List of shipwrecks in August 1942
The list of shipwrecks in August 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during August 1942.
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1 August
For the foundering of the British cargo ship Lavington Court on this day, see the entry for 19 July 1942.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Clan Macnaughton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (180 nautical miles (330 km) east of Tobago (11°54′N 54°25′W / 11.900°N 54.417°W) by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Imp | ![]() |
The tug capsized and sank at Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire. |
F 334 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type A Marinefährprahm was sunk in the Bay of Iwan Baba by D-3 and SM-3 (both ![]() |
Kentar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south east of Barbados (11°52′N 57°30′W / 11.867°N 57.500°W) by U-155 (![]() |
Krest'janin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Mezhdysharskiy Island (71°08′N 52°19′E / 71.133°N 52.317°E) by U-601 (![]() |
Meiwa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 12 miles south south east of Shiriya-saki, Hokkaido (41°12′N 141°36′E / 41.200°N 141.600°E) by USS Narwhal (![]() |
No. 225 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-2-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[7] |
St Simon | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north west of Beirut, Lebanon by U-77 (![]() |
2 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Flora II | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south east of Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland (62°45′N 19°07′W / 62.750°N 19.117°W) by U-254 (![]() ![]() |
Maldonado | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) south south east of Bermuda (28°20′N 63°10′W / 28.333°N 63.167°W) by U-510 (![]() ![]() |
MO-211 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-class guard ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
MO-212 | ![]() |
World War II: the MO-class guard ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
MO-225 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-class guard ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
Molotov | ![]() |
World War II: The Kirov-class cruiser was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Black Sea by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of 6 Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe. Repairs took until 31 July 1943 to complete. |
R-9 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type R-2 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft at Bardia.[12] |
R-11 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type R-2 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft at Bardia.[12] |
T-39 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
Tremminard | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) east of Trinidad (10°40′N 57°07′W / 10.667°N 57.117°W) by U-160 (![]() ![]() |
Zenyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Zenyo Maru class Anti-Aircraft transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Malacca Strait (05°36′N 99°53′E / 5.600°N 99.883°E) north of Penang by HNLMS O-23 (![]() |
3 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Belgian Soldier | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 115: The cargo ship was torpoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-553 (![]() ![]() |
Bombay | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (approximately 62°N 18°W / 62°N 18°W) by U-605 (![]() |
Dureenbee | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Moruya, New South Wales, Australia by I-175 (![]() |
HS 1 Schleswig-Holstein | ![]() |
World War II: The Guard Ship was sunk in the English Channel off the coast of Brittany, France by Royal Navy Motor Gun Boats.[2][19] |
Lochkatrine | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 115: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (45°52′N 46°44′W / 45.867°N 46.733°W) by U-552 (![]() ![]() |
Monviso | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya by HMS Thorn (![]() |
No. 39 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[21] |
No. 212 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4 class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.[22] |
Naniwa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk South Pacific Mandate (7°37′N 150°18′E / 7.617°N 150.300°E) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
Tricula | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) north east of Trinidad (11°35′N 56°51′W / 11.583°N 56.850°W) by U-108 (![]() ![]() |
U-335 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Faroe Islands by HMS Saracen (![]() |
Voikov | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Kerch by German aircraft.[25] |
4 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Empire Arnold | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy EF 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of Trinidad (10°45′N 52°30′W / 10.750°N 52.500°W) by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
Havsten | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (10°25′N 56°00′W / 10.417°N 56.000°W) by U-160 (![]() ![]() |
Richmond Castle | ![]() |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (50°25′N 30°05′W / 50.417°N 30.083°W) by U-176 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
USS Tucker | ![]() |
![]() USS Tucker. World War II: The Mahan-class destroyer struck a mine late on 3 August and sinks in the Pacific Ocean off Espiritu Santo with the loss of six of her 158 crew early on the 4th. |
U-372 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa, Palestine by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 221 Squadron, Royal Air Force and by HMS Croome. HMS Sikh, HMS Tetcott and HMS Zulu (all ![]() |
Vincent Comoleyre | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay[30] |
5 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arletta | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 115: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south west of Cape Race, Newfoundland (44°44′N 55°22′W / 44.733°N 55.367°W) by U-458 (![]() ![]() |
