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (11°35′N 72°55′W / 11.583°N 72.917°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 29 crew.[164] |
| Belostok | Soviet Union |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by S 102 ( Kriegsmarine).[4] |
| Cheerio | United States |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Mona, Puerto Rico (18°02′N 67°40′W / 18.033°N 67.667°W) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine). All nine crew were rescued by USS CG-459 ( United States Navy).[165] |
| Orion |  Denmark |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Visby, Sweden with the loss of one of her 22 crew.[166] |
| R-41 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Siena Estuary.[167] |
| USS S-27 | United States Navy |
The S-class submarine ran aground on St. Makarias Point, Kiska. Efforts to refloat her failed and she was abandoned on the 25th.[168] |
| HM SGB 7 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Steam Gun Boat was shelled and sunk in the Seine Bay by Kriegsmarine surface units.[169] |
| ShCh-214 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk by MAS 571 ( Regia Marina) near Cape Ai-Todor in the Black Sea.[170] |
| USS YP-389 | United States Navy |
World War II: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina by U-701 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 25 crew.[171] |
20 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Danubius | Romania |
World War II: The barge was mined and sunk off Ak-Mechet, Crimea in the Black Sea.[172] |
| HMS LCT 119 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The LCT Mk 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost off Tobruk.[173] |
| HMS LCT 150 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The LCT Mk 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost off Tobruk.[174] |
21 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoa Cadet | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine, broke in two and sank in the Kola Inlet off Murmansk. The whole crew rescued by nearby ships.[175] |
| Ekno | Sweden |
World War II: The ore carrier struck a mine and sank in the Weser.[4] |
| Keijo Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by USS S-44 ( United States Navy). 63 crewmen killed. 62 crewmen rescued by W-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[176] |
| No. 125 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[177] |
| No. 0155 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[178] |
| HMS P514 | Royal Navy |
World War II: The R-class submarine was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMCS Georgian ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 29 crew. |
| HMSAS Parktown | South African Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya by a Regia Marina MAS motor torpedo boat with the loss of one crew member.[123] |
| Reichenfels | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (34°43′N 11°58′E / 34.717°N 11.967°E by Royal Air Force aircraft.[123] |
| Strale | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Freccia-class destroyer was damaged by Royal Navy Swordfish torpedo planes and run aground at Ras el Amar to prevent sinking. Efforts to refloat her was unsuccessful. The wreck was torpedoed and destroyed by HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy) on 8 August 1942.[179] |
| West Ira | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south east of Barbados by U-128 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by Macuba ( Netherlands) or reached land in their lifeboats.[180] |
22 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Gorthon | Sweden |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea west of Gotland (57°09′N 18°00′E / 57.150°N 18.000°E) by Shch-317 ( Soviet Navy) with the loss of 14 of her 22 crew.[145][181] |
| E. J. Sadler | United States |
World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (15°36′N 67°52′W / 15.600°N 67.867°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew were rescued by USS Biddle ( United States Navy).[182] |
| No. 73 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Sh-4 Type motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[183] |
| No. 83 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Sh-4 Type motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[184] |
| Rio Tercero |  Argentina |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) east of New York by U-202 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 42 crew.[185] |
| Sperrbrecher 14 Brockenheim | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine in the Bay of Biscay off Royan, Charente-Maritime, France and was severely damaged. Declared a total loss, she was scuttled as a blockship on 25 August.[4] |
23 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arriaga | Panama |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (13°08′N 62°16′W / 13.133°N 62.267°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 25 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Colombian fishing vessel.[186] |
| Andrea Brøvig | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad (12°10′N 59°10′W / 12.167°N 59.167°W) by U-128 ( Kriegsmarine). All 40 crew survived.[187] |
| L 18 | Regia Marina |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the coast of Libya (31°53′N 16°35′E / 31.883°N 16.583°E) by HMS Thrasher ( Royal Navy).[188] |
| USAT Major General Henry Gibbins | United States Army |
