List of shipwrecks in May 1917
The list of shipwrecks in May 1917 includes some ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1917.
| May 1917 | ||||||
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | Unknown date | ||
1 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia |  France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the Chassiron Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[1] |
| Alide | _3.svg.png){kind=small} Russia |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[2] |
| Antigone | France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the Chassiron Lighthouse by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[3] |
| Bagdale |  United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) north east of Creac'h Point, Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°41′N 5°08′W / 48.683°N 5.133°W) by SM UC-66 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 23 of her crew.[4][5] |
| Barreiro |  Portugal |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Suances, Cantabria, Spain by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[6] |
| British Sun | United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 230 nautical miles (430 km) east south east of Malta by SM UB-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][7] |
| C. A. Jacques | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 26 nautical miles (48 km) west south west of Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France (50°27′N 1°04′E / 50.450°N 1.067°E) by SM UB-18 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[5][8] |
| Camille Amelin | France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 6 nautical miles (11 km) off the Baleines Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[9] |
| Dora | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10] |
| Genua | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk by a Luftstreitkräfte aircraft.[5][11] |
| Firelight | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (55°01′N 1°21′W / 55.017°N 1.350°W) by SM UC-29 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][12] |
| Imberhorne |  Finland |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west by west of the Stags of Broadhaven, County Mayo, United Kingdom (54°07′N 13°04′W / 54.117°N 13.067°W) by SM UC-73 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[13] |
| Ladywood | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°52′N 5°59′W / 49.867°N 5.983°W) by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[14] |
| Helen | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway, Wigtownshire by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][15] |
| Ivrig |  Norway |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portpatrick, Wigtownshire by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[16] |
| John W. Pearn | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon (49°42′N 2°58′W / 49.700°N 2.967°W) by SM UC-66 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[17] |
| La Manche | France |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of the Les Hanois Lighthouse, Guernsey, Channel Islands by SM UC-66 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[18] |
| Raymond Ester | France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Pendeen, Cornwall (50°15′N 5°53′W / 50.250°N 5.883°W) by SM UC-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[19] |
| Rockingham |  United States |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of Ireland (55°12′N 12°30′W / 55.200°N 12.500°W) by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[20] |
| San Urbano | United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°33′N 13°38′W / 51.550°N 13.633°W) by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.[21] |
| SM U-81 | Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The Type U 81 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (51°33′N 13°38′W / 51.550°N 13.633°W) by HMS E54 ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 24 of her crew. |
| W. D. Potts | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portpatrick by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[22] |
2 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alessandria | .svg.png){kind=small} Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north of Benghazi, Libya by SM UC-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[23] |
| Amber | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) Ballyherbert, County Down by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][24] |
| Beeswing | United Kingdom |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°50′N 13°00′W / 50.833°N 13.000°W) by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[25] |
| Camerata | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Djidjelli, Algeria by SM UC-37 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was beached but was later refloated.[26] |
| Cancalais | France |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée (46°55′N 2°23′W / 46.917°N 2.383°W) by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[27] |
| Certo | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France. Her crew survived.[28] |
| Derrymore | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea off Ballyherbert by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Some of her crew survived.[5][29] |
| HMS Derwent | Royal Navy |
World War I: The River-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre (49°31′N 0°02′W / 49.517°N 0.033°W) with the loss of 58 of her 70 crew. |
| Dione | Norway |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°39′N 11°45′W / 50.650°N 11.750°W) by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[30] |
| Earnest | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east by south of the Skulmartin Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[31] |
| Gena | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk by an Imperial German Air Corps aircraft. Her crew survived.[32] |
| Juno | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 17 nautical miles (31 km) east of the Barfleur Lighthouse, Manche, France (49°48′N 0°51′W / 49.800°N 0.850°W) by SM UB-18 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[33] |
| Keryado |  French Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of sixteen of her crew.[34] |
| Morion | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of the Skulmartin Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[35] |
| Natuna | Norway |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (59°50′N 3°10′W / 59.833°N 3.167°W) by SM U-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[36] |
| Nordzee |  Netherlands |
World War I: The koff was scuttled in the North Sea off the Noord Hinder Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UC-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[37] |
| Rikard Noordrak | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°23′N 0°22′W / 54.383°N 0.367°W) by SM UB-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[38] |
| Russie | France |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[39] |
| Saint Mungo | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north north east of the South Rock Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[5][40] |
| Taizan Maru |  Japan |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway (54°28′N 5°20′W / 54.467°N 5.333°W) by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[41] |
| Tela | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north east of Cape Barfleur, Manche (49°50′N 0°50′W / 49.833°N 0.833°W) by SM UB-18 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][42] |
| Troilus | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Malin Head, County Donegal (53°22′N 15°52′W / 53.367°N 15.867°W) by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][43] |
| United | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°13′N 5°53′W / 50.217°N 5.883°W) by SM UC-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[44] |
| Vanduara | Norway |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°24′N 14°59′W / 50.400°N 14.983°W) by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[45] |
| Victoire | France |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[46] |
| Warnow | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°30′N 5°10′W / 50.500°N 5.167°W) by SM UC-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of fourteen of her crew.[47] |
| Westland | Netherlands |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the Terschelling Lightship ( Netherlands) (53°47′N 4°21′E / 53.783°N 4.350°E) by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[48] |
| Yvonne | France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[49] |
3 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Sciesa | Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) south south east of Sapientza, Greece (36°39′N 21°15′E / 36.650°N 21.250°E) by SM U-14 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived.[50] |
| Carberry King | United Kingdom |
World War I: The drifter was scuttled in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°44′N 5°07′W / 49.733°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[51][52] |
