List of shipwrecks in April 1917
The list of shipwrecks in April 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1917.
1 April
List of shipwrecks: 1 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Aztec |
United States |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°20′N 6°00′W / 48.333°N 6.000°W / 48.333; -6.000) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 28 crew.[1] |
Bergenhus |
Denmark |
World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the North Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) east of the Farne Islands, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UC-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine).There were no casualties.[2] |
Camilla |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Skudesnes, Rogaland (56°32′N 3°59′E / 56.533°N 3.983°E / 56.533; 3.983) by SM UB-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eight of her crew.[3] |
Consul Persson |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (58°21′N 2°55′E / 58.350°N 2.917°E / 58.350; 2.917) by SM U-54 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[4] |
Eastern Belle |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[5] |
Endymion |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Start Point, Devon by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four crew.[6] |
Ester |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (56°32′N 4°18′E / 56.533°N 4.300°E / 56.533; 4.300) by SM UB-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[7] |
Fjelland |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west by west of Utsire, Rogaland (58°20′N 5°50′E / 58.333°N 5.833°E / 58.333; 5.833) by SM U-54 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[8] |
Jolie Brise |
France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Audierne, Finistère by SM UB-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[9] |
Kasenga |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Cape Palos, Spain by an enemy submarine.[10] |
Maria Santissima D. Grazie |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[11] |
Maria T. |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[12] |
Providence de Dieu |
France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Audierne by SM UB-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[13] |
Silvia |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) (50°19′N 0°28′W / 50.317°N 0.467°W / 50.317; -0.467) by SM UB-39 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[14] |
Warren |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy (41°51′N 11°22′E / 41.850°N 11.367°E / 41.850; 11.367) by SM UC-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][15] |
Zambesi |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north by west of Alexandria, Egypt (31°26′N 29°49′E / 31.433°N 29.817°E / 31.433; 29.817) by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three crew.[10][16][17] |
2 April
3 April
4 April
List of shipwrecks: 4 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
City of Paris |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) south by east of Cap d'Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France (42°54′N 7°38′E / 42.900°N 7.633°E / 42.900; 7.633) by SM UC-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 122 lives.[10][37] |
Domingo |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom by SM U-60 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[38] |
Gibraltar |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[39][40] |
Hundvaagø |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland. She was beached at Castletownbere, County Cork. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[41] |
Hunstanton |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 36 nautical miles (67 km) west of the Isles of Scilly (49°50′N 7°40′W / 49.833°N 7.667°W / 49.833; -7.667) by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[42] |
Maggie Ross |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][43] |
Margit |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°28′N 21°24′E / 35.467°N 21.400°E / 35.467; 21.400) by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][16][44] |
Marguerite |
United States |
World War I: The four-masted schooner was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west of Sardinia by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She sank the next day; her crew survived.[45] |
Missourian |
United States |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Porto Maurizio, Liguria, Italy by SM U-52 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[46] |
Monte Protedigo |
Argentina |
World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly (49°27′N 6°44′W / 49.450°N 6.733°W / 49.450; -6.733) by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[47] |
Parana |
Brazil |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel off Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[48] |
Parkgate |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) north east of the Cap de Fer, Algeria (38°12′N 8°10′E / 38.200°N 8.167°E / 38.200; 8.167) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of sixteen crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[49] |
Penseiro |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[50] |
Ravenna |
Italy |
World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Cape Mele, Liguria (44°00′N 8°28′E / 44.000°N 8.467°E / 44.000; 8.467) by SM U-52 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[51] |
San Giovanni Battiste |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UC-37 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[52] |
Trevier |
Belgium |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Scheveningen, South Holland, Netherlands (52°15′N 3°49′E / 52.250°N 3.817°E / 52.250; 3.817 (SS Trevier)) by SM UB-23 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[53][54] |
Vladimir Reitz |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by north of Foula, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-78 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[55] |
5 April
List of shipwrecks: 5 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Amiral L'Hermite |
France |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands, County Kerry, United Kingdom by SM U-59 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[56] |
Angel Marina |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Ligurian Sea (43°16′N 7°10′E / 43.267°N 7.167°E / 43.267; 7.167) by SM U-52 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[57] |
Benheather |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°20′N 12°30′W / 51.333°N 12.500°W / 51.333; -12.500) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[58] |
Bris |
Denmark |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-78 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[59] |
Calliope |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west of Ustica, Italy (38°22′N 11°25′E / 38.367°N 11.417°E / 38.367; 11.417) by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six lives. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[60] |
Canadian |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°36′N 10°48′W / 51.600°N 10.800°W / 51.600; -10.800) by SM U-59 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[61] |
Dicto |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Armen Rock by SM UB-39 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[62] |
Dunkerquois |
France |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) off the Blasket Islands by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[63] |
Ebenezer |
Denmark |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of St. Kilda, United Kingdom (57°58′N 8°20′W / 57.967°N 8.333°W / 57.967; -8.333) by SM U-57 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[64][65] |
Ernest Legouve |
France |
World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west by south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (50°30′N 1°26′W / 50.500°N 1.433°W / 50.500; -1.433) by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of twenty of her 24 crew.[66] |
Gower Coast |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Tréport, Seine-Maritime, France with the loss of all fifteen crew.[67] |
Marie Celine |
France |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[68] |
N. J. Fjord |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east north east of Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Her crew survived.[69] |
Roland |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands by SM U-59 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[70] |
San Fulgencio |
Spain |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Sables d'Olonne, Vendée, France by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[71] |
Siberier |
Belgium |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (52°18′N 11°40′W / 52.300°N 11.667°W / 52.300; -11.667 (SS Siberier)) by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was taken in tow but sank the next day.[72][73] |
Solstad |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea north west of Cythera, Greece (36°02′N 20°50′E / 36.033°N 20.833°E / 36.033; 20.833) by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[74] |
Vilja |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic OCean 135 nautical miles (250 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (52°12′N 13°07′W / 52.200°N 13.117°W / 52.200; -13.117) by SM U-55 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[75] |
