The list of shipwrecks in March 1918 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1918.
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1 March
Ship | State | Description |
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SMS A57 | ![]() |
World War I: The A56-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of twelve of her crew.[1] |
Borga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south east by south of Beer Head, Devon (50°32′N 2°56′W / 50.533°N 2.933°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
HMS Calgarian | ![]() |
World War I: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Rathlin Island, County Antrim (55°25′N 6°15′W / 55.417°N 6.250°W) by SM U-19 (![]() |
SMS Hermann Siebert | ![]() |
World War I: The Gronland-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines north west of Vlieland. |
Norefos | ![]() |
World War I: The supply vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) off Dakar, French West Africa.[5] |
Penvearn | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of South Stack, Anglesey (53°35′N 4°49′W / 53.583°N 4.817°W) by SM U-105 (![]() |
S #2 | ![]() |
While under tow with a cargo of 10 drums containing 11,000 pounds (4,990 kg) of distillates, the 54-gross register ton barge experienced icing, her towline broke, and she sank in the Gulf of Alaska between Kodiak and Chignik, Territory of Alaska.[7] |
Sunrise | ![]() |
The ketch struck a submerged wreck and sank.[8] |
HMT Thomas Collard | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler was sunk by the force of the explosions of the torpedoes that sunk HMS Calgarian (![]() ![]() |
2 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Bessy | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of Peel by SM U-91 and SM U-105 (both ![]() |
Carmelite | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of the Calf of Man, Isle of Man (54°00′N 4°52′W / 54.000°N 4.867°W) by SM U-105 (![]() |
Euxeinos | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°17′N 32°03′E / 32.283°N 32.050°E) by SM UB-53 (![]() |
HMS H5 | ![]() |
World War I: The H-class submarine was rammed and sunk by Rutherglen (![]() |
Havna | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east south east of the Tuskar Rock by SM UB-65 (![]() |
Kenmare | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of The Skerries, Isle of Anglesey by SM U-104 (![]() |
Maria | ![]() |
The schooner foundered with the loss of three of her crew.[16] |
Otto Schlick | ![]() |
World War I: The Augustenburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Texel. |
Rockpool | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east by north of Eagle Island, County Mayo by SM U-94 (![]() |
Stina | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north by east of the Cairns of Coll, Argyllshire, United Kingdom[18] (56°48′N 6°30′W / 56.800°N 6.500°W) by SM U-22 (![]() |
3 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Countess | ![]() |
The vessel foundered in the English Channel off Deal, Kent. Her crew were rescued by the Deal Lifeboat.[20] |
Diamond | ![]() |
The vessel foundered in the English Channel off Deal. Her crew were rescued by the Deal Lifeboat.[20] |
Eliza and Alice | ![]() |
The vessel foundered in the English Channel off Deal. Her crew were rescued by the Deal Lifeboat.[20] |
Navator | ![]() |
The vessel foundered in the English Channel off Deal. Her crew were rescued by the Deal Lifeboat.[20] |
Nikolaus Schoke | ![]() |
World War I: The Ditmar Koel-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Terschelling. |
Puritan | ![]() |
The steamer drifted ashore on Fishers Island, New York after her anchor chain parted in the harbor at New London, Connecticut.[21] |
Romeo | ![]() |
World War I: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) north west of Peel, Isle of Man (52°22′N 4°52′W / 52.367°N 4.867°W) by SM U-102 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
4 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Antioco Accame | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°11′N 7°55′W / 35.183°N 7.917°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Castle Eden | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south south east of the Inishtrahull Lighthouse, County Donegal by SM U-110 (![]() |
Clan Macpherson | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) north of Cape Serrat, Tunisia (37°47′N 9°05′E / 37.783°N 9.083°E) by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Geneva | ![]() |
The coaster struck a submerged wreck and was beached. She sank the next day.[16] |
Lady Londonderry | ![]() |
The coaster collided with another vessel and sank.[28] |
Northfield | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of Lundy Island, Devon (50°55′15″N 4°45′30″W / 50.92083°N 4.75833°W) by SM U-60 (![]() |
Polkerris | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UB-80 (![]() |
Puritan | ![]() |
The 78-gross register ton, 80.6-foot (24.6 m) fishing vessel was wrecked on Montague Island at the entrance to Prince William Sound on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska. Her entire crew of 17 survived.[31] |
5 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Coalgas | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south by west of the Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
Edouard Marie | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°52′N 5°52′W / 49.867°N 5.867°W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Estrella | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south by west of the Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
Quarnero | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Portreath, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°21′N 5°19′W / 50.350°N 5.317°W) by SM U-60 (![]() |