| Clodmoor | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Newhaven, East Sussex (50°43′N 0°01′W / 50.717°N 0.017°W) by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][53] |
| Eleanor | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°07′W / 49.750°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[54] |
| Fastnet | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°07′W / 49.750°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[52][55] |
| Fils du Progres | France |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of the Île de Sein, Finistère by SM UC-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[56] |
| Frederick Knight | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°43′N 12°21′W / 51.717°N 12.350°W) by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][57] |
| Giovannina | Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France by SM UC-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[58] |
| Glen Tanar | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire (57°10′N 2°02′W / 57.167°N 2.033°W). Her crew survived.[59] |
| Helge |  Denmark |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the North Sea (56°28′N 3°43′E / 56.467°N 3.717°E) by SM UC-49 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[60] |
| Hibernia | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Baltimore, County Cork by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[61] |
| Lindisfarne | Russia |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (40°20′N 14°00′W / 40.333°N 14.000°W) by SM U-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[62] |
| Lucky Lass | United Kingdom |
The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°34′N 5°07′W / 49.567°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[63] |
| Maria |  Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[64] |
| Mezly | France |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°15′N 15°36′W / 50.250°N 15.600°W) by SM UC-73 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[65] |
| Misurata | Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50°10′N 17°15′W / 50.167°N 17.250°W) by SM UC-73 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[66] |
| North Star | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°05′W / 49.750°N 5.083°W) by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[67] |
| Polstad | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Ortegal, Spain (43°43′N 7°06′W / 43.717°N 7.100°W) by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[68] |
| Sir Edward Birkbeck | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[69] |
| Truvor | Russia |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Mys Zyp-Navolok (70°08′N 33°07′E / 70.133°N 33.117°E) by SM U-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[70] |
| Ussa | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cherbourg, Seine-Maritime, France by SM UC-26 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[71] |
| Washington | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Camogli, Liguria, Italy (44°14′N 9°07′E / 44.233°N 9.117°E) by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][72] |
4 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aghios Nikolaos | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south east of Barfleur, Manche, France (49°43′N 0°54′W / 49.717°N 0.900°W) by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[73] |
| Assos | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south east of Barfleur 49°43′N 0°54′W / 49.717°N 0.900°W by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[74][75] |
| Caméléon | French Navy |
World War I: The naval whaler struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Patras off Cape Papas, Greece with the loss of a crew member.[76] |
| Francesco C. | Italy |
World War I: the barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sardinia (40°18′N 8°08′E / 40.300°N 8.133°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[77] |
| Herrington | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km) east south east of Red Head, Forfarshire (56°37′N 2°27′W / 56.617°N 2.450°W). Her crew survived.[11][78] |
| Ilva | Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Coelleira Island, Galicia, Spain by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[79][80] |
| Ioannis p. Goulandris | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 23 nautical miles (43 km) east of the Punta de Estaca de Bares by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[81] |
| Jørgen Olsen | Denmark |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Ireland by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived but she was declared a constructive total loss.[82][83] |
| Joseph | United Kingdom |
World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Caen, Calvados, France (49°39′N 0°38′W / 49.650°N 0.633°W) by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[84] |
| HMT Lord Salisbury | Royal Navy |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[11] |
| Marie | Denmark |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Aberdeen, United Kingdom (58°30′N 1°04′W / 58.500°N 1.067°W) by SM UC-51 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[85] |
| Marie | France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[86] |
| Mamelena IX |  Spain |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse, Landes, France by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine)[87] |
| Mamelena XII | Spain |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[88] |
| Marne | French Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[89] |
| Neptunus | Netherlands |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the North Hinder Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UC-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[90] |
| New Design No.2 | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north by west of the South Bishop Lighthouse by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[91] |
| Pilar de Larrinaga | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedeoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east by south of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland (52°10′N 6°08′W / 52.167°N 6.133°W) by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of twenty of her crew.[5][92] |
| Sophie | Denmark |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-42 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[93] |
| Strumble | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[52][94] |
| Transylvania | United Kingdom |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cape Vado, Liguria, Italy (44°15′N 8°30′E / 44.250°N 8.500°E) by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 402 lives. |
| Tromp | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Rencardeida Point, Spain (43°46′N 7°34′W / 43.767°N 7.567°W) by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[95] |
| Vale | Norway |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 68 nautical miles (126 km) east by north of the Isle of May, Fife, United Kingdom (56°02′N 1°00′W / 56.033°N 1.000°W) by SM UC-77 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[96] |
| Verdun | France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[97] |
| Victorious | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Strumble Head by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[98] |
5 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Angela | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the mouth of the River Tyne (54°59′N 1°19′W / 54.983°N 1.317°W) with the loss of five of her crew.[99] |
| Asra | Norway |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom (55°40′N 12°10′W / 55.667°N 12.167°W) by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[100] |
| Dina di Lozenzo | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Bizerte, Algeria by SM UC-37 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[101] |
| Edith Cavell | United Kingdom |
The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[52][102] |
| Feltria | United Kingdom |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork (51°56′N 7°24′W / 51.933°N 7.400°W) by SM UC-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 45 lives.[5][103] |
| Greta | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork by SM UC-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][104] |
| Harmattan | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Cape Bon, Algeria with the loss of 36 of her crew.[105] |
| HMS Lavender | Royal Navy |
World War I: The Acacia-class sloop was sunk in the English Channel south of Mine Head, Cornwall by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 22 of her 77 crew.[106] |
| Lodes | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of Ballycotton, County Cork with the loss of seven of her crew.[107] |
| Nydal | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 25 nautical miles (46 km) west south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime, France by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[108] |
| Odense | Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east north east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom (55°56′N 2°12′W / 55.933°N 2.200°W) by SM UC-77 ( Kaiserliche Marine) and was abandoned with the loss of two of her crew. Odense came ashore north of St Abb's Head and was declared a total loss. She sank on 2 August.[109] |