Brasil Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Argentina Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west of Truk (09°51′N 150°46′E / 9.850°N 150.767°E) by USS Greenling (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Draco | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 325 nautical miles (602 km) east of Barbados (11°05′N 53°30′W / 11.083°N 53.500°W) by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
F 134 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date. Later salvaged and used as an auxiliary.[34] |
Pohjanlahti | ![]() |
Continuation War: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk by S-7 (![]() |
Shoju Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Marcus Island by USS Pike (![]() |
Spar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°05′N 43°38′W / 53.083°N 43.633°W) by U-593 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
6 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Breñas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°20′N 56°10′W / 10.333°N 56.167°W) by U-108 (![]() ![]() |
Ezzet | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-77 (![]() |
Mamutu | ![]() |
World War II: The inter-island transport was shelled and sunk in the Gulf of Papua 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Bramble Bay (09°11′S 144°12′E / 9.183°S 144.200°E) by Ro-33 (![]() |
OVR-6 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeping boat was lost on this date.[41] |
Ohio Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1 class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (13°51′N 113°15′E / 13.850°N 113.250°E) 250 miles east north east of Camranh Bay, French Indochina by USS Tautog (![]() |
Palau Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk by USS Greenling (![]() |
Rozewie | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (11°00′N 57°30′W / 11.000°N 57.500°W) by U-66 (![]() |
HMS Thorn | ![]() |
World War II: The T-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south west of Gavdos Island, Greece by Pegaso (![]() |
U-210 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VII submarine was rammed and sunk by HMCS Assiniboine (![]() |
U-612 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine collided off Gotenhafen, Germany in the Bay of Danzig with U-444 (![]() |
UJ 1211 Rau X | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Espoo, Finland.[2] |
Wawaloam | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 460 nautical miles (850 km) south of Cape Race, Newfoundland by U-86 (![]() ![]() |
7 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arthur W. Sewall | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (8°27′N 34°21′W / 8.450°N 34.350°W) by U-109 (![]() ![]() |
Belgian Soldier | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 115: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°52′N 47°13′W / 45.867°N 47.217°W) by U-553 (![]() |
Breñas | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (8°38′N 53°45′W / 8.633°N 53.750°W) by U-108 (![]() |
Delfshaven | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°24′N 25°37′W / 7.400°N 25.617°W) by U-572 (![]() |
Lise | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Wangeroog, Lower Saxony, Germany.[2] |
HMS MTB 44 | ![]() |
World War II: The White 73'-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by Kriegsmarine surface vessels off Dover.[50] |
HMS MTB 237 | ![]() |
World War II: The Vosper 72'-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by Kriegsmarine surface vessels off Barfleur, France.[51] |
Shofuku Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The net tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Wotje Atoll, Marshall Islands by USS Tambor (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 170 Maria S. Müller | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north west of Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium.[2] |
Wachtfels | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy by HMS Proteus (![]() |
8 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anneberg | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-379 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bifuku Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands by USS Narwhal (![]() |
USS George F. Elliott | ![]() |
![]() USS George F. Elliott World War II: The Heywood-class attack transport was hit by a Mitsubishi G4M aircraft in Ironbottom Sound, Solomon Islands. She was subsequently scuttled due to damage sustained. |
Kaimoku | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-379 (![]() ![]() |
Kelso | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-176 (![]() ![]() |
Marigoula | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Proteus (![]() |
Meiyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk 14 nautical miles (26 km) west of Cape St. George, New Britain (04°50′S 152°40′E / 4.833°S 152.667°E) by USS S-38 (![]() |
Mount Kassion | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-176 (![]() ![]() |
Nikkei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Kii Channel by USS Silversides (![]() |
Strale | ![]() |
World War II: The Freccia-class destroyer, aground at Ras el Amar since 21 June 1942, was torpedoed and destroyed by the submarine HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Trehata | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (56°30′N 32°14′W / 56.500°N 32.233°W) by U-176 (![]() ![]() |
U-379 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (57°11′N 30°57′W / 57.183°N 30.950°W) by HMS Dianthus (![]() |
V 5103 Taifun | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler/Vorpostenboot was on this date.[63] |
9 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Astoria | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: The New Orleans-class cruiser was shelled and sunk in Ironbottom Sound, Solomon Islands by Japanese cruisers. |
HMAS Canberra | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: The County-class cruiser was shelled and heavily damaged by Japanese cruisers. She was scuttled by USS Ellet (![]() |
Dalhousie | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured by Stier (![]() |
USS Jarvis | ![]() |
