List of shipwrecks in August 1940
The list of shipwrecks in August 1940 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during August 1940. Most of the ships listed here were lost in connection with World War II.
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1 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Oswald | ![]() |
World War II: The Odin-class submarine was rammed and sunk in the Strait of Messina south of Cape Spartivento by Ugolino Vivaldi (![]() |
Roula | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (34°06′N 26°30′E / 34.100°N 26.500°E) by Mameli (![]() |
Sigyn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (56°10′N 9°25′W / 56.167°N 9.417°W) by U-59 (![]() |
HMS Spearfish | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea north west of Aberdeen by U-34 (![]() |
2 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Cape Finisterre | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crewmember.[1][4] |
City of Brisbane | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner was bombed in the North Sea off Margate, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was set on fire then beached on South Long Sand (51°32′30″N 1°23′30″E / 51.54167°N 1.39167°E) with the loss of eight crew.[1][5] |
Embrace | ![]() |
World War II: The Drifter was lost by grounding in Loch Alsh.[1] |
Strinda | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 191: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-99 (![]() |
Talleyrand | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Indian Ocean (30°S 67°E / 30°S 67°E by Atlantis (![]() ![]() |
3 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Atos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south west of Tiree, Inner Hebrides, United Kingdom by U-57 (![]() ![]() |
Lodoletta | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Djerma, Libya by Royal Air Force aircraft.[9] |
Moraleda | ![]() |
The ferry ran aground on Fairway Island and sank with the loss of 67 of the 99 people on board. The survivors were rescued by Vest (![]() |
Rad | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off French West Africa (11°20′N 21°00′W / 11.333°N 21.000°W) by U-A (![]() ![]() |
Statira | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WN 4: The cargo ship was bombed and set on fire in the Atlantic Ocean 38 nautical miles (70 km) north of Stornoway, Orkney Islands and was abandoned. Her crew were rescued by HMS Bedouin and HMS Punjabi (![]() ![]() |
U-25 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IA submarine struck a mine in the North Sea off Terchelling, Friesland, Netherlands and sank with the loss of all 49 crew.[1] |
Wychwood | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea east of Felixstowe, Suffolk (52°00′N 1°48′E / 52.000°N 1.800°E). 22 crew were rescued by HMS Mallard (![]() |
4 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Beaulieu | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured off the West Indies (25°46′N 48°44′W / 25.767°N 48.733°W) by Widder (![]() |
HMT Drummer | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Brightlingsea, Essex with the loss of two crew.[1][14] |
Geraldine Mary | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 60: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides (56°46′N 15°48′W / 56.767°N 15.800°W) by U-52 (![]() |
Gogovale | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 60: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°59′N 17°38′W / 56.983°N 17.633°W) by U-52 (![]() ![]() |
King Alfred | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 60: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°59′N 17°38′W / 56.983°N 17.633°W) by U-52 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Marsona | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Moray Firth off Cromarty, Scotland with the loss of eleven crew.[1][19] |
HMT Oswaldian | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine off the Breaksea Lightship (![]() |
Pindos | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 40: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland (55°22′N 8°50′W / 55.367°N 8.833°W) by U-58 (![]() |
Sofie Bakke | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WN 4: The cargo ship collided off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire with Lima (![]() |
Toran | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Homborsund, Vest-Agder (58°17′N 8°38′E / 58.283°N 8.633°E) by HMS Sealion (![]() |
UJ-175 Perseus | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Ameland, Friesland.[1] |
5 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Boma | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 139:The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (55°44′N 8°04′W / 55.733°N 8.067°W) by U-56 (![]() ![]() |
Cape St George | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 42: The cargo ship was in collision with the sunken wreck of Rad (![]() ![]() |
HMT River Clyde | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk with the loss of 12 crew.[1][29] |
6 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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M 3407 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank at Hoek van Holland, South Holland, Netherlands.[30] |
7 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Mohamed Ali El-Kebir | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) west of Bloody Foreland, Ireland (55°22′N 13°18′W / 55.367°N 13.300°W) by U-38 (![]() ![]() |
V-1501 Wiking VII | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Skagerrak off Fredrikshavn, Denmark. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[1] |
8 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ajax | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CW 9: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the English Channel south west of the Isle of Wight by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four crew.[31] |