Roxburgh | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east by north of Cape St. John, Crete, Greece by SM UC-74 (![]() |
Tusnastabb | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea south west of the Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
Uskmoor | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of Prawle Point, Devon by SM UB-80 (![]() |
HMT William Tennant | ![]() |
The naval trawler collided with a British trawler and sank.[16][22] |
6 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Daiten Maru | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily, Italy by SM U-35 (![]() |
Elector | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rio de Oro by SM U-152 (![]() |
Francis Inness | ![]() |
The schooner went ashore on Block Island, Rhode Island. Refloated by naval vessels.[21] |
Kalgan | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) south west of Jaffa, Occupied Enemy Territory Administration by SM UB-53 (![]() |
HMT Princess Alice | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost in the Mediterranean Sea on this date.[22] |
7 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Begona No.4 | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Marettimo, Italy by SM U-35 (![]() |
Braatt II | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south west by south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (50°29′N 1°21′W / 50.483°N 1.350°W) by SM UB-30 (![]() |
Brise | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°36′N 5°03′W / 50.600°N 5.050°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Luigi | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rio de Oro (25°35′N 14°38′W / 25.583°N 14.633°W) by SM U-152 (![]() |
Martha | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west by south of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom (50°30′N 2°36′W / 50.500°N 2.600°W) by SM UB-80 (![]() |
Saint Georges | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of Trevose Head (50°35′N 5°03′W / 50.583°N 5.050°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Saint Joseph | ![]() |
World War I: The three-masted barquentine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north west of Trevose Head (50°36′N 5°08′W / 50.600°N 5.133°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Tarbetness | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west of the Caernarvon Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Umatilla | ![]() |
The cargo ship was wrecked when she ran aground north of Inuboyesaki, Japan.[50] |
RFA Vitol | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Irish Sea (52°38′N 5°04′W / 52.633°N 5.067°W) by SM U-110 (![]() |
8 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Ayr | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 31 nautical miles (57 km) north of Linosa, Italy (36°23′N 13°45′E / 36.383°N 13.750°E) by SM UC-27 (![]() |
City of Parkersburg | ![]() |
The steamer struck a sunken barge and sank in deep water in the Ohio River off Russell, Kentucky/Ironton, Ohio.[53][54] |
Corsham | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east south east of the mouth of the River Tees by SM UC-40 (![]() |
Erica | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM U-110 (![]() |
Intent | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east by north of Seaham, County Durham by SM UC-40 (![]() |
Madeline | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) east north east of the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°02′N 5°25′W / 50.033°N 5.417°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Uganda | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) north east by north of Linosa, Italy (36°18′N 13°15′E / 36.300°N 13.250°E) by U-28 (![]() |
9 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Admiral Evans | ![]() |
The 2,393-gross register ton passenger steamer struck a reef and was beached in a sinking condition in Hawk Inlet (58°05′N 134°46′W / 58.083°N 134.767°W) in Southeast Alaska. After her 91 passengers were taken off, she was refloated, repaired, and returned to service.[61] |
Grane | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) west-southwest of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UB-80 (![]() |
Hindenburg | ![]() |
World War I: Finnish Civil War: The icebreaker struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Åland, Sweden. Three of her crew killed, five wounded.[63][64] The wreck was found in 1995 at a depth of 50 metres (160 ft) by dive instructor Richard Johansson from Maltaproffsen and his crew from Ålands Dykcenter and FF-Dyk.[citation needed] |
Jolanda | ![]() |
World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea northeast of Sardinia (41°25′N 9°40′E / 41.417°N 9.667°E) by the submarine SM UC-67 (![]() |
Marguerite | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea off Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, by the submarine SM UC-75 (![]() |
Nanny Wignall | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was sunk by gunfire in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) southeast by south of the Tusker Rock, Ireland, by the submarine SM U-110 (![]() |
Pasqualina | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea northeast of Sardinia by the submarine SM UC-67 (![]() |
Randelsborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Skagerrak 20 nautical miles (37 km) southeast of Oscö, Denmark, by the submarine SM UB-34 (![]() |
Silverdale | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 28 nautical miles (52 km) east by north of the Cani Rocks, Tunisia, by the submarine SM U-35 (![]() |