The Bagley-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged by aircraft on the 8th, then bombed, torpedoed and sunk on the 9th in the Solomon Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands (09°42′S 158°59′E / 9.700°S 158.983°E) by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft with the loss of all 233 crew. |
HMS ML 301 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk by an explosion at Freeport.[65] |
Malmanger | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°13′N 26°30′W / 7.217°N 26.500°W) by U-130 (![]() |
Mendanau | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (4°45′N 18°00′W / 4.750°N 18.000°W) by U-752 (![]() |
USS Quincy | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: The New Orleans-class cruiser was shelled and sunk in Ironbottom Sound off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by Japanese cruisers, with the loss of 370 of her 807 crew. |
Radchurch | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (56°15′N 32°00′W / 56.250°N 32.000°W) by U-176 (![]() ![]() |
San Emiliano | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) west of Trinidad (7°22′N 54°08′W / 7.367°N 54.133°W) by U-155 (![]() |
Sigyn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands.[2] |
Stenso | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was wrecked in Lake Ladoga. No casualties.[71] |
Taifun | ![]() |
The tanker collided with Fjœra (![]() |
USS Vincennes | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Savo Island: The New Orleans-class cruiser was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in Ironbottom Sound off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands by Japanese cruisers, with the loss of 332 of her 952 crew. |
10 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cape Race | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°45′N 22°50′W / 56.750°N 22.833°W) by U-660 (![]() ![]() |
Condylis | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°00′N 22°30′W / 57.000°N 22.500°W) by U-438 and U-660 (both ![]() |
Dnestr | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[75] |
Empire Birch | ![]() |
World War II: The steam tug struck a mine in the Indian Ocean along the coast of Portuguese East Africa 150 nautical miles (280 km) north of Lourenço Marques (24°45′S 34°47′E / 24.750°S 34.783°E) and was beached and abandoned. She then slid off the beach and sank in deep water. |
Empire Reindeer | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°00′N 22°30′W / 57.000°N 22.500°W) by U-660 (![]() ![]() |
Kako | ![]() |
World War II: The Furutaka-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Simbari Island, New Ireland (02°28′S 152°11′E / 2.467°S 152.183°E) by USS S-44 (![]() |
Kharouf | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-77 (![]() |
Medon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Pará, Brazil by Reginaldo Giuliani (![]() ![]() |
Oregon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 94: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged by U-660 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Scire | ![]() |
World War II: The Adua-class submarine was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 miles off Haifa, Palestine (33°00′N 34°00′E / 33.000°N 34.000°E) by HMS Islay (![]() |
Sevastopol | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off Tuapse by S 102 (![]() |
Strabo | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Georgetown, Saint Vincent (7°29′N 54°05′W / 7.483°N 54.083°W) by U-155 (![]() |
Vivian P. Smith | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east of the Turks and Caicos Islands (21°50′N 68°40′W / 21.833°N 68.667°W) by U-600 (![]() |
11 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Eagle | ![]() |
![]() HMS Eagle World War II: Operation Pedestal: The aircraft carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 72 nautical miles (133 km) south of Cape Salinas, Majorca, Spain (38°03′00″N 3°1′12″E / 38.05000°N 3.02000°E) by U-73 ( |
Empire Hope | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WS 21: The refrigerated cargo liner was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Galeta Island, Algeria by Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. The crew abandoned the burning ship and were rescued by HMS Penn (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kuban | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Luftwaffe air raid on Novorossiysk.[2] |
Mirlo | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 870 nautical miles (1,610 km) off Freetown, Sierra Leone (6°04′N 25°53′W / 6.067°N 25.883°W) by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Shch-405 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland off Seiskari, Finland.[2] |
Vimiera | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) south west of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (10°03′N 28°55′W / 10.050°N 28.917°W) by U-109 with the loss of seven of her 37 crew. The captain was taken on board U-109 as a prisoner of war. Other survivors were rescued by HMS Crocus (![]() ![]() ![]() |
12 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anapa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in Kerch Strait by German aircraft.[25] |
Boltenhagen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Flekkefjord, Norway by HMS Sturgeon (![]() |
HMS Cairo | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The C-class cruiser was torpeded and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta, Algeria by Axum (![]() |
Cobalto | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The Acciaio-class submarine was depth charged by HMS Ithuriel and HMS Pathfinder (both (![]() |
Dagabur | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The Adua-class submarine was rammed and sunk by HMS Wolverine (![]() |
Ducalion | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe in the Mediterranean Sea. HMS Bramham (![]() |
HMS Foresight | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The F-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (37°40′N 10°00′W / 37.667°N 10.000°W) by a Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 aircraft of 132 Gruppo, Regia Aeronautica. She was scuttled by HMS Tartar (![]() |
Georg L M Russ | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Norwegian waters by HMS Unshaken (![]() |
