The list of shipwrecks in March 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1942.
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1 March
Ship | State | Description |
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HNLMS A | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The A-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as CHa-113.[1] |
HNLMS Arend | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The seaplane tender was scuttled at Tandjong Priok, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised by the Japanese and towed to Soerabaja in April 1943. Repaired 29 January–29 February 1944. Commissioned into the [Imperial Japanese Navy as PB-108 on 31 July 1944.[2] |
Audacity | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was sunk by a mine off Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Eight of her crew and two DEMS gunners were killed. There were four survivors.[3][4] |
Augustina | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was scuttled to prevent capture by Harukaze (![]() |
HNLMS Bellatrix | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol vessel was scuttled at Tandjong Priok. Later raised by the Japanese. The vessel was returned post-war.[7][8] |
Carperby | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 520 nautical miles (960 km) east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (39°57′N 55°40′W / 39.950°N 55.667°W) by U-588 (![]() |
Chapaev | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship) struck a Soviet mine and sank in the Black Sea near Sevastopol. Conflicting sources say there were between 88 and 120 dead.[10][11] |
USS Edsall | ![]() |
![]() World War II: The Clemson-class destroyer was bombed and damaged by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft, then shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean near Christmas Island by Hiei and Kirishima (both |
Egitto | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary cruiser struck a mine and sank off Taranto with the loss of 77 of her 103.[10][13] |
HMS Encounter | ![]() |
World War II: Second Battle of the Java Sea: The E-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Bawean, Netherlands East Indies (5°00′S 111°00′E / 5.000°S 111.000°E) by Ashigara and Myōkō (both ![]() ![]() |
HNLMS Evertsen | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The Admiralen-class destroyer was shelled and damaged by Murakumo and Shirakumo (both ![]() |
HMS Exeter | ![]() |
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HNLMS Fazant | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The seaplane tender was scuttled as a blockship by naval gunfire at Tandjong Priok. She was raised by the Japanese and towed to Soerabaja on 31 July 1944. Repaired and commissioned into the Imperial Japanese Navy as PB-109 on 15 October 1944.[19] |
Finnanger | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker as torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°40′N 58°38′W / 38.667°N 58.633°W) by U-158 (![]() |
HMS HDML 1063 | ![]() |
World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch was lost at Tanjung Priok.[21] |
Horai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk by Mogami (![]() ![]() ![]() |
USS Houston | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The Northampton-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of 693 of her 1,061 crew. |
Kaizyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (4°52′N 151°20′E / 4.867°N 151.333°E) by USS Grampus (![]() |
RT-19 Komintern | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea north of Cape Teriberski by U-436 (![]() |
Kota Radja | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled on the coast of Madura opposite Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by the Japanese, after being severely damaged by Japanese air attack on 24 February 1942.[26] |
Legaspi | ![]() |
World War II: The United States Army-chartered cargo ship was shelled and damaged by Japanese artillery and scuttled at Luzon, Philippines.[27] |
Legazpi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Cebu, Philippines.[28][27] |
Le Maire | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) west north west of the Cocos Islands by I-2 (![]() |
Lepus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk by Kuma and Kiji (both ![]() |
HNLMS Merel | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel was scuttled by naval gunfire as a blockship at Tandjong Priok.[7][8][30] |
Modjokerto | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Christmas Island (12°40′S 106°40′E / 12.667°S 106.667°E) by Chikuma (![]() |
Osei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The salvage ship struck a mine and was beached at Jizo Saki. She was refloated and scrapped, probably post war.[33] |
PLM 20 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Misrata, Libya by HMS Unbeaten (![]() |
Parigi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by I-2 (![]() ![]() |
USS Pecos | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Christmas Island by Aichi D3A aircraft from Sōryū (![]() |
HMAS Perth | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The Leander-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of 353 of her 681 crew. |
Polgarth | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea by a mine two miles (3.2 km) off the Aldeburgh Light Float. Her sixteen crew were rescued.[4][37] |
HNLMS Poolster | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol vessel/seaplane tender was scuttled by naval gunfire as a blockship at Tandjong Priok. She was raised on 1 September 1943, repaired and put into Japanese service on 22 November 1943 as Horei Maru.[7][38][30] |
USS Pope | ![]() |
World War II: Second Battle of the Java Sea: The Clemson-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Java Sea (4°00′S 111°30′E / 4.000°S 111.500°E) by Japanese aircraft. Pope's survivors were rescued late in the evening on 3 March by Inazuma (![]() |
HMS Rahman | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled, exploded and sunk by Japanese destroyers off Babi Island in the Sunda Strait.[6] |
Regulus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk by Kuma and Kiji (both ![]() |
HNLMS Rigel | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel was scuttled by naval gunfire as a blockship at Tandjong Priok. (See entry 02/03/1942)[8][30] |
HNLMS Roggeveen | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary depot ship was scuttled at Sourabaya to prevent capture. She was raised and scrapped in 1951.[7][32] |
Rooseboom | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean west of Sumatra, Netherlands East Indies by I-59 (![]() ![]() |
Sakura Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The Sakito Maru-class anti-aircraft transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (5°56′S 106°12′E / 5.933°S 106.200°E) by Mogami (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HMS Scott Harley | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk in the Indian Ocean by Arashi and Nowaki (both ![]() |
Shinshū Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The Shinshū Maru-class landing craft depot ship was torpedoed and sunk by Mogami (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Siaoe | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was sunk by Japanese warships in the Java Sea near Bojonegoro, Java.[45] |
HMS Sin Aik Lee | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and sunk in the Sunda Strait by Japanese destroyers off Babi Island. Her captain was killed.[6] |
HMIS Sophie Marie | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper/naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the MacPherson Strait off the Andaman Islands with the loss of two of her crew.[46][47][48] |
HNLMS TAN 1 Paula | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary oiler was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised by the Japanese on 24 December 1942 and repaired. Put into Imperial Japanese Army service as Arare Maru on 31 January 1943.[49] |
Tatsuno Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The transport ship ran aground during the battle. She was refloated, converted into a tanker, and returned to service.[50] |
HNLMS Tjerimai | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat, being converted into a minesweeper, was scuttled at Tandjong Priok. She was salvaged and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as CHa-118.[36][6][51] |
Tokushima Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: Eastern Java Invasion Force: The Tokushima Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed by Vickers Vildebeest aircraft and beached at Kragan Village, East Java (100 miles, 160 km west of Soerabaja) to prevent sinking. She was refloated, repaired and returned to service.[52][53] |
Tomohon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Tjilatjap by Arashi and Nowaki (both ![]() ![]() |
Toradja | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo liner was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Tjilatjap by Arashi and Nowaki (both ![]() |
U-656 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Race, Dominion of Newfoundland (46°15′N 53°15′W / 46.250°N 53.250°W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 45 crew.[56] |
W-2 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The W-1-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk by Mogami (![]() ![]() ![]() |
War Sidar | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground in the Sunda Strait. She was subsequently salvaged by the Japanese and entered service as Honan Maru.[58] |
2 March
Ship | State | Description |
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HNLMS Albatros | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol vessel was scuttled at Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies. She was raised on 20 January 1943, repaired by November 1943 and put in Japanese service as Arabato Maru.[7][59][60] |
HNLMS Aldebaran | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol vessel was scuttled at Soerabaja.[7][59] |
HNLMS Alor | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[7] |
Anastasia | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tanker was scuttled off Tandjong Priok, Java, Netherlands East Indies to prevent capture by the Japanese. She was raised on 30 October 1942, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Army service as Bukun Maru in November 1942.[61] |
Angelina | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tanker was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as Anjo Maru.[62] |
Apostolos | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and damaged by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
HNLMS Ardjoeno | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Ardjoeno-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as the submarine chaser CHa-102. |
HNLMS Aroe | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[7] |
HNLMS B | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The A-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as the submarine chaser CHa-112.[64] |