Coquetdale | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CW 9: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel south of Bournemouth, Hampshire by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[1][32] |
Empire Crusader | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CW 9: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of StG 1, Luftwaffe with the loss of four of her nine crew. |
Fife Coast | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CW 9: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Newhaven, East Sussex by S-27 (![]() |
Holme Force | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CW 9: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Newhaven by S-21 (![]() |
Oostplein | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of the Azores, Portugal by Widder (![]() |
Ouse | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CW 9: The cargo ship collided with SS Rye in the English Channel off Newhaven whilst avoiding a torpedo fired by S-20 (![]() |
Tres | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy CW 9: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the English Channel off St Helen's, Isle of Wight. She subsequently sank in St Helen's Bay.[1] |
Upwey Grange | ![]() |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland (54°20′N 15°28′W / 54.333°N 15.467°W) by U-37 (![]() ![]() |
9 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Canton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland (55°04′N 11°21′W / 55.067°N 11.350°W) by U-30 (![]() |
10 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Albula | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 196: The coaster collided with Crescent City (![]() ![]() |
HMS Borealis | ![]() |
World War II: The Barrage Balloon Vessel was lost on this date.[41] |
City of Brisbane | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 247: The cargo ship ran aground in the Thames Estuary off Southend, Essex (51°32′30″N 1°23′30″E / 51.54167°N 1.39167°E) and was wrecked.[1] |
City of Dundee | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 247: The cargo ship ran aground in the Thames Estuary off Southend (51°32′30″N 1°23′30″E / 51.54167°N 1.39167°E) and was wrecked.[1] |
Killoran | ![]() |
World War II: The barque was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (32°30′N 34°00′W / 32.500°N 34.000°W) by Widder (![]() |
Kirsten | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north east of Kasserode.[1][43] |
HMS Transylvania | ![]() |
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Malin Head, Ireland (55°50′N 8°03′W / 55.833°N 8.050°W) by U-56 (![]() ![]() |
Varia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celtic Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock with the loss of seven crew.[1][45] |
HMS Young Sid | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler sank in the Moray Firth in a collision with a Collier.[1] |
11 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Edwardian | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off the coast of Kent and was beached at North Foreland.[1] |
Llanfair | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 41: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland (54°48′N 13°46′W / 54.800°N 13.767°W) by German submarine U-38 (![]() ![]() |
12 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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British Fame | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°44′N 22°56′W / 37.733°N 22.933°W) by Malaspina (![]() |
HMT Pyrope | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north of Margate, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of six crew.[1][48] |
T-103 Inzhener | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland.[30] |
HMT Tamarisk | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north off Margate by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of seven crew.[1][49] |
Tobago | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster ran aground at Rhinns Point, Islay, Inner Hebrides, United Kingdom and was wrecked.[50] |
13 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Elizabeth Angela | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in The Downs (51°19′57″N 1°33′03″E / 51.33250°N 1.55083°E) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member. |
Lexington | flag unknown | The sailing ship sank west of Islay, Bute, United Kingdom.[51] |
Mongolia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in Kiel Bay, Germany (54°30′N 10°30′E / 54.500°N 10.500°E) and sank. All crew were rescued.[52][53] |
Nils Gorthon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 62: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north east of Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland (55°45′N 7°30′W / 55.750°N 7.500°W) with the loss of four of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawlers Helgafell (![]() ![]() |
14 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Betty | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland (55°52′N 8°14′W / 55.867°N 8.233°W) by U-59 with the loss of 30 crew.[1][56][57] |
Leopardi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tolmeita, Libya (32°39′N 21°03′E / 32.650°N 21.050°E).[58][59] |
R 21 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gernan Bight.[30] |
South Folkestone Gate Lightship | ![]() |
World War II: The lightship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Folkestone, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft.[60] |
15 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aspasia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 35°N 20°W / 35°N 20°W) by U-A (![]() |
Brixton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Orfordness, Suffolk (52°06′N 1°49′E / 52.100°N 1.817°E). All crew were rescued.[62] |
Elli | ![]() |