6 April
List of shipwrecks: 6 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Cybele |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea of Cabo de Gata, Almeria, Spain by SM UC-25 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[76] |
Kongshaug |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew were rescued by a Scottish fishing vessel.[77] |
La Tour d'Auvergne |
France |
World War I: The brig was shelled and set on fire in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Longships Lighthouse by SM UB-39 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was towed to Mullion, Cornwall, United Kingdom but was declared a constructive total loss. Her crew survived.[78] |
Lord Kitchener |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north by east of Kinnaird Head by SM UB-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][79] |
Marion |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°10′N 13°46′W / 52.167°N 13.767°W / 52.167; -13.767) by SM U-60 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[80] |
Narberth Castle |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Dennis Head Old Beacon, North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands by SM UC-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[81] |
Nestor |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by north of North Ronaldsay by SM UC-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[82] |
Perce Neige |
France |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Lands End, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UB-39 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[83] |
Powhatan |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north by west of North Rona (59°32′N 6°30′W / 59.533°N 6.500°W / 59.533; -6.500) by SM U-66 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 36 crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][84] |
Presto |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Roker Point, Sunderland, County Durham (54°57′N 1°16′W / 54.950°N 1.267°W / 54.950; -1.267) with the loss of six of her crew.[85] |
Rahmanich |
Egypt |
World War I: The ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt by SM UC-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[86] |
Recto |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north by east of Kinnaird Head by SM UB-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][87] |
Rosalind |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°39′N 14°20′W / 51.650°N 14.333°W / 51.650; -14.333) by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[88] |
Spithead |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by west of the Damietta Lighthouse, Egypt (31°44′N 31°46′E / 31.733°N 31.767°E / 31.733; 31.767) by SM UC-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][89] |
HMT Strathrannoch |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off St. Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°55′N 2°07′W / 55.917°N 2.117°W / 55.917; -2.117) with the loss of all thirteen crew.[90] |
Thelma |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south by west of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[91] |
Vine Branch |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°45′N 14°08′W / 49.750°N 14.133°W / 49.750; -14.133) by SM U-55 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all 44 crew.[92] |
7 April
8 April
9 April
10 April
11 April
List of shipwrecks: 11 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
HMT Amy |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine Maritime, France with the loss of nine of her crew.[129] |
Ansgar |
Denmark |
World War I: The barquentine was set afire and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Antonio, Spain (39°06′N 0°30′E / 39.100°N 0.500°E / 39.100; 0.500) by SM U-52 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[130] |
Candia |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Zuwara, Libya by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[131] |
Cyfarthfa |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) west south west of Antikythera, Greece (35°29′N 22°30′E / 35.483°N 22.500°E / 35.483; 22.500) by SM UB-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][132] |
Duchess of Cornwall |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Cape Barfleur, Manche, France with the loss of 23 of her crew.[133] |
Imperial Transport |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) north west by north of Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][134] |
Miss Morris |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Garrucha, Andalusia, Spain (36°57′N 1°50′W / 36.950°N 1.833°W / 36.950; -1.833) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[135] |
Nancy |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Hordaland, Norway by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three crew.[136] |
Precedent |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) east south east of Berry Head, Devon by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][137] |
Quaggy |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire with the loss of two of her crew.[138] |
Sarvsfos |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south east of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (58°33′N 0°00′E / 58.550°N 0.000°E / 58.550; 0.000) by SM U-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[139] |
Saxo |
Denmark |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[140] |
Star |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 68 nautical miles (126 km) off the coast of Fife, United Kingdom by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[141] |
Sylfiden |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Barents Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by west of Holmengrå, Finnmark by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[142] |
Tremorvah |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) north north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but four of them were taken as prisoners of war.[10][143] |
12 April
List of shipwrecks: 12 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Angela M. |
Italy |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria by SM U-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[144] |
Caliban |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][145] |
Chinkiang |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east by east of Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][146] |
Crown Prince |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[147] |
Dina Henderika |
Netherlands |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east north east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[148] |
Edelweiss |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Maritime by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[149] |
Equerry |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Kincaid Head by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[150] |
Ernst Sophie |
Russia |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (51°05′N 11°58′W / 51.083°N 11.967°W / 51.083; -11.967) by SM UC-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[151] |
Fife Ness |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) east north east of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][152] |
Glencliffe |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Tabarka Island, Alicante, Spain (38°07′N 0°22′W / 38.117°N 0.367°W / 38.117; -0.367) by SM U-52 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[10][153] |
India |
Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[154] |
Kildale |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Pantelleria, Italy (36°44′N 12°32′E / 36.733°N 12.533°E / 36.733; 12.533) SM U-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[155] |
Kolaastind |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (60°14′N 2°42′E / 60.233°N 2.700°E / 60.233; 2.700) by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four crew.[156] |
Largo Bay |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east by east of Buchan Ness by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[157] |
Lilian |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[158] |
Lismore |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) north west by north of Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France (49°48′N 0°18′W / 49.800°N 0.300°W / 49.800; -0.300) by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of five lives.[10][159] |
Neptunus |
Netherlands |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Hartlepool by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[160] |
Niritos |
Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Augusta, Sicily, Italy (37°13′N 15°20′E / 37.217°N 15.333°E / 37.217; 15.333) by SM U-27 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy).[161] |
Osprey |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[162] |
Toro |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 10°00′W / 48.500°N 10.000°W / 48.500; -10.000) by SM U-55 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of fourteen crew. Two survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[10][163] |
Union |
Denmark |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea 18 to 20 nautical miles (33 to 37 km) east of the Souter Lighthouse, County Durham by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[164] |