B-1 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The launched but incomplete B-1-class anti-submarine vessel was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 31 August 1943 as the submarine chaser CHa-103.[65] |
B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8, B-9, B-10, B-11, and B-12 |
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World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete B-1-class anti-submarine vessels were reported burned or blown up at Soerabaja or Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces, or were captured intact at a later date. Seven were put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as the submarine chasers CHa-105, CHa-106, CHa-107, CHa-108, CHa-114, CHa-115.[6] |
HNLMS Banckert | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Admiralen-class destroyer was scuttled by being torpedoed by HNLMS K XVIII (![]() |
HNLMS Bangkalen | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Bangkalen-class minelayer was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[67] |
HNLMS BEN 1 Minjak | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The transport ship was scuttled by shelling with a 75 mm (3 in) gun by HNLMS Pieter de Bitter (![]() |
HNLMS Bantam | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later salvaged by the Japanese and taken into Imperial Japanese Navy service as Cha-117.[6][68] |
Benkalis | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[69] |
Belawan | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship (1,330 GRT, 1929) was scuttled off Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by the Japanese.[70] |
Bengalen | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Westvaarwater, near Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[71] |
HNLMS Biaro | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary patrol vessel was scuttled.[7] |
HNLMS Boenakan | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The unarmed watch ship, a coaster, was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[6] |
HNLMS Boeroe | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[72] |
HNLMS Bogor | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[7] |
HNLMS Castor | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The repair shipwas scuttled at Soerabaja. She was raised, repaired and put into Japanese service in 1943 as Osei Maru.[33] |
HNLMS Ceram | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[7] |
Chariklia | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
HNLMS Cheribon | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[72] |
HNLMS D | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The A-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[74] |
Dann | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tug was scuttled off Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by the Japanese. She was later raised, repaired and put into Japanese service.[75][6] |
De Klerk | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Japanese service as Imaji Maru.[76] |
HNLMS Digoel | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[77] |
HNLMS Djampea | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[7][6][77] |
HNLMS Djember | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 20 February 1943 as Wa-104.[77] |
HNLMS Djombang | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 31 August 1943 as Wa-106.[77] |
USAT Don Esteban | ![]() |
World War II: Philippines Campaign: The transport ship was sunk by Japanese forces off Mindoro, Philippines. |
HNLMS Endeh | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Djember-class minesweeper was shelled and sunk off the west coast of Java by Matsuke and Shiokaze (both ![]() |
HNLMS Enggano | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 31 August 1944 as Wa-107.[77] |
HNLMS Eridanus | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol vessel was scuttled at Soerabaja. She was raised, repaired and put in Japanese service as Enoshima Maru.[7][59] |
Evangelistria | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Fabritsius | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk, or was beached in shallow water, off Kamysh Burun (44°51′N 35°08′E / 44.850°N 35.133°E) by aircraft of VIII Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe. She settled with most of the wreck above water. Five crew and several passengers were killed. The vessel was torpedoed by A-3 (![]() |
Fakfak | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled on the ways at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was repaired, launched on 17 October 1942, and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service 30 June 1943 as Wa-102.[77] |
Flores | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled on the ways at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was repaired, launched on 17 October 1942, completed on 25 June 1943 and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as Wa-101.[77] |
HNLMS Fomalhaut | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol vessel was scuttled at Soerabaja.[7][8] |
Garoet | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired, relaunched on 20 November 1942 and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service 7 May 1943 as Wa-103. |
HNLMS Gedеh | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Ardjoeno-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as the submarine chase CHa-104.[citation needed] |
HNLMS Gemma | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol vessel was scuttled at Soerabaja. She was raised 27 October 1942, repaired and put into Japanese service as Kita Maru.[7][59][83] |
Giang Seng | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo liner was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[84] |
Grissee | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete Djember-class minesweeper was scuttled at Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was refloated, repaired, relaunched on 15 February 1943 and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 31 August 1943 as Wa-105.[77] |
Gunny | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (27°09′N 66°22′W / 27.150°N 66.367°W) by U-126 (![]() ![]() |
Ha-13 | ![]() |
The midget submarine sank during training at Aki Nada. The instructor and two trainees were killed.[86] |
J. H. Menten | ![]() |
World War II: The lightship was scuttled as a blockship at Makassar, Netherlands East Indies.[87][88] |
Johan | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tug was scuttled off Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by the Japanese. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
HNLMS K X | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The K VIII-class submarine was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. |
HNLMS K XIII | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The K XI-class submarine was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[89] |
HNLMS K XVIII | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The K XIV-class submarine was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. Her commanding officer and two crewmen were killed by a scuttling charge that detonated while they were inspecting the boat on 3 March.[90] |
Kamogawa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary aircraft ferry was torpedoed and sunk north of the mouth of the Lombok Strait (8°06′S 115°57′E / 8.100°S 115.950°E) by USS Sailfish (![]() |
Kasuaris | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tanker was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. Her crew were rescued by Inazuma (![]() |
Kawi | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Ardjoeno-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as CHa-109 (![]() |
HNLMS Koning der Nederlanden | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The accommodation ship was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. |
Kraus | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tug was scuttled at Tjilatjap, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Kyo Maru No. 11 GO | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Luzon: The auxiliary submarine chaser/naval whaler was sunk in Subic Bay by Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.[93][27] |
Lawoe | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Ardjoeno-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as the submarine chaser CHa-110.[citation needed] |
Liran | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[94] |
Loa-Koeloe | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[95] |
Meroendoeng | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship off Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by the Japanese.[96] |
Merapi | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete Smeroe-class minesweeper was blown up on her slipway at Batavia, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. |
Mijer | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The passenger ship was scuttled off Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by the Japanese. She was later salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Milo | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was scuttled off Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[97][98] |
HNLMS No. 16 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled.[7] |
HNLMS No. 17 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary minesweeper was scuttled.[7] |
HNLMS OJR-1, HNLMS OJR-4, HNLMS OJR-5, and HNLMS OJR-6 |
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World War II: Battle of Java: The OJR-1-class anti-submarine vessels were scuttled at Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. OJR-1 or OJR-4 was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as the submarine chaser CHa-111.[6] |
Paul | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tug was scuttled off Tandjong Priok to avoid capture by the Japanese. She was later salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Pehe | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The coaster was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[99] |
USS Pillsbury | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Clemson-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Christmas Island by Atago and Takao (both ![]() |
HNLMS Pollux | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The outer Westwater Channel lightship/auxiliary tender/patrol vessel was scuttled at the Genoa Pier, Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service February 1943 as Hourai.[7][59][6] |
Prominent | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Tjilatjap by Imperial Japanese Navy warships with the loss of 24 lives. Survivors were rescued by Tomohon and Zaandam (both ![]() |
Proteus | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Batavia.[103] |
Ram | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete Regulus-class minelayer was scuttled at Tjilatjap to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged by the Japanese and conversion to a gunboat was started, but never completed. Ram was scrapped post-war. |
HNLMS Rigel | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Rigel-class minelayer was scuttled as a blockship in the north entrance to the harbour at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[104][6] |