World War II: The cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea, off Tinos by Delfino (![]() |
Frederic H II | ![]() |
The sailing ship sank following an explosion. She was carrying a cargo of petrol at the time.[63] |
M 507 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[30] |
Sylvafield | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 62: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (56°39′N 11°16′W / 56.650°N 11.267°W) by U-51 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
16 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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City of Birmingham | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank at the mouth of the Humber (53°32′26″N 0°15′30″E / 53.54056°N 0.25833°E. All 80 crew were rescued.[66] |
Clan MacPhee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (57°30′N 17°14′W / 57.500°N 17.233°W) by U-30 (![]() ![]() |
Empire Merchant | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°21′N 13°40′W / 55.350°N 13.667°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hedrun | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom (57°10′N 16°37′W / 57.167°N 16.617°W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
Jæderen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank at 56°26′N 5°10′E / 56.433°N 5.167°E.[70] |
HMS Manx Lad | ![]() |
World War II: The inspection craft was sunk in the Irish Sea north of Holy Island, Anglesey by the detonation of a mine which was struck by Meath (![]() |
Meath | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea north of Holy Island, Anglesey. All 28 people on board survived.[71] |
Morea | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Adriatic Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Durrës, Albania by HMS Osiris (![]() |
Moorstone | ![]() |
World War II: The dockyard mooring vessel was bombed and sunk at Alexandria, Egypt by Regia Aeronautica aircraft with the loss of one crew member. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[61] |
Notou | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Nouméa, New Caledonia (23°50′S 164°10′E / 23.833°S 164.167°E) by Orion (![]() |
Øyulf | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank off Haugesund, Rogaland.[74] |
17 August
No ships were lost on this day.
18 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Valeria | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the Smalls Lighthouse. All nine crew were rescued.[61] |
Von der Groeben | ![]() |
World War II: The Minesweeper Tender struck a mine in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France. She was consequently beached at Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service as minesweeper M-507.[30] |
19 August
- For the beaching of HMS Corfu on this day, see the entry for 10 July 1940
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ampleforth | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 199: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy and was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°10′N 10°40′W / 56.167°N 10.667°W) by U-101 (![]() ![]() |
Kelet | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by U-A (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kirsten | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Little Belt.[77] |
Ville de Gand | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 225 nautical miles (417 km) north west of Eagle Island, County Mayo, Ireland (55°28′N 15°10′W / 55.467°N 15.167°W) by U-48 (![]() |
20 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Leonidas M Valmas | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 64: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland (55°13′N 10°13′W / 55.217°N 10.217°W) by U-46 (![]() |
HMT Resparko | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the River Fal at Falmouth, Cornwall by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[61][82] |
Turakina | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Cook Strait (38°33′S 167°12′E / 38.550°S 167.200°E by Orion (![]() |
Tuira | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 198: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Rockall, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom (54°46′N 20°30′W / 54.767°N 20.500°W) by U-A (![]() |
U-51 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay west of Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France (47°06′N 4°51′W / 47.100°N 4.850°W) by HMS Cachalot (![]() |
21 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Anglo Saxon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (26°12′N 34°08′W / 26.200°N 34.133°W) by Widder (![]() |
Anø | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the Kattegat off the Hals Barre Lighthouse with the loss of four of her 12 crew.[86] |
James No. 70 | ![]() |
World War II: The hopper barge was bombed and sunk at Woolston, Southampton, Hampshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[61] |
Kendal | ![]() |
World War II: The hulk was bombed and sunk at Woolston by Luftwaffe aircraft.[61] |
Kylemore | ![]() |
World War II: The paddle steamer was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex by Luftwaffe aircraft.[61][87] |
Letty | ![]() |
The coaster sank in Liverpool Bay, cause unknown.[61][88] |
22 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Iride | ![]() |
World War II: The Perla-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Bomba off Cyrenaica by Fairey Swordfish aircraft from 824 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm,[30] based on HMS Eagle (![]() |
Keret | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°16′N 23°08′W / 54.267°N 23.133°W) by U-37 (![]() ![]() |
Monte Gargano | ![]() |
World War II: The depot ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Bomba off Cyrenaica by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 824 Squadron from HMS Eagle (![]() |