Voorwarts |
Netherlands |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Hartlepool by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[165] |
13 April
List of shipwrecks: 13 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Argyll |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°23′N 9°07′W / 49.383°N 9.117°W / 49.383; -9.117) by SM U-84 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 22 of her crew.[10][166] |
Bandon |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south west of Mine Head, Cornwall (51°57′N 7°35′W / 51.950°N 7.583°W / 51.950; -7.583) with the loss of 28 of her crew.[167] |
Bokn |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Hordaland (60°04′N 0°45′E / 60.067°N 0.750°E / 60.067; 0.750) by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[168] |
Frixos |
Russia |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°04′N 0°45′E / 60.067°N 0.750°E / 60.067; 0.750) by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[169] |
Gama |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea (60°24′N 1°15′E / 60.400°N 1.250°E / 60.400; 1.250) by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[170] |
Gambetta |
France |
The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Île d'Yeu, Finistère by SM UC-26 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[171] |
Giuseppe Accame |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Cape Spartel, Morocco by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[172] |
Glenlora |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea (60°36′N 1°53′E / 60.600°N 1.883°E / 60.600; 1.883) by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[173] |
Kariba |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 260 nautical miles (480 km) west nort west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 11°28′W / 48.500°N 11.467°W / 48.500; -11.467) by SM UC-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[10][174] |
Maria |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][175] |
HMML 534 |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The motor launch was lost in the Mediterranean Sea on this date.[16] |
Odysseus |
Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Spartel by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[176] |
HMT Pitstruan |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of the Noss Head Lighthouse, Shetland Islands with the loss of eleven of her crew.[177] |
Stork |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM UC-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][178] |
Strathcona |
Canada |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) west north west of North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (59°35′N 5°49′W / 59.583°N 5.817°W / 59.583; -5.817) by SM U-78 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of nine crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[10][179] |
Stromboli |
Italy |
The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Cape Spartel by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[180] |
Zara |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse (60°08′N 1°52′E / 60.133°N 1.867°E / 60.133; 1.867) by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 27 lives.[181] |
14 April
15 April
List of shipwrecks: 15 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Alert |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Dover, Kent.[10] |
Alessio Cocco |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by SM UC-20 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[196] |
Arcadian |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) north east of Milos, Greece (36°50′N 24°50′E / 36.833°N 24.833°E / 36.833; 24.833) by SM UC-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 277 lives.[10][197] |
Astræa |
Denmark |
World War I: The barquentine was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°00′N 10°30′W / 49.000°N 10.500°W / 49.000; -10.500) by SM U-55 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of seven crew.[198] |
Brothertoft |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (approximately 55°50′N 1°30′E / 55.833°N 1.500°E / 55.833; 1.500) by SM UC-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[199] |
Cameronia |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Malta (35°50′N 17°32′E / 35.833°N 17.533°E / 35.833; 17.533) by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 140-210 of the 2,650-plus people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nemesis and HMS Rifleman (both Royal Navy). |
Dalmatian |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her nine crew took to the lifeboats but did not survive.[200] |
Fram |
Denmark |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (56°35′N 2°45′W / 56.583°N 2.750°W / 56.583; -2.750) by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[201] |
Gretaston |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°08′N 11°32′W / 43.133°N 11.533°W / 43.133; -11.533) by SM UC-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all 29 crew.[202] |
Heikina |
Netherlands |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew took to the lifeboats but did not survive.[203] |
Mashobra |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°34′N 20°40′E / 35.567°N 20.667°E / 35.567; 20.667) by SM U-28 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of eight lives. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][204] |
Møhlenpris |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Beachy Head, East Sussex, United Kingdom (50°38′N 0°15′W / 50.633°N 0.250°W / 50.633; -0.250) by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[205] |
Panaghi Drakatos |
Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 26 nautical miles (48 km) off Cape Santa Maria, Portugal by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[206] |
Paris |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Greipengen by SM U-30 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[207] |
USS Pike |
United States Navy |
The Plunger-class submarine sank at Cavite Naval Base, Philippines. She was raised two days later, repaired and returned to service. |
Sutterton |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°45′N 0°15′W / 55.750°N 0.250°W / 55.750; -0.250) by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[40][208] |
Tusnastabb |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France (50°54′N 1°34′E / 50.900°N 1.567°E / 50.900; 1.567). Her crew survived.[209] |
16 April
17 April
List of shipwrecks: 17 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Aburi |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The Elder Dempster 3,730 grt cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°15′N 11°30′W / 56.250°N 11.500°W / 56.250; -11.500) by SM U-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 25 crew.[226] |
HMS Arcadian |
Royal Navy |
HMS Arcadian.
The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Crete by UC-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 279 lives. |
Bretagne |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 8 to 9 nautical miles (15 to 17 km) off Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom (57°43′N 1°42′W / 57.717°N 1.700°W / 57.717; -1.700) by SM UC-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[227] |
Brisbane River |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Gibraltar (35°30′N 8°10′W / 35.500°N 8.167°W / 35.500; -8.167) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][228] |
Cairnhill |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (52°09′N 13°16′W / 52.150°N 13.267°W / 52.150; -13.267) by SM U-55 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][229] |
Charles Goodanew |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north north east of Rattray Head (57°39′N 1°45′W / 57.650°N 1.750°W / 57.650; -1.750) by SM UC-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[230] |
Corfu |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) west of Gibraltar (35°14′N 8°25′W / 35.233°N 8.417°W / 35.233; -8.417) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three crew.[10][231] |
Costante |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria (36°53′N 4°15′E / 36.883°N 4.250°E / 36.883; 4.250) by SM U-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[232] |
Dantzic |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south by west of St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[233] |
Donegal |
United Kingdom |
(Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 19 nautical miles (35 km) south of the Dean Lightship ( United Kingdom) (50°26′N 1°00′W / 50.433°N 1.000°W / 50.433; -1.000) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 40 lives.[10][234][235] |
Fernmoor |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Gibraltar (35°30′N 8°18′W / 35.500°N 8.300°W / 35.500; -8.300) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][236] |
Kish |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six crew.[10][237] |
HMHS Lanfranc |
Royal Navy |
(Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 42 nautical miles (78 km) north of Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France (50°11′N 0°12′E / 50.183°N 0.200°E / 50.183; 0.200) by SM UB-40 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 40 lives.[238] |
Robert |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) east of Fair Isle, United Kingdom by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eight crew.[239] |