Salak | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Ardjoeno-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as the submarine chaser CHa-118.[citation needed] |
Shinyu | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Soerabaja.[105] |
Siberoet | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Tandjong Priok. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Sibolga | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk off Tandjong Priok by Japanese ships.[6] |
Silindoeng | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[106] |
Sinabang | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was sunk by aircraft based on Ryūjō (![]() |
Sisunthon Nawa | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[108] |
Slamat | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Smeroe-class minesweeper was blown up incomplete on her slipway at Batavia to avoid capture by Japanese forces. |
Soemenep | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Soemenep-class minelayer was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[109] |
Speelman | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The passenger ship was scuttled at Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Japanese service as Hakko Maru.[110] |
USS Stewart | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Clemson-class destroyer was scuttled at the Soerabaja Naval Base. She was later salvaged by the Imperial Japanese Navy and entered service as Patrol Boat No. 102 |
HMS Stronghold | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The S-class destroyer was shelled and sunk south of Java (12°20′S 112°00′E / 12.333°S 112.000°E) by Arashi, Maya and Nowaki (all ![]() |
Taiyuan | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo liner, contracted by the United States Army as a blockade runner, was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese,[112][113] or was attacked and sunk by Japanese ships (7°11′38″S 112°45′21″E / 7.19389°S 112.75583°E) with the loss of three of her crew.[114] |
Talang Akar | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tanker was scuttled at Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged and put into Japanese service as Tango Maru.[115] |
HNLMS TAN 2 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary tanker was scuttled at Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged and put into Japanese service as Yuno Maru.[7][88] |
HNLMS TAN 4 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary tanker was scuttled at Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged and put into Japanese service as Eiho Maru.[7] |
HNLMS TAN 5 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary tanker was scuttled at Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged in July 1942 and put into Japanese service on 5 August 1942 as Aiten Maru.[116] |
HNLMS TAN 6 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary tanker was scuttled at Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged and put into Japanese service as Yusei Maru.[117] |
HNLMS TAN 8 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary tanker was scuttled at Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged and put into Japanese service as Teikai Maru.[7] |
Tamako | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The coaster was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[118] |
HMS Tapah | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Singapore: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by Japanese aircraft at Singapore.[119] |
Taroena | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The ocean-going tug was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[120] |
Tembusu | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tanker was scuttled off Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces.[88][121] |
Tjerimai | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Smeroe-class minesweeper was scuttled incomplete at Batavia= to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, completed and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service in August 1942 as the submarine chaser CHa-101.[citation needed] |
Tjikandi | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Soerabaja (7°11′17″S 112°43′18″E / 7.18806°S 112.72167°E).[122][123] |
Tjikarang | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Soerabaja (7°11′02″S 112°43′07″E / 7.18389°S 112.71861°E). The wreck was removed post-war.[124][123] |
HNLMS TM-4 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as Gyoraitei No. 102.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-6 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 6 May 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 103.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-8 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as Gyoraitei No. 104.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-9, | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boatwas scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navyservice as Gyoraitei No. 105.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-10 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boatwas scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navyservice as Gyoraitei No. 106.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-11 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boatwas scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navyservice as Gyoraitei No. 107.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-12 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navyservice as Gyoraitei No. 108.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-13 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 9 October 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 109.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-14 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as Gyoraitei No. 110.[6][125] |
HNLMS TM-15 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 6 May 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 111.[6][125] |
TM-16 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 6 May 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 115.[125] |
TM-17 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 6 May 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 116.[125] |
TM-18 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 6 May 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 117.[125] |
TM-19 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was blown up on the stocks at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 6 May 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 118.[125] |
TM-20 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was blown up on the stocks at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 15 November 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 119.[125] |
TM-21 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The incomplete TM-4-class motor torpedo boat was blown up on the stocks at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service on 15 November 1943 as Gyoraitei No. 120.[125] |
Toendjoek | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Tandjong Priok as a blockship. She was salvaged and put into Japanese service as Tango Maru.[126][6] |
Tomori | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship in the north entrance to the Harbor at Soerabaja to prevent capture. She was salvaged and put in Japanese service as Sumatra Maru.[127] |
Tunni | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Soerabaja.[128] |
Van Diemen | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Soerabaja.[129] |
West | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Inner Westwater Channel lightship was scuttled by shelling by Eland Dubois (![]() |
HNLMS Witte de With | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Admiralen-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Soerabaja by Japanese aircraft. |
Unnamed floating drydock | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The unnamed floating drydock was scuttled by being torpedoed by HNLMS K XVIII (![]() |
3 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Agios Dionyssios | ![]() |
World War II: The caïque was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea south of the Kassandra peninsula by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
USS Asheville | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Asheville-class gunboat was shelled and sunk south of Java, Netherlands East Indies by Arashi and Nowaki (both ![]() |
Bantam | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Alor-class minesweeper was scuttled incomplete at Tandjong Priok, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, completed and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service in August 1943 as the submarine chaser CHa-117.[citation needed] |
Bintoehan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured by Arashi and Nowaki (both ![]() |
Bordvik | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled by her crew at Soerabaja, Java. She was salvaged by the Japanese and returned to service as Manryu Maru.[134] |
Cuma | ![]() |
World War II: The ammunition ship was bombed, and sunk at Palermo, Sicily by Vickers Wellington aircraft of the Royal Air Force. The wreck was scrapped 1946–48.[10][135][136] |
Eastwater Channel Lightship | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The lightship was scuttled by HNLMS Willebroard Snellius (![]() |
Helenus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°01′N 12°02′W / 6.017°N 12.033°W) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Jean et Jacques | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel north of Cape Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France by Royal Navy motor torpedo boats. There were seven dead and 38 survivors.[10][138][139][140] |
Koolama | ![]() |
World War II: The ship was bombed and sunk at Wyndham, Western Australia. She was raised in 1948, taken out to sea and scuttled.[141] |
Mary | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 165 nautical miles (306 km) off the coast of Brazil (8°25′N 52°50′W / 8.417°N 52.833°W) by U-129 (![]() ![]() |
USS Perch | ![]() |
World War II: The Porpoise-class submarine was depth charged and damaged northwest of Soerabaja by Amatsukaze and Hatsukaze (both ![]() ![]() |
Siantar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 250 miles (400 km) north west of Shark Bay, Australia (21°20′S 108°45′E / 21.333°S 108.750°E) by I-1 (![]() ![]() |
Van Neck | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The passenger ship was scuttled off Soerabaja to avoid capture by the Japanese.[144] She was refloated by the Japanese in June 1944. Subsequent fate unknown.[145] |
Van Waerwijck | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Tandjong Priok. She was raised, repaired, and put into Japanese service as Harugiku Maru.[146][145] |
Twelve unnamed ships | Flags unknown | World War II: Twelve ships were shelled and sunk in the Sulu Sea off Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines by Kuma (![]() |
4 March