Manzanillo | ![]() |
World War II: Special Convoy 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (24°20′N 81°50′W / 24.333°N 81.833°W) by U-508 (![]() |
Ogaden | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Porpoise (![]() |
Ohio | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged by Axum (![]() |
Santiago de Cuba | ![]() |
World War II: Special Convoy 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (24°20′N 81°50′W / 24.333°N 81.833°W) by U-508 (![]() |
13 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Almeria Lykes | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by German aircraft and later torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia (36°40′N 11°35′E / 36.667°N 11.583°E) by German E-boats. Survivors were rescued by HMS Eskimo and HMS Somali (![]() |
Bolzano | ![]() |
World War II: The Trento-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged by HMS Unbroken (![]() |
Clan Ferguson | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by enemy action with the loss of 32 of the 85 people on board.[53] |
Cripple Creek | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) off Sierra Leone (4°55′N 18°30′W / 4.917°N 18.500°W) by U-752 (![]() ![]() |
Delmundo | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 12: The Design 1022 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of Cape Maysi, Cuba (19°55′N 73°49′W / 19.917°N 73.817°W) by U-600 (![]() ![]() |
Dorset | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by German aircraft.[98] |
Everelza | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of Cape Maysi (19°55′N 73°49′W / 19.917°N 73.817°W) by U-600 (![]() |
Glenorchy | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by S-26 and S-31 (both ![]() |
HMS Manchester | ![]() |
World War II:Operation Pedestal: The Town-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged by MS boat MS-16 and MS-22 (both ![]() |
Medea | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WAT 13: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (19°54′N 74°16′W / 19.900°N 74.267°W) by U-658 (![]() |
R. M. Parker Jr. | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 25 nautical miles (46 km) south of Isles Dernieres, Louisiana (28°50′N 90°42′W / 28.833°N 90.700°W) by U-170 (![]() ![]() |
Santa Elisa | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 miles off Cape Bon, Tunisia (36°48′N 11°23′E / 36.800°N 11.383°E by MAS 564 (![]() |
Waimarama | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by enemy action with the loss of 93 of the 95 people on board.[53] |
Wairangi | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Pedestal: The cable ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by S-36 and S-30 (both ![]() ![]() ![]() |
14 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arabistan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic Ocean by Michel (![]() |
Empire Corporal | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 12J: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (21°45′N 76°10′W / 21.750°N 76.167°W) U-598 (![]() ![]() |
Hachigen Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea by USS Seawolf (![]() |
Michael Jebsen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 12J: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north west of Barlovento Point, Cuba (21°45′N 76°10′W / 21.750°N 76.167°W) by U-598 (![]() |
USS S-39 | ![]() |
The S-class submarine ran aground on a reef in the Coral Sea south of Rossel Island, Louisiade Archipelago. Her crew were rescued by Katoomba (![]() |
Sylvia de Larrinaga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°49′N 33°35′W / 10.817°N 33.583°W by Reginaldo Giuliani (![]() |
V 1807 Wagram | ![]() |
World War II: The Naval Trawler/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.[109] |
15 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Balladier | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 95: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) south east of Iceland (55°23′N 24°32′W / 55.383°N 24.533°W) by U-705 (![]() ![]() |
Chervona Ukraina | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Sukham by German aircraft. 2 crew killed.[25] |
Lerici | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by HMS Porpoise (![]() |
M 97 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Gulf of Finland (59°50′N 24°30′E / 59.833°N 24.500°E) by VMV 5 (![]() |
No. 210 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4 class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.[113] |
R-89 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk by British aircraft off Alesund.[114] |
R-106 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk by Soviet aircraft in the Gulf of Finland.[114] |
Record | ![]() |
World War II: The Tugboat was sunk at Sukham by German aircraft. 5 crew killed.[25] |
Shturman | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was sunk at Temryuk by German aircraft.[25] |
16 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Annibal Benévolo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the mouth of the Real River (11°41′S 37°21′W / 11.683°S 37.350°W) by U-507 (![]() |
Araraquara | ![]() |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off the mouth of the Real River (12°00′S 37°19′W / 12.000°S 37.317°W) by U-507 (![]() |
Baependy | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Aracaju (11°50′S 37°00′W / 11.833°S 37.000°W) by U-507 (![]() |
Daniel | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-77 (![]() |
Helen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north east of Rügen, Germany.[2] |
R-183 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type R-151 minesweeper was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off Calais, France by HMMGB 330 (![]() |
Sperrbrecher 60 Elster | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands.[2] |
Suecia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 95: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°43′N 25°58′W / 55.717°N 25.967°W) by U-596 (![]() |
17 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Arará | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) off the São Paulo Lighthouse, Bahia, Brazil (13°20′S 38°49′W / 13.333°S 38.817°W) by U-507 (![]() |