Udala Mendi | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with a British merchant vessel and sank. Her crew were rescued.[72] |
10 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Chagres | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 62 nautical miles (115 km) east north east of Cape Drepano, Crete, Greece by SM UC-74 (![]() |
HMT Columba | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Forth 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the Isle of May, Fife (56°10′N 2°34′W / 56.167°N 2.567°W) with the loss of five of her crew.[74] |
Cristina | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°23′N 5°13′W / 50.383°N 5.217°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
HMT Endeavour | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler was lost due to enemy action.[26][76] |
Germaine | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Pentire Head, Cornwall (50°37′N 4°58′W / 50.617°N 4.967°W) by SM U-110 (![]() |
Hampshire | ![]() |
The barge, under tow of Mars (![]() |
SMS M91 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
Prince Charles de Belgique | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with Firtree (![]() |
Skrymer | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Pendeen, Cornwall (50°11′N 5°40′W / 50.183°N 5.667°W) by SM UC-77 (![]() |
Sunrise | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Maughold Head, Isle of Man by SM UC-75 (![]() |
SM UB-58 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the English Channel (51°00′N 1°19′E / 51.000°N 1.317°E) with the loss of all 35 crew.[82] |
Wave | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west by west of St Bees Head, Cumberland by SM UC-75 (![]() |
11 March
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Frigate Bird | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[26] |
Stolt Nielsen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) south of Dellimara Point, Malta (35°10′N 14°40′E / 35.167°N 14.667°E) by SM U-28 (![]() |
Tripoli | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Toulon, Var, France by SM UC-67 (![]() |
SM UB-17 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB I submarine departed Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium on patrol. No further trace, lost with all eighteen crew. |
SM UB-54 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type UB III submarine departed for a patrol in the English Channel. Sunk on 11 March 1918 at 53°15′N 0°45′E / 53.250°N 0.750°E by destroyers HMS Sturgeon, Thruster, and Retriever (all ![]() |
W. A. Massey | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) west by north of Handa Island, Sutherland with the loss of ten of her crew.[66] |
William A. Bisso | ![]() |
The ocean going tug was sunk in a collision with Cohauila (![]() |
William P. Palmer | ![]() |
The steamer stranded on Great Ledge at the entrance to the harbor at New Bedford, Massachusetts. Refloated and returned to service.[21] |
12 March
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS D3 | ![]() |
World War I: The D-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the English Channel by the French airship AT-0 with the loss of all 25 crew. |
Gaupen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south east by east of North Foreland, Kent.[3] |
Kershaw | ![]() |
The steamer went ashore near Shinnecock Hills, New York. Refloated and returned to service.[21] |
No. 3 | ![]() |
The No. 1-class submarine was lost on the Danube. |
Nordkyn | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°12′N 10°17′W / 34.200°N 10.283°W) by SM U-154 (![]() |
Oswin | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east north east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom[92] by SM UB-62 (![]() |
13 March
Ship | State | Description |
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SMS A56 | ![]() |
World War I: The A56-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of sixteen of her crew.[1] |
Adine | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the Heugh Battery, Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom (54°42′N 0°58′E / 54.700°N 0.967°E) by SM UB-34 (![]() |
HMT Adrian | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[26] |
A. E. Whyland | ![]() |
World War I: The whaler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) off Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain (27°02′N 16°26′W / 27.033°N 16.433°W) by SM U-152 (![]() |
Arno Mendi | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) south of the Stack Lighthouse by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Crayford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) west by south of Skudesnes, Rogaland, Norway by SM U-46 (![]() |
Lisette | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east by north of the Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
Londonier | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (50°31′N 1°19′W / 50.517°N 1.317°W) by SM UC-71 (![]() |
HMT Nexus | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[22] |
S. Francesco Di Paola D. | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) south of Naples (39°45′N 12°38′E / 39.750°N 12.633°E) by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Tweed | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south by west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-59 (![]() |
Wegadesk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar by SM U-155 (![]() |
14 March
Ship | State | Description |
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A. A. Raven | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°41′N 5°50′W / 49.683°N 5.833°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