| Segovia | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south south east of Auskerry, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (58°38′N 2°00′W / 58.633°N 2.000°W) by SM UC-51 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[110] |
| Simon | Netherlands |
World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the Terschelling Lightship ( Netherlands) (53°31′N 3°40′E / 53.517°N 3.667°E) by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all eleven crew.[111] |
| Snig | Norway |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Tory Island (54°08′N 13°36′W / 54.133°N 13.600°W) by SM U-49 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[112] |
6 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adansi | United Kingdom |
World War I: The Elder Dempster 2,644 grt cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°40′N 11°05′W / 50.667°N 11.083°W) by SM U-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine) while en route from Sierra Leone to Liverpool. Her crew survived.[5][113] |
| Francesco | Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime, France by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[114] |
| Gurth | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Vaca de Luanco, Spain (43°39′N 5°48′W / 43.650°N 5.800°W) by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[115] |
| Harold |  Sweden |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the North Sea[116] 76 nautical miles (141 km) north east by north of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of five crew.[117] |
| Hebble | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east of Roker, County Durham (54°55′N 1°18′E / 54.917°N 1.300°E) with the loss of five of her crew.[118] |
| Kaparika | Norway |
World War I: cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Aberdeen, United Kingdom by SM UC-77 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[119] |
| Poseidon I | Netherlands |
World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of the Dogger Bank North Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[120] |
| President | France |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°31′N 5°21′W / 50.517°N 5.350°W) by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[121] |
| Voss | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Vaca de Luanco (43°39′N 5°47′W / 43.650°N 5.783°W) by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[122] |
7 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Crown of Leon | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Genoa (44°08′N 8°14′E / 44.133°N 8.233°E) by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member. She was beached but was torpedoed again on 16 May by SM U-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[123] |
| H. H. Petersen | Denmark |
World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 to 25 nautical miles (37 to 46 km) west of St. Kilda, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom (57°30′N 9°00′W / 57.500°N 9.000°W) by SM U-80 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[124] |
| Kinross | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°49′N 5°33′W / 49.817°N 5.550°W) by SM UC-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[125] |
| Leikanger | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west nort west of the Machico Lighthouse, Madeira, Portugal by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[126] |
| Lowmount | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Nab Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of five of her crew.[127] |
| Martha Maria | Netherlands |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (52°50′N 4°08′E / 52.833°N 4.133°E) by SM UB-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[128] |
| Maude | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[129] |
| Polamhall | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°02′N 8°04′W / 49.033°N 8.067°W) by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][130] |
| Prins Hendrik de Nederlande | Netherlands |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (52°50′N 4°10′E / 52.833°N 4.167°E) by SM UB-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[131] |
| Repton | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) south south east of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°42′N 22°57′E / 35.700°N 22.950°E) by SM UB-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[5][132][133] |
| Sophie | Denmark |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) east south oeast of St. Kilda (57°40′N 9°05′W / 57.667°N 9.083°W) by SM U-80 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[134] |
| Tiger | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west north west of Cabo Machico, Madeira (43°27′N 2°50′W / 43.450°N 2.833°W) by SM UC-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[135] |
| Tore Jarl | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) south of Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-49 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[136] |
| SM UB-39 | Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°20′N 2°09′E / 51.333°N 2.150°E) with the loss of all 24 crew.[137] |
| HMY Zarefah | Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval yacht struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of Mull Head, Mainland, Orkney Islands with the loss of sixteen of her crew.[138] |
8 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Iris | United Kingdom |
World War I: The ketch was sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Maritime, France, probably by SM UC-26 ( Kaiserliche Marine), with the loss of four of her crew.[139] |
| Killarney | United Kingdom |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°55′N 14°44′W / 50.917°N 14.733°W) by SM U-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][140] |
| Nelly | France |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 44 nautical miles (81 km) south south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère (47°18′N 4°55′W / 47.300°N 4.917°W by SM UC-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[141] |
| Petunia | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-49 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[5][142] |
| SM UC-26 | Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The Type UC II submarine was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France (51°03′N 1°40′E / 51.050°N 1.667°E) by HMS Milne ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 26 crew. |
9 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dio ti Guardi | Italy |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello, Sicily by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[143] |
| Hans Broge | Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Teelin Head, County Donegal, United Kingdom (54°38′N 9°30′W / 54.633°N 9.500°W) by SM U-80 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[144] |
| Harpagus | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 62 nautical miles (115 km) south west of the Île du Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône, France (42°32′N 4°39′E / 42.533°N 4.650°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three crew. Two crew were taken as prisoners of war.[145] |
| Kitty | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (56°11′N 1°45′W / 56.183°N 1.750°W) by SM UC-42 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but two of them were taken as prisoners of war.[52][146] |
| L'Oriente | Italy |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[147] |
| Marchiena | Netherlands |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Beachy Head, East Sussex, United Kingdom by SM UC-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew took to the lifeboats but were not rescued.[148] |
| Peppino Aiello | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[149] |
| San Pietro | Italy |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[150] |
| Windward Ho! | United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire (57°28′N 1°42′W / 57.467°N 1.700°W) with the loss of eight of her crew.[151] |
10 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Berangère | France |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°06′N 11°30′W / 50.100°N 11.500°W) by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine). All 22 crew survived.[152] |
| Broomhill | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset (50°25′N 2°32′W / 50.417°N 2.533°W) by SM UC-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[5][11][153] |
| Carmen | Spain |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south of Barcelona by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[154] |
| Dolcoath | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.25 nautical miles (6.02 km) north east of North Foreland, Kent (51°26′N 1°28′E / 51.433°N 1.467°E) with the loss of a crew member.[155] |
| Gazelle | Norway |
World War I: The sailing ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°45′N 10°50′W / 49.750°N 10.833°W) by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[156] |
| Gruno | Netherlands |