Ausonia | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk by HMS Safari (![]() |
Eifuku Maru No. 3 GO | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary guard ship was lost on this date.[121] |
Fort La Reine | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PG 6: The Fort ship, on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and sunk in the Windward Passage west of Haiti (18°08′N 75°20′W / 18.133°N 75.333°W) by U-658 (![]() ![]() |
Itagiba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) off the São Paulo Lighthouse (13°20′S 38°40′W / 13.333°S 38.667°W) by U-507 (![]() |
Komiles | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was shelled and sunk in the Pechora Sea near Matveev Island by U-209 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Komsomolec | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was shelled and sunk in the Pechora Sea near Matveev Island by U-209 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Louisiana | ![]() |
The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 300 nautical miles (560 km) north east of Cayenne, French Guiana by U-108 (![]() |
Nino Bixio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship, carrying about 3,200 British prisoners of war, was torpedoed by the submarine HMS Turbulent (![]() |
P4 | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Pechora Sea near Matveev Island by U-209 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Princess Marguerite | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Port Said,Egypt (32°03′N 32°47′E / 32.050°N 32.783°E) by U-83 (![]() ![]() |
Samir | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PG 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Windward Passage west of Haiti (18°30′N 75°20′W / 18.500°N 75.333°W) by U-658 (![]() |
Sh-500 | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was shelled and sunk in the Pechora Sea near Matveev Island by U-209 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Triton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (39°31′N 22°43′W / 39.517°N 22.717°W) by U-566 (![]() ![]() |
Wuri | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat off Aalborg, Denmark.[2] |
18 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Arabistan | ![]() |
World War II: The Ocean Liner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 miles east of Aracuju, Brazil by Michel (![]() |
Balingkar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°34′N 19°49′W / 41.567°N 19.817°W) by U-214 (![]() |
Blankaholm | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (19°41′N 76°50′W / 19.683°N 76.833°W) by U-553 (![]() |
C.F. Liljevalch | ![]() |
World War II: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Västervik by L 3 (![]() |
Empire Bede | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 13: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea (19°41′N 76°50′W / 19.683°N 76.833°W) by U-553 (![]() ![]() |
Hatarana | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (41°07′N 20°32′W / 41.117°N 20.533°W) by U-214 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
John Hancock | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 13: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of Guantanamo Bay (19°41′N 76°50′W / 19.683°N 76.833°W) by U-553 (![]() |
HMS MTB 43 | ![]() |
World War II: The White 73'-class motor torpedo boat was shelled and sunk by Kriegsmarine surface craft off Gravelines, France.[141] |
HMS MTB 218 | ![]() |
World War II: The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in Dover Strait.[142] |
Perseo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Safari (![]() |
Pozarica | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Pantellaria by HMS United (![]() |
V 406 Hans Loh | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot struck a submarine-laid mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay, west of Lacanau, France (45°02′N 1°33′W / 45.033°N 1.550°W).[144][145] |
19 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS BPC 2 | ![]() |
World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank was lost on this date.[146] |
HMS Berkeley | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The Hunt-class destroyer was bombed by Lt. Leopold Wenger of 10./JG 2 in a Focke-Wulf Fw 190, and torpedoed and sunk by the destroyer HMS Albrighton (![]() |
British Consul | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW (S): The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Port of Spain, Trinidad (11°58′N 62°38′W / 11.967°N 62.633°W) by U-161 with the loss of two of the 42 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Clarkia (![]() |
City of Manila | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°21′N 18°20′W / 43.350°N 18.333°W) by U-406 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cressington Court | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Belém, Brazil (7°58′N 46°00′W / 7.967°N 46.000°W) by U-510 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Cloud | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW (S): The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea northeast of Trinidad by U-564 (![]() |
Jacyra | ![]() |
World War II: The barque was stopped in the South Atlantic off Itacaré (14°30′S 38°40′W / 14.500°S 38.667°W) by German submarine U-507 (![]() |
HMS LCA 37, HMS LCA 52, HMS LCA 92, HMS LCA 92, HMS LCA 94, HMS LCA 97, HMS LCA 102, HMS LCA 192, HMS LCA 209, HMS LCA 214, HMS LCA 215, HMS LCA 237, HMS LCA 247, HMS LCA 251,HMS LCA 284, HMS LCA 314, HMS LCA 317, | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The Landing Craft, Assaults were lost on this date.[153] |
HMS LCM 56 | ![]() |
World War II:The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost on this date.[154] |
HMS LCS(M) 9, | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The Landing Craft, Support (Mortar) was lost on this date.[155] |
HMS LCF(L) 2 | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The anti-aircraft fire support LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked at Dieppe, France.[156][157] |
HMS LCP(L) 81, HMS LCP(L) 157, HMS LCP(L) 164, HMS LCP(L) 174, HMS LCP(L) 210, HMS LCP(L) 212, | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The Landing Craft, Personnel (Large) were lost on this date.[158] |