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Anking | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: HMAS Yarra Convoy: The depot ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java, Netherlands East Indies (11°30′S 109°03′E / 11.500°S 109.050°E) by Arashi, Atago, Maya, Nowaki, Takao (all ![]() ![]() |
HNLMS BEN 1 Minjak | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary tanker was scuttled at Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies to prevent capture.[7] |
Enggano | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and set on fire by a floatplane from Takao (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Erimo | ![]() |
World War II: The fleet oiler was torpedoed in Sunda Strait off Bali, Netherlands East Indies (04°19′S 108°25′E / 4.317°S 108.417°E) by USS S-39 (![]() ![]() |
Francol | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: HMAS Yarra Convoy: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java (11°30′S 109°03′E / 11.500°S 109.050°E) by Arashi, Atago, Maya, Nowaki, Takao (all ![]() |
Frumenton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Orfordness, Suffolk (52°21′N 1°58′E / 52.350°N 1.967°E). Her 38 crew survived. The wreck was subsequently dispersed.[152] |
Gypsum Prince | ![]() |
The cargo ship was sunk following a collision with the tanker Voco (![]() |
Kaijo Maru No.2 | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 145 nautical miles (269 km) south of Truk, Caroline Islands by USS Grampus (![]() |
Kidoel | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Tjilatjap by Japanese aircraft.[156] |
HMS LCP(L) 106 | ![]() |
The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was wrecked at Tobruk, Libya.[157] |
HMS MMS 51 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: HMAS Yarra Convoy: The MMS-class minesweeper was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java by one of Arashi, Atago, Maya, Nowaki, Takao (all ![]() ![]() |
Manipi | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Tjilatjap by Japanese Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" aircraft. She was raised, repaired and put into Japanese service as Mainici Maru.[10][158][6] |
Merkus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean north east of Cocos Island (08°40′S 94°30′E / 8.667°S 94.500°E) by I-7 (![]() |
Morioka Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Army-requisitioned Morioka Maru-class cargo ship struck a Japanese mine and sank west of Nakadori Island (32°55′N 129°26′E / 32.917°N 129.433°E). There were no casualties. Her crew and a stowaway were rescued by Kinjo Maru (![]() |
HNLMS Tydeman | ![]() |
World War II: The survey ship was bombed and sunk at Tjilatjap by Japanese Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" aircraft. She was raised, repaired and put into Japanese service as Choyo.[7][162][6] |
Van der Hagen | ![]() |
The cargo ship was destroyed by fire and sank at Tjilatjap. She was subsequently salvaged and entered Japanese service as Harusei Maru[163] |
HMAS Yarra | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: HMAS Yarra Convoy: The Grimsby-class sloop was shelled and sunk in Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java by Arashi, Atago, Maya, Nowaki, Takao (all ![]() ![]() ![]() |
5 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Alacrity | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged 7 nautical miles (13 km) north west of the Bishop Rock, Cornwall. She was on a voyage from Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland to Newport, Monmouthshire. She was repaired and returned to service.[164] |
Argus | ![]() |
The cargo ship (3,143 GRT) was destroyed when her cargo of munitions exploded at Hambukt, Norway.[12] |
Atjeh | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The oil lighter was bombed, burned and capsized at Tjilatjap, Netherlands East Indies. The wreck was later salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Auby | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Batavia.[165] |
HNLMS Barentz | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Barentsz-class repair ship was bombed, burned out, and sunk at Tjilatjap. The wreck removed post-war.[7][166] |
Benmohr | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) south south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (6°05′N 14°15′W / 6.083°N 14.250°W) by U-505 (![]() |
Bussard | ![]() |
The cargo ship was wrecked off Kristiansand, Norway.[168] |
HNLMS Canopus | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol vessel was scuttled at Tjilatjap. She was raised, repaired and put into Japanese service as Ariake Maru.[7][8] |
Collamer | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 178: The Design 1022 ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (44°19′N 63°09′W / 44.317°N 63.150°W) by U-404 (![]() ![]() |
HNLMS Hoofdinspector Zeeman | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tender/patrol vessel was bombed and sunk, or shelled and sunk by Hiei and Kirishima (both ![]() |
Ipoh | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo liner was scuttled at Batavia.[170] |
Kaijo Maru No. 2 GO | ![]() |
World War II: The oiler was torpedoed and sunk 130 miles (210 km) south of Truk, Caroline Islands (04°52′N 151°20′E / 4.867°N 151.333°E) by USS Grampus (![]() |
Maddalena G. | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and severely damaged at Corfu, Greece by HMS Torbay (![]() |
Mariana | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Turks Islands (22°14′N 71°23′W / 22.233°N 71.383°W) by U-126 (![]() |
Marin Sanudo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10.5 nautical miles (19.4 km) southwest of Lampedusa (35°18′N 12°35′E / 35.300°N 12.583°E) by HMS Uproar (![]() |
O. A. Knudsen | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (26°17′N 75°50′W / 26.283°N 75.833°W) by U-128 (![]() |
AS 91 Ottavia | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was shelled and sunk off Capo Ortholiti (38°16′N 20°20′E / 38.267°N 20.333°E) by HMS Thorn (![]() |
Rokan | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was sunk by Japanese aircraft off Tjilatjap. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Rüstringen | ![]() |
The pilot boat as wrecked in the Wadden Sea. Four of her crew survived.[178] |
Takao Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Takao Maru-class transport ship beached at Santa, Philippines (17°29′N 120°26′E / 17.483°N 120.433°E) due to bomb damage suffered in an attack by United States Army Air Forces aircraft on 10 December 1941, was destroyed by Philippine guerrillas. Her wreck later was stripped for usable parts.[179][180] |
Tohiti | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo liner was bombed, burned and sunk in the Donan River at Tjilatjap. She was raised by the Japanese, but was not repaired. Tohiti was scrapped in late 1945.[181][6] |
V 2001 Pastor Pype | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot was wrecked in the Wadden Sea whilst going to the assistance of Rüstringen (![]() |
Unnamed drydock | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The drydock was bombed and sunk at Tjilatjap.[6] |
6 March
Ship | State | Description |
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HNLMS BEN 3 Asahan | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary gasoline tanker was scuttled at Tjilatjap, Netherlands East Indies to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[7][6] |
HNLMS BEN 4 Mampawa | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The auxiliary gasoline tankerwas scuttled at Tjilatjap to prevent capture by Japanese Forces. She was salvaged and put into Japanese service as Harufuji Maru.[7][6] |
HNLMS C | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The A-class minesweeper was scuttled at Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as the submarine chaser CHa-116.[183] |
Dajak | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was sunk by Japanese aircraft off Tjilatjap, or burned, broke in two, and sank at Tjilatjap.[184][6] |
Fortuna | ![]() |
World War II: The United States Army-requisitioned cargo ship was strafed by Japanese aircraft setting her deck cargo of drums of gasoline on fire. She burned and sank 1⁄4 nautical mile (460 m) off Culion Island, Calamian Islands, Philippines.[27][185] |
Hans Egede | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°00′N 55°30′W / 46.000°N 55.500°W) by U-587 (![]() |
Kampar | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was burned and scuttled in the Donan River at Tjilatjap to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[6] |
Lahneck | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with Treuenfels (![]() |
Makian | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was bombed, burned and sank at Tjilatjap.[6] |
Mandar | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Tjilatjap to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged and put into Japanese service as Hiyoshi Maru.[189] |
Maros | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The ocean-going tug was scuttled at Tjilatjap.[6] |
Melpomène | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°35′N 62°39′W / 23.583°N 62.650°W by Giuseppe Finzi (![]() |
HNLMS Moera Boelian | ![]() |
World War II: The miscellaneous depot ship/motor torpedo boat tender was scuttled at the Madoera Pier, Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces.[7][191][6] |
Overijssel | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tug was scuttled in the Netherlands East Indies to prevent capture by the Japanese.[192] |
HNLMS P-4 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The patrol boat was scuttled off Java, Netherlands East Indies.[6] |
Pasir | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Tjilatjap to prevent capture by Japanese forces. She was raised and scrapped in 1946.[193] |
HNLMS Peta | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary depot ship/motor torpedo boat tender was scuttled at the Madoera Pier, Soerabaja to prevent capture by Japanese forces.[7][6] |
HNLMS Pieter de Bitter | ![]() |
World War II: Dutch East Indies campaign: The Jan van Amstel-class minesweeperwas scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. |
Poseidon | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tanker was hit, burned, at scuttled off Tjilatjap to prevent capture by the Japanese. She was raised, repaired and put into Japanese service as Hosei Maru in 1942.[194][6] |
Rengat | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was burned and scuttled at Tjilatjap. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Reteh | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Tjilatjap to avoid capture by the Japanese.[195][6] |
Rononia | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-701 (![]() |
HNLMS Serdang | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Serdang-class auxiliary motor torpedo boat tender/torpedo repair ship (680/820 t, 1897) was scuttled near Soerabaya. A crew member was killed.[7][197][198] |
Sipirok | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship was scuttled at Tjilatjap to prevent capture by Japanese forces.[199] |