World War II: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 375 nautical miles (694 km) west of Key West, Florida (24°35′N 87°45′W / 24.583°N 87.750°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine). All 68 people aboard survived. |
| Rawleigh Warner | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 50 miles south of South Pass, La. (28°53′N 89°15′W / 28.883°N 89.250°W) by U-67 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 33 crew.[189] |
| Resolute | Colombia |
World War II: The schooner was stopped and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (13°15′N 80°30′W / 13.250°N 80.500°W) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her ten crew.[190] |
| Sant' Antonio | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Thrasher ( Royal Navy).[4] |
| Smishlionny | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Soobrazitelnyy-class destroyer was mined and sunk in the Black Sea.[191] |
| Sperrbrecher 183 Quack | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Dunkerque, Nord, France.[4] |
| Torvanger | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (39°40′N 41°30′W / 39.667°N 41.500°W) by U-84 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 37 crew. Some of the survivors were rescued by Ruys ( Netherlands) and others reached land in their lifeboat.[192] |
24 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Gossamer | Royal Navy |
World War II: The Halcyon-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 5, Luftwaffe off the Kola Inlet (68°59′N 33°03′E / 68.983°N 33.050°E) .[4][193] |
| Madoera | Netherlands |
World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°02′N 39°20′W / 46.033°N 39.333°W) by U-653 ( Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 86 crew. 16 crew reboarded the ship at daybreak and she reached St. John's, Newfoundland on 1 March. Other survivors were rescued by USS Belknap ( United States Navy), U-591 and U-753 (both Kriegsmarine) but 62 crew were lost.[194] |
| John R. Williams | United States |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape May, New Jersey (38°45′N 74°50′W / 38.750°N 74.833°W) by U-373 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of her 18 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS YP-334 ( United States Navy).[195] |
| Ljubica Matkovic | Yugoslavia |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°30′N 75°40′W / 34.500°N 75.667°W) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine). All 30 crew survived.[196] |
| Regulus | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Sirte, 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) west of Qaminis, Libya by HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy).[197] |
| Willimantic | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (25°55′N 51°58′W / 25.917°N 51.967°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 38 crew. The captain was taken aboard U-156 as a prisoner of war. Other survivors were rescued by Tamerlane ( Norway) or reached land in their lifeboats.[198] |
25 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Canadian | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (25°12′N 55°31′W / 25.200°N 55.517°W) by U-153 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 50 crew.[199] |
| Manuela | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) east of Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°3′N 75°40′W / 34.050°N 75.667°W) by U-404) ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS CG-408, USS CG-483 (both United States Navy) and HMT Norwich City ( Royal Navy). USS CG-252 took Manuela in tow but she later foundered.[200] |
| Nordal | Panama |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) east of Cape Lookout (34°20′N 75°40′W / 34.333°N 75.667°W) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine). All 32 crew survived.[201][202] |
| Yamakaze | Imperial Japanese Navy |
 Yamakaze seen from the periscope of USS Nautilus United States Navy) |
26 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The American Holland-class submarine was scuttled at Sevastopol.[203] |
| Avionia | Italy |
World War II: The cargo ship caught fire in the port of Heraklion, Greece, and was scuttled.[204] |
| Bezuprechny | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Gnevny-class destroyer was bombed and sunk south of The Crimea in the Black Sea by German Ju-88s.[205] |
| Jagersfontein | Netherlands |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (32°02′N 54°53′W / 32.033°N 54.883°W) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine). All 220 people aboard were rescued by St Cergue ( Switzerland).[206] |
| Matagalpa | United States Army |
The cargo ship, an extensively rebuilt former Clemson-class destroyer, caught fire at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was not repaired, and was scuttled in 1947. |
| Pedrinhas | Brazil |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north east of Puerto Rico (23°07′N 62°06′W / 23.117°N 62.100°W) by U-203 ( Kriegsmarine). All 48 crew survived.[207] |
| Putney Hill | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) north east of Puerto Rico (24°20′N 63°16′W / 24.333°N 63.267°W) by U-203 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Saxifrage ( Royal Navy).[208] |
| Quand Méme | France |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay/[4] |
| S-32 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Soviet S-class submarine was lost, probably bombed by German aircraft, off Sevastopol.[209] |