HMT Agate | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the Royal Sovereign Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Amulet | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with a Norwegian merchant vessel and sank. Her crew were rescued.[104] |
HMS Ardandearg | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 86 nautical miles (159 km) east of Malta by SM UC-54 (![]() |
Arpillao | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Las Palmas, Canary Islands (29°08′N 14°53′W / 29.133°N 14.883°W) by SM U-157 (![]() |
Carla | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 56 nautical miles (104 km) north west by north of Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UB-33 (![]() |
Castleford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east by north of Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire by SM UC-40 (![]() |
Jeanne | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Gulf of Lion (42°32′N 4°10′E / 42.533°N 4.167°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Jeanne Marie | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Sark, Channel Islands (49°20′N 2°22′W / 49.333°N 2.367°W).[110] |
Principessa Laetitia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Ponza by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Tweed | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland (52°11′N 5°50′W / 52.183°N 5.833°W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Venezuela | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom by SM UB-59 (![]() |
15 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Adriatico | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with a British merchant vessel and sank.[114] |
Alessandra | ![]() |
World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Madeira, Portugal (33°21′N 21°00′W / 33.350°N 21.000°W) by SM U-153 (![]() |
Amazon | ![]() |
World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Malin Head, County Donegal (55°49′N 8°06′W / 55.817°N 8.100°W) by SM U-110 (![]() |
Armonia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) off Porquerolles, Var, France by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Carrie A. Lane | ![]() |
The schooner foundered in the Gulf of Guinea off Assinie, French West Africa.[114] |
Clan Macdougall | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of Cape Carbonara, Sardinia, Italy by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Greta | ![]() |
World War I: The Greta-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Blaavand Point. |
Severn | ![]() |
The coaster collided with the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge and sank in the River Mersey with the loss of all three crew.[104] |
Sparkling Foam | ![]() |
World War I: The three-masted sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south east of Beer Head, Devon by SM UB-33 (![]() |
SM U-110 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type U 93 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Malin Head (54°49′N 8°06′W / 54.817°N 8.100°W) by HMS Michael and HMS Moresby (both ![]() |
SM UB-106 | ![]() |
The Type UB III submarine sank at Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein (54°42′N 10°09′E / 54.700°N 10.150°E) with the loss of all 35 crew. She was raised on 18 March, repaired and returned to service.[120] |
16 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Ellaston | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) off the Canary Islands, Spain by SM U-152 (![]() |
Lightfoot | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of the Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Oilfield | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Wrath, Sutherland (58°45′N 5°26′W / 58.750°N 5.433°W) by SM U-90 (![]() |
Quintero | ![]() |
World War I: The three-masted barque was scuttled in the North Sea off Skagen (57°54′N 9°33′E / 57.900°N 9.550°E) by SM UB-34 (![]() |
HMT Vulture II | ![]() |
The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank off Eriboll, Sutherland.[125] |
17 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Anne Yvonne | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Cadgwith, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°59′N 5°10′W / 49.983°N 5.167°W) by SM UB-57 (![]() |
Arvor | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) north east of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°59′N 5°10′W / 49.983°N 5.167°W) by SM UB-57 (![]() |
Beata | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) north east of The Lizard (49°59′N 5°10′W / 49.983°N 5.167°W) by SM UB-57 (![]() |
Cressida | ![]() |
World War I: The steam yacht was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) west by north of The Skerries, Isle of Anglesey (53°23′N 5°05′W / 53.383°N 5.083°W by SM U-103 (![]() |
Dunure | ![]() |
The barque sprang a leak and foundered in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south of Isla Cristina, Spain. Her crew were rescued.[130] |
Eliza Anne | ![]() |
World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 33 nautical miles (61 km) south by west of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Guadalquivir | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (33°10′N 9°37′W / 33.167°N 9.617°W) by SM U-154 (![]() |
Ivydene | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) north of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria (38°49′N 6°32′E / 38.817°N 6.533°E by SM UB-52 (![]() |
Sea Gull | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Point Lynas, Anglesey by SM U-103 (![]() |
South Western | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) west by south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-59 (![]() |