World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south west of the Noord Hinder Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UC-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[157] |
| Leone XIII | Italy |
The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[158] |
| HMT Lord Ridley | Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire (54°31′N 0°37′W / 54.517°N 0.617°W) with the loss of ten of her crew.[159] |
| Minerva | Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Portland Bill by SM UC-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[160] |
| Sebastian | United Kingdom |
The tanker caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean. She was taken in tow by a United States Navy gunboat but subsequently sank.[132][161] |
| Veni | Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Portland Bill (50°32′N 2°47′W / 50.533°N 2.783°W) by SM UC-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[162] |
11 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Alwina | Russia |
World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-80 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[163] |
| Barrister | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) south of Mine Head, County Waterford by SM U-49 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][164] |
| HMT Bracklyn | Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (52°42′N 2°10′E / 52.700°N 2.167°E) with the loss of ten of her crew.[165] |
| Calchas | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west by south of Tearaght Island, County Donegal (52°00′N 10°40′W / 52.000°N 10.667°W) by SM U-80 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[166] |
| Hermes | Russia |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea off Vardø, Finnmark, Norway (71°16′N 33°45′E / 71.267°N 33.750°E) by SM U-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all 34 crew.[167] |
| Hindoo | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea between Algiers and Ténès, Algeria (36°37′N 1°55′E / 36.617°N 1.917°E) by SM U-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine) and was beached. She was later refloated.[168] |
| Italia | Italy |
The cargo ship ran aground and sank on the Wingletang Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.[169][170] |
| Lady Charlotte | United Kingdom |
The collier ran aground and sank at Porth Hellick Point, Isles of Scilly. Her crew survived.[11][170] |
| Lefkosia | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Tortosa, Spain (40°49′N 1°00′E / 40.817°N 1.000°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[171] |
| Limassol | United Kingdom |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Montecristo, Italy by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[5][172] |
| Luisa Madre | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari, Sardinia by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[173] |
| Maddelena Madre | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[174] |
| Medjerda | France |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Cape Tortosa (40°45′N 1°12′E / 40.750°N 1.200°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 344 lives.[175] |
| Rosalia Madre | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[176] |
| San Antonio | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[177] |
| Tarpeia | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of Port-en-Bessin, Manche, France (49°30′N 0°49′W / 49.500°N 0.817°W) by SM UB-18 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][178] |
12 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Prince | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 240 nautical miles (440 km) south south east of Malta (34°20′N 18°52′E / 34.333°N 18.867°E) by SM U-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][179] |
| Galicia | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Teignmouth, Devon (50°32′N 3°24′W / 50.533°N 3.400°W). Her crew survived.[180] |
| G.L.C. | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UC-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[52][181] |
| Locksley Hall | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east by south of Malta 35°23′N 14°56′E / 35.383°N 14.933°E) by SM U-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six crew.[182] |
| Refugio | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (55°10′N 11°35′W / 55.167°N 11.583°W) by SM U-57 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[5][183] |
| San Onofre | United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 64 nautical miles (119 km) north west of the Skelligs (52°25′N 11°42′W / 52.417°N 11.700°W) by SM U-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[5][184] |
| Waterville | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea. She was beached but was later refloated. Her crew survived.[185] |
| Wirral | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) north west of Utvær, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway by SM U-19 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[186] |
| Zanoni | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east by east of Cape Oropesa, Spain (40°10′N 0°25′E / 40.167°N 0.417°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[5][187] |
13 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anna | Denmark |
World War I: The three-masted barque was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of the Île de Batz, Finistère, France (49°12′N 4°26′W / 49.200°N 4.433°W) by SM UC-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[82][188] |
| Hudson | Norway |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Ouessant, Finistère (48°48′N 7°56′W / 48.800°N 7.933°W) by SM UC-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[189] |
| Jessmore | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][190] |
| L'Independiente F | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Cabo de Gata, Spain (36°31′N 2°02′W / 36.517°N 2.033°W) by SM U-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[191] |
| Rio Amazonas | Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Crete, Greece (33°40′N 20°46′E / 33.667°N 20.767°E) by SM U-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[192] |
14 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bel Lily | United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire with the loss of ten of her crew.[193] |
| Cairnmoney | United Kingdom |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[194] |
| Elizabeth Hampton | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south by west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-18 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][195] |
| Farley | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°56′N 7°22′W / 48.933°N 7.367°W) by SM UC-17 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][196] |
| Francesco Raiola | Italy |
World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily (37°41′N 15°29′E / 37.683°N 15.483°E) by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[197] |
| Gravelinoise | France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) east of Valencia, Spain (39°27′N 0°05′W / 39.450°N 0.083°W) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[198] |
| Tamon Maru No.11 | Japan |
The cargo ship sank at Aburatsu, Hyūga, Miyazaki.[169] |
| Tejo | Portugal |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea (38°58′N 0°18′E / 38.967°N 0.300°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[199] |
| SM U-59 | Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The Type U 57 submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (55°33′N 7°15′E / 55.550°N 7.250°E) with the loss of 33 of her 37 crew. |
| Volga | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was beached but was later refloated.[200] |
15 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMT Admirable | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| HMT Avondale | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| Borea | _crowned.svg.png){kind=small} Regia Marina |
World War I: The Nembo-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Albania by Balaton and Csepl (both Austro-Hungarian Navy).[202] |
| Boreas | Netherlands |
World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of IJmuiden, North Holland by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[203] |
| Boutefeu | French Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The Bouclier-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Otranto off Brindisi, Apulia, Italy.[204] |
| HMT Coral Haven | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| HMT Craignoon | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| Cuba | United Kingdom |
World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][205] |
| HMT Felicitas | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| Ferrara | Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was beache but was later refloated.[206] |
| HMT Girl Gracie | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| HMT Girl Rose | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| Grosholm | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Ireland (55°53′N 12°15′W / 55.883°N 12.250°W) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[207] |