| Tamesis | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. She was abandoned by her crew, but some of them later reboarded her and beached her in the Hatteras Inlet. Later repaired and returned to service.[210] |
| Thomas McKean | United States |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (22°00′N 60°00′W / 22.000°N 60.000°W) by U-505 ( Kriegsmarine).[211] |
| Yakobinets | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The Dekabrist-class submarine was scuttled at Sevastopol.[4] |
27 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Las Choapas | .png){kind=small} Mexico |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico north of Tecotutla (20°15′N 96°20′W / 20.250°N 96.333°W) by U-129 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 32 crew.[212] |
| Leiv Eiriksson | Norway |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°18′N 59°57′W / 13.300°N 59.950°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy submarine chaser.[213] |
| MO-201 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-class guard ship was sunk off Seiskari by Luftwaffe aircraft.[4] |
| Moldanger | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (38°03′N 70°52′W / 38.050°N 70.867°W) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Buctouche ( Royal Canadian Navy), USS PC-495 ( United States Navy) and Washington Express ( Norway).[214][215] |
| No. 061 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[216] |
| No. 112 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[217] |
| No. 142 |  Soviet Navy |
World War II: The D-3 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[218] |
| No. 201 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[219] |
| Polybius | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°55′N 57°40′W / 10.917°N 57.667°W) by U-128 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by Clarona (flag unknown) and Dracos ( Netherlands).[220] |
| Potlatch | United States |
World war II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (19°20′N 53°18′W / 19.333°N 53.300°W) by U-153 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 55 crew.[221] |
| Tuxpam | Mexico |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of Gutiérrez Zamora (20°15′N 96°20′W / 20.250°N 96.333°W) by U-129 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 31 crew.[222] |
28 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frielinghaus | Germany |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Borkum, Germany.[223] |
| Memas | Greece |
World War II: Convoy Metril: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) south south west of Haifa, Palestine (32°27′N 34°43′E / 32.450°N 34.717°E) by U-97 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 25 crew.[224] |
| Queen Victoria | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean in the Mozambique Channel east of Beira (21°15′S 40°30′E / 21.250°S 40.500°E) by I-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Lost with all 48 crewmen.[39] |
| Raphael Semmes | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 875 nautical miles (1,620 km) east of Cape Canaveral, Florida (29°30′N 64°30′W / 29.500°N 64.500°W) by U-332 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 1 passenger and 18 crewmen. Survivors were rescued by Explorer ( United States) on July 16.[225] |
| Saikyo Maru | Imperial Japanese Navy |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 190 miles north of Yap (12°41′N 136°22′E / 12.683°N 136.367°E) by USS Stingray ( United States Navy).[4][226] |
| Savona | Germany |
The cargo ship ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea and was wrecked.[123] |
| Sam Houston | United States |
World War II: The Liberty ship, on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (19°21′N 62°22′W / 19.350°N 62.367°W) by U-203 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Courier ( United States Navy)[227][228] |
| Sea Thrush | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 425 nautical miles (787 km) north east of San Juan, Puerto Rico (22°38′N 60°59′W / 22.633°N 60.983°W) by U-505 ( Kriegsmarine). All 66 crew were rescued by USS Surprise ( United States Navy).[229] |
| Tillie Lykes | United States |
World War II: The Design 1099 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (16°57′N 69°45′W / 16.950°N 69.750°W) by U-154 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 33 crew.[230] |
| William Rockefeller | United States |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (35°07′N 75°07′W / 35.117°N 75.117°W) by U-701 ( Kriegsmarine). All 50 crew abandoned ship and were rescued by USS CG-460 ( United States Navy). The ship was torpedoed and sunk the next day by U-701 at 35°11′N 75°07′W / 35.183°N 75.117°W).[231] |
| Zealand | United Kingdom |
World War II: Convoy Metril: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) south south west of Haifa (32°27′N 34°43′E / 32.450°N 34.717°E) by U-97 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 14 of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Islay ( Royal Navy).[232] |
29 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diana | Regia Marina |
World War II: The Diana Class aviso was torpedoed and sunk in the Bomba Bay by HMS Thrasher ( Royal Navy).[4] |
| Empire Mica | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico off Apalachicola, Florida (29°29′N 85°17′W / 29.483°N 85.283°W) by U-67 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by the motorboats Countess and Sea Dream (both United States).[3][233] |