Tripoli | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Capo Figari, Sardinia (41°07′N 9°57′E / 41.117°N 9.950°E) by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Waihemo | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Aegean Sea off Piraeus. Her crew survived.[137] |
18 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Atlantic Sun | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk off Orsay, Inner Hebrides (55°49′N 7°10′W / 55.817°N 7.167°W) by U-46 (![]() |
Baygitano | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Lyme Regis, Dorset (50°41′N 2°56′W / 50.683°N 2.933°W) by SM UC-77 (![]() |
Heian Maru No.18 | ![]() |
The cargo ship caught fire and sank at Nagasaki. She was a total loss.[114] |
John H. Barry | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 104 nautical miles (193 km) north north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria (38°42′N 5°45′E / 38.700°N 5.750°E) by SM UB-52 (![]() |
Massilia | ![]() |
World War I: The coal hulk was torpedoed and sunk at Augusta, Sicily by SM UC-25 (![]() |
Prometeo | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Carvoeiro, Portugal (37°54′N 16°00′W / 37.900°N 16.000°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Reidar | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 340 nautical miles (630 km) off the coast of Portugal by SM U-155 (![]() |
Saldanha | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) north of Algiers, Algeria (38°19′N 2°39′E / 38.317°N 2.650°E) by SM UB-52 (![]() |
Utrecht | ![]() |
World War I: The naval tug was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) east of Capo Figari, Sardinia, Italy (41°04′N 11°48′E / 41.067°N 11.800°E) by SM UB-49 (![]() |
19 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Burnstone | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) north of the Farne Islands, Northumberland by SM UB-62 (![]() |
Giovanni Albanesi | ![]() |
World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Gulf of Naples (40°25′N 13°17′E / 40.417°N 13.283°E) by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Linz | ![]() |
World War I: The ocean liner sank in the Adriatic Sea on 19 March 1918 after she hit a mine.[148] |
San Francesco di Paolo | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Gulf of Naples 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Naples (40°40′N 13°48′E / 40.667°N 13.800°E) by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Luxor | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 27 nautical miles (50 km) west by south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-57 (![]() |
20 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Antonios M. Theophilatos | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) north west of Port Said, Egypt (32°04′N 32°08′E / 32.067°N 32.133°E) by SM U-33 (![]() |
Azemmour | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (50°32′N 1°36′W / 50.533°N 1.600°W) by SM UB-59 (![]() |
Eros | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom[153] (49°56′N 5°25′W / 49.933°N 5.417°W) by SM UB-103 (![]() |
Glenford | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) east of Rockabill, County Dublin (53°40′N 5°20′W / 53.667°N 5.333°W) by SM U-101 (![]() |
Kassanga | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) south east by south of the South Arklow Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Matteo Renato Imbriani | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west of the Île du Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône, France by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Saint Dimitrios | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by east of Port Said by SM U-33 (![]() |
Samoset | ![]() |
World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east north east of Port Said by SM U-33 (![]() |
Yochow | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 54 nautical miles (100 km) north by east of Port Said by SM U-33 (![]() |
21 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
SMS A7 | ![]() |
World War I: The A1-class torpedo boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium by HMS Morris (![]() ![]() |
SMS A10 | ![]() |
World War I: The destroyer was rammed and sunk in the North Sea off Zeebrugge by HMS Botha (![]() |
Begonia | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 44 nautical miles (81 km) north of Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°13′N 5°40′W / 49.217°N 5.667°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Dante C | ![]() |
World War I: The vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Naples by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Ikeda | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) west of the Brighton Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Termini | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Milos, Greece (36°49′N 24°21′E / 36.817°N 24.350°E) by SM UC-37 (![]() |
Tyrhaug | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°19′N 5°36′W / 50.317°N 5.600°W) by SM UB-103 (![]() |
William C. Moore | ![]() |
The barge was damaged in a collision with USS Salem (![]() |
22 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
USS A-1 | ![]() |
The Plunger-class submarine sank at New Suffolk, Massachusetts. Raised and sent to the Salvage Diving School at New London, Connecticut.[21] |
HMS Gaillardia | ![]() |
World War I: The Aubrietia-class sloop struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.[167] |
HMT J. C. P. | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[26] |
Polleon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-78 (![]() |
Saint Jean II | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 61 nautical miles (113 km) north west of Cape Bon, Algeria (37°56′N 10°49′E / 37.933°N 10.817°E) by SM UB-50 (![]() |