| HMT Helenora | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| Meuse | France |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Fastnet Rock (50°49′N 15°27′W / 50.817°N 15.450°W) by SM U-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[208] |
| Pancras | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Punta Sabinal, Spain by SM U-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine) and was beached. She was later refloated.[209] |
| Panaghi Lykiardopoulo | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel west of the Roches-Douvres Lighthouse (49°00′N 3°32′W / 49.000°N 3.533°W) by SM UB-18 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[210] |
| Polymnia | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of The Lizard, Cornwall by SM UC-75 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eight of her crew.[211] |
| HMT Quarry Knowe | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| Rosina | United Kingdom |
The brigantine ran aground at Ribeirinha Point, Faial, Azores, Portugal and was a total loss. Her crew were rescued.[212] |
| Scorpione | Regia Marina |
The Sirio-class torpedo boat collided with Surveillante ( French Navy) and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantellaria.[202] |
| HMT Selby | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| HMT Serene | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| St. Frances | United States |
The cargo ship ran aground at Unimak Pass, Alaska and was a total loss.[212] |
| HMT Taits | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| HMT Transit | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
| Tung Shan | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Cape San Antonio, Spain (39°02′N 0°19′E / 39.033°N 0.317°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member. Three crew were taken as prisoners of war.[213] |
| HMT Young Linnet | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The naval trawler was sunk in the Adriatic Sea by an Austro-Hungarian navy warship.[201] |
16 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Dartmouth | Royal Navy |
World War I: Battle of the Strait of Otranto: The Town-class cruiser was torpedoed and totally disabled in the Strait of Otranto off Brindisi, Apulia, Italy by SM UC-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of five of her 433 crew.[214] She was later repaired and returned to service. |
| Dorothy Duff | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) off Cape Cullera, Spain (39°16′N 0°08′E / 39.267°N 0.133°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[215] |
| Friso | Netherlands |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the English Channel south east of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[216] |
| Hendrika Johana | Netherlands |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea north of the Maas Lightship ( Netherlands) (52°31′N 4°20′E / 52.517°N 4.333°E) by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[217] |
| Highland Corrie | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) (50°28′N 0°38′W / 50.467°N 0.633°W) by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of five of her crew.[218] |
| Hilonian | United States |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the mouth of the Albegna by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.[219] |
| Middlesex | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°03′N 12°30′W / 56.050°N 12.500°W) by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][220] |
| Pagenturm | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) west of Beachy Head, East Sussex (50°40′N 0°10′W / 50.667°N 0.167°W) by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.[5][221] |
| SMS S20 | Kaiserliche Marine |
The V1-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 25 of her crew.[202] |
17 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Denia, Spain (39°00′N 0°10′E / 39.000°N 0.167°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[222] |
| Cito | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of the Noord Hinder Lightship ( Netherlands) by a Kaiserliche Marine torpedo boat with the loss of eleven of her crew.[5] |
| Eirini | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south south west of Cadiz, Spain (36°55′N 6°31′W / 36.917°N 6.517°W) by SM U-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[223] |
| Florence Louisa | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) off The Needles, Isle of Wight by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[224] |
| George Pyman | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of Tearaght Island, County Kerry by SM U-49 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][225] |
| Jakoba | Netherlands |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[226] |
| Kilmaho | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west north west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°58′N 5°19′W / 49.967°N 5.317°W) by SM UB-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 21 of her crew.[227] |
| Lewisham | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 24 crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[228] |
| Margareta | Russia |
World War I: The four-masted barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°00′N 12°18′W / 51.000°N 12.300°W).[229] |
| Mercurius | Netherlands |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) north west of Noordwijk, North Holland by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[230] |
| HMS Setter | Royal Navy |
The R-class destroyer collided with HMS Sylph ( Royal Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex.[202] |
| Vesterland | Sweden |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Lerwick, Shetland Isles, United Kingdom by SM U-19 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[231] Three casualties.[232] |
| Viken | Sweden |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk with the loss of eight crew in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom[233] by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[234] |
18 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure | United Kingdom |
World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM UB-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[235] |
| Annetta | Netherlands |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off IJmuiden, North Holland by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[236] |
| Camberwell | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east by south of Dunnose Head, Isle of Wight (50°35′N 1°03′W / 50.583°N 1.050°W) with the loss of seven of her crew.[237] |
| C.E.C.G. | United Kingdom |
World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon (50°48′N 4°48′W / 50.800°N 4.800°W) by SM UC-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[238] |
| Dromore | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of St. Martin's Point, Guernsey, Channel Islands by SM UC-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][239] |
| Elford | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of the Nab Lightship ( United Kingdom) (50°38′N 0°58′W / 50.633°N 0.967°W). Her crew survived.[240] |
| Frances M. | United States |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°29′N 8°18′W / 35.483°N 8.300°W) by SM U-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but a crew member of U-47 was lost during the scuttling operation.[241] |
| Llandrindod | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 165 nautical miles (306 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°45′N 13°58′W / 51.750°N 13.967°W) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[5][242] |
| HMT Lucknow | Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of nine of her crew.[243] |
| Mary Baird | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) west of Pendeen Cove, Cornwall (50°10′N 5°44′W / 50.167°N 5.733°W)with the loss of seven of her crew.[244] |
| Millicent Knight | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) east by south of Malta (35°37′N 17°13′E / 35.617°N 17.217°E) by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[132][245] |
| Penhale | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 72 nautical miles (133 km) north west by north of Tearaght Island, County Kerry by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[246] |
| Primrose | United Kingdom |
World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 22 nautical miles (41 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock by SM UB-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[247] |
19 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Askild | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 19 nautical miles (35 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UB-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[248] |
| Elise | Denmark |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea (57°28′N 3°10′E / 57.467°N 3.167°E) by SM U-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six crew.[249] |
| Erik | Sweden |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland (60°15′N 19°44′E / 60.250°N 19.733°E) by SM UC-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[250] |
| Farnham | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-57 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of seventeen crew.[5][251] |