U.S.A. |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east north east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland (55°54′N 1°06′W / 55.900°N 1.100°W / 55.900; -1.100) by SM UC-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][240] |
William Shephard |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south by west of St. Ann's Head by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[241] |
18 April
List of shipwrecks: 18 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Atalanta |
Sweden |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (56°33′N 4°18′E / 56.550°N 4.300°E / 56.550; 4.300) by SM U-86 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[242] |
Bergensgut |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UC-76 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten of her crew.[243] |
Castilian |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) north west by north of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°20′N 10°45′W / 56.333°N 10.750°W / 56.333; -10.750) by SM U-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten crew.[10][244] |
Cragoswald |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-84 ( Kaiserliche Marine). with the loss of two of her crew.[10][245] |
Heim |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Pointe d'Ailly, Seine-Maritime, France with the loss of two of her crew. by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[246] |
John S. Boyle |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east by south of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (56°16′N 1°33′W / 56.267°N 1.550°W / 56.267; -1.550) by SM UC-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][247] |
Louisiana |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship wastorpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km)) north north east of Buchan Ness, (57°47′N 1°22′W / 57.783°N 1.367°W / 57.783; -1.367) by SM UC-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[248] |
Marcel |
Belgium |
World War I: The tug was scuttled in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of the Noord Hinder Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UB-23 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[249] |
Rameses |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) east of St Abb's Head (56°14′N 1°29′W / 56.233°N 1.483°W / 56.233; -1.483) by SM UC-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[250] |
Rhydwen |
United Kingdom |
World War I: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°40′N 14°00′W / 51.667°N 14.000°W / 51.667; -14.000) by SM U-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six crew.[10][251] |
Rinaldo |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) west by north of Cape Cherchell, Algeria (36°35′N 1°48′E / 36.583°N 1.800°E / 36.583; 1.800) by SM U-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][252] |
Rowena |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock (49°03′N 8°25′W / 49.050°N 8.417°W / 49.050; -8.417) by SM U-84 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][253] |
Scalpa |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][254] |
Sculptor |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°56′N 12°50′W / 51.933°N 12.833°W / 51.933; -12.833) by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][255] |
Surcouf |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel off Île Vierge, Finistère by SM UC-26 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[256] |
Thomas |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal by SM UC-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[257] |
Trekieve |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Gibraltar (35°00′N 9°45′W / 35.000°N 9.750°W / 35.000; -9.750) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three crew.[10][258] |
Troldfos |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west north west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[259] |
West Lothian |
Norway |
World War I: The four-masted barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of the Shetland Islands (60°55′N 3°30′W / 60.917°N 3.500°W / 60.917; -3.500) by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[260] |
Witham |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) east by south of St Abb's Head (55°56′N 1°36′E / 55.933°N 1.600°E / 55.933; 1.600) by SM UC-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][261] |
19 April
List of shipwrecks: 19 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Avocet |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°19′N 12°30′W / 51.317°N 12.500°W / 51.317; -12.500) by SM U-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][262] |
Bethlehem |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of a crew member.[263] |
Cilurnum |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France (47°45′N 4°30′W / 47.750°N 4.500°W / 47.750; -4.500) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][264] |
Ellida |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east north east of Whitby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[265] |
Elswick Manor |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (47°36′N 9°32′W / 47.600°N 9.533°W / 47.600; -9.533) by SM U-84 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][266] |
Gold Coast |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) south of Mine Head, Cornwall (51°46′N 7°28′W / 51.767°N 7.467°W / 51.767; -7.467) by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][267] |
Howth Head |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 158 nautical miles (293 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°20′N 13°38′W / 52.333°N 13.633°W / 52.333; -13.633) by SM U-60 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[10][268] |
Jewel |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The brig was scuttled in St. George's Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of the Coningbeg Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[269] |
HMT Lobelia |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank off Fanad Point, Lough Swilly (55°16′N 7°45′W / 55.267°N 7.750°W / 55.267; -7.750) with the loss of eleven crew.[270] |
Poltava |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east north east of the Souter Point Lighthouse, South Shields, County Durham (54°59′00″N 1°16′30″W / 54.98333°N 1.27500°W / 54.98333; -1.27500). Her crew survived.[271] |
SMS Seeadler |
Kaiserliche Marine |
The hulk exploded and sank at Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony. |
Senator Dantziger |
United Kingdom |
World War I: the schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south by east of Newhaven, East Sussex by SM UC-26 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[272] |
Senhora da Conceicao |
Portugal |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (43°38′N 10°00′W / 43.633°N 10.000°W / 43.633; -10.000) by SM U-52 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[273] |
Sowwell |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) west of Gibraltar by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 21 crew.[10][274] |
HMT Star of Freedom |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°35′N 5°25′W / 50.583°N 5.417°W / 50.583; -5.417 with the loss of ten of her crew.[275] |
Tempus |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][276] |
20 April
List of shipwrecks: 20 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Annapolis |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 74 nautical miles (137 km) north west of Eagle Island, County Mayo (55°45′N 11°45′W / 55.750°N 11.750°W / 55.750; -11.750) by SM U-61 and SM U-69 (both Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[277] |
August |
Russia |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of Ireland (50°25′N 16°40′W / 50.417°N 16.667°W / 50.417; -16.667) by SM U-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[278] |
Ballochbuie |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) east of the Isle of May, Fife by SM UC-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[10][279] |
Caithness |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west by north of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°48′N 11°07′W / 45.800°N 11.117°W / 45.800; -11.117) by SM U-52 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 47 crew.[10][280] |
Erith |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Girdleness, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[281] |
Emma |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west by south of the Fastnet Rock (49°55′N 14°40′W / 49.917°N 14.667°W / 49.917; -14.667) by SM U-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[282] |
Georgios |
Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of La Vieille, Finistère, France (47°56′N 4°27′W / 47.933°N 4.450°W / 47.933; -4.450) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[283] |
Grecian |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north east by east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[284] |
HMT Loch Eye |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 1.25 nautical miles (2.32 km) south west of Hook Point, County Waterford (52°08′N 6°59′W / 52.133°N 6.983°W / 52.133; -6.983 with the loss of seven of her crew.[285] |
Lowdale |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west by north of Gibraltar by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][286][287] |