Thorold | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea off the Smalls Lighthouse (51°41′N 5°40′W / 51.683°N 5.667°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of eleven crew.[61][90] |
23 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ship No. 13 "Düsseldorf" | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service as the vorpostenboot Vp-607.[61] |
HMS Hostile | ![]() |
World War II: The H-class destroyer struck a mine in the Strait of Sicily off Cape Bon and was damaged with the loss of five of her 146 crew. She was scuttled by HMS Hero (![]() |
Llanishen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 203: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Moray Firth (58°17′N 2°27′W / 58.283°N 2.450°W) by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of 506 Küstenfliegergruppe, Luftwaffe with the loss of eight crew.[30][61][91] |
Makalla | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 203: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pentland Firth (57°17′N 2°27′W / 57.283°N 2.450°W) by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of 506 Küstenfliegergruppe, Luftwaffe with the loss of 12 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMS Leith (![]() |
HMS New Royal Sovereign | ![]() |
World War II: The ferry was bombed and sunk at Bridlington, Yorkshire by Luftwaffe aircraft while unmanned.[93] |
Severn Leigh | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°31′N 25°41′W / 54.517°N 25.683°W) by U-37 (![]() |
24 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Brookwood | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°40′N 27°57′W / 54.667°N 27.950°W) by U-37 (![]() ![]() |
Cumberland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 202: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north of County Donegal, Ireland (55°44′N 7°32′W / 55.733°N 7.533°W) by U-57 (![]() |
King City | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (16°53′S 65°17′E / 16.883°S 65.283°E) by Atlantis (![]() |
La Brea | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (57°24′N 11°21′W / 57.400°N 11.350°W) by U-48 (![]() |
USS Peacock | ![]() |
The Lapwing-class minesweeper collided with Hindanger (![]() |
HMS Penzance | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 1: The Folkestone-class sloop was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland (56°16′N 27°19′W / 56.267°N 27.317°W by U-37 (![]() ![]() |
Saint Dunstan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 202: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°44′N 7°32′W / 55.733°N 7.533°W) by U-57 (![]() ![]() |
25 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Athelcrest | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65A: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (58°24′N 11°15′W / 58.400°N 11.250°W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
Blairmore | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 1: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (56°00′N 27°30′W / 56.000°N 27.500°W) by U-37 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Merlin | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65A: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (58°30′N 10°15′W / 58.500°N 10.250°W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
Fircrest | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65A: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 23 nautical miles (43 km) north of the Butt of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (58°52′N 6°34′W / 58.867°N 6.567°W) by U-123 (![]() |
Goathland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°21′N 15°08′W / 50.350°N 15.133°W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. All crew were rescued.[30][61][109] |
Harpalyce | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65A: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
Jamaica Pioneer | ![]() |
World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (57°05′N 11°02′W / 57.083°N 11.033°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Pecten | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65A: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Galway, Ireland (56°22′N 7°55′W / 56.367°N 7.917°W) by U-57 (![]() ![]() |
Stakesby | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 23 nautical miles (43 km) north of the Butt of Lewis (58°26′N 6°34′W / 58.433°N 6.567°W) by U-124 (![]() |
Yewcrest | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 201: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (55°10′N 25°02′W / 55.167°N 25.033°W) by U-37 (![]() ![]() |
26 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arild | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank near Steinestø, Hordaland. All crew survived.[117] |
Avield | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank at 56°26′N 5°10′E / 56.433°N 5.167°E.[61][70] |
Cape York | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Aberdeenshire (57°42′00″N 1°33′05″W / 57.70000°N 1.55139°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft and was abandoned. She was taken under tow but sank the next day 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of Rattray Head.[61][118] |
Ilvington Court | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by Dandolo (![]() |
Lisbeth Cords | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Kiel convert 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of the Keil Lightship (![]() |
Odda | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank off Norway.[61] |
Remuera | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 65: The passenger ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Stab I and Stab III, KG30 and was then torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (57°50′N 1°54′W / 57.833°N 1.900°W) by Heinkel He 115 aircraft of KüFlGr 506, Luftwaffe. All 94 crew were rescued.[61][122] |