Sipora | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo ship (1,594 GRT, ) was scuttled at Tjilatjap to prevent capture by Japanese forces.[200] |
Smyshlyony | ![]() |
World War II: The Project 7U Storozhevoy-class destroyer struck a mine in the Black Sea off Kerch. She sank in a storm the next day off Yuzhnaya Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[10] |
Sydhav | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°47′N 14°57′W / 4.783°N 14.950°W) by U-505 (![]() ![]() |
Taki Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Narwhal (![]() |
Tenyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and damaged at Nouméa by United States Navy aircraft based on USS Yorktown (![]() |
Thorstrand | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UGS 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°23′N 42°59′W / 41.383°N 42.983°W) by U-172 (![]() |
HNLMS TM-5, HNLMS TM-7, and HNLMS TM-9 |
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World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-4-class motor torpedo boats were scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces. They were later raised, repaired and entered Imperial Japanese Navy service in 1942–43.[6] |
Tønsbergfjord | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Bermuda (31°22′N 68°05′W / 31.367°N 68.083°W) by Enrico Tazzoli (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
HNLMS Willebrord Snellius | ![]() |
World War II: The survey vessel/patrol ship was scuttled at Soerabaja to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[7][6] |
X 127 | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker lighter, a former X-class landing craft, was sunk by German or Italian aircraft off Manoel Island, Malta.[206] |
Unnamed landing craft | ![]() |
World War II: Japanese invasion of Burma: The landing craft was shelled and sunk at the mouth of the Rangoon River by HMIS Hindustan (![]() |
Unnamed boat | ![]() |
World War II: Japanese invasion of Burma: A boat was shelled and sunk at the mouth of the Rangoon River by HMIS Hindustan (![]() |
7 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Alfoer | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The damaged oil lighter was burned and scuttled at Tjilatjap, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Arabutan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 81 nautical miles (150 km) off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States (35°15′N 73°55′W / 35.250°N 73.917°W) by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
Asahisan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Shioyasaki by USS Grenadier (![]() |
Barbara | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°10′N 73°05′W / 20.167°N 73.083°W) by U-126 (![]() |
Cardonia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (19°53′N 73°27′W / 19.883°N 73.450°W) by U-126 (![]() ![]() |
HNLMS Eland Dubois | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Jan van Amstel-class minesweeper was scuttled in the Madura Strait off Java Netherlands East Indies, after suffering a boiler failure during her escape from advancing Japanese forces.[210] |
HNLMS Gouden Leeuw | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Prins van Oranje-class minelayer was scuttled at Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies, to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[211] |
Independence Hall | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 73: The cargo ship ran aground off Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada (43°55′N 59°55′W / 43.917°N 59.917°W). She broke in two and sank the next day. Ten of her crew were killed. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Niagara (![]() |
Izhora | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy QP 8: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the northern part of the Norwegian Sea by German surface ships including Tirpitz (![]() ![]() |
Nyggjaberg | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by the U-701 (![]() |
Nyounghla | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Rangoon, Burma to prevent capture by the Japanese.[220] |
Poelau Bras | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The cargo liner was sunk north west of Christmas Island by dive bombers from Hiryu (![]() |
Skåne | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Bahamas by Giuseppe Finzi (![]() |
Steel Age | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north of Paramaribo, Surinam (6°45′N 53°15′W / 6.750°N 53.250°W) by U-129 (![]() |
Uniwaleco | ![]() |
World War II: The whale factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) west of the Saint Vincent Passage (13°23′N 62°04′W / 13.383°N 62.067°W) by U-161 (![]() |
HNLMS Valk | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The seaplane tender was run aground near the mouth of the harbour at Tjilatjap in a failed attempt to scuttle her as a blockship and to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was raised by the Japanese and towed to Surabaya on 21 April 1943. Valk was repaired and commissioned into the Imperial Japanese Navy as PB-104 on 31 January 1944.[226] |
Woolgar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Tjilatjap by Japanese aircraft. Two British gunners died when they stayed onboard too long defending the ship and the ship sank. Some Chinese crew members were killed when the aircraft strafed the lifeboats. One lifeboat arrived at Port Blair, Andaman Islands 88 days later and those aboard were made prisoners of war.[227][228] Total crew casualties were 38 dead, 1 prisoner of war and five other survivors.[229] |
8 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Baluchistan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°13′N 8°32′W / 4.217°N 8.533°W) by U-68 (![]() |
Ebro | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground in Strathbeg Bay. She was declared a total loss.[231] |
Esso Bolivar | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Guantánamo Bay, Cuba (19°38′N 74°38′W / 19.633°N 74.633°W) by U-126 (![]() ![]() |
Hengist | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Wrath, Sutherland (59°31′N 10°15′W / 59.517°N 10.250°W) by U-569 (![]() ![]() |
HNLMS Jan van Amstel | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Jan van Amstel-class minesweeper was sunk in the Madura Strait off Java, Netherlands East Indies by Arashio (![]() |
HNLMS Krakatau | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The Krakatau-class minelayer was scuttled off Madura, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[234] |
Mgla | ![]() |
The auxiliary guard ship ran aground at Cape Tsyp-Navolok and sank. |
Montevideo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°13′N 69°35′W / 29.217°N 69.583°W) by Enrico Tazzoli (![]() |
HMT Northern Princess | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler/ocean boarding vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the Dominion of Newfoundland (45°22′N 55°59′W / 45.367°N 55.983°W) by U-587 (![]() |
Petar | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with a United States Navy tanker and sank in the Atlantic Ocean (10°34′N 59°10′W / 10.567°N 59.167°W) with the loss of eighteen of her 25 crew.[237] |
Sneg | ![]() |
The icebreaker was lost in the Black Sea between Taman and Kerch.[238] |
9 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Unknown partizan motorboat | ![]() |
The large Yugoslav partizan motorboat was sunk by Vigilante (![]() |
Charles Racine | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°33′N 60°10′W / 23.550°N 60.167°W) by Giuseppe Finzi (![]() ![]() |
Cayrú | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south of New York, United States (39°10′N 72°02′W / 39.167°N 72.033°W) by U-94 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hanseat | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) northwest of Cape Maysi, Cuba (at 20°25′N 74°07′W / 20.417°N 74.117°W), by U-126 (![]() |
Lily | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 68: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 470 nautical miles (870 km) east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (43°32′N 54°14′W / 43.533°N 54.233°W), by U-587 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Notts County | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (61°10′N 13°16′W / 61.167°N 13.267°W) by U-701 (![]() |
HMT Shera | ![]() |
The naval whaler iced up, capsized and sank in the Barents Sea with the loss of twenty crew while being delivered to the Soviets by the Royal Navy. There were 3 survivors.[15][218][245][246] |
Tyr | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 68: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°12′N 61°15′W / 43.200°N 61.250°W) by U-96 (![]() ![]() |
10 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Aafje | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel was sunk by a mine near IJmuiden, North Holland.[248] |
Gulftrade | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey (39°50′N 73°52′W / 39.833°N 73.867°W) with the loss of eighteen of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Antietam (![]() ![]() |
Kongō Maru | ![]() |
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Kosei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Kumagawa Maru-class auxiliary collier/oiler struck a Japanese mine and sank in Cam Ranh Bay, French Indochina (16°05′N 120°20′E / 16.083°N 120.333°E). Nine passengers, two gunners, and two of her crew were killed.[251][252][253] |
RMS Lady Nelson | ![]() |
World War II: The Lady-class ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk at Port Castries, Saint Lucia by U-161 (![]() |
Lakshmi Govinda | ![]() |
World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (13°22′N 87°27′E / 13.367°N 87.450°E) by I-62 (![]() |
Tenyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was bombed in Huon Bay (06°49′S 147°02′E / 6.817°S 147.033°E) by United States Navy aircraft. She broke in two and sank. Nine of her crew were killed.[256] |
Umtata | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk at Port Castries by U-161 (![]() |
Yokohama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: Invasion of Lae-Salamaua: The Yokohama Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in Huon Bay off Lae (06°49′S 147°02′E / 6.817°S 147.033°E) by United States Navy aircraft. A crew member was killed.[250][258] |
11 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Baikal Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pollack (![]() |
Caribsea | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1099 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) off the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, North Carolina (34°36′N 76°18′W / 34.600°N 76.300°W) by U-158 (![]() ![]() |
Chilka | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 miles (97 km) south of Padang, Sumatra, Netherlands East Indies (00°30′S 95°50′E / 0.500°S 95.833°E) by I-2 (![]() |
Fukushu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea 270 miles (430 km) east of Shanghai, China (30°53′N 126°20′E / 30.883°N 126.333°E) by USS Pollack (![]() |
Horseferry | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by S 70 (![]() |