| Kjell | Sweden |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland[252] by SM UC-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[253] |
| Kyros | Sweden |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland[254] by SM UC-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[255] |
| Mardinian | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south by west of Tabarka Island, Spain (38°05′N 0°31′W / 38.083°N 0.517°W) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[256] |
| Mordenwood | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) south east by south of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°02′N 22°05′E / 35.033°N 22.083°E) by SM U-28 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of 21 of her crew.[257] |
| Olga | Sweden |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland by SM UC-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[258] |
| Pauline | Sweden |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Baltic Sea off Rauma, Finland by SM UC-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[259] |
| Therese | Sweden |
World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland[260] by SM UC-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[261] |
20 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arnfinn Jarl | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) west of Holmengrå, Finnmark by SM U-19 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[262] |
| Caspian | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Cape Cervera, Spain (37°53′N 0°22′W / 37.883°N 0.367°W) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 25 crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[5][263] |
| Dana | United Kingdom |
World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Guernsey, Channel Islands by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][264] |
| HMS Paxton | Royal Navy |
World War I: The Q-ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Skelligs (51°42′N 13°13′W / 51.700°N 13.217°W) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 31 crew. Two survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[265] |
| Mientji | United Kingdom |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) off the Les Hanois Lighthouse, Guernsey by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[266] |
| Normand | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UB-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[267] |
| Porthkerry | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) west by south of Beachy Head, East Sussex (50°38′N 0°08′W / 50.633°N 0.133°W) by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of seven of her crew.[5][132][268] |
| Tijuca |  Brazil |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of the Pierres Noires Lighthouse, Finistère, France by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[269] |
| Tycho | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) west of Beachy Head by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of fifteen of her crew.[5][270] |
| Voorwarts | Netherlands |
World War I: The sailing vessel was damaged in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland by SM UC-64 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was towed in to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom but wad declared a total loss.[271] |
21 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Ampleforth | Royal Navy |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west south west of Gozo, Malta (36°10′N 13°30′E / 36.167°N 13.500°E) by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.[5][11][272] |
| City of Corinth | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°54′N 5°30′W / 49.900°N 5.500°W) by SM UB-31 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[273] |
| Don Diego | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east by south of Linosa, Italy (35°50′N 13°40′E / 35.833°N 13.667°E) by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of five of her crew.[5][274] |
| Ferdinand A. | France |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 to 15 nautical miles (19 to 28 km) off the Stiff Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère (48°40′N 5°10′W / 48.667°N 5.167°W) by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[275] |
| Jupiter | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Beachy Head, East Sussex (50°38′N 0°05′W / 50.633°N 0.083°W) by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of nineteen of her crew.[5][276] |
| Lanthorn | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire by SM UB-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. |
| Lynton | Russia |
World War I: The four-masted barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom by SM U-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[277] |
| Madura | Norway |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Queenstown by SM U-48 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[278] |
| Saint Michel | France |
World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Balearic Islands (37°55′N 1°15′E / 37.917°N 1.250°E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[279] |
| HMT Senator | Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Tory Island, County Donegal (55°15′N 8°10′W / 55.250°N 8.167°W) with the loss of eleven crew.[280] |
| SM UC-36 | Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The Type UC II submarine was rammed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Ouessant (48°42′N 5°14′W / 48.700°N 5.233°W) by Molière ( France) with the loss of all 26 crew. |
22 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMT Epworth | Royal Navy |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[11] |
| Jeune Albert | France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[281] |
| Lanthorn | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°30′N 0°29′W / 54.500°N 0.483°W) by SM UB-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[282] |
| Lapa | Brazil |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west south west of Gibraltar (35°28′N 8°03′W / 35.467°N 8.050°W) by SM U-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[283] |
| HMT Merse | Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Clyde 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east of Garroch Head, Isle of Bute with the loss of all seventeen crew.[284] |
| Milo | United Kingdom |
The collier collided with another vessel and sank in the English Channel off St. Alban's Head, Dorset.[285] |
| Nann Smith | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay between Belle Île and Groix, Morbihan, France (47°13′N 3°14′W / 47.217°N 3.233°W). Her crew survived.[286] |
| Tansan Maru | Japan |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Annagh Head, County Mayo, United Kingdom (54°10′N 12°40′W / 54.167°N 12.667°W) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[287] |
23 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alberdina | Netherlands |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of the Maas Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UC-64 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[288] |
| Begona No.3 | Spain |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 29 nautical miles (54 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°55′N 5°04′W / 48.917°N 5.067°W) by SM UC-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[289] |
| Beinir | Denmark |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[290] |
| Britannia | Denmark |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[291] |
| Else | Denmark |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[292] |
| Elmmoor | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) east by south of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy (36°54′N 16°09′E / 36.900°N 16.150°E) by SM UC-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[5][293] |
| Elve | Netherlands |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Scotland (59°39′N 3°20′W / 59.650°N 3.333°W) by SM U-87 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[294] |
| England | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south by east of Cap Bon, Tunisia (36°20′N 11°15′E / 36.333°N 11.250°E) by SM U-65 Kaiserliche Marine with the loss of three crew.[5][11][295] |
| Freden | Denmark |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of the Butt of Lewis, United Kingdom by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[296] |
| Gran | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ryhope, County Durham, United Kingdom (54°54′N 1°20′W / 54.900°N 1.333°W). Her crew survived.[297] |
| Harwood Palmer | United States |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Loire Estuary 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west of the Île de la Banche (47°16′N 2°30′W / 47.267°N 2.500°W) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew were rescued by Cobra ( French Navy).[298] |
| Hector | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) north north east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (56°05′N 2°00′E / 56.083°N 2.000°E) by SM U-88 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[299] |