HMS LCT 121 | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked and abandoned at Dieppe, France.[159][160] |
HMS LCT 124 | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked and abandoned at Dieppe, France,(Either LCT 124 or 145 salvaged and put in German service as "Dieppe").[161][162] |
HMS LCT 126 | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked and abandoned at Dieppe, France.[163][164] |
HMS LCT 145 | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was wrecked and abandoned at Dieppe, France, (Either LCT 124 or 145 salvaged and put in German service as "Dieppe").[165][166] |
HMS LCT 159 | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The LCT 2-class Landing Craft, Tank was sunk at Dieppe, France.[167][168] |
Sea Gull D | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and damaged in the Caribbean Sea (11°38′N 67°42′W / 11.633°N 67.700°W) by U-217 (![]() ![]() |
UJ-1404 Franken | ![]() |
World War II: Dieppe Raid: The auxiliary submarine chaser was shelled, rammed and sunk by HMS MGB 338 (![]() |
West Celina | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW (S): The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) north east of Isla Margarita, Venezuela (11°45′N 62°30′W / 11.750°N 62.500°W) by U-162 (![]() ![]() |
20 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Nord | ![]() |
World War II: The Harbor Icebreaker was scuttled at Temryuk by the Red Army.[25] |
SF 334 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.[172] |
Skagerrak | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was sunk as a target.[173] |
U-464 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type XIV submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy Squadron VP-73 with the loss of two of her 54 crew. She was scuttled by her crew, who were rescued by the trawler Skaftfellingur (![]() ![]() |
V 312 Hanseat | ![]() |
World War II: The Vosportenboot was sunk on this date.[174] |
Voykov | ![]() |
World War II: The Guard ship was lost on this date.[175] |
21 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Burlak | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[176] |
City of Wellington | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (7°29′N 14°40′W / 7.483°N 14.667°W) by U-506 (![]() ![]() |
USS Lakatoi | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary transport, a coastal freighter, capsized and sank in a storm in the Pacific Ocean off New Caledonia. 1 crewman killed. Survivors sail to New Caledonia landing 5 miles from Pam Head.[178] |
Shinsei Maru No. 6 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Ponape, Caroline Islands by USS Tambor (![]() |
Seikai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kinkasan Harbour, Honshū by USS Guardfish (![]() |
Ural | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[180] |
22 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Blue | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Guadalcanal: The Bagley-class destroyer was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Guadalcanal by Kawakaze (![]() |
Chaika | ![]() |
World War II: The motor boat was captured and scuttled in the Matochkin Strait by U-456 (![]() |
Generale Antonio Cantore | ![]() |
World War II: The Generale Antonio Cantore class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank north-east of Bomba, Libya. The mine was one of a number laid 17 days previously by HMS Porpoise (![]() |
Hammaren | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (13°00′S 38°15′W / 13.000°S 38.250°W) by U-507 (![]() |
USS Ingraham | ![]() |
The Gleaves-class destroyer collided in the Atlantic Ocean off Nova Scotia, Canada, with USS Chemung (![]() |
Tatsuho Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy No.152: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (25°52′N 121°29′E / 25.867°N 121.483°E) north of Formosa by USS Haddock (![]() |
U-458 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south east of Pantelleria, Italy (36°25′N 12°39′E / 36.417°N 12.650°E) by HMS Easton (![]() ![]() |
U-654 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north of Colón, Panama by a B-18 aircraft of the 45th Bombardment Squadron, United States Army Air Forces with the loss of all 44 crew.[186] |
23 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ankara | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was torpedoed and sunk by M-36 (![]() |
Hamla | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Freetown, Sierra Leone (5°30′N 15°00′W / 5.500°N 15.000°W) by U-506 (![]() |
M 3206 Neubau | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Scheldt.[2] |
Shturman | ![]() |
World War II: The Guard ship was lost on this date.[189] |
24 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bug | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[190] |
Burya | ![]() |
World War II: The Uragan class guard ship was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari .[191] |
Don | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[192] |
Kijbyshev | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Kara Sea north west of Dikson Island (73°52′N 77°40′E / 73.867°N 77.667°E) by U-601 (![]() |
M-33 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk by a mine of a flanking barrage laid by the minelayers Amiral Murgescu and Dacia (![]() |
HMS ML 103 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile A motor launch sunk by a mine in Dover Strait.[195] |
Medvezhonok | ![]() |
World War II: The harbour tug was shelled and sunk in the Kara Sea (73°52′N 77°40′E / 73.867°N 77.667°E) by U-601 (![]() |
Moena | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°25′N 57°15′W / 13.417°N 57.250°W) by U-162 (![]() ![]() |
Nathaniel Bacon | ![]() |
The Liberty ship collided with Esso Belgium (flag unknown) at New York and was beached. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[198] |
Otowasan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Manila, Philippines by USS Seawolf (![]() |
Peter von Danzig | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat.[199] |
Ryūjō | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Eastern Solomons: The aircraft carrier was bombed, torpedoed and sunk by aircraft from USS Saratoga (![]() |