Hvoslef | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Fenwick Island, Delaware, United States (38°27′N 74°54′W / 38.450°N 74.900°W) by U-94 (![]() |
Mount McKinley | ![]() |
The cargo liner ran aground without loss of life on the beach at Scotch Cap on the coast of Unimak Island in the Aleutian Islands, Territory of Alaska whilst running a zigzag course during a submarine alert. She broke up on the beach during storms in the spring of 1942.[263][264] |
HMS Naiad | ![]() |
World War II: The Dido-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°01′N 26°20′E / 32.017°N 26.333°E) by U-565 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Stella Capella | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Iceland (64°48′N 13°20′W / 64.800°N 13.333°W) by U-701 (![]() |
12 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Agia Paraskevi | ![]() |
World War II: The sloop was shelled and sunk north of the Zea Channel by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Cygnet | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (24°05′N 74°20′W / 24.083°N 74.333°W) by Enrico Tazzoli (![]() |
Ingerto | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 70: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°30′N 51°00′W / 41.500°N 51.000°W) by U-578 (![]() |
Olga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of the Nuevitas Lighthouse, Cuba (21°32′N 76°24′W / 21.533°N 76.400°W) by U-126 (![]() |
Staffa | ![]() |
The coaster broke loose from her moorings in Bray Harbour, Alderney, Channel Islands and was wrecked.[271] |
HMS St. Briac | ![]() |
World War II: The air target vessel, formerly a ferry, struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aberdeen with the loss of five of her nine crew.[10][12] |
Texan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Nuevitas, Cuba (21°34′N 76°28′W / 21.567°N 76.467°W) by U-126 (![]() ![]() |
13 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Albert F. Paul | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) north east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (36°00′N 72°00′W / 36.000°N 72.000°W) by U-332 (![]() |
Anastassis | ![]() |
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk west of Serifos by HMS Turbulent (![]() |
Chichibu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Manko Maru-class auxiliary storeship was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 30 miles (48 km) south west of Mikurajima by USS Gar (![]() ![]() |
Colabee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Guajaba, Cuba (22°10′N 77°30′W / 22.167°N 77.500°W) by U-126 (![]() |
Daytonian | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (26°33′N 74°43′W / 26.550°N 74.717°W) by Enrico Tazzoli (![]() |
John D. Gill | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Cape Fear, North Carolina (33°55′N 77°39′W / 33.917°N 77.650°W) by U-158 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Mabella | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean off the Coromandel Coast, India (14°00′N 81°47′E / 14.000°N 81.783°E) by I-164 (![]() ![]() |
Maria Immacolata | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing lugger was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off "Mehedia", Tunisia by HMS Una (![]() |
USS PT-32 | ![]() |
World War II: The ELCO 77 foot-class PT boat was scuttled off Taguayan Island, Philippines by USS Permit (![]() |
Tama Maru No. 2 | ![]() |
World War II: Invasion of Lae-Salamaua: The minesweeper sank off New Guinea due to damage inflicted on her on 10 March by Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers based on the aircraft carriers USS Lexington and USS Yorktown (both ![]() |
Tolten | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km; 37 mi) off Barnegat, New Jersey, United States (40°10′N 73°50′W / 40.167°N 73.833°W) by U-404 (![]() ![]() |
Trepca | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°00′N 73°25′W / 37.000°N 73.417°W) by U-332 (![]() |
Number Two | ![]() |
World War II: The scow was sunk by Japanese forces near Dutch Harbor, Territory of Alaska.[288] |
Number Four | ![]() |
World War II: The scow was sunk by Japanese forces near Dutch Harbor.[288] |
14 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Ammiraglio Millo | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Calabria (38°27′N 16°37′E / 38.450°N 16.617°E) by HMS Ultimatum (![]() |
Brabo | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with Poznan (![]() |
British Resource | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) north of Bermuda (36°04′N 65°38′W / 36.067°N 65.633°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
Brynymor | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with Empire Hawksbill (![]() |
Kellerwald | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Helgoland.[10][12] |
Lemuel Burrows | ![]() |
World War II: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Atlantic City, New Jersey (39°21′N 74°13′W / 39.350°N 74.217°W) by U-404 (![]() ![]() |
Penelope | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (15°00′N 64°20′W / 15.000°N 64.333°W) by U-67 (![]() |
Sarniadoc | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Guadeloupe by U-161 (![]() |
Ste. Marcelle | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Mocenigo (![]() |
U-133 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Saronic Gulf (37°50′N 23°35′E / 37.833°N 23.583°E) with the loss of all 45 crew.[300] |
15 March
Ship | State | Description |
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USCGC Acacia | ![]() |
World War II: The buoy tender was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea about 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of Saint Kitts and Nevis by U-161 (![]() |
Ario | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°37′N 76°20′W / 34.617°N 76.333°W) by U-158 (![]() ![]() |
Athelqueen | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (26°50′N 75°40′W / 26.833°N 75.667°W) by Enrico Tazzoli (![]() |
Nicole Schiaffino | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Norway.[46] Also reported as running aground and sinking at Finsnes.[190] |
Dago | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cádiz, Spain by a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. All aboard survived, there were only four wounded.[10][305] |
Manaqui | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (17°15′N 61°00′W / 17.250°N 61.000°W) by U-504 (![]() |
Olean | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1128 tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Cape Lookout (34°22′N 76°29′W / 34.367°N 76.483°W) by U-158 (![]() |
S-111 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot capsized and sank after a battle with motor gun boats HMMGB 87, HMMGB 88 and HMMGB 91 (all ![]() |
U-503 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Dominion of Newfoundland (45°50′N 48°50′W / 45.833°N 48.833°W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 51 crew. |
HMS Vortigern | ![]() |
World War II: The V-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by the E-boat S-104 (![]() |
16 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Alcyone | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine laid by Doggerbank (![]() |
Australia | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°07′N 75°22′W / 35.117°N 75.367°W) by U-332 (![]() ![]() |
Baron Newlands | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°35′N 8°32′W / 4.583°N 8.533°W) by U-68 (![]() |
Bremen | ![]() |
World War II: The accommodation ship was burnt out in an arson attack at Bremerhaven and was declared a total loss. She was subsequently stripped to the waterline. The remains were scrapped in 1952–53.[313] |
Cressdene | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea (52°08′N 1°52′E / 52.133°N 1.867°E). She was taken in tow but sank the next day 2.3 nautical miles (4.3 km) off the Sunk Lightship (![]() |
Oscilla | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 miles (160 km) north of Bermuda (19°00′N 60°00′W / 19.000°N 60.000°W) by Morosini (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stangarth | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship, on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (22°40′N 65°20′W / 22.667°N 65.333°W) by U-504 (![]() |
Utlandshörn | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Petsamo, Finland with the loss of seventeen of the 53 people on board.[316][317] |
17 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Achaia | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was bombed by British carrier-based aircraft. In taking evasive action, she struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Tripoli, Libya.[10][46][318] |
HMS Adept | ![]() |
The rescue tug ran aground in the Hebrides Islands and was wrecked.[319] |
Allende | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°00′N 7°44′W / 4.000°N 7.733°W) by U-68 (![]() |
Ceiba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°43′N 73°49′W / 35.717°N 73.817°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
Clare Lilley | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore near Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. She broke in two and was a total loss.[293] |
Crista | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy AT 34: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (32°21′N 25°00′E / 32.350°N 25.000°E) by U-83 (![]() ![]() |
Guglielmotti | ![]() |
World War II: The Brin-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Calabria (37°42′N 15°58′E / 37.700°N 15.967°E) by HMS Unbeaten (![]() |
Île de Batz | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°04′N 8°04′W / 4.067°N 8.067°W) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
Ishikari Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Ishikari Maru-class auxiliary collier was torpedoed and sunk eight nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) west of Port Lloyd, Chichijima, Bonin Islands (27°05′N 142°05′E / 27.083°N 142.083°E) by USS Grayback (![]() |
Mount Lycabettus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°51′N 59°18′W / 40.850°N 59.300°W) by U-373 (![]() |
Ranja | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°00′N 65°20′W / 38.000°N 65.333°W) by U-71 (![]() |
San Demetrio | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Charles, Virginia, United States (37°03′N 73°50′W / 37.050°N 73.833°W) by U-404 (![]() ![]() |
Scottish Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°10′N 8°00′W / 4.167°N 8.000°W) by U-68 (![]() ![]() |
18 March
Ship | State | Description |
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E.M. Clark | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 22 nautical miles (41 km) south west of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (34°50′N 75°35′W / 34.833°N 75.583°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kassandra Louloudis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras (35°05′N 75°25′W / 35.083°N 75.417°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
Tricheco | ![]() |
World War II: The Squalo-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Brindisi (40°45′N 17°56′E / 40.750°N 17.933°E) by HMS Upholder (![]() |
19 March
One more ship may have been lost on this day, see below.