S. Giuseppe C. | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Trinidad | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) east of the Codling Bank Lightship (![]() ![]() |
23 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Arno | ![]() |
The destroyer collided with HMS Hope (![]() |
Aulton | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south east by east of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland by SM UB-83 (![]() |
Chattahoochee | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 28 nautical miles (52 km) south of Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°39′N 5°23′W / 49.650°N 5.383°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Etonian | ![]() |
World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) south by east of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork by SM U-61 (![]() |
Jane Grey | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west by west of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-101 (![]() |
SMS M36 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type 1915 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
Madame Midas | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 38 nautical miles (70 km) west south west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°27′N 5°28′W / 49.450°N 5.467°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Mar Baltico | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel (49°17′N 5°05′W / 49.283°N 5.083°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
HMT New Dawn | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off The Needles, Isle of Wight with the loss of three of her crew.[178] |
Venborg | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°55′N 5°02′W / 48.917°N 5.033°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
24 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Anteros | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) west by north of South Stack (53°17′N 5°09′W / 53.283°N 5.150°W) by SM UB-103 (![]() |
Avala | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 320 nautical miles (590 km) west of Madeira, Portugal (38°32′N 17°58′W / 38.533°N 17.967°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Fileur | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of the Île de Batz, Finistère by SM UB-55 (![]() |
John G. Walter | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-101 (![]() |
Jorgina | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 360 nautical miles (670 km) north by west of Madeira (38°40′N 18°14′W / 38.667°N 18.233°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
La Nuova Felice | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Nuovo Genio | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-53 (![]() |
O. B. Jennings | ![]() |
The tanker collided with War Knight (![]() |
Partenope | ![]() |
World War I: The Partenope-class minelayer was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta, Algeria (37°53′N 10°10′E / 37.883°N 10.167°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Regina Immacolata | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Tre Sorrelle Salvo | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-53 (![]() |
War Knight | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship collided with O. B. Jennings (![]() |
25 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMT Border Lads | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-78 (![]() |
Carlo Splendor | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Messina by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Destro | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of the Mull of Galloway, Wigtownshire (54°34′N 4°45′W / 54.567°N 4.750°W) by SM U-96 (![]() |
Francesco Antonio Aiello | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Hercules | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north north west of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 (![]() |
L'Iniziatore | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily (37°30′N 11°45′W / 37.500°N 11.750°W) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Rio Ave | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Madeira (38°33′N 18°08′W / 38.550°N 18.133°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Tokitsukaze | ![]() |
The destroyer ran aground in heavy rain and broke in half near Aoshima Island in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan. Her machinery and weapons were salvaged and she later returned to service with a new hull.[201] |
26 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
USS Admiral | ![]() |
The Naval Yacht struck a rock and sank off Plymouth, Massachusetts. Raised, repaired and returned to service.[21][202] |
Elisabetha | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM UC-67 (![]() |
RFA Lady Cory-Wright | ![]() |
World War I: The mine carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) off The Lizard, Cornwall by SM UC-17 (![]() |
SM U-61 | ![]() |
World War I: The Type U 57 submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by USS PC-51 (![]() |
Volturno | ![]() |
World War I: The bulk carrier was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Bône, Algeria (37°27′N 8°07′E / 37.450°N 8.117°E) by SM UB-50 (![]() |
27 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Allendale | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 52 nautical miles (96 km) south by west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°50′N 5°50′W / 49.833°N 5.833°W) by SM U-101 (![]() |
Beira | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°10′N 14°35′W / 34.167°N 14.583°W) by SM U-154 (![]() |