Seikai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kinkasan by USS Guardfish (![]() |
T-204 Fugas | ![]() |
World War II: The Fugas class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari.[191] |
Tourcoing | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Swinemünde, Germany.[201] |
25 August
- For the scuttling of Sperrbrecher 14 Brockenheim on this day, see the entry for 22 June 1942.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Abbekerk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°05′N 30°50′W / 52.083°N 30.833°W) by U-604 (![]() ![]() |
Amakura | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WAT 15: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) south east of Port Morant, Jamaica (17°46′N 75°52′W / 17.767°N 75.867°W) by U-558 (![]() |
A. Sibiryakov | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Wunderland: The icebreaker was shelled and sunk in the Kara Sea off Russky Island by Admiral Scheer (![]() |
Cuba Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Cuba Maru class Transport ran aground on a reef in dense fog (46°23′N 143°37′E / 46.383°N 143.617°E) 13 nautical miles east of Kita-Shiretoko-Mishchi in the Sea of Okhotsk. Breaks in two during a Typhoon on the 28th, and sinks on the 29th.[204] |
Empire Breeze | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-404 (![]() ![]() |
Franz Bohmke | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[2] |
Harmonides | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean east of One and a Half Degree Channel 1°47′N 77°27′E / 1.783°N 77.450°E by I-165 (![]() |
Katvaldis | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (48°55′N 35°10′W / 48.917°N 35.167°W) by U-605 (![]() ![]() |
Kenryu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Eastern Solomons: The Armed Merchant Cruiser was bombed and sunk 40 miles north east of Santa Isabel Island (07°47′S 160°13′E / 7.783°S 160.217°E) by US Navy aircraft. Survivors rescued by Mutsuki, Yayoi, PB-01, and PB-02 all (![]() |
Mutsuki | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Eastern Solomons: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk 40 miles north east of Santa Isabel Island (07°47′S 160°13′E / 7.783°S 160.217°E) by 4 US Army B-17s while assisting Kenryu Maru (![]() ![]() |
Senyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Formosa by USS Growler (![]() |
Sheaf Mount | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (48°55′N 35°10′W / 48.917°N 35.167°W) by U-605 (![]() ![]() |
Showa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea by USS Seawolf (![]() |
Stad Amsterdam | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WAT 15: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (16°39′N 73°15′W / 16.650°N 73.250°W) by U-164 (![]() |
Trolla | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 122: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°55′N 35°10′W / 48.917°N 35.167°W) by U-438 (![]() ![]() |
Ulm | ![]() |
World War II: The minelayer was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the White Sea south east of Bear Island, Norway by HMS Marne, HMS Martin, and HMS Onslaught (all ![]() |
Viking Star | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) south south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (6°00′N 14°00′W / 6.000°N 14.000°W) by U-130 (![]() |
26 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Beechwood | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Monrovia, Liberia (5°30′N 14°04′W / 5.500°N 14.067°W) by U-130 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Kumari | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy LW 38: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (31°58′N 34°21′E / 31.967°N 34.350°E) by U-375 (![]() |
Shch-208 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk by a mine of a flaking barrage, probably laid by the minelayers Amiral Murgescu and Dacia (![]() |
Teinshum Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Formosa Straits by USS Haddock (![]() |
RFA Thelma | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°20′N 58°10′W / 13.333°N 58.167°W) by U-162 with the loss of two of the 33 people on board. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy ship.[220] |
UJ-1216 Star XXI | ![]() |
The submarine chaser was sunk at Vik, Norway by TK-152 (![]() |
27 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Chatham | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SG 6F: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Belle Isle Strait (51°53′N 55°48′W / 51.883°N 55.800°W) by U-517 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Clan Macwhirter | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 119: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°45′N 18°45′W / 35.750°N 18.750°W) by U-156 (![]() ![]() |
Cobra | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was sunk at Schiedam, the Netherlands, by aircraft.[223] |
Deilpi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spada, Crete by Royal Air Force aircraft.[2] |
Else | ![]() |
The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat off Samsø.[2] |
Esso Aruba | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 15: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (18°09′N 74°38′W / 18.150°N 74.633°W) by U-511 (![]() |
Istria | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spada, Crete by Royal Air Force aircraft.[2] |
Paolina | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Algeria.[2] |
Raeder | ![]() |
The coaster ran aground at Hustadvika, Norway. Salvage attempts were abandoned on 3 September and she was declared a total loss.[225] |
Rotterdam | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 15: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of Guantanamo Bay (18°09′N 74°38′W / 18.150°N 74.633°W) by U-511 (![]() ![]() |
San Fabian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TAW 15: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) south south east of Guantanamo Bay (18°09′N 74°38′W / 18.150°N 74.633°W) by U-511 (![]() ![]() |
Tokai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Guam by USS Snapper (![]() |