SS Malakand |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°20′N 10°00′W / 49.333°N 10.000°W / 49.333; -10.000) by SM U-84 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][288] |
Nentmoor |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Gibraltar (32°25′N 8°02′W / 32.417°N 8.033°W / 32.417; -8.033) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][289] |
HMS Nepaulin |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Dyck Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of nineteen of her crew.[290] |
HMT Othonna |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (56°17′N 2°27′W / 56.283°N 2.450°W / 56.283; -2.450) with the loss of nine of her crew.[291] |
Portloe |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°13′N 14°10′W / 51.217°N 14.167°W / 51.217; -14.167) by SM U-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 24 crew.[292] |
Ringholm |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off St. Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom by SM UC-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[293] |
HMT Ruthin Castle |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Skinningrove, Yorkshire (54°37′N 0°53′W / 54.617°N 0.883°W / 54.617; -0.883) with the loss of nine of her crew.[294] |
San Hilario |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 270 nautical miles (500 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°55′N 16°28′W / 50.917°N 16.467°W / 50.917; -16.467) by SM U-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][295] |
Torr Head |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock (52°10′N 14°00′W / 52.167°N 14.000°W / 52.167; -14.000) by SM U-60 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][296] |
21 April
List of shipwrecks: 21 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Diadem |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][297] |
Emile et Charlotte |
France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay north east of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[298] |
SMS G42 |
Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: Battle of Dover Strait: The Großes Torpedoboot 1913-class torpedo boat was rammed and sunk in the Strait of Dover by HMS Broke ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 83 crew. |
SMS G85 |
Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: Battle of Dover Strait: The Großes Torpedoboot 1913-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Dover by HMS Swift ( Royal Navy). |
Gerda |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-55 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[299] |
Giosue |
Italy |
World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunis, Tunisia (37°53′N 10°06′E / 37.883°N 10.100°E / 37.883; 10.100) by SM U-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[300] |
Jedburgh |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea (35 nautical miles (65 km) north north west of Foula by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[301] |
Peik |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[302] |
Pontiac |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 56 nautical miles (104 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°31′N 10°09′W / 50.517°N 10.150°W / 50.517; -10.150) by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[10][303] |
Sebek |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°12′N 12°20′W / 56.200°N 12.333°W / 56.200; -12.333) by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][304] |
Skjold |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°41′N 14°37′W / 51.683°N 14.617°W / 51.683; -14.617) by SM U-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[305] |
Telena |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°16′N 14°00′W / 51.267°N 14.000°W / 51.267; -14.000) by SM U-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][306] |
SM UC-30 |
Kaiserliche Marine |
World War I: The Type UC II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 66 nautical miles (122 km) west of Nymindegab, Denmark with the loss of all 26 crew. |
Ville de Dieppe |
France |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay west of the Île d'Oléron, Charente-Maritime (45°59′N 1°52′W / 45.983°N 1.867°W / 45.983; -1.867) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived and were rescued by a French Navy submarine.[307] |
Warrior |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north east of the Fratelli Rocks, Tunisia with the loss of a crew member.[308] |
Yeovil |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north north west of Foula by SM UC-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[40][309] |
22 April
List of shipwrecks: 22 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Arethusa |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north west of Eagle Island, County Mayo by SM UC-66 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[310] |
Blaatind |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy (42°28′N 10°59′E / 42.467°N 10.983°E / 42.467; 10.983) by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[311] |
Capenor |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off La Pallice, Charente-Maritime, France (46°06′N 1°17′W / 46.100°N 1.283°W / 46.100; -1.283). Her crew survived.[312] |
Giskø |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (61°03′N 3°28′E / 61.050°N 3.467°E / 61.050; 3.467 by SM U-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[313] |
Godø |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[314] |
Maria S. |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Civitavecchia by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[315] |
HMML 431 |
Royal Navy |
The motor launch was lost on this date.[16] |
Neepawah |
Canada |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][316] |
Nightingale |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south of Aberdeen by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[317] |
Percy Birdsall |
United States |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Gironde Estuary by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[318] |
Theodore William |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off the Shetland Islands (60°45′N 0°13′E / 60.750°N 0.217°E / 60.750; 0.217) by SM U-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[319] |
Unione |
Italy |
World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Civitavecchia (42°01′N 10°54′E / 42.017°N 10.900°E / 42.017; 10.900) by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[320] |
Valerie |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of the Cordouan Lighthouse, Charente Maritime by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[321] |
Vestelv |
Norway |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) off Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[322] |
Woodward Abrahams |
United States |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 407 nautical miles (754 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[323] |
23 April
List of shipwrecks: 23 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Acadian |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom (55°44′N 9°30′W / 55.733°N 9.500°W / 55.733; -9.500) by SM U-52 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[324] |
Auriac |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][325] |
Bandiera E. Moro |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Tangier, Morocco by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[326] |
Baron Stjernblad |
Denmark |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east of Eyemouth, Berwickshire by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[327] |
Boro |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea east of Rhodes, Greece by SM UB-42 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[328] |
Calluna |
Denmark |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (48°51′N 8°38′W / 48.850°N 8.633°W / 48.850; -8.633) by SM U-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[329] |
Cenobic |
Belgium |
World War I: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Tréport, Seine-Maritime, France with the loss of four of her crew.[330] |
Dykland |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][331] |
Eptapyrgion |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][332] |
Imataka |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south west of the Daunt Rock by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][333] |
Lena |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly (48°45′N 8°30′W / 48.750°N 8.500°W / 48.750; -8.500) by SM U-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all 25 crew.[334] |
HMT Lena Melling |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Elbow Lightship ( United Kingdom) (51°22′30″N 1°33′30″E / 51.37500°N 1.55833°E / 51.37500; 1.55833) with the loss of eleven of her crew.[335] |
Marita |
Norway |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of St. Kilda, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom (58°21′N 10°34′W / 58.350°N 10.567°W / 58.350; -10.567) by SM U-82 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[336] |
Oswald |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][337] |
HMT Rose II |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea off Belfast, County Down (54°44′N 5°38′W / 54.733°N 5.633°W / 54.733; -5.633) with the loss of six of her crew.[338] |