| Everalda | Latvia |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 360 nautical miles (670 km) south south west of Bermuda (31°00′N 70°45′W / 31.000°N 70.750°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew survived, two of them were taken aboard U-158 as prisoners of war, and were killed the next day when the U-boat was sunk.[234] |
| Goviken | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (13°15′S 41°35′E / 13.250°S 41.583°E) by I-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Six survivors were rescued by Eknaren ( Sweden), which was torpedoed and sunk of 1 July; they were rescued in turn by Mundra ( Sweden, which was torpedoed and sunk on 6 July. A Norwegian whaler and Dundrum Castle ( United Kingdom rescued them and landed them in Durban, South Africa. A second group of survivors were rescued by Rodsley ( United Kingdom), whilst a third group were rescued by Phemius ( United Kingdom). Both groups were landed in Cape Town, South Africa. 13 of her 52 crew were lost.[235] |
| Mona Marie | Canada |
World War II: The schooner was destroyed in the Atlantic OCean (12°22′N 60°10′W / 12.367°N 60.167°W) by machine gun fire from U-126 ( Kriegsmarine). All eight crew survived.[236][237] |
| Ruth | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (21°40′N 59°20′W / 21.667°N 59.333°W) by U-153 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 4 Gunners and 30 crewmen. The 4 survivors were rescued by USS Corry ( United States Navy).[238] |
| Thomas McKean | United States |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nm (648 km) northeast of Puerto Rico (approximately 22°00′00″N 60°00′00″W / 22.00000°N 60.00000°W) by U-505 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 3 Gunners. 29 survivors sail in lifeboats to the Virgin Islands arriving on July 4, 12 to Antigua on the 12th, and 13 to the Dominican Republic on the 14th, with one of that group dying of wounds during the ordeal. Her Master was killed as a passenger onboard Onondaga ( United States) when it was torpedoed and sunk on July 23.[239] |
| Waiwera | United Kingdom |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) north of the Azores, Portugal (45°49′N 34°29′W / 45.817°N 34.483°W) by U-754 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of the 105 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by Oregon Express ( Norway).[240] |
30 June
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| City of Birmingham | United States |
World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean. 390 survivors were rescued by the destrouyer USS Stansbury ( United States Navy).[241] |
| Express | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (23°30′S 37°30′E / 23.500°S 37.500°E) by the submarine I-10 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). Two gunners and 11 crewmen were killed when their lifeboat swamped in heavy seas.[39] |
| USS Hornbill | United States Navy |
The coastal minesweeper collided with the steam lumber schooner Esther Johnson ( United States) and sank in San Francisco Bay. All 11 crew were rescued by Esther Johnson. |
| HMS Medway | Royal Navy |
World War II: The submarine depot ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt (31°03′N 30°35′E / 31.050°N 30.583°E) by the submarine U-372 ( Kriegsmarine). Thirty of her 1,135 crew were killed. |
| Mosfruit | Norway |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (600 nautical miles (1,100 km) northwest of Ireland (approximately 56°10′N 23°30′W / 56.167°N 23.500°W) by the submarine U-458 ( Kriegsmarine). All 36 aboard, plus three dogs and a cat survived, although the cat died after three days from the effects of ingesting seawater whilst grooming. The survivors were rescued by Empire Hope ( United Kingdom).[242] |
| Steaua Romana | United Kingdom |
World War II: The tanker was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean by the submarine I-20 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[43] |
| U-158 | Kriegsmarine |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Bermuda (32°50′N 67°28′W / 32.833°N 67.467°W) by a Martin PBM Mariner aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 58 crew and two survivors from Everalda ( Latvia).[234][243] |
| Unkai Maru No.5 | Japan |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Shanghai, China by the submarine USS Plunger ( United States Navy).[4][244] |
| USS YP-128 | United States Navy |
World War II: The patrol boat ran aground in a storm and sank in the Pacific Ocean 3 miles northeast of Monterey, California.[245] |
| USS YP-270 | United States Navy |
World War II: The patrol boat ran aground and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Santo Domingo, Baja California, Mexico (25°30′N 112°06′W / 25.500°N 112.100°W) .[245] |
Unknown Date
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| George Clymer | United States |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by motor torpedo boat LS-4 ( Kriegsmarine) operating from Michel ( Kriegsmarine) on June 7. 1 crewman killed. Her crew reboards after Michel departs the area. They are rescued by RMS Alcantara ( Royal Navy). Attempts to scuttle are unsuccessful and the ship is still afloat when Alcantra has to depart on 12 June. She sinks at an unknown date and location.[246] |
| M-95 | Soviet Navy |
World War II: The M-class submarine left port on the 14th. She failed to report on the 15th and was declared missing east of Suursaari Island.[247] |
| MAS 512 and MAS 513 | Regia Marina |
World War II: The MAS 501 class MAS boats were wrecked at Kefalonia on 21 January 1942 or 24 June 1942.[248] |
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