| Lesto | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of the Île du Pilier, Vendée, France (46°57′N 2°30′W / 46.950°N 2.500°W) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.[5][300] |
| Margrethe | Denmark |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[301] |
| Maria Febronia Antonina | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[302] |
| Monarch | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Seaham, County Durham, United Kingdom by SM UB-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten of her crew.[303] |
| Olearia | United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) west south west of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[52][304] |
| Pipitsa | Greece |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Corsica, France (42°00′N 9°59′E / 42.000°N 9.983°E) by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[305] |
| Sisapon | United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west south west of Suðuroy by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[306] |
| Streymoy | Denmark |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[307] |
| HMT Tettenhall | Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk (52°30′N 1°54′E / 52.500°N 1.900°E) with the loss of six of her crew.[308] |
24 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara | United States |
World War I: The sailing vessel was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Gibraltar (36°11′N 7°58′W / 36.183°N 7.967°W) by SM U-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[309] |
| Belgian | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°59′N 10°42′W / 50.983°N 10.700°W) by SM U-57 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[5][310] |
| Biarritz | France |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east of Malta (35°12′N 14°16′E / 35.200°N 14.267°E) by SM U-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[311] |
| Brestir | Denmark |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[312] |
| Domenico Barone | Italy |
World War I: The barquentine was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Passero, Sicily (36°53′N 15°12′E / 36.883°N 15.200°E by SM UC-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was beached but was declared a total loss.[313] |
| Gudrun | Norway |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[314] |
| Isabel Innes | Denmark |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[315] |
| Jersey City | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north west of Flannan Island, Outer Hebrides (58°30′N 8°36′W / 58.500°N 8.600°W) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[5][316] |
| Mcclure | United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Cape Carbonara, Sicily, Italy (38°59′N 10°15′E / 38.983°N 10.250°E) by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[317] |
| HMT Rosevine | Royal Navy |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[132] |
| Sant Antonio di Padova | Italy |
World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Sicily (36°24′N 12°27′E / 36.400°N 12.450°E) by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[318] |
| Thyra | Denmark |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 45 nautical miles (83 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[319] |
| Traveller | Denmark |
World War I: The fishing smack was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[320] |
| SM UC-24 | Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The Type UC II submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Kotor by Circé ( French Navy) with the loss of all 26 crew. |
25 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A. H. Frijs | Denmark |
World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west south west of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[321] |
| Argentina | United Kingdom |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[322] |
| Diego Russo | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south west of Policastro Bussentino, Campania by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[323] |
| Glyg | Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles (31 km) north north west of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[324] |
| HMS Hilary | Royal Navy |
World War I: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Shetland Islands (60°33′N 3°00′W / 60.550°N 3.000°W) by SM U-88 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.[325][326] |
| Ida | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[327] |
| Kohinur | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Alexandria, Egypt (33°20′N 29°50′E / 33.333°N 29.833°E) by SM U-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 37 crew.[328] |
| Magnus Manson | United States |
World War I: The five-masted schooner was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west by south of Cape St. Vincent, Spain by SM U-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[329] |
| Natale Monaco | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[330] |
| Nicolino | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[331] |
| Rosina R. | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[332] |
| Sjaelland | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) east by north of Start Point, Devon by SM UC-66 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[5][333] |
| Unione Salvatore | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[334] |
| Vincenzino C. | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[335] |
| Whinlatter | Norway |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°04′N 2°53′W / 61.067°N 2.883°W) by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[336] |
26 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abd es Salaam | France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[337] |
| Agragas | Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Syrte, Libya by SM UC-73 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[338] |
| Angelo Padre | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Policastro Bussentino, Campania by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[339] |
| Aristides | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north north west of Cabo del Ajo, Spain by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[340] |
| Carlos de Eizaguirre | .svg.png){kind=small} Spain |
World War I: The ship struck a mine and sank off Cape Town, South Africa with the loss of 84 of the 108 people on board.[341] |
| Dandolo | France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[342] |
| Detlef Wagner | United Kingdom |
World War I: The barquentine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of Ar Men, Finistère, France by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[343] |
| Dorothy | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) off Cap d'Armi by SM UB-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[344] |
| HMHS Dover Castle | Royal Navy |
( Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of Bône, Algeria (37°45′N 7°36′E / 37.750°N 7.600°E) by SM UC-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of seven crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Cameleon ( Royal Navy). |
| Holmesbank | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) north by west of Alexandria, Egypt (32°26′N 29°30′E / 32.433°N 29.500°E) by SM U-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][11][345] |
| Lucipara | Russia |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegall, United Kingdom (55°55′N 8°25′W / 55.917°N 8.417°W) by SM U-87 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[346] |
| Manoubia | France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[347] |
| Messaouda | France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[348] |
| Norhaug | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France (47°13′N 2°33′W / 47.217°N 2.550°W) with the loss of five of her crew.[349] |
| Norway | Norway |
World War I: The cargo liner was sunk in the Norwegian Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of Holmengrå, Finnmark by SM U-19 ( Kaiserliche Marine). All passengers and crew survived.[350] |
| Risorgimento | Italy |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia (38°13′N 9°46′E / 38.217°N 9.767°E) by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[351] |
| Saint Hubert | France |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) north north west of Cap La Hague, Manche by SM UC-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[352] |
| Saint Mirren | United Kingdom |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) north west of Inistrahull Island (55°55′N 8°25′W / 55.917°N 8.417°W) by SM U-87 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][353] |
| San Francesco | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[354] |
| Umaria | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west by south of Policastro Bussentino (39°48′N 15°12′E / 39.800°N 15.200°E) by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of five crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[5][355] |
| SMS V84 | Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The V25-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of five of her crew.[202] |
27 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrice | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[356] |