Ship | State | Description |
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Liberator | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°05′N 75°30′W / 35.083°N 75.500°W) by U-332 (![]() ![]() |
M 3408 Teunisje | ![]() |
The naval drifter/minesweeper was lost after running aground at Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands.[339] |
Maria | ![]() |
World War II: The guard ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk off Brindisi by HMS Upholder (![]() |
Papoose | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°17′N 76°39′W / 34.283°N 76.650°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
W. E. Hutton | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Cape Lookout (34°25′N 76°50′W / 34.417°N 76.833°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() |
20 March
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Heythrop | ![]() |
World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 miles (64 km) north east of Bardia, Libya (32°22′N 25°28′E / 32.367°N 25.467°E), by U-652 (![]() |
Mariso | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-518 (![]() |
HMS ML310 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was shelled and sunk by Imperial Japanese Army artillery. She was raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service as Suikei 12. |
Oakmar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (36°22′N 68°50′W / 36.367°N 68.833°W) by U-71 (![]() ![]() |
Risøy | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PW 128: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom, by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one of her eighteen crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Ruby (![]() |
21 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Athelviscount | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (36°46′N 55°44′W / 36.767°N 55.733°W) by U-202 (![]() |
Esso Nashville | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (33°35′N 77°22′W / 33.583°N 77.367°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Georgy Dimitrov | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Sebastopol by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[10][350] |
HMS ML 129 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by Italian aircraft with the loss of seven of her crew. Survivors were rescued by the damaged HMS ML 132 (![]() |
Talyn | ![]() |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Helgoland, Germany.[10] |
Vamar | ![]() |
Vamar Shipwreck Site: Overloaded with lumber, the cargo ship ran aground, capsized and sank in heavy seas in 25 feet (7.6 m) of water in the Gulf of Mexico off Mexico Beach, Florida, United States (29°54′N 85°27′W / 29.900°N 85.450°W).[352] |
22 March
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Kingston | ![]() |
World War II: Second Battle of Sirte: The K-class destroyer was hit and crippled by a 15-inch (381 mm) round fired by the battleship Littorio (![]() |
Muskogee | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) south east of Bermuda (approximately 37°N 62°W / 37°N 62°W) by U-123 (![]() |
Nueva Andalucia | ![]() |
The tanker ran aground at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She broke in two the next day, with the bow section catching fire. Her 39 crew were rescued. The stern section was refloated on 21 April. It was later towed to New York, United States for repairs. She returned to service with a new bow section in 1947.[356] |
Thursobank | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°05′N 68°30′W / 38.083°N 68.500°W) by U-373 (![]() ![]() |
23 March
For the loss of the British tanker Diala on this day, see the entry for 15 January 1942.
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Breconshire | ![]() |
World War II: The stores ship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta by aircraft of II Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe. She was beached in Marsaxlokk Bay, Malta but capsized and sank on 27 March. She was refloated in 1950 and scrapped in 1954.[10][359] |
British Prudence | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 181: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°28′N 56°13′W / 45.467°N 56.217°W) by U-754 (![]() ![]() |
Clan Campbell | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy MW 9A: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Filfla Island, near Malta by aircraft of II Fliegerkorps, Luftwaffe with the loss of seven lives.[10][360][361] |
Lanciere | ![]() |
The Soldati-class destroyer foundered in a severe storm east of Malta (35°35′N 17°15′E / 35.583°N 17.250°E). Of her 241 or 242 crew members, only fifteen survived; all but one of the survivors were injured.[362] |
Naeco | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (33°59′N 76°40′W / 33.983°N 76.667°W) by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ostrovsky | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was under repairs at Tuapse when she was bombed and wrecked by Luftwaffe aircraft. Around 100 people (crewmen, workers and firemen) were killed.[10][364] |
Pagasitikos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South Atlantic by Thor (![]() |
Peder Bogen | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (24°41′N 57°44′W / 24.683°N 57.733°W) by Morosini (![]() |
Scirocco | ![]() |
The Maestrale-class destroyer foundered in a severe storm east of Malta (35°50′N 17°35′E / 35.833°N 17.583°E). Only two of her 236 crew were rescued.[367] |
Vasily Chapaev | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea near the Kherson Lighthouse by Luftwaffe aircraft. One hundred and two passengers and crew were killed.[10][368] |
24 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Empire Steel | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 330 nautical miles (610 km) north of Bermuda (37°45′N 63°17′W / 37.750°N 63.283°W) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
M 3615 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Gravelines, Nord France, with the loss of fifteen lives.[10][371] |
SA 3 | ![]() |
The SA 1-class motor torpedo boat ran aground at Börsmose, Denmark, and was wrecked.[372][373] |
HMS Southwold | ![]() |
World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Valletta, Malta (35°53′N 14°35′E / 35.883°N 14.583°E) with the loss of five of her 164 crew.[46] |
U-655 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was rammed and sunk in the Barents Sea (approximately 73°00′N 21°00′E / 73.000°N 21.000°E) by HMS Sharpshooter (![]() |
Yalta | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft at Tuapse. She was later raised, and was repaired in 1945.[375] |
25 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Imperial Transport | ![]() |
World War II:The tanker was torpedoed and damaged east of Cape Race, Dominion of Newfoundland by U-94 (![]() |
Narragansett | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°46′N 67°40′W / 34.767°N 67.667°W) by U-105 (![]() |
Ocana | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (42°36′N 65°30′W / 42.600°N 65.500°W) by U-552 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
SKA 0121 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4 Type minesweeper was sunk by enemy coastal artillery fire in Streletskaya Bay near Sevastopol. Two of her crew were killed.[379][380] |
HMS Sulla | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The auxiliary minesweeper foundered in a gale in the Norwegian Sea off Bear Island, Norway (70°15′N 02°10′E / 70.250°N 2.167°E) while being delivered to the Soviet Navy. She was lost with all 21 hands.[10][381][382] |
26 March
Ship | State | Description |
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Dixie Arrow | ![]() |
![]() World War II: Operation Drumbeat: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (34°55′30″N 75°44′42″W / 34.92500°N 75.74500°W) by U-71 ( |
HMS Jaguar | ![]() |
World War II: The J-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sidi Barrani, Egypt (31°53′N 26°18′E / 31.883°N 26.300°E) by U-652 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Legion | ![]() |
World War II: The L-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Grand Harbor, Valletta, Malta. She was eventually refloated and resunk in deep water.[386] |
HMS P39 | ![]() |
World War II: The U-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Grand Harbor, Valletta. She was raised and beached unrepaired in 1943 and her wreck was bombed again.[387] |
Pampas | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was bombed and sunk at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 60 crew survived.[10][388] |
RFA Slavol | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sidi Barrani (32°01′N 25°55′E / 32.017°N 25.917°E) by U-652 (![]() ![]() |
Sovietskaya Neft | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk at Tuapse by Luftwaffe aircraft.[10] |
Talabot | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Valletta, Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated and scuttled in deep water in 1946, with final removal of the bottom of her hull in July 1985.[390][204] |
27 March
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Atik | ![]() |
World War II: The Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Norfolk, Virginia (35°38′N 70°14′W / 35.633°N 70.233°W) by U-123 (![]() |
Equipoise | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south east of Cape Henry, Virginia, United States (36°36′N 74°45′W / 36.600°N 74.750°W) by U-160 (![]() ![]() |
Kitano Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Lingayen Gulf, five miles (8.0 km) south of Damortis, Luzon, Philippines (16°11′N 120°19′E / 16.183°N 120.317°E). Three of the 650 troops aboard were killed.[392][393] |
Nissho Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south east of Kumun Island (33°50′N 127°33′E / 33.833°N 127.550°E) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
Oreste | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 13 nautical miles (24 km) south east of Cattaro. There were no casualties.[10][394][175] |
Sperrbrecher 147 Koert | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands.[10] |
Staghound | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster, now used as a blockship, was bombed and sunk in the English Channel at Torquay, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualies. The wreck was later raised for use as one of two bombing targets by the military air gunnery range and weapons test site on St Thomas's Head.[10][395][396] |
RFA Svenør | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States by U-105 (![]() ![]() |
U-587 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VII submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°21′N 21°39′W / 47.350°N 21.650°W) by HMS Aldenham, HMS Grove, HMS Leamington and HMS Volunteer (all ![]() |
Yubari Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Yubari Maru-class auxiliary collier was bombed and sunk off Koepang, Dutch Timor by Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 2 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. A crew member was killed. Asahi Maru (![]() |
28 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
HMS Campbelltown | ![]() |
![]() World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Town-class destroyer was expended as a floating bomb at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure, France. She rammed the Normandie Dock drydock gates and later exploded killing about 350 people, mostly German military and some civilians. The forward section was destroyed by the explosion, the aft section was washed into the Dock, where it was scrapped by the Germans. The drydock was put out of action and not repaired until 1947. Surviving crew rescued by HMS ML 177 and HMS MTB 74 (both |