28 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arlyn | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SG 6: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Belle Isle Strait (51°44′N 55°40′W / 51.733°N 55.667°W by U-165 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Asagiri | ![]() |
World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk near of Santa Isabel Island (08°00′S 160°10′E / 8.000°S 160.167°E) by USMC SBD Dauntlesss from Henderson Field. 60 troops and 62 crew killed. 135 troops and 135 crew rescued by Amagiri (![]() |
City of Cardiff | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 119: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal (40°20′N 16°02′W / 40.333°N 16.033°W) by U-566 (![]() ![]() |
Laramie | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-165 (![]() ![]() |
U-94 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (17°40′N 74°30′W / 17.667°N 74.500°W by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy and HMCS Oakville (![]() |
Zuiderkerk | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 119: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon (40°20′N 16°02′W / 40.333°N 16.033°W) by U-566 (![]() ![]() |
29 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Eridge | ![]() |
World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off El Daba, Egypt by MTSM-228 (![]() ![]() |
I-123 | ![]() |
World War II: The I-121-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Solomon Sea (09°21′S 160°43′E / 9.350°S 160.717°E) by USS Gamble (![]() |
M 3606 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium in an Allied air raid.[2] |
Malaita | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Milne Bay: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged by Ro-33 (![]() ![]() |
Ro-33 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Milne Bay: The Ro-33 class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (09°36′S 147°06′E / 9.600°S 147.100°E) by HMAS Arunta (![]() |
Topa Topa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north of Cayenne, French Guiana (10°16′N 51°30′W / 10.267°N 51.500°W) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
30 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Casco | ![]() |
World War II:The Barnegat-class seaplane tender was torpedoed and damaged in Nazan Bay, Alaska by RO-61 (![]() |
USS Colhoun | ![]() |
World War II: The High-speed transport, a former Wickes-class destroyer, was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands (9°24′S 160°01′E / 9.400°S 160.017°E) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 51 of her 100 crew. |
Jack Carnes | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (45°35′N 28°02′W / 45.583°N 28.033°W) by U-705 (![]() ![]() |
Jan Tomp | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off Sochi by S 28 and S 102 (![]() |
Monstella | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by Rorqual (![]() |
No. 059 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4 class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.[237] |
Sanandrea | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Santa Maria di Leuca, Apulia by Royal Air Force aircraft.[2] |
Sir Huon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°52′N 54°00′W / 10.867°N 54.000°W) by U-66 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Star of Oregon | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad (11°48′N 59°45′W / 11.800°N 59.750°W) by U-162 (![]() |
RFA Vardaas | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea north east of Tobago (11°35′N 60°40′W / 11.583°N 60.667°W) by U-564 (![]() |
West Lashaway | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°30′N 55°10′W / 10.500°N 55.167°W) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
31 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Abruzzi | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was damaged off Cape Spada, Crete by Royal Air Force aircraft and was beached the next day.[2] |
Anglo-Norse | ![]() |
The cargo ship caught fire whilst under repair in the River Tyne and sank when her cargo of ammunition exploded. Refloated on 3 September, repaired and re-entered service as Empire Norse.[47] |
Bronxville | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 97: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°13′N 33°40′W / 57.217°N 33.667°W) by U-609 (![]() ![]() |
Capira | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 97: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°13′N 33°40′W / 57.217°N 33.667°W) with the loss of five of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Drumheller (![]() ![]() |
Eifuku Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Formosa by USS Growler (![]() |
Ro-61 | ![]() |
World War II: The Japanese Type L submarine was depth charged and damaged by two US Navy PBYs from Squadrons VP-42 and 43, then depth carged, shelled and sunk in the Bering Sea off Atka Island Alaska (52°36′N 173°57′W / 52.600°N 173.950°W) by USS Reid (![]() |
Picci Fassio | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was sunk of Cape Spada, Crete by Royal Air Force aircraft.[2] |
Winamac | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°36′N 54°34′W / 10.600°N 54.567°W) by U-66 (![]() ![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anibal Benevolo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by Axis forces.[247] |
K-2 | ![]() |
World War II: The K-class submarine left base on 26 August and was not heard from again.[248] |
HMS LCM 23, HMS LCM 24, HMS LCM 25, HMS LCM 34, HMS LCM 45, HMS LCM 510 HMS LCM 516 | ![]() |
World War II:The Landing Craft, Mechanized were lost sometime in August.[249] |
HMS LCP(R) 1008, | ![]() |
The Landing Craft, Personnel (Ramped) was lost sometime in August.[250] |
M-173 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was lost 6–18 August off Norway.[251] |
Morosini | ![]() |
World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was lost in the Bay of Biscay to unknown causes in late August.[252] |
U-578 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Bay of Biscay on or after 6 August with the loss of all 40 crew. Cause unknown.[253] |
163 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pompano (![]() |
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