| Boldwell | United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Linosa, Italy (36°12′N 13°24′E / 36.200°N 13.400°E) by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[5][11][357] |
| Dartmoor | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of the Fastnet Rock (51°09′N 8°46′W / 51.150°N 8.767°W) by SM UC-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 25 of her crew.[5][358] |
| Debora | Denmark |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) west south west of Lista, Vest-Agder, Norway (57°56′N 5°49′E / 57.933°N 5.817°E) by SM U-19 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[359] |
| Efstathios | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Cape Penus by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[360] |
| Général de Boisdeffre | France |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all hands.[361] |
| Luigi | Italy |
World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Ustica (38°58′N 15°49′E / 38.967°N 15.817°E) by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[362] |
| Maria Giuseppe | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk off the south coast of Italy by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[363] |
| Michele Constantino | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessels was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[364] |
28 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ancona | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all hands.[365] |
| Antinoe | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°50′N 10°10′W / 48.833°N 10.167°W) by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 21 of her crew.[366] |
| Asters | Norway |
World War I: The passenger ship, a barque, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west by north of the Isles of Scilly (50°00′N 7°00′W / 50.000°N 7.000°W) by SM UC-55 ( Kaiserliche Marine). All on board survived.[367] |
| Hiram | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Vilano, Spain by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[368] |
| Limerick | United Kingdom |
World War I: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of the Bishop Rock (48°53′N 9°45′W / 48.883°N 9.750°W) by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eight of her crew.[5][369] |
| Nuevo S. Giovanni | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Passero, Sicily by SM UC-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[370] |
| S. Andrea | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Passero by SM UC-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[371] |
| Teie | Norway |
World War I: The full-rigged ship wasscuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of the Fastnet Rock (50°28′N 9°20′W / 50.467°N 9.333°W) by SM UC-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[372] |
| Turid | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north east by east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[373] |
| Urna | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) east by north of Cabo Prior, Spain by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[374] |
| Waldemar | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cabo Moras, Spain (43°47′N 7°28′W / 43.783°N 7.467°W) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[375] |
29 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aghia Tom Aghion | Greece |
World War I: The sailing vessel wassunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Crete by SM UC-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[376] |
| Argo | Sweden |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Hebrides[377] (59°06′N 8°49′W / 59.100°N 8.817°W) by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[378] |
| Ashleaf | United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°40′N 9°30′W / 48.667°N 9.500°W) by SM U-88 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][379] |
| Clan Murray | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west by south of the Fastnet Rock(50°57′N 10°21′W / 50.950°N 10.350°W) by SM UC-55 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 64 lives. One survivor was taken as a prisoner of war.[5][380] |
| Consul N. Nielsen | Denmark |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Hebrides by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[381] |
| Fridtjof Nansen | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°31′N 1°41′E / 60.517°N 1.683°E) by SM U-28 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[382] |
| Ines | Sweden |
World War I: The brig was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Hebrides[383] (58°59′N 9°24′W / 58.983°N 9.400°W) by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was manned by a British prize crew of four, who were taken as prisoners of war.[384] |
| Karna | Norway |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Kirkenes, Vest-Agder (61°21′N 0°08′W / 61.350°N 0.133°W) by SM U-28 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[385] |
| Kirikos | Greece |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Crete by SM UC-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[386] |
| Kodan | Norway |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of the Out Skerries, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-28 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[387] |
| Oswego | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 175 nautical miles (324 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°44′N 10°15′W / 48.733°N 10.250°W) by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][388] |
| Yarra | France |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of Cape Sidero, Crete (35°40′N 25°35′E / 35.667°N 25.583°E) by SM UC-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of at least 16 lives. Survivors were rescued by Arbalete, La Dedaigneuse (both French Navy) and HMS Lily ( Royal Navy).[389] |
30 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°23′N 8°43′W / 49.383°N 8.717°W) by SM U-87 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5][390] |
| Corbet Woodall | United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east of the Nab Lightship ( United Kingdom). Her crew survived.[391] |
| Hanley | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of the Bishop Rock (49°23′N 8°43′W / 49.383°N 8.717°W) by SM U-87 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[5][392] |
| HMT Ina William | Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of the Bull Rock Lighthouse (51°43′N 10°18′W / 51.717°N 10.300°W) with the loss of twelve of her crew.[393] |
| Italia | French Navy |
World War I: The armed boarding steamer was torpedoed and sunk by the submarine U-4 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy) in the Mediterranean Sea 46 miles southeast of Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy.[394] |
| Lisbon | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the Royal Sovereign Lightship ( United Kingdom) (50°38′N 0°20′E / 50.633°N 0.333°E) with the loss of a crew member.[395] |
| Sørland | Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°11′N 8°20′W / 46.183°N 8.333°W) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[396] |
31 May
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dirigo | United States |
World War I: The four-masted barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse (50°09′N 4°28′W / 50.150°N 4.467°W) by SM UB-23 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[397] |
| Esneh | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) north west by west of Tory Island, County Donegal by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[398] |
| Jeanne Cordonnier | France |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM U-88 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[399] |
| Miyazaki Maru | Japan |
World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Isles of Scilly (49°05′N 9°35′W / 49.083°N 9.583°W) by SM U-88 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eight lives.[400][401] |
| N. Hadzikyiakos | Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°00′N 12°00′W / 48.000°N 12.000°W) by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[402] |
| Ninotto | Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily (36°35′N 11°06′E / 36.583°N 11.100°E) by SM UC-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[403] |
| Ozarda | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Port Said, Egypt. She was beached but was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[404] |
| Rosebank | United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) north of Benghazi, Libya (34°09′N 19°35′E / 34.150°N 19.583°E) by SM UC-73 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[5][405] |
Unknown date
| Ship | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMS C17 | Royal Navy |
World War I: The C-class submarine sank after colliding with the destroyer HMS Lurcher ( Royal Navy). She was later raised and repaired.[406] |
| SM UB-36 | Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The Type UB II submarine was lost on active service after 9 May. Possibly struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off West Flanders, Belgium. All 22 crew lost. |
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