Savio |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Belle Île, Morbihan, France by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[339] |
Scot |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) east by north of St Abb's Head (56°02′N 1°46′W / 56.033°N 1.767°W / 56.033; -1.767) by SM UC-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[340] |
Stegg |
Norway |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea (60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°41′N 0°37′E / 60.683°N 0.617°E / 60.683; 0.617) by SM UC-41 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[341] |
Svanen |
Denmark |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west north west of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Islands by SM U-60 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two crew.[342] |
24 April
List of shipwrecks: 24 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Amulree |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by east of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°10′N 8°40′W / 56.167°N 8.667°W / 56.167; -8.667) by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[343] |
Anglesea |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°56′N 10°17′W / 48.933°N 10.283°W / 48.933; -10.283) by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[344] |
Barnton |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 40 nautical miles (74 km) west by south of Pointe de Chassiron, Île d'Oléron, Charente-Maritime, France (45°40′N 2°12′W / 45.667°N 2.200°W / 45.667; -2.200) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of fourteen of her crew.[10][345] |
Bien Aime Prof. Luigi |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (36°53′N 9°10′W / 36.883°N 9.167°W / 36.883; -9.167) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[346] |
Clan Galbraith |
Norway |
World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (52°30′N 14°00′W / 52.500°N 14.000°W / 52.500; -14.000) by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[347] |
Cordelia |
Sweden |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°08′N 15°13′W / 51.133°N 15.217°W / 51.133; -15.217 (Cordelia)) by SM U-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[93][348] |
Eos |
Denmark |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (52°40′N 14°45′W / 52.667°N 14.750°W / 52.667; -14.750) by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[349] |
Ferndene |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Bishop Rock by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of nine crew.[10][350] |
Heather |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The drifter was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) west by nort of the Bishop Rock (49°52′N 6°48′W / 49.867°N 6.800°W / 49.867; -6.800) by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[351] |
Kenilworth |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) west by south of Point St. Mathieu, Finistère, France (48°17′N 4°48′W / 48.283°N 4.800°W / 48.283; -4.800) by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[352] |
La Providence |
France |
World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Loire Estuary by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[353] |
HMT Margate |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Spurn Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[354] |
Marie Blanche |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Cherbourg, Seine Maritime (50°08′N 1°37′W / 50.133°N 1.617°W / 50.133; -1.617) by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[355] |
Mayfly |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) north east by east of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UC-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[356] |
Metropolis |
Norway |
World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly (48°30′N 11°15′W / 48.500°N 11.250°W / 48.500; -11.250) by SM U-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[357] |
Minister Tak van Poortvliet |
Netherlands |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) off IJmuiden, North Holland (52°42′N 3°32′E / 52.700°N 3.533°E / 52.700; 3.533) by SM UB-10 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[358] |
Nordsøen |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent (37°02′N 8°54′W / 37.033°N 8.900°W / 37.033; -8.900) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[359] |
Plutus |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) north West of Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°41′N 5°07′W / 50.683°N 5.117°W / 50.683; -5.117) by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss if a crew member.[10][16][360] |
Thistleard |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 135 nautical miles (250 km) west north west of Tory Island (55°10′N 12°00′W / 55.167°N 12.000°W / 55.167; -12.000) by SM U-82 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][361] |
Torvore |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape St. Vincent (37°00′N 8°54′W / 37.000°N 8.900°W / 37.000; -8.900) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[362] |
Upton Castle |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Longstone Lighthouse, Northumberland by SM UC-29 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[363] |
Valkyrian |
Sweden |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[364] |
Vestdal |
Norway |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km) west of Ireland (52°19′N 15°18′W / 52.317°N 15.300°W / 52.317; -15.300) by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[365] |
Vilhelm Krag |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of the Pildale Lighthouse, Portugal (37°03′N 8°44′W / 37.050°N 8.733°W / 37.050; -8.733) by SM U-35 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[366] |
25 April
List of shipwrecks: 25 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Abosso |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (57°10′N 14°58′W / 57.167°N 14.967°W / 57.167; -14.967) by SM U-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 65 lives.[10][367] |
Baigorry |
France |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of Belle Île, Morbihan (47°04′N 2°54′W / 47.067°N 2.900°W / 47.067; -2.900) by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[368] |
Ballarat |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 24 nautical miles (44 km) south by west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°33′N 5°36′W / 49.550°N 5.600°W / 49.550; -5.600) by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was taken under tow but consequently sank (49°51′45″N 5°19′00″W / 49.86250°N 5.31667°W / 49.86250; -5.31667). Her crew survived.[369] |
Elisabeth |
Denmark |
World War I: An attempt was made to scuttle the schooner in the Atlantic Ocean 70 to 80 nautical miles (130 to 150 km) south west of Ireland (51°02′N 12°05′W / 51.033°N 12.083°W / 51.033; -12.083) by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine). The derelict ship was discovered 180 nautical miles (330 km)) north west of the Fastnet Rock on 30 April by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine), which also attempted to scuttle her, but she was kept afloat by her cargo of Pitch Pine. Although declared a constructive total loss, she was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[370] |
Elizabeth |
Netherlands |
World War I: The lugger was scuttled in the North Sea (52°36′N 3°40′E / 52.600°N 3.667°E / 52.600; 3.667) by SM UB-10 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[371] |
Este |
Denmark |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Egerø, Norway (58°25′N 3°48′E / 58.417°N 3.800°E / 58.417; 3.800) by SM UB-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[372] |
Etendard |
French Navy |
World War I: The Branlebas-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Dunquerque, Nord with the loss of all hands.[373] |
Glenesk |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) west north west of Eagle Island, County Mayo, United Kingdom by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[374] |
Havila |
Denmark |
World War I: The barque was sunk on the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) east north east of North Rona,United Kingdom by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[375] |
Hawthornbank |
Denmark |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north by east of North Rona by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of nine crew.[376] |
Heathfield |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 53 nautical miles (98 km) west by north of Eagle Island by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[377] |
Hesperides |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°00′N 13°50′W / 52.000°N 13.833°W / 52.000; -13.833) by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][378] |
Hirondelle |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 13 nautical miles (24 km) south by east of Belle Île, Morbihan, France by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[379] |
Invermay |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by north of Eagle Island (54°40′N 11°00′W / 54.667°N 11.000°W / 54.667; -11.000) by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[380] |
Laura |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°20′N 13°30′W / 51.333°N 13.500°W / 51.333; -13.500) by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[381] |