Cape Horn | ![]() |
The cargo ship caught fire, exploded and sank in the Atlantic Ocean east of Ascension Island with the loss of four of her crew. The explosion may have been caused by a time bomb in her cargo.[404] |
Collingdoc | ![]() |
World War II: The Admiralty-requisitioned cargo ship was scuttled in Water Sound, Scapa Flow as a blockship.[405] |
Empire Ranger | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea (72°10′N 30°00′E / 72.167°N 30.000°E) by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. All sixty-one crew were rescued by Z24 (![]() |
HMS MGB 314 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile C motor gun boat was scuttled off Saint-Nazaire due to battle damage and bad weather. Two of her crew were killed.[409] |
HMS ML 156 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch) was scuttled off Saint-Nazaire due to battle damage and bad weather. Her crew were rescued by HMS Atherstone (![]() |
HMS ML 177 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was damaged at Saint-Nazaire by German shore batteries. She caught fire, burned out and was abandoned.[411][402] |
HMS ML 192 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was shelled at Saint-Nazaire by German shore batteries, set on fire, struck the Old Mole and burned out. Four of her crew were killed.[412][402] |
HMS ML 262 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire by German shore batteries. She exploded after being abandoned. Seven of her sixteen crew were killed.[413][402] |
HMS ML 267 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire by German shore batteries.[414] |
HMS ML 268 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was shelled by German shore batteries and exploded at Saint-Nazaire.[415][402] |
HMS ML 270 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was scuttled off Saint-Nazaire due to battle damage and bad weather. Her crew were rescued by HMS Brocklesby (![]() |
HMS ML 298 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch caught fire going through burning gasoline and was sunk at [Saint-Nazaire by German shore batteries.[417][402] |
HMS ML 306 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was shelled and damaged at Saint-Nazaire by German shore batteries, and then was captured by Jaguar (![]() |
HMS ML 446 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was scuttled off Saint-Nazaire due to battle damage and bad weather. Her crew were rescued by HMS Atherstone (![]() |
HMS ML 447 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire by German shore batteries. Her crew were rescued by HMS ML 160 (![]() |
HMS ML 457 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire by German shore batteries.[421] |
HMS MTB 74 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Vosper 70 foot-class motor torpedo boat was sunk at Saint-Nazaireby German shore batteries.[422] |
Raceland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea 110 miles (180 km) northeast of North Cape, Norway (72°40′N 20°20′E / 72.667°N 20.333°E) by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of III Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 30, Luftwaffe. All 45 crew survived the sinking but only 13 were still alive when two of the lifeboats reached Norway days later. The two other lifeboats disappeared the first night. Survivors were made prisoners of war.[10][218][235][408][423][424] |
Sperrbrecher 137 | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Sperrbrecher, acting as a guard ship, was shelled and damaged at Saint-Nazaire by Royal Navy vessels and German shore batteries. She was scuttled by her crew to prevent capture. She was raised, repaired and returned to service.[425] |
29 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bateau | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was shelled sunk in the Barents Sea (72°30′N 27°00′E / 72.500°N 27.000°E) by Z26 (![]() |
City of New York | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (35°16′N 74°25′W / 35.267°N 74.417°W) by U-160 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Galilea | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (39°04′N 20°05′E / 39.067°N 20.083°E) by HMS Proteus (![]() |
Hertford | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (40°50′N 63°31′W / 40.833°N 63.517°W) by U-571 (![]() ![]() |
M 5608 Pinguin | ![]() |
World War II: The naval drifter/minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Petsamo, Finland with the loss of eight lives.[citation needed] |
Passat | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The tanker was severely damaged by the explosion of HMS Campbeltown (![]() |
SF 150 | ![]() |
The Siebel ferry was lost in a collision.[citation needed] |
Schlettstadt | ![]() |
World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The tanker was severely damaged by the explosion of HMS Campbeltown (![]() |
Tredinnick1921 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic off the coast of Brazil by Pietro Calvi (![]() |
Voroshilov | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk at Ozeraja by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. She was later refloated but was not repaired.[10][433] |
Z26 | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The Type 1936A-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea by HMS Trinidad and HMS Eclipse (both ![]() ![]() |
30 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Bosforo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed west of Sapienza (36°38′N 21°18′E / 36.633°N 21.300°E) by HMS Proteus (![]() |
Choko Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait by USS Sturgeon (![]() |
Effingham | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea by U-456 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Induna | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (70°55′N 37°18′E / 70.917°N 37.300°E) by U-376 (![]() |
Muncaster Castle | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (2°02′N 12°02′W / 2.033°N 12.033°W) by U-68 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-585 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Barents Sea (70°00′N 34°00′E / 70.000°N 34.000°E) with the loss of all 44 crew.[441] |
Wellpark | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic by Thor (![]() |
31 March
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Allegheny | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) east-southeast of the Metopkin Inlet, Virginia (37°34′N 75°25′W / 37.567°N 75.417°W) by U-754 (![]() ![]() |
Barnegat | ![]() |
World War II: The barge was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) east-southeast of the Metopkin Inlet (37°34′N 75°25′W / 37.567°N 75.417°W) by U-754 (![]() ![]() |
London City | ![]() |
World War II: The coal hulk was bombed and sunk at Torquay, Devon by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[10][447] |
Menominee | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) east-southeast of the Metopkin Inlet (37°34′N 75°25′W / 37.567°N 75.417°W) by U-754 (![]() ![]() |
San Gerardo | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°33′N 68°22′W / 37.550°N 68.367°W) by U-71 (![]() ![]() |
T. C. McCobb | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic off the coast of Brazil by Pietro Calvi (![]() |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
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Agustina | ![]() |
The cargo ship was sunk by gunfire from an Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer at the port of Bugo in Macajalar Bay while taking on a stock of locally produced food for the relief of Bataan.[452] |
Bay Innaung | ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete Basset-class trawler was destroyed to prevent capture at the Irrawaddy Flotilla co. shipyard, Rangoon, sometime in March. |
Cegostina | ![]() |
The cargo ship was sunk by gunfire from an Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer at the port of Bugo in Macajalar Bay while taking on a stock of locally produced food for the relief of Bataan.[452] |
Cochrane | ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete Basset-class trawler was destroyed to prevent capture at the Irrawaddy Flotilla co. shipyard, Rangoon sometime in March. |
Elara | ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete Basset-class trawler was destroyed to prevent capture at the Irrawaddy Flotilla co. shipyard, Rangoon sometime in March. |
Emilia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was sunk by gunfire from an Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer at the port of Bugo in Macajalar Bay while taking on a stock of locally produced food for the relief of Bataan.[452] |
Flip | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tug was scuttled at Tjilatjap, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces in early March. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
Gemunu | ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete Basset-class trawler was destroyed to prevent capture at the Irrawaddy Flotilla co. shipyard, Rangoon sometime in March. |
Hector | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The tug was scuttled at Tjilatjaps to avoid capture by Japanese forces in early March. She was salvaged by the Japanese.[6] |
HMS LCM 51 | ![]() |
The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost in the Middle East sometime in March. |
HMS LCM 53 | ![]() |
The Landing Craft, Mechanized was lost sometime in March.[157] |
HMS LCP(L) 57 | ![]() |
World War II: The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was bombed and sunk at Tobruk, Libya.[157] |
HMS LCP(L) 117 | ![]() |
The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost in Home Waters.[157] |
HMS LCP(L) 276 | ![]() |
The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost sometime in March.[157] |
HMS LCP(L) 277 | ![]() |
The Landing Craft Personnel (Large) was lost sometime in March.[157] |
HMS LCT 155 | ![]() |
The Landing Craft, Tank was lost en route from the United Kingdom to Gibraltar sometime in March.[453] |
Myojin Maru No. 5 | ![]() |
The auxiliary patrol craft went missing on 14 March.[454] |
Panay | ![]() |
World War II: The United States Army-chartered cargo ship was bombed and/or torpedoed by Japanese aircraft and sank in 130 feet (40 m) of water in Campomanes Bay Sipalay, Negros Island (09°49′N 122°21′E / 9.817°N 122.350°E), in late March.[27][455] |
HNLMS Pelikaan | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary depot/patrol vessel was scuttled in early March.[7] |
Perthshire | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Malta by Axis aircraft. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[456] |
Shch-210 | ![]() |
World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk near Cape Shabla, Romania sometime after 12 March, probably in Romanian minefield S-15.[457] |
HNLMS TM-3 | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The TM-3-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled between 2 and 8 March at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. She was later raised, repaired and put into Imperial Japanese Navy service without armament.[458] |
Unnamed | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Java: The unnamed minelayer of a new design had been laid down at Soerabaja, Netherlands East Indies, but was destroyed on the stocks in early March in the early stages of construction to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[459] |
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