Carlo P. | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of the Galite Islands, Tunisia by SM UC-54 (![]() |
Castrenzo Coppola | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Naples by SM UC-53 (![]() |
HMS Kale | ![]() |
World War I: The E-class destroyer struck a naval mine and sank in the North Sea.[1][26] |
MB 3, MB 8 and MB 9 | ![]() |
The MB 1-class motor gunboats were lost on this date. |
Watauga | ![]() |
World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) west by north of Lisbon, Portugal (38°54′N 18°24′W / 38.900°N 18.400°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
28 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
SMS Amrumbank | ![]() |
World War I: The Gronland-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Cape Tachkuna, Estonia.[210] |
Botha | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Whitby, Yorkshire by SM UC-64 (![]() |
Brotherly Love | ![]() |
World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east north east of Whitby by SM UC-64 (![]() |
City of Winchester | ![]() |
World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west by west of the Les Hanois Lighthouse, Guernsey, Channel Islands (49°28′N 2°55′W / 49.467°N 2.917°W) by SM U-90 (![]() |
Grampus | ![]() |
The dredger foundered on this date.[214] |
Honora | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east north east of Whitby by SM UC-64 (![]() |
Inkosi | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Burrow Head, Wigtownshire by SM U-96 (![]() |
Noel | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east north east of Whitby by SM UC-64 (![]() |
SMS Polarstern | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
SMS Scharbeutz | ![]() |
World War I: The Anneliese-class Vorpostenboot was sunk as a blockship. |
HMS Tithonus | ![]() |
World War I: The armed boarding steamer was sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Aberdeen (57°04′N 0°33′W / 57.067°N 0.550°W) by SM UB-72 (![]() |
29 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
SMS F32 | ![]() |
The F Type minesweeping boat was lost on this date. |
Porto Santo | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in the Aegean Sea off Antimilos, Greece, possibly after striking a mine. Her crew survived.[219] |
HMT Swallow | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[22] |
T. R. Thompson | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south of Newhaven, Sussex by SM UB-57 (![]() |
30 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
SMS G87 | ![]() |
World War I: The G85-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 43 of her crew.[1] |
SMS G93 | ![]() |
World War I: The G85-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of ten of her crew.[1] |
SMS G94 | ![]() |
World War I: The G85-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. |
Geraldine | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Lambay Island, County Dublin by SM U-96 (![]() |
Lough Fisher | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) south south east of Helvick Head, County Waterford by SM U-101 (![]() |
Salaminia | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 13 nautical miles (24 km) south south east of Rockabill (53°27′N 5°32′W / 53.450°N 5.533°W) by SM UB-64 (![]() |
Stabil | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°19′N 5°36′W / 50.317°N 5.600°W) by SM U-46 (![]() |
St. Michan | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Lambay Island by SM U-96 (![]() |
Vafos | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west by west of the Marstenen Lighthouse by SM UB-72 (![]() |
31 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Celtic | ![]() |
World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of the Isle of Man by SM UB-77 (![]() |
Conargo | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km)) west by north of the Calf of Man, Isle of Man (54°02′N 5°11′W / 54.033°N 5.183°W) by SM U-96 (![]() |
Excellence Pleske | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south south east of Dungeness, Kent by SM UB-57 (![]() |
Immacolata | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Bari Sardo, Sardinia by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Indien | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°40′N 28°15′W / 40.667°N 28.250°W) by SM U-152 (![]() |
La Loire | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Alexandria, Egypt by SM U-33 (![]() |
San Nicola | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) east north east of Valletta, Malta by SM UC-52 (![]() |
Slieve Bloom | ![]() |
The ferry collided with the destroyer USS Stockton (![]() |
Vianna | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Seaham Harbour, County Durham (54°50′N 1°12′W / 54.833°N 1.200°W) by SM UC-64 (![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
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Alose | ![]() |
The submarine was sunk as a target in the Mediterranean Sea off Fréjus, France. |
Angelo Raffaele | ![]() |
World War I: The vessel was sunk in the Gulf of Naples between 19 and 21 March by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Avé Maria | ![]() |
The schooner sprang a leak and foundered in early March. Her crew were rescued.[16] |
Cecil L. Shave | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores, Portugal by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine.[3] |
USS Cyclops | ![]() |
The Proteus-class collier foundered in the Bermuda Triangle some time after 4 March with the loss of all 306 passengers and crew. |
Lottie A. Silver | ![]() |
The schooner foundered in the Atlantic Ocean in early March.[8] |
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