Stephanosis |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-82 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of six of her crew.[10][382] |
Sokoto |
Denmark |
World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north east by north of North Rona by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[383] |
Swanmore |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-43 and SM U-93 (both Kaiserliche Marine) She was then torpedoed and sunk by SM U-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eleven crew.[384] |
26 April
List of shipwrecks: 26 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Active |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) east by south of the Longstone Lighthouse by SM UC-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[385] |
Agnes Cairns |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of Alderney, Channel Islands by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[386] |
Aigle |
France |
World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the English Channel 11 nautical miles (20 km) south west of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[387] |
Alhama |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France. Her crew survived.[388] |
Amsteldijk |
Netherlands |
World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea off the Haaks Lightship ( Netherlands) (52°56′N 4°10′E / 52.933°N 4.167°E / 52.933; 4.167) by SM UC-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew were rescued by the trawler Voorbode ( Netherlands.[389] |
Athole |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The auxiliary ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[390] |
Augusta |
Italy |
The barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cap Bon, Tunisia (37°22′N 11°31′E / 37.367°N 11.517°E / 37.367; 11.517) by SM UC-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[391] |
Boy Dennis |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south west of Start Point, Devon by SM UC-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[392] |
Bretagne et Vendée |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel off Alderney (49°51′N 2°04′W / 49.850°N 2.067°W / 49.850; -2.067) by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[393] |
Chertsey |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north of Algiers, Algeria (36°52′N 3°05′W / 36.867°N 3.083°W / 36.867; -3.083) by SM UC-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][287][394] |
Ehrglis |
Russia |
World War I: The sailing vessel was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°50′N 17°49′W / 51.833°N 17.817°W / 51.833; -17.817) by SM U-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[395] |
Gennarino |
Italy |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cap Bon (37°26′N 11°26′E / 37.433°N 11.433°E / 37.433; 11.433) by SM UC-27 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[396] |
Harflete |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°54′N 14°48′W / 51.900°N 14.800°W / 51.900; -14.800) by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][397] |
Hekla |
Norway |
World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north west of the Slyne Head Lighthouse, County Galway, United Kingdom by SM U-53 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[398] |
Hektoria |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°38′N 18°40′W / 50.633°N 18.667°W / 50.633; -18.667) by SM U-43 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[399] |
John Lockett |
Norway |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°32′N 5°05′W / 49.533°N 5.083°W / 49.533; -5.083) by SM UC-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[400] |
Kong Oscar II |
Norway |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Seine Estuary by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[401] |
Monitor |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south by east of Cap d'Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France (43°11′N 7°52′E / 43.183°N 7.867°E / 43.183; 7.867) by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[402] |
HMT Plantin |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Anvil Point, Dorset with the loss of nine of her crew.[403] |
HMT Repro |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Tod Head, Aberdeenshire (56°53′N 2°08′W / 56.883°N 2.133°W / 56.883; -2.133) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[404] |
Rio Lages |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 155 nautical miles (287 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°38′N 12°52′W / 51.633°N 12.867°W / 51.633; -12.867) by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[10][405] |
Telefon |
Norway |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea (54°57′N 1°48′E / 54.950°N 1.800°E / 54.950; 1.800) by SM UC-50 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[406] |
Vauxhall |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°45′N 12°30′W / 51.750°N 12.500°W / 51.750; -12.500) by SM U-69 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[10][407] |
27 April
List of shipwrecks: 27 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
HMT Agile |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of the Sunk Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of three of her crew.[408] |
HMS Alfalfa |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The collier was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) off the Isles of Scilly (49°15′N 6°20′W / 49.250°N 6.333°W / 49.250; -6.333) by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 30 crew.[287][409] |
Beemah |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west by south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.[287][410] |
Burrowa |
United Kingdom |
The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[411] |
Dromore |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°30′N 11°40′W / 56.500°N 11.667°W / 56.500; -11.667) by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[412] |
Dunmore Head |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 135 nautical miles (250 km) west of Tory Island (56°12′N 12°00′W / 56.200°N 12.000°W / 56.200; -12.000) by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][413] |
Glencluny |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north west of Cape Sigli, Algeria by SM UC-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.[10][414] |
Good Hope |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) north north west of Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[415] |
Inveramsay |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (56°00′N 11°30′W / 56.000°N 11.500°W / 56.000; -11.500) by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all hands.[416] |
Jessie |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) west of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-38 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[417] |
Karuma |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Cape Sigle (37°09′N 4°50′E / 37.150°N 4.833°E / 37.150; 4.833) by SM UC-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of two of her crew.[10][418] |
Langfond |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°49′N 10°53′W / 58.817°N 10.883°W / 58.817; -10.883) by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[419] |
Mafalda |
Italy |
World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea (43°06′N 7°40′E / 43.100°N 7.667°E / 43.100; 7.667) by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[420] |
Manchester Citizen |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°30′N 15°40′W / 52.500°N 15.667°W / 52.500; -15.667) by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[421] |
Margaret B. Rouss |
United States |
The schooner was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) south of Monaco by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[422] |
Nidelven |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom (55°29′N 1°27′W / 55.483°N 1.450°W / 55.483; -1.450) with the loss of three of her crew.[423] |
Ragnhild |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the mouth of the River Tyne (55°16′N 1°22′W / 55.267°N 1.367°W / 55.267; -1.367) with the loss of two of her crew.[424] |
Uranus |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[425] |
Verjø |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the Stiff Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten of her crew.[426] |
28 April
List of shipwrecks: 28 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Alu Mendi |
Spain |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) south south east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland by SM UC-65 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[427] |
Anne Marie |
Norway |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) north west of Ireland by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[428] |
Bullmouth |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) north west by west of Tory Island, County Donegal (58°34′N 10°50′W / 58.567°N 10.833°W / 58.567; -10.833) by SM U-58 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][429] |
Carmelo Padre |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[430] |
Condor |
Russia |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-36 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[431] |
Diana |
Denmark |