27 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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British Commander | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Madagascar (29°30′S 46°06′E / 29.500°S 46.100°E) by Pinguin (![]() |
Bolivar | ![]() |
The cargo ship sprang a leak and foundered in the Indian Ocean (16°42′N 92°41′E / 16.700°N 92.683°E). All crew survived.[125] |
HMS Dunvegan Castle | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 43: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°05′N 11°00′W / 55.083°N 11.000°W) by U-46 (![]() ![]() |
Eva | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 1: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to poor quality coal. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (57°50′N 11°00′W / 57.833°N 11.000°W) by U-28 (![]() |
Filefjell | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) south of Madagascar (29°38′S 45°11′E / 29.633°S 45.183°E) by Pinguin (![]() |
Morviken | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Indian Ocean south of Madagascar (30°08′S 46°15′E / 30.133°S 46.250°E) by Pinguin (![]() |
Theodoros T | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°10′N 19°50′W / 50.167°N 19.833°W) by U-37 (![]() ![]() |
HMY White Fox II | ![]() |
The armed yacht was destroyed by fire.[61] |
28 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Driebergen | ![]() |
The cargo ship was in collision with another vessel in the North Sea off Northumberland, United Kingdom and sank.[132] |
Elle | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 1: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°43′N 12°18′W / 57.717°N 12.300°W) by U-101 (![]() ![]() |
Famiglia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of Haniya, Libya by HMS Pandora (![]() |
Kyno | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 66: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of the Outer Hebrides (58°06′N 13°26′W / 58.100°N 13.433°W) by U-28 (![]() ![]() |
29 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alida Gorthon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 204: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (56°09′N 12°14′W / 56.150°N 12.233°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Astra II | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 204: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (56°09′N 12°14′W / 56.150°N 12.233°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Dalblair | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 204: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (56°06′N 13°33′W / 56.100°N 13.550°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
E-9 | ![]() |
The submarine sank south of Tokyo Bay with the loss of 50 crew.[141] |
Empire Moose | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (56°06′N 13°33′W / 56.100°N 13.550°W) by U-100 (![]() |
I-67 | ![]() |
The Kaidai type submarine sank in the Pacific Ocean off the Bonin Islands with the loss of all 87 crew.[61][61][144] |
30 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Chelsea | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 66A: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Orkney Islands (59°45′N 7°00′E / 59.750°N 7.000°E) by U-32 (![]() ![]() |
Marstenen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy WN 11: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Moray Firth off Duncansby Head, Caithness (58°23′N 3°37′W / 58.383°N 3.617°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued by Birgitta (![]() ![]() |
Mill Hill | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 66A: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk north of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (58°48′N 6°49′E / 58.800°N 6.817°E) by U-32 (![]() |
Norne | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 66A: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea east of Stronsay, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (58°48′N 6°49′W / 58.800°N 6.817°W) by U-32 (![]() ![]() |
San Gabriel | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (56°04′N 9°54′W / 56.067°N 9.900°W) by U-59 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
31 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bibury | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland by U-59 (![]() |
HMY Emelle | ![]() |
The armed yacht was lost due to an unknown cause.[61] |
HMS Esk | ![]() |
World War II: Texel Disaster: The E-class destroyer struck a mine and sank off Texel, North Holland, Netherlands with the loss of 127 of her 145 crew. |
HMS Express | ![]() |
World War II: Texel Disaster: The E-class destroyer struck a mine off Texel and was severely damaged with the loss of 59 of her crew. She was towed back to the United Kingdom. Repairs took a year to complete. |
Har Zion | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 205: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal Ireland (56°20′N 10°00′W / 56.333°N 10.000°W) by U-38 (![]() ![]() |
Marne | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the mouth of the Tyne with the loss of three crew.[61][157] |
Ville de Hasselt | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 205: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north west of Barra Head, Scotland (approximately 56°30′N 13°00′W / 56.500°N 13.000°W) by U-46 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Vivagel | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Royan, Charente-Maritime.[159] |
SS Volendam | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 205: The ocean liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (56°04′N 9°52′W / 56.067°N 9.867°W) by U-60 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Queen | ![]() |
World War II: British evacuation from Berbera: The tug was lost in the Gulf of Aden due to enemy action between 16 and 18 August.[61] |
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