World War I: The barquentine was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°40′N 13°10′W / 49.667°N 13.167°W / 49.667; -13.167) by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine). She was subsequently towed in to Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom where she was declared a total loss. Diana was later repaired and returned to service.[432] |
Giuseppe Padre I |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[433] |
Giuseppina G. |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[434] |
I Due Fratelli P. |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[435] |
Jose de Larrinaga |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°32′N 13°20′W / 51.533°N 13.333°W / 51.533; -13.333) by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of twelve crew.[436] |
Juliette |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Mostaganem, Algeria.[437] |
Karonga |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Messina 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south south east of Cape Schio, Italy by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eighteen crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][438] |
Lisetta |
Italy |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of the Îles Sanguinaires, France by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[439] |
Medina |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Start Point, Devon (50°15′N 3°30′W / 50.250°N 3.500°W / 50.250; -3.500) by SM UB-31 ( Kaiserliche Marine). |
Natale B. |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[440] |
Niobe |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by SM UC-37 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[441] |
Olga |
Russia |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea 89 nautical miles (165 km) off the North Cape, Finnmark, Norway by SM U-45 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[442] |
Pontiac |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) north east of Marsa Susa, Libya (34°04′N 22°06′E / 34.067°N 22.100°E / 34.067; 22.100) by SM UC-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member. Four of the survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[443] |
Port Jackson |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The four-masted barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°00′N 14°02′W / 51.000°N 14.033°W / 51.000; -14.033) by SM U-67 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of fourteen crew.[444] |
Pursue |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west of Bolt Head, Devon by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[445] |
San Francesco Di Paola |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[446] |
Teakwood |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south west by west of Sapientza, Greece (36°39′N 21°10′E / 36.650°N 21.167°E / 36.650; 21.167) by SM U-14 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived.[10][447] |
Terence |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (52°40′N 12°55′W / 52.667°N 12.917°W / 52.667; -12.917) by SM U-81 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][448] |
Vacuum |
United States |
World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west of Barra, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (57°20′N 10°10′W / 57.333°N 10.167°W / 57.333; -10.167) by SM U-44 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 24 crew.[449] |
29 April
List of shipwrecks: 29 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
Askepot |
Norway |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°48′N 9°17′W / 49.800°N 9.283°W / 49.800; -9.283) by SM U-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[450] |
Bayonnais |
France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Guilvinec, Finistère by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all four crew.[451] |
Carbo I |
Denmark |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (55°56′N 2°06′E / 55.933°N 2.100°E / 55.933; 2.100) by SM UC-29 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[452] |
Comedian |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°06′N 10°45′W / 48.100°N 10.750°W / 48.100; -10.750) by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][453] |
Daleby |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 25 crew.[10][454] |
Dilston Castle |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east by south of Aberdeen (57°10′N 1°32′W / 57.167°N 1.533°W / 57.167; -1.533) by SM UB-22 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][455] |
Ellen Harrison |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) north west of Cherbourg, Seine-Maritime, France by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[10][456] |
Eugènie et Lucie |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Audierne, Finistère by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[457] |
Frère des Cinq Soeurs |
France |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Audierne by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine) Her crew survived.[458] |
Giuseppe Maria |
Italy |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-37 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[459] |
Hurlford |
United Kingdom |
The collier was wrecked in Gunna Sound, Scotland.[460] |
Ikbal |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock (48°34′N 12°35′W / 48.567°N 12.583°W / 48.567; -12.583) by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but three of them were taken as prisoners of war.[10][461] |
Mermaid |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) south south west of Anvil Point, Devon by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[462] |
Petit Ernest |
France |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Guilvinec by SM UC-72 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of all three crew.[463] |
Victoria |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east by north of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of a crew member.[10][464] |
30 April
List of shipwrecks: 30 April 1917
Ship | Country | Description |
HMT Arfon |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off St Alban's Head, Dorset (50°30′N 2°10′W / 50.500°N 2.167°W / 50.500; -2.167) with the loss of ten of her crew.[465] |
Argo |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east of Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-22 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[40][466] |
Ascaro |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°10′N 11°40′W / 49.167°N 11.667°W / 49.167; -11.667) by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[467] |
Borrowdale |
Russia |
World War I: The barque was stopped and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland (49°00′N 10°20′W / 49.000°N 10.333°W / 49.000; -10.333) by SM U-21 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[468] |
Chrisomalli Th. Sifneo |
Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Algiers, Algeria (36°55′N 4°02′E / 36.917°N 4.033°E / 36.917; 4.033) by SM U-33 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[469] |
Colbert |
France |
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°05′N 8°22′E / 37.083°N 8.367°E / 37.083; 8.367) by SM UC-37 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 51 lives.[470] |
Delamere |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The UAC 1,525 tons cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°40′N 13°00′W / 51.667°N 13.000°W / 51.667; -13.000) by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of ten crew.[10][471] |
Eden |
Norway |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel off Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom (50°48′N 0°22′W / 50.800°N 0.367°W / 50.800; -0.367) by SM UC-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[472] |
Fortunata |
Italy |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[473] |
Gorizia |
Uruguay |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 17 nautical miles (31 km) west by north of Portland Bill, Dorset (50°36′N 2°55′W / 50.600°N 2.917°W / 50.600; -2.917).[474] |
Horsa |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 195 nautical miles (361 km) south west by west of the Fastnet Rock (48°43′N 12°35′W / 48.717°N 12.583°W / 48.717; -12.583) by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of eleven of her crew. One of the survivors was taken as a prisoner of war.[10][475] |
Jarstein |
Norway |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west by west of the Egerä Lighthouse (57°35′N 4°15′E / 57.583°N 4.250°E / 57.583; 4.250) by SM U-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[476] |
Little Mystery |
United Kingdom |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel off Portland Bill by SM UC-61 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[477] |
Parthenon |
Greece |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°25′N 11°58′W / 49.417°N 11.967°W / 49.417; -11.967) by SM U-93 ( Kaiserliche Marine).[478] |
Portbail |
France |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel north east of Cap Barfleur, Manche (50°05′N 0°55′W / 50.083°N 0.917°W / 50.083; -0.917) by SM UB-32 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.[479] |
HMS Tulip |
Royal Navy |
World War I: The Aubretia-class sloop, operating as a Q-ship, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-62 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of 102 crew. Her captain survived and was taken as a prisoner of war.[480] |
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